DuVall Open HouseDan Hartley, PrincipalSeptember 19th, 2013

DuVall Points of PrideDuVall is in the 88th Percentile on the State

Report Card System (Up from 79% last year)

Successful School Improvement Plan

Exemplary Positive Behavior Support Program

Outstanding PTA

After School Enrichment

DuVall Focus School Status

DUVALL IS NO LONGER IDENTIFIED AS A FOCUS SCHOOL

Highest 30% Vs. Lowest 30%Measured By MEAP

What We Are Still Doing?Item analysisBest practicesIntervention groupsSummer SchoolSmall Group InstructionTutoring

Still providing enrichment and have high expectations for High achievers!

What can parents do to help their child?Xtramath.org

Login/Password will be sent home soonHave them read or read to them!

A child who reads 20 extra minutes a night encounters 1,800,000 more words each year.

A child who reads 1 extra minute each night encounters 8,000 more words each year.

The more words a child sees, hears, and uses, the easier comprehending text will be.

1,800,000>8,000

What can parents do to help their child?Expect him/her to answer using correct

English and in complete sentences.Encourage him/her to write about

events, experiences or anything he is interested in

Computer Based Help: www.studyisland.com

https://www.xtramath.org

What can parents do to help their child?Be sure your child has mastered the basic

math facts: addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.

Make math real by connecting to every day life:When you go out to eat – have him figure

out the tip.When you go shopping – have her figure

out the discount or tax.Explain words like debit, withdrawal,

deposit, If baking – let them figure out how to

double or half a recipe

Volunteering at SchoolWork with your child’s teacher to find a time where you

can come in to help outMath Workshops this Year

Lunch Time – Always like extra hands

Watch Dogs 1 Dad Per DaySchedule Around the SchoolShirts, Picture on BoardPizza Party TBDTop Dog and Top Dog TeamI-Chat Background Check

OCR InformationProactive Review of District’s compliance with Title VI of the

Civil Rights Act of 1964.Addressed Whether National-Origin Minority, Limited English

Proficient (LEP) Parents Are Being Denied Meaningful Communications of School-related Information in a Language they Can Understand.

Addressed Whether English Language Learners (ELL) Students Receive Equal Access to Non-academic Programs and Activities, Including Counseling Services.

Language AssistanceInterpretersDistrict TrainingDistrict Liaison

CommunicationSchool News Blog: http

://iblog.dearbornschools.org/duvallnews/

Monthly Newsletters

PTA Bulletin Board

Emergency Cards – Please let us know if something changes (email, phone, etc.)

Response To BullyingPink Shirt Day Next Thursday

Assemblies throughout the year

District Wide Event – Monday Oct. 30th, at Ford Performing Arts Center

DuVall ClubsArt Club – Starting in October: Tuesday 3:40-

4:45 for interested students in grades 4 and 5

Video Club – Start date TBD – Grades 4 and 5

Chess Club – Start date TBD - All ages are welcome Wednesdays after school

More DuVall ClubsSpring Play - TBD

Vivace Singers – Mrs. Meyer

Lego Club –Ms. BallengerStarts October 29th

Family Curriculum NightsDuVall Curriculum Fun Night

Week of December 9th

Science Challenge NightWednesday, February 5th

2013 MillagePresentation On Tuesday 7pm in the Cafeteria

Get out and Vote!

SMART Bond – Security, Maintenance, Additions, Renovations, Technology/Transportation

If Approved, DuVall will receive: Security SystemTechnology – In classroom laptop computersClassroom DesksReplaced CarpetingStorage Areas in Locker Rooms, OfficeCurtains for the Stage

Info From PTAMembership – Join Tonight!Sign up for Rewards to help DuVall

TargetKrogerMeijerGordon Foods

FundraisingStudy Island, Replacement Projector Bulbs,

Math Resources, School Programs, Watch DogsCheck out the new Computers!!

FUN RUN Coming up on Friday, October 4th Smoke On The Grill – Next Thursday – Tickets on

Sale in Lobby