Smoke Signals: Family Edition
January 7-11, 2019
Happy New Year!
As I sit here in my comfy chair and pajamas enjoying my 3rd cup of coffee this Sunday morning, I am so thankful for the wonderful holiday that is finishing. My family and I were able to spend a lot of time together. The break was a great time for us to recharge, relax, and get our minds & bodies ready for the 2nd semester ahead of us. I know that we are ready for all the things we have planned for the spring! I have tried to include as many dates for your spring calendar as I can below.
Students will notice a big change in our building Monday morning! The stripes through the hallways in our building have been repainted to Indian green. We are so excited about the positive change this update brings to Shackelford. The remainder of the building will be repainted over the summer.
I love the idea of a clean slate going into the new year. It gives us a fresh start and a chance to dream bigger. I know that spring will be our time to shine and all of our Big Dreams will come true! I'm looking forward to seeing all of our students smiling faces back on Wednesday, January 9 at 7:40 am!
Sincerely,
T. Burkhalter
This week...
Monday, 1/7
- 8:00-4:00 - Staff Work day
Tuesday, 1/8
- 8:00-4:00 - Staff Professional Development day
Wednesday, 1/9
- 1st day of the 2nd semester, Grading period 3 begins, students return to school!
- Mid Year testing window begins - DRA/Istation/Education Galaxy/dyslexia screening (1st grade), COGAT testing (5th grade)
Friday, 1/11
- Report card #2 goes home
Upcoming Events...
January -
14- 5th grade GT testing
15 - 5th grade GT testing
16 - police Winner Breakfast
16 - Spelling Bee
17 - Science Fair
25 - 4th grade field trip to the Perot Museum
February -
18 - President's Day, no school, weather day
22 - DEAR day
25 - Benchmark Week - 4th writing, 5th math & reading
27 - Breakfast with a police officer
March -
6 - 5th grade Career Day at Lumpkins Stadium
7 - First Grade program
8 - Parent Conference day - student holiday
11-15 - Spring Break
18 - Professional Development day, student holiday
19 - Grading Period 4 begins
22 - Report Cards go home
25-29 - Benchmark Week - 3 & 4 Reading & Math, 5 Science
28 - 2nd grade program
April -
2 - 1st grade COGAT testing window
9 - STAAR 4th writing, 5th math
10 - STAAR 5th reading
11 - I love my school day!
16 - CAT Meeting
19 - Good Friday, staff/student holiday
22 - Earth Day
25 - 3rd grade field trip to Ft. Worth Museum
29 - 5/24 - End of Year Testing window
May -
3 - School Lunch Hero day, honor our cafeteria staff
3 - Volunteer Appreciation
6 - 10 - Teacher Appreciation Week
8 - PIE Luncheon
10 - Muffins with Mom
13-17 - STAAR Testing - 3 & 4 Reading & math, 5th science, 5th M & R retest
15 - Breakfast with a police officer
20 - College & Career Day
20 - Seniors Serve Day (tentative)
20-24 - Spring Book Fair
21 - 5th grade Talent Show 8:00-10:00
21 - 4th Grade AG day, Expo Center
23 - K, 1, 2, 3 Awards Programs
24 - 4th grade Awards program
27 - Memorial Day Holiday, student/staff holiday
28 - End of year Party
29 - Students last day, Elephant Walk (5th), 5th Awards, Early Release
30 - Staff Work Day
31 - Staff Work Day
June -
3 - Teacher work Day
4 - Teacher Flex Day #2
5 - Teacher Flex Day #3
10 - Start summer work schedule - 7:30-3:30 M-Th
25-26 - 3rd round of STAAR, 5th grade
email tburkhalter@wisd.org to sign up!
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Shackelford Elementary
Assistant Principal: Brittany Griffith
Counselor: Monica Taylor
Email: tburkhalter@wisd.org
Website: http://shackelford.wisd.org/
Location: 1001 Butcher Road, Waxahachie, TX, United States
Phone: 972-923-4666
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Shackelford-Elementary-1448766682078574/?fref=ts
Twitter: @ShackelfordWISD