2019-20 Secondary Science
May -Week 9 - Science Newsletter
You Are Our Heroes!
Words cannot describe the respect and awe we have for all of you! In the most difficult of times and circumstance, you met the challenge head on and delivered meaningful science instruction despite everything being thrown at us both professionally and in our own personal lives. You are all HEROES! It was our honor to support you all in this crazy time and we will continue to do so. We hope that you have an opportunity to take time for you and your families this summer. While we don't know what teaching will be like next school year, we are absolutely confident that you will bring the passion, creativity, and hero swagger are kids so desperately depend on!
Science Office Hours Will Return in July!
Additional Information
Science Together We Learn Offerings
Here are the Science Sessions we submitted for Together We Learn:
- ABC-CBV (Activity Before Concept- Concept Before Vocabulary)
- 5E Planning &Instruction
- High Leverage Vocabulary
- Anchoring Phenomena
- Earth/Space Science Unit Launch (HS Only)
Attention Teachers and Instructional Coaches: A Message from ARM
On Thursday, June 4, and Friday, June 5, 2020, Focus Groups will be conducted providing the opportunity for instructional staff members to share ideas and thoughts related to instructional coaching in PCS.
A process will be used to identify participants from a list of volunteers who want to participate and represent Title I and non-Title I schools. All those invited are encouraged to participate, however taking part in the Focus Group is voluntary.
All information collected during the Focus Group meeting will be confidential and all comments will remain anonymous. Trends will be reported as a peer group.
If you are interested in participating, please indicate by completing this form.
The deadline to complete this form is Thursday, May 28 and those selected to participate will be notified Friday, May 29. Please note the Focus Groups are 45 minutes in length and will be scheduled over those two days (specific times TBD).
Free Canvas Online Conference
The annual conference for Canvas users has shifted to a virtual conference this year. It's FREE, and you can register here:
SEL/Compassionate Schools
It’s hard to believe we are at the end of the school year. So much has happened! Here is a link to an article that gives some great ideas on how to close out your virtual classroom in a way that still makes students feel connected even when they can’t participate in “traditional” end of year activities at school. We hope everyone has a restful and fun summer!
Your Pasco Science Team
Mark Butler, SR. Specialist, 6-12 Science & Env Programs
Email: mwbutler@pasco.k12.fl.us
Website: pasco.k12.fl.us/pascoscienceshowcase
Phone: 813-794-2452
Twitter: @SciencePasco
Lesley Kirkley, SR. Specialist, K-8 Science
Email: lwade@pasco.k12.fl.us
Website: pasco.k12.fl.us/pascoscienceshowcase
Phone: 813-794-2257
Twitter: @SciencePasco
Jessica Maxwell, Curriculum Specialist, Science
Email: jmaxwell@pasco.k12.fl.us
Website: pasco.k12.fl.us/pascoscienceshowcase
Twitter: @SciencePasco
Amy Seese, Curriculum Specialist, Science
Email: aplunkar@pasco.k12.fl.us
Website: pasco.k12.fl.us/pascoscienceshowcase
Twitter: @SciencePasco