Common Core Training
Common core training sponsored by the WVDE is scheduled for Tuesday, March 26. Principals are scheduled for 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. in the Spring Valley High School Vo-Tech Center.
Training for elementary teachers will be held at Huntington High School on March 26 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Stipends will be paid to those in attendance in the after school session. You must register on the RESA2 website in order to attend.
Make Up Day
School will be in session on Friday, April 26 as a make up day.
Summer Critical Skills
The summer critical skills program is scheduled for June 3-July 3, 2013. There will be no school on June 20, 2012 WV Day. The onsite program is for students that just completed third and eight grade. Students may enroll in either reading or math for the onsite program, Students in grades K,1,2,4,5,6, and 7 may enroll in the online program in either reading or math or both. Sites are Tolsia High School, Vinson and Wayne Middle Schools. Applications are now available in the school office. The deadline for completed applications is April 30, 2013.
Spring Break
There will be no school on April 1-5, 2013. Enjoy the spring break.
All County Choir
Students from all twelve elementary schools will showcase their talents in the annual All County Choir concert. The concert is scheduled for March 19, 2013 in the Spring Valley High School auditorium. Thanks to music teachers Joni Suttle, Cheryl Watson, Traci Jarrell, Michael Copley, Ashley Hancock, Janice Cyfers, Anne McDaniel, Meredith Runyon, Derek Keith and Sheri Tadlock for their hard work in preparing the students.
Pre-KG Registration
Open enrollment for students that will be four years old by Sept. 1, 2013 is scheduled for May 28 and 29, 2013 in the following locations:
May 28
Buffalo Pre-K Playmates Center
Ceredo Elementary
Kenova Elementary
Westmoreland Pre-KG Center
Lavalette Playmates
Wayne Pre-KG Center
May 29
Crum Headstart Building
Dunlow Elementary
East Lynn Elementary
Thompson Pre-KG Building
Prichard Elementary
Parents will need to bring a copy of the certified birth certificate (issued by the Department of Vital Statistics), social security card, immunization record and healthy child check up form. Screenings will be conducted in the fall. Enrollment will be held from 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. each day.
KG Registration
Dates have not been set for screening and enrollment. Contact your local elementary school if you have not pre-registered.
Writing Assessment
Students in grades 3-5 will participate in the WV Writing Assessment during the weeks of April 7-18, 2013.
WESTEST
Dates for the WESTEST is May 6-10, 2013.
Friday, March 15, 2013
Monday, January 28, 2013
February Update
Acuity
The window for the second benchmark will be open from January 28-February 8, 2013. This is for all students in grades 3-5. Contact John Waugaman for questions.
Congrats!
Hannah Angle a kindergarten teacher at Genoa Elementary was recognized as WTCR Radio Teacher of the Month for November.
East Lynn Elementary students were on the national leader board for the Atlantic region for two week in V Math Live. This is a live competition for students across America.
Common Core Teacher Training
Elementary teachers may attend the session on January 29, 2013 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at Huntington High School. Sign up is done via the RESA 2 website.
MidTerm
The midterm ends on Feb. 4, 2013. Midterm reports are to be sent home with students on Feb. 11.
KG and PreSchool Preregistration
Schools are now taking preregisration for students that will attend pre-school or kindergarten in school year 2013-2014. Children must be four by Sept. 1 to be eligible to attend pre-school and five by Sept. 1 in order to attend kindergarten. Applications may be picked up in each elementary school office or call your local school.
Make Up Day
School will be in session on Friday, March 8, 2013. This is to make up for the snow day on October 30. Please make this note in your calendar.
Common Core Resources
www.teachingchannel.org
You may watch videos of teachers using the common core standards in the classroom.
www.teachingcreatedmaterials.com
Lesson plans and resources to meet common core standards
www.reading.org
http://pta.org/parents/content.cfm?ItemNumber=2910
Parent guides to the common core
www.georgiaelaccgpsk-5.wikispaces.com
Lesson plans and resources
www.achievethecore.org
Great information and resources
Upcoming Dates
Feb. 4-Midterm ends
Feb. 11-Midterms go home
Feb. 16-FOSS Science Training-East Lynn Elementary
Feb. 18-ISE Day, Singapore Math Training Kenova Elementary
Feb. 25-Step Into Writing East Lynn Elementary
Feb 20 and Feb. 22-Special Olympics Basketball
March 5-Young People's Symphony for fifth graders
March 6-Nine weeks ends
March 8-Regional Math Field Day, School will be in session
March 13-Report cards sent home
March 14-Elementary Parent Conference 4:00-6:30 p.m.
March 18-Early release
March 19-All County Choir Elementary
March 29-Civil War Days, Buffalo Elementary
April 1-5-Spring Break, No School
The window for the second benchmark will be open from January 28-February 8, 2013. This is for all students in grades 3-5. Contact John Waugaman for questions.
Congrats!
Hannah Angle a kindergarten teacher at Genoa Elementary was recognized as WTCR Radio Teacher of the Month for November.
East Lynn Elementary students were on the national leader board for the Atlantic region for two week in V Math Live. This is a live competition for students across America.
Common Core Teacher Training
Elementary teachers may attend the session on January 29, 2013 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at Huntington High School. Sign up is done via the RESA 2 website.
MidTerm
The midterm ends on Feb. 4, 2013. Midterm reports are to be sent home with students on Feb. 11.
KG and PreSchool Preregistration
Schools are now taking preregisration for students that will attend pre-school or kindergarten in school year 2013-2014. Children must be four by Sept. 1 to be eligible to attend pre-school and five by Sept. 1 in order to attend kindergarten. Applications may be picked up in each elementary school office or call your local school.
Make Up Day
School will be in session on Friday, March 8, 2013. This is to make up for the snow day on October 30. Please make this note in your calendar.
Common Core Resources
www.teachingchannel.org
You may watch videos of teachers using the common core standards in the classroom.
www.teachingcreatedmaterials.com
Lesson plans and resources to meet common core standards
www.reading.org
http://pta.org/parents/content.cfm?ItemNumber=2910
Parent guides to the common core
www.georgiaelaccgpsk-5.wikispaces.com
Lesson plans and resources
www.achievethecore.org
Great information and resources
Upcoming Dates
Feb. 4-Midterm ends
Feb. 11-Midterms go home
Feb. 16-FOSS Science Training-East Lynn Elementary
Feb. 18-ISE Day, Singapore Math Training Kenova Elementary
Feb. 25-Step Into Writing East Lynn Elementary
Feb 20 and Feb. 22-Special Olympics Basketball
March 5-Young People's Symphony for fifth graders
March 6-Nine weeks ends
March 8-Regional Math Field Day, School will be in session
March 13-Report cards sent home
March 14-Elementary Parent Conference 4:00-6:30 p.m.
March 18-Early release
March 19-All County Choir Elementary
March 29-Civil War Days, Buffalo Elementary
April 1-5-Spring Break, No School
Friday, December 21, 2012
Happy New Year!
Welcome to 2013! The first semester has ended. Report cards will be sent home with students on Friday, January 4, 2013.
Benchmark
The winter benchmark window is now open. AIMSWEB assessments should be completed by January 31, 2013. This is for ALL students in grades K-5.
The window for Acuity benchmarking in elementary schools is January 28-Feb. 8, 2013.
WESTEST Writing Assessment
Elementary is scheduled for April 8-19, 2013. Please be mindful that April 12 and April 19 are OSE days to be used for make up by school closure due to inclement weather. April 15 is ISE Day. Remember this when scheduling.
WESTEST Dates
May 6-10, 2013. Make Up Dates are May 13-17, 2013.
Spelling Bee
The Wayne County Spelling Bee will be held on Wednesday, January 9, 2013 at Spring Valley High School. The bee will begin at 9:30 a.m. Spellers should arrive no later than 9:15 for registration which begins at 9:00 a.m. In case of school closing or delay the bee will be held on January 19, 2013.
Early Release
School will be released two hours early on Friday, January 18, 2013 for staff meeting.
Holiday
School will not be in session on Monday, January 21, 2013 Martin Luther King Day.
Upcoming Professional Development
Jan. 22-Common Core Webinar for 4th and 5th grade teachers. 3:30 p.m.-4:45 p.m. Central Office
Jan. 23-Common Core Webinar for KG teachers. 3:30 p.m.-4:45 p.m. Central Office
Jan. 24-Common Core Webinar for 1st grade teachers. 3:30-4:45 p.m. Central Office
Jan. 26-FOSS Science Kit Training sponsored by East Lynn Elementary. 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Contact Margaret Williamson at East Lynn Elementary for information.
Jan. 29-Common Core Training for Elementary Principals SVHS VoTech 9:00-3:00 p.m.
Dates to Remember
Feb. 4-Midterm ends
Feb. 11-Midterms Go Home
Feb. 18-ISE Day
Feb. 19-Common Core Webinar for 2nd and 3rd grade teachers 3:30-4:45 p.m. Central Office
RESA 2 Math Field Day-March 8, 2013 Southern Community College
West Virginia Young Writer's Competition-Essays due to Central Office on Feb. 8.
Benchmark
The winter benchmark window is now open. AIMSWEB assessments should be completed by January 31, 2013. This is for ALL students in grades K-5.
The window for Acuity benchmarking in elementary schools is January 28-Feb. 8, 2013.
WESTEST Writing Assessment
Elementary is scheduled for April 8-19, 2013. Please be mindful that April 12 and April 19 are OSE days to be used for make up by school closure due to inclement weather. April 15 is ISE Day. Remember this when scheduling.
WESTEST Dates
May 6-10, 2013. Make Up Dates are May 13-17, 2013.
Spelling Bee
The Wayne County Spelling Bee will be held on Wednesday, January 9, 2013 at Spring Valley High School. The bee will begin at 9:30 a.m. Spellers should arrive no later than 9:15 for registration which begins at 9:00 a.m. In case of school closing or delay the bee will be held on January 19, 2013.
Early Release
School will be released two hours early on Friday, January 18, 2013 for staff meeting.
Holiday
School will not be in session on Monday, January 21, 2013 Martin Luther King Day.
Upcoming Professional Development
Jan. 22-Common Core Webinar for 4th and 5th grade teachers. 3:30 p.m.-4:45 p.m. Central Office
Jan. 23-Common Core Webinar for KG teachers. 3:30 p.m.-4:45 p.m. Central Office
Jan. 24-Common Core Webinar for 1st grade teachers. 3:30-4:45 p.m. Central Office
Jan. 26-FOSS Science Kit Training sponsored by East Lynn Elementary. 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Contact Margaret Williamson at East Lynn Elementary for information.
Jan. 29-Common Core Training for Elementary Principals SVHS VoTech 9:00-3:00 p.m.
Dates to Remember
Feb. 4-Midterm ends
Feb. 11-Midterms Go Home
Feb. 18-ISE Day
Feb. 19-Common Core Webinar for 2nd and 3rd grade teachers 3:30-4:45 p.m. Central Office
RESA 2 Math Field Day-March 8, 2013 Southern Community College
West Virginia Young Writer's Competition-Essays due to Central Office on Feb. 8.
Tuesday, November 27, 2012
Holiday Events
Please note the following events at the elementary schools. This will be updated as received.
Happy Holidays!
Ceredo Elementary
Winter Carnival December 7, 2012
Christmas Program December 17, 2012
K-3 1:00 p.m.
Christmas Program December 18, 2012
4-5 1:00 p.m.
Happy Holidays!
Ceredo Elementary
Winter Carnival December 7, 2012
Christmas Program December 17, 2012
K-3 1:00 p.m.
Christmas Program December 18, 2012
4-5 1:00 p.m.
Tuesday, November 20, 2012
Reading Resource Materials
Please check out these sites for reading support.
Florida Center for Reading Research
www.fcrr.org
The Florida Center for Reading Research was established in January, 2002. It is jointly administered at Florida State University by the Learning Systems Institute and the
College of Arts and Sciences.
College of Arts and Sciences.
The Center’s Four Part Mission:
- To conduct basic research on reading, reading growth, reading assessment, and reading instruction that will contribute to the scientific knowledge of reading and benefit students in Florida and throughout the nation.
- To disseminate information about research-based practices related to literacy instruction and assessment for children in pre-school through 12th grade.
- To conduct applied research that will have an immediate impact on policy and practices related to literacy instruction in Florida.
- To provide technical assistance to Florida’s schools and to the State Department of Education for the improvement of literacy outcomes in students from pre-K through 12th grade.
This site provides lessons and activities for both core reading and interventions.
Dr. Anita Archer's Videos using explicit teaching techniques:
About Dr. Archer: Anita Archer, Ph.D., recipient of eight outstanding educator awards, has taught elementary and middle school students and has been a faculty member at San Diego State University, the University of Washington, and the University of Oregon. She currently serves as an educational consultant to school districts on effective instruction, classroom management, language arts instruction, and study skills instruction. She is a nationally known presenter and has authored training and curriculum materials, chapters, and books. Among her works are the acclaimed REWARDS reading program and the Tough Kid Video Series.
Technical Assistance: The Anita Archer videos are also available as podcasts from iTunes. If you are interested in downloading the videos from iTunes as QuickTime movies, please see these instructions for Locating and Making Copies of iTunes Video Files (pdf).
Other Anita Archer Resources
Explicit Instruction, by Anita Archer and Charles Hughes
Explicit Instruction: Effective and Efficient Teaching is a new book, published in 2010, that was co-authored by Dr. Archer. It is a practical and accessible resource that gives special and general education teachers the tools to implement explicit instruction in any grade level or content area. Learn more at the Explicit Instruction website.
Explicit Instruction: Effective and Efficient Teaching is a new book, published in 2010, that was co-authored by Dr. Archer. It is a practical and accessible resource that gives special and general education teachers the tools to implement explicit instruction in any grade level or content area. Learn more at the Explicit Instruction website.
Additional Anita Archer Resources
Explicit Instruction, by Anita Archer and Charles Hughes
Explicit Instruction: Effective and Efficient Teaching is a new book, published in 2010, that was co-authored by Dr. Archer. It is a practical and accessible resource that gives special and general education teachers the tools to implement explicit instruction in any grade level or content area. Learn more at the Explicit Instruction website.
Explicit Instruction: Effective and Efficient Teaching is a new book, published in 2010, that was co-authored by Dr. Archer. It is a practical and accessible resource that gives special and general education teachers the tools to implement explicit instruction in any grade level or content area. Learn more at the Explicit Instruction website.
DVDs of Strategic Approach to Literacy Series
Lesson set DVDs of Dr. Anita Archer’s Strategic Approach to Literacy trainings are available for purchase (these are not the same as the video series above). Designed for self-study, inservice follow-up, para-educator training, and parent/board member support, these edited trainings by Dr. Archer encompass the key aspects of teaching beginning reading. The series focuses on seven topics related to beginning reading and includes demonstrations from five grade levels. Each lesson has discussion questions and resources for further study. Download a copy of the order form (pdf) or call (707) 524-2839 for information.
Lesson set DVDs of Dr. Anita Archer’s Strategic Approach to Literacy trainings are available for purchase (these are not the same as the video series above). Designed for self-study, inservice follow-up, para-educator training, and parent/board member support, these edited trainings by Dr. Archer encompass the key aspects of teaching beginning reading. The series focuses on seven topics related to beginning reading and includes demonstrations from five grade levels. Each lesson has discussion questions and resources for further study. Download a copy of the order form (pdf) or call (707) 524-2839 for information.
Materials from Anita Archer’s 2012 Workshops
Bridging to the Common Core Standards, K-6 (pdf)
Getting Them All Engaged, Active Participation in Grades K-6 (pdf)
Scaffolding Comprehension of Informational Text, Grades 6-12 (pdf)
Handout: Graphic Organizers (pdf)
Bridging to the Common Core Standards, K-6 (pdf)
Getting Them All Engaged, Active Participation in Grades K-6 (pdf)
Scaffolding Comprehension of Informational Text, Grades 6-12 (pdf)
Handout: Graphic Organizers (pdf)
Materials from Anita Archer’s 2011 Workshops
Enhancing Core Reading-Language Arts Instruction, K-6
Presentation Slides (pdf)
Handout of Examples (pdf)
Enhancing Core Reading-Language Arts Instruction, K-6
Presentation Slides (pdf)
Handout of Examples (pdf)
Building Adolescent Literacy in the Common Core
Presentation Slides (pdf)
Handout of Examples (pdf)
NCAC Curriculum Enhancement Report: Background Knowledge (pdf)
Presentation Slides (pdf)
Handout of Examples (pdf)
NCAC Curriculum Enhancement Report: Background Knowledge (pdf)
Materials from Anita Archer’s 2010 Workshops
Improving Instruction in Every Classroom, K-12
Explicit Instruction Presentation Slides (pdf)
Explicit Instruction Charts (pdf)
Observing Instruction Handout (pdf)
Improving Instruction in Every Classroom, K-12
Explicit Instruction Presentation Slides (pdf)
Explicit Instruction Charts (pdf)
Observing Instruction Handout (pdf)
Writing in the Primary Grades
Model of Writing Instruction Presentation Slides (pdf)
Writing Foundations Presentation Slides (pdf)
Application to California Reading/Language Arts Frameworks (pdf)
Article: How Spelling Supports Reading, by Louisa Moats (pdf)
Article: Want to Improve Children's Writing, by Steve Graham (pdf)
Primary Writing, Written Product Examples (pdf)
Writing Foundation Examples (pdf)
Model of Writing Instruction Presentation Slides (pdf)
Writing Foundations Presentation Slides (pdf)
Application to California Reading/Language Arts Frameworks (pdf)
Article: How Spelling Supports Reading, by Louisa Moats (pdf)
Article: Want to Improve Children's Writing, by Steve Graham (pdf)
Primary Writing, Written Product Examples (pdf)
Writing Foundation Examples (pdf)
Tuesday, November 13, 2012
IPad Apps and Websites
Just wanted to pass on these IPad Apps for Teachers and some websites you might find useful.
Apps
- Dragon
- Red Stamp
- Chicktionary
- Lino
- Flashcardiet
- Popplet Lite
- Penguins
- Era of Dino
- History Maps
- History Pin
- NASA
- Scan
- Skype
- Ted
For Inspiration and News: Ted
http://www.ted.com/
Teaching:
http://www.educreations.com/Research: Google
http://www.google.com/mobile/Basic Math: Math Quizzer
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/mathquizzer/ id293618952?mt=8Social Studies: Today in History Lite
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/today-in-history-lite/id312028719?mt=8StoryTelling: Puppet Pals
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/puppet-pals-hd/id342076546?mt=8
Toontastic
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/toontastic/id404693282
Projects: Project Noah
http://www.projectnoah.org/Science: Science 360
http://science360.gov/Music: Virtuosio Piano
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/virtuoso-piano-free-3/id391994966?mt=8Free Books
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/free-books-23-469-classics/id364612911?mt=8How Stuff Works
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/howstuffworks/id401986544?mt=8Monday, October 15, 2012
Transforming Elementary Classroom Webinars
The WVDE Office of Early Learning has prepared a series of webinars titled "Transforming Elementary Classrooms-Extending the Work of Teacher Leadership Institutes."
This series of webinars is designed to support teachers who have attended Teacher Leadership Institutes and their colleagues. The content of the webinar will extend the work from the TLI. All teachers and administrators are invited to attend. The webinars are voluntary. Due to limited slots teachers are encouraged to come together and participate in groups. I have registered Wayne County for each webinar. Following is a list of the scheduled webinars. Anyone interested in attending should come to the central office large conference room.
Webinar Schedule
October 25, 2012 3:30-4:30 p.m. Kindergarten teachers
Transforming Elementary Classrooms
November 13, 2012 3:30-4:30 p.m. First Grade Teachers
Transforming Elementary Classrooms
November 14, 2012 9:30-10:30 a.m. Elementary School Administrators
Supporting Elementary School Principals as schools transition to Next Generation Standards
November 15, 2012 3:30-4:30 p.m. Fourth/Fifth Grade Teachers
Transforming Elementary Classrooms
January 10, 2012 3:30-4:30 p.m. K-5 Teachers
January 22, 2013 3:30-4:30 p.m. Fourth/Fifth Grade Teachers
January 23, 2013 3:30-4:30 p.m. Kindergarten Teachers
January 24, 2013 3:30-4:30 p.m. First Grade Teachers
February 19, 2013 3:30-4:30 p.m. Second and Third Grade Teachers
Introduction to the Next Generation CSO's
March 21, 2013 3:30-4:30 p.m. Second and Third Grade Teachers
Introduction to the Next Generation CSO's
April 9, 2013 3:30-4:30 p.m. K-2
May 7, 2013 3:30-4:30 p.m. Second/Third Grade 2013 TLI Participants
Sharing of information for 2013 TLI
This series of webinars is designed to support teachers who have attended Teacher Leadership Institutes and their colleagues. The content of the webinar will extend the work from the TLI. All teachers and administrators are invited to attend. The webinars are voluntary. Due to limited slots teachers are encouraged to come together and participate in groups. I have registered Wayne County for each webinar. Following is a list of the scheduled webinars. Anyone interested in attending should come to the central office large conference room.
Webinar Schedule
October 25, 2012 3:30-4:30 p.m. Kindergarten teachers
Transforming Elementary Classrooms
November 13, 2012 3:30-4:30 p.m. First Grade Teachers
Transforming Elementary Classrooms
November 14, 2012 9:30-10:30 a.m. Elementary School Administrators
Supporting Elementary School Principals as schools transition to Next Generation Standards
November 15, 2012 3:30-4:30 p.m. Fourth/Fifth Grade Teachers
Transforming Elementary Classrooms
January 10, 2012 3:30-4:30 p.m. K-5 Teachers
January 22, 2013 3:30-4:30 p.m. Fourth/Fifth Grade Teachers
January 23, 2013 3:30-4:30 p.m. Kindergarten Teachers
January 24, 2013 3:30-4:30 p.m. First Grade Teachers
February 19, 2013 3:30-4:30 p.m. Second and Third Grade Teachers
Introduction to the Next Generation CSO's
March 21, 2013 3:30-4:30 p.m. Second and Third Grade Teachers
Introduction to the Next Generation CSO's
April 9, 2013 3:30-4:30 p.m. K-2
May 7, 2013 3:30-4:30 p.m. Second/Third Grade 2013 TLI Participants
Sharing of information for 2013 TLI
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