Structures for Success

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Structures for Success

• Walter Bracken Magnet Empowerment School for Math
  and Science through Technology
• Monday, April 27, 2009
• 300-410
• Sharon Room - Westin
• Kathleen Decker, Principal
• Christine Herbert, Theme Coordinator

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Results
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Stronger Every Year!
Use Data to Improve
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How do you get started?
Everything revolves around the THEME!
Mascot, Motto, Mission, Vision
Mission Statement The staff and administration of
Walter Bracken Magnet Empowerment School for Math
and Science through Technology are committed to
preparing our students for the future by
improving academic achievement through
investigative experiences.
Investigators
Our Vision Bracken students will maintain high
academic and behavioral standards for the
pursuit of continued success in Magnet programs.
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Consistent Communication
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Site Council

• Staff Member is the Chair
• One teacher from each grade
• Two support staff
• CCEA Liaison
• Business Partner
• At least one Parent
• Every Thursday
• Unless Cancelled
• Staff Meeting Every Wednesday Unless Cancelled

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Look at your Year at a Glance
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Tree Maps A schools BFF
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As we Grow Things Change
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Changes are Documented, Debated, and Approved
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Consistent Schedules

• Citizenship Assemblies
• Rotary 3rd Thursday
• Fall Carnival
• Career Days
• Reading Week
• Fundraisers
• Field Trips
• Lab Schedules by Trimester
• Projects by Trimester

Opening ceremony schedule 2008-9 Here is the
schedule for the opening ceremony. Daily
Principals Principles should be read (Faby will
be giving you this message) Wednesday School
Song (Cassie will be changing the song once in
awhile. When this happens she will be out there
to lead the school). Friday Students should be
discussing/ showing something they are learning
about in science.
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Grade Levels and Specialists Plan Together
Work Smarter Not Harder
Team Feedback Sheet
Action Oriented
Second Grade PLC Meeting Date
_______________ _____ All members present, if no
whos missing Topics 1. Writing Rubric Outcome?
2. Aimsweb Results - Interventions Outcome? 3.
Science Lab Lesson Life Lab Outcome?
Based on Results
Joint Planning
Team Feedback
Determine Needs
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Curriculum Maps
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Specialist Long Range Plan
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Schedule it so that it Happens Consistently
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Clearly Define Expectations
Report Card Behavior Checklist In fifth grade we
are trying to promote our students to be self
sufficient and responsible. It is imperative that
your child be a good citizen in order to qualify
for magnet middle school. Magnet middle schools
review the citizenship grades for acceptance. If
a student can demonstrate all the requirements
they will receive an E. E 0-1 infraction S2
infractions N 3 or more infractions

• Homework on Time - (no more than 3 times past due
  per trimester - projects excluded)
• Homework on time
• Reading Log on time
• Projects on time (science fair, etc.) Our
  expectation is that all homework projects are
  turned in. If a homework project is not turned
  in over the trimester students will automatically
  receive an N for that trimester.
• Signed progress reports brought back on time
• Parent notes brought back on time
• Quality of Work
• Always writes to their neatest ability
• Work is complete when turned in
• Doesnt rush through assignments neglecting
  quality
• Shows they followed all assigned directions in
  their work
• Can explain and justify answers and results

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Consistency with Grading
3rd Grade Gradebook Reading Word
Analysis Spelling Test (1/wk) 20
points Vocabulary Story Test Portion (1/wk) 10
points Reading Strategies Reading Ability ---
Running Record (2/month) Fluency (E S N) 20
points Expression (E S N) 15 points Reading
Elements/Skills --- End of Theme Assessment
(approx. 1/month)per skill 25 pts Comprehension
(either lit or text) Story Tests (1/week) 25
points Comprehension Pages 25
points Listening/ Speaking Project
Presentation Presentation (speaking) (1/trimester)
20 points Research/ Study Skills Theme
Assessment 25 points
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Equal Resources

• Every Teacher has the same resources so that
  every child gets the same access to a great
  education
• Grade levels determine needs
• Site Council approves purchases

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Shared Resources

• Labs
• Habitats
• Gardens
• MP Room
• FOSS and other Kits

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Everyone is the Expert
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Coordinate Help
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Positive Press

• Website
• District Media
• Local PBS
• Labels
• Rotary
• Connections
• Cold Calling
• Mailing Invitations

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Keep Everything Current
Tonight, May 19th MP room 6- 7pm
Literacy Night
Tomorrow, Friday, May 20th 930am in MP room
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Recognition

• Walls
• Web Site
• Certificates
• Thank you letters from the children
• Thank you letters from the staff
• Follow up calls
• Letting their peers know what they did

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Contact Information
Walter Bracken Magnet Empowerment School For Math
and Science through Technology 1200 N. 27th
Street Las Vegas, NV. 89101 702-799-7095
www.ccsd.net/schools/bracken/ Katie
Decker Principal Christine Herbert Magnet Theme
Coordinator