Valued Youth Program Spreading Cougar P.R.I.D.E.

Our Valued Youth Program consists of nine eighth grade students, led by Mr. DeHoyos, who visit Five Palms Elementary daily to provide tutoring to the students there. Our students are also benefitting by having them learn responsibility and the work required to earn a pay check. Great job, Cougars!

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Mon. Oct. 10

Staff Development

Oct. 17-21

Bullying Awareness Week

District Common Assessments

_________________ Oct. 24-29

Red Ribbon Week

_________________ Oct. 27, 5:30pm

Open House - Distribute Report Cards to Parents

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VOLUME 8 OCT. 07, 2016

Cougar P.R.I.D.E Alan B. Shepard Middle School

Upcoming Events

We believe supportive leadership promotes a

culture of high and consistent expectations,

creating an enriched learning environment.

We believe high quality instruction led by

prepared and passionate teachers fosters an environment where everyone succeeds.

We believe a respectful school community

engages in effective communication to

produce a positive sense of unity.

Our Core Beliefs

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Volume 8 OCT. 07, 2016

IMPORTANT REMINDERS: ‣ Keep posted to Google

Calendar throughout the year for important deadlines and upcoming events.

‣ All parent contacts should be logged at the following link: Parent Contact Documentation Form. As of 10/07, we are at 364 contacts! Keep up the great work!

‣ Minimum 2 grades posted and 2 parent contacts per week

‣ Lesson Plan notification due Thursdays, 5pm.

~~SHOUT OUTS ~~ PAST WEEK'S COUGAR KUDOS:

• Class coverage when short of subs: - Mary Martinez (7) - Dori Clements - Victor Cavazos (2) - Lauren Stacy (3) - Tere Reeves - Melissa Campos (4) - Nancy Billings - Yovanna Gallardo - Joanna Almanza - Vanessa Singh - Jose DeHoyos • Christina Denton (4) - For being a

great team player and being so flexible

• Diane Romero (3) - For never failing to sign in on the morning sign in sheet

SUBS ON CAMPUS: ‣ Mon. 10/10: Student Holiday ‣ Tues. 10/11: 3 ‣ Wed. 10/12: 6; 1am ‣ Thurs. 10/13: 4 ‣ Fri. 10/14: 6; 1pm

Upcoming Events …. Let’s all unite against Bullying and Drugs!