Monday, October 19, 2009

Today is day 2 on the specials calendar.
Wiki training-computer lab after school
Partners in math training for zone 4 second and third grade teachers-media center
Classified staff meeting after school today-art room
EOQ testing starts tomorrow. Kendra has developed a testing plan to include which teachers will provide modifications and which staff members are needed for proctoring.
STAFF MEETING-Tuesday after school

PLC schedules have been revised and grade chairs have been notified. Basically, PLC meetings will take place on two days instead of all throughout the week. The days are as follows: First, second and third grade PLC's will meet on Mondays. Kindergarten, fourth and fifth grade PLC's will meet on Wednesdays. The times are the same and the responsibilities of assistants for supervision remains the same. I understand that any schedule has it's challenges but participation in PLC's is a part of teacher evaluation and making this happen is a non-negotiable. There may be sometimes that using staff from other areas is unavoidable. PLC meetings will resume on November 2.
The Hospitality committee has met and will be giving a sharing some important info tomorrow at the staff meeting. The first thing staff needs to know is the holiday social is December 11. The place and details will be discussed tomorrow, with staff choosing their preference.
PBS corner-While this is an unusual post, it is certainly worth mentioning,
Trish Gladstone is expected to bring her little one into the world this week. Keep her in your thoughts.