Month: December 2020

Before or After School Teacher (Sokolowski) (Internal Only) (SY20-21)

Nate Meyers Uncategorized

If you have already expressed interest or interested now please apply using the application link. 

APPLICATION LINK: https://chelseaschools.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=476

As a reminder: We are starting an after/before school program. To clarify, this is different from the Springboard opportunity. This would be for Sokolowski students taught by Sokolowski staff. We are planning to start small and pilot this program when we come back from break, and if successful, scale to more students. Please see more details below.

Last but not least- I want to emphasize this opportunity is for ALL Sokolowski School staff. 

  • After/Before School Teaching Idea:
    • Grade: 2nd grade
    • Intention: Applied phonics within text to support our highest need readers. Focus on student interaction with content (manipulating sounds, blending boards)
    • Content: ELA
    • Teachers: 2-3
    • Group Size: 5-8 students
    • Teacher Support: Learn best practices and work closely with coaches.

APPLICATION LINK: https://chelseaschools.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=476

SpringBoard Info Session for Potential Teachers [Tomorrow]

Camilo Machado Uncategorized
SpringBoard Teacher Info Session — Tomorrow (12/21) at 4:00.

Join SpringBoard for a virtual information session to learn more about this exciting after school opportunity to help families and students in need of literacy support.

Monday, Dec 21 @ 4:00

Meeting ID: 829 8322 6937

Passcode: 571474

More info on applying on TalentEd here.

Flier for Teacher Info Session

Digital Learning Asynchronous PD for PreK-12 Educators

Nate Meyers Uncategorized ,
Earn PDPs and Digital Learning Badges on your own time! Join the Google Classroom (join code = pp23zqg) and then choose the Digital Learning PD that meets your needs.  Each PD “assignment” includes an asynchronous webinar or tutorial, and an opportunity to create digital resources for your instruction. You will earn 2 PDPs for each submitted PD “assignment.” You can also earn a CPS Digital Learning badge when you use the digital resource with your students and share with us!
 

New PD “assignments” will be posted regularly.

Contact the Digital Learning Coaches with any questions. We will be available for bi-weekly office hours sessions on the 1st and 3rd Mondays of each month at 2:45.


Zoom Link for Office Hours:  https://chelseaschools.zoom.us/j/95644424106

[Deadline Extended] MLK Day Essay/Poem/Drawing

Camilo Machado Uncategorized

All students work is now be due on Jan. 8th, 2021.  

The theme this year is “I am the Dream”.

This year we would like for students to focus on the events that have manifested since Dr. King’s Dream in 1963.  Rather than request an essay only, as we’ve done in past practices, we are extending the opportunity for students to express “I am the Dream” via essay, poem or drawing based on their grade level.

For grades K-2 we are asking students to submit a drawing.

For grades 3-4 we are asking for students to submit an essay or poem.

HERE are some guidelines by grade level. – (This link is most helpful to for your students to engage with this project.)

Here are 10 writing prompts suggestions you can use after the break.

ELC/Elementary Choice Workshop Sign Ups for 1/4

Nate Meyers Uncategorized

Registration for Choice Workshops on 1/4 is open. All information can be found here on the website. 

  • All TEACHERS PreK-4 and All MCB COMPLEX PARAS will register for their workshop session using this form. Workshops will run from 12:00-1:45 on 1/4.

The schedule for the district time on the 2 days is also on the website or HERE. We will continue to add details/zoom links as we get them.

If you have questions please contact a coach, Katie, Matt, or Victoria.

Best wishes for a happy and safe holiday season.

 

Best,

 

Katie, Matt and Victoria

Hour of Code for Teachers [Today]!

Camilo Machado Uncategorized

Hour of Code for Teachers! 

Today, December 14th 3-4pm 

This is an opportunity to learn more about coding and try it out for yourself!  Join us for some computer science fun as we model some of the Hour of Code 2020 activities. 

Zoom link: https://chelseaschools.zoom.us/j/91486211386 

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For the past few years, our elementary students have participated in the Hour of Code during the month of December, which is also Computer Science Month. Even though we are currently in remote learning, we hope that all classes can participate in a virtual Hour of Code at some point over the next two weeks. The Hour of Code is a global movement introducing tens of millions of students worldwide to computer science, inspiring kids to learn more, breaking stereotypes, and leaving them feeling empowered. Learn more on our site.

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During the Month of December, participate in the Hour of Code with your class to introduce coding and computer science.

Step 1: Introduce Students to the Hour of Code by showing one of the “What is Creativity?” videos and/or another video. There are also several great computer science videos and related activities on BrainPOP and BrainPOP Jr.

Step 2:  Use the Hour of Code Choice Board for your grade level (Grades 1-2  (make a copy) — Grades 3-5 (make a copy). You can model an activity whole-class, direct students to a specific activity–partners and trios are great for coding tasks!–or share the choice board with students. (We have selected activities that students can access independently and that work well on Chromebooks.) 

Next Steps…

For January, we are working on updating the computational thinking/coding mini units (Chelsea DLCS YLPs) and adding more resources to the DLCS Curriculum Drive. Stay tuned for more information!

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Please reach out with questions, for support, or to have us join your class for Hour of Code!  http://deleidim.youcanbookme.com/

Laura and Mercy