September 19, 2106 Newsletter
Issue - 6
Dragon Newsletter
GETTING TO KNOW OUR STAFF:
SENIOR CHIEF GEORGE JEFFERSON
My name is Senior Chief George Jefferson. I'm a retired US Navy veteran
who honorably served our country for 21 years.
My wonderful wife (Diane) and I have been married for 40 years with two
children and 7 grandchildren.
Since my Naval retirement I have taught NJROTC at Wilmer-Hutchins high
school in Dallas, Travis High School in Austin TX, and LCC at Boude Storey
Middle School in Dallas before coming to Seagoville MS.
I enjoy teaching and having the opportunity to watch young children grow
into contributing young adults in our society.
Being at Seagoville MS with such great staff and faculty makes coming
work a pure joy.
Senior Chief George Jefferson – 7th Gr. LCC
A Message from our Principal
2016 - 2017
Dear SMS Family,
This time I would like to talk about Excellence. This is the third
component of our success plan this year.
Defined as “extremely high quality”, excellence is the result of a number of best
practices applied consistently to any endeavor we take on. Excellence cannot be
conceived without the other two components, Compliance and Commitment.
The lack of any of those two makes Excellence impossible to attain.
Vocabulary.com defines Excellence as greatness — the very best. The same site
states that “achieving excellence is never easy to do. Excellence is a quality that
people really appreciate, because it's so hard to find. Excellence is the quality of
excelling, of being truly the best at something.”
The above statement implies that excellence lies on individuals first, then it is
permeated to an organization. If this is the case, it is very difficult to achieve
excellence when some elements in an organization struggle achieving it,
whether because of the lack of buy-in, or the personal desire of not
participating in the excellence efforts with the rest of the organization. This lack
of effort is made evident when compliance and commitment levels are low.
Fortunately, here at Seagoville Middle School, we all are convinced that
excellence is the only way to become the Premier Middle School in Dallas ISD.
Let’s continue to work on Compliance-->Commitment-->Excellence.
Get ready, be strong... Seagoville Strong!
Let’s Make It Happen!
Let's Make It Happen!
Javier Chaparro, SMS Principal
Principal: Javier Chaparro
Assistant Principals: Tela Maupin / Kelli Paul / Wayne Bollin
September 19, 2106 Newsletter
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This section will permanently
remain in our newsletter to
remind our staff about our 20162017 goals
1. Quality Instruction/Student Achievement. Implement High Quality and rigorous instruction
to increase overall student academic achievement:
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ACPs to increase in 12% compared to spring 2016 (7% on fall of 2016 and 5% on spring of 2017).
STAAR passing rate will reach at least 75% in all subject areas.
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STAAR Advanced Level II will increase in at least 5% compared to previous year in all subject areas
2. Continuous Improvement Process. Implement Data Analysis Systems and institute a culture of
feedback that fosters a continuous improvement process in all areas.
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Through the use of data analysis and feedback, by June 2017, our teachers will reach a proficiency level
of 2.0 in the SPOT Observations indicator 2.3: Lesson Delivery: Explains instructional content clearly and
cohesively.
Through the use of data analysis and feedback, by June 2017, our teachers will reach a proficiency level
of 2.0 in the SPOT Observations indicator 2.4: Cognitive Demand: Engages students in appropriately
challenging content.
3. Climate and Culture. Create an environment that is conducive to learning by developing a
culture of compliance and commitment among students, personnel, and parents.
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At least 80% of our staff members will complete and submit the 2016-2017 Climate and Culture Survey.
The Climate and Culture Survey will consistently improve in all 4 indicators compared to the spring 2016
survey.
The Culture of Feedback and Support category will show at least 60% of positive responses on spring of
2017 survey.
The Positive Culture and Environment category will show at least 60% of positive responses on spring of
2017 survey.
Who We Are
Our Vision: Seagoville Middle School will be the premier middle school in the Dallas Independent School District.
Our Mission: The Seagoville Middle School Community is committed to the development of scholars through a
world class education by providing college and career ready skills in a nurturing, safe, and supportive
environment.
Our Motto:
“Be All You Can Be,
Let’s Make It Happen!”
Our Creed:
Stop and think, do your share
Make the right choices to show you care
Show respect and courtesy, and never forget honesty
We are here to excel, at Seagoville Middle we do well.
Principal: Javier Chaparro
Assistant Principals: Tela Maupin / Kelli Paul / Wayne Bollin
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What’s going on at Seagoville Middle School
Parents, teachers and administrators engaged in a meeting where important information
was shared. The parents learned about the school vision and mission. Other topics
discussed include students’ expectations, dress code, and the state of the school. The
parents had the opportunity to share their concerns and ask questions. Additionally, SBDM
officers were elected.
Our students in all grade levels participated in the students’ assemblies. Students were reminded about the
expectations, and general routines that will help them be successful this school year. Our counselors, nurse, and
administrators shared information and answered students’ questions in a quiet and orderly environment.
Principal: Javier Chaparro
Assistant Principals: Tela Maupin / Kelli Paul / Wayne Bollin
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Our Fire-Breathing Dragons
Our 7th and 8th grade Dragon football teams played against Wilmer Hutchins Eagles. Our
seventh graders lost the match, not before putting up a great fight. Our eight grade team
avenged our Dragon pride, winning their respective match 12 to nothing. Our cheerleading
team, enthusiastically led by Ms. Tharps, encouraged our teams to push forward all the time.
Our cheerleaders displayed a great show of routines while our players defended our school
colors.
Principal: Javier Chaparro
Assistant Principals: Tela Maupin / Kelli Paul / Wayne Bollin
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Looking Ahead
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19 – Admin Meeting
19–23 – Goal Setting Conferences
20 PLC Math/ELA/Reading/Social Studies
21 – Reading and Science Common Assessments
21 – Coffee With the Principal
21 – Grade Level Meetings
22 – Math and Social Studies Common Assessments
22 – CIC Training @ Comstock M.S.
23 – Writing and Electives Common Assessments
23 – Enrollment Team Dinner
26 – DTR Application Open for DTR Eligible Teachers
26 – Targeted Tutoring Starts
26 – Admin Meeting
26 – Homecoming Game
27 – DDI Meeting 6th Grade
27 – SILT Meeting
27 – Science PLC
28 – DDI Meeting 7th Grade
28 – Counselors Meeting
28 – New Teachers Academy
29 – DDI Meeting 8th Grade
29 –Feeder Pattern Principals’ Meeting @ Seagoville Middle School
28 – SLO and PDP Due
29 – Compliance Videos Due – Please submit to Ms. Ruiz
29 – Faculty Meeting
30 – End of 1st Six Weeks
Seagoville Feeder Pattern Instructional Initiatives
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Increase student
achievement in all core
content areas by
improving the quality of
instruction.
Principal: Javier Chaparro
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Improve the quality of
instruction through
classroom observations
and effective feedback.
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Progress monitor
student achievement
data to inform
instructional decisions
and teaching practices.
Assistant Principals: Tela Maupin / Kelli Paul / Wayne Bollin