Dixie Dragon News
Inspire Excellence in Education [December 7, 2015]
Instructional Time
We have 10 more days before the winter break. Every teacher has the same amount of time, but what each teacher decides to do with the time could be very different. Please continue to be strategic as you plan lessons and activities. Every minute is valuable. Decorating a snowman is fun but it impacts academic growth minimally. Let's continue to work with your team and students to ensure our planning and instructions are at the highest quality.
Grinch Scavenger Hunt
On Friday, 12/11 we will have some fun and search for Grinch! 70 green cutouts of Grinch will be hidden all over the school. Be on the look out! When you spot one, take it down and turn him in to the conference room for a special prize! One Grinch per person :-)
Student Goal Setting
By this time, all of your student should have completed their goal setting. As we receive additional assessment data, it's time to update and reflect on students' progress. Did we meet the goal? why or why not? What adjustment does he/she need to make?
Goal Setting
As you help students adjust their goals, remember that they will need your guidance: Are there too many goals? Is it too vague? Do they know what actions they need to take?
This and That
- New webpage: TISD is launching the webpage on December 14. We need 100% of staff to complete staff page by the deadline. If you miss the training, please make sure you set up make-up time with Ms. Young.
- 12/9-10: 4th and 5th grade will combine during specials. Specials time change to 8:00-9:00 for Winter Program rehearsal.
- If you are bringing a guest to the staff Christmas Party, please don't forget to give $9.50 to Ann by this Thursday (kids $5.00).
Calendar
Regular PLC This Week 2:40 Room K05
Specials Rotation: Week C
12/8/15: Team Leader Meeting 3:45 pm (Mr. Jones' Room)
12/10/15: Winter Performance & PTA meeting 5:45-6:30pm
12/11/15: Staff Christmas Party (6-8 pm) Green Acres Baptist Church
12/14/15: New Teacher Learning Circle 3:30 pm
12/15/15: Boys II Men Christmas Party 3:30pm
12/16/15: Girls Club Christmas Party 3:30 pm
12/18/15: Winter Sing Along 1:30pm / Grinch Reading Challenge Celebration
12/21-1/1/16: Winter Break
1/5/16: District Grade Level Chair Meeting / Staff Meeting 3:45
Dixie Elementary
Inspire Excellence in Education for All
Email: joanne.saul@tylerisd.org
Website: dixie.tylerisd.org
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