Mrs. Mirrione’s Back to School Night 2016-17: Talking Points Welcome & Gratitude to Parents Introduction of Jennifer Ambrose, Director of Elementary Education Introduction of Sheila Cheney, PTO President My professional and personal background   Overarching goals: Every possible effort to create an elementary school experience that is positive, memorable, and impactful Laying a solid foundation as fervent scholars, confident leaders, and compassionate ethical citizens   Highlights Reel: LOOKING BACK, Last year’s School Goals were: Maximize effective implementation of new math program and integrate technology for instruction and assessments—through rigorous PD plan, continuous feedback loop OUTCOMES: PARCC Performance-consistently exceeded district average by as high as 10% and was the highest or 2nd highest performing school across all grades and both LA and Math Full school increase in student familiarity and comfort level in using technology across content areas: research, presentations, educational websites/games, google docs, google slides Increase parent communications OUTCOMES: Weekly Principal Letter Weekly Teacher Newsletters Open lines of communication for parent suggestions/feedback Beautification Committee & other venues for parent input (TOY) Begin beautification endeavors and enhance students’ learning & recreational experiences OUTCOMES: Lunch clubs, expand enrichment club types and offerings Playground addition, new blacktop, additional options for play New sidewalks, pavers, grass […]