Magnet Open House

Magnet Open House
Saturday, November 6, 2010
9:00 A.M.–12:00 P.M.

Houston Independent School District Hattie Mae White Educational Support Center 4400 West 18th Street • Houston, TX 77092

• Information sessions and school booths for interested parents and students.
• Visit All Magnet Programs!

Reunión a Puertas Abiertas, Programas Magnet
Sábado, 6 de noviembre de 2010
9:00 A.M.–12:00 P.M.

Distrito Escolar Independiente de Houston - Centro de Apoyo Escolar Hattie Mae White 4400 West 18th Street • Houston, TX 77092

• Sesiones de infomación y puestos escolares para padres y estudiantes.
• ¡Visite todos los programas Magnet!

Movie Permission Slip / Permiso Para Ver Una Película

(En Español mas abajo)

Dear Parents,

In preparation for the National Spelling Bee, our school will be showing the movie Akeelah and the Bee to all students in grades 1^st through 5^th this Friday, October 15.  This movie is rated “PG” for some language. 

We will edit the movie and remove the very small section where objectionable language is used.  It is our belief that the movie is educational, informative, and age-appropriate for all our students.  It is the story of how a 10-year-old girl from South Los Angeles tries to make it to the National Spelling Bee.

If you have any objections, please let us know so that we can make the necessary arrangements for your child. A permission slip will be sent home on Wednesday. Please return it by Thursday, October 14, 2010. Your child will not be able to see the movie without this permission. You may download the permission slip here.

Watch the Trailer Here

Halloween Dance! / Baile de Halloween!

HALLOWEEN DANCE

When: October 29th (3:00-4:00)
Where:  Lantrip Multipurpose Room
How Much: $1.00 per person to enter
Who: Students, parents and families welcome
What: Bring your costumes and dance to the beat of DJ Francisco!

School appropriate costumes encouraged



Note: Students may not wear costumes during the school day. They may bring their costume and change before the dance.

BAILE DE HALLOWEEN

Cuándo: Octubre 20, de 3:00 a 4:00 PM
Donde: El Salón Multipropósito de la Escuela
Cuánto: $1 dolar por persona.
Quién: Estudiantes, Padres y Familiares.
Qué: ¡Trae tu disfraz y baila al ritmo del DJ Francisco!

Sugerimos que los disfraces sean apropiados para el uso en la escuela.


Nota: Los estudiantes no pueden usar disfraz durante el horario escolar. Les será permitido traerlo en la mochila y cambiarse antes del baile.

 

Teacher PD Opportunity: SMART Board Webinar

Investing in the Future: Using Technology to Transform Early Education

Thursday, November 18, 2010 – 3:00 p.m. (ET)

The advantages of using SMART products in early childhood education

Learn how to give early education students a head start on developing important skills, such as inquiry- and discovery-based learning. This complimentary one-hour webinar will highlight the experiences of technology specialists from three districts, who have integrated SMART products into their early education classrooms with positive results. Discover new strategies and get advice from fellow educators who can help your early education teachers and students embrace education technology in their own classrooms.

Register now to learn how to

• Seamlessly integrate technology products into early education classrooms
  
• Promote the daily use of SMART products with your teachers and students
  
• Encourage student participation in learning
  

Be Part of HISD’s Magnet Program Review / Participe en la revisión de los programas Magnet

Parent–community meetings to gather input

Los padres y la comunidad brindarán sus comentarios

Get the Flyer Here / Descargue el Folleto Aqui

The Houston Independent School District is conducting a series of meetings to gather parents’ and community members’ input on HISD’s magnet program.

El Distrito Escolar Independiente de Houston ha programado una serie de juntas para obtener los comentarios del público sobre sus programas Magnet.

The discussion topics will include: 

• Vision • Funding • Practices • Student selection criteria 

• Quality • Procedures • Governance

Los temas incluirán: 

• Visión    • Finanzas    • Prácticas    • Criterios de selección
• Calidad    • Procedimientos    • Administración de estudiantes

Conducted by Magnet Schools of America, the external review of our magnet program will help us provide the rigorous instructional standards and supports called for in HISD’s Strategic Direction. The goal is to make sure the specialized programs in the district’s 113 magnet schools are effective, equitable, and efficient.

Esta evaluación externa de de nuestro programa Magnet será realizada por Magnet Schools of América y nos ayudará a brindar las estrictas normas de instrucción destacadas en la Dirección Estratégica de HISD. La meta es asegurar que los programas especializados en las 113 escuelas Magnet del distrito sean eficaces y equitativos.

Meeting Dates and Locations / Fechas y lugares de las juntas

Monday, October 11
• 7:00 p.m., Furr High School (520 Mercury)

Tuesday, October 12
• 9:30 a.m., Revere Middle School (10502 Briar Forest) • 6:00 p.m., Reagan High School (413 East 13th) • 7:00 p.m., Yates High School (3703 Sampson)

Wednesday, October 13
• 6:30 p.m., Chávez High School (8501 Howard)

Friday, October 15
• 10:00 a.m., Hattie Mae White Educational Support Center Rooms 1E01 & 1E02 (4400 W. 18th)

Tuesday, October 26
• 7:00 p.m., Madison High School (13719 White Heather Drive)

Wednesday, October 27
• 7:00 p.m., Key Middle School (4000 Kelley)

Thursday, October 28
• 7:00 p.m., Bellaire High School (100 Maple St.)

Free Teacher Professional Development Opportunity! / Oportunidad Para Los Maestros!

Closing the Achievment Gap:
Boys Will Be Boys

The research is clear—boys and girls acquire and process information in different ways and at different ages. Yet the majority of schools today continue to utilize instructional practices geared more towards the cognitive development and learning styles of girls. Consequently, boys continue to remain unplugged, unmotivated, and uninterested—making up a high percentage of reluctant readers, discipline problems, and high school dropouts. In order to truly impact academic achievement for all students, we must embrace and implement effective instructional practices that specifically address the cognitive and emotional needs of both boys and girls.

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Closing the Achievment Gap
Summit Series: Boys Will Be Boys Boys Will Be Boys is an engaging, interactive summit that provides valuable insights into the differences between male and female brain development. This summit explores specific instructional practices and strategies that support both male and female learners, thereby significantly impacting literacy achievement.

To learn more, view the agenda and Register Now!

Summit topics include:

Understanding the brain research behind successful skill acquisition of both boys and girls Screening and progress monitoring tools for skill acquisition assessment Closing the achievement gap through strategic, results-driven, multi-tiered teaching and intervention strategies Creating a continuum of Response to Intervention solutions Building age-appropriate and motivating print-rich literacy experiences Empowering boys to transfer literacy skills across content areas Reducing retention and drop-out rates and increasing engagement and achievement If your school or district is seeking better strategies for closing the achievement gap for all populations of learners, the Boys Will Be Boys Summit is for you! Select the date and time below that fit your schedule, and visit the registration page for event details.   Upcoming Summits October 13, 2010 Houston, Texas 11:00-2:00pm October 14, 2010 Houston, Texas 11:00-2:00pm October 14, 2010 Houston, Texas 4:30-7:300pm Sponsored by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt at no charge for our invited guests. Space is limited!

Gardening Day Success! - Exitoso Dia de Jardineria

A big shoutout to all the volunteers who pitched in during our Gardening Day this Saturday! We had a great turnout and the event was a success! The pond was repaired (thank you, Mr. Cairey!), weeds were pulled, new flower pots and flowers were planted, and we had a fantastic time! Ms. Rush and Ms. Ludtke decorated one of the walls on the Science Wing with a "Green Day" Motif.

Mil gracias a todos los voluntarios que donaron su tiempo y esfuerzo durante el Día de Jardinería este sábado. Tuvimos una gran participación! Mr. Cairey arregló la fuente, limpiamos la maleza y plantamos flores. El día fué todo un éxito! ¡Las maestras Ludtke y Rush docoraron una de las paredes del ala de Ciencias con un dibujo del "Día Verde"!

See More Picture Here!
¡Vea más fotos aquí!