When test results come out, talk begins to revolve around the scores on tests and comparisons begin to take place. As I stated earlier, I am very impressed with our test results and know that we are headed in the right direction. But I don't want us to lose our focus on the real reason why do what we do on a daily basis. We should want to educate the students in our care because we want them to have a quality education that will afford them a worthwhile future. So, fast forward 10 years forward... Where do you see the students we currently have in our building? In college? Participating in an internship? Providing a service for our community? I know we all want to see these examples in students' futures.
To ensure a bright future for our students, we need to stay focused on providing a high quality, literacy rich environment each day. We need to push our students and ourselves to a level of greatness that both invigorates and scares us. We can NOT focus on students passing the EOG. When that type of focus begins to seep into instruction we end up teaching to the test and that just produces a group of citizens that can answer test questions well but can not think or perform tasks that involve higher order thinking.
If we focus on giving students our best each day this school year, our level of proficiency will go up and students will display exceeded growth.
I challenge each of you to work at a high level than you did last year...no matter what role you play in our building. If you need help in reaching that level or identifying the area where you want to focus, feel free to seek advice from your peers, students, administration, or the instructional coach.
Our goal for this year: BY PROVIDING THE STUDENTS OF EES WITH HIGH QUALITY INSTRUCTION EACH AND EVERY DAY WE WILL GET TO 70% PROFICIENCY (OVERALL).
I am looking forward to an amazing week and thanks for all you do for the students at Erwin Elementary!
Angela
This video is about the book Word Nerds. This book is just one way we may be able to increase reading proficiency at EES. Take a look and feel free to share feedback via email or during PLCs this week.
Word Nerds Clip
Week of September 8-12
ESL Begins This Week...
Monday, 9/8
- Can begin bringing in items for first responders*
- Work on sign in honor of 9/11**
- 10th Day of School (we could have changes in enhancements after today-will keep you informed and will be asking for input)
- Math LF Lesson Submitted
- Pam Allyn Instruction Begins
- 5x5 Walk Through Begins
Tuesday, 9/9
- 4th grade PLC
- V. Jones Meeting with staff not in attendance at convocation
- Faculty Summit at 3:30 in Media Center (Mrs. Pearson will be speaking on bullying)
Wednesday, 9/10
- 5th Grade PLC
- 3rd Grade- BOG (Beginning of Grade) Assessment
Thursday, 9/11
- Patriots Day/ Delivery of First Responders Treats/ Encourage all staff and students to wear red, white, and blue
- 3rd Grade PLC
Friday, 9/12
- F&P Running Records Completed on ALL Students and Submitted to Mrs. Gay
- Hill at Principal PLC @ AES 8:00-10:30
- Jeans for a Cause ($5 for the month)
* I am inviting all staff to bring in goodies (Little Debbie Snacks, Cookies, Chips, etc.) for the Erwin First Responders beginning Monday- Thursday. We will deliver Thursday morning to first responders during their program at 11 AM.
** I am in need of a class that can change the sign this month. I am thinking about putting up NEVER FORGET but am flexible. See me for cups if you can help. Want sign up by Tuesday afternoon.
Looking Ahead
9/16: Committee Mtg Afterschool
9/16: Parent Academy (will be discussed in PLCs this week)
9/17: Circle of Quality Mtg. at 2:30 for Dunkins and Riley
9/19:Office Staff Mtg. at 10 AM
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