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School Plan 2014-2015

School Plan 2014-2015. Brent Elementary School: “A Culture of Continuous Improvement”. Agenda. Strategic planning p rocess overview New Initiatives So w hat s tays the same? Staff Update Why Constantly Improve?. Strategic Planning Process Overview.

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School Plan 2014-2015

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  1. School Plan 2014-2015 Brent Elementary School: “A Culture of Continuous Improvement”

  2. Agenda • Strategic planning process overview • New Initiatives • So what stays the same? • Staff Update • Why Constantly Improve?

  3. Strategic Planning Process Overview 1.Strengthening our foundations: maintaining and deepening our investments in staff, staff training and our core offerings in RC, Reggio, R & W Workshop and Investigations 2. Maximizing the potential of every student: developing systematic and consistent delivery mechanisms for intervention, enrichment and individualized instruction

  4. Strategic Planning Process Overview 3. Strengthening/Examining our “Specials” program: This is an area of relative strength and distinction for Brent, but I want to be sure we keep building and strengthening them. 4. Strengthening the field experience model and our extracurriculars: Both the field experiences and the extracurricular offerings serve to improve the overall Brent student experience. Both are intricately connected to our curriculum.

  5. Chairman (Principal Young) Working Groups Working Groups Working Groups Working Groups Parents Teachers Community LSAT / PTA / Staff Steering Committee (SC) Potential Roles and Responsibilities • Scopes process with SC • Provides input • Approves strategy • Scopes and drives process • Forms and manages working groups, overall communications and stakeholder engagement • Supports Peter and working groups on key inputs to the process (eg., articulating vision, developing common factbase) • Finalizes proposed plan based on own work and recommendations of working groups • Conducts analysis and delivers recommendations to the SC • Participates in working groups • Provides input: survey, presentation of interim recommendations

  6. Steering Committee (SC) • Paul Sherman-parent (PTA) • Nazanin Ash-parent (LSAT) • Ben Feldman-parent (PTA/LSAT) • Amy Harding-Wright-staff member/parent (SCAC) • Sarah Werstuik-staff member (PTA Board Teacher Rep) • Mike Mangiaracina-staff member (SCAC) • Whitney Paxson-staff member (SCAC)

  7. How to Participate? A. Working Groups Contact Ben Feldman, at benjamin.n.feldman@gmail.com -As you consider volunteering, please know that there will be a significant workload for the first part of the school year. B. Attend public fora that will be scheduled in the fall. C. Attend PTA and LSAT meetings

  8. New Initiatives Reggio small-group support • Ms. Gibson and Mr. Krohn will work with ECE students (one class/day) to support student explorations Type to Learn • Integrated into extended library time for our 3rd-5th grade students Fieldtrip fee: $50 (family contribution), $10 (PTA contribution)

  9. New Initiatives Responsive Classroom • Consultant and/or workshops designed to strengthen staff expertise with RC Mr. Mangiaracina’s and Ms. Cruz’s Work Dedicated RTI (Response to Intervention) blocks of time with eye towards more consistent delivery of student intervention. • Ms. Cruz: K-5, Reading and Writing • Mr. M: 2-5, Math • Responds to need for improved consistency of student support services was very present in staff survey results. New and Stronger Extracurricular Offerings • Working with PTA Board as well as LSAT sub-committee to determine specific offerings • In direct and an immediate response to parent survey results

  10. So what stays the same in 2014-2015?

  11. Communication • TuesNews • Important information about school-wide activities • Highlights and updates from teachers • Weekly Communication Email from Classroom Teacher • Curriculum updates, upcoming events, & class announcements • Communication Folder (*school-wide folder for SY ‘14-’15) • Bring notes, newsletters, homework, and finished work back and forth from school and home • Grade Level Websites • www.brentelementary.org/site/grade___ / • Includes contact info, calendar, homework, policies, etc. • Class Syllabi • Long-term curriculum plan and class expectations

  12. K-5: Learning Exhibitions • Publishing Night • Math Night • Brent Spring Showcase* • Fall & Spring Concerts • School Play *New for SY 2014-2015

  13. Curricular/Academic Programs • PS3-5: Responsive Classroom • K-5: Readers/Writers Workshop • K-5: Word Study • K-5: Investigations Math • K-5: Science (classroom teacher) • 1-5: Science (w/ Mr M.) • K-5: Social Studies

  14. Specials • Art • Music • Physical Education • World Language: Chinese • Science (Grades 1-5) • Library Story time (Pre-K & K) • Library Check-out only (Grades 1-2) • Library Check-out/Typing (Grades 3-5, new for SY ’14-’15)

  15. Science & Social Studies • Units taught by Classroom Teachers • Include reading, writing, field experiences, and project work • Integrated work with art and music • Science Lab (Mr. Mangiaracina) • 45-minutes weekly (Grades 1-2) • 90-minutes weekly (Grades 3-5) • NEW Science (Next Generation Science) standards that Mr. M is implementing beginning in 2014-2015 school year.

  16. Homework Expectations • Kindergarten: No Homework • Reading 10+ minutes nightly (with parents or independently) • Grades 1-2 Weekly Packets • Reading 20-30 minutes (independently) • Reading Responses, Current and Review Math Work • “Must Know Word” Practice • Grades 3-5 Nightly Assignments • Reading 30+ minutes nightly (independently) • Reading Responses, Current and Math Work • Word Work, Grammar, and Vocabulary Practice

  17. Special Education Support • 3 full-time Special Education Teachers • 1 part-time Social Worker • 1 part-time School Psychologist • Inclusion Program • RTI • SST Process • Individualized Education Program

  18. Pre-K • 4 Mixed-age (3- and 4-year-olds) classrooms • 17 students per class (10 PK4, 7 PS3) • 1 teacher and 1 aide • Lunch in Classrooms • Morning and Afternoon Recess • 1-1.5 hour Rest Time • Specials: Chinese, Art, Music, Library, P.E. • Reggio Inspired Instruction: • Small Group Time with Art & Music Specialists (new for SY ‘14-’15)

  19. Kindergarten • 3 Classrooms (new for SY ’14-’15) • 16-20 students per class • 1 teacher and 1 aide • 30-minute Lunch in Classrooms (new for SY ‘14-’15) • Morning and Afternoon Recess (60 total minutes) • Specials: Chinese, Art, Music, Library, P.E. • Daily Instruction: • 120 minutes of Literacy • 90 minutes of Math • 45 minutes Science / Social Studies

  20. First Grade • 3 Classrooms • 16-20 students per class • 1 teacher • 30-minute Lunch with 2nd grade in Cafeteria • Morning and Afternoon Recess (60 total minutes) • Specials: Chinese, Art, Music, P.E., Science • Daily Instruction: • 120 minutes of Literacy • 90 minutes of Math • 45 Science / Social Studies

  21. Second Grade • 3 Classrooms • 16-20 students per class • 1 teacher • 30-minute Lunch with 1st Grade in Cafeteria • 30-minute Recess after Lunch • Specials: Chinese, Art, Music, P.E., Science • Daily Instruction: • 120 minutes of Literacy • 90 minutes of Math • 45 Science / Social Studies

  22. Third Grade • 3 Classrooms (new for SY ‘14-’15) • 18-22 students per class • Differentiated Instruction (Leveled Math) • 30-minute Lunch with 4th and 5th Grades • 30-minute Recess after Lunch (new for SY 14-’15) • Specials: Chinese, Art, Music, P.E., Science • 45 minute Library check-out/typing time New for SY ‘14-’15 • Daily Instruction • 120 minutes of Literacy • 90 minutes of Math • 45 Science / Social Studies

  23. Fourth Grade • 2 Classrooms • 22-25 students per class • Differentiated Instruction (Leveled Math) • 30-minute Lunch with 3rd and 5th Grades • 30-minute Recess after Lunch • Specials: Chinese, Art, Music, P.E., Science • 45 minute Library check-out/typing time. New for SY ‘14-’15 • Daily Instruction • 120 minutes of Literacy • 90 minutes of Math • 45 Science / Social Studies

  24. Fifth Grade • 1 Classroom • 11 students • 30-minute Lunch with 3rd and 4th Grade • 30-minute Recess after Lunch • Specials: Chinese, Art, Music, P.E., Science • 45 minute Library check-out/typing time. New for SY ‘14-’15 • Daily Instruction • 120 minutes of Literacy • 90 minutes of Math • 45 Science / Social Studies

  25. Brent Staffing 2014-2105 Early Childhood Team Ms. Harding-Wright and Ms. Lopez Ms. Montgomery and _____ (tbd) Ms. Miller and Ms. Curtis Ms. Sadowsky and Ms. Marindin

  26. Brent Staffing 2014-2105 Kindergarten Team Ms. Copeland and Ms. Hairston Ms. Homayoun and Ms. Bell Ms. Santora and Ms. Lander/Ms. Leftridge First Grade Team Ms. Sarah Isaacson (*new) Ms. Sarah Werstuik Ms. Sara Yokum(*new)

  27. Brent Staffing 2014-2105 Second Grade Team Ms. Patterson Ms. Pierce Ms. Cati Sprague/Ms. Farkas Third Grade Team Ms. Hill Ms. Kraemer Ms. Kelly Maschari(*new)

  28. Brent Staffing 2014-2105 Fourth Grade Team Ms. Maslin Ms. Perschke Fifth Grade Team Ms. Byrns

  29. Brent Staffing 2014-2105 Special Education Team _____/Ms. Alavi Ms. Paxson Ms. Santos Ms. Annette Doxie-Social Worker (*new) Ms. Sara Tick-School Psychologist

  30. Brent Staffing 2014-2105 Specials Team Ms. Bettina-Library Ms. Gibson-Art Mr. Krohn-Music Mr. Mitchell-Physical Education Mr. Mangiaracina-Science/Math Support Ms. Wang/Ms. Zhang-Chinese

  31. Brent Staffing 2014-2105 Custodial Team Ms. Daniels-Custodial Forewoman Mr. Anderson-Custodian Ms. Young-Custodian Cafeteria Team Ms. Mahone-Cafeteria Manager Ms. Boyd-Cafeteria Worker Security Team Ms. Howell Ms. Jennifer Blount-Crossing Guard

  32. Brent Staffing 2014-2105 Support Staff Ms. Ewbank-Instructional Coach Ms. Cruz-Reading Specialist Ms. Scott-BURST Teacher Ms. Casula-Front Office Manager Ms. Diggs-Business Manager Mr. Young-Principal

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