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SWORD AND SHIELD Instructional Strategies Writing as a Tool to Foster Learning Why do your students write? Students often complete worksheets or construct essays but besides completing assignments, why do they write? In schools today, we mustn’t only use writing as a way to get students to communicate what they know, we must also demonstrate and encourage the use of writing as a tool to construct meaning and spark inquiry. I recently witnessed a lesson that did just that. For more details, log on to http://inservice.ascd.org/writing-as-a-tool-to-foster-learning/? utm_source=facebook&utm_campaign=Social-Organic&utm_medium=social. ANNOUNCEMENTS REMINDERS Make sure that students have a completed hall pass with the time and date when they are out of class. Students should be released at the bell and the designated lunch times. Watch Viking View daily! National School Counseling Week 2017 National School Counseling Week 2017, "School Counseling: Helping Students Realize Their Potential," was celebrated from Feb. 6-10, 2017, to focus public attention on the unique contribution of school counselors within U.S. school systems. National School Counseling Week, sponsored by ASCA, highlights the tremendous impact school counselors can have in helping students achieve school success and plan for a career. Nimitz Nation appreciates everything counselors do for the students. The Power of Public Education This winter, the Texas School Public Relations Department held a video competition. Entries under 90 seconds which showcase the power of public education were considered. Susanna Huffman worked with senior Suamy Diaz to create a video to represent the secondary schools of Irving ISD. The submission from Nimitz was selected to compete for the state. The winning submission will receive $1,250 for their school. The title is “Story of An Immigrant: The Power of Public Education.” Watch this: https://youtu.be/ VmgpdN_BV0s Cell Phone Update Please do not allow students to leave their electronics unattended and keep yours locked up! Our police officer’s report that recently they had five reports of stolen cell phones. In all of the cases, the phones were left out unattended - left on a charger, left on a back pack, left in locker room, and left on a desk. So be reminded – Do not allow students to leave their phones unattended or unsecured! BE GREEN and Help the Class of 2019 Recycle old cell phones, ink jet cartridges, iPads and other tablets! Students may bring the items by room 228 before school, after school or between classes. Parents may leave the items for Mrs. Gallemore, class of 2019 sponsor, with the receptionist at the front desk. Accessories such as chargers or cases cannot be recycled Recycling is on-going throughout the year, so collect these items and bring them to us. The Class of 2019 receives a check from the recycling company based on the number, condition and quality of items received. Shop Thru The Heart for PTA We NEED EVERYONE to Shop Thru the Heart! Have you signed up? Support Irving ISD PTAs at no cost to you with Shop Thru the Heart! Help us by sharing this message with your schools, friends, business owners, staff, teachers (EVERYONE)! Support Irving ISD PTAs at no cost to you with Shop Thru the Heart! The Irving ISD PTAs are inviting all local parents, grandparents, educators, legislators, neighbors, community leaders and friends of PTA to participate in our Shop Thru The Heart program, February 11, 2017 In this issue: Instructional Strategies Announcements Calendar Campus Highlights Staff Member of the Week Nimitz Vikings Newsletter Principal’s Corner English 1 & 2 have completed their EOC benchmarks. It is now time to support their intervention efforts. You can assist English 1 by asking students to tell you their “Go To” for their essay. You can assist English 2 by reading and writing with informational text. The entire ELAR department appreciates your support! VIKING S. T. R. O. N. G.
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SWORD AND SHIELD
Instructional Strategies
Writing as a Tool to Foster Learning Why do your students write? Students often complete worksheets or construct essays but besides completing assignments, why do they write? In schools today, we mustn’t only use writing as a way to get students to communicate what they know, we must also demonstrate and encourage the use of writing as a tool to construct meaning and spark inquiry. I recently witnessed a lesson that did just that.
For more details, log on to http://inservice.ascd.org/writing-as-a-tool-to-foster-learning/?utm_source=facebook&utm_campaign=Social-Organic&utm_medium=social.
ANNOUNCEMENTS REMINDERS Make sure that students have a completed hall pass with the time and date when they are out of class.
Students should be released at the bell and the designated lunch times.
Watch Viking View daily!
National School Counseling Week 2017
National School Counseling Week 2017, "School Counseling: Helping Students Realize Their Potential," was celebrated from Feb. 6-10, 2017, to focus public attention on the unique contribution of school counselors within U.S. school systems. National School Counseling Week, sponsored by ASCA, highlights the tremendous impact school counselors can have in helping students achieve school success and plan for a career. Nimitz Nation appreciates
everything counselors do for the students.
The Power of Public Education This winter, the Texas School Public Relations Department held a video competition. Entries under 90 seconds which showcase the power of public education were considered. Susanna Huffman worked with senior Suamy Diaz to create a video to represent the secondary schools of Irving ISD. The submission from Nimitz was selected to compete for the state. The winning submission will receive $1,250 for their school. The title is “Story of An Immigrant: The Power of Public Education.” Watch this: https://youtu.be/VmgpdN_BV0s
Cell Phone Update Please do not allow students to leave their electronics unattended and keep yours locked up! Our police officer’s report that recently they had five reports of stolen cell phones. In all of the cases, the phones were left out unattended - left on a charger, left on a back pack, left in locker room, and left on a desk. So be reminded – Do not allow students to leave their phones unattended or unsecured!
BE GREEN and Help the Class of 2019 Recycle old cell phones, ink jet cartridges, iPads and other tablets! Students may bring the items by room 228 before school, after school or between classes. Parents may leave the items for Mrs. Gallemore, class of 2019 sponsor, with the receptionist at the front desk. Accessories such as chargers or cases cannot be recycled Recycling is on-going throughout the year, so collect these items and bring them to us. The Class of 2019 receives a check from the recycling company based on the number, condition and quality of items received.
Shop Thru The Heart for PTA We NEED EVERYONE to Shop Thru the Heart! Have you signed up? Support Irving ISD PTAs at no cost to you with Shop Thru the Heart! Help us by sharing this message with your schools, friends, business owners, staff, teachers (EVERYONE)!
Support Irving ISD PTAs at no cost to you with Shop Thru the Heart! The Irving ISD PTAs are inviting all local parents, grandparents, educators, legislators, neighbors, community leaders and friends of PTA to participate in our Shop Thru The Heart program,
February 11, 2017
In this issue:
Instructional Strategies
Announcements
Calendar
Campus Highlights
Staff Member of the
Week
Nimitz Vikings Newsletter
Principal’s Corner
English 1 & 2 have completed their EOC benchmarks. It is now time to support their intervention efforts. You can assist English 1 by asking students to tell you their “Go To” for their essay. You can assist English 2 by reading and writing with informational text. The entire ELAR department appreciates your support!
VIKING S. T. R. O. N. G.
Irving ISD PTAs introduce your new program for charitable giving. You just shop for business and personal… we receive donations.
When shopping online, use irvingpta.shop.
Election Guidelines for Staff Irving ISD is scheduled to have a trustee election on May 6, 2017. As District employees, there are several important guidelines to remember as the elections ap-proach. All teachers and school district staff should be aware of and adhere to Policy EMB (Local).
Go Red Fridays! Just a friendly reminder that we have three more Go Red Fridays to go! Please wear red or your Go Red t-shirt every Friday during the month of February to show your support for heart health and the good work of the American Heart Association. Also, don’t forget to get your blood pressure checked this month.
Nimitz Farmers Market The Ag Science Department is excited to announce its first Nimitz Farmers Market on April 29th from 8am-1pm. The student run enterprises, Nimitz Pet Care, Nimitz Floral Design, Nimitz Horticulture and Nimitz Culinary, will be offering their services. Additionally, they are inviting other school enterprises and outside vendors from the community to rent a booth at their Farmers Market. The department would like to first extend the opportunity to the Nimitz family. Are there any faculty and staff members that have a small business, hobby, or craft and would like to sell at the market such as Scentsy, Avon, Mary Kay, or make delicious homemade tamales or pies? The department would love for the business to be a part.
Below is the link for more information about the market and to reserve a booth. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe2rgJk3-CzPu9oxIeDECKH6gFuwTNrfMrUhUUqjjTO04kJsA/viewform
Pennies for Patients Campaign Student Council will begin their annual Pennies for Patients Campaign benefitting the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of North Texas. Leukemia is the most common cancer in children and adolescents less than 21 years old. In 2015, about 4,103 chil-dren and adolescents less than 20 years old are expected to be diagnosed with leu-kemia throughout the US. The most common type of leukemia in children and ado-lescents younger than 20 years is acute lymphoblastic leukemia or A-L-L. A-L-L is also the most common cancer in children 1 to 7 years old. The Campaign ends Feb-ruary 24. The monies Nimitz collects will go directly to provide help and support to families here in North Texas and to fund the ground breaking research currently fund-ed through the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. The fundraiser is also a competi-tion between 4th period classrooms. If classroom contributes the most money to the campaign your entire class will enjoy a lunch at the Olive Garden and a tour of the restaurant!! Ask your fourth period teacher to sign up today by e-mailing Mr. Manale or notifying one of the Student Council Officers.
Library of Congress 2017 Summer Teacher Institutes –Teaching with
Primary Sources The Library of Congress is now accepting applications for its week-long summer
institutes for K-12 educators. Held at the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C., this professional development opportunity provides educators of all disciplines with resources and strategies to effectively integrate primary sources into K-12 classroom teaching. Each session will focus on pedagogy, with an emphasis on supporting student engagement, critical thinking, and construction of knowledge.
While practicing these teaching strategies, attendees will explore some of the
millions of digitized historical artifacts and documents available in the Library’s
collections. They will also conduct research to identify primary sources and develop an activity related to their classroom content.
Five week-long sessions will be offered this summer:
General Focus – open to K-12 educators across all content areas: June 19-23,
June 26-30 and July 10-14.
Science, Technology, and Engineering Focus –
recommended for K-12 educators who teach science, technology, or engineering, or collaborate with those who do: July 17-21
WWI Focus – recommended for K-12 educators who teach some aspect of WWI as part of their curriculum, or collaborate with those who do: July 31-August 4
The institute and course materials are provided at no cost. Participants will be
responsible for transportation to and from Washington, D.C., and any required
overnight accommodations.
Applications are due March 17 and require a letter of recommendation. Learn more and apply at http://www.loc.gov/teachers/professionaldevelopment/teacherinstitute/?rssloc=eanft
CAMPUS HIGHLIGHTS
Orchestra Last weekend Nimitz competed in the HS Orchestra Solo & Ensemble contest. From the three Irving schools combined, 12 students qualify for state. Six are Nimitz students! Please congratulate them if you know who they are.
Nimitz – 1 solo, 3 duets Ryan Truong (9) – Cello Cindy Tran (9) – Cello
Brayan Gavidia (9) – Viola Yenifer Martinez (10) – Viola
Lourdes Contreras-Diaz (12) – Viola Marla Espinoza (12) – Viola
NJROTC
Nimitz NJROTC Cadets’ visited Lorenzo de Zavala Middle School on February 2nd. The cadets instructed seven eager middle schoolers on the proper procedures and presentation of the United States and Texas flags. All the students involved had a great time learning and practicing the “ins and outs” of flag etiquette and were thankful for the cadets’ visit.
NURSE’S HEALTH TIPS
February is TEEN DATING VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH
More than 1 in 10 teens who have been on a date have also been physically abuse by a boyfriend or girlfriend in the last year. One of the most important things you can do is keep the lines communication open to your kids. There is a lot you can do as a parent to prevent teen dating violence and abuse.
TAKE STEPS TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE…
Be a role model - treat your kids and others with respect.
Start talking to your kids about healthy relationships early—before they start dating. If you are worried about your teen, notify their teachers, counselors, administrators, or nurse.
Together, we can keep your loved ones safe and healthy.
Become a PTSA Member
If you would like more information
on the Nimitz PTSA, or would be
interested in volunteering to serve
on a committee or in other areas,
please contact us!
1st VP Membership Chair:
Carol Collier, 469-236-3437,
President: Kristi Pena,
Volunteers: nimitzptsavolun-
Staff Member of the Week
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Natonya Huff is the English Department Chair. She teaches AP English Language and English 4 Dual Credit. She coordinated the AP Advanced Academic Night with great success!
Monday, February 13, 2017 *7:45 a.m. – TELPAS Holistic Training – Library *4:30 p.m. – TELPAS Holistic Training – Library *4:30 p.m. – CIC Meeting – Library ARD Room *6:00 p.m. - School Board Work Session – Administration Building
Tuesday, February 14, 2017 *4:30/6:00/7:30 p.m. – Boys Soccer vs. MacArthur – MacArthur *4:30/7:15 – Girls Soccer vs. MacArthur – Nimitz *5:00/7:00 – Lady Viking Softball vs. Creekview – Nimitz *6:00/7:30 – Boys Basketball vs. MacArthur – MacArthur
Wednesday, February 15, 2017 *2:00 p.m. – Leadership Meeting – Library ARD Room
Thursday, February 16, 2017 *4:30 p.m. – Faculty Meeting - Library *6:00 p.m. – ICE Awards Reception - Irving High School *7:00 p.m. – ICE Awards – Irving High School *Lady Viking Softball vs. Little Elm Tournament – Time and Location TBD *Regional Wrestling Tournament – Time and Location TBA
Friday, February 17, 2017 *7:30 a.m. – Faculty Meeting - Library *3:00 p.m. – Attendance PLC – Administration Building – TR4 *4:30/6:00/7:30 – Boys Soccer vs. South Grand Prairie – South Grand Prairie HS *5:30/7:15 – Girls Soccer vs. Grand Prairie – Nimitz *7:00 p.m. – Freshman Baseball vs. Wylie – Nimitz (Scrimmage) *7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. – Irving Youth Council – Irving Arts Center *Lady Viking Softball vs. Little Elm Tournament – Time and Location TBD *Regional Wrestling Tournament – Time and Location TBA *Varsity Tennis vs. Richland Tournament
Saturday, February 18, 2017 *Lady Viking Softball vs. Little Elm Tournament – Time and Location TBD *10:00/12:30 – Varsity/JV/Baseball vs. Wylie – Nimitz (Scrimmage) *9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. – VITA Tax Program – Nimitz Library *Regional Wrestling Tournament – Time and Location TBA
The Valhalla Yearbook
Staff is still taking orders for
the 2017 yearbook. The
sale has been extended
from now until Thursday,
March 9, 2017 for the
price of $60.00. Order
forms are available for pick
up near the Guest Services
Desk or you may order
online by clicking on this
link, http://goo.gl/7o1JtH.
For more details on this
offer, please email year-
book adviser, Ms. Blue at
Nimitz ICE Awards Nominations Stem for Them
by Dwight Davison
First Year English First Place Debaters by Susanna Huffman
