Dear colleagues,
As we enter the penultimate school week of this calendar year we hope that everyone feels well prepared for the last week and so. In many classrooms, there may be plans to celebrate the season and we encourage you to do so. However, just a friendly reminder, please respect the diversity in religion, traditions and celebrations as you go ahead with your plans. Thank you for your feedback on the Draft Elementary School Action Plan. We will get back to you with a revised plan before the holiday. Finally, we are very excited about the inspiration and learning around teaching literacy that will be available through Matt Glover this week. What a rare opportunity to learn on the job. Enjoy!
Time
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12:15-12:40
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12:25-12:55
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12:25-12:55
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12:15-12:40
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Week
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Cafeteria Tables
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Playground
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Playground
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Healthy lunch guide in the cafeteria line
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11/30/2015
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Suki
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Jay
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Resham
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Shunsuke
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Matt Glover
Tuesday-Friday 8-11 December, Matt Glover will be visiting ES. Please refer to the schedule to check for any updates. Planning sessions and labsites (him teaching a class) are open to anyone that can attend. We haven’t had a chance to explain his visit to students, so we ask that teachers, explain to students who he is and why he will be here teaching classes. Students should also be aware that a number of teachers will be in some classes watching and taking notes.
Sign-up to spread a holiday spirit!
Secret Santa is back by popular demand! Put your name down to take part in a week of small treats with a colleague. Monday at 4 pm is the deadline to add your name. Names will be shared Tuesday or Wednesday this week. Finale is next Wednesday at the Town Hall meeting. Here is the link to sign up.
Coordinator's Meetings
- There will be no PYP meetings with Trevor this week to give more flexibility to visit labsites and get the most out of Matt's visit. Next week, KB-G5 will wrap-up reflections for UOI#2. Please make sure to reflect with your teaching partner in advance so we can complete it next week.
- Kim will not attend Literacy meetings this week. Please continue to reflect in teams and document unit resources for Units of Study #2.
Wednesday PD and Faculty meeting time
Link to Wednesday PD Schedule
- 2-hour block: Matt Glover (This will be in the auditorium.)
Around the school this week:
- Elementary TGIF from 3:30-5pm in the faculty lounge (beside cafeteria). Come by to say farewell to Matt and to have a cup of cheer!
- Secondary Art exhibition in the Atrium all week. Check out our budding artists!
- Secondary students (and PK/KA) are taking part in Creativity sessions (time and space for students to create something) last period Friday
Future Dates
There will be another blog on report writing and report cards this week. Keep coming back here.
