Guzick GOLD News
Week of 12/4/17
Dr. Davis' Quote of the Week
Guzick's 2017-2018 Campus Improvement Plan - Key Actions
Magical Moment "SPOTLIGHT" - Beatrice Chavez
This week's Magical Moment Spotlight is on Mrs. Chavez for being recognized by the district on "Core 4 Friday" for providing exemplary customer service. She consistently goes above and beyond to serve others. She is focused on student achievement by ensuring that parents are cognizant of the affect of attendance on academics. She is fast and flexible in her delivery of service to all Guzick stakeholders. Without a doubt she is friendly as she seems to never meet a stranger.
Mrs. Chavez - D.I.S.D's Core 4 Friday Nominee
ACP Blitz - Officially On...12/4 - 12/15
Teacher Morning Arrival - Student Pick-Up
12 Days of Holiday Spirit at Guzick
Grade Level PLC Meetings - Tuesday, December 5, 2017
Breakfast in the Classroom Audit Feedback
- Check to make sure that each students take 3 breakfast items. One of those items must be a fruit/or a fruit juice.
- If students are absent, we can only document for the students that are there and the remaining breakfast items must be placed back in the bags and returned to cafeteria.Make note of this on the breakfast in the classroom form.
If you have any additional questions about B.I.C., please let Mrs. Wiley know.
REMINDER: GOLDEN TICKET Student Incentive - Guzick GIANTS Have "GOLDEN" HEARTS
Students will have the opportunity two times each day to cash in their GOLDEN Tickets (After morning announcements or during lunch). Students will need to be told by their teacher when to come to the office to cash in their GOLDEN Ticket.
Please provide each student who receives a Guzick Magical Moment Shout-Out a GOLDEN TICKET, and any other student who exhibits "H.E.A.R.T."
REWARDS:
DAILY REWARDS: Each student with a GOLDEN TICKET will be allowed to pick a treat from the GOLDEN TREASURE CHEST.
WEEKLY REWARDS: Each GOLDEN TICKET will be entered into a raffle for a MEGA GOLDEN REWARD.
REMINDER: District Cell Phone Policy
Upon confiscating the cell phone, Mrs. Pasieczny or I will need to be immediately notified so we can secure the cell phone in the front office and then notify the parent for pick-up based on the policy. If for any reason a student refuses to give you his/her cell phone, this is a Level I offense, and Mrs. Pasieczny and I will need to be contacted immediately.
Please note that a cell phone has to be visible, on, and being used by a student for it to be confiscated by any adult. If a cell phone drops out of a student's pocket, or is visible from their pant's pocket, the cellphone should not be confiscated. Also, if a phone rings during class, and the student is not using the phone, please remind them to power it off.
If you have any questions about the cell phone policy, or if you have any particular scenarios you would like to discuss with me, please let me know.
REMINDER: Poor Students, Richer Teaching - Book Study
"In teaching, you have to believe that every single student can improve a great deal and that you're willing and able to make it happen." - Poor Students, Rich Teaching
Chapter 1: The New Normal
1. What role does the shrinking of the middle class play in the increase of household poverty in the United States?
2. What four primary types of experiences are likely to impact the brains of children from poverty, and how might these experiences affect the way these children perform in school?
Chapter 2: Secrets of the Positivity Mindset
1. List some common attitudes teachers have that suggest negative mindsets regarding students from low-income households and neighborhoods. Why are these attitudes problematic?
2. What does having a positivity mindset say about someone?
Chapter 3: Boost Optimism and Hope
1. What is the difference between optimism and hope?
2. What four strategies does Jensen recommend for fostering optimism and hope? How can teachers implement these strategies in their classrooms?
REMINDER: Guzick Teachers Have Heart: H.A.L.L. (Teacher Behavior in the Hallways)
We are still working on this area. Let's keep verbally reminding students of our hallway behavior expectation at all times.
Always looking forward
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Upcoming Events/Reminders
- Staff Meeting - Monday, December 4, 2017 @3:30pm.
- Print Progress Reports - Monday, December 4, 2017
- Grade Level PLC Meetings - Tuesday, December 5, 2017.
- PBIS Meeting - Tuesday, December 5, 2017 @3:30pm.
- Guzick Tutoring - Tuesday, December 5, 2017 - Thursday, December 7 2017.
- Guzick Dollar Denim Day - Wednesday, December 6, 2017.
- "12 Days of Holiday Spirit at Guzick" Begins - Wednesday, December 6, 2017.
- Grade Level Spelling Bee - Wednesday, December 6, 2017.
- Campus Spelling Bee Finals - Friday, December 8, 2017.
- Science Fair Projects Due - Friday, December 8, 2017.
- Mayor's Race - Saturday, December 9, 2017.
- Building Open - Saturday, December 9, 2017 - 9:00am - 1:00pm.
On the Horizon
- Differentiated PD - Monday, December 11, 2017 @3:30pm.
- Guzick Tutoring - Tuesday, December 12, 2017 - Thursday, December 14, 2017.
- Grade Level PLC Meetings - Tuesday, December 12, 2017.
- Science Fair Judging - Wednesday, December 13, 2017.
- PTO/Winter Program - Pre-K - 1st Grade/Pics with Santa - Thursday, December 14, 2017
- Building Open - Saturday, December 16, 2017 - 9:00am - 1:00pm.
Frank Guzick Elementary School
Email: aandrus@dallasisd.org
Website: www.dallasisd.org/guzick
Location: 5000 Berridge Lane, Dallas, TX, United States
Phone: 972-502-3900
Facebook: facebook.com/frankguzickes
Twitter: @GuzickES