Elementary Curriculum Newsletter
December 2015 Edition
Process Writing - In Process and Blooming!
Professional Training Schedule with Randi Bernstein
1/5 - Grade 4
1/6 - Grade 3
1/11 - Grade 1
1/12 - Grade 2
1/13 - Grade 5/6
2/26 - Grade K
Randi, Beth, Sarah, and I look forward to continuing to support your fabulous work with the implementation of Writer's Workshop.
Envision 2.0 - Check it out
Although there are no current plans to move away from our current EnVision program (2015 Common Core Edition), it's interesting to see how the program and resources are evolving. There may be ideas and resources here that can serve as a supplement and for reinforcement. If you're interested in learning more about this program, please do reach out.
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Flocabulary Trial Extension
Do it! You won't regret it! There's still time!
Recently, I got to visit with the folks from Flocabulary. They shared a few pieces of this tool you will really love.
1. The Week in Rap/The Week in Rap Jr. - make this a part of every week!
2. Writing Academic Poetry - Students can learn to rap their own topics
3. Vocabulary - Lessons and worksheets
From Mitch Bickman:
I just spoke with the folks over at flocabulary who extended our district trial to 12/21 (an additional 6+ weeks). The analytics on the site show your teachers are using this resource regularly, and the feedback I have received from them has been excellent.
Teachers will have full unrestricted access to flocabulary now through 12/21.
Thank you, Mitch!
December & January Residencies
Dec. 2 - #3
Dec. 4 - #2
Dec. 7 - #4
Dec. 9 - #6
Dec. 11 - #5
Dec. 15 - #8
Dec. 17 - #9E
Jan. 4 - #2
Jan. 8 - #3
Jan. 15 - #4
Jan. 20 - #5
Jan. 22 - #6
Jan. 27 - #8
Jan. 29 - #9E
Hour of Code Dec. 7-13
Please stay tuned for great resources that will be shared from your principals, Joann Donovan, and Michael Santisteban.
Math Meets Fashion - Project-Based Learning at its Finest!
Humans of Oceanside
- Matthew
- Noah
Pictures & Tweets . . .
I am Thankful . . .
With Love and Gratitude,
Jessica