Saturday, June 2, 2012

Staff Bulletin - Week of June 4, 2012


Morning Greeters (8:00 to 8:10 am) – Schoolcraft and Lobatz
Eyes on the Front (3:20 to 3:30 pm) - Kaur
Eyes on the Back (3:20 to 3:30 pm) – Bos
1st 10 minutes of Lunch (Wed. - LeBaron) (Thur. – Perkins)
LEADERSHIP TEAM MEETING – Monday, 6/4 from 3:30 to 4:30 pm
contributed to AoA throughout the year.
TRACK AND FIELD CHAMPIONSHIPS 6/5 and 6/6
- The track - field championships are this Tuesday 6/5 at Encinal High.
- The track - running championships will be this Wednesday 6/6 at the
College of Alameda ($2.00 parking).
STAFF MEETING - Wednesday, 6/6 from 2:15 to 3:30 pm
The agenda includes a discussion in teacher groups about the individual standards that you chose to focus on the month of the school year. Bring an artifact (lesson plan, etc) if possible. See the list of standards below. We’ll also acknowledge parents who contributed significantly to The Academy this year.
MUSIC CONCERT – Thursday, 6/7 beginning at 6:30 pm
Come out to enjoy and support our students who play in band and orchestra  this Thursday evening.
8th GRADE AWARDS - Friday, 6/8 during 8th period (8:15 to 9:11 am)
STAFF v 8TH GRADERS FOOTBALL GAME - Friday, 6/8 during lunch
Let me know if you would like to play flag football against our 8th graders on Friday - should be a lot of fun.


STANDARDS THAT TEACHERS ARE FOCUSING ON FOR JUNE 6 MEETING
Remember to pay particular attention over the next week on 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