Celina Curriculum Newsletter
Volume 1 Issue 4 - November/December 2020
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This Newsletter includes the following: Celina selected for district award, District Goals, DLT to present at OLAC/PBIS Showcase, key events across the district, and professional learning resources.
Celina Selected As 2020 BASA/OLAC District of the Year
Celina City Schools has been selected as the 2020 BASA/OLAC District of the Year award. Celina's DLT received the award at their last meeting on November 16, 2020. Congratulations to all Celina Staff!
December 7th Two-Hour Delay
Q: What are we doing on the December 7th Two-Hour Delay?
A: For the upcoming delay, we will be focusing on two items:
- Karen Rose, from Mercer County ESC, will be providing an introduction on OTES 2.0.
- Teachers will complete the ACL in Student Work (1.5) Module with their TBT.
Also, teachers will have additional time to work on current building initiatives. More details will be shared soon.
Celina Curriculum is on Facebook
Celina Curriculum (@CelinaCurriculum) now has a FaceBook page. The purpose of the page is to provide Celina teachers and the school community with information and resources to implement our district strategy and provide high-quality instructional practices that challenge, prepare, and empower our students.
Celina DLT to Present at 2020 OLAC/PBIS Virtual Showcase
Celina Literacy Leadership Team Continues Journey
On November 17, the Celina Literacy Leadership Team Resources subcommittee met to begin their search for literacy materials. At the meeting, the team received additional professional learning on Ohio's Plan for Raising Literacy Achievement and recommended materials to review. Over the next few months, the subcommittee will review and select materials that align with Celina's literacy vision.
Professional Learning Resources
Here are a few professional learning resources:
- Teaching in Beta: What Can We Learn From Software Developers?
- ODE is still hosting Virtual Meet-ups for all content area teachers. Check out their Resources page for dates, times, and additional information.
- Mercer County ESC is holding Virtual Meet-ups for teachers each month, reviewing educational software and gifted education strategies. Click here for the schedule.
DLT Holds November Meeting
On November 16, our DLT held their third meeting of the 2020 school year. Here are key highlights from the meeting:
- The team welcomed Jason Andrew as a new member.
- Each building shared a current building initiative that they are working on (in addition to our district strategy of ACL). These included attendance, helping students who are working remotely or quarantined, and designing solutions for the substitute teacher shortage.
- The team received the 2020 BASA/OLAC District Award.
Our next DLT meeting is January 20th.
DLT Members include: Dr. Ken Schmiesing, Vaughn Ray, Tracey Dammeyer, Michelle Duncan, Casey Hinton, Cory Ahrens, Erin Weigel, Lisa Bye, Jen Birney, Toby Siefring, Brittany Green, Andy Mikesell, Jackie Mertz, Phil Metz, Jason Andrew, and Carrie Cubberley.
Celina's 20-21 District Goals and Action Steps
Below are our District Goals and Action Steps for the 20-21 school year. All teachers have this poster hanging in their classrooms.