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April SLT Agenda and Zoom Link
- Principal's Update
- CEP
- Budget
- PAC Update
March Agenda and Approved Minutes
1. Meeting called to order/Greetings
2. Reading and approval of the minutes
3. Meeting recorder selection- Lois Shivers
4. Principal Update5. RESO A6. CEP Update7. Budget8. Parent and Family Engagement Policy9. PAC Update10. Any additional topics for this week?
Items for next agenda?
LOUIS ARMSTONG MIDDLE SCHOOL 30Q227
SLT MEETING 2021–2022
March 17, 2022
4:00 PM – 5:11 PM
MEETING MINUTES
Call to Order and introduction of SLT
4:05pm
Members present:
Penelope Angelopoulos
Jillian Coulton
Patricia Santora
Irene Filakouris
Rose Marie Gulston
La-Keysia Taylor
Dina Lemkova
Deanna Maietta
Ann McIndoo
Raul Mera
Helen Ponella
Kim Sanders (Recording Secretary for 3/17/2022)
Julie Waters
Agenda
- Meeting called to order/Greetings
- Reading and approval of the minutes
- Meeting recorder selection
- Principal Update
5. RESO A
6. CEP Update
7. Budget
8. Parent and Family Engagement Policy
9. PAC Update
10. Any additional topics for this week?
Items for next agenda?
Minutes approved at 4:11pm.
Voted on Zoom vs live meeting. The option to come into the building was offered with notification because Ms. Ponella and Ms. Sanders run the meetings from the building.
4:16- Majority voted to keep Zoom meetings.
Principal Update
- Guest speakers at PTA internet safety and pornography
- Cheryl Wills from NY1 for Black History Month
- Cheryl Wills’ brother- Big Boy Wills for Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month
- Respect for all week and No One Eats Alone to build community and develop unity
- Third reset assembly to go over building norms and expectations as we look to the second half of the year
- New initiative for LAMS bucks- in order to borrow a basketball, volley ball, soccer ball, etc. during lunch, during recess, students must pay 5 LAMS bucks- This is to encourage good behaviors
This modification is working well and student behavior has improved to get LAMS bucks.
- Into the Woods- 3 productions during the day and 1 afternoon.
- Boys bathrooms open periods 1, 2, 7, 8 and monitored by school aides.
- We celebrated in March Woman’s History Month, Civics for All, Developmental Disabilities Awareness, the beginning of Lent, St. Patrick’s Day, and Pi Day.
- ELA and Math simulation tests were administered to get the students ready and tighten systems and procedures. Data is used to identify gaps and develop individual plans for students.
- There were concerns about the scheduling of parent teacher conferences; however, remote sessions allow for longer conferences. Also, do not forget teachers also have Tuesday mornings to meet with parents. Overall feedback was positive.
- Next week our Superintendent is visiting the school. The Superintendent visits twice a year- once in fall to give feedback and later in the year to see if the feedback was implemented. This year we are looking at using protocols in teacher teams and feedback in the classroom is occurring between students and teachers to students.
- We have doubled our schools in both ELA and Math from the benchmarks.
- Budget- Today was the last day to move money. We made all of our deadlines. Our teachers wish lists were granted. Prometheans are coming.
- Library kickoff took place with our new librarian. Library is open to students again and for classes. The library was cleaned out and updated.
- Only one case of COVID this week.
- During the reset assemblies we spoke about the mask policies and respecting all decisions- students that chose to wear or not wear masks. Students have been respecting the choices of their peers.
4:30pm- RESO A was submitted February 21, 2022 by Ms. McIndoo, Ms. Filakouris, and Ms. Sanders
Requested:
- 1 million for security cameras- To increase security in and around the building.
- 2 million for upgrading bathrooms- Bathrooms are the original 1979 bathrooms.
- 2 million for upgrading 75 classrooms- Classroom cabinetry and flooring are the originals from 1979.
4:36pm- CEP Goals
For Math, we made the 10% gains for our end of the year goal during our midyear assessments. Therefore, another 3% was added on for the end of the year goal. This makes our new end of the year goal 46% from 43%. We discussed at our last SLT meeting and agreed on this new goal. Of course, our expectations are higher, we never shoot to only achieve the bare minimum.
New data presented for MLLs (multilingual learners) and SWDs students with disabilities)
MLL Students:
Number Tested 77
60% (46) Growth
40% (31) No Growth
When we say “no growth” this does not indicate that the students are not learning. Remember this is based on only the standards that were tested.
This data is very powerful for us because it lets us know what gaps our students have and it allows us to create individualized plans for them.
- 84% (26) of these students are considered at risk, chronically, or severely chronically absent.
- 45% (14) of these students are dually identified (MLL and SWD).
SWDs:
Number Tested 203
67% (136) Growth
33% (67) No Growth
- 71% (48) of these students are considered at risk, chronically, or severely chronically absent.
- 21% (14) of these students are dually identified.
For ELA, we made the 10% gains for our end of the year goal during our midyear assessments. Therefore, another 3% was added on for the end of the year goal. This makes our new end of the year goal 48% from 51%. We discussed at our last SLT meeting and agreed on this new goal.
MLL Students:
Number Tested 77
62% (48) Growth
38% (29) No Growth
- 55% (16) of these students are considered at risk, chronically, or severely chronically absent.
- 41% (12) of these students are dually identified (MLL and SWD).
SWDs:
Number Tested 204
69% (141) Growth
31% (63) No Growth
- 63% (20) of these students are considered at risk, chronically, or severely chronically absent.
- 21% (13) of these students are dually identified.
Dually Identified Students
Total Students Identified as Dually Certified (MLL and SWD) Students: 51
Math
Total Tested: 42
67% (28) Growth
33% (14) No Growth
ELA
Total Tested:42
69% (29) Growth
31% (13) No Growth
Many of our students that showed “no growth” were chronically absent or dually certified (MLL and SWD).
Our Plan of Action to support growth:
Added Supports for ALL Students that are Considered at Risk, Chronically, or Severely Chronically Absent :
- Targeted outreach to families has continued through guidance counselors.
- Continued outreach to families by teachers.
- Additional extracurricular clubs (social emotional, sports, academic enrichment) to build school culture/enjoyment and encourage students to come to school.
- Re-opening of sports during recess.
- LAMS bucks to buy items from the school store and to borrow sports equipment.
- Purchased Cloud 9 Learning software which provides integrated SEL- Mental Health solution that utilizes character strengths to empower children and teens to adopt character strengths and embrace mental wellness.
Added Supports for ALL Students Showing No Growth on iReady Assessment from Fall to Winter:
- Targeted AIS groups for teacher administration duties.
- Team meetings to target individual student gaps/needs for the purpose of creating and monitoring action plans for support.
- Teams partner with parent/guardians to create action plans for student support and growth.
- Purchased Castle Learning software which provides academic support for all subjects, for home and school, whole with a comprehensive instructional platform for in class, homework, review, and testing.
- Purchased Cloud 9 Learning software which provides integrated SEL- Mental Health solution that utilizes character strengths to empower children and teens to adopt character strengths and embrace mental wellness.
Added Supports specific to MLL Students Showing No Growth on iReady Assessment from Fall to Winter:
- Afterschool MLL Academy.
- Google Classroom for students and families with resources, strategies, and academic support
Added Supports specific to SWDs Showing No Growth on iReady Assessment from Fall to Winter:
- Standards based targeted instructional support through the Special Ed Recovery Program.
5:40pm-Budget
Finalizing stages
As Ms. Ponella discussed in the last meeting, some of the things purchased:
- Prometheans for the rest of the classrooms
- SEL curriculum- Cloud 9
- Academic support for in school and home- Castle Learning
- Acceptance assemblies
- Teacher wish lists
- More extra curricula activities
- More academic afterschool
- New teacher professional learning
- Coaching for new and untenured teachers with Teaching Matters
Staffing concerns- there is a shortage of teachers. Louis Armstrong needs Math, ELA, Special Education, and Science teachers among some others. Please feel free to forward resumes to teachers or administrators of LAMS.
5:55pm- Parent and Family Engagement Policy
The Parent and Family Engagement was sent to SLT members for the meeting in February and resent before March Minutes
There were no suggested updates or edits.
SLT members can continue to send updates or edits to Ms. Sanders. The CEP is a live document that can continue to be edited.
5:57pm- PAC
Update from Sharee Gibson
- 8 people that joined the PAC committee.
- 5 parents that are tentative and want to learn more.
- PAC needs to meet before the month.
- An online survey was put out to families through email and put on the Facebook group.
- Results on how to spend PAC money:
- Most responses came from 6th and 7th grade parents
- Top 3 choices for the activities and expenditures
- Field trips- educational focus
- Partnership with NYC Cultural institutions
- Workshops
Most wanted workshops: Child Safety (internet, cyber bullying, gang awareness), Middle School and High School admissions, How do you succeed in middle school, Writing skills, Social Emotional, College and Career Readiness, After school clubs, restorative practices
Next Steps:
- Decide and drill down on activities
- Implement activities
- PAC Meeting
- Create 2 other officers- alternate chair and recording secretary
- Create PAC bylaws
- Ms. Ponella asked if there were decisions made on spending the 8,000-9,000 existing money.
- Ms. Gibson stated that the PAC never got the chance to meet for specifics.
- Ms. Ponella pointed out that there is only a certain amount of time to spend large increments of money. After next weeks money can only be spent in increments of 250.
- Ms. Cataldo stated that PAC bylaws already exist. She will send them to support the new PAC in the creation of bylaws.
Next SLT: April 14
- Any additional Items for the agenda?
- Items to add to next SLT meeting?
No more items were brought up.
5:11pm- SLT meeting closed
December 9, 2021
Louis Armstrong Middle School
SLT Minutes
December 9, 2021
Members Present: Irene Filakouris (standing in for Helen Ponella), Kim Sanders, Ann Mc Indoo, Judy Alberto, Deanna Maietta, Rosemarie Gulston, Raul Mera, Patricia Santora, Jullian Coulton, Dina Lemkova-Seryy, La-Keysia Taylor, Lois Shivers
Meeting Recorder: Kim Sanders
Meeting Start Time: 4:00pm
Ms. Filakouris announced that she is filling in for Ms. Ponella
Agenda:
- Meeting called to order/Greetings
- Reading and approval of the minutes
- Meeting recorder selection
4. LAMS Bucks Update
5. LAMS Needs- Capital Improvement Projects
6. CEP Update
7. Title I PAC Budget - Principal’s Update
4:05pm- Meeting was called to order.
4:12pm- Minutes were approved.
4:13pm- Minutes were recorded by Ms. Sanders- Raul Mera was not present at the start of the meeting.
4:14pm- LAMS Bucks have been successful. Students are seen doing the right thing. The bucks have supported increased good behaviors. There have been price cuts on items that can be bought using LAMS bucks- Ex) Black Friday special and Cyber Monday special
4:18pm- The 3 top capital improvement projects:
- security cameras,
- renovating the bathrooms,
- and storage cabinets for classrooms
4:28pm- Review of CEP goals and action plan
Reviewed Math goals-
- increase of 10% for all students on i-Ready assessment
- increase of 15% for ELL students
- increase of 15% for SWDs
Reviewed ELA goals-
- increase of 10% for all students on i-Ready assessment
- increase of 15% for ELL students
- increase of 15% for SWDs
Reviewed Science goals
- increase of 10% for all students on i-Ready assessment
- increase of 15% for ELL students
- increase of 15% for SWDs
4:36pm- CEP action plan reviewed
10/11/21-10/22/21
Administer i-Ready Beginning-of-the-Year assessment to identify learning gaps and strengths for all students, MLLs, and SWDs
10/23/21-11/30/21
Identify gaps; review pacing calendars to determine appropriate areas to address gaps within curriculum; review Math data to identify reading and writing gaps and how they impacts comprehension in Math; review pacing calendars to determine appropriate areas to address reading and writing gaps; identify professional learning to address specific gaps; adjust curriculum to address gaps; create and adjust existing formative and summative assessments to determine success level of curriculum changes; identify entry levels, differentiation, and instructional needs of specific and groups of students (with a focus on MLL and SWDs); identify students for small group instruction
12/1/21-1/23/22
Continue to adjust curriculum to address gaps; continue to asses students to identify specific learning needs; continue to adjust specific lessons to address student gaps; identify professional learning needed based on new gap findings; continue to identify entry levels, differentiation, and instructional supports (both in class and extracurricular) needed to address student gaps (large scale and individual); continue to identify students and make adjustments to small group instruction
1/10/22-2/11/21
Administer i-Ready Middle-of-the-Year assessment for comparison to October 2021
2/12/22-5/22/21
Identify gaps; review pacing calendars to determine appropriate areas to address gaps within curriculum; review Math data to identify reading and writing gaps and how they impacts comprehension in Science; review pacing calendars to determine appropriate areas to address reading and writing gaps; identify professional learning to address specific gaps; adjust curriculum to address gaps; create and adjust existing formative and summative assessments to determine success level of curriculum changes; continue to identify entry levels, differentiation, and instructional needs of specific and groups of students (with a focus on MLL and SWDs); continue to identify students and make adjustments to small group instruction
5/23/21-6/3/22
Administer i-Ready End-of-the-Year assessment to identify remaining gaps; Continue to adjust curriculum to address gaps; continue to asses students; continue to adjust specific lessons to address student gaps; identify professional learning needed based on new findings; identify student supports (both in class and extracurricular) needed to address gaps; record remaining gaps for individual students to advance to teachers for the 2022-2023 school year
445pm- Announced Title I Pac meeting is after SLT
4:46pm- Principal’s update
- Marking period ended November 19; report cards are posted in mystudent account; we are in second marking period
- Communication with families is done through Pupil Path, School Website, and Principal’s weekly voice message
- 300 families are still not on Pupil Path- important information is relayed
- December Coffee with the Cabinet was hosted; we continued our schoolwide conversation and Brilliant NYC program; January’s meeting is the 5th
- January 6th Virtual Open House 9am and 6pm via Zoom
- Next week, we have Ned assemblies
- Picture days next week- 5th and 6th graders who were absent; Wednesday, December 15th grade 5 make-ups; Friday, December 17th grade 6
- The new social worker Justine Corio has been instrumental in supporting students
- Canned food drive was a success; we are now doing toys for tots
- Using school funds, we have purchased approximately $45,000 for instruments
- Class coat hooks have been purchased and we hope to have them installed over the holiday break
- SO is in full force. Student campaigns have started for office position
- No school on December 24th; classes resume January 3
- Take time to be with families and reset
5:06pm- Meeting ended
November 4, 2021
Louis Armstrong Middle School
SLT Minutes
November 4, 2021
Meeting called to order
Greetings
Minutes reviewed, edited for minor errors and approved
ELA viewed at last SLT meeting
Downward proficiency trend as anticipated
5th grade proficiency 45%
40%
36%
38%
Projections discussed: no growth vs typical growth vs stretch growth
Math
5th grade proficiency 41%
6th grade proficiency 33%
7th grade proficiency 29%
8th grade proficiency 33%
Projections discussed: no growth vs typical growth vs stretch growth
Science
5th grade proficiency 7%
6th grade proficiency 15%
7th grade proficiency 2%
8th grade proficiency 41%
Small group instruction being offered by teachers – encouraged by teacher with calling parents and reminding students to participate.
CEP ELA, Math & Science goals reviewed:
By June 2022 increases at a minimum are expected as follows
GE 10%
MLL 12%
SWD 12%
Instructional Plan of Action to strengthen core instruction:
Increase vocabulary/literally skills
Use culturally responsive pedagogy
Plan of action is driven by data and focuses on individualized access to instruction for all learners, esp MLLs and SWDs
Get to know the students, identify academic gaps, address social/emotional needs
Principal’s update
PTC – November 18th
Afternoon session 1-3
Evening session 5-730
Parents are to reach out to teachers to set up appts
Additional available time is every Monday 8-830 AM
Last day of marking period I is 11/19, three periods in total
Helen Keller exams were completed today – over 500 students will receive free glasses
7th & 8th graders – participated in assembly called “Ryan’s story” about harassment and bullying. Presented by father whose son committed suicide due to bullying.
Uptick in internet pornography addictions
- New SW is hired with adolescent addictive training who can deal specifically with this issue
Still looking to hire bi-lingual SW
Candidates being interviewed for librarian – pending right fit for LAMS
3 more aides have been hired for hallway/lunch/bathroom duty
Waiting for info regarding training parents to act as aides
Today and tomorrow: respect for all and internet safety assemblies
Resocialization to school building remains a big issue as children are still readjusting to being back in school in person after 1.5 school years away.
Plan is to reward positive behaviors:
LAMS bucks
Earned by being caught doing the right thing
Spent in the school store
COVID update
4 cases this week
Reinforce NOT sending kids to school sick
Twice per year superintendent comes to the school 11/19th is the next visit – minimum of 7 classrooms
Monthly coffee with the cabinet – first Wednesday of the month
Main concern is lockers – cannot bring them back due to social distancing and mischievous
To increase social distancing – for 5th grade classes the teachers may start going to the classes rather than vice versa.
Large tech delivery received – chrome notebooks
Parent involvement discussed – how to increase
Possible speakers for PTA meetings discussed
Dina to follow up with Mr. Previti regarding parent needs survey
Plan for Camp fair in the spring, including Fresh air fund – possibly March
Picture day dec 6,7,8,9.
PTC – schedule with teacher directly via email
Dance classes – only for 5th & 6th graders
Videos shared during meeting
Security camera quotes
Need more information in order to write the grant. At this point no clear amount has been quoted.
Open forum and plan for next SLT meeting:
Big ticket items for the school, eg: cameras, bathroom reno, what else do we need?
Members to email Ms. Sanders with any agenda items for next meeting
Closing remarks and Thanksgiving wishes by the Principal
Meeting adjourned 5:51
October 14, 2021
Louis Armstrong Middle School
SLT Minutes
October 14, 2021
Meeting was called to order at 4 p.m. quorum was established
Minutes of September was approved.
Due to the upcoming holidays our next meeting has been move to November 4th.2021 at 4 p.m.
Principal Report:
Upcoming events
Breast Cancer walk
Respect For All with Social Emotion Development
Poem contest
Dress as your favorite character
Ryan’s Story Internet Safety
This week concludes Hispanic Heritage week
Ms. Porella gave an update of the assessment tools that the school is using to assess our children
Tik Tok Challenge may be over
Our First Coffee with the Cabinets Zoom meeting was excellent we had forty-nine parents in attendance
LAMS cash dollar will be used as a positive incentive to reward children for positive behavior
Working to fix any breakfast or lunch issues that is current
We will be looking at the school budget
Revising the parent handbook and will be sending them out by next week
Parent Coordinator Ms Cataldo:
Calendar will be posted on the school website
Parent Conference is November 18th, 2021
Letters will be going out to parents asking if they would like to opt out of our eye exam program. If the opt out letter is not returned children will be tested
Teaching Parents and Children the importance of healthy choices will be done October 24th to the 30th
CEP Goals:
Using i-Ready data. Baseline was given and the data is being used to identify learning deficits, teachers and staff will be using this data to improve our children’s education loss, this is based on the individual child needs. School based option for Professional Development- children are being supported by focusing on power standards.
At our next meeting we will look at goal setting, encouraging parent Partnership
Budget Review:
First half of the budget is salary base
More periods added to 7th grade ELA
This year schools have three vacancies for school Aids
Health Aid was hired, librarian, art teacher, math teacher, and two social workers
Principal asked for suggestion on how to use our school grant
The school will research prices for school cameras if we cannot use funds to purchase camera then will go to RESO- A
Principal is looking to hire an HHA minimum requirement Hight School diploma- hired person will work a minimum of five hours; also hours can be flexible; resume can be sent to the principal, currently school doesn’t have a social worker.
Build New dance room, remodel orchestra room, looking to bring more art and dance programs.
Technology Update
850 1 to 1 devices were ordered- we have only received 50 so far; school has received 500 device forms from students requesting devices; if parents previously had a device continue to use it
Waiting for intern from CUNY; hots spots are available
Science Classroom update:
Grant was approved; final layout was sent to SCA for approval science room updates modernize proposal was submitted; groundbreaking will be in spring.
Six classrooms will be updated; renovation is big and will during school; vacant rooms will be available during the renovation phase
Lams face mask will be available in our virtual shop and at the school
PTA will help with Mr. Blum Green team
September 23, 2021
LOUIS ARMSTRONG MIDDLE SCHOOL 30Q227
SLT MEETING 2021–2022
SEPTEMBER 23, 2021
3:30 PM – 5:30 PM
MEETING MINUTES
3:30 PM
Call to Order and introduction of SLT
Members present:
Penelope Angelopoulos
Jillian Coulton (Recording Secretary for 9/23/21)
Patricia Santora
Irene Filakouris
Rose Marie Gulston
La-Keysia Taylor
Dina Lemkova
Deanna Maietta
Ann McIndoo
Raul Mera
Helen Ponella
Kim Sanders
Julie Waters
Review Bylaws
SLT Bylaws were revisited and a poll will be sent for voting on the time and day for future meetings. Options tabled are for the second or third Thursday of every month at either 7:30am, 3:15 pm, 3:30 pm or 4 pm. Each option has conflicts and will need to be rescheduled as needed.
Penelope Angelopoulos volunteered to be Timekeeper
Recording Secretary to be rotated each meeting
Structure of meetings is as follows:
1. Call To Order
2. Reading and approval of minutes
3. Old Business Items
4. New Business Items
- Principal Update
6. Agenda for following meeting - Adjourn
Members must attend all meetings. If a member misses 2 consecutive meetings without extenuating circumstances they may be expelled. Remuneration sheets must be filled out each month.
Principal Update
Ms. Ponella reviewed her first day slides presentation with everyone on the team. She began celebrating the good news and a healthier starting budget. 22 Prometheans and 980 laptops have arrived for digital learning. A new scoreboard has been installed in the Gym. Air conditioning units and central air have been installed in all classrooms. New teachers have been hired across all grades and subject areas and a new dance program has been implemented in the 5th and 6th Grade. LAMS House structure has been reinstated this year and solidified and strengthened with a dedicated core team for each house made up of an AP, a Dean, and a Guidance Counsellor. Ms. Ponella gave a Title 1 Update and reiterated that the new school year will be framed by nurturing the whole child with a focus on SEL (social emotional literacy).
Instructional Focus
Additional learning periods in Math and ELA – additional teachers have been hired.
Dedicated SETSS Teacher
Project SAVE Teacher
Art Technology Program
Dance Program
Professional Assemblies for students
Ms Ponella read her principal pledge to the team.
Assessment metrics to be used:
Getting to know your child
Last state test scores (which she has but have been embargoed)
i-Ready benchmarks
NYS 2019 Standards Based Benchmark tests
School Wide Initatives:
Respect for All
US History Regents for All
Spanish Proficiency
First Wednesday of every month Coffee with the Cabinet
Covid Protocols and Health and Safety
Expanded Outdoor Learning Space and amphitheater stadium style seating for outdoor lunch are on the to do list. Waiting on DOE guidance for outdoor recess but hoping for it. Contact sports will be prohibited. Lockers have been deemed a safety hazard as social distancing can’t be maintained. Daily health screening to continue for entry and new guidance from CDC on testing and contact tracing will be followed. Staggered dismissal times and exits to maintain safe physical distancing.
Grading policy has been communicated to parents from teachers. Code of conduct and cell phone policy has also been communicated.
TiK Tok Challenges (recently a bathroom one) and Discord messaging continue to be a problem. Pupil Path is up. Blue Cards have been sent home. Lunch clubs will be announced. iPad Airs can be distributed once applied for.
No meet the teacher this year. Parent Conferences will be November 18. Early office hours available to meet with teachers in the morning 8-8:30 am
Ms. Ponella ran through both the Chancellors Instructional Principles and the District 30 Expectations
CEP Goals is a living document and will be distributed next week. Still collecting data and taking survey with students and checking on overall social emotional health. Overall impression right now, however, is that the students are excited to back in person and overall seem happy.
Any pressing items missed or to be added to the next agenda can be emailed to Ms. Sanders.
Meeting adjourned at 5:30 pm
Previous Years Meetings
February 10th Agenda and Finalized Minutes
SLT Meeting
February 10, 2022
4pm
Agenda
- Meeting called to order/Greetings
- Reading and approval of the minutes
- Meeting recorder selection- Lois Shivers
- Principal Update
5. CEP/iReady Data Update
6. COVID Update
7. Mock Test for ELA and Math
8. Social Media (Tik Tok)
9. RESO A
10. Parent and Family Engagement Policy - PAC Update
12. Any additional topics for this week?
Items for next agenda?
February Minutes
SLT Minutes
principal updates
Lunar new year
American heart month
No one eats alone
Respect for all week
Shoe drive
Black history month
National holocaust remembrance month
Gym uniforms distributed
Benchmarks are given-great increases & growth
promotion & doubt notices handed out
End of march is the end of the marking period
Meetings with guidance counselors to assure kids are succeeding
Mid winter recess 21-25 schools open on the 28th
5th grade parents reapply march 1st to secure your post
High school applications are open and guidances counselors are there to support the application process
PTA meeting on the 16th w guest speaker is a social worker (adolescent pornography)
School survey- how the school is functioning
Pupil path not working/working on contacting parents outside of pupil path
Winter concert - children decorated
Received a lot of money this year
20 new teachers, received coaching and training
New furniture for classrooms
Close to $900,000 for technology
Classrooms will be getting new smart technology
Close to $30,000 on parent resources
Many clubs for students interests
Big boy wills (book) grades 5 & 6 (author has autism)
Emancipated (book) grades 7 & 8 (author Sherrll Wills coming to speak to children next week)
Met and exceeded the 5% mid year goal
Students weren’t excited but that is changing and they’re improving
1st 2nd grade level and now they’re in 4th
16% gain in 5th graders, 7% gain in 6th graders, 6% gain in 7th graders and 10% gain in 8th graders
covid update
Kids and teachers have received test kits
It’s encouraged to take the test before returning to school
Proof of a negative result is not required
If a child tests positive isolation lasts 5 days & must contact school immediately if child is tested positive
If a child has been tested positive within 90 days they won’t be getting a testing kit
Mask mandate will not be lifted in school
simulation test ela and math
march 8th & 9th
make sure supports are put in place
the children are more than statistics
want the systems to know that the students are sure of that to do
make sure logistics are in place, help us to help the kids do better
social media
Most incidents occur here (directly related)
Harassment on social media & ends up in the building The children are viewing inappropriate content, and challenges asking to destroy property and harmful acts
Unsafe acts have already occurred in school
Gaming is a big thing amongst students
Monitor your childrens' internet use
Children are bringing items from home for these challenges to use at school
Vandalism in the bathrooms
RESO A
feb 24 is the due date
Top items were security cameras, bathroom renovations and storage space in classrooms
Get borough wide elected officials to support the school
Cameras are the hot items
Bathrooms need to be renovated
parent and family policy/pac update
Have until april 4 to spend $8,075
Working on getting more parents involved
Needs members support to get up to speed
Schedule a meeting for the parents to learn about the pac and give suggestions on how to use the fund
Title 1 is a federal program that puts money aside to help students improve
Parents decide how to help students academic success
am & pm session as well as a parent survey to get everyone's input
Official pac meeting the week of march 1st and bring ideas to the SLT