Monday, September 30, 2013

October 1st


Welcome to the Buzz Blog 










Putting our hands to work!


Our Mission: It is the mission of Speas Elementary School to provide its students with the tools necessary to successfully meet the challenges they will face in a diverse world.
.
Announcements:
*Day 2- A Week
*2nd LTM
*Fundraiser Kickoff- teachers please wait to be called to the gym
*Gradebook training 3-5
*Ash out
*Please take a moment to complete the PBIS survey


Calendar:      

October 1:       Day 2- A Week
                        2nd LTM, Kinder Gym
                        Fundraiser Kickoff- 1:30 PM
                        Gradebook Training 3-5
                        K-1 Social Studies District Wide Planning @ Whittaker 4:30 PM (optional)
October 2:     Day 3- A Week
                      3rd LTM, 5th Gym 
                       CiCi's Spirit Day and Bike Raffle
October 3:     Day 4- A Week
                       4th LTM, 2nd Gym 
                       Subway Day
October 4:     Day 5- A Week
                       5th LTM, 1st Gym
                       K-2 Training on Assessments during planning time
                       All K-3 Dibels and TRC Assessments are Due
                       
October 7:     Day 6- A Week
                       Kinder LTM, 4th Gym
October 8:     Day 1- B Week
                       1st LTM, 3rd Gym
                        Staff Meeting
                        Hooker Out
October 9:     Day 2- B Week
                       2nd LTM, Kinder Gym
                       SR and Burleson to the Fair- 9:30 AM
                       Hooker out
October 10:  Day 3- B Week
                      3rd LTM, 5th Gym      
                      Subway Day
October 11:  Day 4- B Week
                     4th LTM, 2nd Gym
October 14: Day 5- B Week
                    5th LTM, 1st Gym
October 15: Day 6- B Week
                    Kinder LTM, 4th Gym
                    3-5 Social Studies District Wide Planning @ Whittaker 4:30 PM (optional)
October 16: Day 1- A Week
                    1st LTM, 3rd Gym
October 17: Day 2-A Week
                    2nd LTM, Kinder Gym
                    Subway Day
October 18: Day 3- A Week
                    3rd LTM, 5th Gym
October 22:    Chik-Fil-A Spirit Nigh
October 24:    Subway Day
October 25:    Day
October 28:    Science Quarter 1 Assesment
October 29:    Reading Quarter 1 Assessment
October 30:   Math Quarter 1 Assessment
October 31:    Make up Quarter 1 Assessment
                       Halloween
                       Subway Day
November 1:   Fall backward this weekend
November 6:  CiCi's Spirit Day
November 7:  K-5 STC Training @ North Hills Elementary
                       Subway Day
November 12: Staff Meeting
November 14: Subway Day
November 15: Parents Night Out- Kids Hot Dog and Movie Night
November 19: Cici's Spirit Night
November 21: Subway Day
November 28-29- Gobble, Gobble
December 4:   CiCi's Spirit Day
December 10: Family Night 5:30 PM
December 12- Papa Murphy's Spirit Night
December 17: Staff Holiday Lunch
December 19: Student Gift Bags

                        

PBIS Corner:


How are you doing with your classroom procedures?  They can really help minimize classroom behaviors. 


Kudos:

Thanks to everyone for wearing the shirts on Friday.  We wore them well.  It really made a statement to our students and staff.


Things that make you go hmmmmmm:

* Star 3 lesson planner link from 8/21 workshop:

http://star3lessonplanning.weebly.com/


*Donors Choose website-- get funding for your great ideas



Global Education Resources:
http://www.globaleducation.edu.au/global-education/what-is-global-ed.html- awesome site from Austrailia with pictures, connections and Case Studies.


NEA Global Resources- outstanding
http://www.nea.org/home/37409.htm

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Friday, September 27, 2013

September 30th


Welcome to the Buzz Blog 









Going Global at Speas


Our Mission: It is the mission of Speas Elementary School to provide its students with the tools necessary to successfully meet the challenges they will face in a diverse world.
.
Announcements:

*Today is Day 1
*1st LTM, 3rd Gym
Calendar:      

September 30: Day 1- A Week
                         1st LTM, 3rd Gym
October 1:       Day 2- A Week
                        2nd LTM, Kinder Gym
                        Fundraiser Kickoff- 1:30 PM
                        Gradebook Training 3-5
                        K-1 Social Studies District Wide Planning @ Whittaker 4:30 PM (optional)
October 2:     Day 3- A Week
                      3rd LTM, 5th Gym 
                       CiCi's Spirit Day and Bike Raffle
October 3:     Day 4- A Week
                       4th LTM, 2nd Gym 
                       Subway Day
October 4:     Day 5- A Week
                       5th LTM, 1st Gym
                       K-2 Training on Assessments during planning time
                       All K-3 Dibels and TRC Assessments are Due
                       
October 7:     Day 6- A Week
                       Kinder LTM, 4th Gym
October 8:     Day 1- B Week
                       1st LTM, 3rd Gym
                        Staff Meeting
October 9:     Day 2- B Week
                       2nd LTM, Kinder Gym
                       SR and Burleson to the Fair- 9:30 AM
October 10:  Day 3- B Week
                      3rd LTM, 5th Gym      
                      Subway Day
October 11:  Day 4- B Week
                     4th LTM, 2nd Gym
October 14: Day 5- B Week
                    5th LTM, 1st Gym
October 15: Day 6- B Week
                    Kinder LTM, 4th Gym
                    3-5 Social Studies District Wide Planning @ Whittaker 4:30 PM (optional)
October 16: Day 1- A Week
                    1st LTM, 3rd Gym
October 17: Day 2-A Week
                    2nd LTM, Kinder Gym
                    Subway Day
October 18: Day 3- A Week
                    3rd LTM, 5th Gym
October 22:    Chik-Fil-A Spirit Nigh
October 24:    Subway Day
October 25:    Day
October 28:    Science Quarter 1 Assesment
October 29:    Reading Quarter 1 Assessment
October 30:   Math Quarter 1 Assessment
October 31:    Make up Quarter 1 Assessment
                       Halloween
                       Subway Day
November 1:   Fall backward this weekend
November 6:  CiCi's Spirit Day
November 7:  K-5 STC Training @ North Hills Elementary
                       Subway Day
November 12: Staff Meeting
November 14: Subway Day
November 15: Parents Night Out- Kids Hot Dog and Movie Night
November 19: Cici's Spirit Night
November 21: Subway Day
November 28-29- Gobble, Gobble
December 4:   CiCi's Spirit Day
December 10: Family Night 5:30 PM
December 12- Papa Murphy's Spirit Night
December 17: Staff Holiday Lunch
December 19: Student Gift Bags

                        

PBIS Corner:


How are you doing with your classroom procedures?  They can really help minimize classroom behaviors. 


Kudos:

To everyone that helped with Wii Day.  Mr. Ash, Mr. Dimov, Mr. Cokely, Mr. Lindquist, Mr. Whittington, Mrs. Arora, Mrs. Hill, Mrs. Wooten, Mrs. Badarin, Mrs. Linville. You guys were awesome.  The kids had a great time. 

 To J. Merrill for getting her Dibels and TRC completed!  


Things that make you go hmmmmmm:

* Star 3 lesson planner link from 8/21 workshop:

http://star3lessonplanning.weebly.com/


*Donors Choose website-- get funding for your great ideas



Global Education Resources:
http://www.globaleducation.edu.au/global-education/what-is-global-ed.html- awesome site from Austrailia with pictures, connections and Case Studies.


NEA Global Resources- outstanding
http://www.nea.org/home/37409.htm

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September 27th


Welcome to the Buzz Blog 









Going Global at Speas


Our Mission: It is the mission of Speas Elementary School to provide its students with the tools necessary to successfully meet the challenges they will face in a diverse world.
.

Announcements:

*Today is day 6- B Week 
*K LTM Today, 4th grade gym duty
Wii Party- Schedule
                     9:30-10:05- K-1
                     10:10-10:45- 2-3
                     1:15-1:45- 4-5
                     Location: Gym
Dollar Dress Down 
Staff Dress Down
*Just added to blog- a Global Resources link section- check it out.
Calendar:      

September 27: Day 6
                        Kinder, LTM, 4th grade gym duty
                        Wii Party
                        Dollar Dress Down Day- students that wish to dress down pay 1.00 (proceeds PBIS
                       store and incentives)
                       Staff Dress Down Day
September 30: Day 1- A Week
                         1st LTM, 3rd Gym
October 1:       Day 2- A Week
                        2nd LTM, Kinder Gym
                        Fundraiser Kickoff- 1:30 PM
                        K-1 Social Studies District Wide Planning @ Whittaker 4:30 PM (optional)
October 2:     Day 3- A Week
                      3rd LTM, 5th Gym 
                       CiCi's Spirit Day and Bike Raffle
October 3:     Day 4- A Week
                       4th LTM, 2nd Gym 
                       Subway Day
October 4:     Day 5- A Week
                       5th LTM, 1st Gym
                       K-2 Training on Assessments during planning time
                       All K-3 Dibels and TRC Assessments are Due
                       
October 7:     Day 6- A Week
                       Kinder LTM, 4th Gym
October 8:     Day 1- B Week
                       1st LTM, 3rd Gym
                        Staff Meeting
October 9:     Day 2- B Week
                       2nd LTM, Kinder Gym
                       SR and Burleson to the Fair- 9:30 AM
October 10:  Day 3- B Week
                      3rd LTM, 5th Gym      
                      Subway Day
October 11:  Day 4- B Week
                     4th LTM, 2nd Gym
October 14: Day 5- B Week
                    5th LTM, 1st Gym
October 15: Day 6- B Week
                    Kinder LTM, 4th Gym
                    3-5 Social Studies District Wide Planning @ Whittaker 4:30 PM (optional)
October 16: Day 1- A Week
                    1st LTM, 3rd Gym
October 17: Day 2-A Week
                    2nd LTM, Kinder Gym
                    Subway Day
October 18: Day 3- A Week
                    3rd LTM, 5th Gym
October 22:    Chik-Fil-A Spirit Nigh
October 24:    Subway Day
October 25:    Day
October 28:    Science Quarter 1 Assesment
October 29:    Reading Quarter 1 Assessment
October 30:   Math Quarter 1 Assessment
October 31:    Make up Quarter 1 Assessment
                       Halloween
                       Subway Day
November 1:   Fall backward this weekend
November 6:  CiCi's Spirit Day
November 7:  K-5 STC Training @ North Hills Elementary
                       Subway Day
November 12: Staff Meeting
November 14: Subway Day
November 15: Parents Night Out- Kids Hot Dog and Movie Night
November 19: Cici's Spirit Night
November 21: Subway Day
November 28-29- Gobble, Gobble
December 4:   CiCi's Spirit Day
December 10: Family Night 5:30 PM
December 12- Papa Murphy's Spirit Night
December 17: Staff Holiday Lunch
December 19: Student Gift Bags

                        

PBIS Corner:


This week is Wii party and Dress Down Day.  Continue to give out Bee's and teaching expectations.  


Kudos:

To our staff and students for doing an excellent job during the lock down drill!  We hope we never have a real one, but it is good to know that our staff knows what to do.  


Things that make you go hmmmmmm:

* Star 3 lesson planner link from 8/21 workshop:

http://star3lessonplanning.weebly.com/


*Donors Choose website-- get funding for your great ideas



Global Education Resources:
http://www.globaleducation.edu.au/global-education/what-is-global-ed.html- awesome site from Austrailia with pictures, connections and Case Studies.


NEA Global Resources- outstanding
http://www.nea.org/home/37409.htm


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Thursday, September 26, 2013

September 26


Welcome to the Buzz Blog 









Going Global at Speas


Our Mission: It is the mission of Speas Elementary School to provide its students with the tools necessary to successfully meet the challenges they will face in a diverse world.
.

Announcements:

*Today is day 5- B Week 
*5th LTM Today, 1st grade gym duty
*Varga mtg w/Grade Levels in Comp. Lab
*Fire Drill 9:20 AM
Subway Day Today
*Just added to blog- a Global Resources link section- check it out.
Calendar:      

September 26:Day 5
                       9:20 Fire Drill
                       5th grade LTM, 1st grade, gym duty
                       Varga mtg w/Grade Levels in Comp. Lab
September 27: Day 6
                        Kinder, LTM, 4th grade gym duty
                        Wii Party
                        Dollar Dress Down Day- students that wish to dress down pay 1.00 (proceeds PBIS
                       store and incentives)
                       Staff Dress Down Day
October 2:      CiCi's Spirit Day and Bike Raffle
October 3:      Subway Day
October 8:      Staff Meeting
October 9:      SR and Burleson to the Fair- 9:30 AM
October10:     Subway Day
October 17:    Subway Day
October 22:    Chik-Fil-A Spirit Nigh
October 24:    Subway Day
October 31:    Halloween
                       Subway Day
November 1:   Fall backward this weekend
November 6:  CiCi's Spirit Day
November 7:  Subway Day
November 12: Staff Meeting
November 14: Subway Day
November 15: Parents Night Out- Kids Hot Dog and Movie Night
November 19: Cici's Spirit Night
November 21: Subway Day
November 28-29- Gobble, Gobble
December 4:   CiCi's Spirit Day
December 10: Family Night 5:30 PM
December 12- Papa Murphy's Spirit Night
December 17: Staff Holiday Lunch
December 19: Student Gift Bags

                        

PBIS Corner:


This week is Wii party and Dress Down Day.  Continue to give out Bee's and teaching expectations.  


Kudos:

To our staff and students for doing an excellent job during the lock down drill!  We hope we never have a real one, but it is good to know that our staff knows what to do.  


Things that make you go hmmmmmm:

* Star 3 lesson planner link from 8/21 workshop:

http://star3lessonplanning.weebly.com/


*Donors Choose website-- get funding for your great ideas



Global Education Resources:
http://www.globaleducation.edu.au/global-education/what-is-global-ed.html- awesome site from Austrailia with pictures, connections and Case Studies.


NEA Global Resources- outstanding
http://www.nea.org/home/37409.htm



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Wednesday, September 25, 2013

September 25


Welcome to the Buzz Blog 









Going Global at Speas


Our Mission: It is the mission of Speas Elementary School to provide its students with the tools necessary to successfully meet the challenges they will face in a diverse world.
.

Announcements:

*Today is day 4- B Week 
*4th LTM Today, 2nd grade gym duty
Johnson out today
*Just added to blog- a Global Resources link section- check it out.
Calendar:      


September 25:Day 4
                        4th Grade LTM, 2nd grade, gym duty
September 26:Day 5
                       9:20 Fire Drill
                       5th grade LTM, 1st grade, gym duty
                       Varga mtg w/Grade Levels in Comp. Lab
September 27: Day 6
                        Kinder, LTM, 4th grade gym duty
                        Wii Party
                        Dollar Dress Down Day- students that wish to dress down pay 1.00 (proceeds PBIS
                       store and incentives)
                       Staff Dress Down Day
October 2:      CiCi's Spirit Day and Bike Raffle
October 3:      Subway Day
October 8:      Staff Meeting
October 9:      SR and Burleson to the Fair- 9:30 AM
October10:     Subway Day
October 17:    Subway Day
October 22:    Chik-Fil-A Spirit Nigh
October 24:    Subway Day
October 31:    Halloween
                       Subway Day
November 1:   Fall backward this weekend
November 6:  CiCi's Spirit Day
November 7:  Subway Day
November 12: Staff Meeting
November 14: Subway Day
November 15: Parents Night Out- Kids Hot Dog and Movie Night
November 19: Cici's Spirit Night
November 21: Subway Day
November 28-29- Gobble, Gobble
December 4:   CiCi's Spirit Day
December 10: Family Night 5:30 PM
December 12- Papa Murphy's Spirit Night
December 17: Staff Holiday Lunch
December 19: Student Gift Bags

                        

PBIS Corner:


This week is Wii party and Dress Down Day.  Continue to give out Bee's and teaching expectations.  


Kudos:

To our staff and students for doing an excellent job during the lock down drill!  We hope we never have a real one, but it is good to know that our staff knows what to do.  


Things that make you go hmmmmmm:

* Star 3 lesson planner link from 8/21 workshop:

http://star3lessonplanning.weebly.com/


*Donors Choose website-- get funding for your great ideas



Global Education Resources:
http://www.globaleducation.edu.au/global-education/what-is-global-ed.html- awesome site from Austrailia with pictures, connections and Case Studies.


NEA Global Resources- outstanding
http://www.nea.org/home/37409.htm




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Tuesday, September 24, 2013

September 24


Welcome to the Buzz Blog 









Going Global at Speas


Our Mission: It is the mission of Speas Elementary School to provide its students with the tools necessary to successfully meet the challenges they will face in a diverse world.
.

Announcements:

*Today is day 3- B Week 
*3rd LTM Today, 5th grade gym duty
*Just added to blog- a Global Resources link section- check it out.
Calendar:      


September 24:Day 3
                        Lock Down Drill 9 AM
                        3rd Grade LTM, 5th grade, gym duty
                        SIT Meeting
September 25:Day 4
                        4th Grade LTM, 2nd grade, gym duty
September 26:Day 5
                       9:20 Fire Drill
                       5th grade LTM, 1st grade, gym duty
                       Varga mtg w/Grade Levels in Comp. Lab
September 27: Day 6
                        Kinder, LTM, 4th grade gym duty
                        Wii Party
                        Dollar Dress Down Day- students that wish to dress down pay 1.00 (proceeds PBIS
                       store and incentives)
                       Staff Dress Down Day
October 2:      CiCi's Spirit Day and Bike Raffle
October 3:      Subway Day
October 8:      Staff Meeting
October 9:      SR and Burleson to the Fair- 9:30 AM
October10:     Subway Day
October 17:    Subway Day
October 22:    Chik-Fil-A Spirit Nigh
October 24:    Subway Day
October 31:    Halloween
                       Subway Day
November 1:   Fall backward this weekend
November 6:  CiCi's Spirit Day
November 7:  Subway Day
November 12: Staff Meeting
November 14: Subway Day
November 15: Parents Night Out- Kids Hot Dog and Movie Night
November 19: Cici's Spirit Night
November 21: Subway Day
November 28-29- Gobble, Gobble
December 4:   CiCi's Spirit Day
December 10: Family Night 5:30 PM
December 12- Papa Murphy's Spirit Night
December 17: Staff Holiday Lunch
December 19: Student Gift Bags

                        

PBIS Corner:


This week is Wii party and Dress Down Day.  Continue to give out Bee's and teaching expectations.  


Kudos:

To all of you for all of your hard work.  You are getting it done!  


Things that make you go hmmmmmm:

* Star 3 lesson planner link from 8/21 workshop:

http://star3lessonplanning.weebly.com/


*Donors Choose website-- get funding for your great ideas



Global Education Resources:
http://www.globaleducation.edu.au/global-education/what-is-global-ed.html- awesome site from Austrailia with pictures, connections and Case Studies.


NEA Global Resources- outstanding
http://www.nea.org/home/37409.htm






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Monday, September 23, 2013

September 23


Welcome to the Buzz Blog 









Going Global at Speas


Our Mission: It is the mission of Speas Elementary School to provide its students with the tools necessary to successfully meet the challenges they will face in a diverse world.
.

Announcements:

*Today is day 2- B Week 
*2nd LTM Today, Kinder gym duty
*Just added to blog- a Global Resources link section- check it out.
Calendar:      


September 23:Day 2
                      2nd Grade LTM, Kinder. gym duty
September 24:Day 3
                        Lock Down Drill 9 AM
                        3rd Grade LTM, 5th grade, gym duty
                        SIT Meeting
September 25:Day 4
                        4th Grade LTM, 2nd grade, gym duty
September 26:Day 5
                       9:20 Fire Drill
                       5th grade LTM, 1st grade, gym duty
                       Varga mtg w/Grade Levels in Comp. Lab
September 27: Day 6
                        Kinder, LTM, 4th grade gym duty
                        Wii Party
                        Dollar Dress Down Day- students that wish to dress down pay 1.00 (proceeds PBIS
                       store and incentives)
                       Staff Dress Down Day
October 2:      CiCi's Spirit Day and Bike Raffle
October 3:      Subway Day
October 8:      Staff Meeting
October 9:      SR and Burleson to the Fair- 9:30 AM
October10:     Subway Day
October 17:    Subway Day
October 22:    Chik-Fil-A Spirit Nigh
October 24:    Subway Day
October 31:    Halloween
                       Subway Day
November 1:   Fall backward this weekend
November 6:  CiCi's Spirit Day
November 7:  Subway Day
November 12: Staff Meeting
November 14: Subway Day
November 15: Parents Night Out- Kids Hot Dog and Movie Night
November 19: Cici's Spirit Night
November 21: Subway Day
November 28-29- Gobble, Gobble
December 4:   CiCi's Spirit Day
December 10: Family Night 5:30 PM
December 12- Papa Murphy's Spirit Night
December 17: Staff Holiday Lunch
December 19: Student Gift Bags

                        

PBIS Corner:


This week is Wii party and Dress Down Day.  Continue to give out Bee's and teaching expectations.  


Kudos:

To all of you for all of your hard work.  You are getting it done!  


Things that make you go hmmmmmm:

* Star 3 lesson planner link from 8/21 workshop:

http://star3lessonplanning.weebly.com/


*Donors Choose website-- get funding for your great ideas



Global Education Resources:
http://www.globaleducation.edu.au/global-education/what-is-global-ed.html- awesome site from Austrailia with pictures, connections and Case Studies.
NEA Global Resources- outstanding
http://www.nea.org/home/37409.htm





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