Doerre News
Volume 7- Week of March 18, 2019
2018-2019 Doerre Campus Goals
Build Relationships and Community
Implement PLCs with fidelity
Foster a Campus Growth Mindset
WORK KINDLY
Upcoming Dates
Click here to access the Doerre Google Calendar (this will replace our Doerre Outlook calendar and be view-able by parents and students).
March
19: Chromebook Check 1st period
19: Academic Pentathlon District Meet @ KMPC
20: 7:45 am MANDATORY Faculty Meeting with Dr. Champion
22: 8th grade panoramic picture
20-22: TELPAS writing ratings
25-27: TELPAS Reading, Listening, Speaking
April
9: 7 STAAR Writing/8 STAAR Math/Alg Sim in the afternoon
10: 8 STAAR Reading/ 6/7 Math Sim
11/12: Bio Sim during regular class
15: 8 Science Sim
16: * Social Studies Sim
*Click here for complete STAAR SIM alternate schedule
May
6-10: Open Dates for Alg/Bio STAAR *more info to come*
13: 6/7 STAAR Math 8 STAAR retest Math
14: 6/7 STAAR Reading 8 STAAR retest Reading
15: 8 STAAR Science
16: 8 STAAR Social Studies
*Click here for complete STAAR SIM alternate schedule
AUGUST 2019
5-7: New Employee Onboarding,
9: Reimagine Learning Summit
TELPAS UPDATES
TELPAS Writing Verifying, Rating and Online Testing
March 20-21 (Wed/Thurs) 4:15 at the museum to collaborate on rating writing samples
March 25-27 (Mon-Wed) TELPAS Reading, Listening and Speaking Online Testing
RTI Committee Updates
The committee is working to:
- Focus on/select best practices in Tier 1 instruction referencing district’s High Quality Teaching expectations.
- Define the difference between prevention and intervention
- Work on implementing some Visible Learning practices, such as Learning Intention and Success Criteria
- Create protocols and processes for planning instruction as a PLC to meet the needs of all students
- Create a schedule for PLCs to discuss students in need of intervention in Tier 2 and Tier 3
- Define the roles of teacher teams and leadership teams in providing Tier 2 and Tier 3 prevention/interventions
PBIS Committee Updates
The PBIS team has started revamping our DOerre Core Values and Schoolwide Expectations.
We would like your input. Please take one minute to complete this form: https://goo.gl/forms/6oVm4g8XTnsJO4rI3
The committee is working to:
- Develop multi-tiered school-wide positive behavior intervention and supports
- Create a school-wide framework for defined academic and social behavior expectations
- Develop a system of rewards for the Doerre social/academic behaviors using district’s Profile of Learner document
- Plan a system to provide prevention/intervention for Doerre social/behavior expectations
- Create an accountability system to post, define and teach school/classroom behavior expectations
Chromebook Check MARCH 19- 1st PERIOD
MORNING ANNOUNCEMENTS
- Mr. Davis has been trying to have announcements out each day. He is running into issues with content. There is no new content! Please use this link (bookmark it even) to submit anything you would like to have included in the announcements.
MARCH TWITTER CHALLENGE
Safety and Security: Front Doors Locked UPDATE
We now have THREE keyless entry doors at DOerre!!! There is one in front, one by the cafe and one by the T buildings!!! We only received 10 key cards, so we will be ordering more so that every employee has one. We have given the first few to the early birds. Now, if you already have a key....nothing changes, just let yourself in like normal...but please DO Not let a student in unless they have a specific pass or are with you until 8 am.
There are to be no students allowed into the building before 8 AM without an adult meeting them at the door. Be sure to tell them where they can enter the building. Please do not let someone come to you at 7:30 and then release them at 7:45 if they finish early. You are responsible for them until 8.
LAST CALL! Doerre PTO Teacher Requests DUE APRIL 1st
Each year the Doerre PTO is pleased to be able to offer financial support to all
departments by way of specific faculty requests. We are able to do this through the
fundraisers we conduct throughout the school year. Please take advantage of this
opportunity if your classroom or department is in need of materials. While we cannot
promise approval of every item, the PTO strives to fund as many campus enrichment
materials and enhancements as possible that we feel add a significant supplement to
the overall climate at Doerre Intermediate School.
Examples of past approvals:
• LOTE: educational online subscription to Quia for interactive learning
• Clinic: MobilAid Trauma Bag
• Campus-Wide: audio speakers for 30 classrooms
• SpED: sensory items for Making Connections
• Athletics: Partially funded replacement of 30-y.o. weight room equipment
• Science: Website licensing for STAAR Smart from EduSmart
• Social Studies: Website licensing for Storyboard That
• Library: Equipment for Media Room for student use
• ELA: Books for classroom use
• Fine Arts: Tuners for Orchestra
• Counseling: Sensory items for student use
• Campus-Wide: Hallway and library murals
CAMP HOPE FUNDRAISER MARCH 4-29
CHEER Evals for Tryouts DUE March 20
This year we are taking teacher evaluations as part of the tryout process for cheerleading. This is very similar to Jr. NJHS and requires the input from every teacher to be fair and equal. There are only three questions, and shouldn’t take much of your time. Please submit for each of your students by Wednesday, March 20.
If you have any of the students below please complete one of the following Google form.
6th Grade Teachers: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScIYrdAbGn0qrhLl-OSUYdlfNYQu_C9YOpgCgiHkZ0NnGDxFg/viewform?usp=sf_link
7th Grade Teachers: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf9Td0Ebn74ODD6UYjauR_skaOHJLgqKREPTNz7Kgp_yPJNnw/viewform?usp=sf_link
Summer PD: Save the Date
The dates for all things PD for the summer have arrived!
Here is the link for the Buzzfeed survey. This takes about 10 minutes to complete. We appreciate your help in gathering information to drive summer professional learning.
Help the Vincent Family
Rose Mary Vincent's 13 year old grandson was diagnosed March 10th with a brain tumor. He was airlifted to a teaching hospital and had surgery the next day. The pathology came back Sat malignant. He was discharged to home (2 1/2 hours away) yesterday to recover for 3 weeks before beginning an aggressive radiation treatment. He will have to travel back to the hospital Mon and stay thru Fri for 6 weeks.
The family has set up a Go Fund Me site to help with the expenses of travel and cost of living while away, long term leave of absence and care of the 10 year old at home.
Tim is Rose Mary's son, a first responder and his wife, Jen is an elementary school teacher.
Digital Learning Opportunities
Classes offered every month for teachers to earn badges on their Google Roadmap and Soar with Schoology Flight Plan. We also offer classes for Boxlight Interactive panel and Nearpod. Whatever the learning style, we have opportunities for teachers - classes offered online, face-to-face, or as webinars. Sign up in Eduphoria.
Going Deeper with Nearpod
3/20 - Workplace Live Webinar, Register 4:15-5:15.
3/28 - KMPC, Register 4:00-5:00 or Register 4:15-5:15
KLEINTalks 2019
The KLEINTalks 2019 submissions window is open. Students must complete 2 steps to be considered... 1.) Submit form 2.) Record FlipGrid Video.
STUDENTS INVITED: ALL PK - 12 STUDENTS
SUBMISSION WINDOW: February 25 - March 6
KLEINTalks showcases the incredible student voices we have in Klein ISD. It is modeled after TEDTalks®. We invite all Grades PK - 12 students to participate in the chance to share their passion and highlight their expertise on any topic. From chemistry to cosmetology and everything in between, KLEINTalks is what we make it.FOR MORE INFORMATION…
Article to share with staff and parents
KLEIN LEADERSHIP COALITION
Close to 300 community and district leaders gathered to learn about Klein’s Legislative Priorities while keeping our why in mind. Check out a recap article from the meeting, by clicking HERE. We look forward to working with you on keeping Klein an excellent place to live and learn!
Teacher Participation in the SpEd Leadership Trainings
The SpEd Leadership Training Series begins for CoTeach/Resource teachers interested in learning more about the Academic Lead Teaching (ALT) position and / or SpEd Leadership in general.
Look for it in Eduphoria!
Title: SpEd Leadership Pathway Training – ALT
March 18, 2019 3:30 – 5:00pm KMPC 310
SpEd Teacher Leadership Series (2 of 4): Special Ed Staffing Guidelines and Inclusive Master Scheduling
April 8, 2019 3:30 – 5pm KMPC 313
SpEd Teacher Leadership Series (3 of 4): Coaching Strategies for the Sped Department Leader
May 16, 2019 3:30 – 5pm KMPC 301
SpEd Teacher Leadership Series (4 of 4): This month’s discussion will center on how to support students as they Transition between grade bands as well as understanding ESY ServicesDoerre Crisis Plan
SPED & 504 Accommodations
Cha, Cha, Cha CHANGES- INNOVATION
In The Exchange this week…
- Forgetting FebuWEARY, and Flying Forward--Kuehnle librarian, Kathryn Vincent, shares tips for celebrating bright spots, building relationships, and responding with curiosity to keep positive momentum going.
- GT Research Expo: Globally Gifted Celebration--See how students personalized their learning journeys to pursue their passions at this year’s GT Expo.
- Multilingual Summer Conference--Find out more about presenting at the Elevate: Bridging Instruction through Language & Culture this summer.
- Legislative Roundup--Catch up on what’s happening in the Texas Legislature, and take action by making your voice heard!
- Find out who represents you by clicking HERE and contact your legislators. When you make contact, let him/her know that you are grateful for the legislature’s efforts this session to improve funding for public schools.
- Take a moment to review our Klein ISD legislative priorities available here. Our district supports increasing the base funding per student and believes that any bill should not include unintended, unfunded mandates, and that any new required programs must be fully funded by the state, not by local tax dollars.
- Share stories of the good things you see happening in our public schools - with legislators, within your community, and even on social media. Use the following hashtags in your posts: #promise2purpose #txlege #txed #texaslegislature
Intentionally Personalized: An intro to Personalized Learning
Click here and work your way through a Personalized Learning Hyperdoc.
Doerre Gents Coffee Bar
Do you like coffee to start your day?
Our Doerre Gents will deliver coffee to your classroom every Thursday.
Place your order by completing this form.
All donations and proceeds will assist us in purchasing coffee, creamers and other supplies for the remainder of the school year.
Results Focused: PRIDE
Click HERE for the PRIDE site on the Doerre Dashboard for all things Pride (calendars, resources, lesson plans, etc)
- The PLC’s will decide who they need for intervention and/or enrichment for PRIDE.
- Each teacher will claim students on the PRIDE lists EVERY WEEK.
- The priority calendar will work like this: 3 weeks math, 3 weeks ELA, 1 week science or S.S. or Electives.
- Students will be sent an email on Monday with their PRIDE schedule for the week. Please still communicate with your students about where they are going.
- Students still need to pick their Free Choice Friday choice during Pride on Wednesdays.
- Every Friday we will alternate between Free Choice Friday and a Character Ed lesson
ELLevation rollout: Linguistic Accommodations
Linguistic Accommodations will be streamlined into ELLevation. ALL core content teachers will fill-out a linguistic accommodations form on ELLevation. You will receive an email reminder 2 weeks prior to due date.
Relationship Driven: #purposefulkindness
If we can create a community where no one is left behind and seen as an outcast, then we can focus on helping one another and building up each other’s strengths, allowing our world to be better for EVERYONE. Imagine the things our community can accomplish when everyone comes together and works towards a common goal.
~Klein Cain Culture4Caring Student Director Brayden Espinosa (You can read the whole awesome post here.)
PASS IT ON- honor your students and colleagues with a note. #purposefulkindness note cards can be found in any of the grade level offices, the front office, and in the teacher's lounge.
Intentionally Personalized: Gifted Learners
Check out our new collab space!
Click here to view the Collab Space calendar.
Establishing a Culture of Collaboration- The Arrow: A Newsletter for Parents and Students
Leveraging Technology: Techie Time With Tiffany
Promise2Purpose Investors- Duty Assignments
Doerre Intermediate School
Email: kland1@kleinisd.net
Website: http://doerre.kleinisd.net/
Location: 18218 Theiss Mail Route Road, Spring, TX, USA
Phone: 832-249-5700
Facebook: facebook.com/DoerreKISD
Twitter: @MandyLandKISD