Monday MM - August 31st

Good Morning - Week "A"

I am rested after a great weekend!

PLT begins this week with "A" week

• 3rd HAG 8:15-8:55
• 5th grade 1:15-1:55

There is a document, "getting started guide for teachers," to help you complete the following NCEES documents by the 25th of September

• Orientation
• Self-Assessment
• PDP

Location

S:\StaffShare\Evaluations 2015-2016\getting started guide for teachers

Some of you have "extra" textbooks or workbooks.  Please e-mail Sarah and she will get them to the appropriate room/storage location.

• The Environmental Club LIVES For new folks, it is a club that typically meets on the final Friday of the month. Students K-5 stay after school until 4:15 to participate in environmental activities. For example, our Sept. 25 meeting will feature planting and salsa made from veggies grown at Brunson. If you have an interest in any aspect of environmental science and would like to help with the club, please contact Lara Overby or Bridget Hollomon.

• The Clinard Grants for Innovative Teaching are designed to acknowledge, affirm and support WS/FCS teachers in their efforts to a) enhance learning opportunities for their students, b) build upon their innovative approaches in meeting specific learning needs of their students, c) build upon the dedication to their students and teaching, d) acknowledge the level of caring teachers have for their students and the care they provide, and, e) expand their professionalism. 
• Grants will be awarded to two teachers from each of the 21 Title I elementary schools. The deadline for applications is August 31st. The winners will be announced September 30, 2015. 
• The one page application will include a description or explanation of the innovative project, the benefits(s) for the students, and how success will be measured. The applications will be submitted online using the form below. 
• A one page final report is required at the end of the project. 
• Awardees can expect a required project observation by one of the committee members. 
• Project awards will range from $50.00 to $500.00. 
• Your acceptance of an award constitutes permission to publish your innovative idea and your project results. One of the goals of this program is the sharing of innovative ideas that can be used by other teachers. 

Robin Phelps for Bobbie Robinson

Betty Weik will be our LTS for Media until Marina Bonomo starts on September 18th.