VanWeekly
Friday, October 30
NEED 2 KNOW
Need Vanguard Information?
If you are ever at a loss for a link or other Vanguard information, check fcsvanguard.com. Everything Vanguard related is added to the site. From stipend ideas, to past issues of the VanWeekly, it's all there for you to access whenever you need!
Vanguardians of the Galaxy
The hoodie is once again available! Be sure to order it before it's gone again! Click on the link above!
Vanguard Stipend Ideas
There are some great ideas for how to spend the $500 from Vanguard. The folks who viewed the Ignite session at AHS came up with more items that have been added to the Padlet page. Click the button above to view!
Free Classroom Account on Powtoon!
There's a limited amount of time left, but PowToon is offering free classroom accounts! If you're interested, visit their webpage and sign up! Act fast before the offer is gone!
Vanguard Tasks
Coaching Reflections
Be sure to complete your October coaching reflections (as well as your August/September, if you need to)!
GaETC
Event Information
GaETC
Take a look at the program and download the GaETC app! It's time to get prepared in order to make the most of your conference experience! We will plan a few informal meet-ups throughout the conference. Stay tuned to Twitter and #fcsvanguard to know where we'll be and when!
When?
Wednesday, Nov 4, 2015, 07:30 AM
Where?
Georgia International Convention Center, College Park, GA, United States
GaETC = VanCon
Vanguard and KSU Coaches are taking over GaETC. Check out the amazing daily map created by Vanguard member, Karen Artis, to see where your colleagues will be presenting! Click the button above to access it!
BrainPOP at GaETC
Certified BrainPOP Educator and Vanguard member, Amanda Smith, will be assisting in the BrainPOP booth during GaETC. Stop by and see her when you're there! You may even find Moby!
Showcasing the Work
Transformative Collaboration
Bear Creek AP, Darren Clay, and Bear Creek 7th grade SS teacher, Aaron Avera, have created the middle school Yammer group SKIT: Sharing Knowledge through Instructional Technology. Like Farhat Ahmad's high school group and Tatum Roberts's elementary group, these collaborative feeds can help you improve your professional practice and find support for your projects! Way to go, Vanguard members!! Links for all of the Yammer groups can be found here!
Roving Reporter
Roving Reporter - Elementary STEM
This week I visited Cindy Goodwin at River Eves ES to talk about their STEM certification. As a treat, I also had the chance to speak with several students! Hope you enjoy!
#fcsvanguard Chats!
Kati Searcy 11/05/15
What Have You Learned at GaETC?
Come Share!
Every Thursday night at 7:30!
Cynthia Hardy 11/12/15
Office 365 Tips for the Classroom
Professional Development
Webinar - Angela Maiers
Join Angela Maiers as she shares ways educators and parents can come together to encourage students of all ages to seize their potential and change the world. #youmatter
Tuesday, November 17 @ 2:00 p.m. Reserve your spot!
About Us
Our mission as a Vanguard team is to build the capacity of FCS educators and leaders to provide innovative instruction which meets the needs, skills and interests of all students.
Email: coxh@fultonschools.org
Website: fcsvanguard.com
Twitter: @FCSVanguard