RoadRunner Country
May 6-10, 2019
mission statement
Transforming mind-set through scholarship, character and self discipline. Equipping our scholars with the knowledge and skills to become academically successful and socially responsible Middle schoolers.
Vision Statement
To Become the Highest Performing Elementary School in DISD!
campus key actions
- Key Action #1:Increase student achievement using the Data Driven Instruction Framework
Key Action #2:Improve the quality of instruction by focusing on building teacher’s content knowledge and curriculum alignment
- Key Action #3:Continue to build a positive culture that sustains and drives excellence by focusing on the development of strong teams, positive behavioral expectations of scholars and professional accountability
staff birthdays
Please join me in wishing a Happy Birthday to our following team members:
May 2019:
05 Chinyere Ugo
10 Paula Matthews
17 Kristi Coleman Counselor
19 Jorge Abrego 2
19 Araceli Stewart K
20 Norma Aguilar Café
upcoming dates & reminders
- Teacher Appreciation Week May 6-10
- SLO Accomplishment Due May 8
- Barnhill Preserve On Campus Field Trip May 9
- CAR Graduation May 9
- 1st Grade DCT Field Trip May 8
- Kinder Muffins for Mom May 10
- Cinco de Mayo Program May 10
- 2nd Grade Dallas Arboretum May 10
- 3rd-5th STAAR May 12-16
- Climate Survey-- May 6-17
- 5th Grade Prom May 17
- 3rd Grade Field Trip Zoo May 17
- 5th NASA Fieldtrip May 20
- On Our Way to First (Kindergartners) May 21
- Award Ceremony 1st, 2nd, 3rd Grades May 21
- Award Ceremony 4th Grade May 22
- 5th Grade Picnic May 22
- Award Ceremony Pre-K-Kinder May 23
- Talent Show Day May 23
- 5th Grade Movie Day May 23
- Field Day May 24
- Kinder Fun Day May 28
- Memorial Day- May 27
- ACP Testing- May 23-29
- ACP Makeup Testing- May 30
- Last Day of School- May 29
- Teacher Prep Day- May 30
morning announcements
May 04/29-05/03 Monday - Friday PK2B Bridges
May 05/06-05/10 Monday - Friday PK3B Falcon
May 05/13-05/17 Monday - Friday PK1B Delgado
May 05/20-05/24 Monday - Friday 5A Meador
May 05/27-05/29 Monday - Friday 5B Baird
isip eoy assessment
In order to ensure the most optimal testing environment, a schedule will be created for each class to asses their ISIP EOY in the computer lab. Below is outlined the campus and district's expectations during this very important assessment period. We know you have worked diligently getting scholars on grade level for reading. Therefore, the following will be adhere to:
- Every student should be assigned an accurate primary language
- Every student should be assessed in their primary language
- Computer lab time will be scheduled for K-2 for optimal testing environment
- 25-30 minutes will be allotted for the assessment
- All headphones should be in working order
- While actively monitoring, teachers should observe the blue or green "ISIP IN PROGRESS" bar that indicates students are currently taking the ISIP assessement
- The teacher of record should proctor the assessment
week-at-a-glance
May 6
~Monday
- Teacher Appreciation Week
- BIC 7:45-8:00
- 3rd-5th PLC
- Tutoring/After School Programs
May 7
~Tuesday
- Teacher Appreciation Week
- BIC 7:45- 8:00
- 3rd-5th PLC
- CAR Tutoring
- Tutoring/After School Programs
May 8
~Wednesday
- Teacher Appreciation Week
- BIC 7:45- 8:00
- Tutoring/After School Programs
- PD Training 3:15-4:15
- 1st DCT Field Trip
- College Paraphernalia Day
- Lesson Plans Due by 5:00
May 9
~Thursday
- Teacher Appreciation Week
- BIC 7:45- 8:00
- Barnhill Preserve In-Door Field Trip
- Tutoring/After School Programs
- Car Graduation Ceremony @3:15
May 10
~Friday
- Teacher Appreciation Week
- BIC 7:45-8:00
- Cinco de Mayo Program
- 2nd Field Trip Dallas Arboretum
- Kindergarten Muffins for Mom@8:30
- Faculty & Staff Jean Day with Blue Polo Shirt
May 11 Saturday School
- 3rd Reading/Math
- 4th Reading/Math
- 5th Reading & Math
Russell's Achievement Goals
imagine math leader board
saturday school tutorials
We will begin our Saturday tutoring with a focus on 4th Writing and 5th Reading & Math the first six Saturdays.
- January 26, 2019
- February 02, 2019 February 09, 2019 February 23, 2019
- March 02, 2019 March 23, 2019 March 30, 2019
- April 06, 2019 April 13, 2019 April 27, 2019
- May 4, 2019 May 11, 2019
1st LoneStar Challenge Most Creative
Celebrating Fiesta Friday @Russell!
Celebrating Fiesta Friday's
~Mr. Bennett
RoadRunner Country
Email: gbennett@dallasisd.org
Website: www.dallasisd.org/Russell
Location: 3031 S Beckley Ave, Dallas, TX, USA
Phone: (972)925-8300
Twitter: @RussellLovesRE1