E-Days


 * E-Days are early release days that are used as collaborative learning time for teachers **
 * PLC= Professional Learning Community **

Resources for Friday, December 12, 2010:




 * Plans for the October 15 E-day & October 18 Curriculum Monday for each grade level: **
 * || [[image:E-Day_C-Monday.png align="center"]] || [[image:Resources.png]] ||
 * [[image:K.png]] ||  ||   ||
 * [[image:First.png]] || # Make writing portfolios for students
 * 1) Share info with Resource Teacher(s)
 * 2) Read Chapter 8 __Talking, Drawing, Writing__ book
 * 3) Decide which pieces we want for scoring in Nov. || * folders for writing samples
 * copies of the writing portfolio checklist ||
 * [[image:2.png]] || # Compile mentor text lists and mini-lessons || * Alexandria to lookup books available in IMC
 * computer to compile lists ||
 * [[image:Third.png]] || # Preview mentor texts prior to meeting
 * 1) Begin developing documents to link text to mini-lesson
 * 2) Eat cookies! || * access library for mentor texts
 * teacher resource books for writing mini-lessons ||
 * [[image:Fourth.png]] || # Continue planning lessons
 * 1) Discuss progress/issues that have come up so far || * collaboration time to plan lessons
 * one additional set of __Units of Study__ ||
 * [[image:5.png]] || # Get started with units within the next two weeks
 * 1) Meet again on Tuesday to discuss || * book sets - three more ||


 * We will keep our notes and plans from past E-days and Curriculum Meetings as a record of our accomplishments throughout the school year. **


 * Plans for the September 24 E-Day for each grade level: **



Bring the composition notebook and folder that you were given at the beginning of the year, (Professional Learning Community Notebook/Folder)

Grades 1-5 will meet in the IMC at CES at 1:00. Please sit with your grade level. Kindergarten will meet in Peggy First's room.

Complete a PLC Notetaker sheet at the end of your work time on Friday. (A copy of the sheet is at the top of this page and can be typed on.) Please submit to Kay (K-2) or Sue (3-5)

Grades 2-5: Let's meet in the IMC to have a discussion about keyboarding. Let's start with what students are currently receiving, what goals we have for students at each grade level and and what "next steps" need to happen for this school year.
 * Monday, September 25 - Curriculum Monday Plans **

Grade K-1 Meet with your grade levels to continue the work started on Friday afternoon.