Guzick GOLD News
Week of 1/15/18
Dr. Davis' Quote of the Week
Guzick's 2017-2018 Campus Improvement Plan - Key Actions
Magical Moment "SPOTLIGHT" - Paige Carter and Billy Stephens
"Every child has a different learning style and pace. Each child is unique, not only capable of learning, but capable of succeeding." - Robert John Meehan
This week's Magical Moment Spotlight is on Mrs. Carter and Mr. Stephens. I always think about our PPCD classroom as our "little hidden treasure of learning". I was told as an Assistant Principal years ago whenever you wanted a pick-me up, stop by your self-contained classrooms and you'll remember just why you became an eductor. Together, Mrs. Carter and Mr. Stephens meet the individualized needs of 13 students ranging from 3-5 years old. The task is challenging, but these two educators make it happen everyday!
The Magical Moment "SPOTLIGHT" this week is on them!
Mrs. Carter and Mr. Stephen's PPCD Classroom
"80 Club" - Fall ACP Data Shout-Outs
- Ms. Thompson - 84.2% Math, 89.5% Reading
- Ms. Tijerina - 80% Reading
- Mr. Vargas - 83.8% Math, 88.9% Reading
- Ms. Silva - 94.1% Math, 93.8% Reading
- Ms. Sawyer - 84.2% Reading
- Mrs. Engebretson - 88.9% Reading
- Mr. Jordan - 86.7% Math, 86.7% Reading
- Ms. Zuluaga - 80% Math, 100% Reading
- Mr. Davidson - 88% Math
- Mrs. Brown - 80% Math
- Mrs. Grulich - 88% Math
- Mrs. Ortega - 89.7% Writing and 89.7% Reading
Special Shout-Outs and Recognition to 5th Grade Math, Mrs. Paolino and Mrs. Barrett with double digit gains from Fall 2016 to Fall 2017 (20+ points)!
Also, Mrs. McGee and Mrs. Rojas for closing the achievement gap between our general education and bilingual classes in Reading (78% passing in 5th Grade Spanish Reading, 74.1% passing in 5th Grade Reading)!
ACP Individual Teacher Data Chats - 1/16/18 - 1/19/18
We will be conducting Individual Data Chats with all teachers next week to discuss ACP data and develop action plans to address the varied needs of our Guzick Giant students. I am so excited about this opportunity to celebrate student achievement successes, and to share ideas, best practices, and solutions to address student deficiency areas. Although we will be reviewing ACP data, we have a plethora of data points (common assessments, DOL’s, weekly quizzes, etc), to use as guides during these discussions. The agenda for the meeting is attached. As a reminder, in preparation for the meeting please ensure that you have completed the following tasks:
- Sign-up for a date and time to have your ACP Data Chat on the following Google Spreadsheet. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Ld9M6Iu4L3pOm3VT6P-5NNGcw6iIlenGuiaeRXZBMIE/edit?usp=sharing
- Update your Guzick Tiered Student Tracker with ACP data. Please send the tracker to me via email before your meeting.
- Review your ACP data to determine the top two strengths and top two areas of need based on the tested standards.
- Review the Investigate and Verify Causes: Questions to Consider document (attached)
Drill Season Is Upon Us
Teacher Morning Arrival - Student Pick-Up
Upcoming Events/Reminders
- MLK Day - Student and Staff Holiday - Monday, January 15, 2018
- ACP Data Individual Data Chats - Tuesday, January 16, 2018 - Friday, January 19, 2018 - by appointment.
- PBIS Team Meeting - Tuesday, January 16, 2018 @3:30pm.
- Guzick Tutoring - Tuesday, January 16, 2018 - Thursday, January 18, 2018.
- Dollar Denim Day - Wednesday, January 17, 2018.
- Walk and Talk Community Engagement Event - Thursday, January 18, 2018 @7:15am.
- SBDM Meeting - Thursday, January 18, 2018 @3:30pm.
- Parent/Teacher Conferences - Thursday, January 18, 2018 @4:00pm - 7:00pm.
- Lesson Plans Due - Friday, January 19, 2018 @4:30pm in the Google Drive Folder.
- Dallas ISD Stem Expo - Saturday, January 20, 2018.
On the Horizon
- School Wide Differentiated PD - Monday, January 22, 2018 @3:30pm - 4:30pm.
- PLC ALL Grade Levels - Tuesday, January 23, 2018 during planning.
- Guzick Tutoring - Tuesday, January 23, 2018 - Thursday, January 25, 2018.
- PTO Meeting - Thursday, January 25, 2018.
- Club Day - Friday, January 26, 2018.
- Progress Report Grades Due - Friday, January 26, 2018.
- Guzick Saturday School - Saturday, January 27, 2018 @9:00am - 12noon.
Frank Guzick Elementary School
Email: aandrus@dallasisd.org
Website: www.dallasisd.org/guzick
Location: 5000 Berridge Lane, Dallas, TX, United States
Phone: 972-502-3900
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Twitter: @GuzickES