BPE Monthly
February 1, 2017
There are so many incredible things that happen everyday in our district to which you just can't assign a letter grade. Take a look and join us as we go Beyond A Letter Grade in Keller ISD!
PBIS in KISD
The video below is being released to the KISD community. While it is not specific to our campus, you'll notice it is replete with BPE faces. Special thanks to our assistant principal, Ulyana Payne, for her role in creating the video as well as the many BPE staff and students who shared the vision. They've made us Patriot Proud!
Attendance Gaps Lead to Achievement Gaps
The cumulative affect of chronic absenteeism over a student's K-12 educational career significantly, and negatively, impacts the child's academic success. The research is clear and the impact is real. Attendance gaps lead to achievement gaps.
Students who miss more than ten percent of the school days are considered to be chronically absent. While there are times when absence from school is unavoidable, it's important to understand that a missed school day is a lost opportunity to learn. Every day matters.
February 7th will be our 100th day of school. If your child has missed ten or more days of school this year, he/she is considered to be chronically absent. Students who are chronically absent year after year are at risk of not mastering grade level learning expectations and, ultimately, not being college and career ready.
We need all of our BPE Patriots to be at school as much as possible. We ask for your help in maximizing your student's attendance to school because every day matters.
The following reflects what research tells us about student attendance.
Start Strong
Absenteeism in the first month of school can predict frequent absences later in the school year. Nearly half of all students that missed more than two days of school in September went on to miss almost a month of school.
Chronic Absences
An estimated 5 to 7.5 million students in the United States miss almost a month of school every year. This adds up to over a year missed by the time of graduation.
Early Absences Lead to Attendance Issues in Later Grades
Absenteeism starts early. One in 10 kindergarteners and first graders are considered to be “chronically absent.”
Chronic Absence = Missing two or more days per month
Research shows students who miss 10 percent of school, or two days per month, show negative academic progress. In some schools, that adds up to 18 days a school year and is considered to be chronic absence.
Third Grade Reading Level
Poor attendance can keep children from reading proficiently by the end of third grade, which is shown to negatively affect their chances of graduating on time.
Dropout Indicator
By sixth grade, a chronically absent student is shown to have a significantly higher chance of dropping out of high school.
Excused Absences Hurt Too
Excused absences are just as negative as unexcused ones.
Every Minute Matters
If a student is 10 minutes late to school each day, this adds up to missing more than 33 hours of class time. A student with a 90 percent attendance average for Kindergarten through 12th grade will miss over a year of accumulated time in the classroom.
February 8 - Outdoor Learning Center Ribbon Cutting & PTA Meeting
Film Festival Entries Now Being Accepted
- We are accepting online entries NOW through March 20 (the day we return from Spring Break).
- 7 categories to choose from, including comedy, music video and documentary. Enter by yourself, with your friends, or as a class project!
- Finalists will be honored at an Oscars-style Awards Ceremony to be held in May where they will receive certificates, trophies and prizes.
- The “Filmmaker Campus of the Year” trophy is awarded to the school that enters the most films.
- All the information can be found on the website www.kellerisd.net/film.
Mark your Calendar
February 2 - Battle of the Books
Tuesdays in February - Running Club
February - PTA General Body Meeting & Outdoor Learning Center Ribbon Cutting
Join us in celebrating the addition of our Outdoor Learning Center
6:00February 10 = Preschool Patriots
February 10 - PTA Board Meeting
February 14 - Valentine Exchange in Classrooms
February 23 - Open House
Last names beginning with N-Z: 6:00-7:00
February 20 - Student Holiday
February 23 - Spring School Pictures
February 24 - End of 4th Six Weeks
Bring a sack lunch
Pride Rallies