Winstead Avenue Elementary School News

Ella H. Batts, Principal, Charles Collins, Assistant Principal, Vernadette Garland, Assistant Principal- NELA Intern, Kimberly Lloyd, Intern, Leigh Ulrich, Lead Teacher

Senate Bill 795-Excellent Public Schools Act (Highlights)

-Assigns performance grades to schools, A, B, C, D, F -Improves K-3 Literacy Skill -Maximizes instructional time-reduces testing -Establishes NC Teacher Corp (RTTT, Recruit, Support and Train Teachers for LEAs struggling to hire educators)

MARCH 2013
March 6- State-wide Tornado Drill-9:30 March 7-COW Day March 8-Optional Workday March 8-Climate Survey due-Non-instructional staff March 15 March 27Spring Pictures Movie Night 6:30 PAYDAY!!! Progress Reports DSEI Book Study-2nd grade

Food for Thought: Remember

I am enough of an artist to draw freely upon my imagination. Imagination is more important than knowledge. Knowledge is limited. Imagination encircles the world. ~ Albert Einstein

Teacher Websites Teacher websites were a topic of discussion at a recent Parental Advisory meeting with Dr. Jackson. Please take time to spot check your website. Look for:
Updated information Information helpful to parents Homework posted consistently Links to resources for parents

March 28-Math Night 5:15-6:00 Dinner 6:00-7:30 Activities March 29-Holiday

Important
School Monitoring Visit #2 -WAVE-April 11th, 2013 1:00-2:30
Questions that teachers should focus on: Decision Making How does it take place and are you a part? Successes/Challenges-What are they? Class visits-(6-8 classes) Look fors: Student Engagement Evidence of HOT Strategies Technology Integration Instructional Delivery/ Questioning