October 20, 2015

Head's Up

Bentonville School District is updating it's social media guidelines and policy. We realize that due to the exponential growth in social media use as an educational tool and a way to connect students, parents, teachers and experts in various fields, it's time for a review and revision of existing guidelines. Your input is valuable in the process of developing a policy that supports you in leveraging the power of social media to educate and engage students, as well as sharing the story of our District with various stakeholders. Take this short anonymous survey to add your voice to help guide the development of new guidelines and policy.



I will also be looking for faculty, staff, and administrators to serve on a committee to create and review new guidelines. Contact me if you're interested.

Yes, this is a real tattoo

It's Digital Citizenship Week. Here's some resources from Common Sense Media to support talking with kids about the importance of being a good citizen online as well as off, and avoiding a really hideous digital tattoo.

October 18th to 24th is National Save for Retirement Week. Great excuse to do some lessons on the power of compound interest, and start an IRA or make sure and contribute to the 403b Plan. Did you know that $200 a month turns in to over $116,000 over 30 years at 3% interest?

Red Ribbon Week starts Friday, October 23rd and continues through Saturday, October 31st. This year's theme is: Respect Yourself. Be Drug Free. Did you know that 42% of teens are less likely to try drugs if their parents talk to them regularly about drug use?

There is an opportunity today to visit America's Disability Rights Museum on Wheels at the Downtown Community Center, 215 SW A St. This traveling exhibit is free and open to the public from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm.

@bpscommunity

Last week we found out that 5 of our schools were voted "Very Best" by Celebrate Magazine readers. Elm Tree, Mary Mae Jones, Ruth Barker, Fulbright, and Bentonville High School all made the list in 2015. 

Last Thursday, Team Champions at Old High held Genius Day and gave kids the whole day to explore their passions and just learn for the sheer joy of it. 

If you're interested in adding genius hour to your learning environment here's some great resources. Joy Kirr's livebinder and A.J. Juliani's online starter manual. http://ajjuliani.com/20time-part1 | http://ajjuliani.com/20time-part2 | http://ajjuliani.com/20time-part3 | http://ajjuliani.com/20time-part4 Angela Meier's latest blog post has a link to starting genius hour and helps plan out the first 20 days http://linkis.com/www.angelamaiers.com/jejHT.

Video of the Week

This video is as professional as you will find anywhere. Scott Fusselman and his talented team at BHSTV turn out some amazing work.



Enjoy your week. Please fill out the anonymous social media survey. Thank you.