VYPE Aldine ISD Winter 2022-23

A I S D N E W S SUPERINTENDENT’S MESSAGE ALDINE ISD BOARD MEMBERS PREGAME

When I wrote the message for this issue, I had just sent our community a Year in Review of 2022 letter. Creating the letter was a great reminder of the many great things happening in Aldine. And we are not done! We continue to stay focused on our strategic priorities. We are committed to ensuring our students have access to high-quality schools and experiences that equip all our students with the skills they need to succeed. There are far too many good news items to mention, but below are a few that we are proud of as we show what is possible for our students. STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT We made excellent gains in the 2022 STAAR exams, closing most of the gaps brought on by the pandemic. Our A- and B-rated schools nearly

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RANDY BATES

doubled from the previous year and included our ACE schools — Goodman and Worsham elementary schools — and the latest Choice Schools — Young Women’s Leadership Academy and La Promesa! Our kindergarten growth in reading outperformed the national average on our universal screeners in 2021-2022. And 13 of 14 schools that received a “Bold” school action through the Office of Transformation grew a letter grade or more. CURRICULUM There are also many career and technology education opportunities for students across our district, like our aviation program at Davis High School. We teamed up with Microsoft-TEALS and volunteer technology professionals to offer Intro to Computer Science to high school students this school year, so they can gain technical skills and build their self-confidence to pursue STEM careers. CHOICE SCHOOLS We offer many choices, including nationally recognized schools and programs like Victory Early College HS. Between partnerships with Prairie View A&M University to the opening of our new all-boys school, Impact Leadership Academy, the launching of Hoffman College Prep, and the announcement of new options like Eisenhower College Prep (fall 2023), it has been another exciting year for Choice Schools. ACCELERATED CAMPUS EXCELLENCE / ADDITIONAL DAYS SCHOOL YEAR After a successful run, we extended our ACE program at Goodman and Worsham elementary schools for another two years, expanded the ADSY program from Vines Primary and Ermel Elementary to Harris and Smith elementary schools, and expanded to support the entire feeder pattern. They offer opportunities to apply innovative learning practices while maintaining academic rigor and high expectations. SCHOOL CULTURE We boldly partnered with the University of Houston’s College of Education in the Community Teacher Equity Development (CTED) program to advance our equity goals, including efforts to increase community educators of color. We know that students of color reach better outcomes when taught by teachers of color. Students have better more likely to do well in school, graduate, and go to college. MISSION-DRIVEN LEADERSHIP Talent is so important to drive excellence, and our School Board Trustees always make bold moves in salary to attract high-quality teachers. In our principal residency program, we partnered with the UH-College of Education, thus creating a strong, diverse bench of school leaders. We also continue to work with The Holdsworth Center to develop campus leaders’ skills to build equity and excellence. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT & OUTREACH The district is a source of empowerment for Aldine families and students. We continue to offer programs and opportunities for parents and students. This school year, we implemented TalkingPoints at 30 schools. The tool ensures teachers communicate easily with parents in their preferred language at home. AWARDS We are not about awards, but it is nice to be recognized for our work to provide the best learning experience for all. The Mexican American School Board Association honored the district with MASBA Excellence Awards for two programs: the Outstanding Civics Initiative Award for our Family and Community University and the Outstanding English Language Learner Initiative Award for the specialized high school, La Promesa: The Dual Language Experience. And for a fourth consecutive year, the Texas Art Education Association named Aldine a District of Distinction. A FEW FIRSTS This school year, we added water polo as a UIL sport. MacArthur HS made history by winning the first-ever District title for AISD, advancing to the Area round of the playoffs. A student taking part in the first aviation class at Davis HS was one of only two in Texas to earn a private pilot certification. And three of our mariachi students at Carver HS competed for the first time and made the Texas UIL Region 33! We have been busy, and I am proud of our district! We are showing what is possible! I encourage you to read the stories in this issue — a great partner in supporting Aldine in communicating our stories to the community. You can follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. And I urge you to follow us on our website, AldineISD.org, where you can learn more about each of the highlights and mentions here. With Aldine ISD Pride! Dr. LaTonya M. Goffney Dr. LaTonya M. Goffney Superintendent of Schools

Vice President

DR. KIMBERLEY BOOKER

STEVE MEAD Secretary

ROSE AVALOS

Assistant Secretary

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CONCEPTION ESPARZA

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DR. VIOLA M. GARCIA

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PAUL SHANKLIN

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