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February 27, 2019 Edition

IN THIS EDITION SAVE THE DATE for the 2nd annual Science Summer Institute Aug. 6-7, 2019 | SWMSS Infinite Campus Support Tip - time to roll those calendars | Upcoming SWMSS PD & Resources | Joke of the Week | Addt'l PD, Resources, & GRANT Opportunities

- SAVE THE DATE - 2ND ANNUAL MONTANA SCIENCE SUMMER INSTITUTE AUG. 6-7, 2019 | MSU-BOZEMAN Presented by Southwest Montana School Services (SWMSS) & the Montana State University Science Math Resource Center (SMRC)

SWMSS and SMRC invite you to attend the 2nd annual Science Summer Institute 'Connecting Classrooms to Careers' Aug. 6-7, 2019 at MSU-Bozeman. This conference is designed for educators and administrators from pre-K through 12th grade to collaborate and learn from educators across Montana, as well as for after-school educators and pre-service teachers seeking to deepen their expertise in science teaching and STEM education.   Breakout session topics will include: best practices in 3-dimensional / STEM teaching, learning aligned with NGSS, Montana Science Content Standards, and our theme “Connecting Classrooms to Careers” to help make learning relevant and authentic, and to broaden students’ views of applications of science in their lives. Stay tuned for details about our featured keynote! Registration opens mid-March. For more information please contact: Melissa Tovaas | mtovaas@swmss.coop | (646) 831-7264

INFINITE CAMPUS SUPPORT TIP: TIME TO ROLL THOSE CALENDARS! Slots are filling up quickly - we're already booking into late March for Infinite Campus 19-20 calendar rolls. If you have an ICU subscription, please email Mary Anne or submit a ticket for help with your calendar roll today! Mary Anne Skinner | maskinner@swmss.coop

UPCOMING SWMSS PD & PROGRAM DETAILS

Upcoming MECC Reviews: Math Apr. 4 <-click to register; complete program details HERE MECC Stats: 19 Member Districts | 7200 Students Served Co-op Food Program - details HERE Spring 2019 2nd Delivery runs Feb. 18 - Mar. 8, 2019 Fall 2019 Order Window open May 1 - May 22, 2019 SWMSS 2018-19 Indian Education for All (IEFA) Offerings: contact Melissa Tovaas at SWMSS for inquiries & scheduling; details here CONGRATS! Infinite Campus selected as the 2018 Platinum recipient for Favorite Student Information System (SIS) and Data Management Tool - read more HERE Infinite Campus Spring User Group Meetings - click here for registration Butte - April 1 | Laurel - April 2 | Glendive - April 3 | Havre - April 4 Infinite Campus February Tip of the Month: learn how Infinite Campus manages customer feedback and how your feedback can contribute to future development

JOKE OF THE WEEK

ADDITIONAL PD & RESOURCES

OPI Online Teacher Learning Hub - click HERE OPI 3 Big Ideas Feb. 22, 2019 - Summer opportunities and Math Matters FREE PD in Southwest MT by Region IV CSPD (visit their website for more): Mar. 7, Helena Compare/Contrast & Summarization: A "Best Best" for Raising Student Achievement, grades 4-11; details Mar. 26, Bozeman Facing the Frontal Lobe: Strategies to Support Executive Function Skills in Students...; details SAVE THE DATE: Dillon Summer Institute June 12 - 14, 2019 (registration coming SOON :) FREE Project WET Workshop April 13, 2019 in Bozeman: Teaching Montana's Waters; details & registration HERE FREE MontanaPBS Kids Edcamp May 11, 2019 in Billings; for PK-3 Educators; details & registration HERE 2019 Montana Advanced Placement Summer Institute June 24 - 27 at MSU - Billings; register here; subject areas include: AP English Language & Composition | AP Studio Art AP Statistics | AP Biology | AP World History

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