Conrad/Thomas Jefferson Tribune
WEEK OF MARCH 25-29 2019
CONRAD/THOMAS JEFFERSON FEEDER PRIORITY GOALS
STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT
Advance teacher effectiveness and improve the quality of instruction through research-based professional learning practices
QUALITY OF INSTRUCTION
Close achievement gaps through effective data practices and alignment of core content curriculum.
CLIMATE AND CULTURE
Develop and sustain a positive and supportive climate and culture of high expectations through effective communication, inclusive practices and leadership development.
A MESSAGE FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Distinguished Leaders,
Leadership greatness is about 4 things; modeling the 7 habits, path finding, aligning and empowering others to be great leaders. Path finding is about “one voice”, shared vision, values, uniting diverse people into one shared voice and creating order without demanding it. The voice of execution requires you to practice alignment so that the values and strategy are consistently executed without relying on the leader’s continuing presence. Stephen Covey once reiterated a point previously made by John Kotter, that most organizations are over managed and under led, and the empowering role of leadership means creating agreements about goals that align with the company’s vision and then holding people accountable for results. He states that true empowerment is the natural result of both personal and organizational trustworthiness, which enables people to identify and then unleash their potential. As you are aware, we as a cluster have been holding our teachers and leaders accountable for great results. It doesn't just take one individual it takes a village to ensure ALL our scholars are successful.
Organizational greatness comes from a vision, mission and values that bring clarity, commitment, translation, synergy, enabling and accountability. Covey says that an organization with great leaders (who live the 4 leadership roles of modeling, path finding, alignment and empowering) and great people (who have discovered their gifts and their voice) has hit the “sweet spot” – where the greatest expression of power and potential happens. He stated that there are 4 essential disciplines which, if practiced consistently, can vastly improve our ability to focus on and execute our top priorities:
- Focus on what is important – focus only on a few crucial goals
- Create a compelling scoreboard – people play differently when they are keeping score
- Translate goals into specific actions – weekly and daily tasks
- Hold each other accountable, all the time.
As you complete your required spot and extended observations, stay tight with your campus routines and keep your expectations high as you stay present and visible! Focus on the intervention plans that your campuses have created for scholars to perform well on ALL the upcoming state assessments and hold your expectations high so while our scholars are with us in school, they are focused on Good First Instruction.
I truly believe each of you are great leaders. Find your greatness and ensure you continue to focus on your top priority-STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT!
"WE ARE IN IT TO WIN IT...GO FOR THE GOLD!!
Ms. Torres
Emmett Conrad/Thomas Jefferson Executive Director
WEEKLY UPDATES
MONDAY, MARCH 25
- ED/ILCs Support @ Walnut Hill
- ED mtg. w/Jill Stone @ Walnut Hill-9:15 a.m.
- Reading ED & ILCs Support @ Foster
- United 2 Learn Mtg. w/Ms. Arnold@ 2:00 p.m.- Joe May-Ms. Torres
- ED/ILCs Support @ K.B. Polk
TUESDAY, MARCH 26
- ED/ILCs/CICs Support @ Jill Stone
- ED/ILCs Support @ McShan
- Cluster Teacher Support PD @ Jack Lowe ES 2:30-4:00 p.m.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 27
- ED ILCs Support @ Highland Meadows
- ED/Math ILC/Mr. Rivera Hand 2 Mind: Building Math Fluency Luncheon @ Pappasitos on Lombardy Ln 11 am-1 pm
- ED/ILCs Support @ K.B. Polk
THURSDAY, MARCH 28
- ED/ILCs/CICs Support @ Jill Stone
- ED/ILC Support @ McShan
- Cluster Teacher Support PD @ Lowe ES 2:30-4:00 p.m.
- Job Fair @ Wilmer Hutchins High School 5:30-7:30 p.m.-ALL principals attend except Saldivar and Jack Lowe
FRIDAY, MARCH 29
- ILC Support @ Field
- ILC Support @ Cigarroa
- ILCs/Principal's Collaborative Planning @ Joe May 1:00-3:00 p.m.
- Open Transfer Period Ends TODAY @ 11:59 p.m.!
CAMPUS TESTING PLANS
Please have your testing coordinators begin to work out the logistics, if they haven't already done so, relative to your testing plans. Ensure that you offer the proper groupings and accommodations allowed for scholars to be as successful as possible.
Plan well and communicate widely so that all stakeholders understand the importance of calm and secure testing environments.
Here are a few tips:
1. Host parent nights to give them tips to help students be rested and present for testing day. At a minimum, send a series of notes home.
2. Plan for lunches to either be delivered to classrooms for testers or for students to not have much movement on testing days.
3. Change your master schedules to accommodate for testing. This includes front office schedules, monitoring schedules, etc.
4. Provide for students to have a special peppermint or small bottled water for testing days. (as appropriate)
5. Motivate your teachers and students! Keep a positive attitude and use your leadership to inspire everyone to greatness!
CONRAD/THOMAS JEFFERSON CLUSTER KUDOS!
CIgarroa ES Community Partners Welcomes Teachers Back from Spring Break with a Lucky Surprise
Dallas ISD Music Teacher of the Year Belongs to Our Cluster
Carol McGauhey
Music Teacher of the Year & Her Award Winning Students
(1st & 2nd Place Wins in Gr. 3-5)
Dr. Leonides Cigarroa ES
David G. Burnet ES: The Next Premier Lighthouse School
An All Star will always rise to the ocassion!
Teacher Support Training... It's working Mr. Puentas!!!
"My name is Angie Torres and I approve of this lesson."
Mr. Rosas, 4th grade writing teacher, provides push-in support at a neighboring campus.
NW Network Presents: Gretchen Bernabei High Leverage Writing Training
JILL STONE ES 3RD GRADE READING & MATH CAMPS
TEACHER SUPPORT PD @ JACK LOWE ES
CONRAD/THOMAS JEFFERSON CIP TIMELINE
Thomas Jefferson 'Scholar' Level Up' Celebrations Across the Cluster!
Therefore, please ensure that you are celebrating your scholars every Friday. The following dates are:
March 8
March 22
March 29
April 5
This assembly should be conducted from 2:40 to 3:00 p.m.
STAAR ROUND 1: 4th Grade Writing, 5th Grade Reading and Math
- Gr. 4 Writing
- Gr. 5 Math
April 10
- Gr. 5 Reading
Teacher Job Fair
9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
This event will be promoted for teachers and all other campus based positions such as: Campus Instructional Coach, Media Specialist, Counselor, Paraprofessional, etc.
AGENDA
* 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.: Principal Check-In
* 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.: Candidate Check-In
* 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.: Candidate Entry
* 12:00 p.m.: Conclusion of Job Fair
STAAR ROUND 2: GR. 3-5 MATH, GR. 3-5 READING & GR. 5 SCIENCE
- Gr. 3-5 Math
May 14
- Gr. 3-5 Reading
May 15
- Gr. 5 Science
STAAR COUNTDOWN
TEI News for Teachers
PROFESSIONAL LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES FOR NORTHWEST ELEMENTARY CLUSTER
DISTRICT-WIDE ADMINISTRATOR PROFESSIONAL LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES
DISTRICT-WIDE CIC & TEACHER PROFESSIONAL LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES
COACHING CONNECTION CENTER
Working Unrealistically for Success!!!
Reading/Language Arts
Instructional Expectations
10% Whole Group/ 90% Personalized Small GroupAPRIL
1-19-STAAR ALT 2
3-AP Meeting w/ED @ Highland Meadows @ 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
5-Last day to test for CEFA
8-12-Common Assessments #5 begin
8-AP Meeting w/ED @ Highland Meadows @ 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
9-STAAR 4th Writing/5th Math
10-STAAR Reading 5th
13-Job Fair @ Conrad HS-9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
19-New Principal Check In's w/ Executive Director-Highland Meadows
22-26-Student Surveys given
23-26-Terra Nova/Supera-K-2
23-Terra Nova/Supera Testing Reading K-2
24-Terra Nova/Supera Testing Math K-2
25-25-Terra Nova/Supera Testing Make-ups K-2
MAY
1-31-ISIP Reading Inventory K-2
10-New Principal Check In's w/ Executive Director-KB Polk
13-STAAR Math-3rd -4th
14-STAAR Reading-3rd -4th & 5th Retest
15-STAAR Science-5th
23-29-ACP Testing
30-ACP Testing Make-ups
EMMETT J. CONRAD/THOMAS JEFFERSON SCHOOL LEADERSHIP
- Jack Lowe Elementary: Principal, Sandra Barrios
- Jill Stone : Principal, Rosalinda Pratt
- Highland Meadows: Principal, JoAnna Bahena
- David G. Burnet Elementary: Principal, Sonia Loskot
- Leonides Cigarroa Elementary : Principal, Douglas Burak
- Tom W. Field Elementary: Principal, Selena Deboskie
- Stephen C. Foster Elementary: Principal, Irma De La Guardia
- Joe May Elementary: Principal, Israel Rivera
- K.B. Polk Elementary: Principal, Kourtnei Billups
- Julian T. Saldivar: Principal, Edgar Jaramillo
- Walnut Hill Elementary: Principal, Phillip Potter
- McShan Elementary: Principal, Cecilia Criner