Old Town Star Staff News
February 10 , 2014- February 21, 2014
Our Next Week...
Monday, February 10
Mya’s Coaching Day
SST Mtgs. 3-5
RJ Palacio Presentation Field Trip 10:45-1:00pm
Tuesday, February 11
Minor’s Coaching Day
Picture orders due today
Mya’s off campus – Principal’s Mtg.
Art Club trip to Blanton Museum 9:00-11:30am.
Wednesday, February 12
Mya’s Coaching Day
1/2 Day Planning 5th Grade AM & 3rd grade PM
PTA Staff Luncheon (during your lunch time)
Faculty Mtg. EB Rule #2 (3rd Gr.), Strategic Thinking
Happy Birthday Sherrie Robinson
Thursday, February 13
ARD Mtgs (separate schedule)
Happy Birthday Amanda Chadney!
Friday, February 14
No SST Mtgs.
Mya’s Off Campus AM (HB 5 Task Force Meeting)
CAT Mtg 8:50am
Classroom Valentine’s Day Parties
Weekly Reminders...
- Ensure that all students arrive to Special Classes on time as Specials teachers have a lot to teach/cover in a short amount of time (ie PBL projects, Fitnessgram testing)
- Take time to "audit" your learning displays and bulletin boards to ensure they are up-to-date with what you are currently teaching!
- Be sure you are reinforcing positive behavior with the red Star Tickets and making time to take your students to the Star Store to spend those hard earned tickets!!
- Share an affirmation or two for your colleagues in the staff lounge!
- Be a part of Old Town's Emergency Tree by texting @oldtow to 972.382.9004
- Check out our Professional Learning and Events Calendar regularly as revisions/additions are made often...http://goo.gl/u8peV
PBL Management Tip of the Week!
“The mind is not a vessel to be filled but a fire to be ignited.” -Plutarch
Be better than you were yesterday. Jon Gordon, The Energy Bus
Instructional Tech News
11 free online typing practice activities for kids!
Education is not preparation for life; education is life itself~John Dewey
Star Gazing...
Congratulations to Lori Mustain, star 4th Grade Teacher ...our STAR Teacher of the Week receiving the most nominations! You are entitled to a week long jeans pass and designated parking!
Her colleagues write:
- Lori has such a kind heart and gentle soul-not to mention she's a phenomenal teacher. She always gives 100% to her kids and always shows her personal best :)
- She is always looking for ways to help others, even conferencing after school. I know she cares about her own class, but also cares that other teachers are successful too!
- I had a great conversation with a student this week about how much Ms. Mustain has inspired him as a writer. I appreciate Lori's talent for reaching young writers.
- I appreciate Lori's positive attitude. She goes out of her way to be kind and encouraging to others, and she's a remarkable teacher.
BIG THANKS to our Family Math Night Special Committee for another smooth running and fun event! It was so awesome to see so many families engaging in math games with their children! Thank each of you for your patience in getting all of our Texans through the photo shoots!
As always, thank each you for your hard work in striving to deliver world class instruction to our star Texans! Remember to post an affirmation or two for your colleagues in the staff lounge and have an awesome weekend!
Eye on the Gifted...
Professional Resource of the Week!
The Week After...
Monday, February 17
Mya’s Coaching day
Tuesday, February 18
Minor’s Off Campus AM (AP meeting)
Minor’s Coaching Day
Wednesday, February 19
Mya’s Coaching Day
Character Ed Awards Kg – 2nd 7:45am
Popcorn Day
Disaster/Lock Down Drill 9:00am
Fire Drill 9:15am
SLT Mtg 3:10pm
Thursday, February 20
ARD Mtgs (separate schedule)
½ day planning 4th grade (AM) 2nd grade (PM)
Character Ed Awards 3rd – 5th 7:45am
SBAC Mtg 3:15pm
Friday, February 21
SST Mtgs. 3rd – 5th
CAT Mtg 8:50am
Old Town Elementary Mission & Vision...
Email: mya_mercer@roundrockisd.org
Website: http://schools.roundrockisd.org/oldtown/
Location: 2200 Chaparral Dr, Round Rock, TX
Phone: (512) 428-7600
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/OldTownElementaryPTA
Twitter: @OTESchool