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From the Principal’s Desk

A Publication for Elsik Ninth Grade Center May 2017

Ram Reader

Dear ENGC Families,

It is hard to

believe it, but the end of

this school year is less than

two weeks away and final

exams begin Friday, May

26th. Students should spend

time preparing for their finals

as these exams count 20%

towards their semester

averages.

Summer school

registration is also open at

this time. Students who wish

to enroll in summer courses to

get ahead or to repeat a

course they have failed should

complete a summer school

registration form and return

it to their counselor. Summer

school begins June 6th and

June ends 29th. We will also

receive results from our

STAAR End-of-Course State

Assessments this week. This

year freshmen students took

the Algebra I, Biology and

English I exams. Passing these

exams are a requirement for

graduation.

If a student did not

pass an exam, they may

register for re-testing this

summer. Results from the

exam and information about

registering for summer testing

will be shared this week.

We are very proud of

the many accomplishments our

students achieved both inside

and outside the classroom this

year. Whether performing at

Carnegie Hall in New York,

testing car designs in Detroit

or participating in the State

Track Meet in Austin, our Elsik

Rams had a successful

year. We also recently honored

over 150 freshmen for their

academic achievements at our

annual Awards Day Ceremony.

At the ceremony, I

reminded students that

excellence is not a skill but is

rather developed from their

attitudes, hard work and

sometimes sacrifice. It is my

hope that as our students

transition to main campus next

year, they take with them

positive attitudes and a strong

work ethic that will result in

continued success.

Vinson Lewis

ENGC Principal

Counselor’s Corner School is about to end in a few days and it has been a great year for the class of 2020.

On May 19th, several of our ENGC students were honored in an end of the year award

ceremony for their excellence in core content, attendance, and grade point average

(GPA).

Here are some reminders as we close out the school year.

STAAR:

STAAR retests will be held at ENGC from June 19-23.

Summer School:

Summer school registration has started with counselors.

On-site registration will be on Saturday, June 3, 2017 8:00 a.m.-12p.m.

Late registration is Monday, June 5, 2017 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Late registration will be assessed a $25 fee.

ENGC End of the

Year Award Ceremony

Stay

CONNECTED

ENGC Website

http://www.aliefisd.net/engc

Follow Us

@ElsikNGCRams

Be positive, be productive,

and be a champion!

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On May 16th, 2017 ENGC

held its first Annual Reading Fair.

The reading fair provided students

the opportunity to enhance and

encourage reading at all levels by

exhibiting a review of their favorite

book on a display. This project

allowed the students and community

to work together collaboratively to

promote an appreciation of reading.

The Process

Students selected one

favorite book

Students created an exhibit

to display the key elements

from the book.

Boards were displayed in the

library for staff, students,

parents, and the community

to review.

Awards were given for

category favorites.

ENGC First Annual Reading Fair By Shara Gonzales (ENGC English Specialist)

RAM READER

ENGC Welcomes New Principal

Dear ENGC Families,

I am excited to be joining the

Elsik Ninth Grade Center Team! I do not

use the word “team” lightly because I

believe that that is truly what it takes

for a school organization to operate

optimally –each of us being intentional

and impactful in the education of every

child in our charge. I have spent many

years as an educator and administrator

in Alief, and I know the pulse of the

community quite well. It is my intention

to apply my leadership insights, as well

as the varied skill sets of my new

colleagues at ENGC, to every campus

decision and initiative with a steadfast

focus on students first!

My first teaching

experience was with Sheldon ISD

where I taught 8th grade history,

physical education, adaptive PE and

coached volleyball, basketball, track

and softball. It was through my

coaching connections that I finally

made my way to Alief ISD to work at

Hastings Ninth Grade Center in 1999.

I spent two years at HNGC before

taking a position as one of the original

Taylor Lions who opened Alief Taylor

High School in 2001. While teaching

and coaching at Taylor High School, I

began my graduate program at

Stephen F. Austin University,

graduating in 2004 with a Master’s in

Educational Leadership. In my last

ten years at Taylor High School, I

have served in several administrator

roles including Assistant Principal,

Assistant Principal of Accountability

and Associate Principal.

My experiences have taught

me what teaching, reaching and

making a difference everyday means.

My passion and belief in education

have allowed me to see it as a

gateway to unlimited opportunities.

It is no secret that our Alief

students come from some of the

most challenging backgrounds. They

deserve the best educational

experience we can offer. It will be

through our dedication, solidarity,

commitment to excellence, and

development of quality relationships

with all stakeholders that will

continue to drive the many successes

of ENGC. We will continue to foster

an environment of positive,

productive, and proud students who

are “connected” to experiences in a

safe and orderly environment that

will carry them from lambs to mighty

RAMS!

Alief Proud!

Gina Sprang

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RAM READER

End of the Year Award Ceremony Winners 2016-2017

Abdul, Mobashir

Acevedo Orduna, Maria

Adams, Cooper

Adebambo, Temitope

Adelakoun, Fifa

Affaan, Muhammad

Aguilar, Daniel Alejandro

Aguilar, Karla

Ajetunmobi, Basit

Alonso, Jeanny

Alvarado-Calderon, Angel

Anyanwu, Princess

Asad, Manahil

Barragan Gracian, Andrea

Bashir, Autumn

Batres, Johan

Bee, Sajeda

Blackwood, Jada

Bolanos, Martin

Bonilla, Kathy

Brackens, Daylor

Bravo, Robert

Brmaji, Falmata

Brooks, Ariana

Cabrera, Evelin

Camacho, Leslie Camacho-Torres, Steph-

anie

Campozano, Alan

Cantor, Pedro

Charchalac, Jeremy

Chaudhari, Bikram

Chen, Benjamin Cordova, Alexandra Ma-

ria Lourdes

Crisostomo, Khim

Cross, Clayann

Cruz Castillo, Reina

Danford, Ndabahinyuye

Davis, Shamain

Doan, Huynh

Estrada, Landy

Fields, Jakai

Fleming, Aaliyah

Flores, Ailin

Fonteno, KyAira

Gabriel, Maria

Garcia Orozco, Paola

Garcia, Erik

Giang, Kevin

Gonzalez Espronceda, Claudia

Gonzalez, Jazlyn

Gonzalez, Jazmine

Gunner, Jada

Hakim, Md Azizul

Harris, Alana

Hernandes, Mariela

Hernandez Ramirez, Jefferson

Hernandez, Dayana

Hernandez, Nelsy

Hoang, Rose

Holmes, Vinae'

Hong, Ailin

Hsu, Elisa

Ilochi, Chiamaka

Ilochi, Oluchi

Kalambayi, Kamba

Laifa, Abimbola

Lam, Andy

Law, Benjamin

Lawrence, Justina

Le, Dung

Le, Julie

Lee, Brenden

Lee, Tamia

Lopez, Wilmer

Luong, Vinh

Maldonado, Ana

Maldonado, Maria Raquel

Matute, Christian

Medina, Eric

Medrano, Andrea

Medrano, Elsie

Medrano, Pedro

Meh, Klaw

Mejia, Bob

Mendoza Coreas, Genesis

Moore, Anaya

Nghe, Andy

Ngo, Trang

Nguyen, Bill

Nguyen, Bryant

Nguyen, David

Nguyen, Derek

Nguyen, Ellen

Nguyen, Nghi

Nguyen, Tina

Nguyen, Tony

Nguyen, Truc

Nkanga, Nicole

Obando, Shelen

Ogolo, Elizabeth

Ogunbumi, Ayomide

Ojo, Foyinsola

Oniovosa, Adrana

Onwunumagha, Matthew

Orellana, Meyli

Osisi, Chinenye

Palacios, Axel

Patel, Rushi S

Pena, Desiree

Peters, Jade

Pham, Anh

Pineda, Ramiro

Priestley, Aliyah

Ramirez, Bryan

Ricano, Andrea

Rivera, Tonali

Rodas, Ever

Rosa, Sarah

Rosales, Juan

Salgado, Damari

Sandoval Batres, Fatima

Santiago Natal, Reynold

Saravia, Jonathan

Shwe, Romay

Silva, Melina

Singh, Sukhraj

Sorto, Brandon

Soto, Grecia

Spencer, Makayla

Stanley, Jevaughn

Taylor, Kandji

Tealer, Dezmond

Tello, Oriana

Thomas, Heavenlei

Thomas, Kayla

Toro Guzman, Carlos

Toro Guzman, Laura

Tow, Jacob

Townsend, Tayja

Tran, Dan Khanh

Tran, Hieu

Tran, Jenny

Traylor, Cecelia

Trinidad, David

Truong, Anthony

Truong, Kevin

Uchem, Kingsley

Van, Khanh

Vazquez-Pantoja, Alejandro

Velasquez-Ortez, Andy

Villaseca, Anahi

Vo, Branden

Vo, My

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RAM READER

Subject 3rd Nine Weeks Winners 4th Nine Weeks Winners Overall Excellence

Medal Winners

World Geography

Kenny Martinez Daniel Palma Reina Cruz

Roxana Arias Gerardo Bentacourt Norwegian Nguyen

Gerson Portillo Reynold Santiago Darleny Lopez

Adriana Medrano

Algebra I

Anthony Rodriguez Reina Cruz Daniel Palma

Norwegian Nguyen Fabio Perez Genesis Mendoza

Nhu Thai Adriana Medrano

Biology

Allison Diaz Kosisochukwu Obianefo Khan Van

Ben Chen John Ufuomaoghene Vinh Luong

Joan Dominguez Ricardo Valladares Flor Ascencio

Jefferson Hernandez Milena Montero Mohammad Anas Khan

Victor Sanchez Fernando Aguilar

Ingrid Garcia Fernanda Pereira Escobar

English I

Hilda Morel Toribio Foyinsola Ojo Hilda Morel

Fatima Sandoval Flor Figueroa Reynold Santiago

Sajeda Bee Kosisochukwu Obianefo Sonam Chozam

Jose Martinez Gerson Portillo

Anthony Rodriguez Dat Nguyen

Miguel Ortiz Carlos Vera

ESL End of the Year Awards By Sana Aleem (ENGC ESL Department Chair)

This was the first year that the ENGC ESL Department held an

end of the year awards ceremony.

Over 40 students were recognized and parents were invited to

join for lunch and the awards ceremony. Also, two students were

selected by their teachers to receive an overall excellence award

in a content area.

ENGC students were successful on their TELPAS and many

students received TELPAS medals from their English teachers

for this progress.

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RAM READER

Just a friendly reminder from

the ENGC Library to:

• Turn in all books

• Clear all fines

Remember, fines will follow

you even after you graduate.

You need to be clear on fines

to:

• Get your report card

• Go to prom

The Literacy Team’s goal is to increase the

reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills of

students at ENGC. The literacy team provides

professional development to ENGC teachers and

measures the reading and writing progress of the

students. The team also highlights literacy

activities that happen around the school.

Watch the ENGC Literacy Spotlight video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fXPCHVpA

e5o&feature=youtu.be

Specialist Cookout 2017

Each year ENGC specialists have a cookout celebrating and

thanking our ENGC staff for their hard work and dedication.

This year Mr. McGee, a former ENGC Social Studies teacher

sponsored the cookout. ENGC specialists would like to give a

special thank you for his contributions.

Family Center Graduation

Congratulations Mr. Cockrell on being named Alief ISD 2017 Secondary Teacher of the

Year

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RAM READER

Career Fair By Christina Cross (CTE Teacher)

On Thursday, May 18th ,ENGC

welcomed over 30 professionals to our campus

during Career Day 2017!! Our students were

able to meet and speak with professionals

from NASA, Attorneys, Chefs, Artists and

our very own Bresean Cockrell. This event

was held during 2nd-4th period CTE

classes. The Career and Technology dept.

offered our students the ability to hear

from experienced professionals about the ups

and downs of their profession and offer great

career advice. This outreach event showed

the students how to interact with

professionals and learn about public speaking.

The panel discussion was moderated by

campus teachers for every class period and

included over 600 students. Next year we

hope to have a bigger and better event that

will include the entire campus.

ENGC Torch Bearers

Ms. Zelaya

Ms. Morao

Ms. Martinez

Ms. Anthony

Ms. Lestage

Mr. Kotts

Ms. Al Hasan

Mr. German

Mr. Cockrell

Ms. Dominguez

Ms. Neita

Ms. Gonzales

Mr. Thomas

Ms. Robinson

Mr. Perry

MS. Garske

Ms. Hlayhel

Mr. Emanuel

Ms. Arias

Ms. Davis

Ms. Cabrera

Ms. Green

Mr. Flores

Ms. Baig

Ms. Quiroz

Engaging work

Nice attitude

Giving heart

Champion spirit