The FIRE
EMS ISD Administrator March Newsletter
What Parents Need in a Meeting--Personal Reflection
As I sat in the meeting, I wanted validation that I was a good person, a person who they knew was doing the best I could. I wanted to hear evidence that they knew my mother, not just her as a person with bed. I wanted them to know how she interacted with others, her likes and dislikes, and how she engaged as a member of this new community. AND, I wanted them to be able to share this knowledge with me. I wanted to hear the plan they had for her to grow in her new environment and how they would implement that plan. I wanted them to ask me about her, seeking my input for best decisions to be made.
I also knew they needed validation. I realized I had a responsibility to acknowledge their areas of expertise, be genuine in my feedback and needs, and be kind.
For this partnership to work successfully, we all needed to be active, caring members of the team so the best interests of the individual could be addressed. In this case, it is my mom. For our parents, it is their most precious possession--their child.
Linda
Professional Learning
New Hire Week
Monday - District Orientation/ Luncheon/Curriculum Sessions in the afternoon
Tuesday - Campus Day to cover 3 hours of T-TESS orientation (first year teachers only)
Wednesday - Campus Day to cover ICLE, Fundamental 5, Thinking Maps and Learning Targets
Thursday - Special Services Teachers ONLY - training with Heather Hughes
Thursday and Friday - technology training by choice
Welcome Back Week
Monday - Campus Staff Development Day
Tuesday - Convocation in the morning/T-TESS review and campus staff development in the afternoon
Wednesday - District curriculum day with all curriculum areas including fine arts, athletics, CTE, and Special Services
Thursday - PLC/Teacher work day
Friday - PLC/Teacher work day (Thursday and Friday can be used at your discretion)
Please contact Karen Ray if you have any questions regarding Welcome Back Week.
Learning Targets
Are you having difficulty getting learning targets consistent throughout your campus? Are some of your learning targets really activities? We can help. A district-created and aligned learning target training has been uploaded into Edivate for you to share with all of your teachers. You can assign the video for teachers to watch and then discuss in PLCs or faculty meetings. If you are interested, please email Karen Ray to get the video pushed out to your faculty or teachers you may select.
Summer Hours & Calendar Information
Summer Hours 2017:
Beginning Monday, June 5, and ending through Friday, August 4
- Monday-Wednesday hours are 7:30 am-5:30 pm with a 1/2 hour lunch
- Thursday hours are 7:30 am-5 pm with a 1/2 hour lunch
- Friday all campuses and offices are closed
Shut down week for the district will be July 3-7.
We will return to regular hours on Monday, August 7. New hire week is August 7-11 and teachers return Monday, August 14. Convocation is Tuesday, August 15, 9 am at CTHS.
Continuous Improvement is about focus on the right things! Read articles above to learn more.
EMS ISD Exceeds Goal in "Have a Heart for Reading" Book Collection
Congratulations to Eagle Mountain Elementary, Boswell High School, and Creekview Middle School who collected the most books per elementary, middle, and high school campuses. A variety of incentives will be awarded to campuses and teachers who collected the most books. By exceeding the district goal of collecting well over 20,000 books, the impressive amounts of support reveal the strong commitment in our district to building literacy skills.
SAVE THE DATE! April 10th, 2017 2nd Annual District Reading Festival, 5:00 - 6:45 PM
BHS, SHS, and CTHS will each host the event. More details will follow soon about the event.
Dates to Know
March 6-April 5--Telpas Assessment Window
March 13-17--Spring Break
March 22--Wednesday Walks
March 23--DLT
March 24-- End of 9 Weeks
March 27--Board Meeting
March 28--STAAR Math 5 & 8; Writing 4 & 7 & ELA I
March 29--STAAR Reading 5 & 8 &
March 30--STAAR ELA II
April 3--STAAR Alt Window Open;
April 5-- Wednesday Walks with Cadres 3 & 7
April 6--LiiNK Cohort 3 Training
April 6--DLT @TCC Fire Center
April 7--ALI II Instructional Rounds
Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISD
The mission of Eagle Mountain-Saginaw Independent School District is to foster a culture of excellence that instills a passion for a lifetime of continuous achievement in every student.
Email: LParker@ems-isd.net
Website: www.emsisd.com
Location: 1200 Old Decatur Road, Fort Worth, TX, United States
Phone: 817.232.0880
Twitter: @LParkerEdD