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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
www.eisd.org
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