As we transition into the month of December, we begin our third month in the 1-1 Learning Environment. One area I would like everyone to think about this month is their "Positioning in the Learning Room" during class time. Are you sitting, standing in the same spot and not walking around the room? Are you interacting with students? Are you monitoring what students are doing on their Chromebooks when you are giving direct instruction or when you have assigned them group or individual work? Find time (Wednesday's staff meeting is time on your own) to self-reflect, talk with colleagues and think about your style. Is it best for student learning in our new 1-1 learning environment? There is time to sit, walk, interact, jump up and down, stand and listen during all good lessons; but, I ask you, is what you are doing engaging your students in the learning?
Fashion Club Coat Drive (Twitter Account https://twitter.com/whsfashionclub_)
The WHS Fashion Club is sponsoring a coat drive now through December 9. In addition to the coat drive, this year the Fashion Club is utilizing Kalyn Rodriguez's blog, What Inspires You to get their message out about style and fashion at WHS. I am very proud of this group. Special thanks to Ms. Ralston for giving these students guidance when needed.
GEM Club (Twitter Account https://twitter.com/WHS_GEM )
A new club at WHS is making their voice heard for Gender Equality. Last week the group brought attention to a movement prompted by Mrs. Obama #62MillionGirls which brings awareness to the issue that girls do not having access to education world wide. Three key members of this group are Amelia Apgar, Bryan Fotino and Sedona Hamilton, who are doing great things. Thank you to Mrs. Orlak for supporting and advising the group!
Some posts made it onto the official Girl Rising site, the movement promoted by Michelle Obama & other celebrities! pic.twitter.com/0ysqocvfa7
— WHS GEM Club (@WHS_GEM) November 26, 2015
Last call for Secret Santa
Remember the drawing for Secret Santa will be held immediately after school today.
Please be aware you don't need to spend anything! Homemade crafts and goodies are greatly appreciated. Our goal is simply to spread some holiday cheer!!!
Hope to see you at 3:05 in central office!
Warrior Gear Sale
Last day to turn in your order form.
Looking Ahead
On Thursday, December 17, a few teachers and administrators from Glen Rock HS will be visiting WHS to see our 1-1 Learning Environment in action. If you are interested in having a teacher or administrator visit your class, please fill out this form Glen Rock Visit (Form). They will be here at 9am and will be staying untill lunch time.
Thursday 12/3 Varsity Dinner 6pm
Tuesday 12/8 Winter Concert 7pm
Wednesday 12/23 Minimum Day
Good Reads
The Relentless Pursuit of What Is Possible via George Couros
8 WAYS TO BECOME A BETTER EDUCATOR EVERY DAY via Cool Cat Teaceher
#WaldwickGAFE Resources
78 Google Apps Video Tutorials via Richard Byrne (Free Technology for Teachers)
Top 10 Google Classroom Best Practices For eLearning Professionals via Christopher Pappas
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