Conrad/Thomas Jefferson Tribune
WEEK OF APRIL 15-19, 2019
CAHN FELLOWS PROGRAM FOR DISTINGUISHED PRINCIPALS
Sonia Loskot and Robert McLaurin have been selected for the 2018-19 cohort of the Cahn Fellows Program for Distinguished Principals at Teachers College, Columbia University in New York this summer. This year’s selection process was extremely competitive and includes candidates from NYC, Chicago, Denver, Dallas, Atlanta and Tampa. Both Ms. Loskot and Mr. McLaurin''s selection into this prestigious and competitive program is an acknowledgement of their exceptional leadership!
Sonia Loskot
David G. Burnet ES
Principal
Robert McLaurin
North Lake Collegiate Academy
Principal
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,
Kudos leaders for a productive cluster CIP planning meeting. I believe that all is solidified in regards to the expectations of what the CIP should entail as well as what effective and ineffective Key Actions, Indicators of Success, Strategies and Action Steps for CIP development should look like at this point from exemplars shared during our worksession.
Thank you so much for the hard work and dedication it took to review each others CIP plans and providing effective feedback utilizing the consultancy protocol. This work will reflect tight alignment across the board. Great job on working together as a feeder to come up with the same Key Actions. Remember that we will be able articulate each campus CIP Key Actions and continue to assist each other with ideas for Indicators of Success and Strategies.
Please ensure that you are engaging your leadership teams to help develop your plans. Also, include proper PLC framework for the upcoming academic year as the PLC's will glean superior results.
As always, have an awesome week LEADING, COACHING, TEACHING, LEARNING AND MAKING ACADEMIC ADJUSTMENTS FOR SCHOLAR SUCCESS and most importantly of TESTING! Have a fantastic long weekend!
"WE ARE IN IT TO WIN IT...GO FOR THE GOLD!!
Ms. Torres
Emmett Conrad/Thomas Jefferson Executive Director
WEEKLY UPDATES
MONDAY, APRIL 15
- Fire Drill Deadline TODAY!
- McShan Campus visit w/ED and ILCs-Strategic Academic Camp Planning and Classroom visits
TUESDAY, APRIL 16
- Cigarroa Campus visit w/ED & ILCs-Strategic Academic Camp Planning and Classroom visits
- K. B. Polk Campus visit w/ED and ILCs to assist w/Academic Camps-PM
- United to Learn Full Network Meeting @ Bush ES-11:30-1:00 PM
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 17
NW Network Principal Meeting @ Marsh MS-8:30-4:00 PM-ED, ILCs & ALL principals
- Kinder Camp
- Stephen Foster Campus visit w/ED and ILCs-Academic Planning and Classroom visits
- K. B. Polk Campus visit w/ED and ILCs to assist w/Academic Camps-PM
FRIDAY, APRIL 19
- No School for Principals and Students-Central Staff only
- ED & ILC Data Planning
PRE-K ENROLLMENT UPDATES FOR CONRAD/THOMAS JEFFERSON
CONRAD/THOMAS JEFFERSON CLUSTER KUDOS!
Thinking out the Box to Get Student Motivated for staar
Thank You Ms. Skinner for Always Exhibiting Core 4 Customer Service at Highland Meadows ES
Assistant Principal Meeting-w/ Executive Director @ Highland Meadows
"Building Future Leaders!"
Gains in Student Performances on CA5 for Teacher Support Team Members!
Diane James 2nd & 3rd Self-Contained
Leader in Me Lighthouse Teams Rise to the Occassion During Scholarship Interviews
- K.B. Polk
- Stephen Foster
- Cigarroa
- Walnut Hill
- Burnet
- Saldivar
They are leading the way and building LEADERS on their campuses.
Stephen C. Foster
Principal Goal Setting Collaboratively for 2019-2020 CIP w/ Executive Director
CONRAD/THOMAS JEFFERSON CIP TIMELINE
Round 2: K.B. Polk STAAR Bootcamp Training in Full Affect
Coming Soon: Common Assessment 5 Data Ranking
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
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
Reading camps will take place on various campuses with cluster CICs and ILCs.
Mathematics
Instructional Expectations
Math resources will be electronically provide to support in classroom learning stations.
Science
Instructional Expectations
Science resources for learning stations will be provided electronically and science camps with campus CICs and campus grade level teacher support.
APRIL
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
26-(Tentative) New Principal Check In's w/ Executive Director-Walnut Hill
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