The Aviator Compass
Empowering teachers to grow EVERY child every day.
MAY - 2018
Introduction
Our district vision statement challenges us to "respect, value, inspire, and empower EVERY child to reach their full potential in an ever-changing world". To help build on our collective capabilities to bring that vision to fruition, our district curriculum and instruction team seeks to promote innovative practices which align with our district priorities.
STEAM SHOWCASE is this SATURDAY, May 12th, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
You are invited to Sycamore Community Schools first-ever K-12 STEAM Showcase on Saturday, May 12 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at E.H. Greene Intermediate.
The purpose of this FREE event is to spotlight district-wide STEAM learning and local businesses and organizations that utilize STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, math) in their work. The showcase will consist of live demonstrations, presentations, competitions, giveaways, and hands-on activities for all ages.
Some of the local organizations who will be participating include UC Blue Ash, SHP Leading Design, Kroger Technology, Apple, Gorilla Maker, and the city of Blue Ash and Montgomery.
We are also excited to show off some of the work that is happening in our classrooms, including live demos of the AVES electric car, Blue Ash GeoCity, Montgomery PBL Carnival, and FIRST LEGO League. There will be opportunities for families to work with robotics, Makedo, and virtual reality. Come make a Mother’s Day present on our 3D printers!
Local food trucks will be serving food and refreshments from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
We anticipate a large turnout for this indoor/outdoor event. A free shuttle service from Maple Dale Elementary to E.H. Greene will run between 11:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.
Brad Williams
K-12 S.T.E.A.M Supervisor
Engineering Instructor
(513) 686-1770 ext:3133
Cell:(513) 253-1082
A Huge Thank You!
A special thanks to our "regulars" who gave of their time each week. We couldn't have done it without you!
Look for the Aviation Station sign-ups for the 2018-2019 school year on August 13th, PD Day.
SUMMER
The Aviation Station will be rolling out to various events this summer. Beginning in July, we will visit our usual "Homework Help" sites to get students "re-booted" and ready for school to begin mid-August. To help out with this valuable endeavor, please sign-up on SignUp Genius.
Culturally Responsive Practices
State Assessments
Thank you for all that you did to prepare our students for their grade level state assessments.
STEM Conference 2018
DON’T MISS OUT! We need you to submit a proposal to present at the STEM Conference 2018 held on Thursday, September 20th at NKU. Share that successful STEM activity from your own classroom or present to fellow educators the program your school or district is using to promote STEM. Don’t be shy – share your talents and expertise with other educators seeking new ideas to take back to the classroom.
SUBMIT TODAY!! SUBMIT TODAY!! SUBMIT TODAY!!
Request for Proposals NOW OPEN: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/STEMconf2018RFPs
(Deadline for proposals is May 16th)
Check out our Website for more details : https://inside.nku.edu/artsci/centers/cinsam/p12teachers/stem-conference.html
Registration is NOW OPEN!
Register TODAY: https://nku.eventsair.com/cinsamworkshops/cinsamstemconf2018
Register by selecting one of the following Options:
o Option 1: Early Bird Special - $50 (Until June 1st) – includes parking pass, breakfast, and lunch, up to 6 contact hours, and conference giveaways.
o Option 2: Regular Price - $75 (After June 1st) – includes parking pass, breakfast and lunch, up to 6 contact hours, and conference giveaways.
o Option 5: Showcase Participants Only - $40 (By invitation only)
SEE THE ATTACHED FLYER FOR MORE DETAILS!
Spread the word about STEM Conference 2018 on Thursday September 20th at Northern Kentucky University (NKU)
District Coordinator
The Cincinnati Engineering Enhanced Math and Science Program (CEEMS)
Program Coordinator - Research Experiences for Teachers (RET)
University of Cincinnati
College of Engineering and Applied Science/SEEBME
PO Box 210076
(513) 556-6419
(513) 608-4741
SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES for PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Mastery Connect Reboot
Get Google Certified - Level 1 or 2
Online Learning Courses
Professional Development Sessions - Sycamore's Instructional Innovators (formerly ITFs)
- Get information,
- practice a new technique,
- organize your assessments,
- learn how to increase classroom engagement,
- etc.
Cincinnati Public Schools Innovative Practices Conference
TIME: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
LOCATION: Woodward Career Technical High School
COST: $75.00
Feature Speaker: George Couros, Author, "Innovator's Mindset"
Welcome Your New Student, Alexa!
TIME: 12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
LOCATION: HCESC
COST: $35.00
Particpants will see a variety of skills and tools demonstrated by teachers can use by adding an Alexa to their classroom. Experience how to develop lessons and classroom activities, harnessing the power of 21st century virtual assistant. Obseve and experience real-world applications that they can use as well as have time to collaborate with a variety of educators on future use of "Alexa".
ESCAPE "NORMAL" Breakout of the Box
TIME: 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
LOCATION: HCESC
COST: $65.00
Participants will play, explore, and learn how utilizing a breakout and other strategies can create a differentiated learning experience engaging for all students.
Math Mindset Movement (M3)...We are Changing the Equation on Math!
TIME: 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
LOCATION: Cintas Center at Xavier University
COST:
Keynote Speaker: Tracy Zager, Author, "Becoming the Math Teacher You Wish You'd Had"
HCESC Summer Online Courses
A Double Helping: Serving Dual Language Learners
DATE: June 4th - July 15th, 2018
Social Emotional Learning
Re-igniting the Learner Within
HCESC Summer Online Book Studies
Mathematical Mindsets
When Gifted Kids Don't Have All the Answers
DATE: June 4th - July 30th, 2018
Better Conversations
edWeb.net
GREAT resource to access free webinars on topics that you choose!
One hour in length
Live webcam feed from presenters/live chat from participants
Join an established professional learning community (based on topic)
FREE WORKSHOP for STEM Teachers - Princeton High School - July 16 -20, 2018
Enhance your professional development with this no-cost workshop introducing new tools to engage students in math and science.
Who should attend?
- High school teachers: science (especially chemistry and physical science), engineering, and industrial/career and technical education
- Middle school teachers: physical science
- Pre-service science teachers
- Art, math, and community college teachers, as space allows
Why attend?
- Learn how to engage your students using simple, low-cost experiments that you can integrate into your existing lesson plans
- Help your students discover career opportunities in science and engineering
- Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) aligned curriculum
What’s included?
- 4 CEUs, demonstration materials, meals
- Graduate credits: 2 graduate level credits are available through the University of Missouri-Kansas City
SAVE The DATE: High Aims Summer Institute - August 1 and 2, 2018
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