By Cliff Gabor, PrincipalNovember 18, 2015

5:00 p.m.Network 3 CPS SchoolChief Randel Josserand

CPS Five Pillars

Mary Lyon School Mission and Vision Mary Lyon MissionMary Lyon Elementary School will provide an environment for student growth so that they have the opportunity to be on track to meet / exceed goals and objectives in their continuing education and become college ready. All students will be developed as a whole child in order to use all their talents and creativity in their roles as adults in the 21st century.

Continuous Improvement Work Plan (CIWP) 2014 -16

Continuous Improvement Work Plan – (CIWP) 6 Priorities Literacy: Through the use of data driven instruction, we will improve literacy scores across

grade level curriculum and student subgroups by executing the CPS Literacy Framework with fidelity; text complexity will be the foundation of strengthening vocabulary and comprehension.

Mary Lyon will establish a Balanced Literacy Program aligned with Common Core State Standard Curriculum. Guided Reading will be used as our vehicle to teach comprehension. Guided Reading will become our focal point for school-wide professional development.Through the use of data driven instruction, we will improve literacy scores across grade level curriculum and student subgroups. In addition to teaching the Common Core State Standards for Reading and English Language Arts, Mary Lyon School will execute the CPS Literacy Framework with fidelity. The Balanced Literacy approach will be the foundation of strengthening our reading program in all grade levels.

Math: Through the use of data driven instruction, we will improve student growth in Math scores across all grade levels and subgroups by executing the CPS Mathematics Content Framework with fidelity; emphasis will be placed on number sense and algebra.

Continuous Improvement Work Plan (CIWP) 2014 -16 Science: In partnership with the Next Generation Science collaborative from Loyola University, Mary Lyon

School will follow with fidelity the Next Generation Science Standards as adopted by the Chicago Board of Education. This plan will include FOSS - Full Option Science System, STC - Science and Technology for Children in grades K - 5 and SEPUP - Science Education for Public Understanding Program for grades 6 - 8.

English Learners: Mary Lyon will implement an academic language development curriculum for linguistically diverse students through CCSS, WIDA standards, data driven instruction based on multiple types of assessment, research based practices, and professional development for all staff.

Climate, Culture, and Social and Emotional Learning: CASEL - the Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL (CPSEL)) will be implemented this school year. Our school counselor will work in partnership with our administration to provide PD opportunities for the PATHS (K - 2) Program and the School Toolkit. This includes supporting staff with their implementation of “School Kits” grades 3 through 8 and “PATHS” program grades K through 2.

Arts: Mary Lyon School will provide an environment for student growth in the arts. Lyon works in collaboration with two external art partners - the Chicago Metamorphosis Orchestra Project and the Puerto Rican Arts Alliance. In addition Mary Lyon School has two full time music teachers and one art teacher. Our school has an orchestra program, band program, choir, dance, Cuatro and guitar, school garden, as well as other performing arts events.

Lyon Elementary School Summary

What’s New for 2015-16?

Comprehensive Gifted ProgramScope and Sequence Curriculum for

Literacy and Math

Mary Lyon MissionMary Lyon Elementary School will provide an environment for student growth so that they have the opportunity to be on track to meet / exceed goals and objectives in their continuing education and become college ready. All students will be developed as a whole child in order to use all their talents and creativity in their roles as adults in the 21st century.

Mary Lyon School VisionThe Vision of Mary Lyon School is to give all students the means, opportunity, and direction to achieve their academic growth in literacy, mathematics, and all content areas and thus to be well rounded, literate adults contributing to their society.

Mary Lyon School Rules (R.O.A.R.S.)

Respectful:All Lyon students will be respectful of self, school, and adults.Organized:All Lyon students will come to school prepared to learn every school day.Accountability: All Lyon students will be accountable by wearing their uniform every school day, showing positive behavior, not chewing gum or candy, and not bringing their cell phone to school.Responsible:All Lyon students are responsible for completing their work, telling a school adult of any problems, and being honest.Safe:All Lyon students will be safe by not allowing bullying, bringing weapons to school, and asking for help when needed.

Enrollment: 1492 as of Nov. 2015 Though CPS does not have a class size maximum, traditionally primary

classes had a range of up to 28 students and intermediate and upper grades had a range 32.

In general, we do know that Grade 4 has the most students. In all other grades we are below these traditional numbers.

Physical space is a concern and I am working Network 3 and our Local School Council to determine possibilities that may resolve the situation.

Mary Lyon Demographics Student Membership 1492 as of Nov. 2015 (1456 June of 2015)

English Learners 423 as of Nov. 2015 (514 June of 2015) Diverse Learners 168 as of Nov. 2015 (172 June of 2015)

Teachers 87 as of Nov. 2015 (83 June 2015)

Paraprofessionals 19 Lunchroom Staff 10 Aramark 5 Security 2 Free and Reduced Lunch 99.4% Mobility Rate >5% (Many families choose to stay at Lyon)

Attendance 97.0%

9/08/2015 –11/ 16/2015

Literacy PriorityKindergarten through Second GradeGoal: Increase the number of students on grade level in

grades K to 2. Build capacity and knowledge in Kindergarten through

primary grades implementing a Balanced Literacy approach with a focus on Comprehension and decoding through Guided Reading.

Implementation of Guided Reading with fidelity.

Guided Reading has become the heart of our Balanced Literacy Approach.

**A 1c – Maintains focus on results

Core Literacy K- 2:Balanced LiteracyA framework for organizing instruction in reading and writing. Mary Lyon wants every child to have a well – rounded balanced literacy education in order for them to be strong readers.

FluencyWritingBalanced Literacy

Core Literacy Program Needs: Continue a Balanced Literacy Program with embedded Common Core

Curriculum Implement our new Scope and Sequence for our Reading Program in all

grade levels

Math – School Widefocus on guided practice and the creation of Math Instructional Units Through the use of data driven instruction, we will improve Math scores across grade level curriculum

and student subgroups. In addition to teaching the Common Core State Standards for Math, Mary Lyon School will execute the CPS Math Framework with fidelity; emphasis will be placed on number sense and algebra.

Implement our new Scope and Sequence for our Math Program in all grade levels Alignment to CPS Math Content Framework

Math Talks (promotes student discourse and multiple problem solving strategies to solving problems)

CPS - MARS (Mathematics Assessment Resource Service ) Tasks – (preparation PARCC (Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers) type problems)

Formative Assessment Lessons (FAL) Teacher delivers a mini- lesson Students work in differentiated groups.

Kdg. – 2nd GradeContent Area Daily Minutes

Literacy 160Math 90

Science 40Social Studies ELA Integrated

Transitions/Restroom 15 Universal Breakfast 10

Lunch 25Recess 20

Enrichment / Intervention 60Total 420

3rd – 5th GradesContent Area Daily Minutes

Literacy 150

Math 90

Science 50

Social Studies ELA Integrated

Transitions/Restroom 15

Universal Breakfast 10

Lunch 25

Recess 20

Enrichment / Intervention 60

Total 420

6th – 7th GradesContent Area Daily Minutes

Literacy 150

Math 75

Science 75

Social Studies ELA Integrated

Transitions/Restroom 15

Universal Breakfast 10

Lunch 20

Recess 25

Enrichment / Intervention 60

Total 420

8th GradeContent Area Daily Minutes

Literacy 120

Math 60

Science 60

Social Studies 60

Transitions/Restroom 15

Universal Breakfast 10

Lunch 20

Recess 25

Enrichment / Intervention 60

Total 420

Mary Lyon School Facts Start Time: 8:30 a.m. End Time: 3:30 p.m. Uniforms: Blue Polo Shirts with ML Logo and Khaki

Bottoms School Programs: Bilingual Sports ProgramDiverse Learning After School Homework General Education After School Academic Enrichment Adult Tutoring ComputerRecess Parent Mentor with Northwest side Housing CenterMusic Student TeachingArt PAC and BAC Parent WorkshopsPRAA *Comprehensive Gifted Program (new 2015 -16)

Special Partnerships and Projects Chicago Metamorphosis Orchestra Project Northwest side Housing Center Parent Mentor Program Implementation of R.O.A.R.S. and our school handbooks for all stake

holder groups Rental Uniforms School Garden DePaul Math and Loyola Science Comprehensive Gifted Program PRAA CASEL

School Safety, Security, and Discipline

Mary Lyon Progressive Discipline for Students

R.O.A.R. S. program that promotes positive student behavior and provides teachers with a systematic approach to address inappropriate student behavior.

Important Elements: Helps students learn from the choices they make Engages parents in an on-going dialogue about their child’s

behavior Offers students supports and interventions so that they can

succeed in school Counseling students is a center piece of the Mary Lyon

Progressive Discipline Policy

Mary Lyon Social Emotional Learning (SEL)Curriculum SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNING (SEL)

Life skills are explained and modeled by the adults at our school. Students are expected to understand and develop life skills during their time at Mary Lyon School.

CASEL (Comprehensive Strategies to Promote Social and Emotional Learning) Program for 2015 -16 - Lyon has been nominated to receive a badge of distinction for our work in SEL.

CPS - Healthy School Certified – Wellness Team has received an award for their work.

Before and After-School Programs Homework Help Academic Enrichment Sports CHiMOP – Chicago Metamorphosis Orchestra Project Chorus and Band Supplemental Educational Services (SES) Art Garden Classes sponsored by the Parent Advisory Council

School Attendance Plan Attendance from the CPS reporting system called Dashboard will be used to

identify students who are truant or who have excessive absences. When a student is identified as a truant, frequently tardy, or has multiple early

dismissals, a home visit and or counseling session in-school will take place with the parent / guardian and student.

Parent and guardian will have a conference in-school and an attendance plan will be created.

Perfect attendance students will be recognized at our bi-annual school award assemblies for perfect attendance.

Students will also be eligible to participate in our Lyon Paw Raffles and incentives at the end of each school month

Award Assemblies Update:Awards Assemblies will take place Monday

and Tuesday November 23 and 24, 2015

We are introducing a new award entitled “High Honor Scholarship” the purpose behind this award is to encourage and motivate our A / B students.

Invitation: Everyone is welcome to attend the State of

Network 3 Presentation which will take place at Steinmetz High School on November 19, 2015, at 6:00 p.m.

Parent / Guardian Participation2015 -16

Mary Lyon Local School CouncilParent Advisory Council

Bilingual Advisory CommitteeParent Safety Patrol

Parent Mentor ProgramMary Lyon Music Booster Organization

*Future Friends of Lyon to be developed for 2015-16 SY

*LSC Elections will take place in April 2016

Mary Lyon Local School CouncilMary Lyon Local School Council 2015 -16:

Ms. Angelica Osorio - ChairpersonMr. Jose Quiles – Vice Chairperson Mr. Michael Murphy – FOI OfficerMr. Joseph Segreti - SecretaryMs. Martha DiazMs. Lourdes SanchezMs. Angela AvilaMr. Juan ArzuagaMr. Shawn ProcterMs. Delores SantillanMr. Jesus Velazquez

Thank you to our parents and volunteers for their outstanding work.

Mary Lyon Bilingual Advisory Committee:Judith Gaytan – PresidentGloria Jimenez – Vice PresidentMarisol Rivera – SecretaryAngelica Zamarripa – RepresentativeOlga Avila – Alternate Representative

Mary Lyon Parent Advisory Council:Ms. Martha Diaz - ChairpersonMrs. Maria Arellano- Vice chairpersonMrs. Judy Arzuaga- Recording secretaryMr. Emilio Arriaga-Corresponding secretary.Mrs. Maria Aranda was the FOIA / OMA.

Mary Lyon Parent Guardian Safety Patrol:Ms. Martha Diaz ChairpersonMs. Maria ArellanoMr. Emilio ArriagaMs. Martha SotoMs. Gloria JimenezMs. Angelica Zamarripa

Mary Lyon Parent Mentors:Ms. Leticia Covarrubias - Parent Mentor CoordinadorMs. Diana HilerioMs. Nancy GarciaMs. Silvia SantanaMs. Chini Na FarfanMs. Cassandra Hernandez

Mary Lyon Music Booster ClubAreli TapiaJose ValdovioresAgustina SanchezMaribel OchoterraMary JacksonMartha DiazLety CovarrubiasCarmen Lugo

Parent Mentors Assignments 2015-16

Parent MentorTeacher’s First & Last Name Classroo

mNumber

Grade PM’s ScheduleTeacher’s E-mail Address

Diana Hilerio Nicole Naranjo 135 KINDER 8:40am –10:40am

Nancy Garcia Erlinda Salas 136 KINDER 8:40am –10:40am

Silvia Santana Ida Mendicuti 125 1st grade 1pm – 3pm

Chini Na Farfan Kayla Pappas 234 4th grade 1:30pm – 3:30pm

Cassandra Hernandez Randa Marcus 110 5th grade 8:40am –10:40am

Ivonne Velez Nicole Godal 114 5th 8:40am –10:40am

Student Enrichment Programs Band and Orchestra Project Art After School Choir Algebra College Readiness “Mary Lyon College Program” Reading and Math Programs Homework Help Sports – Basketball, Soccer, Volleyball, Yearbook

Student Resources Counseling Tutors (Retired Teachers and College Students) Structured Recess program Parent Mentoring Program Diverse Learner Resource team

New Head Injury Policy1) Maintain student in place.2) Contact an administrator. 3) Administrator will assess / gather information.4) Administrator will place call to parent, followed by a call to 911 unless otherwise instructed by parent.5) Wait for further instructions from administrator.

Incentives Award Ceremonies Pinning Ceremony Spirit Week – Talent Show, Sporting events, Who

Wants to be the Principal Trivia Game. Lyon Paws and Raffles Attendance Class Awards Fall Festival

Mary Lyon on the path to maintaining Level 1 + School Status

WIN LYON WIN

Let me hear your … ROARS!!!RespectfulOrganized

AccountableResponsible

Safe