Off to a Great Start!

Congrats on a great start, everyone!  The year is rolling and we are so happy to have you all back in the building working with kids.  It has been wonderful to get around the building and see what is going on at all levels over the course of the last week. One of my goals this year is built around better communication for all.  Hopefully this blog will help that process.  The goal is to have it updated every 2 weeks.  I have added a few of my favorite Teacher Blogs on the right that update as new content is added. If you have blogs that your read and think would be helpful for everyone let me know and we will add them.  Thanks!

Upcoming Events:

School Calendar Link

For all...

• Reminder to all who have gone to a conference this year...please fill out the conference reflection form.  The link is attached.  We will be using a Google Doc this year to keep track of the conferences.  That way anyone can get to the information with relative ease and see what is being learned across the district.  The form can be found at Conference Reflection Form
• Each of you received an email with the current Employee Handbook. Teresa will send the the link again with the acknowledgement page attached.  Please sign and return to the office by September 18th.  
• Bloodborne Pathogens! The craze that sweeps the nation every year at this point.  All staff are required to view and sign off on Bloodborne Pathogens training.  Here is the link to the training: http://aasaonline.mediasite.com/mediasite/Viewer/?peid=f81dd14cfd484a79808ed85fca1beec71d.  When completed, please fill out this certificate and send it to the office Bloodborne Pathogens Certificate
• We are still in need of a newspaper editor.  The position pays $1600 for the 4 publications.  If interested please let me know by the end of the week.
• Do you have our App? One of the most useful components to me has been the calendar.  Download events right to your device.  Very sharp. http://www.fallcreek.k12.wi.us/district/dtc-par-app.cfm
• Here is a quick 7 minute video on the compensation model that I made when the letters went out.  It didn't show up in my Ensemble folder until last week. Just an added explanation Compensation Model Video
• I've had a few questions about Masters programs in the Compensation Model.  The individual classes that you take toward a Masters degree would could for the 3 units per year and then the 500 points for completion would be added to your point total.

Fall Creek University

Disclaimer...I don't always agree with the articles, but they are thought provoking...good to see both sides

• 10 Ways Literacy Can Promote a Deeper Understanding of Math 
• Teaching Fish to Climb Trees
• Let's Talk About Grades 
• Where Does Informal Learning Fit In?
• 4 Easy Ways to Teach What Matters Most

Video Clips

• 10 TED talks from Inspiring Teachers
• Story of the Starfish

One For The Road...