The halls no longer have students wandering down them. The chatter that filled
our hallways is silent. It is hard to believe another school year has come and gone.
The days went by slowly, but the year flew past.
our hallways is silent. It is hard to believe another school year has come and gone.
The days went by slowly, but the year flew past.
What a year for the Colts! We saw what we were made of as a community following
the vandalism that wreaked havoc on our campus one week before students were
to return to campus. As a community we came together. We supported one another
and started the year united and strong. #coltstrong All Hays CISD campuses
have undergone some safety initiatives, which have proven to be solid decisions.
the vandalism that wreaked havoc on our campus one week before students were
to return to campus. As a community we came together. We supported one another
and started the year united and strong. #coltstrong All Hays CISD campuses
have undergone some safety initiatives, which have proven to be solid decisions.
We had some new district initiatives and expectations to adjust to, but in the end
student achievement prevailed. Our students have a better grasp of phonics based
upon a district-wide initiative. Some new learning took place for teachers around
math content knowledge and again, our students prevailed. Our goals all year
were to have high expectations for all, inspire excellence, remain focused and be
in attendance. Our students and staff continue to learn and grow, which is in
alignment with our campus vision.
student achievement prevailed. Our students have a better grasp of phonics based
upon a district-wide initiative. Some new learning took place for teachers around
math content knowledge and again, our students prevailed. Our goals all year
were to have high expectations for all, inspire excellence, remain focused and be
in attendance. Our students and staff continue to learn and grow, which is in
alignment with our campus vision.
We made some positive changes to support healthy lifestyle choices. We had a
workout week scheduled regularly for students and staff to get moving throughout
the day. We eliminated sweets from Market Day and Sweet Shoppe. The
Sweet Shoppe became the Snack Shack. These subtle changes came with
positive feedback, creativity from our students and less sugar intake.
workout week scheduled regularly for students and staff to get moving throughout
the day. We eliminated sweets from Market Day and Sweet Shoppe. The
Sweet Shoppe became the Snack Shack. These subtle changes came with
positive feedback, creativity from our students and less sugar intake.
Our Colt Stampede brought some much needed financial assistance. We were
able to purchase some wishlist items for our students and staff. Some highlights:
able to purchase some wishlist items for our students and staff. Some highlights:
Restock the science lab
Playground bench
Additional devices - Chromebooks and iPads
Literacy Library novel sets
Spirit gear
Money set aside for an outdoor pavillion/shaded learning area
We have some of the most generous families at Carpenter Hill. That was evidenced
by the giving all year long in ways such as:
by the giving all year long in ways such as:
Giving to Unicef at Halloween time
Turkeys Tackling Hunger at Thanksgiving time
Coat Drive at Christmas time
Heart Challenge to raise money for The American Heart Association
Teacher Appreciation Week
Monthly luncheons
Filling classroom needs
We cannot thank you enough for giving and supporting all of us.
Our attendance this year was slightly better than last year and just under our
goal of 97%. Our attendance was 96.85%. Way to go Colts! It makes a difference
when students are absent, even for just a hour or two. We earned the Highest
Attendance banner again this year. A new banner has been created and is proudly
displayed in our front office.
goal of 97%. Our attendance was 96.85%. Way to go Colts! It makes a difference
when students are absent, even for just a hour or two. We earned the Highest
Attendance banner again this year. A new banner has been created and is proudly
displayed in our front office.
Dreambox usage will continue throughout the summer and into next year. I
encourage you to have your child log in and to work on some math skills. Also,
have your child read this summer. Reading is so important in everything we do.
Don't forget about Capstone. It is an online resource for your child to access great
books. Grab a good book and join your child. We are going to continue to track
student growth. In addition, we will be improving our systems for how we will track
student growth. It’s all about the kids. They are why we are here and why we do
what we do. I hope all of you have a relaxing and restful summer! I wish you all so
much happiness.
encourage you to have your child log in and to work on some math skills. Also,
have your child read this summer. Reading is so important in everything we do.
Don't forget about Capstone. It is an online resource for your child to access great
books. Grab a good book and join your child. We are going to continue to track
student growth. In addition, we will be improving our systems for how we will track
student growth. It’s all about the kids. They are why we are here and why we do
what we do. I hope all of you have a relaxing and restful summer! I wish you all so
much happiness.
All my best,
Debbie
