Game time!

I hope you are all enjoying your weekend. I wanted to give you a few updates before Monday. Please, please, please test out your connection to your flat panel, sound, and touch display if you haven't already!! As always, find me if you have any questions. 

iPad distribution
I still have work to to prepare devices. Currently, I'm short on iPads and am waiting for more to be sent over by technology services. My goal is to have them already enrolled to students before passing them out but I'm running short on time. If you are dying to have them, contact me so I know and can move you to the top of the list. I'd love to help distribute the iPads with you to help with the process of connecting to wireless. But if the schedule doesn't allow, I can walk you through it. 

Library Checkout
I shouldn't have been surprised to find out Lori's shady behavior has warranted a background check. So even though she's taught for 47 years in CPS including as recently as June 30, she can't start on Tuesday. Hopefully we will get clearance really soon. I will cover classes on Tuesday and Stephanie will be here Wednesday through Friday. 

Your students do not need to bring anything for library this first week. If you are coming from the main hallway, line up along the windows. If you are coming from the Kindergarten side, have your line leader stop by the bulletin boards across the hall from the doors. Stephanie, Lori, or myself will meet the classes in the hallway. We will use the carpet for read aloud and mini lessons. I will have you choose students to sit on the couch or blue chairs during whole group time. Students will be assigned tables after checking out based on their classroom seating. So please bring your seating chart on the first day. I'll have the tables numbered so it's easier for students to remember where to go. We'll have teachers dismiss the class to lineup so you can use whatever system they're used to. 

Grade level activity in The Fishbowl Monday
I'm asking for your help in customizing our Makerspace. We have set out stations for all grade level teams to create a custom piece for the space. We'll be adding the word "CREATE" to the upper windows facing the hallway. Each grade is responsible for one letter. You'll find a piece of foamboard set out for you. Your task is to cut out and decorate your assigned letter. Please make it as large as possible, but it's up to your team to decide if it's upper or lower case, basic or fancy font, positive or negative. Maggie laid out a large variety of objects on the kidney table for you to use. Here are your assignments:

C - Kindergarten
R - First grade
E - Second grade
A - Third grade
T - Fourth grade
E - Fifth grade

Flock care
I'm looking for a class who'd like to help out with the chicken the first two weeks. Let me know if you are interested. I'll be visiting the flock at 9:00 Monday morning if you'd like to take a look at how we gather eggs and replace the food/water. And if you help, you'll get free eggs! 

See you Monday!