Cricket Communications: Go Crickets Update 10-4-13

Hi folks! Here is the latest District Update...enjoy!

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We have a busy week ahead of us!!! Homecoming week is great and I'd like to thank you in advance for your patience. The kids have a blast, but I know it can be stressful on our staff.
Next Friday is our Cluster A Edcamp in FC. We are really looking forward to changing the direction of PD in the area. The opportunity for choice that day is outstanding. At this point we have 60 DIFFERENT sessions to attend. That is fantastic...thank you to everyone who chose to share a session. Hopefully it will be productive for those who are facilitating as well as attending. We have such a great opportunity working as a cluster of schools...taking advantage of the expertise you all bring to the table is essential moving forward. I can't wait to get started.
We are hoping to video record most of the sessions (depending on the number of devices we can round up) held on Friday. This will be the start of an expansive video library to help you drive your own learning. It is going to be great! We will be able to record, tag, distribute...and have a hub for you to take part in on demand learning that is tailored to you.
The Cluster A website is up and running! Special thanks to Cheri, Jake and JB (Eleva) for getting the ball rolling. The schedule for next week is live and all of the sessions are listed. We also have department meeting rooms designated. We were trying to avoid holding any sessions in the Elementary as the Open House is scheduled for later that day. Having said that...if you are a K-5 teacher and would like to hold your department meeting in your room just let Cheri know and she will change it on the form.
One more Cluster A item-next week we will have distribution lists live for departments or grade levels. Just one more way we can connect with colleagues. Great tool
CESA Materials-We discontinued CESA library services. I could not justify the cost for the amount of use. This does not mean we can't have the materials...it just means we need to purchase them. We are certainly willing to do that. The only issue at this point is Star Lab. I am still looking into an alternative option.
Our Elementary Open House is Friday from 4:30-6:30. If you are around it would be great to see you, but certainly not a requirement to be here. Should be a great day and one that you should all celebrate. It took a fantastic effort to get here...kudos to all of you!

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