Onward & Upward Eagle Extra
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Hello Mighty Eagles,
Thank you for an incredible, but long first week back. I know the pace has been fast and the workload heavy, but the energy, commitment, and care you’ve shown have set the tone for the year.
A special thanks to you all for the work you placed in FLIGHT Committees. I know it was a lot to process in a short time, but every bit of it was in service to you and our students.
Over the next few weeks, we’ll be working to update and house resources, presentations, and key information on our PHS Staff Page so you can easily refer back to them. With so much information shared, it’s important to have a place where we can go back, review, and ensure we’re all on the same page.
As you continue to fine tune and implement what we covered last week, please remember to use your Red Success Binders. These binders hold our safety measures, key procedures, and important reference documents. As you gather literature, notes, and takeaways from last week’s sessions, file them into your binder so you have a central place to revisit them when needed.
We’ve started strong now let’s keep building to #TakeFLIGHT!
With much appreciation,
A-Team
"Coming together is a beginning, staying together is progress, and working together is success." –Henry Ford
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Monday, Aug 11 –
- Team meetings & “You Matter” Walks (AM)
- Classroom/planning time (PM)
Tuesday, Aug 12 –
- Student Onboarding & Eagle Time
- Work in Classrooms,(AM) prep / budget check-ins
- Work in Classrooms (PM)
- Budget Holders Meeting
Wednesday, Aug 13 –
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Freshman First Day – Staff on duty for welcoming
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Parent Expo in Auditorium (morning)
- Work in Classrooms (PM)
Thursday, Aug 14 –
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First Day for All Students – homeroom rotations, device distribution
- Class assemblies / “Mighty Eagle Way” activities
Friday, Aug 15 –
- Student Onboarding
- Regular bell schedule begins
- Spirit shirt & jeans
- ADA reminders during 3rd period
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August 13th
We’re proud to share this special video capturing the heart and purpose of the Eagle Plus School for Parents program.
Open House: Sept 18th
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Burn Sam Week!
Burn Sam Carnival & Pep Rally – Join us for food, fun, and Eagle pride on campus. Time: After school (details to come)
Senior Bike ride (Morning)
Burn Sam Parade (Afternoon) – Kicks off at 4:30 PM, heading toward Veterans Stadium
Football Game: Pasadena vs. Rayburn – Kickoff at 7:00 PM at Veterans Memorial Stadium.
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Pride and Tradition
- October 20–25 Homecoming Spirit Week & Campus Pep Rally
- Thursday, October 23 – Homecoming Football Game Beat Kingwood Park
- Saturday, October 25 – Homecoming Dance
Oktoberfest - October 18th
- 5:00pm-8:00pm
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The syllabus is a contract between teacher, student, and family. It sets expectations, communicates structure, and creates transparency from day one.
Why it matters:
- Helps students understand course requirements, grading policies, and classroom routines
- Builds accountability by clearly outlining deadlines and responsibilities and when they can turn in documents
- Provides a reference point for students, parents, and administration if questions arise
Ensure your syllabus includes:
- Course overview & objectives
- Grading policy & late work procedures
- Attendance/tardy expectations
- Materials needed
- Teacher Tutorial Times
- Teachers school contact information (School Email, ParentSquare)
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New State Law: Personal Devices Must Be Out of Sight During School Hours
Governor Greg Abbott has officially signed Texas House Bill 1481 into law. This legislation requires that all personal communication devices be stored out of sight during the school day.
This includes:
- Cellphones
- Bluetooth Headphones(Airpods)
- Personal Laptops or iPads
- Smartwatches
Let's continue working together to keep our classrooms distraction-free and focused on student success and meaningful teacher engagement. Thank you for supporting a productive learning environment.
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Our FLIGHT Committees are how we move from ideas to impact. They ensure every part of our campus plan is owned, acted on, and monitored throughout the year.
Each committee plays role in supporting our Focus | Leadership | Integrity | Growth | Honor | Tenacity framework. Below is a quick reference for purpose & support members, for each.
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Purpose: Teacher empowerment, morale, climate surveys, staff recognition, communication systems
Support Members: Sherrell Gillam & Mary Ames
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Purpose: Student behavior systems, discipline consistency, student leadership programs
Support Members: Jessica Martinez & Leticia Diaz
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Purpose: Chronic absenteeism solutions, family outreach, incentives, tardy interventions,
Support Members: Daniel Reyna, Aldo Prado, and Jennifer Owens
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Purpose: STAAR growth, tiered supports, data use, instructional walkthroughs, PLC goals
Support Members: Patricia Goodman, Pileriol Retta
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Purpose: School traditions, spirit days, alumni engagement, student-led events, campus
Support Members: Erika Nations, Lezli Real Rumalda Rivera
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Purpose: Safety protocols, drills, emergency prep, communication, teamwork between staff and roles.
Support Members: Trevor Parker, Edward Ricco
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Teachers – for showing up with high spirits, diving into focus meetings, and setting a positive tone for our students.
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Assistant Principals & Counselors – for your creative, engaging pitches during the week. The time, energy, and work you put in—often outside of regular hours—made a difference.
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CCSs & Teachers involved in Instructional Rounds – for putting together thoughtful, well-organized sessions that sharpened our instructional focus moving forward.
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Front Office Staff – Setting up planning and serving food, and making everyone feel welcomed.
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Custodial Team – for cleaning up, setting up tables, and making sure our spaces were ready for every event.
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All other staff who prepped, planned, and supported First Week activities your behind-the-scenes work did not go unnoticed.
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Everyone for being engaged, connected, and committed to our Mighty Eagle family as we move into Week Two
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We are continuing to use ParentSquare as Pasadena ISD’s official platform for all school-to-home communication. This is our one-stop hub for announcements, reminders, and updates—ensuring consistent messaging across campus.
For Staff, this means:
- All district, campus, grade-level, and classroom communications should be sent through ParentSquare—not separate group texts or personal emails.
- Posting in ParentSquare keeps communication in one unified, accessible location for families.
- It also to cover you
Action Items for Staff:
- Download the ParentSquare app on iOS or Android for easy posting and quick responses. Available for free on both iOS and Android devices. (Not required)
- If you’re new or need a refresher, check out the Please Contact Shea, and Evelyn.
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TECH FAQ
x70261 (District Help Desk)
- New Teachers will pick up their devices in 2434.
- If you have a tech issue please put in a work order within Classlinks "Tech Work Order"
- All stored devices should be in the classroom closet.
- Bring your device to all campus and district meetings and Professional Developments.
Tech CCS - Evelyn Kosma
Tech Liaison - Shea Merilatt
Desktop Tech - Alan Scott
Desktop Tech - Javier Cortazar
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