Mustang Weekly
Week of February 23rd
"Safe is good for sidewalks and swimming pools, but life requires risk if we are to get anywhere." - Simon Sinek
"Baby, It's Cold Outside..."
If you're like me, you've been watching the forecast all weekend to figure out what the weather will be like for tomorrow! Please know, if school is closed or delayed, information will be posted on the CISD homepage/Twitter/Facebook. Also, you will receive a notification via the ParentLink system.
Important March Dates
With March just around the corner, I wanted to give you a heads-up on some important dates or changes in dates for the month.
- March 4th @ 3:30 - In lieu of our normal Faculty Meeting, we will have our Testing Security Training. All staff need to attend.
- March 5th @ 3:30-4:00 - Dr. Waldrip and Kelly Penny will be at Austin to speak with us regarding Legislative Updates and the Budget. Please cancel tutoring that afternoon.
- March 5th @ 6:00-7:00 - Open House / 6:00-8:00 - Art Fair
- March 9th - 13th - Spring Break! (No FedEx Wednesday in March)
- March 16th - Boosterthon Kick-Off
- March 18th - Vertical Team Meetings
- March 25th - Fun Run
- March 25th - Grade Level PLCs
- March 27th - End of the 3rd 9 Weeks
- March 30th-31st - 1st Round of STAAR (4th Writing / 5th Reading)
Curriculum Design
Lead4Ward TEKS Resources
I know several of you have probably seen this and use this frequently, but I wanted to re-share. Jennifer did a great job of referencing this in the Math Vertical Team this past week.
Below is a button that will take you to the Lead4Ward TEKS Resource page. In addition to providing concise, 2-page Standard breakdowns for each grade level and content area, it also provides key vocabulary works in each area (pulled directly from the TEKS).
For 3rd-5th, they also provide tools for analyzing STAAR questions and materials.
Learning Design
#AustinBlends
Our Blended Crew took a site visit to CMSW this past Thursday to explore the iWest Blended Initiative. I encourage you to check out #AustinBlends to follow along with their learning. Amazing things are happening with our blended learners as these educators leverage their tools and innovative learning design to customize learning!
Check it out!
Animated Presentations / Videos Via Google Drive
As a follow-up to the FedEx on Blendspace and Educanon from Natalie P, May, and Jennifer M, I wanted to share the following tool with you. Check out the link below, and see a quick demo for a tool call PowToon!
Morning Announcements...
Teacher - Pearson
Life Principle - Honesty
Quote - "Honesty is the first chapter in the book of wisdom." - Thomas Jefferson
Healthy Tip - Push-ups, sit-ups, and crossing the monkey bars are all exercises that improve the strength of your muscles.
Week At A Glance
Monday
- Dress warmly! Go Red for Heart Health with jeans and your favorite athletic/team shirt or sweatshirt.
- Literacy Training CANCELLED
- Custodian Appreciation Week Begins
- School Board Meeting
- Happy Birthday Anne!
Tuesday
- Cooper @ Principal Meeting (AM)
- Writing Training @ 3:45 (Library)
Wednesday
- Go Red for Heart Health snacks in the Lounge
- 3:30 - Grade Level PLC Time
Thursday
- 8:00 - 2nd Grade Historical Parade
Friday
- Wear RED for Heart Health!
- Mustang Mutual
- E-Time / Clusters
- KidzBop Concert! See email from Ally w/ schedule.
- Cooper Out
- Happy Birthday Jodie!
Looking Ahead...
- 3/2 - PTO Meeting @ 8:00 (Library)
- 3/3 - TELPAS Calibration Certificates due to Brandon
- 3/4 - Writing Samples due to Martha
- 3/4 - School Pictures
- 3/4 - Testing Security Training - 3:30
- 3/5 - Visit w/ Dr. Waldrip & Kelly Penny 3:30-4:00
- 3/5 - Open House
- 3/6 - Rise & Shine / E-Time