Don't forget the following events this Fall:

1. Speak Up survey window is October 1 - December 18.  The password is speakup15, please share with staff, students and parents.  1 great way to do that is to post it on your website. Here is an image you can use in your banner and be sure to link it to the survey (included in the image)

2. Media Note: Barnes and Noble is offering a trade in for old tablets towards the new Samsung Nook.  If you are interested that offer is available from October 7-November 7.  You can also ask Jackie Lorge our representative questions she is expecting a baby in mid-November so the sooner the better :). Here is the Flyer.  

3. Upcoming Learning Opportunities:
  • November 5 and 24 - code.org - after school offering  (must attend both days) Sign up in MyLearningPlan.
  • November 6-8 - Any Barnes and Noble location - MakerFaire - demos, play space, get ideas for starting a MakerSpace, etc.  Check out this event on their website.
  • November 17 - 4:00 pm - South Smithfield Broadcasting demo and training for anyone interested in attending
  • November 19 - 3:00 OR 4:00 - West Campus Room 250 Follett Shelf with Karei Swift from Follett (all media please plan to attend one of the sessions)
  • December 1- 3:30-5:00pm, West Campus Computer Lab, Google It Up, Learn how to use Google Apps for Education to organize your classroom and let student innovation shine (Register on My Learning Plan).
  • December 3- 3:30-5:00pm, West Campus Computer Lab, Differentiate with Google Classroom, Learn how to use Google Classroom to differentiate learning in your classroom. See example lessons and activities to get you started on the path to differentiation (Register on My Learning Plan).
  • December 7-13 - Hour of Code - sign up here: https://hourofcode.com/johnstoncountyschools/en
Thank you all for your hard work on getting the Expo ready!  It is going to be another phonemonal event and we can't wait til Tuesday!






Friday, October 23, 2015

Tidbits for the Fall


Don't forget the following events this Fall:

1. Speak Up survey window is October 1 - December 18.  The password is speakup15, please share with staff, students and parents.  1 great way to do that is to post it on your website. Here is an image you can use in your banner and be sure to link it to the survey (included in the image)

2. Media Note: Barnes and Noble is offering a trade in for old tablets towards the new Samsung Nook.  If you are interested that offer is available from October 7-November 7.  You can also ask Jackie Lorge our representative questions she is expecting a baby in mid-November so the sooner the better :). Here is the Flyer.  

3. Upcoming Learning Opportunities:
  • November 5 and 24 - code.org - after school offering  (must attend both days) Sign up in MyLearningPlan.
  • November 6-8 - Any Barnes and Noble location - MakerFaire - demos, play space, get ideas for starting a MakerSpace, etc.  Check out this event on their website.
  • November 17 - 4:00 pm - South Smithfield Broadcasting demo and training for anyone interested in attending
  • November 19 - 3:00 OR 4:00 - West Campus Room 250 Follett Shelf with Karei Swift from Follett (all media please plan to attend one of the sessions)
  • December 1- 3:30-5:00pm, West Campus Computer Lab, Google It Up, Learn how to use Google Apps for Education to organize your classroom and let student innovation shine (Register on My Learning Plan).
  • December 3- 3:30-5:00pm, West Campus Computer Lab, Differentiate with Google Classroom, Learn how to use Google Classroom to differentiate learning in your classroom. See example lessons and activities to get you started on the path to differentiation (Register on My Learning Plan).
  • December 7-13 - Hour of Code - sign up here: https://hourofcode.com/johnstoncountyschools/en
Thank you all for your hard work on getting the Expo ready!  It is going to be another phonemonal event and we can't wait til Tuesday!