Fun ways to build student inquiry skills taken from this month’s Marshall Memo.

Reading and Middle Schoolers

While perusing Penny Kittle’s website, I found an interesting article regarding adolescent readers. The link is below.

RA and the Danielson Rubric

Use the following link as a PLC activity as a planning activity and a reinforcement of Danielson rubric. This form joins the district literacy framework for 7-12 ELA, 6-12 SS and SCI with the Danielson rubric. Click on the link below and print for your department or PLC.

Mapping Reading Apprenticeship onto the Danielson Rubric

Read Over Christmas Break!

You will have plenty of time over the holidays to catch up on your reading! Cozy up by the fire and escape into a great read. Take a peek at the link below to find some teen picks from the Dearborn Library. As 2016 comes to a close, open one of the best books from the year. See the NYT best books link below. Have a safe and peaceful holiday season!

NYT Best Books

Teen Section at Centennial Library

Wayne County Regional Enhancement Education Millage Proposal

School districts in Wayne County have placed a proposal on the November 8^th ballot to provide added funding for our schools. It is the “Regional Enhancement Millage Proposal.”

If approved by the entire county, the 2 mil proposal will generate approximately $6.2 million from Dearborn but the District will receive $7.8 million in additional funding for our schools. Money would go to local schools starting this year and the millage expires after six years. Continue reading →

Notice for AOL Email Accounts

Dear Parents,

If you are an AOL email user, please be aware that you may not receive email notifications due to AOL policies. We are working to resolve this issue with AOL.

Thank you for your patience while we work with AOL to make sure you get classroom notifications from your teacher.

Sincerely,

Technology Department