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CCS Professional Development Opportunities

November 9, 2017 4:30-6:30 K-5 Social Studies Vocabulary Why is it important? Ecole Kenwood French Immersion 3770 Shattuck Ave, Columbus, OH 43220 Cims # 1000028868 Explore the supporting research/ create resources and plan implementation:
November 11 and December 2, 2017 4:30-6:30 Garden Initiative Schools ONLY Garden Tunnel Build Workshop Westerville North HS 950 County Line Rd. Westerville, Oh 43081 If we build it they will come!:
Participants at this PD will have time to explore and plan! There are so many websites and resources available to support social studies vocabulary. Come and explore some resources together and receive a flash drive to save and share resources with colleagues.

Participants at this PD will create the garden low tunnel bed. The PD will be led by garden experts, Cynthia Walters from Slow Foods Columbus, and Jeff Bracken educator and experienced school gardner. Only sign up for one of the dates.

The CIMS #s:

11/11/17 - 1000029139
December 5, 2017 4:30 - 6:30 Ohio History Day for Grades 4 - 5 Ecole Kenwood French Immersion 3770 Shattuck Ave, Columbus, OH 43220
An exciting learning opportunity for your students!:
12/2/17 - 1000029140

CIMS #: 1000030196

Participants at this PD will get information about the Ohio History Day competition. This experience for our children is an excellent learning opportunity that provides them with experiences in research, presentations and cooperative learning in an interactive student led learning environment. Experts form the Ohio History Center and our own Technology Coordinator will be presenting and helping participants prepare. You will have time to discuss, plan and get materials/technology ready to start your team in January. I will be sending CIMS sign in information as it becomes available.

Turkey Trot Open House at Spruce Run

Saturday, November 11

10:00-2:00

4175 Sunbury Rd

Galena, Oh.

Stop by the classroom and sign out a pair of binoculars. Then go on a walk to see if you can find any of our famous turkeys. Volunteers will be located in the house on the observation porch to help you locate other birds that live at Spruce Run. They will also discuss the citizen science project we will be involved in called: Feederwatch.

The Turkey Trot Fun Run will begin at noon.

Inside the Social Studies Website

Some Websites to Support Your Good Work

Worldbook Timelines: https://Infohio.org
Infohio has so many resources that we could do a whole newsletter on just it. Explore and be sure to check out the timeline resource.
World Book Kids: http://www.worldbookonline.com/kids/Home
Student friendly research; learn about people, sports, animals, and more. Includes videos, images, maps and games. Hear text read aloud.

Recognizing One of Our Own

Mary Katie Young, a 3rd grade teacher at Devonshire was the keynote speaker at the OSU Garden Conference October 13th. Katie implemented a successful community garden at East Linden with her students that she looped with from 1st to 5th grade. Each year they expanded their garden and community contacts. Her students benefited from these learning experiences, and when I visited their community event last year, the students could clearly and professionally explain their learning as it connected to science, ELA and community. Katie is now at Devonshire and has already connected her new students to these experiential learning opportunities by starting a garden there.
Please make sure to inform me of other teachers' achievements as I would love to showcase one of our teachers monthly!

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November 9, 2017 4:30-6:30 K-5 Social Studies Vocabulary Why is it important? Ecole Kenwood French Immersion 3770 Shattuck Ave, Columbus, OH 43220 Explore the supporting research/ create resources and plan implementation:

Participants at this PD will have time to explore and plan! There are so many websites and resources available to support social studies vocabulary. Come and explore some resources together and receive a flash drive to save and share resources with colleagues.

Pups and Pumpkins Open House at Spruce Run

Spruce Run October 14, 2017 4175 Sunbury Rd, Galena, OH 43021
All dogs must be on a leash.
Pumpkin crafts for the kids and off- trail walking for you and your four legged friend.

Inside the Social Studies Website

If you haven't been to the Social Studies web site, be sure to visit your grade level using the web address below. There will be a resource focus for both intermediate and primary levels each month.

The best way to access your grade level materials and resources is to go to the CCS Social Studies Instructional Resource Portal:
http://www.ccsoh.us/ssresources.aspx
Once there, click on your grade level. Be sure to check out the "I Can Checklist" for your grade level. These are perfect for posting or creating student notebooks.

Using the web address above, click on one of the intermediate grade levels. Here you will find a link to the vocabulary lists for that grade, as well as, vocabulary cards ready to print for your word walls. Click on the link

Intermediate Social Studies Vocabulary

Primary:
Be sure to check out some of the videos that support the nonfiction reading and lessons for each quarter.
https://vimeo.com/51002887

Some Websites to Support Your Good Work:

Social Studies for the Nonfiction Reading Block:

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DECEMBER 2017

Office of Teaching & Learning 365-5727

CCS Professional Development Opportunities

Please sign up on CiMS
NEW!!!! PICTURE PERFECT STEM PD December 13, 2017 ...... 4:30-7pm @ Oakland Park ES (3392 Atwood Terrace) Picture Perfect STEM K-2 and Participants will leave with 1 of the new resource books. Picture Perfect STEM 3-5
Picture Perfect Science has created 2 new resources:

Come to engage in 5E lessons from the new Picture Perfect resource books. Don't let the word STEM scare you off. The new lessons embed even more reading-comprehension strategies that integrate STEM subjects & ELA through high quality picture books. The lessons will lead your students to ask questions and define problems; obtain, evaluate, and communicate information; and engage in argument from evidence.

Integrating Vocabulary Through Nonfiction Text February 6, 2017......@ Ecole Kenwood French Immersion (3770 Shattuck Ave.) 4:30 - 6:30 K-5
CIMS #: 1000030352

This PD will provide information about effective strategies for integrating social studies and science vocabulary using nonfiction text. Participants will receive a copy of, Vocabulary Games for the Classroom, by Carleton and Marzano, and a small group text set of your choice. This will be an interactive time of planning and preparing for implementation, as well as, learning about the research that supports the strategies. It is a great time for teaching partners to come together to learn, plan and create.

CONGRATULATION to the RECYCLE POSTER WINNER................... TEGAN ARTHUR from Clinton ES

Spruce Run Family Programming: December 9

Check out the link below for the winter edition of the Spruce Run Environmental Center Newsletter!

Ohio's Wildlife: Tracking, Scat and Fur
December 9 from 10am - 2pm
This short introductory program begins indoors at 10:00 a.m. in the house conference center with a presentation and hands-on materials. After the presentation feel free to put your tracking skills to work and take a winter hike to see what tracks you can find. This same program will be repeated at: 11:00, 12:00 and 1:00. Make sure you stop by the classroom for other activities and crafts.
WHY TRACK ANIMALS WITH KIDS?

It connects them to nature in a very direct and hands-on way.

It teaches them to be aware of their surroundings and the creatures that live there.

It gives them a chance to use critical thinking skills and scientific inquiry methods.

It gives them a chance to experience nature with both body and mind.

It's an incentive for both you and them to learn about different animal species in your area.

It gives kids a chance to lead and problem solve in nature.

It's an incentive to go outside.

It's fun!

Online eProducts Science Textbooks

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ENERGY BIKE TRAININGNovember 8, 2017 ...... 4:30-6pm
@ Linmoor Education Center (2001 Hamilton Ave)

The Energy Bike is designed to demonstrate the fundamental concepts of electricity, including current, voltage, wattage, resistance, capacitance, and power. Students take active roles in pedaling the bike to produce electricity for different explorations.

The bike is perfect for 4th and 7th grade science standards, but many elementary schools like to use it for nighttime events. A training is needed to reserve and check out the Energy Bike.
GIZMOS Introduction Webinar (5th-8th grade only) November 28, 2017 ...... 6-8pm
Gizmos are interactive science simulations that use an inquiry-based learning approach. CCS has purchased Gizmos for 5th-8th grade science teachers.

Attend this webinar to help your students understand difficult science concepts and prepare for the state assessment.
NEW!!!! PICTURE PERFECT STEM PD December 13, 2017 ...... 4:30-7pm @ Oakland Park ES (3392 Atwood Terrace)
Picture Perfect Science has created 2 new resources:
Participants will leave with 1 of the new resource books.
Come engage in 5E lessons from the new resource books. Don't let the word STEM scare you off. The new lessons embed even more reading-comprehension strategies that integrate STEM subjects & ELA through high quality picture books. The lessons will lead your students to ask questions and define problems; obtain, evaluate, and communicate information; and engage in argument from evidence.

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ENERGY BIKE TRAININGNovember 8, 2017 ...... 4:30-6pm @ Linmoor Education Center (2001 Hamilton Ave) The Energy Bike is designed to demonstrate the fundamental concepts of electricity, including current, voltage, wattage, resistance, capacitance, and power. Students take active roles in pedaling the bike to produce electricity for different explorations.

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Picture Perfect Science - Teaching Science Through Children's Literature PD Tuesday & Wednesday, October 10 & 11, 4:30-6:30pm (both nights required for CEUs & resource book) Southwood ES, 1500 S 4th St., 43207
This PD will focus on the first 3 Picture Perfect Science resource books, the 5E lesson format, fiction and nonfiction literature in science, and hands-on inquiry.

Participants will receive 1 Picture Perfect Science resource book for attending BOTH nights. Created for K-5 teachers, however, a few middle school teachers and an art teacher have attended and found the resource useful as well.
Using Science Vocabulary through Kahoot & Plickers Wednesday, October 18, 4:30-6:30pm Clinton ES, 10 Clinton Heights Ave., 43202

Games are a great way for students to learn vocabulary from any content. Come to this PD to try 2 student response systems; Plickers and Kahoot It!

Plickers is an interactive response system and only the teacher needs 1 wireless device (cell phone, tablet, or iPad), but the students use Plickers paper QR Codes.
Energy Bike open to any grade level K-12...........................NOT on CiMS yet November 8, 2017, 4:30-6pm Linmoor Education Center, 2001 Hamilton Ave., 43211
Kahoot It is an interactive question and answer system that can be used with Chromebooks, iPads, desktops, or laptops. It is very easy to set up and implement in the classroom. Melissa Taylor from Clinton Elementary will share her science vocabulary Kahoot It games and you will have an opportunity to set up your own accounts and start creating educational games your students will love.
Gizmos PD for 5th-8th grade coming soon as a WEBINAR
Learn to set up, tear down, and use the Energy Bike within your classroom or for a family night event. The Energy Bike meets the 4th and 7th grade science standards, but is fun for all! After training you will be able to reserve the bike for your classroom and/or school.

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Picture Perfect Science - Teaching Science Through Children's Literature PD Tuesday & Wednesday, October 10 & 11, 4:30-6:30pm (both nights required for CEUs & resource book) Southwood ES, 1500 S 4th St., 43207 This PD will focus on the first 3 Picture Perfect Science resource books, the 5E lesson format, fiction and nonfiction literature in science, and hands-on inquiry.

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FALL NEWSLETTER

A NEW ERA: Monthly Family Programming

Beginning the 2017-18 school year, Spruce Run Environmental Study Center will be hosting FREE family weekend programming for all CCS staff, students and their families. Programming will occur on the second Saturday of each month from 10:00a.m. until 2:00p.m. For your family's convenience, programming will follow an "open house" format so you can come and go through the day as you please. Some programs will state specific times for certain activities that will happen during that particular day. Occasionally, you may be asked to sign up for an activity to ensure we don't run out of supplies. See details of programming below.

Donations Needed for the Boot Barn

We now have a "Boot Barn" at Spruce Run. The barn is located on the main pathway heading towards the creek. This storage barn is filled with all of our "creeking equipment".

Inside you will find boots, dipping nets, kick nets, buckets, small plastic aquariums ......

If you have any rain boots or hip waders that your family has outgrown, we would appreciate it greatly if you would consider donating them to us.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Become a volunteer. All you need is an enthusiasm for Columbus City Schools, a willingness to learn and a desire to share with others! Volunteer hours are flexible and will depend on your chosen job area(s). No previous training is needed: training programs will be provided.

Currently we need volunteers in the following areas:

Office: answer telephone, filing, organizing supplies for school group activities

Horticulture: working in the greenhouse, raised bed, landscaping maintenance

Naturalist: sharing your personal "Nature Hobby" such as birding or rock collecting with student groups

Maintenance: general upkeep of the buildings and grounds

Scout Specialist: working with troops, or individual scouts on badges, scouting projects and volunteering opportunities at Spruce Run

Contact Geri Granger for more information: ggranger9556@columbus.k12.oh.us

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CCS Professional Development Opportunities

Community Garden/ Outdoor Learning Lab PD Choose only one of the following Dates: October 3, 4,or 5 Linmoor Education Center 2001 Hamilton Ave, Columbus, OH 43211

This PD is for the schools that signed up last spring for the garden initiative only. At this PD the point person for each school will receive the materials and information to take back to their schools to implement the cool weather crops that will be harvested in the spring. (Sign up is now available on CIMS).

A Fun Opportunity For Teachers: Franklin Park Conservatory Educator Open House

Thursday, September 28, 2017, 5-6:30pm Learn more about the Fairchild Challenge
5:30-6pm
Looking for innovative and fun educational experiences for your students? Meet the education staff of Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens at an informal gathering to learn about the unique, standards-based, hands-on programs that are offered. Along with fellow educators, enjoy cocktails while sampling delicacies that are featured in the Conservatory's cooking classes. Get details about school field trip opportunities and The Fairchild Challenge: a program for high school students.
6-6:30pm
Happy Hour & Tastings
RSVP by Monday, September 25 jwycinski@fpconservatory.org
Programs Presentations

Optional Tour of Conservatory

(You will need to email Jeannie Wycinski because the event is not on the website)

or 614-715-8028

Inside the Social Studies Website

The social studies website has so many great resources that we want to be sure to showcase some of them each month. There will be a resource focus for both intermediate and primary levels.

The best way to access your grade level materials and resources is to go to the CCS Social Studies Instructional Resource Portal:

http://www.ccsoh.us/ssresources.aspx

Reading Quest, http://www.readingquest.org/strat/

This link has a long list of various graphic organizers including some old favorites like Venn Diagrams, or a newer one like "The Inquiry Chart". Use the web address above or to access this site on the Social Studies web page, follow these steps:

CCS - Departments - Socials Studies - Instruction - Social Studies Teaching and Learning - Reading and Graphic Organizers - Reading Quest - Strategies Primary:
Primary Bookshelf:
http://www.ccsoh.us/sslit-primary.aspx

The bookshelf is an automatic feed from a customized collection on GoodReads. Click on the title of the selection to see descriptions, ratings, and reviews.

RAH! RAH! TEAM!

The following schools had awesome performance or significant gains this year on the Social Studies AIR test:

Clinton Elementary School

Colrain Elementary Elementary

Columbus Gifted Academy

Devonshire Elementary School

East Columbus Elementary

Ecole Kenwood French Immersion

Fairmoor Elementary School

Georgian Heights Elementary

Hubbard Mastery School

Indian Springs Elementary

Liberty Elementary

Parkmoor Elementary School

Scottwood Elementary

South Mifflin STEM Academy

Starling K-8

Stewart Alternative Elementart School

Weinland Park Elementary School

West Mound Elementary School

Westgate Elementary School

Winterset Elementary School

Woodcrest Elementary School

Some Websites to Support Your Good Work:

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Columbus City Schools eLearning K-12 Monthly Bulletin

It's NOT about DOING Technology. Its about finding and using essential TOOLS that SUPPORT teaching and LEARNING.

September 2017

In this edition:

Meet the eLearning Team

Difference between eLearning Committee and Help Desk

Meet the New K-12 Instructional Technology Coordinator

Upcoming Professional Development

What is Clever?

CCS Google Account

Transforming Lessons Through the SAMR Cycle

Resource Spotlight: 15 Free Google Drawings Graphic Organizers

How can the eLearning Committee Help?

Meet the K-12 Instructional Technology Coordinator - Lynda Ray

Upcoming Professional Development

Transforming Lessons Through the SAMR Cycle

Resource Spotlight: 15 FREE Google Drawings Graphic Organizers and How to Make Your Own

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