STAAR WEEK IS HERE!
5/10/19
STAAR TESTING Schedule
Monday, May 13th
3rd & 4th Grade Math STAAR TEST
5th Grade Math STAAR Retest
Tuesday, May 14th
3rd & 4th Grade Reading STAAR TEST
5th Grade Reading STAAR Retest
Testing Block 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
Rotation Changes
7:40-8:25 am Rotation Teacher Conference
11:35 am – 12:20 pm 5th Grade Rotation
1:15-2:00 pm 4th Grade Rotation
2:05-2:45 pm 3rd Grade Rotation
Lunch Changes
11:00-11:30 am 5th Grade Lunch
12:20-12:50 pm 3rd Grade Lunch (same time)
12:45-1:15 pm 4th Grade Lunch
Wednesday, May 15th
5th Grade Science STAAR TEST
Testing Block 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
NO ROTATION OR LUNCH CHANGES
Prayer Request
Teacher Summer Institute Opportunity
Teachers need to apply! Participants in the 2019 Teacher Institutes will be selected as applications are received and until all available slots are filled. The earlier an application is received, the greater the opportunity for participation, and only applications submitted by May 31 will be considered for the 2019 institutes. Individuals who are selected to attend one of the institutes will receive an email invitation by June 15, 2019
Access the application form at https://www.txetests.com/edc/.
2019 Teacher Institutes: Improving Instruction through Assessment
TEA is now accepting applications for 2019 Teacher Institutes in mathematics, reading/language arts, science, and social studies. The summer institutes provide professional development aimed at building assessment literacy and understanding of the alignment of the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR®) program with the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS). Highly qualified Texas teachers and curriculum experts with current experience in the following grade levels and subjects are encouraged to apply.
· English language arts and reading for grades 3–8 and English I and II
· Mathematics for grades 3–8 and Algebra I
· Science for grades 5 and 8 and Biology
· Social studies for grade 8 and U.S. History Studies
· Spanish language arts and reading for grades 3–5
For more information regarding the 2019 Teacher Institutes, including a link to the application, please see the related TEA correspondence. Questions regarding teacher institutes may be directed to TeacherInstitutes@tea.texas.gov
Be Social!
411 Newspaper & Social Media Postings
Please send pictures and an explanation to Mrs. Cathey, Mrs. Gilchrist & Mrs. Marshall via email or text during the week you have signed up!
Fourth Grading Cycle
May 13-17 Olivia Bailey
May 20-24 Christy Canales, April Forde
May 28-30 Ashley Kline
Remember: More than one Staff Member Can Sign-up Per Week and you can sign up for as many weeks as you would like!
Cross the Line
This week we recognize the following:
Reading Restaurant Volunteers: Thank you to all who volunteered to be a guest for a "chef" who didn't have one! (Brandi Brown)
Admin: Thank you for showing the teachers your appreciation with yummy fajitas! (No Name)
RSVP Links for May Events
Here is a copy of all the RSVP links for the rest of this year just in case you need them for your parent communication. If we are missing an event, please let us know! J
PK Water Day https://qrgo.page.link/FHdv
GT K-2 https://qrgo.page.link/nSHq
GT 3rd-5th https://qrgo.page.link/sfHY
4th SLC https://qrgo.page.link/41Wn
Field Day https://qrgo.page.link/E8dd
Awards https://qrgo.page.link/RMeS
K Graduation https://qrgo.page.link/4Ujg
5th Graduation https://qrgo.page.link/dThs
EOY Parties https://qrgo.page.link/ZcD7
STAAR WEEK at a GLANCE:
May 13th
3rd & 4th STAAR Math Test
5th RETEST STAAR Math
FISD School Board Meeting 7:00 p.m.
May 14th
3rd & 4th STAAR Reading Test
5th RETEST STAAR Reading
May 15th
5th STAAR Science Test
May 16th
MARSHALL at DLT/Principal's Meeting @CO (ALL DAY)
BOOK FAIR SETUP
May 17th
PK Water Day
Student Council Field Trip
CLASS LIST Review Day (PLC Room-All Conferences)
BOOK FAIR SETUP/Teacher Preview
Looking Ahead:
May 20th-May 24th-BOOK FAIR WEEK
May 20th: GRADES DUE; Kinder-2nd GT Showcase
May 21st: 3rd-5th GT Showcase
May 21st/22nd: 5th Grade JC Superburger Trip
May 22nd: POWER PLANNING DAY
May 22nd: 3rd Grade SARA Presentations
May 23rd: AP Meeting @CO; Senior Walk; Site Based Meeting
May 24th: FIELD DAY