prince of peace first annual state of the school address
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Prince of Peace First Annual State of the School Address, as presented by Head of Schools, Mr. Dan Dueck.TRANSCRIPT
FIRST ANNUAL STATE OF THE
SCHOOL ADDRESS
January 20, 2011
PASTOR SAUER Welcome Prayer
HEAD OF SCHOOLS WELCOME From the New Guy
Tonight’s PurposeCelebrate the year so farLook at where we are goingCommunicate to you about POP and
upcoming events
DETERMINED, DEVOTED, DEFINED
NEW FACES
BACK TO SCHOOL WORK DAY
2010-2011 Enrollment
Preschool- 115 and over 70 on the wait listElementary- 224 with capped grades at K,
3, and 7 Elementary school enrollment up roughly 40
students from 2009-2010 school year.
THAT OUR CHILDREN MIGHT KNOW HIM
3 years ago a plan was implemented to revitalize Prince of Peace School. Using a 13 step plan, Prince of Peace focused on these 5 areas of our school
Excellence in Education Faith and discipleship in Jesus Christ Healthy, well-rounded young adults Partnership with parents Affordable quality education
SMT (School Ministry Team) has been responsible to oversee the completion of this plan
THAT OUR CHILDREN MIGHT KNOW HIM CONT.
1. Revised Scope and Sequence 2. Technology Integration 3. Expanded Fine Arts 4. Faculty Development-discipleship training 5. Health Education 6. Foreign Language 7. Learning Differences 8. Faculty Training 9. Facilities 10. Reorganize Administration 11. Hire and retain quality faculty and staff 12. Scholarships 13. Expand Preschool
2010-2011 PROGRAM ADDITIONS Spanish- hola! Instrumental Band- Cheerleading
CURRICULUM Math Science History Language Arts
ASSESSMENT Scantron Electronic Standardized Tests
For grades 2-8Provides instant feed back for the subject
areas of MathScienceLanguage ArtsReading
Gives tools to help strengthen areas that students are struggling
SCIENCE
HIGH LIGHTS
Thanksgiving Feast
Joseph Who?
Harvest Festival
Outdoor Education
Preschool Advent Service
Buddy Class Activities
Preschool Welcome Picnic
Ardenwood Farm Trip
Chapel
FAME
WASC/NLSA- ACCREDITATION
Western Association of Schools and Colleges
National Lutheran Schools Accreditation
Looking ahead
BEFORE
AFTER
ADDITIONAL 3RD GRADE We are planning on adding a second 3rd
grade class to continue growth and expansion
Plans for classroom reorganization are being looked at
Grade expansion allows us to keep class sizes small
NEW 2 STORY CLASSROOM BUILDING
CAMPUS SECURITY We are looking at ways to increase the
security of the school campus during the day. Faculty and staff are already wearing picture i.ds., new cameras are being installed, and other actions are being explored to ensure the safety of the children.
NEW SCHOOL MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE Ease of management and access to
student information On-line grade book for all teachers* One-stop shopping for grades,
calendars, and schedules* Mass email system
*looking at grade levels and expectations for recording grades, and posting assignments
JR. HIGH REMODELExploring/evaluating/revising for 2011-
2012 scheduleselectiveshomeworkgrading policiesdisciplinestructurehigh school readiness
SCHOOL WIDE AREAS OF ASSESSMENT Homework Discipline/class management Technology Communication Opportunities for parent support
education Opportunities for additional help and
support for students with learning challenges
BIG ITEMS TO EXPLORE
Preschool expansion- second site POP High School
OUR CHALLENGE As we grow and expand over the next
few years, our challenge is to keep the “small school community” while we become a bigger school
Continue to be a school of choice- always strive to be the best for our students and families
WHAT CAN YOU DO Help with security- check in/check out in
the office during the school day If you cannot pick up your child by 3:15, use
after school care- students will be sent after 3:15
Work through the system to address issues and concerns
Continue being positive about Prince of Peace
Up coming events
KINDERGARTEN INFORMATION NIGHT
Wednesday, January 25 @ 7:00
KINDERGARTEN ENROLLMENT Thursday, January 26 7:00am in the school office
Space is limitedSiblings
RE-ENROLLMENT
February 1There is a lot of interest from the
community about POP. Make sure you turn your registration packet in early.
OPEN ENROLLMENT
March 1For new POP students
LOVE AND LOGICLove and Logic classes will begin February 4
SHARKS ICE POP SKATING EVENT
February 5 from 12:15-2:15
Watch for more information
RACE FOR ED Packets went home Wednesday, January
19
Race Day- March 10
We need volunteers
Last year, raised $16,000
Good Night