Updates from the West
News for January 7-11
Week's Events
First day of benchmarking (January 7-18)
Tuesday, January 8
Vision/Hearing re-screenings
6:30 - PTO Meeting
Wednesday, January 9
Grades due online
8:50 - Administrative Council (Rummel)
12:00 - MEDCO (Rummel)
2:20 - Boznos evaluation meeting
3:30 - Calendar Committee Meeting (Rummel, Brand)
Thursday, January 10
7:10 - SILT Meeting
Friday, January 11
Rummel Out AM
Report Cards
Upcoming Dates
January 16 - Young Author Kick-off with singer/songwriter Amy Lowe
January 17 - SOLO Testing (Grades 4-5)
January 18 - Day of Problem Solving - Don't forget to invite parents with an email or phone call.
January 21 - No School
January 23 - K12
January 24 - Blood Drive (2-7pm)
Math Resource
This website is packed with math problems and journal prompts. Why create everything from scratch? Best part, the journal prompts are written out so you can run them off on Avery labels and peel and stick them into your students' journals. Check it out at: www.k-5mathteachingresources.com
Technology in the Classroom
Here is a great article regarding the impact of iPads and technology in the classroom. And, don't forget to check out an iPad over break. http://www.edutopia.org/blog/ipad-strategies-struggling-learners-ben-johnson
Common Corezilla
Honestly, this was just too cute not to pass along.
Staying in the Know...
-Skyport is here! This is the latest version of Skyward. You'll find a button under Quick Links on the Olympia homepage. I think you'll find Skyport to be very similar to the current version, but with lots of additional perks. I would encourage you to begin using Skyport. If you have questions, Tanya or I will be happy to help. Later this winter/spring the district will convert to Skyport, and Skyward as we know it will no longer be available.
- Do you have suggested changes to the handbook for next year? Please communicate those suggestions to a SILT member. The handbook can be found at http://www.olympia.org/vnews/display.v/ART/46cc92e36f179 (District Goals 1, 2, 3, and 4)
-Audra has ordered tag board and card stock for you to use in creating your common core manipulatives/activities. It is located on the shelves under the windows in the workroom. Please feel free to use what you need, but all extra pieces should be stored in the workroom for others to use.
Calling in Sick?
Mr. Dale - ext. 6257 cell: 309-261-1486
Dr. Rummel - ext. 6010 cell: 309-846-2139 home: 309-963-4263
Email: nicole.rummel@olympia.org
Website: www.olympia.org
Location: Olympia West Elementary School
Phone: 209-392-2671