Hey Roos,

“If you go around waiting for stuff to get easier in life, it’s never going to happen,” she said. “What happens is you handle hard better."

Win the drill, not the season – think short term goals (weekly)

Find one voice of positive reinforcement - If we’re not hearing anything encouraging, the hardship becomes even tougher.

Short-term failure is not defeat - No matter how hard we try or how badly we want it, we will fail on occasion. But knowing in the back of our minds that failure isn’t fatal or a horrible indictment of our talent is a means of maintaining perspective to get through it. In essence, getting knocked down is inevitable. Quickly getting back up is a choice.

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Hello ROOS! Dr. Trevino's message and the Handle Hard Better video EMPOWER who we are and where we are striving to go, so it is being REPEATED because ROO Pride is Justified ! Take a moment to read the poem below and reflect on last week, enjoy some of the pictures that showed our campus in action last week, and strive for a Kanga ROO-tastic week! 🤟

The child arrives like a mystery box…

with puzzle pieces inside

some of the pieces are broken or missing…

and others just seem to hide

But the HEART of a teacher can sort them out…

and help the child to see

the potential for greatness he has within…

a picture of what he can be

Her goal isn’t just to teach knowledge…

by filling the box with more parts

it’s putting the pieces together…

to create a work of art.

The process is painfully slow at times…

some need more help than others

each child is a work in progress…

with assorted shapes and colors

First she creates a classroom…

where the child can feel safe in school

where he never feels threatened or afraid to try…

and kindness is always the rule

She knows that a child can achieve

much more when he feels secure inside

when he’s valued and loved…and believes in himself …

and he has a sense of pride

She models and teaches good character…

and respect for one another

how to focus on strengths…not weaknesses

and how to encourage each other

She gives the child the freedom he needs…

to make choices on his own

so he learns to become more responsible…

and is able to stand alone

He’s taught to be strong and think for himself…

as his soul and spirit heal

and the puzzle that’s taking shape inside…

has a much more positive feel

The child discovers the joy that comes…

from learning something new…

and his vision grows as he begins

to see all the things he can do

A picture is formed as more pieces fit…

an image of the child within

with greater strength and confidence…

and a belief that he can win!

All because a hero was there…

in the HEART of a teacher who cared

enabling the child to become much more…

than he ever imagined…or dared

A teacher with a HEART for her children…

knows what teaching is all about

she may not have all the answers…

but on this…she has no doubt

When asked which subjects she loved to teach,

she answered this way and smiled…

“It’s not the subjects that matter…

It’s all about teaching the CHILD.”

Hey ROOS,

The first nine-weeks are winding down. This is a great time to see how students respond to a CKH activity and/or revisit the activity to possibly guide them towards thinking about their end of the nine week assessments or grades. Take a look at this CKH activity! 🧐🤟

Click the Link Below! 😀

Click the Link Below! 😀

As you starting thinking about the October month and Fall Break! Don't forget about our Social Contract that you created with your students! Let's revisit the "Three Fs" to keep the social contract alive. 🤟

Click the Link Below! 😀

1. How is an English teacher like a judge?

Answer: They both give out sentences!

2. Why did the teacher write on the window?

Answer: Because she wanted the lesson to be clear!

Hispanic Heritage Month highlights the significant impact of Latinas and Latinos in the U.S. Their presence predates colonization and has shaped the nation since the Revolutionary War. Key treaties expanded U.S. territories and incorporated Hispanic Americans. Today, over 60 million Latinos make up 18.9% of the population, contributing to the economy and enriching the nation as entrepreneurs, athletes, artists, and more.

It is a ROO pleasure and joy to know Mrs. Ana Gonzalez! Her daily smiles brighten Killeen High School. She's been here for 14 years, dedicated to ESL students. "Mama Gonzalez",

often is her name affectionately called by her students, because she untiringly works with them as she assist the ESL classroom teacher. She has made Killeen High School her lifelong home and refers to our campus as her family. Her unwavering support for ESL students is truly inspiring. She is a beloved figure at KHS!!! Her commitment to ESL students and their success makes her an irreplaceable part of our community.

Mrs. Ana Gonzalez, who has a BIG heart for KHS is always there to provide assistance for her ESL students, especially those without parents. Her dedication during Hispanic Heritage Month shines brightly! We celebrate Mrs. Gonzalez during KHS Hispanic Heritage Month! Her passion for helping ESL students and her warm presence make her a true gem.🌺 #ESLChampion #HispanicHeritageMonth

Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is an American politician and activist serving since 2019 as the U.S. representative for New York's 14th Congressional District. Since a very early age, she has focused on equitable access to education for all. As a child, an impression on her came from when she noticed differences with opportunities in the way she was treated versus her cousins who remained in the Bronx.

Ocasio-Cortez became the youngest woman and Latina to serve in Congress. During an impressionable internship with the late Senator Ted Kennedy, gave her a personal and up-close view on devastating effects on families who were being separated by ICE, so this led her to work with and organize Latinx youth in the Bronx and across the country. Today, she advocates for fully federal funding towards educational programs and often states, "Every American should have a stable, dignified housing, health care, and education" (Sampson, 2024). It's great to know Congresswoman Ocasio-Cortez during K.H.S. Hispanic Heritage Month!

Sampson, K. 2024. Hispanic Heritage Month: 5 Hispanic figures who have impacted the field of education. HopSkipDrive. https://www.hopskipdrive.com/blog/5-hispanic-figures-who-have-impacted-the-field-of-education

We are very proud to highlight Ms. Elvira Jefferson during Hispanic Heritage month. She has been in education for 14 years and currently teaches English I on our campus. She started a career in Social Work and Child Protective Services, as a Conservator. She had the role of being the one "on-call" to investigate families, sometimes by herself which seemed extremely dangerous to her. This led her to completing an alternative certification educational program and becoming a substitute teacher. From these experiences and teaching at a local middle school, Elvira fell in love with students, especially when a light bulb went off due to them comprehending the daily lessons; however, the biggest impact came from her building relationships with all her students.

In addition, Elvira's love of teaching stemmed from her living in the same type of demographics as how she grew up and that is why she always wanted to teach in the same type of area. She stated, " The students would cling to her as though she was like their mom, and they were her babies". This was her WHY in teaching, as a substitute teacher, aide, and now a real teacher! Lastly, Elvira taught through the COVID pandemic, never taking a break, because she felt as though her students needed her the most during this time. Elvira loves Teaching! We APPLAUD Ms. Elvira Jefferson as she shines during K.H.S. Hispanic Heritage Month!

Hey ROOS!

The Education Foundation is such an AMAZING organization that gives back to our kids. This year the theme was "Our Giving Era", and we did just that! We reached 100% of our staff and we got to $11,344.00 which SMASHED our $9500.00 goal! Thank you to everyone that donated and made all this possible

Attention all ROO Fans! Are you going to Leo Buckley Stadium real soon? Remember to carry only clear bags or small clutches, as larger bags may not be permitted. (A Kanga Egg Moment)

Follow stadium rules regarding prohibited items such as outside food and beverages, and be mindful of your conduct to ensure a safe and respectful environment for everyone.

“Children have an immense capacity for concentration and hard work when they are passionate about what they are doing.” - John Gatto

***October's CKH Monthly Trait: Self-Direct***

ROOS! We are ROOting for you to WIN in Sports and ALL Competitions this week !