- I really need to praise the group of teachers that worked on Tuesday with our visitors from Talent Development and Strategic Achievement. Tuesday was an extremely productive day as we discussed the current level of our PLCs and our understanding of the Common Core State Standards. I believe that we all gained insight into how we can shape the direction of each of our PLCs going forward. Thank you to Mrs. Sterrenberg, Mrs. Nocera, Ms. O'Hara, Ms. Fonda, Mrs. Rowe, Mrs. Barclay, Mrs. Lavere, and Mrs. Chelton for their participation. Our visitors left extremely impressed with our progress so far this year, especially our effort in utilizing collaborative grouping as a school-wide strategy.
- Please be aware that we will be conducting snapshot and informal observations the week we return, beginning on that Tuesday. Remember that we need 45 data marks on each teacher.
Article of the Week - Read to see what one school district did to digitally convert their schools. Laptop Success Story The superintendent of that district made a great comment about teachers as learners - “Competency is evolutional,” Mark Edwards says. “Our best teachers five years ago wouldn’t be in our top 70 percent now if they didn’t grow.”
Quote of the Week (part deux) - "Practice loving everything and everybody all the time, but only hang in places and with people who lift you up." - Russell Simmons. This is my philosophy. Love everyone, but avoid negativity in your personal life. Spend time next week with those that are positive and only bring happiness and love into your life.
Quote of the Week (part trois) - "Take rest; a field that has rested gives a bountiful crop." - Ovid. Enjoy your Spring Break!
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