Wilson Ranger Post
February 27, 2017
Professional Learning This Monday!
Depth and Complexity/Questioning
Audience: All
Instructor: Carol Koslowski
Location: Carol's Room
Integrating the Garden: Spring Forward
Audience: All
Instructor: Rhonda Pickrell (guest garden instructor)
Location: Library/Garden
Audience: All
Instructor: Andi Feille
Location: C103
Audience: All
Instructors: Jennifer Hubble and Debra Marshall
Location: Makerspace
Audience: All (3rd-5th emphasis)
Instructors: Sarah Yancey and Yolanda Williams
Location: Sarah's Room
New Sound System!
Honk! Jr Reminders
2. We will start calling classes down to the cafeteria at 1pm on Thursday, March 2nd.
3. Tickets are still available.
Reminder: Meeting with Brad Hunt on Thursday
Wilson staff will meet at 3:30 and parents at 6:00 pm. Both meetings will be held in the library.
Calibration Walks
We wanted to share with you some of the best practices we noted while in rooms throughout the building.
Vocabulary
- Enriched word walls
- Word of the day with symbols
- Anchor charts
- Experiences such as the garden and the inclusion of enriched vocabulary
- Learners pulling words from what they are reading and displaying in class
- Illustrations with words on the word wall
- Cumulative list of Life Principles posted for easy reference
Mathematics Instruction
- Designated math block
- Number talks
- Strategies posted to keep thinking visibl
- Anchor charts behind the small group table for reference
- Manipulatives
- Problem-solving with partners
- Anchor charts created with and utilized by the learners
Differentiation during small group instruction
- Small group instruction happening
- Literacy menu with differentiation that included self-management and accountability
- Questioning and wait time
- Differentiated book clubs
- Reviewing problems from a test in small group as needed
- Observing learners solve problems
- Multiple, differentiate supports provided
I bet you found things you are doing on this list as well!!! Thanks for keeping student learning and best practices at the forefront of your instruction!
Data Analysis for Mock STAAR Assessments
3rd - 5th Grade Teachers,
When you have finished giving your learners the Mock STAAR assessment, please place the answer documents in my box.
Once they have been scanned the information will appear in Eduphoria AWARE. I have created a data analysis tip sheet to help guide you as you look at your data. Just click the button below!
Let me know if you need help!
Custodial Concerns?
The night custodial staff has turned over again. Please let Mr. Nester know if you have any custodial concerns.
February / March Staff Birthdays
February
Birthday Buddies!!!
Eric Hanson - 2/25
Heidi Rupley - 2/25
Jennifer Vasquez - 2/28
March
Birthday Buddies!!!
Chris Elliot - 3/17
Kelly Loose - 3/17
Kat Ondelacy - 3/26
Kelly Matlock - 3/27