J. P. Henderson Elementary
SDMC Minutes
March 7, 2017
Opening:SDMC meeting began at 3:25 p.m. Members that were in attendance are as follow: Mrs. Perez Teacher, and Ms. Bernal Teacher, Mrs. Moran Paraprofessional, Mrs. Garcia, Mrs. Ramos Teacher Specialist, and Mrs. Claudia Florez Assistant Principal. The following members were absent: Mrs. Sosa Teacher, Mrs. Martinez Teacher, Mrs. Marroquin Parent, and Mrs. Barrientos Principal.
Today in the meeting the following items were discussed: STAAR Testing, Snapshots, Testing, Budget, and Lesson Plans. Today’s meeting will meeting will cover for the month of February.
Item 1: Mrs. Ramos talked about the upcoming STAAR test. She stated that she will train the faculty and staff on March 23, 2017. The first STAAR window will be in March which 4th and 5th grade will be testing during that window.
Item 2: Mrs. Ramos reported that everyone is up to date with Snapshots. After Spring Break the Snapshots will resume. Teachers also need to encourage their students to do their best work. Only six snapshots this school year will be given. DLA’s will be given in May for grades Kindergarten through Fifth grade.
Item 3: Mrs. Ramos stated that the testing season is upon us. We need understand and remember that is important to teach the objectives and reteach any that the students don’t have an understanding of the TEK. Also second grade through fifth grade will be doing the TELPAS Reading test online starting after Spring Break.
Item 4: Mrs. Florez stated that Mrs. Barrientos will be looking at the budget closely for the Guided Reading items that the teachers need in order to provide Guided Reading in the classroom. Mrs. Barrientos will be asking the District in order to assist us in getting the materials.
Item 5: Mrs. Florez stated that the grade levels need to complete their whole lesson. Do not put “Same Objective”. Teachers need to have a full lesson plan so that any personnel will understand what the teacher is teaching.
Closures: The Assist Principal stated any questions or concerns. No one else had any questions. If anyone has any items that they would want to be on the agenda please email the principal with any ideas. Thank you for your time and attendance. Meeting was adjourned at 4:30 p.m.