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Workshop: How to buy your first home (RMS, K-5)
A home is a financial asset and more. It's a plan
for the future, a place to live and raise children, put down roots, and become
part of the community. That's why we asked
Anderson Homes to help us develop a workshop with information on how to become a
first-time homeowner. We'll cover everything from figuring out how much you can
afford, to learning about home-buying programs, shopping for a loan, making an
offer, getting a home inspection, closing costs, and that final proud step,
getting the keys to your new home. This is a special
opportunity for educators, support staff and their families. There are 30 seats
available, with lots of fun gifts, prizes and food to thank you for
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Class Time: 4:15-5:15 p.m.
Class Code:
Date: March 1, 2007
Location: Louis L. Redding Middle School, Cafeteria Addition
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Virtual Field Trips (2:30 P.M.)
Virtual Field Trips can take your students to places they
might not otherwise be able to visit, or help to build knowledge of places they
will be visiting.
Attendees will become familiar with the different types
of virtual field trips, how to locate them, and what makes a successful
Virtual Field Trip.
This workshop is appropriate for all
instructional staff.
*Registration is
limited to the first 12 registrants.
A stipend
will be paid for attendance at this workshop. Please fill out a
Stipend Pre-Approval form and submit it to the Curriculum Office at
least one week prior to workshop.
Class Time: 2:30-4:00 P.M.
Class Code: VFT11-07
Date: November 7, 2007
Location: E. Meredith Middle School
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Virtual Field Trips
Virtual Field Trips can take your students to places they
might not otherwise be able to visit, or help to build knowledge of places they
will be visiting.
Attendees will become familiar with the different types
of virtual field trips, how to locate them, and what makes a successful
Virtual Field Trip.
This workshop is appropriate for all
instructional staff.
*Registration is limited to the first 12
registrants
.
A stipend will be paid for attendance at
this workshop. Please fill out a Stipend Pre-Approval
form and submit it to the Curriculum Office at least one week prior to
workshop.
Class Time: 4:00-5:30 P.M.
Class Code: VFT11-14
Date: November 14, 2007
Location: Brick Mill Elementary School - 5th Grade Pod
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Using United Streaming in the Classroom
All grade 1-12 building staff
in the Appoquinimink School District have United
Streaming at their fingertips.
United Streaming is a
video-on-demand service that provides videos and digital images
that are alligned to Delaware content area standards.
Attendees will learn how to use this powerful tool for teaching and
learning.
Registration is required, and a stipend
will be paid if a
stipend pre-approval form is submitted to the Curriculum Office one week prior
to this workshop.
Class Time: 3:00-4:30
Class Code: US12-4
Date: December 4, 2007
Location: Waters Middle School
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Kidspiration: K-5 Graphic Organizer
Visual learning helps students grasp
concepts. K-5 teachers can tap into this by using
Kidspiration Graphic Organizer software to present new ideas,
review concepts, and create learning materials
that will meet the needs of all
students. Students build graphic
organizers by combining pictures, text and spoken words to represent thoughts
and information. Younger learners develop early literacy skills, and more
advanced students improve comprehension skills and better organize ideas for
writing. Registration is required and a
Class Time: 4:00-5:30
Class Code: Kid1-9
Date: January 9, 2008
Location: Brick Mill Elementary School - 5th Grade Pod
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Inspiration: Grade 6-12 Graphic Organizer
Visual learning helps students grasp concepts.
Teachers can tap into this by using Inspiration Graphic
Organizer software to present new ideas, review
concepts, and create learning materials that will
meet the needs of all
students.
Students build graphic
organizers by combining pictures, text and spoken words to represent thoughts
and information. Students improve comprehension skills and better organize ideas
by creating graphic organizers and expand topics into writing. This powerful
combination encourages learning in multiple modes. As a result, students gain
and retain a better understanding
Class Time: 3:00-4:30
Class Code: Insp1-30
Date: January 30, 2008
Location: Waters Middle School
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Using TimeLiner Across the Curriculum
All grade 1-12 instructional computers have the
TimeLiner program. Participants will learn how to utilize TimeLiner to
enhance instruction, learning and
assessment in Science, Social
Studies, Language Arts, Foreign Language, Art, and Music. In addition,
TimeLiner is a great tool for organizing and presenting student
research.
A
stipend will be paid, if staff
submit a Stipend Pre-approval form . Attendees will receive
Teacher Take-Home
Class Time: 3:00-4:30 P.M.
Class Code: 21608
Date: February 6, 2008
Location: Waters Middle School - Library Computer Lab
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Mapmaker's Toolkit
Mapmaker's Toolkit software is available in all grade 1-12 classrooms. Learn
how to use this software to edit and create maps for use in your
classroom.
Help students develop important map skills as
they construct and interpret present-day and historical maps. This tool includes a
library of world, continent, country, and state maps. Students can choose which
physical and political features to display on a map, customize their maps with drawing tools and
hundreds of map symbols, and print their creations.
Mapmaker's
Toolkit supports Social Studies, Science, and World Language standards.
* A
stipend will be paid, and teachers will receive a copy for home
use.
Class Time: 3:00 - 4:30 P.M.
Class Code: mmt040208
Date: April 2, 2008
Location: Waters Middle School Library Computer Lab
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Neighborhood Mapmachine
Neighborhood Mapmachine
software is available in all elementary buildings in our district. Learn how
to create maps to use in your classroom and how students can create maps of
their own neighborhoods, other communities, or imaginary places. As students
create and navigate maps, they learn challenging concepts such as grid
coordinates, location, scale, and compass navigation. Students can customize
maps with pictures and print maps in multiple sizes; or present them in a
slideshow.
*A stipend will be paid, if a Stipend Pre-Approval
form is submitted to the Curriculum Office prior to the workshop and teachers will receive a copy of
the software for home use.
Class Time: 4:00 - 5:30 P.M.
Class Code: nmm040308
Date: April 3, 2008
Location: Brick Mill Elementary - 5th grade pod
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Math Night-Kindergarten
Unit: Sorting and Surveys
Please bring
your teacher guide for the unit.
Submit a pre-approval form for
stipend
Register by May 2, 2008
Class Time: 4:15 pm-7:15 pm
Class Code: 050608
Date: May 6, 2008
Location: Brick Mill Elementary School
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Math Night- 1st Grade
Unit: Number Games and Crayon
Puzzles
Please bring your teacher guide for the unit.
Submit a
pre-approval form for stipend
Register by May 2, 2008
Class Time: 4:15 pm- 7:15 pm
Class Code: 0506081
Date: May 6, 2008
Location: Brick Mill Elementary School
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Math Night- 2nd Grade
Unit: How Many Tens? How Many
Ones?
Please bring your teacher guide for the unit.
Submit a pre-approval
form for stipend
Register by May 2, 2008
Class Time: 4:15 pm- 7:15 pm
Class Code: 0506082
Date: May 6, 2008
Location: Brick Mill Elementary School
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Math Night- 3rd Grade
Unit: Stories, Tables and Graphs
Please
bring your teacher guide for the unit.
Submit a pre-approval form for
stipend
Register by May 2, 2008
Class Time: 4:15 pm- 7:15 pm
Class Code: 0506083
Date: May 6, 2008
Location: Brick Mill Elementary School
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Math Night- 4th Grade
Unit: Fraction Cards and Decimal
Squares
Please bring your teacher guide for the unit.
Submit a
pre-approval form for stipend
Register by May 2, 2008
Class Time: 4:15 pm- 7:15 pm
Class Code: 0506084
Date: May 6, 2008
Location: Brick Mill Elementary School
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Math Night- 5th Grade
Unit: How Many People? How Many
Teams?
Please bring your teacher guide for the unit.
Submit a
pre-approval form for stipend
Register by May 2, 2008
Class Time: 4:15 pm- 7:15 pm
Class Code: 0506085
Date: May 6, 2008
Location: Brick Mill Elementary School
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