PATRIOT POST
September 25, 2017 Volume III. Issue VIII.
HIGH EXPECTATIONS are the most reliable driver of student achievement. No matter what the current academic level of a student is, push them to maximize their potential. As a teacher, you have the power to move mountains. Set your standards high and expect nothing less from the students that you serve. As we attack this week and the rest of the school year please keep in mind that “no one rises to low expectations”. Have a wonderful week!
Mrs. Dye goes above and beyond for her students to ensure they are successful! Her "Lunch Bunch" is designed to help students master fifth grade math standards.
All quizzes do not have to be paper/pencil! Ms. Jackson (3rd grade) effectively uses technology (Kahoot) to check for understanding in her classroom.
Liberty Point teachers enjoyed a day of staff development with literacy specialist Jennifer Serravallo.
Quality Student Work Displays at Liberty Point. All displays should be posted by the close of business on Sept. 25th.
Mrs. Dye-5th Grade
Ms. E. Jackson-3rd Grade
Mrs. Nelson-3rd Grade
Curriculum: New Unit, Same Literacy Fun!
Grades 1st - 4th will begin new units this week! Due to our Irma days, we were unable to unpack unit 2 in advance. I have linked an overview of the story line of each upcoming RUOS unit so you know what to expect:
Kindergarten: Kindergarten RUOS Unit 2 Overview
1st Grade: First Grade RUOS Unit 2 Overview
2nd Grade: Second Grade RUOS Unit 2 Overview
3rd Grade: Third Grade RUOS Unit 2 Overview
4th Grade: Fourth Grade RUOS Unit 2 Overview
5th Grade: 5th Grade RUOS Unit 2 Overview
Assessment: Bring Assessments and Scoring to Literacy Prep!
- KK-4th: Post Unit Writing Assessments must be administered and scored by Sept. 27, 2017.
- 3rd-4th: Post Reading Assessments must be administered and scored by Sept. 27, 2017.
We will review the assessment data as a PLC during our Literacy Prep Meeting on September 28, 2017.
Here is a sample request for more books to get you going:
Ms. Elikwu's Sample Project for More Books
Unsure what to ask for? Here's what you'll need for the rest of the year.
Books Needed For Upcoming Units By Grade Level
Please see Ms. Florence, our resident DonorsChoose Guru, for side by side assistance!
IOWA Assessment Grade Three (September 25-29th)
AVID Updates:
What? AVID Walk-through
Why? To observe how LPES AVID trained leaders are executing the AVID work in their classrooms, and to offer support so that we are successful with championing AVID school-wide.
Who? AVID trained teachers in grades 4 and 5 (Grade 3 will be testing)
When? September 27th beginning @ 8:30 a.m.
How? AVID observation checklist tool (The resource is attached below for your review)
Math Updates
Assessments
Instructional Updates-Math Prep
- Prioritized Standards will guide our math instruction
- Keep our Mini-Lessons short and sweet (10-15 minutes)
- Mini-Lessons will determine your immediate Strategy Groups
- Use Fastbridge data to help create Guided Groups based on their needs
- Fulton Connect Reports will support with Unit data and student performance
NTN Staff Development Tuesday, September 26th
LPES Writing Showcase Bulletin Boards Update
Please note: All showcase bulletin boards must be completed by no later than FRIDAY at 3:30 PM. The only exceptions are the italicized names on September 26th and January 12th. Those boards must be up by 3:30 PM on that Wednesday.
Showcase Bulletin Board Expectations
- The creator of the previous board should remove all items from the board by 3:00 PM on the last day of their scheduled display time.
- The board should be neat and display our scholar’s writing to their best advantage.
- The board should represent writing from your entire class.
- Each board must have a rubric and standard.
- Each students’ writing must have Teacher Commentary.
Please see the revised schedule below. Calendar invites will be sent out to aid you in remembering when your class writing should be displayed on the showcase board.
Friendly Reminders
- Please be prepared to receive students at your doors from 7:15am - 7:25am. After 7:25am, please use your time wisely inside of your classroom.
- Please take attendance in TAC by 9:00pm each day.
- Student work samples should be posted outside of each classroom by September 25th. Be sure that the work is dated and includes the self-assessment and peer assessment rubric. Remember authentic writing samples from any content area should be posted, no worksheets.
Friday, September 29, 2017 – Deadline for teachers to complete 2 online training modules for Digital Citizenship. See your grade level chair if you have questions.
- TKES Walkthroughs will begin this week. We will focus on standards 2-Instructional Planning, 3-Instructional Strategies, and 8-Academically Challenging Environment.
SPECIAL POINTS OF INTERESTS:
Monday, September 25 - Student work should be posted at the close of business, Child Abuse Training at 3pm in the Cafeteria (No children are allowed in this meeting. Please make arrangements.)
Tuesday, September 26 - Math Night, Evacuation Drill (Fire), NTN Visit
Wednesday, September 27 - South Learning Community Site Visit @8:30am, GO Tip New Teacher Meeting-Media Center 3pm
Thursday, September 28 - Literacy Prep, SPEEDY PD: Units of Study Toolkits at 3pm in the Media Center (Optional)
Friday, September 29 - Town Hall Meeting, First Grade Field Trip, Deadline for teachers to complete 2 online training modules for digital citizenship (see your grade chairs if you have questions