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Ashburn Elementary School
Annual School Plan for 2008-2009
Home of the Golden Dolphins
44062 Fincastle Drive Ashburn, Virginia 20147
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School Data at a Glance Meeting LCPS Goals Our
school improvement plans need to meet our
schools goals and be aligned to the districts
goals. This chart provides evidence of alignment
to LCPS goals.
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School Data at a Glance Meeting LCPS Goals Our
school improvement plans need to meet our
schools goals and be aligned to the districts
goals. This chart provides evidence of alignment
to LCPS goals.
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School Data at a Glance Meeting LCPS Goals Our
school improvement plans need to meet our
schools goals and be aligned to the districts
goals. This chart provides evidence of alignment
to LCPS goals.
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School Data at a Glance Meeting LCPS Goals Our
school improvement plans need to meet our
schools goals and be aligned to the districts
goals. This chart provides evidence of alignment
to LCPS goals.
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Our Mission
The mission of Ashburn Elementary School, in
partnership with our community, is to ensure that
we are a quality school with a positive and
caring environment that promotes academic
excellence and fosters the development of strong
character in all of the children of Ashburn
Elementary.
Our Vision
Ashburn Elementary School is a community of
learners working together to develop students who
become respectful and responsible members of
society who are confident, high achieving, life
long learners. We provide an educational
environment where every student has the support
necessary to realize his or her potential.
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Our Steering Committee Team Members We strive
each year to include representation from the
diverse community representing our school. We
value and appreciate the time, energy, and talent
of each of our steering committee members.
Dr. Barbara Holley Matthew Greathouse Shellie
Klet Marsha Fischer Alison Davidson Kathy
McDermott Jennifer Miller Peggy Barnes Steve
Sandy Christine Varachi Erin Peoples Karen
Land Beth Woodruff Caroline Deutsch Sharon
Polly Grace Vigil Pamela Manley Lori Evans Hugh
Bradin
Principal Assistant Principal Second Grade
Teacher Third Grade Teacher Third Grade
Teacher Fourth Grade Teacher Fourth Grade
Teacher Fifth Grade Teacher Technology Resource
Teacher Librarian Guidance Counselor Reading
Specialist Reading Specialist Parent
Representative Parent Representative Parent
Liaison / Parent Representative Teaching
Assistant Business / Community
Representative Business / Community Representative
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Thanks to These Team Members
Co-Chair Karen Land Co-Chair Beth
Woodruff Diane Insari Victoria Ikeda Magie
Birmingham Bea Mantoni Jennifer Shepherd Cathy
Ginalick Carolyn Velling (parent) Kathy Hawes
(parent)
This portion of the school improvement plan is
for the area of Reading. Members of this team
analyzed data for reading, conducted an audit in
the areas of curriculum, instruction, and
assessment for the reading program, and
identified and prioritized critical tasks that
will likely lead to improvement in reading.
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Thanks to These Team Members
Writing
Chair Katherine Burns Cara Rudd Cathy
Ginalick Casey Hearlihy Mary Sinnott Joan
Garcia Kelly White Natalie Lamb Angela Adams Lisa
Gee (parent) Karey Coatney (parent)
This portion of the school improvement plan is
for the area of writing. Members of this team
analyzed data for writing, conducted an audit in
the areas of curriculum, instruction, and
assessment for the writing program, and
identified and prioritized critical tasks that
will likely lead to improvement in writing.
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Thanks to These Team Members
Math
Co-Chair Shellie Klet Co-Chair Peggy
Barnes Kahla Gress Laura Webster Melisa
Heenan Erin Bealonis Hollister Davidson Amanda
Schlesinger Kay Murphy (parent) Lisa Collins
(parent)
This portion of the school improvement plan is
for the area of mathematics. Members of this
team analyzed data for math, conducted an audit
in the areas of curriculum, instruction, and
assessment for the math program, and identified
and prioritized critical tasks that will likely
lead to improvement in math.
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Success Maker Reports Lesson Plans
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Thanks to These Team Members
Science
Co-Chair Marsha Fischer Co-Chair Kathy
McDermott Kristy Quinn Steve Sandy Frank
White Jennifer Wright Danielle Young Chris
Lose Anne Belardo (parent) William Gee (parent)
This portion of the school improvement plan is
for the area of science. Members of this team
analyzed data for science, conducted an audit in
the areas of curriculum, instruction, and
assessment for the science program, and
identified and prioritized critical tasks that
will likely lead to improvement in science.
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Thanks to These Team Members
Co-Chair Alison Davidson Co Chair Jennifer
Miller Susan Angulo Sallie Willis Judi
McCarthy Christine Varachi Jennifer Horvath
(parent) Mrs. Lanius (parent)
This portion of the school improvement plan is
for the area of social studies. Members of this
team analyzed data for social studies, conducted
an audit in the areas of curriculum, instruction,
and assessment for the social studies program,
and identified and prioritized critical tasks
that will likely lead to improvement in social
studies.
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Thanks to These Team Members
School Climate
Chair Erin Peoples Vicky Carr Kelly Clark Sue
Price Charisse Rosario Gillian Smith Barbara
Weisman Tiajuana Freeman Terri Williams
(parent) Debbie Boxwell (parent)
This portion of the school improvement plan is
for the area of Climate. Members of this team
analyzed data for our character education program
and conducted an audit in the areas of our
guidance curriculum. In addition, we reviewed
our communication practices as well as the
monitoring of student attendance.
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