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A Message from Jason

As teachers we often live in silos we call our classroom and rarely get to speak with teachers outside our immediate wing.  When teachers are able to share and collaborate with each other it is proven to improve instruction. The big problem always seems to be time and how you can gather large groups of people at the same time without impacting instruction.  

Last year I came up with an idea I would like to try at QUEST.  The idea is simple, yet could have a profound effect on connecting people.  What I am suggesting is that each teacher pick up a small poster board in the main office that says “Ask me how I use these apps”  Then see Jason Cring in the computer lab and request a sticker from one or more of the apps you use in class and place the sticker on the poster board.  The poster board should be displayed outside your classroom. As you walk down the hall you will instantly know who you can go to for support with apps; and possibly get some new ideas for apps  The stickers will also act as a “badge” in which to remind you of the tech skills you have gained.

Here's an example:

Stickers I currently have available:

1.  Socrative
2. Epic!
3. Spark Video
4. Kami
5. Edpuzzle
6. Insert Learning
7. Quizlet
8. GoFormative
9. Brainpop
10. Peardeck
11. Castle Learning
12. FlipGrid

Spanish Phrases!

Spanish Phrase resources are here! Each week Andrea and Anna will share the weekly phrase at the Wednesday Morning Meeting, on the bulletin board next to Lisa's office and on this slide deck. Please try to use it with the kids you work with!

Click here to access the QUEST Spanish Phrases slides that you can use with your kids either electronically or printed out.

Need to Knows for week of 11/27/18

• If you have a child in financial need, who wants to buy something from the joy shop, and arrives without money, please contact Val who will provide a dollar or two for the child. Again, this is not for any child who forgets money, but it is a way to support our students needing financial support. Please contact Val about this.
• 12/4 is a choose your own adventure CIA, round two. Please be sure to sign up for a PD of your choice. 
• Next week Derek will be out on 12/6 and 12/7 for part two of the BOCES training. During that time, Laura Mayer and Tina Colby will be filling in, similar to November. Please join me in making them feel right at home. 

Next Generation Science Standards

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Have a nice Thanksgiving

Team,

Have a restful weekend, come back Monday to crush a couple days, and then let's all have a relaxing, gratitude filled, Thanksgiving.

Please know how incredibly thankful I am that I get to come to work each day, surrounded by a school that takes care of one another, that deeply cares about kids, and that always wants to do what is best. I am lucky, and you all are near the top of my gratitude list.

Have a great Thanksgiving.

Derek

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