The Pony Express
The Year of the Champion
September News Letter
Around the Frontier
Mrs. Futch's Computer Lab
Mrs. James's PreK practicing SpringWay
Mrs. Roche's 3rd Graders building relationships
Ms. Detwiler's 1st Graders Team Building
Ms. Lowrey's 2nd Grade Class Getting to know each other
3rd Grade Teachers at a Learning PLC
Meet Our New Assistant Principal - Mrs. LaTashia Adamus
LaTashia Adamus graduated from Sam Houston State University with a degree in Elementary Education and a specialization in Theatre Arts. After several years of teaching, she realized that school leadership was her passion, so Mrs. Adamus earned her Principal Certification from Concordia University.
Her career began 19 years ago as a 5th and 6th grade Theatre Arts and Dance Teacher. When fine arts was removed from the curriculum, Mrs. Adamus was asked to serve as a 5th grade Math and Science teacher. She was later promoted to the 3rd-5th grade Math and Reading Specialist position. Mrs. Adamus was also given the opportunity to serve as a Dyslexia and RTI Coordinator. In 2017, she accepted a Middle School Assistant Principal position and continued to sharpen her leadership skills. As much as she enjoyed Middle school, she longed to return to the elementary environment and feels blessed to join the Ponderosa family as Assistant Principal for the 2019-2020 school year. Mrs. Adamus shares the same belief as Mrs. Swearingin and believes all students can learn, and she will help to ensure that students are given opportunities to shine.
When not working, Mrs. Adamus enjoys reading, going to Theatre productions, and dancing. She loves to spend time with her husband and their three children, Cruz (9), Cielo (8), and Criston (6). They are an active family and love watching and playing all types of sports.
August Teacher of Month Ms. Detwiler
The Year of the Champion
Paraprofessional of the Month Mrs. Ardon
Coffee Talk with the Principal for Community Input
September 3, 2019
Dear Parent/Guardian:
The Spring Independent School District earned an overall “C” rating by the Texas Education Agency under the state accountability system for the 2018-2019 academic year. The district earned a grade of 78. For the first time, all Texas schools received a letter grade under the state’s new A-F rating system, which was implemented in 2018.
According to the ratings released by TEA, 81 percent of SISD schools earned a passing grade. Four SISD campuses earned As, eight earned Bs, 10 earned Cs and eight earned Ds. The district and campuses are scored in three domains, Student Achievement, School Progress, and Closing the Gaps. The overall letter grade rating is a summary of the domain scores.
Under the A-F system, campuses must receive a grade of “D” or better in order to meet state accountability standards. Based on TEA’s accountability system, Ponderosa received a B rating for the 2018-2019 school year.
During the 2019-2020 school year, Ponderosa staff and leaders will participate in district, regional, and state training to improve student outcomes. Included in the process is the development of a Targeted Improvement Plan.
We will be seeking your input to help us develop our Targeted Improvement Plan and will be in touch soon about a meeting date.
Sincerely,
Shanna Swearingen
Principal, Ponderosa
Estimado Padre/Guardián:
El Distrito Escolar Independiente de Spring recibió una calificación general "C" por la Agencia de Educación de Texas (TEA) bajo el sistema de rendimiento escolar del estado para el año académico 2018-2019. El distrito recibió una calificación de 78. Por primera vez, todas las escuelas de Texas recibieron una calificación de letra bajo el nuevo sistema de calificación A-F del estado, que se implementó en 2018.
Según las calificaciones publicadas por TEA, el 81 por ciento de las escuelas de SISD obtuvieron una calificación aprobatoria. Cuatro escuelas de SISD recibieron As, ocho recibieron Bs, 10 recibieron Cs y ocho recibieron Ds. El distrito y las escuelas son calificados en tres dominios, Logros Estudiantiles, Progreso Escolar y Reducir la Diferencia. La calificación general de calificación de letra es un resumen de las puntuaciones obtenidas en los dominios.
Bajo el sistema A-F, las escuelas deben recibir un grado de "D" o mejor para cumplir con los estándares estatales del sistema de rendimiento escolar. Basado en el sistema de rendimiento escolar por la TEA Ponderosa, recibió una calificación B para el año escolar 2018-2019.
Durante el año escolar 2019-2020, Ponderosa el personal y los líderes participarán en entrenamientos distritales, regionales y estatales para mejorar los resultados de los estudiantes. En el proceso se incluye el desarrollo de un Plan de Mejoramiento Dirigido.
Buscaremos su opinión para ayudarnos a desarrollar nuestro Plan de Mejoramiento Dirigido y lo contactaremos pronto con una fecha para una reunión.
Sinceramente,
Shanna Swearingen
Director, Ponderosa
Thursday, Sep 19, 2019, 08:00 AM
Ponderosa Elementary Library
Student Holiday
Friday, Sep 20, 2019, 07:30 AM
Ponderosa Elementary School, Butte Creek Road, Houston, TX, USA
Open House
Tuesday, Sep 24, 2019, 05:30 PM
Ponderosa Elementary School, Butte Creek Road, Houston, TX, USA
Reminders
* Jackets with hoods are not permitted in the building.
* Backpacks must be clear or mesh.
* Cell phones, if brought to school, must remain in the students backpack.
* Transportation changes can not be made after 2:45.
* If you need to pick up your child early from school, a valid picture ID is required. We will not
dismiss early after 2:45.
* Breakfast and lunch is free for all students.
* A weekly folder will come home every Tuesday with flyers and information.
* Attendance is taken daily at 9:45. If your child is not physically present at that time he or she
will be marked absent.