WEST DELAWARE HAWKS
Relationships, Challenging
Academics, 21st Century Skills
Telling the West Delaware
Story...
As I discussed at our
back to school meeting, we need to share our story to our community.
We are too "Iowa Nice" at times. I find hidden gems everyday at
West Delaware which I stumble upon. As the saying goes, "If we don't
share our story, someone else will." If we tell our story first - we
control the story - not others.
This is evident just this week in an article from the Des Moines Register "Should Des Moines get rid of its dams?" People are noticing the high quality of life in Northeast Iowa, specifically Manchester. When you add stellar educational programming with high quality of life and job openings, families are more likely to select a community to raise a family.
This is critical as we
seek to continue to provide opportunities to our students that will engage, inspire and
empower students for their future. It has been said that
"its not bragging if its true." As WD staff, spread the
positive culture you have developed, showcase the talents you constantly refine, and reap the benefits of your hard work.
Schools stepping out to tell their story...
WHAT IS THE STORY WE WILL TELL AT WEST DELAWARE?
WD Can Win $1,000!
West Delaware High School
was one of the first 32 high schools to register for the 2015 Healthiest State
Walk and we have been entered into the #MascotWalk challenge! If victorious,
WD can win $1000 to improve our school.
Here’s how it works:
32 schools will be put in
a bracket and go head-to-head until one school remains. The bracket will be
found on the Healthiest State Facebook page starting September 7:
www.facebook.com/HealthiestIowa
Anyone with a Facebook
account and over the age of 14 can vote for their favorite high school mascot
on Facebook. Voting will occur weekly starting on Monday, September 7, at 8
a.m. The schools with the most votes that week will move on. Winners will be
announced every Monday morning and the final winner will be announced by
Friday, October 9. (The voting will officially end at 11:59 a.m. on October 7).
If awarded,
West Delaware would utilize the funds equally across the 3 attendance centers
for healthy lifestyle activities.
Hawk Time - The Harbor
The following dates will
be used for "The Harbor" during Hawk Time.
October 6
November 3
December 1
January 19
February 16
April 5
May 3
Videos and classroom discussion will be sent out the week before the dates listed above.
Challenging Academics
Building Goal
Reminder: the
following is the process of working towards implementation of the Assessment
for Learning attributes.
Term 1 (2015-16):
- Complete Data Focus
Protocol in department PLC's during Early Out Wednesdays.
Term 2 (2015-16):
- Based on data analysis
from Data Focus Protocol in Term 1, select 1 attribute from Assessment for
Learning (AfL).
Assessment for Learning (Afl) Attributes:
·
Learning
Intentions
·
Elicit
Evidence/Instructional Modifications
·
Descriptive
Feedback
·
Self and Peer
Assessment
·
Collaborative
Classroom Climate
IMPORTANT: MORE INFORMATION ON THE ATTRIBUTES CAN BE FOUND HERE: LINK
IMPORTANT: MORE INFORMATION ON THE ATTRIBUTES CAN BE FOUND HERE: LINK
- Model Teachers will be
selected based on Assessment for Learning (AfL) attributes
- Once the Data Focus
Protocol has been analyzed and attribute selected, teachers will observe Model
Teachers. Teachers will implement attribute in their classroom, complete
a written reflection, and be observed by administrator.
- Other AfL resources:
·
Instructional
Coaches (optional)
·
Iowa/Common Core
Website: Assessment
for Learning
·
Keystone AEA
Website: Assess
for Learning
·
Cassie Erkens
- Complete a new Data Focus
Protocol in Department PLC's during Early Out Wednesdays
Term 3 (2015-16):
- Based on data analysis from Data Focus Protocol in Term 2, select 1 new attribute from Assessment for Learning (AfL).
- Teachers will observe Model Teachers. Teachers will implement attribute in their classroom, complete a written reflection, and be observed by administrator.
- Complete a new Data Focus Protocol in Department PLC's during Early Out Wednesdays
Term 4 (2015-16):
- Based on data analysis from Data Focus Protocol in Term 3, select 1 new attribute from Assessment for Learning (AfL).
- Teachers will observe Model Teachers. Teachers will implement attribute in their classroom, complete a written reflection, and be observed by administrator.
- Complete a new Data Focus Protocol in Department PLC's during Early Out Wednesdays
Term 1 (2016-17):
- Based on data analysis from Data Focus Protocol in Term 4, select 1 new attribute from Assessment for Learning (AfL).
- Teachers will observe Model Teachers. Teachers will implement attribute in their classroom, complete a written reflection, and be observed by administrator.
- Complete a new Data Focus Protocol in Department PLC's during Early Out Wednesdays
- Based on data analysis from Data Focus Protocol in Term 2, select 1 new attribute from Assessment for Learning (AfL).
- Teachers will observe Model Teachers. Teachers will implement attribute in their classroom, complete a written reflection, and be observed by administrator.
- Complete a new Data Focus Protocol in Department PLC's during Early Out Wednesdays
Term 4 (2015-16):
- Based on data analysis from Data Focus Protocol in Term 3, select 1 new attribute from Assessment for Learning (AfL).
- Teachers will observe Model Teachers. Teachers will implement attribute in their classroom, complete a written reflection, and be observed by administrator.
- Complete a new Data Focus Protocol in Department PLC's during Early Out Wednesdays
Term 1 (2016-17):
- Based on data analysis from Data Focus Protocol in Term 4, select 1 new attribute from Assessment for Learning (AfL).
- Teachers will observe Model Teachers. Teachers will implement attribute in their classroom, complete a written reflection, and be observed by administrator.
- Complete a new Data Focus Protocol in Department PLC's during Early Out Wednesdays
Term 2 (2016-17):
- Based on data analysis from Data Focus Protocol in Term 1, select the last attribute from Assessment for Learning (AfL).
- Teachers will observe Model Teachers. Teachers will implement attribute in their classroom, complete a written reflection, and be observed by administrator.
- Complete a new Data Focus Protocol in Department PLC's during Early Out Wednesdays
- Based on data analysis from Data Focus Protocol in Term 1, select the last attribute from Assessment for Learning (AfL).
- Teachers will observe Model Teachers. Teachers will implement attribute in their classroom, complete a written reflection, and be observed by administrator.
- Complete a new Data Focus Protocol in Department PLC's during Early Out Wednesdays
Technology Tip of the Week
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Prior Consent.
Social media can be seen by anyone even if your account is private; anything you post could be shared on the Internet and it cannot be deleted once others have begun sharing it. You should get written permission before you post anything online about a coworker, colleague, client, or anyone else attached to your organization.
Social media can be seen by anyone even if your account is private; anything you post could be shared on the Internet and it cannot be deleted once others have begun sharing it. You should get written permission before you post anything online about a coworker, colleague, client, or anyone else attached to your organization.
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