Thomas Jefferson Tribune
THE WEEK OF April 17-21
"EXCEPTIONAL COMMUNITIES, REVOLUTIONARY SCHOOLS!"
INCREASE STUDENT ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT through the use of DATA DRIVEN INSTRUCTION, AUTHENTIC LITERACY, AND PBL in all Feeder schools
Key Action 1
IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF INSTRUCTION through a Focus on EFFECTIVE FEEDBACK i.e., spot observations, PLC's, and coaching sessions in all Feeder schools
Key Action 2
Provide SAFE, POSITIVE & SUPPORTIVE campus climates and environment in ALL Feeder schools
Key Action 3
Thomas Jefferson Feeder Instructional Program Goals
Attendance Goal: 98% ADA <5% Chronic Absences per campus
ISTATION GOAL: 100% in Tiers 1 or 2
TTM Goal: There should be at least 70 passed lessons for each class at this point.
Achieve 3000 Goal: +1 Lexile for each grade level.
RM Goal: 2 Hours per week with at least 80% Level A Accuracy.
MISSION, VISION AND CORE VALUES
MISSION:
The TJ Feeder schools embrace diverse learning opportunities which honor the unique strengths and capabilities of all Scholars.
VISION:
The TJ feeder schools aspire to educate and prepare all Scholars to positively impact our community and the world.
CORE VALUES:
Innovation, Integrity, Collaboration, and Excellence
Thomas Jefferson's Feeder Priority Plan
Climate and Culture
GOAL #1: Ensure a positive and supportive student climate and culture through the implementation of social and emotional learning strategies and community partnerships at each campus to minimize student out-of-school time due to discipline infractions and increases teacher perception of the consistent and effective enforcement of student discipline.
GOAL #2: Implement research-based instructional strategies that support English Language Learners in all grades and content areas (including elementary Dual Language Programs and secondary ESL/Sheltered courses) in order to improve ELL student achievement as measured by STAAR assessments as well as to improve English language proficiency, as measured by TELPAS.
Student Achievement
GOAL #3: Establish structured Professional Learning Communities at all campuses, focused on student learning and outcomes in order to increase teacher collaboration, improve the quality of instruction, and increase student achievement.
A MESSAGE FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR..........
We are within a few instructional weeks of the next round of testing. We know as the experts that scholars do well on assessments when they are prepared. This preparation takes place daily in each classroom. As you complete your required spot and extended observations, stay tight with your campus routines and keep your expectations high as you stay present and visible! Focus on the intervention plans that your campuses have created for scholars to perform well on the upcoming state assessments. You have two four day weeks so hold your expectations high so while our scholars are with us in school, they are focused on Good First Instruction. YOUR LEADERSHIP MATTERS ALWAYS!
Here's to a great week of teaching and learning!
Ms. Torres
Thomas Jefferson Executive Director
THIS WEEK AT A GLANCE
Monday, April 17, 2017
- No School-inclement weather day for staff and students!
Tuesday, April 18, 2017
- DISD Collegiate Steering Committee 8:00-11:30-(Haskell-2nd floor)
- TJ Task Force Committee Meeting-9:00-10:00-Haskell Small conference room-(Sigurdson, Massey, Courts and Macklin)
- Collaborative Session w/Mr. Lusk and Dr. Edwin Flores @ 11:45-1:00
- United Strategic Planning Committee Meeting 1:00-3:30
- Cigarroa Staff PD w/Ms. Torres, Mrs. Goady, and Mrs. Phillips-Roberts 3:30-5:00
- Thomas Jefferson Collegiate Campus visit w/AF's
- Joe May Campus visit w/AF's
Wednesday, April 19, 2017
- Districtwide Principal meeting (9:45-12:45 Secondary Principals ONLY) -(1:15-5:00 Elementary Principals ONLY)-Arboretum
- KB Polk Campus visit w/AF's
- Sudie Williams Campus visit w/AF's
- Medrano Campus visit w/AF's
Thursday, April 20, 2017
- TJ Feeder Principal Meeting @ Medrano-9:00-12:30
- Cigarroa Campus visit (principal profiling)
- Spring Climate survey opens districtwide
Friday, April 21, 2017
- Deputy Chief/ED Meeting 8:00-12:30
- Unscheduled Campus visits
- ED/AF Planning Session 1:30-4:00
- Reports cards printed for 5th six weeks
- STAAR ALT 2 Assessment Window (3-8 & EOC) closes today
STAAR COUNTDOWN!
PRINCIPLES OF LEARNING
For the month of February, our feeder will focus on SELF MANAGEMENT OF LEARNING as our FOURTH principle.
SELF MANAGEMENT OF LEARNING
PATRIOT KUDOS
Longfellow MS
Achieve 3000 Read to Succeed National Winners!
Dallas ISD had 30 campus winners in the recent Read to Succeed national contest! The winning teachers receive a $30 gift card to be used for a class party to celebrate their success. We had 3 teachers from the Thomas Jefferson Feeder Pattern win! Keep up the great job!!
Armando Rodriguez from KB Polk
Helen Magalhaes from Cigarroa
Ruth Lopez Balasini from Sudie Williams
Medrano MS
Medrano 8th grade students enjoying a field trip to George Bush Library
THOMAS JEFFERSON COLLEGIATE ACADEMY PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Early College Consultant Tracey Hurst led a Professional Development for TJCA teachers this week on Instructional Rounds. Teachers took an in-depth look at the processes and procedures of conducting and benefitting from successful Instructional Rounds. By the end of the session, teachers were able to collaborate and agree on a Theory of Action and Problem of Practice to further strengthen teaching and learning in the classroom.
THOMAS JEFFERSON COLLEGIATE CORNER
TJCA scholars, along with 75 other DFW schools, will be taking advantage of learning more about STEM at YouthSpark Live. The Saturday event, hosted by the Confidence Group at the Morton Meyerson Symphony Center, is featuring robotics, educational seminars and gaming sessions.
2016-2017 Campus-Based Performance Management Countdown
End of Year Evaluation Window
End of the Year Evaluation for Teachers (TEI), Campus Professional and Support Staff (3R0 and Counselors (SCIE) are now open.
Remember: End of Year Evaluations begin with you, the Evaluator. Click on the links below to begin today!
Schoolnet: https://disd.schoolnet.com
Cornerstone: https://dallasisd.csod.com
UPCOMING DATES & REMINDERS
May
5th-Last day to take Spring Climate survey
5th-Intervention Plans due for 5th six weeks failure reports
8th-CMS End of Year Review window opens for 187, 193, and 205 day employees
20th-District-wide Job Fair
June
19th-CMS End of Year Review window opens for 226 day employee
TEI NEWS
Student survey administration begins
May
Teacher roster verification begins this month
12-Teachers submit SLO Goal- Accomplishment in Schoolnet
18-Last day to enter extended observations summatives and SLO scores into Schoolnet
22-Teacher rebuttal window opens in Oracle for summative performance evaluations
June
1-Last day to conduct spot observations and last day to hold summative conferences
5-Last day for teacher to input rebuttal in Oracle for summative performance evaluation
Click here for 2016-2017 Distinguished Teacher Review Rubric
Click here for 2016-2017 Teacher Performance Rubric
Click here for 2016-2017 Achievement Templates
Click here for 2016-2017 Fall PD Catalog
DISTRICT-WIDE TESTING CALENDAR
MAY
1-5--STAAR EOC Algebra I, Biology, US History (9-12 & Retest)
8--STAAR Math (Grades 3,4,6,7)
8--STAAR Math Re-test (Grades 5 & 8)
9--STAAR Reading (Grades 3,4,6,7)
19--STAAR Reading Re-test (Grades 5 & 8)
10--STAAR Science (Grades 5, 7th Pre AP, & 8)
11--STAAR Social Studies (Grade 8)
12-- STAAR Make Up Assessment Deadline
26--1--ACP (Grades 6-12)
June
June 2--15--ACP Make Up Window (Grades 6-12)
THOMAS JEFFERSON SCHOOL LEADERSHIP
- Thomas Jefferson High School: Principal, Sandi Massey
- Francisco Medrano Middle School : Principal, Theresa Sigurdson
- Henry W. Longfellow: Principal, Lorena Hernandez
- Edward Cary Middle School: Principal, Ben Dickerson
- David G. Burnet Elementary: Principal, Sonia Loskat
- Leonides Cigarroa Elementary : Principal, Quinton Courts
- Tom W. Field Elementary: Principal, Shondula Whitfield
- Stephen C. Foster Elementary: Principal, Zacharay Hall
- Joe May Elementary: Principal, Israel Rivera
- K.B. Polk Elementary: Principal, Misty Rathermund
- Julian T. Saldivar: Principal, Chaundra Macklin
- Walnut Hill Elementary: Principal, Robert 'Chase'McLaurin
- Sudie Williams Elementary: Principal, Michael Jackson
Thomas Jefferson High School
Franscisco Medrano Middle School
Henry W. Longfellow Middle School
David G. Burnet Elementary
Leonides Cigarroa Elementary
Tom W. Field Elementary
Stephen C. Foster Elementary
Joe May Elementary
K. B. Polk Elementary
Julian T. Saldivar Elementary
Walnut Hill Elementary
Sudie L. Williams Elementary
Khristina Goady
Marlenise Phillips-Roberts
Erica Rosas
Trustee Edwin Flores District 1
Trustee Marshall District 2
Trustee Miguel Solis District 8
DISD GOALS:
1. All students will exhibit Satisfactory or above performance on State assessments. Students below Satisfactory performance will demonstrate more than one year of academic growth;
2. Dallas ISD schools will be the primary choice for families in the district;
3. The achievement gap by race, ethnicity and social economic status will be no greater than 10 percentage points on all academic measures;
4. 95% of students will graduate. Of the graduates, 90% have qualifying scores for community college, college, military, or industry certification;
5. 95% of entering kindergarten students are school-ready on a multidimensional assessment;
6. All students will participate in at least one extracurricular or co-curricular activity each year.