Pinkston PREP
Week of September 18
Message from Mr. Perla
Pinkston Family,
Thank you for another week of high quality instruction. A special thank you for surprising me with a birthday spread and delicious treats. It is very much appreciated. Gracias!
We will continue to utilize the common instructional framework to guide our lesson design. As we plan our lessons, please ensure that the students are active participants in their learning. This week, our focus will be to increase student dialogue. I have included three strategies that support classroom conversations. I have included the CIF Protocol handbook for your reference. I will visit classrooms to provide feedback and support on the implementation of classroom talk.
I look forward to hearing students engage in classroom conversations.
“The only way to find your voice is to use it.” – Austin Kleon
SHOUT OUTS!
Ms. Reddy
PPCA Team
Classroom Expectations
Marzano
PPCA Essentials
Students will ask relevant questions
Common Instructional Framework
4 - Academic Vocabulary
3 - Classroom Talk
2 - Write to Learn
1 - Reading
Instructional Focus
Classroom Talk
"Classroom Talk protocols allow students and teachers to check for learning through the ability to articulate understanding and hear others' points of view. Additionally, students 'find their voice' and gain confidence in their abilities as a speaker. Initially conducted in pairs, as students improve their speaking skills and develop maturity in this mode of communication, the teacher can engage them in higher levels of discourse through Collaborative Group Work and class wide activities."
Write, Pair, Share
1. Provide a prompt or ask a question.
2. Give students a specific amount of time to silently respond in writing.
3. Students share their writing (can either summarize or, if needed, read their writing) with a partner.
4. Teacher calls upon certain groups to share their ideas with the whole group. The teacher can ask students to share what they heard their partner say to promote more active listening.
Back to Back
1. All students stand up.
2. Students mingle, mix, find a partner, and greet them.
3. Once students are paired up, they stand back to back.
4. Teacher poses a question.
5. Students are given "think time."
6. Pairs of students turn to face each other and answer the question together (if students need additional structure to ensure equal participation, provide time (e.g. 1 minute) for partner 1 to answer and then the same amount of time for partner 2).
7. When they have finished discussing the question, they stand back to back again (however, if students tend to not be very talkative, give them a specific time that they must spend discussing to ensure they don't finish too quickly).
8. Teacher randomly calls on pair(s) to report.
9. Students thank their partners and depart.
10. Repeat as many times as needed.
3 - 2 - 1
1. Have students write 3, 2, 1 vertically on their paper or notecard. Instruct them to write the following:
3 Important things you must remember
2 new things you learned
1 question you still have
2. Have students get in pairs or triads, share their individual 3-2-1s with each other and then come up with a combined group 3-2-1.
3. Have all (or at least some) groups share out something from their collaborative 3-2-1.
Instructional Rounds
"Instructional rounds are one of the most valuable tools that a school or district can use to enhance teachers' pedagogical skills and develop a culture of collaboration. The goal of instructional rounds isn't to provide feedback to the teacher being observed, although this is an option if the observed teacher so desires. Rather, the primary purpose is for observing teachers to compare their own instructional practices with those of the teachers they observe. The chief benefit of this approach resides in the discussion that takes place among observing teachers at the end of the observation as well as in subsequent self-reflection."
Wednesday, October 4, 2017 - 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Subject #1: English II - Ms. Hart
Subject #2: US History - Ms. Burley
LearnStorm Challenge
LearnStorm is a free, six-week challenge to start the school year strong with:
- Six Growth Mindset Activities and lesson plans
- A class progress tracker to celebrate and recognize learning
- Prizes like digital badges, certificates, and school supplies
TEI Scorecards
TEI Scorecards were issued on Friday! Please see below for district resources:
Annotated Scorecard: Click here to view
How to Calculate Salary: Click here to view
TEI Call Center September 11th-29th
7:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
972-749-5712
STAFF CALENDAR
This Week...
HOMECOMING WEEK!
Monday - September 18
- Athlete vs. Math"lete"
- Freshman Data PLC - 9:15 a.m. (PERLA)
- Literacy District Training
Tuesday - September 19
- Twin/Opposite Day
- CILT Meeting - 8:30 a.m. (HENRY)
- Social Studies Content Training - 8:30 a.m. (REDDY, BURLEY)
- Gradebook Check - 8:30 a.m. (MARONEN)
- Sophomore PLC - 9:15 a.m. (PERLA)
- Viking Volleyball vs. Oak Cliff Faith and Family - 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday - September 20
- Western Day
- Teachers Issue Progress Reports
- Freshman PLC - 9:15 a.m. (PERLA)
- Fall Class Enrollment Verification - 10:00 a.m. (ALL TEACHERS)
- Math District Training - 3:00 p.m. (PERLA)
Thursday - September 21
- Texas Strong Day
- Math Content Training - 8:30 a.m. (BAKER, MORENO)
- Sophomore PLC - 9:15 a.m. (PERLA)
Friday - September 22 - B DAY
- Fan Day
- Homecoming PEP Assemblies - Lunches (STUDENTS)
- BOY Reading Inventory Window Opens
- All In Learning and APEI Training ( PERLA)
- Viking Volleyball vs. Uplift North Hills Preparatory - 6:00 p.m.
- Viking Football vs. Roosevelt - 7:30 p.m.
Saturday - September 23
- Saturday School - 9:00 a.m. (TEACHERS)
On The Horizon...
September 25 - Science Content Training
September 29 - Voter Registration Drive Ends
October 2 - TEI Goal Setting Conference Deadline
October 12 - PD for National History Day
October 13 - BOY Reading Inventory Window Closes
October 20 - LearnStorm Challenge Ends
October 25 - Instructional Rounds @ Spruce
November 1 - Instructional Rounds @ Seagoville
December 7 - PD for National History Day
January 9 - MOY Reading Inventory Window Opens
January 27 - National History Day Contest
February 9 - MOY Reading Inventory Window Closes
March 19 - Voter Registration Drive Begins
March 29 - Voter Registration Drive Ends
April 16 - EOY Reading Inventory Window Opens
May 25 - EOY Reading Inventory Window Closes
Pinkston Preparatory Collegiate Academy
Vision
Inspiring a Legacy of Influence
Mission
Self- Students will fully realize their potential through continuous commitment to improvement, critical thinking, and developing their individual talents.
School- Students will impact the perception of Pinkston High School through continued academic and personal growth and by encompassing a powerful sense of Viking pride.
Community- Students will become agents of change within their community by applying their skills and knowledge as servant leaders.
Values
P - Perseverance
R - Respect
I - Integrity
D - Determination
E - Empathy
Email: eperla@dallasisd.org
Website: www.dallasisd.org/pinkstoncollegiate
Location: 2200 Dennison Street, Dallas, TX, United States
Phone: 972-502-2771
Facebook: www.facebook.com/pinkstonprep
Twitter: @PinkstonPREP