Hearne Elementary's Playbook
Week of December 3, 2018
It's no secret: You are doing a great job!
Every day we see you pouring your heart and soul into our building and our students. You are doing a great job! It takes a team to achieve championships and we are on the road to victory.
As we move into DCA season, know that your words of affirmation for our students can help them grow exponentially.
Stay encouraged.
Give your best every day.
Spread positivity like it is contagious.
Be a dose of Vitamin C, not a germ to our culture.
Be the reason someone smiles.
Never forget:
You make a difference!
You matter!
Your students need you!
-Johanna, Shon, and Jose
Bring in your favorite ornament to decorate our Hearne Holiday Tree by Friday, December 7th!
The Holidays have arrived at Hearne!
Welcome Back, Honeycomb!
If you find her around the building, don't forget to take a picture of her and tweet using the hashtag #HearneHoneycomb.
Remember to spread kindness! Honeycomb is watching!
Content and Language Objectives
Content objectives tell what you are teaching.
Language objectives tell how students will learn and demonstrate their mastery of the lesson using the 4 TELPAS domains (Listening, Speaking, Reading, Writing).
Remember, we are an ESL district and campus.
All classrooms should have Language Objectives posted each day.
Campus Norms- Be P.R.E.S.E.N.T
Professional
Respectful to each other and their time
Engaged in the learning
Student-centered focused
Encouraging to the team
Nurturing
Team player
Lead from your feet, not your seat!
Campus Playbook
Coming up this week:
PLC focus for the week: ESL
No Target Time on DCA days.
Sunday, December 2nd
- 1st Day of Hanukkah
Monday, December 3rd (Day 72)
- Grades due by 7:40 am
- 4th Grade Math DCA
- Bring an ornament for our Hearne Tree
- Wear Green and White
- ILT Meeting (content only)
- Staff Holiday card picture after school in the cafeteria
Tuesday, December 4th (Day 73)
- 4th Grade Field Trip to Symphony
- Kinder Math CCA today
- 2nd-3rd Grade Math DCA
- Candy Cane Tuesday--wear red and white today!
Wednesday, December 5th (Day 74)
- Reading DCA (2-4)
- Warm-up Wednesday- wear your favorite sweats
- Family Dance Night for K-1st Grade students from 5-7 PM
- Hearne Spirit Day- wear a spirit shirt with jeans
- Counselor PLC with Mrs. Jacobs (see schedule)
Thursday, December 6th (Day 75)
- Content Planning: Teacher planning time
- Jingle all the way- Wear your bells today!
- Counselor PLC with Mrs. Jacobs (see schedule)
Friday, December 7th (Day 76)
- AVID in Action resumes
- Team hallway displays workshop after school- cookies and drinks will be provided in the library
- Enjoy hot drinks in the teacher's lounge today!
- Pictures with Santa
- College Day--wear a college shirt with jeans today.
- Counselor PLC with Mrs. Jacobs (see schedule)
Saturday, December 8th
- 2nd Grade CYCLE Bike Drop Off
- Staff Holiday Party
Planning Ahead:
PLC focus for the week: Reading long-range planning
Don't forget to adjust your schedule on PLC days to accommodate all subjects.
No Target Time on DCA days.
Monday, December 10th (Day 77)
- ABL Ambassador Meeting in PM
- Mid-way PK Coaching and PD hours due
- Holiday sock day- Wear your favorite festive socks
Tuesday, December 11th (Day 78)
- Holiday Hat Day- wear your Holiday hat
- Real Men Read- 2nd Grade
- Science CCAs and DCAs today!
- Share a student data sheet you are using with an administrator today (see below for more information)
- 2nd Grade Bully Presentation (Super Friends with Super Powers) during Block
- Team Planning Today
- Team Leader meeting at 3:20 PM
Wednesday, December 12th (Day 79)
- Wear an ugly sweater today!
- Hearne Spirit Day- wear a spirit shirt
- Family Dance Night for 2nd-4th grade students from 5-7 PM
- SDC Meeting at 3:45 PM
Thursday, December 13th (Day 80)
- Wear a red, green, or holiday shirt
- 3rd and 4th grade trip to RICE University today
- Winter performance at 1:45 PM (students and parents)
- Content Meeting Focus: Math Data
Friday, December 14th (Day 81)
- Come visit the lounge for hot cocoa!
- Student Data Folders Lunch and Learn- stop by the library between 10:00 AM- 1:30 PM to enter for a chance to win a gift-card!
CYCLE Bike Drop Off
Sign up to help make the holiday season memorable for our 2nd graders again this year!
Dress up in your best holiday attire! All are welcome to join us!
Saturday, Dec 8, 2018, 07:30 AM
Hearne Elementary School, Rio Bonito Road, Houston, TX, USA
RSVPs are enabled for this event.
Dr. Henderson is Retiring!
Dr. Linda Henderson will be retiring on December 21st after 22 years of service as an educator in Alief ISD. She will continue working as a nurse upon her official retirement at the end of the semester and may possibly teach at the collegiate level. If you knew Linda, she does not like surprises or big “to-dos”. However, we are not going to let her off the hook that easily!
If you choose, please feel free to interoffice a note or a card for Dr. Henderson which we will give her on December 11th.
Dr. Henderson’s favorite place to eat is Luby’s and to Shop is Macy’s. should you like to get her a gift. All gifts and cards will need to be received at Klentzman by Thursday, December 7.
Thank you in advance.
Courtney Holman
Principal, Klentzman Intermediate
Classes with Perfect Attendance this week
These are the Awesome class rooms with perfect attendance for the week of November 26-30,201
- Ms. Ponder
- Ms. Onwere p.m.
In addition to perfect attendance highlighted each week on the playbook, Mrs. Foster will be celebrating the classes with 97% or higher attendance each day. Stay tuned for more information from Mrs. Foster.
We will have our annual Fire Marshall Inspection on Wednesday, December 5th! Take time to make sure your classroom/portable is in compliance.
Reminders for all staff--
- Make good decisions over the holidays – As a public school employee, all eyes are on you.
- All staff should be at work on time every day.
- Plan ahead to ensure you arrive to campus before your scheduled duty begins.
- The Raptor system has been moved to the front office (temporarily). The expectation is for all staff to use it daily to sign in and sign out.
- If the Raptor system is down, we will do a manual sign in sheet where you will record your time in and out.
- You cannot Raptor in and be at your assigned duty at the same time. Campus safety is everyone's responsibility. It takes the effort from all players for our team to succeed.
Our 2018-2019 Campus Goal
35% of our LEP 3rd and 4th grade students will score at a meets level and 15% of our 3rd and 4th graders will score at a masters level on STAAR tests through the use of language building strategies.
#MeetUsAtMasters
In order to achieve this goal this year and beyond, we are providing the proper training for all staff members so we can all be aligned as we tackle the Main Thing: Student Achievement.
Hearne is a Touchdown School! Thank you Mrs. Culver, Coach Brown, and Coach Bitting!
Student Data Folders Lunch and Learn
At our last team leader meeting, we discussed student data folders. These would be maintained from from January to January so it moves across grade levels. These folders will be maintained by all K-4 students and monitored by teachers. Our goal with this is to track iStation, iReady, and assessment data for all students. Teachers can use this as a tool for goal setting with students, student conferences about progress, campus data conversations, parent conferences, and our upcoming data/content night in the Spring semester.
The logistics:
Each grade level will receive a different color folder and a matching color milk crate for storage in the classroom. Handouts will be made available in January when we return from the holiday break.
The data folders will be updated as you deem necessary (every grade has various tests) but the campus will allow time the last day of each month for the last 25 minutes of the day. The crate will move to the next year’s teacher at the end of the year when classes are created.
Share your thoughts!
- Many teachers already have a data sheet they are using so we will be hosting a Lunch and Learn on Friday, December 14th from 10 AM-1:30 PM in the library so you can stop by and share your thoughts on the data tracking sheet we should use at Hearne.
- Everyone who stops by will be entered in a drawing for a gift card.
- If you have a sheet that you believe would be a great option for our campus, please share it with any administrator by Tuesday, December 11th via email or hard copy.
Bring your lunch between 10 AM and 1:30 PM and let's learn together!
Friday, December 21st will be an early dismissal day!
Staff will be able to leave once the building is cleared to ensure all students get home safely.
We are all excited to make it to this well-deserved break!
Things you should know:
- There is no Block all day. Only 4th grade will receive coverage for PLC.
- All technology should be shut down/disconnected as we did before the Thanksgiving break.
- All report card grades should be in the system.
- The administrators are hosting a luncheon for all staff in the conference room. Stop by and grab a bite to eat as a thank you for all you do!
The Administrators want to Thank You for a great semester on Friday, December 21st!
M and M Meetings Coming Soon!
Holiday Music Program Update
Parents will be invited to the daytime event.
Our Vision and Mission Statements- We are what we say we are! Make every day show it.
Hearne Elementary will provide a learning environment where all students are empowered as leaders and critical thinkers. We are committed to building positive relationships in a safe environment while creating life-long learners who are prepared for the 21st century.
Mission Statement
The mission of Hearne Elementary School is to guide our students to develop the skills and knowledge necessary to make responsible life choices and positive contributions in a diverse society. In collaboration with home and community, we respond to the needs of every child, ensuring that each child can and will learn.
T-TESS Tip: 21st Century Student Engagement
Hearne Elementary School
Website: www.aliefisd.net/hearne
Location: 13939 Rio Bonito Drive, Houston, TX, United States
Phone: 281-983-8333
Twitter: @hearnehusky