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Date: 26 April 2020 Porter Nation Est. Aug. 2019

PORTER ECHS MISSION STATEMENT

Porter Early College High School's mission is to prepare

students to be lifelong learners and responsible, productive citizens in a global society.

PORTER ALMA MATER

HAIL PORTER HIGH SCHOOL,STAND WE NOW FOR THEE.

WE HUMBLY PLEDGE OUR FAITH,OUR LOVE AND LOYALTY.SO, TO YOUR COLORS OF

BLUE AND WHITE WE SING,AND FOREVER PORTER HIGH OUR PRAISES LOUDLY RING!

PORTER ECHS VISION

Porter Early College High School is committed to achieving a high level of

excellence for all students and advocating student, parent, and community involvement

to support and promote a post-secondary education for

students.

Week of April 26- May 2, 2020

District Activities scheduled before COVID-19 for April 26-May 2, 2020 Teachers, Staff and Campus Representatives please find out if these activities are still happening virtually

Sunday, April 26, 2020Monday, April 27, 2020Tuesday, April 28, 2020 Wednesday, April 29, 2020 Thursday, April 30, 2020

Summer Olympic State Summer Games in San Antonio (April 30-May 3)Friday, May 1, 2020 Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month Better Hearing and Speech Month Mental Health

Month Physical Fitness and Sports Month HS State BRAVO Ballroom Competition 8:00 am-2:30 pm 4th annual coding, robotics &Ed. Tech Student Led Summit @ CAB Physical Education and Sports week (May 1-7) College Decision Day

Saturday, May 2, 2020 8:30 am 17th Annual Superintendent’s Scholarship Golf Tournament @ Rancho Viejo Country Club

Visit BISD Professional Development Department Site for Remote Learning Opportunities. Clink link below:

https://bisdpro.weebly.com/

The link above is our BISD Professional Development Website.

Important Meetings for the Week

Campus WideContact Person Training Name Date Time Location Audience

Mrs. Solis Faculty Meeting 4/29/2020 3:15 PM Zoom All Teachers

Mrs. Solis Faculty Meeting 4/30/2020 7:45 AM Zoom All Teachers

Department MeetingsContact Person Department Date Time Mode Audience

Mr. G. Gonzales PE 4/27/2020 10:45 a.m. Zoom PE Teachers

Mrs. Olvera Rivera Counselors 4/27/2020 2:00 p.m. Zoom Counselors

Ms. Medina At-Risk Team 4/28/2020 9:00 a.m. Zoom At-Risk Team

Mrs. Cadriel CTE 4/29/2020 10:00 a.m. Zoom CTE Teachers

Mrs. J. Martinez Foreign Languages 4/29/2020 10:45 a.m. Zoom FL Teachers

Ms. Medina Project RISE Master & Mentor 4/29/2020 12:00 p.m. Zoom Project RISE Master

& Mentor Teachers

Mr. Gil Social Studies 4/29/2020 1:45 p.m. Zoom Social Studies Teachers

Ms. Rodriguez ELA 4/30/2020 2:30 p.m. Zoom ELA Teachers

Mrs.Ordaz Math 4/30/2020 11:30 a.m. Zoom Math Teachers

Mrs. Rutledge Science 4/30/2020 1:00 p.m. Zoom Science Teachers

Mr.Salinas/Mrs. Perez Speical Education 5/1/2020 10:30 a.m. Zoom SE Teachers

Strand MeetingsContact Person Content

Meeting Day Time Location Audience

Nicole Ordaz Algebra 1 M, W 11:30 a.m. Zoom Algebra 1 Teachers

Alfredo Cortez Biology M, W 1:00 p.m. Zoom Biology Teachers

Eliza Rutledge Chemistry T, W 1:00 p.m. Zoom Chemistry Teachers

R.Rios Economics/Government T, Th 1:45 p.m. Zoom Eco/Govt Teachers

Elizabeth Garza English I M, Th 2:30 p.m. Zoom English I Teachers

Robert Casas English II M, F 2:30 p.m. Zoom English II Teachers

John Clark English III T, F 2:30 p.m. Zoom English III TeachersCrystal

Schmalzried English IV M, Th 2:30 p.m. Zoom English IV Teachers

Jessica Trevino Environmental Science M, W1:00 p.m.

Zoom Environmental Science Teachers

Jennylee Obregon Geometry T, F 11:30 a.m. Zoom Geometry Teachers

Elizabeth Garcia Physics M ,W 1:00 p.m. Zoom Physics Teachers

Luis Quintanilla Pre-Calculus/Alg 2 M, W 11:30 a.m. Zoom Pre-Calculus Teachers

Jylian Zimmer US History T, Th 1:45 p.m. Zoom US History Teachers

Rolando Gil World Geography M,F 1:45 p.m. Zoom World Geography Teachers

Jeffrey Rodriguez World History T, Th 1:45 p.m. Zoom World History Teachers

Parental Involvement Activities

Porter Administration with be visiting with Senior Students and Parents to deliver graduation cords and stoles earned. Pictured below is Rolando Gil and parents. Huge Porter supporters! Also

pictured is Estrella virtually signing her letter of intent to study and run Track & Field Events at UTRGV. Go Vaqueros!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

1. In regards to emails, some are not getting the original email because they might not be in the distribution list. They are concerned that not all administrators have an updated distribution list and the new teachers might not be there. They are worried about not turning in required documents. Please provide me a list of those not receiving emails so we can add them. Required weekly documents need to submitted to your department administrator. I will ask administrators to send you a confirmation that they received it. English Department can send their files the strand leaders and/or department chair to upload to me maesolis@bisd.us.

2. Some clubs issued out CTSO blazers for competition and presentations. Normally, the students turn it in and we send it to the cleaners. Can we set a date for the students to turn in the blazers to the school and we can arrange for the cleaners to pick them up? Yes, students will need to clear at the end of the year. The sooner the better. Send Mr. Galarza and Mrs. Adriana Leal you plan to collect and clear students. It can only be curbside drop off or drive thru. Students cannot exit cars. Employees have to wear a mask and gloves and no minors may accompany employees.

3. Students in clubs owe money and teachers are worried for the end of the year CTSO financial report to Mindy. If there is money missing, the teachers would have to cover it, so what would be the recommendation? Similar to the response for #2. Work with your department administrator and CPO. EOY clearance is expected and letting students know they have not cleared. My guess is that bookkeeper will be returning as well soon. Mr. Galarza needs to come up with a plan that is agreed upon within the department to collect monies.

a. CTSO money covers the loss? No, not that I know of. Students that are not cleared will not be approached by office/ administration of the importance of returning all items that were owed or checked out.

b. Students drop off the money? Yes, if that is what Mr. Galarza and CPO planed.

Major Campus ChallengesEnrollment:9th Grade 47110th Grade 49811th Grade 48512th Grade 467Campus Total 1921

Attendance Dist. Goal for ECHS 96%3rd Six weeks Week 49th grade 91.4%10th grade 91.91%11th grade 93.4%12th grade 88.61% Total 91.18%

TSI PlanTSC is offering TSI testing on- line for $15 in case any students are asking.

Food Services Needs VoluntersSeeking certified volunteers to assist with distributions of meals.

Summer School HR is collecting names of Summer School Applicants. Summer School may be virtual.

Start preparing your list of seniors who have not cleared with the campus. The sooner we clear them the sooner the get their important documents.

This is us… Our Story, Our Life, Our School2020 Porter ECHS Valedictorian

Making additional sacrifices, or as Rodrigo puts in “investments” Rodrigo has woken up at 4:30 am every morning for 8 years to make it to school on time. He has perfect attendance. Teaching and

helping his classmates understand difficult concepts has secured the top spot of his class. Rodrigo’s work ethics are admirable. Our Superintendent honors him near the International Bridge. His sign remains there to remind everyone que “Si se puede!” Porter has the services and the teachers to

improve our community’s lives and families.