Thunderbird Times
April 9th - 16th
Prepared
We are at the finish line for 5th Grade Math and Reading, and 4th Grade Writing. Our students have worked hard, teachers have diligently planned lessons, aligned instructions, and provided interventions to move all of our students forward. We will prevail.
I have discussed with many parents during Coffee with the Principal and other events to ensure their students are fed well and get plenty of rest. We need to take this advice too!!
When we come in tomorrow and the next day, students will feel our energy. If we are late, and panicked and rushing, students will mirror this emotion. If we are nervous and anxious, they will mimic this as well. Please take care of yourself, come in early and prepared, and set the stage for students to do their best. If students show their potential, we will prevail.
Lets be Epic!
Onward!
28th Week in Review
Kindergarten had an amazing field trip to the Dallas Arboretum!
We had a 5th Grader honored at the Texas Bluebonnet Award Luncheon at the Omni-Hotel!!
He represented our Region, and spoke to over 1000 attendees in the ballroom. He was awesome.
Students earned watching a BMX Bike Stunt show in front of our campus! Bikes did flips and jumps. Runnels event got to participate!
Teachers prepared some chants and performance for our Prep Rally!
Teacher Shout Outs!!
We have some Shout Outs that are well deserved!
Thank you Ortega for working with Jerry on his preparation for the Bluebonnet Luncheon and coordinating to have his family present. He performed well and represented Chavez and Dallas ISD with pride!
We have had teachers consistently upload their Smart Goals, DOLs, and assessments, thank you - Cruz, Seo, Valente, Arnal, Hanz, Echegaray, and Buard!!
Thank you Nyantika for going above and beyond and doing training and be willing to proctor the STAAR Alt test for our campus student!!
Great examples of how Arnal and Adams are tracking data!!
Reminders
- Check email daily
- No videos, other than for instructional purposes.
- Instruction Begins at 8 am
- Ensure RECESS is monitored (student behavior, language)
- Daily Preparation: posted Lesson Objective, posted Demonstration of Learning; instructional activity copied, DOLs available to be reviewed.
Timeline Urgency
We are in STAAR 5th Grade Math/Reading & 4th Writing & Common Assessments.
We have TerraNova rapidly approaching then
10 Instructional Days before STAAR 3rd through 5th Math/Reading/Science
We have prepared and moved kids forward, but We are Not Done Yet.
Continue to plan, execute, assess, and REPEAT. We have limited time, big hurdles to overcome, and our kids depend on us.
Be Present and Prepared.
Upcoming Events
April 10: STAAR 5th Math, STAAR 4th Writing; CA Math for 3rd
April 11: STAAR 5th Reading, CA Reading for 3rd and 4th
April 12: CA Math 4th, CA Science 5th
April 16 - 20: PLCs, Common Assessment Data Analysis Protocol
April 24: Student Surveys - TEI
We are the on the path to be Premier Campus in Dallas ISD!!
The TEACHER is the most critical and crucial element in the classroom that impacts student learning. Our job is to be consistently present and prepared. In reviewing teachers who have shown exceptional examples of going ABOVE and BEYOND, they will receive parking spaces as recognition for their efforts!
Principal and Assistant Principal Parking spaces from April 10th - 16th:
Nyantika and Ortega!!
Thank you for going above and beyond for our students!!
When all our staff comes together as a team - Teachers, TAs, support staff, ALL staff - then we WILL BE successful.
- Chavez Learning Center will increase academic achievement by increasing the percentage of students earning 'Meeting Grade Level" in all subjects.
- Chavez Learning Center will increase the campus Culture and Climate by improving its relationships, morale, and positive interactions between staff, parents, and students.
- Chavez Learning Center will work continually to improve and deliver high quality instruction to all students.