Staying Connected
Join Dr. Muri on his 2016-17 Campus Visit Tour
Connected @Spring Oaks Middle (9/29)
- Spring Oaks Middle seventh-grade teacher Edith Lewis and librarian Kari Heitman were among 19 district educators named in May as Cohort I Vanguard Fellows. They will help pioneer a long-term district effort to encourage and support innovative instruction and learning through smart technology integration and curriculum design. Librarian Heitman will provide multiple trainings and on-demand tutorials to assist targeted teachers on educational technologies to personalize learning in the classroom; Lewis’ goals include personalized learning as a key focus, too.
Be Proud
- Spring Oaks Middle has 595 students enrolled this year in band, orchestra or choir. Researchers say that students who enroll in and remain in fine arts programs outperform student peers who do not take part in fine arts on academic tests and measures.
- Across all grades, 350 Spring Oaks Middle students are currently taking Pre-AP courses in social studies, science, English language arts and math.
- More than 200 students are enrolled this year in Principals of Manufacturing, Spanish language and art classes for high school credit.
Be a Learner
- For the first time ever, Spring Oaks Middle has enrolled 144 students across all grades in a new technology class that includes instruction on the foundation, decision-making and applications involved in technology use.
States Principal Paul Suess:
“Spring Oaks Middle faculty and staff at are prime examples of Collective Greatness and of Collaborative Spirit. We have worked to establish a culture and climate of collaboration and support for our students, teachers, parents and community. We have developed a growth mindset for all stake holders through our Professional Learning Communities, our Instructional Leader Development Program and our mentee/mentor programs. We all believe we all need to do what is best for kids and not what is easiest for us!”
Stay Connected All Year Long
I encourage you to continue to CONNECT with me providing input about what we’re doing right and what may need improvement as we aspire to be the best we can be for EVERY CHILD. How? Ask questions during my visit. (Be brave!) Take the post-visit survey. Send me an email. Call me. Whatever it takes, share your feedback and input on what you've heard and what we can do to continue to inspire minds and shape lives at your campus and across the district.
Again, thank you to all the campuses I've visited in September. I look forward to seeing each of you as I continue my tour this school year.