Week of January 13th

VIDEOS WORTH WATCHING:

http://youtu.be/_AJvshZmYPs

 

- Japanese Multiplication Trick "Wow!!" -7 minute video

 

http://youtu.be/u2HD57z4F8E

 

 - Derrick Coleman of the Seattle Seahawks -1 minute commercial on perseverance and overlooking "disabilities"

http://youtu.be/GLKGHPQVsNY

 

 - Avoid People That Take Two Hours To Watch 60 Minutes.  -3 minute video

http://youtu.be/p_BskcXTqpM

 

 - How Youth Learn - 8 things needed for students to be successful in learning.  -6 minute video.

OKLAHOMA ACADEMIC STANDARDS SUPPORT SITE

http://elaokteachers.com/oklahomaacademicstandards/

Contains two videos: (1) regarding the Oklahoma Academic Standards intended to inform parents about and where to access the standards and (2) an overview of the introductory pages to the ELA standards and how they are organized.  There are also some support links at the bottom of the webpage.  

Thanks Mr. Flores!

 

 

!!!!State blueprint - This now has the 2014-2015 released items!!!!

 

http://ok.gov/sde/documents/2013-09-05/blue-prints-plds-item-specs

ARTICLES WORTH READING:

If the dance floor is empty, change the song (and other lessons educators can learn from mobile DJs) by @DrJoeClark

5 Great Math Resources for the New Year -  by @KleinErin

Helping English-Language Learners Adapt Under the Common Core - by @Wendi322

Planning for Failure - @okeducation

Tough Love: Can Discipline Be Leveraged to Help Students Learn? - by @IlanaGaron

25 Clever Classroom tips for Elementary School Teachers

10 Ways to Encourage Student Participation - via @theOCBlog

How Passionate Teaching Breeds Innovative Learning - via @TeachThought

The Path of Change - by @benjamingilpin

Flip Flash Study - 10 Free Flashcard Services for Students 

Listening to Understand

Alternatives to Grade Retention

Put Another Log on the Fire - by @ColinWikan

NEXT WEEK AT A GLANCE:

Monday January 13th:  Normal school day - Announcements on video begins - Tutorials begin after school

Tuesday January 14th:  Smart Board training with Ms. Carpenter during planning time - Writing Seminar Presentation after school - Skate Night

Wednesday January 15th:  Duffy/Stratton to TLE training - Principal's meeting in the afternoon - Fire Drill

Thursday January 16th:  Normal School Day - AU meeting at 1:00pm - grade level meetings (bring work examples of the standards we are currently addressing) - Tutorials after school

Friday January 17th:  Rise and shine - Level two lock down drill - Normal School Day 

Upcoming Events:
TBD:  Testing schedule created with Ross, Flores, Billy, Duffy, Herriott, Nielsen, Perry
January 20th:  MLK Holiday
January 20th-23rd:  Teacher warehouse ordering period
January 21st:  RSA folder update during planning time - Led by Ross/Halbrook
January 23rd:  GE Leadership Training with Billy, Herriott, Duffy, Nielsen, Flores and Ross
January 27th:  World's finest chocolate fundraiser begins
January 29th,30th: Teacher Warehouse pickup
February 3rd:  Progress reports
February 6th,7th:  Parent Conferences

GE Dates:
February 5th
February 18th
March 26th
April 28th