The Razorback Community Report

Week of October 16, 2023; Issue 11

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Motivate

Outcomes that matter.

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Inspire

Culture that empowers.

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Prepare

Teaching that engages and technology that enables.

Principal's Message

"October is a symphony of permanence and change." — Bonaro W. Overstreet

Dear Hogg Community,

I hope the Fall Break has offered all of you the chance to relish the splendid weather while making cherished memories with your dear ones.

As we embark on the third week of October, it's clear that the holiday season is fast approaching. We eagerly anticipate weaving together enriching learning opportunities with the festive spirit of the season.

Please keep in mind that attendance is crucial. While we recognize that absences may be unavoidable on occasion, it's important to understand that unexcused absences cannot replicate the valuable learning experiences that take place on those days.

Warm regards,

Ms. Molina

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.

Principal for a Day-Tuesday, October 17, 2023

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Jimmy J. Tran is a small business owner and entrepreneur. He currently owns Code Ninjas which teaches kids 4-14 computer coding skills. In addition, he is also the Managing Principal of Oak Lawn Group LLC, a real estate investing firm.

Jimmy and his wife Lisa met at SMU, where they were undergrads. After SMU, Jimmy moved to Boston where we completed graduate studies at Harvard. Together, they have 3 kids (all enrolled in DISD) and they have been involved in our District in numerous ways, from Site-Based Decision Making (SBDM) Committee to Dad’s Club to volunteering as a coach for Destination Imagination.

In 2019, Jimmy started a nonprofit foundation to support his kids' school called Friends of PL Prep. Last, Jimmy was appointed to the Facilities Sub-Committee for the 2020 Bond, which will bring $3.5 billion dollars to 220+ campuses throughout DISD.

Fall Parent Conferences

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We will be having parent-teacher conferences the week of October 23rd. Teachers will be sending their parents more information regarding when they are available. The district is doing parent-teacher conferences a bit differently this year; teachers must provide multiple times on multiple days they are available to have parent conferences. They can use their planning time, before school, and after school. We will not be holding parent-teacher conferences on Friday, October 27th. Teachers will send out their schedules to you the week of October 16th-20th.

October Attendance Incentive

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Our learners who maintained perfect attendance for the week had a delightful popsicle treat! Our next attendance challenge is on the horizon, spanning from Monday, October 9th to Friday, October 27th. Students who achieve perfect attendance during these three weeks will be invited to our exciting Razorback Popcorn Celebration.

October Razorbacks of the Month

October Razorbacks of the Month will be notified on Tuesday, October 17, 2023.

HNT Extracurriculars/Clubs

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.

Dismissal Locations

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 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.