Timberwolf Team,

The air is filled with excitement as our campus gears up for a month brimming with joy, learning, and community spirit. There are only 10 instructional days left before our well-deserved winter break and I am excited for us to finish strong. These final days are an opportunity for our students to demonstrate their academic and personal growth through MAP Testing, upcoming ACPs, end-of-semester concerts and performances. I encourage you to reflect on your successes throughout the school year to help you set sight on ending the semester on a high note. Let’s make these last 10 days count!

One Pack, One Goal,

Ashley Toole

In this issue, look for . . .



• #BeTheLight: The Week in Review
• #1Pack1Goal: The Week Ahead
• E.D. Walker Middle School
• Prestonwood Montessori
• Testing
• Athletics
• Calendar and Events

Shout out to Ms. Cortney House, 7th Grade ELAR Teacher and Student Council sponsor, for her work with Student Council Ambassadors, who represent our school in community-facing events like this week's amazing VPA performances!

Shout out to Ms. Simmons for engaging her children with a fun metric system lesson using the mnemonic "King Henry Died Drinking Chocolate Milk." Children were immediately able to put the mnemonic and learnings from their lesson into practice in their follow-up work. Within these lessons, Ms. Simmons makes sure to address the needs of all children.

Students in Ms. Marilyn Crane’s Debate Class are gearing up for their upcoming debate competition where they will deliver their arguments on whether or not unions are good for workers. Way to go Ms. Crane!

Shout out to students in Ms. Quincy Taylor's 7th Grade Honors Math classes who challenged themselves to show the most growth on MOY MAP!

Shout out to Ms. Duran for planning an incredible 1st grade field trip to the Perot Museum of Nature and Science!

Ms. Lyndsey Litton (6th Grade ELAR) and Ms. Laura Hall (6th Grade ELAR ILT) provide meaningful feedback to all of their students as they complete to two Short Constructed Response questions for their recent Chocolate Collection Amplify Sub Unit. Teamwork makes the dream work!

Robotics and UIL

Action Items:

• EDW & PWM Teachers: Complete STAAR Training Module Past Due 12/1

Upcoming Events

Library Schedule

E.D. Walker Middle School

Are you worried or concerned about a 7^th grade student? Please use the following link to report concerns to the 7th grade counselor: https://forms.gle/oqT6ma1smJ6FTJ5c9

Upcoming All in Learning Tests

Please remember that all guides need to activate their own test for the specific grade level that is tested. More information will be sent in an email.

Wednesday, December 13th

• Third and Fourth Grade: Math STAAR Check-In

Monday, December 18th

• Third Grade Gen Ed: Amplify Unit 5

Tuesday, December 19th

• Second, Third and Fourth Grade: Eureka EM4
• First Grade: Eureka EM3

First and Second grade Amplify teachers, please ensure that you are following the district IPC and keeping on track with testing dates.

PWM MOY MAP TESTING

PWM MOY Testing

MAP Growth: Reading Spanish

Dual Language Kinder - 4th grade

Tuesday, December 12th

Gen. Ed. classes will follow their typical schedule. Dual Language classes will follow the testing schedule, below.

PWM MAP Testing Plan

• December Testing Schedule
• Test Day Schedule

PWM MAP Quick Links

• Test Session Codes
• FAQ Links
• Proctor Resources

MAP Reading Fluency: ALL Kinder - 2nd grade

Monday, Dec. 11 - Friday Dec. 15

When: During Amplify Time

PWM MAP Reading Fluency Plan

• Overview
• Proctor Instructions
• Student Instructions
• Schedule: Mark what day you will be testing MRF, so testing headphones can be prepared.

This week we will have our wonderful Winter Showcase!

Thursday, December 14th

5:30 - 6:30 pm

Because of the Winter Show there is no PD on Thursday. Guides are asked to attend the Winter Show, helping lead their class through the performance.

Student Drop Off for the Show: Each class will have a designated table in the cafeteria. Guides will be at their table to receive students while families enter the auditorium.

More information to come early this week! Ms. Andrew is posting detailed information for families on Class Dojo Monday.

Dress Rehearsals: Wednesday, Dec. 13th

Lower and Upper Rehearsal: 8:15-10:15 am

Primary Rehearsal: 1:30 - 3:00 pm

Guides will join their students at dress rehearsal to support the specials team with logistics and behavior management. Because you at attending Dress Rehearsal, PLC is canceled this week.

Upcoming PLC and PD

All EDW & PWM teachers - please complete the STAAR Training Module: Test Security for the Texas Assessment Program due on December 1st. 

1. Click on "Learning Management System" tile

2.Find "Test Security for the Texas Assessment Program' Module

Boys Soccer - HISTORY MADE!

For the first time in school history, our boys soccer team made PLAYOFFS! They finished the season with a 4-2 record. Now they look to use this momentum and make a run in the post season. Congratulations to Coach Garza and Coach Torres on leading this fun group.

Girls Soccer - DISTRICT CHAMPS

After earning the second seed and sneaking into the playoffs last year, our girls soccer team was all business this year. They went undefeated in the regular season and became district champions for the first time in school history. Now as the number one seed, they will head into the playoffs for the second year in a row. Congratulations to Coach Lamont and Coach Castro on leading this amazing group of girls!

Girls Basketball - Present and Future

Our 7th girls finally got their first game under their belts. It was a tough battle throughout the whole game and unfortunately they were narrowly defeated by just one point. It has been a great learning experience practicing everyday with our 8th grade city champs. Our 8th grade girls is still undefeated and they will look to be more competitive in an upcoming non-district tournament.

Boys Basketball - Past and Present

Our 7th grade boys are still undefeated after winning against Tasby. The future looks bright as they will be looking to go into championship mode next year. Our 8th grade boys will look to bounce back and get their first win against Long on Monday.

Game Schedule 12/11 - 12/16

Mon 12/11/2023 - Boys "A" Basketball - Long v. Walker @ W.T. White 6:30pm

Mon 12/11/2023 - Girls "A" Basketball - Long v. Walker @ W.T. White 7:30pm

Mon 12/11/2023 - Girls Soccer - Hill v. Walker @ Forester Field 2 6:30pm

Mon 12/11/2023 - Boys Soccer - Walker v. Greiner @ Forester Field 1 7:30pm

Sat 12/16 - Soccer - Bi-District @ Pleasant Grove

Sat 12/16 - Girls Basketball - Tournament @ Swishers Court

Makaela Finley December 7

Ana Verdines December 7

Islande Thompson December 12

Sherri Fuel December 14

Josellyn Valero December 15

Renea Strickland December 17

Amber Wilson December 17

Jvante Clark December 18

Rebecca Moreno December 20

Dionne Bryant December 21

Carleton SzeTo December 23

Enmanuel Torres December 24

Aleasha Jackson December 24

Neha Ramu December 27