Bulletin #3 November 1, 2016

Kudos Corner Red Ribbon Campaign: “YOLO Be Drug Free” - for a successful line-up of events for the entire month of October ๏ All students who participated in the door

decorating contest, poster contest, rap session, and commercials:

๏ Hardworking Committee Members: Dr. Garrido, Ms. Burkhart, Mrs. Barcinas, Mr. Ballares, Mr. Catling, Ms. Cruz, Ms. Puckett, Mrs. Zabala, and Mr. San Nicolas

Work Keys ๏ All students who completed Work Keys

Assessment - 2 students earned SILVER and 10 earned BRONZE. Awesome job!

Senatorial Forum ๏ JPTSA was well-represented at Simon

Sanchez High School’s Senatorial Forum. Check out the school website to watch Miss Geraldine Benavente speak to the senatorial hopefuls. Kudos to Ms. Rose Munoz for creating the opportunity and to the following students who attended: Geraldine Benavente, Journey Mendiola, Angelica Auayan, Eugenialynn Pangelinan, Justin Benavente, Jerry Gamboa, Welinda Ruak, Vinjeff John, Alonso Piyebulmal and Mairon Timothy. Don’t forget to vote, Wolves!

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November Happenings*

* Frequent the school website for any changes/additions

✦ Nov 1 (Tues) - ✦ Faculty Learning during Prep

Periods, Rm 1; ✦ Air Force Presentations, Rm 7 ✦ Spirit Week: Twin Tuesday

✦ Nov 2 (Wed) ✦ All Souls’ Day NO CLASSES

✦ Nov 3 (Thurs) ✦ Adult Learning - Walkthroughs

for ELA Teachers at BMS, 1pm; ✦ ‘Reach for College’ with GCC,

Rm 7 ✦ Spirit Week: Disney

✦ Nov 4 (Fri) - ✦ Adult Learning - Walkthroughs

for Math Teachers at BMS, 1pm; ✦ Spirit Week: Mix Match

✦ Nov 7 (Mon) ✦ 12:30pm Lighthouse Meeting

with PHRS, Rm 1 ✦ Nov 8 (Tues) -

✦ Election Day, NO CLASSES ✦ Nov 9 (Wed)

✦ WASC Wednesday, Prep Periods, Rm 1

✦ 3rd Qtr Progress Reports Due ✦ Nov 11 (Fri) -

✦ Veterans’ Day, NO CLASSES ✦ Nov 15 (Tues) - WASC VISIT ✦ Nov 18 (Fri) -

✦ ASVAB Testing, Cafeteria ✦ Nov 22 (Tues)

✦ Fieldtrip to the Airport (pending approval)

✦ Nov 23 (Wed) ✦ Thanksgiving Gram Disbursal

✦ Nov 24, 25 (Thurs, Fri) - ✦ Thanksgiving Holiday, NO

CLASSES ✦ Nov 26 (Sat)

✦ JPTSA Carwash, 76 Gas Station in Dededo, see SBA Officer for more info

✦ Nov 29 (Tues) - ✦ End of 3rd Qtr

JP Torres Success Academy’s

Monthly Bulletin

189 Chalan Pale Duenas Santa Rita, Guam 96928 ~ (671) 565-5291 ~ www.gdoe.net/jptsa

RED RIBBON STUDENT PARTICIPANTS 1. Allyssa McCord 2. Angelica Auayan 3. Ashley Santos 4. Atkay Atty 5. Breetney-Ann Usenuku 6. Bruce Lizama 7. Donavinn Cabrera 8. Georciella Topasna 9. Herry Rose Rudolph 10. Inda Anobad 11. Inorin Mengumi 12. Jaizy Santos 13. Jame Repwak 14. Jeanny Ann Dejapa 15. Jennifer Tamangmed 16. Jerred Sebastian 17. Joshua Wusstig 18. Juanita Crisostomo 19. Kaylina Depamaylo 20. Kyle Manglona 21. Mairon Timothy 22. Ryan Edward 23. Sainer Santer

JPTSA Wolves attend SSHS Senatorial Forum

Check out our school website! www.gdoe.net/jptsa

Bulletin #3 November 1, 2016

Kudos Corner Continued…

Dress Code Policy Here at JPTSA, we are working to establish self-respect and dignity. One way we will do this is by establishing a dress code policy to demonstrate appropriate attire. Kudos to the following students who met and discussed ways in which to look presentable: Kaylina Depamaylo, Geraldine Benavente, Angelica Auayan, Uriah Enriquez, and Erika Cepeda.

Professional Development ๏ All those who attended our latest Full Day Professional Development

Session (Oct 24) at Three Squares in Tamuning. If you haven’t already please submit all tasks ASAP.

๏ The awesome support staff who worked diligently on their Agreed-Upon Processes!

๏ The following content areas for completing their priority standards: World Geography, US History, Career Technical Education (School-to-Work, Business Math, and Applied Communications), Pre-Algebra, Algebra I, English 9, English 10, Guam History, PE&Health

๏ The Curriculum Leadership Team (CLT) who are working diligently at setting JPTSA up for Standards-Referenced Grading (SRG): Mrs. Patricia Anub, Mr. Neil Pendon, Mrs. Ruth De Lemos-Loyola, Mrs. Audrey Eusebio, Mrs. Jessica Guerrero, and Mrs. Joni Serisola.

Fixed Assets Kudos to Mr. Jesse Pendon and Mrs. Melissa Meno along with the operational team for a 2-star improvement with their fixed assets inventory. As a result of their hard work, JP Torres scored the highest possible rating compared to the previous year.

Lighthouse Team Kudos to the ‘Lighthouse Team’ who are currently working with PHRS (Pacific Human Resource Services) on ‘7 Highly Habits of Effective People’, to be piloted next school year - Mrs. Jessica Guerrero, Mrs. Audrey Eusebio, Mrs. Cathy Topasna, Mrs. Patricia Anub, Ms. Leonie Sagun, Mr. Jesse Pendon, Mrs. Joni Serisola, Devin-Shane Duenas, and Andrew Aguero.

WASC Kudos to EVERYONE for all your efforts to ensure that JPTSA is a school that is focused on learning. Your time and commitment during our WASC Wednesdays AND your input has been most valued and appreciated!

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Service Learning Reflection Papers Students, DO NOT FORGET to submit your REFLECTIONS to earn your hours!

✦ Red Ribbon Campaign - October ✦ PTC Attendees - Sept 28 ✦ 22nd Coastal Cleanup - Sept 17 ✦ 9/11 Memorial Ceremony - Sept 11 ✦ 4th Annual 2K/5K Fun Run - Sept 24 ✦ 2016 GU Volunteers, Youth

Preparedness, and Leadership Summit - Sept 3

“The one doing the talking is the one doing the learning.”

- Lin Kuzmich

Setting Objectives

✦ Arrives from evidence already known about students’ learning

✦ Written in student-friendly language

✦ Allows students to make connections to prior learning

✦ Guides the development of formative and summative assessments

✦ Guides teacher actions

Remember the Format Students will…

✦ Know ✦ Understand ✦ Be Able to Do

Red Ribbon Presentations