VanWeekly
May 1, 2019
In this edition of the VanWeekly...
- Flipgrid Fever
- VanCon 2019
- FCS STEM Day
- XP Due today!
- School Lead Applications
- GaETC Presenter Applications
- Shining a Spotlight on Success
Mark your calendar
May 1- XP Due
May 1- Flipgrid Fever Twitter Challenge
May 7- VanCon registration due
May 10- School Lead Applications due
June 7- VanCon
Flipgrid Fever in Fulton- Twitter Challenge
Georgia’s Annual STEM day is May 3, 2019
Schools will engage in STEM activities. The STEM department put together activities for each grade level to participate in. Here is how you can be a part of STEM day
Register for GASTEM DAY http://bit.ly/2L89Ssj
- Distribute the grade level activity information below to teachers in time to gather materials and prepare.
- On May 3rd, provide time for classes to execute the grade level activities below. If you are unable to do the activities on May 3, they can be completed at any time, but it is fun to have a dedicated STEM Day for students to look forward to.
- Share your GA STEM Day experience on our Flipgrid https://flipgrid.com/230fe978 and/ ( students, teachers or both)
Share your experience on twitter using the hashtags #GASTEMDAY #FCSSTEMDAY
Save the Date- Vancon 2019
Mark your calendars for VanCon 2019!
When: June 7, 2019
Where: Georgia Tech Hotel and Conference Center (includes breakfast, lunch, and snacks all day)
Time: 8:30-3:30
This event will focus on our four Vanguard pillars: Transform, Innovate, Mentor, and Support. The day's agenda includes a special keynote speaker and various choice concurrent sessions.
There will also be sessions tailored for new members and current and aspiring leaders. You will compensated $100 for your attendance.
Register to attend by May 7!
Registration will be opened up to other FCS educators after that.
XP Deadline is Today!
School Lead Applications
School Lead Applications for the 2019-20 school year are open!
Responsibilities include:
Serve as bridge between Vanguard leadership and your school team.
Attending monthly school lead calls (Thursday evenings before Twitter chats).
Holding monthly school Vanguard Team meetings, where you share information from your school lead call.
Participate in the work of one of our committees (events, communication, XP, new members, and possibly others).
A time commitment above and beyond your normal school duties and Vanguard responsibilities.
This is an excellent opportunity to grow in your role as a Vanguardian and contribute more to the team's mission and vision. We will be looking to this group of individuals first when we have any openings on the leadership team.
For the full details and explanation, see the April 17th Van Weekly!
The application window will close on Friday, May 10th. This application is open to all Vanguard members in good standing, i.e. you will meet the XP requirements by the due date in May.
You can access the application here: https://forms.gle/ArcSVAWzZRgyC93Z6.
Please email Justin Evans (evansj@fultonschools.org) or any member of the leadership team with any questions you may have.
Call for Presenters for GaETC
NEW for 2019: Please check back on the GaETC website after September 1st to view your submission status.
SHOUT OUT to the College Park Elementary School Vanguard Team (Datoria Stanley and Denise Merriell)
Each month the CPES Vanguard team hosts an Appy Hour (EdCamp style) from 3-4pm. They also have a badge program as highlighted in the Tech Talk Monthly Newsletter. Check them out!!
Nominate someone or submit your own Spotlight Vanguard Member!
Vanleads, do you see any vanguard members at your school doing something awesome? Were they struggling with a tool before and are now using it? BRAG on our Vanguard members. If you see something awesome, please submit about your team member.
Please share your success stories with us! You may see your "Spotlight" in an upcoming Vanweekly!
Vanguard Leadership Team
District Support
@hoke
Heather Van Looy -
Instructional Technology Program Specialist
@HeatherVan Looy
Mindy Ramon -
IT Training Support Coordinator
@fultonitdept
Executive Committee
@jeevans
Megan Endicott
Associate Lead - Points, Events & Professional Development
@endicottspot
Chanel Johnson
Associate Lead- New Member Support & Communications
@DC_stemtastic
South Learning Community & Achievement Zone
@allisongtechie
Christian Padgett
@SoonToBeEdD
Northeast Learning Community
@msmorrisra
Tammie St. John
@stjohnteach
Northwest Learning Community
@MsBeardsClass
Pam Kelly
@pckelly4
Katie Pardee
@mkpardee
Central Learning Community
Fulton County Vanguard Team
Vision: Through building colaborative relationships and supporting student focused learning, the Vanguard Team will positively impact student achievement.
Pillars: Transform, Innovate, Mentor, & Support (TIMS)
@FCSvanguard