ACADEMIC UPDATE
Every Student, Every Teacher, Every Day
January 16, 2023
Did you know?
HOT TEXT
STUDENT CITES EVIDENCE BY SELECTING HIGHLIGHTED TEXT IN A SENTENCE, PARAGRAPH, OR EXTENDED READING
Could appear for the following subject area and grade level:
- READING--Grades 3-5
- SOCIAL STUDIES--Grades 8, EOC
How to Create HOT TEXT Questions in Schoology?
How to Create HOT TEXT Questions in Eduphoria
January 18, 2023 | 2nd Annual Rising Writer's Expo
The Rising Writers’ district wide writing expo offers an equitable opportunity for any Spring ISD student, Prek - 12th grade, to produce authentic writing that expresses themselves. The Spring ISD second annual Rising Writer’s topic is: Tell Your Story. In her song titled Unwritten by Natasha Bedingfield, we listen to the lyrics that state “I’m just beginning, the pen is in my hand…” This event is designed to inspire and engage any student with an opportunity to tell their story in their own genre. The ultimate goal is to support growth and make connections in the areas of literacy: listening, speaking, reading, writing and thinking.
We are looking forward to our 2nd Annual Rising Writers Expo, and encourage campus principals, assistant superintendents, board members, and community at large to attend our districts event. This year we will welcome back RJ from Spring HS, and welcome in person Da'Vion Westfield HS Valedictorian 2021, both to encourage our writers.
This years event will be held on January 18, 2023, at Dekaney High School, from 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
January 19, 2023 | FACE Spirit Day at Godfather's Pizza
What? The Family and Community Engagement (FACE) Department will hold a Godfather's Pizza Spirit Day as a fundraiser for our Youth Leadership Summits to be held on Saturday, March 25th (Girls) and Saturday, April 22nd (Boys) and at Dekaney High School. 10% of all sales made that day will go towards the Youth Summits.
When? This Thursday, January 19, 2023, NOON-9:00 P.M.
Where? Godfather's Pizza- 5275 Louetta Road, Spring, TX 77379
Why? The purpose of this summit is to enhance our students’ future leadership skills while addressing their present social, emotional and academic needs. Spring ISD recognizes that strong community engagement plays a crucial role in increasing student achievement, and your support is critical to enhancing the lives of our students. We are planning a dynamic event for our students, and we are counting on your support to ensure it is successful! Join Spring ISD and enjoy a family meal while supporting our schools and students!
For more information contact
Dr. Lorena Zertuche, abarreno@springisd.org
January 31, 2023 | Pre-K Program Committee
Are you, or someone you know, interested in being part of the Pre-k committee that will guide decisions in providing high quality experiences for all Pre-k students?
We encourage campuses to nominate 1-2 individuals (you can nominate yourself) that will act as a representative to ensure that the Spring ISD early childhood program remains competitive and meets the needs of our students with the most up to date researched best practices.
If interested, please complete the form below by January 31st.
For more information, please contact
Pre-K Coordinator LeAnne Steelman, dsteelma@springisd.org
February 8, 2023 | Reaching for the STAARS
8th Grade- This institute includes a session designed to address TEKS for teaching the Civil War and a session on resources and strategies to teach and review for the state assessment.
High School US -This institute includes a session designed to address TEKS for teaching the 1970’s to the present and a session on resources and strategies to teach and review for the state assessment.
Working with consultants, participants will learn and receive valuable content, methods, and resources. Content presentations are reinforced with practical activities which will be made available to all participants.
February 27, 2023 | Mexican American School Boards Association Scholarship (MASBA)
The Mexican American School Boards Association (MASBA) is committed to advancing educational opportunities for Mexican American and Latinx students. As part of our efforts to support this goal, we have the annual MASBA scholarship program. This year we are excited to announce that MASBA will be distributing five, $5,000 scholarships to support post-high school academic and career goals.
In order to be eligible, applicants must:
- Be a graduating high school senior
- Be enrolled in a school that is a participating MASBA member district. For a list of eligible school districts please visit: MASBA Member School Districts.
- Have plans to continue with educational/career goals (trade school, community college and/or university)
Applications are due by February 27, 2023 at 6 pm CST.
Click here to apply: https://bit.ly/3W5XF6P
For more information contact
Carlos Gonzalez, cgonza1@springisd.org
March 9, 2023 | Gifted and Talented (G/T) Professional Development Opportunities - Administrators, Counselors, & Teachers
Teachers who provide instruction to students identified as gifted and talented (G/T), as well as administrators and counselors who oversee the campus G/T program, are required to complete a 30-hour Foundational training. Thereafter, an annual 6-hour G/T update is required. Please view the attached Spring 2023 G/T Professional Development Opportunities for more information. You may select 5 of the 6 courses below; each course is 6 hours.
Nature and Needs;
Identification and Assessment;
Differentiation;
Creativity and instructional strategies;
Social and Emotional Needs;
Depth and Complexity
Please view the attached Spring 2023 G/T PD Opportunities for more information. All G/T professional development hours are due Thursday, March 9, 2023.
For more information contact
Shontel Newsome, snewsome@springisd.org
New Teacher and Mentor Professional Learning Series
February 25th, In-person Session
- March 22nd, Remote Session
- April 12th, In-person Session
5:00-6:00 PM
February 16th, In-person Session
- April 18th, Remote Session
For more information, please contact
Tiffany Weston, tiffanyw@springisd.org
Multilingual Department Professional Development Opportunities
Multilingual WOW Wednesdays
Please see attached flyer for more information.
Multilingual Summit K12 Professional Learning Series 2022-2023
Curriculum and Instruction Department Professional Development Opportunities
High School Curriculum Sneak Peeks
Do you serve Gifted and Talented Scholars? Check out all the professional development opportunities!
February 15, 2023
Kindergarten-2nd Grade G/T Teachers and DLCs
The Third Quarter's session will focus on all the instructional components of the service design with a focus on Spring G/T expectations, Spring G/T Expo, using D/C Quick, Quality, Questions, and newly identified student services in Renzulli Learning. The session will close with a depth and complexity make and take.
Registration can be accessed via Strive.
For more information contact Christin Kimball, ckimball@springisd.org
February 16, 2023
3rd-5th Grade G/T Teachers and DLCs
The Third Quarter's session will focus on all the instructional components of the service design with a focus on Spring G/T expectations, Spring G/T Expo, using D/C Quick, Quality, Questions, and newly identified student services in Renzulli Learning. The session will close with a depth and complexity make and take.
For more information contact, Kaitlen Getz, kgetz@sprinisd.org
February 23, 2023
5th Grade Math Acceleration Plan
The purpose of the 5th Grade Math Acceleration Plan is to front load the current 5th grade G/T students with 6th grade concepts aligned with the TEKS. This plan also incorporates opportunities for 5th grade students to engage in critical thinking and writing skills through Quick Writes and Free Response Questions.
For more information contact Kaitlen Getz, kgetz@sprinisd.org
Performing and Visual Arts: Mandatory District Training Dates and Times for Teachers
Attached is the district-wide PLC calendar for the 2022-2023 school year for all Performing and Visual Arts teachers, directors, and coaches. All trainings are scheduled before or after the school day (or during conference time in the case of high school band) to eliminate the need for substitute teachers. Every effort has been made to avoid pulling staff members from instruction.
Additional PD Opportunities
Jason Learning's Launches their First Self-Paced Online Courses: JASON OVERVIEW
Go to https://lms.jason.org/
Select the course you would like to enroll in from the list.
Login or Create a new account if you do not already have one.
Confirm your email.
You should see enrollment options. Enter the Self Enrollment Key that corresponds to the course you are enrolling in from the course list on the next page:
- JASON Overview - Let's Get Started | Enrollment Key 12142021
For more information on JASON professional development opportunities click HERE.
Professional Development Opportunity through Project MOOPIL
Massive Open Online Professional Individualized Learning
For more information on their 30-60 minute courses please click on the flyer or visit Project MOOPIL's website.
Monday | January 16, 2023
Tuesday | January 17, 2023
Audience: New Teachers
Time: 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Wednesday | January 18, 2023
Session: ES ELAR Coaches Collaborative
Audience: Elementary ELAR Instructional Coaches
Time: 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM
Session: Multilingual SIOP Component 8 Review and Assessment
Audience: High School Teachers serving EL/EB students
Time: 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Session: Pre-K Building Blocks Session:5 ( Strategic Math Practices)
Audience: Pre-K Teachers
Time: 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM
Thursday | January 19, 2023
Session: Multilingual ELPS Come Alive Elementary Bilingual Exceptions and ESL Waiver
Audience: Teachers serving EL/EB students
Time: 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Session: Multilingual ELPS Come Alive Elementary Bilingual Exceptions and ESL Waiver
Audience: Teachers serving EL/EB students
Time: 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Friday | January 20, 2023
Saturday | January 21, 2023
Audience: All SISD Staff
Time: 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM