Dr. Norma Ibarra-Cantú,
Interim Principal
Dr. Esperanza Zendejas,
Superintendent of Schools
WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
MAY 1, 2017
Monday, May 1, 2017
 Biology EOC
 Decision Day Seniors Main Gym
 Sweet Bread & coffee
Tuesday, May 2, 2017
Hanna E.C.H.S. Military Ball
 Algebra 1 EOC
 Senior Field Day Main Gym
 Breakfast Tacos & Coffee
Wednesday, May 3, 2017
 U.S. History EOC
 E.C.H.S. Cabinet Mtg. 3:00-4:00
p.m.
 Senior Field Trip to the Zoo
 BISD Parent Volunteer Ceremony
@ 4:45 p.m. @ CAB.
 Cake & Punch (lunch)
Thursday, May 4, 2017
 EOC Make-up Day
 National Day of Prayer @ Sam's
Stadium from 6:30-9:30 p.m.
 Chick-fil-a Sandwich meal (lunch)
Friday, May 5, 2017
“Great achievement is usually born of great sacrifice, and is never the
result of selfishness.”
- Napoleon Hill
From the desk of Dr. NIC (Interim Principal):
 Home-baked goods are not allowed. Please pick them up and send
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them to the office.
Teacher appreciation Treat Schedule has been emailed.
Do not release students before the bell rings.
Bell-to-Bell instruction is expected until June 6.
Keep your students engaged and in class everyday.
INTRUCTIONAL FOCUS:
I-3 Protocol (Activity; Strategy)
Protocol: Paired Listening!
CIF Strategies: Classroom Talk, Scaffolding
 EOC Make-up Day
Time Required: 5 minutes or more
 Bi-District Boys Playoff Baseball
Notes: This takes a simple partner turn & talk and turns it up a notch by
adding structured listening expectations.
Game 7:00 p.m. @ Hanna ECHS
 Jason’s Deli Lunch Box & Gift
Saturday, May 6, 2017
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 AP Tutorials
 Bi-District Boys Playoff Baseball
Game 7:00 p.m. @ Edinburg
Sunday, May 7, 2017
 No Events
 The Big Give Event
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Pair students (you could use Stand Up, Hand Up, Pair Up, tell students to partner with their shoulder or face partner; or use any other
method of pairing students).
Pose a question or prompt. (For an extra scaffold, students could
first collect their thoughts by writing their initial response. This
would add writing to learn)
Select a partner to speak first (for a specific amount of time, e.g. 2
minutes).
The listener takes notes and may not yet respond to the speaker.
After the speaker finishes, the listener synthesizes what the speaker
said in his/her own words (e.g. 30 seconds)
Repeat, switching roles.
 2nd Period attendance must be completed and posted by
10:15. a.m.
 Teachers, please continue to stand by your
door during the 5
minute transition
period and encourage
students to move
along.
 Conduct daily sweeps
for dress code and
backpacks.
 Every student out of
the classroom needs a
hall pass.
 Please clock in and
out everyday.
 Do not release students until bell rings.
 Instruction must be
Bell-to-Bell
Honors & Achievements Ceremony
2017 AP Exam Schedules
Below is the Schedule for the AP Tests
**Students who are taking AP Tests scheduled for the morning need to report to the testing site by 8:00 a.m.
***Students who are taking an AP Test schedule for afternoon, need to report to the cafeteria by 10:45 a.m. for lunch and to
testing site by 11:00 a.m.
AP Testing Roster will be posted in the front foyer
Classroom Safety:
 Chairs, wastebaskets, electrical
cords, and other articles should not
be left where they will become a
tripping hazard.
 Desk drawers, cabinet doors and
file drawers should not be left open
while unattended. Pull only one
drawer out at a time. Heavier
items should be loaded in the lower
file drawers to prevent the file from
tipping over.
 Do not sit on the edge of a
chair. Do not sit in a straight chair
tilted back toward or against a
wall. Do not sit on students’ desk.
MESSAGE FROM ADMINISTRATION:
From the desk of Margarita Fuentes (A.P.):
 Good luck in our EOC testing.
 Begin cleaning and organizing your lab equipment.
 May 16, 2017 will begin the collection of books. If you are
ready email Ms. Fuentes.
 Refer students to Ms. Lilly, Counseling Department, if
they lost books.
 Continue to have bell to bell instruction.
 Discourage cell phone usage. Do not allow your rooms to
become the "charging" rooms for cell phones.
 HAPPY TEACHER'S APPRECIATION WEEK! Thanks for
ALL you do.
From the desk of David Cantu (A.P.):
 I would like to congratulate ALL of our Fine Arts and
Career and Technology stakeholders, you are the
BEST! The school year is almost at a closing, yet they
will continue to compete and represent Hanna ECHS
in National Competitions this summer. I would also
like to recognize and congratulate the Mighty Golden
Eagle Drumline for placing 7th in international competition. This was not an easy task and just a few days
ago our Drumline shook the world competition and
continued to place Hanna ECHS on the map.
 Hanna Eagles, you are amazing and you have truly
taken us where only Eagles dare to go. Thank you
Mighty Golden Eagles for an amazing school year and
for keeping the Hanna Legacy alive.
Mission Statement:
Vision Statement:
Our mission is to develop competitively driven and socially involved
critical thinkers who will benefit our
society and make a positive impact
on our future.
Our vision is to educate productive and
well-rounded individuals by providing
an early college education, while
developing responsible, independent
and motivated students.
 Do not stand in front of closed
doors, which may open suddenly.
 Promptly report all defective
materials that need repair or replacement.
General Safety:
 Make safety the first consideration
in every situation.
 Keep your work area clean and free
of loose objects, stumbling
(including office equipment wires)
or slipping hazards, rubbish, etc.
 Be aware of walking surfaces and
their condition. Extra care may be
required to prevent an accident.
 Do not reach too high for something that may fall on you. Use a
small set of steps, a ladder, or ask
for help.
 When it is necessary to climb---use
a ladder, not a chair, stool, desk or
box. Be sure the ladder is secured.
 Never leave an unsafe condition