Area Directors

Message:
Great leaders have the ability to
surround themselves with great
individuals.
According to Gallup, the best
leaders have the following
qualities:

They are always investing in

strengths.

They surround themselves with

the right people and maximize
their talents.

They understand their

followers needs.
Why do they follow?
People follow leaders for very
specific reasons. When asked,
followers are able to describe
what they need from a leader.
They want trust, compassion,
stability and hope. As a leader,
we cannot survive without the
support from the followers. In
addition, leaders should actively
seek individuals with different
backgrounds, different
experiences, and different skills
to build a team-a team that is a
great asset to an organization.
How do you form a great
team?
What makes your team great?
ELDREDGE E-NEWS
Area 2 October 28, 2013

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Weekly Schedule
Monday: Coaching training
Tuesday: Various campuses
Wednesday: Area Director meetings
Thursday: Various campuses
Friday: Various Campuses
Garland Independent
School District
Serving the Communities of
Garland, Rowlett & Sachse, TX
Diverse Community - Shared
Vision - Exceptional Education
Upcoming Events/Notes
HR Updates......

ALFTA Walk-through: You should be completing your
required and documented 15 min. PDAS walk-through of all
teachers currently on ALFTA. Keep in mind that you will
have to submit the date of the fall and spring walk-through
when you turn in PDAS Summative Annual Evaluations to the
HR office at the end of the year.

New Teachers: You should have a good handle on the
performance of your probationary contract teachers based
upon PDAS walk-through data. If some are in need of support
you should be moving towards a T.I.N.A. by the first of
November. You should be focusing on doing their 45 minute
observation soon if it has not already been done.

Substitutes: It is requested that as your are out and about in
your building to go by and check in on substitutes several
times during the day. Make sure that they are up and are
engaged with the students. Please remind all teachers that
substitute lesson plans must be non technologically based since
the one-day only substitute does not and can not have access to
the GISD network. All teachers should have "emergency"
lesson plans in case of an unexpected last minute absence so
that the substitute can keep the class moving forward. Seating
charts need to be part of the Substitute Folder for all teachers.
October 28 School counselors will participate in training
conducted by The American School Counseling Assoc.
Garland Principal Academy (GPA) formerly known as New
Principal- Mentor Training 2:00 4:30 Harris Hill/Rowlett
Room
October 29 Boy Scouts of Americas Principal Luncheon at
CCC 11:30-1:00
October 30 Area 2 Elementary Special Ed. Team meeting at
Southgate
Deadline to submit name of Assistant Principal designated to
participate in Summer School planning program to Carol Even
at Southgate
Sam Houston Middle School
Making Connections
How does Sam Houston make
connections? Glad you asked!
Come along with Mrs. Matthews
and Sammy the Colt as they get to
know our administrative staff,
tour the building and highlight
connections being made across
the campus!
Watch the video of SHMS!
http://www.garlandisdschools.net/
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