Elementary Principal’s Report December 8 th, 2014

Mission Statement The mission of the Pender Public School District is to provide quality educational opportunities in a safe, positive learning environment that motivates and challenges all students to become productive and responsible citizens.

Workshops/Meetings Attended Past Meetings/Trainings Nov. 17 th ~ Community Foundation Meeting (PTCEFF) Nov 20 & 21 ~ Build Your Own Curriculum (BYOC) Training at ESU Future Meetings/Trainings None Planned

Winter Benchmark Testing Winter Benchmarking has begun. Dec. 8 th -19 th is Measures of Academic Progress (MAPs) testing Jan. 13 th - 14 th is Aims Web Jan. 29 th National Assessment Educational Progress (NAEP) testing in elementary

Mentor drive is going well We have 30 students placed or waiting for mentors. Hope to have all matched by the New Year. Please consider donating an hour a week and becoming a mentor.

Pendragon Pride Second quarter assembly is December 18 th, :45 p.m. in Event Center Please consider joining us! Pride Assembly Agenda School Song Welcome Recognition of PRIDE shirt winners Kindergarten Classroom Awards 1 st Grade Classroom Awards Recognition of Honor Roll Students 2 nd Grade Classroom Awards 3 rd Grade Classroom Awards Recognition of 1 st Quarter Birthdays 4 th Grade Classroom Awards 5 th Grade Classroom Awards 6 th Grade Classroom Awards Classroom Competition

American Education Week November 17-21, 2014 PTO and administration showered the staff with appreciation all week Very nice week of celebration

Thanksgiving Food Drive All this food and $745 cash were donated by the students and staff of Pender Public Schools to our local food bank.

Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO) Last meeting Wed. Nov. 19 7:00 p.m. Next meeting Wed. Dec. 17 7:00 p.m. PTO fundraiser went very well Funds will be used to incorporate/not-for-profit status & plan activities for 2 nd semester Board of Directors Co-Chairs - Bev Schuster and Kellen Conroy Vice Chair - Connie Felber Secretary - Sadie Eichelberger Treasurer - Shane Schuster Fundraising - Sonya Kelly and Melissa Hansen School Liaison - Shauna Kinning/Tara English

Veteran’s Day Program Held November 11 th at 2:00 p.m. Mrs. Brown and Mr. Bartlett once again did an amazing job. So many compliments on what we do.

Writing Curriculum Work Recent data analysis revealed a relative weakness in the area of writing. We attribute this to a lack of consistent curriculum K-12 Also, no consistent programming or philosophy. Mr. Miller and I are working with the both of the HS writing teachers as well as a handful of the elementary teachers. Determining what is taught in each classroom. Researching program options & reaching out to specialist in the area of writing to determine what our next steps are. I plan to report back next month and let you know our progress.

Elementary PRIDE

Upcoming Events December 16 th – Elementary Winter Concert 6:30 December 18 th – 2 nd Quarter Pendragon Pride Assembly 2:45 December 19 th – End of the 2 nd Quarter December 22 nd – Jan. 2 nd Winter Break