I’d like to welcome Mabel Dhanraj to the ES. Mabel has been a substitute teacher at AISC for a few years. She is now working as a TA in grade 4 with 4JM and 4MS. Sunita’s last day was this past Tuesday. We wish her all the best.
Upcoming Week at a Glance:
Jan Jamboree is tomorrow!
Morning Meeting Specialist Rotation
We will start back with specialists attending morning meetings on Monday. Specialists, please reach out to homeroom teachers to see how you can support morning meetings. Here is a link to the MM rotation schedule. (And don’t read anything into the end date on the MM rotation. We know nothing about how long we’ll be in virtual. It’s just a month-long rotation as usual:)
PGE Goals
This is just a reminder as we hit the mid-year mark to collect evidence to show the work you’re doing on meeting your professional goals.
World Read Aloud Day 2022
To celebrate WRAD 2022, the AISC libraries are sponsoring One Book, One Community! On Wednesday, February 2nd, let's all read the same book with our students in celebration of the power of sharing a story! The Good Egg by Jory John will be available for simultaneous check out on Sora, beginning Monday, January 31st, and is a perfect read aloud for all ages. Please find a summary below. We hope each teacher will take this opportunity to relax with your students and share a funny story in support of WRAD! Please reach out to Babs with any questions and add any photos you take to this folder. #WorldReadAloudDay
The good egg has been good for as long as he can remember. While the other eggs in his carton are kind of rotten, he always does the right, kind, and courteous thing. He is a verrrrrrry good egg indeed! Until one day he decides that enough is enough! He begins to crack (quite literally) from the pressure of always having to be grade-A perfect.
Book Club Announcement - Creating Cultures of Thinking
Interested in learning about 8 cultural classroom forces that will foster and develop student thinking? Consider joining us for a Creating Cultures of Thinking Book Club which will begin Tuesday, March 8th, 5 pm - 6 pm. The book and our four book club sessions will provide educators with practical knowledge and tools to create a positive and lifelong impact on student learning. We will not only consider the text but also share our ongoing application of the 8 cultural forces discussed in the book. If interested then please complete this Google form and we will get a copy of the book to you around March 1st. Let us know if you have any questions. Thanks! Mary Kelly Bello and Walter Basnight
‘Creating Cultures of Thinking’ - 4 Sessions
Session #1 Chapters 1,2,3 Tuesday, March 8th, 5pm - 6pm
Session #2 Chapters 4,5,6 Tuesday, March 22nd, 5pm - 6pm
Session #3 Chapters 7,8,9 Tuesday, April 5th, 5pm - 6pm
Session # 4 Chapter 10 and Reflect on Inquiry Tuesday, April 19th, 5pm - 6pm
Professional Development Update - From OTL
One of our online partners, Global Online Academy, has shared their spring calendar for professional learning. Courses are short with a flexible time commitment and all contain rich curated content. The vast majority of their high quality online learning experiences are free for member schools (membership benefits applied upon check out, just select AISC as your school and watch the cost go to ZERO). Their full course catalog can be found here. Below are a few highlights:
Competency Based Learning: From Educator-Designed to Co-Designed (Feb 7 - 11)
Designing for Equity: Foundations (Feb 7 - 11)
Designing for Equity: Learning Environments (Feb 28 - March 4)
Designing for Equity: Content (March 14 - 18)
Designing for Equity: Assessment (April 18 - 22)
Designing for Online Learning (six self-paced courses)
From the Counselors
Here are some highlights of an uplifting article about dealing with uncertainty during Omicron. It offers some advice and ease.
Why uncertainty during Omicron is distressing….
As human beings we are wired to respond immediately to danger but when we can’t identify what we are facing we are uncomfortable. We know we need to be prepared but for what or how long?
What we can do to make the uncertainty easier to handle…
Instead of focusing on the future, focus on the present. Basic mindfulness.
Put your strong thoughts forward…thoughts that make you feel more comfortable and inspire you. For instance: “I’ve gotten through things like this before, and I’m strong enough to do so again.” “I have family and friends to support me through this stress. Who should I check in with?” Or “I’m just going to focus on today. What’s on the list just for today?”
Ask yourself what is better this time? Such as…We have at-home kits, more vaccines, information, etc.
Ask yourself what worked before? How did you manage virtual learning, lockdowns, time differences …etc,?
Have a safe and healthy weekend.
Lynn and Dave
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