Wednesday, July 14, 2010
Friday, October 23, 2009
2009 SPOTLIGHT TEACHER GALA (Salute to the Stars)
The Spotlight Teacher Award
What does it mean to be an exemplary teacher? The district's Portrait of a CFISD Teacher describes these characteristics.
What does it mean to be an exemplary teacher? The district's Portrait of a CFISD Teacher describes these characteristics.
- Intructional Strategist
- Creator of Student-centered Environment
- Positive Role Model
- Lifelong Learner
- Team Player
This year Cy-Fair ATPE Local sponsored Post Elementary "SPOTLIGHT TEACHER" Anne DonLevy.
Turning Point
Anne DonLevy - Post Elementary School
Grade 1 - Math, Science, and Social Studies
As I walked into the classroom, I knew the school year would be different. Almost every day of the previous school year, the older children in the neighborhood had to drag me, crying, to school; but from now on, I would come enthusiastically.
This was a place I wanted to be—an inviting room with stars hanging from the ceiling and areas for different activities. A piano sat ready for my new teacher’s able fingers and strong voice. She welcomed us to the classroom with a genuine smile and assured us we were in the right place.
My desk was labeled just for me, and my teacher addressed me by name. I was immediately comfortable. I knew that she cared about me not only as a student in her class, but also as a person.
Learning was fun again. Being given the confidence I needed transformed me from a shy, unhappy student into one who loved learning. I wanted to be just like my teacher.
My mom must have gotten tired of listening to me talk about her. I am sure that I was not the first girl in her class who insisted on wearing a dress every day because her teacher did. To this day, I still recall Mrs. Bargerhoff as my favorite teacher, as well as the one I hope to emulate every day in my classroom.
Grade 1 - Math, Science, and Social Studies
As I walked into the classroom, I knew the school year would be different. Almost every day of the previous school year, the older children in the neighborhood had to drag me, crying, to school; but from now on, I would come enthusiastically.
This was a place I wanted to be—an inviting room with stars hanging from the ceiling and areas for different activities. A piano sat ready for my new teacher’s able fingers and strong voice. She welcomed us to the classroom with a genuine smile and assured us we were in the right place.
My desk was labeled just for me, and my teacher addressed me by name. I was immediately comfortable. I knew that she cared about me not only as a student in her class, but also as a person.
Learning was fun again. Being given the confidence I needed transformed me from a shy, unhappy student into one who loved learning. I wanted to be just like my teacher.
My mom must have gotten tired of listening to me talk about her. I am sure that I was not the first girl in her class who insisted on wearing a dress every day because her teacher did. To this day, I still recall Mrs. Bargerhoff as my favorite teacher, as well as the one I hope to emulate every day in my classroom.
2009 SALUTE TO THE STARS
Saturday, October 10, 2009
Thursday, August 13, 2009
NSO -NEW STAFF ORIENTATION 2009
Cy-Fair ATPE handed out over 700 New Teacher packets at the New Staff Orientation on Aug. 13th. Each teacher received a folder with an application for membership plus a magnet and pen to use for the upcoming school year. Cy-Fair's wheel of fortune resulted in 7 new teachers having their membership paid by the local as GRAND PRIZE WINNERS! Everyone that took a chance on spinning the wheel received a prize ranging from a paid membership to notepads, lunch bags, coffee mugs, pens, highliters, and book bags. Cy-Fair ATPE officers and campus reps. attended the NSO at Cypress Lakes and Cypress Ranch High Schools.
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Becky Keels (Membership) with a "new" ATPE MEMBER.
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Let the spinning begin!.... "Who's Feeling Lucky?"
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Roman Nunez (Treasurer) explains how the wheel works.
*Every spin you're a WINNER!
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Pam Tompkins (Secretary) assists a "new" ATPE MEMBER.
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WELCOME TO CY-FAIR & WELCOME TO ATPE!
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AN OVERALL SUCCESS!
As Our Cy-Fair Local Unit is
As Our Cy-Fair Local Unit is
"Positively Charged for 2009"
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
BACK TO SCHOOL CAMPUS REP DINNER @ SPRING CREEK BBQ
CyFair ATPE Local Unit had a successful "BACK TO SCHOOL CAMPUS REPRESENTATIVE DINNER" today, Tuesday - August 11, 2009. *It was a sheer delight having ATPE State Field Rep Holly Clark attend our dinner.
We Are Positively Charged & Ready For The 2009 - 2010 School Year Without A Doubt!
To Holly Clark:
We will miss you as our ATPE State Field Rep
We Are Positively Charged & Ready For The 2009 - 2010 School Year Without A Doubt!
Spring Creek BBQ
CyFair ATPE Officers are getting ready for our meeting/dinner.
CyFair ATPE is Ready, Set, GO!
CyFair Officers prepares w/ Internet access and virtual brochure.
Mix & Mingle
Campus Reps @ Mix & Mingle
Holly Clark (State Field Rep) gives CyFair Local Campus Reps
Box Stuffer Ideas found on Leader Central.
*To access your "LEADER CENTRAL" click on the link below.
Question for a PRIZE: *Name 2 Things On CyFair's Blogspot?
(Good one Holly!!!)
CyFair ATPE had a successful & Positively Charged
"BACK TO SCHOOL CAMPUS REP DINNER"
(back row):
Roman Nunez; Treasurer / Gloria Hawthorne; LAN /
Jay Guerrero; Vice President / Eli Rodriguez; President
(front row):
Becky Keels; Membership / ATPE State Field Rep; Holly Clark
/ Pam Tompkins; Secretary
To Holly Clark:
We will miss you as our ATPE State Field Rep
but we wish you well with your future endeavors!
Saturday, August 1, 2009
NSO (New Staff Orientation) ASSEMBLY DAY!
CyFair ATPE Members gathered to assemble
NSO (New Staff Orientation) goodies!
NSO (New Staff Orientation) goodies!
CyFair Local Officers getting ready for NSO!
CyFair Membership pulls together on assembly day.
Application, Clip & Pen... We're Ready!
It's All About The Assembly Line...
Officers & Campus Reps work as a TEAM!
CyFair ATPE is On The Go!
CYPRESS-FAIRBANKS SUBSTITUTE REACTIVATION SESSION
CyFair ATPE Local's President Eli Rodriguez, Vice President Jay Guerrero and ATPE Campus Rep Charlotte Godsey welcomed the Substitutes this morning at the Richard E. Berry Center (The Arena) as 500 Substitutes arrived to reactivate themselves for the 2009-2010 School Year!
Substitutes arrving @ the Berry Center (The Arena)
The District's Substitutes were greeted with a smile this morning from ATPE CyFair Local unit.
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