Monday Messenger
Week 5 September 16-September 20
Calendar of Events
2. Tuesday, New Staff/Mentee Gathering all 3 Lunches A121; Volleyball @ SA Wagner 5/5/6:15
2. Wednesday, Cross Country @ Fredericksburg Invitational
3. Thursday, Freshman Football vs. Champion 5/6:30
4. Friday, FIT Lunch Schedule w/ Pep Rally; Varsity Football vs. Champion 7:30 (Hall of Fame Night); VB vs. Veterans Memorial 5/5/6:15
5. Friday-Saturday, Tennis @ NEISD Tournament
Reminders for the Week
2. If your class is meeting in another location, please post a sign on your door to help our office staff locate students as needed.
3. We are nearly done training all students with Skyward and Microsoft 365 encouraging them to use these resources. We'd love to see emailed homework assignments and communication. Encourage students to access your teacher website for information.
4. The end of marking period 1 is Friday, September 27th. Encourage students to check grades and take advantage of opportunities for success.
5. The core department chairs will be conducting our first instructional rounds on Monday, September 16th. Thank you to those who volunteered!
SHOUT OUT: Mr. Lopez's Robotics Team
SHOUT OUT: Math Department Covers the Board
SHOUT OUT: Observations & Learning
Food for Thought: Your Thoughts on Being a Good Teammate
Campus Improvement Goal of the Week
Increase student particiaption in the CCMR success measures on SAT/ACT/ASVAB assessments including identifying TEKS and stragtegies to impact achievement.
STAAR subject teachers are goal setting with students. English teachers set goals for Literacy Initiative with students. Sometimes students just need a clear goal and they will rise to the challenge.
ASVAB testing is Tuesday, October 1st. Any 10th-12th student interested should see Mr. Milner.
Lesson of the Week: English 1
Profile of a Graduate
KISD Instructional Standards
Dress Code Reminders
Dress Code Help
Thank you for your assistance with the dress code. We have had good conversations with students and parents. Please read the dress code for detail. If you have a concern about a student and aren't sure, simply send us a name and we will be happy to call them in. In all circumstances, please understand this is a partnership between us and the student.
TTESS is Coming! Student Growth Measure
Upcoming Dates
September 20, FIT Lunch, Pep Rally
September 23, AP Parent Meeting in Library (see attached flyer)
September 23, ELKS Drug Awareness Meeting, 6:30 in Tivy Theater (more information coming soon)
September 27, End of the 1st Six Weeks Grading Period; FIT Lunch, Modified Schedule
October 1, ASVAB Test available on campus for student interested in Military Service (contact Mr. Milner for more details)
October 4, Lunch on the Lawn
October 10, Homecoming Parade & Pep Rally
October 11, Homecoming Game
October 14, STUDENT HOLIDAY
October 16, PSAT for all 10th graders; any other student interested should see their counselor
October 18, 2nd Six Weeks Progress Report; FIT Lunch, Pep Rally
October 25, FIT Lunch, Pep Rally
October 31, College Night @ Tivy High School 6-8 PM
November 1, End of 2nd Six Weeks Grading Period; FIT Lunch, Pep Rally