Meeting+Feb+22,+2010

Present- Lynn, Gary, Jeff, Bill, Ila, Karen W., Theresa, Gonzalo, Kathy, Ava, Karen A., Gigi

Math presentation Three options were presented 1) Teachers design their own 2) School adopts one text and support materials- Consistency in language is a benefit to using one program, Ila has had success with accelerated math 3) Multiple texts and resources will be used to create a blended program- Option 3 was presented in great detail. How are students and teachers going to be assessed? The assessment matrix was developed earlier. Theresa will send a list of websites for teachers to look at supporting Option 3

Discussion of handwriting and spelling policies Ila had success with Open Court Phonics Kids need to understand strategies for writing and decoding words. It should be embedded in the POI. K-2 Zaner Bloser for writing, 3-4 Evan Moor

Kim and Johnson this afternoon in the 4th grade classroom Costco trip- Tuesday

Next Monday, 1:30 pm meeting with Andy!