STAR News
November 20 - 24
Thanksgiving Break: Nov. 20th - 24th
Blessings
November 28th - STAR U
Also, don't forget, that PLC's are Thursday, Nov. 30th!
Elves on the Run 5K
Parent Communication - Keep it Personal
Please continue to use these two "personal" options with your parents, especially if you are trying to collaborate with them over student struggles or if there has been a problem.
Sending an email can leave a lot for interpretation and we always want our parents to know first of all, that we love their child and want to work with them as a team. This message of care and concern can get lost in the translation of an email and there are times when our parents "receive" a message that we didn't intent to send.
Hour of Code - Coming Soon
What: The 'Hour of Codeā¢' is a nationwide initiative by Computer Science Education Week and Code.org to introduce millions of students to one hour of coding. It was launched in December of 2013 to demystify and promote the concepts of computer science. Over 200 million students have participated worldwide since its inception. This is our 5th year to do HoC in GCISD, so join the movement!
When: December 4-8, 2017
How:
- Fill out the GCISD Google form to let us know your class is participating. You can also request to be paired with an industry professional for a video chat.
- Register at http://hourofcode.com/gcisd to let Code.org know your students will be coding and add your class to the map.
- Check out the GCISD website at http://bit.ly/hocgcisd to plan your Hour of Code, print posters for your class, and find more information!
Why do we do Hour of Code?
- Supports the GCISD Portrait of a Graduate by teaching computational thinking in order to develop skilled problem solvers.
- Provides instruction that demystifies coding and programming.
- Encourages students to be creators rather than consumers of technology.
- Intentionally promotes opportunities for all learners to engage in computational thinking.
- Is based on K-8 technology applications standards and vertically aligned with high school computer science standards.
Please email me with ANY questions about Hour of Code or to brainstorm ideas for your class. (We also have some availability to co-teach with elementary teachers!)
Bonus: If you want to learn more the week before Hour of Code, join me for a coding class on 12/2 from 8:30a-12:30p. Sign up here.
Kerissa Bearce
Instructional Technology Coach
Grapevine-Colleyville ISD
kerissa.bearce@gcisd.net
The School Board Approved the Calendar for Next Year!
Instructional Calendar: On Monday, Trustees approved the 2018-2019 Instructional Calendars. Please share this information with your staff and families. For your convenience, an article with an explanatory video has been posted to the GCISD website.
NEW DATE FOR DECEMBER STAR CLUBS - DECEMBER 11
Thank you.
Spanish Spelling Bee
We are so proud of the following students who will be representing SLE at the district Spanish Spelling Bee. The District Bee will take place at SLE on November 28th at 9:00am.
Andrea Cardoza-5th-SLE
Gerson Garcia-5th-SLE
Jailyne Gonzalez-5th-SLE
Sebastian Gonzalez-4th-SLE
Adyson Holmes-5th-SLE
Jack Lovin-5th-SLE
Sheyllo Moreno-4th-SLE
Alejandro Perez-4th-SLE
Darwin Rodriguez-4th-SLE
Cohen Ross-4th-SLE
Reese Sporrer-5th-SLE
Brenden Storm-5th-SLE
STAR Club Future Dates
First semester:
December 11th (new date)
Second semester:
January 26th
February 2nd
March 2nd
March 9th
PTA GRANT APPLICATION (2ND ROUND)
Special Education - Upcoming Training
- Special Education Teacher Training for Behavior Supports
- Times: 3:30-4:30 Elementary 4:30-5:30 Secondary
- Location: PDEC Bronco Bowl
- January 16 Invision Visuals
- February 13 Differentiated Reinforcement
- Marcy 20 The Power of Choice
- April 10 Power Through to the End
- Special Ed Teacher Trainings: First Mondays
- Times: 3:30-4:30 Elementary 4:30-5:30 Secondary
- Location: PDEC
- December 4
- Trade Fair--Check in and Check out AT Lab (RISE)
- Multiple Means for Practice Opportunities (Resource/Inclusion)
- February 5
- Explore our Online Resources (RISE)
- Supplemental Aids and Services (Resource/Inclusion)
- March 5
- Troubleshooting and Strategies for Increasing Independence (RISE)
- Explicit Instruction (Resource/Inclusion)
- April 9
- Boredom Busters- Keeping our Students Engaged (RISE/Resource/Inclusion)
- May 14
- End of Year Celebration and Feedback
Silver Lake Elementary
Email: shannon.cole@gcisd.net
Website: http://www.gcisd-k12.org/site/Default.aspx?PageID=17379
Location: 1301 N Dooley St, Grapevine, TX, United States
Phone: 817-251-5750
Twitter: @iamsjcole