Thunderbird Times
May 7th - 14th
Keep the same Pace
This is our Final Week. We truly have given students everything they need to prepare. This week we will continue to review, stay focused, and fill in the skills gaps.
But more importantly, be sure to stay intentionally positive. Being 'stressed', and definitely 'overly stressed' can cause undue anxiety that is not helpful for students, nor us. If we have given 100% and continue to do so, there is nothing left behind so there is nothing realistically to be stressed about. We have given it our all, and we will continue to do that this week, so do not panic, and do not overly stress. Continue the path, it has proven effective.
May this week an awesome week before STAAR.
Lets be Epic!
Onward!
32nd Week in Review
Friday, we enjoyed our Cinco de Mayo staff potluck, and it was amazing!!
We shared overall STAAR results on Monday's PD.
Teacher Shout Outs!!
We are in the final 19 Instructional Days of school left, and want to take a moment to highlight the two teachers who have had the best attendance this year.
A Huge Shout Out goes to Seo and Mitrakas who have only had a 1 absence this year!!
They have shown up everyday and push their kids to meet their potential. Thank you!!
And another Huge Shout Out to Sy, she has not missed a single day this year, perfect attendance!! Thank you for all that you do!
Reminders
- Check email daily
- No videos, other than for instructional purposes.
- Instruction Begins at 8 am
- Ensure RECESS is monitored (student behavior, language)
- Daily Preparation: posted Lesson Objective, posted Demonstration of Learning; instructional activity copied, DOLs available to be reviewed.
Creative Club
Timeline Urgency
5 Instructional Days before STAAR 3rd through 5th Math/Reading/Science, then
10 Instructional Days until the END of Year!!
We have prepared and moved kids forward, but We are Not Done Yet.
Continue to plan, execute, assess, and REPEAT. We have limited time, big hurdles to overcome, and our kids depend on us.
Be Present and Prepared.
Upcoming Events
May 14: STAAR Math 3rd & 4th, 5th PRN Retakes
May 15: STAAR Reading 3rd & 4th, 5th PRN Retakes
May 16: STAAR Science 5th
June 1: Last Day for Students
June 4: No School - Inclement Weather Day
June 6: Last Day for Teachers
We are the on the path to be Premier Campus in Dallas ISD!!
The TEACHER is the most critical and crucial element in the classroom that impacts student learning. Our job is to be consistently present and prepared. In reviewing teachers who have shown exceptional examples of going ABOVE and BEYOND, they will receive parking spaces as recognition for their efforts!
Principal and Assistant Principal Parking spaces from May 7th - 14th;
Seo & Mitrakas!!
Thank you for going above and beyond for our students!!
When all our staff comes together as a team - Teachers, TAs, support staff, ALL staff - then we WILL BE successful.
- Chavez Learning Center will increase academic achievement by increasing the percentage of students earning 'Meeting Grade Level" in all subjects.
- Chavez Learning Center will increase the campus Culture and Climate by improving its relationships, morale, and positive interactions between staff, parents, and students.
- Chavez Learning Center will work continually to improve and deliver high quality instruction to all students.
Clarita Rivera
Supervises 6 Principals: ND Elementary Schools, Spence, and ND HS.
Brian Lusk
Supervises half of the Executive Directors in the District and Principals.
Stephanie Elizalde
Chief Supervisor over every Executive Director and Principal
Miguel Solis
District 8 Trustee
Trustee represents a community and as a group, make district decisions
Dr. Michael Hinojosa
Supervises everyone.