Hackberry Howl
Vol. 4 No. 14
LOVE-SERVE-CARE
PLC WEEK 1
Hackberry Walks
This week we will add the following focus:
1. Is the Learning Target Aligned with the TEK.
2. Is the Lesson aligned with the Learning Target.
In focusing on this, we will see if the verb in the learning target matches the needed rigor from the TEK.
Keep doing amazing things! So proud to be your Principal!
Keep Howling!
-SR
ELAR Strategy of the Week
Literacy Rich Environments
http://www.readingrockets.org/article/literacy-rich-environments
By Darcie Brodsky and Ashley Measles
Math Strategy of the Week
9 Strategies for Motivating Students in Mathematics
https://www.edutopia.org/blog/9-strategies-motivating-students-mathematics-alfred-posamentier
By: Kim Northcutt
Article of the Week
Hackberry Happenings!
Monday, October 29th
- -Fundraiser Kick-Off-Grade-Level Hallway
-8:30AM-4th Grade
-8:45AM-3rd Grade
-9:45AM-2nd Grade
-10:00AM-1st Grade
-10:15AM-PK & Kinder
ATTIRE: Jeans & College Shirt
Hours: 7:45-4:00
Tuesday, October 30th
- PACK Meeting 4:00-5:00
Attire: Professional Dress
Hours: 7:45-8:00
Wednesday, October 31st
- October Potluck-See Mathews email
Attire: Professional Dress
Hours: 7:45-4:00
Thursday, November 1st
Attire: Professional Dress
Hours: 7:45-4:00
Friday, November 2nd
- PTA Board Meeting 9AM
Attire: Jeans and Spirit Shirt
Hours: 7:45-4:00
HOWL OUTS---HOOWWWWLLLLL!!!!!
Stephen HOWLS to Head for organizing and making Lobo Zone a quality learning time for our students and teachers!
Stephen NOWLS to Brena for a great 3rd grade performance!
Stephen HOWLS to Ashley, Head, and Kelli for helping ignite a fire of passion as we come back from Ron Clark and start our Revolution!
Stephen HOWLS to Jill for Sprinting!
Stephen Howls to Brena for some amazing lessons that engage students with dance and song!
Stephen Howls to Ratliff for the Storybook Pumpkin Contest! Always Amazing!!!!
Stephen HOWLS Sylvia for handing all the sub or lack thereof! She is so helpful and always willing support!!!! You Rock!
K. Martin to Richardson and Whitehead for giving the opportunity to attend RCA! It was LIFE CHANGING! I can't wait for other teachers to experience it.
K. Martin to Head for working so hard to get Lobo Zone set up! That's a big job and you are doing great!
K. Martin to Head for going above and beyond with your students and their parents! A 2 hour conference!! WOW!
K. Martin to Karla for helping me carry in J&L's giant pumpkins!
K. Martin to Bonner for always being positive!
K. Martin to Whitehead for being Super Woman with these precious third graders. ;)
K. Martin to whoever boo'd me! Thank you! I loved the Starbucks (Measles ;) and the bucket of candy!!
K. Martin to Measles for sharing Remi. I him!
Julie howls out to Zuli for repairing her beautiful Makerspace robot decoration and reattaching it.
Julie howls out to Brandon very belatedly for hanging our Rubiks cubes back up in the Makerspace.
Julie howls out to Ana for helping me sort pumpkin treats, make treat bags, and take pictures.
Julie howls out to Ashley for being my partner in the 20 for 20 Reading Challenge, and making the Literacy Night fliers.
Julie howls out to Karla for all of her amazing help with the pumpkins - pictures, treats, organizing, advertising, and newsletter.
Masai howls to Head for always doing what is best for kids and for being willing to collaborate with me to ensure that we can help our kids be successful
Masai howls to Brodsky for all of her great ideas during planning and PLC. Kindergarten appreciates you!
Masai howls to Whitehead and Robinson for all of their help and guidance with some of our special Kinder friends :)
Pam came in during her planning period to help me tally the pumpkin votes, so please add:
Julie howls out to Pam for helping me tally the pumpkin votes and sort certificates. I appreciate it!
Head howls to Measles, Brodsky, Northcutt, Moya, Escamilla, Karla, Richardson and everyone else involved with helping get Lobo Zone Tutoring going!!! Thank you all for always doing what’s best for kids!
Beerley howls to Masai-you are such a great example of dedication, perseverance and love, my friend. I love you!
Beerley howls to Head and Lawson-I love being in y'all's class and am so thankful for all you do to help our kids succeed....even if it means counting by 5s 400 times in a row. :)
Beerley howls to Beulah-thank you for all of the extra stuff you do to make Hackberry fun. You're awesome!
Head howls to Beerley for always working hard and being my right hand person always... I love you friend!
Head howls to Jill and Stephen :) for being amazing principals.
Head howls to all those working hard on the homecoming float!
Head howls to Sylvia for being a rockstar at the front!
Anderson sends a big howl to Ana for stepping in and helping me when we were short of subs!
Anderson howls to Brena for always bringing fresh and positive ideas to the team!
Anderson howls to Sylvia for always working so hard to find us subs (and much more!) and always doing so with a smile!
Anderson howls to Christi for always being there to help with our special friends!
Anderson howls to Burzynski for being so patient and kind with her students! They're so lucky to have you!!!
K.Martin to Escamilla for being supportive and giving me feedback on how to be a better teacher!
K.Martin to Jessica, Zaidi, and Escamilla for helping out our friends in the classroom!! You make life easier!! Third grade really appreciates you!
K.martin to Northcutt for your support and suggestions with planning.
Escamilla howls out to Karla for providing the staff with a great spread for the ELPS meeting.
Escamilla howls out to the staff for a great ELPS meeting.
Escamilla howls out to Lecrecia for her help locating needed materials.
Escamilla howls out to Kim for always looking for solutions to problems and for her willingness to share resources.
Escamilla howls out to PTA for a wonderful trunk or treat.
Beerley howls to Masai-you are such a great example of dedication, perseverance and love, my friend. I love you!
Beerley howls to Head and Lawson-I love being in y'all's class and am so thankful for all you do to help our kids succeed....even if it means counting by 5s 400 times in a row. :)
Beerley howls to Beulah-thank you for all of the extra stuff you do to make Hackberry fun. You're awesome!
Lackey howls to Flores, Martin, Richardson, and Biggs for helping with getting the students organize for the program. Couldn’t have done it without y’all!
Lackey howls to Sylvia for all you do! You make this place run smoothly! We are so blessed to have you!
Lackey howls to Juanita for setting up chairs for the performance, and for all that you do for our building!
Lackey howls to Karla for all your help this week! You rock!!
Lackey howls to Olsson for being such an encouragement and light. I am so thankful for you!