| Making a STEMpact
STEMpact, a STEM collaborative of more than 15 major STEM pipeline corporations in the greater St. Louis region, seeks to empower educators in the region to nurture and grow STEM-capable learners to solve real world problems of today and in the future.
STEMpact's STEM Leadership Series is designed to integrate STEM teaching and learning in all content areas. Click HERE for a registration flyer with detailed information about each of the topics in this series and how your teacher leaders, coaches, department chairs and coordinators can sign up to participate. Participants may sign up for as many or as few sessions as they like, all free of charge. This year's series will take place in the new and exciting Innovation Hall in the Cortex district. Parking is free and registration is now open for all sessions. To learn more about STEMpact and the many STEM programs we offer to area educators, please visit https://stempact.org.
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| Learning Forward's Annual Conference Coming to STL
As a membership association focused on effective professional learning, Learning Forward knows that strengthening the professional capacity of each and every educator is the pathway to ensuring successful outcomes for all children. This year, Learning Forward's annual conference is in St. Louis, and the host committee hopes educators from SLPS will join colleagues, inspiring practitioners and thought leaders Dec. 7-11. Find more details at conference.learningforward.org. Those who register by Oct. 31 receive an Early Discount! Questions? Contact host committee chair Dr. Jason Adams at jason.adams@mrhschools.net.
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| Beginning Teachers Assistance Program
The Beginning Teachers Assistance Program (BTAP) is a professional development program designed to satisfy Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education BTAP requirement for teachers to upgrade their Missouri Initial Professional Certificate (IPC). The PD is appropriate for first-through-fourth-year SLPS PK-12 teachers.
SLPS will hold a free BTAP program for SLPS teachers on Saturday, Dec. 7. Presentation Topics: class management, content area reading, early childhood education, mathematics, communication arts, special education, science, legal issues for teachers, technology, trauma, health and well-being.
The registration deadline is Nov. 26. Teachers MUST sign in MyLearningPlan. Click HERE for a flyer with more details.
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| Afterschool Supper Program
The SLPS Food and Nutrition Services Department is proud to offer the Afterschool Supper Program through the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP). CACFP provides funding for snacks and suppers for schools that offer organized afterschool programs such as educational and enrichment programs along with athletics. If you are interested in participating, please contact Althea Albert-Santiago at 314-934-5302. A flyer is available HERE. Coming Soon!
Some school cafeterias will start to serve strawberry milk as an option for students. If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Albert-Santiago.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
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| Wash U University College
Plan to attend an information session that will inform SLPS educators and staff members of the academic program offerings available through University College, the professional and continuing education division of Arts & Sciences at Washington University in St. Louis.
- WHEN: Monday, Nov. 18
- TIME: 4:30-5:30pm
- WHERE: Central Office, PD Loft (3rd floor)
Representatives from University College will be available to discuss graduate programs, advising, scholarship and financial aid options, and more.
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| REMINDER: AIC Appreciation Day
Looking for a chance to thank your Academic Instructional Coach for all they do for you? Nov. 4 is National Coach Appreciation Day. Take the time to share your gratitude for all of their hard work and support.
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| Office 365 Training
You would be amazed by how many things you can accomplish with Office 365. If you need a refresher or want to learn a new skill, plan to attend an upcoming training session at Central Office. Click HERE for a flyer.
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| GOOD NEWS: Shaw VPA Teacher-Leader Named Art Educator of the Year!
BRAVO to Dr. Nikki Spotts, a 2020 St. Louis Arts Awards winner: the Arts and Education Council's Arts Educator of the Year! Dr. Spotts teaches at Shaw VPA as the dance director and arts department chairperson. She is a product of SLPS and has taught dance at a variety of community centers and dance studios, as well as afterschool programs, master classes and colleges and universities. She also teaches in her own dance company, The Nikki Bradford Dance Ensemble. Spotts has danced with Joseph Holmes Dance Company; Kariamu & Company Traditions, Philadelphia, Pa.; Nommo African American Dance, New York, N.Y.; and Cleo Parker Robinson Dance Ensemble, Denver, Colo. Additionally, she has choreographed on stages around the world, including performances at The Fox Theatre, Stellar Gospel Music Awards presented by BET in Los Angeles and Club Med Resorts. Click HERE to learn more!
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| GOOD NEWS: Soldan Reclaims Its Community
On Oct. 4, the Soldan choir -- under the direction of choir director and vocal music teacher Kevin Mansco -- performed an inspirational concert, "Reclaiming our Community." Students organized the event to have their voices heard and respond to the violence impacting the St. Louis metro area. The event was attended by parents, members of the Board of Education and students.
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| Links from Recent Newsletters
Click HERE to access links from recent newsletters, including resources for staff and students.
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| PD Booster Sessions Schedule
Click HERE for a full calendar of upcoming booster sessions from the Curriculum Team!
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| CURRICULUM CORNER: Math 6-12
Teacher Tip: Effective teaching of mathematics engages students in making connections among mathematical representations to deepen understanding of mathematical concepts and procedures. Use purposeful questions to guide and advance students reasoning and sense making about important mathematical ideas and relationships.
Our next booster session will focus on unwrapping math standards and practices. This is on Oct. 21 from 3-4:30pm at Central Office Room 3-8. If you need help in planning, please reach out to Zehra Khan.
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| CURRICULUM CORNER: ELA K-5
On Oct. 14, Esther Palsenberger held a Guided Reading Booster session. To see the session, click on this link: Guided Reading BoosterThe next session will focus on engaging students using different iPad apps (Quizlet, Smart Suite, Nearpod, Kahoot). It will be held on Nov. 4. The location will be determined at a later time.
It's time to highlight our wonderful teachers for doing an amazing job. Click on the teachers' names for a description about their excellence!
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| CURRICULUM CORNER: Visual Arts
Middle and high school art students have the opportunity to show off their artwork at the SLCC-Forest Park Contemporary Art Gallery Nov. 8 through Dec. 5. Click HERE for a postcard. The opening reception will be Nov. 8 from 6-8pm. Artwork is due to John Grapperhaus by Oct. 30. The Best in Show prize is 3 credit hours at SLCC-Forest Park!
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| CURRICULUM CORNER: Science
The Science and Engineering Practices (SEPs) are one of the three dimensions of teaching science. Each of the practices build from K-2, 3-5, 6-8 and 9-12. Constructing Explanations and Designing Solutions is the sixth practice. ”The end-product of science are explanations and the end product of engineering are solutions. The goal of science is the construction of theories that provide explanatory accounts of the world. A theory becomes accepted when it has multiple lines of empirical evidence and great explanatory power of phenomena that previous theories. The goal of engineering design is to find a systematic solution to a problem that is based on scientific knowledge and models the real world. Each proposed solution results from a process of balancing competing criteria of desired functions, technical feasibility, cost, safety aesthetics, and compliance with legal requirements.”
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| Guest WiFi Passwords
- October: candy
- November: feast
- December: peace
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♦ Education Summit at SLU: LINK
OCT 25
♦ BJC PD Session: LINK
♦ Due date to send home first letter of concern (retention): LETTER / SPREADSHEET
NOV 2
♦ Budget Forum #3 @ Vashon (10-11:30am)
NOV 15
♦ Balloting deadline for the Parsons Blewett Memorial Fund teacher trustee: LINK
NOV 25
♦ High School Actuarial Information Day: INFO
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