Pride Preview Vol. 32

This visual says it best—consistency isn’t about being the same every day.

There will be days when you can give more, and days when you can’t do it all. That’s real.

What matters is that we show up each day understanding how important that day is for our students.

In elementary, every day counts.

A day without you matters.

A day with you can create a moment that changes a mind forever.

That’s the magic of what we do—small, consistent moments that add up to something powerful.

- ijc

This week, we are so excited to celebrate Mrs. Owens as our Pride Member of the Week! Thank you for your tireless advocacy for the TAG program. We proudly recognize the immense effort you pour into your role, often working as a solo planner to bring extraordinary learning experiences to life. A perfect example of this is the incredible Shark Tank-style TAG Showcase you just hosted, complete with student judges! The students delivered their pitches with such confidence and clarity because of your guidance. We are incredibly lucky to have you on our campus!

• Mrs. Yetts, Ms. Acevedo, & Mrs. Cecilia Martinez: For your incredible support, pastries, and coffee to kick off STAAR Reading!
• 3rd–5th Grade Teachers: For your unwavering belief in each student's potential.
• Ms. Wilson, Mrs. Ragan, & Ms. Elda: For leading and supporting our Esports team in their tournament!
• The Pre-K Team: For successfully taking our kiddos to the Fort Worth Zoo!
• Madame Miller: For having your French students featured on the official Dallas ISD account!
• Coach Walker: For planning Field Day while managing the soccer team and anticipating his third child!
• Ms. Sherrie & the Boys & Girls Club: For your tireless work with our students each day.
• Ms. Johnson & Ms. Jackson: For preparing the Cheer Team for their upcoming performance!
• Mrs. Owens: For facilitating an incredible GT "Shark Tank" presentation.

• Morning Announcements by 3D

• April 13: PTA General Meeting, SBDM Meeting (CIP), and Staff Meeting.
• April 15–16: STAAR Science (Grade 5) & Make-Ups, Woodrow Drumline, and City Dance Ballet.
• April 18: Campus Debate and E-Sports Tournaments.
• April 19: Afterschool Professionals Week & Public School Volunteer Week begin
• April 22–23: STAAR Math (Grades 3-5) & Make-Ups, Earth Day, Administrative Assistant Day, and City Dance Ballet.
• April 24: 1st Grade Field Trip (Sea Life Aquarium), Academy 4 Friday, and Principal Deadline for Open Transfer Recommendations.
• April 27: Circle EOY (Pre-K) and Staff Meeting.
• April 28: 5th Grade Field Trip (Grady Spruce) and School Bus Driver Appreciation Day.

• Spring Campus Climate Survey (DUE FRIDAY, APR 17): Please take 10-15 minutes to complete this survey from Hanover Research. Reaching our minimum response threshold is critical.
• Monthly Fire Drill: Required by the district to be completed by Wednesday, April 15.
• Go Blue for Child Abuse Awareness (APR 17): Staff and students are encouraged to wear blue this Friday.
• Seating Charts & Electronic Device Log: Due before EOD Tuesday.

Hello Team!

Thank you again for your commitment to students during STAAR reading last week.

STAAR Science is this Wednesday, April 15, 2026. Please read plan.

Please turn in Supplemental Aids tomorrow, Monday April 12, 2026 during your planning time.

Security Browser Update Grades 3-5:

In order to avoid delays when locating the correct Secure Test Browser during STAAR Science and Math, please have students complete the following steps no later than tomorrow, Monday, April 13

1. Follow the instructions on this link.
2. Once students find their specific Security browser, have them write it on a Post-it note and tape it to their chromebooks.

• Spring 2026 Campus Climate Survey Administration Window

• Districtwide transition from Docusign to Adobe Acrobat Sign

• Month of the Military Child (MOMC) & Purple Up Day – April 2026

• 2026 Child Abuse Awareness Go Blue Campaign

• Summer Science Enrichment Program
• 2026-2027 Calendar Start and End Dates

• Classroom Call Buttons: Ensure your call button remains visible and accessible at all times (not covered by furniture/paper). Please teach students not to press it.
• Bond Renovation Check-In: Please submit the Classroom Check-In form to report any construction items or touch-ups still needed in your space.
• Courtyard & Campus Murals: We received a grant to enhance our courtyard and install new campus murals! If you are interested in helping plan or design these spaces with our visiting artist, please let Mr. Carter know.

• Operation Math Magic: Continue pushing fact fluency in Grades 1-3 this week! Keep tracking progress on your classroom medallions and encourage students to hit their targets.

As we move deeper into this stretch of review and preparation, a reminder: the most impactful instruction keeps students at the center.

Review should prioritize intentional student practice—where students are doing the thinking, writing, and problem-solving, not just watching or listening. This means creating space for multiple at-bats on high-leverage TEKS, paired with immediate, meaningful feedback.

As you circulate, focus on identifying patterns in student work, naming what students are doing well, and addressing misconceptions in ways that lift the entire class.

Time is one of our most valuable resources right now—how we use each instructional minute matters.

• Are students engaged in productive struggle?

• Are they applying their thinking, receiving feedback, and trying again?

Strong review isn’t about doing more—it’s about being more intentional: in what we prioritize, how we respond to student thinking, and how we ensure every student has access to meaningful practice.

The first staff member to text/email Carter with code word: Minute will receive one free lunch meal coupon to cash in on a day of their choosing.

As we return from Spring Break, we will be closely monitoring attendance and work hours procedures. Please ensure absences are entered in Frontline in advance and sub plans are updated.

District-issued laptops are for instructional use only. Students should not be using laptops during indoor recess or other non-instructional times. Please actively monitor and enforce this expectation.

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