Chit~Chatt
February 14, 2014....................Volume 6, Issue 24
Dreams matter
"Martin Luther King had a dream that led to a movement of equality. Steve Jobs dreamed of changing the way we view technology. Edison dreamed of the light bulb, and Lincoln dreamed he could use his influence to end slavery … Dreams matter.
Do you have a dream? Let me remind you that having a dream is not enough. If you intend to reach it you must take a step toward it." Gravitt, Randy.
Let's Rip Off the Band Aid!!
Instructional Planning, Assessment Uses, Assessment Strategies
Let’s RIP off the Band Aid!!
Because of our weather interruptions during the year, we will have some days added to our calendar. This means that we will be here after Memorial Day in planning our instructional practices for the 2014/2015 school year. At Chattahoochee, we will focus on incorporating technology in our instructional calendars for next year. And… we were already planning on having some days this summer to plan for the first and second quarter. We will have a Forum open in the Collaboration Tool to add topics that we need/want addressed on these days of planning. Please consider adding ideas that we need to know so we can make the MOST effective use of these days!
Dates to mark on your calendar!
Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast
Mark your calendars for Thursday, March 13. This day is when we get to celebrate our many parent volunteers that provide so much help for us and for our students. We will have a sign-up sheet so you can bring something for a breakfast to honor our wonderful community!
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Be sure to communicate that the following days are student days:
Monday, Feb. 17
Friday, Mar. 14
MLK's Dream for Equality
Building Open
Thank you, Cheri Jones!
We appreciate you checking on the school and the animals on Thursday!
Snapshot of Collaboration and Professional Learning Next Week:
Monday,
Feb. 17 >>>Collab. in the PL Room. Please bring your Laptop with your electronic RBES and your printed copy of your RBES.
EQ:
1. What does the data tell me about my students – Reading, Writing, and Math? (Please complete the RBES template prior to Monday's Collab.)
Grade Level Teams, Admin.
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Tuesday,
Feb. 18 >>>Faculty Meeting 3:10 PM – Lab A,B,C
EQ:
1. What are some ways we can integrate technology in our lessons to ENGAGE students at high level?
2. What is your mission as an educator?
Tracy Parrish, Susan Queen, Jeff Conley, Grade Level Teams
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Wednesday,
Feb. 19>>>Today you will work with your grade level teams for Collaborative Learning/Planning.
CIL Team...please ensure that each member of your grade level can answer the following:
EQ:
1. Do I have everything I need to effectively teach the AKS/CCGPS for the next two weeks?
2. Could someone use the lesson plans I have on the desk to teach my students for the next two weeks?
3. How can I assist my grade level team in gathering materials/supplies to teach our instructional calendar for the next two weeks?
Grade Level Teams, Instructional Coaches, if needed.
Safety and Security
Please continue to remind your own children (if they are here with you) and your students from your classroom to never open a door for an adult. Likewise, if you see an adult (or a visitor) in the building without a name tag, please escort him/her to the front office! As you know, we can never be too careful!