The STEAM Update
Week of January 16, 2018
Experience the future!
What's happening around STEAM?
Monday 1/15
Student & Staff Holiday, Observance of Martin Luther King Day
Twitter: #EDpiper Chat (9pm) add #STEAMpln to the chat answers
"Using STEAM research to make learning stick"
Tuesday 1/16- Finalize list of students without chromebooks
Please take the first part of class time to confirm students without chromebook.
Mark on this link any students without chromebook, that are not already listed.
New Spring Duty List Updated!
Mrs. Cook & Mr. Chappotin off campus
Twitter: #PBLchat (7-8pm) add #STEAMpln to the chat answers
Wednesday 1/17
Mrs. Cook off campus
Twitter: #kidsdeserveit (8-8:30pm) add #STEAMpln to the chat answers
Thursday 1/18
Mrs. Cook off campus
Twitter: #DitchBook Chat (8-9pm) add #STEAMpln to the chat answers
Friday 1/19
Happy Friday!
Upcoming Dates
Wednesday, January 17th: Reading MAP, alternate schedule
PLN Scheduled 4:15-5:30
Tuesday, January 19th: Last day to add/drop class for the year, no exceptions!
Monday, January 22nd: Math MAP, alternate schedule
Monday, February 5th: HUGHES/KERR Pep Rally
Friday, February 9th: STEAM Valentine's Dance 5:30pm-7:00pm
Wednesday, February 14th: PLN 4:15-5:30pm
Thursday, February 15th: BISD Choice Night @ CHS 6:00pm-8:00pm
Friday, February 16th: Student Early Release, Staff PLC pm
Monday, February 19th: Student Holiday (no school)
Monday, March 12th-Friday, March 16th: Spring Break!
Wednesday, March 21st: Spring Pictures
Friday, March 30th: Good Friday (no school)
MAP Testing Schedule
Proctors: Administer test to their classroom students and other teacher monitoring in a close room. Advise of absent students.
Teachers with Proctor: Help monitor the classroom and ask proctor about any students having difficulties with testing.
Rovers: Monitor hallways for "In need of assistance" signs. Watch classes while teachers get questions answered, restroom breaks, etc.
NO Device testing room: Students without a chromebook will report to Comic Book or GTE room for testing with Mrs. Howell & Mrs. L. Morgan.
Additionally, the notice will be sent to news media outlets. The channels include
KDFW Fox 4
KXAS NBC 5
WFAA ABC 8
KTBT CBS 11
TXA 21
CLT Notes
Collective Commitment Scoreboard Finalized
Science:
-10% to 20% of instruction focused on reading
- Implement campus wide reading strategies
Math:
-Motivational math problems 2x weekly
-Academic vocabulary throughout units
College and Career:
-Multiple choice questions on weekly reader
-Daily vocabulary practice
Tech:
-Multiple choice comprehension questions on weekly reader
Art:
-Daily vocabulary review/application
-Weekly critique to demonstrate proper use of vocabulary
-Weekly/bi-weekly focus on visual literacy (observation and inferencing)
Humanities:
-30 minutes weekly for TEKS that students struggle with
-Semi-formal assessments 2-3 weekly (MAP and STAAR rigor focus)
-Co-teach focusing on reading sessions with SpEd students
-Host a PLN session with simple strategies for campus
During PLC, all departments will spend beginning of meeting focusing on last week's commitments' success or needs of growth. Team Leads to update scoreboard in breakroom. Type all specifics of scoreboard information on PLC google doc.
STEAM Middle School is the campus newsletter for parents
House Pts Competition
As of Friday, BIRUDA won the house points competition.
Teachers & Students in the BIRUDA house may have free dress on Tuesday, January 16th.
BIRUDA Students must pick up high school dress sticker in the cafeteria upon arrival. Students without stickers will have to change into standardized dress.
*Within high school dress guidelines.
STEAM U
Collaboration Areas
Our 1 Instructional Focus: Standards Alignment
Our walkthrough focus will be to see that students use of the standards-aligned rubric. If you need support, feel free to come see Mrs. Parker, Mrs. Tashman, Mrs. Irons or Mrs. Cook.
Deep Curriculum Alignment-RIGOR
Learning Targets Feedback
#STEAMpln: Where Educators Learn
Blog Posts
Nurturing Intrinsic Motivation in Students
Mic Drop: Strategies for Effective Conclusion Writing
Twitter Tweats
12 Metacognition Talking Tasks
Top 10 Things Kids Deserve Everyday
Ted Talk RadioUnstoppable Learning
Focus on Standards
2017 STAAR lead4ward Projected Scoring Estimates
STEAM LEARNER PROFILE
Campus Visits & Classroom Ambassadors
- Opening the door for classroom visitors and greeting them
- Ensure that visitors have a place to sit or stand
- Explaining the Learning Target and where they are in the learning
- Answer any questions that visitors have about the class
Gentle Reminders
- Monitor the hallways during transitions
- Greet your students at the door
- Take accurate attendance
Chromebooks & Charging
Weekly Parent Communication
Please be sure to connect with the parents of your students weekly. The newsletter is a great start but be sure to send out at least one piece of correspondence per week in addition to the grade level newsletter.
***Please be sure to add homework and any upcoming major assignments to your newsletters for parents***
Please email Mrs. Cook with how you contact your parents.
STEAM Middle School Tweets
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STEAM Middle School
Email: ccook@bisdmail.net
Website: http://steam.burlesonisd.net/
Location: 900 Hillside Drive, Burleson, TX, United States
Phone: 817-245-1500
Facebook: facebook.com/SteamMiddleSchool/
Twitter: @steam_ms