Guzick GOLD News
Week of 11/27/17
Dr. Davis' Quote of the Week
Guzick's 2017-2018 Campus Improvement Plan - Key Actions
Magical Moment "SPOTLIGHT" - Toni "Cheri" Butler
This week's Magical Moment Spotlight is on Mrs. Butler for her dedication and leadership in helping to foster a positive school climate and culture at Guzick. Her leadership and vision for the Sunshine Committee has truly added an extra "spark" to the close knit, family oriented staff culture we already have. Under her leadership, the Sunshine Committee has led multiple school wide initiatives that have brought the fun and joy back into teaching and learning.
Mrs. Butler - Guzick's Sunshine Committee Chair
Grade Level PLC Meetings - Cancelled Due To Testing - Tuesday, November 28, 2017
ACTION ITEM: Breakfast in the Classroom Training - Due Date: Monday, November 27, 2017
Please visit the website below to view a 7 minute training video and complete a short quiz as part of the annual Breakfast in the Classroom (B.I.C.) training that is required by the Texas Department of Agriculture for all teachers and administrative staff that assist with providing the morning meal.
Please download your certificate and turn it in no later than Monday, November 27th to your Products Due Folder. Thank you in advance.
http://trainingfcns.dallasisd.org
(NOTE: The training is only accessible within the Dallas ISD network).
GOLDEN TICKET Student Incentive - Guzick GIANTS Have "GOLDEN" HEARTS
Students will have the opportunity two times each day to cash in their GOLDEN Tickets (After morning announcements or during lunch). Students will need to be told by their teacher when to come to the office to cash in their GOLDEN Ticket.
Please provide each student who receives a Guzick Magical Moment Shout-Out a GOLDEN TICKET, and any other student who exhibits "H.E.A.R.T."
REWARDS:
DAILY REWARDS: Each student with a GOLDEN TICKET will be allowed to pick a treat from the GOLDEN TREASURE CHEST.
WEEKLY REWARDS: Each GOLDEN TICKET will be entered into a raffle for a MEGA GOLDEN REWARD.
Updated 2017-2018 Guzick School Calendar
A hard copy of the calendar will be placed in your boxes this week. Please discard the old calendar.
REMINDER: Tiered Tracking Forms - Due Date: Tuesday, November 28, 2017
REMINDER: District Cell Phone Policy
Upon confiscating the cell phone, Mrs. Pasieczny or I will need to be immediately notified so we can secure the cell phone in the front office and then notify the parent for pick-up based on the policy. If for any reason a student refuses to give you his/her cell phone, this is a Level I offense, and Mrs. Pasieczny and I will need to be contacted immediately.
Please note that a cell phone has to be visible, on, and being used by a student for it to be confiscated by any adult. If a cell phone drops out of a student's pocket, or is visible from their pant's pocket, the cellphone should not be confiscated. Also, if a phone rings during class, and the student is not using the phone, please remind them to power it off.
If you have any questions about the cell phone policy, or if you have any particular scenarios you would like to discuss with me, please let me know.
REMINDER: Poor Students, Richer Teaching - Book Study
"In teaching, you have to believe that every single student can improve a great deal and that you're willing and able to make it happen." - Poor Students, Rich Teaching
Chapter 1: The New Normal
1. What role does the shrinking of the middle class play in the increase of household poverty in the United States?
2. What four primary types of experiences are likely to impact the brains of children from poverty, and how might these experiences affect the way these children perform in school?
Chapter 2: Secrets of the Positivity Mindset
1. List some common attitudes teachers have that suggest negative mindsets regarding students from low-income households and neighborhoods. Why are these attitudes problematic?
2. What does having a positivity mindset say about someone?
Chapter 3: Boost Optimism and Hope
1. What is the difference between optimism and hope?
2. What four strategies does Jensen recommend for fostering optimism and hope? How can teachers implement these strategies in their classrooms?
REMINDER: Guzick Teachers Have Heart: H.A.L.L. (Teacher Behavior in the Hallways)
We are still working on this area. Let's keep verbally reminding students of our hallway behavior expectation at all times.
Always looking forward
Lips
Locked
Upcoming Events/Reminders
- Staff Meeting - Monday, November 27, 2017 @3:30pm in the library.
- ACP SImulation Testing - Tuesday, November 28, 2017 - Wednesday, November 29, 2017.
- Guzick Tutoring - Tuesday, November 28, 2017 - Thursday, November 30, 2017.
- Guzick Dollar Denim Day - Wednesday, November 29, 2017.
- Club Day - Friday, December 1, 2017.
- Progress Report Grades Due - Friday, December 1, 2017.
- Discover Dallas ISD - Saturday, December 2, 2017.
- Building Open - Saturday, December 2, 2017 - 9:00am - 1:00pm.
On the Horizon
- Staff Meeting - Monday, December 4, 2017 @3:30pm.
- Print Progress Reports - Monday, December 4, 2017.
- Grade Level PLC Meetings - Tuesday, December 5, 2017.
- PBIS Meeting - Tuesday, December 5, 2017 @3:30pm.
- Guzick Tutoring - Tuesday, December 5, 2017 - Thursday, December 7 2017.
- Guzick Dollar Denim Day - Wednesday, December 6, 2017.
- "12 Days of Guzick Holiday Spirit" Begins - Wednesday, December 6, 2017.
- Spelling Bee Finals - Friday, December 8, 2017.
- Science Fair Projects Due - Friday, December 8, 2017.
- Mayor's Race - Saturday, December 9, 2017.
- Building Open - Saturday, December 9, 2017 - 9:00am - 1:00pm.
Frank Guzick Elementary School
Email: aandrus@dallasisd.org
Website: www.dallasisd.org/guzick
Location: 5000 Berridge Lane, Dallas, TX, United States
Phone: 972-502-3900
Facebook: facebook.com/frankguzickes
Twitter: @GuzickES