Meeting+feb+2+2010

Present-Rae, Marilynn, Bill, Ila, Jeff, Gonzalo, Gigi, Karen W, Ava, Kathy, Karen A, Evie, and Lynn. Special guest appearance by Dr. Jorge Nelson.

Year Long Schedule/ overlaps A few changes and updates were made to the schedule. The Schedule needs to be kept up to date to help the single subject teachers with integration. Google doc of schedule Overlaps- Looking at 3rd and 5th grade Who we are- 3rd grade is looking at roles in a family and the UN rights of the child. 5th grade is looking at various core values, beginning with the pyp/IB and looking at other core values. 1,3 and 5 are all looking at the environment and how people impact the environment. 3,4 and 5 look similar. 3rd grade has decided to change the unit "community" to one about astronomy. 1st and 2nd grade have some issues with pollination, they are meeting to iron these out.

Lynn is concerned about which outcomes/ standards should be used to describe aesthetic objectives. Karen will look into this topic in greater detail.

Book order Due Feb 10thtitlewave Rae would prefer us to order hardbound books as they are much more durable and easier to deal with. She recommends that we order as many books as possible through the library instead of through grade level. Ila would prefer to use softcover books in her classroom. The literacy committee was recommending that limit resources to 6-8 books, instead of class sets. Some teachers would like class sets for certain resources. We should also be looking into subscriptions and subscriptions to digital services. We should submit ideas about resources to Rae. Materials Single Subject Teachers/ ESL Single subject teachers will meet with classroom teachers individually to arrange collaborative units New Business Rae would like to have the bubble planners. Meet again next Monday at 9:45including David's curriculum. Topics should be submitted to Jeff by Friday noon to make an agenda.
 * Shared resources
 * In class library- We should check out the books that we want from Rae. We can have them for long term use if needed.
 * should not include office supplies/ craft supplies