Elementary Math Professional Learning

We are excited to be moving forward with our board-approved elementary math adoption--iReady from Curriculum Associates.  We have trainers from iReady joining us tomorrow, Math 31st from 8:30-11:30 to provide an overview and get us started with the new materials.  Please bring your laptop and something to write with to your assigned grade level building listed below. Everyone should have online access to the materials and Core Math teachers K-5 will each receive one hard copy teacher edition at the training.

Kindergarten: Delaware

1st Grade: Altoona

2nd Grade: Clay

3rd Grade: Mitchellville

4th Grade: Centennial

5th Grade: Willowbrook

Who should attend?

Classroom teachers, instructional coaches, principals, curriculum coordinators, TAG teachers, EL teachers, Title I Math teachers, Special Education teachers who support Math, etc. 

Core Plus teachers will meet at Four Mile Elementary.   We look forward to learning together tomorrow! 

Asian Pacific American Heritage Month

Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month (AAPI Heritage Month) is an annual celebration that recognizes the historical and cultural contributions of individuals and groups of Asian and Pacific Islander descent to the United States. The month of May was chosen to mark the arrival of the first Japanese immigrant to the United States on May 7, 1843, as well as the anniversary of the completion of the transcontinental railroad on May 10, 1869.  This is a time to honor the many achievements and contributions that Asian and Pacific Islanders have made to our communities.  Below are some sites that offer a collection of lessons and resources for K-12 social studies, literature, and arts classrooms that center around the experiences, achievements, and perspectives of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders across U.S. history.  

• Teacher's Guide: Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage and History in the U.S. 

Iowa Department of Human Rights

• Office of Asian & Pacific Islander Affairs 

Commission of Asian and Pacific Islander Affairs 

• Public Meeting & Film Screening Island Soldier

• Iowa Asian Alliance - CelebrAsian

Library of Congress 

• AAPI Heritage

• Monsoon's Pacific Islanders in Iowa: the PI in API/AAPI          

• Siouxland's 11th Annual Asian Festival 

   

With Gratitude and Appreciation

As we close out another week of school with great things happening for students across the district, I want to express my gratitude and appreciation for all that you do.  I have spent my entire career in education watching teachers step up in a multitude of situations without hesitation.  Through the celebrations and the challenges, you remain the constant anchor in so many students' lives.  You have touched so many, and you continue to bring your gifts for the benefit of students and their families.  While words alone do not do justice to your work, I want to thank you all for what you do each and every day.