Welcome back!Welcome back from April Break. I hope you had time to rest and rejuvenate. I know there were a number of student field trips over break and we can't wait to hear about their world adventures. The next few months of the school year bring with it an increased hub of activities for our students, and for us. Be sure to enjoy those joyful moments where our students are able to show how much they learned, accomplished, and grew this year. --Maureen Tuesday is School bus driver Appreciation dayPlease give a shout out and high five to our school bus drivers who are up before the break of dawn an with our students on their late evening commutes. We appreciate you! Wednesday is Administrative professionals DayBe sure to give all of our incredible administrative professionals some love this Wednesday. Thanks for keeping our buildings running! MuRSD Multicultural NightOn Thursday, May 9th from 5:30pm to 7:30pm MURSD will be hosting our annual Multicultural Night at Nipmuc. This is a fun celebration of the rich diversity of our school community. At this event we have student performances, tables featuring country and culture-themed activities, highlights from student travel within the district, food trucks and more. If you are interested in leading a student group to perform at the event or participate in another way, please contact Meagan Pike at [email protected]. If you are interested in hosting a table to share something special about your own culture fill out this Google Form, or share it with students who would like to participate. BVEF Grants OpenThe Blackstone Valley Education Foundation is pleased to announce the opening of the 2024-2025 School Grant Program application cycle for all of the member districts for which the Foundation serves. School districts with membership to the Blackstone Valley Education foundation are invited to encourage their faculty, administrators, and counselors to submit a proposal for funding under one of our four grant opportunities. The BVEF School Grant Program is made possible by contributions from local businesses that have a strong commitment to education within the Blackstone Valley and to the mission of the Blackstone Valley Education Foundation. Important Dates: April 8th - School Grant Program Application Opens May 10th - School Grant Program Application Closes June 3rd - School Grant Program Decision Notification Applicants are encouraged to reach out with any questions concerning the program or application prior to submitting their proposal. Please take note of the budget information requirements listed on the application as well as the guidelines for each category of grant opportunities. The grant opportunities are as follows: *UniBank Enrichment Grant - Grant proposals focused on creating enriching learning activities that extend beyond the traditional classroom. *BVCC Community Education / Transportation Grant - Grant proposals focused on career-oriented field trips which allow students to enhance their awareness of career opportunities. *BVEF Innovative Academic Grant - Grant proposals focused on ONE or more of the following:
Please use the following link to complete this year's application: 2024-2025 BVEF School Grant Program Application Summer curriculum projectsWe are seeking proposals from MURSD educators for paid summer curriculum projects for summer 2024. Projects will be selected based on how the project aligns to the District's goals and objectives of the Strategic Plan, School Improvement Plans, and other relevant factors. Priority will be given to collaborative projects with principal endorsement focused on the following areas:
--Cheryl Ed Tech Teacher Summer LearningWe're excited to share some news with you regarding our upcoming professional development offerings. Summer is nearly upon us, and we're thrilled to announce the return of the EdTechTeacher Summer Learning Pass for 2024! Following the resounding success of last year's program, we've curated an even more dynamic lineup of learning opportunities tailored to educators like yourself. With the EdTechTeacher Summer Learning Pass, educators will enjoy access to ALL workshops scheduled throughout the summer with just one membership! Over the span of six weeks, we will be hosting over 24 engaging workshops, each featuring three live one-hour webinars accompanied by a plethora of valuable resources. Additionally, be sure to keep an eye out for our special one-day seminars designed to provide intensive learning experiences. Workshops topics include topics on: Differentiation, Accessibility and UDL, Creativity and Authentic Student Projects, Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Education (a variety of topics), App-Specific Sessions on Google for Education, Adobe Express, Kami, Minecraft, Magic School, Eduaide, Gamma, EverWrite (By Newsela), Formative and more!, Stem for Elementary Teachers, Digital Portfolios, Research and Writing and more. All the information is listed here. Ready to immerse yourself in an enriching summer of growth and discovery? Simply click the link below to secure your pass and reserve your spot: REGISTER Curriculum Mapping Learning and resourcesWe heard from several departments that folks need a little refreshers with our curriculum mapping software, ATLAS. We want you to know that the platform has several self-serve, asynchronous webinars that will help you familiarize yourself with the system and the basics of curriculum mapping. Log onto ATLAS and click on the "learn" link to be brought to the webinars. As folks start to think about capturing the amazing things they did this year, ATLAS is a great place to do it. It links with Google Drive and enables all of the folks on your team to map out resources and lesson plans together. Reach out to Cheryl or Brittany if you have any trouble accessing these resources. Additionally, there is a great library of videos on our website reminding folks about the stages of curriculum mapping using the Understanding by Design (UbD) framework. Department Chairs and Curriculum Assistants are encouraged to refresh your understanding of these concepts as we prepare to re-establish curriculum review cycles. Primary Source Summer Learning OpportunitiesPrimary Source has announced its summer learning offerings for 2024. Access their flyer here. Although Primary Source tends to focus on history themes mostly, there are some offerings that might be interesting to a broader audience: Catch the Magic: New & Notable Global Books for Middle & Teen Readers, Engaging Culturally & Linguistically Diverse Students & Families (Elementary and Secondary), and Preparing Students to be Global Citizens (Right in line with our POL Competencies). Control Google Slides with your phoneDo you use Google Slides in your classroom? Do you find you are tied to your computer to advance your slides? Do you want an easier way to control your Google Slides without having to stand next to your computer? Check out this video to learn how you can control your slides with your cell phone or an iPad. This Chrome Extension will save you so much time! laughter is the best medicine
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