Dr. C. M. Cash Elementary

1. Dr. C. M. Cash Elementary “A place where every Mighty Pup is a successful learner today and a leader tomorrow.”

2. “A place where every Mighty Pup is a successful learner today and a leader tomorrow.” Dr. C. M. Cash Elementary TEA Recognized Campuses Dr. C.M. Cash Elementary San Benito Veterans Memorial Berta Cabaza Middle School Judge Oscar de la Fuente Elem. La Encantada Elemenary La Paloma Elementary Landrum Elementary Rangerville Elementary Roberts Elementary TEA Exemplary Campuses Ed Downs Elementary Dr. Garza Elementary Sullivan Elementary Every Percentage has A NAME TEA Acceptable Campuses San Benito High School Riverside Middle School Miller Jordan Middle School Fred Booth Elementary A FACE A PERSONALITY A LEARNING STYLE A need to be SUCCESSFUL! 2010 District Goals Performance with a Purpose 2007 2008 2009* GOAL* 2010 Reading 83% 87% 93% 98% Social St. 85% 85% 96% 98% Writing 92% 92% 98% 100% Math 70% 75% 84% 90% Science 50% 68% 73% 90% (*) denotes: TPM (Texas Projection Measure) 2010 CAMPUS Goals Performance with a Purpose 2007 2008 2009/TPM GOAL* 2010 Reading 84% 87% 91%/97%* 98% Writing 96% 94% 94%/99%* 100% Math 76% 81% 90%/94%* 90% Science 59% 74% 88%/89% *90% (*) denotes: TPM (Texas Projection Measure)

3. 3rd Grade Team • As our students make the transition from 2nd to 3rd grade and TAKS testing, we strive to provide our students the best instruction in order to help mold them into lifelong learners. • In order to achieve our goal, we dedicate ourselves to instill the importance of the following: • Daily attendance • Academic achievement • Positive attitude • Our 2009-2010 goals are: • Reading TAKS 98% • Math TAKS 90% • We feel these goals are very attainable; therefore, we are asking for parental support by reviewing their homework, daily reading, and ongoing communication. • Working together in a partnership, we can achieve your child’s success! • Respectfully yours, • Mrs. N. Rodriguez • Mrs. L. Gomez • Mrs. E. Sauceda • Mrs. M. Zavala

4. The “TAKS Attack” Third Grade Team Mrs. N. Rodriguez Mrs. L. Gomez Mrs. M. Zavala Mrs. E. Sauceda

5. 4th Grade Team Welcome to another exciting year at Dr. C. M. Cash Elementary! Thank you for taking time out of your busy schedule to come to our Parent Orientation Night. We are privileged to be your child’s teacher this year. The year ahead holds a great deal of opportunities for us all. We strongly feel that all students can learn and be successful, and we will do our best to help your child reach his/her full potential. Within our classrooms, we will work as a team to build a sense of community. You are also a very valuable member of our community; your support and encouragement from home is always needed and greatly appreciated. In the 2009 – 2010 school year we are committed to achieving the following TAKS goals: Reading 98% Writing 100% Math 95% In order to help us attain these goals, we ask your assistance by ensuring that your child be present, on time, rested, and ready to work. As the year progresses, please let us know if there is anything we can do for your child. We look forward to a sensational year! If you have any questions or concerns regarding your child’s progress or experiences in fourth grade, please feel free to contact us. We may be contacted at 361 – 6700 from 1:20 - 2:05 or via e-mail. Your partners in education, Mrs. P. Alejandro palejandro@sbcisd.net Mrs. D. Atkinson datkinson@sbcisd.net Mrs. C. Ramirez cmramirez@sbcisd.net Mrs. J. Rodriguez jcgarcia@sbcisd.net

6. “May the “Fours” Be With You” Team J. Rodriguez C. Ramirez P. Alejandro D. Atkinson

7. 5th Grade Team As a team we are committed to deliver above quality education in the form of instruction, guidance, and support for all our students in 5th Grade. We believe that through the increase of student attendance, achievement, and parental involvement our students will become successful life-long learners. Our 5th graders have to meet the minimum requirements in the TAKS tests for promotion to the Sixth Grade. Percentage passing the 2008-2009 TAKS tests were: Reading 90% Math 89% Science 88% In 2009-2010, our goal for students passing all 3 TAKS tests are: Reading 98% Math 90% Science 90% We ask the parents to help us reach our goal by having the students / their children: Be present Be on time Come rested and ready to work Come prepared with supplies and homework Participate in class Behave in class Show respect Be courteous to each other By working together we believe that all Fifth Graders will learn and be successful. Fifth Grade Teachers, E. Garza C. Martinez (Mr. Quezada) A. Villarreal A. Walters F. Rodriguez – Science Lab

8. “The Fearless Five” Team Mr. F. Rodriguez Mr. Quezada Sub. For Mr. Martinez Mr. E. Garza Mrs. A. Villarreal Ms. A. Walters

9. Thank you for joining us. Working toward an EXEMPLARY Year! With Exemplary Teachers, Students, and Parents.