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ways, at assemblies, playground, bathrooms, specials fundraiser, another successful Casino Night, continua. it
<br /> classes, etc. Students are taught positive proper tion of the Box Top Program proceeds of which sup. h
<br /> behaviors and participate in self-monitoring. Thus far, port school playgrounds; a very successful N
<br /> it has been a successful program and compliments the International Fair; great staff appreciation week d
<br /> Second Step behavior program. acknowledgements; wonderful Math-a-thon; the c
<br /> Giving Tree Event (a give-back to the community);
<br /> Prior to the School Council devising the 06-07 support for the Quality Full Day Kindergarten r
<br /> School Improvement Plan, a Program Improvement Programs which included Campfire Stories, school. s
<br /> Mapping Committee was established concentrating on wide assemblies,etc; support with the Tuesday packets h
<br /> student achievement and student accountability goals. (a designated day for family information);vouchers for f
<br /> Members of this committee examined root causes that needy students so they could participate in the Book s
<br /> inhibited student progress prior to setting lofty goals Fair; assisting with the BEAR FAIRE and Community s
<br /> for assessment and student achievement. Members of Fun Fair,to name a few. There efforts in sustaining our l
<br /> this committee were as follows: Debra Greene(chair); school are always so greatly appreciated.
<br /> Janet MacNally (co-chair); Louise Doyle, Davien
<br /> Gould, Jane Hembree, Diane Kingsley and Ann Recognition Day took place in kindergarten t
<br /> Rafferty. These members were a good cross represen- acknowledging each student for his/her accomplish. I
<br /> tation of staff at Coombs. ments. Also, Perfect Attendance awards were distrib.
<br /> uted to students throughout the school who completed
<br /> School Council members for the FY07 school the school year without absence. First and second
<br /> year included Louise Doyle, principal; Barbara place Good Manners certificates and prizes were
<br /> Cotton,parent;Leslie Estep,parent;Todd Franks,par- awarded to a student in each kindergarten, first and
<br /> ent; Kimberly Palmer, teacher and Mary Russell, second grade classroom.
<br /> teacher. The council addressed school management
<br /> issues, participated in the budget preparation for the We, at Coombs, remain very proud of our stu-
<br /> next school year,and monitored the implementation of dents' successes and parent involvements. Together,
<br /> the School Improvement Plan. Additionally, the coun- Coombs is a very special place dedicated to excel-
<br /> cil developed the FY08 School Improvement Plan for lence. The contributions and cooperation of our par-
<br /> the 2007-2008 school year. The council is happy to ents, children and educators are greatly valued and
<br /> report that although there were many aggressive goals, appreciated. Thank you to all for making the Coombs
<br /> all but one of the goals in the SIP for 06-07 were School "A Great Place to Grow in Creating
<br /> 1 accomplished. Pre-kindergarten students were rigor- Tomorrow's Dreams".
<br /> ously assessed giving information of their prepared-
<br /> ness for transition to kindergarten. DIBELS improve-
<br /> Report of the
<br /> ment to the next benchmark was significant for kinder-
<br /> garten, grade one and grade two students. QUaShriet School
<br /> Professional development staff time (100%) concen-
<br /> trated on professional learning communities based on
<br /> the
<br /> At uashnet School we strive to create and
<br /> the research of DuFour, DuFour, Eaker and Many. Q
<br /> Student progress was tracked regarding DRAs, maintain a safe and respect-filled leaming environ
<br /> ment in which each student's academic achievement is
<br /> Reading Street and math assessments. Positive
<br /> Supports Program PBIS was maximized. Responsibility, respect, and self-esteem
<br /> Behavior Intervention Su
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<br /> implemented with a concentration on decreasing class- are developed and nurtured. Students, teachers,
<br /> room disruptions. PTO monthly participation administrators, parents, and community members
<br /> increased however slightly, but occasionally by the share in creating unity, pride, and educational success
<br /> creating tomorrow's dreams. Our
<br /> highly 1Y 9
<br /> ualified
<br /> 50% target. The School Improvement Plan itself was
<br /> successfully implemented by better than 90%. Also, teachers and support staff, a rigorous academic pro
<br /> the FY08 school budget was prepared reflecting the gram with high expectations for each student,and our
<br /> needs of the school. Positive Behavior Interventions and Support (PBIS)
<br /> program are important contributing factors to reaching
<br /> Officers of the Coombs School PTO included our goals. We are proud of our students and our pro
<br /> Elizabeth Hendricks, president; Laura Franks; vice grams.
<br /> president; Kristen Boyd, secretary; Consuelo Carroll,
<br /> were put p in place
<br /> corresponding secretary; Elaine Sweeney, treasurer. Several programs and practices
<br /> Karen Berube and Kathy Penney served as teacher rep- during the school year to improve student achieve,
<br /> resentatives for the year. PTO provided a holiday ment. We were in the second year of our Reading g
<br /> Street language arts and reading program. Targeted
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