J. W. Arnold: A Glance at the Journey 2016

Clayton County Public Schools Vision Statement The vision of Clayton County Public Schools is to be a district of excellence preparing ALL students to live and compete successfully in a global society. Mission Statement The mission of Clayton County Public Schools is to be accountable to all stakeholders for providing a globally competitive education that empowers students to achieve academic and personal goals and to become college and career ready, productive, responsible citizens.   

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The Daily Spoken Words: Arnold’s Creed As an Arnold Elementary Student, I have GREAT expectations for myself. The education I receive at Arnold will give me a future filled with success and make me a leader of tomorrow. I am here to learn. Therefore, I will do everything to keep my teachers teaching and everyone learning. I will show respect for myself and others. Yesterday’s mistakes are behind me; success is now before me. I will reach for my dreams with determination and hard work. I accept this challenge because failure is NOT an option at Arnold.

Arnold’s Demographics Total Enrollment: 550 Students Asian – 4% SWD – 11% Black – 49% English Language Learners – 5% Hispanic – 8% Gifted – 10% Multicultural – 4% White – 9%

2016 GMAS English/Language Arts Arnold Elementary School GMAS Results Grade 1 2 3 4 Total Students Tested BL % DL PL DSL PL + 22 39 27 6 94 23.4 41.5 28.7 6.4 35.1 76.6 16 33 29 9 87 18.4 37.9 33.3 10.3 43.7 81.5 5 17 25 86 19.8 29.1 45.3 5.8 51.2 80.2

Arnold Elementary School 2016 GMAS Reading Arnold Elementary School GMAS Results Grade 1 2 Total Students Tested Below Grade Level % At or Above Grade Level 3 16 78 94 17.0 83.0 4 26 61 87 29.9 70.1 5 18 68 86 20.9 79.1

Arnold Elementary School 2016 GMAS Mathematics Arnold Elementary School GMAS Results Grade 1 2 3 4 Total Students Tested BL % DL PL DSL PL + 17 43 28 6 94 18.1 45.7 29.8 6.4 36.2 81.9 12 49 22 87 13.8 56.3 25.3 4.6 29.9 86.2 5 37 21 86 25.6 43.0 24.4 7.0 31.4 74.4

Arnold Elementary School 2016 GMAS Science Arnold Elementary School GMAS Results Grade 1 2 3 4 Total Students Tested BL % DL PL DSL PL + 10 46 27 11 94 10.6 48.9 28.7 11.7 40.4 89.3 40 29 8 87 11.5 46.0 33.3 9.2 42.5 88.5 5 17 28 36 86 19.8 32.6 41.9 5.8 47.7 80.3

Arnold Elementary School 2016 GMAS Social Studies Arnold Elementary School GMAS Results Grade 1 2 3 4 Total Students Tested BL % DL PL DSL PL + 8 34 20 32 94 8.5 36.2 21.3 34.0 55.3 91.5 16 36 24 11 87 18.4 41.4 27.6 12.6 40.2 81.6 5 18 47 86 20.9 54.7 18.6 5.8 24.4 79.1

Arnold’s Activities/District Priorities (Literacy, Numeracy, Critical Thinking, and Integration of Technology Literacy Monthly ELA Professional Development Meetings Citing Evidence in Text Early Literacy/Star Reading Family Read-In Reading Scholars Monthly Author’s Tea Accelerated Reader 20% Non-Fiction 80% Fiction

Arnold’s Activities/District Priorities (Literacy, Numeracy, Critical Thinking, and Integration of Technology

Arnold’s Activities/District Priorities (Literacy, Numeracy, Critical Thinking, and Integration of Technology Literacy Monthly ELA Professional Development Meetings Citing Evidence in Text Early Literacy/Star Reading Family Read-In Reading Scholars Monthly Author’s Tea Accelerated Reader 20% Non-Fiction 80% Fiction

Arnold’s Activities/District Priorities (Literacy, Numeracy, Critical Thinking, and Integration of Technology Literacy Monthly ELA Professional Development Meetings Citing Evidence in Text Early Literacy/Star Reading Family Read-In Reading Scholars Monthly Author’s Tea Accelerated Reader 20% Non-Fiction 80% Fiction

Arnold’s Activities/District Priorities (Literacy, Numeracy, Critical Thinking, and Integration of Technology Numeracy Math Facts In A Flash Math Matters Math Journals Math Talk Moves Morning Math Problem of the Day Monthly Math Content Professional Development

Arnold’s Activities/District Priorities (Literacy, Numeracy, Critical Thinking, and Integration of Technology Critical Thinking Academic Discourse in Classrooms Student Collaboration / Problem Solving / Questioning Conflict Resolution Helen Ruffin Reading Bowl S.T.E.A.M Club BETA Club Town Hall Meetings Quarterly Full Day Professional Development(Data)

Integration of Technology Arnold’s Activities/District Priorities (Literacy, Numeracy, Critical Thinking, and Integration of Technology Integration of Technology 21st Century Equipment Projects Incorporating Microsoft Word, Publisher, PowerPoint Technology Boost Turning Point Gizmos Kurzweil Edmodo ConnectEd McGraw Hill ( Reading/Math) Typing.com

Arnold’s Uniqueness Family Oriented Accelerated Reader Goals Principal’s Coffee with Parents Social Butterflies Town Hall Meetings S.T.E.A.M Club New Student Orientation Community Movie Night Chili Cook-off Taste of Arnold/Cultural Arts Celebration Science Day/Night Mother/Son & Father/Daughter Dance

Arnold's Volunteer Opportunities Eagles Nest Volunteer Breakfast Book Fair Parent Workshops Field trip support Opportunities to support teachers and all scheduled school functions

Arnold’s Upcoming Events for Parents Upcoming Events at Arnold School September 1 – District’s Open House 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM September 1 – Family Read-In – 2:30-5:00 PM September 2 – Summer Reading Celebration - 1:15 PM – Media Center September 5 – Labor Day Holiday – No School September 6 – Volunteer Breakfast – 8:30 AM in the Cafeteria September 6 – Last Day of Grading Period September 7 – 2:30 PM Deadline for grades September 7 – Beta Club Information Meeting 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM September 7 – Faculty Meeting 3:00 PM September 8 – Title 1 Meeting 6:30 – 7:00 PM September 8 – PTO Meeting 7:00 PM September 8 – Fall Pictures – Prepaid September 12 – Core Leadership Meeting – 8:15 AM September 12 – Girl Scout Welcome Meeting 4:30 – 5:30 PM September 12 - Art Club 2:45 – 4:00 PM September 13 - Chorus 2:45 – 4:00 PM September 13 – STEAM Club Meeting 3:00 – 4:00 PM September 14 – Social Butterfly 3:00 – 4:30 PM September 15 – Progress Reports Due September 15 – Spirit Night at Dwarf House – 5:00 – 8:00 PM September 16 – International Do Day September 19 – Core Leadership Meeting – 8:15 AM

Arnold’s Upcoming Events for Parents September 20 – Chorus 2:45 – 4:00 PM September 21 – Early Release – 1:15 PM Professional Development September 23 – New Student Orientation – Media Center 8:10 – 8:40 – KK 8:45 – 9:15 – 3rd – 5th 9:20 – 9:50 – 1st – 2nd September 23 – STEAM Meeting – 3:30 – 4:30 Jonah and the Blockheads September 26 – Core Leadership Meeting – 8:15 AM September 26 – Arnold’ Board Presentation September 26 – Art Club 2:45 – 4:00 PM September 26 – 30 – Grandparents’ Week (flyers will be placed in mailboxes) Monday 9/26 – Kindergarten Tuesday 9/27 – 1st Grade Wednesday 9/28 – 3rd Grade Thursday 9/29 – 4th Grade Friday 9/30 4th and 5th Grades September 27 – Awesome Arnold due to Mrs. Cameron September 27 – School Council Meeting 7:00 AM September 27 – Beta Club Induction September 28 – BST/Quality Control – 2:45 PM September 28 – CBS New 46 – School Book Drive September 29 – Science Committee – 2:45 PM September 30 – Grade Level Meetings (Please submit minutes to Mr. Allen and Dr. Shoemaker)

Arnold Elementary Thank you all for the opportunity to share!