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State of the School Address
Elkins Pointe Middle School
September 8, 2011
Our Commitments to You:
To provide a rigorous academic environment
To provide a safe, nurturing environment
To provide open lines of communication
WHERE WE HAVE BEEN
CELEBRATIONS: Math
Exceeds Meets & Exceeds0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
24%
79%
31%
82%
41%
94%
All Grades All Students
2008-20092009-20102010-2011
CELEBRATIONS: Reading
Exceeds Meets & Exceeds0.00%
10.00%
20.00%
30.00%
40.00%
50.00%
60.00%
70.00%
80.00%
90.00%
100.00%
39.40%
94.00%
40.00%
93.00%
44.00%
97.00%
All Grades All Students
2008-20092009-20102010-2011
CELEBRATIONS: Language Arts
Exceeds Meets & Exceeds0.00%
10.00%
20.00%
30.00%
40.00%
50.00%
60.00%
70.00%
80.00%
90.00%
100.00%
38.70%
92.90%
41.10%
92.30%
48.00%
95.00%
All Grades All Students
2008-20092009-20102010-2011
CELEBRATIONS: Science
Exceeds Meets & Exceeds0.00%
10.00%
20.00%
30.00%
40.00%
50.00%
60.00%
70.00%
80.00%
90.00%
100.00%
28.20%
79.90%
29.60%
77.50%
36.00%
84.00%
All Grades All Students
2008-20092009-20102010-2011
CELEBRATIONS: Social Studies
Exceeds Meets & Exceeds0.00%
10.00%
20.00%
30.00%
40.00%
50.00%
60.00%
70.00%
80.00%
90.00%
100.00%
31.40%
79.30%
40.50%
78.00%
53.00%
85.00%
All Grades All Students
2008-20092009-20102010-2011
Targeted Celebration: Math 8
Exceeds Meets & Exceeds0.00%
10.00%
20.00%
30.00%
40.00%
50.00%
60.00%
70.00%
80.00%
90.00%
100.00%
23.00%
78.00%
25.00%
79.00%
42.00%
96.00%
Grade 8 MathAll Students
2008-20092009-20102010-2011
WHERE WE ARE GOING
Areas of Concern:Achievement Gap
All subgroups increasingDifference between subgroups is not improving
Science and Social StudiesPercentage Meeting and ExceedingLimited exposure to specific content prior to
MSHeavy focus on LA, Rdg, Math since NCLB
What can you do at home?Have your child explain their homework to
you. Teaching is the best way to learn.Take advantage of opportunities afforded by
the school and community.After school programs, help sessions, re-takes
Check Home Access Center on a weekly basisPick up passwords from office during school
hoursUtilize Teacher Communication
“The HUB,” School Messenger, E-Blasts, Blogs, Websites active by mid-October
How can you support the school?Volunteer your time.Provide feedback. We’re listening.Vote for L.S.A.C.Join the P.T.A.Participate in free means of donation
www.trueblueschools.com , Grocery StoresFind a way to access technology, weekly.Reinforce expectations at home.Celebrate our achievements.
Tell a friend!Attend school spirit events.
Improvement Efforts:After School Programs
Extended Day, Extended Learning, STARHouseScience and Social Studies offered
ConnectionsTeachers planning for support to academic
curriculumStaff Development
Differentiation Training Interventions and Enrichment Learning Styles
TECHNOLOGYStudents are digital natives.We need to catch up with them.
Impossible without LCD projectorsCurrent in-house: 15 for 75 teachers10 purchased already with 2010-2011 Title I10 additional with 2011-2012 Title I18 additional with school fundsProjected in-house by mid-October: 53
Technology = InnovationAverKey – 15 on hand
Allow teachers to display computers on televisionsMimeos – 2 on hand
Purchased by PTAClassroom Performance Systems (Activotes) 2
1 more ordered with upcoming Title I budgetWii Teachers
Committee of teachers seeking interactive optionsSchool Spirit Fundraisers: Specific ItemsDirect Giving Campaign
P.T.A. grants for Technology
The best P.T.A. in town!Co-Presidents:
Suellen PluggeRosilyn Taylor
Secretary:Lynn Fravel
TreasurerJenny Hudson
Financial SecretaryLee Fox
VP of Ways & MeansCindy BowlingLaurel Lynn Bruce
VP of School Services Joanne Cory
VP Student Services Darlene Fuller Lidia Gelobter
VP Educ. Enrichment Marie Gant
VP Community Relations Amy Sbarra Sue Gallagher
PROPOSED BUDGETP.T.A. 2011-2012
FULL YEARBUDGET
INCOME Fundraising Income 19,600.00$ Enrichment 12,500.00$ Membership 5,000.00$ Other 3,605.00$
TOTAL INCOME 40,705.00$
PROPOSED BUDGETP.T.A. 2011-2012
EXPENSESAdministrative Expenses 2,000.00$ Ways & Means Expenses 13,525.00$ School Services Expenses 4,980.00$ Student Services Expenses 9,225.00$ Educational Enrichment Expenses 7,300.00$ Special Services 1,000.00$ Community Relations 1,050.00$ State PTA Dues 1,625.00$
TOTAL EXPENSES 40,705.00$
