Cat Tracks
Spring Shadows Elementary Wildcats Staff Newsletter
August 6-10, 2018
Our Vision
Our Mission
Core Beliefs
- Each student has unique intellectual, emotional, social, and physical qualities.
- We embrace a child’s individual values, interests, and personalities.
- Parents are confident in their child’s social and intellectual educational growth.
- Educators lead their craft by preparing learners in our fast changing world
Principal's Message
Dear Wildcats,
Welcome back all my wildcat friends! Our first official day begins on August 6, 2018. So much respect for all of you and excited to start the journey with you this year together! Shortly, you will be seeing your new students grace your classroom and depend on you to facilitate learning experiences!
I'm so glad you are part of the Wildcat journey. We are to embark on a year of stretching, learning, and encouragement. We are fueled by Respect, Ownership, Attitude, and Resilience.
I can't wait to lead you as we go through this year as we leave our mark on touch lives in our Spring Shadows community!
Wildcat Love and respect,
Rachel Martinez
Potluck Breakfast!
Please report to the school at 7:45 in the library!
Door Decorating Contest
Staffing Update
- Merida Carrabba- 3rd Grade ESL teacher, she is a new teacher and former SBISD alum.
- Jakerian Colvin- Dean of Students. Ms. Colvin is coming to us from Harmony School District with experiences ranging from classroom teacher, mentor, and human resources director.
- Laura Ochoa- 2nd Grade ESL teacher. Mrs. Ochoa is coming to us from Brownsville Independent School district as a former Adult Education ESL Teacher and Elementary School Teacher.
Back to School Schedule
Changes to schedule:
Staff Pictures will take place on August 14th instead of August 13th.
Staff T-Shirts are in the process of being ordered. You will not have them for Thursday, Meet the Teacher, however, you may wear any wildcat t-shirt you have. If you do not have one, please go to the front office to attain one.
Big Planners!
Cindy Gardner sent out information regarding lesson plans on 7/30. Please read the information provided in her email.
Lesson Plans & Unit Plans: You can access it here:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0AJbmeGOxWpzFUk9PVA
Schedules:
The Folder for the Teacher Daily Schedules has been created.
You will find your tab at the bottom of the sheet.
You can change, add, or delete the times to meet your individual needs.
You will need a schedule for a “regular” day, Extended planning day and PLC Thursday.
Your team leader will provide you with your specific planning, lunch and recess times.
There is an example (Sheet 1)
Your schedule is due in this folder by Wednesday, August 15th.
Spring Shadows Elementary
Email: rachel.martinez@springbranchisd.com
Website: https://cms.springbranchisd.com/sse2/
Location: 9725 Kempwood Drive, Houston, TX, United States
Phone: (713) 251-7100
Twitter: @twitter_rachelmartinez4