Westwood Updates
Week of October 26 - 30th 2015
This Week's Happenings -
Monday- 10-26-15
* Ident-A-Kid photos and fingerprints for those who sign up. - MPR
2:10 - 2:14 GATE E-32 w/ Kathy Turner-Knopp.
2:20 optional REPORT CARD training with Stacey Campo in Computer Lab
Tuesday- 10-27-15
Wednesday-10-28-15
Thursday-10-29-15
Kaleb hosts October Fest cookout in lounge @ LUNCH
Friday- 10-30-15
8:15 Costume Parade INSTEAD Friday Flag
12:30 - 4:00 Deep Design Training & Pro Grow
Upcoming Dates to Know
**Trimester 1 Writing Window is OPEN (see ELA MyConnect for Details)
- Nov. 4th All Team Workshop - 2:20 MPR
- Nov. 5th 5:30 -7:00 #Innovative Ready Parent Summit (Session 2)-MPR
- Nov. 6th Good Citizen Assembly
- Nov. 6th Spell-a-thon
- Nov. 6th TBD Staff Bunco Night (watch for Lan Gravin's email)
Grade Level Milestones
Fire Drill Reminders & Action Needed
October Drill: 7 minutes
Help reduce our time by quickly sending roll sheets up to Ms. Mary with designated runners.
Help us find you. Open our Evac Map and write your class number to replace the current numbering.
Report Card Training This MONDAY
Stacey Campo will be in the computer lab this Monday to provide training on the new system. @ 2:15
Visit the MyConnect site for resources-
Rigorous Reading TLC with Kristin Thomas
It starts October 28th
It's at our site
It meets once a month
It will be on Wednesdays opposite staff meetings (with the exception of a couple which conflicted with holidays)
It's # 15-043
Questions? email kthomas@powayusd.com
Concerned About A Student?
First, use the following form to collect data, document, notes, and track the outcomes of interventions.
Secondly, meet with Shaylene to calendar the parent meeting.
Westwood Way Lessons
Halloween Costume Parade
Blacktop @ 8:15
Maps have been passed out.
Email Shaylene to let us know your grade level costume themes (if ay) to be added to MC agenda
Kaleb is Hosting Octoberfest
Date: 10/29/15
When? Your lunch!
Chrome Books
The Chrome Books are getting lonely!
Increase your students' access to the web for research & personalized learning. Just a reminder that you can check out just a "set" or the entire cart. Sign up using this google form and specify the # and time the CBs will be used.
Remember, all Chrome Books need to be individually plugged into the cart and upon return, the cart needs to be plugged into the wall daily. There are some nuances with the Chrome Books. You use Guest Browser and must "activate" Light Speed in order to access web sites. There is a "cheat sheet" on the cart.
Nov. 6th Good Citizen Assembly
October Game of the Month is Basketball Shootout!
Superhero Friday Phone Calls Are BACK!
Check your box Monday to see if you are the next teacher who has been tapped to find a super hero. Use your x-ray vision to identify one student that has used their superpowers to grow. At recess on Friday, after you have bragged about them in front of their peers, send that student up so we can make a shout out phone call and take their picture!
** If you have a Superhero that just can't wait, let us know so we can recognize those growing powers!
Common Core Resources
Tips for Class Management
Awesome portable Glitter Timer to Use with Kids
Innovate - Design - Create ........ Resources
D39 Visits....
Understand. Create. Deliver. Connect.
Design Camp, San Diego 2016 is a FREE, participant driven deep dive into all things related to design thinking: school culture, leadership, curriculum integration, engineering, humanities, collaborative problem solving, project based learning and more! We will host this event and educators (novice to expert, educators to engineers) will be here at Westwood!. It’s a great way to learn, right here in our back yard! Alt eval: Check! Flex time: Check! This event was created by Design39Campus, Vista Innovation Design Academy, and Westwood. Click here for more details!http://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0d49afa82ba5fa7-design
From LSS
Culturally Responsive Resources
https://poway.instructure.com/courses/13724/pages/culturally-responsive-guidelines