OTE Star Staff News
May 6- May 17
Our Next Week...
Monday, May 6
Mya’s Coaching Day/Evaluations
Teacher Appreciation Week:
PTA staff appreciation BBQ lunch &wear your favorite (professional) jeans week! :-)
Library closed today (prep for book fair)
ARD Mtg. (see separate schedule)
Happy Birthday Sharon Taylor!
Tuesday, May 7
Minor’s Coaching Day/Evaluations
Park Ranger from Pedernales Falls visits Third grade
Teacher Appreciation Week:
PTA Banana Split Bar for StaffBook Fair 7:30am-6:30pm
Wednesday, May 8
Mya's Coaching Day/Evaluations
National School Nurse’s Day! Let's show Ms. Clawson some love!
Teacher Appreciation Week
PTA staff appreciation fried chicken lunch
Book Fair 7:30am-3:30pm
SLT Mtg 3:10pm
RRISD Service Awards RRHS Café 6:30pm
Thursday, May 9
ARD Mtg. (see separate schedule)
Mya’s off campus (CPI Training)
Teacher Appreciation Week
Library closed (pack up book fair)
Friday, May 10
CAT Mtg 8:50am
ACChaos Hands-On Science with 3rd Grade!
2nd grade field trip to Twin Lakes YMCA 9:00-2:00
Teacher Appreciation Week:
PTA staff appreciation breakfastOTE Talent Show 6:00-8:00pm
Out & About...
Coal and sedimentary rock formations in 5th grade!
Skyping with students in Uganda!
We have chicks in 1st grade!
Star Gazing...
Thank each of you so much for your dedication, service and commitment to helping each of our students achieve academic success! You truly embody the district's motto of "Every student will learn...whatever it takes!" You are amazing!!!
Remember to appreciate someone today!
Hope you take time to do something for you this weekend! See you Monday!
"The greatest sign of a success for a teacher...is to be able to say, "The children are now working as if I did not exist." -- Maria Montessori
Enrichment Tip of the Week...
This is a short article on myths of a student engagement. Sometimes higher level learners can be engaged, but not show the typical signs, like acting excited.
Tech Tools...
The top 10 apps for Apple and Android for use in Education!!
http://www.eschoolnews.com/2013/04/26/new-10-of-the-best-apple-and-android-apps-for-education-in-
Another really great resource...
Got Skype? Have Web Camera...Will Travel!
Then an hour later, the camera and I traveled to Mrs. Collier's class who skyped with her daughter to talk about free enterprise and how we do things in the United States compared to China where she has traveled.
Fun day!
So AWESOME! Thanks for sharing Leslie!
Professional Library: Resource of the Week! Check your copy out today!
The Week After...
Monday, May 13
Mya’s Coaching Day/Evaluations
Retirement Reception for Barbara & Sharon 3:00-5:00pm
Tuesday, May 14
STAAR Retest-Math
Harlem Globetrotter Assembly
- Kg – 2nd 8-8:45am
- 3rd – 5th 9-9:45am
SAC Mtg 4:30pm
Happy Birthday Sunny Bonnecarrere!
Wednesday, May 15
STAAR Retest Reading
Popcorn Day
Vertical Team Mtg 3:10pm
Thursday, May 16
STAAR Retest Make-ups
Mya Out-CPI
ARD Mtg. (see separate schedule)
SBAC Mtg 3:10pm
Friday, May 17
CAT Mtg 8:50am
3rd grade field trip to Austin Zoo 8:00-2:00
Maturation presentation 4th & 5th during Specials
Dowser Dan assembly 2nd grade 9:00-10:00am
DRA testing ends Kg – 2nd
All Library books are due today!
Saturday, May 18
RRISD Job Fair 9-4:00pm SPHS
Sunday, May 19
Happy Birthday Jyl Gibson!
Our Virtual Suggestion Box Has Arrived! Please share your thoughts by clicking the google doc link below!
Old Town Elementary
Old Town will be a positive place that challenges all students to achieve success through learning opportunities that promote critical, creative, and global thinking within a climate of mutual respect and high expectations.
Email: mya_mercer@roundrockisd.org
Website: http://schools.roundrockisd.org/oldtown/
Location: 2200 Chaparral Dr, Round Rock, TX
Phone: (512) 428-7600
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