Teach, LOVE, Inspire
Cool Cats Update
Week of February 19 - 23
Monday Motivation
One word has the potential to change everything. Words have power.
Let’s use our words as a source of inspiration to those around us:- our
coworkers, our students, our community. Your challenge for today is to
find someone who needs a kind word and to give them one. So
simple, but so important. Search out those in need of a little
encouragement and be a friend to them. Just a few words, or even
one kind word, can change a person’s whole day. Let them know you
care: it will make your day a better one, too.
This Week's Reminders
- Kinder, 1st & 2nd Writing Composition DCA testing window - 2/12-2/23
- 3rd & 4th grade Writing Comp/Rev/Edit DCA testing window - 2/12 - 2/23
- I will be in the Library Tuesday morning from 8:00 - 9:00 for "Coffee with Kristen". Parents have been invited to attend.
- 2nd graders will perform for us all on Thursday starting at 1:30. (I just corrected this time! Thanks for catching it Cassie!)
- We will have a Code Red Drill on Friday.
February 19th Professional Development
Feb. 19th is going to be the BEST DAY EVER! You get to meet with other grade level teachers in the morning then come back to campus and begin your planning with your team.
You can wear jeans on Monday & you and your team can go to lunch before coming back to campus too. Just need everyone be back at Sunset Valley by 12:30 pm. A sign in sheet will be on the front desk in the office. Please stop by and sign in when you get back to campus.
If you were not able to complete your required TELPAS training this past week, please plan to meet with Anna Monday afternoon.
Our Newest Bobcat!
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 21 - DCA Data Talks with Kristen
- February 27 - Writing Data Talks with Jennifer Love (this is a TUESDAY)
- March 7 - no meeting at this time
- March 21 & 28 - no meeting/ work on your Holistic Rating for TELPAS
Bobcat Gatherings on Thursdays
- February 22 - Team Leadership Meeting (only team leads)
- March 1 - Bobcat PLC
- 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 February
Monday, February 19
- District PD (am) & either TELPAS or planning (pm)
Wednesday, February 21
- SPOTS Committee Meeting
Thursday, February 22
- PTA General Meeting 5:45 (before 2nd grade performance)
Monday, February 26
- Bobcat Bash
Coaching Schedule
- February 20 - Tiffany Neal, Writer's Workshop
- February 27 - Writing Data Talks w/ Jennifer Love
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 is at an AP meeting all day Thursday.
Jenn is at a training Thursday morning until 11:30 am.
Staff Remind
Text @c47d to the number 81010