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<br /> During this year, we adopted specific instruc-
<br /> Report of the tional programs to improve our Reading and Language
<br /> School Department Arts programs across the board. The Bradley Program
<br /> addresses the phonics, reading, writing, spelling, lis-
<br /> tening skills and is taught along with the basals for
<br /> Instruction in all areas of the curriculum contin- these grade levels. Also adopted was the Collins writ-
<br /> ues to reflect the efforts of very active curriculum ing program. At the early childhood level, three types
<br /> committees across the grades and content areas. of writings will be expected of the children. The math 3j
<br /> curriculum adoption will assist all children to under-
<br /> On the high school level, all curriculums are stand the concepts of math and word problems. Math
<br /> completed through grade 12. In all grade levels, the manipulatives will assist them in making an abstract
<br /> staff continues to review and match our local curricu- subject more concrete and understandable. The best
<br /> lura to the state curriculum frameworks. This is a very p of these programs is the tremendous assistance j
<br /> tedious, yet important task, as these frameworks provided this past year by Mrs. Ann English, our
<br /> encompass the learning standards by which all Reading/Language Arts Coordinator and Mrs. Joy
<br /> Massachusetts students will be evaluated on upcoming Blackwood, our Math Coordinator. Both these indi-
<br /> high stakes state testing (MCAS). viduals hold system-wide positions and have worked
<br /> diligently to align the state frameworks with our cur-
<br /> In particular, the Mashpee school system con- riculums. They have also provided staff with much-
<br /> ducted a full-scale revision of the Mathematics and needed professional development.
<br /> World Language curricula. Teams of staff, together
<br /> with community advisory boards, worked on this ini- The goals that drove our efforts during the `00- y
<br /> tiative for the entire 2000-2001 school year. `01 school year were: safety, professional develop-
<br /> ment, financial management, technology, and
<br /> During the 2000-2001 school year, perhaps the MCAS/educational accountability. The school
<br /> most important element was that of managing change. improvement plan was based on these goals through
<br /> "Change is an inevitable journey. All things are con- the efforts of an excellent School Council. .
<br /> stantly changing, transforming, becoming something
<br /> different. Guiding change so that it is successful is The Coombs School Parent-Teacher
<br /> what leadership is all about. Indeed, the measure of a Organization was extremely active and offered
<br /> leader may well be her or his capacity to understand tremendous family opportunities to families on a
<br /> and deal successfully with change — to stimulate it, monthly basis. Officers included: Nancy Perrone,
<br /> shape it, guide it, manage it, and keep it going in the President; Gail Hannan, Vice President; Diane Cook,
<br /> right direction." California School Leadership Treasurer; Beth York, Secretary; and Linda Ryan, B
<br /> Academy. Recording Secretary. Under our school safety goal,
<br /> the playground construction was a major project made
<br /> However, we all know that the reorganization of possible through wonderful community participation.
<br /> our schools also took a great deal of effort and belief The PTO also raised money to building a second phase
<br /> from our entire staff. They created a phenomenal of the playground which will also be handicapped
<br /> school climate at the Kenneth C. Coombs School. It accessible.
<br /> has become an environment of,caring, sharing, educa-
<br /> tional and personal growth and community. It is truly Many innovative as well as routine functions
<br /> were held throughout the year. Among them were:
<br /> a school where we work together for individual excel-
<br /> lence and positive self-esteem for the children.
<br /> Orientations for preschool and kindergarten,field trips
<br /> to South Cape Beach, Zeiterion Theatre, Tanglewood
<br /> In the wake of reorganization, the Coombs Marionettes, Nutcracker at Barnstable High School,
<br /> School became a preschool through grade 2 school. It Box Tops for school equipment campaign, Story
<br /> has truly become an early childhood school and allows Night, Family Valentine's Day Dance, Grade 1 and 2
<br /> staff to develop the early learning skills necessary for music concerts,Tikki, Tikki Tembo production by our
<br /> students, Missoula Theatre participation by some of
<br /> personal, social and academic development of young
<br /> children. We are very proud of our students and our our student, C.H.I.P.S. (Child Identification Program),
<br /> Storyteller, Lauren Carson, Dr. Seuss Day, School Ice
<br /> programs. We believe that quality education can be
<br /> Cream Social, PTO pocket change initiative,
<br /> achieved through high expectations of student perfor-
<br /> mance and behavior; strong family, school and com- Grandparents and Special Friends Day, Math and
<br /> munity partnerships; and a dedicated,enthusiastic staff Science Night, Kindergarten Muffins with Mom and
<br /> committed to providingthe best education possible for Kindergarten Donuts with Dad, Annual Coombs F
<br /> p School Family Picnic, Spirit Days, Flag Day cere- '
<br /> the students at the Coombs School.
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