COWBOY COURIER
Week of May 9, 2016
Our Vision
Our Values
Sense of urgency. Acting with the realization that efficiency is vital to success.
Belonging. We are committed to actions that support a sense of family and community.
Commitment. Doing whatever it takes to reach our vision of academic success and a love for learning.
Respect. Holding ourselves, our school, our family, and our community in high regard.
Our Values in Action
Belonging
Commitment
Belonging
Sense of Urgency
Belonging
Commitment
Student Progress
Achievement in Math
Student Progress
Achievement in Reading
Student Progress
Achievement in Science
2016 Staff Appreciation Week!
I hope everyone had a great staff appreciation week! It was our honor to honor everyone for their commitment to our kids and our school! The time has arrived -- this is the week of the STAAR in the 'Year of the STAAR!' Our 3rd-5th graders will each demonstrate the growth we've made as a school as they do their best on their tests. I've said it time and again, but their results represent our collective accountability as a campus. Thank you for giving words of encouragement to our students as you see them this week. Wish them the best as we eagerly anticipate their results!
Here is important information for this coming week:
This week is of the highest importance and so I am stressing the need for us to be cognizant of our attendance this week. Thank you for being on-time -- if possible, leave early to avoid any last minute snags in traffic. In addition, you are welcome to dress comfortably this week. :)
Any staff member who is directly involved in STAAR testing should click on the button below which contains important logistical information about the test administration this week.
3rd-5th grade test administrators: 3rd-5th grade students will begin their mornings in the gym (not the cafeteria) on their STAAR testing days for Morning Roundup. Coach and Brenda Dowdy will lead them through a super brief STAAR wake-up workout to get their blood flowing and their brains ready!
This past Thursday, I sent an important email regarding this summer's Personalized Professional Learning & Development (or P2LD). The official catalog went live today and you are able to begin registering for courses per the directions I provided you with in my email. If you have any questions as to what to do before your summative evaluation conversations, please ask!
It’s that time of year again – time to see whether or not your students have accomplished your Student Learning Objective (SLO)! Many of you have already given your students their post-test or have collected the appropriate data to see whether or not your students have achieved your SLO. If not, you a few more weeks to do so. Your SLO student score sheet (only) is to be submitted to your official evaluator (either Mrs. Johnson or myself) in Schoolnet no later than Wednesday, May 18th. Late submissions may not be scored in time for our administrative deadline, so it’s important to meet this deadline. Should you have any questions on completing your SLO score sheet, I’ve cc’ed your coaches and you are always welcome to consult us as well! Please click on the button below to access your SLO score sheet template and find other helpful resources!
Let's make this a supportive, strong, and awesome week for our students!
Morning Routine Responsibilities
Rice (5B)
Morning Roundup Guests
TWU (2A)
Week at a Glance
Monday, May 9
STAAR Math for 3rd-5th grades
Tuesday, May 10
STAAR Reading for 3rd-5th grades
TEI roster verification window opens (closes May 25)
Teachers meet at 3:30 in the library for a brief check-in
Wednesday, May 11
Maggie Sanchez's birthday!
STAAR Science for 5th grade
PLCs during planning periods
- Side-by-side planning session for week of May 23.
- Please have your ACP blueprints and additional planning materials
Thursday, May 12
No events scheduled
Friday, May 13
Payday!
On the Horizon
Content ACPs are May 18-26
Field Day is Friday, May 27
Awards Assemblies are May 31-June 2
Last day for students is Thursday, June 2