DMS Parent Newsletter, April 14th edition.
A note from Principal Hall:
Good morning Ranger Families,
Please see the attached parent newsletter and athletic physicals announcement. Due to STAAR Testing and the Easter Holiday, there will be no Night Quest and Saturday Quest week. Tutorials will be held on Wednesday for Math, Science, and Social Studies this week.
Thanks and Go Rangers!
A note from Mr. Hall:
Good morning Ranger Families,
Please see the the following attachments in regard to our campus being closed to visitors during STAAR Testing dates. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the campus at 361-878-4660.
Thanks and Go Rangers!
The energy is building in Mr. Cepeda's 6th-grade math class! 🚀 As the bell rings, our focused learners are already diving into their warm-ups, setting the stage for a great session of mathematical exploration! Let's get those brains engaged! #6thGradeMath #RangerPride #MathWarmUp #FocusedLearners #GettingStartedRight #CCISDproud #TakingItToTheNextLevel
So impressed by the level of engagement in Mr. Flores' Social Studies class! His students are demonstrating incredible focus while seamlessly reinforcing strategies they've learned in Reading Language Arts (RLA). This cross-curricular approach is fostering deeper understanding and stronger skills. Great job, Mr. Flores! #DedicatedTeacher #SocialStudiesLearning #RLAIntegration #FocusedStudents #RangerPride #CCISDproud #TakingItToTheNextLevel
Our 6th-grade Rangers in Ms. Martinez's classes are leveling up their writing skills today using the awesome combination of Lumio by SMART and Nearpod during their learning stations! ✍️ It's fantastic to see them engaged and utilizing these interactive platforms to express their ideas. A big shoutout to Ms. Perez and Mrs. Luna for their incredible support in small groups, providing personalized guidance! #6thGradeWriting #LumioBySMART #Nearpod #CCISDproud #LearningStations #RangerPride #TakingItToTheNextLevel #TeamworkMakesTheDreamWork
So proud of Ms. Guerrero's innovative approach to teaching! Her 6th-grade students are utilizing Lumio by SMART to effectively answer their Short Constructed Responses (SCRs). This interactive method not only engages students but also helps them develop strong analytical and writing skills. Another shout out to Ms. Tobias for supporting our EB students while in stations. Great job, Ms. Guerrero, Ms. Tobias, and 6th grade! #DedicatedTeacher #RangerPride #InstructionalTechnology #SCRSuccess #CCISDproud #TakingItToTheNextLevel
A HUGE shoutout to our incredible Instructional Coaches! 🎉 We are so incredibly grateful for all the hard work, dedication, and support they provide to our Rangers every single day. From innovative teaching strategies to personalized guidance, they empower our educators and ultimately benefit our students in countless ways. Thank you for being the driving force behind continuous growth and excellence! #InstructionalCoachesRock #RangerPride #ThankYou
Look at these focused 6th graders in Ms. Martinez's reading class! They're utilizing the interactive power of Lumio by SMART during their station work as they gear up for STAAR next week. Thank you, Mrs. Luna, for providing targeted support in small groups and ensuring every student gets what they need. So proud of our learners! #StudentEngagement #STAARReading #RangerPride #TakingItToTheNextLevel
📚 Happy National Librarian Day! 🎉 Today we celebrate the amazing work of Ms. Barrientes. Thank you for fostering a love of reading, knowledge, and community! #NationalLibrarianDay #TakingItToTheNextLevel #RangerPride
🎉 Happy Assistant Principal's Week to Mrs. Luna, Mr. Garcia, and Mr. Jones! 🎉 We are so grateful for your dedication and hard work. Thank you for all you do for our students and staff! #APWeek #AssistantPrincipals #RangerPride #TakingItToTheNextLevel #CCISDproud
Parent Newsletter, April 7th Edition.
A note from Mr. Hall:
Good morning Ranger Families,
Please see the attached parent newsletter and the attachment for upcoming physicals. We will continue to have pizza and open gym ONLY for students who attend Saturday Quest. Pizza is also served on Fridays for students who attend Night Quest both Tuesday and Thursday.
A note from CIS Mrs. Quinones:
Recycle Week is upcoming this week.
We had a successful turnout with 90 Rangers attending today’s Saturday Quest to get extra support for the upcoming STAAR assessments. Our Rangers participated in engaging activities across math, reading, science, and social studies! Way to go, Rangers! 🎉
A huge thank you to all of our team who made today a success: Principal Hall, our coordinator Mrs. Rios, our instructional coach Ms. Nesmith, our teachers Ms. Aguilar, Mrs. McBride, Mr. Cepeda, Ms. Owens, Mrs. S. Garcia, Mr. Carter, and Mr. Valenzuela, and our CCISD district specialists Victoria Vela and Elaine Reyna.
A note from Coach Cortez :
Driscoll Rangers competed in Division 2 for Tennis City Championship! Our athletes showed resilience and determination throughout the season and performed well for the finale. Great job to the whole team.
Below are the results from individual and doubles Tennis City Championship:
- Cataleya Guardado - 1st place 7th grade girls singles
- De’ayrah Gould and Cerenity Guardado - 1st place 8th grade girls doubles
- Landon Cantù - 1st place 7th grade boys singles
- April Espinosa and Leslie Gomez - 1st place 7th grade girls doubles
- Aleynah Lopez - 2nd place 8th grade girls singles
- Braelynn Molina and Alexa Munoz - 2nd place 7th grade girls doubles
- Makayla Elizondo – 3rd place 7th grade girls singles
- Meadow Harris - 3rd place 8th grade girls singles
- Hector Pena - 3rd place 8th grade boys singles
Team trophies 🏆 include: Division 2 Results
8th Grade Boys – Division 2
3rd – Driscoll
8th Grade Girls – Division 2
1st – Driscoll
7th Grade Boys – Division 2
1st – Driscoll
7th Grade Girls – Division 2
1st – Driscoll
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Happy Sunday Rangers! Please see the flyer for an upcoming NJHS meeting with Ms. Guerrero. Thanks!
Ms. Snyder's 8th grade Science classes are working on their individual learning plans. #TakingItToTheNextLevel #RangerPride # CCISDproud
Ms. Snyder's 7th period creating motivational stars for Science STAAR test on April 23rd! #TakingItToTheNextLevel #RangerPride #CCISDproud
"Big shoutout to everyone who made today’s Saturday Quest a huge success! 🎉 Your enthusiasm, hard work, and positive energy helped create an unforgettable experience. Let’s keep the momentum going for the next one! 🙌
Saturday quest 3/29
56 students
Admin: Mr. Hall, Mr. Garcia
Coordinator: Ms. Nesmith
Teachers: Mrs. McBride, Mr. Carter, Ms. Aguilar, Mr. Valenzuela, Ms.Owens, Mrs. White.
District specialists: Victoria Vela and Elaine Reyna
#SaturdayQuest #ThankYou #TakingItToTheNextLevel#CountdownToSTAAR
Rangers, let's give a huge shoutout to Adeline Guerrero for winning 1st Place in the CCISD Multimedia Fair! 🙌🎉
