Tax season is just around the corner, and HISD is making sure its employees have everything they need to start preparing their income tax return.
While employees’ 2015 W2 forms are in the process of being mailed this week, electronic versions of the form are already available on Employee Self Service.
To view or print the W2 form, go to https://ess.houstonisd.org, and use the same username and password you use to log into your work computer. Then click the “Payroll” tab in the upper left-hand corner and select “View W-2 forms.”
If you need further payroll assistance, contact Employee Services at hranswerline@houstonisd.org or call 713-556-7383.
Visit with procurement approved vendors and other free resources at district’s Interventions Fair
As schools prepare to implement interventions on their campuses this spring, the HISD Interventions Office is providing a one-stop opportunity for schools to view the variety of services available to them, both free and at cost. Principals, assistant principals, deans, and counselors can meet one-on-one with agencies and vendors from 3-6 p.m. Friday, Jan. 29, in the Hattie Mae White Board Auditorium and lobby. read more…
Alissia Pickens was staring down her 50th birthday when she made the decision to lose some weight in 2015. “I always told myself that I wanted to be fit at 50,” said the student eligibility clerk with HISD’s Nutrition Services department. “And I knew I would be turning 50 in early 2016.”
So Pickens took the HISD 4 for $40 weight-loss challenge last year and ended up dropping more than 50 pounds as a result. And she’s not done yet.
We sat down with her recently to discuss how she did it, the most challenging aspect of her journey, and what advice she would give to other employees thinking about losing weight. Below is an excerpt from that conversation. read more…
View award-winning documentary and receive $100 stipend
All secondary teachers are invited to a screening of the award-winning documentary “Most Likely to Succeed” at the HISD Transformation Summit on Feb. 6 at Chavez High School. After viewing the film, which follows students and educators at High Tech High School in California and their work to re-invent school, HISD teachers will join their content-area colleagues to discuss implications of the film for their content area and plan for transformational instruction in upcoming grading cycles. Afterwards, participants will take part in choice learning sessions on various topics including the HUB and project based learning. read more…
Share on social media using #HISDdigital throughout month of February
In honor of Digital Learning Day on Feb. 17, HISD has deemed the entire month of February as Digital Learning Month for all K- 12 campuses.
Principals and teachers are encouraged to participate in and promote digital learning by trying out new digital tools and innovative instructional practices. Schools can host a BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) day, participate in Genius Hour, Skype in Classroom, or try other new ways to incorporate technology in the classroom. Schools, teachers, and students can showcase their efforts by sharing pictures and videos on social media using the hashtag, #HISDdigital. read more…
Each year, hundreds of HISD employees successfully make the transition to full-time teachers. Last year alone, 319 district employees became first-year teachers.
Even more are needed this year.
To find effective teachers, the district’s teacher recruitment team will host an information session on Tuesday, Jan. 26, for HISD employees aspiring to become teachers. Time and location details will be sent to registrantshttps://houstonisd.wufoo.com/forms/hisd-internal-teacher-information-session-jan-2016 via email once they have registered. Sign up here before the deadline, which is Monday, Jan. 25. read more…
Sign up for educator event @HMNS and math/science summit on Sat. Jan 23
- Math and Science Summit on Jan. 23: The Elementary Curriculum and Development Office is holding a math and science summit from 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 23, at Kingdom Builder’s Center. The summit is open for all PK through fifth-grade teachers. Curriculum specialists, teacher development specialists, and other math, science, and STEM experts will deliver training at the conference style event. The keynote speaker will be Astronaut Clayton Anderson. Register in eTrain using #TT2735
- Educator Event @HMNS on Jan. 23 : HISD teachers at all grade levels can also attend the Houston Museum of Natural Science’s annual educator event for FREE on Saturday, Jan. 23. At the conference style event, educators can learn about the educational opportunities and resources provided by Houston-area museums, educational nonprofits, and local organizations. HISD educators will get free entrance to HMNS permanent exhibit halls all day, and will have the opportunity to earn three hours of CPE credit. Participants must attend three 45 minute workshops to receive credit. Click here to register.
- TLAC Tuesday on Jan. 26: New and veteran HISD teachers can learn proven classroom management techniques based on the bestselling book “Teach Like A Champion” during TLAC Tuesday’s at the district. The next training in 4:30-6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 26 at several schools across the district. The TLAC technique “Seeking Academic Rigor: Ratio Everybody Writes” will be highlighted. Register in eTrain using #PD1063.
myHISD, the district’s secure internal intranet site, is set to be the default homepage for employees when they log in to their work computers and open Internet Explorer. The change is scheduled to take place beginning at 4 p.m. Friday, Jan. 15.
Employees can use myHISD as an on-demand, central resource for districtwide news and resources. District leadership decided to make the change so employees have easy access to news they need to know and tools needed to do their jobs.
Before the default homepage takes place, employees should log off and log back into their work stations.
Employees can also securely access the site from home by going to https://remote.houstonisd.org and logging in using the same username and password used to log into their work computer.
For technical issues related to the homepage switch, contact the HISD Service Desk at servicedesk@houstonisd.org.
Dávila Elementary Principal Mayra Hernandez
Principal Mayra Hernandez knows the importance of parental involvement when it comes to her students’ success, and her work has earned her January’s Excellence in Leadership Award, presented during Wednesday’s Principals Meeting.
Hernandez is committed to keeping parents involved with STAAR info sessions and attendance conferences while also building morale through partnerships with Navidad en el Barrio (which provides holiday gifts to needy students) and Barrio Dogs (whose canine volunteers listen to second graders read).
Thanks to her efforts, parent volunteers have steadily increased at Dávila Elementary and led to a stronger connection to her school’s community.
Two Houston Independent School District elementary schools have been nominated for the U.S. Department of Education’s prestigious national 2016 Blue Ribbon School designation.
National Blue Ribbons are awarded annually to high-performing schools to validate the hard work of students and educators. Lovett and Oak Forest elementary schools are among 26 public schools in Texas to be nominated for the recognition.
Oak Forest Elementary offers a Vanguard magnet program that aims to provide students with a nurturing, but challenging learning environment and rigorous curriculum that stresses problem solving, originality, creativity, and the uniqueness of individuals.
Lovett Elementary is a fine arts magnet offering a rigorous academic curriculum in combination with specialty programs in music (band, orchestra, classroom music and chorus), visual arts and physical education. Lovett administrators believe these fine arts programs are an integral part of the education of their students.
Congratulations also go out this week to:
- Houston Independent School District Major Projects Officer Rick Cruz has been selected to lead his division, replacing retiring Chief Don Hare. Read more here.
- Joanna Garcia, Employee of the Month for January, is recognized for her dedication and resolve to foster a strong and student-friendly academic environment. Read more here.
- Davila Elementary Principal Mayra Hernandez is honored with January’s Excellence in Leadership Award at Wednesday’s Professional Learning Series meeting: Read more here.
