Wunderlich+6th+science+Gateway

Mission Statement- It is the desire of Wunderlich science department to bestow a love for learning upon our students. We attempt to teach with a passion for science so that our students develop a desire to become life-long learners. Differentiated instruction needs to be at the forefront of this mission in order for the students to grow to their fullest potential. Recognizing students as individuals by placing values on their cultures will play an important role in this mission so that the class can come to an understanding of each other. Once a classroom environment that is based on empathy and tolerance is acquired, we feel that true learning can take place.

o Purpose- To form a unified and shared delivery method of teaching the Gateway curriculum.

o Objective- To share views, ideas, concerns, and solutions regarding Wunderlich use of the Gateway system in 6th grade science.

o Grade level- 6th grade science: Wunderlich intermediate School

o Facilitator’s name- Jared Lamb

o Community members- Mike Wheeler, Mike Surratt, Courtney Spradly, Sarah Lamb, and administrators.

o Activities: 1.	Review proposed mission statement and make suggestions. 2.	Place your suggested revisions in a different color to indicate where changed. 3.	Place suggestions by to close of school Monday March 23, 2009.

o Ongoing concern- Please place all items that you want to discuss in the going concern section. This will serve as a space to place potential addenda items. Please just add to the list. 1.	Gateway Learning- how are you using it, what has worked for you. 2.	We should establish standard posting times for items to be listed for each weeks meeting. 3.