PINKSTON POST
"COMMITTED TO CHILDREN, COMMITTED TO EXCELLENCE" 2015-2016
Home of the Vikings
Email: Pinkstonwebmaster@gmail.com
Website: http://www.dallasisd.org/Page/1984
Location: 2200 Dennison Street, Dallas, TX, United States
Phone: (972) 502-2700
Core Beliefs
Our main purpose is to improve student academic achievement.
Effective instruction makes the most difference in student academic performance.
There is no excuse for poor quality instruction.
With our help, at risk students will achieve at the same rate as non-at risk students.
Staff members must have a commitment to children and a commitment to the pursuit of excellence.
Campus Goals & Targets
Algebra I, English I, English II - 65% STAAR at Level III ADV - 15%
Biology, U.S. History - 95% AP Exams - 10% College Readiness - 15%
ACP- 70% Passing in All Courses, Student Attendance - 95% All Grade Levels
Commitment to Children, Commitment to Excellence ~ Improving Staff Attendance
Pinkston students need effective instructors guiding their learning everyday. Join Viking Nation as we commit to improve our attendance!
Day Date Abs
Mon January 4th - 0
Tue January 5th - 7
Wed January 6th - 8
Thu January 7th - 7
Fri January 8th - 10
TOTAL WEEKLY ABSENCES: 32
Week at a Glance
Monday January 11
Professional Learning Community Theme: Data Review, Profiling, & R.T.I.
- Parent Conference Night 5:00pm-8:00pm
- PTA/SBDM @ 5:00pm in Super Lounge
Tuesday January 12
Professional Learning Community Theme: Effective Lesson Planning
- Student Council Meeting 12:00pm
- Campus Focus Walks - Evidence of ESL TOP 5 Strategies & Pinkston Questioning Protocol
Wednesday January 13
Professional Learning Community Theme: Effective Lesson Planning
- Senior Meeting 10:00am in Auditorium
- Campus Focus Walks - Evidence of ESL TOP 5 Strategies & Pinkston Questioning Protocol
Thursday January 14
Professional Learning Community Theme: PD, Article Study
- STAAR/EOC Accountability Update Videos & ELL Strategies
Professional Learning Community Theme: Teacher Nuts & Bolts
Sample Teacher PLC Activities (On Your Own):- Lesson Planning
- Parent Contacts
- Profiling/Data Review
- Material prep for lessons
- Personal PD (video modules) via School-net, Curriculum Central, or Region X
- Cost CO representative during lunches for staff
- Instructional Rounds w/ CILT & CIC's 9:00 am Room 238
Vikings Host Blood Drive!
CAN U SAY STRIKE??
PAPLC in Action!
VIKING BIG ROCKS..... Moving Instruction to Proficiency
- Math - Student Reference Sheets/ Anchor Charts
- Science - Vocabulary Journal Usage
- Social Studies - Vocabulary Development & History Alive Implementation
- ELAR - Balance Literacy & Text Based Evidence: Anchor Charts, Annotation Strategies
Campus Wide
- USAGE of PINKSTON QUESTIONING PROTOCOL
- Evidence of Student SELF-Profiling
1. Question Stems & Sentence Starters
- (Pinkston Questioning Protocol
- Discussion Response Frames) Peer Interactions
2. Peer Interaction
- Think, Read, Write, Pair, Share
- Peer Tutoring (Expert - Novice)
- Table-Talk
- Partner Reading
- Interactive Word Wall
- Words Across Contexts
- Frayer Model
- Venn Diagram
- T Charts
- Story Board
- Concepts Web
- Timeline
5. Manipulatives
- 3-D Flip Foldables
- Card Sorts/ Hands-On Labs
- Tiles
Important Reminders
- Students should not be released from class without an official pass from the teacher... for an official pass see Mrs. Espinosa
- Doors are expected to open 10 minutes after the bell rings each period: following a tardy freeze
- Ear buds, food, and drinks are NOT allowed in class
- Staff should be visible in the hallways during passing periods, prompting students to class.
- All staff members are expected to model appropriate dress code per DISD policy....NO EXCEPTIONS
- ALL TEACHERS ARE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ATTENDANCE BY 4:15 pm DAILY
Have a Viking Birthday!!!
- Therisa Millner 1/14
Girls Basketball vs. Roosevelt
Saturday, Jan 16, 2016, 10:00 AM
Sprague Stadium, Dallas, TX, United States
Boys Basketball vs. Roosevelt
Saturday, Jan 16, 2016, 05:00 PM
Sprague Stadium, Dallas, TX, United States
MLK Holiday - NO SCHOOL
Monday, Jan 18, 2016, 08:15 AM
LG Pinkston High School, Dennison Street, Dallas, TX, United States
TEACHERS OF THE WEEK ~ Congratulations for Outstanding Performance on Fall 2015 ACP's!!
Mr. D. Cantley - World History PreAp
Mr. C. Allen - World Geography PreAp
Ms. Hookfin, Ms. Loftis, & Ms. Castaneda - English I
Ms. Valle - Algebra 1 & Algebra 2 PreAp
Mr. Gaasbeck - Pre-Calculus
Mr. Meaux, Ms. Owens - Art
Viking New Teacher Academy
If you are interested in learning strategies that will improve your classroom management, the Viking New Teacher Academy is for you! Sessions will be held alternating Fridays beginning February 5, 2016 during PLC 's.