Hackberry Howl
Vol. 2 No. 10
Ready to have an endless supply of data for student progress?
Over the next few weeks your team lead will be training you using the different reports to drive your instruction both in the classroom and in the intervention process.
KEEP HOWLING!
-SR
Teacher Spotlight-Beulah Mathews
Teacher Spotlight of the Week
Name: Beulah Mathews
Birthday: August 5th
Hometown: Dallas TX (Greatest State EVER)
Current Hackberry position: 4th Grade Math & Science
Where did you attend College and what is your degree(s): Texas Woman’s University. Degree: Interdisciplinary Studies
Who was your favorite teacher and why: My favorite teacher was my 2nd grade teacher. Ms. Cook she was the most dedicated teacher I ever had.
What profession other than your own would you like to attempt? L&D Nurse and on some days a Magician
Do you have children: Yes, 41 of them...any takers? But biologically none.
Do you have pets: One miniature schnauzer named Juneau
Favorite Color: PURPLE!
Do you have a favorite Quote or Saying:
“Surrender is a choice to live in courage."
Where is the farthest place you have ever traveled? 9,716 Miles- Singapore (AMAAAZING FOOD!)
Favorite food: Thai! And anything Dark Chocolate
Hobbies or Activities/organizations you are active in: Spending time in the kitchen baking/cooking and spending time with my cousins.
Accomplishments or Honors you have achieved that you are proud of: First one in the family to graduate from college! (Thank you Jesus!!)
The Carpenter-This weeks reading Chapters 13-18
How did these chapter speak to you?
How can using the first strategy change every aspect of your life?
Bring these answers with you to Tuesday's faculty meeting.
Recommended Reading
The Differentiated Classroom-Carol Thomlinson
Quote of the Week!
Article of the week:
Howl Outs!
Karla sends a Howl to Alonzo for making sure our progress reports were ran and assuring information was correct.
Ms. Escamilla gives a Big howl to Sarah Romig for setting up the 2nd grade field trip!
Bagby Howls to our amazing Pre-K teachers Ms. Martin, Ms. Sawhney, & Ms. Diaz for being so patient and kind to our little students. They make a great team!
Bagby Howls to Ms. Thomas for giving students fist bumps in the morning and to Ms. Wagner for giving the students little hugs. Great job on creating a positive environment for our students!
Bagby Howls to Ms. Alonzo for giving me up to date student count information, she is awesome!
Bagby Howls to Mr. Richardson for overseeing the "Lobo Leaders" club. He is doing a great job challenging & empowering our 5th graders to hold themselves accountable and to lead by example.
Ms. Escamilla gives a screaming howl to Mrs. Melchi and Mrs. Connely for helping with DRA testing.
Castilla howls gives a big howl to Mrs. Cruz and Mrs. Northcutt for the chocolate fix I was in need of. A little bit of chocolate goes a long way. :)
Masai Howls to Mrs. Vergara for all of her extra time and hard work setting up our 2nd grade Ipad cart! You rock!! Also I give her a screaming HOWL for taking care of one of my friends during our recess. He is always happy when he comes back to my class and loves getting to help in the computer lab. Thank you for your extra time that you give to this student since he cannot go outside. You are awesome!
Karla sends a Howl to Mrs. Measles for taking care of my bus duty last Friday when I was out.
Webber howls out to Ashley Measles for her amazing ideas and willingness to share all of her resources without hesitation. She is fantabulous!
Webber howls out to the First Grade Team- I love how we all bring something unique and amazing to the dynamic of our first grade fubulousness! I love you all, and greatly appreciate you!
Measles howls to Delvalle for providing some resources to use with my lowest reading group! You rock friend!
Ms. Anderson gives a Huge howl to Mrs Vergara for helping me get the bulletin board ready!!!
Ms. Whiddon Howwwllls to Patty for helping me call parents who don't speak English to schedule their conference AND offering to translate for me during the conferences, even though it's after school! :)MS.
Sandoval gives a shout out to Northcutt for organizing our 3rd-4th grade workroom!
Karla sends a screaming HOWL to our Hackberry family. My little one was sick last Friday and I had many emails and texts wishing a quick recovery for him. Hackberry is the best family to be a part of. Thank you for your thoughts.
Tammie Howls to the 5th grade team and their sense of humor :)
Hackberry Calendar
Fire prevention week
Richardson, Phan, and Northcutt out to San Antionio for PLC conference
Tuesday, October 11th
-No faculty meeting due to conference
Richardson, Phan, and Northcutt out to San Antionio for PLC conference
Wednesday, October 12th
Richardson, Phan, and Northcutt out to San Antonio for PLC conference
Fire Drill
Fire Prevention Presentation by Frisco FD PK-2 @ 8:00am & 3-5 9:00am
Thursday, October13th
Pancake Breakfast 7:00-7:30 by (Chef Swartz & Pastry Chef Richardson)
Professional Learning-Topic "Hackberry PLC Process" 7:30am-11:00am
Afternoon-Parent Meetings
Friday, October 14th
E3 Conference @ UNT