Teacher Monthly Newsletter March 2013

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March: Memorable Moments
This month we are highlighting our new website, ocsww.org (Office for Catholic Schools of Western Washington), and asking teachers to post a memorable moment in the classroom in our Forum thread: Teacher Talk.
Why post?
This is a great online tool for teachers to share topics that might be of interest to other teachers. We are starting with a simple thread (idea, topic, or question), but as teachers feel comfortable, new threads will be added.
How do I Log in?
First, click Employee Login on the right of the top black banner. Enter your username and password. If you do not know either, click on the Can't access your account? and follow the directions. Did you know that you can also request your local Employee Database (CSED) administrator to change your password? In most cases, your browser will remember your login name and password. If your name appears instead of Employee Login in the black banner, then you are logged in.
How do I post?
When logged in, enter your memorable moment: Click Forums in the black banner and scroll down to General Discussion > Teacher Talk (click) > Most Memorable Moment (click) > Reply (click) and enter your moment in the edit box. Click Submit Reply when done.

Please come back to visit the forums to read and respond to posts you find interesting or helpful.

Latest News

Strategic Plan Listening Sessions: The Office for Catholic Schhols is completing a Strategic Plan and is requesting your input on this important document. Listening session are in early March. Click here for more detail.

Seattle Nativity School Approved as 74th Catholic School
Congratulations to our newest school.

Portfolio completion now over 900: Brenda Ryan at St. Frances Cabrini School completed her portfolio on February 28. Let's get to 1000!

March Teacher Opportunities

Star Grant Applications
Fulcrum offers grants to teachers. Be a winner.

Common Core Math Workshop - March 14
Hot topic by Torrey Volk

WABIDA Spring Conference - March 16
Washington Branch of the International Dyslexia Association

Holy Family Kirkland Music Workshop
March 22 - Register now with Jackie Degel

Resources and Information

Stewardship Garden of the Soul - March 2013
(Stewardship Office - Jackie Kerrigan)

Religious Education Newsletter 3-4-13
(OCFF - Dr. Anne Frederick)

Check It Out Newsletter - March
(OCFF - Media Center)

Healthy Perspectives Newsletter - March
(Marc Guzman)

PFS Newsletter February/March
(Parish Financial Services)

Bringing Theatre into the Classroom: July 8 - 12
(Seattle Rep - Rachel Atkins)

Gesell Institute 3-day Workshop - June 2013
(St. Benedict School - Brian Anderson)

Spring/Summer Technology Trainings at PS ESD
(PS ESD)

Seattle University Book Discussion - "Catholic Perspectives on Sports"
(Coach Alert!)

Lenten Resources
(Missions)

Catholic Teacher Daydreams website
(Julia Johnson)

In Remembrance of Sister Marie Colarossi
In Remembrance of Doug Arthur
(OCS)