April at John Haley

Abril, 2023

Message from Mrs. Bravo, Principal

It is hard to believe that we have only two months left in the 2022-2023 school year. As we begin the final marking period of this school year, I am asking that you continue to encourage your children to read each evening and complete homework assignments, as this impacts their academic standing. I would like to take a moment to thank you for your hard work this year! You are all vital to the success of students.

Students in grades 3, 4, and 5 will be taking the state assessment, STAAR. The schedule is as follow, April 18th Reading for 3rd-5th. April 25th Science for 5th grade and May 2nd Math for 3rd-5th grade. During the week that your child is testing, make certain that your son/daughter rests properly each night, arrives for school on time, and is not distracted at home. Students test in the morning and are expected to report to their designated testing room no later than 7:45 a.m. No backpacks are needed and no personal devices may be used during the assessment.

Thank you, again, for your great support of students and staff.

Sincerely,

Ms. Bravo

Assistant Principal National Week- April 3-6

Assistant Principals play a crucial role, and this week is a dedicated time to recognize them for their hard work and commitment to our schools, students, and profession. Please join us in celebrating these incredible school leaders, Ms. Fountain and Ms. Fulton!

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Ms. Fountain

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Ms. Fulton

Parent Center

The following classes are available for Parents:

Typing Class |J. Haley Parent center| April 11 | 9 AM

Social Media safety |Travis Middle School| April 12| 10 AM

All Pro Dads |J. Haley Cafeteria| April 13 | 7AM

PTCC | J. Haley Cafeteria| April 13 | 7:45 AM

A Closer Look at Perseverance

What is Perseverance?

Perseverance is the willingness and ability to keep going when things are tough. People who persevere show steadfastness and give the extra effort needed to do something despite how hard it is or how long it takes to reach the goal.

Why focus on Perseverance?

Perseverance encourages positive self-talk and thinking. When faced with difficult tasks, perseverance helps students reframe with positive thoughts, such as: "I'm not good at this YET!"
Perseverance develops empathy. Students gain a better understanding of who they are and develop more empathy and compassion for others who may struggle to reach a goal.
Perseverance sparks personal growth. Pushing through complex tasks builds resilience and helps students discover how capable they are.

Perseverance in Action:

Share stories and challenging experiences. Be vulnerable and share personal experiences when you have struggled with a task or concept and had to work hard to push through.
Praise effort and process, not intelligence or performance. Affirm students for the process they used to tackle tasks and point out how their abilities grow through their own hard work.
Give your students the chance to struggle. Struggle builds self-confidence, independence, and perseverance. Resist the urge to intervene immediately and give students time to figure it out.