CELEBRATION
Travis and Courtney are having a.....GIRL!!!!!!!!!EOGs
Just want to say to everyone...I'm so proud of you! FANTASTIC JOB!!!!! WOO HOO!!!! SUPER!!!
Why am I cheering so loudly? Two reasons:1. John can tell you, I talk his ear off the entire time we are in the car, analyze the scores. Get excited over the students we have talked about who have struggled this year and made a 3 or 4. Then when I get our composite scores, I get excited again when I see how we have contined to increase proficiency. We have done a super job here, and I think individually the 3-5 teachers have heard the cheers. K-2, you might have heard and wondered about the cheering!
2. I was at a function last week when Mr. Tata congratulated me on my school scores. He said he had checked my scores to see how I did and was very please with my school and that we had gone up from last year! I said "Thank you, but it was my teachers and that each of them had set high expectations for themselves and their students and had done a fantastic job!" I also shared that I had heard so many of you talking about growth with your students. Another smile from our Superintendent! Great job staff!!!
Class lists
Many parents are sending their request for specific teachers for next year. My response to the parents "Thank you" then a statement of teachers know the students in the class and will creating the classes for next year. Teachers will not know the final decision for teacher selection. I know you know this, but make certain parents can't misinterpret a statement from you to say "Well.. TEACHER, said that Ms./Mr. is the best teacher for (insert child's name) for next year. We all know they want what is best for their child, but we know what is best in terms of class make up. All of you put a lot of thought and time into making balanced classes, making a switch of one or two students can change the dynamics of the class.Class list will be due by Friday June 22nd, so we can get everything ready for next school year. Pleaes e-mail the list to Travis.
Staff
Over the next few weeks and into next year, I will be mentoring aspiring administrators. This week, Eric Chaplin, and Wesley Barnes will be joining us. Mr. Chaplin will be with us from June 18-Aug. 3. He is currently at Forestville ES teaching kindergarten. He has also been a PBIS coach for WCPSS. Mr. Barnes will join us on June 19 and will be at OCE periodically throughout the summer and school year. He comes to us from Davis Drive MS and has expertise in technology. I know you will give each of them a warm welcome as they continue their professional development.We are saying good-by to wonderful staff members who have chosen to leave us to go to a traditional calendar, or to a school which can provide the months of employment for their passion. Each will be missed and will always be welcome back to OCE.
Good-bye... :(
Liz Miller--Traditional
Lee DeAlberdi--Traditional and AG/Intervention
John Laing--ESL (full time)
Chrissy Lantry--out of the world of education :(
Lynn Semyck - Traditional - AU2
Kimi Spach - staying at home
Hello... :)
Carolin Roberts...PE
Faye Scott...CCR TA
Heads up for 2012-13 Open Houses
We continue to work closely with our PTA in making our school the best place to be. This year our Open Houses will be:Tracks 1-3-- July 25
Tracks 2-4--August 15
We will be in session two and half weeks when we have our Open Houses this year.
PLT Notes for the week
Teacher Resources
A guide to Project Based Learning (some great handouts, explanations, etc http://www.innovationunit.org/sites/default/files/Teacher%27s%20Guide%20to%20Project-based%20Learning.pdf (this will be added to the "new" Wiki Space).
How to Teacher Tube (YouTube for Teachers)
Teacher Links
http://www.ncpublicschools.org/acre/standards/ - Common Core Resourceshttp://www.educatorstechnology.com/2012/06/free-apps-to-create-digital-portfolios.html - Digital Portfolio (the App team will be determining Apps that go on the iPads...)
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