Message from the Principal Greetings Families.
CONTACT US IDEA Monterrey Park 222 SW 39th Street San Antonio, TX 78237 (210) 239 – 4200 www.ideapublicschools.org Office Hours: 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. _____________________ Curtis Lawrence College Prep Principal Jessica Pacheco Principal’s Administrative Assistant
This week kicks off the March Madness Guest Speaker Month. This week, we will have Stanford grad and Harvard Law School Student, Darren Bartlette come to speak to scholars about his journey from poverty in the dangerous housing projects of New York City to opportunity and success. See his bio on page 4. Scholars will be in for a treat. A few Important Dates March 10th End of Quarter 3 March School Closed (Great time for 11th – 18th Doctors’ Appointments) March 24th Report Card & Parent-Teacher Conference Night th March 25 No School (Great time for Doctors’ Appointments) th March 29 7th Grade Writing STAAR
Ramon Gutierrez Assistant Principal of Instruction
Ken Tyrell Assistant Principal of Operations
Maya Martin Academic Counselor
As always, I leave you with the words of the poet José de Diego: If suffering comes unabated, If weariness weighs down your spirit, Do as the once barren tree: FLOURISH And like the planted seed: RISE Do as the river rich with new rainwater…GROW
Mr. C. F. Lawrence Jr. College Prep Principal
IDEA Monterrey Park College Prep 222 SW 39th Street San Antonio, TX 78237 (210) 239-4200 www.ideapublicschools.org
Interim Assessments are coming!
Scholars of the Week Each week we recognize our scholars of the week in our weekly Friday Assembly. Last week, these were the scholars who exemplified our CORE values in their academic work, effort and progress on our campus.
Interim Assessment round 3 will be the week before Spring Break. These tests are critical in ensuring scholars are prepared for the STAAR and on track for promotion. IA exam Date 6th/7th Math March 7th, 2016 6th/7th Reading March 8th, 2016 th 7 Science March 9th, 2016 6th Social Studies March 10th, 2016
Progress Reports
Pictured Left to right (back row) Jeremiah Acuna, Juan Arzola, Aracely Moya, Angeline Aragon (front row) Andrew Tijerna, Kayla Rocha, Ramon Escamilla
Last week scholars received Progress Reports from our Front office. These reports detailed scholar’s current progress for their classes. If you did not receive a copy please contact Mrs. Martin to receive an additional copy.
Attend and Get Ice cream! STAAR Countdown
7th grade scholars are now 14 school days from their ELA writing STAAR. Please ensure they are present each day to help them be prepared through rigorous instruction.
Scholars with Perfect Attendance starting Monday February 29thMarch 4th will receive ice cream sandwiches at lunch on Friday! They will also be entered into a raffle to win Rampage Hockey tickets!
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Birthdays Spring Dance March 10
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The MoPa Student Council is throwing their Annual Spring dance from 6pm – 8:30 PM. Scholars may only attend if they have been present all week, and have not attended West Wing at all that week.
We will not celebrate birthdays by bringing candy, cakes, cupcakes, balloons nor treats of any kind to school, nor be out of uniform.
School Store: Bear Den The Bear Den will be open for scholars to purchase items with their scholar dollars from 7:30 – 7:45am, Mondays & Fridays.
Spirit Week Scholars will have dress up days for the week of Interim Assessments. The days will start on Monday. Monday, March 7th Superhero t-shirt and Jeans day Tuesday, March 8th Homeroom Pride and uniform pants th Wed, March 9 Spurs or Jersey Day with uniform pants th Thurs, March 10 Spring into spring with Multi colored clothing or flowers!
Clubs for our Bear Cubs! Capoeira (accepting new members) Chess Gardening Student Council
Tuesday & Thursday 3:45 – 5:15 Cancelled this week Wednesday @ Lunch Tuesday @ 3:45pm
West Wing If your scholar did not complete his/her lifework, then s/he must attend West Wing from 3:45 – 5:15pm.
CELL PHONE POLICY If a scholar takes their cell phone out on school grounds the following consequences will occur:
First offense: Cell phone will be returned at the end of the day to the scholar. Second offense: Cell phone will be returned at the end of the day to a parent. Third Offense: Cell phone will be placed on a 30 day hold in the school office and returned to a parent/legal guardian with a $10.00 fine. Fourth offense: Cell phone will be returned on May 27th at 3:45pm and returned to a parent/legal guardian with a $10.00 fine. BOOK POLICY Every scholar will have at least one book in their possession at all times. EARLY PICK-UPS
Leaving early = miss key instructional time. We encourage you to avoid taking your child out of school early. Please schedule appointments after school hours or one of our many days off.
IDEA Monterrey Park College Prep 222 SW 39th Street San Antonio, TX 78237 (210) 239-4200 www.ideapublicschools.org
Darren Bartlette grew up in the housing projects in Harlem in New York City, raised by his older sister. He had the distinct opportunity to attend the college prep middle school: Frederick Douglass Academy in Harlem. With the help of Mr. Stevens and Mr. Lawrence, Darren was accepted into the ABC (A Better Chance) program which gives students from underserved communities full scholarships to attend elite Boarding and away Day Schools. After middle school, Darren attended Strath Haven Day High School in Pennsylvania where he received a great education and opportunities to travel. Darren was accepted to Stanford University in California and Brown University in Rhode Island. Both schools fought over Darren offering greater scholarship money and stipends, but he ultimately decided to attend Stanford University, graduating in 2012. He was then accepted into Harvard University Law School where he currently attends.
IDEA Monterrey Park College Prep 222 SW 39th Street San Antonio, TX 78237 (210) 239-4200 www.ideapublicschools.org
Our College Prep Teachers
Mrs. Jamie Pellant 6th Grade ELA 210.289.4759
Ms. Jahiarra Mitchell Reading Interventionist 6th Grade Team Leader 210.331.3854
Mr. Brooks Mr. William Trueblood 6th Grade Social Studies 7th Grade Math 210.625.2523 210.305.9423
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Ms. Keisha Coleman Ms. M. Alvarado Ms.Daniela Ferrel 6th Grade Math 6th Grade Math 7th grade Science 210.620.0785 Interventionist 210.296.7711
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Mr. Scott Smith Mrs.Jessika Bade Special Education iLearning Hotspot 210.639-2666 210.289.4897
Mr.Keith Pilger Life Skills 210.284.7739
Coach Jermaine Brown PE teacher & Athletic Coordinator 210.331.458
[email protected] if you want to email any teacher at any time
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