CHS Parents and Guardians,

Today your students received their progress report grades in second period. Please ask your student for their progress report or check their progress in Family Access. As a reminder, these are the counselors and administrators available to support you and your child:

Counselors:

Anita Emshoff: Students with last names A-K, emshoffa@castleberryisd.net
Amanda Rodriguez: Students with last names L-Z, rodrigueza@castleberryisd.net

Assistant Principals:

Cameron Burton: Students with last names A-F, burtonc@castleberryisd.net
Jennifer Shipman: Students with last names G-R, shipmanj@castleberryisd.net
Brandon Enos: Students with last names S-Z, enosb@castleberryisd.net

Principal:

Dr. Amy Ellis, ellisa@castleberryisd.net

Padres y guardianos
Hoy, su estudiante recibio su reporte de progreso. Por favor pidale a su estudiante ver su reporte de progreso o puede chequear sus grados en Family Access para que pueda usted estar al pendiente de su progreso tambien.

Como recordatorio, aqui estan los Asistentes de la Directora y Consejeras que estan disponibles para ayudarle a usted y a su estudiante:

Consejeras:
Anita Emshoff: Para estudiantes con los apellidos A-K, emshoffa@castleberryisd.net
Amanda Rodriguez: Para estudiantes con los apellidos L-Z, rodrigueza@castleberryisd.net

Asistentes de la Directora:
Cameron Burton: Para estudiantes con los apellidos A-F, burtonc@castleberryisd.net
Jennifer Shipman: Para estudiantes con los apellidos G-R, shipmanj@castleberryisd.net
Brandon Enos: Para estudiantes con los apellidos S-Z, enosb@castleberryisd.net

Directora:
Amy Ellis, ellisa@castleberryisd.net

Sincerely/Sinceremente,

Dr. Amy Ellis
Castleberry High School Principal

CHS Parents and Guardians,

What a wonderful first month of school we have had. Your students are the most well-mannered, respectful young men and women I have ever worked with. We are excited to have such a positive start to the school year and hope the year will continue to be successful for your student. On Tuesday this week, students received their progress reports. Please ask to see your students’ progress report or check their grades on Family Access so that you are aware of their progress.

Here are a few reminders for the next month ahead of us:

·         Friday, September 25^th: Early Release for students at 1:30 PM. Busses will run at this time.

·         Friday, October 2^nd: Final day of the first 6 weeks

·         Monday, October 5^th: Picture Day

·         Thursday, October 8^th: Report Cards will be distributed

·         Monday, October 12^th: Student Holiday/ Staff Professional Development Day

·         Monday, October 12^th: PSAT Bootcamp for sophomores and juniors who are interested. 9AM-3PM.     

o    Transportation and food provided

·         Wednesday, October 14^th: PSAT testing. For sophomores and juniors who sign up. 

·         Friday, October 30^th: Early Release for students at 1:30 PM. Buses will run at this time.

As a reminder, below are the assistant principals and counselors available to serve you and your student:

Counselors:

Anita Emshoff: Students with last names A-K

Amanda Rodriguez: Students with last names L-Z

Assistant Principals:

Cameron Burton: Students with last names A-F

Brandon Enos: Students with last names Q-Z

Jennifer Shipman: Students with last names G-R

Sincerely, 

Dr. Amy Ellis

Castleberry High School Principal                                             

Ellisa@castleberryisd.net

817-252-2110

Padres y Guardianes de CHS,

Que buen primer mes de escuela hemos tenido. Sus estudiantes son los jovenes mas bien portados y respetables con los que he trabajado. Estamos emocionados de empezar el año positivamente y esperamos que el año continue a ser triunfante para su estudiante. El Martes de esta semana, su estudiante recibio su reporte de progreso. Por favor pidale a su estudiante ver su reporte de progreso o puede chequear sus grados en Family Access para que pueda usted estar al pendiente de su progreso tambien.

Aqui hay varios recordatorios para el mes que se aproxima:

• Viernes, 25 de Septiembre: Salida temprana para estudiantes a la 1:30PM. Autobuses correran a esta hora.
• Viernes, 2 de Octubre: Ultimo dia de las 6 semanas.
• Lunes, 5 de Octubre: Dia de Fotos
• Jueves, 8 de Octubre: Calificaciones a estudiantes.
• Lunes, 12 de Octubre: Dia festivo para estudiantes, Dia de Desarollo Profesional para Personal.
• Lunes, 12 de Octubre: Bootcamp de PSAT para estudiantes de los grados 10 y 11 que esten interesados. 9AM-3PM. Se proveera transportacion y comida.
• Miercoles, 14 de Octubre: Examenes PSAT para estudiantes de los grados 10 y 11 que se inscriban.
• Viernes, 30 de Octubre: Salida temprana para estudiantes a la 1:30PM. Autobuses correran a esta hora.

Como recordatorio, aqui estan los Asistentes de la Directora y Consejeras que estan disponibles para ayudarle a usted y a su estudiante:

Counsejeras:

Anita Emshoff: Para estudiantes con los apellidos A-K

Amanda Rodriguez: Para estudiantes con los apellidos L-Z

Asistitentes de la Directora:

Cameron Burton: Para estudiantes con los apellidos A-F

Brandon Enos: Para estudiantes con los apellidos Q-Z

Jennifer Shipman: Para estudiantes con los apellidos G-R

Sinceremente,

Dr. Amy Ellis

Dictora de Castleberry High School                                               

Ellisa@castleberryisd.net

817-252-2110

     Being a Castleberry Lion for the last month has been a rewarding experience. As I reflect on the last month as the Principal of Castleberry High School, I have found that Castleberry Lions are: 1) dedicated, 2) hard workers, 3) enthusiastic, and 4) focused. Whether it was 6:45AM watching our football boys put their heart and soul into their drills, the hard working office staff quickly preparing for student registration, or our custodial staff working diligently to make the school a warm and welcoming environment for our students and staff, the heart of Castleberry Lions is evident in their work.

     When coach Cantu announced to the football team that I was their new principal a number of players got up from their stance on the field and rushed to shake my hand and introduce themselves, with warm smiles and a strong handshake. I was so impressed at the level of respect and gratitude that they showed me as their principal. At that moment, I could not be any more proud to be their leader, their mentor, and provide them with a positive place to come to school every day.  Thank you Coach Cantu for instilling this level of  respect in your young men.

     When I visited the cheerleaders last week at cheer camp at TCU I had the same feelings. The bright smile on the girls faces when they saw our Assistant Principal, Cameron Burton and I arrive to watch them practice melted my heart. As we walked away from the TCU campus, I told my Ms. Burton that seeing the smiles on our student's faces is what I live for as their principal. I am so honored to take this journey with our students and staff. I know that Castleberry High Scholl has an amazing staff/student body and I look forward to getting to know everyone as this new school year begins.

What an exciting year to be the new principal of Castleberry High School! There are so many positive things going on that demonstrate the hard work of CHS teachers and students. In May, Castleberry High School was spotlighted as one of eleven schools in the state to be a part of a best practices case studies project. The case study highlights how each campus, designated by TEA as High Performing and High Progress Title I Reward Schools, excel in critical areas such as academic performance, teacher quality, school climate, and leadership effectiveness. The 2015-2016 school year will be a great journey and we look forward to welcoming students back to school in only five short weeks!

What an amazing year to start out as the principal of Castleberry High School! There are so many positive things going on that demonstrate the hard work of Castleberry High School teachers and students. In May, Castleberry High School was named one of eleven schools in the state of Texas to be spotlighted as part of a best practices case study project. This study highlights how schools that have been designated by TEA as High Performing and High Progress Title I Reward Schools, excel in critical thinking areas such as academic performance, teacher quality, school climate, and leadership effectiveness. This will be an amazing journey during the 2015-2016 school year as we look forward to welcoming students back to school in just five short weeks.