It is with great honor that I announce to you this year’s winner: Daniel Sainza Corral

Mr. Sainza currently teaches our Dual Language Science classes for all three grade levels. Yes, that means he teaches 6th, 7th, and 8th grade science entirely in Spanish! Ever since he set foot on our campus, he quickly earned the reputation of being the most helpful, caring, and giving professional we have. He is quick to volunteer, and even though he speaks both English and Spanish fluently, he has yet to master the word “no” when requests are made. His passion is working with all students, and he does not shy away from any subject or situation. He not only leads our Dual Language Core class but also tutors students in math and works with kids in our Twilight program. He gives of himself so freely, which inspires all of us here on campus to provide as much as we can too. We have all been elevated by his presence and cannot think of a better person to receive this prestigious honor.

Small Middle School Teacher of Promise for 2021-2022

This year we are pleased to announce that the TOP award winner is: Lindsey Hargrove

Ms. Hargrove is not only new to our campus but also new to teaching. However, you would not know that if you stepped foot in her 7th-grade science classroom. She manages the students like a seasoned veteran and knows the curriculum backward and forwards. She knows how each of her students learns and has a unique way to make science engaging and approachable. She earned her stripes here with us last year as a permanent sub for 6th grade ELA, and moving her into this science position, her specialty, was as close to a no-brainer as one can have.

Please let these two phenomenal educators know how much we appreciate them by sending them a note. They, like our students, know rewards are not given, they are earned, and these two have certainly earned these annual honors.

TELPAS

Texas Assessment Language Proficiency Assessment Systems, exam will be administered to students identified as Emergent Bilinguals February 28th - March 4th. Students will be tested in Listening, Speaking Reading, and Writing in the English Language. Online tests will be given in Listening, Speaking, and Reading. Teachers will collect Writing samples written in English to rate students beginning February 7th. Please ensure your student is well rested for the state test.

The TELPAS exam, Texas Assessment Language Proficiency Assessment Systems, will be administered to students identified as emerging bilinguals from February 28 to March 4. Students will be assessed on listening, listening, and writing in the English language. Online tests will be administered in listening, speaking, and reading. Teachers will collect writing samples written in English to grade students starting Feb. 7. Make sure your student is well-rested for the state exam.

Thank you for reading and allowing us to spend time with your student each day. As per usual, if you ever have any questions, concerns, or kudos, please send them my way.

Matthew Nelson

Principal

Clint Small Middle School

(512) 841-6705

www.smallmiddleschool.org

matthew.m.nelson@austinisd.org

TELPAS, Texas Assessment Language Proficiency Assessment Systems, exam will be administered to students identified as Emergent Bilinguals February 28th - March 4th. Students will be tested in Listening, Speaking Reading, and Writing in the English Language. Online tests will be given in Listening, Speaking and Reading. Teachers will collect Writing samples written in Englsh to rate student beginning February 7th. Please ensure your student is well rested for the state test.

El examen TELPAS, Texas Assessment Language Proficiency Assessment Systems, se administrará a los estudiantes identificados como bilingües emergentes del 28 de febrero al 4 de marzo. Los estudiantes serán evaluados en comprensión auditiva, lectura oral y escritura en el idioma inglés. Las pruebas en línea se administrarán en comprensión auditiva, expresión oral y lectura. Los maestros recolectarán muestras de escritura escritas en inglés para calificar a los estudiantes a partir del 7 de febrero. Asegúrese de que su estudiante esté bien descansado para el examen estatal.

One of our Small families suffered a serious car crash last week that resulted in the entire family being hospitalized. We are so thankful that everyone will be OK. However, providing meals over the next 3 weeks will be a challenge as the parents go through their recovery. Our community is invited to volunteer to sign up with Sarah Krier, sarah.krier@austinisd.org, 512-841-6711, if you would like to assist in the following ways:

1) You may sign up on our Care Calendar with by emailing or calling Ms. Krier for a specific day to deliver a meal for 4 that can be frozen. You can bring the meal to the school, and we will take care of delivery to the family. The kids are not picky eaters, so any typical kid's meal goes. Some of their favorite meals are steak / burgers, mashed potatoes, corn, and fresh berry flavored treats (strawberries are favorite!).

2) You may wish to donate towards Door Dash by dropping off a door dash gift card to the front office or emailing it Ms. Krier at sarah.krier@austinisd.org. This is a wonderful way to allow the family some choice over their meals. 🙂

To respect the privacy of the family as they heal, we will not release their names or discuss the details of their situation. Thank you for honoring this request. We wish them all a speedy recovery and look forward to having our student back at school soon!

Due to a much larger-than-expected pool of applicants for NJHS, notifications of acceptance to NJHS will be postponed until the end of January.

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