SWORD AND SHIELD

Instructional Strategies

US HISTORY VOCABULARY INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGY

Vocabulary Strategy: Define and Illustrate

We are using the Illustrated Vocabulary Model in which students find the formal dictionary definition of a particular term, put the definition in their own words, then provide an illustration to show mastery. We use the model on all units that we teach to reinforce vocabulary in advance of both teaching and testing.

Directions: Provide a dictionary definition on the back of this sheet and in the left hand column define the vocabulary entry using YOUR OWN WORDS.

In the right hand column illustrate the definition to the best of your ability (this is not an Art contest.

Announcements

Annual eCourse Compliance All staff must complete the following required compliance trainings listed below AND the Staff Handbook Acknowledgement. These trainings can easily be accessed as eCourses on Eduphoria. Click on this link to www.irvingisd.net/Page/4088.All Professional, Paraprofessional and Classified/Auxiliary Staff must complete the following by Friday, October 28th: Acceptable Use and Social Networking Awareness, Blood Borne Pathogens, Confidentiality, Staff Responsive Services, Staff Responsive Services - Dating Violence Prevention (Secondary Only) and Staff Handbook Acknowledgement. All Instructional Staff must complete the following by Friday, October 28th: Copyright: What You (and Your Students) Need to Know and Technology Borrower's Agreement

Campus Highlights

Volleyball On Tuesday night the Nimitz Volleyball team took on cross town rival Irving and it was a clean sweep with both freshman teams, JV, and Varsity winning a heated battle! That ends the first round of district play. We start the second half on Friday September 30th.

Cross Country Here are the results from the McNeil cross country meet this past weekend.

Varsity Girls: Jasmine Valencia was 31st out of 298 runners, Perla Barrera was 70th.

Varsity Boys: Jonathan Ruiz was 59th out of 283 runners.

JV Girls: Vanessa Castillo was 192nd out of 576 runners.

JV Boys: Carlos Trejo was 62nd out of 581 runners, and Cristian Monge was 138th.

Those numbers might not sound too impressive, but this was a huge meet at the state course, with some of the premier teams from all over the state. The teams finished in the middle of the pack, and 26 of the runners had their best time of the year so far.

Definition Illustration Definition Illustration

Progressives

Hyphenated Americans

October 7, 2016

In this issue:

Instructional Strategies

Announcements

Campus Highlights

Calendar

Staff Member of the

Week

Nimitz Vikings Newsletter

Principal’s Corner The crisis team met this week and wants you to remember these safety points to keep everyone at Nimitz safe:

Classroom doors locked and closed

Engage all visitors in a positive manner

In case of lockdown, police will open door

Outside doors should not be propped at any time

Become a PTSA Member

If you would like more information

on the Nimitz PTSA, or would be

interested in volunteering to serve

on a committee or in other areas,

please contact us!

1st VP Membership Chair: Carol

Collier, 469-236-3437,

nimitzptsa@gmail.com

President: Kristi Pena, kris-

tipena41@gmail.com Volunteers:

nimitzptsavolunteers@gmail.com

Staff Member of the Week/Teacher of the Month

SEPTEMBER ______________

Lena Lee

We had an amazing turn out

for the students nominating

a teacher who they believed

goes above and beyond in

their classroom every single

day. The September

Teacher of the Month is

awarded to Ms. Lee! Comments from her students ranged from “She

deserves this because she’s

amazing. She teaches with

such a passion we all love

it”, “Because she's a really

good teacher and it's her first

year teaching”, “Encourages

students to do their best in

everything” and “She makes

learning a positive

experience”. Way to go Ms.

Lee and thank you for all your

hard work and dedication!

NURSE’S HEALTH TIPS

It’s going to be a busy flu season and Prevention is key!

Are you and your family prepared?* Flu shots by Passport Health scheduled on Tuesday, October 25th from 7:30am to 9:00am in the library *

PREVENT ILLNESS

Get a flu shot every year. Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water and use hand sanitizer regularly. Wash your hands before touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.

PREVENT SPREADING

Stay home if you have flu-like symptoms. Use your elbow to shield your cough or sneeze. Don’t share personal items such as toothbrushes, drinking glasses, or towels.

Here’s a chart to differentiate between allergies, cold, flu and sinus infections

Stay healthy! Drink water! Wash your hands!

Camp CTE - Leadership Camp

Many club leaders from Nimitz High School were represented at Camp CTE 2016 held at the Irving Convention Center on Wednesday, September 28, 2016.

Nimitz DECA at Camp CTE

President: Ricky Pham Vice President: Erick Paz Secretary/Treasurer: Karina Marquez Officer: Michael Garcia

Nimitz DECA- In it to WIN it

Fifteen of Mrs. Marjorie Mitchell’s emerging leaders and entrepreneurs from Nimitz DECA, took a leap of faith and journeyed to UT-Dallas for MOCK DECA competition on Friday, September 30,, 2016. They experienced first-hand what it feels like to be among hundreds of other young leaders and interview in front of judges on topics that were both unfamiliar and familiar them. They did an awesome job in the hot seat! An eye-opening experience. It was truly experiential learning in ACTION!

Academics in Action Ernest and Young Connection and Entrepreneurship Classes

Marketing and Entrepreneurship instructor Mrs. Marjorie Mitchell had a great experience last week. Her Entrepreneurship

classes experi-enced what it takes to build a business by gener-ating ideas and

product innova-tion. They accom-plished this with a video challenge activity about the life of a young entrepreneur. This event was held in the Nimitz Library with the assistance of Ernst and Young Volunteers and a NFTE facilitator. Mrs.

Mitchell’s students got the opportunity to learn hands on what it takes to create a new product with limited resources and also practiced their presentation skills. Nimitz has so much to offer. This is a program that is enriching and engaging. LEARNING in ACTION. Presenting Nimitz High School Entrepreneurship Class: 1st and 6th Period: PRODUCT INNOVATION In Class Business Plan Competitions held in May 2017!

Monday, October 10

*Student/Staff Holiday

Tuesday, October 11

*Report Cards Issued

*3:45 p.m. - Varsity Tennis vs. Desoto – There

*5:30/6:30 – Volleyball vs. South Grand Prairie - There

Wednesday, October 12

*2:00 p.m. – Administrative Meeting – Library Conference Room

*4:30 p.m. – Basic Spanish PD Session – Room 260 *4:30 p.m. – Testing Day Training – Location TBD - All Faculty/Staff (Parker/Trammell)

Thursday, October 13

*7:30 a.m. – Testing Day Training – Location TBD – All Faculty/Staff (Parker/Trammell)

*10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. – AP/Principal Meeting with Dr. Grinage

*3:45 p.m. – Varsity Tennis vs. DeSoto – Nimitz

*5:30/7:00 – JV Football vs. Cedar Hill – Nimitz

*5:30/7:00 – Freshman Football vs. Cedar Hill - There

Friday, October 14

*5:30/6:30 – Volleyball vs. MacArthur (Pink Out) - Nimitz

*7:30 p.m. – Varsity Football vs. Cedar Hill - There

Saturday, October 15 *8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. – Saturday Detention/Saturday School (Trammell) *Band – UIL Marching Contest – Duncanville High School

*High School Orchestra – Region Auditions

The Valhalla Yearbook Staff is now

taking orders for the 2017 yearbook.

Purchase the yearbook now until

Saturday, December 31, 2016 for

the price of $60.00. Order forms

are available for pick up near the

Guest Services Desk or you may

order online by clicking on this link,

http://goo.gl/7o1JtH.

Also, we are offering a package

deal for all seniors interested in pur-

chasing a senior ad and yearbook.

The senior package details ends on

Friday, December 16, 2016. For

more details on this offer, please

email yearbook adviser, Ms. Blue at

eblue@irvingisd.net.

Picture Dates to Remember

9th-11th Grade, Faculty/Staff

and Administrators Picture

Day

November 2, 2016

Senior Picture Days

November 2 and 3, 2016

9th-11th Grade, Faculty/Staff

and Administrators Makeup

Picture Day

December 13, 2016

Important

Information