Jenkins Open House

September 22, 2015

Celebrate Success

For 2014-15 Jenkins was recognized for “EXCEEDING” expected growth on our end-of-grade tests. We have received this recognition for the 3rd consecutive year.

For 2014-15 Jenkins met 23/25 of our state goals (88%).

Report Card - C

Each school gets a “report card grade” from the state. We were not happy with our grade, but I believe only one Hickory school was graded higher than us.

The grade is based 80% on proficiency and 20% on growth. If 50-50 we would have had either a B or A grade.

Recycle any old fabric – clothes, shoes, towels, sheets – and the

school will get the money we make from the recycling company.

Car Riders

• Please have orange card with child’s name in the passenger window.• Please keep the card in the window

until after your child loads.• Please arrange car seats so we are

loading your child on the passenger side.

Car Riders

• Please hang up your cell phone once you get to actual loading area.

• Please only enter the school parking area using the right lane (if heading north on 127). There is only 1 lane entering the school and 2 lanes exiting the school.

Tardies

We don’t have a school bell system, so we go by the time on our computers since they are all the same. Please try to get your children to school early so traffic doesn’t make you late.

PTA

Thank you for a great 2014-15.

2015-16 PTA Beth Meadlock

Tabitha Belk

http://ptoffice.mjssoftware.com/mywebsite/Jenkins_PTA_NC

Schedule

Rotation 1: 15 minutesRotation 2: 15 minutes

3rd grades - library 4th grade - gym

Introducing our Jenkins Staff

Please wait patiently as our staff members go to their classrooms. We will cover a couple of quick topics and then you will be dismissed.

Read to Achieve

North Carolina Read To Achieve Goal

“The goal of the State is to ensure that every

student read at or above grade level by the end of third grade and continue to progress in reading proficiency so that he or she can read,

comprehend, integrate, and apply complex text

when needed for secondary education and career success.”

Read To Achieve Highlights

K-3 diagnostic reading assessment (Reading 3D) Students take 3rd Grade EOG in Spring 2014 Mandatory retention of third graders not

performing on grade level in Reading Summer Reading Camp in Summer 2014 Transitional 3rd/4th Class or Accelerated Class

for students not successful in SRC October 2014 Retake test for mid-year promotion

Summer Reading Camp

Outside of the instructional calendar Parents or guardians will make the final

decision regarding attendance Will last 6-8 weeks, include 4 or 5 days per

week,

and at least 3 hours of instruction per day Teachers will be selected based on demonstrated

student outcomes in reading proficiency

What is Reading 3D?

• Reading 3D is a validated, research-based assessment—State assessment for NC

• Gives quick indicators of early skill development in reading

• Offers an in-depth look at student interaction with authentic text

• Measures include: phonemic awareness, phonics, sight words, fluency, and comprehension

What does Reading 3D offer?

• Paperless, efficient data collection--using the iPad

• Meaningful analysis and reporting for teachers, instructional coaches, and administrators

• Ideas and tools for planning differentiated instruction

• Progress Monitoring to offer reinforcement of skills-based on student need (skills addressed in small group instruction)

• Parent communication: Home Connect: letter three times a year; letters sent to parents of non-proficient students

Parent Communication

• Home Connect letters-sent after benchmarks three times a year (October, February, June)

• Look for the “running man”

RED: Most support = intensive intervention needed

YELLOW: Some support = strategic intervention needed

Green: Goal = met or surpassed grade level expectations

• Be sure to help your child with suggested activities on this letter to promote reading success!

Title 1We are a Title 1 school. What does that mean?

Being a Title I school means receiving federal funding (Title I dollars) to supplement the school’s existing programs. The amount of $ received is based on the % of students on free or reduced lunch.

Currently 49% of our Jenkins students qualify for free or reduced lunch.

What do we use our Title 1 money for?

1.5 teacher positions

Technology

Supplies

Materials & Books

Staff Development

Parent Involvement

What is the “1% Set-Aside” for parental involvement?1% of our federal allotment must be used for parent involvement. (movie night)

What is our school’s Parental Involvement Policy?A document, approved by our leadership team, outlining ways we will increase parent involvement. (on school website)

What is the Leadership Team and which parents serve on the team?

- The leadership team is composed of one teacher from each grade level, 3 support area teachers, and several parents. - We meet one Monday per month at 3:30. All meetings are “open” to all parents & teachers who want to attend.

Wes BakerAmanda HammKirsten MaynardMelyssa OldenburgTracy Palmer

What is a SIP (School Improvement Plan)?

Goals and strategies, developed by our leadership team of teachers & parents, directed at improving student performance and school safety. (on school website)

Let’s go visit some classrooms!!