What We Learned This Week

Technology
Students were given district Google docs account this week. As a Google district (meaning we use Google products for staff and students), students must use Google docs to upload, save and share work. Fourth grade will be using this platform at the start of next year for sharing work with teachers and peers for immediate feedback.

There is NO texting and use of Google docs is expected to follow the student technology use agreement signed by every student at the beginning of the year. Google docs will also obviously not be used for casual communication between students and should be seen as no different than paper based work shared in the classroom for co-authoring and revision. The only people who will see a student's work are those they intentionally share them with. Students will not have access to outside contacts from school.

The intent of adopting the Google docs platform for sharing is to prepare our students for the technology they will use in the future for careers and to encourage efficient and productive collaboration. If you have any further questions, please don't hesitate to ask.

Important Dates & Reminders

Important 4th Quarter Dates & Reminders

May 18, 2015 - All library materials are due. 
May 18, 2015 - 3rd Grade Team attending full day professional development
May 22, 2015 - Volunteer luncheon
May 25, 2015 - No School Memorial Day
May 28, 2015 - 3rd Grade Team attending full day professional development

May 28, 2015 - Visiting author, Kristen Otte, visits (Please see previous email and mail.)

June 1, 2015 - Field Day (Please see Mr. Moore's email.)
June 3, 2015 - End of fourth quarter/Last day for students, Classroom parties 12:05 till 1:05pm

June 9, 2015 - Progress Reports sent home