FWABSE
Volume 1, Issue 2 December 10, 2017
Quote of the Week
President's Message
In ASCD’s the Principal Influence (2016), reflective leaders embrace two key elements: Possibility and Intentionality:
Possibility: Progressive and future-oriented people talk often of their goals, dreams, and what may come by creating vision boards, mapping the future, and considering possibilities. These leaders don’t just play it safe by simply accepting what is, they lead with a strategic plan of what could be and they act upon that vision.
Intentionality: Possibilities only become realities only when they are appropriately acted upon. Effective leaders embrace action and perform with intentionality. Intentionality suggests a true consciousness and understanding of the current academic state – as well as a vision for future possibilities – and indicates the leader’s willingness to enact a strategic plan for movement.
Leaders that exhibit both of these elements are not just verbalize but are easily visible and articulated by the campus staff. This is the perfect week for reflective thinking. In our last meeting you had the opportunity to receive feedback from colleagues to improve PLC’s and you have recent data that assessed student performance. Be reflective, embrace possibility and intentionality.
We Need Your Help!
News You Can Use!
December 9, 2017-----Service Project, Homeless Shelter Donations
December 21, 2017-----Scholarship/Fundraiser at Radisson
February 22-25, 2018-----TASBE State Conference, Houston, Tx
March 13-18, 2018-----College Tour Trip, Washington DC (Dennis Dunkins)
The FWABSE Holiday Social and Scholarship Fundraiser is fast approaching. It will be an evening of good music, good food, entertainment and opportunities to socialize with fellow educators and invested community members. Come celebrate the Holidays with us, and help launch our 2017-18 Scholarship Fundraising campaign.
Advanced tickets can be purchased at EventBrite or see any member of the Executive Board, Fundraising or Social Committees.
Professional Development
Membership
$35--FWABSE
$50--TABSE
$100--NABSE
Fundraising
TASBE Conference
Call to Action
"Friend"raisers
In an effort to provide support for educators in the surrounding districts, an idea for "Friend"raisers was born. These are a series of mixer events held in the surrounding cities for example, Irving, Euless, Hurst and others to promote FWABSE. As we plan these events more information will follow, please stay connected for the upcoming dates and locations.
FWABSE represents with TABSE at the National Conference in New Orleans
Several members attended the delegate assemblies and TABSE breakfast to engaged in conversations about education African American students and support the work of the state and local organizations. One of our members, Mrs. Sherry Breed, gave a dynamic presentation with board member Jacinto Ramos about equity initiatives. FWABSE represented well!!!
FWABSE gives Back!
Community food bank Thanksgiving season volunteering. FWABSE members stuffed bags and sorted can goods in preparation for Thanksgiving pick-ups. Members connected with the Black Student Association at TCU. Several former FWISD students were present and active as college students, including 2017 Valedictorian and Graduate from Dunbar High School, Kabresha Gibson. We were extremely excited to see that a legacy of giving has been created.
November Community Service
November Community Service
November Community Service
Teaching Self-Advocacy
FWABSE
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Email: marron.mcwilliams@fwisd.org
Location: 5700 Ramey Avenue, Fort Worth, TX, United States
Phone: (817) 815-3000
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