January 27

Be the One

Thanks to the #BeTheOne crew for organizing things for this week.  Can't wait for the oatmeal bar on Friday!
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Mondays with Molly

We recently welcomed Molly Kennedy to speak with both schools.  Molly has a great message for young people.  She recently started her Mondays with Molly Youtube talks.  I hope you enjoy it!
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Big drops in community colleges
Thanks to Sean for sharing this eye opening story. Many of the biggest drops are in central and western NY.

BOCES Lipdub
For the past few years, BOCES has been doing a great and fun event called a Lipdub.  One of our students, Amanda Bennett, starts things off.  Check it out!


Board Report
Every month, I write a public report for the board.  I've included some items about various rooms, guidance, curriculum, etc.

Tech Help from Paul at BOCES
Below is a copy of Paul's email after he came to speak with staff.  He has returned to help at least one person since then.  John Barkee is working on some instructional videos for kids.  Paul is willing to help you with your tech needs, so feel free to take him up on the offer.

Aides and assistants - you can also take advantage of his services!

Hi South Seneca folks,

Thanks for sharing your valuable time with me today. Here are resources you may find useful.

Library of Things: The resources you find here once ordered will be delivered via BOCES mail. If you find something interesting please let me know and we can plan a time when I can visit and assist you. Please reach out and ask about materials you do not see in the LoT as our purchases are usually educator driven.

Here is a video to walk you through the ordering process.

Teknologia Project: The project is always accepting participants and you are invited to join. We have one meeting a month at TST BOCES that runs from 4 - 7pm with food being provided. We currently have 2 stipend levels ($1,000/$2,000) and supply and technology materials that you need. These materials do end up in the Library of Things for future use by educators in our region as will the materials that are created by our participants.

Thanks again for all you do,

Paul

Schedule a Time with Paul

Recap of the budgeting process
Remember - requisitions are due this week!

Naomi's attachments are linked here:
Budget coding info
Budget book 2020-21


Re: 2020-21 Budget Process

Like last year, you will use the new online process for DCMO orders for the 2020-21 Budget Season. This year only your Supply budget requests will be done on the DCMO requisition website. Attached are the Budget Booklet to describe the codes and budget process and the 2-sided Budget Summary Form which you will use for all budget requests.

Please note:

·         You will not receive a printed book of items. The DCMO website has an updated format similar to any shopping order you may have placed online.  Pictures, costs and item numbers are easy to see in one place. You will have a cart and be able to check out. Notice there is a new category “Office Supplies” that includes desk items that will not be in the “School Supplies” category. You also have a search box at the top to look for specific items.

·         Your user name and password were in a letter in your mailbox from DCMO with specific instructions to set up your profile. Please add your Principals email to the profile.

·         Submit Order For Supplies Only- Last year we tried submitting all orders including contractual, field trips etc but the process was much more confusing and time consuming. So any field trips, contractual etc. will be done on a separate form.  See your building secretary for these. Once you submit your order you will not be able to access it again.

·         Important Dates-

o   By the Week of Nov 25- Staff will have received Memo with log in information for your online ordering.

o   By Dec 17th, Naomi will have met with staff at faculty meetings to discuss budget process and answer questions.

o   November 8th- January 31 Online DCMO ordering site is open for staff/admin to enter requisitions.

o   February 3rd, All Final requisitions from staff are due to Principals.

Though I will meet with staff during the Faculty meetings, I am more than happy to meet with anyone individually if you wish.

Please contact me if you did not receive log in information.

Regards,
Naomi Zuckerman



PD Opps

Grow with Google

Advancement Courses

Creative Teacher

January 6

Tech talk on Tuesday

On Tuesday the 7th, Paul Wiech from BOCES will be here to help with any questions you have.  He will also give a presentation at our faculty meeting in the library.  If you'd like to meet with Paul during the day, please click this link to reserve a time. Paul will be starting regular visits to our building.  Feel free to take advantage of his expertise.

BOCES Teknologia Project
Paul Wiech can also share info about this great opportunity. 

Check out Rob's project here.
Check out Jody's project here.

January Testing file

Remember that the January testing file is linked
from the master file.

Notes on the restricted list
I'm trying something new with the restricted list.  Corrective action plans are directly linked from this list, so I don't see a need for a separate list. Thanks to those teachers who have helped so far. Sean is also helping me with these files, especially with seniors who are struggling.  More files coming soon. 


2019/2020 Youth Bureau/Board RFP
A very nice opportunity from Annie Mahoney at Seneca County:

Please see the attached information (linked in title) regarding the 2019/2020 Youth Bureau/Board RFP.  Applications are due on Friday, January 31st.  Please feel free to share this information.
Thank you and Happy New Year.

Annie Mahoney, Deputy Director for Youth Services
Seneca County Workforce Development and Youth Bureau
1 DiPronio Dr. Waterloo, NY 13165
(p)315-539-1791 (f) 315-539-3857


NYSEG Electric Universe
Please see the link in the title for this opportunity from NYSEG.  I created a new folder for resources like this in the staff share drive (curriculum / resources).  If you have anything you'd like to be stored there, please let me know.

State updates (from BOCES)
The BOCES folks are updating principals in a new way.  I think you'll like it. 
The latest updates cover the following topics:

• Arts standards
• Early learning
• ELA/Literacy
• Inclusive Education
• Math
• Teacher / Leader Effectiveness
• Teknologia Project (you can sign up and earn extra money)

The Latest News from Google

Check out Google's latest education blog entry.  Lots of good info.


Next Gen Learning Standards

In an effort to share ideas and resources for the implementation of the Next Generation Learning Standards beginning in Fall 2020, the New York State Education Department has created the Roadmap Spotlight, an online resource highlighting steps New York educators, districts, and BOCES have taken in preparation for the implementation. The Department is seeking submissions featuring work done for the Building Capacity Phase of the Roadmap and Implementation Timeline, with the focus on the integration of the standards into curriculum, instruction, and assessment design. Articles can be submitted to standards@nysed.gov at any time. Please see Guidance and Parameters for Roadmap Spotlight Articles for more information. Visit the Spotlight page to read previous editions and sign up to receive future editions.

Please contact the Office of Curriculum and Instruction at emscurric@nysed.gov if you have any questions.

Thank you,

The New York State Education Department