ARSA Legend
Ranger Nation Pride!
Week of March 26th
LEARN
LEAD
ACHIEVE
TEAM
GRIT
GROWTH
Update: Current to End of Year- Spots occur @ anytime
Note: We have had many people out sick, teachers and administrators. This has impacted the effectiveness of the rotation schedule. To best facilitate feedback and coaching, spots can occur at anytime. In addition, teachers are to also be getting informal feedback more frequently.
All teachers:
- Via SchoolNet- Upload DOL Data and provide a written response to Spot Polish via SchoolNet within 24 hours of Spot.
- Indicator 2.2 score is contingent on DOL data. Please ensure your appraiser has the DOL data to finalize the indicator TEI score.
10 Days Until April STAAR!
We want this to be the first and only RLA and Math STAAR our 8th graders take. Continue to be planned for every instructional minute of each 45 minute class.
In addition, letters for students to attend Extended Day STAAR tutoring 4/3-5, are to go out this week. Instructional Coaches have communicated this to our RLA and Math teachers.
We have another SLAM Boot Camp for STAAR final preparation on Saturday, 4/7.
TELPAS Continues- Monday - Wednesday
As a reminder to everyone, this is NOT AN OPTION and our students are sent immediately to the testing center when called. Absent students are communicated to Mrs. Crabtree at once.
This is a mandate by the state of Texas.
SSI and Readiness Summer Programs @ ARSA - Calling ARSA Teachers
Email excerpt below:
Greetings Ranger nation,
It is that time again, Summer School programs for: SSI and Summer Readiness.
· The two programs will be housed here at ARSA.
· SSI (June 11-27th - Mon – Thurs.) - remediation program for 8th grade students taking the 3rd Administration of RLA and/or Math STAAR
· Summer Readiness (June 11 – 21st, Mon. – Thurs.) – summer school for 6th – 8th graders, objective is to recover credit for failed course(s) during the school year.
· Review attached program overview for pay, time, and date information.
· Resources for programs have been developed by DISD Teaching and Learning / via Curriculum Central
· Teacher application is attached. Additional forms are available in the front office.
ARSA Calendar Events
3/26 Weekly Overview
Zumbathon Fundraiser
Thursday, 3/29
Student $1 Jean Day
Ignite Academy 4:30 - 5:30, Library
Each week administrators and instructional coaches will highlight the growth in the instructional practices, creativity, purposeful and meaningful practices that promote student success. It is important that we recognize ALL the Excellence in Teaching we have in all of areas of our academic programs. The highlights are on a rotation throughout the year and each content/department will be the focus for the week.
Theater in Action!
experimenting in health
- Send text and picture to Mrs. Taylor via email.
- Subject line must include Spotlight.
- Due by every Friday, 5pm.
Spotlight on Smyth, A. Lewis, Lacy, Summers, & Mhlanga
I wanted to send a special shout out and Thank You to Mr. Smyth, Ms. A Lewis, Ms. Lacy, Mrs. Summers, and Ms. Mhlanga for their help in making the Staff Chicken and Waffle Lunch a success!!!
They helped with set-up and serving for the entire ARSA Staff!!!
Thank you so much for everything you do.
Spotlight on SLAM Boot Camp RLA Team!
I would like to say thank you to the Legendary Ranger Staff that “maximized the moment” this Saturday by providing high quality interventions via SLAM Boot Camp! Thank you Mr. Tillman, Mr. Torres, Ms. Summers, Ms. Klein, Ms. Hudson, Ms. C. Lewis, Ms. de La Rosa, Ms. Gill, and Ms. Pledger. Our Rangers were given the opportunity to sharpen the academic skills and stretch their thinking in many different ways!! Awesome!
Spotlight on ARSA Support Team!!
I would like to shout out our great support team! They really go above and beyond making sure everyone gets a yummy breakfast. Not just a cold breakfast, but a hot cooked breakfast.
I second that - How many times this years has that oven in the Staff Lounge been used, quite a bit!! Thank you all for always wanting the best for our staff and their appreciation does not go unnoticed.
Spotlight on Safety Minded Rangers!
Special thanks and recognition to : Ms. Gill, Mr. Neault, Coach Garcia, Ms. De La Rosa, Ms. McDonald, Mr. Smyth, Ms. Macon & Ms. Jefferson. They have been instrumental in reporting some key safety/security concerns lately that have helped us address and/or halt issues that might have escalated on campus. While safety and security is the job and responsibility of every Ann Richards Ranger, we are shining the light on your contribution the village!
ARSA Legendary Rangers
Hunt, Smyth, Salazar, Chapell, & Dashielle
Will Return Next Week.
Congrats to 6th Grade Perfect Attendance Students!
Congratulations to the 6th graders who had perfect attendance for the 4th 6 weeks! Here are a few pics/videos of their Friday celebration!
Staff Perfect Attendance February
Thank you Mrs. Cardenas for the yummy lunch treats for perfect attendance!
ARSA Recognizes 4 C's Staff Members for March
ARSA's 1st Paint Party...Not to be out last :-)!
I am very thankful to Mrs. Hawkins and Ms. Larsen for teaching the painting project!
ARSA Saturday Boot Camp: Rangers Show Up to Learn!
ARSA 8th Grade Rangers Plan for High School @ Skyline
SPED Hallway Gets an Informational and Visual Make Over
Be Inspired
Be Informed
ARSA Facility Request (updated 9.18.17)
Click here for the new ARMS Facility Request Form. This section will be in every Legend (at the end) for easy access and we will also put it on the website.
This is how all facility requests are to be made moving forward.
ARSA Athletic Schedule
ARSA Safety Drill Need to Knows
ARSA COW (Computers on Wheels) Procedures
Per Ms. Scally -
WATCH ME AND LISTEN
READ ME
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rHbeztEt9Ocw_9eEIG0PS7Hu4WqPuf_PLdqOvCWQdPA/edit?usp=sharing
ARSA Organization & Committee Charts
Please keep these for your reference. As the year progresses different needs arise and the charts can help you make connections and contacts faster.
The Most Important Work of our Time! Always remember YOUR IMPACT!
Ann Richards STEAM Academy
At Ann Richards STEAM Academy, our vision is to be a flagship middle school at the hub of the community, nurturing diverse leaders, and empowering intelligent trailblazers.
Email: frataylor@dallasisd.org
Website: www.dallasisd.org/annrichards
Location: Ann Richards Middle School, North Prairie Creek Road, Dallas, TX, United States
Phone: 972 -892-5400