Good Afternoon!
Look what happened here in the summer storms!
We had minimal damage from this tree that fell across the back fence into Mobile #40. Our WSFCS operations department were on the spot to get the tree removed and restore power for the Summer Enrichment program. I also had the pleasure of spending some vacation time with my parents, Jack and Linda in Illinois.
On the faculty news line we have a new Kindergarten teacher for our growing Magnet program, Nancy Smoot will join our staff this fall from Sedge Garden Elementary.
I have interviewed for the open Guidance and teacher positions and will be able to share names in my next post.
Our Preliminary EOG data indicates our efforts to increase math skills have been successful! All of our Sub-groups made AYP in Math. Conversely, our reading data demands that we improve our service to our Hispanic/Latino, LEP & ED populations. One method to shift our instruction is outlined below. Please consider joining the SIOP cohort in August if you have the opportunity. I would also consider adding folks to the PBL institute in August if you have reconsidered, just give me a call or e-mail.
I will post again in three weeks - August 3rd! Enjoy the summer...........Jeff
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Our Preliminary EOG data indicates our efforts to increase math skills have been successful! All of our Sub-groups made AYP in Math. Conversely, our reading data demands that we improve our service to our Hispanic/Latino, LEP & ED populations. One method to shift our instruction is outlined below. Please consider joining the SIOP cohort in August if you have the opportunity. I would also consider adding folks to the PBL institute in August if you have reconsidered, just give me a call or e-mail.
I will post again in three weeks - August 3rd! Enjoy the summer...........Jeff
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SIOP Training for Teachers
SIOP (Sheltered Instructional Observational Protocol):
an instructional approach that helps teachers to
meet the needs of our English Language Learner population.
Many schools in our district are using SIOP.
Get a head start on implementing SIOP by attending
one of the following summer training sessions.
· Learn how ELL students acquire English.
· Learn how to make comprehensible lessons.
· Learn how to promote English language skills
· Learn strategies to help students acquire English.
Elementary SIOP – August 6-8, 2012
Ed Bldg, Rm 233 8 AM – 1 PM
Ed Bldg, Rm 233 8 AM – 1 PM
Contact - Rosalinda Turner – rrturner@wsfcs.k12.nc.us
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Interested in learning how to assign, manage, and evaluate science research projects in the classroom? Planning your school’s science fair? New to the process or looking for a more organized approach?
Plan to attend a NC Science & Engineering Fair Workshop for the 2012-2013 Academic Year
Lenoir –August 25, 2012 at The Education Center, Caldwell County [map]
Salisbury –September 8, 2012 at Catawba College [map]
Raleigh –September 15, 2012 at NCAE Center for Teaching and Learning [map]
More details and registration (The registration fee is $15) at http://ncsciencefair.org/index.php/component/content/article/119-for-teachers/workshops/145-2012workshops