Friday, November 20, 2015

Writing Across the Curriculum

I had the pleasure of spending the day with some of our sixth grade teachers on Monday.  We had wonderful discussion about creating extensive and intensive writing across the curriculum.  We were able to collaborate on how to merge some of the MAISA writing units into science and/or social studies.  We also had deep discussion about using multiple media sources and technology to increase reading and writing in our school day.

This is a conversation that is going to need to continue to occur.  Our time is so precious and we need to teach intentionally and purposefully.  It's imperative that we think critically about some of the ideas that Kelly Boswell presented to us on our October professional development day.  Have you honored your commitment?  What strategy or new learning from that day have you tried?  We'd love to hear how it's going!

Collaboration in Action

Talking about Writing

Just for Fun!  Look how fast a year goes!!!

Big Rocks:
Thank you to Karen Danke for all of her hard work with the Churchill Vocal Music Concert.  The auditorium, which holds 930, was packed and people were standing in the hallway!  Around 106 students attended.  Thank you to Gina Ervin for attending and helping out!

Some of you may have noticed a new face in the building.  Lynn Powers is our new paraprofessional for one of our autistic students.  She is so excited to be here and has already been a very welcome and positive addition to our staff.  Thanks Lynn!


Thank you to Kathy and Christine for doing iReady make-ups.  They will be calling students down on Monday.  Please make sure your students are on the google doc.

Do you want to wear your Cooper pride?  Check out the new Cooperwear available in the lounge.  Please print off the order form and turn it in by 12/4 if you are interested in ordering new gear.  Thanks Christine for organizing!

Calendar for the Week of November 23: 
Monday: DSIT 1:00-2:30
Tuesday: Lighthouse 3:45-5:00
Wednesday: No School
Thursday: Happy Thanksgiving!
Friday: No School

A Look Ahead-Week of November 30:
Monday:
Tuesday: LSO Meeting 1:00
               Lighthouse Meeting 3:45-5:00
Wednesday: IST 8:00
                    QAR 9:30-11:00 (Sarah)
                   Google Expedition
                   MEMSPA Conference (Kristi)
Thursday: MEMSPA Conference (Kristi)
                 Extended Staff Meeting 3:45-4:45
Friday: Young Adult Book Club 8:00
             LEAD Assemblies 8:45
             Shelia Visit with Sarah 9:00
             Work-a-thon 4:00-6:00

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