Patriot Press
March 2-6
Reminders/Announcements
Spring is here!!! Please continue to have conversations with your students about getting along with others, Kelso's choices, and lunch room behavior. Conflicts between students should be handled in the classroom if possible.
While Yesenia is out, please have students utilize the pink need to talk forms. You can also email Mrs. Hennington lhenning@ccisd.net if you need support for a student.
If you have Vanderbilt (ADHD) forms that need to be faxed to doctor's offices for parents please but them in Christina's box.
You can wear jeans if you are participating in the Read Across America/Character Counts dress up days!
It's Read Across America Week
And Character Counts Week
And TELPAS Online testing all in one!
Important Dates
Character Counts Week
Pledge Helpers- Mrs. Puckett's class
March 2
TELPAS Testing- Computer Labs closed all day
Day 6
March 3
College Shirt day with jeans
TELPAS Testing- Computer Labs closed all day
Huddle 3:30 p.m.
Day 1
March 4
Morning PL- 4th grade
Spring Picture Day
TELPAS Testing make-ups (tentative, email will be sent)
5th Grade Symphony Trip
Collaboration
Day 2
March 5
Morning PL- 4th grade
Day 3
March 6
Character Rally 7:55
Early Release for students- 12:15
Day 0
12 Week Student Challenge-Week 9
Immersive Readers!
Immersive reader has now been activated within itslearning! This feature is designed to make reading more accessible for everyone. Click here to visit our itslearning page to learn more about where it can be used within itslearning. Since our district is piloting this program being embedded within itslearning, teacher feedback is crucial. If you can, please complete this Anonymous survey: Immersive Reader Anonymous Survey
Click on the link below to vote for Parr's Teacher of the Year!
Ms. Gladys from the cafeteria. She has been amazing getting breakfast prepped by herself and opening the serving line as close to 7:30 as she can! Thank you! -From McKinney and Matthews
Yesenia for helping with a delicate parent situation, you made it go so smoothly. You're the best!-Alex Reid
Stephanie Hirsch-She is always willing to share ideas and resources
April Guseman-Thanks for always being so flexible and supportive. Best partner ever!-Anna Lowery
Congrats to Yesenia on the birth of Celeste!
Its that time of the year when we get frustrated, tired, and start to draw the line in the sand.... don't forget to hug the porcupines. Parents send us the best they have each day.
Character Corner
Purposefull People words-Cooperation/Creativity
Cooperation Challenge
Classroom Cooperation
This month, partner up with a teacher in your building to plan a cooperative activity for your classrooms. Your administrator can partner up classrooms ahead of time or leave the partnering up to teachers. Work with your partner teacher to come up with an activity that allows your classrooms to work together. Here are some ideas to get you started:
Partner up with a younger or older classroom and plan a buddy reading time
Partner up with a classroom for “game day” and allow students to bring in their favorite games from home
Partner up with a classroom to play a favorite gym or recess game together