1-12-2018

Our choir and band students did an excellent job at representing our school at the first annual WCCHS Music Festival yesterday ending in a great concert.  Thanks to Melissa and Matthew for their work in making this happen.



Thanks to all of the social studies teachers for attending the training on the SS standards and inquiry instruction from MaryEllen Daneels.  All teachers, please remember to fill out the two forms and turn in the evaluation in my mailbox today if you want PD hours for the curriculum/student growth work you did on that day.



The Foundation is looking for a Benjamin Teacher Table for Trivia Night on February 24th and for some teacher experience donations  for the event.  Come join my table for the VICTORY!  Practice starts next week!  Spouses (that are good at trivia) are encouraged to come as well. 


Here is the county wide institute offerings for March 2nd.  Thanks to Michelle F for sending it to me.  https://www.dupageroe.org/wp-content/uploads/Countywide_Institute_Day_Booklet_2018-Addendum01_10_18.pdf

Pineapple Chart is back!   Sign up in the lounge, new improved board, "Think Different"  "Just Do It"
Here is an article on why it is important to see each other teach.
https://www.cultofpedagogy.com/open-your-door/

Just a reminder that student growth goals are due Feb 1.  I am currently scheduling more observations for next week if you are on cycle.

Colleen Morgan's students built great houses thinking of Energy with green houses and solar panels.  Check them out in the LMC. 


Thanks to Deb LeBlanc for her leadership and calm demeanor in our weekly PST meetings.  Professionalism at it's best.

Important article on the future of letter grades and what might take its place as top high schools and Universities are phasing out old transcripts and expectations.
https://www.edutopia.org/article/will-letter-grades-survive

Lessons and other curricula for MLK Day.
https://www.edutopia.org/article/resources-martin-luther-king-jr-day-matt-davis?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=socialflow