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of Basic Early Literacy Skills)benchmark testing was Jackson Pollack-like canvas hanging that is displayed in completed in the Fall, Winter and Spring and a report our library. Mr. Pollack was an influential American which produced a specific analysis of student painter and a major figure in the abstract expressionist achievement in reading throughout the school year was movement and was well known for his unique style of produced at the end of the school year. This drip painting. This beautiful canvas is the latest addition information helped teachers to monitor students' to be displayed along with our other parting gifts; the reading growth allowing them to analyze students' stained glass mosaics hanging in the front of the ! ` literacy and reading trajectories as they change from building,a weaved community Mandela displayed in the one benchmark testing period to another. main office,the beautiful wildlife tile mural surrounding the windows of theguidance suites and the seascape tile IDEAL Consulting provided RTI (Response To mural hanging in the hall of the second floor. Intervention)training during professional development. RTI, the rigorous implementation of a combination of Through the PEP Grant (Physical Education high quality, culturally and linguistically responsive Program), a federally-funded grant to initiate, expand instruction,assessment and evidence-based intervention, and improve physical education programs,our students was put into practice during the school year. were assessed using pedometers to monitor their daily Comprehensive RTI implementation contributes to more physical activities and surveyed to track healthy eating meaningful identification of learning and behavioral habits and physical endurance and agility. problems, improved instructional quality, provides all students with the best opportunities to succeed in school They were able to participate in weekly before-and and assists with the identification of learning and other after-school physical activity programs designed by disabilities. teachers that included soccer,karate,an obstacle course iol with sensory integration and walking activities. Quality A select group of Mashpee teachers participated physical education programs are one of the best ways to in the Department of Elementary and Secondary help fight the obesity crisis in America,increase activity Education's New Teacher Evaluation pilot program levels of our youth, provide school children with a which will become practice for all Massachusetts positive physical education experience and produce other Public School teachers next year. This new evaluation favorable results such as more active and fit students who process is designed to promote growth and exhibit higher academic achievement in the classroom. development amongst leaders and teachers and place Testing of more than three million students has shown a student learning at the center. It is the most important direct correlation between fitness and performance on reform initiatives DOE is taking with the potential to standardized tests ... "a healthier body = a healthier drive improvements in both educator development and mind". A quality physical education program has led to student learning. a reduction of absenteeism,disciplinary issues and out- of-school suspension days. Next year, our goal is to Massachusetts Common Core standards have continue helping students understand, improve and been implemented providing staff with the same maintain physical well-being, enhancing physical, common core standards as the other states who have mental, social, and emotional development through ,a adopted these standards. The Common Core State instruction in physical activities and motor skills, Standards focus on core conceptual understandings and development of cognitive concepts about fitness and procedures starting in the early grades, thus enabling motor skills that support healthy lifestyles,education in teachers to take the time needed to teach core concepts healthy eating habits and nutrition and professional and procedures well and to give students the development for physical education teachers to stay Opportunity to master them. With students,parents and current on physical education research, issues, trends, teachers all on the same page and working together for and programs. Thanks to the PEP Grant funding, the shared goals, we can ensure that students make Coombs School was able to purchase and install a Progress each year and graduate from school prepared traverse climbing wall in the gymnasium that is used to to succeed in college and the work place. further incorporate physical activity during scheduled PE classes. Continuing the tradition of a parting gift and lasting memory, Kim Palmer, Art Teacher, and our grade two During June, Flag Day was celebrated by our students, partnered together and created a beautiful second grade students as they performed patriotic songs. i 119