PATRIOT POST
March 25, 2019 Volume IV. Issue XXX
Congratulations to Ms. Franklin as she was named Professional of the Year for the South Learning Community! She is the first person in Liberty Point history to accomplish this magnificent achievement!
Mrs. Shepard was named Assistant Principal of the Month for the South Learning Community! This is a well deserved honor!
Our GMAS Boot Camp was a success! Thank you to all of the teachers and staff members that made this happen for our community!
Spring Break Safety Procedures
- Please take your laptops home or lock them in a closet.
- Lock all iPads in your closet or take them to the safe room behind the stage.
- All laptops carts will be stored in the safe room behind the stage by 1:30pm on Friday, March 29th.
- Shutdown ALL classroom computers and turn off all lights at the end of the day (the district will be monitoring energy usage at the school level over the break)
- All exterior windows and doors should be locked.
- All classroom blinds should be drawn and closed.
- All valuable personal items should be taken home.
- Please remove all food and candy from your classroom.
- Upon returning from the break, please complete a visual search of your classroom to inspect for any damage. Report any issues to Mr. Franklin and Mr. Payne.
Liberty Point ES Outlook for the Week:
Monday, March 25:
Tuesday, March 26: ELA Prep (3rd and 5th)Wednesday, March 27: Fire Drill @8:00am, ELA Prep (3rd and 5th), Lunch in the classroom
Thursday, March 28: 4th grade Literacy Prep ;K-5 Dance, Lunch in the classroom)
Friday, March 29: Picture Day, Fourth Grade Field Trip, Lunch in the classroom
Reading & Writing Units of Study Updates
We look forward to witnessing highly engaging, yet succinct mini lessons, forward moving small groups, and intimate conferences. Please be sure to also execute our Mid Workshop Teaching Points and Shares. Aim to internalize plans and be prepared for great instruction.
- 1 Mini Lesson
- 2 Small Groups + RTI
- 3 Conferences (Aim for 2 now while our conferring muscles grow.)
Last Week of TCRWP Test Prep for 3rd - 5th Grade
Our Last BAS Window for K- 2 opens April 8 & after Testing for 3 - 5.
1. Naming Genres of Books We Read During the Read Aloud (Book Choice Matters)
2. Summarizing the Text Using SWBST (Level Q - Z will need to add the Theme)
3. Character Work Based on the Level
4. Naming Author’s Craft Techniques That Keep Readers Interested
"Effective teaching of mathematics engages students in solving and discussing tasks that promote mathematical reasoning and problem solving and allow multiple entry points and varied solution strategies." ~National Council of Supervisors of Mathematics
AVID Strategies of the Month adapted from Marzano’s High-Yield Instructional Strategies) : Identifying Similarities and Differences; Summarizing and Note-taking
As we approach testing season, it is imperative as educators that we are aware of and are engaging students in High-Yield Instructional Strategies DAILY so that students can "hold on" to key information and feel competent when it is time to "show" what they know on High-Stakes tests.
Robert Marzano, a leading educational researcher, and his colleagues have identified nine high-yield instructional strategies through a meta-analysis of over 100 independent studies. They determined that these nine strategies have the greatest positive affect on student achievement for all students, in all subject areas, at all grade levels. The highest Yield instructional strategies out of those nine high-yield instructional strategies are Identifying similarities and differences, and Summarizing and Note-taking. If we ramp up these two High-Yield instructional strategies during the month of March, April and beyond, we are sure to see a gain in students achievement. How can we intentionally incorporate these strategies into our daily test-prep instruction?
Happy March Madness and High Yielding!
Compare and Contrast High-Yield Instructional Strategies
LPES Education Technology Shop
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- Ed. Tech Tools Microcredentials
- Coaching Goal Setting Tool
- LPES PLC/PL/Tech Resources
- ISTE Technology Standards for Students & Teachers