News From Mrs. Graves

Upcoming Events

Wednesday, 2/20  Early Dismissal, 12:30 pm

Thursday, 2/21  Neighborhood Recruitment Tour, 9:30 am; Teacher Appreciation Luncheon (hosted by 2^nd gr); SDMC Meeting
Friday, 2/22  Box Top Collection; Go Texan Day

Saturday, 2/23  Roberts Auction

Wednesday, 2/27 Parent Information Meeting: Understanding STAAR Performance Requirements, 6:30 pm

Thursday, 2/28  4^th gr Austin Trip

Friday, 3/1  PTO Meeting, 8:10 am

Tuesday, 3/5  Spring Picture Day (class & individual)

Friday, 3/8  No After School Activities; Lost & Found Clean-out

March 9-17  SPRING BREAK

Monday, 3/18 Students Return

Spotlight on IB:
What is the Primary Years Programme?

(excerpt from www.ibo.org/pyp/)

The PYP is designed for students aged 3 to 12.  It focuses on the development of the whole child as an inquirer, both in the classroom and in the world outside.  It is a framework guided by six transdisciplinary themes of global significance, explored using knowledge and skills derived from six subjects areas, as well as interdisciplinary skills, with a powerful emphasis on inquiry.

The PYP is flexible enough to accommodate the demands of most national or local curriculum and provides the best preparation for students to engage in the IB Middle Years Programme.

The IB Primary Years Programme:

• addresses students' academic, social and emotional well-being
• encourages students to develop independence and to take responsibility for their own learning
• supports students' efforts to gain understanding of the world and to function comfortably within it
• helps students establish personal values as a foundation upon which international-mindedness will develop and flourish.

What is so special about IB programmes?

• IB programmes are recognized around the world and ensure an increased adaptability and mobility for students.
• The curriculum and pedagogy of IB programmes focus on international perspectives of learning and teaching, while insisting that students fully explore their home culture and language.
• IB World Schools must undergo an exhaustive authorization process in order to offer one or more of the programmes, which includes a student of the school's resources and commitment to the IB mission and philosophy.
• IB teachers participate in a wide variety of professional development opportunities to constantly update their knowledge and share their expertise with colleagues around the world.
• Many students graduating from the Diploma Programme find that in enhances their opportunities at tertiary institutions.  The IB works closely with universities around the world to gain recognition for IB programmes.
• The core components of IB programmes encourage students to participate in creative and service-oriented activities, while at the same time emphasizing the importance of reflection on a personal and academic level.

IB Parent Survey - Deadline Friday, 2/22
Please take a moment to share your thoughts about the Roberts IB Primary Years Programme.  This 4-question survey is critical to our self-study process as we prepare for evaluation by IB.  https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/6G269MQ