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STAR Teacher Banquet – April 4, 2018 @ 4:30 – for All Administrators
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ESL Aide Professional Learning-April 3 – for All Administrators
Grand Canyon University Open House and Program Updates – for Elementary and Secondary Administrators
Identify Staff for Re-Enrollment and Online Registration Training – for All Principals
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STAR Teacher Banquet – April 4, 2018 @ 4:30
From Amy Jo Troyer
We look forward to celebrating the success of our building STAR Teacher Nominees at the 2018 STAR Teacher Banquet on April 4, 2018 from 4:30 – 6:30 in the Central Office Training Rooms on the first floor.
Please note that Principals and STAR Teachers are already confirmed for attendance, however, if you are a District Level Administrator who would like to join us in celebration, we invite you to send an email to Michelle Lynn at michelle.lynn@kckps.org by Friday, March 30, 2018 at 5:00 p.m. to confirm your attendance and reserve your seating.
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ESL Aide Professional Learning-April 3
From Kristen Scott
All ESL Instructional Aides will report to the Central Office on Tuesday, April 3rd from 9:00-3:00 for professional learning. If you have any questions please email me. Thank you.
Grand Canyon University Open House and Program Updates
From Shelly Beech
Please share the information below with your staff as well as the attached folder.
*Grand Canyon University Educational Advising Open House- Wednesday, April 11th from 3:30-5:30pm at KCKPS Central office Room 273. No cost to attend and sandwiches will be provided. RSVP to Micki Reed via text: 816-491-4533 or email: micki.reed@gcu.edu
*KCKPS Partner Grand Canyon University has recently launched several new programs online:
??? M.S. in Biology with an Emphasis in Education
??? M.S. in Chemistry with an Emphasis in Education
??? M.S. in Sociology with an Emphasis in Education
??? M.A. in Communication with an Emphasis in Education
??? M.A. in English with an Emphasis in Education
??? M.A. in History with an Emphasis in Education
These Graduate level programs prepare educators to teach dual credit at the high school level, and undergraduate courses for both campus and online modalities at two-year or four-year institutions. In these programs, students will focus on skills development in addition to learning strategies for curriculum design, adult learning theories and how to incorporate technology in a distance learning environment.
Students can graduate in 16 months by completing one class per 6-week term. Contact Micki Reed at micki.reed@gcu.edu to learn more about a $4,000 scholarship opportunity and classes starting April and July 2018.
Identify Staff for Re-Enrollment and Online Registration Training
From David Rand
To facilitate re-enrollment and Kindergarten Round-up we will need to train 2 staff members from each school on the new Infinite Campus Online Registration. Please send Penny Atchley by Friday the names and titles of the 2 staff members that will coordinate re-enrollment and online registration for your building. These 2 individuals will need to attend a training session next week; please see the scheduled dates and times below. If you have any questions regarding this issue, please do not hesitate to contact Penny Atchley or David Rand. Thank you very much!!!!!
Elementary ??? Banneker through Lindbergh ??? Tuesday, April 3rd ??? 8:00-12:00 ??? Central Office Computer Lab
Elementary ??? ME Pearson ??? Whittier ??? Tuesday, April 3rd ??? 1:00-5:00 ??? Central Office Computer Lab
Middle ??? All Middle Schools ??? Wednesday, April 4th ??? 8:00-12:00 ??? Central Office Computer Lab
High ??? All High Schools ??? Thursday, April 5th ??? 8:00-12:00 ??? Central Office Computer Lab