Thursday, September 13, 2018

Week of September 17 (1.5)

WINK’S WEEKLY WORDS

Check out Coach Moman's C4B4Me.  His
students created their own anchor charts of the
13 colonies to drive their learning.

CLICK HERE TO READ MY BLUE RIDGE COMMUNITY BLOG

This week is all about setting +10 Goals with every kid.  Remember +10 Goals that kids believe in makes students have more than a year's growth.


Upcoming Events
  • Sun, Sep 16 - Paint the Town Green for Homecoming Week
  • Fri, Sep 21 - Homecoming at 7:00 p.m. and Homecoming Parade at 1 p.m.
  • Week of Sep 24 - FA 1 Week
  • Fri, Sep 28 - End of 6 Week Grading Period:  All classes must have 5 grades in the gradebook at beginning of the week.

#1 PROFESSIONAL LEARNING NEEDS FORM

If you are in need of training/guidance related to something we have in place here in BRISD, please complete the Professional Learning Request Form.  We are willing to meet one-on-one, in campus teams, or in district groups...all based on need.  There is no such thing as a bad request...if you have a need, do not hesitate to make a request!


#2 BRISD TESTING CALENDAR


The 1819 BRISD Testing Calendar can be used to find dates and windows for all major testing in the district.  Please do not print the calendar, as it will be updated periodically.


#3 BRISD REPORT CARD/PROGRESS REPORT SCHEDULE


Please review the 1819 Report Card/Grading Period Schedule for dates to send home Progress Reports and Report Cards...as well as information on when grades are due each Nine Weeks.


#4 NOTES FROM SPECIAL PROGRAMS


New announcements and information regarding special programs have been added to the Special Programs page in the Teacher Toolbox blog!!

Information regarding the BRISD RtI/CARE procedures will be made available October 19th, and explained in detail on Monday, October 22nd.

#5 SEPTEMBER LATE START FRIDAYS


Remember to bring your Chromebook to all Late Starts, which begin promptly at 7:30am
For future topics and sites, please see the 1819 Friday Late Start Collaboration Calendar

Date: September 14th
Site: Home Campus
Topic: Review & Respond to MAP Reading and Math Data
Audience: K-9 Vertical Content Teams

Date: September 14th
Site: BRISD Administration Building
Topic: SpEd Random Moment of Time
Audience: K-12 SpEd Teachers and Paraprofessionals

Date: September 21st
Site: Home Campus
Topic: Homecoming Meeting
Audience: Campus Staff - see Campus Administrator for specifics

Date: September 28th
Site: BRISD School Board Room
Topic: BRISD Response to Assessment
Audience: All STAAR/EOC Teachers

Date: September 28th
Site: BRISD Hospitality Room
Topic: SpEd MSB Training
Audience: K-12 SpEd Teachers and Paraprofessionals


TECHNOLOGY ANNOUNCEMENTS

Tech Tip Thursday: Always remember to turn off your projector when it is not in use. This saves the bulb and helps the projector last longer.

PERSONNEL ANNOUNCEMENTS

All Local and State days have been updated in Aesop and now reflect your current balance. If you have any questions please email Shawn Harris at shawn.harris@brisd.net