Weekly Bulletin for April 4, 2016

West Geauga boys baseball played their
first home game of the year against Walsh.

"Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving."
—Albert Einstein

Important Dates

April 4 - AIR Assessment Staff Meeting

April 8 - Benefit for Kim Fish

April 11 - 15 - AIR End-of-Course Exams

April 18 - 22 - AIR Make-up/Retest

April 21 - Academic Awards Assembly

April 22 - Senior Show

April 25 - Kickstart College Fair

April 29 - Senior Decision Day

April 30 - Relay for Life West Geauga

Important Information

AIR Test Information - I have created a link at the top of this page that is devoted to West Geauga's testing week.  We will go over much of this information at the staff meeting on Monday.  Please be sure your review your specific responsibilities prior to the end of the week and let me know if you need any assistance or have any questions.  A big thank you to Kim Zannetti, Kim Glessner and  Michelle Sargent for assisting with the organization of the test.

Parent Communication - Several of you have sent some very positive messages home to your students' families regarding the hard work they have put into their learning leading up the the AIR assessments.  It is also nice to see you have included resources they can utilize with their children as they help prepare them for next week. This parent/teacher relationship is an important piece of student growth and you are to be commended for fostering this relationship.  Keep up the great work.

AIR Week Communication - Teachers that have a tested subject must explain the testing and bell schedule for the week with their students.  It is extremely important that all students know what days and time they are to be at school to take their end-of-course exams.  Testing room locations will be distributed to each student this week.  Testing information and the bell schedule is found on the high school's website.  If you haven't done so already, give the students information and resources for practice tests, notes, etc.  Post this on your website and note it in class.

Wear Your Ribbons!

Kim Fish Fundraiser - Kim has expressed her sincere gratitude for all that have reached out to help in her time of need and for those that are helping with Friday's fundraiser.  Last week, the Chesterland News ran an article about Kim and the event.  Click here to read the article.   If you would like to help, we are still in need of baked good/deserts and volunteers for Friday's dinner.

Make it a great week!!

Good Professional Reading (or Watching)

Critical Thinking: A Necessary Skill in the Age of Spin
50 Things You Can Do With Google Classroom