Where Were You?

Good morning and happy Friday! It’s a great day… both our Lady Blues and Graham Steers have home games.  Good luck this evening to the Lady Blues against the Hirschi Huskies and the Graham Steers vs Abiline Wylie.

This week we had our regular monthly board meeting.  I encourage you to be knowledgeable regarding the business conducted during these meetings.  You can now view the complete boardbook packet along with associated supporting documents at the following link- http://bit.ly/1XNURZK.  Additionally, Mrs. Elrod will continue to send out the Board Briefs following each meeting.

This week Mr. Browning met with a team consisting of Barbara Lewis (PI), Hayley Langford (CV), Susan Riley (WD), Jammie Brewer (GJHS), Anne Routon (GHS), Stacey Lewis (GJHS), Micki Bullock (Instructional Coach), Sheena Parrilla (GJHS Interventionist) and Robert Loomis (Asst. Supt.) to began the process of investigating and researching methods to improve our teaching of writing.  Below is an outline of the process and timeline that will be used:

• Process
• District Lead teacher group researches and creates a list of available K12 writing programs for consideration.
• District Lead teacher group evaluates available programs and creates a short list.
• District Lead teacher group identifies districts where these programs are in place and conducts site visits.
• District Lead teachers communicate with ELAR teachers on their respective campuses providing information and receiving feedback.
• District and Campus lead teachers then evaluate the programs on the short list and make a final selection.
• District Lead teachers provide input on training. (i.e. Training timeline, participants, format.)
• Curriculum Director schedules training.

• Timeline
• September 9th Lead Teacher Meeting
• Establish a timeline.
• Establish goals.
• What do we know so far?
• October 14th & November 11th Lead Teacher Meetings
• Review programs/trainings for consideration.
• December 9th Lead Teacher Meeting
• Narrow programs/trainings to three.
• January 13th District Lead & Campus Lead Teacher Meeting
• District leads present three options to campus leads for consideration and feedback.
• Review data from districts using three top options to assess effectiveness.
• Possible district visit or phone conference.
• February 10th Lead Teacher Meeting
• District Lead teacher committee considers input from campus leads and ELAR teachers to make a final decision.

• March 2016
• Present selection process and final selection to Mr. Loomis, Mr. Cruse and the Board.

Dr. Armstrong’s Crestview team is hosting a catered lunch today for our local law enforcement officers.

A shout out to Woodland Elementary counselor, Molly Morris!  As part of her character education lessons they have prepared special posters with positive statements and words of encouragement for our local first responders.

 

Today’s Message:

Where Were You?

Do you remember where you were when you learned of the attacks on America on September 11, 2001?  I was serving as the principal for China Spring High School and recall addressing the students and staff via the intercom.  The remainder of the day, we operated without bells… you could have heard a pin drop in the hallways… we were all basically numb!  I vividly remember how staff and students displayed kindness and compassion for each other.  There was such a feeling of nationalism and an outpouring of respect for our firemen and policemen.  I ask that you reflect on your feelings and thoughts from that time period.  Those serving today in law enforcement are in great need of our respect and admiration.  When you get the chance, thank an officer for his/her service to our community.

Joke of the Day:

How many tickles does it take to make an octopus laugh? (Scroll down for the answer.)

Answer:  TEN-TICKLES