BESTeam Tidbits
February 5, 2017
The Power of Yet
Below, please see a video from Carol Dweck for your viewing pleasure and one from Sesame Street for your students.
When we embrace a growth mindset and use the word yet, we are continuing to build an excellent school together!
Celebrations!
- Thank you for taking time out to participate in the staff survey on Tuesday! Looking forward to seeing the results and using the data to build an excellent school together!
- Delicious soup luncheon hosted by Sunshine Committee! Thank you Sunshine Committee for spreading yummy cheer on Monday!
- We received a check for $152.56 from our Zoe’s Spirit Night!
- We received a check for $500 from McGraw Oil Co. as part of their ExxonMobil Education Alliance Grant!
- Great work hosting the #GCISDchat Twitter Chat Cathy!
- Thank you Carolyn, Hayden, and Lauren for participating in the #GCISDChat on Thursday night!
Moving Beyond Shhh
Grant Opportunity
Watch DOGS
Tuesday, 2/7
- Bryce Burton
- Coby White
Thursday, 2/9
- Open
- Open
Friday, 2/10
- Stephen Valentine
- Open
Tuesday, 2/14
- Kevin Cryer
- Open
Thursday, 2/16
- Jeffery King
- Open
Friday, 2/17
- Leo Yang
- Open
To do...
- Send Brittany pictures to spotlight on the campus website.
- If you are interested in visiting a fine arts campus, click here to let us know. We are planning on making taking a campus tour on Friday, February 24.
- If you are interested: Donating $5 (or more)will cover the entire 4 days of February wearing Go Red Shirt/red shirt and jeans. Our intent is to help Sue's efforts in raising money for the American Heart Assoc.
VALOR
Applications for VALOR (Vanguard Association of Learning, Observation, and Reflection) will be available in February. VALOR is a group of innovative teachers who commit to reading, learning, observing, and reflecting together. It provides teachers the opportunity to visit classrooms all over the district, be observed by peers based on group and personal goals, and receive individualized feedback from an instructional coach. The following is a list of specific information regarding the application process:
Applications (google form) will go out February 13 in an email from Dr. Doughney and will be due by 5 pm on Feb. 27. Applications will be scored by the VALOR leadership team. Scoring will be based on a rubric and input from campus principals.
Those selected to move on to the interview process will be contacted by a VALOR leadership team member, who will schedule an interview. The interview will occur on your campus during your conference period or after school.
Dr. Doughney will contact those who have been selected to be part of the 2017-18 VALOR class.
We hope to invite about 24-28 people.
For more information, please visit our web page, ask a former or current VALOR teacher, or contact Melanie Gonzales (melanie.gonzales@gcisd.net). Dr. Doughney sums it up best with this quote, “VALOR is transforming teachers! I see evidence of it every day.” Consider applying to be a part of the vanguard!
2016-2017 Information
Dates to Know
***Please check the BES master calendar on Google for updates***
- February 7: Learning Leaders
- February 9: Student-led conferences,11:45 a.m. release
- February 14: Valentine's Parties
- February 16: GCISD Kindness Day ~ Jeans & Rachel's Challenge Shirt
- February 20: Student holiday, professional learning
- February 21: Chop House Burger Spirit Night
- February 22: Picture Day
- February 24: Second grade team building
Week at a Glance
Monday
Tonya & Cathy off campus at Coaching training
Sandy out
Art Club 2:55-4:00pm
4th Principal Panel 12:00pm
Tuesday
Tonya & Cathy off campus at Coaching training
Susan A. out
Chris, Patty & Christine @ C & I training
Learning Leaders mtg. 3-4:30pm
UNT Face to Face 3:30-5:00pm
Yearbook Club mtg. @ 2:55pm
2nd Principal Panel 11:30am
Denise H. off campus @ 2:00pm
Wednesday
Jamie principals’ meeting
Library Ambassadors 3-4:00pm
Judy & Christine @ C & I training
Fitness Force 2:55-3:45pm
Denise H. off campus @ 10:00am
Thursday
Student Led Conference
Early Release @ 11:45am
Denise H. @ mtg. 1:30pm
Friday
Texan Time 2:00pm
1st Principal Panel 11:30am
- 5th Principal Panel 12:30pm
Jamie Halliburton
Email: jamie.halliburton@gcisd.net
Phone: 806-441-6518
Twitter: @BESHalliburton