Weekly Bulletin for October 1, 2018

Congratulations to our senior soccer players.

"The tragedy in life doesn't lie in not reaching your goal. The tragedy lies in having no goal to reach." - Benjamin Mays

Important Dates

October 1 - Department Chair Meeting

October 2 - Algebra II Data Team

October 3 - Social Studies Data Team

October 4 - PSAT Preadministration - 6º

October 4 - Parent/Teacher Conferences

October 5 - PD Day - Staff Only

October 10 - PSAT Test

October 11 - Parent/Teacher Conferences

October 12 - No School - NEOEA Day

October 16 - Staff Meeting - Cancelled. 
Please use time to complete Public School Works.

October 19 - end of first quarter

Important Information

STEM Award - Congratulations to West Geauga teachers Alan Duncan, Kristin Gregory, Sandy Kulp, Aly Ledman, Stephanie Meyer, Scott Raines, Mike Sustin and Mike Taurasi for receiving  the 2018 Thomas Edison Awards for Excellence in STEM Education "To receive the award, schools had (1) to conduct a local science fair with 20 or more students, (2) qualify one or more of these students for one of the Academy's 16 district science days, (3) have students participate in at least one more youth science opportunity beyond the classroom such as State Science Day, visits to museums, mentorship programs and extended field trips and (4) convince external professionals from STEM business and industry, government and academia employers how and to what extent the school’s program met the Academy’s definition of STEM education."  It needs to be recognized that this department has won the award year after year and should be proud of their strong programs and leadership that continues to meet the award criteria. Great job, everyone.

Parent Teacher Conferences - Conferences will be held October 4th and 11th in the library and cafeteria.  Please read the following document in advance of Thursday evening.  Thanks.

West Geauga Education Foundation - Do you have an innovative or new idea for your classroom or school. Does this idea require funding?  If so, please consider applying for a grant from the West Geauga Education Foundation.  Click here for more information or here for an application. 

Sunshine Fund - Andi Jahnke is chairing this year's Sunshine committee. Please consider donating to the fund. The money is used for staff cards, gift cards for special occasions and food for conferences. Thank you!

Data Teams - Thank you to our ELA and Math Data Teams that met this week to discuss standards and student progress on standards.  For many of the groups, action plans and remediation strategies were created and will be implemented in the upcoming lessons. It is great to see the collaboration around seeing that all students are successful and reach their potential in the learning environments.  Great job!

Good Professional Reading (or Watching)

6 Steps to Successful Co-Teaching
3 Things Students Desire to Hear From Teachers
The Seven Habits of Highly Affective Teachers