Week of March 27, 2023

What a wonderful time at KidZania this week. Thank you to Megan S and Taylor for all of their behind the scenes planning to make this happen for our learners.  

DID YOU KNOW:

• today, March 23, is Crossing Guard Appreciation Day?  If you have walkers who want to make Ms. Linda a card, they can give it to her this afternoon. 
• tonight is Rodeo Goat Night from 4PM-10PM?  All proceeds support our PTO. 
• next Tuesday will be Ian's last day? Please wish him well.  He has taken great care of us during his stay here.
• Kindergarten enrollment begins this week?  If you have FamiLEEs with siblings that will be kindergarteners next year, please share this information.
• we will host an optional flex learning opportunity on Wednesday.  If you need time/help/support to work on your Bulb for your end of year Summative, we are providing this time for you.
• it is a new 9 weeks so please review Digital Citizenship and your class Respect Agreements?  Remember that there should be 4-5 bullets in each quadrant of your Respect Agreement. 
🚨1 out of 3 youth across the globe experience cyberbullying? (SDG 4) Click the link to access resources and lesson ideas to help your learners become upstanders to cyberbullying. (Thanks Alli)
• there is a blog resource for 12 ways to give feedback?  (Thanks Leigh Ann)

SUMMATIVES
Summative Season is approaching!  Here is a link to this year's EOY summative times.  Please sign up for a time that works for you.  All you need to have ready is your completed Bulb that is made public for Leigh Ann, Chantel, and Angel.  There will be an optional flex time after school on Wednesday, March 29, if you need help/support/time to work on your Bulb.  On your day, meet us in the large conference room with your MacBook ready to AirPlay to the tv.  We have 30 minutes with each of you and can't wait for individual time to discuss the year and moving forward into 2023-2024.  

• Agenda we will follow for hourly employees
• Agenda we will follow for non-hourly employees

EDUCATION FOUNDATION RUN TO FUND

Save the Date: CEF 11th Annual Run to Fund is May 13 

Mark your calendars and lace up your running shoes. The Coppell ISD Education Foundation will be hosting its Annual Run to Fund at Andy Brown East Park on Saturday, May 13. We can’t wait to see our Spurs at this fun event that benefits the Teachers and Students of Coppell ISD. Registration is now open at coppellisdef.org. 

YEARBOOK

Order your 2022-23  yearbook from Lifetouch today!

PTO BOARD FOR 2023-2024

Are you interested in joining the PTO Board for the 2023-24 school year? We have roles that will be a great fit for you, no matter how much or how little time you have to give. Click here to show interest. Details about each of the positions can be found in our Bylaws.  Deadline to submit: April 2, 2023

COACH'S CORNER

Let’s collaborate! Sign up so we can work together.

ESL STRATEGY OF THE WEEK

Modify vocabulary instruction for EBs. English language learners require direct instruction of new vocabulary. Teachers should also provide practice in pronouncing new words. ELLs need much more exposure to new terms, words, idioms, and phrases than do English fluent peers. Teachers need to tie new vocabulary to prior learning and use visuals to reinforce meaning. Content area teachers should teach new vocabulary words that occur in the text as well as those related to the subject matter. Word wall should be used at all grade levels.

DATES TO REMEMBER:

SCHOOL LIBRARY MONTH

NATIONAL AUTISM AWARENESS MONTH

CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH

March 26- Reagan's Birthday

March 29- Laura's TOY Observation (1:00) GOOD LUCK

     OPTIONAL Staff Meeting (3:15)

     5th grade spinal screenings

April 1- iStation ISIP Testing

     Subha's Birthday

     CISD Job Fair