October 10, 2016 - Timpson ISD Bear Update
Pre-K Visits Ecoland – Timpson Elementary School Pre-K students recently visited EcoLand in Kilgore, Texas. Because young children learn best through hands on multi-sensory experiences EcoLand is a hands-on multi-sensory learning center where children will learn about the earth and its properties through investigation methods. The goal is to create an experience that engages all senses and utilizes hands-on methods of teaching foundational elements behind complex concepts that are relevant to the challenges of this new generation of children. In addition to educating, inspiring and empowering children to protect the earth’s environment, the EcoLand exhibits and accompanying activities will also better prepare children for the higher level critical thinking skills needed in the classroom.
Objectives:
· Create an environment where children are inspired to be responsible, caring stewards of the planet and its inhabitants
· Facilitate essential pre-school learning and educational activities that are stimulating and engaging
· Engage children in interactive, hands-on tasks that elevate developmental skills and cognitive learning
· Provide a unique learning center and resources for Region 7 schools to use to enhance the educational experience for Head Start, Pre-K, PPCD and Kindergarten students.
The EcoLand Experience – Upon arrival, children will be given an interactive preview of all EcoLand has to offer. A large mural map and an EcoLand Specialist will be able to assist in each of the EcoLand experiences. Classes will be divided to accommodate smaller groups to allow each child the fullest EcoLand experience. Prior to an EcoLand visit, teachers will be provided with Learning Activity Guides that introduce EcoLand’s concepts and deliver the foundational learning needed in each of the areas. Pre- and post-activities based on Pre-K Guidelines and grade level TEKS will be provided for classroom extensions. TES students visited the garden, safari land and the polar room. See attached photos.
TISD Pink Out Game - The Timpson ISD Pink Out game will be Oct. 21. If you would like to order a pink out t-shirt please click here to view the order sheet.
Major Show Broilers - Timpson ISD FFA will be taking orders for Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Austin major show broilers on Monday, October 10th at the Livestock sign-up meeting in the High School Auditorium at 6:00 p.m. Cost is $1.25 per bird and can be ordered in increments of 25. If you have questions please contact Mrs. Powers at kpowers@timpsonisd.com or (936) 558-4211.
THS Earns TEA Designations – Timpson High School achieved a Met Standard rating in the 2016 state accountability ratings. This is the highest rating a campus can earn. In addition to achieving a Met Standard rating, THS also was awarded 4 distinction designations based on achievement in performance indicators relative to a group of 40 campuses of similar type, size and student demographics. The distinctions Timpson High School received are:
· Academic Achievement in English Language Arts/Reading
· Academic Achievement in Mathematics
· Academic Achievement in Science
· Top 25% Student Progress
“Earning one or more campus distinctions is noteworthy and should be a source of pride in a community “, said Texas Education Agency Commissioner of Education Mike Morath in a September 14th TEA news release. THS Principal Ron Lindgren credited the dedication and hard work of the staff, students and parents that led to the campus earning these distinctions.
