Welcome & Introductions Scott Hetherington, Principal hetheringtons@bsd405.org Susan Webster, Assistant Principal websters@bsd405.org Laura Nivinskus, Instructional Technology Curriculum Leader (ITCL) Nivinskusl@bsd405.org Linda Porter, Office Manager porterl@bsd405.org

Who is our Spiritridge CommUNITY? 32 teachers (30 classrooms) 2 office assistants 7 specialists (music, art, PE, library) 9 specialized support staff (ELL, ITCL, OT, PT, SLP, Counselor, Nurse, Resource Room) 3 custodians 10 support staff (IAs, EAs, Para-educators) 2 kitchen staff 5 ELP staff 6 bus drivers 694 students and their families

Spiritridge Mission We aim to create an equitable environment that supports ALL students through meaningful and rigorous learning experiences to become well-prepared for college, career and life.

Goals We build relationships to support all students We provide an equitable environment We engage students in meaningful and rigorous learning experiences We inspire students to grow academically, socially and emotionally

Positive and Productive Life— 2016-17 Classroom Charter Feeling Words:

Recognize and manage emotions SOCIAL and EMOTIONAL LEARNING CORE COMPETENCIES Behave ethically, respectfully and responsibly Recognize and manage emotions Make good decisions Demonstrate care and concern for others Develop positive relationships

ASSESSMENT DATA SPIRITRIDGE ELEMENTARY 2016-17

SMARTER BALANCED ASSESSMENT 3rd - 5th Grade ELA 3rd 4th 5th 2014-15 80% 88% 91% 2015-16 78% 83% 96% 2016-17 81% 92% 3rd - 5th Grade MATH 3rd 4th 5th 2014-15 86% 84% 87% 2015-16 79% 83% 94% 2016-17 93%

SMARTER BALANCED ASSESSMENT District and State Averages 3rd - 5th Grade ELA 3rd 4th 5th 2016-17 81% 92% 91% BSD 76% 78% 80% STATE 54% 57% 60% 3rd - 5th Grade MATH 3rd 4th 5th 2016-17 87% 93% 83% BSD 79% 76% 77% STATE 59% 55% 49% 5th Grade MSP SCIENCE - 2015   2017 2016 2015 STATE 64 65 63 BSD 83 85 80 SPIRITRIDGE 89 96 97

CommUNITY

Together, we transform basic education to BEST Bellevue Schools Foundation & You Together, we transform basic education to BEST

Why We Need a Schools Foundation The state Legislature pays for ‘basic’ education. PTSAs provide important school-based support and advocacy. When you become a Foundation donor, you help take education to the next level, elevating & enriching education for your child and for EVERY Bellevue student, districtwide:

Here’s What YOU Make Possible You Transform Education K–12 Computer Science Integration K–8 STEM Middle & High School Social/Emotional Learning College & Career Next Steps Initiative BOOM & SHOUT Equity Experience You Support Every Student Free tuition to preschool for low-income families Early Literacy Intervention at high-poverty schools National Board Certification College Prep support for struggling students VIBES mentors in every school

Whole Foods Day WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 Put Great Education on Your Grocery List Whole Foods Day WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 Whole Foods +  amazon will donate 5% of net sales from Whole Foods Bellevue and Whole Foods 365 to the Bellevue Schools Foundation.

Thank you They deserve it. Go All in for Kids this year. Make your annual gift online at bsfdn.org

Spiritridge PTSA President: Jennifer Schultz Sign up @ spiritridge.org

MATH CLUB Visit the Spiritridge Math Club table in the entry way tonight for more information and details.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT! We are here to partner with you and we are committed to your children’s success. Information can be found at the following sites: www.bsd405.org/Spiritridge School www.spiritridge.org PTSA 425.456.5900 Hours: 8:00 AM-4:00 PM

Thank You