W. H. ADAMSON FEEDER PATTERN
"All Together Adamson--Excellence In Action"
The Week of April 4, 2016
THE MISSION OF OUR WORK
ADAMSON FEEDER PATTERN LEVERAGE POINTS
STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT
Key Action 1
QUALITY OF INSTRUCTION
Key Action 2
CAMPUS CULTURE
Key Action 3
PRE-K ROUND UP WEEK IN DALLAS ISD!
FEEDER KUDOS!
KUDOS to GILLIAM CA for a great master schedule presentation!
KUDOS to PEELER, GARCIA & ADAMSON for recommending candidates at this weekend's job fair! KUDOS to HOGG & BOWIE who were able to fill vacancies last week! With those with vacancies, keep up the quest for the most qualified folks to serve in our schools!
KUDOS to all schools for making it through testing last week. A special thanks to all our our TEST COORDINATORS for ensure that our environments remained secure and calm!
SUMMER SCHOOL 2016
In preparation for our SUMMER READINESS program that will serve elementary and middle school students, please begin to look at the progress of your students. Students who are in danger of being retained should be identified and parents should be communicated with now. Additional details will follow.
Should you have any questions, please reach out to Ms. Hill.
ACTION ITEMS FROM THE WAIP
THE PRINCIPAL 50
Critical Leadership Questions for Inspiring Schoolwide Excellence
Chapter 7: Planning, Organization, and Time Management
Aurthor Kafele tells us that we MUST PLAN FOR EXCELLENCE on a daily basis. Just as teachers are to develop lesson plans to guide their work, leaders must create and adhere to a plan of daily activities.
LEADERS WHO PLAN ARE MUCH MORE EFFECTIVE THAN THOSE WHO DON'T.
My charge to you is to think about what you want your day/week to look like and write down a plan of action that details how you will spend your time at work. Of course, you must prioritize and be ready to respond to the many distractions that will come your way!
Here's to a great week of teaching and learning!
*Exerpts taken from the book The Principal 50 by Baruti Kafele
THIS WEEK AT-A-GLANCE
Monday, April 4, 2016
- Campus Visit @ Gilliam 8:30-11:30
- Campus Visit @ Adamson 11:45-1:00
- Campus Visit @ Peeler 1:30-3:00
Tuesday, April 5, 2016
- Campus Visist @ Hogg 8:30-10:00
- Campus Visit @ Reagan 1:00-2:30
- Design & Dine Real School Garden Kick-Off @ Reagan 3:30-6:30
Wednesday, April 6, 2016
- Campus Visit @ Gilliam 8:30-11:00
- Two-Way Dual Language Task Force Meeting @ Admin 11:30-12:30
- Campus Visit @ Garcia 1:00-2:30
- Principal Focus Group @ Haskell 4-6
Thursday, April 7, 2016
- ED Calibration Walk @ Obama HS 8:30-10:30
- Campus Visit @ Bowie 12:00-1:30
- 3-5 Literacy Cadre 2:00-5:00
Friday, April 8, 2016
- School Leadership Meeting 8:30-10:30 AM @ Haskell (Ms. Hill)
- AF Meeting with Ms. Hill 11:30-12:30
- Destined for DFW Event 2:00-5:00 (Ms. Hill)
- Deadline to complete TEI Teacher Rubric Survey (WAIP)
Saturday, April 9, 2016
- Two Way Dual Language Fair @ Townview 9-12 (Reagan & Hogg)
Monday, April 11, 2016
- Inclement Weather Day/Campuses Closed/Central Office Open
- Student Surveys Administered This Week
AN EMAIL FROM TEA
You will soon receive an email from TEA regarding NEW TEACHERS on your campus. When you receive this email, please take the time to complete the requested information. Our goal is 100% completion. Thank you!
LITERACY CADRE CORNER
The next round of PD for K-2 reading teachers will be April 11, 13, 14. I will check to see how this will be adjusted based on the change in school days (inclement weather day)
Professional Development for 3-5 grade reading cadre members will be on April 7.
A Note From Your Executive Director...
Team,
Round one of state testing is behind us. While everyone was able to take a brief sigh of relief, we know that there is still work to be done. Ensure that you are keeping a watchful eye on the quality of instruction that is happening in your buildings. Keep your expectations high and support teachers to excellence! Our instructional time remaining with our students must be spent on what matters most--the leverage points set out in your campus improvement plans. Stay true to your goals, measure your progress frequently and continue to celebrate the small wins along the way.
I am here to support you.
Here's to a great week of teaching and learning!
Ms. Hill
Email: elehill@dallasisd.org
Website: www.dallasisd.org
Location: 408 N Haskell Ave, Dallas, TX, United States
Phone: 972 925-3000
TEI TIMELINES AND PROGRESS
The latest TEI NEWS FOR PRINCIPALS email was very informative as it outlined all of the requirements needed in order to complete teacher extended observations. I also emailed this document to you along with your latest SPOT observation progress. Please take the time to read and internalize the information so that you can be on track to meet all TEI deadlines.
In May, teachers will verify their rosters in order to verify the students will be included in the calculation of their student achievement results.
MAY 19th is the last day that administrators can score the SLO Goal Accomplishment for teachers. Please plan with your teachers to ensure that they enter appropriate information in a timely manner so that this goal can be met.
MAY 19th is also the last day to enter extended observations and summatives in schoolnet.
May 23-June 6 will be the teacher rebuttal window in oracle for summative performance evaluations.
June 2 is the last day to conduct spot observations and the last day to hold the summative conferences.
OUR FAMILY OF FEEDER SCHOOLS
- W.H. Adamson High School, Principal Jaine Ortega
- Kathryn Joy Gilliam Collegiate Academy, Principal Lakeiah Cheatham
- Hector P. Garica Middle School, Principal Gary Auld
- Felix G. Botello Elementary, Principal Reyna Sotelo
- James Bowie Elementary, Principal Noelle Wilson
- James Hogg Elementary, Principal Jairo Casco
- John F. Peeler, Principal Sofia Villarreal
- John Reagan Elementary, Principal Ruby Ramirez
TESTING-AT-A-GLANCE
MARCH
2--SAT (Grade 11)
7-April 6--TELPAS (K-12)
29--STAAR EOC English I (9-12)
29--STAAR Writing (Grades 4 & 7)
29--STAAR Math (Grades 5 & 8)
30--STAAR Reading (Grades 5 & 8)
31-STAAR EOC English II & 7th Grade Pre-AP
APRIL
4-22--STAAR ALT 2 Assessment Window (3-8 & EOC)
4-8--ES & HS Art Performance ACP (Grades 5, 9-12)
12-15--Student Survey Window (Grades 3-12)
12-22--ITBS/LOGRAMOS Window (K-2)--WILL CLARIFY
18-19--ES Gym ACP (Grade 4)
18-29--Secondary Band Performance ACP (Grades 6-12)
20-21-ES Music Performance ACP (Grade 3)
MAY
9-24--Middle School Gym Performance ACP (Grades 6-8)
16-19--Middle School Art Performance ACP (Grade 7)
2-6--STAAR EOC Algebra I, Biology, US History (9-12)
9--STAAR Math (Grades 3,4,6,7)
9--STAAR Math Re-test (Grades 5 & 8)
10--STAAR Reading (Grades 3,4,6,7)
10--STAAR Reading Re-test (Grades 5 & 8)
11--STAAR Science (Grades 5 & 8)
12--STAAR Social Studies (Grade 8)
2-27--Istation's ISIP Assessment EOY (K-2)
18-26--ACP (Grades 3-5)
27-June 2--ACP (Grades 6-12)
**This chart will be updated as necessary