"Once you taste success...Giving up is the hardest thing to do." ~

Venkat Desireddy

We are ready for our 2nd semester. Let's finish strong PONIES! 💪

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.

I want to wish you the best of 2024! Last year this time, I had no clue that I would have the opportunity to become a part of the wonderful MacArthur family. I am so thankful for each of you and for this amazing journey. You have all been extremely supportive and I am beyond grateful for all that you do. Our first semester together was amazing thanks to you. Each of you make each day beautiful! Your passion for positively impacting students is admirable. Looking forward to seeing you soon. 😊 💌

Gabrielle Harvey - KG Collab Gen Ed Teacher

Santiago Barron - Middle School ELAR

Congratulations!

Thank you for all you do & Keep shining! 🎉

❤️ In it for kids ❤️

Elementary Winner - Gabriela Ortiz de Lucio (Cafeteria)

Middle Winner - Heather Essex (CTC)

Enjoy your parking space from January 8th- February 3rd.

Congratulations to our nominees.

Nominees- Melissa Perez, Michael Samstag, Kassandra Picazzo, Arcelia Martinez, Stephaney Mendiola, Frances Servin, Tanya Hernandez, Angel Rosales, Irma Luevano, Liz Gutierrez

Only students that have a wristband are allowed to be in free dress.

Can donation free dress wristbands will be distributed this week. Free dress Friday, Jan. 12th

🐴 👏 Pony Clap for Engagement and Participation during professional development.

Mr. Valenzuela

Ms. Valtierra

Ms. Martinez

🐴 👏 Pony Clap for taking Flip Grid from Surface to Deep to Transfer level learning for our scholars.

Ms. A. Perez

🐴 👏 Pony Clap for Innovation - PONY T.V.

Mr. Del Toro

Happy Birthday Blessings to all of our Ponies who celebrated during the winter break.

~December~

25th - Cynthia Fierro

27th - Angelica Hernandez, Juana Salas

29th - Alfonso Gamboa

~ January~

1st - Lourdes Sianez

3rd - Amber Muela

21st - Abraham Anguiano

21st - Andres Valenzuela

26th - Angie Amparan

29th - Francis Servin

30th - Cristal Martinez

Please provide Ms. Sepulveda with a folder for each student that includes all supplemental aids that you are currently providing them in class according to their IEPs. (SPED, 504, LPAC) You can drop off your folders in rm 302 or rm 413 no later than January 12th, 2024.

Please review allowable supplemental aids to help determine if struggling students may benefit from them. Email student names to Ms. Duran.

We will continue to review data to help inform next steps and student support.

Please be sure to enter grades and finalize upon each deadline. An additional copy with due dates will be placed in your box. Currently, we do not have a PEIMS clerk and Tanya is supporting both Secretary and PEIMS clerk roles. When grades are not entered on time, additional steps are added to the process requiring manual entries. Thank you in advance for being mindful of this requirement. Do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or concerns. Glad to help.

TTESS Formal Observations will continue to be scheduled this week

1. Teachers provide their appraiser with a Pre-Conference Date, Observation Date & Time

2. Email answered questions and lesson plans prior to your Pre-Conference

Grade: Subject:

OBSERVATION INFORMATION

Date of observation ____________ Observation time/period _____________

Focus of lesson:________________

QUESTIONS

What objectives will be addressed in the lesson?

What do you expect the students to know and be able to do after the lesson?

Where is this lesson in the context of your unit plan?

What are the prerequisite skills that the students have to know in order to be successful in this lesson?

Describe the varied learning needs of students in this class and how you plan to meet their needs.

How will you differentiate your instruction in order to address a variety of learning styles?

Are there any particular grouping structures in place? If so, how will you hold students accountable for group work?

How will you assess whether or not student met the objectives for the lesson?

What are your plans for lesson closure and reflection?

Are there any other special circumstances that I should be aware of before the announced observation?

Other Notes:

Band Room 3:15 - 4:00

Please arrive on time - Ms. Boyd will be reviewing our Federal Accountability data

January8th -January12th

Learning Environment: Dimension (3.1 Classroom Environment, Routines and Procedures)

This week we will focus on organizing a safe, accessible, and efficient classroom. Consider having rituals and routines in place while supporting students as they transition [back] into their learning environment. Consider the procedures that primarily rely on student leadership and responsibility. This is particularly important when considering the implementation of differentiated instruction and small group (TIER I) activities. Before break, our students were comfortable and festive and many times in the last couple of weeks they were more lax than in a traditional setting. Let's dedicate this week to re-establishing norms with our kids...in and out of the classroom.

LOOK FOR's and What to Consider:

The video below touches on some wonderful aspects of the Learning Environment. Some examples of this are creating a safe and welcoming place that is reliable, predictable and calm.

Questions to consider for completing student growth tracker.

Are my students progressing towards targets?

What instructional strategies have been particularly successful in helping students progress on this skill?

Which particular students (or groups of students) have made the most progress? Which have made the least? Why might this be the case?

Where could I use additional support or ideas from my colleagues?

Reminder to collect evidence of progress and upload to your profile on Eduphoria.

Please reach out should you have any questions or need support.

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.