Marcus Mustangs Newsletter
Septemeber 28, 2015
Upcoming...
September
- 9/28 SLO and PDP final due and uploaded into SchoolNet
- 9/28 Readers Workshop presented by the Districts reading department
- 9/30 Academic Leaders (ILT) meeting 3:15-4:15
October
- 10/1 Data Meeting in coaches room
- 10/1 WT White Homecoming Parade
- 10/2 End of First Six weeks
- 10/5 Second Six Weeks begins
- 10/2 End of the first Six Weeks
- 10/9 Fair Day
- 10/13 K-5 Tutoring Begins ( Every Tuesday & Wednesday 3:10-4:00)
- 10/15 Parent Conferences (Report cards issued at conferences)
- 10/16 Last day for Field Trip approvals
- 10/19 Staff development/Student Holiday
- 10/19-10/23 Character Count Week
- 10/26-10/30 Red Ribbon Week
- 10/30 Compliance videos http://www.region10.org/account/login/
Important Reminders:
- Please post attendance everyday no later than 8:45 AM.
- During recess, please make sure that you are actively monitoring the students, and that the team is assigned different posts to assure the safety of all students.
- Remember breakfast trash must be put in the trashcans not the sinks, all unused food must be returned to the cafeteria, we can not save for snack Breakfast.
- Grades are due on October 6---please make sure that you have a minimum of 2 grades per week for each content and that there is a descriptor for the grade given.
Education Go Get IT Week
Congratulations to our winners--door decorating contest-- for last weeks' Education Go Get It
Prek-2 Ms. Cummings
3-5 Ms. Valdez
CATCH NEWS
ALL ABOUT ME...
This week we are featuring Mr. Lim
Interesting Fact: I went to elementary school in Mexico. Attended middle school and high school in Texas.
He attended...
University of North Texas and Texas A&M
His favorite food are Tacos and he enjoys working out, playing golf and tennis
Professional Learning Opportunities
2015 ACP Fall Viewing
Evaluation and Assessment & Teaching and Learning are hosting the
2015
ACP
Fall Film Festival for the first semester tests. Teachers will be
given the opportunity to view the questions of the
ACP
for the grades and
subjects they teach.
REGISTRATION BEGINS Monday, September 21, 2015
To register visit: http://assessment.dallasisd.org
DATES & DEADLINES
Visit the assessment website at http://assessment.dallasisd.org for further information regarding dates and deadlines as they will vary according to grade and subject.
REGISTRATION IS STRICTLY REQUIRED. NO LATE REGISTRATION. NO WALK-INS WILL BE ADMITTED.
*Teachers may only register for the grades and subjects that they are currently teaching.*
Contact: Celina Jimenez at celjimenez@dallasisd.org or 972-925-6422
Math
Fall 2015 Professional Development Workshops
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Activity #Course TitleDateTimeModeLocation4
1000001908Math: Just In Time - 2nd Six Weeks - 3rd-5th Grade9/19/20158:30 AM-11:30 AMWorkshopSkyline HS5
1000002313HMH Texas Go Math Textbook Training / 3rd - 8th Grade9/19/201512:30 PM-3:30 PMWorkshopSkyline HS6
1000001910Math: Just In Time - 3rd Six Weeks - 3rd - 5th grade10/24/20158:30 AM-11:30 AMWorkshopSkyline HS7
1000001913Math: Just In Time - 4th Six Weeks - 3rd - 5th grade12/5/20158:30 AM-11:30 AMWorkshopSkyline HS8
10000019154 Core - From TEKS to Unit Plans (Online version )Available nowOnlineMoodle9
10000019174 Core - Differentiation to Reach the Rigor of the TEKS (Online version)Available nowOnlineMoodle10
1000000863Math 4- Core: Progress Monitoring for the TEKS-Based Classroom (Online Version)Available nowOnlineMoodle11
1000000867Math 4-Core: The Critical Role of MRSs in purposeful, aligned instruction (Online Version)Available nowOnlineMoodleScience
Activity #Course TitleDateTimeModeLocation
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1000001833Just in Time 3rd-5th Grade Science 2nd Six Weeks9/19/20158:30 AM-11:30 AMWorkshopSkyline HS (Room 113)5
1000002303HMH Science Textbook and Digital Tools / 3rd-12th Grades9/19/20158:30 AM-11:30 AMWorkshopSkyline HS (Room B11)6
1000001834Just in Time 3rd-5th Grade Science 3rd Six Weeks10/24/20158:30 AM-11:30 AMWorkshopSkyline HS (Room 113)7
1000001835Just in Time 3rd-5th Grade Science 4th Six Weeks12/5/20158:30 AM-11:30 AMWorkshopSkyline HS (Room 113)8
1000001836Just in Time 3rd-5th Grade Science 5th Six Weeks1/30/20168:30 AM-11:30 AMWorkshopSkyline HS (Room 113)9
1000001837Just in Time 3rd-5th Grade Science 6th Six Weeks4/2/20168:30 AM-11:30 AMWorkshopSkyline HS (Room 113)10
1000001980Science 4 Core - Response to Intervention (RtI)Available now----OnlineMoodle11
1000001982Science 4 Core - From TEKS to Unit PlansAvailable now----OnlineMoodle12
1000000878Science 4 Core - Differentiation to Reach the Rigor of the TEKSAvailable now----OnlineMoodle
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1000000879Science 4 Core - AssessmentAvailable now----OnlineMoodleVision and Mission in Action
Thank you for all you do...it shines through!
- Ms. Aldridge and Munsie for assisting with the Testing Coordinator position
- Ms. Valdez for co-coaching the cheerleading squad
- Our coaches for coordinating our first six week common assessment
- Ms. Reichle and SPED team for getting all our special needs students tested
Parent Conference Night
Thursday, Oct 15, 2015, 04:30 PM
Herbert Marcus Elementary School, Northaven Road, Dallas, TX, United States
Hispanic Heritage Dessert Potluck
Teachers in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month we will be holding a Dessert and Drinks potluck in the cafeteria. Bring your tastiest latino dessert or drink to share with your compatriots :)
Sign up sheet will be posted in the teachers lounge.
Thursday, Oct 15, 2015, 03:15 PM
Herbert Marcus Elementary School, Northaven Road, Dallas, TX, United States
PTA Fall Carnival
Trunk and Treat
- Students will have the opportunity to visit trunks to play games and win prizes, PTA will have other fun events happening as well.
- Teachers will have an opportunity to win an extended lunch (addtl 30 min) for their grade level. More info to come, check your email for details.
Saturday, Oct 31, 2015, 11:00 AM
Herbert Marcus Elementary School, Northaven Road, Dallas, TX, United States
Marcus' Mustangs Spirit Song
Praise to Marcus Elementary
Blue and White we strive for Success
Memories here will live eternally
Friendship, Learning, Mustang Pride
Marcus is where we learn good Character
Skills to build our future bright
Memories here will live eternally
Friendship, Learning, Mustang Pride
Spirit Fridays...current vintage HM tshirt
Herbert Marcus Elementary
Vision:
To be an educational exemplar, whose priority is to provide high quality instruction, increase student academic achievement, and develop our students holistically.
Mission:
To foster a love of learning in a caring, safe, and welcoming school, where the staff works collaboratively with the community to develop confident, responsible students who are well prepared for the future, to ensure that our students achieve their highest academic potential and are college and career ready.
Core Beliefs:
Our main purpose is to improve student academic achievement.
Effective instruction makes the most difference in student academic achievement.
There is no excuse for poor quality instruction.
At risk students will achieve at the same rate as non-at-risk students with our help using a Response to Intervention process.
Staff members must have a commitment to children and a commitment to the pursuit of excellence in a caring classroom.
Location: Herbert Marcus Elementary School, Northaven Road, Dallas, TX, United States