Ms. Masters' and Ms. Shriver's classes are piloting a new teacher mic/speaker device called Lightspeed.
When students hear every word, valuable teaching time is more productive and effective for all.
We are 100 DAYS... smarter, brighter, older, and BETTER at H.O.W.
WAY TO GO!
Getting ready for Black History Month at H.O. Whitehurst!
Update.. the 2nd graders are getting to meet the chicks. They are very excited! Science today rocks!
2nd grade science will be exciting today... we have chicks!!
Mark your calendar for a very informative program with Groesbeck U. Groesbeck U was designed to share vital information with families. On February 21, the topic will be Unbound Human Trafficking: What Parents Need to Know. Join us at HOW from 6:15 pm to 7:15 pm.
Strategies To Promote Winter Attendance
Each February we celebrate and honor the history and contributions of Black Americans. This allows us to highlight the achievements, struggles, perspectives, and experiences of Black Americans throughout 400 years of American History. Additionally, Holocaust Remembrance Week is January 22–26, 2024.
The article below "THE NAZI PERSECUTION OF BLACK PEOPLE IN GERMANY" comes from the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum:
https://encyclopedia.ushmm.org/content/en/article/afro-germans-during-the-holocaust
Pre-K Friday Funday stations in P.E.
It's so awesome to see how Coach Wolf incorporates learning in her P.E. classes and the students love every minute of it.
Learning about, and celebrating the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. today at H.O. Whitehurst.
H.O.W. January Teacher of the Month, Ms. Mandy Smith! Ms. Smith is a dedicated and passionate 2nd grade teacher and we are so lucky to have her! Way to go Ms. Smith!
GISD will be on "Regular Schedule" for Wednesday, Jan. 17th. This was determined after reviewing road conditions, school infrastructure, and conditions of our buses.
Please allow extra travel time in the morning, as temperatures remain below freezing.
-Superintendent Figueroa
Due to unsafe travel on many of our back roads, GISD will be closed Tuesday, Jan. 16th. All school events for Tuesday, including practices and games are also cancelled/postponed.
We will continue to monitor road conditions Tuesday to determine Wednesday's schedule.
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Anthony Figueroa
Superintendent of Schools
Martin Luther King Jr. fought for the rights and dignity of all people, and his legacy inspires us to continue working towards a more just and equitable world. By honoring his memory and ideals on this day, we can reaffirm our commitment to creating a better future for all.
Learning about moon phases today was an extra special, yummy lesson!
Science at H.O.W. is fun and exciting! We are incubating chicken eggs and cannot wait to see them hatch! The students are observing, watching for changes and making predictions.
Please see the PE newsletter. Happy Friday!
100 days of school is coming soon! 02/01/24
