Wildcat Connect Besteiro Middle School – Vol. 02 08/27/2018
Besteiro Middle School (956) 544-3900
6280 Southmost Road Teresa Nuñez Principal
Brownsville, Texas 78520 Doug Tolman Assistant Principal
Nina Garcia Assistant Principal
Lourdes de la Fuente Dean of Instruction
Wildcat Connect Besteiro Middle School – Vol. 02 08/27/2018
Spotlight- Grade level assemblies. 8th grade Wildcats ready to Put First Things First!
“Putting first things first means organizing and executing around your most
important priorities. It is living and being driven by the principles you value most,
not by the agendas and forces surrounding you.”
Dr. Stephen R. Covey
Wildcat Connect Besteiro Middle School – Vol. 02 08/27/2018
Word of the Week
Definition Characteristics
To shake or Part of Speech
wave verb
(something such
as a weapon). Synonym
To exhibit in an Flash, display, show
aggressive
Manner. Brandish Syllables
Bran-dish (2)
Example Non-example
Shake, swing. Abandon, cover,
conceal, guard
Targeted Teaching Strategy of the Week: Classroom
Organization
A well-organized classroom sets the stage for teaching and learning. Evaluate
the effectiveness of your space.
The layout of your classroom reflects your teaching style. (For example, if
your instruction includes lots of group collaboration, did you arrange
your students around tables or clusters of desks?)
The physical environment reflects you and your personality. Don't
hesitate to give the room your personal touch with plants, art, rugs,
posters, etc.
Frequently used items are easy to get to. Easily accessible materials and
supplies can eliminate delays, disruptions, and confusion.
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INSTRUCTIONAL FOCUS
Setting goals for student learning at the start of the school year, it's important to set goals. Ask,
"What are some things you want to have happen over the course of this year at school?" At the end of
each marking period, encourage students to self-evaluate their progress on enacting their virtue, seeking
feedback from their partner. You can provide feedback as well. Perhaps this can be integrated into the
report card process.
Monday Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday,
August 27th August 28th August 29th August 30th August 31st September 1st
Fluency Meetings during Bookkeepers Meetings during Writing Journal School will
Campus Department period meeting with submit according be open
Initiative club sponsors Department period to calendar # 1&2 from
STARTS by Mrs. Garcia 3:00. to 4:00 p.m. by Mrs. Nuñez & from 1st period. 9:00 a.m.
“BOY conference, Workshop# Mrs. de la Fuente 6:00 p.m.
TTESS” # 95784 97470 “Assessment”
Be Proactive, Be on Workshop # 97467
time
Lesson plans due
for the week of
August 27-31
Quote of the Week – “One child, one teacher, one book, one pen
can change the world.” – Malala Yousafzai