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| A Fireside Chat at Konnoak Elementary |
Eva C. Phillips, the Program
Manager for Ready Schools, has been leading a series of “fireside chats”
with kindergarten teachers in each zone of Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools.
The first chats,
which are optional and are scheduled to last about one hour, were held in the
fall. Another series of chats have been scheduled for May and Phillips is
hoping that kindergarten teachers will participate.
This second round
in the series will focus on relevant topics for kindergarten teachers in
the district, specifically including talking about the school system’s
new Kindergarten Belief Satement.
“These
afternoon chats are optional,”
Phillips said. “However, I encourage kindergarten teachers in
each zone to attend if at all possible. Having at least one
representative from each school is important, if all are not able to
attend.”
“These
conversations will help us to provide a more consistent and
clear message about bringing a more balanced approach to kindergarten
instruction based on current research and resources. I hope teachers will make
plans to be there to hear about the district's vision for kindergarten
and to provide feedback on this new belief statement.”
“Spring chats have already been held
for Zones 3 and 5 at Middle Fork and Speas elementary schools. We have had a
great turnout so far which have led to very powerful and informative
discussions. The remaining chats are scheduled as follows and teachers are
asked to register in My Learning Plan."
Zone 1: Thursday, May 11 from
4-5 pm at Smith Farm Elementary
Zone 2: Thursday, May 25 from
4-5 pm at Petree Elementary
Zone 4: Monday, May 15 from
4-5 pm at Old Town Elementary
Zone 6: Monday, May 22 from
4-5 pm at Meadowlark Elementary
Zone 7: Monday, May 8 from 4-5
pm at Diggs-Latham Elementary
Zone 8: Wednesday, May 24,
from 4-5 at Easton Elementary
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