September 29th

 

2. How can I challenge myself?

While it makes perfect sense to prioritize, build on your strengths, and know what’s available for free, you also need to be willing to step out of your comfort zone. Diversity is a key for growth, and knowing yourself as a professional–where you’re overdeveloped and where you might be the opposite–is important.

So ask other teachers. Ping your digital professional learning network on twitter. Read your favorite blog for trends. Stick with what got you there, but don’t be afraid to try new things. 

Now doing all of this while looking after your well-being as a teacher and actual living person is the modern challenge.

Important dates

September

• 29th  Week 2 Continuous Reporting grades posted
• 29th  EARLY RELEASE 1.15 pm

October

• 1st Keeping Connected Saturday PD 9-12
• 1st   ***No CR grades for these 2 days***
• 2nd Sunday Morning Meeting F2F @6:30 am
• 4th   MID-TERM BREAK
• 9th - 13th Week 3 CR
• *** October 13th-Professional Growth Objectives due on Bluesky (this has been moved from Sept. 29th) Guidance video

Sunday Morning Meeting @6:30

Sunday is a face-to-face week, so we will see you in;

• Ms. Betty's room (Block E for KG1, KG2, Yr1, Yr2 & LP Arabic, PE, Art, and AIM)
• Ms. Ivy's room (Block D for Yr 3, 4, 5, 6, UP Arabic, PE, Art, and AIM)

Break Duty

Please be sure to check out the new Break Duty Rota as there have been changes. 

What does a teacher do during their break duty? 

• Active duty- move around their zone (a pleasant stroll around..sliver lining for those counting, more steps for the day)
• Wear their high visibility vest so students know where to go if an issue arises.
• Make sure you are adequately protected from the sun and heat (using hats, sunscreen, and drinking plenty of water)

Please remember hi-vis vests for all duties

Keeping Connected

See you Saturday @9...lunch will be provided.

Resources

Promethean Interactive Panels

Your IPs do so much more than just annotate on screen or as the kids say...use a big TV. Check out

 iSmartboard.com as a useful resource for teaching. It is a curated list by age and subject of resources to use with your IP. 

Here Year 1.2 Ms. Itzel's class is doing an interactive calendar activity. 

Make Learning Meaningful with Google Arts & Culture

Click the image for more...Help your students make connections to current events, historical figures, places, and events, diverse cultures, and amazing art.

Any teacher can find relevant resources and connections to your curriculum.

Yes, you can help make learning meaningful for your students with Google Arts and Culture. (Not just for social studies!)

Check out things like: 

• Bring the solar system to life with a collaboration between NASA and Google Arts & Culture
• Online coloring with famous artists
• Historical Sites (street view with annotations)
• Games
• Museums around the world
• Discovering new places around the world

Tamreen for the World Cup

New resources on the Tamreen site for some high-quality World Cup content - check it out!