Linden Elementary and Robertsville Middle

School’s Motto and Core ValuesMotto:

I am respectful.I am responsible.

I am ready.I am safe.

Willing to work, grow, and learn for a better tomorrow.

Core Values:• Friendship- Linden believes friendship is showing loyalty, affection, and goodwill toward

others.• Learning- Linden believes learning is a life long process which transforms information and

experience into knowledge, skills, behaviors, and attitudes.• Compassion- Linden believes compassion is showing fairness, empathy, and respect

through actions that will benefit others.• Trust- Linden believes trust is placing confidence in another person to perform tasks in a

safe and responsible manner.• Responsibility- Linden believes responsibility is being dependable, accountable, and

reliable in any situation.• Caring- Linden believes caring is acknowledging those around you and listening to concerns

of others without judgement.• Fun- Linden believes the school environment should be happy an enjoyable place to learn.

Robertsville Middle 2012 Report Card

Linden Elementary 2012 Report Cards

Student and Family Services Linden Elementary:Parents on Board Workshop● Three session program that focuses on parent involvement by creating a school-smart

home, encouraging positive behavior, and effectively coaching children in academics.● Parents are able to meet with teachers and with other parents, share common

questions and concerns, and learn how to help their children find academic success. ● Program is lead by Leigh Croyle, the school guidance counselor.

Linden Elementary and Robertsville Middle:Second Harvest Food Bank• Needy students are sent home with a bag each weekend that contains enough food to

last until they get back to school on Monday. Family Resource Center• Director Joe Bruce• Extends to all Oak Ridge Schools• Provides services such as tutoring, family support, assistance with electric/water bills,

legal aid, Christmas and Thanksgiving donations for families in need

Parent Involvement Linden Elementary School

● PTA: Actively involved in supporting the teachers and staff

○ hosts fundraisers to generate funds toward major school-wide improvements

■ playgroup equipment, start-up funds for Technology Center

● Junior Great Books: PTA sponsored club that meets during lunchtime. Parent volunteers read a story from the JGB text and the leads the kids in a discussion of the story

● Junior First Lego League: After school activity for children ages 6-9.

○ Theme for the year “Super Seniors”

○ Will explore how we might improve the quality of life for seniors by learning about the challenges they might have.

Robertsville Middle School• PTSA: Provides parents and families

with a powerful voice to speak on behalf of every child.

• Helps with teacher supplies, equipment, and building needs

• Assists with vision and hearing screenings

• Goal for the year is to build a climbing wall in the gym

Other ways to help• collect box tops• save Campbell’s labels for education• save Tyson Project A+ labels• Participate in Prestige Cleaners

Project Classroom• Participate in Fall and Spring

fundraisers

How many students and faculty?

Linden Elementary Robertsville Middle

Students: 507 Students: 637Faculty: 61 Faculty: 88

African American: 85 Students (16.7%) African American: 126 Students (18.7%)

Asian/PAcific Islander: 19 Students (3.7%) Asian/Pacific Islander: 22 Students (3.3%)

Hispanic: 39 Students (7.7%) Hispanic: 47 Students (7.0%)

Native American: 1 Student (.2%) Native American: 3 Students (.4%)

White: 364 Students (71.7%) White: 477 Students (70.7%)

Economically Disadvantage: 208 Students (41.3%) Economically Disadvantage: 329 Students (51.4%)

Females: 254 Students Female: 316 Students (46.8%)Males: 253 Students Males: 359 Students (53.2%)

Robertsville Middle Est. 1954*Robertsville has a long covered walkway leading to the front

entrance doors. *Library is straight ahead as you enter the front doors. *The office is to the left of the main entrance. *Two floors with the cafeteria being located on the 2nd floor. *5th and 6th graders have their own “wing” and 7th and 8th

graders are not permitted.*There is a small track, play area and football field in behind the

school*There is a grassy area with a volleyball net and picnic tables in

front of the school

Robertsville Middle Est. 1954 cont.

Linden Elementary Est. 1968

Linden Elementary Est. 1968 cont.

Grouping and TrackingLinden: Has a CDC class with some inclusion in the regular classroom. They very seldom use the CDC classroom, mostly inclusion/mainstreaming.

Robertsville: Has a CDC, pullout, they mainstream the student with individualized teaching from the SPED assistant.

Responsibilities of Administrators

Robertsville Middle Administrators

● Principal- Bruce Lay

● Vice-Principal- Laurie

Campbell

● Receptionist- Michelle Green

Linden Elementary Administrators

● Principal- Roger Ward ● Administrative Asst- Lisa

Downward

● Bookkeeper/Secretary- Linda Pemberton & Cindy Nidiffer

Responsibilities continued...★ Principal- provides leadership and administration which

motivates instruction and supports faculty to strive for superior performance. The principal is responsible for all staff and observing, counseling, and motivating professional staff toward performances to attain educational goals of the district.

★ Vice-Principal/Administrative Asst-provides assistance and support to the administrative team. They help to support the principal and ensure an effective instructional program.

★ Receptionist/Secretary/Bookkeeper-maintain filing system, annually prepares a teacher seniority list, and maintains attendance for all staff and students. They order, receive and distribute all supplies in school and keep up with all bookkeeping.