Monday, October 09, 2017

Four Day Week in October 2017

It was great to have a three-day weekend to catch up on both personal and professional items. Now it's time to think seriously about the four-day school week ahead. What's on the Agenda?

Place Value Unit: Writing and Comparing Numbers
Student will learn about and practice writing and comparing base-ten numbers in multiple ways utilizing both online and offline exercises.

Symphony Math Practice
Students will use the online visual math software to practice and learn math at their level.

Facts Practice
Students will continue to practice math facts in multiple ways throughout the week as they ready for the Friday quiz.

Reading RTI
Prepping materials for my small reading RTI group and prepping the whole class for the reading expectations during that time.

Showcase Portfolio Preparation
Students will complete reflections, cover sheets, and other evaluation/report materials for their showcase portfolio in preparation for next week's student-teacher-family conference.

Updating Math Tech Learning Menus 
I'll update these menus daily to support student learning efforts and expectations.

Professional Learning
Fifth grade teachers will meet to learn about new and existing STE expectations. I will also spend time reviewing our updated contract. I also have to read through the new science materials and prep upcoming lessons.

Administrative Work
There's a lot of administrative work to complete including the following:

  • Completing contracts and paperwork for upcoming field studies and special events
  • Preparation of receipts and forms for reimbursements.
  • Collection and reminders related to missing student forms
  • Re-arrangement of student organization space with new organization materials
  • Updating TenMarks assignments for all fifth grades
  • Completing personal, medical, and professional day forms for approval and reimbursement
  • Completion of field trip information/permission slip
  • Weekly newsletter writing/distribution