I M P O R TA N T D AT E S F O R O U R
S PA R K ! D I G I T A L L E A R N I N G I N I T I A T I V E :
21st century learning
New this summer, Spark! DC Dispatch is where scholars will have an
opportunity to gain early access to their chromebooks by attending
one of the trainings below! And back by popular demand our Spark
parent meeting!
Tr a d i t i o n a l C l a s s r o o m s . . .
21st Century Classrooms...
Socratic
Rote Memorization
Global Approach
Strength-Based
Argument
Discussion
Design Thinking
Game-Based
Direct Instruction
Teacher as Sage on the Stage
Project-Based Learning
Flipped Classrooms
Challenge-Based Learning
Personalized Learning
Outdoor Learning
Multiple Intelligences
Growth Mindset
Teacher as guide on the side
Mindfulness
Immerse scholars in beauty
STEAM
and instill a sense of wonder
D I D YO U K N OW ? ! ?
SPARK! ?’s
Contact:
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Mr. William Seidel
Vice Principal
[email protected]
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SPARK! DC Dispatch:
Tu e s . J u l y 1 9 t h
6-8th Gr: 9-11am
H i g h S c h o o l : 1-3 p m
Classrooms look a little different around
OSOTA. Buzz words you may hear: PBLProject Based Learning, CBL-Challenge Based
Learning, Flipped Classrooms--short videos
viewed as homework introduce concepts so
classroom time can be hands-on doing,
H I G H S C H O O L : G PA’ S , C R E D I T S &
SCHEDULES OH MY!
SPARK! DC Dispatch:
Tu e s . A u g u s t 2 n d :
6-8th Grade: 9-11am
H i g h S c h o o l : 1-3 p m
Our Administration Team will be scheduling times this summer with
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families to talk through high school expectations and academic plans.
In the fall, grade levels will meet with administration and teachers
highlighting college and career readiness. Mrs. Hellender is excited
SPARK! Parent Meeting:
Sat. August 27th
Elementary: 9-10am
MS/HS: 10-11am
to provide personal guidance to each of our scholars. We will also be
returning to Full Sail Labs and providing opportunities throughout the
year for scholars to experience other colleges and universities as we
Mrs. Darlene Hellender, Principal
[email protected]
prepare them for future success.