pto general meeting august 18, 2013 dream, believe, become, lead
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PTO General MeetingAugust 18, 2013
Dream, Believe, Become, Lead
Staff Changes
Tania Rollins, Curriculum InstructorJerri Eller, KindergartenHeather Parsons, 1st gradeDedra Buchanan, 2nd gradeJada Mast, 2nd gradeKatina Wilcox, 3rd gradeKaty Waddell, 3rd gradeAnnabell Bennett, 4th gradeCindy Lewis, 5th gradeTonya Denny, Media
New Faces
Stephanie Baker, Kindergarten
Katie Furches, 6th gradeMargie Story, MusicKeith McClure, Interim Assistant Principal
Sign In!
There is a sign in sheet at the back exit.
Student Services—June Neaves
Leader In Me — June Neaves
School Improvement Plan—Julie Little
School Vision:The vision of Blue Ridge Elementary School is
to encourage dreams, inspire hope, fulfill needs, and prepare students for success.
School Mission:At Blue Ridge Elementary, we are committed to educating, nurturing, and challenging our students through:• a safe, child-centered caring environment• high expectations of students and staff• meeting individual needs and building meaningful relationships• the use of data to drive instruction• systematic, explicit instruction• dynamic, engaging learning experiences • positive behavioral support• administrative support• a school-community partnership
School Improvement Team Members
Principal Callie GrubbAssistant Principal Representative
Assistant Principal
Teacher Representative PreK/K
Penny Barnes
Inst. Support Representative
Julie Little/ Tania Rollins (Chair/Co-Chair)
Teacher Assistant Representative
Robin Scott
Parent Representative Sarah ShumateTeacher Representative 1/2
Courtney Eller
Teacher Representative 3/4
Summer Severt
Teacher Representative 5/6
Sandy Shaw
Office Representative June Neaves
School Goals and Strategies
Goal 1: Implement a rigorous, integrated, consistent curriculum Strategy 1: Develop a schedule that includes an integrated and balanced model in literacy and mathematics. Strategy 2: Provide professional development to help teachers incorporate a balanced model. Strategy 3: Implement a common lesson planning template.
School Goals and Strategies
Goal 2: Increase consistent usage of data driven instruction-Data teams will meet 18 times per year to analyze and discuss grade level data. Strategy 1: Form PLC Groups Strategy 2: Analyze Data
School Goals and Strategies
Goal 3: Improve school-wide culture and student behavior Strategy 1: Implement a school-wide behavior management system Strategy 2: Implement “The Leader in Me” program Strategy 3: Implement consistent behavior expectations & school-wide celebrations
PTO Board Officers
President—Cary Farmer and Jennifer Hart
Vice President—Brianna Houck Secretary—Marty McKenzie Treasurer—Malinda Richardson Parent Representatives— Anesa Elliot Teacher Representatives—Dawn Powers,
Kayla Rash
What Does PTO Help Pay For?
AIMSStudent/Family NeedsClassroom SuppliesLice TreatmentsTeacher AppreciationWeather Station6th Grade Dance
Last Year’s PTO Purchases
Student Family Needs –$421 Classroom supplies – $6000 (Projector and
Screen) Lice Treatments – $1,955 Teacher Appreciation – $415 Weather Station – $300 6th Grade Dance – $750 Phone System – $2,790 ½ of T-shirts for all students – $2,062
Previous Fund Raisers
Concession Stand Raised $ Tupperware Raised $ Discount Cards
Raised $ T-Shirt Sales Raised $
Fund Raisers for 2013-2014
• McDonald’s Family Night
• Cookie Dough/Jewelry
• Spirit Wear with Logo
• Concession Stand • Need Parent
Volunteers
Elect Parent Representatives
Good Parent/Teacher Relationships