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= Bulletin Board: =

Do you have a favorite teacher who has influenced your life and who you appreciate? Write an essay, poem, or thank-you letter for this Barnes and Noble contest and submit to the local Hurst, TX store. Deadline is March 1. You could be the winner!

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= Monday =

Student Holiday Enjoy your day!

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Year I TEKS (5) The student creates an effective learning environment. The student is expected to: (B) demonstrate teacher and trainer characteristics that promote an effective learning environment; Year II TEKS (5) The student creates and maintains an effective learning environment. The student is expected to: (B) integrate teacher or trainer characteristics that promote an effective learning environment;

Creativity - What is it?

Recently Mrs. Kallas and Lindsey Zimmer (p.m. intern) attended an EdShift Conference in Los Colinas. The focus of the conference was about removing the current parameters placed on education in the United States, and Birdville ISD, and creating a new look and feel for the education system in the U.S. If we removed "the old rules" of the education system and implemented a modern approach, what would that look like.

Join in the discussion with Lindsey and Mrs. Kallas to discuss how new and innovative thinking can change the look of education for your future students, for your future district, and for the future of U.S. education.

Watch the following TED Talk by Sir Ken Robinson, featured keynote at the EdShift Conference, called "How to Change Education." Think about the message he is trying to convey about creativity.

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Open [|the new blog assignment] about creativity. Respond to the questions prepared by Mrs. Kallas and Lindsey to help you think about how you will encourage creativity in your future classroom. Is this a "shift" from the current state of thinking? = = = Wednesday and Thursday = TEKS for Field Site 10A: The intern will: participate in field based experiences. Apply instructional strategies and concepts within a local educational and training facility.
 * All interns will go to their site schools.[[image:sstevensbctal/school-bus.gif align="left" caption="school-bus.gif"]]
 * Remember your folder and assignments.
 * Don't forget what the professional dress code looks like! I haven't!
 * Be sure to get your mentor's signature on your attendance log. Fill in completely!
 * Arrange for time to teach a lesson with your mentor. Be sure to let me know when you are scheduled. If someone is already scheduled on that day, you will need to switch. If two are scheduled on the same day, both must be at the same school / different times.
 * Be respectful of each other - get to the bus on time, don't make everyone wait on you!
 * Communicate!

= Friday =

**__Field Trip to Teacher's Tools__**

Year I TEKS (4) The student plans and uses effective instruction. The student is expected to: (B) develop instructional materials that align with the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS); Year II TEKS (7) The student understands the relationship between school and society. The student is expected to: (B) select school and community resources for professional growth; and

All students will ride the bus that meets in the same spot from which your field site bus leaves. You will leave and arrive back at school during the normal class time.

Attire: Field trip appropriate = no holes in jeans, must be in school dress code.

Explore a local retail outlet of educational supplies, teacher supplies, student school supplies and more. View creative displays, examine games and activities, and shop the merchandise as you make a plan to spend $250.00 on merchandise for your future classroom!

Obtain the field trip activity here!