Professional Development

I’ve been in Orlando, FL since Saturday for some PD. I’m at the Future of Education Technology Conference and since 8am on Sunday, I’ve been learning so much. I’m having trouble sleeping at night, because my brain has kicked into high gear — and I still have two more days!!! I can’t wait to get back to school to not only start implementing project ideas, introducing tools, and teaching learning strategies with my students, but also to share what I’ve learned with the SAS staff.

Yesterday our keynote speaker was Sal Khan, founder of Khan Academy. Their mission is to provide a free, world-class education to anyone, anywhere.

      If you’ve never heard of it, check it out.
      If you have a child struggling in math, check it out.
      If you have a child with some gaps in their learning, check it out.
      If there’s something you want to learn, check it out.
      If you have a child about to take the SAT or ACT, check it out.
      If none of the above apply to you, still check it out.

There is learning by grade level and by content, mostly math, but areas in humanities, arts, science, and engineering as well.

https://www.khanacademy.org/coach/dashboard

Today I am going on a school visit to Millenia Elementary where I will be with 50 other educators from around the US to tour Millenia, which is one of the LaunchED digital learning schools that focuses on increasing student engagement and achievement through personalized learning using digital content and tools.

I know the students are upset that we didn’t get snow last night, as are my children. It’s going to be in the high 60s here with sunshine. After rain ALL DAY on Sunday and temps in the low 50s, I’m glad to have a warm, sunshine day!

The tooth fairy visited us in STREAM class today!

Club Invention

Students in Club Invention are having fun learning about physics concepts like momentum, center of gravity, and friction as well as some famous physicists, like Galileo and Sir Isaac Newton.

Winter scenes are finished!

First graders worked hard and persevered to complete their 3D paper winter scenes that included measurements and geometry, but most importantly listening and following directions!

Screen Mirroring

4th graders learned about screen mirroring. It comes in hand when you’re working in groups and not everyone can see the iPad. 

Camp Invention!

Camp Invention is June 3rd - 7th from 9am - 3:30pm.

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*This offer applies to returning Camp Invention participants (alumni) using the alumni registration code. Valid through Feb. 8, 2019.

Along with this incredible savings is an additional  “For a Friend” discount of $30 off AND a chance to enter an exciting, one of a kind contest after you register for our program.  Details are in the mail!

This $25 promo code is for all new campers: INNOVATE25 and expires on 3/22/19

Camp Invention 2019!

Mock Library Renovation

Mr. Trouy, a contractor and father of Luke Truoy ‘18, spent time this morning helping the 4th graders on their library renovation project. He brought in tools like a laser distance measure, scale ruler, and blue prints for students as they use their math and engineering skills to create plans for a mock library renovation.

Next students will interview other students and teachers to get their feedback on what they’d like to see in a new library.

When they've finished the planning stage, they will go to Home Depot and Ikea to "buy" materials and items. Each team has a budget of $1,000.

When they've finished, Mr. Trouy will return so that the students can present their plans to a panel of adult experts.