PATRIOT POST
January 14, 2019 Volume IV. Issue XX
Mrs. Wallace is the new art teacher here at Liberty Point. Please welcome her to the Patriot Family!
Congrats to Mrs. Woody and her family on their new bundle of joy. Kennedi Laila was born on January 5, 2019 at 10:31 PM weighing 6lbs and 3oz. Welcome to the Patriot Family Kennedi!
Second Grade Teachers collaborate to perfect their writing mini-lessons! Excellent job team.
Mr. Davenport gives students a hands-on experience with erosion.
Mr. Jenkins engages his students in a rigorous STEM activity! Thank you for believing that ALL kids can learn!
Liberty Point ES Outlook for the Week:
Monday, January 14: Teaching and Learning
Tuesday, January 15: Kid Talk PLCWednesday, January 16: 5th Grade Social Studies Prep, Kinder - 2nd Literacy Prep
Thursday, January 17: Teaching and Learning
Friday, January 18: Math Prep, NTN Visit
3rd Quarter Meeting / Event Outlook
FastBridge Testing Continues This Week! Please see Ms. Lewis for details.
The LPES Book Bowl will be Friday, February 1, 2019. Please advertise via Class Dojo & Remind.
Reading & Writing Units of Study Updates
Unit 4 launches for 1st - 5th grade this week! We look forward to witnessing highly engaging, yet succinct mini lessons, forward moving small groups, and intimate conferences. Please be sure to also execute our Mid Workshop Teaching Points and Shares. Aim to internalize plans and be prepared for great instruction.
- 1 Mini Lesson
- 2 Small Groups + RTI
- 3 Conferences
Mini Lesson Internalized. All 4 Components Excuted. The Teacher SELLS the Teaching Point with TEACHER engagement.
"One way to achieve mathematical proficiency is to "balance how to use mathematics with why the mathematics works." ~National Council of Supervisors of Mathematics
As some grade levels begin new Math units and others review and finish current units, continue to use the CRA Method to help build a deeper understanding of the math content.
AVID Strategy of the Month: Quick Writes
If you are a math, history, or science teacher, where does literacy fit into your classroom instruction? It's common to believe that literacy instruction is solely the charge of language arts teachers, but, frankly, this just is not so. Whether we like it or not, regardless of the content we teach, we are all reading and writing instructors. We have been doing an awesome job at integrating reading and speaking into the content areas this year, and we will stay on track with this theme throughout the 2018-2019 school year by integrating writing starting with a strategy called Quick-writes!
What? The Quick Write is a short written response (2-3 minutes) to a an open ended question or prompt.
Why? The strategy is used to develop writing fluency, create a habit of reflection, and informally assess student thinking. It can also activate prior knowledge, help students make connections, encourage critical thinking, reinforce vocabulary, set a purpose for reading, synthesize learning, and demonstrate understanding of key concepts.
How? Select a topic related to the topic being studied and define the purpose for the Quick Write. Examples:
Summarize what was learned
Connect to background information or students’ lives
Explain content concepts or vocabulary
Make predictions, inferences, and hypotheses
Pose a question that addresses a key point in the reading selection Explain the purpose of the Quick Write and the informal process of the writing. They should be writing down whatever comes to mind about the prompt. Tell students how long they will have to do the writing. If possible, write with the students.
Quick Writes can become part of a journal or learning log. Short written comments and/or a brief follow-up discussion can develop teacher-student dialogues that can help students’ writing or thinking. Students can also share their responses in small groups. The goal is transference! We are on our way to creating well-rounded students at LPES! College has Started!
-Happy Quick-writing
LPES Education Technology Shop
Welcome Patriots
We will utilize this site to access all of the information that we will need to ensure that you're welcome equipped to support your students learning with engagement and personalization.
You will have access to:
- LPES' Tech. Challenge
- Ed. Tech Tools Microcredentials
- Coaching Goal Setting Tool
- LPES PLC/PL/Tech Resources
- ISTE Technology Standards for Students & Teachers