The Razorback Community Report
Week of December 4, 2023; Issue 17
Motivate
Outcomes that matter.
Inspire
Culture that empowers.
Prepare
Teaching that engages and technology that enables.
Principal's Message
“What you get by achieving your goals is not as important as what you become by achieving your goals.”- Zig Ziglar
Dear Hogg Community,
After our holiday break, both our staff and learners returned rejuvenated and focused. As we prepare for our mid-year assessments, students revisited their MAP goals and reflected on their plans for achievement in both math and reading. Parents, we strongly encourage you to inquire about your students' goals, how they plan to accomplish them, and how you can support their efforts. Remember, it takes a community to achieve greatness!
Due to MAP testing and ACP testing, tutoring for kindergarten to 3rd-grade students will be canceled for the remainder of the semester. If your student is enrolled in tutoring for HB4545 (4th and 5th grade), your instructor will provide updates based on student progress.
This week marks the official kickoff of our 12 Days of Hoggliday Cheer, and we eagerly anticipate engaging with all our learners and the community during our Annual Reading Night!
Warmest Regard,
Ms. Molina
Tips for Optimal Testing Performance
District and Campus Instructional Expectations
- Strengthen school culture. Teachers, students, and parents through SEL practices and classroom climate and culture by building relationships.
- Improving the quality of instruction through effective tier 1 instruction, strong implementation of Amplify, Eureka, PLCs, and through the coaching cycle (Observation, Feedback, Implementation Follow Through).
- Increase student engagement through strategies such as MRS, think-pair-share, turn and talk, writing, cold call, choral response, student discourse, Kagan strategies, hands-on learning, Read, Draw, Write problem-solving model, and annotations.
- Improve and increase writing opportunities such as writing across content areas, use of rubrics, and embedding writing in student responses.
- Increase student achievement in all content areas by creating a data-driven culture.
Reading Night Wednesday, December 6th
November-December Attendance Incentive
Perfect attendance Monday, November 27th through Friday, December 22nd is our new attendance incentive.
Students who maintain perfect attendance throughout these four weeks will receive an invitation to our thrilling Razorback Attendance Celebration scheduled for Friday, December 22nd.
November Razorbacks of the Month
Hogglidays
Arrival/Dismissal Reminders
Main office doors will open at 7:30 am. Classes start at 8:00 am. Tardies will be issued starting at 8:10 am. Carline staff assistances ends at 8:00 am.
Dismissal will begin at 3:15 for Pre K walkers and 3:20 for all car riders and K-5th walkers. Late pick up begins at 3:35 pm.
Uniform Reminders
Just a friendly reminder that ALL students must be in School Uniform. Students must wear a collard shirt and uniform bottoms. Leggings are not allowed.
Students who participate in college Thursdays, may wear college shirt with uniform bottoms.
Students who participate in Spirit Fridays, may wear spirit shirt (Shirts associated with extracurricular participation are welcomed as spirit shirts, including those for the run club, chess, robotics, and cheerleading.) with jeans. Ripped jeans are not allowed.
Students who are out of dress code will either call home for a someone to bring them a uniform.
Campus Culture
STEAM CLUBS NOVEMBER 17, 2023.
Week at a Glance
Monday, December 4th
- 5th Grade Science MAP Testing
- School Starts at 8:00 am
Tardies begin at 8:10 am
Run Club: 3:30-5:00 pm
Tuesday, December 5th
- 1st-2nd Grade MAP Testing
- School Starts at 8:00 am
Tardies begin at 8:10 am
Financial Literacy Parent Workshop 5:00pm (Library)
1st-2nd Grade MAP Testing
School Starts at 8:00 am
Tardies begin at 8:10 am
Vex Robotics: 3:30-5:00 pm
PTO Meeting, Razorback of the Month, Reading Night-5:30-7:00 pm
Thursday, December 7th-College T-shirt with Uniform Bottoms-12 Days of Hogglidays Begins (Wear a Holiday Hat!)
3rd-5th Grade Reading MAP Testing
School Starts at 8:00 am
Tardies begin at 8:10 am
- Vex Robotics: 3:30-5:00 pm
Cheer: 3:45-4:45 pm
Friday, December 15th-Spirit T-shirts with jeans-11 Days of Hoggliday Wear jeans and Sparkles!
3rd-5th Grade MAP Testing
Book Club 7:30-8:00 am
School Starts at 8:00 am
Tardies begin at 8:10 am
Saturday, December 9th-
OnCore Race @ City Plaza
Vex Robotics Tournament @ Garland Science Academy
Esports Tournament @ Barack Obama Young Men's Leadership Academy