Pinkston PREP
Week of October 15
Message from Mr. Perla
Team,
This week, I will be conducting classroom observations to ensure fidelity to our framework (CIF). At this point, I should see evidence of the following:
- Writing to Learn (WTL)
- Classroom Talk (CT)
- 11 Minute Protocol
Additionally, the district will be conducting Instructional Walks this Thursday. This is not the time to put on a show; we conduct business as usual. The visitors should see evidence of:
- Literacy across all curriculum
- Implementation of the Common Instructional Framework (WTL, CT)
- Data Tracking
- Intentional Grouping
The common instructional framework should be utilized to guide your lesson design. As you plan your lessons, please be able to articulate the following:
- What should students be doing?
- What does mastery look like?
- What are some common misconceptions?
Please post your lesson plans on the new google drive folder. You can access the folder HERE!
Reminders:
- Be present in the hallways
- Upload lesson plans
- Upload Grades to Unified Classroom
- This is a 5 week Six Weeks
Teacher of the Week
Ms. Moreno
Ms. Moreno works tirelessly to ensure the needs of her students are met each and every day. She is intentional in grouping students and pulls small groups EVERY day! She is a team player and is always willing to help everyone, no questions asked. We are lucky to have you be a part of our team!
TOGETHER WE SUCCEED!
Classroom Expectations
Writing to Learn
Through Writing to Learn, students can develop their ideas, their critical thinking abilities, and their writing skills. Writing to Learn enables students to experiment every day with written language and to increase their fluency and mastery of written conventions. By taking time to write in low-stakes exercises, students actively engage in thinking about a concept. Writing to Learn increases equity within the classroom since students have time to try out their ideas in non-evaluative activities before they have to present them to a group or as individuals. Writing to Learn can also be used as formative assessment and as a way to scaffold mid- and high-stakes writing assignments and tests.
Classroom Talk
Classroom Talk creates the space for students to articulate their thinking and strengthen their voices. Classroom Talk takes place in pairs, in Collaborative Group Work, and as a whole class. As students become accustomed to talking in class, the teacher serves as a facilitator to engage students in higher levels of discourse. Teachers introduce and reinforce the use of academic language and encourage students to use that language in their classrooms.
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STAFF CALENDAR
This Week...
Monday - October 15
- Cohort 1 @ El Centro - 9:00 AM (RIOS, LIRA, TURNER, PERLA)
- Leadership Meeting @ El Centro - 3:30 PM (PERLA, DYER-SMITH, ARMSTRONG, LIRA, RIOS)
- SPOTS - (PERLA)
Last Day to Approve AP Courses and Syllabi (PERLA)
Tuesday - October 16
- CILT Meeting - 8:30 AM (ARMSTRONG)
- TSI Testing - 11:00 AM - (PERLA, DYER-SMITH)
- SPOTS - (PERLA)
Wednesday - October 17
- Cohort 1 @ El Centro - 9:00 AM (RIOS, LIRA, TURNER, DYER-SMITH)
- Gradebook Checks - 9:30 AM (PERLA)
- PPCA Steering Committee Meeting - 11:00 AM (ARMSTRONG)
- Accountability System Training @ Buckner - 1:00 PM (PERLA)
- Workplace Coordinator Meeting - 2:00 PM (ARMSTRONG)
- SPOTS - (PERLA)
- Issue Progress Reports - (TEACHERS)
Thursday - October 18
- State of the Department Meeting - 8:30 AM (PERLA)
- Teaching and Learning Instructional Walk - 9:00 AM (ALL)
- Accountability System Training @ Buckner - 1:00 PM (PERLA)
- Counselor's Meeting @ Eastfield - 2:30 PM (DYER-SMITH)
Aspen Challenge Initial Coach Training - 3:00 PM (ARMSTRONG)
- Viking Football @ Ranchview - 7:00 PM
- SPOTS - (PERLA)
- Issue Progress Reports - (TEACHERS)
Friday - October 19
- Secondary Fair Day - NO SCHOOL!
- Viking Volleyball @ Wilmer Hutchins - 6:00 PM
Saturday - October 20
- NO SATURDAY SCHOOL! (ALL)
On The Horizon...
October 23 - DISD Trustee Meeting @ Pinkston - 6:00 PM
October 25 - Student Eligibility
October 27 - Pinkston PREP U - 8:30 AM (ALL)
October 30 - CCR School Model Regional Convention (PERLA)
October 31 - CCR School Model Regional Convention (PERLA)
October 31 - Compliance Videos Deadline - (ALL)
November 3 - Discover DISD Fair @ Fashion Institute Gallery - 8:30 AM (ARMSTRONG, PERLA)
November 9 - Student Eligibility
December 7 - Student Eligibility
January 15 - Student Eligibility
February 4 - Student Eligibility
February 15 - Spring Fieldtrips and Fundraiser Deadline
March 1 - Student Eligibility
March 29 - Student Eligibility
April 19 - Student Eligibility
May 10 - Student Eligibility
Our Students Are Counting on Us!
Pinkston Preparatory Collegiate Academy
Vision
Inspiring a Legacy of Influence
Values
P - Perseverance
R - Respect
I - Integrity
D - Determination
E - Empathy
Email: eperla@dallasisd.org
Website: www.dallasisd.org/pinkstoncollegiate
Location: 2200 Dennison Street, Dallas, TX, United States
Phone: 972-502-2771
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Twitter: @PinkstonPREP