Common Sense
Thomas Jefferson Feeder Pattern News - April 4, 2016
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TJ Feeder Pattern News in Brief
Cigarroa ES Staff Enjoy Spring Softball League
The competitive spirit lives on even outside of the classroom for Cigarroa ES teachers and staff members. The team is competing in co-ed softball league this spring. Wish these grown up Cigarroa Cowboys good luck!
Walnut Hill ES 2nd Graders Dazzle in Weather Musical
Foster ES Joins Forces to Learn Side-by-Side with Uplift Peers
Dallas ISD Two-Way Dual Language Fair
Thomas Jefferson Collegiate Academy
Thomas Jefferson Collegiate Academy will partner with Brookhaven College to offer 3 pathways:
- Visual Communications
- Computer Information Technology (Software Program Development)
- Business Administration
Access the application at www.DallasISD.org/CollegiateAcademies.
For more information, head to www.dallasisd.org/TJefferson. If you have questions, email Ms. Massey, Principal of Thomas Jefferson HS, at samassey@dallasisd.org.
Executive Director's Message
This week, I encourage you to leverage some of the learning in this edition of Common Sense to think through your teacher selection model. Wednesday, we will spend time planning to maximize your performance evaluation conversations with teachers with a focus on capacity-building.
Parents, too, have obligations this week. We will be hosting the TJ Collegiate Academy Open House at Thomas Jefferson HS this Thursday evening. Furthermore, 2 of our campuses will be initiating their 2-way dual language programs next school year, complementing the program that is already in place at Walnut Hill ES. The Two-Way Dual Language Fair is this Saturday. If your campus is offering something new or worthwhile, how are you marketing it to prospective students?
As you finish this year strong and plan for an even better 2016-2017, be mindful of your stakeholders' perspectives. Teachers, parents, and students are also pulled in numerous directions this time of year and you have a responsibility to ensure your campus is supporting everyone in the best way possible.
Have a great week with students!
Timothy J. Hise
Executive Director, Thomas Jefferson Feeder Pattern
Testing At-A-Glance
APRIL
4-22--STAAR ALT 2 Assessment Window (3-8 & EOC)
4-8--ES & HS Art Performance ACP (Grades 5, 9-12)
12-15--Student Survey Window (Grades 3-12)
12-22--ITBS/LOGRAMOS Window (K-2)--WILL CLARIFY
18-19--ES Gym ACP (Grade 4)
18-29--Secondary Band Performance ACP (Grades 6-12)
20-21-ES Music Performance ACP (Grade 3)
MAY
9-24--Middle School Gym Performance ACP (Grades 6-8)
16-19--Middle School Art Performance ACP (Grade 7)
2-6--STAAR EOC Algebra I, Biology, US History (9-12)
9--STAAR Math (Grades 3,4,6,7)
9--STAAR Math Re-test (Grades 5 & 8)
10--STAAR Reading (Grades 3,4,6,7)
10--STAAR Reading Re-test (Grades 5 & 8)
11--STAAR Science (Grades 5 & 8)
12--STAAR Social Studies (Grade 8)
2-27--Istation's ISIP Assessment EOY (K-2)
18-26--ACP (Grades 3-5)
27-June 2--ACP (Grades 6-12)
Leadership Quote of the Week
Week At-A-Glance
- Field ES - Campus Visit (8-10am)
- Polk ES - Campus Visit (10:15am-12:15pm)
Tuesday, April 5, 2016
- TJCA - Cary Application Round-up
- TJ Feeder Pattern Bus Tour (Cigarroa, Burnet, Medrano) 8:30-11am
- Jefferson HS - Campus Visit (1-3:30pm)
- K-2 Balanced Literacy Cadre @ Kennedy ES (3:30-5pm)
Wednesday, April 6, 2016
- TJCA - Medrano Application Round-up
- TJ Feeder Pattern Meeting @ Field ES (8am-12pm)
- Principal Impact Collaborative Meeting (Hise) 2:30-4:30pm
- Principal Focus Group @ Haskell (4-6pm)
Thursday, April 7, 2016
- TJCA - Longfellow Application Round-up
- TJ Collegiate Academy Site Team Meeting (Hise) - 7:30-9:00am
- ED Calibration Walk @ Obama HS (Hise) 9:15-10:45
- Walnut Hill 100th Anniversary Planning Meeting (Hise) 11:30-12:30
- Williams ES - Campus Visit (1-2:45pm)
- TJCA Open House @ TJHS (6-7pm)
Friday, April 8, 2016
- ED School Leadership Meeting @ Haskell (Hise) 8:15-10:15am
- Longfellow MS - Campus Visit (12-1:15pm)
- Destined for DFW Recruiting Event @ Haskell (2-5pm)
Saturday, April 9, 2016
- Two-Way Dual Language Fair @ Townview HS (9am-12pm)
Thomas Jefferson Feeder Pattern
Email: thise@dallasisd.org
Website: www.dallasisd.org
Location: 408 N Haskell Ave, Dallas, TX, United States
Phone: (972) 925-3061
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Twitter: @tj_feeder_pattern