PD OpportunitiesPBL 101 Training There are a few spots open for the LSDO sponsored PBL 101 Training this coming week (October 1-3). If you are interested in attending the PBL 101 Training, please let Maureen know as soon as possible and we might be able to get you a last spot for the training. Understanding Identities Training An examination of implicit bias and the impact bias can have on our actions, especially in education. This course engages staff in conversations that develop our understanding of identity, including race, gender, and LGBTQ+ as well as bias, privilege, and systemic discrimination. Participants will evaluate ways to address and respond to issues of race, sexuality, and gender on a personal and professional level and through expanding our lenses with reading, discussing, and self-reflection, each person will gain valuable strategies and resources to incorporate into policy, curriculum, classroom activities, and personal lives. Mondays: 10/21/19, 10/28/19, 11/4/19, 11/18/19 from 3:30 - 6:30pm in Bellingham Registration Information 10/9: BIT CAMP 3:30 - 4:30 PM. Vicki Grisanti, a MURSD parent, has offered to host a LittleBits workshop for teachers in Grades 3 - 6. littleBits are a composition of simple, magnetic circuits that can support your work implementing the science frameworks. A session description can be found here. October 11, 2019 PD DayThank you to everyone who has already submitted their proposals for the October 11th PD Day. We have a diverse line-up of offerings and we continue to add them into Teachpoint PD Tracker as we receive them. Here is a link to information on the October 11 PD day which outlines the process and form for submitting proposals. The final deadline for proposal submission is Friday, October 4th. Resources Jump into our year-long book study group of Onward for the month of October. We read one chapter a month and reflect upon a monthly discussion question within Google Classroom. E-mail Maureen if you are interested in joining in on the conversation. Self-Care Practice Simple-Habit App. Stress relief for busy people. Includes ranges of 1 min-20 min meditations. Customizable. Articles/Blogs from Twitter
Inspiration "Too many of us are not living our dreams because we are living our fears.”Les Brown Upcoming District Meetings
HomeworkPlease be mindful that Rosh Hashanah will begin in the evening of Sunday, September 29 and ends in the evening of Tuesday, October 1. As stated in our MURSD Homework Guidelines, Homework should not be assigned over legal/religious holidays or during school vacations as recognized by the School Committee. With the growing diversity in our district, educators should be sensitive to the reality that students and families may celebrate religious holidays that are not recognized by the School Committee.
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