September 8, 2025

Good morning Owl Family,

I hope everyone had a relaxing weekend, and you're ready for another great week!

One of the things I love about Anderson-Shiro CISD is how much it reminds me of where I grew up. I grew up in a small town in Mississippi, and even though I was not related to anyone in my hometown, everyone was family. My mom is here visiting for Grandparents' Day, and a lot of our visit has been catching up on how everyone is doing back in my hometown. That same feeling of family is what being a part of the Owl Family is all about. We look out for each other, we help each other, we pray for each other, and we love and support one another. My hope is that no matter how long you've been in Anderson-Shiro, you feel connected and a part of our Owl Family.

Here we GROW!

Building Champions,

Dr. B

sborowicz@ascisd.net

• The name of the new statewide assessment will be called "Student Success Tool."
• It will begin in 2027-2028.
• It requires a Beginning-of-Year assessment and a Middle-of-Year assessment using one of the TEA-approved vendors. These two assessments will not be factored into the accountability rating and are norm-referenced. There will still be an End-of-Year criterion referenced test, and this test will still be the majority of the letter grade for elementary and junior high.
• There is currently no requirements for any type of growth measure to be considered as part of the letter grade rating, but there is a report required to present to the legislature from the 2029-2030 school year to be considered in changing legislation at that time to include a growth measure(we currently get credit for students who may not have passed but met projected growth, so this will go away).
• There will be standalone writing tests again. It eliminates the English II EOC, limits district benchmarks, and requires rescoring of any writing assessment where the score was one point away from passing. It allows for some national and state exams to be used as a substitute for EOCs. It directs TEA to adopt rules earlier and with greater transparency.
• It requires raw scores to be released within 48 hours of the test being administered but does not require TEA to release scale scores(the one that shows failed, approaches, meets, masters) until September 1.
• Nothing changes for the next 2 years.

Last week, we focused on using our manners by saying "yes ma'am" and "no sir." This week, we're focusing on my making eye contact. These are both skills that are important signs of showing respect and confidence in how we interact with each other and with those that are older than us. These are great skills to have when dealing with an employer as well.

Anytime you would like to give a shout out for any of our OUTSTANDING ASCISD staff members, you can do so by filling out the form at THIS LINK. They appreciate hearing from you and how they have made your ASCISD experience a positive one. This form is also always linked at the bottom of our district newsletters.

• Vote for Ta'Colton Calhoun, player of the week, for The Eagle - https://theeagle.com/sports/high-school/football/article_c74bcbcc-ddbb-4416-9440-3fa0a0a6925a.html#tracking-source=home-top-story

Thank you to our awesome Maintenance and Technology teams for working so hard to keep everything running smoothly!!

• Maintenance = 101 completed

• Technology = 228 completed

• September 8 - ASJH Lady Owl Volleyball vs. Onalaska @ 430PM; ASCISD Board Meeting @ 630PM; FFA Meeting @ 630PM
• September 9 - ASE Grandparents' Breakfast (A-L) @ 7:15am; ASJH/HS PTO Meeting @ 4PM; ASHS Lady Owl Volleyball at Hardin @ 430PM
• September 10 - ASE Grandparents' Breakfast (M-Z) @ 7:15am; ASJSH Cross Country Meet at Navasota @ 1PM
• September 11 - First Responders' Day
• September 11 - ASJH Owl Football vs. Tarkington @ 4:30PM; ASHS Owl JV Football vs. Tarkington @ 7PM
• September 12 - ASHS Lady Owl Volleyball at Caldwell @ 430PM; ASHS Owl Football at Tarkington @ 7PM
• September 13 - ASJH Lady Owl Volleyball Tournament @ Groveton; SAT Testing
• September 15 - ASJH Lady Owl Volleyball vs. Coldspring @ 430PM
• September 16 - ASHS Lady Owl Volleyball vs. Madisonville @ 430PM
• September 17 - ASJSH Cross Country Meet in Anderson @ 1PM; Constitution Day w/ 5th Grade
• September 18 - ASHS Lady Owl Volleyball JV Tournament in Anderson; ASJH Owl Football vs. Shepherd @ 430PM; ASHS Owl JV Football at Shepherd @ 6PM
• September 19 - ASHS Lady Owl Volleyball at Leon @ 430PM; ASHS Owl Football vs. Shepherd @ 7PM
• September 20 - ASJH Lady Owl Volleyball Tournament @ Richards; ASHS Lady Owl 9th/JV Volleyball Tournament in Anderson
• September 22 - ASJH Lady Owl Volleyball vs. Trinity @ 430PM
• September 23 - ASHS Lady Owl Volleyball at Trinity @ 430PM
• September 24 - See You at the Pole; ASJSH Cross Country Meet at Madisonville @ 10AM
• September 25 - ASJH Owl Football vs/at TBA @ 430PM; ASHS Owl JV Football vs/at TBA @ 6PM
• September 26 - ASHS Lady Owl Volleyball at New Waverly @ 430PM; ASHS Owl Football vs. Newton @ 7PM
• September 27 - US Bands Marching Showcase @ Madisonville
• September 29 - ASJH Lady Owl Volleyball vs. New Waverly @ 430PM
• September 30 - ASHS Lady Owl Volleyball vs. Crockett @ 430PM
• October 1 - Athletic Booster Club Meeting @ 6PM
• October 2 - ASJSH Cross Country Meet @ Huffman
• October 3 - ASE Fall Festival; ASHS Lady Owl Volleyball vs. Onalaska @ 430PM
• October 4 - ASJH Lady Owl Volleyball District Tournament @ New Waverly; SAT Testing
• October 6 - ASJH Lady Owl Volleyball vs. Crockett (Pinkout) @ 430PM
• October 7 - ASHS Lady Owl Volleyball vs. Coldspring (Pinkout) @ 430PM
• October 8 - Troy Invitational Marching Festival; ASJH District Cross Country Meet @ TBA
• October 9 - ASE Fire Prevention Week Activities; End of the 1st 9 Weeks; ASHS District Cross Country Meet @ TBA; ASJH Owl Football vs. New Waverly @ 430PM
• October 10 - STAFF DEVELOPMENT/Student Holiday - Parent/Teacher Conferences; ASHS Lady Owl Volleyball vs. Trinity @ 430PM; ASHS Owl Football at New Waverly @ 7PM
• October 11 - US Bands Marching Showcase in N. Houston
• October 13-17 - SCHOOL HOLIDAY
• October 14 - PTO Meeting; ASHS Lady Owl Volleyball vs. New Waverly (Sr. Night) @ 430PM
• October 16 - ASJH Owl Football at Shepherd @ 430PM; ASJH Lady Owl Volleyball at Onalaska @ 430PM; ASHS Owl JV Football vs/at TBA @ 6PM
• October 17 - ASHS Lady Owl Volleyball at Crockett @ 430PM; ASHS Owl Football vs. Woodville (Pinkout) @ 7PM
• October 20 - ASHS Regional Cross Country Meet @ TBA; ASJH Lady Owl Volleyball at Coldspring @ 430PM; ASCISD Board Meeting @ 630PM; FFA Meeting @ 630PM
• October 21 - ASE Picture Day; ASHS Lady Owl Volleyball at Onalaska @ 430PM
• October 22 - UIL Marching Band Contest @ Troy
• October 23 - ASJH Owl Football vs. Thrall @ 430PM; ASHS Owl JV Football vs/at TBA @ 6PM
• October 24 - ASHS Lady Owl Volleyball at Coldspring @ 430PM; ASHS Owl Football at Kountze @ 7PM
• October 29 - Homecoming Community Pep Rally and Parade
• October 30 - ASJH/HS When Sean Speaks Assembly @ 1010AM; ASJH Owl Football at Trinity @ 430PM; ASHS Owl JV Football at Trinity @ 7PM
• October 31 - ASE Story Book Character Parade; ASHS Owl Football vs. Trinity (Homecoming/Sr. Night) @ 7PM