Opstad Elementary School

Opstad Elementary School

• Science extensions & enrichment activities• Response to Intervention-Tier 1

– (Classroom based remediation) • Enrichment activities

– IXL web based math resources • Jennifer Engdahl-4th grade & Erica Acton-5th grade

– Raz Kids & A-Z Reading web based resources• Funded by Opstad PTA Grant

– Nancy Pastrana-1st grade, Nathan Barnes-3rd grade, Sharon Piper-3rd grade & Shelley Huestis-Reading Buddy & Math Buddy Volunteer

• Reading Club-Tier 2 Interventions

Opstad Elementary School

• Science Extensions and Enrichment– Magnetism workshop for all first graders

Science Extensions

• All Second Grades– Scientist of the Week

Opstad PTA’s Science Fair

• Over 320 students participated in this year’s Science Fair.

• Super Scientists were presented awards.

Response to Intervention

Tier 1 Interventions

– Classroom based– Provided in the regular

education classroom and or monitored by the classroom teacher

Enrichment

– Classroom based– Provided in the regular

education classroom and or monitored by classroom teacher

IXL Math Web-Based Resource

Erica Acton—5th Grade Jennifer Engdahl—4th Grade

IXL Math -- RTI and Enrichment

Aligned with WA State Standards

Sample Problem

Class Progress by Skill

Student Progress

Opstad PTA Grant FundedA-Z Reading & Raz Kids

• Nancy Pastrana—1st Grade Teacher

• Sharon Piper & Nathan Barnes—3rd Grade Teacher

• Shellie Huestis—Reading Buddy & Math Buddy Volunteer

“Just Right” Books Available AnywhereStudents may access books selected for them by their teacher anywhere that provides them with internet access; at home, at school, at a friend’s house, even the public library.

Security Even the Youngest Students Can UseTeachers may choose whether or not a student will need a password to access their assignments. If the teacher does opt for a password, it can simply be pictures for very young students or it may be a “word” for older students.

So Many ChoicesEach level contains a wide assortment of books. There is a nice balance between fiction and non-fiction as well as a variety of subject matter. Most books give students three options. They may read the book with some assistance on specific words. They may listen to the book read to them to improve their fluency. They may also take a quiz over the story to check their comprehension.

Inviting BooksFiction books on Raz-Kids have colored pictures. Non-fiction books often have photographs. When students are reading a book, they also have the option to record themselves reading and send it to their teacher.

Built In MotivationEach time a student successfully completes a task, they earn stars. Their progress is also shown on the progress bar at the top.

Spending StarsStudents may “spend” their stars on their Raz-Rocket. When they first begin, their rocket is empty. This student has already done some shopping!

Information for TeachersTeachers can monitor the progress of each child. It even lets teachers know which comprehension skills a student is having trouble with.

Messages and Bonus StarsTeachers can send messages and bonus stars to the entire class or to individual students. The next time the child logs in to the site, the message pops up!

Response to Intervention

• TIER 2– Reading Club• Funded by Opstad PTA, Snoqualmie Valley Schools

Foundation & Title 1 Federal Funds• Serves “most in need” students• Students identified by DIBELS, DRA-2, RAI, & Grade

Level Assessments• Over 100 students served this year, 30 minutes per day

for 4 days per week. SIPPS program• Parent Survey conducted May 2011