Cougars' Illustrated
In it, to win it!
Week of April 4 - April 15, 2016
CORE BELIEFS
- Our main purpose is to improve student academic achievement.
- Effective instruction makes the most difference in student academic performance.
- There is no excuse for poor quality instruction.
- With our help, at risk students will achieve at the same rate as non-at risk students.
- Staff members must have a commitment to children and a commitment to the pursuit of excellence
Take me out to the ballgame!
Cougars are representing as they begin their baseball season. Thank you to Dallas Parks and Recreation, Mr. Faz and the Texas Rangers.
Class of 2024
The class of 2024 is really trying to leave their mark of C. F. Carr by turning in the best STAAR scores ever. They are in it, to win it!
A Visit from Our School Board Trustee: Dr. Blackburn
Dr. Blackburn visited SBDM/PTO on Friday to discuss the future of education in West Dallas. His next visit to Carr is April 27, 2016 at 6 pm for a community forum.
2015 - 2016 GOALS
70% of 3rd, 4th and 5th grade students will pass STAAR Reading, Math, Writing, and Science.
2. 25% of Economically Disadvantaged students will meet advanced performance in 2 or more tests.
3. 98% attendance rate for both teachers and students.
4. Earning 3 distinctions in either math, reading, science, student progress or closing the achievement gap.
5. Average of 2.0 or better on SPOTs.
We are engaged in the exact professional activities geared towards our goals: Cougar Huddles, Status Meetings, 2 week lesson planning, creation of common rigorous assessments, RTI, structured PLCS, content support provided by instructional coaches and grade-level leads, and data driven conversations. We must be fully committed to these practices and see them as opportunities to increase our instructional practice and to bring the best to our students every day.
2. 25% of Economically Disadvantaged students will meet advanced performance in 2 or more tests.
3. 98% attendance rate for both teachers and students.
4. Earning 3 distinctions in either math, reading, science, student progress or closing the achievement gap.
5. Average of 2.0 or better on SPOTs.
We are engaged in the exact professional activities geared towards our goals: Cougar Huddles, Status Meetings, 2 week lesson planning, creation of common rigorous assessments, RTI, structured PLCS, content support provided by instructional coaches and grade-level leads, and data driven conversations. We must be fully committed to these practices and see them as opportunities to increase our instructional practice and to bring the best to our students every day.
Upcoming Events
ITBS TESTING APRIL 12 - 21 AND ART/MUSIC/PE ACPs
Wednesday, April 6, 2016
- 2016 - 2017 Pre-K Registration
- Painting Classrooms
- PLC: Questioning
- Testing Coordinator Meeting (Calloway)
- 5th Grade Art Performance ACP
- Boy Scout Meeting @ 4pm, Cafeteria
- Soccer: Carr Cougars vs Winnetka @ 6pm, Benito Juarez
Thursday, April 7, 2016
- Painting Classrooms
- PLC: Hougton Mifflin Harcourt (BYOD)
Friday, April 8, 2016
- 1st-2nd-3rd Grade: In-House Field Trip
Saturday, April 9, 2016
- Serve West Dallas AR Library Labeling Party
- Dual Language Fair
- ACP Film Festival
Monday, April 11, 2016
- No School
Tuesday, April 12, 2016
- Student Survey
- ITBS Testing (April 12 - 21)
Wednesday, April 13, 2016
- 3rd - 5th grade 5th Six Weeks Common Assessment (math)
- Literacy Cadre @ 2
Thursday, April 14, 2016
- 3rd - 5th grade 5th Six Weeks Common Assessment (reading)
- Soccer: Cougars vs L.K. Hall @ 6 pm, Benito Juarez
Friday, April 15, 2016
- 3rd - 5th grade 5th Six Weeks Common Assessment (science, social studies)
- End of 5th Six Weeks (Finalize Grades)
- Status Meetings 3rd - 5th Grade
Saturday, April 16, 2016
- Super STAAR Saturday (8:30 -12:30 teachers)
- Volunteers to paint benches and plant garden