High School Testing and Summer School Blitz

As you may know, our standardized testing put into place last year has been in questioned by many. As of Monday, June 10,2013, Governor Rick Perry signed a new law into effect that will eliminate some of these tests. 

Before this happened, our high school students were forced to take a total of 15 End of Course exams, more rigorous than the outgoing TAKS exams. That number has been lowered to 5.

The tests still in place are English I, II, Algebra I, and Biology for this year. The law will also eliminate the cumulative concept of scoring as well as semester averages comprised of 15% being the end of course score.

Needless to say, there are many things that are changing in our testing.

 However, if your child has not passed one of the above-listed high school courses remaining on the testing program, please plan to have him/her at the assigned Summer School Blitzes as well as the retest days. If you have questions, please call Ruth Ellen Sharp at (979) 335-7519 extension 134.

TAKS/EOC Summer Retest Schedule:

If your child has not passed English I and/or English II (Reading and/or Writing), Algebra I, and/or Biology, TAKS English, Math, Science, and/or Social Studies, test dates are as follows:

EOC English I Writing, TAKS English: Monday, July 8

EOC English I Reading, TAKS Math: Tuesday, July 9

EOC English II Writing, TAKS Science: Wednesday, July 10

EOC English II Reading, TAKS Social Studies: Thursday, July 11

EOC Algebra I: Friday, July 12

EOC Biology: Monday, July 15

Please have your student in the EBHS front foyer by 7:45 a.m. on his/her test day(s).  No drinks or snacks will be served.  Your child will be ready for pick up around 12:30, but may leave as his/her test is finished.  No transportation will be provided by EBISD.  For questions, please call Ruth Ellen Sharp at 979-335-7519 X 134.  

HB5 NEWS

As you may know, our standardized testing put into place last year has been in questioned by many. As of Monday, June 10,2 013, Governor Rick Perry signed a new law into effect that will eliminate some of these tests. 

Before this happened, our high school students were forced to take a total of 15 End of Course exams, more rigorous than the outgoing TAKS exams. That number has been lowered to 5.

The tests still in place are English I, II (reading and writing combined), Algebra I, biology, and World History. The law will also eliminate the cumulative concept of scoring as well as semester averages comprised of 15% being the end of course score.

Needless to say, there are many things that are changing in our testing. However, if your child has  not passed one of the above-listed high school courses remaining on the testing program, please plan to have him/her at the assigned Summer School Blitzes as well as the retest days. If you have questions, please call Ruth Ellen Sharp at (979) 335-7519  extension 134.

Summer Ideas

Save Your (Home) Environment!   

Healthy Ideas & Strategies for Parents    

Is your home environment being overtaken by couch potatoes? Is your fridge full of frozen, fried, and fattening treats? Do you need protection from those summertime temptations - excessive screen time and nasty snack foods? Then leap up from the sofa and join us for the next SPARK webinar!

Summer is a great time to launch new family eating and physical activity habits, and our webinar this month will provide practical tips to make it happen. The presentation will include:

• Modeling healthy habits
• Opportunities for physical activity in your community
• Simple snacks and meals
• Importance of energy balance
• Online resources you can use

Our featured speaker this month is Valerie Newcomb from Healthy Weight Commitment who will share tips, tools and community resources to help families eat healthy and be more active together. 

When: Wednesday, June 19th at 3pm Pacific, 6pm Eastern

Duration: 1 hour 

Cost: Free

Click Here to register

2013 RETIREES

East Bernard ISD, with much gratitude for their many years of service, present retirement bells to Brenda Stelzel (37 years of service, 36 in EB),  Mike Merritt (34 years of service, 5 in EB),  and Lucy Baros (39 years of service, 34 in EB).  THANK YOU!

SERVICE AWARD WINNERS

Presenting the 2013 EBISD Service Award Recipients:

Back Row:  Shelley Long, Mark Kirkscey, Karen Riley, Jackson Williams and Bonnie Hlavinka.
Middle Row:  Amy Polak, Yvonne Naiser, Denise Rabius, Ryan Cavness, Julie Whitley and Sheila Kolafa
Front Row:  Shila Harrigan, Brandi Cerny, Susie Walters and Laura Stavinoha

FFA

Honorary FFA Membership

The East Bernard FFA inducted Goudeau Farms and Tricia Potts as Honorary Members at their awards banquet held on May 23^rd.  Tricia Potts and Robert Goudeau(center) are congratulated by the 2012-2013 FFA officers. 

2013-2014 FFA Officers

The 2013-2014 FFA officers were announced at the FFA awards banquet.  From left to right: Kyle Hlavinka – Treasurer, Kourtney Kelso – Secretary, Grant Aschenbeck – President, Kate Rimer – Reporter, Jayci Potts – Sentinel and Brandy Babin – Vice President.

HIGH SCHOOL REPORT CARDS

High School Reports Cards can be picked up in the High School Office starting 6/11/13.

They will be available for pick up during the month of June.

WHAT'S HAPPENING TODAY AT EBISD, THURSDAY, JUNE 6, 2013

EARLY RELEASE TODAY AT 12:45 PM.

LAST DAY OF SCHOOL!!!

WHAT'S HAPPENING TODAY AT EBISD, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 5TH

Early School Release at 12:45 Wednesday, June 5th.

MESSAGE FROM THE NURSE'S OFFICE

ATTN PARENTS:
Please pick up any medication your child may have in the Nurse's office by Thursday, June 6th.  Please pick them up by 12:30 pm. 

Any medication left after this date will be destroyed. 

Thank you.  
Nurse's Office

Parents Internet Safety Seminar - June 13

With the Internet, you are inviting the entire world into your home. Are you prepared for that many visitors?

What you need to know about Internet safety for your children

FREE SEMINAR

June 13 from 6:30 to 7: 30 p.m.

Victoria Mall near Dillard’s

Presenters:

Special Agent Gregory Kuntz & Special Agent Darin J. Heideman, Federal Bureau of Investigation: Cyberbullying, Stalking, Predatory Behaviors and other threats to your children

James Farrow, General Manager, Suddenlink: Phishing: Protecting your Private Information

BROCHURE