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

New Beginnings

New Beginnings

The beginning of school has really flown by.  Thanks to everyone for making the beginning such a success.  We have lots of new faces in new places.  This is to update everyone on a few things.

Benchmarking

Everyone has completed the first benchmark for AIMSWEB.  The next window will open in January. 

Acuity

The testing period for the first benchmark for students in grades 3-5 will be October 22-November 2, 2012.

Important Dates

• October 9-First nine weeks ends
• October 16-Report Cards Go Home
• October 18-Elementary Parent Conference 4:00-6:30 p.m.
• October 19-ISE  Erin Gruell a nationally recognized speaker on building relationships will make two presentations.  Elementary teachers will meet at 10:00 a.m. in the Spring Valley High School auditorium.  Erin will be available following the presentation for book signings.  The movie "Freedom Writers" depicted her classroom.
• November 4-Daylight Savings Time ends
• November 6-Election Day-don't forget to vote.  School will not be in session.
• November 12-Veteran 's Day-No School
• November 13-Mid-term ends
• November 16-Early Release
• November 19-23-No School, Thanksgiving Break
• November 27-Mid-terms sent home
• December 4-Elementary Math Field Day
• December 15-Bond Election, don't forget to vote.
• December 21-ISE Day, Semester ends
• December 24-January 1-No School, Christmas Break
• January 4-Report Cards go home
• January 9, 2012-Wayne County Spelling Bee

Math Field Day

The Elementary Math Field Day will be held on Tuesday, December 4, 2012 beginning at 9:00 a.m. at the Ceredo Baptist Church which is located next to Ceredo Elementary.  Gail Maynard, coordinator will provide the placement test to schools for team selection.

Wayne County Spelling Bee

The Wayne County Spelling Bee will be held on Wednesday, January 9, 2013 at Spring Valley High School auditorium.  The bee will begin at 9:30 a.m.  If school is delayed or cancelled the make up day is January 10, 2013. 

Web Sites

You might want to check out these websites for ideas to use in your classroom.

Smithsonian Education
http://smithsonianeducation.org/

Education World
http://www.educationworld.com/

Discovery Education
http://www.discoveryeducation.com/

The Gateway
http://www.thegateway.org/


EdHelper
http://www.edhelper.com/

Thinkfinity
http://thinkfinity.org/welcome

PBS Teachers
http://www.pbs.org/teachers/

Teachers.net
http://teachers.net/

42explore
http://42explore.com/

A to Z Teacher Stuff
http://atozteacherstuff.com/

Teachers First
http://www.teachersfirst.com/

About.com Education
http://www.about.com/education/

Teacher Hub
http://www.teachhub.com/

Edutopia
http://www.edutopia.org/

The Organized Classroom
http://theorganizedclassroomblog.com/

This website by Charity Preston is wonderful!  She has materials for the common core curriculum including "I Can" statements for all grades elementary.

AIMSWEB Window

January 2-31, 2013
April 15-May 15, 2013