NMS STEM PLC
September 27, 2018
Twitter: #SheldonSTEM
STEM PLC Norms
Purpose: Explore STEM and PBL best practice & instructional strategies. Analyze & monitor student performance. Learn and grow as a team. We will stick to our agenda. Please discuss any potential agenda items by Monday of each week with Ms. Clark.
Engagement: All attendees have meaningful participation and contributions. No cell phone usage please.
Record Keeping: A designated note-taker will record STEM PLC learning & decisions on a Google Doc in the campus team drive. Team leaders will communicate with team members not in attendance each week.
Questions or concerns regarding the STEM program, students, or teachers should be brought up during PLC time for discussion and resolution.
Agenda
1. Academy Ambassadors - will begin the process for the new 7th graders next week. We will also have a total of (7) 8th grade ambassadors. Any ambassadors that have left will be replaced, and we will fill one new spot. Proposed new process:
- Applications available to pick up during the first week of October and are due Monday, October 8th.
- Campus teams will take one STEM planning period and go through all apps. An app must receive at least 4 out 5 teacher recommendations and Mr. O’Keeffe’s recommendation in order to go to interviews.
- We will schedule interviews after applications have been reviewed, possibly during STEM AVID.
2. 2nd 9 weeks PBL brainstorming session. Bring your curriculum guides.
3. Questions, comments, concerns
Upcoming Events
2. STEM Family Movie Night (October Sky) - Friday, October 26th from 6 - 8:30 pm at the Null Middle School Gymnasium.
3. STEM Teacher Planning Day at Ney - Wednesday, October 31st.
4. LyondellBasell STEMtastic Guest Speakers for 7th grade students - November 7th.
5. Fall Showcase: December 4th 6:00 - 8:00 pm
STEM Academy Common Language and Practice
"GREATNESS STEMS FROM HERE"
Annette Clark, M. Ed
Email: annetteclark@sheldonisd.com
Phone: 281-727-1330
Twitter: @EdTechClark