WelcomE to Brookside Elementary Title 1 Annual Parent Meeting

1. WelcomE to Brookside Elementary Title 1 Annual Parent Meeting 5th Grade Teachers: Mrs. Grindstaff Mrs. Thornburg Mrs. Washle Ms. Grundy Mrs. Altman

2. WelcomE to Brookside Elementary Title 1 Annual Parent Meeting 4th Grade Teachers: Mrs. Puckett Ms. Ellis Mrs. Gillespie Mrs. Bridgeman Mrs. Wilson

3. WelcomE to Brookside Elementary Title 1 Annual Parent Meeting 3rd Grade Teachers: Mrs. VanCleave Mrs. Glenn Mrs. Smalley Mrs. Felton Ms. Pantuso

4. WelcomE to Brookside Elementary Title 1 Annual Parent Meeting 2nd Grade Teachers: Ms. Glenn Ms. Patton Mrs. Russell Mrs. Leder

5. WelcomE to Brookside Elementary Title 1 Annual Parent Meeting 1st Grade Teachers: Mrs. Presnell Mrs. Brisbin Ms. Kusta Mrs. Walker Mrs. Newton

6. WelcomE to Brookside Elementary Title 1 Annual Parent Meeting Kindergarten Teachers: Mrs. McDowell Ms. Crisp Mrs. Hay Ms. Thornton Mrs. Edwards Mrs. Presnell

7. Welcome… This evening we will review and discuss our Schoolwide Title I program. The agenda items are as follows: Title I Program Overview American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) Our Schoolwide Goals School Improvement Status Our Title I Plan for 2011-2012 Our Title I Staff Parental Involvement Parent’s Rights Parent Policies Important Dates and Further Information Questions and Closing

8. 2010 – 2011 End of year results Test scores overall HIGH GROWTH!!! Brookside did not pass AYP – we passed 19 of 23 subgroups Met State Growth Goals and are a School of Progress 5th grade TECH scores – above county, state, nation once again

9. 2010 – 2011 End of year results Lost 3 regular ed teachers and maintained all TA’s We may have to balance rosters after the first few days. Expected size on first day is 655 If we do not pass AYP in 2011-2012, we will be a School of Choice

10. Title I Program Overview Title I is a federally funded program under the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) of 2001. It is the largest federal education funding program for schools. It provides funding for high poverty schools to help students who are behind academically or at risk of falling behind to meet our state's academic content and performance standards.  Schools qualify for Title I funds based on economic need. Based on the school’s percentage of free/reduced price lunch. The Title I program offers a variety of services for participating schools, which may include: additional teachers and support staff, extra time for instruction, a variety of teaching methods and materials, smaller classes and additional training for staff.  ** if your child is free or reduced lunch eligible, please complete the free / reduced lunch application ASAP. Kindergarten children will only receive breakfast free if they are eligible for free / reduced lunch .

11. Our Schoolwide Goals Reading Math

12. School Improvement Status Because a major component of NCLB focuses on improving education for disadvantaged students, Title I schools that do not make Annual Yearly Progress (AYP) for two or more years in a row are identified as in need of school improvement. These schools will receive technical assistance and face sanctions.  The ultimate goal of these sanctions is to improve academic achievement of students; however, the strategies to do so are more restricted and directed by authorities at district and state levels.  These sanctions range from offering parents the choice to transfer to another school in the district to completely restructuring a Title I school that repeatedly does not meet its AYP goals. 

13. School Improvement Status In the first and subsequent years of Title I School Improvement, schools must provide students with public school choice.  In the second and subsequent years of Title I School Improvement, schools must offer tutoring services to eligible* students who choose not to transfer.  In the third year of Title I School Improvement, schools must take corrective actions, such as replacing school staff, implementing a new curriculum, or changing the school's internal organization structure.  In the fourth year of Title I School Improvement, schools must plan for restructuring.  Schools in the fifth year of Title I School Improvement must implement the restructuring plan. Schools are required to revise their Improvement Plans on an annual basis. 

14. School Improvement Status Our School Improvement Status for the 2011-2012 school year is: Watch List – did not make AYP but passed 19 out of 23 subgroups The sanctions that coordinate with this level of status are: Additional visits from County Office, specifically from Title 1 Department.

15. Our Title I Plan for 2011-2012 School-wide programs: plan for comprehensive, long-term improvement serve all students with highly qualified teachers and paraprofessionals provide continuous learning for staff, parents, and the community use research-based practices to develop and implement enriched instruction for all students use inclusive approaches to strengthen the school's organizational structure consolidate resources to achieve programs goals engage in continuous self-assessment and improvement.

16. Our Title I Plan for 2011-2012 Our school participates in a Title I Schoolwide Program. Schoolwide programs have flexibility in using their Title I funds, in conjunction with  other funds in the school, to upgrade the operation of the entire school.  School-wide programs must conduct a comprehensive needs assessment, identify and commit to specific goals and strategies that address those needs, create a comprehensive plan, and conduct an annual review of the effectiveness of the school-wide program that is revised as needed.

17. Our Title I Plan for 2011-2012 Our School’s Title I Program for 2011-2012 consist of the following: Inclusion & Pull Out models in grades K-4 Classworks for grades 3-5 Focusing all teacher efforts and money on reading programs in the classrooms.

18. Our Title I Staff Kim DeForest Genora Cheshire Cathy Robinson / Angie Aycock Donna Kennedy / Lorrayne Watson Parent Involvement Specialist: Lisa Robinson

19. Parent Involvement

20. Parent Involvement

21. Parent Involvement

22. Important Dates and Further Information

23. Safety Behavior talks with children next week. Talk with your child about personal responsibility. Bullies – call immediately to inform us Buses – NEW ROUTES!!!! NEW BUS NUMBERS! Highway Patrol Warning Tobacco Free Campus PICK UP: Please allow all students to sit down on the pavement prior to receiving your child – everyone except PreK will be coming out at 2:30

24. Safety Cars in circle should pull up as far as possible in the AM ; please follow directions of those working with traffic Please have children ready to get out immediately in the circle. Sign in at front office Make appointments for conferences You will have to leave a voice mail for teachers during the instructional day – please send all notes with students IF FIRE ALARM IS PULLED…..

25. School Updates NEW TIMES: Student School Day will be 8:00 – 2:30 In order for a student to be counted present, he/she must be in school ½ of the school day or until 11:30. Drop off no earlier than 7:15 and pick up by 2:45 (WE GO BY CABLE TIME) SMART Boards are in… Please call us and set up a meeting with any concerns you may have Make sure to inform the office if any demographic information changes for your child.

26. School Updates New grading practices – information in writing will be coming home Parents should spend a minimum of 30 minutes per night reading with/to their children each school night, Sun. – Thurs. Homework – 10 minutes x grade level = time Attendance: Teacher to call, form letters from SW on the 3rd, 5th and 10th day – Board Policy

27. GOING PAPERLESS… Brookside Updates: connect ed to be sent every Friday night at 6:00 with upcoming dates and reminders Website will have all information Answering service available from 6-10 pm each night with weekly update available Email teachers if possible No faxing absence / medical notes Whiteboard out front Channel 21 Inform your child’s teacher if you do not have internet access and copies of information will be provided

28. Questions and Closing