The Tellez Team Blog

Saturday, May 22, 2010

WATCH A PUPPET EXPLAIN THE WRITER'S SECRET

A puppet explains the Writer's Secret with the help of Cole, Lane, Connor, Luke and Evan. He seems to do a very good job!

Wednesday, May 19, 2010

ANGELINA DONATES 14 INCHES OF HAIR TO LOCKS OF LOVE

On May 17, 2010 Angelina donated 14 inches of her hair to the Locks of Love Foundation. Congratualtions Angelina for doing such a wonderful thing and for wanting to help other children who need wigs because of illness. The Hair Cabin, next to Smithfield Elementary, gave Angelina her new hairstyle and also donated haircuts for several other students who also donated hair. To find out more information about Locks of Love Foundation you can visit their website here: http://www.locksoflove.org/
Great job Angelina, our class is very proud of you.

EVAN MAKES A PERFECT SCORE ON THE DISTRICT'S END OF THE YEAR MATH TEST

Eavn was the only one in our class to make a perfect score on the district's second grade end of the year math benchmark test. Congratulations to Evan! In this picture he shows off a poster he received for making a perfect score on the eight page test.

Sunday, May 16, 2010

FLAT STANLEY PROJECT 2010

Here are the 2010 Flat Stanley Projects. These posters were some of the very best I have seen since the project began at Smithfield. Be sure to check out Sarah's project with lights. That was a first!

MOTHER'S DAY GIFTS 2010

Our class grew plants to give our mom's on Mother's Day. We hope you enjoy watching them grow.

Thursday, April 22, 2010

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY VIDEO CARD

I'm going to post this Mother's Day video card a little early so that all the mom's can enjoy it for a few weeks. I thought the class did a great job with their messages.
Happy Mother's Day!

Wednesday, April 21, 2010

Welcome New Student Baltazar!

Our class has another new student. Baltazar is joining us from Grand Prarie for the last six weeks of school. Welcome to the Tellez Team, Baltazar!

Monday, April 19, 2010

SPRING PROGRAM NUTS 2010

Sunday, April 18, 2010

Welcome New Student Cody!

Our new student,Cody,
comes to us from two other BISD schools.
He has attended second grade at Holiday Heights and Major Cheney this year.
His twin sister is in Mrs. Stevens class.
Welcome to Smithfield, Cody!

Thursday, April 1, 2010

FIELD TRIP

On April 5th our class will go on a FIELD TRIP to the Fort Worth Science Museum and Planetarium. Following a presentation about the stars and the planets we will go to the Omni and watch the show, Sharks. We are excited to go on our trip on Monday.
In the picture above, Angelina and Caeden show us what shirt to wear on our trip.

SOCKS AND UNDERWEAR DRIVE

In this picture, Dylan and Christopher show what to bring for the PTA Clothing Connection new socks and underwear drive. The drive runs from March 29th through April 1st. Thanks Dylan and Chrstopher!

Monday, March 1, 2010

Bunnies and Bears, Oh My!

Elijah, Ethan, Emily, Samuel, Luke, Katie, Dylan and Sarah have all donated to the Bunnies and Bears Drive for the patients at Cook's Children's Hospital. Thanks to these very caring children.

Friday, February 26, 2010

Smithfield Snow

Thursday, February 25, 2010

What's the Best Way to Learn DOL?

This year our class has started to learn The Writer's Secret for the weekly DOL tests in a different kind of way. The class has a competition each week and students must come up with a unique way to remember the Writer's Secret for the DOL test that is given each Friday. In this short video several boys from our class explain The Writer's Secret for ir-regular verbs.

Tuesday, February 9, 2010

Western Day 2010

Monday, January 11, 2010

INTRODUCING ELIJAH

We have a new student in our class. Meet Elijah, who comes to us from Northwest ISD.
We are very happy to have him join our class.

Tuesday, December 1, 2009

HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM THE TELLEZ TEAM

Monday, November 9, 2009

Stayin Alive Turkeys in Disguise

Sunday, September 27, 2009

Friends 2009-2010

This Photostory includes pictures of our second grade class. The class is getting to kow each other and they are becoming good friends.

Saturday, September 26, 2009

SECOND GRADE SCHOLARS

Here are some candid pictures of our second grade scholars. They don't always sit at their desks. Sometimes they work on the floor and sometimes they work with a partner. The scholars love to learn but they love to have fun too!
One of my favorite pictures is the one of Emily and Katie beacuse they look like they are enjoying learning together.
In case you are wondering the children decided on how they would pose for the pictures.

What Can My Child Wear to School?

What can my child wear to school?
2010-11 Dress Code Quick Reference Guide
Quick Reference Guide
(For a complete Copy of the Code of Conduct, visit the Student Services website)
The District’s dress code, at all grade levels, is established to teach grooming and hygiene, instill
discipline, prevent disruption, avoid safety hazards and teach respect for authority. Students
shall be dressed and groomed in a manner that is clean and neat and that will not be a health or
safety hazard to themselves or others.
1. Hair styles and non-natural colors that, in the opinion of the school principal or
principal’s designee, cause a health or safety hazard or cause a disruption of the
education process shall not be permitted. Well-kept beards and mustaches are allowed.
2. All students are expected to wear clothing and undergarments in keeping with their
gender. Undergarments must not be exposed at any time.
3. Tank tops(less than 2 inches), low cut dresses, low cut blouses, blouses that are strapless,
backless, or have spaghetti-type straps, are prohibited.
4. Students may wear shorts, skirts, and dresses provided they are neatly hemmed and
modest in appearance. Specifically prohibited are: cutoffs (of any derivation), pajama
bottoms, form-fitting/skin tight shorts of lycra, spandex, or any other similar material.
The length of shorts, skirts, and dresses are as follows:
Elementary: No higher than fingertip length
Secondary: No higher than 4” from the top of the knee
All shorts are to be without holes and not shredded.
5. Form-fitting/skin tight pants, such as leggings and tights, must be covered with a top
reaching no higher than four inches above the knee for secondary students and no higher
than fingertip length for elementary students.
6. No sagging. Oversized clothing shall not be worn to school or to any BISD function.
Specifically, “bagging or sagging” pants or shorts are prohibited. All pants and shorts
are to be worn at the waist.
7. Pants may not expose the skin above the knee and must be presentable for school. Extra
long belts are prohibited. Belts must be used appropriately.
8. No hats or head coverings (i.e., scarves, bandanas, hoodies) of any kind are to be worn
or brought to school unless approved by the school principal for a special occasion.
Unless there is a medical justification, no sunglasses are to be worn in the building.
9. All students must wear appropriate footwear. Heelies are prohibited. Due to safety
concerns during recess and P.E, elementary students are not allowed to wear flip-flops
during this time.
10. Heavy full-length outerwear, such as “dusters”, trench coats, or Gothic attire, is
prohibited from being worn on campus or school sponsored activities.
11. The wearing of heavy chains or spiked jewelry or “grills” is prohibited. Pierced body
ornaments must be restricted to the ear and appropriate for school.
12. Tattoos (permanent or temporary) must be covered and not visible to others in the
classroom.
13. The length of uniforms for spirit groups such as drill teams, cheerleaders, dance clubs,
etc. shall be consistent with BISD student dress code when these uniforms are worn to
class.
14. Regulations in reference to grooming and dress for each campus, are under the
direction of the principal.
15. The Academy @ Carrie Francis Thomas, the Academy at West Birdville, Birdville
Elementary, and Richland Middle School require the wearing of school uniforms or
standardized dress for all students, as approved by the Campus Site-Based Committee

JPS School Based Clinics

Birdville ISD and JPS have joined together to provide two school based clinics in the district. One is in Haltom City at 2807 Layton Ave. in Haltom City, and the other is on the south side of the Academy at C.F. Thomas at 8200 O’Brian Way in North Richland Hills. The clinic treats students in BISD and their sibling’s ages newborn to 18-years-old for a $5 office charge. Services include: well child visits, sports physicals, acute care, chronic illnesses (asthma, diabetes), immunizations, and much more. The clinic does not have X-ray capabilities or dental services. They see uninsured students or Medicaid that do not have a specified primary care physician. For appointments, call 817.759.2035 (Haltom City) or 817.547.3046 (C.F. Thomas).

Open Enrollment

BISD is accepting OPEN ENROLLMENT transfers of residents and non-residents students. Transfers are considered on a case-by case basis and require approval by the superintendent or his/her designee. Criteria for approval includes good grades, discipline, attendance, and passing all sections of the most recent TAKS or other recognized test if TAKS is not available (kindergarten, second grade, private schools, parochial schools or home schools).BISD will accept applications for grade levels kindergarten (K) -12th grade for schools which have been declared “Open” based on campus capacity. The number of openings for transfer students in grades K-5 is limited. Transfer applications will be processed on a first-come basis. Preference is given to children of BISD full-time employees and students that are already in attendance at the requested campus. All other students will continue to be accepted pending eligibility and available space. There will not be a tuition fee for out-of-district students for the 2008-09 school year; however, this waiver will be reviewed in successive years.Completed applications will be reviewed by an administrator in the office of student services and the campus principal to determine final disposition. Parents will be notified electronically of the status of the application. Once the application has been approved by both the campus principal and student services, the parent should make a copy of the approval and call the individual campus to make arrangements for registration. If an application is denied based on campus/program capacity, the office of student services will assist the parent with options in choosing a campus that has available capacity.