This and That:
Link From Coaches: Follow this link to the Friday update from our coaches. If you already read it on Friday, you are up to date.
Report Cards: Report cards are ready and you can begin whenever you are ready. Here is a link to a grade 1 example. A couple of details:
- Do not mark complete until after June 5
- Teachers will not be able to insert marks (on the report card entry window in Synergy TeacherVue) on the items displaying an ‘NA’ or ‘N/A’. These areas are grayed out on the teacher views in Synergy.
- Teachers will not be able to insert or modify the Semester 2 Comment.
- The marks of ‘P’ and ‘I’ are now available in the drop down list that displays the available marks for the report cards.
Student Engagement Data: Participation went down in most grades during the week of 5/4-5/8, but overall, we are still holding pretty steady! Great job, everyone. Let’s continue to do everything we can to keep kids connected as long as possible.
National Boards- National Board certification recruitment has begun! Heather and Michele, working alongside OEA and TSPC, have 3 virtual recruitment sessions set for May. If you are interested in pursuing National Board, please take a look at this OEA flyer. There are also several resources available for you. Three key points of information:
- HB2763 will reimburse teachers for the cost of certification once they certify
- OEA has a grant to support teachers of color and novice teachers (first 5 years) in their pursuit of NB certification
- MidOregon Credit Union is offering zero interest loans for our candidates in order to support in the upfront cost.
Art Resources from Karen:
- Here is another video lesson from Karen about color fields.
- Here is a handout with examples and directions.
Short Read: Teacher Collaboration During a Global Pandemic
To Do:
Class Lists: Please let April know when your team has completed the first round of class lists. Pink and Blue cards can be left in her basket near her desk. If you did it digitally, please send her a link. Thank you!
Blooper Reel: Please send some of your video making bloopers to Jessica for a fun end-of-the-year blooper reel.
Important Dates:
- Wednesday, May 20: Webex staff meeting at 1:00
- Thursday, May 28: K-2 Packet distribution
- June 8-12: Parent teacher conversations