October+16,+2007

=New IB Information for October 16=

__**IB Unit One is Due TODAY!!!!!**__ - FOR CLASSROOM TEACHERS

Congratulations!!! You did it! Your first unit is complete. Take a breath! AWESOME JOB!!!!



__**Year Long Plans are Updated**__ - FOR TEAHCING STAFF

Please check the IB common folder for your grade level. Remember, the YLP is a "breathing" document, subject to change, alteration and revision. As youdevelop new units and gain insight and make new IB connections, the YLP willbecome a great vehicle for sharing your thinking with the whole Newton Staff!

__**Last Year's Units Available**__ - FOR CLASSROOM TEACHERS

Barb Brayton reminded me of how inspiring your work from last year is. If you havemisplaced those old lessons, let me know. I have copies!!!

__**Community Service**__ - FOR ALL STAFF

Check out what's happening with CS! We have created a spreadsheet to trackall of our activity and there's a wonderful update from Juli Snaer, CS chair.



__**Yearbook Needs our Help**__ - HOMEROOM TEACHERS & All Staff

This is for everyone! Shannon needs your vacation photos for the yearbook! Her goal - to do a photo spread of Newton students and staff in different cultural settings. Homeroom teachers, please encourage your kids to find great vacation photos that show Newtonites interacting with different cultures. Remember, the student/staff member //must be in// the photo!