The Mighty Cub
September 18 - September 22
Our Mission
Our Cultural Vision
This Week...
- First and only announced fire drill
September 19
- Team Leader Meeting @ 7:30
- Family Center Grand Opening
September 20
- Content PLC
September 21
- PR Grades due and UIL grade check
- B team volleyball game vs. Holub
- Symph. Orchestra Party - 4:30 - 5:15
September 22
- ECHO Jeans
Next Week!
- Football scrimage @ Alief field
September 26
- Football scrimage @ Alief field
- Above and Beyond Mtg. @ 7:30
September 27
- Staff Meeting - CANCELLED
September 28
- AVID Parent Night - Cafeteria 6:30 - 8:00 pm
- B teams Volleyball vs. Albright
September 29
- Alief Honors Choir Auditions @ Holub
Fire Safety Precautions
ELECTRICAL
Extension cords and multi-plug adapters cannot be used as a substitute for permanent wiring or be connected together.
These are designed for isolated or limited use only and can overheat starting a fire. If a TV, radio, fan, etc. needs to be connected for an extended time period, use a surge protector. This prevents an electrical fire occurring from overheated electrical wiring. Connecting multiple extension cords together or an extension cord to a surge protector can also cause a fire and it defeats the surge protection capability.
PORTABLE SPACE HEATERS
Portable electric space heaters cannot be used within a 3 feet of combustible material.
The space heater does not have to come into direct contact with something to start a fire. Heat radiating from the unit can ignite clothing, papers and plastic near or beneath desks. The space heater must have a built-in, automatic tip-over switch. This safety feature automatically turns off the heating element if the heater is accidently tipped or falls over.
Getting Your Students Set Up - Digital Curriculum
1. Onboarding of Students - The first step is to ensure that your students are able to properly access the curriculum. In most cases, you will need to get student accounts set up. For lower grades, you will likely need to do this yourself. In upper grades, you may be able to get some help from your students in them setting up their own accounts. It will be key in this process to ensure that each of your students has the appropriate device availability and permissions on that device to access your given tool. See the video for a sample of how to onboard students.
2. Teaching and Modeling for Students - Once you have set up your student accounts, you will need to teach your students how to use the digital curriculum you have chosen. The best way to do this is through modeling. You should show them how to get started in the program and work through at least the beginning of the lesson and possibly some of the exercises. If the program has special features that will benefit your students, show them this too. This might be features like points systems or monitoring their own progress.
3. Establish Instructional Flow and Proportion - Explain to your students how much time you expect them to work on this specific tool. Be sure they know the expectations and goals. This will be important for them to understand how they should manage themselves in the process. For example, you may want them to use the tool as a lecture replacement or to reinforce skills. You may also be expecting specific learning outcomes. Be specific here with them as this may be their first time working in this type of self-directed manner.
4. Practice and Get Comfortable - Allow your students some time in this onboarding session to practice with the digital curriculum in your presence. This will provide them an opportunity to stumble safely into learning the tool. This will also help ensure that when they are working more independently, they are able to productive and focused on learning.
This video shows an example of how a teacher set up a class in Khan Academy.
Birthday Celebrations!
September 18 - Mrs. Peters and Ms. Sampson
September 19 - Mr. Lawson
September 23 - Mrs. Morrison