Hey Panda Family,
- We will evacuate to the field behind the PODS, weather permitting.
- If we cannot go outside due to the weather, K, 1, and 5th will report to the cafeteria and 2nd, 3rd, and 4th will report to the gym.
A Game Changer: Using Brain Science in the Classroom Increases Engagement and Achievement.
Dates: Tue October 11th, 2022
Thu October 20th
Time: 4:00 – 6:00
Location: Lewisville Middle School B315
NOTE: This is a two-part workshop. Participants should register for and attend both sessions.
Click on “Register for All.”
Link to register: https://pulse.kickup.co/events/collection/zrC8perfFKgT27kEJQSJyK
This workshop will guide educators to learn how the brain works and how to teach students about our brains which positively impacts student learning. Participants will learn that teaching students HOW their brain learns is research proven. We will reflect on what several neurobiologists and educators have learned about brain-based education. Participants will leave with classroom-ready resources and brain-based strategies that can shape the learning culture in their room.
Session one will teach the research behind why all educators from teachers to policymakers need to understand how the brain learns. Participants will learn how this approach is a must for building growth mindsets and making students more confident and successful. Students who understand how their brains learn have more belief that they can learn. We also will focus on some brain-based learning strategies (Kagan) that support what we know about how learning occurs.
In Session two, participants will take their knowledge about how the brain learns from session 1 and apply it to culturally responsive instruction in this follow up session. Participants will examine what culturally responsive instruction is and how we can use it to promote authentic engagement & rigor to support students' intellectual capacity. Participants will be able to take away strategies to implement culturally responsive teaching in their classroom to increase learning for all students.
- Open check-out 7:50-8:20am: We are making "library cards" for first and second graders to bring with them for self-check out in the morning. They will be in your mailbox.
- Send Mrs. Epperley your grade level picture for the website.
- Ipads: See Mrs. Epperley if your iPad needs resetting!
- Chromebooks: We will make copies of the Chromebook Agreement forms and put them in your mailbox so you will know who your day users are.
- Shout out to Deana Jones: Thanks for always being willing to share resources and ideas!
- Shout out to Elizabeth Postle for sharing lots of tie-dye materials with us! Our shirts look amazing thanks to you!
- Shout out to Mrs. Guffey! Thanks for coming into the classrooms and doing a fun & engaging lesson!
- If anyone needs help getting their phone/voicemail set-up I am happy to help!
- Shouts to Alexis, Janet, and Deana for helping me remember where the change student passwords were for Home Base :)
- Shouts to my class for trying their very best these first 2 weeks :)
Classroom Safety: Please remember to keep your door locked at all times. Your door can be left cracked open.
- Math- The enVision Mathematics student consumables have started to arrive at the district warehouse. They will be delivered soon. We will make sure you get the materials as soon as they arrive at school.
- BOY DIBELS/mCLASS- The window for grades K-3 and 4th grade R2A opens Tuesday, Sept. 6. I placed a copy of the Assessment at a Glance in your mailbox. Here is the presentation from the refresher training this past week: Dibels Refresher Link If you need to invalidate a student, email Mrs. Gardner the following information:
- Student Name
- Reason for invalidation request. Please be specific - include explanation of situation and specific probe name (PSF, NWF, etc.).
- If approved, she will notify the teacher and she will invalidate the necessary assessment measure in Amplify.
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