PONY EXPRESS

"I am and always will be a Catalyst for change."

Shirley Chisholm

1. Continue to improve First Teach/Tier 1 instruction so that every pony can make at least one year’s academic growth.

2. Meet the academic and social emotional needs of every child by providing them with the intervention/acceleration they need.

3. Maintain an environment for all ponies that supports their physical, emotional and intellectual well-being.

A "Next Play Mindset" with an Emphasis on Growth.

Amanda Gonzalez - KG Collaborative Special Education Teacher

Please do not send students to the office for any reason. If we need students in the office we will call for them. Students must have a pass from you or a referral to come to the office, or they will be sent back. Students should not be released from class until the end of the class, unless it is an emergency or an office request has been made (release for schedule change, phone use, etc. should not be permitted)

Use of non-approved electronic devices is prohibited in the building the instructional day. All electronic devices will be turned over to an assistant principal or principal's secretary along with a completed Confiscated Property Control Form (available in the office). Electronic devices will only be released. after school . A fee of $15 will be charged for the return of the device on the second time if it is confiscated and each time thereafter.

Students are expected to follow uniform dress code.

All students are required to follow EPISD student code of conduct

All PK-8th teachers are to pick up students no later than 7:35.

Teacher workday begins at 7:30 and 5 minutes are provided to allow for student pick up from designated locations.

Lunch: 10 minutes are embedded to allow for transition time. 30 minute lunch time

Thank you for your help with getting students back in class and ready for instruction.

*Please refrain from taking students to lunch early

*Please be available to pick up students during the embedded transition time. Goal to be back in class ready to begin instruction.

6th-8th – Please help open the locker bay area doors. This helps transition students to their classroom and ready to begin their 6th period on time.

Dismissal: All hands-on deck until 3:10! All teachers and staff are to support during dismissal procedures.

Monday Meetings: Late pick up students - Please drop off students in the Community Room to allow you to arrive on time to Monday meetings. Do not hesitate to reach out if we can help in any way.

PK-5th - Actively monitor and help students reunite with parents.

6th - 8th - All staff are required to dismiss students. Actively monitor hallway, locker bay area and field.

Park gate will no longer be opened after school. 6th - 8th grade students will exit the same door they entered in the morning.

Not allowed to bring personal appliances into District facilities without District approval. These appliances include, but are not limited to; refrigerators, microwave ovens, coffee makers, water coolers, and space heaters. Nearly every District facility provides for these appliances in teacher lounges or other campus locations. Personal appliances account for a significant portion of energy consumption. As such, removal of these appliances will reduce the kWh consumption for the District through reduced electrical consumption and reduced cooling demands.

Happy Birthday Blessings to all of our Ponies!

2nd - Olivia Aguilar

3rd - Erica Mendoza

6th - Greg Myers

12th - Sammy Guerra

17th - Heidi Nance

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Early Release Schedule

7:35 – 11:35

All hands-on deck for dismissal 11:35 – 11:45

Students not picked up on time wait in Cafeteria with Paraprofessionals

Teacher lunch: 12:00 – 12:45

Professional Development: 1:00 – 4:00

PK – 5th Schedule Rotation

PE Schedule

(Will rotate at the next early release)

KG 8:00 – 8:45

1st 8:45 – 9:30

3rd 9:30 – 10:15

2nd 10:15 - 11:00

Lunch – Pick up lunch at cafeteria

Return to class-Please make sure students have their ID card on and help them through the line.

PK/AIM 10:15 – 10:20

KG/1st 10:20 – 10:25

3rd 10:25 – 10:30

4th/5th 10:30 – 10:35

2nd - 11:00 - 11:05

Dismissal 11:35

6th – 8th Grade Schedule Rotation

Class Periods – Will rotate at the next early release

Period 1 7:50 – 8:40

Period 2 8:42 – 9:32

Period 3 9:34 – 10:24

Period 4 10:26 – 11:35

6th – 8th LUNCH SCHEDULE

(4th period teacher escorts students to cafeteria at designated times below. Return to the classroom. Teachers with multiple grade levels, choose any time below and come as a group.)

6th grade 10:50

7th grade 11:00

8th grade 11:10

Dismissal at 11:35

April 3rd

Grades 6th - 8th

Please review email provided by Ms. Roman

Please reach out should you have any questions.

• April 1st @ 3:15 p.m.
• PK-8th @ Band Room
• April 3rd @ 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
• PK-8th @ Band Room

A new sign up list will be emailed. Thank you for signing up for a time slot and providing our students with an opportunity to checkout books.

April 1st - April 5th

STAAR Tracking (Bubble Students): During PLC, students in need of micro intervention were identified. Please review student data regularly and know your students that need an additional push to get to their desired goal in STAAR. #growthwins

Planning Dimension 1.3 (Knowledge of Students)

We look forward to an amazing week!

When requesting a substitute on TEAMS, please include the following information.

Start Time: 7:15

End Time: 3:15

Half Day Entry: (7:15 11:30) (11:30-3:30)

Our goal is to provide substitutes with ample time to join your classroom.

When substitutes arrive, they need to clock in, sign in, be provided with safety protocol, map, etc. We appreciate your support in ensuring that you make this adjustment when requesting a substitute.

Group me is used to share and highlight all the wonderful things happening at MacArthur. You are not required to join Group Me, but we would love to have you join. Group Me QR code does not work for Android phones. My number is 915-373-6011. You are welcome to text me so that I can add you.