Elementary Math Intel Schools of Distinction Finalist

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West ElementaryWamego, KS

• Elementary Math Intel Schools of Distinction
  Finalist

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Our School West Elementary

• Our Team
• Amy Schwein, Board of Education
• Doug Conwell, Superintendent
• Mary Kaye Siebert, Director of Curriculum and
  Instruction
• Amy Flinn, Principal
• Teri Dow, 5th Grade Teacher
• Angie McCune, 3rd Grade Teacher
• Cathy Wilber, 3rd Grade Teacher
• Kandy Williams, 3rd Grade Teacher

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Professional Learning Communities

• The mission of West of Elementary School is to
  assurelearning for all through a community of
  support.
• Our vision is to work collaborativelyusing a
  guaranteed, viable, and relevant curriculum to
  ensure all will be proficient, well-rounded,
  and have a thirst for learning in a safe and
  proactive environment.

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Professional Learning Communities

• How will we behave to create the school that will
  achieve our purpose?
• 1. We will provide a safe, inviting atmosphere
  for all.
• 2. We will keep our students needs and
  learning first.
• 3. We will collaborate using agreed upon norms.
• 4. We will work with the community to achieve
  our schools mission.
• 5. We will create and implement a curriculum
  that focuses on best practice and
  research-based strategies.
• 6. We will set S.M.A.R.T. goals and use data

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Math Instruction
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Our Results

• Kansas Math Assessment

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Our Results

• Met the Standard of Excellence every year since
  2003!

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Technology Integration
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