Matzke Staff Week at a Glance
Oct 1-5, 2018
In case you missed the news: The Astros clinched their division and are headed to playoffs once again! (Hence the background pic.)
Tweet of the week!
I saw this posted on Facebook this week and thought it was worth sharing!
I taught a class at the jail today and there was this moment.
I was sharing the picture below. I began talking about how our children often present with behaviors that look like the shark, but if we look below the water, we will realize they are really just scared goldfish trying to have a need met. Their behaviors might communicate anger and hostility, but below the surface is fear and a hurting child. I further explained that it is our job as parents to stop parenting the shark fin, and look below the surface and meet the needs of the goldfish.
One of the inmates raised her hand and said, "I'm alot like that picture. I act all tough and mean, but I'm really just a scared fish. I wish when I was a kid, someone would have thought to look for the goldfish, instead of just seeing me as a shark"
May we all spend the day looking for the goldfish, instead of punishing the shark.
Monday, Oct 1st Jeans w/Spirit Shirt, Fave Football Team or College
Welcome WATCH DOGS James Longmore for India Longmore in Peirce and Rodney Thorin for Emelynn Thorin in Rochford.
*Parker admin on late duty at front desk.
Fundraiser Kick-Off Assemblies in Cafe:
9:00-9:30 4th and 5th
9:45-10:15 PK/K/1
10:30-11:00 2nd and 3rd
8:15 IEP J.F. (Beckmann, Mote, Caldwell, M. Nguyen)
9:30-10-:45 Admin Team Meeting
11:30 IEP D.C. (Nixon, Mote, Janese, Thewalt, Lavigne, Love, Taylor)
12:15 IEP M.W. (Nixon, S. Parker, J. Parker, Hill, Hillegeist, Beckmann, Bickham)
1:10 IEP T.W.S. (Nixon, C. Womack, Jozwiak, Mote, Duke)
2:05 Staffing U.A. (Nixon, Mote, Garbs, Renteria, Glenn, Johnson)
3:00 IEP A.G. (Beckmann, S. Parker, Betancourt)
Tuesday, Oct 2nd-Professional Dress
Welcome WATCH DOGS Christopher Taylor for Miles Taylor in Jozwiak.
*Jacobs at School Messenger Training from 10-11
*Jacobs admin on late duty at the front desk.
7:45 PBIS Committee Meeting in McQueen's room #340
8:15 IEP G.D. (Nixon, Henderson, Crow, S. Parker, Duke, Glenn, Johnson)
Wednesday, Oct 3rd Jeans if paid for Wednesday jeans, otherwise prof dress
Welcome WATCH DOGS Jeremy Settles for Chase Settles in Bergholtz and Matt Jeffryes for Ethan in Womack.
*Spring Creek Spirit Night-click the link to see your shift time if you signed up:https://docs.google.com/document/d/19cmZzY11XUDb2OQsPuJ8lHL4ol3m_rE_SgOVl5W83Jo/edit?usp=sharing
* Coffey admin on late duty at the front desk.
8:15 IEP A.C. (Nixon, S. Parker, Henderson, Crow, Duke, Glenn, Johnson)
9:00-9:30 Wow Me Wednesday by the Thumbprint Tree Stairs-students should choose one thing to show off.
9:35 IEP S.K. (Nixon, S. Parker, Glenn, Johnson, Henderson, Crow, Duke)
10:30 IEP L.B. (Nixon, S. Parker, Glenn, Johnson, Minchew, Bergholtz, Thewalt, Hill, Hillegeist)
11:30 IEP L.L. (Nixon, Watson, Weiman, Glenn, Johnson, Reid, Suchecki, Ohrabka, Dissake)
1:10 Staffing L.S. (Nixon, Caldwell, M. Nguyen, Watson, Gaffney, Ohrabka, Glenn, Johnson, Skelton, Suchecki, Reid)
Thursday, Oct 4th Jeans with Be The One Shirt-otherwise professional dress
Welcome WATCH DOGS Jay Romine for Cruiz Romine in Bui 3rd & Paxton Romine in Love.
*Jacobs 3rd-5th Lunch Book Clubs
*Womack admin on late duty at the front desk.
*Beckman out all day
8:15 IEP K.A. (Nixon, Mote, Smith, Duke, Jozwiak, Womack, Gonzaski)
10:30 Staffing V.L. (Nixon, S. Parker, Joseph, Willis, Glenn, Johnson, Ewing, Hill, Hillegeist, Zasowski, Dolby, Contreras)
12:00 PPCD Testing S.E. (Pablo)
12:00 Staffing for A.D. (Nixon, Glenn, Johnson, S. Parker, Mullenix, J. Parker)
1:10 IEP K.C. (Nixon, Mote, Duke, Womack, Jozwiak)
3:00 Staffing C.S. (Nixon, S. Parker, Padron, Glenn, Johnson, Thewalt)
Friday, Oct 5th Jeans and Matzke Spirit Shirt
Welcome WATCH DOGS Clint Nowak for Hayden Dingess in M. Nguyen.
*Fun Food Friday hosted by 5th grade!
*Genius Hour Session 1 starts
*Jacobs at New Principal Mentor Institute in a.m.
*Beckman out all day
*Nixon at Berry Center all day
*Henry admin on late duty at the front desk.
2:00-2:30 Instructional Leadership Meeting (Jacobs, Dissake, Mote and Parker)
2:30-3:00 Instructional Leadership Meeting (Jacobs, Bickham, Mote and Parker)
3:00-3:30 Instructional Leadership Meeting (Jacobs, Coffey, Mote and Parker)
Upcoming Dates:
Mon, 10/8 Parent-Teacher Conference Day; student holiday
Tue, 10/9 Student Council Meeting 7:45 a.m.
Wed, 10/10 Grade Level Meetings w/APs during planning
Wed, 10/10-11 Vision and Hearing Screening
Mon, 10/15 Garden Hen Project w/1st grade in cafe in a.m.
Tues, 10/16 Willies Grill Spirit Night for PTO
Thu, 10/18 2nd Grade Garden Day
Thu, 10/18 Author Visit for 3rd, 4th and 5th
Fri, 10/19 1st grade Field Trip to Main Street Theater
Happy Birthday! Come spin the wheel in my office!
Oct. 3rd: Griselle Betancourt
Oct. 6th: Shaneice Branch
From the counselors!
Gifted and Talented (HORIZONS) testing nominations
- The nomination window for teachers and parents opens October 1st through November 30th. If you have had a conversation with a parent about the possibility of GT testing please send the name of the student to Mary Dumlao or Erica Henry. We will send home the appropriate form.
College and Career week will be October 9th -12th.
- I have attached a College and Career menu for you to choose a few activities to complete with your students. Please email me if you would like the power points, and riddle cards to utilize during the week as well. erica.henry@cfisd.net
- We will show our college pride on Friday, October 12th by wearing our college t-shirts and TAILGATING! Please sign up using the google doc to either bring chips, dips, desserts, canned drinks, or your signature specialty dish. 😉
Sign up to Deliver pizza on Oct. 30th! We need a few more people from 7-8!
Staff Bios from Staff Directory
Eli Gaffney, Deaf Ed AE Teacher
This will be my 8th year teaching and my 5th year with CFISD and the Northwest Harris County Cooperative for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing. I am a Listening and Spoken Language Specialist, Certified Auditory Verbal Educator. My family includes my two boys, Vaughan (3) and James (1), as well as my husband, David, and our dog, Hunter. I enjoy playing with my kids in our backyard as well as dancing, painting, and cooking.
Email: elizabeth.gaffney@cfisd.net
Alanna Dissake, Primary Instructional Specialist
I am starting my 11th year in education. This will be my second year as the primary instructional specialist at Matzke. I absolutely love my job because I have the opportunity to work with phenomenal teachers and students each day! I graduated from Cy-Creek High School and attended Texas Lutheran University. Outside of school I enjoy spending time with my family and pets. When I have a little extra time I love to go for a jog or catch sports game.
Email: alanna.dissake@cfisd.net
Twitter: @MatzkeElem1st
Linda Nixon, Diagnostician
I am starting my 24th year in education. I am beginning my fourth year as an Educational Diagnostician. I have previously taught as a General Education teacher, a Reading Recovery teacher, and a Special Education Teacher. I attended the University of Texas at San Antonio for my undergraduate degree and Sam Houston State University for my graduate degree. I am married to John. We have two adult children and one grandson. Our daughter and son-in-law live in Washington D.C. and our son and grandson live in San Antonio. I enjoy traveling, reading, and exercising.
Email: linda.nixon@cfisd.net
Twitter: @MatzkeDiag
Vivian Treadwell, Instructional/Workroom Paraprofessional
I have been at Matzke for 17 years. I have done In-class support, Life skills, Kinder and Special Ed Resource. The best job I’ve done is….. talking to my copy machine! In my spare time I love to travel, go on long walks in the park, and hang out with my book club.
Email: vivian.treadwell@cfisd.net