Thursday, May 29, 2008
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
The paperwork bites me!
Well, I've made my first blunder. I'm glad to have it over with, since making a dumb mistake was inevitable. It's kind of like my sister when she dropped her daughter by mistake- she was relieved that she's got that over with and no one was hurt!
So, here's what I did. I ordered 200$ worth of books from the Centre des Ressources Pedagogiques "direct" without filling in the Board office's PO. A "P.O." is a purchase order. Who knew! Ah well! No harm done. I just have to do it correctly the next time.
Last night and tonight I managed to work away on the new pile of books that were sent to me. They were mostly fabulous. I also spent some time fiddling around on the internet for our group project. I didn't find anything interesting though. (Well, I did manage to buy baby Adara some clothes on eBay, but that was just a 10 minute sidetrack).
So, here's what I did. I ordered 200$ worth of books from the Centre des Ressources Pedagogiques "direct" without filling in the Board office's PO. A "P.O." is a purchase order. Who knew! Ah well! No harm done. I just have to do it correctly the next time.
Last night and tonight I managed to work away on the new pile of books that were sent to me. They were mostly fabulous. I also spent some time fiddling around on the internet for our group project. I didn't find anything interesting though. (Well, I did manage to buy baby Adara some clothes on eBay, but that was just a 10 minute sidetrack).
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
More wonderful books
My project has been put on the back burner this last week as the Grade 3 EQAO test looms large on the horizon.
I did, however, receive another set of possible books to order from Catherine P at the CFORP. She's been invaluable. I now need to find the time to peruse them and see which ones will make a good fit with Lucy Calkins curriculum.
Our group project is stalled too. We are all looking over the existing exemplars from other provinces for Ecriture and picking our favourites. We are also looking carefully at the OWA (Ontario writing assessment) and seeing where their "on demand" tasks might work for us.
I did, however, receive another set of possible books to order from Catherine P at the CFORP. She's been invaluable. I now need to find the time to peruse them and see which ones will make a good fit with Lucy Calkins curriculum.
Our group project is stalled too. We are all looking over the existing exemplars from other provinces for Ecriture and picking our favourites. We are also looking carefully at the OWA (Ontario writing assessment) and seeing where their "on demand" tasks might work for us.
Sunday, May 11, 2008
The re-re-write of our proposal
The group recently received a request for clarification about our new budget, from the Ministry of Education. Francine re-re- wrote our proposal and emailed it to Cheryl and I for re-re-reapproval, before sending it off to the Ministry. It's getting kind of silly!
But we are thrilled that the Ministry is considering our request for a larger budget and that we will likely be able to undertake our project in the way we had originally hoped.
My own personal project is at a stand-still. I've ordered some books, Catherine P at the Centre des Ressources is sending me some new options, and that's about it. My homeroom is a Grade 3 so the EQAO primary assessment test has kind of overtaken my life. We write it at the end of May.
But we are thrilled that the Ministry is considering our request for a larger budget and that we will likely be able to undertake our project in the way we had originally hoped.
My own personal project is at a stand-still. I've ordered some books, Catherine P at the Centre des Ressources is sending me some new options, and that's about it. My homeroom is a Grade 3 so the EQAO primary assessment test has kind of overtaken my life. We write it at the end of May.
Thursday, May 8, 2008
And from the ministry we hear a resounding...maybe!
Francine, Cheryl and I received an email from the Ministry of Education today. I must give them kudos for speed and direct, clear communication. Camille Chenier and her team seem okay with our revisions but have asked us to make some changes. It sounds like we actually have a chance though. They seem to understand that we need to make these changes, and that these changes cost money. Yeah!
Monday, May 5, 2008
Meeting at the Board office
Today Francine and I met with Catherine Montreuil, our Superintendent. She has been assigned as our contact person for the Teacher Leadership and Learning projects. She was very positive, and seems excited by our projects and how they dovetail with all the Professional Learning goals for the School Board.
Francine and I got answers to most of our questions. Those that couldn't be answered by Catherine were redirected to those individuals who could answer them.
I feel really positive about this journey. Next I meet with my principal to update her and then next week I have one day to work on the project.
Francine and I got answers to most of our questions. Those that couldn't be answered by Catherine were redirected to those individuals who could answer them.
I feel really positive about this journey. Next I meet with my principal to update her and then next week I have one day to work on the project.
Sunday, May 4, 2008
First Class is up and running
As part of the project the Ministry of Education has set up a First Class online email program for the project participants across the province. This email/chat/directory will likely prove quite useful. Unfortunately, the Ministry did not include Cheryl's name in the directory....I guess because she's not a project leader.
On Friday I sent my first box of books back to the Centre des Ressources Pedagogiques. I kept about 15 books and ordered additional copies. I asked Catherine P at the Centre to help me locate some other "All About" and "biography" books. So, I'm making progress.
On Monday the members of our group are meeting our Superintendent at the Board office. We have a few questions for her and I'm sure she wants to be very clear about how to manage all that cash!
On Wednesday I presented the outline for my project to my staff at St Basil's and they were very supportive and enthusiastic. I also briefly outlined the group project.
On Friday I sent my first box of books back to the Centre des Ressources Pedagogiques. I kept about 15 books and ordered additional copies. I asked Catherine P at the Centre to help me locate some other "All About" and "biography" books. So, I'm making progress.
On Monday the members of our group are meeting our Superintendent at the Board office. We have a few questions for her and I'm sure she wants to be very clear about how to manage all that cash!
On Wednesday I presented the outline for my project to my staff at St Basil's and they were very supportive and enthusiastic. I also briefly outlined the group project.
Thursday, May 1, 2008
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