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MARSHFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOLS

School Improvement Plan

2016 -2017

South River School School Council Members

Member Role

Amy Scolaro Principal/ Co-Chair

Nicole Sands Parent Representative/ Co-Chair

John Mills Parent Representative/ Secretary

Erica Parrell Parent Representative

Christopher Regan Parent Representative

Amanda McLaughlin Teacher Representative

Melissa Prario Teacher Representative

Liza Shenett Teacher Representative

Joyce Kinsman Community Representative

Kendra Stetson-Campbell School Committee Liaison

SECTION I. DISTRICT IMPROVEMENT PLAN GOALS

•Instruction is student centered, differentiated and uses technology.

•Expand response to intervention.

•Implement evaluation system.

•Technology is integrated into operations and practices.

Improvement of instructional practices to challenge and support all students

•Data is used to inform and improve student learning and achievement.

•Achievement and growth are communicated and celebrated.

Improve and celebrate student achievement

•Students and staff participate in community activities.

•Community members enrich student learning.

•Community and School District share resources and facilities.

Create reciprocal opportunities for partnerships between community- school services

•Two way communication informs students, families and community members.

•Current and emerging technology is used to improve communication.

Optimize communication at all levels

•Collaborative culture prioritizes current and emerging practices and provides time to assess effectiveness.

•Safe, clean, state -of-the-art buildings are the standard for all students.

•Sound fiscal planning and funding ensures the realization of District goals.

Maximize the potential of students, staff, parents and community through effective leadership and operations

SECTION II. MARSHFIELD CORE VALUES, CORE PURPOSE, MISSION STATEMENT, AND VISION STATEMENT

CORE VALUES OF MARSHFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Respect self and others

Hold and reach high standards

Promote collaboration in the school community

Employ a comprehensive approach to continuous learning

Embrace innovative practices

Demonstrate responsibility

Ensure a safe and healthy environment

CORE PURPOSE

To educate students in a safe, respectful, and inclusive learning environment where everyone thrives

THE MISSION STATEMENT

Marshfield provides a safe, healthy, and collaborative learning environment that fosters respect and responsibility, empowering all to achieve their maximum potential.

THE VISION STATEMENT

To inspire and engage our learning community in the quest for excellence

SECTION III. STATE TESTING RESULTS

MCAS 2015

Grade 3: ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS/ READING SRS Above Proficient Proficient Needs Improvement Warning

2013 23% 51% 25% 1%

2014 10% 60% 23% 6%

2015 9% 55% 33% 4%

STATE Above Proficient Proficient Needs Improvement Warning

2015 11% 49% 32% 9%

Grade 3: MATH SRS Above Proficient Proficient Needs Improvement Warning

2013 36% 49% 12% 3%

2014 46% 38% 15% 1%

2015 29% 51% 18% 2%

STATE Above Proficient Proficient Needs Improvement Warning

2015 32% 39% 18% 11%

Grade 4: ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS SRS Advanced Proficient Needs Improvement Warning

2013 13% 57% 28% 1%

2014 14% 58% 24% 4%

2015 14% 61% 21% 5%

STATE Advanced Proficient Needs Improvement Warning

2015 11% 43% 33% 14%

Grade 4: MATH SRS Advanced Proficient Needs Improvement Warning

2013 11% 47% 39% 4%

2014 20% 51% 26% 3%

2015 24% 44% 26% 6%


2015 19% 29% 40% 13%

Grade 5: ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS SRS Advanced Proficient Needs Improvement Warning

2013 19% 61% 17% 3%

2014 23% 51% 21% 5%

2015 30% 52% 13% 5%


2015 23% 48% 20% 9%

Grade 5: MATH SRS Advanced Proficient Needs Improvement Warning

2013 32% 39% 23% 5%

2014 31% 40% 25% 5%

2015 48% 33% 16% 3%


2015 35% 32% 21% 12%

Grade 5: SCIENCE SRS Advanced Proficient Needs Improvement Warning

2013 34% 32% 30% 4%

2014 17% 43% 32% 7%

2015 25% 49% 22% 3%


2015 16% 35% 37% 13%

SECTION IV. 2015-2016 SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLAN – ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT/ ONGOING ACTIVITIES

Average class sizes in all grade levels closely monitored

All schedules closely monitored to ensure the efficient and effective use of staff throughout the school day.

Maintain a continuum of services to meet the academic, social, emotional, and behavioral needs of all students, and ensure that all stakeholders are aware of possible options and appropriate steps in decision making.

Implemented a revised model for Response to Intervention (RTI) - “What I Need Now” (WINN) w/ direct connections to Journeys

Professional development opportunities designed to increase collaboration among staff and ensure that curriculum is aligned with the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks. Specific areas of focus this year included: Journeys Implementation; Standards Based-Report Card; MA Science, Technology, and Engineering (STE) Frameworks (adopted Jan. 2016)

Staff and Administrators engaged in regular Learning Walks

Common Planning Time (CPT) maintained at all grade levels

Implemented the Journeys ELA Program with fidelity in grades K - 5

Implemented a Standards-Based Report Card (SBRC) in grade K-5

Educators routinely engage in focused discussion about instruction and assessment (Common SMART Goals focused on Journeys and Response to Intervention (RTI) to improve instruction and student performance)

PeaceBuilders themes consistently reinforced (recognition of PeaceBuilders among us at morning exercises, classroom presentations around PeaceBuilder themes, PeaceBuilder bulletin board, etc.)

Budget reviewed and managed appropriately

Individual classroom websites and newsletters used to increase communication and celebrate student success

“SRS Students in the News” bulletin board outside the main office maintained

Celebrate special events and accomplishments in the Marshfield Mariner and via Twitter

School-wide review of MCAS scores/ Grade-level data meetings held/ School and grade level goals established

Consultation with the MPSD Data Specialists to refine and develop strategies for using data to improve instruction and achievement – School-Wide PD related to Science MCAS and the New MA STE Frameworks

Fifth Grade Reading Olympics

Student presentations at Monday Morning Exercises, i.e., Veterans’ Day, Patriots Day, etc.

Marshfield Elks presented dictionaries to all third grade students

Police dog/ service dog presentation to students in grade 3

North and South River Watershed presentation to students in grade 2

Collections organized by staff and students, i.e., Marshfield Food Pantry, Community Christmas, Change for NF, Jump Rope for Heart, etc.

Maintained effective communication with families via weekly messages sent through email, the SRS website, and paper notices (only when necessary)

Conducted a School Council Survey (Suggestion Slips)/ All suggestions reviewed and considered when developing the 2016-2017 SRS School Improvement Plan

Held events to welcome new students, i.e., Individual Tours, Kindergarten Playdate, New Families Reception(s), First Grade Meet & Greet, Open House, etc.

Held the first Annual Curriculum Night

Volunteers regularly invited to be part of the SRS community, e.g., guest readers, special classroom projects, center helpers, library helpers, kindergarten screening, etc.

Administration/ staff presentations at PTO meetings, i.e., MCAS Achievement and Accountability; MCAS 2016: What’s New”, etc.

Whole-school enrichment – Corey Jones (anti-bullying)

“Unsung Hero” recognition ceremony/ reception

Garden Work Day held in the spring- SRS staff and students, parents, and high school volunteers

Updated SRS Appendix to the Marshfield Public School Elementary Handbook

SECTION V. SCHOOL GOALS

GOAL I: IMPROVE INSTRUCTIONAL PRACTICES TO CHALLENGE AND SUPPORT ALL LEARNERS

Key Actions Benchmarks Person(s) Responsible

1. Establish and maintain appropriate class sizes at all grade levels

Average class sizes per grade level at SRS are consistent with average class sizes per grade level across the district –Current class sizes range from 17 -23

Administration

(BUDGET/ SPACE)

2. Identify and support opportunities for staff to engage in meaningful collaboration and professional development

Common Planning Time (CPT) for teachers and support staff is established and maintained

Support staff initiatives and provide coverage, when necessary, to allow staff to learn from each other

Principal/ Assistant Principal

Teachers/ Specialized Instructional Support Personnel (SISP) Educators

Instructional Support Staff, as appropriate

3. Continue to implement all components of the Journeys ELA program in order to ensure comprehensive ELA instruction that is vertically aligned across all grade levels

Teachers continue SMART goals related to Journeys, as appropriate

Time is scheduled for teachers to collaborate, both within grade levels and across grade levels, regarding various components of Journeys

Principal, Assistant Principal, Reading Specialists, Teachers, Support Staff

4. Ensure that the structure of the RTI model at SRS maximizes our capacity to meet the specific learning needs of all students in an efficient and effective manner within the least restrictive environment

Schedules and staff assignments support small group work during the school day for all learners (e.g., below-level, on-level, and above-level)

Skill-specific, flexible groups created by grade level

Differentiate Instruction

Informal assessments administered regularly to monitor progress and drive decisions Benchmark/ MCAS scores improve


Teachers/ SISP Educators


5. Increase the type and amount of technology utilized at SRS

Maintain an accurate inventory of technology at SRS

Establish and communicate top priorities for technology

Maintain current technology and capitalize on opportunities to increase or update technology, whenever possible, i.e., grants, PTO, etc.


Technology Dept.

6. Embed technology in daily instruction and assessment practices

Necessary supports to enable staff to collaborate and learn from each other are provided

Opportunities for staff to participate in differentiated professional development related to technology are provided

Dedicate a portion of common meeting times, as appropriate, for technology demonstrations and discussions to increase general knowledge and consistency in implementation practices across classrooms and grade levels




Technology Dept.

7. Maintain consistent behavioral expectations/ Teach, define, and model positive student behavior and citizenship

School-wide consistency regarding recognizing and shaping behavior, assigning consequences, collecting and recording data, and involving parents, administrators, etc. is achieved and maintained

Behavioral expectations are communicated at Curriculum Night and the PowerPoint is posted on the website



Instructional Support Staff

8. Provide opportunities for integrated Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics (STEAM) instruction and increase the consistent use of the SRS STEAM Lab space and materials, as appropriate according to grade level

Reconvene the STEAM committee (teachers, parents, and administrators) to review progress to date and update goals by grade-level for the 2016-2017 school year. Special attention paid to ensure that all goals are aligned with the new MA Curriculum Frameworks for Science, Technology, and Engineering (STE) and are consistent with Marshfield’s vision for STEAM education

The Committee will…

create a written template for grade-level teams to use when outlining specific plans for STEAM activities and utilizing the SRS STEAM Lab space during the 2016-2017 school year

propose a schedule for STEAM Lab use, by grade level

present the goals, written template, and proposed schedules to all staff during a staff meeting or building –based in-service

provide support to grade-level teams during planning and throughout the year




Technology Dept.

Parents

9. Continue to review the science program to improve alignment with the MA Curriculum Frameworks

Incorporate guidance /recommendations from the District-Wide Vertical Science Committee, as it becomes available

Principal, Assistant Principal, Reading Specialists, Teachers, Support Staff

Designate professional development time for science, i.e., CPT, PLCs, in-service time

Continue to develop an updated scope and sequence to promote consistency within grade-levels and improve vertical alignment across grade levels

Identify and acquire instructional resources to support instruction

Improve student achievement, as measured by classroom performance, unit assessments, and MCAS scores

GOAL II: IMPROVE AND CELEBRATE STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT


1. Maintain a building-based data team (participants also function as data coaches to grade-level data teams)

A team consisting of building administrators and teacher representatives meets on a regularly scheduled basis to analyze district/ building-level data and plan ongoing professional development, regarding data analysis and instructional implications, for teachers and appropriate instructional support staff

Collaborate with the District-Wide Data Management Specialist to evaluate and refine, as necessary, our approach to data analysis in order to maximize impact on instruction and student achievement


Teachers / SISP Educators


District-Wide Data Management Specialist

2. Maintain grade-level data teams as a means for teachers and appropriate support staff to systematically analyze data from a variety of sources (e.g., state assessments, local benchmarks, common formative assessments, common summative assessments, etc.) and participate in professional discussions about student performance and instructional implications

Co-planning time for teachers and appropriate support staff is established and maintained

Teachers engage in focused discussions about instruction and assessment

Teachers collaborate to analyze student work and apply consistent strategies for improving student performance

Common strategies are implemented across grade levels that promote student achievement, e.g., specific interventions, graphic organizers, rubrics, exemplars, etc.




District-Wide Data Management Specialist

3. Recognize student achievement and models of positive citizenship

Recognition of PeaceBuilders at weekly morning exercises

Recognition of achievement and good citizenship by administrators and classroom teachers in newsletters,


on the website, and through social media, as appropriate

Special Award Ceremonies, i.e., Classroom Awards, Fifth Grade End-of-the Year Awards, “Reading Olympics”, Summer Reading Accomplishments” etc.



GOAL III: CREATE RECIPROCAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR PARTNERSHIPS BETWEEN COMMUNITY-SCHOOL SERVICES


1. Facilitate opportunities for community leaders, business leaders, parents/ guardians, middle/ high school students, and senior citizens to contribute to the educational experiences of students

Programs and events are implemented that encourage direct involvement with members of the greater Marshfield community, i.e., field trips, guest speakers/ readers, volunteer opportunities in classrooms and at school-wide events, Project Reach, SRS garden project, STEAM Lab, etc.

Principal/Assistant Principal Teachers/ SISP Educators/Staff Student Council Students/ Parents PTO Community Members

2. SRS students participate in town-wide events that benefit others

SRS students participate in town-wide events that benefit others, i.e., Keep Marshfield Clean Day, Recycling Initiatives, food pantry donations, animal shelter activities, MEF Road Race, Jog-A-Thon, special events organized by the Fifth Grade Student Council, etc.

Principal/Assistant Principal Teachers/ SISP Educators/ Staff Student Council Students/ Parents PTO Community Members

3. Continue to develop an organizational structure for the SRS Garden that increases manageability and maximizes access for all students

Reestablish the Garden Committee with the following representation: one teacher representative per grade level, parent(s), administrator, and custodian in order to accomplish the following tasks:

Create and implement a plan to downsize the garden by relocating the shed, picnic tables, and six garden beds to the playground side of the building

Create a written plan for garden activities during the 2016-2017 school year

Facilitate and support grade-level garden curriculum and activities

Facilitate and support access to the garden as a recess option

Collaborate and coordinate with Holly Hill Farms, as appropriate

Principal/Assistant Principal Teachers/ SISP Educators/ Staff Student Council Students/ Parents PTO Community Members Consultant from Holly Hill Farm

GOAL IV: OPTIMIZE COMMUNICATION AT ALL LEVELS


1. Increase the use of the SRS website as the main trusted source for current and accurate information regarding all aspects of South River School

Website is user-friendly and includes accurate and current information

Ongoing discussion regarding how to drive families and community members to use the website as a main source of information, i.e., pictures updated regularly, videos of events, highlight staff feature, grade-specific curriculum information, weekly email directs families to information on the website, etc.

Principal/ Assistant Principal School Secretary Teachers/ SISP Educators/ Staff Parent Reps. Community Members SRS Super User (maintains website)

2. Plan brief presentations/ workshops for parents (to be scheduled in conjunction with monthly PTO meetings) in order to increase two-way communication with families regarding curriculum, instruction, assessment, school-wide initiatives, and other relevant topics of interest

Parents and guardians attend and participate in presentations/ workshops that increase their awareness of curriculum, instruction, assessment, school-wide initiatives, and other relevant topics of interest

Principal/ Assistant Principal Teachers/ SISP Educators

3. Host a Curriculum Night in the fall to increase two-way communication regarding curriculum related issues

A Curriculum Night for parents and guardians is held in the fall

Provide information about the importance of reading at home

Principal/ Assistant Principal Teachers Reading Specialists

GOAL V: MAXIMIZE THE POTENTIAL OF STUDENTS, STAFF, PARENTS, AND COMMUNITY THROUGH EFFECTIVE

LEADERSHIP AND OPERATIONS


1. Continue to assess efficient use of space within the school so that all available space is used as efficiently and effectively as possible

All available space within the school is used efficiently

Follow appropriate steps to distribute, donate, or discard unused furniture, equipment, and materials

Instructional space is adequate for instructional need

Business Manager Principal/ Assistant Principal Staff Custodian

2. Continue to assess outdoor accommodations for students and make recommendations for improvement, as appropriate

With support from the PTO, explore the possibility of building a basketball court on the playground side of the building

Relocate a “downsized version” of the garden to the playground side of the building in order to increase access by children during recess

With support from the town and/or PTO, explore the possibility of repaving the blacktop area on the playground side of the building as a first step in creating a play area with engaging activities/ games painted on the blacktop

Principal/ Assistant Principal Staff Students PTO members Custodian

3. Hold an SRS “Clean-Up/ Garden Work Day” in the fall and/ or spring

Event is organized and promoted

Plant flowers/ clean up grounds

Maintain gardens

Principal/ Assistant Principal Staff Students PTO members Custodian Community Members

4. Improve the appearance of the interior of the school

Facilitate projects such as: Paint the stairways and the trim downstairs Maintain a welcoming atmosphere in the lobby Update and maintain bulletin boards

Principal/ Assistant Principal Staff Students PTA members Custodian Community Members

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