Wildcat Roar
NEWS AND INFO FOR WILDCAT STAFF 3.18
- Student-led conferences
- Arc Activity- Flower Power
- I can statements
- Letting students vary the ways the show mastery of skills
- Positive speeches
- Put students in positions to lead the class
Got ideas? Send them to Mrs. Kemp so we can add them here! Every person that submits an idea wins a prize! More resources for preparing students for testing can be found below in the weekly instructional resource.
PBL TIMELINE - YOU ARE HERE
Students should be using peer critique and teacher feedback to revise products and refine presentations. All students should know how their products will be assessed and should be preparing for the showcase.
Should Already Be Complete:
- Showcase Plan
- Revised Scope and Sequence for Second Semester
- Project Design
- Entry Event Plan
- PBL Project-Planning Template
- Entry Event
PBL To Do This Week:
- Showcase plan should be submitted to Ms. Kemp by the end of the day 3/1.
- actively monitoring testing (this means moving throughout the room to make sure students are focused an on task).
- collecting cell phones in a zip-loc bag. Please write student names on a post-it to label phones. Return phones after testing is over. Reiterate that phones will not be kept and students will receive their phone back immediately after testing. This is important to prepare students for turning in phones for GMAS. If a student refuses to turn in their phone, refrain from getting into a power struggle. Make a note and let the administrator on your hall know.
- Remain in the room throughout testing and refrain from engaging in other tasks during the test. Halls will be monitored.
- Refrain from using any electronic devices during the test.
- Discussing the importance of MAP testing before it begins: MAP is an accurate predictor of student performance on GMAS, helps students practice testing in this environment, and helps us know how students will need support prior to GMAS.
May...
- 17 - 8th Dance
- 20 - 7th Field Day
- 21 - 6th and 7th Awards, 8th Field Trip
- 22 - 6th Field Day
- 23: 8th Field Day
- 24: 8th Awards
This is just another reminder of testing dates:
- GMAS - 5/1 - 5/16. Please do not schedule ANY field trips, events, personal absences, etc. during this time period. While all grade levels are not testing at once, it is possible that staff may need to be moved around to accommodate the amount of small groups that may be needed. Any staff member with any certification may be used for testing at any time during this window, including paraprofessionals, support staff, and administrators. Please assume that you are involved in testing and be pleasantly surprised if you are not needed. Of course this has already been stated repeatedly and is in the handbook, but no absences will be approved during testing or the last week of school. All testing dates are considered critical dates and all staff members are expected to be present.
Please click dfor a link to a shared document that will track each of the required steps that need to take place PRIOR to a child receiving a failing grade on a report card. It is simple to use. Add a child's name to the form and an X to the boxes that are complete. You can also add any comments or notes that would be helpful for admin to know. Most importantly, we will use this information to make sure we are doing everything possible to support our students. Students should be held accountable for their own learning, but it also is up to us to maintain the belief that every child can succeed. Passively allowing a student to fail is not an option.
Instructional Resource of the Week
What is Edutopia Test Prep?
Looking for ways to prepare students for standardized testing? At the link below, Edutopia has compiled a collection of resources that can help you make sure students are ready for GMAS. One that I would suggest can be found HERE. This article, "
Test Prep Doesn’t Have to Be Overwhelming," provides practical ideas for how to prepare students.
You are all invited to attend our GAME NIGHT EXTRAVAGANZA at Price Middle School on March 22, 2019. Come join us for a night of games and fun! There will be Dominoes, Pictionary, Taboo, Black Card Revoked, and more. Participate in the Spades Tournament and earn bragging rights for the rest of the school year. Sign-up for an Escape Room experience and/or take part in our Scavenger Hunt. We have plenty for all to enjoy. So, come join us for fun games, good food, and family camaraderie. Hope to see you there!
Please note, that while we are offering refreshments, there will also be concessions available for a small fee. And, for those of you with a more hardy appetite, concessions will include a fish or chicken basket... Pre-order information for the fish and chicken baskets are included in the Google form.
If you plan to attend, please fill out the form below... See you there!!!
TO DO LIST
- Work with your team to determine your post- or pre-testing schedule.
- Turn in lesson plans for the next TWO weeks by 8:00 a.m.
- Make sure you have submitted your Showcase Plan to Mrs. Kemp.
- Make sure you have submitted your tutorial list to Ms. Mahan.
- Update the grade tracker (link above).
THIS WEEK
IMPORTANT LINKS AND NUMBERS
Lesson Plans
- YouTube Whitelist: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc9VbhfNUemkJWYebOJtE5hF2H6hJF7Q2LCNa6_A9klUpKI5A/viewform?usp=pp_url
- Facilities Request: https://purposebuiltschoolsatlanta.formstack.com/forms/maintenance_janitorial_request
- Supply Request: https://tinyurl.com/ybtnbpwg
- Absence Request: https://tinyurl.com/yas5tbze
- Field Trip Request: https://tinyurl.com/ydx6kr4d
- Media Center Requests: https://goo.gl/forms/DT5rVm8OdUtIzzWh1
- Tech Requests: https://www.atlantapublicschools.us/Page/28827
- Digital Instructional Resources: www.portaportal.com Guest Access: dkemp
- Milestones Blueprints: http://www.gadoe.org/Curriculum-Instruction-and-Assessment/Assessment/Pages/Georgia-Milestones-Test-Blueprints.aspx