Friday, December 2, 2016

GATE Enrichment Classes

GATE Enrichment Classes had a successful first day! The classes they are able to choose from are The Blue Bots, Art to Art, Maker Space Paper Edition, Wigglebots, Super Science Concoctions, Breakout Room: Will you be able to escape?, Chess for Champions, and Jammin' Jeopardy. Thank you to all the amazing teachers that are making this opportunity possible! Here are some pictures of their activities.








Wednesday, November 9, 2016

Happy Veteran's Day!

2nd graders at Payne had a fun visit from the Air Force to honor Veteran's Day!

Monday, November 7, 2016

Halloween Store!

Debbie Pavlos (Baker teacher) set up an amazing Halloween Store for her 1st graders! Here are a few pictures from their day.


Tuesday, October 18, 2016

Technology Workshops

We had such an amazing afternoon learning about digital portfolios, iPads, Google Classroom, REMIND, and so much more. Thank you for all the positive feedback! We look forward to more workshops this year. 

Friday, October 7, 2016

ELA Committee


The ELA committee spent the day hearing from different publishing companies to pilot. Here are a few pictures from the day!


Tuesday, October 4, 2016

National Anthem

Audrey, a 4th grader at Country Lane, sang the National Anthem at the 49ers game this past weekend. She did a beautiful job and we couldn't be more proud of her! Watch her in the You Tube Video.

Friday, September 30, 2016

Cardboard Day

Latimer's 2nd Annual Cardboard Day

Latimer Lions had a great day making plans and building their creations using A LOT of cardboard! 








Thursday, September 29, 2016

District Grade Level Meetings

September Grade Level Meeting

All grade levels had an afternoon together to look at the new ELD Standards. We took time to focus on Collaborative Conversations. People brainstormed ideas to use it in their daily lessons, made tree maps, read books, and shared ideas. Our ELD meetings will continue throughout the year!







Payne Family Night



Family night at Payne was a huge success! There were fun activities to do, tacos to eat, and the book fair! What a fun-filled day for Payne families. 




Wednesday, September 28, 2016

Payne's POP Day

Payne had their annual POP (Parents on Patrol) day today! Parents that are normally at work have the opportunity to come into the classroom and help with different activities. Many classes had centers, math activities, art, and STEAM lessons going on.





Math Commitee

We had our first Math Committee meeting on the 27th. Both Elementary and Middle School teachers shared great ideas and lesson ideas that go with Eureka and CPM. Elementary teachers,  check out Zearn when you get a chance!




Wednesday, September 7, 2016

Automation and Robotics

Automation and Robotics is an elective that allows creativity and exploration. If you have not heard about it check out Project Lead the Way online. Thank you Ms. Johnson (6th grade at Latimer) for allowing me to watch!





Tuesday, September 6, 2016

Math Centers

Danielle Baker, Country Lane teacher, invited us out to see her FIRST day of math centers. Thank you for the invitation and congratulations on a job well done!

Tuesday, August 30, 2016

MMS



Moreland Middle School
Thank you for welcoming us into your classes today!