Just a few reminders as we hit the final two weeks of the 2015-2016 school year. NO videos, no exceptions. Take your kids outside, teach a lesson outside, have some activities to keep your students engaged in school. This time of year is no different than any other, our students need to be engaged or they will begin to entertain themselves.
I need everyone's LLI/ Star360 papers ASAP. They were due Friday; expect some questions/a conversation as to why they weren't turned in on time.
If you guys are doing anything special in your classroom the next few weeks you need to let the office know. If we don't know we will be telling the parents "no" and then... Yikes! Please remember to follow the district policy in regards to parties... we've had our two for the year.
I have not heard anything in regards to our textbooks for next year. I have heard rumors that we will be using treasures, Heaven help us, for another year as well as being told our book rooms and guided reading books will be our reading curriculum. I will say a 30 million dollar short fall will cause people to do some crazy things. I will keep you posted on any information as I hear it.
I will leave you with the knowledge that we've hired a sixth grade teacher and a Principal's secretary for next year. I can tell you beyond the shadow of a doubt that I am excited about the hires we have made for next year. I think we will continue to improve ourselves as a staff and for the betterment of our students.
Keep smiling and fake it 'til you make it! Two weeks to go!
Shaun Ross
Generic Morning Announcement: -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H6dAG5eWCok&feature=youtu.be
Mastery Connect:
okcps.masteryconnect.com
Star360 logins:
Student Login: http://10.3.110.92/rploginstudent/
Username: FirstName.LastName (this is their single sign on login information used for computers)
Password: XStudentID#
Once the student has successfully logged on, they will then select either STAR Early Literacy (K-1), STAR Reading (2-6) or STAR Math (2-6). After selecting an assessment, the student will need to select the class labeled reading. The student will then proceed with the pre-test. Once the student has completed the pre-test, a box will pop-up asking for a monitor password to advance to the real assessment portion. Please note that the student will select the class labeled reading for both STAR Math and STAR Reading after they select the designated assessment from their dashboard.
Admin/Specialist Login: https://hosted58.renlearn.com/217454/
*** Oklahoma State Blueprints: ***
Available accommodations for the OCCT:
***Additional Pacing Guides for 5th Science***
Broken Arrow Pacing Guide
Lawton Pacing Guide
Lawton 5th Science Test Prep Examples
Elementary Science Vocabulary
Properties of Matter lessons:
***Additional Supports for 5th Social Studies***
Social Studies CRT Study Guide and Quiz 1
Social Studies CRT Study Guide and Quiz 2
Social Studies CRT Study Guide and Quiz 3
Social Studies CRT Study Guide 4
Videos Worth Watching:
Dear Graduates - A Message From Kid President - via @SoulPancake
Articles Worth Reading:
Dad Shares His Top 10 Observations After Shadowing His Daughter's Kindergarten Class For A Day - via @SunnySkyzOnline
Could Bernie Sanders Step Into an Education Leadership Role in Congress? - via @educationweek
Breaking up activities into small steps can help establish routines for students w/autism - via @region13
A Paradigm Shift - via @E_Scheninger
Why Students Should Read - via @TeachThought
How A Good Teacher Becomes Great - via @TeachThought
Number of U.S. Students in Special Education Ticks Upward - via @educationweek
Why so many kids can’t sit still in school today - via @washingtonpost
8 Sweet Ways to Wrap It Up! Our Favorite End-of-the-Year Activities for Grades K-2 - via @WeAreTeachers
More Than Attitude - via @benjamingilpin
All New Orleans Schools Set to Return to Local Oversight - via @educationweek
Weekly Look Ahead:
Monday May 16, 2016 - Finish ALL Star360 exams this week. If you have not turned in your LLI/Star360 they WERE due last Friday. I need them ASAP. Normal School Day; Asthma luncheon conclusion.
3rd and 4th Grade Learner First Meeting in Ms. Flores room (8:00am to 8:30am)
3rd and 4th Grade Learner First Meeting in Ms. Flores room (8:00am to 8:30am)
Tuesday May 17, 2016 - Normal School Day; 2 IEP's; Advanced Art Field Trip; Pre-K/Kindergarten Musical; Baby Shower Afterschool in the Library. NO Faculty Meeting this week!
Pre-k and Kinder Learner First Meeting in Ms. Swindell's classroom (8:00am to 8:30am)
Pre-k and Kinder Learner First Meeting in Ms. Swindell's classroom (8:00am to 8:30am)
Wednesday May 18, 2016 - Normal School Day; District Track Meet; Learner First Principal's meeting from 9:00am to 12:00pm and Learner First Committee meeting from 1:00pm to 4:00pm AT Camelot!
1st and 2nd Grade Learner First Meeting in Mrs. Wolfe's class (8:00am to 8:30am)
1st and 2nd Grade Learner First Meeting in Mrs. Wolfe's class (8:00am to 8:30am)
Thursday May 19, 2016 - Normal School Day; Grade Level Meetings to introduce Infinite Campus; 1 IEP
Friday May 20, 2016 - Dress like a Hippie! Spirit Day!
5th, 6th and AU Grade Learner First Meeting in the cafeteria (8:00am to 8:30am
5th, 6th and AU Grade Learner First Meeting in the cafeteria (8:00am to 8:30am
