The Orange Elementary School District recognizes that the education of each child is the shared responsibility

of every member of the community.

Our goal is to inspire and empower each student to achieve academic excellence, embrace social and

individual responsibility, and lead with integrity. We believe all individuals should be valued and treated

with respect.

MISSION STATEMENT

One School ~ Two Grades

MARY L. TRACY SCHOOL

JUNE 9, 2014

WELCOME TO MARY L. TRACY

Colleen Murray

Principal2013 - 2014

Kai ByrdPrincipal

2014 - 2015

LANGUAGE ARTS STUDENT LEARNING GOALS

Using STAR Early Literacy data, 80% of all Kindergarten students will meet or exceed the grade-level benchmark by May 2014.

80% of all Kindergarten students will attain a Level 4 or higher on the end of the year DRA.

RATIONALE FOR READING GOAL:

1. Fall 2013 data collection only  25% met Fall  Benchmark.  

2. Goal aligned to Mission Statement:

“Inspire and empower each student to achieve academic excellence and provide powerful academic challenges.” 

3. CSDE Expectations:

DRA Level 4

Master Grade-Level Common Core Standards  

4. A strong foundation is needed for success in future grades.

ACTION STEPS

1. Analyze multiple sources of data

Kindergarten Language Arts Assessment

STAR Early Literacy

CBA

2. Professional Development

Lexia

Close Reading

Writing Rubrics

Text Dependent Questions

Workshop Model “Launching Activities”

Differentiation

ACTION STEPS:

3.Explicit instruction matched to students’ needs

4.Student performance monitored every 6 weeks

Tier Meetings

Child Study Team meetings

OUTCOME

Purposeful planning led to positive outcomes.

End-of-the-Year STAR Early Literacy Benchmark Assessment, 90% of all MLT students have either met or exceeded the goal for Kindergarten. 

90%

MATHEMATICS STUDENT LEARNING GOAL

Using the Math Expressions District Benchmark Assessment data, 85% of all Kindergarten students will meet or exceed the grade-level benchmark by May 2014.

RATIONALE FOR MATH GOAL

1. Average score on the Fall Benchmark -- 32%.

2. Goal aligned to Mission Statement:

“Inspire and empower each student to achieve academic excellence and provide powerful academic challenges.” 

3.  CSDE Expectations:

Master grade level Common Core Standards by the end of Kindergarten. 

4. Math Expressions Benchmark Assessment

Closely aligned to the Common Core State Standards

More rigorous than last year. 

ACTION STEPS

1. Used morning meetings to  analyze multiple sources of data Pre- and Post- Math Unit Assessments Dreambox

2. Faculty meeting agendas focused on: Providing professional development PD led by the district math consultants, principal and/or

teachers on staff.

3. Topics included: Student Discourse  Mathematical Practices Use of Manipulatives Differentiated Activities

ACTION STEPS

4. Small group instruction and interventions were: Aligned to students’ needs Used best practices Scientifically researched-based interventions.

5. Student performance Monitored every 6 weeks Tier Meetings and Child Study Team meetings evaluated

effectiveness of intervention

OUTCOME

MLT teachers’ capacity to improve Math instruction and learning is direct result of focused PD.

End-of-the-Year District Math  Benchmark Assessment, 98% met or exceeded the goal.

98%

TREND DATA:

2011 2012 2013 2014

DRA 67% 61% 85% 85%

STAR Early Literacy --

-- 91% 90%

Math Benchmark -- -- 97% 98%

PARENT FEEDBACK GOAL

By May 2014, the number of parents who report that their child’s teacher communicates with them (all or most of the time) on the Orange Safe School Climate Survey will improve from 78% to 85%.

RATIONALE

1. Spring 2013 survey revealed that 22% of MLT parents thought that teacher communication with parents was lacking.

2. Children do better when parents talk often with teachers and become involved in the school. 

3. Strong communication is fundamental to a teacher/parent partnership and to building a sense of community between home and school.

ACTION STEPS

1. “What’s The Buzz” -- posted on website, eblast every Friday

2. Teachers posted weekly newsletters to the website

3. Opportunities provided to get involved by volunteering in the classroom or contributing from home at least once a month

4. Phone calls home to parents at least every marking period

5. Teachers attended at PTO meetings throughout the school year

6. "Caught Bee-ing …..” cards sent home

OUTCOME

MLT’s collaborative effort to increase school-to-home communication resulted in a positive outcome.

Spring 2014 Orange Parent Satisfaction Survey, MLT exceeded the goal - 97% of parents responded their child’s teacher communicated with them all or most of the time.

97%

STUDENT FEEDBACK GOAL

By May 2014, the percentage of teachers that report teasing and name calling rarely occurs at Mary L. Tracy School will shift from 33% to 50% as evidenced by the Teacher Climate Survey.

1. Spring 2013 teacher survey revealed that only 33% of teachers believed name-calling or teasing rarely occur.

2. A positive behavior support system (PBIS) that includes systemic and individualized strategies is highly eff ective.

3. A school environment that is free of mean behaviors contributes to overall academic and emotional success.

RATIONALE

ACTION STEPS

1. Monthly Bee Messages

2. Be Kind Recognition Program

3. Responsive Classroom

4. Lessons using social stories to role play...cooperation, problem solving, and kind behaviors  

5. Celebrating Diversity

OUTCOME

MLT’s safe school climate plan, whereby behavior expectations were clearly communicated, monitored and recognized in positive ways, has contributed success.

Spring Teacher Climate Survey showed 75% of the staff believe that teasing and name calling rarely or never occurs at Mary L. Tracy School. 

75%

DRUM ROLL PLEASE…

Kindergarten Preschool

ENGAGING ENVIRONMENTS

Students are expected to know 60 sight words.

READING

MATHEMATICS

ADDING FUN

Native American Visit

SPECIAL EVENTS

African Drummer Visit

Bowling with Teachers

Celebrating Dr. Seuss

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

Wind ExperimentsWhat are the colors in a

rainbow?

COOL-OLOGY

Nancy Elizabeth Wallace Steve DiGiovanni

VISITING ARTISTS

WTNH VISIT

Fill the Bucket Parachute

FIELD DAY FUN

Community Helper Visit

Spirit Week - Sports Day

SPECIAL EVENTS

Thank you for

your continued

support of our

students, staff and families.