BESTeam Tidbits
February 19, 2017
Welcome Walker!
Welcome to our newest Texan, Walker Ritter!
Born on February 16, 2017 at 11:41 p.m.
Mom, Dad, and Wallker are happy and healthy!
Celebrations!
Thank you to the Sunshine Committee for "Find Your Match" Valentines Game! And all the hard work Abbey did to make it so fun!
Thank you Delana for sharing your passion and expertise about pre-k at the GCISD Special Programs Expo!
97.5% of our staff engaged in the employee survey!
Our Texans did an AMAZING job jumping and raising money for the American Heart Association. Bransford raised over $15,000 this year for the American Heart Association. The staff alone contributed $750.00. Thank you Sue for arranging this wonderful event for our Texans!
Valentine Grams made a profit of of $162.34. Thank you Abbey & the KC Club!
2nd grade “Put Your Heart Into Reading” was a great experience for our students!
Tonya & Lori facilitated an outstanding WWW!
Awesome parents and staff stepping up on Tuesday! WOW!!!!
Rebecca did an awesome job springing into action on Tuesday!
Thank you Al for representing GCISD and BES at mini-CAST on Saturday!
Thank you Delana, Jeanette, and Alecia for spending your Saturday learning and growing at mini-CAST!
STAAR Academy
Professional Learning
Watch DOGS
Tuesday, 2/21
- Open
- Open
Thursday, 2/23
- Jason Estes
- Open
Friday, 2/24
- Ken Barnes
- Open
Tuesday, 2/28
- Open
- Open
Thursday, 3/2
- Antonio Munguia
- Open
Friday, 3/3
- Mike Kirchenbauer
- William Digaetano
To do...
Spring Cleaning Goals
Thank you in advance for sharing and being great stewards of materials!
Hand Washing
VALOR
Applications for VALOR (Vanguard Association of Learning, Observation, and Reflection) will be available in February. VALOR is a group of innovative teachers who commit to reading, learning, observing, and reflecting together. It provides teachers the opportunity to visit classrooms all over the district, be observed by peers based on group and personal goals, and receive individualized feedback from an instructional coach. The following is a list of specific information regarding the application process:
Applications (google form) will go out February 13 in an email from Dr. Doughney and will be due by 5 pm on Feb. 27. Applications will be scored by the VALOR leadership team. Scoring will be based on a rubric and input from campus principals.
Those selected to move on to the interview process will be contacted by a VALOR leadership team member, who will schedule an interview. The interview will occur on your campus during your conference period or after school.
Dr. Doughney will contact those who have been selected to be part of the 2017-18 VALOR class.
We hope to invite about 24-28 people.
For more information, please visit our web page, ask a former or current VALOR teacher, or contact Melanie Gonzales (melanie.gonzales@gcisd.net). Dr. Doughney sums it up best with this quote, “VALOR is transforming teachers! I see evidence of it every day.” Consider applying to be a part of the vanguard!
2016-2017 Information
Dates to Know
***Please check the BES master calendar on Google for updates***
- Progress report grades need to be entered February 24-27. Shelly will post on the 29th.
- February 28 - STAAR Training - All staff (Teachers and Paras) must be present. Bring a blue or black pen with you!
- March 1 - Tonya will meet with 4th and 5th grade teachers during their planning time for individual grade level specific training. Other test administrators will be trained at a later date once individual and small groups have been determined.
- March 9 - TELPAS Reading test for LEP students (2nd - 4th grade)
Week at a Glance
Monday
Professional Learning Day/Student Holiday
GT nominations for 1st-4th graders due Feb. 13th-Feb. 28th
Tuesday
1st Principal Panel 11:10am-11:40am
5th Principal Panel 12:30pm-1:00pm
Any staff member who does lunch duty staff mtg. @ 3:15pm
Yearbook Club 2:55pm-3:50pm
CMS Showcase for incoming 6th graders 5:15pm-6:15pm North Gym
Chop House Burger Night 121 & Glade Rd. 4:00pm-8:00pm
Lori out
Tonya @ Assessment Conference
Wednesday
Spring Picture Day - Individual and Group
Jamie at principal meeting a.m.
Fitness Force 2:55pm-3:45pm
Science PLCs with Cristi Strang
Lauren out am
Tonya @ Assessment Conference
Thursday
4th grade program “Rock & Roll Forever” 9:00am & 7:00pm
5th grade scoliosis screening
RtI Tier III 3:15pm K-5
Friday
National Tortilla Chip Day ~ Enjoy a little snack in the lounge
7:40 a.m. mini-assembly (see above)
CMS Counselors here, 5th grade 9:35am-10:25am Cafeteria
Fine Arts Tour 12:00pm
Girls On The Run 2:55pm-4:25pm
Scott out
Delana out
2nd grade team building
- Cathy & Jamie to GHES am
- Second grade team building after school
Jamie Halliburton
Email: jamie.halliburton@gcisd.net
Phone: 806-441-6518
Twitter: @BESHalliburton