Portrait of a learnerPlease continue to share out your #PortraitofaLearner snapshots taking place with our students.! Check out these highlights from the last month. #Portraitofalearner We hope to see you engaging in this month's twitter challenge where you share highlights of students demonstrating the month's Portrait of a Learner Competency. Those who participate will be entered into a raffle. Please tag your posts with #MURSDInspires #Portraitofalearner This month's twitter challenge will focus on the Competency: Effective Communicator. The MURSD Leaner: 1. Articulates thoughts and ideas effectively using oral, written, and nonverbal communication skills in a variety of forms and contexts 2. Uses communication for a range of purposes 3. Listens effectively to decipher meaning, including knowledge, values, attitudes and intentions. 4. Utilizes multiple media and technologies, and knows how to judge their effectiveness and their impact. Homework guidelinesAs we head into MCAS season, please review the district guidelines on homework. Open Budget HearingPlease join us at the Annual Open Budget Hearing, which will be this Monday, March 9 at 7:00 pm in the Nipmuc Auditorium. During this meeting, the proposed $38,961,150 operational budget for FY2021 (the 2021-21 school year) will be presented and deliberated upon by the Mendon-Upton Regional School Committee. The hearing is open to the public and is a great opportunity for anyone to ask any questions about the proposed spending plan. The final budget approval is going to be challenging, as in all likelihood, this request will require a significant Proposition 2 1/2 operational override from our two communities, as the trend of less proportional state aid has continued. If the override is not successful, the district will be forced to make significant cuts, resulting in larger class sizes at all levels and reductions to many important programs and services that are essential to our children's education. Last month Dr. Maruszczak shared some initial budgetary projections with the MURSD School Committee. At the Monday night hearing he will further elaborate on our necessary expenditures for 2020-21 and the required revenue. Please consider attending to learn more so that you may be well informed about this critical time for the MURSD. PD OpportunitiesCPI Training (In-District)
Primary Source Primary source registration is open for summer offerings. Please check out the following course offerings and let Maureen know if you are interested in registering for a course. As a member district, the cost is free to members and we have a couple of summer spots for our district. Math Pathways Presentation Math Pathways Presentation by Stephen Garschina-Bobrow, a math content specialist with DESE's Center for Instructional Support (CIS) STEM Team. Geared to 7/8th grade teachers, administrators, and HS. Sponsored by BVCC and willb e held at Uxbridge HS. Tuesday, April 28 12pm - 2pm (Optional-math leaders collaboration: 2pm - 3pm) Here is the link to register: https://forms.gle/SjnpQVhpV4eV7Gkq5 PBL Project Slice I'd like to invite you, any of your school leaders and key teacher leaders to attend one of our free Project Slice experience on March 4 (Burlington), or March 16 (Lowell). This one day experience will allow participants to experience PBL as a learner and reflect on how PBL can help their students achieve academic content standards and success skills that they will need for college, career and life. We're also currently accepting applications for our PBL School Leader Network, where 50% of the participation fees will be covered by the One8 Foundation. March 12-Ignite Learning with Education Apps (Apple) 8:30-12:00 Shrewsbury Town Hall March 18--MA Partnerships for Youth Student Cyber Risk-Taking and Potential Threats https://massachusettspartnershipsforyouth.com/events/student-cyber-risk-taking--potential-threats Google Skills Digital Workshop https://edtechteacher.org/ett_events/googleskillsma/ ResourcesArticles/Resource from Twitter
Self-Care Strategy Morning messages: Being anchored in the present moment helps you practice appreciation and see the bright spots. It also goes the other way: Practicing gratitude can help you stay anchored in the present. We often think that happiness comes from big wins or achievements, but the sum total of all the little things is often greater than the big things. This week, focus on the little things by sending at least one thank-you email or text each morning--two short minutes to take stock of the present and appreciate those who are making it better. Write the days of the week out and write the names of the people you will thank this week. Inspiration "We either make ourselves miserable, or we make ourselves strong. The amount of work is the same."--Carlos Castaneda District Events
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