September+2,+2008

=September 2, 2008=

=__Got some Spare Time and some IB Enthusiasm?__=

Karin Svigel obviously does! We can all see that there are a number of displays under construction throughout the building that will help us to feel more like a MYP school. If you've got ideas or things that you want to put up, please let her know. Thanks, Karin, for sharing your talents with us!

We are looking to fill some additional leadership roles. Would any of these be a match for you???? in our AoI group to help develop strategies for us to further integrate the Learner Profile into our way of life here at Newton. the University of Denver Center for International Studies. Teams of students compete against other middle school kids from the front range and/or participate in the national video WAC. This program would run as as after school club. and contributes the money to a non-profit of our choice. This year we hope to collaborate with Field Elementary and LHS for a district-wide IB focus. This is a short-term committment.
 * Learner Profile Chair - We'd love a "specialist" to fill the final spot
 * World Affairs Challenge Sponsor - The WAC is a competition run through
 * Penny Harvest Sponsor - The Penny Harvest collects our "excess" change

Please contact Debbie, Julie or Erin in you'd like to be involved in any of these opportunities.

=__So what's happening in your MYP classroom?__=

We'd love to know. Julie has added a new MYP in Action page on the Newton web site. We'd love to feature what's happening in your classroom, the Newton community, and any special events or projects that you're working on that reinforce the MYP and the Learner Profile.

We'd like to begin by posting everyone's first unit title and unit/guiding question. __**Please get this information to Julie Lacey**__ by next

** Tuesday, September 9 **
=__Who's Getting What Done?__=

Just a point of clarification... James, Christine and Erin work as a team. And you already know that you can go to any of them to get your IB questions answered. But if you have questions that need IB expertese, see Erin. She's the IB administrative liaison and has a rich IB and MYP background.