Teach, LOVE, Inspire
Cool Cats Update
Week of February 26 - March 2
Monday Motivation
Celebrating success today improves performance tomorrow. Today is a
great day to celebrate the accomplishments you and the students in our
school have made. Relish the moment and be joyful of what you have
done to make our school a better place. No matter how big or how
small it is, success is still success. Do something special today for yourself
and for our students. The more you praise and celebrate life, the more
there is in life to celebrate. Celebrating our victories will inspire you and
our students to keep going. So let’s celebrate!
This Week's Reminders
- February 28 & March 1 - KISD ESL Team will be onsite helping to test our LEP students for the yearly TEA LPAC requirements. There is NOTHING that you need to do. Be aware that a tester may come to your room and ask to work with a student.
- 3rd graders will be taking a Math & Reading STAAR benchmark on March 1 & 2
- Tracie Bennett will be out on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. A sub has been scheduled.
Wednesday Meetings During your Conference Time
Everyone should have received a calendar invite for the meetings you would be expected to attend. Please check your calendar.
- February 27 - Writing Data Talks with Jennifer Love (this is a TUESDAY so there is no meeting on Wednesday, 2/28)
- March 7 - no meeting at this time
- March 21 & 28 - no meeting/ work on your Holistic Rating for TELPAS
Bobcat Gatherings on Thursdays
- March 1 - Bobcat PLC & SPOTS Updates
- March 8 - No meeting at this time
- March 22 - PtA Book study with Ashlee Smith (only math teachers)
- March 29 - Superintendent Dr. Mark Westfall & Chief Financial Officer Mr. Mark Youngs will present to SVES staff. Our PTA board and our families will also be invited.
Topics are subject to change!
Important Dates to Remember in March
Monday, February 26
- Bobcat Bash
Tuesday, February 27
- Community Emergency Preparedness Fair
March 12 - 16
- Spring Break
Tuesday, March 20
- KISD Transfer Fair
Tuesday, March 20
- Spaghetti & Movie night - raising $ for 4th grade camp
Thursday, March 22
- PTA Spirit Night
Friday, March 30
- No School/Inclement Weather Make up Day
Coaching Schedule
- February 27 - Writing Data Talks w/ Jennifer Love
- March 6-7 - Letterland coaching w/ Joanna Ratliff
- March 20 - 23 - Math Coaching w/ Ashlee Smith
- March 22 - Writing Model Lessons w/ Tiffany Neal (2nd - 4th only)
Employee Childcare
Save the Date!
Be Prepared, Stay Healthy! (Great job, Nurse Liz!)
Digital Citizenship Week
Although the district is not requiring teachers to deliver student lessons this year, the hope is you will begin to embed these teachable moments throughout your lessons. Look up student lessons by following the KISD Digital Citizenship Canvas class at https://kellerisd.instructure.com/courses/82075. You are encouraged to explore the provided resources found on the student Canvas pages. The hope is to have VESTED student lessons available to you by Digital Citizenship Week 2018-2019.
For Your Information
The most recent District Wide Wednesday shared the following information. I never want to lose anyone however if you are interested in another campus or grade level, please know that I am happy to answer any questions you have. I hope to receive information soon on the number of units per grade level the district is projecting every campus to have.
All current KISD professional employees (except administrators) who wish to transfer to another campus in the District for the 2018-2019 school year will have the opportunity to complete a transfer request online.
The Online Teacher Transfer window will open on Monday, February 19th at 8:00 a.m. and close Thursday, March 1st at 4:00 p.m.
The Transfer Fair Day will be Tuesday, March 20, 2018.
Information on how to request a transfer may be found the Workforce K-Connect page.
Where in the World are Kristen, Anna and Jen?
Anna - On campus all week!
Jen - Comes in a little late Tuesday morning to attend a training.
Staff Remind
Text @c47d to the number 81010