Teach, LOVE, Inspire
Cool Cats Update
Week of April 16 - 20
Monday Motivation
Extending kindness to everyone you meet this week is an act you will
never regret. Let’s use our actions and words to build each other up.
Our words have power. They have the power to stick to the receiver
forever. Dale Carnegie says, “The power to increase the sum total of the
world’s happiness is by giving a few words of sincere appreciation to
someone who is lonely or discouraged. Perhaps you will forget tomorrow
the kinds words you say today, but the recipient may cherish them over a
lifetime.” There are no regrets when you uplift and inspire another
person.
This Week's Reminders
- K-2 EOY DRA Window 4/9 - 5/25
- 3-4 EOY DRA Window 4/16 - 5/25
- 2018-19 Contracts will be emailed out to you on Monday. Directions for how to sign it and return will be included.
- Marking Period Grades Due Tuesday @ 9:00 a. to Debbie
- 3rd/4th Grade ONLY – Visiting Author – Tuesday at 1:50 p. - Cafe
- Kinder Graduation & Teacher of the Year Pictures on Wednesday
- Fire Drill Wednesday at 10:30
- PBIS Walkthroughs on campus Wednesday afternoon (more info. coming from Anna)
- 1st grade performance at 8:15 on Thursday
- 4th grade visits Vista Ridge on Friday at 9:30
STAAR Testing Season
3rd & 4th grade teachers - Work with your team to determine the very best plan for your grade level the few weeks before STAAR. Feel free to be flexible with your schedule, i.e. the number of minutes you are working on Math, Reading, Science or Social Studies. Do what YOU need to do to get the results that you want to have. I trust you completely.
Team Leader Meetings
- New Date! Monday, April 16th at 9:30 am- Class placement process, EOY party plans, 2018-19 Campus Budget
Wednesday Meetings During your Conference Time
Everyone should have received a calendar invite for the meetings you would be expected to attend. Please check your calendar.
- April 18 - grade level needs assessment
- April 25 - DRA Data Talks
Bobcat Gatherings on Thursdays
- April 19 - NO meeting
- April 26 - Campus Improvement Planning (part 2) with Leah Beard
- May 3 - STAAR Training
Topics are subject to change!
Important Dates to Remember in April
Monday, April 16
- Student Holiday/No School
Wednesday, April 18
- Kindergarten Graduation Pictures
Thursday, April 19
- 1st grade performances 8:15 am & 6:00 pm
Thursday, April 26
- 4th grade Play Day
- PTA Spirit Night (TBA)
- PTA General Meeting @ 6:00 pm
Saturday, April 28
- PTA Spring Carnival 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
April 30 - May 4
- Scholastic Book Fair - BOGO Free Event!
Monday, April 30
- Muffins with Mom - SVES Cafe
Coaching Schedule
- April 24 & 27- Letterland coaching w/ Joanna Ratliff
- April 26 - Writing Coaching w/ Tiffany Neal
Information about Resignations
All contracted employees under a Probationary, Term or Continuing Contract, as per Board Policy DFE (Legal), may resign from their respective employment contract without penalty by filing a written resignation not later than the 45th day before the first day of instruction for the 2018-2019 school year. This year’s deadline is July 1, 2018, but because the resignation deadline date occurs on a Sunday and during the time that the District will be closed, all “walk-in” resignations must be delivered by 4:00 p.m. on June 28, 2018.
Other methods of delivery include U.S. mail, which must be mailed/postmarked by July1, 2018, or e-mail, from your Keller ISD e-mail account, date-stamped prior to 11:59 p.m. July1,2018.
Where in the World are Kristen, Anna and Jen?
Kristen
- I will be attending the Northeast Tarrant County Chamber of Commerce Hometown Heroes luncheon on Thursday in honor of my involvement with Principles Helping Principals.
Anna
- Out Thursday for an Assistant Principal meeting
Jen
- On campus all week
Hometown Heroes Award
2018-2019 School Year
ELA Units of Study in Reading
When: Monday, July 23 from 9:00 - 3:00
Where: SVES Library
Sign up in Eduphoria: https://keller.schoolobjects.com//wshop/default.aspx?cid=34422
You will receive 6 hours of EQ time!
Please bring the following:
- Computer to have access to the ELA Scope & Sequence
- Units of Study in Reading resources
- Other ELA resources needed for planning.
Math Investigations Overview & Planning
When July 24 from 9:00 - 3:00
Where: SVES Library
Sign up in Eduphoria - https://keller.schoolobjects.com//wshop/default.aspx?cid=34421
You will receive 6 hours of EQ time!
Please bring the following:
- Investigations materials
- computer to gain access to the Math Scope & Sequence
- Other Math resources needed for planning
Mark Your Calendars
- All Teachers Return
- Campus Professional Development and/or Teacher Prep
August 7
- Campus Professional Development and/or Teacher Prep
- Kinder and 1st Grade Virtual K-1 Report Card Meeting at 2:00 pm
August 8
- PK-4: District Professional Development
August 9
- Teacher Prep/Meet the Teacher
August 10
- Convocation (time will be shared later)
- Compliance Videos/Science Safety
August 13
- Campus Professional Development and/or Teacher Prep
August 14
- Teacher Prep
- 1:00 Faculty Picture
August 15
- First Day of School
October 8
- School Holiday
October 9
- PK-6: Parent Conferences (not to exceed 4 hours)/Teacher Prep
December 19
- Early Release
January 7
- Campus Professional Development and Teacher Prep
January 21
- MLK Holiday/No School
February 18
- Student Holiday/District Professional Development
May 23
- Last Day of School
- Early Release/Teacher Prep
May 24
- Teacher Prep/Last Day for Teachers
Employee Childcare
Save the Date!
Staff Remind
Text @c47d to the number 81010