Roadrunner Times
Jan. 8 - 12th
ONE TEAM. ONE FAMILY.
BEEP! Our Vision
We are Building an Environment of Excellence where all learners Persevere and problem solve with compassion.
Roadrunners on the personalized learner's journey last week! (Please continue to post your pics!)
Last days before the Christmas break pics
Lead Learner's Corner
We are back on the personalized learner's journey together, and I believe like me, you feel the great sense of urgency to prepare our students to meet and exceed end of year expectations. That is what makes Ridgecrest successful. It is the heart of our staff to ensure all children and ourselves are growing and learning and the drive it takes to put great effort behind it. This is what moves student and our learning to the next level. As we grow, our students grow, and the learning outcome will be better than ever! Thank you for caring for Every Learner.
One thing I didn't get to do on Tuesday was to speak life, power, and positivity over you in 2018. It is in my heart to do it and here it is:
This year...
- you will exceed in accomplishing your personal and professional goals like never before.
- you will live with unwavering joy no matter what is happening around you.
- your relationships will deepen, broken relationships will be healed and your love for others and their love for you will increase.
- you will have the courage and strength you need to do the things you were created to do.
- you will dream, be blessed with new ideas, create and innovate like never before.
- you will ignore fear and trust more.
- you will forgive and be forgiven.
- you will have no regrets instead learn from every experience and become stronger.
- you will be healthy and strong physically, emotionally, spiritually and mentality.
- you will grow in wisdom and discernment.
- you will smile and laugh more.
- you will serve and help others more.
- you will build up others and yourself with words and thoughts that speak life.
- you will keep growing in your calling impacting children greater than ever before.
- you will increase in gratitude for everyone and everything in your life.
This year...will be the best year you have ever had in every way!
Believe it and it will become! :) I will be praying!
One Team. One Family. On a mission for an outstanding 2018 personally, professionally and for Every Child!
Michelle :)
This past week in the learner's journey...
Mid Year Assessments - DRA/EDL/OS/MAP/PS/PSA
Ridgecrest Redesign Empathy Work
Comets Girls Basketball Team
DECEMBER
Monday, 1/8 DAY 5
- Mid Year Reading Assessments
- MAP Testing
- T-TESS Walk-throughs continue
Tuesday, 1/9 DAY 6
- Mid Year MAP Testing
- Michelle off campus at Principal Meeting
Wednesday, 1/10 DAY 1
- Committee Meetings
Thursday, 1/11 DAY 2
- School Spelling Bee Grades 3-5
- PLC Thursday
Friday, 1/12 DAY 3
- Happy Friday!
Upcoming Events...
JANUARY 2018
Thursday, 1/18
- Texan's Toro Presentation 3rd-5th grades in the cafeteria PM
Friday, 1/19
- Donuts with Parents 7:30 - 8:00 a.m.
Monday, 1/22
- Tutoring will reconvene - (see upcoming email from Omaly)
Tuesday, 1/23
- K-2 Math & Literacy Parent Night
Wednesday, 1/24
- PSA 2nd Grade Math
Thursday, 1/25
- PSA 2nd Grade Reading
- 3-5 Math & Literacy Parent Night
Friday, 1/26
- DRA/EDL/OS Window Closes
- Dr. Mercuri visits
Monday, 1/29
- PSA 2nd - 5th grade Science
Tuesday, 1/30
- Practice STAAR 5th Grade Math
- PSA Math 3rd & 4th Grades
- Library Night 5:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday, 1/31
- Practice STAAR Reading 5th Grade
- PSA Reading 3 & 4th
FEBRUARY
Friday, 2/2
- Progress Reports go home
- Possible Retention Letters Go Home
- Possible Retention List due
Wednesday, 2/7
- Faculty Meeting: Patricia Kassir will share about Redesign & we will work on Empathy interview data. Please bring student interviews.
Thursday, 2/8
- K-2 Reading Rally and Readathon
- Early Dismissal Day 12:00 p.m.
- Parent Conferences
Friday, 2/9
- 3-5 Reading Rally and Readathon
- Early Dismissal Day 12:00 p.m.
- Parent Conferences
Tuesday, 2/13
- Practice STAAR Writing 4th Grade
Wednesday, 2/14
- Jump Rope for Heart Presentation in the cafeteria
9:00 am: 3, 4 and 5 grades
9:45 am: K, 1 and 2 grades
Friday, 2/16
- Junior Achievement Visits
Monday, 2/19
- Flex Day
Wednesday, 2/21
- Jennifer Hernandez's Bridal Shower - 3:30 p.m. in MPR
Thursday, 2/22
- Rodeo Day
Tuesday, 2/27
- Practice STAAR Math 3-4, 5th Grade Science
Wednesday, 2/28
- Practice STAAR Reading 3-4th
Things to keep in mind...
Math & Literacy Parent Night
Possible Retention List & February Conferences
Soon, you will receive via email a Possible Retention List document for you to complete. The students you place on this list should have an updated RTI and failing grades in Language Arts and/or Math. Conferences will be help on Feb. 8 & 9 with all parents, but the conferences for the children on the Possible Retention List will include completed the GPC paperwork. You may begin conferences as early as January 29th. Please ensure you have the latest data to share with parents - DRA/MAP/PSA/PS.
T-TESS Goals
Block Rotation
Day 1-6 / 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Wednesday, 1/3 - Wednesday, 1/9: Instructional Planning/Assessment Preparation
Thursday, 1/10 - Thursday, 1/18: Math & Literacy Night Planning with ILT
Friday, 1/19 - Friday 1/26: Work on RTIs & Possible Retention Lists
Monday, 1/29 - Monday, 2/5: Instructional Planning
Pennies for Pollinators!
Our children will continue contributing coins for our garden the month of January!
Roadrunner Character Trait of the Month
JANUARY: Problem Solving
Ready to work off stress and get heart healthy? Join Martha Lopez's Aerobics Class this week!
Martha will send out an email with details.
After school until 4:30 p.m.
This week's birthday wishes go to...
January 7th
MARIA DUENAS
Child Nutrition Team
January 10th
KATLYN KNOWLTON
3rd Grade Team
January 12th
MELISSA CORDERO
5th Grade Team