Jan. 30- Feb. 6

Great teachers know that they are the variable in the classroom. Good teachers consistently strive to improve, and they focus on something they can control: their own performance"

 Lots of information in the blog so please listen carefully and take lots of notes. 

Sara and Miriam you both will be missed. You will always be a SPARTAN!

The 100th day of school is Feb. 6, 2017

Number and Nachos has been MOVED to Monday, Feb. 13 because of change of date for conferences.

Our first official STAAR training will take place, Monday Feb. 6 during your 45 minute grade level.

Valentine's Dance will be Friday, Feb. 10 in the afternoon.

Book fair will be run my admin team this year to help fundraise for all of the end of year assemblies and celebrations we have at school. Book fair will run Feb. 10-16

Jan. 23-27

"Great teachers have high expectations for students, but have even higher expectations for themselves"

Data day will be next Monday. Email will be sent with what to bring with you. 

Multiplication challenge will be this Friday

3-6 you should have completed all your individual student conferences by now and all students should have their data plotted on their individual sheets and should be aware of their personal goals. 

Early Release Rotations

12:45-1:30- 3-6 Technology training with Medina in comp lab

12:45-1:30- K-2 Team planning and data time

1:30-2:30- K-2 Reading- library

3-6- Math - Ambriz room

2:45-3:45- 3-6 Reading- Library

K-2 Math- Ambriz room

*Sosa and Ambriz will attend early release with middle school PLC

*5th and 6th science teachers need to attend math sessions

Jan. 16-20

"Great teachers have high expectations for students, but have even higher expectations for themselves."

"Recognition focuses on what the person does, appreciation focuses on WHO the person is"

• CEIC on Tuesday at 3:00
• 5th and 6th grade trip parent info night on Tuesday at 5:30
• DUALAC meeting this Wednesday until 4:15
• Class pictures on Thursday
• Because of CBA testing PLC will be on Monday, January 24, 2017 instead of Tuesday 
• All tutoring begins Monday, Jan. 23 from 3:00-3:45

Jan. 9-13

"When a student misbehaves, great teachers have one goal: to keep that behavior from happening again"

Welcome back everyone! WE are so glad to have each of you safely back. I included a lot on the blog but here are some FYI'S. 

• Sharon Wells is this week. Check you calendars and ensure your coverage is taken care of
• Faculty meeting, Monday, Jan. 9 from 3:00-3:45 for EVERYONE.
• CIP MOY review for all. Meet with your vertical teams to go over CIP Tuesday and Wednesday from 3:00-3:30 on both days.
• Reading (Tuesday only)- with Ronnie in coaches room
• Writing (Wednesday only)-with Ronnie in coaches room
• Math (Tuesday and Wednesday)- with Margie in conference room
• Science (Tuesday and Wednesday)- with Maggie in downstairs science lab
• Social Studies (Tuesday and Wednesday)- with Adriana and Susana in Arenas room.
• RTI is this Wednesday for those who submitted new referrals
• PD Thursday is this Thursday
• 5th and 6th grade trip parent meeting next Tuesday at 5:30.

Dec. 19-22

"Great Teacher focus on the behavior they expect of their students, not on the consequences for misbehavior." From What Great Teachers Do Differently"

Have a great break everyone!

Dec. 12-16

Great teachers establish clear expectations at the start of the year and follow them consistently as the year progresses. 

Don't forget this week celebrates you and all you do for US. This is just for YOU not the students
Monday- Hats off to you- Wear your favorite or silly hat
Tuesday- You make my dreams come true- Wear PJs
Wednesday- You're such a genius awesome team- Wear jeans and your favorite team gear
Thursday- You're a genius with super powers- Wear jeans and a super hero shirt

We also have some really special little gifts for each of you as we kick off the 12 days of Christmas. Stop by the lounge on Monday morning, because yall are ONE GROUP OF SMART COOKIES!

Blog for Dec. 5-9

#2- Great teachers establish clear expectations at the start of the year and follow them consistently as the year progresses.

Staff Motivation for the week of Dec. 12-16 for all you do.. This is strictly for staff NOT students

Monday- "My hats off to you for all you do" - Wear your favorite or silly hat

Tuesday- "You make dreams come true" - Wear PJ's

Wednesday- We are such an awesome team- Wear your favorite team wear

Thursday- "You're a genius with super powers"- Wear jeans and a super hero shirt