Wildcat Roar
NEWS AND INFO FOR WILDCAT STAFF 1.7
AFFIRMATION OF THE WEEK
PBL TIMELINE - YOU ARE HERE
As we begin the 3rd quarter, we will take the first couple of weeks to finish any Benchmark testing for students who were chronically absent, develop PBL plans, and revisit standards from the 1st semester.
Should Already Be Complete:
- Revised Scope and Sequence for Second Semester
PBL To Do This Week:
- Complete the 3rd quarter project planning template.
Choice Professional Learning Dates
- 1/23
- 2/6
- 2/27
- 3/6
- 3.20
- 4.17
- 5/1 (This date will bring closure to this PL series, combined with GMAS related issues).
It’s that time again…Gifted Testing Season!
All certified staff members are required to complete training on the Gifted program's teacher recommendation tool called TABs. TABs stands for "Traits, Abilities, and Behaviors".
Click the Prezi presentation link below to learn about the 10 TAB characteristics that you will be asked to observe in all of your students for a one-week period, from Monday, January 28th until Friday, February 1st.
TABs Training Prezi: www.tinyurl.com/PriceTABSPrezi
Additionally, once you have finished the training, please complete the Google Form Quiz as evidence of you finalizing this task. You must pass the quiz with a score of at least 5 out of 7 by close of business Tuesday, January 22nd. This assessment must be completed individually.
TABs Google Forms Quiz: www.tinyurl.com/TABSQUIZ
Please note that this is a MANDATORY training and the guidelines must be adhered to. Failure to complete by Jan.22nd or pass with at least a 5 will result in a face-to-face training on Friday, January 25th.
Instructional Resource of the Week
What is Calculation Nation?
"Calculation Nation® uses the power of the Web to let students challenge opponents from anywhere in the world. At the same time, students are able to challenge themselves by investigating significant mathematical content and practicing fundamental skills. The element of competition adds an extra layer of excitement.
Calculation Nation® is part of the NCTM Illuminations project, which offers Standards-based resources that improve the teaching and learning of mathematics for all students. Its materials illuminate the vision for school mathematics set forth in NCTM’s Principles and Standards for School Mathematics and Curriculum Focal Points.
Click HERE to visit Calculation Nation.
TO DO LIST
- MAKE SURE ALL STUDENTS HAVE COMPLETED BENCHMARK TESTING!
- Make sure you have turned in your second semester scope and sequence to Mrs. Kemp.
- Make sure you submitted all culture deliverables to Mr. Green.
THIS WEEK
IMPORTANT LINKS AND NUMBERS
Lesson Plans
- 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