MARVELOUS MARCUS MUSTANGS
FEBRUARY MONTHLY NEWSLETTER
A LETTER FROM OUR PRINCIPAL
To all Marcus Mustang Families,
Welcome to Herbert Marcus Elementary! I am Juan Almaraz, and I’m proud to serve as the principal of Herbert Marcus.
My job as principal is to create a safe and welcoming community that challenges your child to achieve their absolute best. I believe our charge as educators is to maximize your students’ academic and social-emotional potential, so they are prepared to continue their steps toward their college and career goals.
I’m excited about what we have accomplished so far this year and look forward to working with our faculty, staff, and parents to prepare our students for academic success now that STAR TESTS are just around the corner. I look forward to discussing any ideas or thoughts that can improve our Marcus school community.
Sincerely,
Juan Almaraz
MISSION STATEMENT
To foster a love of learning in a caring, safe and welcoming school, where the staff works collaboratively with the community. To develop confident, responsible students who are well prepared for the future. And ensure that our students achieve their highest academic potential and are college and career read
W.T. WHITE FEEDER PATTERN MISSION STATEMENT
We will cultivate a premier learning community to foster globally responsive citizens, personalizing instruction for every student.
Therefore, we are committed to:
· Providing access to an equitable and high quality education
· Promoting citizens who contribute to the common good
· Supporting our students academically, socially, and emotionally
AMAZING THINGS HAPPENING AT MARCUS!
DESTINATION IMAGINATION
Herbert Marcus Elementary being represented at the pre Destination Imagination Tournament on February 27th. They will be heading to the Regional Tournament on February 17th from 7 am - 5 pm at Skyline HS.
MUCH SUCCESS TO OUR STUDENTS AND MS. Z!!!!!!
COFFEE WITH THE PRINCIPAL
On Friday 1/27 we had our Coffee with the Principal where the topics discussed were:
-Attendance
-Student morning arrival
-Homework/Tutoring
-Parent Portal
-Student Achievement
We also enjoyed celebrating our Principal's birthday which was on 1/22 along with the parents that attended with a cake that our PTA bought for him!
BOY SCOUTS
(972) 794-2900
BRIGHTER BITES
Brighter bites is back for the Spring term. They will be here every Tuesday until March 6 so make sure you mark your calendars. Produce pick up time is every Tuesday from 2:30-3:30 pm @ Marcus Auditorium.
WE LOVE OUR AMAZING VOLUNTEERS!!!
Herbert Marcus Elementary is always looking for new volunteers!
We rely greatly on the support of our parents and volunteers! Please visit the parent center for more information.
SHOUT OUTS!!
* Our amazing VOLUNTEERS for doing amazing things and helping out our teachers and in cafeteria.
IMPORTANT DATES!!
2/13 Yearbook Sale (after school)
2/7-2/13 Valentine's Sale (during all lunches)
2/12-2/15 Common Assessments
2/14 Valentine's Day
2/17 Destination Imagination Regional Tournament (7 am-5 pm @ Skyline HS)
2/19 Student Holiday/Staff Development Day2/20 Yearbook Sale (after school)
2/27 Yearbook Sale (after school)
IMPORTANT TESTING DATES
February
2/12-2/15 : Common Assessments
2/26-4/4: Texas Assessment of Language Proficiency Assessment (TELPAS) (K-12)
April
4/2-4/20: STAAR Alternate 2 Assessment Window (3-8 & EOC)
4/9-4/13: Common Assessments
4/10: STAAR EOC English I, STAAR Writing 4&7, STAAR Mathematics 5&8,
4/11: STAAR Reading 5&8, STAAR Mathematics (Grade 7 Pre-AP taking Grade 8 Math)
4/13: STAAR Make-Ups Deadline
4/23-4/27: Student Survey Window (3-7)
4/23-4/27: Terra Nova/Supera (Reading 4/24, Math 4/25, Make-Ups 4/26-27)
4/30: Istation ISIP (EOY) (K-2)
May
5/14: STAAR Mathematics (3-4 & 6-7); STAAR Mathematics retest (5&8)
5/15: STAAR Reading (3-4 & 6-7); STAAR Reading retest (5&8)
5/16: STAAR Science (5, 8, & 7th Pre-AP taking 8)
5/18: STAAR Make-Up Deadline
June
6/4-6/15: ACP Make-Up Window (6-12)
CONTACT US
Email: Lisilva@dallasisd.org
Website: dallasisd.org/marcus
Location: 2911 Northaven Road, Dallas, TX, USA
Phone: 972-794-2900
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Herbert-Marcus-Elementary-School-1602291226677182/
Twitter: @MarcusElem