Elkins Pointe Middle School, Our Mission: Empowering students for tomorrow’s global

society

Our Vision: By embracing our diverse community, we will provide the individualized support for students to become well-rounded, successful leaders who take pride in themselves and their education.

This community empowers students by:setting high expectations differentiating for rigor and interventionmaking learning relevant

State of the School: Trends in Student Achievement

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What does it mean to be Title I? The FACTS

Over 40% of the students at our school are eligible for free or reduced lunch.

In some very rare cases, students experience homelessness.

In many of these cases, students do not receive the same support at home from their parents. Not because the parents don’t want to, but because they

are often working in the evenings and may not have the money to provide technology and materials needed for homework.

We need to find resources to support these students so that they have an equal opportunity to access their education.

Title I provides us the additional funds, along with the accountability, to make that happen.

How does our school spend Title I money?Salaries for Data Support Specialist, On Pointe Teacher, and Parent Liaison

$150,000

Pay for teachers to support students during after school programs

$13,360

Software purchases for Study Island and Achieve 3000, differentiated support

$20, 900

Parent Resource Center $500

What are our school-wide goals?Measurable Gains:1) Increase the percentage of students meeting or exceeding

expectations on the CRCT in Mathematics from 87.4% to 92%. 2) Increase the percentage of students meeting or exceeding

expectations on the CRCT in Science from 81.9% to 87%.Action Steps:Continued focus on Professional Learning CommunitiesContinued focus on technology to enhance engagement and

critical thinkingContinued focus on differentiation for both intervention and

rigorContinued focus on intrinsic motivationRenewed focus on literacy skills in all contents

What programs/supports are in place to help my child?After School support through three options:

Titan Up, Top Titan, and STARHouseTeacher help sessionsAdvisement SupportConnections RemediationDifferentiated InstructionReading with the TitansClubs and Activities

Girls to Ladies & Young Male Scholars

What is the School-Parent Compact? Parent Involvement Policy?

Ms. Leah Mackey …

How will entering the School System Chart affect us? Difference between Governance and AdvisoryPlanning Year, LSAC still in place in conjunctionMembers of the Council

• 3 parents/guardians elected by parents/guardians • 2 teachers elected by the school employees • 2 school-based employees appointed by the Principal • 2 community members nominated by the Principal & approved by the SGC members • Principal (non-voting)

Nominations coming soonVoting through Home Access Center in NovemberF.A.Q. in last Titan Talk (speaking of email addresses…)

How can you support the school?Provide feedback. We’re listening.Vote for L.S.G.C. (or run for a spot beginning Sept. 3)Join the P.T.A.Participate in free means of donation

www.trueblueschools.com , Grocery StoresFind a way to access technology, weekly.Reinforce expectations at home.Celebrate our achievements.

Tell a friend!Attend school spirit events.Volunteer your time.

How can I volunteer?

Dr. Lorrie Bearden…

Introducing … The best P.T.A. in town!Executive Board Positions

PTA President: Tunieka BrownSecretary: Andrea HoitsmaTreasurer: Nadira MerchantVP Ways & Means: Lauren HainesVP School Services: Dipti MianVP Student Services: Susan RicksonVP Educational Enrichment: Quinda SmithVP Communications: Chad Salinas

Elkins Pointe Middle School PTAProposed Budget 2013-2014

2013-2014BUDGET

INCOMEFundraising Income $ 13,775.00 Enrichment $ 16,000.00 Membership $ 3,800.00 Other $ 2,310.00

TOTAL INCOME $ 35,885.00

EXPENSESAdministrative Expenses $ 1,915.00 Ways & Means Expenses $ 8,450.00 School Services Expenses $ 8,165.00 Student Services Expenses $ 7,450.00 Educational Enrichment Expenses $ 8,405.00 Communications $ - Community Relations $ - State PTA Dues $ 1,500.00

TOTAL EXPENSES $ 35,885.00

NET INCOME $ -

The rest of the evening …Mr. Todd Willis …

Class begins at 6:57 (don’t be late).7 minute periods, 4 minute class changes1st Period teachers have your schedules, lists

are posted.No time for one-on-one conferences

But you can request conferences.

Don’t forget to sign in … have fun!