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2012-2013 Monroe County School System Calendar

Published CCGPS Mathematics resources can be found at: https://www.georgiastandards.org/Common-Core/Pages/Math.aspx. Recently added are the Framework Units for grades kindergarten through eight, CCGPS Coordinate Algebra, Accelerated CCGPS Coordinate Algebra/Analytic Geometry A, and CCGPS Analytic Geometry. Teacher editions of the Framework Units are posted in the Learning Village teacher portal.

Content-focused vignettes for educators are provided by the Southeast Comprehensive Center at SEDL, a partner of five southeastern states including Georgia. The GaDOE mathematics team collaborated with SEDL to design audiovisual teacher resources which target specific Common Core standards. The intent of each content-focused video is to clarify the meaning of the individual standard for teachers, rather than to guide the teaching of the standard. The videos can be accessed at: http://secc.sedl.org/common_core_videos/.

Two GPB Universal Design for Learning and Common Core videos and materials have been posted on the GPB website. You can access both sessions from the CCGPS homepage http://www.gpb.org/education/common-core. Just scroll down to find links to both parts.

Or, you can use these direct links to the sessions: http://www.gpb.org/education/common-core/udl-part-1 and http://www.gpb.org/education/common-core/udl-part-2.

Georgia Virtual Learning continues to provide free shared and eSource courses for students, parents and educators throughout the state. Please go to http://www.GAVirtuallearning.org  resources page to see all of the courses available.

Georgia Virtual Learning is also announcing the launch of a new blog http://georgiavirtuallearning.blogspot.com/  focusing on providing information on virtual education, online resources and GaVL programs and services for students, parents, and educators across the state.

Science teachers can now view two sessions that focus on the integration of the literacy standards for reading and writing into the normal science instruction. These sessions provide guidance to answer the questions: 1. How can students' work in literacy support their understanding of science?  2. How can their work in science actually improve literacy skills? These sessions are archived on the Georgia Standards web site at the following link: https://www.georgiastandards.org/Common-Core/Pages/ELA.aspx.

We Share the Great Outdoors with Bugs, Bats, and More

Just because a stream's water looks clear, it doesn't mean it's safe to drink. Giardia and Cryptosporidium are two parasites that you can't see, but they can make you very sick, so follow healthy swimming tips. Always treat or filter water to make it safe to drink.

Bats are Cool to Watch, but...

Bats flutter around at dusk. In many camp situations, the mere presence or sighting of bats is common and normal. Sometimes, bats may be infected with rabies and may pose a risk for exposure to humans. Remind children to never touch a bat. If bitten by a bat, wash the affected area thoroughly and get medical advice immediately. Whenever possible, the bat should be captured and sent to a laboratory for rabies testing. Follow instructions for capturing bats and reducing exposure while outdoors.

Beware of Bugs

Warmer temperatures aren't just attractive to people, but to mosquitoes, ticks, and fleas. Mosquitoes can transmit West Nile virus , St. Louis encephalitis virus , eastern equine encephalitis virus and even dengue; ticks can transmit Lyme disease and other serious infections; and fleas can transmit plague.