Hoot Hoot Herald
February 13 -17
DOSS REMINDERS
GRADE LEVEL PLANNING DAYS:
I'm looking forward to our grade level planning days in the coming weeks. On those days, your team will have the opportunity to visit classrooms in the grades both above and below your own. Teachers - if and when we walk through your classroom, please carry on with normal routines and procedures. We're excited to see the learning taking place throughout our school! See your grade level's planning date below:
Monday, February 13 - Third Grade
Thursday, February 16 - Second Grade
Tuesday, February, 21 - First Grade
Wednesday, February 22 - Kindergarten
Monday, February 27 - Fifth Grade
Tuesday, February 28 - Fourth Grade
On your planning day, please arrive at 7:30, check in with your sub, and then go to the conference room. We look forward to seeing you!
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT BOOK STUDY:
Mindsets in the Classroom - we are on to chapters three and four. Read these and join us for the next book study gathering. Also, we have a googledoc for your reflections. Check your google drive for Mindsets in the Classroom - Book Study.
NURSE NOTES
VALENTINE'S DAY PARTIES
Kinder: 2:00-2:45
1st: 2:00-2:45
2nd: 1:45-2:30
3rd: 1:15-2:00
4th: 2:00-2:45
5th: 1:45-2:45
STAFF YEARBOOK PURCHASES - LAST CALL!
February 10th is the final day to pre-order the yearbook. The staff price is $25 until that date. If there are extra copies in May, the price will be $40! Please visit the online store and order your copy ASAP. All Doss staff can order a copy at cost for themselves and/or their children who are Doss students.
COUNSELOR CORNER
TESTING:
NAEP testing for selected 4th graders - Thursday, 2/9
GT TIMELINE:
- Feb. 21 - March 10 - Window for collection of student work samples and teacher survey/inventory forms - more info to come to teachers
- GT online testing - Feb. 28 - March 9.
KG -1stTues. 2/28 - Thurs. 3/28:30 - 10:00Computer Lab
3rd - 5thTues. 2/28 - Wed. 2/11:00 -2:30 P32
2ndTues. 3/7 - Thurs. 3/98:30 - 10:00Computer Lab
STAAR Teacher Training:
Monday, 3/06 - during faculty meeting
KINDNESS MONTH:
BE KIND TO SELF....BE KIND TO OTHERS!!
Classroom Guidance will focus on:
- Self-Reflection - Mirror Activity
- Self-Image
- Positive Self-Talk
"Talk to yourself the same way you would to someone you love." - Brene Brown
COMPUTER LAB NEWS
This year’s annual Student Climate Survey will be given on-line instead of with paper and pencil. Grades 3-5 should plan on taking the survey during their computer time starting Feb 13th. The survey will take about 20 minutes. James will help conduct the survey and provide instructions for each class.
LIBRARY NEWS
Feb. 13-17 is a C week. This means that everyone will come during their scheduled day/time for a 20 minute checkout. Please help kids to remember to bring back books!
Thursday, Feb. 16 @ 12:45-1:30 - Dr. Buckman visit with 1st graders in the library
Friday, Feb. 17 @ 8:00 - Bluebonnet breakfast in the library (you will receive a list of kids who have qualified for this treat)
Thanks for all of the love and support during a very busy two weeks with author visits, Topher visits, and the book fair! ~B
Computer Lab Schedule
Feb 13 - 17
Monday
8:00 Soong (1)
8:45 Chiu
9:30 Stover
11:00 Mowry
11:45 Hello
1:15 Francis
Tuesday
8:00 Sprague (K)
8:45 Barrick
9:30 Collins
10:15 Jones
11:45 CI 4th
12:30 Evans
1:15 Hyvl
Wednesday
8:00 Schwarz
8:45 Smith
9:30 Elbrecht
11:45 Carroll
12:30 Hall
1:15 Bones
2:00 Truesdale
Thursday
8:00 Johnson
8:45 Warner
9:30 Vrba
10:15 Folts
11:00 Raup
11:45 Means
1:15 Gall
2:00 Singerman
Friday
8:00 Hodges
9:30 Hayes/Baehr
10:15 Eddleton
11:00 Stone
11:45 Lauck
12:30 5th Grade
1:15 5th Grade
2:00 5th Grade
Calendar
Monday, February 13
KINDNESS WEEK
THIRD GRADE PLANNING DAY
Leadership Team Meeting, 3:15, Library
Tuesday, February 14
KINDNESS WEEK
Wednesday, February 15
KINDNESS WEEK
Thursday, February 16
KINDNESS WEEK
SECOND GRADE PLANNING DAY
Fire Drill 9:00
3rd Grade Field Trip, 11:00, Pollyanna Theater
1st Grade Dentist Visit, 12:45, Library
Tech Innovation Meeting, 3:00, Library
Friday, February 17
KINDNESS WEEK
Regional Science Fair
Bluebonnet Award Breakfast, 8:00, Library
Monday, February 20
Parent Conference Day/Student Holiday
Tuesday, February 21
FIRST GRADE PLANNING DAY
Incoming Kindergarten Mandarin Immersion Parent Meeting, 6-7PM, Library
Wednesday, February 22
KINDERGARTEN PLANNING DAY
Shelter in Place drill, 9:00
Thursday, February 23
Incoming Kindergarten Mandarin Immersion Parent Meeting, 9-10AM, Cafeteria
Kinder Field trip, 9:00-11:30, Scottish Rite Theater
My Lunch Rocks
Friday, February 24
Box Top Collection
Fourth Grade Fun with Chemistry, 8:00, Cafeteria
Library Schedule
Feb. 13-17 - C week
Everyone comes during their scheduled day/time for a 20 minute checkout.
Thursday, Feb. 16 @ 12:45-1:30 - Dr. Buckman visit with 1st graders in the library
Friday, Feb. 17 @ 8:00 - Bluebonnet breakfast in the library (you will receive a list of kids who have qualified for this treat)