2. Longfellow Student Attendance Longfellow’s student population showed an increase in 2012. Our current enrollment today is 401 students.

3. Free and Reduced Lunch Rate The Free and Reduced rate at Longfellow for the 2014-2015 school year is 57%. In 2013-14 it was 56%.

4. Student Mobility Rate The mobility rate at Longfellow Elementary is 14.25 percent. The district rate is 19% and the state mobility rate is 12%.

5. Student Membership by Ethnicity Longfellow qualifies 3.69 percent of our students to receive ELL support. The district qualifies 6.18 percent of our students. 6.04 percent of students throughout the state qualify for ELL services.

6. Quality Teaching and Instructional Programming Implementation of Reading, Writing, Math, and Science programs with fidelity Mondo Reading Lucy Calkins Bridges Math Science Fusion Professional Learning Communities occur weekly with Content Area Specialists Review curriculum learning guides Review pacing guides to insure that teachers are effectively teaching all content Review student work samples and monitor student growth and progress Utilize the Literacy Coach to support effective teaching strategies and student progress in the classroom Collaboration with teachers and model strategies to implement in the classroom Reteach concepts and skills from Checks 4 Learning common assessments Review assessments and develop individual student learning plans Gather resources and materials to support students and teachers

7. Quality Teaching and Instructional Programming Student Support and Interventions High Ability Title I Special Education Services Flexible grouping strategies based on assessments and progress monitoring information Tutoring after school for students in content areas of Reading, Writing, and Math Classroom differentiation strategies Para professionals working with students in the classroom to support students Assessments Common assessments in content areas (Checks 4 Learning – Grades 3-5) Terra Nova – 3 rd Grade NeSA (Grades 3-5) End of unit assessments Running Records Teacher observations Student Goal Setting Individual Classroom Schoolwide

8. Safety, Efficiency, and Effectiveness Highly Qualified Staff Professional Development Book Study - The Book Whisperer John Hattie – Visible Learning CCIRA Reading Conference Bridges Math Training AdvancED preparation Mission Vision Core Value Statements Goals Standard Response Protocol Tornado Fire Lock Down Lock Out

9. Safety, Efficiency, and Effectiveness Positive Behavior Supports Common rules/procedures posted throughout the building Longfellow Pledge recited at morning meeting to reinforce the rules of being safe, respectful, and responsible Stars posted in the hallways for students demonstrating positive behaviors Aces 16 Proactive Classroom Management Strategies School wide screener to identify at risk students Second Step Curriculum Classroom strategies for problem solving Develop positive social skills Counseling Individual Small Group Classroom

10. Strong Relationships and Equitable Schools Community Adopt-A-School Foster Grandparents Volunteers Cat Packs TEAMmates School-Wide Principal Newsletter PTO Wednesday Communication Folders Family Math and Reading nights Dr. Seuss Read Across America activities Grade level music programs Hoops for Heart Parent-Teacher conferences Parent meeting – mission/vision revision Morning meeting Classroom Websites Newsletters Family Bridges Math newsletters

11. NeSA Overall, Mathematics showed the greatest NeSA growth. All three grade levels improved from last year at the same grade level and showed an increase in the 2014 state average. Grade 3 showed a +13% difference from last year at the same grade level and a + 11% difference from the 2014 state average. Grade 4 showed a +3% difference from last year at the same grade level and a +17% difference from the 2014 state average. Grade 5 showed a +17% difference from last year at the same grade level and a +5% difference from the 2014 state average. Music 2014 Sing Around Nebraska Children’s Honor Choir Janeva O’Bannon Breckdon Holton Mrs. Hellen Jimenez – teacher Fundraising Pennies for Patients - $2,500+ (Dallas Massey) Box Tops for Education – 25,000+ points (Jessica Heilbrun)

12. Girls on the Run Students in grades 3, 4, and 5. Meeting twice a week in small teams of 8-20 girls, they teach life skills through fun, engaging lessons that celebrate the joy of movement. The 24-lesson curriculum is taught by certified Girls on the Run® coaches and includes three parts: understanding ourselves, valuing relationships and teamwork and understanding how we connect with and shape the world at large. Over the course of the program, girls will develop and improve competence, feel confidence in who they are, develop strength of character, respond to others and oneself with care and compassion, create positive connections with peers and adults, and make a meaningful contribution to community and society. Longfellow Community Cohesive environment Collaboration between staff and community stakeholders Strong building and community support in response to a crisis

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