Bulldog Broadcast-December

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December 2018

*School Literacy Highlights *Volleyball Signings The Official Magazine of the Everman Independent School District

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S U P E R I N T E N D E N T ' S

G E N E R A L

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A N N O U N C E M E N T S

Publishers/Editors: Dr. Nikita Russell Derrick Thompson S C H O O L

H I G H L I G H T S

Contributors: Academy High School Staff Dr. Curtis Amos Tameka Dees

Mayra Fernandez V O L L E Y B A L L

S I G N I N G

D A Y

Abigail Ferry

Amber Jennings

F O L L O W

U S

Social Media Accounts

Jason Miller Dr. Sean Milligan Cherie Pace

Mary Preston Tami Terry Uriel Uranga

Christina Withers Alejandra Witherspoon

Contact Us: Everman communications at communications@eisd.org or 817-568-3500

SUPERINTENDENT'S CORNER Dr. CURTIS AMOS

Here we are in the month of December!

December is a favorite month for

The first semester will end Thursday,

several students other than those

December 20. I am so proud of the

celebrating their birthday. This

students and staff for their dedication and

special month brings on lots of

hard work. We have outstanding students

smiles for all ages. Many often

and adults working together as a team to

spend time with close family and

ensure success for all. Everman ISD

friends. I have spoken with

teachers are the best. Daily you will find

several students who are wishing

them in the trenches doing whatever it

for snow on December 25, which

takes to elevate the learning for all

would make the students day even

students. Often they are the first to arrive

more special.

each morning and the last to depart. All

As a reminder, an imperative

because they care and want the best for

topic we will engage in soon is

our students.

future housing developments in the district that will affect growth

During the winter months, we often have

within the next 1-3 years.

to remind everyone about flu shots. This

Several preliminary discussions

year over 700 students received free flu

have taken place within the

shots from Healthy Schools with parent

district and with the City of

permission. Amazing! EISD is thankful

Everman regarding ways to

for the partnerships that provide the

accommodate the growth. This

community resources for our students and

will affect the district’s facilities,

families. If you have not taken advantage

roads, and current traffic patterns

of the free fresh produce, please do so.

at our schools and throughout the

Remember the vision statement

The Tarrant County Food Bank provides

City of Everman as well.

of “One Goal…One Purpose…

these items every 3rd Thursday of the

As I always say, it is imperative

Student Success” pushes us as

month in the parking lot of the Everman

that we prepare our students to

educators to provide students

Market Grocery Store.

compete globally. In order to

with great educational

compete students must have 21st-

opportunities so that they can

century skills, including

perform at a very high level in

communication, creativity,

today’s society. Looking

collaboration, and critical

forward to a successful year and

thinking that will prepare them

always remember, Everman ISD

for college and careers of the

Is The Place To Be!

future. My hope is that through the district initiatives, students

Sincerely,

will be prepared to compete globally and equipped with the

Dr. Curtis Amos

tools needed for the 21st-century.

Superintendent

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CONGRATULATIONS!!!

CHARACTER COUNTS STUDENTS "RESPECT"

Tien Trang from Hommel Elementary was recognized for being respectful.

Michael Mora from Souder Elementary was recognized for being respectful.

Frank Herrera artwork was recently displayed at TASA/TASB Convention held in Austin in September. The exhibit included about 100 works of art created by students in grade K-12 from around the state of Texas.

Bilingual/ESL Program by: Alejandra Witherspoon ¡Hola padres! Parent and family engagement is defined as the participation of parents in regular, two-way, and meaningful communication involving student academic learning and other school activities, including ensuring—

that parents and family play an integral role in assisting their child’s learning; that parents and family are encouraged to be actively involved in their child’s education at school; that parents and family are full partners in their child’s education and are included, as appropriate, in decision-making and on advisory committees to assist in the education of their child. [Section 9101(32), ESEA.]

The Bilingual/ESL Department invites you to join us for our monthly Parent Café.

Tuesday, December 11th 5th and 6th Grade Parents 9:00-10:00 a.m at Powell Intermediate

Wednesday, December 12th Baxter and High School Parents 9:00-10:00 a.m. at Everman High School Library

Bishop, Hommel and Souder Parents 8:30-9:30 a.m. at Souder Cafeteria

Thursday, December 13th Townley Parents 8:30-9:30 a.m. at Townley Cafeteria

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BISHOP ELEMENTARY For Bishop Elementary, November has been an exciting month! From special holidays and celebrations, to guest speakers, to the countdown

By: Amber Jennings

The 3rd grade participated in its annual “Community Shoebox” diorama, where students used shoe boxes and materials from home to recreate the community where they live. The product was incredible, and now the hallway is

until Thanksgiving Break, our school calendar has

lined with fantastic examples of student work.

been full of events.

On Veterans Day, Bishop displayed their BULLDOG BEST

We began the month with our “Dia de los Muertos”

by welcoming John Hogan with hand drawn decorations and American flags. We were honored to listen to Mr. Hogan,

Celebration, where we enjoyed a dance performance from 4th grade and yummy samples of “Day of the Dead” bread! Each grade level contributed different crafts hat families were able to view, and a photo booth captured many happy moments!

and appreciate the sacrifice of all the men and women who have served for the freedom of our country.

Last, but certainly not least, Bishop is now the 1ST SCHOOL in Everman ISD to offer a Sensory Walkway in our hallway! The walkway contains hopscotch, kinesthetic

movement prompts, wiggley walkways and positive quotes.

It was also our 2nd 6 weeks awards ceremony,

which recognized many students for A and AB

Upcoming Events:

Honor Roll, Perfect Attendance, and our Character Trait of the Month: “Respect”.

Our school was also able to host many guest visitors, including Dr. Amos, Dr. Asberry, John Hogan, Dr. Russell and Mrs. Samuel. Dr. Amos and Mrs. Samuel were welcomed into our 1st grade classrooms as guest readers! Bishop was also presented with the “Academic Achievement” Banner from Dr. Amos and Dr. Asberry, which is now proudly displayed on a wall outside of the school.

Spelling Bee Holiday Theme Week

E. RAY ELEMENTARY

by Tami Terry Wow! November was a busy month at E. Ray with Feasting with Families and the Scholastic Book Fair all taking place the week before the holiday! We had hundreds of parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles and even older brothers and sisters who all stopped in to have lunch with our students and do a little shopping at the Book Fair which was held the same week! Unfortunately, our Bingo for Books got canceled, but is being rescheduled for a later date, so watch for that change of date information!

Here are some of the events happening at E. Ray in December.

VAN CLIBURN MUSICAL

The Van Cliburn Association, named for famed Texas pianist, Van Cliburn, will provide a musical presentation for our students on December 4, 2018. This is for students in grades 2-4, so please be sure to ask your children about the music they heard, and what they learned at the presentation.

PICTURE RETAKE DAY

Did those school pictures not come out quite the way you expected? Was your child absent on the first picture day? December 7, 2018 will be the day for picture retakes at E. Ray. PTA MOVIE NIGHT

Come join our PTA for movie night on December 14, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. All students are welcome, but must be accompanied by a parent! Bring the family and enjoy the movie!

DISTRICT HOLIDAY CHORAL PERFORMANCE

Many of our fourth grade students will be participating in the district holiday choral performance at Joe C Bean High School on December 15, 2018. There will be two performances that day, one at 3:30 p.m. and another at 6:00 p.m. E. Ray students will be performing at the 3:30 p.m. performance, please come out and enjoy this district wide performance.

CLASSROOM HOLIDAY PARTIES

Classroom Holiday parties will be December 20, 2018 at 10:30 a.m. Students may be dismissed from the parties, but please be sure to sign out your child when leaving.

WINTER HOLIDAYS

The holiday break will begin on December 20, 2018, with early dismissal at 1:00. Please be sure to make arrangements to pick up your children early that day. The break will last until January 7, 2019. Students will return on January 8, 2019.

Happy Holiday from the staff at E. Ray

HOMMEL ELEMENTARY

by Abigail Ferry Hommel Elementary Student Council Meets Judge De Leon On Nov. 9th, Hommel’s fourth grade

After a tour of the court and the judge’s

Student Council members had the

office, the judge got notice that there would

opportunity to meet Judge Sergio De Leon of

be a wedding in the court! The students

Precinct 5 in Fort Worth. This was

were able to attend the wedding and see the

Hommel’s second year participating in the

judge take on his role in a different

Honorary Jurors’ Program offered by Judge

capacity. Student Council was so thankful

Sergio De Leon. During their visit, they were

to be a part of this program for the second

able to take on the role of honorary jurors.

year, can’t wait for next year!

They were seated in the jurors’ box and watched court proceedings. Students viewed eviction cases and contested eviction cases.

After court proceedings, students were able to talk to Judge De Leon and the Constable. Students learned about Judge De Leon’s background. He was a constable in the Fort Worth Police Department for 12 years prior to being elected in 2012. He also worked on President Bill Clinton’s presidential campaign.

Istation Takes Flight at Hommel!

Students who showed improvement were able to wear Istation capes at school at the end of October celebration.

SOUDER ELEMENTARY

BY: CHRISTINA WITHERS

An exciting new era has begun at

Our outstanding leader, Mr. Jones, has

Souder. This year, we have

demonstrated a standard of excellence

welcomed a new principal, Mr. Jones,

that inspires and motivates teachers to

and new vice-principal, Mrs. Sterrett.

go beyond the norm in preparing each

When Mrs. Hall retired last year, we

student for success. He is dedicated to

were left wondering who would be

the success of Souder and works to

able to step into her shoes and keep

ensure teachers are equipped to

the feeling of family alive in our

maximize learning. Our new

school. It did not take long, to

administration has continued the

realize Souder had been blessed with

tradition of family at Souder by

an amazing new administration.

building relationships, providing support, and caring not only about student success, but also about each student and staff member.

Each

week, Mr. Jones celebrates members of the staff who have demonstrated a strong commitment to Souder. In addition, he also celebrates the successes of our students through recognition, praise and rewards. This past week, students were excited to receive a bag of goodies from Mr. Jones for the growth they showed on the reading checkpoint.

It was the

highlight of their week, and students are now looking forward to meeting the next challenge. These past few months, Mr. Jones has been a positive influence at Souder, and we are excited about the future of our students.

Our new vice-principal, Mrs. Sterrett, has proven her commitment to the success of Souder students. She strives daily to build relationships to create a positive environment where each student feels valued. She communicates values, character, and responsibility to the students of Souder. Teachers sincerely appreciate the support and positive attitude she constantly exhibits. Her passion for our students and her strong commitment to excellence is cultivating our leaders of tomorrow.

Mrs. Sterrett has implemented a new program called Souder Leaders where students are assigned responsibilities to assist the leadership at Souder.

Students are excited about helping while they are learning about the importance of responsibility and leadership. When these students walk through the hallways, carrying out their assigned duty, there is a look of pride and confidence on their faces.

We are thankful for the positive influence Mrs. Sterrett is making in the lives of our students at Souder.

During the last few months, Mr. Jones and Mrs. Sterrett, have continually strived to build relationships and create an environment that strengthens our school community.

We are grateful for our leaders today and for the students who are being inspired and trained to be the great leaders of tomorrow.

MRS. TAMEKA DEES TOWNLEY ELEMENTARY Red Ribbon Week

Red Ribbon Week is a time for parents, teachers, school counselors, and administrators to encourage children to live healthy, substance-free lives and set positive goals and make good decisions. It is also marks an opportunity to celebrate and thank those who work so hard to keep our communities drug-free. Townley participated staying drug free by dressing in various ways to say no to drugs.

Monday Oct 23- Red Hot and Drug Free Wear Red, White, and Blue; Tuesday Oct 24- Drugs have no Power

Townley Literacy Night

Dress as your favorite superhero; Wednesday Oct 25Drugs are Wack Wear mismatched clothes; Thursday-

Townley Elementary held their annual Family Literacy Night on October

Team up against drugs Wear your favorite sports team

30th, promoting literacy and family engagement. The event was a huge

jersey; and Friday-Our school is drug free Wear

success! The student's pumpkin book report projects were displayed in the

Bulldogs spirit gear.

cafeteria for all to see. Families participated in stations that focused on reading comprehension strategies. The families were also able to enjoy the book themed hallway decor with exemplary student work. Our families ended the night with relevant reading resources, and hot meals from Chickfil-a and McDonalds. Great job Townley Elementary!

Townley Elementary Interventions

Townley Elementary is providing interventions and enrichment for all grade levels. Teachers have a designated forty-five minute time frame to provide this service for ALL students. The instructional support staff is able to deliver intense small group intervention to help the students excel in their journey towards success. The students are tiered according to TPRI, DRA, and Isation data. Teachers and the instructional support staff are using resources such as Motivation Math, Itslearning, LLI, and Texas Coach.

DAN POWELL INTERMEDIATE BY: URIEL URANGA Student Success is very important at Dan Powell! This year, we have implemented two initiatives (PBIS and AVID) that will not only benefit the students now, but will also impact them in their educational future.

Another SUCCESSFUL Pine Cove trip is in the books for Dan Powell!

For many years, Dan Powell Intermediate students have had the opportunity to go on a 3 day/2 night trip to Pine Cove Camp in Tyler, Texas. The price of the the trip is $120 and students have the opportunity to fundraise with Big Kahuna to be able to attend the trip.

On October 24th, about 150 students were loaded on charter busses on their way to camp to experience great fun while learning about science.

The activities that the students participated in were:

-Kayaking in Lake -Ziplining down the camp site -Horseback Riding - Archery -Aquatics: They learned about the food web.

-Earth Science where they learned about the effects of weathering and erosion.

-Nature’s Niche: Students learned about the interaction of different bugs and their environment.

-Critter Class-Students were taught about and saw different types of animals including a lemur, sloth, snakes, and sting-rays.

-Orienteering: They learned how to use a compass -They were also able to make smores and learn about the stars in space.

The students and chaperones had a great time and had the opportunity to do a lot of hands-on and memorable activities.

MRS. MARY PRESTON JOHNSON 6TH GRADE CENTER

Making Moves: Year in Review With the first semester of 2018-2019 winding down, the holiday season and a new year are at our doorsteps. It is only natural to be reflective of all that our students have accomplished so far this year.

As 2018 comes to an end,

the staff at Johnson 6th is even more purposeful with teaching and learning. December is a short but dynamic month for our campus. We have assessments to help us prepare for 2019, we are reviewing strategies and approaches and we are making plans for how we will give more to our students each day. In the remaining 19 days of instruction before 2018 is a memory, our teachers and staff are continuously reaching to give our 6th grade students the very best learning opportunities while exposing them to new experiences. Our students have progressed tremendously and we are proud of their accomplishments. They have actively participated in science labs, learned many new concepts in math and ELA and discovered cultures, places, and people from around the world and in their community. They are growing into young people that will make Everman ISD and our community proud! However, of all the learning that has taken place with our 6th graders, the perspective I hope they received after these past months at Johnson 6th is the knowledge that they possess within themselves many talents and gifts. All achievement starts with a

Upcoming Events for December 2018

dream and a belief in oneself. I want our students to know that they have the ability to make their dreams come true! We are very blessed to have the opportunity to run this race with our students and we are looking

Dad’s Breakfast 12/4 Band concert, 12/6

forward to many more learning experiences with our 6th

District wide Holiday Concert 12/15

graders in the year-to-come.

Holocaust Museum 12/17 Choir concert 12/18 Main Event field trip 12/18 Early Release 12/20

by: Mayra Fernandez

EVERMAN JOE C. BEAN HIGH SCHOOL

Greeting Bulldog Family!

MR. JASON MILLER

EOC Interventions continue thru December 3rd.

The purpose of EOC intervention is to provide

It’s definitely starting to feel like winter has finally

additional assistance to students in Algebra I,

arrived in Texas! This year we have had a great

English I, Biology, English II, and US History in

time celebrating Homecoming, Red Ribbon Week,

preparation for the December STAAR EOC Retest.

and the academic achievements of our students.

Semester exams are right around the corner. Exams

Overall, our students have done an amazing job.

will not be allowed to be given early. Please plan

At the semester break, we will be celebrating all of

accordingly and take note

our students who made “A” Honor Roll and

12/17: Period 1 and 2 Semester Exams; attend

“A/B

of the following dates:

Honor Roll” with an EHS Academic shirt and a

class 3 and 4 (Dismissal at 3:20)

small reception. The shirt will allow them to wear

12/18: Period 5 and 6 Semester Exams; attend

jeans on Monday's during the entire second

class 7 and 8 (Dismissal at 3:20)

semester.

12/19: Period 3 and 4 Semester Exams (Early

We must continue on this outstanding

path as we continue to focus on academics,

Release at 11:30)

positive behavior, and school pride!

12/20: Period 7and 8 Semester Exams (Early

move through this school year!

Release at 11:30)

I appreciate all your support and let’s continue working together to help our students plan to win, prepare to win, and expect to win as they move through this school year!

Everman Academy High School

Mrs. Cherie Pace

Science News...

English News...

Everman Academy High School's English

Everman Academy, students have a wide variety

Department is preparing our students for the

of Science classes to choose from to take as their

FALL 2018 English 1 and English 2 STAAR

fourth Science credit and as electives. The

Testing. We are working to ensure success for

Academy offers: Anatomy and Physiology,

EVERY student. In September, the English

Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Space

Department began pull-outs for English 1 re-

Science, Environmental Science, Forensics

testers, as well as first time testers in English 2.

Science, Integrated Physics and Chemistry (IPC)

Everman Academy students have finished over 60

and Physics. With this many options, there is a

English courses in PLATO thus far. We are

Science class to match any student's interest!

excited about all of the success and look forward to a productive Fall 2018 semester.

Ms. Taylor

Mrs. Wiegreffe

Social Studies News...

US History students began the year reviewing the American Revolution and our fight for American

Math News...

Liberty. Students learned that our founding fathers Math is a unique language that some people

were pretty scandalous, causing mischief for the

struggle to understand. Everyone can learn math; it

Crown at every opportunity. Our rights and

just takes time, effort and patience.Here we have a

freedoms in the US Constitution and the Bill of

unique family that pulls together to help push our

Rights helped them know the meaning of

students to victory in every subject, especially

S.P.A.R.P. (Speech, Press, Assembly, Religion,

math. Because of our students daily struggles and

and Petition). We discussed Civic Duties and

educational gaps, they fight extra hard to prove

liberties on Constitution Day and were educated

their worth to themselves, their families, friends,

on their responsibility to vote. Many of them

and others. When they are victorious and complete

registered to vote for the first time! Students are

their math courses, it is an extra big celebration.

venturing into the Gilded Age, Big Business and

"Math may not teach

the unethical practices across major industries.

how to add love or

Until Labor Laws were changed, children worked

subtract hate but it

dangerous factory and mining jobs! It is safe to

gives hope that every

say our students would not travel back into that era

problem has a

of American History to swap lives!

solution."

In love of History,

Sodoku can help

Mrs. Neill

delay dementia and protect the brain from decline.

The power of math.

Mrs. Malveau

Everman Academy High School cont.

Mrs. Cherie Pace

Counselor News...

Welcome to the EAHS Counselor's Corner!

Thank you to everyone who attended our first Senior Parent Night on October 4th. If you were unable to attend the meeting, please have your senior contact me to get the missed information.

The counseling office will be hosting bi-weekly Financial AId Workshops after each break. We will be working with our CCMR instructors to complete the online FAFSA for all seniors. We will visit the campus of University of North Texas on November 3rd. Please ensure that your student

Restorative Discipline

is taking advantage of these awesome opportunities.

The DAEP at The Learning Center has a new approach to discipline. In the face of misconduct and conflict, Restorative Justice (RJ) is a

Your Counselor, Mrs. Cleveland

philosophy and an approach that views misconduct and conflict primarily as harm done to people and relationships. RJ strives to provide support and safe opportunities for the voluntary participation and communication between all affected. It encourages accountability, reparation and movement towards understanding, feelings of satisfaction, healing, safety and a sense of closure.

The central theme is that individuals are most likely to trust and co-operate freely with systems whether they themselves win or lose by those systems-when fair process is observed.

Mrs. Lawson

Everman Academy High School is the “Future of Education”!!

Have a Wonder”fall” month!

Everman Collegiate High School

Dr. Sean Milligan

"The Early College and Dual Credit students are diligently preparing for final exams. Their efforts to finish strong result in a much needed break between semesters, as all of our students have worked hard this fall. Whether it's the freshmen working on their final speeches for their speech class, or our CADD seniors putting the finishing touches on their design projects, everyone is furiously working, researching and producing college level work as we move from November to December. Our college students definitely know that a successful semester will bring Happy Holidays!!!!!!!"

NATIONAL SIGNING DAY VOLLEYBALLAlfedo Manyang

Alfedo will be attending TCU on a full-ride scholarship starting in January!

NATIONAL SIGNING DAY VOLLEYBALL Ryann Reed

Ryann will be attending Fisk University on a full-ride scholarship!

Have a great story for next magazine contact: Dr. Nikita Russell at communications@eisd.org