Week at a Glance April 30-May 4, 2018

Round 1 is a KNOCKOUT!
We received our first round of STAAR scores and you guys... 5th Grade did AMAZING! The students made amazing gains this year. Check this out!

In reading, we are BETTER than I have EVER seen at first round at 81% passing, 43% meets, and 27% masters! When this group was in 3rd grade the teachers saw some struggle. We were all pretty worried, but with the team's hard work and strategic intervention the kids made it to 61% passing and then moved on to 4th where the kids made progress again to 66% passing! 
In math, we are flying high  at 91% passing, 69% meets, and 41% masters.  To be here at first round is amazing! This group has again made progress each year from 81% in 3rd to 82% in 4th. 
Please note that 3rd grade can be a big shock for kids, and it has been statistically noted that kids across the state take a dip in 4th grade...so to continue progress each year is AWESOME. Shows what fabulous teachers we have in 3rd and 4th too! 

School accountability and student success are  definitely a school-wide effort. 

I want to take a minute recognize the characteristics of our ENTIRE 5th grade team that help make their student successful each year. 

This team works like a family and performs like a team. They are always about kids and always put them first when making any decision. I hear it in their meetings together and their meetings with me individually. They hold each other accountable-they do not dwell on things that could affect student success.  They meet and discuss data extremely quickly and use it to guide instruction. Their planning is open and in depth. They talk through what is working and not working daily. They are very open to each others ideas, ask questions, and are transparent with their own strengths and weaknesses. Most importantly, they trust each other's abilities. When times get tough I know they refocus and get things back on track for kids. I have seen this consistency for 4 years now. Great job, team!

Reminders THIS WEEK:
>Formal Summatives will begin this week
>MAP testing throughout week-see schedule from Kline

Monday April 30
>Book Fair Begins!
>Sanders and Gorena off campus until late afternoon
>MAP testing throughout week
>8:30 ARD Ashley/Fountain
>10:00 504 Harnest/Akins/Fountain
>12:15 SSP 
>12:45 SSP
>2:30-3:00 K-2 Book Prom
>3:30 CIC Meeting in 10B
>3:30-5:15 Softball (Go Tigres!)

Tuesday May 1
>ELAR Planning Day
>May Day and National Loyalty Day!
>Happy Birthday Rosa Fernandez! 🎈
>8:30 ARD Gorena@Britain (for incoming student)
>8:30 ARD Burchfiel/Fountain
>10:00 ARD Ashley/Sanders
>1:00 ARD Chavez/Fountain

Wednesday May 2
>Math Planning Day
>Happy Birthday Jeri Bailey! 🎈
>Fountain off campus AM for AP Meeting
>Gorena off campus PM for AP Meeting
>8:00 SSP Martinez/Sanders/Cortez/Parham
>3:30-5:00 Faculty Meeting-2018-19 PD info-EOY info

Thursday May 3
>National "Two Different Colored Shoe" Day
>Penny Run Day! The officers will be here around 9:00. We will call over the speakers when they are headed over. Everyone will take their kiddos out to Haley side!
>7:45 Fountain @ PIEMS meeting 
>8:30 ARD (Wolf/Gorena)
>9:45 ARD (Esslinger/Gorena)
>1:00 Caitlin Gray-Grant Awarded by Texas Retired Teachers Foundation! Congratulations!
>3:30 Softball
>Teacher of the Year Ceremony TONIGHT!
 6:00 Reception 7:00 Ceremony
Come out and support our Bulldog TOY-Violeta Ojeda!

Friday May 4
>STAAR Wars Day! (May the 4th Be With You!)
>2nd Grade on Field Trip to Zoo
>5th Grade DBQ Due
>8:30 Admin and Kline meeting
>9:15 Kinder Program
>9:00-11:00 CORE meeting
>11:30 Volunteer Luncheon in library

May 4-5
>Coach Rector's KBR Weekend! Thank you again for your kindness and outreach. I'll be representing JHaley-come hang out if you can!
Friday night: pancake supper 5:30
Saturday: 5K or 1M Run (8:00) and Golf Tournament (12:00)

Upcoming Dates:
~May 7-11 Teacher Appreciation Week! (FUN STUFF!)
~May 10 Retirement Banquet 7 PM at Westin DFW Airport
~May 14-16 Round 2 of STAAR-3rd, 4th, and 5th Science
~May 18 Parent Center Seal of Excellence Ceremony
~May 18 Appy Day
~May 22 Kindergarten Round Up 5:00-7:00
~May 23 Nancy and Delsa's Retirement Party!
~May 24 5th Grade Track Meet
~May 25 EOY Party and Irving Reads
~May 29 Cultural Explosion
~May 30 1st through 4th Awards
~May 31 Kinder and 5th Awards
~June 1   Staff End of Year Breakfast and Check-out Day!

Growing Greatness in Every Student Every Day! 

Week at a Glance April 23-27, 2018

Pizza and Picasso=Huge Success!
Pizza and Picasso is such a fun family night for John Haley. I am so proud of how it has evolved. PTA was able to raise close to $1,400.00 for our End of the Year party! YAY!

I wanted to send a HUGE thank you out to our organizers...

FaLessha Esslinger-Thank YOU for organizing EVERYTHING for this. At one moment, (when stress was lurking) FaLessha told me "you don't have to worry about this, we've got it!" and I instantly felt 100 times better. She called, emailed, and picked up the donations, shopped for decorations and art supplies, helped Gray, printed and framed items, made decorations, created bags, and organized the schedule and logistics for the whole event. I KNOW it was a lot of work and I appreciate it more than you know. Your dedication to the events at our school mean so much to the kids and staff. Thank you!!

Caitlin Gray- To take something on like this in your first year as a teacher is AMAZING! You took it, embraced it, and never made anyone feel like you were overly stressed! (We'll, except maybe that one staff meeting-ha!)  I am proud of the teacher you have become! We are proud to have you as part of the JH Family!

Blanca Arevalo-This lady is Wonder Woman! She has been helping me with secretarial duties since December, helping  PTA, and continuing to work in records without delay! She assisted Esslinger out with P&P duties on top of all of this...just such an amazing partner in this crazy world of running a school! Thank you Blancita!

And of course, thank you ALL for helping with the night and organizing an activity to connect with kids. They are so excited..I heard kids were sitting on pins and needles when we announced the winners. Love it! 

Monday April 23
>Happy Birthday Homero Guerrero! 

>3rd Grade Language of Testing Meetings (schedule sent by Fountain)
>8:30 ARD (Kerans/Sanders)
>1:00 ARD (Mier/Admin)
>1:00 504 (Counselors/Admin)

Tuesday April 24
>ELAR Planning Day
>8:30 ARD Lucero/Gorena
>1:00 ARD Lucero/Sanders
>3:00 Sanders at HR Meeting at admin building

Wednesday April 25
>Happy Birthday, Mrs. Fountain! 
>Math Planning Day
>1:00 504 (Counselors/Gorena)

Thursday April 26
> Report Card Day! Wear college shirts and jeans!
>Surprise! Kona Ice will be here today to celebrate our awesome teachers! Teachers get FREE Sno-Cones! Kids can bring $ to buy one! Enjoy!
>8:30 ARD Wolf/Fountain
>1:30 504 Counselors/Gorena
>7:00 Service Awards

Friday April 27
>Happy Birthday Ms. Rodriguez!
>OFF!

Upcoming Dates (WOW!!):
~April 30-CIC Meeting
~May 3 Special Olympic Torch Run 
~May 3 TOY Awards 6:00 PM at Singley
~May 4 Volunteer Appreciation lunch 
~May 7-11 Teacher Appreciation Week! (FUN STUFF!)
~May 10 Retirement Banquet 7 PM at DFW Marriot
~May 14-16 Round 2 of STAAR (THE BIG ONE)
~May 15 Kindergarten Round Up 3:30-7:00 
~May 18 Parent Center Seal of Excellence Ceremony
~May 18 Appy Day
~May 23 Nancy and Delsa's Retirement Party!
~May 24 5th Grade Track Meet
~May 25 EOY Party and Irving Reads
~May 29 Cultural Explosion
~May 30 1st through 4th Awards
~May 31 Kinder and 5th Awards
~June 1   Staff End of Year Breakfast and Check-out Day!

Growing Greatness in Every Student Every Day! 

Week at a Glance April 16-April 20, 2018

Getting Re-Connected!
Now that the first round of STAAR and TELPAS are over we will be refocusing on INSTRUCTION throughout the building. YAY!  (Personally, I am feeling a bit disconnected!) That means its time for us to see the kids smiling faces learning from the best teachers in Texas! We plan on visiting each of you at some point this week and our focus will be the by statements. :) Remember, this is a work in progress and learning together.  Remember we are continuing to build a culture of true growth mindset. If we accomplish it to the fullest there will be no stopping us!  

Have a great week! -Sanders

Shout out to the CORE team, Esslinger, Parham, Hancock, and Angelica Cortez  for coming out to help with Go Irving. We had a great time showcasing our awesome school! Thank you also Velasquez for your student video and thanks to everyone for the awesome student work!
~Shout out to the 4th and 5th Grade teams, and other test administrators (Including Ms. Mitchell!) for helping ensure a smooth test session! 
~Shout out to our softball coaches for a great draft day and first day of practice with our kids! They were SO excited! 

Reminders THIS WEEK:
>5th Six Week Grades DUE FRIDAY!
>TSR II and III Due!

Monday April 16
>Mouse and the Motorcycle Kick-Off Day! (See emails from Patrick!)  We will have some fuzzy visitors today!
>PD Survey DUE! Very important district directive!
The link can be found here.

>8-12 Fountain and Martinez at LPAC meeting off campus 
>8:30 ARD Ojeda/Sanders
>10:00 ARD Conorino/Gorena
>3:30 PD Survey Due
>5:30 Sanders @ Golden Apple Awards at Admin building

Tuesday April 17
>ELAR Planning Day
>Sanders off campus @ 5th  Field Trip to Waco
>8:30 ARD Lucero/Gorena
>10:00 ARD Ojeda/Fountain
>1st and 2nd Grade teachers observing each other AM and PM (see email schedule from Kline)

Wednesday April 18
>Math Planning Day
>Counselors off campus in AM for meeting @ ad building
>8:00 Gorena in parent meeting
>8:00-11:30 4th Grade Accountability and Intervention Meeting in 10B 
>12:30-3:30 3rd Grade Accountability and Intervention Meeting in 10B
>2nd Grade teachers observing each other AM/PM (see email schedule from Kline)
>3:30-TSR II and III DUE before you leave!

Thursday April 19
> Happy Birthday Melanie "MVP" Massey! 
>5th Grade DeZavala Field Trip
>AM/PM 1st grade observations (see schedule from Kline)
>8:30 ARD (Cortez/Fountain)
>10:00 ARD (Pargas/Gorena)
>11:45 ARD (Wolf/Fountain)
>1:00 ARD (Cortez/Fountain)
>2:00 Meet with Counselors
>5:00 2nd Grade Program
>5:30-7:00 Our Third Annual Pizza and Picasso!

Friday April 20
>5th 6 WEEKS GRADE DUE by 8:00 AM!
>8:30 Admin and Kline meeting
>9:00-11:00 CORE meeting

Upcoming Dates (WOW!!):
~April 23-A surprise is coming for you!
~April 26- 7:00 PM Service Awards @ Nimitz
~April 27- OFF
~April 30-CIC Meeting
~May 3 TOY Awards 6:00 PM at Singley
~May 4 Volunteer Appreciation lunch 
~May 7-11 Teacher Appreciation Week! (FUN STUFF!)
~May 10 Retirement Banquet 7 PM at DFW Marriot
~May 14-16 Round 2 of STAAR (THE BIG ONE)
~May 15 Kindergarten Round Up 3:30-7:00 
~May 18 Parent Center Seal of Excellence Ceremony
~May 18 Appy Day
~May 23 Nancy and Delsa's Retirement Party!
~May 24 5th Grade Track Meet
~May 25 EOY Party and Irving Reads
~May 29 Cultural Explosion
~May 30 1st through 4th Awards
~May 31 Kinder and 5th Awards
~June 1   Staff End of Year Breakfast and Check-out Day!

Growing Greatness in Every Student Every Day! 

Week at a Glance April 9-13, 2018

Sending GOOD VIBES to our 

AWESOME

 John Haley Bulldogs testers this week!

Tuesday April 10
> Reading Planning Day
>5th Math STAAR, 4th Writing STAAR

Wednesday April 11
>Math Planning Day
>5th Reading STAAR, 4th Writing STAAR Make-Ups
>AP Meetings (Fountain AM/Gorena PM)
>9:30-10:00 Sanders at HR meeting
>3:30 3rd Grade ELAR Planning 

Thursday April 12
>STAAR Make-Up Day
>2:00 Chocolate Pep-Rally (all in big gym)
>3:30 4th Grade ELAR Planning 

Friday April 13
>8:30 Admin and Kline meeting
>9:30 Benavides SSP 
>9:00-11:00 CORE meeting
>1:15 Burchfiel SSP
>4:30 Set up for Go Irving at Singley

Saturday April 14
>Go Irving! 9-12 at Singley

Upcoming Dates:
~April 10-5th Math STAAR; 4th Writing STAAR (Snack Day!)
~April 11-5th Reading STAAR (Snack Day!)
~April 12-2:00 PTA Chocolate Sales Kick-Off 
~April 14 Go Irving Festival 9-12
~April 19-Pizza and Picasso Night
~April 23-A surprise is coming for you!
~April 26- 7:00 PM Service Awards @ Nimitz
~April 27- OFF
~April 30-CIC Meeting

Growing Greatness in Every Student Every Day!