Beck Bulletin "Excellence For All"
January 18, 2019
Principal's Message
Dear Beck Families,
Something exciting is happening at Beck! We have launched a House system where students and faculty are divided among four Houses. The purpose of the House System is to nurture an engaging environment. As a result, the school community will grow stronger. Once students are randomly placed, they are in that House for the duration of time they spend at Beck. The Houses are:
Altruismo - House of the Giving
Amistad - House of Friendship
Isibindi - House of Courage
Reveur - House of the Dreamer
Benefits of a House System for students:
Being part of a smaller learning community that will provide an additional sense of belonging.
Students have an additional team of caring teachers and staff.
Allows students an opportunity to interact with peers and adults in all grade levels.
Allows additional opportunities for student leadership.
Can be a source of positive peer-pressure and motivation.
Allows students to feel connected and part of a team.
Raises school spirit and increases motivation.
Reinforces high academic and behavioral standards.
Studies have shown that schools implementing the House system have happier, more engaged students that have more school spirit than they did prior to implementation. We are very excited about how this will add an additional layer to our True Blue initiative.
The sorting ceremony will take place next Wednesday. A fun, and engaging sorting ceremony is planned where students will be randomly placed into a House. It’s important to stress that this is random and that no House changes will be made. It’s also important to note that it is quite possible that siblings could be sorted differently. That’s ok! It adds an interesting flare to the Houses and gives them opportunities to engage in healthy competition. Whatever House your child is sorted in to, please encourage a positive, growth-mindset.
Throughout the year, Houses will be recognized for strong character and academic excellence by earning points. Once a point is earned, it cannot be taken away. The flag of the House leading in points each week will be shown in the main hallway. Houses will be competing to win the House Cup which will be awarded to the House with the most points at the end of the year. In addition, students will be engaged in many House activities.
Sample of Activities
House Cup Games – Games during House Rallies that will earn House Points
Mentor/Buddy Program - Older students will assume leadership and mentor roles and our youngest learners will have older students that serve as role models. Each student is connected with others in their House
Academic activities - Throughout the year, older students are provided opportunities to lead activities for younger learners in their House, such as 3rd-graders assisting Kindergartners with Math games or 5th-graders reading with 2nd-graders
We hope you will support our House system and encourage your child to be excited about the House they belong to. There will be more information coming that will help you and your family show spirit for your child’s House.
Always True Blue,
S. Conklin, Ed.D.
Principal
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Contact Info
Email: beckelem@nisdtx.org
Website: http://beck.nisdtx.org/
Location: 401 Parkview Drive, Trophy Club, TX, United States
Phone: 817-215-0450
Twitter: @BeckElem