Happy Friday to everyone as we head into a much needed and welcomed three-day weekend! I am really excited because I will be spending the weekend with Paul - three days of bonding time with my little man is definitely worth putting away all the homework and work in general! Last weekend was so busy with dissertation work and the completion of the manuscript for our second book (yup, we wrote another book) that I am definitely looking forward to some down time this weekend! I hope each of you has something special (or relaxing planned for the weekend). We always benefit from some R&R time with family and friends!
Thank you to all of your for making our FEO this last Tuesday a really powerful one as we discussed the things we believe in and the things we stand for here at Cantiague. It was clear to me once again that this is an incredible space for kids - thank you for making it so awesome! In case you wanted to check out the google doc with our shared BELIEVE IN and STAND FOR statements, check it out here...
This week, as I walked around #Cantiague this week, I spotted the following #EduWins...
- I spent the entire day in Rande's room as the sub on Tuesday and I was blown away! The children exhibited such a high level of independence and worked diligently throughout every activity to get their work done thoroughly and accurately. I was really impressed by their collective abilities and the fact that they could let loose and have fun too - what an awesome group Rande - you've done great work!
- Nancy and Carly did an incredible job introducing the concept of a CONSEQUENCE within their social studies curriculum and as part of their study of government and civics. The children shared some great insights and the teachers facilitated three meaningful stations to reinforce the concept. At the end of one station, the children got to work as a group to create a presentation using an app to convince the class that their rewards and consequences were the best for the class. Love the amount of student voice in this process!
- Rosanna and Alex did a fun lesson where the children used cake and different snacks (Twizzlers, Skittles, etc.) to create a 3D edible map of New York State. Not only was this a great way to get kids collaborating and moving, but it served as an excellent formative assessment because the children had to label land forms, bodies of water and major cities - AWESOME!
Please refer to this post (especially for the Schedule of the Week below) for the next couple of weeks!
Tech Tip of the Week...
October is Connected Educator Month! It is an opportunity to take your experiences to another level this month when it comes to a digital platform... maybe you can participate in a Twitter chat; maybe you can join a Google Community; or maybe you can participate in a Mystery Skype! Whatever the case, let's take a chance this month and trying something new... digitally! To get more information, check out this article...
SCHEDULE OF THE WEEK...
Monday, October 13
Kids' Korner
Pics of the Week...
SCHEDULE OF THE WEEK...
Monday, October 13
"A" Week
School Closed!
School Closed!
Tuesday, October 14
NO F.E.O.
Grade 4 Trip - Have Fun!
Grade 4 Trip - Have Fun!
Wednesday, October 15
Happy Wednesday!
Thursday, October 16
CST at 1:20pm
Tony is in DC - Out of the Building
Tony is in DC - Out of the Building
Friday, October 17
Happy TGIF!
Grade 1 Trip - Have Fun!
Tony is in DC - Out of the Building
Grade 1 Trip - Have Fun!
Tony is in DC - Out of the Building
Monday, October 20
"B" Week
Math Parent Academy - 7pm MS
Math Parent Academy - 7pm MS
Tuesday, October 21
F.E.O. for all staff - 3pm
Grade 4 Teachers - Math In Focus PD
Grade 5 Author Visit at the Jericho Public Library
Grade 4 Teachers - Math In Focus PD
Grade 5 Author Visit at the Jericho Public Library
Wednesday, October 22
Happy Wednesday!
Thursday, October 23
CST at 1:20pm
Ralph's Ices Sale
Bd. Of Ed. Meeting - 7:30pm
Ralph's Ices Sale
Bd. Of Ed. Meeting - 7:30pm
Friday, October 24
Happy TGIF!
PTA Fall Festival - Saturday (tomorrow)!
PTA Fall Festival - Saturday (tomorrow)!
Kids' Korner
A 3rd Grader said to me today, "Mr. Sinanis, my mom and I agree that your new haircut makes you look younger, which is good cause you are just getting older, right?" Ummm.... yea... thanks... I think! :)
Pics of the Week...
Check out Cantiague's Week in Tweets - click on the following link to see our Pics of the Week...
Thank you so much for the compliments! We are excited to see the finished products and we will let you know what the class votes on for protocal when an action requires a consequence.
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