KIMBALL E-TECH NEWSLETTER
"We Always Seek the Best" - October 2022

GREETINGS FROM E-TECH ADMINISTRATOR
Greetings Kimball Collegiate Scholars, Teachers and Parents,
We are moving swiftly during fall 2022 semester as we end the 1st nine week marking period. Thank you to our collegiate scholars for the hard and smart work that was displayed so far. The beginning of the school year can be challenging and fast paced, but the first phase is complete. Many students were very successful with college courses and their high school academic plans. Our collegiate teachers and staff have worked diligently through classroom instruction, tutoring, professional development, and Dallas College facilitating to prepare collegiate scholars for excellence. We still have more work and months in front of us before fall semester ends. Let’s make our remaining months successful, great and extraordinary. Scholars, remember that your character means everything. Be resilient and persevere in all that you do. Justin F. Kimball ETECH Collegiate is the best place to be. We seek the best…whatever is necessary.
Dr. Leavetta J. Sasser
(972) 502-2132
WELCOME NEW E-TECH STAFF MEMBERS
MAPS - Ms. Euladia Gilbert
Greetings! It is my pleasure to be a Kimball Knight!!
I am proud of my 28 years of teaching experience. I am a Business Education Educator, by profession, and I retired in June of 2021. I am excited to re-enter the profession and offer my knowledge and skills to benefit the students in the collegiate program, by way of the MAPS course. In addition to experience in the Garland, Cedar Hill and Midland Independent School Districts, my last 20 years have been with Dallas ISD. My work has been at North Dallas HS, Conrad HS, and my last 6 years were at Skyline!
I've got my second wind and look forward to new beginnings as a Knight!
KIMBALL E-TECH INDUSTRY PARTNERS
2022-2023 INDUSTRY PARTNER WORKSHOP
Kimball E-Tech Workplace Learning Coordinator, Ms. Freeman, joined JLL Regional Manager; Chris Hacker and Texas Instruments Volunteer Coordinator; Isaac Chambers during all sessions which were led by other DISD industry partners, including our own Dr. Tony Scales, RedHouse CEO, who presented on Workplace Learning Experience.
IP Chris Hacker (JLL), IP Isaac Chambers (Texas Instruments) & Ms. Freeman WPLC | Presenter - Dr. Tony Scallion (RedHouse) | IP Dr. Tony Scallion (RedHouse) & Ms. Freeman WPLC |
GUEST SPEAKER: TERRENCE SOUTHERN
PRINCIPAL FOR A DAY
Mr. Harbor served as Principal for the Day with comprehensive and Ms. Linnen was with the collegiate department. Kimball Nation was honored to host both of these wonderful community leaders who continue to serve as advocates for youth in the Dallas area.
KIMBALL E-TECH SCHOLARS IN ACTION
PIPELINE TO POSSIBILITIES
Kimball E-Tech students were hand selected to be apart of the fall 2022 student group for Pipeline to Possibilities. Pipeline to Possibilities is a program committed to educating youth on various aspects of the justice system & inspiring youth to become leaders in society. The Honorable Amber Givens and Honorable Lisa Green meet with students each month to discuss various cases in which they are to analyze evidence, discuss court proceedings and evaluate potential verdicts. Students are given homework assignments in their personal workbooks in which they bring to each session to determine if their analysis were correct.
Focused on Success Dallas College Success Coach, Ms. Lucy Greer came to speak to Collegiate E-Tech seniors about her role with Dallas College and the importance of students being successful in all college classes; in order to focus on their career goals and post secondary college opportunities. | TSIA Ready! Sophomore E-Tech students attend after school tutoring with Dr. Scales in order to prepare for their upcoming Reading TSIA. Dr. Scales provides an interactive and engaging session in which students are able to learn how to carefully analyze questions and possible misconceptions within the Reading TSIA. Students are expected to thoroughly explain their thinking and support answers with verified text evidence. TSIA tutorials are held weekly Monday - Thursday with various collegiate staff members. | Making Magic at Mountain View Junior E-Tech students Yariza Zetino and Anna Meza attend their weekly meeting with the Mark Wilson Magic Club at Mountain View every Tuesday & Thursday. Yariza was selected as the 2022-2023 President for the Magic Club which includes members of all ages & demographics. Kimball E-Tech students are engaging more with on campus clubs and activities with Dallas College. |
Focused on Success
TSIA Ready!
Making Magic at Mountain View
KIMBALL SCHOOL UPDATES
OCTOBER 2022 CALENDAR
October 12: Collegiate Parent Meeting & EIF FASFA/TASFA Fall Festival (7:00 pm)
October 13: End of 1st Nine Weeks Grading Period
October 15: EIF College Visit Texas A&M Commerce (7:00 am)
October 17: Start of 2nd Nine Weeks Grading Period
October 18: Principal for a Day with Mr. Karlos Harbor & Ms. Lisa Linnen (9:00 am)
October 19: Pipeline to Possibilities with Judge Amber Givens & Judge Lisa Green (1:00 pm)
October 17 - October 21: Homecoming Spirit Week (All Week)
October 21: Dallas Success Coach Visit with Lucy Greer (10:00 am)
October 21: Guest Speaker Series with Terrence Southern/Haroz Tec (1:00 pm)
October 26: Collegiate Lyceum with 9th - 11th Grades (1:00 pm)
October 27: Steering Committee Meeting (2:00 pm)
October 27: Parent Conferences/Senior Parent Meeting (6:00 pm)
October 28: Collegiate Lyceum with 12th Grade (10:00 am)
Weekly Updates:
Every Wednesday: Collegiate Leadership Team Meeting (9:30 am)
Every 2nd/4th Wednesday: Collegiate Staff Meeting (4:30 pm)
Every Thursday: Progress Monitoring Completion (4:00pm)

KIMBALL E-TECH LEADERSHIP TEAM
Principal - Llewellyn Smith
Collegiate Administrator - Dr. Leavetta Sasser
Collegiate Counselor - Sharon Wash
Workplace Learning Coordinator - Natalie Freeman
Collegiate Clerk - Daniela Gomez
Collegiate TA - Leslie Quiroz