CSHS Weekly Bulletin
April 3-8, 2017
Voluntary Piloting
Dear Cougar Family,
This year, we have spent a lot of time working toward meeting our professional goals. There has been quite a bit of flexibility as to how each individual on campus reaches his/her goal(s), such as the sessions we held in October. As we approach the last nine weeks of school, the clock is waning on the timeframe we have to work toward our goals. The administrative team will be in touch with you regarding setting up summative conferences as we finish up our T-TESS evaluations in the next few weeks. If you are still looking for strategies toward meeting your goal, this chart full of ideas from February may help.
I have spent much of my downtime this year, thinking about how we can continue to be better as a campus, especially instructionally, and I think a key component of that is for each of us to have opportunities to study and explore things that matter greatly to us that also directly impact our students. A while back, I read this blog post on Cult of Pedagogy titled, "Hate PD? Try Voluntary Piloting." While the title gives me a little pause (we work really hard to provide quality PD opportunities as a campus), I know that in spite of our best efforts, we may not be reaching everyone all the time. Voluntary piloting is another form of professional development in which teachers come together to study and explore a common topic of interest, much like the Cross-curricular Cougars initiative our TLA group did this year. I am passionate about having more opportunities for differentiated professional development, and voluntary piloting could be an interesting aspect of that. If this idea of self-directed PD with a team of likeminded teachers appeals to you, then please take a moment this week to read this article.
In addition, please be sure to register in Eduphoria for your April Learning Zone Faculty Meeting. Each group from the March meetings will come back together to share what they tried and how it went. Also, if you would like to add artifacts to show how you are progressing toward your goal(s) for ATR and T-TESS, then check out the 60 Second Staff Development segment below.
Thank you so much for your hard work during testing last week! May this week be a positive and productive one!
As always, COUGAR PRIDE!
Tiffany
60 Second Staff Development: Setting Up Your Portfolio in TalentEd
If you would like to link your reflections, student work, and other evidence toward you working toward achieving goal for the year into your TalentEd Perform portfolio, these are the steps to follow.
If you follow these steps and are struggling to get your portfolio set up, please see a technology facilitator: Melissa Knox or Randi Costenbader.
Register for April Learning Zone Faculty Meetings!
Please register for the required April Learning Zone Faculty Meeting that corresponds to the session you attended in March. You need to register & attend the meeting to earn 1 G/T credit hour toward completing your 6 required hours each year.
Can I Ask You a Question? Part II with Mishler
Wednesday, April 5th @4 PM - LGI
How Do They Know? Part II with Quick
Thursday, April 6th @7:30 AM - LGI
Harness the Technology Horse Part II with Parkerson
Monday, April 10th @4 PM - LGI
Kagan & Beyond Part II with Southard
Wednesday, April 12th @7:30 AM - Room 1046
So...You Want Their Heads Off Their Desks Part II with Rodgers
Tuesday, April 18th @4 PM - Room 1046
Providing Multiple Pathways for Students Part II with Parkerson
Wednesday, April 19th @7:30 AM- Room 1046
Spring is in the Air!
Please remember that our common expectations are the key part of creating an environment at CSHS in which students can strive for success. Take a moment to make sure you are helping communicate these common expectations to our students (and to your sub via your sub notes):
1) IDs: Students must where them from when they enter the building to when they exit after school.
2) Tardies: Please do not let students in without a pass after the tardy bell.
3) Hall Passes: When a student leaves your classroom, he/she needs either a bathroom pass that clearly indicates the student is from your classroom and has permission to use the restroom nearest your room OR a blue hall pass that is completely filled out. More hall passes are available in the attendance office.
4) Hall Duty: Students should be met by lots of smiling faces as they make their way to the next class.
5) Dress Code: Short shorts, leggings without a fingertip-length shirt, and hats are the most consistent issues administrators are seeing. Please check students as they enter your classroom. Often, we do not see a student out of dress code until lunch, which means they've gone by at least 4 teachers before we see them.
504, SPED, ESL: Your Feedback is REQUIRED!
It is IMPERATIVE that teachers complete AND return the student information sheets for students served under 504, SPED, and ESL. The accommodations each student receives are based on this input and the feedback is invaluable to help those in attendance make good decisions with the student and his/her family.
There is a DUE DATE on the top of the form and the information gets entered into the computer system prior to the meeting to help expedite the process. Make sure you are upholding your teacher responsibilities by taking care of this important task.
ARD/504 Invitations--Be Sure to Click YES!
The spring is certainly a busy time of year, and we know that any time away from your classroom is hard for both you and your students; however, another important part of our jobs is to attend ARD and 504 meetings. If you are on campus the date you are asked to attend an ARD or 504 meeting, our expectation is that you accept that invitation.
If you are getting multiple invitations for the same day or are feeling overwhelmed about the scheduling, please contact the assistant principal for the your department.
Spring 2017 Final Exam Schedule
Student Recognition
We'd like to recognize the success of our students on the announcements and social media. Please email Tiffany and Victoria or place an announcement in the box on Tiffany's desk. In order to be included on social media, please either send a picture of students or your organization's logo. Thanks!
Duty Schedule
If you have not had duty in the fall, you have duty this spring. Check the full schedule here and mark the dates in your calendar.