In the News

 

This past week, I found a couple of current event articles that I thought you may enjoy!  The first one is from Inside Indiana Business newsletter. This article talks about the declining number of individuals that are going on to post-secondary education and the fears on how it will effect the economy.  As you read the article, remember that post-secondary education means anything beyond a high school diploma:  2 year degree, 4 year degree, military training, industry certification. This is important information to share with our students as they determine their future plans.  Growing Gap between Talent and Demand   

This second article from Chalkbeat talks about 2022 HB 1251 and the call to cut the number of standards by 25%.  The legislative bill also calls for the state to determine the essential (power) standards as well.  Currently the State Board of Education is vetting this work with business and industry partners.  We will need to be o the look-out for these changes.  What do Indiana students need to know?

Important Information: 

Lunch and Learns:  Remember we will not have normal PLC meetings this week, but instead will have Lunch and Learns around our SFS goals (Marzano Elements).  Below you will find a schedule and meeting locations.  You may want to bring your computers to maximize your time.  This will be a guided discussion, but will hopefully be helpful to ensuring you are meeting your SFS goals.

  (Some of you are connected to more than one PLC group - attend the group you set your SFS goals with.)   

Monday, November 7 - Island Team, Social Studies Team, Location: Computer Science Room,  Marzano Element: Previewing

Tuesday, November 8 - Science, Math, English Team, Location: High School Library, Marzano Element: Highlighting Critical Information

Friday, November 11 - Special Education, Location: Heidi's Room,  Marzano Element: Reflecting on Learning

Instructional Rounds:  This week, we will also conduct Instructional Rounds on Monday, November 7.  Remember Instructional Rounds is a way to reflect on your own teaching and learn from other teacher friends!  I sent the schedule out to you last week, but HERE is another copy.  Please look at the day and the period and make sure it works for you.  You will have a substitute come into your class during that time.  

   Also, in your mailboxes on Monday morning, I will have a reflection sheet for you.  Please use that sheet to document your time.  If you can please turn that into Jody's mailbox at the end of your instructional round, that would be great!

Veteran's Day:  Our own Seth Gehlhausen will be our special guest speaker at Veteran's Day Program on Friday, November 11.  Students in grades 9-12 will be released by intercom at the beginning of 2nd period to the high school gym for the event.  Band members will be released earlier for their performance.  After the event, we will have a walk-through for our veteran community members.  Details will be released closer to Friday.  

Have a Great WEEK!