Teach Like a Pirate
J.R. Irvin Elementary Weekly Staff Newsletter - vol 20
Mission Statement
We value every student, creating an environment for all to be successful!
TLAP Quote of the Week
P is for Pirate
U IS FOR UN
Unwavering in our commitment.
Unleashed in our creativity.
Uncommon in our methods.
Unbroken in our spirit.
Unmatched in our effort.
Uninhibited in our passion.
Unabashed in our enthusiasm.
Uncompromising in the pursuit of happiness.
We need a lot more of this kind of "UN" in education. (Don't forget to put the F in front of it, too!)
Burgess, D. & S. Teach Like a Pirate. (2014). Dave Burgess Consulting. CA: San Diego.
Upcoming Dates
- 2/15 Bookfair Begins
- 2/16 4th Grade Math CBA#3
- 2/16 TELPAS Calibration
- 2/16 Committee meetings
- 2/18 1st Grade Program
- 2/18 Bookfair Ends
- 2/23 4th Grade Writing Simulation
- 2/23 5th Grade Math Simulation
- 2/23 Faculty Meeting
- 2/24 5th Grade Reading Simulation
- 2/25 3rd Grade Math CBA#3
- 2/25 TELPAS Student Practice Day (Erin will pull students in the morning)
- 2/26 Progress Reports Go Home
February Teacher Birthdays
February 4th - Terry Moore
February 19th - Lauren Williams
February 28th - Adriane Wuerch
Strategic Planning
The board developed a new vision statement and then the strategic 30 last Thursday and Friday developed a new mission along with belief statements. The next step is action committees that will develop plans under specific objectives.
Link: http://www.midlothian-isd.net/strategicplan/index.html