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The Razorback Community Report

Week of August 28, 2023; Issue 4

The Razorback Community Report Week of August 28, 2023; Issue 4

Vision:

HOGG NEW TECH will be a front-runner in elementary education, developing students to take ownership of their learning by empowering them to engage in global issues and preparing them to lead in future-ready fields through organic, collaborative problem-solving of every-day life and real-world challenges.

Mission:

Our mission is to leverage students’ interests, knowledge and skills, and social emotional awareness through innovative learning experiences with five learning outcomes: knowledge and skills, written and oral communication, agency and collaboration.
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Motivate

Outcomes that matter.

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Inspire

Culture that empowers.

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Prepare

Teaching that engages and technology that enables.

Principal's Message

"There is no power for change greater than a community discovering what it cares about."-Margaret J. Wheatley

Dear Hogg Community,


I am thrilled to share with you the great news that we have successfully completed the second week of the school year at Hogg New Tech Center. It has been a fantastic start, and I wanted to take a moment to update you on some of the highlights and accomplishments.


Our dedicated team of educators and staff members has been working tirelessly to ensure that our students have a positive and enriching learning experience. The enthusiasm and energy they bring to the classroom are truly commendable. Our teachers have been engaging students in interactive lessons, promoting critical thinking, and fostering a love for learning.


I am pleased to inform you that our students have settled into their routines with eagerness and adaptability. The hallways are filled with a sense of curiosity and collaboration, and I've had the pleasure of witnessing some remarkable moments of teamwork and creativity.


I encourage you to maintain open communication with our teachers and staff. If you have any questions, concerns, or suggestions, please don't hesitate to reach out. We value your input and partnership in creating the best possible environment for our students.


As we move forward into the coming weeks and months, I am confident that we will continue to build upon this positive momentum. Our collective commitment to providing a nurturing and empowering educational journey will undoubtedly yield remarkable results.


Thank you for entrusting us with the education and well-being of your children.

Volunteer Opportunities

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Volunteer Opportunities

Razorback parents we are seeking four dedicated volunteers to help during arrival from 7:30-8:00 am and dismissal from 3:15-3:45 pm Monday-Friday. If you are interested, please contact Ms. Rueda (Parent Instructor) erueda@dallasisd.org.

We Want to Hear Your Feedback

PTO Spirit Shirt Sale

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We will have PTO volunteers on campus Thursday, August 31, 2023 selling spirit shirts. Cost is $10.00 a shirt. Cash and credit card payments will be accepted.


Below are the shirt amounts available for purchase.


Youth Small-38

Youth Medium-23

Youth Large-23

Youth XL-21

Talented and Gifted Nomination Week

Nomination week is August 28, 2023-September 8th. Please contact Ms.Noziglia Wilde (Hogg TAG Teacher) znozigliawilde@dallasisd.org.

Arrival/Dismissal Reminders and Updates

Main office doors will open at 7:30 am. Classes start at 8:00 am. Tardies will be issued starting at 8:10 am. Carline staff assistances ends at 8:00 am.

Dismissal will begin at 3:15 for Pre K walkers and 3:20 for all car riders and K-5th walkers. Late pick up begins at 3:35 pm.


I wanted to take a moment to extend my heartfelt gratitude for your patience and understanding as we transitioned to our new dismissal system. I also want to offer my apologies for any inconvenience caused by not providing sufficient information about this upgrade beforehand.


We have implemented a new system called iDismiss, which is an application designed to streamline our dismissal process. This digital solution employs a numbered system that allows our staff members to efficiently log students' dismissal times and locations. One significant benefit is that it has significantly reduced the need to call out students' names over the PA system.


During the first week of school, we understand that some of you experienced longer waiting times during dismissal, and for that, we sincerely apologize. Transitioning to a new system naturally comes with some adjustments. However, I'm pleased to share that we have made significant progress. In the second week, we were able to clear dismissal by 3:35 pm, demonstrating the effectiveness of the new system.


Your patience and support have been invaluable as we fine-tuned this new process. We believe that iDismiss will enhance the safety and efficiency of our dismissal procedures, ultimately benefiting our students and staff alike.

iDismiss App Intro

Dismissal Locations

2023-2024 Grading Policy

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Grades will be weighted as follows:


  1. Classwork/Homework: 55 percent (homework grades recorded if they improve grade average)
  2. Tests: 20 percent grade weight
  3. Projects/Products: 25 percent grade weight (example: composition, research paper, presentation, report)

Uniform Reminders

Saint Simons After School Program

St. Simons after school program begins on September 11, 2023. Notification of registration will begin Monday August 28, 2023.

District and Campus Instructional Expectations

  1. Strengthen school culture. Teachers, students, and parents through SEL practices and classroom climate and culture by building relationships.
  2. Improving the quality of instruction through effective tier 1 instruction, strong implementation of Amplify, Eureka, PLCs, and through the coaching cycle (Observation, Feedback, Implementation Follow Through).
  3. Increase student engagement through strategies such as MRS, think-pair-share, turn and talk, writing, cold call, choral response, student discourse, Kagan strategies, hands-on learning, Read, Draw, Write problem-solving model, and annotations.
  4. Improve and increase writing opportunities such as writing across content areas, use of rubrics, and embedding writing in student responses.
  5. Increase student achievement in all content areas by creating a data-driven culture.

🎁🎈Staff August Birthdays🎈🎉

Mireya Hernandez

Jessica Torres

Jessica Velazquez

Miguel Muniz

Reid Stillwagoner

Week at a Glance

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Monday, August 28th

  • School Starts at 8:00 am

  • Tardies begin at 8:10 am

  • PK enrollment continues

  • TAG Nominations


Tuesday, August 29th

  • School Starts at 8:00 am

  • Tardies begin at 8:10 am

  • PK enrollment continues

  • TAG Nominations


Wednesday, August 30th

  • School Starts at 8:00 am

  • Tardies begin at 8:10 am

  • PK enrollment continues

  • TAG Nominations


Thursday, August 31th

  • School Starts at 8:00 am

  • Tardies begin at 8:10 am

  • PK enrollment continues

  • TAG Nominations

  • College Thursday with Uniform Bottoms


Friday, September 1st

  • School Starts at 8:00 am

  • Tardies begin at 8:10 am

  • PK enrollment continues

  • TAG Nominations

  • Spirit Shirt with Jeans (Students & Sunshine Committee Members)

Breakfast Menu

Lunch Menu

September Calendar

Ms. Toni Molina
Hogg New Tech Center Principal