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North Dallas Friday Publication
Week of November 23
Notes from Dr. Valadez
It was great seeing you at the NDFP Principal Luncheon. We have two days before the holiday break. Please take this break as an opportunity to spend time with family, friends and loved ones. Enjoy their company and rejuvenate for the three weeks before our next holiday break!
"As we express our gratitude we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them." - John F. Kennedy
I am grateful for you!
WAIP Information Items:
Evaluation of Athletic Coaches
Career Management System (CMS) Implementation Timeline
Spring 2016 Momentous Institute Tour Opportunity
BOW WOW AWARDS
Pastries w/ the Principal @ Ray
Ms. Alagar receives RM Award
Turkey Olympics @ Maple Lawn
Fall Festival @ Medrano
Math Work Stations @ Zaragoza
North Dallas Students Volunteer @ Medrano
Progress Monitoring
Great example of how the teacher is tracking progress for specific skills she has provided interventions for.
January 5 Professional Development Opportunities
Math Corner
Just In Time Sessions
December 3 - Middle School Math and High School Science Carnegie Training (8:00 - 12:00)
December 3 - High School Math and Middle School Science Carnegie Training (1:00 - 4:00)
December 4 - Elementary Science Carnegie Training (1:00 - 4:00)
Braingenie
Free online resource that can be utilized as a small work station for additional practice. Check it out below!
Available for Elementary, Middle and High School Courses
Website: http://braingenie.ck12.org/
STEM DAY 2016 - Presenters Needed
- 50 minute STEM-related hands-on activities or interactive session
- Maximum of 20 participants per session
- AM and PM shifts available
Email: crwoods@dallasisd.org
Location: Skyline High School
Reading Corner
TEI
December 1-Summative performance evaluation deadline for consideration for DTR for New to Dallas ISD, No Level, or No Scorecard teachers with at least three CYS to be considered DTR-eligible and invited to apply for Wave 2.
December 15-SLO Goal-Accomplishment submitted (one semester course only)
Testing
Dec-Jan Written Compositions (Gr. K-12)
12/7 EOC ELA I (Gr. 9-12 Retest)
12/9 EOC ELA II (Gr. 9-12 Retest)
12/7 - 12/11 EOC Alg. I, Biology, US History (Gr. 9-12 Retest)
12/10 - 12/18 ES ACP Testing (Gr. K-5)
12/15 - 12/18 ACP Testing (Gr. 6-12)
Calendar
This week
November 24
CIC and Principal Meeting @ Haskell
November 25-27
HOLIDAY BREAK!
On the Horizon
November 30 - National History Day Competition Intent Form Due
November 30 - Inventory Control Representative Selection Due
November 30 - Mandatory Training Deadline
December 1 - American History Essay Contest Submissions Due
December 1 - Christopher Columbus Essay Contest Submissions Due
December 1 - Exploring High School Fair
December 3 - Implementing Evidence-based Writing
December 4 - Math Olympiad Submissions Due
December 4 - PEIMS Round 3 Review Due
December 8 - Accountability Index Training
December 11 - Climate Survey Due
December 18 - Personal Graduation Plans Due
January 15 - Tech Fest Submissions Due
January 20 - Avoiding UIL Violations Training
February 3 - George Washington Poster Contest Submissions Due