November 16~20, 2015
Coker Cubs Weekly News
Coker Mission--Every Child, Every Day
We support and foster a positive community of successful, life-long learners and leaders by meeting the needs of every individual while challenging each one to reach full potential.
Religious Holidays
- Cultural differences
Religious differences
As educators we must not only be sensitive to these issues, but also aware as to what is legal and what is illegal in this area- Religious Holidays
There is a difference between teaching about a religious holiday and celebrating a particular holiday.
- The goal should be for students to develop an understanding and respect for differences in beliefs.
- Religious holidays cannot be used to inject an administrator or teachers’ personal religious beliefs.
- Courts have held that schools may celebrate only those holidays with both a religious and secular basis.
- Religious symbols can be displayed only temporarily as part of a secular program.
Arrival and Dismissal-Reminders
Teachers: Please copy and paste to add this information to your parent communications.
Tardies
As stated in the NEISD Student Handbook: “Parents/Guardians are asked to help students learn to value education and understand the importance of arriving at school on time and ready to learn.” Students should be in the building by 7:30 am in order to arrive promptly in their classrooms before the tardy bell at 7:40 a.m. After 7:40 am students are considered tardy. Students must be accompanied by an adult and signed in through the front office upon arrival.
Dismissal Changes
Any changes in a student’s dismissal plan must be submitted in writing. For advanced notice, please send a note to the teacher with your child. For same day changes, please email your student(s) teacher and copy the office at cguill@neisd.net. Changes must be submitted by 1:45 pm.
Early Pick-Up
In order to minimize disruption to the instructional day, we urge you to limit picking up students early. Whenever possible, please make necessary appointments outside of school hours. If a student must be picked up early, parents are asked to do so prior to 2:15 pm. Students may not be signed out from 2:15 pm until the dismissal bell at 2:40 pm.
Substitutes
Leadership Quote--November
“All children smile in the same language." ~Unknown
Caught Being a Leader
Thank you to all of the staff, students, and volunteers who synergized and made our Veteran's Day ceremony a huge success.
Kathy Martinez, Kristen Snyder, and Alanna Rosales pulled in all flags on Wednesday after dismissal without being asked or any notice given. These ladies took it upon themselves to see a task that needed to be done and were proactive! Thank you and enjoy a jeans pass!
The Wellness Committee, including, John Witt, Alex Vollelunga, Jennifer Alsobrooks, Diane Myrick, Karmen Chavez, and Mr. and Mrs. Marsh did an amazing job planning the Family Fitness Night! It was fantastic to see families playing and exercising together! Thank you to the Outreach Committee for supporting and being present at the event. Diego Marsh is on his way to fulfilling his Mayor Council appointment!
The Leader in Me
In conjunction with the campus Leader in Me initiative, campus wide leadership roles are in full swing. We have a number of Leaders on Campus (LOC) students and supervisors working together to improve the classroom climate.
I would like to introduce our Student Lighthouse Team members:
Reesy Stringfield
Samantha Uriegas
Abigail Pollock
Alexis Shockley
Araceli de Paz
Gustavo Villalobos
Landon Stiles
Vincent Volk
Diego Santana-Lira
Erin Prysock
Isaac Marlatt
These leaders represent the student body's ideas and goals for the school year. They will plan leadership events and opportunities as well. They are also willing and ready to support you in whatever you may need a student leadership group to assist you with.
Monday - 11/16
Admin PD - Chavez (AM)
Admin PD - Gill (PM)
Robotics Club
Choir
Cheer Class
Tuesday - 11/17
Beary Good Habits Lunch - 3rd Grade & Kinder
Coker CIA Rehearsal
Bookkeepers Meeting AM (Perez)
PTA Council Meeting AM (Gill)
Art Class
Strings
Willie's Night
Wednesday - 11/18
ARD Day
Spanish Spelling Bee
Beary Good Habits Lunch - 1st & 2nd
Visitor - Anetik Outdoor Wear in Teacher Workroom
Action Committee Meeting
Faculty Meeting
New Staff Meeting
Bricks4Kids Class
Thursday - 11/19
College Spirit Day
RTI
Coker CIA Rehearsal
Leader in Me Cluster Coaching
Beary Good Habits Lunch - 4th & 5th
4th Grade GT Field Trip
Strings
Dance Class
SpEd Meeting
Friday - 11/20 (A day)
PTA Pie Giveaway
Beary Good Habits Awards
Leadership Team Meeting
4th Grade Field Trip - Peter and the Wolf Concert
PLC - 3rd Grade
Student Council Meeting
Chess Class
Happy Thanksgiving! Break 11/23-11/27
Coker Handbook Tidbits-Confidentiality
All information about students’ progress is confidential. Discussion about children should only occur with the parent, administrator, counselor, and/or RTI team members in an appropriate location – not the teachers’ lounge, hallway, front office or any other public area. All student records, test scores, grades, etc. should be kept in a secure place. Please be careful, as lawsuits regarding confidentiality issues are not uncommon. This is very serious in this day and time. Protecting you will be difficult should you violate confidentiality laws. Note: (HIPAA) Health related information is confidential, too.
Click here to access the Handbook for detailed information.
Workroom Doors
Feedback Needed
I am looking for certified staff feedback in regards to the required Digital Citizenship training for certified staff members due April 1, 2016.
Please complete the following survey by 3:00pm on Friday, November 20th. Once all data is summarized, a final decision will be communicated to all.
"You're only given a little spark of madness. You mustn't lose it.." ~Robin Williams
Tiffany Gill, Principal
Email: tgill@neisd.net
Website: http://blogs.neisd.net/tgill/
Location: 302 Heimer Road, San Antonio, TX, United States
Phone: (210) 407-2200