T he Titan Tell-All Friday, September 5, 2014 Edition 1
The Titan Tell-All is a bi-weekly newsletter highlighting the awesome instruction and events going on around TSMS. There are SO many great things going on, it is hard to catch them all! If you or someone you know has an outstanding idea that should be showcased, please let Ashley Roberts know! Thanks to Mrs. Stewart, Mrs. Mason, Mrs. Newman, Mrs. Newchurch, Mrs. Rains, Mrs. Espinal, and Mrs. Dougherty for putting together THE BEST FIRST DAY EVER! The kids had an awesome time on the red carpet, at the pep rally and laughing at the teacher FLASH MOB!
Current Happenings Mr. Oliver and Mr. Toler’s online classes are up and running! Once the Samsung Chromebooks arrived and all students completed orientation, they began their self-paced journey of French, German Principals of Business or Health Science.
Ms. Szabo and Mr. Martinez are doing an excellent job with the new STRIDES program.
Mrs. Ragan completed library orientation for all 7th grade students during their ELA classes.
Welcome New Staff Members!
Mr. Cooperman is off to an awesome start in his 7th grade science class! A special “THANKS� to Mrs. Vaughn and Mrs. Hosek for all of their help!
Mrs. Ennis is excited to get the year going as our ESL specialist!
Showcase classrooms: Continuous improvement
In Ms. Drechsler’s class, students completed a LOTUS DIAGRAM of worries about 7th grade.
Students gave Ms. Espinal feedback about the relevance of math through BRAINSTORMING
Mrs. Stewart’s students gave feedback on a STATUS CHECK
In Mr. Cornelius’s class, students SET GOALS and recorded them on their phones to continue working on them all year!
Mrs. Micocci used a GALLERY WALK to get FEEDBACK from her students about a successful year
Showcase classrooms
Students in Mrs. Buran’s ELA class drew a visual representation of teamwork. No words allowed!
Mrs. McDaniel and other science teachers asked students to practice team work and communication skills on the first day!
Mrs. Stewart’s class loves working in groups in the hallway in patio chairs!
Quality Tool of the month
August:
Have you tried one this month?
September:
Need an idea or help? Let Roberts know!
A final reminder from Mr. Oliver:
Have a great weekend! Keep up the awesome instruction!