1st and 2nd Grade Parent Information Session
Parents, thank you for coming. Remember that the deadline for applying for potential vacancies for 2019-2020 is May 10, 2019.
Thursday, May 9, 2019
Tuesday, April 30, 2019
Corey Academy at the Levitt
Corey Academy @ the Levitt Pavillion 2019
"A Work of Art"
Corey Academy students recently performed at the Levitt Pavillion for their annual show. We are so proud of the students and staff for their preparation. Thank you to the faculty and staff of Corey Academy who work together to ensure that this experience is showcases the talent of our kids and is a wonderful opportunity for our parent. Bravo!
Special Congratulations go to our Multiple Intelligence Team for going above and beyond to teach students not just the fine arts disciplines, but the confidence to perform in front of a crowd of 1300 people.
What-a-Team !!
Ms. Phelps, Mr. Rosales, Mr. Sibley, Ms. Evans, Ms. Kerbel, Ms. Carbuccia, Ms. Uribe, Ms. Lam, and Coach Tyler
Watch the 2019 Levitt Performance !!
Monday, April 22, 2019
Corey Goes Around the World
AROUND THE WORLD
At Corey Academy, our teachers focus on the integration of learning: math, science, fine arts, language, and culture all come together to celebrate. Learning connections take center stage for students. This year our third graders learned cultures of other countries and proudly celebrated those countries at a culminating dance recital. In their classrooms, they researched and studied the cultures and traditions of each country and in dance, they learned a traditional dance to represent their country.
Congratulations to all of the students and thank you to all of the families and teachers who helped make this a reality.
Ms. Dee Evans, Dance
Ms. Tena Phelps, Piano Ms. Carrie Weber, 3rd Grade
Ms. Katie Kerbel, Theatre Ms. Cynthia Anthony, 3rd Grade
Ms. Katerina Carbuccia, Art Ms. Gliced Torres, 3rd Grade
Ms. Samantha Uribe, Art Ms. Irma Febo, 3rd Grade
Mr. Felipe Rosales, Music Ms. D'Lynn Webb, 3rd Grade
Mr. Kenny Tyler, PE Ms. Eva Sanchez, 3rd Grade
Ms. Angela Lam, Mandarin
PICTURES FROM THE DANCE RECITAL
Dance Crew
Celebrate Mexico
Celebrate Puerto Rico
Celebrate New Zealand
Celebrate Ireland
Celebrate Nepal
Celebrate China
DANCE RECITAL VIDEO
Thursday, January 17, 2019
Monday, November 5, 2018
Kindess @ Corey Academy
Kindness @ Corey Academy
In the Spring of 2018, Corey Academy and the Corey PTA started a tradition of celebrating and teaching kindness. We believe that a good education is well-rounded, academic, and social-emotional. Kindness week was a success. We were honored that the City of Arlington chose to celebrate and recognize Corey Academy for our kindness efforts. We used our Arts Integration focus to teach and create a kindness presentation Keep reading to learn what we did and how it turned out!
Our Kindness Lesson
Dr. Varnell and Ms. Mares introduced the day and talked about the gameplan.
Our counselor, Ms. Mares, chose a book on kindness that matched the grade level. Students watched a video introduction to the book and then read it in class and talked about how it applies to their lives.
Watch the Introduction
Watch the Introduction
Watch the Introduction
Our counselor, Ms. Mares, chose a book on kindness that matched the grade level. Students watched a video introduction to the book and then read it in class and talked about how it applies to their lives.
Kindergarten & 1st Grade
Kindergarten and 1st grade read What Does It Mean to be Kind? by Rana DiOrio
Watch the Introduction
2nd & 3rd Grade
2nd and 3rd Grade read Be Kind by Pat Z. MillerWatch the Introduction
4th, 5th, & 6th Grade
4th-6th Grade read Each Kindness by Jacqueline Woodson
Watch the Introduction
The Door Presentations
After we read the book and discussed how it affects our life, we watched a video from our art teachers about how we can design a door decoration based on the book and our conversation.Watch Ms. Uribe and Ms. Carbuccia talk about the door decorations here.
The Presentations
Students had to present the door to demonstrate what they learned. At Corey, we believe that education should be grounded in Critical Thinking, Creativity, Communication, and Collaboration. This video showcases the students' doors and their presentations. When they finished for the day, we challenged students to share their kindness everywhere. We gave students a SpreadKindness card and challenged them to Be Kind and Pay It Forward !
City Celebration
Corey has a top notch PTA. It was important to them that every child was able to celebrate and understand that kindness matters. Our PTA bought all students and staff a 'Kindness is My Jam' shirts. They look great!
We were honored to celebrate with Dr. Von Peaks, Ms. Gloria Pena, and the City of Arlington.
VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE CITY OF ARLINGTON
Ashton and Kain were recognized for their outstanding kindness
Santiago and Adelynn were also recognized with a special Texas Rangers gift.
Ms. Guardado's class won the door decorating contest and receives an ice skating party at the Parks Mall catered by - Chic-Fil-A
Congratulations to everyone !!
Keep spreading kindness.
Sunday, October 14, 2018
2019-2020 Kindergarten Application Cycle
2019-2020 Corey and Jones FADL Application Cycle
We are excited to announce the application cycle for the 2019-2020 Kindergarten class. The information in this blogpost summarizes the parent information session. Please be aware that attending a sessions at Corey or Jones is still required for consideration as an applicant.
Timeline for the Application process.
Your child must be 5 years old by September 1, 2019 to apply.
November 13, 2018 - Application Period Opens
Parents interested in either Corey or Jones Academy must attend an information meeting. Attending a meeting at either school is acceptable for meeting the expectation for the application. Current parents with a new sibling must follow the same process.
6-7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 10, 2018 at Corey Academy
6-7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 10, 2019 at Jones Academy
6-7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2019 at Corey Academy
6-7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 28, 2019 at Corey Academy
6-7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2019 at Jones Academy
January 31, 2019 - All applications are due by 4:00 p.m.
March 23, 2019 - Applicants will be notified whether or not they received a spot in
Corey Academy for the 2019-2020 School Year.
More information can be found in the following places
www.aisd.net - Fine Arts and Dual Language FAQ
Monday, September 24, 2018
The Revised K-2 Report Card and The Bridge
Off to a Great Start
It has been a great start to the school year. We are so proud of our students and staff for their hard work and smooth start. They remind me how lucky I am to be a part of such a tremendous community. Before this post goes any further, let me say 'Thank You.' Thank you to all the teachers and staff for your positive attitude and commitment to student success. Thank you to our parents and community for being partners in the process. I can truly say that the Corey Community is one of a kind. We all know that the home and school partnership is the key to ensuring every child reaches their maximum potential. Thank you to our students. You inspire me every day to be better and work harder. It is an honor to serve you.
K-2 Report Card
As you know, the K-2 report cards are Standards-Based. This means that instead of numerical grades, the report lists skills that students are required to know and be rated on. This year, the AISD has modified the grading procedures for the report card. Each skill listed on the report card includes several components. Not all of the components are listed, just the overarching skill. The grading system for those skills is based on end-of-year goals. Mastery of those skills will not likely happen until much later in the year. The K-2 report card outlines the following for report cards.
When teachers mark the asterisk (*), that means they did not teach that skill during the grading period. Mastery will be marked when students demonstrated independence on all of the included components within the skill. Most students will not show mastery until well into the school year. Expect the first report card to have many Beginning progress marks and perhaps a few Approaching marks. Watch the video below for a more in-depth explanation of the new report card.
The Dual Language Bridge
We have added a component to our dual language instruction this year. Teachers have noticed the need to connect the vocabulary between the languages. Ms. Anthony and Ms. Bianco attend the Teaching for Biliteracy Institute in Chicago this summer. Teaching for Biliteracy is a researched-based model for teaching using dual language. The authors speak of the Bridge as a way to connect their learning across languages. The video below contains information about the report card and then a video example of the bridge and how it works with students.
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