Week of November 6-10, 2023


We have quickly transitioned into the month of November and for November and December I will be sharing Inquiry and Reading Strategies with you in the blog. I have been sharing Reading strategies since school began so I first wanted to start by explaining what Inquiry means in the AVID. 


As educators, we usually use questioning to uncover students' understanding and since last year you have heard about DOK and how to increase the rigor by the questioning you use. Another way you can uncover student thinking and engage them at a higher level is my using an Inquiry strategy from AVID/WICOR. Costa's Levels of Inquiry is a way to help you and students recognize different levels of questions and this is beneficial for all students and areas of learning. To learn more, you can read more HERE or you could watch a quick (3 minute YouTube video) below. For those of use that have been in education for awhile, this sounds very familiar to Bloom's Taxonomy. I will say that I LOVE the part about pushing kids to know and label the levels of questioning thus empowering students to own their learning.




Reading Strategy: WORD-PHRASE-SENTENCE Strategy


If you plan on using any of these strategies in the coming week or want feedback on one of the strategies, let me know and I'll be there.

Have an awesome weekend and I'll see everyone on Monday.

Angela


Week of November 6-10, 2023


Birthdays
11/5- Holly Mangum

YELLOW Duty Rotation for PM Duties
Monday, November 6
  • Principal Council Kickoff during Announcements
  • Strings in Music Room for 3rd, 4th, and 5th enhancements
  • Music (pianissimo style) in classrooms for 3rd, 4th, and 5th enhancements
  • Report Cards Go Home
  • Progress Reports Go Home with PreK Students
  • 5th Grade Science MVP
    • No Change in Schedule
  • 5th Grade Awards in Class at 3:15
    • No Parents
  • Bradshaw Out
Tuesday, November 7
  • Election Day (Please go out and VOTE)
  • CPI Training for New EC Staff in Conference Room all day
  • 2nd Grade Field Trip to Clemmons State Park
  • Planning
    • 4th Grade 9:45-10:30
    • 3rd Grade 10:30-11:20
    • 5th Grade 12:05-12:50
    • 2nd Grade 1:45-2:30
    • K 2:35-3:20
  • Freeman Out
Wednesday, November 8
  • RAVE Test: Please make sure you have downloaded the APP and connected to the DRE. If you are reading this, please make sure your team including teacher assistants have connected to the App.
  • Jumping Dragonfly Optional Practice
    • 3:55-5:10
  • Eby Service Club
    • 4:00-5:00 PM
  • Mentor/Mentee Meeting
    • 4:15-5:00 PM
  • Speight AM Out
  • Hiemstra Out
Thursday, November 9
  • First Priority Meeting in Media Center at 7:55
  •  PLCs (MTSS Focus- Facilitated by MTSS Grade Level Led)
    • 4th Grade PLC 9:45-10:30
    • 3rd Grade PLC 10:35-11:20
    • 5th Grade PLC 12:05-12:50
    • 1st Grade PLC 12:55-1:40
    • 2nd Grade PLC 1:45-2:30
    • Kindergarten PLC 2:35-3:20
  • Jumping Dragonfly Mandatory Practice 
    • 3:55-5:10
  • 4th Grade Awards in Cafeteria with Parents
    • 2:30-3:30
  • Please give us the names for Give Me Five before Thursday afternoon since we are closed Friday.
  • Hiemstra Out
  • Todd Out (PM only)
Friday, November 10
  • No School in honor of Veterans Day

Items for Attention

  • PLEASE complete this survey link and give feedback as the district create a strategic plan for our future. If you don't provide feedback you can NOT complain about the direction chosen. If you have already completed the survey...thank you :)
  • Please remember to post a lightbulb of nomination for classified and certified staff member for the month of November.
  • Please download the RAVE APP by Wednesday!!! Here's more information on how.
  • Digital Learning Tools Survey
    • Next Monday, November 6th, the district team will be sending a survey to all JCPS staff about digital learning tools (subscriptions) that are provided at the district level. The survey will be open until November 21st. Please encourage your staff to complete the survey as we anticipate budget cuts for the 2024-2025 school year and their feedback will be used in the decision analysis process.
  • American Indian Education Program
    • JCPS Teachers, Admin, district staff, all are invited to attend a cultural event with the American Indian Education Program. If you would like to observe but not participate, you are welcome to do this as well! The first Cultural Class scheduled with artist Tony D'Amico on Sunday, Nov. 12th, 1:30 - 4:30 at the AG Glen Bldg. Class is for 2nd grade and up.  The class is limited to 15 students, so register ASAP.  Click the link below for more details and to register.

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