Get Whitt it!
If you live among wolves you have to act like a wolf.
1/23/2020
Writing checkpoint
Thank you for your flexibility, we know a disruption can throw you off, but you all did great. Special thanks to those we pulled for testing and support...you are needed and appreciated!
Spring is when we double down...
Self-discipline is an aspect of individual liberty and the chief factor of success in life. (Maria Montessori)
I am indeed a king or queen because I know how to rule myself. (Pietro Aretino)
If you kick a stone in anger, you’ll hurt your own foot. (Korean proverb)
I ask not for a lighter burden, but for broader shoulders. (Jewish proverb)
No one can make you feel inferior without your consent. (Eleanor Roosevelt)
The discipline of desire is the background of character. (John Locke)
…trouble produces patience. And patience produces character, and character produces hope. (Saint Paul)
When pulling kids out...
Your smiles and your words matter.
You are making a difference! Our Wolves are growing and it's because of your hard work and intentionality. You have a sense of urgency because you know what your goals are and what we need to do as a TEAM to make it happen. With midyear staff changes and all, I appreciate the way you are maintaining your positivity and GETTING IT ALL done!
We'll start Fab Fridays in February SOON! :)
PTA updates
Book fair is next week! Make sure you're sharing out your times and encourage parents to participate! Have any book requests? Send them to Denise!
Book Fair Schedule
MOY MAP Data- UPDATE
Morgan's Musings
Add to Calendar! Upcoming Testing Dates
January 30 - MOY MAP data to go home
February 24 - April 3 TELPAS and TELPAS Alt Reading & Listening/Speaking
February 25 - 3rd and 4th Math Checkpoint
February 26 - 3rd and 4th Reading Checkpoint
March 30 - April 21 - STAAR Alt 2
April 7 - 4th grade Writing STAAR
May 12 - 3rd and 4th Math STAAR
May 13 - 3rd and 4th Reading STAAR
TBD: TELPAS Holistic ratings schedule
Testing Administrator Training Modules
Print certificates and turn in to CTC no later than February 17
Module 1 - Active MonitoringRTI Request Link
Readworthy/tweet of the week!
Counselor's Corner
If you are needing another copy of your 504 Service Plans, please let me know!!
3rd and 4th Grade Teachers
If any adjustments need to be made to 504 plans, please let me know ASAP!!! We need to get those in place and have our students comfortable with these adjustments before STAAR!!
Coming soon:
January
23- MP @ESC AP meeting
24- 4th grade out for writing scoring
27- Book fair this week! Schedules above!
28- MAP implementation team meeting, PM
29
30 late night for the book fair!
31 SOUP-R bowl!
Happy birthday to you!
BIRTHDAY PEOPLE! My blade had to be replaced, I will have your monograms ASAP!
Michele Helmink - 8
Kristin Jordan- 9
Jimren Fuller- 18
Sarah Filip- 20
Autumn Matthews- 22
Yee haws!!
Mirella and Lisa- Bless your hearts! Always ready to help step up and in! you are appreciated!
Joanna M- THANKS for taking care of our school board gifts! they're AWESOME!! I can't wait to give them out!
Jennifer A- HUGE map gains, across the board, well done! Set a goal and make it happen!
4th grade writing teachers- checkpoint cel just on the R&E part..a 10% GAIN in your mastery scores over last year...um...with two new team members!! WHOA BABY! :) :) :)
Silbur & Hunter- LOVE the interaction you've added to your Facebook pages! I know parents are loving it too!
EMILY TURNER!! Thank you for the AMAZING CUPS for our school board! Labor of love, friend! we appreciate you!
Kris Braun made our bags to deliver...we are surrounded by thoughtful and creative people!
Overheard this week...
Whitt Elementary
Website: http://www.wylieisd.net/whitt
Location: 7520 Woodcreek Way, Sachse, TX 75048, United States
Phone: 972-429-2560
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/whittwolves
Twitter: @WhittWolves