STEAMing with JSA

MICHAEL'S  MEMO  Good Morning Staff, as we embark upon the week I would like for us to reflect upon the methods of teaching and the set up and expectations of our learners here at JSA Magnet. I would like to recommend watching the video of Sal Khan who created Khan Academy to assist us in shifting our outlook on education and mastery & non mastery and how gaps assist in our students not being successful. Mastery Framework and Agency over our learning are the key points of the video.  Highlight's of the Week @ JSA I would like to highlight Dennis Dill for constructing the EdCamp style professional development on Monday. I would like to especially thank K. White, S. Barnes, N. Gainey, K. Reddick, R. Huyhn,, M. Turner, and S. Lew for presenting on a wide variety of topics. The professional development was relevant and successful based upon the feedback on the PD. We seek to always highlight the great instructors here at JSA and continue to build up...

MICHAEL'S MEMO 10/3/16 Volume 6 Good Morning staff, we have completed another successful week at JSA. I want to continue to commend the staff on a job well done in standards based instruction occurring daily within the classrooms. We as an administration are continuing to conduct coaching forms and Journey Walk throughs to document the instructional prowess of our staff. Staff members we will continue to focus on the EDP and STEAM Infusion within instruction. We are seeking staff input on activities for Culture Building activities outside of the work environment, and would like to hear suggestions such as root beer floats on Fridays', staff social at establishments, school cook out etc. Please leave a comment on the comment section or e-mail me your ideas. Our video this week focuses on the impact and importance of relationships in relation to being an effective classroom instructor with an emphasis on Middle School, please enjoy.  Focus For The Week We will focus on ...