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Page 1 of 2 FEBRUARY, 2018 Special Education Parent Newsletter 902 Rev RA Abercrombie, Conf. 9, Killeen, TX 76543 www.killeenisd.org >Departments>Parent Educator Corner (254) 336 - 6838 SPOTLIGHT: ORBEN IRIZZARY PACHECO – HAY BRANCH ELEMENTARY In the Science Olympiad Club, Orben Irizzary Pacheco, from Ms. Jessica Harris’ classroom, has enjoyed working with the other team members on the event challenges that are being practiced for this year’s competition. When talking about Orben, Ms. Harris states, “It gives him the opportunity to socialize and have in-depth conversations about subjects he excels in.” Working side-by-side with others, Orben has shared his ideas and skills to build a paper cup tower that will support a tennis ball. He has also experienced the dynamics involved in propelling a “coffee can racer” down the hallway, and the need to have a steady hand as part of a three-person group as they worked together to reflect a point of light from three mirrors to a target on the wall. Orben shared, “I get to race can cars and practice measuring length and width.” These fun and challenging hands-on experiments provide an opportunity for students of all levels to experience science together. When asked what is his favorite part of Science Olympiad, Orben said, “I like that we get to do Science, and I’ve made new friends. Sometimes making friends is hard.” SPECIAL OLYMPICS TRACK AND FIELD: Track and Field season begins February 5, 2018. It is not too late to join! For information on joining the Special Olympics Track and Field team, go to www.killeenisd.org> Departments>Special Education>Special Olympics, or contact Celeste Smith ([email protected]), Rhona Huggins ([email protected]), or Jsanean Mark ([email protected]). CITY OF KILLEEN SPECIAL NEEDS DANCE The Killeen Youth Advisory Commission is hosting the Special Needs Valentine's Dance Friday, February 9, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Killeen Community Center. The dance is for ages 12 and up. Tickets are $5 for attendees (one caregiver/family member per attendee is admitted free). Please contact Volunteer Services at 501-8889 for tickets and information. KILLEEN ISD CAREER CENTER SHOWCASE Do you have an 8 th grader who is beginning to plan their high school courses? Do you know how many incredible certifications and interest specific programs Killeen ISD has to offer through the Career Center? Are you simply curious about all the wonderful things that are happening at the Killeen ISD Career Center? Spend an evening walking around the Career Center, watching demonstrations, crawling around the life-sized ambulance, and learning about all the programs/certifications Killeen ISD offers through the Career Center! This is a kid-friendly event. No reservations required! Upcoming Parent Workshops LEARINING DISABILITIES Tuesday, February 6 at 5:00 – 6:00 PM Thursday, February 8 at 9:30 – 10:30 AM Class Description: This workshop will cover the basics on learning disabilities and how to support your student’s learning at home and at school. HOMEWORK Tuesday, February 20 at 5:00 – 6:00 PM Thursday, February 22 at 9:30 – 10:30 AM Class Description: This workshop will focus on how to get homework done without a fight! This workshop will also present ways to encourage your student to practice academic tasks in alternate ways! The entire Spring 2018 Parent workshop schedule of classes is available on your student’s campus as well as online. www.killeenisd.org > Departments > Parent Educator Corner. SAVE THE DATES Alternate Therapies Round Table Thursday, April 5 th 4:30 – 6:30 PM JPLC – CONFERENCE ROOM B Post-Secondary/Transition Round Table Thursday, May 10 th 4:30 – 6:30 PM Stay tuned for details. All workshops are held at the Jackson Professional Learning Center (902 Rev RA Abercrombie, Killeen, TX 76543) Conf. Room 9, unless otherwise noted. All workshops are free of charge. Light refreshments will be served. To ensure seating for all, we encourage you to call for reservations. (254)336-6838 You are invited to the Killeen ISD Career Center 2018 Spring Community Showcase Thursday, February 22 nd 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. 1320 Stagecoach Road SW corner of Stagecoach & Trimmier CTE Counselors will be available to answer your 4-Year Planning questions! Courtesy of M. Bartoszek Come see tomorrow’s leaders in action today!
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FEBRUARY, 2018
Special Education Parent Newsletter 902 Rev RA Abercrombie, Conf. 9, Killeen, TX 76543 www.killeenisd.org >Departments>Parent Educator Corner (254) 336 - 6838
SPOTLIGHT: ORBEN IRIZZARY PACHECO – HAY BRANCH ELEMENTARY In the Science Olympiad Club, Orben Irizzary Pacheco, from Ms. Jessica Harris’ classroom, has enjoyed working with the other team members on the event challenges that are being practiced for this year’s competition. When talking about Orben, Ms. Harris states, “It gives him the opportunity to socialize and have in-depth conversations about subjects he excels in.”
Working side-by-side with others, Orben has shared his ideas and skills to build a paper cup tower that will support a tennis ball. He has also experienced the dynamics involved in propelling a “coffee can racer” down the hallway, and the need to have a steady hand as part of a three-person group as they worked together to reflect a point of light from three mirrors to a target on the wall. Orben shared, “I get to race can cars and practice measuring length and width.” These fun and challenging hands-on experiments provide an opportunity for students of all levels to experience science together. When asked what is his favorite part of Science Olympiad, Orben said, “I like that we get to do Science, and I’ve made new friends. Sometimes making friends is hard.”
SPECIAL OLYMPICS TRACK AND FIELD: Track and Field season begins February 5, 2018. It is not too late to join! For information on joining the Special Olympics Track and Field team, go to www.killeenisd.org> Departments>Special Education>Special Olympics, or contact Celeste Smith ([email protected]), Rhona Huggins ([email protected]), or Jsanean Mark ([email protected]). CITY OF KILLEEN SPECIAL NEEDS DANCE
The Killeen Youth Advisory Commission is hosting the Special Needs Valentine's Dance Friday, February 9, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Killeen Community Center. The dance is for ages 12 and up. Tickets are $5 for attendees (one caregiver/family member per attendee is admitted free). Please contact Volunteer Services at 501-8889 for tickets and information.
KILLEEN ISD CAREER CENTER SHOWCASE Do you have an 8th grader who is beginning to plan their high school courses? Do you know how many incredible certifications and interest specific programs Killeen ISD has to offer through the Career Center? Are you simply curious about all the wonderful things that are happening at the Killeen ISD Career Center? Spend an evening walking around the Career Center, watching demonstrations, crawling around the life-sized ambulance, and learning about all the programs/certifications Killeen ISD offers through the Career Center! This is a kid-friendly event. No reservations required!
Upcoming Parent Workshops
LEARINING DISABILITIES
Tuesday, February 6 at 5:00 – 6:00 PM Thursday, February 8 at 9:30 – 10:30 AM
Class Description: This workshop will cover the basics on learning disabilities and how to support your student’s learning at home
and at school.
HOMEWORK Tuesday, February 20 at 5:00 – 6:00 PM
Thursday, February 22 at 9:30 – 10:30 AM
Class Description: This workshop will focus on how to get homework done without a fight! This workshop will also present ways to encourage your student to practice
academic tasks in alternate ways!
The entire Spring 2018 Parent workshop schedule of classes is available on your
student’s campus as well as online. www.killeenisd.org > Departments > Parent
Educator Corner.
SAVE THE DATES
Alternate Therapies Round Table Thursday, April 5th 4:30 – 6:30 PM JPLC – CONFERENCE ROOM B
Post-Secondary/Transition Round Table
Thursday, May 10th 4:30 – 6:30 PM
Stay tuned for details.
All workshops are held at the Jackson Professional Learning Center (902 Rev RA
Abercrombie, Killeen, TX 76543) Conf. Room 9, unless otherwise noted.
All workshops are free of charge. Light refreshments will be served. To ensure
seating for all, we encourage you to call for reservations. (254)336-6838
You are invited to theKilleen ISD Career Center
2018 Spring Community Showcase
Thursday, February 22nd
5:30 – 7:00 p.m.1320 Stagecoach RoadSW corner of Stagecoach & Trimmier
CTE Counselors will be available to answer your 4-Year Planning questions!
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Come see tomorrow’s leaders in action today!
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SPECIAL OLYMPICS CELEBRATION: The Killeen ISD Special Olympics Bowling Team, The Dream Team, played at the State Bowling Tournament in Austin, Texas this last weekend! Congratulations to our bowlers!
SPOTLIGHT: STEP TEAM – HAY BRANCH ELEMENTARY Koval, a 5th grade student in Ms. Gail Bowden’s class shared, “I like the stomping. I like the noise and the energy. I like being on Step team. It makes me happy. It is a good thing I am a part of Step.” Ms. Bowden added, “Koval gets to be included, and that is a good thing!” Another student in Ms. Bowden’s class, Damonte is also on the Step team. He said his favorite part of being on the team is, “I get to make noise. It is fun. You get to stomp and everyone is nice to me!” LEARNING WEBSITES: This month, the parent educators are hosting a class on Learning Disabilities. As a part of this class, the parent educators shared websites and resources that are beneficial for students and families. Here are some great websites and how they can assist your student at home: • Read Works: www.readworks.org; Reading comprehension passages with a wide variety
of topics, ranging in levels from Kinder – 12th. Reading comprehension passages are structured similar to STAAR reading passages. It is great practice for all students!
• Khan Academy: www.khanacademy.org; All grade level math comprehension. Teaching broken down into steps. Khan academy has a student portal, parent portal, and teacher portal.
• Read A GoGo: www.readagogo.com; Kinder-12th grade reading activities that focus on
reading, thinking, and repeat reading with comprehension questions. • www.tutor.com/military - computer based, one-on-one live tutoring program for military
families. • Math Center – The Math Center (through Killeen ISD) is not an interactive website, but for
students, grades 5th and above, free Math tutoring is available at the Jackson Professional Learning Center – Monday through Thursday 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. in rooms 1,2, and 3.
Athlete School Competition Placement
Joshua Shoemaker HS 3rd Justin Harker Heights HS 5th Isiah Ellison HS 1st
Giancarlo Ellison HS 3rd
Thomas Ellison HS 2nd
Zackery Harker Heights HS 5th
Jacoby Shoemaker HS 5th
Calan Shoemaker HS 4th
Khiree Harker Heights HS 2nd
Steven Ellison HS 2nd
Jason Harker Heights HS 4th
Hunter Ellison HS 5th
Trey Ellison HS 2nd
Kristian Ellison HS 5th
Zachary Harker Heights HS 2nd
Erick Shoemaker HS 4th
Vivian Shoemaker HS 1st
Arieal Shoemaker HS 4th
Debra Shoemaker HS 1st
Karla Shoemaker HS 3rd
Susan Ellison HS 1st
Deja Ellison HS 4th
Parent Resource Room and Parent Educators
The Parent Resource Room is located inside the Jackson Professional Learning Center (Conference Room 9). The Parent Resource Room is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 -5:00 p.m. Within the Parent Resource Room, we have a library of resources that can be checked out, pamphlets and other handouts that could benefit your student, and computers for you to research or create resources for your student. The Parent Resource Room creates and houses special education binders for new to special education and new to Killeen ISD families*. These binders contain resources from the school district and from local/stage agencies, contact pages, special education acronyms, the most recent schedule of parent workshops, and a place to store your special education paperwork! *For families who are not new to special education or new to Killeen ISD, all reproducible pages can be found on the parent educator webpage under Parent Resources > Parent Binders > Binder Resource Pages. We provide multiple monthly classes for parents and families, as well as will create personalized/individualized meetings to accommodate your specific needs. If typical business hours do not work for you, we can accommodate our time with your schedule. If there is anything we can do for you, or if there are questions we can help you find answers to, please reach out to us. We are here to assist you in any way we can!
