The definition of thanksgiving is the expression of gratitude. There is SO MUCH that I am grateful for! Most importantly, I am grateful for each of YOU!! The experiences that you give our learners EVERY day is mind-blowing, but the experiences that you give ME are ones that I treasure and feel deep to my core. I am reminded daily of the blessing of being at THE BEST SCHOOL ON THE PLANET and will miss seeing you next week while we are off. Please enjoy time with your friends and family!
OUR GUIDING PURPOSE: We empower learners to positively impact the world by designing learning experiences that promote relationships, risk taking, and collaboration in a flexible environment.
DID YOU KNOW?
- that Austin's Butterfly is a great example of modeling, critiquing, and honest feedback? Take a chance to watch this incredible video!
- even though you might have missed Math Educator Academy that you can see their presentations and resources here?
- when you are doing something you are proud of in math you should use the hashtag #75019math? In science you can use #cisdscience and in SS you can use #cisdss.
- that we cannot accept any more personal day request for December 4 and 11? I'm sorry for this news, but we have met our daily quota of subs on these days.
WRITE FROM THE BEGINNING AND BEYOND TRAINING
Don't forget that we have training starting at 3:30 on Monday. We will conclude by 6:30, and before you leave, please sign your extra duty pay forms. Also, we will provide you with dinner and drinks. You each need to bring with you your Setting the Stage Binder from your storage room and a few diverse student writing samples (high, middle, low) to use when we discuss characteristics and mini-lessons. Please wear jeans on Monday with a school shirt.
SCHOOLOGY COURSE
It is impressive how many of you have embraced Schoology, and I am so proud of you for using this learning management system. Please remember to share (and reshare) your course codes with parents and principals. Since we don't use worksheets that often, Schoology is an AWESOME way for all of us to see and interact with what the learners are studying at school.
FIND YOUR VOICE THROUGH BLOGGING
Digital Learning Coaches invite you to participate in a new professional learning experience called "Find your Voice Through Blogging." The course is listed in Eduphoria and it begins this week and runs through April. Please share your blog with me, if you participate, so that I can comment on it!
DASHBOARD TRAINING
MP2 Energy (the creators of the new dashboard) will be here on Monday from 11:30-1:30. You are welcome to come into the conference room to ask questions, give suggestions/feedback during this time. If you forget how to get there this is the website and the password is: spurs
LOUNGE
Please check your design studios and at home for forks, spoons, knives, and the can opener that belong in our lounge. We added over 40 forks (thanks Elisa Genco) this summer. Thanks for your help!
BIRTHDAY WEEK
I want to extend a gracious thank you to each and every one of you for showering me with love, notes, presents, banners, cards, top secret missions and MORE this week. My heart is filled with gratefulness and appreciation, so THANK YOU for the "Week of Chantel." I am truly touched!
LEEDERSHIP COUNCIL
Please remind your leader to wear their t-shirt on the Monday that we return from Thanksgiving.
Don't forget that we have training starting at 3:30 on Monday. We will conclude by 6:30, and before you leave, please sign your extra duty pay forms. Also, we will provide you with dinner and drinks. You each need to bring with you your Setting the Stage Binder from your storage room and a few diverse student writing samples (high, middle, low) to use when we discuss characteristics and mini-lessons. Please wear jeans on Monday with a school shirt.
SCHOOLOGY COURSE
It is impressive how many of you have embraced Schoology, and I am so proud of you for using this learning management system. Please remember to share (and reshare) your course codes with parents and principals. Since we don't use worksheets that often, Schoology is an AWESOME way for all of us to see and interact with what the learners are studying at school.
FIND YOUR VOICE THROUGH BLOGGING
Digital Learning Coaches invite you to participate in a new professional learning experience called "Find your Voice Through Blogging." The course is listed in Eduphoria and it begins this week and runs through April. Please share your blog with me, if you participate, so that I can comment on it!
DASHBOARD TRAINING
MP2 Energy (the creators of the new dashboard) will be here on Monday from 11:30-1:30. You are welcome to come into the conference room to ask questions, give suggestions/feedback during this time. If you forget how to get there this is the website and the password is: spurs
LOUNGE
Please check your design studios and at home for forks, spoons, knives, and the can opener that belong in our lounge. We added over 40 forks (thanks Elisa Genco) this summer. Thanks for your help!
BIRTHDAY WEEK
I want to extend a gracious thank you to each and every one of you for showering me with love, notes, presents, banners, cards, top secret missions and MORE this week. My heart is filled with gratefulness and appreciation, so THANK YOU for the "Week of Chantel." I am truly touched!
LEEDERSHIP COUNCIL
Please remind your leader to wear their t-shirt on the Monday that we return from Thanksgiving.
"LEE"DERSHIP QUALITY OF THE WEEK
Fairness- playing by the rules.
QUOTE OF THE WEEK
"Fairness doesn't mean that everyone getst the same. Fairness means that everyone gets what they need." - Rick Riordan
LESSON IN "LEE"DERSHIP
Whenever you are offered food, whether it be a birthday treat or a snack, never take more than your fair share.
DATES TO REMEMBER:
Nov 15-21: NO SCHOOL!
Nov 22: Jacque's Birthday
Nov 30: LEEdership Council Meeting (8:00-Flex Space)
MP2 Energy Kiosk Training (11:30-1:30 Large Conference Room)
WFTBB Training (3:30-6:30 Media Center)
Dec 1: Red and Black Attack Shirt and Jeans
Dad's Club Mtg. (7:00pm)
Nov 22: Jacque's Birthday
Nov 30: LEEdership Council Meeting (8:00-Flex Space)
MP2 Energy Kiosk Training (11:30-1:30 Large Conference Room)
WFTBB Training (3:30-6:30 Media Center)
Dec 1: Red and Black Attack Shirt and Jeans
Dad's Club Mtg. (7:00pm)
Dec 2: Walk at School Wednesday
College Shirt w/Jeans
4-5 Progress Report Grades due in System (8:00)
Dec 3: Science is Messy Training (VRE 4:00-5:00)
College Shirt w/Jeans
4-5 Progress Report Grades due in System (8:00)
Dec 3: Science is Messy Training (VRE 4:00-5:00)
Campus Tours (9:00 and 1:00)
5th Grade in-class Spelling Bee
5th Grade in-class Spelling Bee
Dec 4: Progress Reports sent home
Aaaaahhhhh I love Austin's Butterfly!! Weren't the kids reactions and feedback awesome? I've heard Ron Berger speak at a conference... Very inspiring! I recommend his book "leaders of their own learning". I'm showing this on Monday before learners start working on their Affect Solutions... Thank you for sharing
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