Cool Cats Update
Sunset Valley Elementary
October 24, 2016
The Principal's Den- from One Cool Cat to Another
Bobcat Gatherings & Committee Meetings
10/24 - Leadership Team meeting in Library
10/27 - Bobcat Gathering - Data Talks
11/7 - CEIC meeting at 4:00 pm
11/10 - Bobcat Gathering - GT Overview & Differentiation Strategies
11/15 - PTA Executive Board meeting @ 5:30 pm
11/17 - Bobcat Gathering
Writing Analysis & Model Lessons
Tiffany was scheduled to be with us again on Thursday of this week but unfortunately had to cancel due to a workshop she is attending with her team.
Casey's Kids Fun Run
Saturday, October 29, 2016
Sponsored by KISD and Keller Council of PTAs
Proceeds benefit disadvantaged students of KISD
- Location & Times: Bear Creek Park, 400 Bear Creek Parkway, Keller 1 mile Fun Run at 8:00am / 5K at 8:30am
- Registration Info: Online Registration @https://thedriven.net/event.race_reg/eid/6507012569
Mock Election for KISD
The district planned three lessons for elementary / intermediate schools (grades 3-6) regarding the process of how we elect our President and the separation of powers among the three branches of government. The elementary/intermediate lessons will be through a Google presentation. The mock election will be the week of October 31 – November 4 and will be done through a Google survey. If students wish to participate they will be required to login to their kellerisd.com email and will only be allowed to respond one time. I wanted you to have this information so you would be able to answer any questions a parent may have regarding the process of mock election.
The lessons in no way mention any candidates or platforms for these elections; they are simply overviews of HOW and WHY we elect our president through an electoral college. Teachers will be given this information during the October 10th PD session, but I wanted you to be aware of how the election was being handled.
October Dates to Remember
October 24 - 28 - Red Ribbon Week
October 25 - Lockdown DRILL
October 27 - Black Creek Canine Unit - RRW Program 4th-6th @ 8:15 am & Kinder - 3rd @ 9:00 am
October 27 - Read for the Record - "A Bear Ate Your Sandwich"
October 29 - Casey's Kids Fun Run
October 31 - Storybook Character Parade- dress up as your favorite storybook character. (No scary costumes or masks, please)
October 31 - November 4 - Mock Election
November Dates to Remember
- 11/1 - PTA Meeting 5:30 pm
- 11/3 - Cory Wilson will visit - walkthroughs
- 11/8 - ELECTION DAY
- 11/9 - Principles in Action book study @ 3:30 (if interested, sign up in Eduphoria)
11/10 - End of 2nd 6 weeks
11/10 - Watch Dog Dad Kick-off @ 6:00 pm
11/11 - District PD Day (no school for students)
11/14 - Veteran's Day assembly @ 8:15 am
11/14 - Keller ISD Community Ambassador's Program @ 6:00 pm
11/17-11/8 - Vision & Hearing Screening for Kinder, 1st, 3rd, 5th & any new KISD students
11/18 - 2nd six weeks PRIDE Rally
11/21 - 11/25 - Thanksgiving Break
"Principles in Action" Book Study
Please let me know if you have signed up for this course.
Keller ISD principals began a book study this week. We are reading the book, "Principles to Actions: Ensuring Mathematical Success to All" NCTM has undertaken a major initiative to define and describe the principles and actions, including specific teaching practices, that are essential for a high-quality mathematics education for all students. Our learning coach, Ashlee Smith, has offered to facilitate a book study with all of us too! Anyone is welcome to participate! We are planning to meet four times to discuss the book and share ideas. If you are interested, please sign up in Eduphoria on the following dates:
Nov. 9 - Course ID 27936
Jan. 11 - Course ID 27937
Mar. 1 - Course ID 27938
May 3 - Course ID 27939
We will also be reflecting on our new learning through Twitter and/or Google.
Where in the World are Anna & Kristen?
- Kristen will be off campus this Wednesday for a Principal's meeting
- Anna will be off campus this Thursday & Friday this week for CPI training
- Anna will be off campus on Monday, Oct. 31 for ICLE
- Kristen will be off campus on November 1-2 for CPI training.
- Anna will be off on Friday, Nov. 4th