The Bethune Bulletin
"To Engage, Inspire and Educate..."
Week of May 16-20, 2016
District Core Beliefs
· Our main purpose is to improve student academic achievement.
· Effective instruction makes the most difference in student academic performance.
· There is no excuse for poor quality instruction.
· With our help, at risk students will achieve at the same rate as non-at risk students.
· Staff members must have a commitment to children and a commitment to the pursuit of excellence.
Bethune Key Actions
- We will use our District's core beliefs and philosophy to develop a culture of feedback and support to increase the quality of instruction.
- We will improve the quality of Instruction across all content areas and for each sub-group by engaging students in rigorous work and higher order thinking skills.
- We will use data-driven and differentiated instruction to progress monitor and increase student achievement.
- We will engage and develop strong relationships with parents, community and volunteers to increase our college and career readiness levels.
School Goals for 2015-2016
- 75% or higher Passing
- 20% or higher Advanced Performance
Message from Ms. Hernandez
As we count-down the number of days left before summer break, please ensure we are consistent with our teaching and learning. Engage students in purposeful and meaningful activities. I have witness students creating Power-points on academic vocabulary and concepts, AR, Achieve 3000, etc. Ms. Lopez will share some project-based activities created by our very own teachers last year that can also be used. We still have ACP testing and we need ALL students 100% engaged.
Week at a Glance
ACP Testing
Monday, May 16
Tuesday, May 17
ARD @ 1:00 pm (I. Morales)
Campus Action Planning after-school
Wednesday, May 18
Thursday, May 19
PTA Performance @ 6 pm
Friday, May 20
ACPs Specials Written
Resources for You!
Great Teachers Don't Teach
http://www.edutopia.org/blog/great-teachers-do-not-teach-ben-johnson
Great read for ALL teachers!
Reminders
- Attendance on Gradespeed before 9:00 a.m.
- Lesson Plans due Friday by 8:00 a.m. to CICs
- Grades updated on Gradespeed weekly
Please be prompt with picking up and dropping off students before and after lunches/specials.
Upcoming Events
- May 18-26-ACPs
- May 23-Team Leaders Mtg./Attendance
- May 27-AR Store
Bethune Leadership Team
Ms. Hernandez
Email: tehernandez@dallasisd.org
Website: www.dallasisd.org/Bethune
Location: 1665 Duncanville Road, Dallas, TX, United States
Phone: 214-957-6036