WEEKLY HIGHLIGHT
Borelli: Mrs. Chin began working on Tech Flex period that showcases the best features of a Blended Learning environment so that her 1st grade students can each work on reading and math at just the right level. Using math chapter tests to hone in on specific students for Mathletics instruction, F & P levels for Lexia instruction, and pulling small groups to touch-up learning, Mrs. Chin is personalizing learning for all of her students and not leaving anything to chance.
Sheerin: This week, Mr. Horodyski opened a lesson on virtual reality (VR) technology with a short video on how VR is being used to treat people with chronic pain. Although students initially wanted to get right into designing their own 3D environments, they were enraptured with this video and how VR extends beyond gaming. Mr. H gave purpose to students’ learning through real-world application.
Grandma: 這些老師真棒！ 你確定他們是天天的學校嗎？ 怎麼可能？(These teachers are amazing! Are you sure they are from Tin Tin’s (aka Wil Ko) school? How is that possible?!)
THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW:
Monday PL: Tomorrow we’ll kick off Inquiry, our platform for school-wide learning and improving. The next few Mondays–see calendar below–isn’t about paperwork, compliance, or fulfilling someone else’s needs. It’s purely for you to learn so you can do what you want to do better, quicker, and easier. Talk, plan, try, make mistakes, and do whatever else you need to learn and get better.
Each grade band will meet with their APs for a Kick-Off meeting tomorrow afternoon to discuss and finalize inquiry groups. We will present some of the teams we feel are necesssary (Intervention, ICT, Writing, TC Workshops, etc.), and we also want to hear your input as any inquiry work should have explicit connection to a current problem or challenge and can help you NOW.
Monday, 11/6 at 2:45PM
PK-2: 305
3-5 : 307
6-8: 309
Marking period 2 Grades are due this week. On Election Day, Ms. Weinstein will be hosting an optional workshop for any teachers who wish to get a refresher on how to use STARS classroom. She will also give you immediate support should you have questions.
Election Day: Starts 8:10; Ends 3PM
Welcome, Ms. Claudia Rendon! Our new Parent Coordinator starts this week–say hi when you get a chance.
School of Rock: Ms. Sheerin should have already provided you with directions, logistics, etc. If you need clarification, ask now.
Halloween Contest: After a weekend of reviewing these Photos, grandma has made her decision. To be revealed tomorrow morning!
mrkobot.com 