1. Parent Faculty Club June 3, 2015 Parent Faculty Club June 3, 2015

2. “It always seem impossible until it’s done…” “It always seem impossible until it’s done…” Thought of the day

3. Upcoming Events 6/4 – Kindergarten Concert @ 6:00 6/5 – Kindergarten Assembly 6/8 – SWPBS Leadership Picnic 6/9 – Kindergarten & 1 st Grade Assembly 6/10 – 1 st Grade Picnic 6/11 – Kindergarten Assembly & Picnic 6/11 – 4 th Grade Picnic 6/11 – 2 nd Grade Assembly 6/12 – 4 th Grade Promotion Ceremony 9:30 – 11:00 6/12 – 2 nd Grade Picnic 10:30 -1:30 6/12 – 3 rd Grade Picnic 11:00 -1:00 6/12 – Paul Fly Luau 6:00 – 7:30 6/12 – Last Student Day 6/15- 6/17 – Staff PD Days 6/18 – Moving/Construction begins

4. Title 1 Reading Strengths: Identifying main idea of fictional text, vocabulary, decoding skills Weaknesses: Comprehension of non-fiction text, text dependent analysis, making inferences, and writing proficiency. Mathematics Strengths: computation, concepts in context, estimating, understanding place value Weaknesses: application of multi-step/multi-concept word problems, writing to explain thinking

5. Data Collected Student Achievement DataTeacher Data PVAAS Informal/Formal Evaluations PSSA Results Attendance STAR 360 SLO Teacher made Formative assessments Professional Development SRI/Read 180 Lesson Plans Trimester Report Card Reflections Monthly Reading Level Core Curriculum Assessments WIDA/ WAPT

6. Title 1 Goals Goal #1 : Increase reading proficiency level of non-fiction text/text dependent analysis for all student groups. Specifically Increase in reading proficiency for 4th grade students by 10% as compared to the 2013-2014 data as noted by the School Performance Profile (this would mean that we would need to see at least10 students’ move from basic & below basic into proficient). That would mean we would see an increase from 68.90% to 78.90% in reading. Increase in reading proficiency for 4th grade ELL students by 16.7% as compared to the 2013-2014 data as noted by the School Performance Profile (this would mean that we would need to see at least 2 students move from basic & below basic into proficient). Increase in reading proficiency for 4th grade IEP students by 12.5% as compared to the 2013-2014 data as noted by the School Performance Profile (this would mean that we would need to see at least 2 students move from basic & below basic into proficient).

7. Title 1 Goals Goal #2 : Improve student performance of multi-step problem solving in mathematics grades K-4. Maintain over 80% proficiency and aim for an increase in math proficiency for 4th grade students by 2% as compared to the 2013-2014 data as noted by the School Performance Profile (this would mean that we would need to see at least 3 students move from basic & below basic into proficient). That would mean we would see an increase from 83.50% to 85.50% in math. Goal #3 : Improve student performance addressing writing prompts/tasks across curricular areas.

8. Goal #1 Goal #1 – Solution(s): Increase amount/complexity of non-fiction text and provide comprehension strategy lessons/feedback via programs such as Read 180, Lexia, and Star 360 Data analysis of common core content reviewed and needs addressed through small group instruction. There have been several meetings with the 3 rd & 4 th grade teams in October and November in order to address this content. Use of PA State Performance Rubric for students to self-evaluate their performance on open ended response items and rework after analysis to improve their work. Use of exemplar open ended response items to model advanced work IST and teachers planning and co-teaching open response lessons. Lessons reflecting teaching up with a focus on close reading and Text Dependent Analysis. Reading IST modeling this in classrooms. Flexible grouping targeting individual students needs Identify and provide further Professional Development on Formative Assessments.

9. Goal #2 Goal #2 – Solution(s): Data analysis of common core content reviewed and needs addressed through small group instruction. There have been several meetings with the 3 rd & 4 th grade teams in October and November in order to address this content. Use of PA State Performance Rubric for students to self-evaluate their performance on open ended response items and rework after analysis to improve their work. Use of exemplar open ended response items to model advanced work. IST and teachers planning and co-teaching open response lessons. Lessons reflecting teaching up with a focus on the mathematical practices. Math IST modeling this in classrooms. Focus on implementing the 8 Mathematical Practices through instruction on an ongoing basis. Flexible grouping targeting individual students needs Identify and provide further Professional Development on Formative Assessments. Identify and inform teachers on select Research Based Strategies to help build “Number Sense”.

10. Goal #3 Goal #3- Solution(s)- Modeled writing by IST/classroom teacher across grades K-4. Teach how to prewrite by creating specific graphic organizers/plans depending upon type of writing being addressed ie: narrative, informational, opinion. Model/teach ongoing Self-reflection of writing using a rubric Allow time to improve writing based on feedback and instruction Explicit instruction on the writing process across curricular areas Use of exemplar open ended response items to model advanced work IST and teachers planning and co-teaching open response lessons. Use of Informational journals k-4

11. Important School Info

12. Clearances Criminal Record Check - Do online and print immediately - $10 - Just click "Submit a New Record Check“ https://epatch.state.pa.us/Home.jsp“ https://epatch.state.pa.us/Home.jsp PA Child Abuse History Clearance - You may have to Create a New Account and it takes a few days to come back - $10 https://www.compass.state.pa.us/cwis/public/home https://www.compass.state.pa.us/cwis/public/home FBI Fingerprinting - Go to this website, and fill out the registration form. - Bring the completed registration confirmation with you to get your fingerprints done. https://www.pa.cogentid.com/index_pdeNew.htm

13.  Preparation for Construction  iPads & Smartboards- Have arrived!!! Thank you!!!  Thank you for all your support this school year! Important Info

14. Act 153 The law now requires all school employees, contractors and volunteers having direct contact with children to obtain new clearances (child abuse background checks and state and federal criminal history checks) every 36 months. Effective December 31, 2014, new volunteers must have clearances in order to be approved for their positions. Existing volunteers who do not already have clearances must get them by July 1, 2015, and those with clearances that will be more than three years old on July 1, 2015, must get new ones before July 1.

15. Act 153 For purposes of the CPSL clearance requirements, a volunteer is an adult serving in an unpaid position in which they are individually responsible for the welfare of a child or have “direct contact with children” (care, supervision, guidance or control of children, or routine interaction with children). If a volunteer has continuously resided in Pennsylvania for 10 years AND swears in writing that he or she has never been convicted of a disqualifying crime in PA, or the corresponding offenses under the laws of any other jurisdiction, they need only the Department of Human Services child abuse clearance and the PA criminal history check; the federal check is not needed. Our district website has a link reflecting forms and documentation related to the background checks. http://www.nasd.k12.pa.us/Page/1652 http://www.nasd.k12.pa.us/Page/1652