Conrad/Thomas Jefferson Tribune
WEEK OF APRIL 8-12, 2019
CONRAD/THOMAS JEFFERSON FEEDER PRIORITY GOALS
STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT
Advance teacher effectiveness and improve the quality of instruction through research-based professional learning practices
QUALITY OF INSTRUCTION
Close achievement gaps through effective data practices and alignment of core content curriculum.
CLIMATE AND CULTURE
Develop and sustain a positive and supportive climate and culture of high expectations through effective communication, inclusive practices and leadership development.
A MESSAGE FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Distinguished Leaders,
We are two instructional day away from the first round of testing. We know as experts, that scholars do well on assessments when they are well prepared. This preparation takes place daily in each classroom. Our scholars are ready. You have worked extremely hard to prepare your scholars, staff and community for this upcoming week. Review your testing procedures one more time before Tuesday, April 9. Make any additional required modifications as needed prior to the day of testing. Ensure that your campus is calm, your front office is prepared and your scholars come in each day of testing greeted with positivity and a smile.
As always, have an awesome week LEADING, COACHING, TEACHING, LEARNING AND MAKING ACADEMIC ADJUSTMENTS FOR SCHOLAR SUCCESS and most importantly of TESTING!
"WE ARE IN IT TO WIN IT...GO FOR THE GOLD!!
Ms. Torres
Emmett Conrad/Thomas Jefferson Executive Director
WEEKLY UPDATES
MONDAY, APRIL 8
- AP Meeting w/ED @ Highland Meadows @ 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
- Campus visit w/ED and ILCs @ Highland Meadows for Extreme Coaching
TUESDAY, APRIL 9
- 4th Grade Writing STAAR TESTING
- 5th Grade Math STAAR TESTING
- Unscheduled Campus visits for STAAR testing protocols
- K.B. Polk support w ILC & May CICs
- ED/ILC Campus planning in PM @ Joe May
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 10
- 5th Grade Reading STAAR TESTING
- CIP First Draft Review @ Joe May-refer to the schedule below 9:00a.m. & 1:00 p.m.
THURSDAY, APRIL 11
- Tom Field Campus visit w/ED and ILCs
- K. B. Polk Campus visit w/ED, ILCs & Burnet CICs.
FRIDAY, APRIL 12
- Walnut Hill Campus visit w/ED and ILCs
- Joe May Campus visit w/ED and ILCs
SATURDAY, APRIL 13
- 13-Job Fair @ Conrad HS-9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.- all principals except Saldivar and Jack Lowe.
CONRAD/THOMAS JEFFERSON CLUSTER KUDOS!
Campus of the Week: K. B. Polk ES
Scholars at KB Polk using data to drive their Learning
The Extra Push Happens at Teacher Support Team's PD
Extreme Coaching Feedback and Calibration Walks at Lee McShan
Special Thanks: Jill Stone ES Appreciates Joe May & David G Burnet CICs
CONRAD/THOMAS JEFFERSON CIP TIMELINE
Common Assessment 5
April 8-12
- Window for testing common assessment 5 (3rd-4th reading and math & 5th grade science)
- Test as close to STAAR assimilation as possible for CA5 while maintaining the best secure testing environment.
Teacher Job Fair
9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
This event will be promoted for teachers and all other campus based positions such as: Campus Instructional Coach, Media Specialist, Counselor, Paraprofessional, etc.
AGENDA
* 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.: Principal Check-In
* 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.: Candidate Check-In
* 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.: Candidate Entry
* 12:00 p.m.: Conclusion of Job Fair
STAAR ROUND 2: GR. 3-5 MATH, GR. 3-5 READING & GR. 5 SCIENCE
- Gr. 3-5 Math
May 14
- Gr. 3-5 Reading
May 15
- Gr. 5 Science
STAAR COUNTDOWN
TEI News for Teachers
PROFESSIONAL LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES FOR NORTHWEST ELEMENTARY CLUSTER
DISTRICT-WIDE ADMINISTRATOR PROFESSIONAL LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES
DISTRICT-WIDE CIC & TEACHER PROFESSIONAL LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES
COACHING CONNECTION CENTER
Working Unrealistically for Success!!!
Reading/Language Arts
Instructional Expectations
10% Whole Group/ 90% Personalized Small GroupAPRIL
8-12-Common Assessments #5 begin
8-AP Meeting w/ED @ Highland Meadows @ 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
9-STAAR 4th Writing/5th Math
10-STAAR Reading 5th
13-Job Fair @ Conrad HS-9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
16-United to Learn Full Network Meeting @ Bush ES-11:30-1:00 PM
17-NW Network Principal Meeting @ Marsh MS-8:30-4:00 PM
19-New Principal Check In's w/ Executive Director-Highland Meadows
22-26-Student Surveys given
23-26-Terra Nova/Supera-K-2
23-Terra Nova/Supera Testing Reading K-2
24-Terra Nova/Supera Testing Math K-2
25-Terra Nova/Supera Testing Make-ups K-2
MAY
1-31-ISIP Reading Inventory K-2
9-United to Learn EOY Celebration - location TBD- 6:30pm-8:30pm
10-New Principal Check In's w/ Executive Director-KB Polk
13-STAAR Math-3rd -4th
14-STAAR Reading-3rd -4th & 5th Retest
15-STAAR Science-5th
23-29-ACP Testing
30-ACP Testing Make-ups
EMMETT J. CONRAD/THOMAS JEFFERSON SCHOOL LEADERSHIP
- Jack Lowe Elementary: Principal, Sandra Barrios
- Jill Stone : Principal, Rosalinda Pratt
- Highland Meadows: Principal, JoAnna Bahena
- David G. Burnet Elementary: Principal, Sonia Loskot
- Leonides Cigarroa Elementary : Principal, Douglas Burak
- Tom W. Field Elementary: Principal, Selena Deboskie
- Stephen C. Foster Elementary: Principal, Irma De La Guardia
- Joe May Elementary: Principal, Israel Rivera
- K.B. Polk Elementary: Principal, Kourtnei Billups
- Julian T. Saldivar: Principal, Edgar Jaramillo
- Walnut Hill Elementary: Principal, Phillip Potter
- McShan Elementary: Principal, Cecilia Criner