Monday, May 28, 2012

STAFF BULLETIN – WEEK OF 5/28/2012



I hope that you enjoyed the 3-day weekend - three short weeks to go!

Morning Greeters (8:00 to 8:10 am) – Tay and Schultz
Eyes on the Front (3:20 to 3:30 pm) - Peterson
Eyes on the Back (3:20 to 3:30 pm) – Heller
1st 10 minutes of Lunch (Wed. - LeBaron) (Thur. – Perkins)

STAFF MEETING - Wednesday, 5/30 from 2:15 to 3:30 pm
Topics include: AoA areas of focus for 2012/2013, discussion of work around AoA student qualities, 8th grade award ceremony
ELECTIVES MEETING – Wednesday, 5/30 from 3:30 to 4:30 pm
If you are teaching one of the 4-day elective (art, music, forensics, Spanish, journalism etc) classes, we are meeting in my office immediately after the staff meeting to balance elective classes while recognizing student choice.
STANDARDS THAT TEACHERS ARE FOCUSING ON FOR JUNE 6 MEETING
Remember to pay particular attention over the next week to the standard that you are focusing on: It is one of the following:
1.3  Connecting subject matter to meaningful, real-life contexts
1.4  Using a variety of instructional strategies, resources, and technologies to meet students’ diverse learning needs
1.6  Monitoring student learning and adjusting instruction while teaching
2.4  Creating a rigorous learning environment with high expectations and appropriate support for all students
2.6  Employing classroom routines, procedures, norms, and supports for positive behavior to ensure a climate in which all students can learn
2.7  Using instructional time to optimize learning
4.2  Establishing and articulating goals for student learning
4.4  Planning instruction that incorporates appropriate strategies to meet the learning needs of all students