Feb Running Record on Non-Fiction Text

Feb Running Record and Spelling Inventory

Welcome to February!

In preparation for 3-way conferences and regrouping students for reading and word study, a running record and updated WTW spelling inventory will be given for each child.

Note that 1) Use Fountas and Pinnell system 2) It is a non-fiction text and 3) every student is given the running
record.

Due Date into the system is March 1st (this info may be beneficial for 3-way conferences)

Please approach Karen, Kris or Kim if you have any questions about the kits, process, or how to use the
data.
Reminders:

• instructional level is recorded (take multiple running records if needed to find instructional

level- conversion chart taped to each box)

• refer to information files in assessment box for reminders on scoring, coding, and finding instructional levels
• see Learning Leaders if you require books outside of your grade level (Trevor A-N, Kim L-Z)

Recording info:
Please access this database link to record running record instructional level and WTW spelling stage.  
Please do not add additional information to the cells, as it is exported to another system. However feel
free to make a copy of your grade level after completing the info if you wish to include your own
data such as reading
behaviors, MSV miscues, and individual notes. Add in any new students to the bottom of your list.

Logistics:

• let us know if you need a space reserved for taking running records

• please ask EAL and LS teachers to help out

• Refrain from coaching into any of these testing materials as it interferes with validity

It is possible students were moved back in levels due to rigour of comprehension required in new

assessment kits

can refer to chart for a benchmark at this time of year for your grade level

Fountas and Pinnell running record data and Spelling data will be collected for every student 3 times a
year Oct (Fiction), Feb (non-Fiction), May (Fiction).

IB PYP Training at CA in May 2019

Dear colleagues,
IB workshops are hosted at CA on May 24-26.

Leading the learning in PYP Schools - RECOMMENDED FOR: Primary Years Programme (PYP) coordinators, school leaders and heads of school. - A PYP leadership team evaluates its actions for improving learning and teaching and the well-being of its learning community. This workshop supports you to create the culture and conditions of a PYP school by considering the choices you make, the actions you take and the impact on student learning. You will examine the needs of the learner, learning and teaching, and your learning community to implement a transdisciplinary concept-based curriculum that has a powerful influence on student learning. Finally, you will reflect on your leadership	PYP	English	Cat 1
Making the PYP happen in the early years: Implementing agency - RECOMMENDED FOR: All Primary Years Programme (PYP) teachers (early years, primary years, new to PYP and with some experience of the PYP). - This workshop invites you to inquire into your own teaching practices and reflect on how you can develop the capabilities of a PYP teacher. By exploring the PYP framework, you will connect how voice, choice and ownership are recognized and developed in all members of the IB community. You will be supported in your understanding of learning and teaching in a transdisciplinary, concept-driven curriculum and how to design this in your own school context.	PYP	English	Cat 1
Building for the future - RECOMMENDED FOR: Coordinators, school leaders and experienced Primary Years Programme (PYP) teachers. - How does my school remain at the forefront of international education? Explore the flexibility of the enhanced PYP framework to better address the needs of all students and to inspire opportunities for change. Examine how you can reenvision the PYP in your school community. Reframe your action plan to harness the transformational power of the programme.	PYP	English	Cat 3

https://www.ibo.org/en/event/180612

Weekly Update, Monday 28 January, 2019

Dear colleagues,

The few snowflakes that found their way to Rokko Island this weekend indicate that we are in the middle of winter.
Therefore, please make sure you are suitably clothed for recess duties and travels through the corridors as it will
be staying pretty cold this week.
Once again, thank you all who opened their doors to the parent coffee participants in the past week. The parents are
always excited and impressed with what they experience during those visits. They can truly feel fortunate to
trust their children into your capable hands every single day. Thank you to everyone for the flexibility and
support towards absences and the different committee work. Let’s hope the flu is soon over so that we can
have the best possible teacher in every class every day. This week we will hear back from the POI review
team on Wednesday and on Thursday, we organize ourselves for the self-study C and D group meetings.
Other than that, the week seems fairly straight forward. Let’s stay warm!

Have a great week!

Kim, Trevor, and Heikki

Lunchtime Supervision:                    Links to: Supervision Schedule 18-19    Supervision Protocol

Time	12:15-12:40	12:25-12:55	12:25-12:55	12:15-12:40	12:25-12:55
Duty	Cafeteria Tables	Playground / Gym	Playground / Atrium	Cafeteria line	Indoor recess ELAC Gym
Jan 28	Suki	Derrick	Ava		Maiko, Kaight

This week's schedule:                        Wednesday Schedule     ES Master Schedule

Day	Morning	Afternoon - After School
Mon 28 Jan Day 2		14:30 ES Leadership Mtg
Tue 29 Day 3		13:30 ES Learning Support
Wed 30 Day 1		14:40 - 15:00 POI Review Feedback
Thu 31 Day 1	8:40-12:15 CIS-IB-WASC Self-study Meeting groups C and D
Fri 1 Feb Day 2		Ronald McDonald Talent Show

Professional Learning:        How to apply for PD

Please note that in order to qualify for Professional Development, you must always apply through the
CA PD application form and no later than 10 days before the PD registration deadline.

Future Dates:

Adaptive Schools Training Part 2 - CA Student Holiday

7-8 February, Thursday and Friday

Last day of After-school Clubs

15 February, Friday

National Foundation Day - School Holiday

11 February, Monday

Three-way Conferences

28 February, Thursday from 13:00 - 1 March, Friday

Spring Holiday

23-31 March

Weekly Update, Monday 21 January, 2019

Dear colleagues,

We hope you had a wonderful and restful weekend. This week we will get together in our assembly on Thursday.
Please, ensure that all performers are coming to the practices on Tuesday and Wednesday and let Heikki or Remi
know their plans if they haven’t done so yet. We are having a parent coffee on Wednesday and will most likely
visit classrooms about inquiry-based learning. Please, let Heikki know if you are happy to have parents in your
class and there is inquiry-based learning taking place between 9:10 - 9:35.

Have a good week!

Kim, Trevor, and Heikki

Lunch time Supervision:                    Links to: Supervision Schedule 18-19    Supervision Protocol

Time	12:15-12:40	12:25-12:55	12:25-12:55	12:15-12:40	12:25-12:55
Duty	Cafeteria Tables	Playground / Gym	Playground / Atrium	Cafeteria line	Indoor recess ELAC Gym
Jan 21	Karen S	Jeff	Kasumi		Maiko, Kaight

This week's schedule:                        Wednesday Schedule     ES Master Schedule

Day	Morning	Afternoon - After School
Mon 21 Jan Day 3		14:30 ES Leadership Mtg 15:45 MFP Committee Meeting
Tue 22 Day 1	8:50 Parenting Workshop 12:30 Assembly Practice	13:30 ES Learning Support
Wed 23 Day 2	8:40 ES Principal Coffee 12:30 Assembly Practice	14:40 Adaptive Schools Recap TBA
Thu 24 Day 3	11:00 ES Assembly
Fri 25 Day 1	9:00 - 14:00 Leadership team Semester One ends

Professional Learning:        How to apply for PD

Please note that in order to qualify for Professional Development, you must always apply through the
CA PD application form and no later than 10 days before the PD registration deadline.

Future Dates:

Adaptive Schools Training Part 2 - CA Student Holiday

7-8 February, Thursday and Friday

Last day of After-school Clubs

15 February, Friday

National Foundation Day - School Holiday

11 February, Monday

Three-way Conferences

28 February, Thursday from 13:00 - 1 March, Friday

Spring Holiday

23-31 March