Hackberry Howl
Vol. 4 No. 7
LOVE-SERVE-CARE
PLC WEEK 3
MUST WATCH!
Breaking down the four walls of the classroom allows her students to become globally connected - and you won’t believe the endeavors her students conquer by embracing purposeful technology.
ELAR Strategy of the Week
Guiding Students Through Expository Text Text Feature Walks
http://www.rea...feature-walks
By Darcie Brodsky and Ashley Measles
Math Strategy of the Week
http://www.readingrockets.org/article/components-effective-mathematics-instruction
By: Kim Northcutt
Article of the Week
Hackberry Happenings!
- New Teacher Meeting with Whitehead in the Conference Room (ALL NEW TEACHERS TO HBE)
- Hot Dogs with the Big Dog Planning-4:00 in PLC-(Invite from Karla)
Happy Birthday to Flores!!!! September 8th
ATTIRE: College Shirt and Jeans
Hours: 7:45-4:00
Tuesday, September 11th
- 4:00PM-Content Leadership Meeting-(Members on the content team)
Happy Birthday to Becca Thomas!
Attire: Jeans
Hours: 7:45-8:00
Wednesday, September 12th
- Richardson and Whitehead off Campus 8:00-12:00
Attire: Jeans
Hours: 7:45-4:00
Thursday, September 13th
- McTeacher Night 5PM-8PM-1 Member per Team sign-up for a session each month
Attire: Jeans
Hours: 7:45-4:00
Friday, September 14th
- Potluck Luncheon (See email from Beulah)
- Texas Family Fitness Health Kickoff
Attire: Jeans and Spirit Shirt
Hours: 7:45-4:00
Looking Ahead:
Monday, September 17th
-Picture day: ALL STAFF MEMBERS MUST GET A PICTURE MADE
HOWL OUTS---HOOWWWWLLLLL!!!!!
Webber howls our to Hardeman for taking on, and doing an amazing job with our Smore! You are the best! Love you girl!
Webber howls our to Darcie for putting together an awesome running club— I might be eating y’alls dust now, but the futures so bright I gotta wear shades!
Webber howls our to first grade! I really do love our little bunch! We balance each other very well!
Erika HOWLS to Morales for being such a great team lead! We wouldn’t have been able to survive the first few weeks without you!
Erika HOWLS to the 5th grade team for being so helpful and supportive!
Erika HOWLS to Escamilla, Burzynski, and Mathews for being wonderful mentors and helping me prepare for my first year of teaching. Thank you!
Erika HOWLS Everyone on bus duty, we are getting better. Keep up the great work!
Wells howls out to the 4th-grade team for holding it down and taking care of everything we needed to do on Tuesday.
Wells howls out to Mathews for doing a great job presenting the Austin Field Trip info.
Wells howls out to Hill for the diligent note-taking during our training.
Stephen HOWLS to 4th and 5th grade for great parent informational meetings!
Stephen HOWLS to Darcie for pushing me during running club!!!!
Sandoval sends a big howl to Sylvia for always helping me out with getting a sub! Thank You!
Sandoval sends a howl to Ellen for being an awesome dual language partner!
Sandoval sends a big howl to Brandon for staying calm and collected and making sure the team does the same!
Sandoval sends a howl to Beulah for keeping up with the one hundred committees she is in!
Sandoval sends a howl to Marta for doing a great job in her leadership role!
Head howls to Measles, Beerley, and Lawson for helping me out on Thursday! I am so grateful that each of you has a servants heart.
Head howls to the first grade team for truly coming together and planning intentionally for all our kids.
Head howls to Robinson for having daily lunch with our sweet friend, you take away a lot of anxiety all because you allow him to eat peacefully.
Head howls to Martin, Brodsky, Castellow, and the fourth grade team for earning the monthly awards....so well deserved!
Head howls to Hackberry for sticking together!!!
Anderson howls to whoever provided pizza and salad on Wednesday, it was a nice surprise!
Anderson howls to Nelly for being such an amazing partner and always have a smile on your face!
Anderson howls to Becca, Brena, Julie, Ana and Nelly for always having each other's back up and working hard to be the best of the best! Y'all rock ladies!
Shroeder Howls to Morales.... always leading the way! Really appreciate all the extras.
5th grade team...amazing team work
Flores howls to Beulah and Brandon for cranking out a lot of DRA’s!
Flores howls to Darcie and Ashley for being straight ANGELS and helping me so much with DRA’s.
Flores howls to Sandoval for taking over our grade level newsletter!
Flores howls to Beulah for being our Austin Field Trip presenter! You did awesome!!!
Flores howls to Hatcher for letting me borrow lots of DRA books.
Zach HOWLs at Measles for all of her amazing help at the beginning of the year and helping me keep my sanity.
Zach HOWLs at Northcutt for helping me with my math centers and being a great model for me!
Zach HOWLs at Webber for taking time to help me set up literacy centers and always asking how she can help.
Beulah howls to the Social Pack committee for a productive first meeting!
Beulah howls to Cruz for always helping out when I need it!
Beulah howls out to Karla for all that you do for everyone!!
Beulah howls to Biggs for helping me out with a special task! ;)
Beulah howls to Ana for staying on top of all of our Chromebook situations!
Beulah howls to Robinson for responding so quickly with our special friend!
Beulah howls to everyone who's volunteering their time and helping with the Homecoming Parade!
Beulah howls to Richardson for always having an answer to everything!
Beulah howls to Ashley and Darcie for all the help and support with DRA's!
Beulah howls to Carol for her constant patience and understanding with all of us!
Beulah howls to Flores for ALWAYS staying on top of everything and keeping us in line. Happy Birthday!!
Zach HOWLs at Head for talking with me through classroom management and making sure I'm included in everything.
Zach HOWLs at Lawson for letting me come into her class so much to observe and learn from her.
Zach HOWLs at Hardeman for helping me not be stressed out about the job so much and trusting the help I have.
Zach HOWLs at Escobedo for her example of kindness toward the students and showing me how to ask questions and that it is okay to not be perfect.
Becca howls to Pam, Megan, and Dorina for being there as friends when I needed another mom to lean on with 4 year old struggles.
Becca howls to Stephen and Jill for just having a great sense of humor, and for the surprise pizza lunch this week.
Becca howls to Julie for doing such a great job on the announcements!
Becca howls to Sylvia for being the master of subs to make sure we are all take care of.
K.Martin to Measles for covering my bus duty on Friday!
K.Martin to Del Valle for being a great friend! You have such a sweet heart!
K.Martin to Head for working so hard with Jacky.
K.Martin to Robinson for being so incredible with the kids!
K.Martin to Richardson for giving us extra PLC time to make up for missed days.
Measles howls to Brodsky for planning our running club workouts, being patient with us, and encouraging us along the way. Measles also howls to everyone who stuck it out through the downpour!
Measles howls to fourth grade for your awesome teamwork & getting those DRAs knocked out!
Measles howls to first grade and kinder for all the support you guys are providing for your new team members!
Measles howls to Hill for being such a sweet friend! I am so thankful for you!
Measles howls to Lawson for going above and beyond to help out your team this week!
Measles howls to Beerley for holding down the fort on Thursday! You are such a blessing. Love you friend!
Measles howls to Harper and Ripple for jumping in and running! We're lucky to have you guys at HBE!
Measles howls to our tutors for supporting our teachers this week! We're so glad to have you back on campus!
Brodsky howls to our amazing tutors. Welcome back! Thanks for being so helpful this week with DRAs.
Brodsky howls to Measles for instilling a love of color and font in my life :)
Brodsky howls to Webber, Measles, Robinson, Richardson & Whitehead for braving the flood during run club!
Brodsky howls to Mathews for her big heart. We are so lucky to have you at HBE.
Cafe would like to Howl to our Kinder and First grade teachers for making student id badges and for walking them thru the line. Triple Howl with a back flip to both Masai and Branch, y'all are on top of it!
Cafe would like to Howl to Whitehead for implementing the square spaces in the cafe line and practicing it with the students and teachers. This has been the smoothest school year start up for Team Lunch ladies and we truly appreciate the help:)
Brodsky howls to our amazing tutors. Welcome back! Thanks for being so helpful this week with DRAs.
Brodsky howls to Measles for instilling a love of color and font in my life :)
Brodsky howls to Webber, Measles, Robinson, Richardson & Whitehead for braving the flood during run club!
Brodsky howls to Mathews for her big heart. We are so lucky to have you at HBE.
Stephen HOWLS to Jill for ensuring the cafeteria is running smooth!
Stephen HOWLS to Karla for planning and organizing Grandparents day! Great Event!!!!