March 5th

Celebrations!

• Heather Peaden was accepted into the Wake Principal Fellows program!!
• Underwood was selected as an alternate to represent our state for the White House Easter Egg Roll.  Lauren will be designing an Easter Egg that may be replicated on a big egg to represent North Carolina on the White House Lawn.
• Mrs. Bryson-Jacobs elective came in second place at the African American History Bowl!  Way to go!
• Thanks to Travis and Alexandria for their help with the Magnet Meet and Greet Breakfast for newly accepted families and the MSA Certification application!  #teamwork
• The 5th Grade Docents rocked the First Friday Event at CAM!  Thanks to Alexandria, Karen, Ellen, Lauren for attending.
• Shout out to Lauren, Holly, Sherry, Ashley, Alexandria, Travis, Ellen, Mallory (and all the parents who attended) for their help at Grounds Day on Saturday morning.  We were able to spread mulch on the playground and in the garden, clean up trash and debris and paint new stencils on the playground!

Collaboration

Lunch and Learn --  Tanya will be hosting Lunch and Learn on a variety of technology tools during lunch times. For more information -- see Lunch and Learn flyer. She will also share at our Business meeting on Tuesday. 

Technology Request -- If you have a technology problem that you would like to be looked at complete the Tech Help request and if on-site staff is unable to fix then they would be submitted to district help desk.  If you are need of a equipment  be sure to complete Funds Request form . This would be for cords, bulbs, ink, batteries, etc.

PD -- We at Curriculum Pathways are excited to announce the third Teacher Institute (June 18-August 10)! The application is open and ready for your submission. The deadline for applications is March 30th, 2018, at 11:59 pm EST.2018 Summer Teacher Institute - Pathfinders from Curriculum Pathways’s Tweet . 

Creativity

Free Arts Integration Workshop:  Stepping Into Character
with Meredyth Pederson Cooper, Director of Education at Raleigh Little Theatre
Add theatre arts to your arts integration teaching toolbox, as you learn how to build dramatic frames so your students can learn and you can teach “in role” as characters. With strong scaffolding and thoughtful facilitation, the elements of character, conflict and storytelling become effective teaching tools in the classroom. This workshop will provide the tools you need to bring role work into your classroom and build effective lessons that engage your students’ imaginations and help them make relevant connections to curriculum.   
When: Saturday, March 24, 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Where: MJH Gallery at the United Arts Council, 410 Glenwood Avenue, Raleigh
Who: Open to any Wake County elementary educator with any level of arts experience
Cost: Free, but you do need to register by emailing full name, position, school, and email address to rcarlile@unitedarts.org.  CEU credit available.


Student and Staff Awesomeness -- Check out what our team is doing in their classrooms -- via Twitter - @underwoodgtm -- #weareunderwood Keep up the great work! 

Communication 

Foundation Gala-If you would like to attend the annual Spring Gala on March 23rd at CAM, you can sign up here.  Staff tickets are free and you may bring one guest at the discounted rate of $35.  Checks can be made out to Underwood Foundation and put in the Foundation mailbox.  

Teacher Working Conditions Survey-  Friday we handed out the Teacher Working Conditions Survey codes to get into the portal.  If you did not receive one, please see Alexandria to get your code.  Once you get your code- the web address -  www.ncteachingconditions.org

We are looking for a 100% participation!  

Reflection from ER day-  Please fill out the reflection from Friday-  https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdNjzuTezPuJLcGFxq9rwJDp5K8gGA1fEw8l_wD6L3MMOHvaw/viewform?usp=sf_link


Severe Weather Drill - We will part in the Statewide Tornado Drill scheduled for Wednesday, March 7, at 9:30 AM EST. Board Policy 2312 R&P states that all schools must complete the severe weather drill annually. In the days leading up to the drill, please examine the routes and shelter safe locations to make sure they are open and free of clutter.

In response to a busy March.....there will be NO Business Meeting on March 6 and NO PLT meeting on March 28.  Enjoy the gift of time!

Reading Credits (or other CEU's)-   Are you in need of Reading or other CEU's? Please check out this link for credits. One of our very own is facilitating a course!!!  https://place.fi.ncsu.edu/

Critical Thinking 

Next School Year -- Staff we are entering that time of year where we are starting to make plans for next school year. If you are considering a change in locations, be sure to complete the transfer application process - via https://wakeconnect.wcpss.net/sites/transfer-process/SitePage/28515/transfer-process - Please see Travis if this is an opportunity that you would like to explore for next school year. 

Feedback -- If you have more feedback (things that have worked or things that could be better throughout the school year) you would like for us to consider, please feel free to email, discuss or fill out this form. https://goo.gl/forms/XNwhdAo6gU8lOfck1

Calendar:

March 13th-SIP/Leadership Meeting; 7:45am
March 15th-CD Cohort; 7:45am
March 23rd-Foundation Gala at CAM; 7pm
March 27th-SIP/Leadership Meeting; 7:45am
March 27th-Artspleasure; 5-8pm
March 29-Q3 electives end

*Staff attended events listed here