• 3-5 Present STAAR Plans
• K-2

- 4th Grade TELPAS Reading/Writing

- K-Kids Morning - 4th Grade

- 5th Grade TELPAS Reading/Writing

- K-Kids Morning - 5th Grade

- Interim Math (Grades 3-5)

• administered during regular class period

- 3rd Grade Music Program, 6:00 pm

- Interim Reading (Grades 3-5)

• administered during regular class period

The District Interim Assessments for grades 3-5 are fast approaching, and we want to ensure everything runs smoothly. Below is the important schedule to keep in mind for the assessments:

📅 March 6: Interim Math (Grades 3-5)
📅 March 7: Interim Reading (Grades 3-5)
📅 March 10: Interim Science (Grade 5)
🕒 All assessments will be conducted during the regular class period.

Important Notes:

• These assessments will be completed in one class period.

• Students may or may not finish the assessment in the allotted time, and that's okay!
• Please ensure that all students submit the test, even if they haven't finished.
• Students will log in using the TXSecureBrowser to access the assessments.

• Hicks will provide each content area teacher with a bucket that includes the Material Control Forms, Accommodations, Student Test Tickets, and Session Codes for each assessment.

Thank you for your help in making this a smooth process for our students. If you have any questions, please reach out to Christa!

The transfer request process is for campus lateral moves only: teacher to teacher, grade level

counselor to grade level counselor, grade level librarian to grade level librarian, (elementary, middle,

or high school). It is NOT for staff seeking a promotion (e.g. Teacher to counselor/librarian/assistant

principal; elementary counselor to middle school counselor).

Transfer Eligibility Requirements:

• Employees must complete the online transfer request during the application submission window.
• Employee must have appropriate certification (or certification plan) for the position.
• Transfers will not be approved without correct certification appearing on TEA Virtual Certificate or plan confirmed by the HR Certification team.
• Employees on an intervention (growth) plan are ineligible.

The monthly focus of ‘Formative Assessment’ reflects on the practice of collecting data, providing feedback, and accommodating for learner needs to empower students to take an active role in their personal growth.

• Have you tried Formative Assessments in Seesaw?
• Did you know secondary teachers have *PREMIUM* nearpod access?
• If you are a secondary teacher, have you utilized any of the Formative Assessment tools in nearpod?

We will be rounding out our unit on gratitude next week by looking at ways to see the positives, even in tough situations. The activity on Thursday is more of a discussion for students, which means zero prep for teachers. It is a good opportunity to challenge students to look at challenges with gratitude.

Slides for K-2

Slides for 3-5

Attached is the letter and form from PTA in order to claim your $75 classroom enrichment grant.

HAVE A SHOUT OUT YOU WANT ME TO INCLUDE IN NEXT WEEK'S NEWSLETTER?

Hale and Valdora from Tilson: I am always blown away by both of you. I know I told you during fall conferences, but I wanted tell you again how much I love that you attend conferences of the students you serve. I have never been blessed enough for this to happen in the past. I appreciate your dedication. ❤️

Ms. Murdoch and Mrs. Hicks and Mrs. Reeves from Krystal Custard: Thank you for coming out and supporting our artists in the Black History Art show. Even on a freezing cold, parent conference, and STAAR week you managed to do it all. You are super heroes!

Mrs. Harms from Krystal Custard: Thank you for being supportive and helping me bring my Knight of the Arts concept to life! You rock!!

Ms. Harms and Mrs.Custard from Fulmer: I am so impressed by the stunning artwork you inspire and lead students to create! Our campus is so rich with culture and beauty thanks to your efforts. Y'all are amazing!!

Summer Killion, Melinda O’Dell, Rosa Sheffield and Elizabeth Murdoch from Kristie Record: Thank you for volunteering your time to help out with Special Olympics! We appreciate you guys!

Christine Garza from Adrian: Thank you for helping me through a very rough week. I appreciate your compassion, empathy, and advice. Thank you also for sharing some of your awesome routines! I sure do appreciate you!

Cox, Singleton, Valdora & Hale from Sarah Gibson: Thank you for being flexible with our Take Flight schedule! I appreciate all of you!

Ensley from Sarah Gibson: All I do is email you...thanks for always responding!

Specials Team and Kimberlin Family from Krystal: Thank you all for supporting the Kimberlin art show and extra thanks to anyone who helped hand out flyers! It was a great turnout! I'm so proud to be a Knight!

Krystal and Laura from Elizabeth: Goodness, the Knight of the Arts showcase was absolutely incredible. I appreciate the time, effort, and energy that went into the displays. Families were so delighted to see the artwork and hear their students talk about their processes.

SHOUT OUT YOUR COLLEAGUES! Enter it HERE!

MARCH

4 PLCs

6 3rd Grade Music Program

10 Goldie Locke Excel Awards (5th Grade Nominees)

11 PLCs

12 Joe Garcia Awards (5th Grade Nominees)

14 Field Day

17-21 Spring Break