Hey to all my ECE / K-1 friends out there in BSSD land, I have created a blog / website that features everything K-1. I have already posted tons of workshop ideas, a sample schedule, and a year long unit plan there. Come check it out! I especially hope it helps new elementary teachers coming into the district this year.

http://mrdanielk1.wordpress.com/

I am looking for input on what other teachers have used for iPad apps for reading, writing, and math for grades 3 through 7. If you recommend one will you please suggest the content area and grade level you found it useful for.

Thank you. I will compile a least and add it to wiki for a resource for others.

Dianna Schollmeier
Elim, AK

Dear ASWC Supporters,

If you or your district is looking for quality, intensive, and focused training in the areas of K-12 writing instruction... please read the following:

I am writing to inform you of a quintessential PD event (1 week) that is happening in June, on the UAA campus. Teacher leaders have developed a robust syllabus to address writing instruction in the classroom through the Common Core Standards - K-12; to focus instruction by developing and analyzing effective assessments; and to create dynamic inservice plans for peers. The research is clear: Change and improvement occur when teachers teach and coach teachers.

If you want to be among this group of outstanding educators, read the attached flyer for details and complete the brief application. Please invite colleagues who might be interested...copy, paste, and send!

Kristin Hathhorn, Anne Armstrong and Mary Richards bring unique and highly respected teaching backgrounds to the planning and implementation of this event. Rural and urban school teachers will find the content and discussion(s) to be relevant. Without reservation, I believe this phenomenal trainer of trainers class is unmatched anywhere in the state of Alaska.

Mardell
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Mardell Kiesel, Site Director
Alaska State Writing Consortium

	Wednesday 3/6 Kindergarten	Thursday 3/7 First Grade	Friday 3/8 Second Grade
12:30	UNK(80), SHH(104), SKK(10)	GAM(45), UNK(85), SKK(40)	KTS, GAM(20), SVA, UNK(88),
1:30	ELI(112), WAA(75), GAM(65)	ELI(88), SMK(128) -Perfect Score, WAA(88)	ELI(64), WAA(64)
2:30	KKA(111), WMO(85), WBB (60)	WMO(69)	WMO(88),

Here is the schedule for next week's battles. Please contact Darla(dgrediagin@bssd.org) for any changes.

	High School 2/4	Seventh - Eighth Grade School 2/5	Fifth - SixthGrade Date Change 2/11	Third - Fourth Grade 2/7
12:30		WMO(96)	WAA(8), TLA(16), UNK(72)	SHH(64), WAA(40), SKK(18)
1:30	GAM (72), WMO(56),	UNK(45), SVA(28) WAA(80),	WMO(64), SHH(48), SMK(37)	UNK(64), ELI(5), SMK(48),
2:30	SMK(31),	GAM(80)	GAM(32), ELI(0)	Tie Breaker UNK(24) SHH(48)