Weekly Teacher Download for October 25, 2021

ALL TEACHERS

Social and Emotional Learning

Oct. 25–29 is Bullying Prevention Week, which exists to raise awareness and bring attention to a growing epidemic of bullying and social isolation. Young people who experience bullying may pull away from society, struggle with learning and social development, and/or choose to hurt themselves or others. We encourage campuses to participate virtually and encourage students and parents to join in to help prevent bullying. Please see the attached information on how to engage our students in positive interactive activities each day this week to help keep each other safer inside and outside our academic communities.

SEL Fall Training: We are here to support you. Please check out SEL-dept/crisis-response/need-to-talk for national and local supports. See this flyer for the SEL fall trainings with course numbers and dates of the sessions. Remember to take care of yourself and each other. We can be contacted at 713-967-5235 or you may email hisdsel@houstonisd.org for more information regarding any SEL resources.

Affirmations: Positive affirmations are positive phrases or statements that can be implemented to challenge negative, unhelpful, or intrusive thoughts. They can be used as a tool to motivate, get through a challenging moment, or encourage positive changes in your life. Dr. Shauna Shapiro, a mindfulness researcher, said “what you practice grows stronger.” Through self-affirmation, we form and grow a narrative about ourselves. What narrative are you practicing and growing stronger? If you need a place to start, see this link for suggestions to implement should you encounter a challenging moment this week.

Student Enrollment

HISD is still enrolling students for the 2021-2022 school year. Parents can visit www.HoustonISD.org/Enroll to get started or stop by their local HISD school for one-on-one assistance. Student enrollment flyers can be downloaded here.

Academic Instructional Technology
AIT Tech Tuesdays: Join us every Tuesday for a new series of technology learning to enhance instruction. Sessions are for all content areas and grade levels. Check out our monthly October offering by clicking here or search for OneSource #1461032.

ELEMENTARY TEACHERS

Early Childhood

Pre-A Guided Reading for Pre-K Teachers and Teacher Assistants Oct. 26: Participants will learn how to utilize the Pre-A Guided Reading strategies and framework during small group instruction. Register in OneSource for #1458019, SO 1825033.

Guided Math for Pre-K Teachers and Assistants on Oct. 28: Participants will learn how to plan and implement an effective math small group using the Guided Math Framework. Register in OneSource for #1458021, SO 1825040

CIRCLE Assessment: The BOY CIRCLE Assessment window has been extended to Oct. 2 to ensure all PK teachers complete the required subtests. Click here to see the list of subtests. Don’t forget to assess the ABC Names and Letter Sounds subtests located on a separate tab inside the CLI Engage platform. If you have any questions regarding the CIRCLE Assessment, reach out to Claudia Azcarate at Claudia.Azcarate@houstonisd.org.

Elementary Math Sessions

Kinder and Grade 1 Let’s Learn Links: To access the HUB Google slide resources for the weeks of Oct. 18 – Nov. 12, see these respective grades:  

·       Kindergarten  

·       Grade 1 

It’s Learning HUB Teacher FYT Course Content: Some teachers may not have received their FYT course content from It’s Learning. If you are missing content from your FYT course, please email the Service Desk at Servicedesk@houstonisd.org. For math, we have submitted content for all K-5 math teachers in English and Spanish.  

Updated October Math Sessions Flyer: The Elementary Math team announces the 2021 October Math sessions. All our sessions will be offered synchronously (facilitator led). To view October K-5 math sessions, click here. 

K-2 Do the Math on Oct. 25: Participants will work collaboratively on a high-impact learning experience to practice aligned, rigorous, and engaging research-based strategies for grade-level standards to increase student achievement in elementary mathematics. Join us for resources and best practices to use in classrooms and during math assessments. Register for One Source #1458086. 

3-5 Do the Math on Oct. 27: Participants will work collaboratively on a high-impact learning experience to practice aligned, rigorous and engaging research-based strategies for grade-level standards to increase student achievement in elementary mathematics. Join us for resources and best practices to use in classrooms and during math assessments. Register for One Source #1458090. 

Share your experiences via twitter and tag @HISD_ElemMath #MathMatters.

HB3 Math Academy 2nd Grade Building Content Capacity: Place Value on Oct. 26: Join us for the virtual Building Content Capacity session. We will dive into research-based place value strategies. Teachers will walk away with ready-to-use activities for upcoming unit 6.Register for OneSource #1460034. For more information, click here. 

HB3 Math Academy 3rd Grade Building Content Capacity: Problem Solving Multiplication & Division on Oct. 26: Join us for the virtual Building Content Capacity session. We will dive into research-based problem-solving strategies that focuses on multiplication and division. Teachers will walk away with ready-to-use activities for the upcoming unit 6. Register for OneSource #1460035. For more information, click here. 

Share your experiences via twitter and tag @HISD_ElemMath #HB3MathAcademy

Career and Technical Education (Elementary Schools)

The Career Advising Team has a virtual student opportunity taking place on Oct. 27 at 10:00 a.m. This is part of the Career and Technical Education Walkthrough Wednesday Series hosted by HISD-IT. Join the Teams meeting at Information Technology. For more information, email Rodrick.Pierson@HoustonISD.org.

SECONDARY TEACHERS

Career and Technical Education

Please view this week’s bulletin, October 2021, Volume IV. Please visit our HISD Career Readiness page here for all Career and Technical Education (CTE) bulletins.

Career and Technical Education (Secondary Schools)

The CTE department aims to bring awareness about our district’s programs of study and post-graduation opportunities by showcasing campus events, student work, and more. Campus personnel can share their work by submitting:

• Photos
• Videos
• Event Flyers
• Business Partnerships
• Campus Initiatives
• Professional Learning
• Best practices and more!

Submissions will be highlighted on the Career Readiness website and social media platforms (Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube). If you have questions, please contact your campus’s designated Senior CTE Program Specialist. Click here to access the HISD CTE Spotlight Form.