WHE
Keep Calm and Teach On
Important Dates-May 2, 2016
May 2
Kindergarten Operation Success (3 teachers + 3)
Kindergarten Kick-Off + PTA Visits>Kindergarten grade level teachers 6:30 PM
May 3 (J + Purple WHE)
M. Mitchell visits all day>PD on students with special needs in the regular classroom-During planning times (Janet and Sara all day)
Operation Success>6th grade Reading and Math (3 teachers + 3)
Pizza with PTA 6:00-7:00 PM>Need teacher volunteers to help
May 4 (J + WHE)
D-Hall 2nd grade supervises
6th grade Native Spanish Testing-1:30 PM
Operation Success>5th grade Science 3 teachers + 2
Operation Success>4th grade Math (3 teachers)
May 5 (J + WHE)
6th grade immunization outreach--8:00 AM
6th grade to CTE-8:45-10:30 AM
Cinco de Mayo Celebration--sign up on the padlet.
Faculty Meeting=SMILEE
May 6 (J+Street Clothes or WHE)
1st grade visits the Omni
6th grade schedules due for Jr. Highs
6th grade Data Analysis Social Studies CBA #2
May 9 (J+WHE)
STAAR>Math 3rd, 4th, 6th and Retest 5th (Pizza for ALL staff)
May 10 (J+WHE)
STAAR>Reading 3rd, 4th, 6th and Retest 5th (Taco Tuesday for ALL staff)
PTA Executive Board Meeting>3:15PM
May 11 (J+WHE)
STAAR>5th Science (ONLY those involved in testing-lunch provided)
May 12 (J+WHE)
Faculty Meeting 3:10>SMILEE Part 2
May 13 (J +street clothes or WHE)
Box Tops Due
Promotion/Retention Meetings> K, 1st and 2nd
May 14
Run for Hope
May 16
CLIC Meeting 3:45 PM
May 17
Promotion/Retention Meetings>3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th
Cresswell Retirement Celebration>3:30-5:00 pm
Data Analysis Reading 3-D>Kindergarten, 1st and 2nd
May 18
Award Ceremonies>Prek and 1st
D-Hall supervised by 1st grade
May 19
Award Ceremonies>Kindergarten and 2nd
Student Led Conferences/PTA>6:00-7:30 PM
May 20
Award Ceremonies>3rd and 4th
Class Lists due
6th grade visits the Ft. Worth Museum
Grades due by 4:00 PM
Important Information
*Re-Imaging will occur on May 23rd. Leave your computer docked and ready on May 20th--they begin at 7:00 AM on May 23rd.
Procedures for the May 23rd Teacher Re-image in the Elementary – Imaging per Campus
1. 1. Teacher will backup laptop and sign backup signoff sheet and leave under keyboard.
2. 2. CTA will check all signoff sheets prior to imaging day to make sure teacher has signed.
3. 3. Teacher will need to dock laptop early on the morning of reimaging.
4. 4. Teacher should not touch laptop at all the day of imaging because interruption could corrupt imaging and delay process.
5. 5. Tech Support /CTAs will start image at 7:00 AM on the 23rd mandatory.
6. 6. The tech and I will reinstall Smart, Elmo, Local printers, wireless and special software.
7. 7. CTA will Signoff Sheet when laptop is ready for teacher use.
8. 8. Teacher can install network printers and copy helpful teacher shortcuts following instructions left with laptop by CTA.
*Please make sure your website is updated today.
*Student Cum Files may not be removed from the OFFICE area. When you need to work on them it must be done in the office.
*Please let me know who will be attending the PTA with Pizza event on the summary form.
*Be sure to have students fill out a survey when Operation Success is complete. Turn in one form with the culminated data.
*Special Education Blitz for all Teachers-June 9,2016>great sessions on Co-Teaching, Behavior Strategies, Autism, Specially Designed Instruction, Grading, Sensory, Video Modeling, Specific Learning Disabilities---Come for one session or stay all day! 8-4 PMC
*Webinars on Helping Students with Disabilities> http://lead4ward.com/sped-eplc/ inspirehope is the password.
*Calendar update:
Thursday, May 26-Regular Work Day (moved from Saturday, May 28th)
Friday, May 27-Non Work Day
Saturday, May 28-Non Work Day
Monday, May 30-Memorial Day Holiday
*All teachers must take and pick up their own students from the cafeteria at lunch time.
*Please do not allow students to be in the lounge unattended.
-Lesson Plan requirements> Your lesson plans must have P(Learning Objective)DSA, Language Objective (from ELPS),
Quality Questions and High Yield Strategies.
-Reminder: If you are going to be absent you must call 817-894-5954 after you have requested a sub. Please make your arrangements in the sub system prior to 6:45 AM.
-Reminder: Turn a hard copy of your lesson plans to Rebecca on Friday by the end of the day or Monday AM for special education.
-If you are going to be absent please put in the sub-finder system before 6:45 AM and call me at 817-894-5954.
--Teachers must not be using personal cell phones during the school day. Cell phones should be locked up during the day, not on your person.
--Make sure that you are entering your grades with-in three days of the assignment.
--You MUST take the attendance twice—one at 8:00 AM and one at the 9:45 AM. This is a state law and it can be seen by the auditors and district personnel.
--Reminder>please be sure to check out in the office if you leave the building during the school day.
--Please keep Thursday afternoons open for Faculty Meetings.
BIRTHDAYS
May
Lindsey K.-5th
Jasmine T.-10th
Rebecca Henschen-16th
Becca R.-20th
Katrina C.-24th
June
Rafael H.-9th
Janet W.-24th
Heather H.-29th
July
Juan M.-22nd
Vision: to be a district and community leader by exemplifying character, honor, and academic excellence.
Mission: collaborate with our community to empower students to reach their greatest potential.
Values:
1. Do what’s right.
2. Perform with excellence.
3. Respect others.