“A place where every Mighty Pup is a successful learner today and a leader tomorrow.” 2010 District Goals Performance with a Purpose 200720082009* GOAL*

“A place where every Mighty Pup is a successful learner today and a leader tomorrow.”

2010

District GoalsPerformance with a Purpose

2007 2008 2009*GOAL*

2010

Reading 83% 87% 93% 98%Social St. 85% 85% 96% 98%Writing 92% 92% 98% 100%Math 70% 75% 84% 90%Science 50% 68% 73% 90%

(*) denotes: TPM (Texas Projection Measure)

2010

CAMPUS GoalsPerformance with a Purpose

2007 20082009/TPM GOAL*

2010

Reading 84% 87% 91%/97%* 98%Writing 96% 94% 94%/99%* 100%Math 76% 81% 90%/94%* 90%Science 59% 74% 88%/89% *90%

(*) denotes: TPM (Texas Projection Measure)

TEA Exemplary CampusesEd Downs ElementaryDr. Garza ElementarySullivan Elementary

TEA Acceptable CampusesSan Benito High School

Riverside Middle SchoolMiller Jordan Middle School

Fred Booth Elementary

TEA Recognized Campuses

Dr. C.M. Cash ElementarySan Benito Veterans Memorial

Berta Cabaza Middle SchoolJudge Oscar de la Fuente Elem.

La Encantada ElemenaryLa Paloma ElementaryLandrum Elementary

Rangerville ElementaryRoberts Elementary

As our students make the transition from 2nd to 3rd grade and TAKS testing, we strive to provide our students the best instruction in order to help mold them into lifelong learners. In order to achieve our goal, we dedicate ourselves to instill the importance of the following:

Daily attendance

Academic achievement

Positive attitudeOur 2009-2010 goals are:

Reading TAKS 98%

Math TAKS 90%

We feel these goals are very attainable; therefore, we are asking for parental support by reviewing their homework, daily reading, and ongoing communication.

Working together in a partnership, we can achieve your child’s success!

Respectfully yours,Mrs. N. RodriguezMrs. L. GomezMrs. E. SaucedaMrs. M. Zavala

Welcome to another exciting year at Dr. C. M. Cash Elementary!

Thank you for taking time out of your busy schedule to come to our Parent Orientation Night. We are privileged to be your child’s teacher this year. The year ahead holds a great deal of opportunities for us all. We strongly feel that all students can learn and be successful, and we will do our best to help your child reach his/her full potential.

Within our classrooms, we will work as a team to build a sense of community. You are also a very valuable member of our community; your support and encouragement from home is always needed and greatly appreciated.

In the 2009 – 2010 school year we are committed to achieving the following TAKS goals:Reading 98%Writing 100%Math 95%

In order to help us attain these goals, we ask your assistance by ensuring that your child be present, on time, rested, and ready to work.

As the year progresses, please let us know if there is anything we can do for your child. We look forward to a sensational year! If you have any questions or concerns regarding your child’s progress or experiences in fourth grade, please feel free to contact us. We may be contacted at 361 – 6700 from 1:20 - 2:05 or via e-mail.

Your partners in education,

Mrs. P. Alejandro [email protected]

Mrs. D. Atkinson [email protected]. C. Ramirez [email protected]. J. Rodriguez [email protected]

“May the “Fours” Be With You” Team

As a team we are committed to deliver above quality education in the form of instruction, guidance, and support for all our students in 5th Grade. We believe that through the increase of student attendance, achievement, and parental involvement our students will become successful life-long learners.

Our 5th graders have to meet the minimum requirements in the TAKS tests for promotion to the Sixth Grade.Percentage passing the 2008-2009 TAKS tests were:

Reading 90% Math 89% Science 88%

In 2009-2010, our goal for students passing all 3 TAKS tests are:

Reading 98% Math 90% Science 90%

We ask the parents to help us reach our goal by having the students / their children:

Be present Be on timeCome rested and ready to work Come prepared with supplies and homeworkParticipate in class Behave in classShow respect Be courteous to each other

By working together we believe that all Fifth Graders will learn and be successful.

Fifth Grade Teachers,E. GarzaC. Martinez (Mr. Quezada)A. VillarrealA. WaltersF. Rodriguez – Science Lab

Thank you for joining us.

Working toward an EXEMPLARY Year!

With Exemplary Teachers, Students, and Parents.