1. Welcome to Dougherty Elementary Back to School Night September 3rd

2. What is new for 2013-2014  Staff members  Dougherty is currently housing more than 790 (up 30)  School Safety Parking lot Parking lot Lunch drop off Lunch drop off Campus visitors Campus visitors

3. “It’s All About Our Kids” Learning is our fundamental purpose. For every student, in every classroom, at every school. We are preparing every student for college and career. We are a Professional Learning Community.

4. School Vision  Dougherty Elementary School provides a safe, positive learning environment that develops self-motivated, independent, and enthusiastic learners who strive toward academic excellence, social responsibility, and personal growth. The goal of the faculty, staff, and parents is to provide a program designed to meet the academic, social, emotional, and physical needs of each of our students.

5. Academic Goals  Dougherty is committed to differentiating instruction to ensure that every student will achieve.  As a staff and professional learning community we will be using collaboration time and staff meetings to develop strategies to reach every student and make instruction not just rigorous but engaging.  Dougherty will promote the social and emotional well-being of all students and celebrate the rich diversity of our community.

6. API +7955 We made great gains but we are not done….

7. Common Core  Dublin Unified School District is shifting to the Common Core State Standards so that students, beginning in Grade 3 in the spring of 2015, can take the Smarter Balanced Assessments.  This year there will be informational meetings to educate the community and answer questions related to Common Core State Standards and Smarter Balanced Assessments.

8.  Dublin Unified School District homepage has a weblink which provides additional information about the Common Core State Standards.  If you are interested in knowing more about Smarter Balanced Assessments you can also visit: www.smarterbalanced.org www.smarterbalanced.orgwww.smarterbalanced.org

9. Student Activities promoting school spirit  Town hall meetings (First Two weeks of school)  Monday morning assemblies (every Monday)  International Walk and Roll to School (October 9th)  Chalk Festival (October 11 th )  Red Ribbon Week (October 23 rd -31 st )  Yearbook cover contest (TBA)  Pumpkin carving contest (October 30 th )  Halloween parade (October 30 th )  Intramural sports  NED show (December)

10. PFC  Purpose: to support student learning by providing programs that will enhance instruction, and also sponsor activity that instill a sense of community with all stakeholders  Board introductions  Call for volunteers  Budget

11. School Safety  Drills and Emergency Plans  Communication  How can you help?

12. Safety Committee  Purpose: The purpose of the Safety Committee is to evaluate school safety and the needs of students including school procedures and available resources.  Recruitment: We need you! Meetings are held Tuesday afternoons.  Next Steps: If you are interested, please contact Ms. Candaux for more information.