Caraway Staff Weekly Update
October 30, 2017
Learning Targets - To Post or Not to Post that is the question
See this excerpt from an article I read on learning objectives.
I believe very much in learning objectives. Having clear learning targets serves us as educators in helping us plan instruction and assessments coherently and cohesively, guides us in selecting activities, and keeps us accountable to teaching to the standards. In addition, learning objectives serve students by giving them a clear picture of what is expected of them. However, I also believe that poorly constructed learning objectives can take power away from students by sending the message that the teacher is driving the learning. They can also take away the opportunity for students to make discoveries for themselves, as well as discourage us from seizing “teachable moments” or lines of inquiry that might seem unrelated to the posted objective. - Education Closet
So in a nutshell. At the very least post your student outcome driven learning objectives, If you want to kick it up a notch post an essential question or enduring understanding.
Make it a great week.
#RRISD1Family #PostiveVibes #CarawayAcademy
Things You will Need This Week
Teaching Tip of the Week
Pre-Teach Whenever Possible
If you’re going to be reading a certain article next week, give students a copy of it now. If you plan to show a YouTube video tomorrow, send a link to your students today. The more exposure the students have to the material, the more likely they are to understand it.- Google Classroom and your weekly update to parents are a great and easy way to do this.
- Can this replace traditional homework?
*Do you have a strategy or idea to share? Email it to Katrina by Friday of each.
October 30 - 4th Grade Field Trip
October 31 - Halloween
- Report Cards go home
November 1 - Katrina Coaching Day
- VLT Meeting
November 2 - Melanie Coaching Day
- Principal's Coffee - TAG Parent Referral Meeting, 7:45 a.m.
- Festive Friday - 5th Grade Parents Hosting
Life Skill of the Week: Responsibility
Tribes School Wide Agreements
Please remember the following:
- Post Tribes Expectations and Life Skills
- Include time in your posted schedule for community circle.
Helpful Tools & Tips:
Here you will the Tribes folder on Google Drive.Staff Shout-Outs
- Aly Zimny, Lisa Costello, Amanda Tarpley, Teresa Gaglio and the 2nd Grade Teacher for helping with COGAT testing.
- All grades were completed and on time for the first time in the last 19 years!
- Nancy for the time and hours committed to completing the PEIMS Snapshot report.
- Paige and the entire intervention team for always being flexible and accommodating to changes.
- Marjan Amiri for making the signs for Carlwood drop-off in the mornings.
*Did we forget someone? Let us know who you want to affirm or celebrate.
November Calendar of Events
(31) Report Cards go Home
(1) VLT Meetings
(2) Principal's Coffee and Conversation - TAG Referral Meeting, 7:45 a.m.
(3) Aviation Field-trip
(4) Student Council - World Class Leadership Conference, 8:30 a.m.
(7) Voting at Caraway - Innovation Lab
- PTA Board Meeting, 6:45 p.m.
- Spirit Night at Pei Wei, 5p-9p
(14) 3rd Grade Field-trip
(15) 3rd Grade Block Party/ Katie's baby shower
- Thanksgiving Luncheon
(16) TAG Field-trip to Zach Scott Theater
- Staff Soup and Salad Luncheon - PTA Hosting
(28) Progress Reports due!
(29) Leadership Meeting
About Us
Melanie Solis, Assistant Principal
Website: caraway.roundrockisd.org
Location: Caraway Elementary, Oak View Drive, Austin, TX, United States
Phone: (512)464-5504
Twitter: @carawayelem