RIDGEGATE RANGER STAFF NEWS
MAY 8, 2016
KUDOS, SHOUT-OUTS, AND CONGRATULATIONS...
Ms. Maria and Ms. Medina for twenty-five years of service with FBISD
Ms. Reyes for being flexible, professional, and positive with updates
Ms. Turner for always having a positive and encouraging word for staff and students
Ms. Reed for obtaining her ESL certification
Mr. Bell and Mr. Castillo for assisting with students at Fun Friday
ESL CERTIFICATION
Please sign up to participate in the ESL certification preparation courses. An additional course has been added:
June 13
8:00-4:30
Clements High School.
Register in True North Logic
16CK Review for TExES ESL Supplemental Exam for ESL Certification
Priority is given to
~Kindergarten Teachers
~Elem. Teachers who will be teaching ELA in grades 1st-5th
~Sped Teachers who will be providing service to dually served students (ESL/SPED)
Once you pass your exam and add it onto your certificate you can be reimbursed through the district. If you have any questions, please let me know.
DON'T COUNT THE DAYS; MAKE THE DAYS COUNT
Three Terrific Mondays!
In these next few weeks let's commit to a strong finish. Our third, fourth, and fifth grade students will be involved this week with STAAR. Various grade levels are participating in district assessments.
Let's commit to planning highly engaging and interactive lessons for students.
Make sure you are taking grades (daily and major) in all content areas. Parents are actively monitoring online gradebooks.
Make sure you are re-teaching failing grades and documenting re-teaching.
Make sure you are communicating with parents about student's academic progress, especially if students are in danger of failing for the school year...no surprises for parents.
Plan ahead and pace yourself as the ending of a school year is often one of the busiest times.
Stay positive and optimistic! You are an important part of Ridgegate!
PLEASE BE SURE TO UPDATE YOUR GRADEBOOKS WEEKLY!
9 STAAR: 3rd and 4th Math; 5th Math (Retest)
10 STAAR: 3rd and 4th Reading; 5th Reading (Retest)
11 STAAR: 5th Science
EOY RGE Assessment: K-4
12 STAAR: Make-up day
16-20 Book Fair Week (schedule will be sent)
16 3rd-5th Social Studies District Assessment
DTM Coaching (schedule TBD)
17 Staff Meeting at 3:30 in the library
18 DTM Coaching (schedule TBD)
19 Fine Arts Program 5:45 in the cafeteria
20 Field Day (schedule TBD)
23-27 Fifth grade TLA (computer lab)
23 Report Cards due for review/printing
CBLT 3:30 in the Library
30 Memorial Day Holiday
31 Fifth Grade Award Ceremony
June (schedules TBD)
1 PK, Kinder, First Grade Award Day
RGE Talent Show
2 Second, Third, Fourth Grade Awards Day (schedule pending)
Report Card Day
Student's last day-Early Dismissal at 12:10
3 Staff Work Day
Staff luncheon and recognitions
*EOY Check-out due to Administrators