PD for February 28, 2012

Announcements from Mr. Watson:

The old dean's office is now available as a work room! There are copy machines and departments are encouraged to stock surplus supplies there. If you need supplies, send a request through Ms. Garner.

We then split up into seventh grade ET teachers (to prep for the 7th grade writing exam) and departments (to determine supply/budgets).

We will then meet in the library to hear about the facilities plans.

February 21st Faculty Meeting

We gathered in the library for a District Mandated training on Child Abuse.

We started with a video from Supt. Deasy summarizing the Miramonte situation, steps being taken on that site, and steps district-wide.

He focused on student safety and our responsibilities to the community.``

We then discussed the LAUSD policies and child abuse statistics.

We are mandated reporters and should call DCPS (Department of Child and Protective Services) at (800) 540-4000.

Use the form. You can find this online at https://mandatedpertla.org to submit electronically and http://schoolsafety.lausd.net

We discussed legal obligations, reasonable suspicion, and how to clarify rather than investigate.

Mr. Watson then distributed various scenarios and we discussed in small groups and whole group.

February 14th Meeting

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Mr. Watson started the meeting and reminded staff to remain professional particularly around rumors regarding confidential personnel issues.

Parent shadowing is being used in lieu of a suspension. 

Make sure you secure windows when leaving for the day. 

Make sure if workers come to fix things, you allow them to work or else it could be a while 

SDAIE

Meghan pulled out her focus group for SDAIE support. The rest of us met with Marie about Thinking Maps. We shared student work showing how Thinking Maps are being used across the curriculum. 

DEPARTMENT MEETINGS

Departments met to compile their list of needs. 

PD for February 7, 2012

Mr. Peralta let us know ways to get photos to him for the yearbook. He also reviewed ways to sign up for the lab in order to retest students for STAR. He also reminded us to clean our projector filters. Very helpful tips and hints!

Ms. Garner then announced she will be refreshing work in the displays so please have some current work for her.

Mr. Perez reminded everyone to have work and lessons displayed for February 10th tour.

Mr. Watson spoke about tours and how we want more open classrooms and to ensure all feeder schools are informed so we can get more students into smaller programs (like special ed. and ESL).

He mentioned the Local District consolidation...

Textbook consolidation is occurring. Books now belong to the district rather than the school... so there will a new scanning system. Considerations were presented.

Digital imaging, Mr. Peralta and a partnership to help market...

Schooler invited everyone to Collective Grading Party in the Parent Center Wednesday and Thursday. SNACKS!

Knowledge Bowl: Dr. Saxon talked about some ways we can get kids thinking about a competition to fire students up about testing.

Ms. Jones made a few attendance notes...

We then went into grade level meetings.

Eighth grade 125
Seventh grade 124
Sixth grade 127

Eighth grade meeting notes:

Dates with furlough days:
March 14th rehearsal 15th: Panorama Picture
Culmination June 14 or 15
rehearsal: 12, 13th, or 13, 14th
Field Days: Friday June 1st or June 8th
June 8th: Softball Game and Dance
June 13th: Eighth Grade Awards: 6:00 - 7:00
June 10th: PTSA Trip

Weiss t-shirt designs...

Valentine's Day reward for eligible students... during nutrition cookies and juice.