Hackberry Howl
Vol. 2 No. 23
Did you make Resolutions?
Did you make New Year’s resolutions? I know I did – and I probably won’t be able to keep them! Why is it that we don’t keep our resolutions? Usually it is
because they are not reasonable! I am never going to be under 200lbs, I am never going to save half of my paycheck; I am never going to get up every morning at 4:30 and work out (especially when it is so cold!) There are resolutions that I could keep, and that would make a bigger difference to my life than if I were a under 200lbs: to be kinder; to express gratitude; to be more accepting of others; to laugh more; to love my family and friends more; to give more of myself. These are resolutions worthy of being kept! What resolutions did you make that will make your life and the lives of others better?
Instructional Strategy of the Week
Teacher Spotlight-Roxanna Castilla
What is your name? Roxana Castilla
What is your position at Hackberry Elementary? 4th Grade Bilingual
How many years have you been with Little Elm ISD? 2 Year
What college did you attend? What are your degrees? Sul Ross State University
Hometown? Eagle Pass, Texas
Do you have children? 3 boys
Do you have pets? Half lab half pit bull
What is your favorite color? Red and Green
What is your favorite quote or saying? Give a man a fish, and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish, and you feed him for a lifetime.
Where is the farthest you have traveled? Playa del Carmen
What organizations are you involved in? Social Pack committee.
Recommended Reading
Wonder-R.J. Palacios
August Pullman was born with a facial difference that, up until now, has prevented him from going to a mainstream school. Starting 5th grade at Beecher Prep, he wants nothing more than to be treated as an ordinary kid--but his new classmates can't get past Auggie's extraordinary face. Wonder, a #1 New York Times bestseller, begins from Auggie's point of view, but soon switches to include his classmates, his sister, her boyfriend, and others. These perspectives converge in a portrait of one community's struggle with empathy, compassion, and acceptance.
In a world where bullying among young people is an epidemic, this is a refreshing new narrative full of heart and hope. R.J. Palacio has called her debut novel "a meditation on kindness" --indeed, every reader will come away with a greater appreciation for the simple courage of friendship. Auggie is a hero to root for, who proves that you can't blend in when you were born to stand out.
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Howl Outs!
Ms. Zaidi Howls for all the Big Hearted staff at Hackberry Elementary. You are a great group to work with!
Lecrecia gives a Big howl to Special's team for helping me with 5th class scheduling and being flexible in changing class time!
Lecrecia gives a Big to Karla for helping support our LEPD and ordering T-Shirt!!
Lecrecia gives a Big HOWL to Carol for doing a awesome job as our registrar! Also for always helping out when need in the front office!
Tom HOWLS:
Howl out to Callie Masai, Melissa Lawley, Laura Colon, and Liz Scaife for doing a fantastic job with RTI on their students. Folders were returned from DIRT committee with all 4's. Outstanding job ladies and thank you.
Howl out to Mr. Richardson for delivering a fantastic lesson on SchoolCity and for getting benchmarks ready to go.
Howl out to 5th grade team for doing a super job at the camp jolt informational night. Great turnout and very informative.
Hackberry Calendar
-All day faculty (Schoolcity)
Tuesday, January 24th
Benchmark review during conference for 4th and 5th
Wednesday, January 25th
Benchmark Testing-4th Writing, 5th Math
Thursday, January 26th
Benchmark Testing-5th Reading
Friday, January 27th
Benchmark Testing-Makeup Testing