of the district and the teacher to ensure
that the building blocks of learning are
in place. These include a safe, and secure
environment, rigorous curriculum, effective
instruction, and authentic assessments.
Much of the teachers’ induction time is
making sure that they understand how
they meld this philosophy into their
classroom.
Meeting once a month for a two-year
period, these educators are encouraged to
try out new techniques or best practices
and then share and reflect on their lesson
as planned and implemented. As the
months proceed they will be exposed to a
variety of tools to use in their classrooms.
New teachers also learn to apply the
components of Understanding by Design, a
framework for designing curriculum units,
performance assessments, and instruction
that lead students to deep understanding
of the content being taught (Wiggins &
McTighe). They will increase their knowledge of the state standards
and understand how these standards inform instruction. The
teachers will also study the practices of assessment and effective
learning and learn to apply them to the classrooms.
At the end of the two-year induction period the teachers will
have become more effective instructors, joined a collaborative
culture and begun to see themselves as teacher leaders.
H H H Coming to a theater near you! H H H
GSHS continues its musical
“tradition” with the family favorite,
Fiddler on the Roof. A cast of 68,
with many more students involved
in behind the scenes, will share
the story of Tevye and his family.
The character of Tevye serves as your guide to his life in a small
Jewish town in rural Russia where he is raising five daughters who
defy tradition. Set in a time of social and political upheaval, Tevye
examines his Jewish beliefs and he questions how he can walk
the path of his faith when the world around him is changing. The
musical features favorites, “If I Were a Rich Man,” “Sunrise Sunset,”
“Matchmaker,” and of course, “Tradition.”
Performances
Friday, February 26
7:30 p.m.
Saturday, February 27
7:30 p.m.
Sunday, February 28
2:00 p.m.
The Sunday performance will be interpreted in
American Sign Language.
Tickets are $10.00 – reserved seating and $8.00 – general admission.
Tickets will go on sale on Monday, February 22. For information call
724-832-2960.
Disney’s The Lion King Jr. has
captivated the imagination of
audiences around the world
and now, for the first time ever,
you have the opportunity to
experience this one-of-a-kind
musical at Greensburg Salem
Middle School. The African
savanna comes to life on stage
with Mufasa, Simba, Nala,
Rafiki, Timone, Pumba, and an unforgettable cast of characters as
they journey from Pride Rock to the jungle and back again in this
beloved and inspiring coming-of-age tale.
Performances
Thursday March 17, 2015
Friday March 18, 2015
Saturday March 19, 2015
Sunday March 20, 2015
7:30 p.m. (Patron Night)
7:30 p.m.
7:30 p.m.
2:30 p.m.
Tickets are $7.00 – reserved seating and $5.00 – general admission.
Tickets will be presold in the Middle School Lobby on March 14, 15
and 16 at 5:30-7:00 pm. Tickets will also be on sale an hour and a
half before each show.
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esearch shows teachers have a huge
impact on student success. Because a
good teacher is the largest single factor
influencing student learning Greensburg
Salem spends a great deal of time and
effort in the selection of a teacher. But
the investment in a teacher does not stop
there, for the first two years of employment
at GSSD, new teachers participate in an
Induction Program.
“We know that the first two years can
be very challenging for a new teacher,”
commented Ken Bissell, Coordinator
of Secondary Education. “Through the
induction process, they become part of
our professional learning community and
receive the support and instruction they
need to build a career and a lifetime of
positively influencing students.”
New teachers come with lots of ideas
and enthusiasm but not necessarily with
all the skills they need to be successful.
Recognizing that they may have students with a wide-range of
experiences and abilities, the induction process helps new teachers
to discover ways of meeting the needs of all students through
differentiation.
They also learn about our GPS – the Greensburg Salem Pathway
to Success. The GPS is built on the foundation of a growth mind set
and the concept that “effort creates ability.” It is the responsibility
Greensburg Salem
Helping teachers to reach their goals