Birdneck Briefing
Updates-Info-Links Week of 3/20/17 to 3/24/17
FYI Week of 3/20/17 to 3/24/17
3/21 BEAR Readers 9:00
3/21 Tornado Drill 9:45
3/22 1st Presbyterian Mentors 10:00
3/22 Birdneck Staff meeting cafeteria 3:00-4:00
3/22 Transfer Fair Green Run HS 4:30-6:00
This is your Captain Speaking!
Hello Staff,
Well winter was among us again this weekend. The winter germs continue to be an issue around the school. I have been working with the custodians to ensure that classroom desks, doorknobs, etc. are being a priority in cleaning the rooms. Please review the importance of hand washing, sneezing into our elbow's, and other germ control etiquette with your students to ensure we fight the possibilities of sickness in our school.
In our staff meeting on Wednesday, we will be talking about the SRT process as part of mandatory training for the year. Compass to 2020 has propelled us as educators to embrace personalized learning for all students throughout VBCPS. Implementing interventions is a form of personalized learning to meet the needs of all our students whether they are excelling or need a little more assistance in a particular area. As we all know though, finding the appropriate intervention for a child is delicate balance. Implementing interventions is not a one size fits all fix. We will discuss this and ways to use data to track the success of interventions further on Wednesday.
Captain out,
RV
Math Matters!
April is Math Month and we are going to start out the month with our Family Math Night “The Kid’s Marketplace” on Monday, April 3rd from 6-7:30. We will be sending flyers home with the students next week.
This math night is sponsored by the VBSchools Credit Union. They bring everything except the volunteers. So we are asking for volunteers for that evening. You will be manning a table and helping the students make economic choices with the “salary” that they are given.
We had a very positive turn out from parents, students, and teachers last year and we are hoping for an even better result this year. Your help in making this a great night for all would be greatly appreciated.
If you can come out and volunteer that evening please let Donna or Kim know.
THANKS!
Here are some great videos and articles for mathematical growth mindset! Mrs. Bargnesi said she especially enjoys the positive math norms reference and unlocking children’s math potential…
https://www.youcubed.org/category/teaching-ideas/growing-mindset/
K-12 HISTORY AND SOCIAL SCIENCE STATE TEXTBOOK REVIEW COMMITTEE
Please let me know if you are interested:
The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) is in the process of creating committees to review textbooks to place on the approved list for K-12 History and Social Sciences. As part of that process, they are asking for nominations of individuals who are qualified, available to review and have expertise with the content of the 2015 History and Social Science Standards of Learning.
Committee members reviewing the K-12 history and social science textbooks and instructional materials will be asked to review the submitted textbooks and submit correlation worksheets to the VDOE for a final review of all submitted materials. Committee members will receive recertification points upon approval of the local school division for their work.
All individuals who wish to serve on one of the History and Social Science Standards of Learning textbook committees must submit an application through the web-based process, Instruction Committee Application Processing System (ICAPS). The application will require a professional reference and division approval. Completed applications are due to the VDOE through the ICAPS process by March 31, 2017. Committee members will be notified of their acceptance on or before April 21, 2017. Committee members will be selected on the basis of expertise, experience and balanced regional representation.
REMINDERS
Reminder:
We are appreciative of our volunteers for assisting in our classrooms and working with our students. While they are invaluable to our students success, students must be supervised by a staff member at all times. Volunteers should not be left alone or asked to supervise our students in classrooms without an employee present. Thank you for ensuring this policy is implemented.
Reminder:
PLP points are your responsibility to earn outside of your contract hours and should be completed by the end of the month. There are many opportunities that our specialist will be providing in addition to the 5 hours you can earn by completing the activities for our book talk on Five Dysfunctions of a Team. To receive full credit you will need to complete the reflections in Google!
Tornado Drill
Pursuant to the Code of Virginia, section 22.1-137.1, all public schools are required to participate in at least one tornado drill per year. We will participate in the Statewide Tornado Drill which is scheduled for Tuesday, Mar. 21, 2017, at 9:45 a.m.
PLP Opportunities
As noted in the Road to Gold document distributed at the Administrators’ Conference, one focus area for school staff for 2016-2017 is to make use of resources, including professional learning opportunities, developed to build awareness around personalized learning, a critical component of Goal 2 of the strategic framework, Compass to 2020.
Personalized learning resources include the following:
Virginia Beach City Public Schools’ Personalized Learning Website- http://vbplearn.weebly.com – This site is continuously updated with resources, videos, and artifacts aligned with the VBCPS definition of Personalized Learning.
Personalized Learning Overview and Introduction to Essential Components (Online) – This online course is running continuously through Apr. 30, 2017. Participants receive three Professional Learning Program (PLP) points for completion of the course.
Wading into the Waters of Personalized and Blended Learning - This site-based course can be provided by each school’s instructional technology specialist(s).
Join our PTA
IMPORTANT REMINDERS
Join the PTA! Our goal is to have 100% Staff participation!!!!!!!!!
Support Birdneck Elementary students by joining the PTA. Don't miss out on the benefits from joining the PTA. Receive over $300 in savings... all for just $5 for a membership. Check out the PTA website at http://birdneckpta.weebly.com/
Licensure: Technology Standards for Instructional Personnel (TSIP)
All teachers new to Virginia Beach City Public Schools (VBCPS) are required to meet the Technology Standards for Instructional Personnel (TSIP) within the first year (12 months) of employment.
This is a licensure requirement for the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE).
Your TSIP requirement must be completed no later than: May 31, 2017
Between now and June 30, 2017, please work with the Instructional Technology Specialist (ITS) to identify the dates and times to take and pass the TSIP tests in your school. Make every effort to complete this requirement prior to the end of this school year.
Additional TSIP testing sessions will be made by appointment through the Department of Human Resources during the month of July 2017.
For questions about licensure requirements and other options, please email your licensure analyst:
Last names beginning with A-Gn ............ Patti Perger, patti.perger@vbschools.com
Last names beginning with Go-N ........... Leslie Miller, leslie.miller@vbschools.com
Last names beginning with O-Z .............. Ila James, ila.james@vbschools.com
BIRDNECK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
BIRDNECK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
BIRDNECK MISSION
The mission of Birdneck Elementary is to dedicate ourselves to the success of all children, preparing them to meet today's expectations and tomorrow's challenges.
BIRDNECK VISION
Children are our future. We are dedicated to their success.
BIRDNECK BELIEFS
We believe in a collaborative community in which teachers, administrators, students, and parents work together for student success.
We believe in creating a safe, nurturing, and positive environment in which all students can strive for excellence and achieve their individual potential.
We believe we will prepare our students for success by providing 21st century learning and developing within our students critical thinking, effective communications and problem solving skills.
Website: http://www.birdneckes.vbschools.com/
Location: 957 South Birdneck Road, Virginia Beach, VA, United States
Phone: 757-648-2120