Linda:

I will not be able to attend today's meeting, some things have come up that require me to be here.
Talk with you soon.


Kimberly B. Barnes
Director PreK-6 Programs
Ashe County Schools

"To get what we've never had, we must do what we've never done."

STOP BULLIES IN THEIR TRACKS! How to support students facing bullying
at school.
Film + Discussion
Led by veteran Greensboro teacher Annette Green

FRIDAY, SEPT 11th, 7 pm - 9 pm
Free pasta dinner (vegetarian & meat) at 6 pm
Boone Unitarian Universalist Fellowship
381 W. King Street, Boone

http://community.appstate.edu/


BOONE—Appalachian State University has unveiled a Web site designed to help members of the region learn about the various educational, economic development, cultural and community service outreach programs available to them.

Appalachian has more than 80 programs, centers, institutes and initiatives that engage in community outreach and partnership activities.
Community logo.jpg

The searchable Web site, www.community.appstate.edu, evolved from and replaces the Directory of Community Service, Cultural and Educational Outreach and Economic Development published in late 2007 by the Office of the Chancellor.

“This Web site, designed specifically with the regional community in mind, is an invaluable resource for those seeking information about university services and programs that support economic development and outreach related to education, cultural activities and health services,” said Chancellor Kenneth E. Peacock.




http://community.appstate.edu/

For your information
Ashe Technology Conference




http://www.ashe.k12.nc.us/tech_conference/

If I gave you tiles for your art teacher at the last Coordinating Council meeting please let me know when I can come and pick them up. Thanks. Linda

Please send this your math and science teachers. Math will be included at some point. Thanks




The National Science Foundation has awarded The University of Tennessee - Knoxville a $16 million grant to support the creation of NIMBioS (National Institute for Mathematical and Biological Synthesis). NIMBioS will bring together mathematicians and biologists from around the world to investigate a variety of problems, including disease spread and population modeling. Having NIMBioS so near western North Carolina is particularly beneficial in that the institute is offering a variety of outreach opportunities for teachers of science and mathematics. Teachers can participate in programs that facilitate collaboration with researchers or can go to the Great Smoky Mountain National Park for field-related professional development. Teachers and curriculum officers are encouraged to visit the site http://www.nimbios.org/education/education for more information.

Below is a description of the work the Language Arts PLC did this year with the leadership of Tracy Smith. This is a great example of collaboration in the groups to inform instruction as well as professional development for the teachers in the PLC.





Developed a syllabus for a college middle school course at ASU, “Literacy, Language and Culture in the Middle Grades”. Gathered input and evaluated possible texts for the course. We believe pre-service teachers need more realistic views of the diverse learners and their needs in a middle grades classroom. Created student profiles and put them together in a “virtual classroom” which could be used by pre-service teachers to develop lessons.

Working on an article submitted to the NCMSJ this summer outlining our project.

I will not be able to make it to the meeting on Friday.

Shawn

Shawn D. Clemons
Middle School Director
Caldwell County Schools
1914 Hickory Blvd., SW
Lenoir, NC 28645
Office: 828.728.8407 x163
Fax: 828.728.0012
sclemons@caa.k12.nc.us
 
Excellence is not optional.

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Linda:

I will be in Greensboro at the Smart Start Conference, so I will be unable to attend. Hopefully, Keith, Bobby or Holly will be there.

Kimberly B. Barnes
Director PreK-6 Programs
Ashe County Schools

"To get what we've never had, we must do what we've never done."
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From: QT - Linda McCalister [qtopic-25-6WMGHe7c2Kq@quicktopic.com] Sent: Monday, May 04, 2009 12:34 PM
To: QT topic subscribers
Subject: Coordinating Council

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I will be unable to attend--My AP class is right in the middle of test prep. Let me know of anyway I can help.

Reminder

Coordinating Council Meeting
Friday, May 8th
1:00
Broyhill Inn

Remember that you will be reporting out from your groups on the strategic plan, technology integration and professional development. Some of you will be meeting that morning before the CC meeting. We will also be looking at the re-visioning process that is going in the College of Education and will need your feedback. I look forward to seeing everyone there. Thanks.

I remember. Just read over and tell me what you think about the plan. Do we need to change anything?





_______________________
Dr. Linda McCalister
Director, ASU Public School Partnership
Edwin Duncan Hall
AppalachianState University
Boone, NC 28607

mccalisterlm@appstate.edu
http://www.partnership.appstate.edu
828-262-6108




On Apr 16, 2009, at 8:34 AM, QT - elaine o'quinn wrote:

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Linda,

As noted at the last meeting, I will not be able to attend the May 8th date. Thanks. Elaine
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Linda,

As I noted at the last meeting, I will not be able to make the May 8th date. It's party time!
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Elaine

Next CC Meeting is May 8th. Please try to meet with your committee before then so that you can report to the whole group. Thanks for your help

I would love to send a group to this but it's Spring Break week!