11/30/15 Daily Bulletin

Shout Out

Shout out to David Diaz for his swift response and clear information to support at family on Wednesday evening. He was able to keep a family calm and assure that they could relax during the holiday. Thanks!

Bulletin Boards

A new instructional bulletin board should be up by Monday, November 30th. We know that not all boards have been hung up yet and we apologize for this. Please know that we have not forgotten about you! There has been regular reminders sent to facilities to get these boards hung and we are waiting on space in a specific persons schedule to make this happen. You need a special insurance to be able to hang these. Make sure that you are hanging work up inside you class! Also all boards should be accompanied by this form.

School Climate Meeting

Just a reminder that the School Climate Team will meet on Wednesday, December 2nd from 3:00pm-4:15pm in Room 212. All staff are welcome.

PD 

Whole staff PD will take place on Thursday, December 3rd from 3pm-4pm. All staff (teachers and paras) MUST attend.

Resource

Annette Beaudrault signed up and paid for the website Jeopardylabs. It's a great and simple website that she uses with her class as a way to review topics.  It's already paid for and anyone can use it under her username. https://jeopardylabs.com username: mrs.B password: curley211

School Showcase

On Saturday, December 4th we will host our first school showcase for perspective families from 9am-pm. We would love to have staff join us to greet new families and share their experience working at the Curley. Please let Katie Grassa know if you can attend.

INTERNATIONAL WEEK FOLLOW-UP

There will be a final International Week Planning Committee meeting on Thursday morning, Dec. 3rd, from7:30-8:00 AM in the Teachers Room to review feedback and make recommendations for next year. Please join us!

Amika will be collecting country stamps and flags on Wednesday. Please leave the plastic sleeve that now has your country flag in it on the wall outside your door to make putting these up easier next year! Perhaps you can use the sleeve to post your weekly schedule or a photo of your students at work.

Awards

We know it is a short week but we have a lot happening the first week in December upon our return from the Thanksgiving break. On Thursday, December 3rd we will have Student Shares and Staff Awards during PD after school from 3-4pm. (In hind sight it may have not have been the best timing.) Please nominate your students and staff members by Wednesday, November 25th. We need enough time to get everything printed and organized by 12/3. Thanks!

• Here is copy of the Curley Staff award form as well as the link: https://docs.google.com/a/bostonpublicschools.org/forms/d/165UqG9KhO2u0xL8lGbNv4HaLpAGnU-i6BhTLlECwaN0/viewform?usp=send_form If you have trouble viewing or submitting this form, you can fill it out in Google Forms.
• Here is a copy of the December 3, 2015 student awards form and link: https://docs.google.com/a/bostonpublicschools.org/forms/d/1jaN_sdL-jUlbIeQbvs7XGcXGXTye_8PsKOZzbUAMSoY/viewform?usp=send_form If you have trouble viewing or submitting this form, you can fill it out in Google Forms.

Fall Term Report Card Grading Window for Grades 1-5

The fall grading window for students in grades 1-5 is will open from November 23rd to December 11th. Please refer to the materials below for instructions on entering grades.
Reminder: After entering or editing grades in the scores tab, teachers must click Post Grades to write the grades to the report cards. Grades will be saved as you enter them but they will not appear on the report cards until you click Post Grades.

Entering Grades Handout

Elementary Comment Codes Handout

How to verify that your grades are posted

PD/Stipend Opportunity

Are you interested in learning more about designing cognitively demanding tasks? How about expanding access to rigorous standards-based AWC or Algebra I instruction? We are excited to release the applications for teachers to participate one of two unique professional development opportunities during the February Recess (February 16-19, 2016): February Institute and the UnboundED Conference. Selection for both stipended positions recognizes excellence in teaching and provides the opportunity for motivated and successful educators to enhance their craft and share best practices with fellow teachers. Both positions are posted on TalentED and will close on December 14, 2015.  Please click here for more information.

Elementary SPED Progress Reports

These are due online by December 2nd. If you need support please contact Jessica or Joyce. All SPED teachers are required to complete these.

ACCESS Certification

Training for ACCESS needs to be re-completed by the entire staff by Monday, December 21, 2015. To complete the training go to the wida website: https://www.wida.us Log on (if you can't remember your password remember that your email may have been yourname@boston.k12.ma.us ) all accounts previously created are still active. To create a new account: Type in username: massachusetts, password:patriot and create a new account.

Once you log on you need to go to the paper-based Grades 1-12 training. Make sure you are under the Test Administrator tab (not coordinator). You will find a checklist that needs to be completed as well as the link for the tests you have to take. Once the test is completed please turn your training certificate to Kathy or Madeline. Kindergarten teachers need to take the Kindergarten training and test. All SAR and PACE teachers need to take the Alternate Access Training and test. If you have questions please contact Waverly.

A2 ANet Testing

The assessment dates for the A2 are fast approaching. ELA assessments will take place the week of December 1st. Math assessments will take place the week of December 7th. A login roster for each teacher will be emailed by Friday, November 20th. Please be sure to review your roster and notify Adrian Ward-Jackson of any necessary changes. The logins and passwords are the same as the A1 assessment.