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Next Week's Schedule
Monday
- TELPAS Testing window opens
- 3:30pm - Staff Meeting in Library
- Kristen Weichel on Campus
- 9:30am - Jacobs to Principal Meeting
Wednesday
- PLC Meetings Today
- Kristen Weichel on Campus
- 8:00am - Jacobs to HUMANeX Training
- 8:30am - ARD (Bright, Dietz, Williams)
Thursday
- Valerie James on Campus
- 7:15am - All Pro Dads
Friday
- Enjoy the Weekend!
Important Reminders
Reading Instruction
Guided Reading books have been organized in the 4th Grade pod by reading level. Teachers will develop groups based on student's instructional reading level. Reading groups will meet daily. Lower level readers will meet every day while higher level readers will meet at least 2x per week.
Figure 19 Training
Region 10 has placed in the "Online Learning Center" to help teachers with supporting the skills found in Figure 19. They have created a 75 to 90 minute online course about the skills in Figure 19.
Click this link & you'll find illustrated directions on how to sign up for the online course through Region 10. When you finished, you would take the brief quiz and receive your certificate. This workshop does count for PD credit. Just list the course in your portfolio, along with the certificate.
Accelerated Reader (AR) Update - Students should be at 33% of their goal by next Friday. If you notice someone who really needs help, please let me know. We will continue to monitor and encourage students to make weekly targets and a comprehension score of at least 80%. Nita Green is meeting with our targeted 3rd and 4th grade student to ensure they have a book on their reading level each day. Students should be asked to take home a book every night and read for 20 minutes. Be sure to communicate with parents `about their child's AR point goal and their progress toward reaching that goal.
Mathematics
1st & 2nd Grade - Lone Star Daily Rigor is being used with students each week.
3rd & 4th Grade - Math GPS is being used to help students weekly. Teachers should be on pages 76-70 next week. We must maintain this pace in order to finished by testing time.
Think Through Math (TTM) for Grade 3-4 - Teachers please ensure that all students have been assessed for TTM. Letters have been sent home during the first report card to parents. Remember that there's an app for TTM and it can be used on the iPad.
ESL Certification
Royse City ISD is pushing to have 100% of the teaching staff to be ESL Certification. The district will pay for teachers to take the test AND have the ESL Certification place on your teaching certificate. Below are a list of links that are helpful to those interesting in this process:
They can afford to reimburse you now - who know when they will no longer continue to this offer. Be sure to take up the district with this offer to reimburse you for this certification.
Royse City ISD is pushing to have 100% of the teaching staff to be ESL Certification. The district will pay for teachers to take the test AND have the ESL Certification place on your teaching certificate. Below are a list of links that are helpful to those interesting in this process:
They can afford to reimburse you now - who know when they will no longer continue to this offer. Be sure to take up the district with this offer to reimburse you for this certification.
NEW Information
Congratulations to our Teacher of the Month
Stacey Montgomery,
4th Grade Teacher
Art Fair/Open House/Math Night/Music Program Night - This was a HUGH success for our parents and students. The turn out for this night was amazing. It was thrilling to see so many families enjoying themselves and seeing the work our students have been doing over the last several months. Thanks again everyone for making Tuesday night a sensational evening!Teacher/Support Staff of the Year - Click here for the directions on casting your vote for our Teacher of the Year & Support Staff of the Year!
Meet with Valerie James - Just a reminder that she will be on campus and teachers will be meeting with her in the conference room.
TELPAS Window Opens Next Week - Nita Green will be using the computer lab in the 2nd Grade pod to complete student testing for TELPAS. Those specific dates/times will be sent out via email. It will be important for all students to remain quiet around that area and in the hallways to ensure a good testing environment for those students.
Bad Weather Dates - Two of the bad weather make up days are scheduled for Friday, May 1st and Friday, June 5th. The staff work day is now scheduled for Saturday June 6th. However, we will develop a plan for all staff members to comp out of the June 6th day, similar to what we did last year. Employees will be asked to document accrued time during the month of May in order comp out of the Saturday work day. At this time - no plans have been made about missing school for today. However we'll keep you posted.
Student Voice Interview (#stuvoice) - Below is a short video interview with Zak Malamed (@zakmal)... I was just introduced to this individual recently. He's works for the organization called Student Voice. I like this video for several reasons... But I especially like how the educators in the room made a point to connect with Zak and create an opportunity for the students to speak with him directly. It was a great way to engage the students!
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