CHS9 Staff Bulletin 10-18-19
"Everyone. Everyday. Whatever it takes."
Gorka's Gab
What a fun game 25-23! But I must mention that that was the first time that the faculty has ever lost a competition... I know it was because we were playing against a well coached girl's volleyball team! Shout out to Coach Bason! And thank you Mrs. Causey for planning and organizing this fun event!
Our district now has an App! Get it at the app store! See information below.
On the 23rd we are lucky to be having CISD ESL Director, Daryn Carlisle coming to present to help us to grow our skill sets in reaching our over 300 LEP students. As we strive to reach all kids please be thinking; What else do we need support in? Please feel free to email me. I will be popping into your PLCs to ask this question.
Our "fall" instructional rounds will take place between October 28th-November 8th. This is our third year conducting rounds. Mrs. Morrow will create the schedule and she will be our facilitator. As a reminder to all, "instructional rounds" are an excellence PD opportunity to support your own practices and gain other ideas from fellow teammates.
Also, we are bond walking Monday. For any of you who would like to attend, send me an email. Early voting starts Monday! If our campus can get "100" people to vote and collect "100" voting stickers we will get a "jeans pass" through January! We will soon have a "voting poster" hanging up near the mail boxes to place your stickers. Please spread the word, "Go vote"!
I hope you all have a wonderful weekend!
Gorka
Conroe ISD Mobile APP...
Stay in touch with CISD by downloading our new mobile app!
Download the app on your mobile device today and select ‘yes’ to receive push notifications with the latest news and updates from the District.
Key Features:
- Push Notifications - Select ‘yes’ when you download the app to receive the latest push notifications from the District.
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Holtkamp Happenings
Great job this week! Stay focused and stay consistent with all of our school wide systems! We are winning!
Venghaus' Venue
As we continue the semester always remember to stay proactive with your parent contacts. It takes a village!
Julia
Price's Presence
Please find our list of the CHS9 Campus Committees that we will use this year to CONNECT with students and staff: Thanks in advance for your "ALL STILL MEANS ALL HANDS ON DECK" initiative. Committees will host their second meeting Wednesday, October 30th.
Counselor's Corner
Last week Counselor’s met with students through World Geography to complete the Do What You Are Survey (shout out to the W Geo department!!!)
All Freshmen should have completed the survey, this allows them to understand what personality type they fall under and what career pathways may align with it. Ask your students about their results
Below is information on our Tiger Parent Academy sessions on Monday Night. Please feel free to attend as this is not only for parents but our Teachers as well.
Also remind students about our CTE EXPO! It will be a great opportunity for them to explore possible electives for Sophomore year. It will be next Thursday.
Upcoming Events:
CTE Expo at the Lone Star Convention Center - October 24, 2019 5pm-8pm
4 Year Planning - December 9th-12th & January 13th-17th
❤️ Your Counseling Team!
SPED/504/ESL/RtI
ESL:Please continue pulling data to be used for STAAR accommodations.
If you have a struggling ELL student, please let me know. I will meet with the student.
I have tutorials Tuesdays and Thursdays from 245-345 , if your ELL needs help!!!
Conroe ISD ESL Director, Dayren Carlisle and ESL Coach, Mari Pineda will be here October 23rd to present a "Tiger Short". They will focus on grading appropriately, fostering independence in classrooms with multiple levels of language learners, and tiered assignments for the appropriate language proficiency.
RtI: RtI class rosters for six reading classes and five math classes have been distributed to team leaders this week. We hope this information will be helpful in encouraging communication between teachers and interventionists. We currently are serving 103 students in RtI and will have the first Decision Point meeting October 30, 2019. If you have concerns, information, or questions please notify any RtI committee member. Student Support RtI Team; Sandra Matson- Coordinator/Reading ELL, Julia Venghaus-Administrator, Linda McAdams-Counselor, Angela Morrow- Reading Comprehension, Lee Marshall-English, Nicole Mershimer-Math/Math ELL, Emily Black- ELL, Sheri Nuon-Special Education, Chelsie Newman-Biology/ELL, and Jonni Hayhurst-Diagnostician.
504/ Testing:
Thanks so much for submitting forms this week - keep it up!
504 Teacher Data Form in google - this needs to be completed for the named student when you receive the form in your e-mail. This indicates the student's annual 504 meeting is scheduled soon. This provides me the feedback to know if their accommodations are working/appropriate. Without your feedback I cannot remove unneeded accommodations or add additional accommodations. Also, please be aware what you submit is shared with the parent at the meeting. If you have questions or need help, please let me know. My goal is for this process to be efficient and effective, but not take too much of your time.
Morrow's Message
Morrow Message
Books as Movies list is here! Feel free to add movie titles to the list.
These titles are options for your...
“Teacher Favorite” poster
“What I’m Reading Now” poster or
Reading Matters Monday title
Books as Movies https://docs.google.com/document/d/1DI5PAFd7oyCDpp2YaCS4L76OgAyjJXwZFjg8UkLpvEY/edit?usp=sharing
Great Books
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vXqXJCBEVbswyVDxe4ynXibJLgeA96zMZdeyT88iJaQ/edit?usp=sharing
Great 1st Chapters
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1D4c1j2k7BORYqNOhf-ce26H00VPdKsjTxn-_rHWH3xU/edit?usp=sharing
Great Formats
https://docs.google.com/document/d/13mWvoyMvu2_Q7E1i0Kpzdoo8GGYmQEWfPlhM0vkcAms/edit?usp=sharing
Coming Soon: Links to Movie Trailers
Birthday Celebrations
10/14 Black, Emily
10/16 Harwood, Megan
10/17 Leder, Ellen
10/22 Laake, Ashley
10/28 Holtkamp, Roger
11/2 Alwash, Ali
11/8 Cleveland, Joyce
11/8 Schoonover, Julia
11/13 Redfearn, Lee
11/13 Rubio, Heather
11/14 Breazeale, Mindy
11/21 Limbaugh, Amy
11/22 Lemmon, Lindy
11/27 Marshall, Lee
Upcoming Events...
10/23-"Tiger Short" - ESL Focus
10/28-11/8-Fall Instructional Rounds Window
10/28-11/1-"Red Ribbon Week"
10/30-Committee Meetings
10/31-Happy Halloweenies Luncheon
11/6-CHS9 Faculty Meeting
11/11-Professional Development Day - CHS Auditorium - Dr. Anthony Muhammad
11/20-CHS9 Committee Meetings
11/21-PTO Thanksgiving Luncheon - Library
11/24-29-Thanksgiving Break
12/3-English I Benchmark - Campus Shut Down Periods 1-4
12/4-"12 Days of Christmas" Theme Days Begins
12/4-CHS9 PLC Meeting 2:45 Cafeteria (Staff Xmas Picture)
12/4-Double Block Day 1st, 3rd, 5th, 7th Periods
12/5-Double Block Day 2nd, 4th, 5th, 6th Periods
12/11-PTO Chili Cook-Off - Library
12/12-CHS9 Xmas Mug Exchange 2:45 Library
12/16 – 7th Period Final
12/17 – 1st & 2nd Period Finals – Early Release 11:25
12/18 – 3rd & 4th Period Finals – Early Release 11:25
12/18-CHS9 Faculty Meeting 1:30 Cafeteria
12/19 – 5th & 6th Period Finals – Early Release 11:25
12/20/18-1/5/19-Winter Break
1/6-Staff Workday
1/7-Staff Development Day
1/8-First Day of Spring Semester
November 11th PD Day...
How to report news and announcements...
If you need anything announced, here are the delivery methods available:
- CHS9
- Intercom = Stu-Co, Sponsor Amy Causey - If your club or organization has an announcement to make, please let us know by filling out this form:
- https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Cm-1fQnE8xKGE4DfRIvt4L03NMotrPUTDIVnwbxpKMc/viewform?edit_requested=true#start=invite
- TNN News = AV teacher, Alisha Mlcak
- Tuesday news show once week (moved from Thursdays)
- TNN Website from CHS9 page
- TNN You Tube Channel - direct link to TNN You Tube Channel
- TNN Lunch Slides shown in cafeteria during all lunches
- Please design your slide in google drive and share it with me so I can add it to the lunch slides.
- If you want us to design a slide, it may take up to a week turnaround.
- Please send any graphic you prefer or we will find one online.
- The link is on CHS9 website for easy access
- CHS main
- KTIG News = AV teacher, Brett Landry
- Daily live news broadcast via KTIG You tube channel www.ktignews.com
Educational Articles...
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Attachments...
Conroe HS 9th Grade Campus
Email: bgorka@conroeisd.net
Website: http://chs9.conroeisd.net/
Location: 400 Sgt Ed Holcomb Boulevard North, Conroe, TX, USA
Phone: 936-709-4000
Twitter: @ConroeHS9