1. Welcome & Introductions
Scott Hetherington, Principal
Susan Webster, Assistant Principal
Laura Nivinskus, Instructional Technology Curriculum Leader (ITCL)
Linda Porter, Office Manager

3. 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

5. 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.

6. 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

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

8. 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

11. ASSESSMENT DATA
SPIRITRIDGE ELEMENTARY

12. SMARTER BALANCED ASSESSMENT
3rd - 5th Grade ELA
3rd
4th
5th
80%
88%
91%
78%
83%
96%
81%
92%
3rd - 5th Grade MATH
3rd
4th
5th
86%
84%
87%
79%
83%
94%
93%

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

14. CommUNITY

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

16. 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:

17. 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

18. 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.

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

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

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

22. 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:
School
PTSA
Hours: 8:00 AM-4:00 PM

23. Thank You