Bulldog Broadcast Magazine April Edition

MARCH 2019 ISSUE - WWW.EISD.ORG

BULLDOG BROADCAST

OFFICIAL MAGAZINE FOR EVERMAN ISD SUPERINTENDENT'S CORNER

WEEK OF THE YOUNG CHILD

SCHOOL Â HAPPENINGS

Texas Rangers Night

Recipe

Athletics

A U T I S M A W A R E N E S S

CONTENTS • GRILLED

Table of Contents

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Superintendent's Corner Texas Rangers Night Autism Awareness Monthly Recipe

28 Back to School Bash

SUPERINTENDENT'S CORNER Dr. Curtis Amos • Research shows that missing 10

As I always say, it is

percent of the school, or about 18

imperative that we prepare

Well, it’s April and with that

days in most school districts,

our students to compete

comes Spring which we all hope

negatively affects a student’s

globally. In order to compete

brings consistent sunny days.

academic performance. That’s just

students must have 21st-

The trees and bushes that lost

two days a month and that’s known

century skills, including

their leaves over the winter

as a chronic absence.

communication, creativity,

begin to grow new leaves and

• When students improve their

collaboration, and critical

flowers because the temperature

attendance rates, they improve their

thinking that will prepare

of the air and soil starts to warm

academic prospects and chances for

them for college and careers

up and the hours of daylight

graduating.

of the future.

with the coming of spring. I

As educators, we all know the month

Remember the vision

think you would agree that there

of April brings on State Assessments.

statement of “One Goal…One

was really not much of a winter

I believe our students are well

Purpose…Student Success”

this year. I was reminded the

prepared and will certainly do their

pushes us as parents and

other day that the students have

best. Our students are very confident

educators to provide students

a few more weeks left in school.

in knowing they can accomplish any

with the great educational

Wow! The days in the 2018 -

goal they set for themselves. In fact,

opportunities so that they can

2019 school year passed swiftly.

our wonderful teachers have done an

perform at a very high level in

outstanding job preparing students.

today’s society. Remember,

As we get closer to the end of

The hard work that has occurred since

Everman ISD Is The Place To

the school year, please keep in

the start of school will pay off.

Be!

Dear Everman Community,

increase as the days get longer

mind the importance of attendance:

Sincerely,

• Over 7 million (1 in 7) U.S.

Dr. Curtis Amos

students miss nearly a month of school each year.

• Absenteeism and its ill effects start early. One in 10 kindergarten and first-grade students are chronically absent.

• By 6th grade, chronic absence becomes a leading indicator that a student will drop out of high school. .

CONGRATULATIONS JAMES KING!!!

Congratulations! It is my great pleasure to inform you that you have been chosen as our 2019 YMCA Chi Rho Honoree.

The Chi Rho Award, established in 1967, is the highest volunteer award given by the YMCA of Metropolitan Fort Worth. Its name is derived from the Greek letters Chi and Rho, the first letters in the spelling of Christ.

The individuals who receive the award have been involved with the YMCA for many years and reflect the YMCA's mission of putting Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and both for all.

Your more than 10 years of service in various leadership positions at the Ryan Family YMCA exemplify the dedication and commitment it takes to be recognized as a Chi Rho Award recipient. From a committed donor; a coach; an active member of the Board of Managers, including serving as chair of the Board; and your role in philanthropy to benefit children and families of the Y, including serving as chair of the Annual Campaign, are just a few examples of your commitment to the Y.

Your dedication has not gone unnoticed. I am personally honored to be able to celebrate this honor with you and your family.

Our 2019 Chi Rho Award will be presented at the YMCA Annual Celebration Luncheon on Thursday, April 25th at the Cendera Center. We hope you and your family can join us that for the recognition.

Thank you and congratulations again on this most prestigious award! Jeff and I will be in touch soon with more details.

Teri L. McGuill Chief Development Officer

Everman ISD Ranger's Night: https://bit.ly/2Jp7gp5 Come hear our choir sing the National Anthem on April 30, 2019!

Dianna Walker Director of Special Education

April is Autism Awareness month. Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a complex developmental disability; signs typically appear during early childhood and affect a person’s ability to communicate, and interact with others. Most people with ASD also demonstrate repetitive behaviors and/or restricted interests. ASD is defined by a certain set of behaviors on a continuum, together defined as a “spectrum” , i.e. individuals are affected differently with varying degrees of severity. There is no known single cause of autism, but increased awareness and early diagnosis/intervention and access to appropriate services/supports lead to significantly improved outcomes.

The numbers of students identified with autism continues to grow both nationally as well as in Everman. Everman ISD has implemented a new autism program for pre-k, kinder and 1st grade students called ACES (Applied Communication and Educational Skills) at ERay Elementary. This program provides a highly structured atmosphere using visual schedules and prompts, and direct teaching of targeted social skills, with maximal consistency in order to promote success in the school environment. The classroom utilizes the Rethink Curriculum with a specific applied behavior analysis approach to lessons.

Please celebrate autism awareness with us. The twelfth annual World Autism Awareness Day is April 2, 2019. Joined by the international community, hundreds of thousands of landmarks, buildings, homes and communities around the world will light blue in recognition of people living with autism. Autismfriendly events and educational activities take place all month to increase understanding and acceptance and foster worldwide support. Wear blue on April 2nd and help increase awareness with us.

Some resources for parents of students with autism are located on the EISD website under Special Education including the following: Autism Society Texas Autism Research and Resource Center Autism Speaks

AUTISM SPEAKS DAY - WEAR BLUE APRIL 2, 2019

APRIL 8-12

WEEK OF THE YOUNG CHILD

To help your child celebrate at home, join in on these fun activities:

MUSIC MONDAY, April 8: When young children dance, sing, and even play instruments, they develop their language skills while being active! Belt out those favorite songs while driving in the car, or turn on music while sweeping!

TASTY TUESDAY, April 9: Try a new food today or even let your child help you cook! Following a recipe (said aloud by the parent) helps children experiment with early math, science, and even reading! This is a great opportunity to experiment with a healthy food your child has not tried before.

WORK TOGETHER WEDNESDAY, April 10: Working together builds cooperation, sharing, turn taking skills and imagination skills. Try building a fort out of blankets, pillows, and chairs. Or stack cans of food to make a new city.

Add cars or animals to the “city” to enhance the play and learning!

ARTSY THURSDAY, April 11: When young children create, they are using their small muscles that will help them eventually cut and write with precision. It also helps develop their creativity when given materials and told to create anything they want! Look around that house and get out a variety of items: paper, crayons, glue, foil, tissue paper, and/or large buttons. Sidewalk chalk and playdough are awesome choices as well.

PAULA TINKER

FAMILY FRIDAY, April 12: Celebrate being a family today: go to the public library and read a book together, walk to the park and push each other on the swing, or go get an ice cream cone. Your family is unique and special and deserves to be celebrated!

Enjoy these five, fun-filled days celebrating your child and your family!

THE PURPOSE OF THIS WEEKLONG CELEBRATION IS TO PUBLICIZE THE IMPORTANCE OF HIGH-QUALITY EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION, WHICH HELPS FOSTER A CHILD’S DEVELOPMENT AND EARLY LEARNING.

BISHOP BRITTANY KIMBALL

ELEMENTARY Read Across America

Empowered Writers

Did I just see a unicorn walk

Many Bishop teachers had

by? Is that Wonder Woman?

the opportunity to attend an

If you were at Bishop on

Empowering Writers

March 1st for Read Across

training. Here in

America day, you saw many

kindergarten and first grade,

special guests promoting

we have been so excited

reading. During the week,

about the success we have

students dressed up as reading

had with implementing the

superheroes, dressed for success

strategies. When you walk

in their future career choices,

down the first hall, you will

and even came to school

see some amazing

looking like their favorite book

kindergarten and first grade

character. Students who

writing. All around the

completed a reading bingo

building, students are

challenge received a prize from

working on their writing

the office, and if they got a total

skills. These kids are

bingo blackout, they got their

superstar writers!

Looking Ahead

picture on our reading wall of fame! The reading celebration culminated on Friday when several special guests came to Bishop to read to classes.

At the beginning of April, fourth graders will attend their annual writing camp.

While there, they will get intense writing instruction in

Pre-K, kindergarten and first grade got an extra special treat when the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders came to read some of their favorite stories.

Bishop had a great time celebrating reading with these

G, N I D EA R E R A NG! S T N E HIEVI D U T S AC P D O N H BIS ITING A WR

fun activities.

a fun camping atmosphere.

They are getting ready to rock the writing STAAR!

Welcome back! Everyone seems to be well rested after our Spring Break, and excited to be back at school.

STAAR PARADE April 9 begins STAAR testing for this school year with the fourth grade writing assessment. Our fourth graders are ready to write, and the whole school will be cheering them on Friday, April 5, with our school wide STAAR Parade!

D.E.A.R DAY D.E.A.R, Drop Everything And Read Day will be Friday, April 12. Bring your favorite book and be ready to read!

COLLEGE T-SHIRT DAY Thursday, April 18, is College T-shirt Day! Represent your favorite college or university by wearing their school shirt or colors.

SECOND GRADE First Place - Tre Galbreath Third Place - Gabryle Garcia Fourth Place - Emma Palos

THIRD GRADE First Place - Alexsa Rodriguez

FOURTH GRADE Second Place - Alynnah Ortiz

E. RAY ELEMENTARY

by: Tami Terry

HOMMEL ABIGAIL FERRY On March 1st, Hommel hosted a Black History Program. Guests included parents, district staff, students, and the Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders! Fourth grade students and Ms. Schaefer’s second grade class prepared for weeks during their Social Studies time to research and create a biographical project based on a famous, influential African American. Students used their Chromebooks to find information. The final product included a biography paper written in first person, a timeline, and a visual poster or presentation on the Chromebook.

Students then dressed the part, we had many famous African Americans among us. As guests walked through the living museum, they would approach a student and press their “button,” a sticker on their hand. The student would come alive, as their influential African American figure, to present information on their famous person. A few students in particular worked hard at incorporating technology in their presentations and going completely paperless, Mrs. Dancer wanted to give a shout out to these technology savvy students: Romeo Cortez, Paris Fuentes and Niahmiah Williams.

ELEMENTARY

INGREDIENTS: 14 Jalapeno Peppers 4 Ounces cream cheese, softened 14 Miniature smoked sausages 7 Bacon Strips

DIRECTIONS:

1. Cut a length-wise slit in each pepper; remove seeds and membranes. Spread a teaspoonful of cream cheese into each pepper; stuff each with a sausage.

2. Cut bacon strips in half width-wise; cook in a microwave or skillet until partially cooked. Wrap a bacon piece around each pepper; secure with a toothpick.

3. Place in an ungreased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350 for 30-35 minutes or until peppers are tender.

4. Heat a large stock pot over mediumhigh eat. Crumble the ground chuck and sausage into the hot pan, and cook until evenly browned. Drain off excess grease.

WRAPPED JALAPENOS

SOUDER ELEMENTARY BY: LOGAN JONES

It is springtime at Souder Elementary. With this season, comes an abundance of activities, events, and learning activities for students, teachers, and families. What is hard to believe is that we are rounding out the last and final 6 weeks of school.

We have enjoyed having the children for this past school year and as always, we want to encourage families to take part in whatever ways they can. We truly believe that parents and families make the school a better place.

"IMPORTANT DATES" April 1 - 5 Pre-Kindergarten Pre-Registration April 4 Family Science Festival Night April 6 6th Six Weeks Begins April 19 School Holiday April 25 4th Grade Austin Field Trip April 30 EISD Texas Rangers Night May 2 Souder Cinco De Mayo Program May 21 Souder Field Day May 23 Souder Awards Day Souder Kindergarten Graduation @ EHS May 24 Last Day of School - Early Release for Students

"STAAR TESTING DATES" April 9 - 4th Grade STAAR Writing May 13 - 3rd & 4th Grade STAAR Math May 14 - 3rd & 4th Grade STAAR Reading

TOWNLEY ELEMENTARY BY: TAMIKA DEES

Last month we were “Moving and Grooving” at Townley as we celebrated our annual Mother/Son and Father/Daughter dance. We had over 300 parents, teachers, and students in attendance. Parents and their honored guest strolled down the runway modeling the latest fashions, and the paparazzi was ready for action.

We are so grateful for our PTO, school volunteers, and community members who helped to make this event a huge success. We are already gearing up for next year so get your dancing shoes and cameras ready!

"READ, WRITE, ACHIEVE INITIATIVE AT TOWNLEY" As part of our Read, Write,

Finally, as we are gearing up for

Achieve initiative, our first graders

STARR in the 3rd and 4th grades

are also on the “Move” to become

students are going over and

world renowned artist. They have

beyond by attending Saturday

designed and created children’s

School. During this time students

books for readers of all ages. The

are taught the importance of

students and teachers decided to

eating a healthy breakfast and

incorporate our PBIS theme of

physical activity as a way to

“HERO” and discussed the

stimulate brain cells. The students

attributes and traits of what it

work in small groups and receive

means to be a Townley Superhero.

individualized assistance on a

These students will feature their

variety of skills and concepts.

individual stories and artistic

Students are beginning to build

designs at our Curriculum Night.

their confidence and self-esteem

Please visit our website for more

as they are setting their own goals

information on how you can

and seeing progress. We are so

obtain your own personal copy.

proud of them and we know that

You will not be disappointed!

their hard work will pay off. Way to go to ALL of our Townley Heroes!

JOHNSON 6TH GRADE

MOVES (MAKING OBSTACLES

BY: MARY PRESTON

VANISH FOR EVERY STUDENT)

J6 Career Day 2019

Simple Machine Race

Message to Parents…

On Friday, March 8th, Johnson 6th Grade

There’s nothing like a little ol’

Parents, please remember that all Johnson

students had the pleasure of meeting and

fashioned competition and our science

6th students have home access to Achieve

hosting professionals from all over the

classes seized that opportunity

3000 and IXL Students should practice

metroplex at our first career fair! This event

studying the unit of force and motion.

their reading skills and math skills on

was planned from beginning to end by one

In their science classes, students built

these programs daily. We are gearing up

of our teachers, Mrs. Samantha Kaetzel,

simple machines out of everyday

for testing with Saturday School from

and it was enjoyed by all. Students heard

items they found around the house,

8:30-11:30 every Saturday and after

presentations from professionals that

like clothes pins, pipe cleaners, toilet

school tutoring. Choir, Band, Soccer, and

included small business owners,

paper tubes, and popsicle sticks. The

other activities are in the works.

representatives from the military, and

machines were powered by balloons.

Everman ISD Head Coach, Dale Matlock.

Then the race ensued! Cheers, claps,

Upcoming Events:

Our 6th graders dressed up in their chosen

some excitement that their machine

AVID Meeting at Baxter for incoming 7th

professions, as well. We had lawyers with

advanced, some disappointment if

/8th graders - 3/27 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

briefcases, veterinarians, artists, ballet

their simple machine did not move-all

Math / Science Night - 3/28 6:00 PM

dancers, and an undercover Fort Worth

of it a part of complex STEM learning

-7:30 PM

police officer, with a dream to serve and

at Johnson 6th.

Everman 5th/6th Basketball League (on-

protect! Our distinguished visitors passed

going)

out memorabilia for our students to

Texas Rangers Night - 4/30

remember this day in their 6th grade year.

Spikefest Tournament - 4/30

Students received Army water bottles, Gatorade water bottles, provided by the father of one of our teachers, Mr. Dominic Byrd, and an Everman Bulldog towel made for us by a special guest of Mrs. Kaetzel.

We are looking forward to our second Career Day in 2020!

Thank you for your support!

BAXTER JUNIOR HIGH Students enjoyed a restful spring break this month.

We are back in class where learning is happening in full force and students are ready to meet the next challenges.

P.R.I.D.E. tickets are being handed out daily for great students to enjoy tech time. Ask your students how to show PRIDE. Soccer hopefuls met March 21 with coaches for a plan. Watch for more information regarding this.

Tutorials are available Monday - Thursday with a bus provided to help your child be successful. Plan to improve with tutoring.

Character TRAITS Each month we pick students who best demonstrate the Character Traits. This month’s trait is CARING. The most Caring students are Isaac Maldonado, Adrianna Martinez, Damaris Pinales, Nyla Davis , Diego Balleza, Samantha Balbuena, Valeria Villegas, Marcus Hernandez, Trenton Anderson, Jonathan Welch, and Kellen Washington. Congratulate these students for caring.

Science Classes are Selling Chocolates to help fund their trip to NASA in May. Please help out when you can.

HAPPENINGS ON BAXTER DRIVE STAAR Testing TIPS Reading—READ carefully.

Math—Read each word of word problems and ask, “What is this asking me to do?” Use scratch paper to write out your problems.

Science—Know your Brain DUMP activities.

Study your journal Writing— know your prewrite template & draft stems. Remember CUPS & RATS! Social Studies— Memorize your timelines & study your journals.

Staff members receive a special award each month at our monthly staff meeting. Winning the Staff Member of the month award for February is Ms. Bryant.

Congratulate her when you get the chance.

Teacher of the Month of February is Ms. Preston. She works hard with her students every day. Congratulate Ms. Preston when you see her.

SCHOOL BOARD STUDENT RECOGNITION

F A Ling Thoung is a 6th grade student at Johnson. He was recognized for being a great leader and showing great character.

Adriana Duran-Shields is a 6th grade student at Johnson. She was recognized at the board meeting for showing great character at Johnson.

I R

N E Cassandra Cardenas is a 8th grade student at Baxter Junior High. She was recognized for being a leader at Baxter.

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Antoinette Garner is a 7th grade student at Baxter Junior High. She was recognized at the board meeting for having strong leadership skills and showing a great character.

EVERMAN HIGH SCHOOL BY: JASON MILLER

SPRING IS HERE!!!

ATTENDANCE &

TUTORING

INCENTIVES I can’t believe Spring is here!!!

This year has flown by. . It’s hard to believe we are already ¾ of the way through the 1819 school year. While we are still focusing on academics, we still have many students competing in fine arts and athletic events. I encourage you to take a look at our school’s calendar and attend one of the performances/games.

STAAR TESTING State Testing ( Please avoid scheduling appointments on a testing day; Closed Campus -No Visitors) April 9- English I April 1 1 - English II May 6-US History May 7-Biology May 8-Algebra I

Please ensure that students arrive at school daily, on time.

We need them here!!! If there are any issues that you are having that we may be able to help with, please reach out to me directly!

-Incentive: Students that have perfect attendance from April 1 through April 30 will attend Six Flags on May 3 at the cost of EISD! -Perfect Attendance: Students who have perfect attendance for the entire year will be entered in a drawing for a vehicle donated to EHS!

SUMMER SCHOOL (EOC/Credit Recovery): Summer school will take place June 4th -June 28th at the Davis 9th Grade Center. If you already know that your student will need to attend, please plan your schedule accordingly.

We need all students to attend tutoring each week from 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM and select Saturdays! The tutoring schedule is as follows: Monday- English I/II Tuesday- US History Wednesday-Algebra I Thursday -Biology Bus transportation and a meal is provided for all students participating in tutoring. Do not miss this opportunity to sharpen your academic skills!

FOLLLOW US: To stay abreast of the what happening on campus you can follow us at: Twitter @Mr_Miller1911 @EvermanJCBHigh

EVERMAN ACADEMY The year is going by very quickly. Our students have worked hard and it shows! During the testing season, students often second guess their knowledge levels and their abilities to recall the information they have been taught. I want to assure you that there have been multiple opportunities for students to get the help they need. All students who took advantage we are certain will have success both on STAAR and on their academic coursework.

Our teachers are wonderful and work very hard with the students of Everman Academy! I am looking forward to great things!

Principal Pace Discipline tips!

Restorative Discipline (RD) DAEP is in the second semester of using Restorative Discipline Techniques.

One main goal of RD is to build relationships while solving conflicts.

Some techniques to accomplish the task include: Allow both parties to communicate their account of the incident/express their feelings using I statements.

Both parties listen as a mediator restates the incident from each other's perspective & guides the discussion of fairness.

Both parties (if applicable) acknowledges their mistake and takes responsibility for their actions.

Both parties mutually agree on a solution to resolve the incident with guidance from mediator.

Both parties recount the importance of the resolution/restitution required.

This process can be time consuming but the end results far outweigh punitive consequences that often fall short of restoring fray relationships.

AP, T. Salley

EAHS IS REACHING FOR THE STAARS Science...

Fun and Educational YouTube Channels for Science As the STAAR Test approaches, your child may need some extra help understanding Science concepts. YouTube can be an excellent source of educational videos that help reinforce Science ideas. David Newman has created a channel of catchy tunes that teach various Science concepts.

My personal favorite is Crash Course.

Crash Course actually has channels for other subjects as well such as History, English, and Math as well as channels geared towards younger children teaching the same concepts. Lastly, there is the timeless classic, Bill Nye the Science Guy! We all know this loveable scientist who teaches us that Science can be fun, engaging, and relevant.

M Wiegreffe, Composite Science Teacher, Art Teacher Social Studies…

This month our history students have one final push for STAAR testing prep! We ask our fellow-students and families to help support the students all over the district.

Some key tips for these final days: Study Groups- Because two (or more) heads are better than one!

Review and Re-teach- teach the lessons to each other or teachers to check for understanding.

BY: EAHS FACULTY

English News…

Everman Academy High School's English Department is preparing our students for the SPRING 2019 English 1 and English 2 STAAR Testing in April 2019.

This Spring the English Department is continuing to push students to read a variety of text, improve their writing and maintain their motivation towards success!

LaTamara Taylor, EAHS English Department Math News…

The STAAR/EOC is coming !! How are you feeling?Positive Energy VS Negative Energy Did you know your feelings are being mapped by the majority of the student(s). If you are dreading the day of testing, if you do not believe your student(s) will pass, you are passing your negativity to your student(s). If you are excited about the possibilities, if you know your student(s) are going to pass because they are well prepared, you are passing positivity to your student(s).Believe it or not, confidence and feelings cover half the battle on test days. Students must know they don't have to be perfect but they have been filled (if they worked with the teacher) with enough to pass.

Show you believe in your ability to prep them, their ability to learn and retain, and then teachers should prep and teach as if their child is in every seat of every class, parents should work with every teacher knowing that the teacher is their to help their child learn, students should be open to receive/learn the information the teachers have.

EARLY COLLEGE DR. SEAN MILLIGAN

April is a crucial month for our Early College and Dual Credit students.

Midterms are behind them, and the finish line is in sight! For the Early College seniors, preparing for two graduations is an exciting prospect! Our CADD seniors are putting their design skills into practical use, building radio receivers and beginning their Capstone projects necessary for their Associate of Applied Science degrees from TCC. Once complete, the CADD graduates will have industry certifications that permit these outstanding students immediate entry to industry employment, allowing these trailblazers the option of continuing their education at a four-year college, or pursue employment in the industry.

Schedule building is underway for the 2019-2020 school year, and we anticipate growth in our Dual Credit numbers, to close to 75 students next year, and Early College will welcome 112 incoming freshmen. Interest in advanced academics and college dual credit is booming in Everman ISD, and we continue to work diligently with our partner TCC in order to provide the best opportunities for our students!

Have a great story for the next magazine? Â Contact:Â Dr. Nikita Russell at communications@eisd.org