Mustang Country News
May 15-19, 2017
From the Principal's Desk
As we countdown the final days of school, let us keep in mind that teaching and learning must continue up until the last day. We all know the scholars are sensing the final days and, are excited about starting their summer vacation. Every moment our scholars spend with you, their teacher, is an opportunity for growth. Please continue to provide good, first instruction in the classroom. Also, scholars take cues from how we model appropriately, let's refrain from removing instructional materials from the walls until the last day.
Mr. Bennett,
Thank you
Our Mission and Vision Statements
~Our mission is to value the individual child, promote self-esteem, and provide an education of excellence in a safe and nurturing environment.
~Our vision is to equip Macon scholars with the knowledge, skills, and tenacity to enter college, the workforce, and/or a trade with 21st century skills.
MACON CAMPUS GOALS
- 80% of our 3rd- 5th grade scholars’ will demonstrate improved performance on the new mathematics standards
- 75% of scholars in third grade will be reading on grade level by the end of the school year
- Level II 80% passing rate and Level III 35% passing rate
- 90% of our parents will respond positively to “my child’s school stresses the importance of preparing for college after high school.
Think-Through-Math
Congratulations to the following teachers/classes for successfully implementing TTM:
4D~Ms. Banda 932
4B~Dr. Calvo 799
5D~Ms. McNair 674
4E~Ms. Banda 670
(Of the 27 fifth graders with 30 or lessons passed in TTM 85% passed STAAR at either Met or Mastered Grade Level Content)
Dynamite Readers
Congratulations to the following classes for having the highest percentage of dynamite readers:
2C~Ms. Royal 100%
2D~Ms. Nava 80%
1D~Ms. Pierce 35%
Faculty & Staff May Birthdays
Happy May Birthday to the following faculty & staff members:
The Week~At~A~Glance
May 15
~Monday
- BIC 7:55-8:05
- D.E.A.R. 8:10-8:25
- Monthly Fire Drill Report Due
- Moving On Up 8:30-10:30
- Attendance Enter by 9:00 a.m.
- Last Day to Submit SLO's
May 16
~Tuesday
- BIC 7:55-8:05
- D.E.A.R. 8:10-8:25
- Moving On Up 8:30-10:30
- Attendance Enter by 9:00 a.m.
- Comstock Band Visit (5th Grade)
- Pre-K-5th Instructional Grade Level Meetings
- SBDM~Meeting
May 17
~Wednesday
- BIC 7:55-8:05
- D.E.A.R. 8:10-8:25
- Moving On Up 8:30-10:30
- Attendance Enter by 9:00 a.m.
- TEI Roster Verification Due
- Scavenger Hunt (5th Grade)
May 18
~Thursday
- BIC 7:55-8:05
- D.E.A.R. 8:10-8:25
- Attendance Enter by 9:00 a.m.
- Moving On Up 8:30-10:30
- 5th Grades Farewell Tour/Talent Show
- K-2 8:30-9:30 (subject to change)
- 3-5 9:45-10:45 (subject to change)
- Parent Performance 1:30-2:30
- PD Implementation Day
- Lesson Plans Due by 4:00
May 19
~Friday
- BIC 7:55-8:05
- D.E.A.R. 8:10-8:25
- Moving On Up 8:30-10:30
- Attendance Enter by 9:00 a.m.
- 5th Grades Picnic
- Climate Survey Closes
- 3rd-5th Achieve 3000 (EOY)
- K-2 ISIP (EOY)
TTM 30 Club
Celebrated over 100 3rd-5th grade scholars that passed 30+ lesson in Think-Through-Math! Scholars received icicle pops and certifications for their accomplishments! Congratulations to those scholars and special thanks to Ms. Lynn and Ms. McNair for hosting the event.
Lone Star Challenge
- Daniella Lazo 2nd Place Reading/Social Studies
- Carolina Espinoza 3rd Place Reading/Social Studies
- Christian Castillo 4th Place Reading/Social Studies & 6th Place in Math/Science
Leadership Quote of the Week!
~Mother Teresa
The Little Harvard on Holcomb!
Email: gbennett@dallasisd.org
Website: www.dallasisd.org/macon
Location: 650 Holcomb Road, Dallas, TX, United States
Phone: (972)794-1500
Facebook: facebook.com/macon
Twitter: @gbennettH