Bulldog Broadcast - Welcome Back 2022-2023 (August)

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SUPERINTENDENT'S CORNER Dr. Felicia Donaldson, Superintendent

WELCOME BACK CAMPUS GREETINGS

PUBLISHERS/EDITORS: DR. NIKITA RUSSELL DERRICK THOMPSON

SUPERINTENDENT'S CORNER Everman Independent School District

Welcome back! Although we’ve had an unprecedented hot summer, I hope you had a safe and relaxing summer break! I am excited to welcome you to the start of the 2022-2023 school year. We are excited to see our students and staff! The first day of school is Wednesday, August 10, 2022.

Safety is at the forefront for all of us, and please know that it is our number one priority. We have added additional support and processes to help ensure safe learning environments for students and staff, such as additional school resource officers and campus security monitors. To learn more about district safety protocols and how you can help keep our schools safe, I encourage you to attend the district’s school safety information meeting on August 4, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. in the high school auditorium.

This year, we will continue focusing on student success and working together to continue to move forward and push beyond the limits to accomplish excellence for our students. We are dedicated to ensuring that all our students are provided the highest quality of instruction daily.

We will continue the work “One Goal…One Purpose…Student Success!”

Thank you in advance for your support and cooperation throughout the school year.

Sincerely, Felicia Donaldson, Ed.D. Superintendent

Dan Powell Early Learning Academy

Welcome back Powell Bulldogs and Families, I am honored and excited to serve as the 2022-2023 school principal. We are looking forward to partnership with you and your children. This is my 16th year in education and service to Everman ISD. In that time, I have worked on several campuses from Pre-K to 12th grade. I am a very happily married father of 4 and grandfather to a beautiful 2-year-old girl.

I believe that learning should be exciting, inspiring, joyful and challenging. I also believe that every person has a fundamental right to become educated to any level and on any subject, they choose. I look forward to working together with all of you this year!

We thank you for all the support for our students and teachers!

John Kershner, M.Ed. Principal Dan Powell Early Learning Academy, EISD

I'm looking forward to all the great things we can accomplish together this year.

Welcome Back, Students!

PRINCIPAL RONNA MONTGOMERY

Principal Ronna Montgomery On behalf of the staff at Bishop Elementary, I am happy to welcome you to the 2022-2023 school year! We are looking forward to a productive partnership with you to ensure students can achieve their highest potential. In order to be successful in school, our children need support from both the home and school.

We know a strong partnership with you will make a great difference in your child's education. As partners, we share the responsibility for our children's success and want you to know that we will do our very best to ensure they achieve that. We ask that you guide and support your child's earning by ensuring that he/she: Building Schedule: 7:15 am - Doors open 7:45 am - Bell rings 7:50 am - Tardy bell rings, Instruction begins 3:20 pm - End of school day *No early dismissals after 2:30 pm

1. Attends school daily and arrives on time, ready for the day's learning experience.

2. Completes all homework assignments.

3. Reads daily to develop a love for reading and to improve literacy skills.

4. Knows that you expect them to succeed in school.

5. Follows school dress code and student conduct.

The amazing staff and I feel privileged to serve our Bishop families. We thank you for your support and look forward to meeting you on August 9, 2022, for our Meet the Teacher event from 4:00-6:00 pm. This opportunity allows you to meet your child's teacher ahead of time and to visit his/her learning environment.

If you have any questions about the rules and expectations, please feel free to contact me at 817-568-3575.

E. RAY ELEMENTARY

Dear E. Ray Elementary Family, My name is Andy Utsumi and I am honored to serve all of you as the Principal of E. Ray Elementary School. I am very happy and excited to work together for the betterment of our students. This year promises to be full of achievement, productivity, and growth for our students. Together, we will aim for excellence as we focus on student engagement, maintaining a positive school Principal Andy Utsumi

culture, and rigorous instruction based on standard-aligned lessons.

I have been working in education for the past 21 years, 18 of which have been in Everman ISD. I completed my first year as principal of E. Ray, served as the Hommel Assistant Principal for 4 years, and taught for 13 years at Bishop Elementary School. I received my undergraduate degree from Arizona State University in Elementary Education. In 2015, I earned my master’s degree in Educational Leadership from Concordia University.

I strongly view education as a collaborative effort between parents, students, teachers, and the community. I am truly looking forward to working with and fostering all students to become the best individuals possible.

During my free time, I enjoy watching and playing all sports, as well as spending time with my family. My wife and I have two teenage sons. I look forward to meeting you and your family. You are always welcome to visit our school and meet with me. I am grateful and elated for the opportunity to continue to build relationships with our E. Ray families. The 2022-2023 school year will be full of wonderful new experiences for all of us! This year’s theme will be “Building a Brighter Future.”

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me at 817.568.3545 or by email at autsumi@eisd.org.

Hommel Elementary

This is Principal Quinonez, writing to say that our Hommel teachers, staff, and leadership team are so excited for the 2022-2023 school year. It is always such an honor and privilege to serve our students, families, and community. We have several new additions to our Hommel family. Please help me in giving them a warm welcome.

Hommel Elementary’s mission is success for every student in every class every day. We believe that it is our responsibility to meet the social, emotional, and academic needs of our students, and most importantly looking after their safety. Our teachers and staff are wholeheartedly committed to this.

We also want to thank you for all the love and support you provide us as a school community and on a regular basis.

Our school turns 100 years old this July. We will be celebrating in October with our entire community. We hope you can join us. Also, let’s continue to partner together to take Hommel Elementary to another level in student achievement. With all stakeholders working together, we can definitely achieve this!

Teachers are already hard at work preparing for our students. We cannot wait to see you.

Souder Elementary

Principal - Kimberly Little

Welcome to the 2022-23 school year! It is an honor and a privilege that I bring you greetings as we embark upon a new school year! I am entering my third year as principal of Souder Elementary School! I am originally from Louisiana, but my family and I moved to Texas in 2007. I am married to my husband, Antonio, and have two children, both currently in college, and a granddaughter. I also hold a Bachelor of Science degree in English Education and a Master of Science degree in Educational

We, the staff, will continue to work hard to

Administration. I am currently enrolled in my

continue the legacy of success established by

second year of graduate school, pursuing a

Souder Elementary by building strong

Doctorate in Educational Administration. Over

relationships with parents, students, and

the past 19 years, I have worked as a teacher

community partners. In addition, we will

and administrator with fourteen years in

continue a strong focus on character

Everman ISD. I spent nine years at Everman High

education initiatives, the social and emotional

School as an English teacher, AVID teacher, AVID

well-being of our students, the use of data to

Coordinator, and the 12th Grade Assistant

drive instruction, and rigorously provide

Principal. I also spent three years as the 8th

consistent curriculum implementation to

Grade Assistant Principal at Baxter Junior High

continue to ERASE ALL learning gaps that the

School.

pandemic caused.

We will continue to celebrate our successes, both small and large. We will continue to encourage and motivate our students daily and let them know they are valued and have a special place in our school community. I am excited to continue working with your children, and I look forward to the work we will do together. My goal is to ensure that all children are happy and safe to learn as much as they can each day.

As the principal of Souder Elementary, it is important to me that everyone who steps through our doors-teachers, students, parents, and community partners are excited to be here! This attitude enables us to meet the challenges of academic excellence in a positive, fun, and nurturing environment. My door is always open, and I welcome your input. Please feel free to call or email me to discuss any concerns you might have throughout the school year.

Townley Elementary I am honored to serve as

Townley Elementary has a history of people with

the Principal of Townley

a strong work ethic and dedication to student

Elementary. I am eager to

success. I am excited to say that a vast majority

continue to serve the

of staff are returning from last year to continue

students of Everman and

the work to achieve and to use the vital

look forward to having

foundation from previous years to take Townley

your child back in school.

Elementary to the next level. I am proud of the

We have an enthusiastic staff dedicated to pushing our students to succeed and working with parents and community members at Townley. I look forward to working with our students and continuing the outstanding work at Townley Elementary.

efforts of our teachers and parents to ensure education continues for our students through any challenge. With the support of the community and staff, I will always strive to provide a safe place for your child with an atmosphere of high expectations and genuine care. Together, we will continue to provide

This will be my 22 nd year in the Everman

outstanding educational opportunities and

Independent School District and my 14th year

academic excellence for all our students.

as an administrator. Before I served as an administrator, I served as a Special Education

As part of my routine, you will find me out front

teacher for eight years at Bishop Elementary. I

daily to welcome students to campus during

also taught at-risk students at Boys

morning arrivals, afternoon dismissals, and the

Town in Nebraska for 5 years.

campus throughout the day. I look forward to building upon established as well as new

Principal Ollie Clark

relationships with the students, staff, and families of the Townley Elementary community.

You can reach me via email at oclark@eisd.org or stop by and introduce yourself; my door is always open.

Roy John STEM Academy Principal Luia Valdez

Dear Parents, Guardians, and Students: Welcome to Roy Johnson STEM Academy. We are proud of our dedicated, experienced staff and our enthusiastic learners. We are so glad to welcome you all to the 2022-2023 school year.

I am Luis Valdez, and I am honored to continue to serve the Everman community. This will be the 3rd year of the existence of the STEM Academy in Everman ISD, and we are already growing and glowing at massive levels.

First, I congratulate your child on being accepted at the STEM Academy. As your student embarks on their STEM journey, we are optimistic that they will grow and achieve new heights in their academic career and future success pathways through high school and beyond to be future-ready.

Educating children to be the best they can be is a team sport.

We all need to work together to ensure our children reach their highest potential. We believe that all of us – the school and the community – must work together in an extended family environment to ensure our students' success. We aim to empower every scholar at STEM. Here at the STEM Academy, we have an open-door policy and encourage you to be active members of the STEM community. We invite you to participate in your child's education through various volunteer opportunities and to get involved. Whether you are a classroom volunteer, a member of our new PTO, or participate in special events, we encourage you to get involved! Research on schools demonstrates that parent participation in their child's school coincides with a greater likelihood of academic success for their child.

Please note that we will have our scheduled pick up/Meet the Teacher night on Monday, Aug. 8th, and the First Day of School is Wednesday, Aug. 10th, 2022. Additionally, we want to keep you informed of all that is happening at school. Therefore, please update your email in Skyward so that you are receiving our community digital newsletter.

Together, we can do this! Go Bulldogs!

Success is the only option!

Dear BJHS Parents and Students, As your principal, I am excited to welcome you to another school year. I am a servant leader committed to cultivating excellence in every student to move beyond limits.

I have been a part of the Everman ISD team since 2015. Most recently, I served as the principal of Everman Academy High School for two years. Prior to that, I served as the Dean of Instruction for four years and 12thgrade assistant principal for a year at Everman Joe C. Bean High School.

Additionally, I served as a high school English teacher, English Department Chair, Testing Coordinator, and Data Analyst in Fort Worth ISD for nine years. I have three amazing children, Reginald, Haleigh, and Hilari.

At Charles Baxter Junior High School, we will make every effort to ensure that all students are afforded the opportunity to a highquality education. We encourage all students to be responsible, independent, and to set high goals for themselves as they strive to maximize their potential academically and socially.

We strive for excellence in our service to students and look forward to partnering with you. Together, we can make a positive difference in every student's life and experience at Charles Baxter Junior High School. Let's work together to ensure a great year!

Everman Academy High School Principal Antione Sherfield

As principal of Everman Academy High School, it is my pleasure to welcome everyone back for another great school year. We are excited to have students back on campus, filling it with energy and enthusiasm for learning. Our mission is to help every student feel welcomed, connected, and a part of our Everman Academy family. Additionally, we strive to challenge each student to grow in their academic abilities and to be postsecondary-ready (college, career, or military) by graduation. Our teachers use data to determine current skill levels and set individualized goals for growth and improvement. We believe that all students should graduate prepared for the demands of postsecondary education, meaningful careers, and effective citizenship.

We recognize that to be successful in school; our students need support from both home and school. We know a strong partnership with you will significantly impact your students' educational path. As partners, we share responsibility for our student's success and want you to know that we will do our best to carry out our duties. We ask that you guide and support your student's learning by ensuring that they: 1. Attends schools daily and arrives on time, ready for the day’s learning experience 2. Makes choices that promote learning, social intelligence, and school safety 3. Shares school experiences with you so that you are aware of his/her school life I am honored to serve as the principal of Everman Academy High School. It is truly a privilege to be a part of a community where parents, teachers and students care for each other and strive to build positive relationships that support academic and social growth. Please feel free to contact me at (817) 568-3520 or at asherfield@eisd.org.

Principal Ronald Pugh

EVERMAN JOE C. BEAN HIGH SCHOOL Welcome to the 2022-2023 school year.

We are excited that you are joining us as we embark on a new year of teaching and learning at Everman Joe C. Bean High School. My name is Ronald Pugh, and I am the proud principal of Everman Joe C. Bean High School. My career in education spans over 17 years, all at the high school level. I began teaching in Dallas ISD, where, as a classroom teacher, I taught biology, chemistry, physics, and anatomy & physiology. I later transitioned to Cedar Hill Collegiate High School as a Pre-AP chemistry teacher before moving into administration at Cedar Hill High School as an assistant principal for four years.

Most recently, I served as an associate principal at Lake Ridge High School in Mansfield ISD. This year we will renew our commitment to excellence in all that we do as we seek to provide world-class instruction daily with the expectation that all scholars will learn and succeed. We will continue to implement initiatives, processes, and systems that promote quality instruction and learning, in addition to engaging our stakeholders.

I am excited about all this upcoming school year offers, and I look forward to working collectively with you to ensure that our scholars have the best educational experience possible. As a result, they will become critical thinkers and responsible citizens and prepare to be successful in their endeavors after high school.

I look forward to continuing to build relationships with our scholars, faculty, and the community to ensure that we live up to our campus expectation of EXCELLENCE EVERYWHERE, EVERY DAY.