"I am a teacher.  A teacher is someone who leads.  There is no magic here.  I do not walk on water.  I do not part the sea.  I just love the   children."    - Marva Collins

Welcome to Tierra Blanca, a TEA rated Recognized campus.  We are a school of diverse and individual students, and dedicated and compassionate teachers.  We base our curriculum on state mandated TEKS and enrich  those requirements with meaningful literature, useful technology, and actual experiences.  We look at each child individually to help them succeed in all areas of learning.  We also believe that the parents of our students are very important to the students' success.  We provide many opportunities for our parents and students to learn and share together, such as "Moonlight School", assemblies, "Muffins for Mom", "Donuts for Dad", and field days.  The entire staff at Tierra Blanca believes that if we all work together - parents, students, and educators - every child can be successful.

Message From the Principal
Tierra Blanca Primary School provides a caring and positive environment for students, staff, and parents to work, learn and play together.  Our staff and students are expected to be at school, arrive on time, and possess the desire to do their best at all times.  Parents are invited and encouraged to become a partner in their child's learning.  With parent support we believe that all children will attain a greater level of academic success.  We are very proud to say that we are a part of Tierra Blanca.
Curriculum
All students at Tierra Blanca are taught using the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills in all subject areas.  A four component balanced literacy approach is being used in reading and writing.  This approach includes read to, shared reading, guided reading, and independent reading.  The Reading Counts program is used to practice and enhance reading skills.  Math and Science are taught with active student participation using hands on activities and manipulative.  Social Studies is taught in units, themes, and integrated into the language art block.  Each year a school wide theme is used to integrate all the subject areas.
Instructional Programs
Many educational opportunities are provided to help children achieve their maximum level of academic achievement.  These include:
 

Academic Excellence
Tierra Blanca students in the third and fourth grades take the TAKS test.  Using the scores from this test and attendance figures, Tierra Blanca has been designated as a "Recognized" campus for the 2007-2008 school year.
 

TAKS Scores 2006-2007
    (percent Passing)
3rd Grade:  Reading 96%, Math 88% Passing rates

About Our Campus
Tierra Blanca Primary School was built in 1970.  We are fortunate to have 350 exceptional students.  Our student population is made up of 89% Hispanic, 10% Anglo, and .01% African American.
 

Parents Are Important
Tierra Blanca maintains an open line of communication to our parents through several programs.  We strive to find every way we can to provide opportunities for our families, such as newsletter, parent nights, "Moonlight School", assemblies, conferences, "Muffins for Mom", "Donuts for Dad", and field days.  We realize that our parents want the very best for their child, and we do our best to help that happen.

A parent organization very important to our campus is the (PTO) Parent Teacher Organization-  This organization is designed to show parental support for the students and teachers. They are responsible for many projects such as fundraising, volunteer work and teacher appreciation.
 

Special Recognition

*Six Weeks Grade Level Assemblies	*Honor Roll
*Perfect Attendance	*High Five Celebration
*Rocket Awards	*Parent Volunteer Award

*Outstanding PE Student

*Outstanding Music Student

AS TIERRA BLANCA ROCKETS WE ARE

SHOOTING FOR THE STARS!

                WE ARE:
                        R esponsible
                        O rganized
                        C ooperative
                        K ind and considerate
                        E nthusiastic
                        T o
                        S elf and others

The ROCKETS pledge was a result of a collaborative effort to create uniform and consistent behavior expectations.  Every morning the students and staff recite the pledge as a reminder of our responsibilities, but it has become a source of pride and encouragement to all.