| ACTION ITEM FOR PRINCIPALS: Space Utilization
Building Principals: Please open this document and update your school’s information on the coordinating tab. Once completed, return your school’s updated information to Roger.CayCe@slps.org by 4pm on Monday, Nov. 18, 2019. Thank you for your attention to this request.
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| Attendance Toolkit
Families often don't realize how keeping their student out of school for extra days during the holidays can affect student achievement. Find targeted strategies and tools for educators in the Attendance Works Holiday Messaging toolkit.
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| School Thanksgiving Meal Schedule
Click HERE for the dates when Thanksgiving will be served at SLPS schools. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
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| Special Reading Certification
You are invited to apply for a wonderful opportunity being funded in whole by the Parsons Blewett Memorial Fund. In partnership with the University of Missouri St. Louis, individuals have the opportunity to receive their Special Reading Certification. Selected participants will become part of the fifth cohort of teachers working to receive this credential. You will take classes as part of a cohort of colleagues from SLPS, held within the district, and all fees, coursework, and textbooks are covered! (Please note: Participants are not allowed to participate in one of these special grant opportunities if they are currently receiving funds through the Traditional Parsons Blewett Scholarship Fund). YOU CANNOT APPLY FOR BOTH PROGRAMS. Please read this document carefully, as it outlines pertinent information concerning this opportunity. The application MUST be completed in its entirety.
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| Spring Enrollment at Lindenwood
Lindenwood University is enrolling now for the spring 2020 semester. Click HERE for more information.
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| Volunteers Needed for Lego League Tournament
Saturday, Nov. 23 is the 3rd Annual FIRST LEGO LEAGUE Qualifying Tournament at Gateway STEM High School. The event is from 8am to 4pm. The CTE Office is in need of volunteers to work as judges and other support. Training will be that morning at the site. If you are interested in learning more, please contact Elizabeth.Bender@slps.org.
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| Stanford University Fellowship for Teachers
Applications are open for Stanford University's Hollyhock Fellowship Program, which is a free and fully funded fellowship for high school teachers with 2-7 years of experience who teach in schools where at least 50% of the students qualify for free and reduced lunch. Any teacher across America who meets the eligibility requirements can apply until Jan. 15, 2020. You can read about Hollyhock’s impact and success HERE and why teachers you should consider applying HERE. More info? Join an information webinar on Thursday, Nov. 21.
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| Join the Waitlist for an Infant/Toddler Seat at Flance
SLPS sponsors several significantly discounted infant/toddler seats at Flance Learning Center for SLPS employees. If you are interested in being on the waitlist for one of these slots (you'll only pay $50/week for full-day care!), then please sign up here. Please note that priority will go to teachers. If/when a slot becomes available, you will be contacted.
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| Teaching Controversial Content in the Social Studies Classroom: International Trade
High school and middle school teachers are invited to attend a program about teaching international trade. Amy Cramer, economics instructor at Pima Community College in Tucson, will present about "Voices On The Economy (VOTE)," an award-winning program that helps educators present diverse perspectives in a way that allows students to understand different economic policy ideas and how people with varying perspectives analyze these policies. In the process of learning about the economics of trade, teachers will also learn about engaging activities, videos, and online modules for your classroom. Participants will receive copies of resources. Light refreshments and dinner will be served. The program is free; however, registration is required. - DATE: Wednesday, Nov. 13
- TIME: 3:30-7:15pm
- LOCATION: Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, One Federal Reserve Bank Plaza
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| GOOD NEWS: Bryan Hill Entrepreneurs!
Fifth grade students at Bryan Hill show off how they Dress for Success and display what young, black entrepreneurship at Junior Achievement looks like! During this hands on simulation, Bryan Hill students were responsible for running there very own brick and mortar businesses. Students also learned the basic essentials, such as balancing a checkbook, generating income for their business, and partnering/selling to other business. Bryan Hill has several potential CEOs on the rise!
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| GOOD NEWS: Kevin Coyne Safety Art Contest Winners
Congratulations to all of the winners of the 10th annual Kevin Coyne Safety Art Contest. The students’ work was compelling and vulnerable, and it is apparent that the messages came from very real experiences. Contest organizer and visual arts curriculum specialist John Grapperhaus and the judges were profoundly moved. Click HERE for the winners list. Winners will be recognized at an upcoming Board of Education meeting.
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| GOOD NEWS: NCNAA @ Roosevelt Presents in Student Showcase
Last month, Nahed Chapman New American Academy at Roosevelt students presented at the Missouri School Boards' Association Conference at the Lake of the Ozarks as part of the Student Showcase. The students co-presented with students from Francis Howell North High School about the two schools' sister schools program, where students participate in a pen-pal program, attend field trips together, and collaborate on various social activities and service projects throughout the year. The sister school program has been in place for three years and is led by students in both schools.
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| Did You Miss an Issue of the Academic Office Newsletter?
There is now an archive of all issues of the Academic Office Newsletter. Yay! Click HERE or visit slps.org/AONArchive.
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| CURRICULUM CORNER: Social Studies
REMINDER: Students from all grade levels are invited to participate in the Love of Learning Voices of Change film making challenge.
To participate, students create a 30-second to 3-minute short film addressing a social justice issue of their choosing.
A PD session will be held on Nov. 4 from 4-5:30pm in the PD Loft. To participate in the challenge, contact Dr. Glenn Barnes.
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| CURRICULUM CORNER: Performing Arts
Congratulations to these outstanding music students who have auditioned and been accepted to all-conference ensembles in Metro District 8:
Concert: Nov. 16, Touhill PAC-UMSL campus 4pm
HS Honor Choir
- DeModre Crawford, tenor, Central VPA
HS Treble Choir
- Indigo McClain, alto, Central VPA
- Samantha-Danielle Cox, alto, Central VPA
- Aliyia Greene, alto, Central VPA
- Tai Jones, soprano, Central VPA
Concert: Nov. 11, Ft. Zumwalt East HS, 7:15pm
HS Orchestra
- Evan Wohlrabe, string bass, McKinley CLA
- Ruth Christopher, string bass, McKinley CLA
Concert: Nov. 24, The Principia, 1-4pm, Middle and High School Jazz and Concert Bands (4 concerts)
HS Concert Band
- Ben Jamerson, flute, McKinley CLA
- Locke Meyer, clarinet, Metro Academic & Classical HS
- Eddie Buckeridge, clarinet, McKinley CLA
- Benjamin Ellis, trombone, McKinley CLA
- Anandi Varadhachary, trombone, McKinley CLA
- Aiden Hayes, percussion, Metro Academic & Classical HS
- Natalie Hartman, percussion alternate, McKinley CLA
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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.
Obtaining, Evaluating, and Communicating Information is the eighth practice. “Scientists and engineers must be able to communicate clearly and persuasively the ideas and methods they generate. Critiquing and communicating ideas is a critical professional activity. Communicating information and ideas can be done in multiple ways: using tables, diagrams, graphs, models, equations orally, in writing and extended discussion. They employ multiple sources to obtain information that is used to evaluate the merit and validity of claims, methods, and designs.”
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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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| Guest WiFi Passwords
- November: feast
- December: peace
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| DISTRICT CALENDAR
NOV 2
♦ Budget Forum #3 @ Vashon (10-11:30am)
♦ Community STEM Day: FLYER
♦ Screening of True Justice: INFO
NOV 4
♦ (Academic Instructional) Coach Appreciation Day
NOV 6 - DEC 5
♦ Student artwork on display at SLCC-Forest Park: FLYER
NOV 13
♦ The Science of Reading Dinner at the Kitchen Conservatory: LINK
NOV 15
♦ Balloting deadline for the Parsons Blewett Memorial Fund teacher trustee: LINK
NOV 17-18
♦ School Wellness Symposium: FLYER / REGISTER
NOV 18
♦ Washington University's University College info session at Central Office: FLYER
NOV 23
♦ FIRST LEGO League Qualifying Tournament at Gateway STEM
NOV 25
♦ High School Actuarial Information Day: INFO
NOV 26
♦ Deadline to register for the Beginning Teachers Assistance Program: INFO
DEC 7-11
♦ Learning Forward's annual conference in St. Louis: INFO
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