CHS Cowboy Express (Bi-Weekly)
February 12, 2016
Nuts & Bolts
Students in Workrooms...
NO students (including teacher aides) are allowed in workrooms unless they are with a teacher. There are often sensitive materials related to confidential student information and tests that are easily accessible in those areas.
TELPAS Updates
The window will be from February 16 – March 3. As you plan for the upcoming weeks, build time into your class to obtain one or more writing sample(s) for ESL learners. Please do not hesitate to check with Mr. Poullard should you have any questions.
Affected teachers should have received a more detailed e-mail regarding these learners.
Here is a sample e-mail.
All writing samples will go to the following grade level AP representatives:
9th: Poullard
10th: Bagley
11th: Thomas
12th: Varnell
Instructional Guidelines for Collaborative Work
As a campus, we need to establish guidelines for collaborative/group work. Here is the next draft of this work. We hope to have a working process moving forward. We wanted to get your feedback – please feel free to leave public comments to give feedback. If interested, please complete this by 2/19. J You can find the link here.
Spring Showcase Updates:
Our Spring Showcase is February 29, 2016 from 5:30p – 7:00p! We are excited to showcase our premier high school. There will be multiple events that will illustrate the greatness that exists on our campus. Click ALL of the links below that apply to you.
Important: Please note that the 4th period invitation will be sent during the week of February 22nd. It is an expectation that all students will participate, including Athletics and Fine Arts. Department Chairs will be checking in with you regarding this requirement.
Are you a club or organization sponsor?
Do you teach a freshman elective course or coach a sport?
We are really excited about the upcoming showcase event.
Email Anthony if you have questions.
STAAR TUTORIALS AND PRACTICE
Note from the District Testing Coordinator, Debbie Youngs:
Every computer on every campus should now have a STAAR Online Testing Program icon. It has a TX state flag and says, “STAAR Online Testing Program.”
Each computer needs to be tested to ensure the icon opens a link that can be used to access STAAR tutorials and practice tests. If the link does not work, please put in a help desk ticket. Since CISD’s technology department has everything set up per the state’s requirements, the issue will most likely be with the individual computer.
Flex- Don't procrastinate! (All hours due by April 30th)
Welcome to the CHS family, Zack Kapalka, ASL teacher
Family Snapshots!
Becky Richard's Family
Becky Richards, Mack and Hazel's Marmee, is excited that her daughter, Heidi Richards Convery (CHS 2000 graduate), and her family are moving back home to Texas this spring!
Mark, Heidi's husband, will be the new Director of Outreach and Retention at the University of Texas Dallas.
Irma Kenndy & Family
Pict taken after the CHS Talent Show which Victoria won. Victoria also made the All-State Choir. Super proud parents!
Congrats Michelle Noble!
Caleb Robert born February 10th
6.7 pounds 20.5 inches long
Red hair
Mom and baby doing well