Hackberry Howl
Vol. 4 No. 23
LOVE-SERVE-CARE
PLC WEEK 2
Did you know?
Did you know?
Did you know that there are about 55 instructional days until the first round of STAAR testing; 80 instructional days until second round of STAAR testing.
While some may panic at the thought of the closeness of the tests, I don’t! I know that we are working on focused instruction, systematic TEKS coverage, and remediation of students in need. This focused and laser-like TEKS based instruction will produce the results that we desire!
Let’s remember that every day, every lesson, every minute of your class is vital to your students’ success.
-SR
#ObserveMe
ELAR Strategy of the Week
Supporting Informational Writing in the Elementary Grades
http://www.readingrockets.org/article/supporting-informational-writing-elementary-grades
By Darcie Brodsky and Ashley Measles
Math Strategy of the Week
Promote Problem Solving Skills in the Elementary Grades
https://www.edutopia.org/article/building-thinking-classroom-math
By: Kim Northcutt
ESL Strategy of the Week
A Simple Way to Increase Participation in Class Discussions
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lo3hRV9UgRA
By: Vanessa Moya & Mariza Escamilla
Article of the Week
Hackberry Happenings!
Monday, January 14
- Fire Drill-1PM
- Run Club 4PM
- School Board Meeting 6PM
- District online PLC After School
ATTIRE: Jeans and College Shirt otherwise professional attire
Hours: 7:45-4:00
Tuesday, January 15
- Quick staff meeting after school to discuss new curriculum-District Requires (All Teachers)
- Happy Birthday Mrs. Biggs!
Attire: Professional Attire
Hours: 7:45-4:00
Wednesday, January 16
- Movie and Popcorn Party for Fundraiser Winners
Attire: Jeans & House Colors
Hours: 7:45-4:00
Thursday, January 17
Attire: Jeans
Hours: 7:45-4:00
Friday, January 18
- Career Day-8am-10am (More info to come from Lecrecia)
- House Kickoff-2nd Grade/5th Grade (More Info to come)
Attire: House Attire
Hours: 7:45-4:00
HOWL OUTS---HOOWWWWLLLLL!!!!!
Beulah howls to Darilyn for covering me on Monday!
Beulah howls to Kate for letting me borrow privacy folders for Benchmarks!
Beulah howls to Lay, Kelli and Biggs for ya'll's constant support!
Ripple howls to Measles for being a willing ear to ask advice from and going out of her way to check up on how I am doing.
Ripple howls to Masai for the encouragement she offered me and giving me advice for class.
Ripple howls to the 1st grade team for answering all my random questions and tolerating my timeliness at times.
Ripple howls to Richardson and all who are involved with the house system, EXCITED about it and thankful to be at a school that wants to put kids in front of everything.
Flores HOWLS to Jill for preparing all the benchmark supplies. Everything ran so smoothly. Thank you so much!!!
Rogers howls to Flores for covering dismissal and making sure I got to my math meeting and appointment on time this week. Thank you!
Rogers howls to Wells for thinking to make a set of copies for me on a Tuesday that definitely felt like a Monday.... you saved the day!
Rogers howls to Olsson for sharing some awesome math information with us last week.
Rogers howls to Thomas for the little girl clothes! You're so generous!
Rogers howls to Whitehead for coordinating STAAR benchmarks on Thursday.
Brodsky howls to Escobedo for being first to return paperwork!
Brodsky howls to Lawson for being second 1st place!
Brodsky howls to Carol for always being so helpful!
Brodsky howls to Romig for rocking the GF lifestyle :)
Brodsky howls to everyone who jumps in to help finish K/1 carline in the afternoon. We appreciate the extra hands.
Brodsky howls to Sylvia & Jill for scheduling meetings for our kiddos!
Brodsky howls to the DRA Queen: Measles!
Wells howls out to Whitehead for getting the testing tubs set up!
Wells howls out to Martin for letting 4th-grade borrow testing dividers.
Wells howls out to Hackberry for a great first week back
Beerley howls to Hardeman-thank you for making Amistad earrings....SO cute!
Mrs. Biggs Howls to Mr. Richardson and Mrs. Whitehead for our delicious breakfast! Thanks for taking the time to make pancakes for us! Hoooooowl!
Mrs. Biggs Howls Mrs. Bonner! Thanks for sharing your wisdom with me!! You are truly a blessing to the Dual Language Program and our team!! Hooooowl!
Mrs. Biggs howls my wonderful third grade team! You guys ROCK!!! Hoooowl
Measles howls to Ripple for always giving your kiddos your best...and for reminding me it’s never too late to chase a dream! So thankful we have you at HBE!
Measles howls to all the teachers who weren’t afraid to act a fool when I showed up with the camera...unannounced. :)
Measles howls to Hatcher for sharing your DRA kit & letting me invade your space this week!
Measles howls to Webber for quickly learning how to reach your special new friend!
Measles howls to first grade for really digging through the curriculum options!
Measles howls to Melba for our amazingly beautiful Amistad earrings!!!!
Measles howls to Lawson for being an incredible teacher. You make my heart so happy!
Measles howls to PreK for their first week in their own classrooms!
Measles howls to Martin, Zully, Jessica, and Beerley for helping our new pre-K friend!
Whitehead howls to Sylvia for helping me schedule 504 meetings...there have been a lot lately and I appreciate your help!
T. Martin howls to Victoria and Stephanie for their help.
T. Martin howls to Irene for her flexibility in the cafeteria.
T. Martin howls to Jessica and Zuli for extra help this week.
T. Martin howls to Hackberry staff who jump in and help when needed!
Niki would like to give REALLY BIG howls to the entire HBE FAMILY! You have all rallied around me during my hour of need, and there simply are not words to express exactly how much I appreciate it! From the kind words via text, and the wonderful meals, and the gift cards to help me and kiddos get through all this - I don’t know where I’d be without each of you, but I DO know how God has blessed my family! I am so happy to be part of such a great grade-level team, administrators, and CAMPUS teammates.- everybody! My whole family honors each of you and says Thank you !
Hardeman howls to Amistad housemates for being supportive and amazing!
Hardeman howls to Escobedo for all her help with my sub while I was out!
Hardeman howls to the first grade team for being incredible teammates!
Hardeman howls to Sylvia for all her help everytime it is needed!!!
Masai Howls to Hardeman for the wonderful earrings for Amistad! So sweet and I love them!
Masai howls to Sawhney for her hard work with our Kinder LLI group! You are rocking it friend!
K. Martin to Measles and Brodsky for helping with DRA's!
K. Martin to 3rd grade for being positive and working well together!
K. Martin to Mathews for all you do for our school and just being you! You are such a doll!
K. Martin to Richardson and Whitehead for planning a productive PD!
K. Martin to Richardson for helping me grow.
Whitehead howls to Moya, Escamilla and Northcutt for all of your help with Benchmark testing. Greatly appreciated:)
Whitehead howls to Karla for her help with items needed.
Whitehead howls to Robinson for being an awesome Counselor.
Whitehead howls to ALL staff! Thank you for being YOU!
K. Martin to Measles for putting together the House packet!
K. Martin to Sylvia for translating in a meeting.
K. Martin to Brodsky for being a great resource for our school!
Cafe Howls to Officer Burrell for keeping parents from parking or dropping students off in our employee parking area. It's been so much easier to getting into the building in the morning. Thank you so much!