June 25-29th

July Workdays

July 2:  (8:00 - 4:00) Mandatory Workday:  Welcome to 2012-13 school year.  We will meet as a staff in the Media Center.  Agenda will be sent the last week of June.

July 3-  Workday:  No scheduled meetings at the school level--
Academics (Previously Curriculum and Instruction) is offereing Common Core Professional Development at McKimmon Center on July 3.  The overview is in 2 hour blocks.  It is recommended each grade level send 2 representatives to each area training. 


July 4:  Work on Relaxation---HAPPY JULY 4th!  Celebrate our Independence

July 5:  Required Workday-Central Services- Race to the Top Professional Development-More details to come.

Meet the Teacher 5:00-6:00 Tracks 1, 2, 3, and 4.  Based on the staff survey results.

July 6:   Workday:  No scheduled meetings at the school level--

Keep in your Thoughts

Lori Young notified us Sunday that her father, who lives in Texas, had had a heart attack.  She is on her way there now to be with him and to provide support during this fragile time.  Please keep Lori and her family in your thoughts during this very difficult time in her life.

End of the year information

Please make certain you are completing your end of year list and getting everything completed on the due date.  It is important for each of us to do our part so the next person can complete their task.  If you have questions, please see Nanette or Travis.

PLT Notes - https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B672VEz0g1mtSFJkNk1PNnB1VUk (still working on the format for these notes via Google doc)

Teacher Resources 

Misconceptions with the Common Core Vocabulary http://www.ascd.org/publications/educational-leadership/jun12/vol69/num09/Vocabulary@-Five-Common-Misconceptions.aspx

Myths in education based learning styles: http://theeconomyofmeaning.com/2012/05/21/sometimes-i-just-want-to-start-throwing-things-myths-in-education/

Teacher Links 

http://www.chrisbrogan.com/bloggingprimer/  Blogging 101 (what is blogging, how to start, how to use with students, etc)

Smart Board training, webinar for Edmodo, etc - http://www.teq.com/pd