Continuing greatness

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• Below is a great synopsis of the School Improvement Planning process that we looked at as a whole team on Tuesday. These are the key parts of the process we will all engage in this year. 
• Assess: The school improvement process should begin with a meaningful needs assessment — a systematic process for understanding the underlying school and the areas for growth.
• Plan. The school should work with its district to develop strategies to address the challenges identified in the needs assessment. Instead of multiple plans for different federal and state programs, there should be a single improvement plan that specifies the actions the school will take, what kinds of supports and resources (if any) the school needs, and who will do what. There should also be agreed upon benchmarks for how much improvement the school expects to see each year.
• Implement. The school should implement the strategies in the improvement plan, with ongoing support from the district and/or state.
• Monitor. The district and state should monitor the progress the school is making using the benchmarks set out in the school’s improvement plan.

Students tell about themselves using math problems!

A scoop and a Show! Thanks for scooping!

 Ms. Driggers guides students to make beautiful seascapes!

Ms. Jessica's afternoon class

Ms. Dunk's Ducks have morning meeting!

Family Day in Pre- K

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  One of Ms. Harrington's students plans his response to an area and perimeter word problem

  
  

Reminders:

Monday 9/30: Teacher Workday- see the 1000+ emails about trainings.😁

Tuesday 10/1 : Chick Fil A spirit Night Chick Fil A at Stone Creek 

Wednesday 10/2- International Walk to School Day. Meet us at Circle on the Green 8:30.

Thursday 10/3

Friday 10/4

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School Improvement for all!

What is a School Improvement Plan?

The purpose of school improvement is to improve achievement and outcomes for every student by working to eliminate the ability to predict achievement based on socioeconomic status, race, and ethnicity.

We do this by collaboratively and continuously analyzing data and making decisions considering the unique needs of the learning community and the district's strategic plan.

All of that to say this is just how we document and keep track of our progress on raising academic achievement. This process may have been intimidating in the past, and that is why every teacher will be on the School Improvement Team this year. At our first meeting on Tuesday morning, we will be separating into groups based on our two indicators. 

• Family Engagement
• Standards- aligned instruction

From the classroom:

Coach G addresses the crowd!

Amazing turnout at PTA! Thank you for all your support teachers!

K cuties enjoying their early days of school!

Thank you Ms. Tew and Ms. Armstrong for this awesome interactive board!

Ms. D'Amico's students look at vocabulary for the Whipping Boy

Ms. Coleman's class plants pumpkin seeds

Ms. Crabtree's garden!

Graphing our class!

The ducks learn about apples

Reminders:

Please remember if you want to nominate anyone for SIP Chair, you need to do that by 5:15 today!

Tonight- A "Scoop and a Show" 6- 7 (Ice Cream/ Italian Ice) 7:00-9:00 Movie on the lawn!

• Monday September 23rd- First Day of Autumn
• Tuesday September 24th- School Improvement Meeting : 8:00 am in the Media Center (All classroom and support teachers)
• Wednesday September 25th - Wacky Wednesday PLT 7:55- Media Center
• Friday September 27th - 8:00- First Meeting of the Student Council                                                                                                         

Starting off on the right foot!

Thanks to Ms. Sprague for sharing this fun quote!

Happy Friday!
The beginning of the year can be challenging for a lot of reasons, but I hope that you are finding the time to build relationships with your students. I am seeing so many fun, "getting to know you" activities around the building. Remember that when we build those relationships the rest will fall into place. If you ever doubt the importance of what you do... please click on the following link
https://www.wimp.com/students-reunite-with-their-favorite-teachers/

** Please note that I am not endorsing Strayer University or whatever petition they are pushing. 😁
and this....

https://www.onlineuniversities.com/15-famously-successful-people-who-credit-their-teachers
Never forget the importance of your influence every day on the life of a child.

Things coming up this week...

Monday 9/16 Morning Circulation begins in the Media Center.
Tuesday 9/17- IEP Meeting Day/ CURRICULUM NIGHT 🙌 5:30-7:45 pm
Wednesday 9/18Wacky Wednesday PLTs (7:55 am Media Center)
Thursday 9/19 Kristin at Principal Meeting
Friday 9/20 " A Scoop and a Show" 6:00-9:00 pm

This Week in Pictures

Our talented Student Council Candidates!

Students in Ms. Patterson's class share about themselves!

Ms. Harr's students sort word problems into multiplication or non- multiplication

Ms. York works with her students from around the world!

Students in Ms. Hampton's class work together!

                      

Rookies in Safety Patrol debrief how it went on their first day!
#growthmindset

Students take Ms. Tew's survey to determine how they feel at school