Hackberry Howl
Love-Serve-Care
Vol.5 No.17
PLC Week 2
Monday, October 7th--- 2nd Grade/5th Grade--Planning
Tuesday, October 8th---Kinder/3rd Grade---PLC
Wednesday, October 9th---1st Grade/4th Grade --PLC
Thursday, October 10th---2nd Grade/5th Grade---PLC
Friday, October 11th----Kinder/3rd Grade-Planning
BECOME A GRATITUDE MAGNET by Jon Gordon
Like most things in life, we seem to get back more of that which we give. When you are grateful for the things in your life, big and small, you always seem to find more things to be grateful about. I believe that... Abundance will flow into our life when gratitude flows out of our heart.
When we live this way we become a gratitude magnet and experience more joy, love, peace, and happiness. This was something I learned a number of years ago. At the peak of my misery, struggles and failures I realized I had to stop being disappointed about where I was and needed to start looking forward to where I was going. Once I started being thankful for the simple gifts in my life and became excited about the road ahead I experienced a completely different journey. You can too.
Here are a few ways to start...
1. CREATE A GRATITUDE JOURNAL
Take out a piece of paper or open the notes app on your phone and write down 5 things you are grateful for. Every day do this and reflect on what you wrote down and why you are grateful for these things. Overtime you will become a gratitude magnet.
2. TAKE A THANK YOU WALK
It’s simple. It’s powerful and it’s a great way to start feeding the positive dog. How does it work? You simply take a walk... outside, in a mall, at your office, on a treadmill, etc and while walking you think about all the things, big and small, that you are grateful for. The research shows you can’t be stressed and thankful at the same time so when you combine gratitude with physical exercise, you give yourself a double boost of positive energy. You flood your brain and body with positive emotions and natural anti-depressants that uplift you rather than the stress hormones that drain and slowly kill you.
3. APPRECIATE OTHERS
Take a moment to let someone know that you appreciate them… a spouse, family member, co-worker, or friend. Call them, write a letter, send them a text... whatever it is, just be intentional to let them know how much they matter. Sometimes they need to hear this more than you know.
4. GIVE THE GIFT OF KINDNESS
As you go throughout your day look for opportunities to serve and help others. We often think helping others is about the big things but it’s really about doing the little things with a kind, compassionate and grateful heart. Open the door for someone. Pay for a stranger’s meal. Help someone with their carryon bag on an airplane. Take a co-worker to lunch. Smile as you walk down the street even if you live in NYC :) . The list is endless. Just know that when you decide to be a blessing to others you will be blessed.
5. SAY THANK YOU AND GOODNIGHT
At bedtime reflect on your day, identify and share all that you are thankful for. If you have children you can read Thank You and Goodnight with them and add to it.
I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving. Thank you for allowing me to share this newsletter with you. I'm thankful for YOU.
- Jon
Interim Math and Reading Testing
Turkey Bowling
Come join in on all the fun...Turkeys, Bowling, Snacks, and prizes!
When: Tuesday 4:00-5:00 in the HBE Gym
Who: All Staff
Staff Thanksgiving Potluck- Thursday, November 21
Sign-up using the link below:
Christmas Party
RSVP using the link below:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/100dQbIvxiuC0_ip2qA9P1PzcUSb0-6ti2c6PHS3lSNg/edit?usp=sharing
-Payments need to be made by Saturday, November 23 in order to secure tickets for Dinner/ Comedy Club
-Pay by Card, Cash, Check, Venmo, or through Bank of America to Beulah.
Email or Text if you need her to come to you!
Hackberry Happenings!
Monday, November 18th
11:05-5th Grade Planning
4:00-1st Grade Planning
6:30 PM Hackberry Board Spotlight--- Please join if you can and wear your house shirt as soon as our spotlight is over you are able to leave.
Interim Math testing-3rd Mono & 4th grade--- 8:30 am
Happy Birthday Vanessa Moya
Dress: Jeans/dress/slacks/skirt/College Shirt/Team Shirt
Business Professional or Business casual Attire
Tuesday, November 19th
- Turkey Bowling-All Staff 4:00 pm-5:00 pm
- Pre-K Planning 11:30 AM
- 2nd Planning 9:35 AM
- 4th Planning 10:20 AM
- 3rd Planning-1:05 PM
- 3rd/5th ELAR Alignment-3rdAM-5thPM-Training By Ellen Rogers
- Interim Math testing-3rd Dual & 5th Grade--- 8:30 am
Dress: Jeans/dress/slacks/skirt
Business Professional or Business casual Attire
Wednesday, November 20th
- Kinder Planning 8:05 am
- Grant Patrol
- Thanksgiving Feast
- Happy Birthday Erika Moreno
Dress: Jeans/dress/slacks/skirt/Breast Cancer Awareness
Business Professional or Business casual Attire
(T-SHIRT are not Professional or Business Dress)
Thursday, November 21st
- Staff Thanksgiving Potluck-Sign up using the link above
- Jill out PM
Dress: Jeans/dress/slacks/skirt
Business Professional or Business casual Attire
(T-SHIRT are not Professional or Business Dress)
Friday, November 22nd
House Party AM
Pre-K-2nd-9:00am
3rd-5th-10:00am
Movie 1:30 PM
Pre-K-2nd in the cafeteria
3rd-5th in the gym
Dress: Jeans and House Shirt
Either the team House or our staff shirt of the year shirt otherwise you need to be in a business professional or business casual attire.
Howl Outs!
Bloom howls at Schroeder and Myers for helping the team teach model work fluidly.
Bloom howls at Finch for helping out with drum club on Wednesday.
Bloom howls at the entire Fourth Grade Team for being amazing.
Bloom howls at Ripple for being a great drum club teammate.
Bloom howls at Measles for allowing me to borrow your jacket when it was freezing.
Finch HOWLS to Myers for always working within lesson plans to accommodate and pushing our kids forward. You’re my favorite co-teacher!
Finch HOWLS to Schroeder for always having quick and easy implementation ideas.
Finch HOWLS to Romig for coordinating tutoring with me and being a great collaborator.
Finch HOWLS to Richardson for getting the region coaching- super useful tips to make our classes better.
Finch HOWLS to Beulah and Marta for always offering insight and helpful vertical alignment pieces when I need it.
Finch HOWLS to Moreno for collaborating on looking forward at lessons with me.
Finch HOWLS to Bonner for being an amazing team mom! You keep us in line, love us when we mess up, and fix what we miss. You are simply amazing, and I’d be lost without you.
Zaidi Howls to the entire school for always Rockin on! It's Almost Thanksgiving Break!
Masai howls to Head for letting me borrow her jacket during car line. I appreciate you!
Masai howls to Zadi and Meyers for all of your help with my special friend :) Yall rock!
Masai howls to Sandra and Richardson for their help with the kinder grant. We appreciate you!
Masai howls to Measles for the positive impact you are at Hackberry not only for the students but for the staff as well. You are a blessing friend!
Sosa howls Anderson for the coffee in these cold mornings. Thank you!
Sosa howls Vergara for helping out in the car line, Thank you I really appreciate it.
Hardeman hows to Lawson (Lawrence) for picking up Starbucks!
Hardeman hows to second grade for being an amazing team!
Hardeman howls to Richardson for being a good leader and for celebrating other cultures.
Hardeman howls to the cafeteria staff for the delicious tamales!
Hardeman hows to Sawhney for the sweet hugs.
Hardeman hows to Lacrecia for being patient with the little ones that find their way into our room.
Flores sends a HUGE HOWL to my 4th-grade team. Thank you so much for all you do for me and my baby!!
Flores howls to Schroder and Myers for being the best support in everything!
Flores howls to Richardson for helping us find some data on a new student.
Flores howls to Whitehead for getting the Interim Assessment ready!
Dalia sends a huge howl to Darilyn for checking on me and for the hug (even though you're not a hugger)! Thanks for the copies and for helping to set up for the shower!
Dalia sends a big howl to Moya and whoever else helped to set things up for the shower. You guys did a great job!
Dalia sends a big howl to Beulah for being party planner extraordinaire!
Dalia sends a huge howl to Richardson for dealing with a tough conversation that has to be had with a parent.
Carlino howls to the awesome ladies in Pre-K for rocking it!
Carlino howls to Cruz for being helpful when I was out sick!
Carlino howls to Cox for being a great teacher and fantastic partner!
Carlino howls to Masai for always making learning fun in her classroom. I'm always excited to see what she's going to do next!
Carlino howls to the creative ways that Hackberry finds to involve the students and parents!
Carlino howls to T. Martin and Diaz for helping me with my Bus #34 friends!
Escamilla howls out to the staff for getting set up on Ellevation!
Escamilla howls out to the staff for all the work you put into creating your Engagement day activities. I wish I could have been on campus.
Escamilla howls out to Moya for always being willing to jump in and help. You are a wonderful partner and friend.
Escamilla howls out to Cervantes and Biggs for their time and dedication to growing.
Escamilla howls out to Measles for setting up the new house party schedule. Happy that they land on my HBE days.
Webber howls us to Coach Anderson for planning an awesome field trip to the Cowboys stadium! The kiddos had a blast!! We love you! Thank you!
Webber howls out to all the specialists! Thank you all so much for helping with kiddos! It really was a great experience because of y’all! Love you guys!
Escobedo howls to: Head, Phillips, Olsson, Conolly, Vieria, and Parker for going above and beyond to make engagement day very engaging! The students really enjoyed it! (You ladies raised the bar high!) ;)
Contact Information:
Email: Srichardson@littleelmisd.net
Cell Phone: (940) 391-3864
Jill Whitehead
Email: Jwhitehead@littleelmisd.net
Cell Phone: (903) 456-4004
Sandra Garces
Email: Sgarces@littleelmisd.net
Cell Phone:(214) 682-6339