October 20, 2017
NO EXCUSES UNIVERSITY – INTERVENTIONS
Culture of Universal Achievement
Collaboration
Standards Alignment
Assessment Plan
Data Analysis
Interventions
“Once children are taught what they need to learn and then assessed for their levels of proficiency, there needs to be appropriate, data-driven academic interventions to help students who are not on track to be proficient by the end of the year. There also needs to be similar social interventions, because children who are emotionally well adjusted are much more likely to be academically successful.”
During our Academic Conferences we discussed interventions for our students. In reviewing the data, we have moved past the excuses and how we can help them at school :)
When we review data, we focus on what the students don’t know and how we are going to provide interventions to support the students learning.
We have now completed MAP assessments. What are you doing with the data? What interventions have you put in place? Here is an example:
If your student scores have low RIT score. You are able to drill down into the results to determine on which standards the students need support in. As an example in Math, when one drills down further into the data, you may notice that the majority of the students struggled with expressions and equations. A smaller number also struggled with use functions to model relationships. Then the teacher is able to develop very targeted lessons that can be delivered in a small group setting. The teacher does not have to re-teach the entire class. Targeted, immediate intervention will have a positive impact on student achievement.
We have just finished giving our whole school writing prompt.
11 Storyboarding Apps To Organize & Inspire Young Writers
iPadifying the Writing Workshop
We have Mystery Science for you. It is a great online resource that we paid for this year. If you go to mysteryscience.com from a district computer you will go directly to an account that will allow you access to a one year subscription. It is free and if you use your Google sign in and you will have access to lessons for your grade level. DO IT! You will have great lessons at your finger tips.
District Science Fair
We would like to invite you to participate in the district science fair this year on Friday, March 16, 2018 at Armijo High School, from 4:30-6:30pm. Any science or STEM students from grades 6-12 are encouraged to participate.
Please check the website for more information. The site includes important dates, entry forms, general guidelines, and helpful resources. If you are a science fair veteran and have resources to share, please send them to us and we will include them on the site. Feel free to pass on to any interested teachers.
EDIBLE EDITORIAL
Fall Seed Saving Tips, by Benjamin EichornAs plants go to seed in cooling temperatures across the northern hemisphere, now is a great time for gardeners to begin storing seeds. In this week’s edible editorial, “Farmer Ben” Eichorn explains the importance of seed saving and provides tips and resources for collecting and preserving seeds for future growing seasons.
Learn more about seed saving and general gardening from Ben’s book, Edible Gardening.
A Handful of Seeds, Occidental Arts and Ecology Center School Garden ProgramThis resource provides a seed saving curriculum for kindergarten through sixth grade. The lessons explore seed saving techniques, the history and political context of seed saving, the biology of seeds, and more.
Halloween day costumes: follow school dress code, no weapons, no blood, no masks
Observable Fish Moments at SV:
Be There: Thank you Daniel and Patrick for organizing a fun game of four square. Thank you teachers for playing this morning. Thank you for making some AMAZING scarecrows!!
Play: Come out tonight and support our PC. LET"S HAVE FUN TONIGHT!!!
Choose your attitude: Your attitude can decide how you will feel for the rest of the day- EVERY DAY!!
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