Friday, October 6, 2017

10-06-2017

Thanks to Nicole for presenting the mandated training this morning.  Please remember to bring a computer. 

How detaching from technology can make you more productive.  I'm adopting a couple of these.  https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/285896
7 Simple Hacks That Will Radically Improve Your Productivity

What a feast yesterday for October Fest.  A huge thank you to Ellen and Kim for organizing and putting the lunch together.

Monsters Due on Maple Street.  Lesson plans....anyone remember?  Rod Serling....Red Scare..?
http://www.storyboardthat.com/teacher-guide/twilight-zone-the-monsters-are-due-on-maple-street
The Monsters are Due on Maple Street Lesson Plans

Thanks to Mark for running the 8th grade Washington D.C parent meeting last night.  Highlighting how educational and fun this trip is for the parents will increase student interest and hopefully participation.

Google's new ear buds can instantly translate 40 languages. 
https://www.inc.com/kevin-j-ryan/google-pixel-buds-translator.html?cid=sf01001&sr_share=twitter

Thanks to Shelley for organizing the Health screenings today and to Jen S for getting the healthy snacks. 

Thanks to Betty and Alex for giving the learning meeting presentations.  Here is the link to Alex's presentation.    https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cKz6k5VbwylxgXnrEKMuDD0x1EsL_kIEUOYV4H1cBLM Please see Betty if there is more information/packets/links that you need from her presentation.

From Angela Duckworth...WOOP....WOOP develops self-control so that students can earn better grades, develop physical fitness, and build stronger relationships   30 minute activity for 6th-12th graders

https://www.characterlab.org/woop

Yale launches 170,000 archive of Great Depression photos.  
dorothea lange

Thanks to all of the Club Sponsors for "being there" for students interested in extra-curriculuar activities.  By keeping them engaged after school you are allowing students to explore interests and build skills. 

From Creative Schools


Thoughts on teaching Math.  


Thanks to Stephen for putting on the Google Class today.  I am looking forward to stopping in and learning.  


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