October 6, 2017

October 6, 2017

 Have you caught the fever, I mean FlipGrid Fever?

    Just a few days ago, FlipGrid launched brand new updates and options that were designed with educators in mind! FlipGrid is a tool that easily allows for students to record responses to a topic using the built-in camera in their device. Topics can be based learning objectives, reflections, used for reading logs, and more! Check out FlipGrid Blog to learn more about the recent updates!  CHECK OUT HOW A TEACHER AT SV IS USING FLIP GRID BELOW

https://flipgrid.com/7dc00b

NO EXCUSES UNIVERSITY – DATA ANALYSIS

Culture of Universal Achievement

Collaboration

Standards Alignment

Assessment Plan

Data Analysis

Interventions

“It is one thing to have a sophisticated system of regular, formative assessments, but if that assessment data is not collected, disaggregated and reported in a timely and user-friendly manner, it becomes almost unusable.  We believe data must be easily accessible, openly shared, and deliberately arranged.”

There are three main components to data management:

#1:  Easily accessible

#2:  Openly shared

#3:  Deliberately arranged

Easily accessible:  We are so fortunate to have two data systems that provide us with on-the-spot data about our students, our schools, and our district.  If you have not become proficient on MAP, you are missing out on valuable tools that will help guide your conversations and actions.  The best part of MAP and Illuminate is that both systems are accessible to our staff.

Openly shared:  During our collaborative time with grade levels, we have shared multiple data sets that include district and site-level academic achievement.  We should currently be working with our school’s formative (or Common Core) data and providing intervention now.  Next week, we will be looking at writing. 

Deliberately arranged:  Over the last few weeks, we have been hearing lots of thoughts about student achievement – reasons for increases or decreases.  One of our commitments is to be specific when we talk about student achievement.  Student achievement data is readily available and we need to use it to describe academic progress.  Furthermore, as you look to each data set, make certain you drill down to the student level.  Don’t just look at the data from the 30,000 foot view.  Remember…data doesn’t always answer questions.  More often than not, it raises questions. AND DATA BELONGS TO THE STUDENT!

Halloween day costumes: follow school dress code, no weapons, no blood, no masks

Observable Fish Moments at SV:

Be There: Thank you Daniel, Heather H., Sarah, Anthony, Kristin, Mindi for being part of the RJ team. Thank you Fern, Leigh and Melissa for being part of a 2 1/2 IEP meeting. Thank you Patty for being our EL coordinator. Thank you Janice for being a great resource for MAP. Thank you Julie for meeting with our new teachers and keeping them informed. 

Play:  5th grade thank you for making cooking FUN!!! 

Choose your attitude: Your attitude can decide how you will feel for the rest of the day- EVERY DAY!!

Make Their Day:   THANK you Mindi and Vicki for making our day in the front office!