Responsibility Awards

Students from William Wood Elementary and Guadalupe Elementary were recognized for Responsibility. JROTC TX956 presented the awards at William Wood Elementary and spoke about the importance of being responsible at home by taking care of their pet. Guadalupe Elementary's guest, Dr. Susanne Carroll, spoke about the responsibility of all students at home, school, and in the community. Congratulations to all of our award recipients!

T.R.R.F.C.C. Character: Respect

We have T.R.R.F.C.C. Character at Guadalupe Elementary! T.R.R.F.C.C. stands for Trustworthiness, Respect, Responsibility, Fairness, Caring, and Citizenship. Today we honored students for their respect in the classroom. During our T.R.R.F.C.C. Character Awards, the Mr. Gary Moses spoke to the students about RESPECT. Congratulations to all of our T.R.R.F.C.C. Award Recipients. You are leaders in your classroom and everywhere you go! #StarPride

Aviator Character Education Awards: Respect

We have T.R.R.F.C.C. Character at William Wood Elementary! T.R.R.F.C.C stands for Trustworthiness, Respect, Responsibility, Fairness, Caring, and Citizenship. Today we honored students for their respect in the classroom. During our Aviator Character Education Awards (ACE Awards), the TX 956 JROTC students led by their instructor, Major Craig Nordskog taught the students about RESPECT. One of our principal's former students recalled the respect he had for Mrs. Schuelke and how he showed his respect with a red apple on her desk. The cadets gave apples to eight students and they were directed to give their apples to their teachers to demonstrate the respect they have for them.

 ACE Award presentations followed the speeches by the JROTC. Kindergarten and First Grade were named Wingmen of Respect. Second and Third Grade Students were named Pilots of Respect. And Fourth and Fifth Grade students were named Aces of Respect. Congratulations to all of our ACE Award Recipients. You are leaders in your classroom and everywhere you go! #Aviator Pride

The Beauty of Resiliency

Resiliency is the bounce-back-ability to continue moving forward through difficult times. Over the last few weeks, Victoria and its surrounding communities have shown resiliency. I look into the classrooms and I see each child and staff member shining bright like diamonds. They have shown strength under great pressure and stress. This is the beauty of resiliency. We are resilient and will continue to shine brighter each day. #BetterTogether

Hurricane Harvey Resources:

For emotional and family support visit   Victoria ISD Family Support

For district information visit Victoria ISD Hurricane Harvey Relief

It only takes a minute!

It only takes a few moments to connect with each child. Relationships are key to helping students be the best that they can be. I want each of the students to know that I care about them and will be there to support them as they make friends and aspire to be productive citizens in our community. The next few weeks I will meet with our students during Minute Meetings. I take time to listen as students share with me about their day, friendships, how their school year is going, future aspirations, and ways they can help our school be a safe and fun learning environment for everyone.We have amazing students that are making our schools safe and fun learning environments for all. It is a joy to be a part of each of their lives.

Blasting Off to a New School Year

As we embark on this new school year I find myself reflecting on one of my favorite speeches by President Kennedy at Rice University on September 12, 1962. He addressed the great minds of the community and the future of the space industry with powerful words of encouragement. They were beginning a new endeavor which would take courage, perseverance, and dedication. In the following excerpts, I’ve used his words of encouragement to empower myself and hopefully others to begin this school year with the excitement that was shared on this historical day. 

“I am delighted to be here, and I'm particularly delighted to be here on this occasion.”
All summer I’ve been thinking about the growing minds that will soon enter my schools. It’s a true delight when I look upon the smiling faces of my students at the beginning of each school year. 

“We meet at a college noted for knowledge, in a city noted for progress, in a state noted for strength, and we stand in need of all three...” 
We are Victoria ISD and we are #VISDProud. Education is the foundation for knowledge. Each day we will strive for excellence and progress as students and staff face academic and emotional challenges with perseverance. Students will have the opportunity to strengthen their character, discipline, and resilience. 

“But why, some say, the moon? Why choose this as our goal? … We choose to go to the moon in this decade and do the other things, not because they are easy, but because they are hard…”

As a counselor I set goals for myself each year. Many of these goals will stretch my abilities and strengthen me as an educator. I want to make a difference in each child’s life and I want each child to make a positive difference in our community. This might seem unreachable to some, but I see it as an endless opportunity for growth. #KidsDeserveIt  

“The growth of our science and education will be enriched by new knowledge of our universe and environment,”

I love learning and I will continue to learn as a counselor, teacher and educator. As education evolves I want to be on the edge of innovation and new ideas. My professional learning community will continue to expand as I collaborate with other counselors and educators. By surrounding myself with successful leaders in education I will continue to expand on my own knowledge and create a positive learning environment for my students.

Join us as we blast off into a great year!

GenTX Decision Day

All over Texas, students are finding their voices, setting goals, and taking steps toward securing successful futures as part of Generation TX. Our students are Generation TX, and they are what's next for Texas. Join us this Friday, May 5th, by wearing college shirts in support of higher education. Seniors all over Texas will be sharing their journey to college and their decision to pursue a college education.

Parents and students, it's not too early to start preparing for college. 

• Visit college campuses 
• Volunteer in your community
• Study hard and work hard in school
• Talk with someone who works in a career that sparks your curiosity
• Create a list of accomplishments, community service, and awards

Fore more information visit www.GenTX.org.