Knik Elementary School November 17, 2017 Annual Title 1 Meeting 17-18 Knik Elementary School November 17, 2017

What We Believe Annual Title 1 Meeting 17-18

Knik Elementary School Mission Our mission is to partner with families to nurture, educate, and inspire life-long learners.

Knik Elementary School Vision We envision a school where all students are motivated and inspired by their own progress, and growth is celebrated at all levels. Share with a colleague an example you’ve seen of us achieving this vision statement this year. Give a non-example-where we have fallen short.

Knik Elementary School Beliefs We believe all students want to be successful. We believe we improve student achievement by improving instruction; we improve instruction by improving collaboration. We believe it takes a team to teach each child. We believe children thrive when expectations are high and self-confidence is higher. We believe all students have special gifts and talents that allow them to learn. We believe in using data to drive our decisions, but we know students are more than just test scores. We believe in fostering social, emotional, and physical well-being for all students. We believe all children benefit from developmentally appropriate materials, practices, and strategies. We believe education is a partnership of educators, students, parents, and the community.

Title 1 Program Title 1 is a federal funded program to assist our school in providing a successful education for all students. Our 2017-18 Federal Grant Amount is $79,725

Our 2017-18 Budget Pays For: Half-time teaching position to teach intervention classes. Before / After School Activities Student Field Trips Professional Development for Teachers Technology for Students Family Engagement Activities

Purpose of Family Engagement Family engagement activity funds are budgeted to provide events where families, students, and school staff can engage together helping to strengthen our educational partnership.

Previous Year’s Progress Outstanding Academic Achievement Scores!! Last Spring on our MAP Tests, Knik Elementary achieved our student growth targets in each subject area for all grade levels!! Last Spring our 3rd Graders had the highest reading fluency scores in the entire school district!! Significantly Positive School Climate and Behavior Data!! 98% of students reported last year they feel that school staff have done a good job making school a safe place. Among the lowest rates of office referral and suspension in the entire district.

Curriculum and Programs -- Reading Journeys 2nd Year of New District-Wide Reading Program Journeys Continued Professional Development for Teachers Overall the program features engaging stories and a multi-faceted approach to literacy instruction. Intervention We continue to offer intervention reading programs for students who significantly struggle with reading.

Curriculum and Programs -- Math District-wide GoMath year 4 GLTs collaborate on lessons, pacing, interventions, and extensions. New Math intervention classes this year are showing promising results. We have worked to implement Vmath and Math 180 programs that offer a blend of engaging online instruction & practice with traditional, teacher instructed small group intervention.

Curriculum and Programs – Math Continued Math Maniacs Incentive Program in 3rd grade Alaska Native Science and Engineering Program (ANSEP Prep) math extension program four mornings/wk. Math homework club for targeted students 3rd, 4th and 5th grades Grade level teams set goals and create action plans in the fall and winter for addressing student needs in math & Reading. ALEKS, Moby Math Each grade level supplements the GoMath program with a fact fluency component (i.e. Rocket Math, Susan C. Anthony).

Addressing Student Needs With Our Schedule Grade-level literacy and math block, emphasize instructional time. Almost no interruptions to literacy block; sacred time 30 minute Skills Block 4 days/wk: Reading or Math Intervention or Enrichment for all students 15-20 minute daily class meeting time built in to schedule for all grade levels

Addressing Student Needs Through Extended Learning Opportunities Sports Teams Red Ribbon Week Homework Club Math Derby Science O Science Fair NYO Early Morning Movers Chess Club Drama Club Honor Choir Band and Guitar Battle of the Books Technology: Coding, Minecraft Field Trips

Addressing Student Needs Through PBIS Responsibility Chart Behaviors taught, role-played and reinforced in class meetings Teams collaborate to ensure consistency and fairness Inconsistencies/questions/concerns continuously identified and addressed Weekly school-wide Y-rewards on Fridays during recess Y-Student vs. Staff games once/semester  Classroom and grade level Y-rewards Who is responsible for creating a positive school climate?

Academic Assessment & Student Progress MAP Tests three times per year in Reading, Language Usage, and Mathematics for all Knik Students. We believe in a growth mindset and we expect all students to show one year of academic growth in each subject area on MAP Tests. AIMSweb Reading Fluency Test three times per year for 3rd Grade. All 3rd graders are expected to read 119 words per minute by the end of the year. NEW!! – PEAKS Assessments once each spring assess students on their grade level Alaska State Standards. As this is the first year with PEAKS, we are still working on how to communicate performance expectations.

Reporting Student Progress Standard Aligned Report Cards – Four times per year at the end of each quarter. MAP & AIMSweb Scores – Three times per year at October Parent Teacher Conferences, February Parent Teachers Conferences, and at the end of the year with the last report card. PEAKS Scores – Once per year at the start of the school year, reporting the previous year scores following 3-10 grades.

Family Engagement Policy & Family – School Compact

Opportunities for Input We welcome formal or informal input at any time. Family Engagement Policies & Events Family – School Compact Title 1 Budget Suggestions for ways we can improve – in any area. Ways to Provide Input In person anytime to anyone on Knik Staff. Email any time – john.gardner@matsuk12.us Anonymous Suggestion Box in Office Parent Engagement Activity Surveys

Opportunities for Volunteering We welcome parent participation all year. Title 1 School Leadership Team (2 Parents Serving for 17-18) Family Engagement Events School Assemblies Student Field Trips Open Invitation to Volunteer in your Child’s Classroom

Parent Rights in Education You have the right to: Request a meeting with school staff Participate in educational decisions for your child Request the qualifications of your child’s teacher Submit a written comment on the school-wide program plan

Thank you for your participation!!