Stinson Circular
March 23rd-27th
This Week at Stinson ...
Monday, March 23
- 2nd grade TELPAS @ 8:00 / 3rd grade TELPAS @ 10:00
- 3:00 Rocks
- STAAR A & L test admin training @ 3:15 in Science Lab
Tuesday, March 24
- 4th grade TELPAS @ 9:00
- Fire drill @ 2:00
- Cup Stacking Club @ 3:00 in Fitness Room
Wednesday, March 25
- 5th grade TELPAS @ 8:00
- 4th grade STAAR training @ 7:55 in Lara's room
- 5th grade STAAR training @ 9:45 in Lindsey's room
- PALM/hall monitors STAAR training @ 10:45 in Art room
- Chipotle orders due to Shelly or Sandy
- Staff Meeting @ 3:10 - PACE Updates
Thursday, March 26
- Small group/hall monitors STAAR training @ 3:15 in Prenzi's room
Friday, March 27
- Fun Friday - Chipotle & desserts
- Report Cards go home
- Kindergarten Round-Up @ 9-11 & 1-3 in gym
- Star Power lunch @ 11:30 in conference room
- Mad Science after school program
Coming Up ...
- March 30th: STAAR 4 Writing
- March 31st: STAAR 4 Writing / 5 Reading
- April 1-2: STAAR make-ups
- April 2: TSR Parts II & III due for teachers appraised on PDAS this year / 1st grade field trip to Arboretum
- April 3: Spring Holiday, No School
Free Educational Apps to Try!
Splash Math
Can be downloaded by grade level, and uses base ten blocks. Great visuals for kids!
Math vs Zombies Number Chase
Focuses on addition, subtraction, and skip counting. Move the zombies along the number line!
Epic!
Thousands of online books; browse by subject or age range. It reads aloud to students!
FISH Philosophy @ Stinson
Be Present
- "1st grade jumped in to help with 3:00 Rocks carpool this week. Thanks!" -from Whitney
- "Thank you, Trey, for always being so positive and encouraging!" -from Whitney
- "Katie, thank you for going over STAAR logistics with me! I really appreciate it." -from Julie
- "Thank you, Mrs. Prenzi, for all of the hard work you put into organizing such an amazing field trip to the Perot Museum. Our kiddos had a blast learning many new things!" -from Laura
- "1st grade, thanks for helping with carpool at 3:00 Rocks!" -from K Team
- "Akemi made some awesome board maker charts for me. Thanks, Akemi!" -from Whitney
- "Third Grade, thankful for a team that can pull together when a crazy week gets even crazier!" -from Jenia
- "Trey, thank you for giving up your planning time to cover Robyn's class while she was in a long-winded meeting. You're awesome!" -from Judy
- "Thank you, Ms. Nette, for entertaining our kiddos with the flashlight during the lockdown. You make everyday fun for me!" -from Loretta
- "Thank you, Lindsey and Jeremy, for taking part in our little play today!" -from Loretta
- "Thank you, Lori and Trey, for loaning me your classes for the play!" -from Loretta
Choose Your Attitude
- "Jenia, Misti, Aly, and Kathey ... for making sure Tammy's kids had all their work out for Open House. Great teamwork!" -from Michele
- Thanks to my team who stepped in so that I could be out this week. Thanks, guys!" -from Tammy
Make Their Day
- "To the Stinson Staff for making the building look beautiful for Open House. We know how much extra work goes into getting everything done and ready. We appreciate all of you!" -from Michele and Katie
- "Carson, thanks for jumping right in without a second thought and agreeing to be a newspaper advisor with us. We are so excited to have your expertise on this project!" -from Robyn and Lara
- "Thank you, Cheryl, for my visit to Maker Space. So much fun!" -from Loretta
Play
- "Stephanie, thanks for letting me borrow your fabulous gown for 'Pitiful Paper'!" -from Katie
- "Loretta ... for letting the students paint at Open House. You are wonderful and brave!" -from Michele
- "What a wonderful in-school field trip Aly planned for 3rd grade. She had Lego building and every student got to participate. It was fun to watch them build and create!" -from Michele
- "Love that Cathy G. was letting her students teach their parents how to use Padlet at Open House!" -from Michele