Central Weekly
Digital Media and Performing Arts Academy
We engage, equip, and empower all scholars to achieve their unique potential.
Shout Out!
- Congratulations to Ms. Lee, Mrs. Ferrusca, and Ms. Lopez who were selected as Employees of the Month!
- Coach Starr and Mrs. Lopez for getting the students ready for DISD Field Day!
- 4th Grade Teachers and Mr. Engwall for assisting during field day, cheering students on, withstanding the heat!
Race to the Finish Line
This newsletter is filled with information. Read it carefully so you are aware of upcoming PD and events for this week. I will try not to bombard you with emails this week, however, I may be given information throughout the week that must be shared. As information is shared with me, I will email you. Please read your emails multiple times throughout the day during the week so you can stay informed.
On May 26th, the students will be released early at 11:30. Please communicate with your parents on Class Dojo about the early release. Lunches will also be grab and go. Check the schedule for when your students will pick up their lunches. We will not eat lunches in the cafe. Students will take their lunches home with them.
We will print the final report card for students. Please send home the final MAP Growth Family Report for your students as well.
Our campus goals is for EVERY student to grow at least 1 year. In order for this to happen, we have to be consistent with the interventions that we provide students whether it's through WIN, guided reading, guided math, or tutoring.
Faculty and Staff Awards
This year, you will have the opportunity to nominate faculty and staff for EOY awards. Take the time to nominate all personnel for an award. You will have to use the scroll bar to see all of the award selections as you begin to select awards for faculty and staff members.
Please complete by Monday, May 22. Thanks!
https://forms.gle/uauH7f2PtZbLPAF69
Senior Walks- May 22
If you haven't made signs for the graduates, please take some time first thing Monday morning to make some for the students.
4th Grade Clap Out- May 26
EOY Checklists
Summer Programs
Parents will be contacted through Skyward for Summer Programs
Registration will be tracked through Skyward
The Enrichment camps fill up quickly because of limited space. Last year they filled up within the first hour. These camps are not the acceleration camps for students that need additional instructional support.
DISD Tech Updates
2ND ANNUAL DUNCANVILLE U PERSONAL LEARNING CONFERENCE - JULY 24TH AND 25TH
- Be sure to register for our 2nd Annual Duncanville U Personal Learning Conference scheduled for July 24th and 25th to earn credits toward PDCE for the 2023-24 school year to receive your free T-Shirt! (View the commercial!)
- View our Panther PD catalog to begin marking out your PD Learning Path for the coming school year! (Please note that this is a living document and is subject to change.)
- Please note that PDCE for the 2023-24 school year can only be earned between June 1st and March 22nd. Paraprofessionals are eligible to earn PED credits from April 1st through May 13th 2024. While paraprofessionals may attend sessions at any time, PED credits can only be earned during the April/May time frame.
Required CHAMPS Trainings
DYSLEXIA Training -Specific Grade Levels & Departments
LPAC Restructuring- Action Item
We Need A Campus 23-24 LPAC Chair.... Opportunity For Stipend
- ALL Certified Teachers are eligible. - Does not have to be a DL teacher
- Stipend amount will be confirmed in June ($25 per EB student on campus) with the finalization of the new budget
- Click the link if you are interested in the LPAC Chair Position
DL Restructuring
MAP Growth- Action Item
Students that met all growth goal expectations will be recognized.
The party has been tentatively set for Wednesday. The schedule will be shared soon.
Arts Integration
Do forget to document the great things you have done and are doing with arts integration and digital media integration.
Power Up!
Message from Mrs. Hill
Message from Mr. Ortiz
As we approach the final weeks of school, please make sure your gradebooks are updated. Don't forget to import grades for students that are marked "NEW" in your gradebook. If you need assistance, don't hesitate to ask.
Message from Ms. Tijerina
EOY LIBRARY CHECK LIST - If you have any broken equipment, cords, or old monitors please take them to portable P4A. 😃
PLEASE RETURN ALL HEADPHONES TO THE LIBRARY.
DUNCANVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY SUMMER READING KICKOFF!
Message from Ms. Gordon
It’s finally the last week! Make sure to sign up for the luncheon as a team.
Every team will provide some ground beef and taco seasoning. Please deliver that to the lounge fridge/freezer by Tuesday.
Summer PD
Be on the lookout for upcoming information on Summer PD opportunities. You will have an opportunity to get your PDCE hours before the school year even starts. The first one coming up is CHAMPS. Make sure to access the flyer here. (*log in to Edugence before clicking on the class schedule)
New You Can Use
Bil/ESL Certification Courses offered through TEA Learn
BTLPT Certification Course
Bilingual Supplemental Certification Course
ESL Certification Course
Mark Your Calendars
- May 22- Senior Walk Day (9:00 AM)
- May 24- Staff Field Day 1:30-3:00
- May 25- Sneaker Ball
- May 25- Class Parties
- May 25- Faculty Meeting
- May 26- Clap Out (8:30)
- May 26- Last Day of School- Early Release for Students (11:30)
Central Elementary Digital Media and Performing Arts Academy
Email: aparker@duncanvilleisd.org
Website: https://central.duncanvilleisd.org/
Location: 302 East Freeman Street, Duncanville, TX, USA
Phone: 972-708-2600
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CentralESDuncanvilleISD
Twitter: @Central_ElemSc