Team Talk
The Road To Distinctions Week Of December 14, 2015
Finish Mustang Strong
This is the time of year when we give thanks and show our gratitude to family and friends. I am grateful for the efforts each and every one of you bring to the job every day. We just recently had an audit conducted of our Reconnection program and Attendance for Credit Plan and I am confident that the results will come back favorable. We have some of the best and brightest professionals in the district. It will be recommended that our campus be used as a model for the rest of the reconnection programs in the district. I am Mustang proud of all of the individuals involved in the reconnection and attendance committee.
Take the time this week to reflect on the first semester and determine the changes each of you will make personally to take yourselves and Roosevelt High School to the next level as we strive for distinctions.
During the break, take the time to enjoy family and friends. The holiday season is a great time for us to reflect on our blessings and to seek out ways to make life better for ourselves and those around us. It is also the time to do what you want, not look at a watch, design a lesson objective or Demonstration of Learning, but to sharpen our saws so that we may come back refreshed moving towards our vision.
"I Am Roosevelt, The Power of One"
Results Oriented
Open to new ideas
Only Excellence will do
Scholar focused
Excuses don't work here
Very dedicated
Elevating excellence
Let's go Mustangs!
Trust
Spot Observation Look For's
We have just a few more spot observations that will take place Monday December 14, 2015 to get each teacher to their allotted number needed for the semester.
Time is not our friend.
- Good First Instruction
- LO/DOL alignment matching the TEKS
- Student engagement
- Interactive word walls (how will you bring academic vocabulary to the forefront?)
- Anchor charts
It is suggested that you continue to review the rubric not just for the spot observation indicators, but domain 2.4 checking for academic understanding and 2.6 for activating higher order thinking skills.
The Time Is Here
ACP's will begin Tuesday December 15, 2015. There will be 2 test per day beginning with first and second period. The test is designed to be administered in a two hour block with 90 minutes for testing. The test will conclude on Friday with periods seven and eight.
Scholars are not permitted to leave early if they have finished their exam. This is a secure exam and all aspects of monitoring, distribution and collection of materials protocol shall be followed.
Click on Kudos
Kudos
Kudos are in order for Ms. Lewis and Ms. Peters for organizing the first annual chili tasting contest between Roosevelt, Bryan Adams, and Townview. All three schools had great products. Thank you for your leadership!
Roosevelt Scholar Rule!
Roberto Rodriguez one of our senior scholars took first place Saturday in science and physics. When you see this scholar, please congratulate him.
Thank you Ms. Dougherty and Ms. Dill for your leadership!
Kudos
Kudos to Ms. Cameron for organizing the photo shoot that occurred on Saturday. Our young ladies had access to a makeup artist along with fashion props. They took some beautiful photos.
Ms. Cameron, thank you for your efforts!
Teacher of The Month
Please join the administrative team in celebrating our Teacher of The Month for December, Mr. Bruce. When you see him around the campus give him a pat on the back.
Way to go Mr. Bruce!
Premier Testing Practices-ACP
During testing, please ensure that you are actively monitoring during the process. Circulate up and down the rows of desk ensuring that scholars are working on the correct test.
Follow all procedures from the collection of electronic devices to filling out the seating chart. Let's make this process a stellar one!
Pathway To Impact
We will continue with our pathway to Impact on January 4, 2016 with professional development.
Lets continue to blaze a pathway that will have a profound impact for our scholars.
Key Action 1
Improve the quality of Instruction and increase student achievement through effective and purposeful lesson planning. (Linked to district key action# 2. Implement the TEI system, tying teacher evaluations to student achievement results).
Key Action 2
Key Action 3
Biology Goal
Algebra I Goal
Algebra I re-tester Goal
English Re-testers Goal
English I Goal
English II Goal
Happening Now
12-14
Regular B Day
12-15
ACP exams periods 1 & 2
Staff Holiday Celebration @ Blue Mesa
12-16
ACP exam periods 3 & 4
12-17
ACP exams periods 5 & 6
12-18
ACP exams periods 7 & 8
Coming up
Winter Break :)
On The Horizon
Winter Break :)
See You at 8:30 a.m. January 4, 2016 Happy New Year!