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Immaculate Conception School 2011-12 School Development Report Vision The Eastern School District empowering all students to achieve and succeed. Mission By June 30, 2017, Eastern School District will have enhanced the learning environment so that all students can achieve in the 21st century within a healthy and active, safe and caring and socially- just environment.

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Immaculate Conception School

2011-12 School Development Report

Vision The Eastern School District empowering all students to achieve and succeed.

Mission By June 30, 2017, Eastern School District will have enhanced the learning environment so that all students can achieve in the 21st century within a healthy and active, safe and caring and socially-just environment.

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Table of Contents Message from the Director of Education ............................................................................ 3

Message from Principal ...................................................................................................... 4

Message from School Council ............................................................................................ 5

Overview of School ............................................................................................................ 6

Our School Community .................................................................................................. 6

Key Highlights/Special Projects ..................................................................................... 6

Partnerships ..................................................................................................................... 7

3-4 Year School Development Plan .................................................................................... 8

Summary Report on the School’s Most Current Data ...................................................... 13 School Developman Plan for Current School Year .......................................................... 15 Appendix A – Summary of School Fundraising ............................................................... 22

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Message from the Director of Education In December, 2011, Eastern School District approved a three-year strategic planning process which centered on developing our schools as caring, professional and purposeful places of learning and excellence. This school report for 2011-2012 highlights the activities of your school and your efforts to achieve your school-based goals, in keeping with the District’s mission and its vision for the future. The information provided is very helpful as we continue to pursue excellence for our District through a planning process which emphasizes continued professional growth and development. I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate each school on the success achieved to date as evidenced by this report. I acknowledge, with gratitude, the efforts of our teachers, administrators, support staff, parents and community representatives, particularly through schools councils. By working together, we can achieve the best possible learning environment for our students. I encourage you to dialogue with our stakeholders on this document and on our District objectives. As we move forward with our new Strategic Plan (2011-2014), I look forward to your continued support and cooperation in the achievement of the specific goals and objectives listed in this plan. Keep up the good work! Sincerely, BRUCE VEY, PhD

CEO/DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION (Acting)

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Message from Principal The purpose of this School Development Report is to highlight and celebrate the successes of Immaculate Conception during the 2011-12 school year. It is also a way to inform all of the stakeholders in our school community of student achievements and progress, programs and services, new initiatives, and fundraising. Also, this report will entail our School Development Plan which helps steer the course in the teaching and learning that happens at Immaculate Conception. It is indeed a pleasure for me to present this report on behalf of our teachers, students and support staff at Immaculate Conception. The support and collaboration of all the staff members makes for a very positive learning environment that fosters excellent teaching and learning opportunities. I am also very proud of the commitment and dedication of so many volunteers that support the programs we provide for our students. Our breakfast, lunch, and recycling programs would not be possible without the commitment and endless hours from the volunteers. Immaculate Conception had approximately 40 volunteers during the school year for various events and initiatives. I am also very proud to highlight the many success stories of our students as demonstrated by the provincial assessments carried out last Spring. Our grades 1 and 2 students performed extremely well on their reading assessments in June scoring above the Provincial averages. Also, both the grades 3 and 6 CRT results highlight many successes, yet, highlighting a few challenges and areas of concerns that need to be address in 2012-13. I would like to congratulate all students for their achievements on all assessments. As we continue to move forward, our school development plan will undergo changes to reflect the needs of our students on a regular basis. This plan becomes the steering mechanism from which all teachers, parents, and school council interact to create positive relationships, and in turn, become a successful learning community. Best teaching practices have become routine through differentiated instruction and co- teaching at Immaculate Conception, which are fundamental strategies in building an inclusive learning environment. In conclusion, I would like to extend my sincere gratitude to the School Council for their dedication and to all parents, and others who have volunteered in any way. Our School Council plays a vital role in fundraising events through the school development plan, while also representing the voice of parents. I would like to express a farewell to our Grade 6 students as they move into junior high at Roncalli High School. I am confident you will have memories of Immaculate for such a long time. I encourage you all to be “the best you can be”. I would like to congratulate our Kindergarten students as well for successfully completing their first year. Good Luck in the years to come. Yours in Education, Todd Crane M.Ed Principal

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Message from School Council On behalf of the school council I would like to express our appreciation to the staff of ICS, they truly go above and beyond to make sure our children have a safe and nurturing environment. Our council and parent volunteer program are very active in our school. We continue to work with the Kids Eat Smart Foundation to serve a nutritious breakfast and lunch. Our fundraising efforts this past year were very successful. Our recycling program continued to help with the cost of our lunch program. As well our Christmas sweep profit allowed us to purchase tables and chairs for our primary students. We also purchased 3 IPads. The council at ICS continues to work with the staff and parent body to improve our school environment. Space does continue to cause setbacks for our students; we are working with the School Board to find the best solution for our children. As chairperson it gives me great pleasure to serve such a wonderful environment. BRAVO ZULU ICS!!! Yvette Lewis Chairperson School Council

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Overview of School

Our School Community

Immaculate Conception School is a K-6 school with an enrolment 138 students. The school is located in the community of Colliers. The school’s catchment area consists of students from the communities of Colliers, Conception Harbour, Avondale, and Brigus Junction. Ninety-nine percent (99%) of our students are bussed to school. Immaculate Conception is a single stream school with the exception of Grade 4 where there are 2 streams. For the current school year, the school was allocated 11.54 teaching units which included 1 administrator, 7.5 regular teachers, .25 for Guidance, 1.9 units for Special Education and .60 for Music and Physical Education. In addition to teaching units, the school has a secretary (30 hours/week), janitor (40 hours/week) and student assistant (20 hours/week). Also, we avail of personnel from the Eastern School District for itinerant services (Speech Language, Educational Psychologist, Autism Consultant, and Hearing Impaired Itinerant).

Key Highlights/Special Projects

Music Program Immaculate Conception School Choirs participated in several events this year. Our Primary Choir performed a musical, Melton the Warm-Hearted Snowman, at Assumption Parish in Avondale in December 2011. The primary choir also participated in the regional Kiwanis Festival in Carbonear this spring, winning a first place award. Our elementary choir prepared and performed several songs for a Christmas visit to a local retirement home. The choir also participated in the Kiwanis Festival this spring, winning a third place prize. In the Spring, the choir performed the musical, The

Elephant’s Child. Healthy Active Living In October we celebrated Healthy Commotions Day in conjunction with the Walk To Breakfast. Students also participated in the Harvest Run in Carbonear. All students from grade 4-6 were involved in Afterschool Sports. Teams were made up from students of different grade levels. The teams played organized games on Monday and Wednesday’s. These games were supervised by staff.

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In April, all students were given the opportunity to participate in the Swimming program at The Works. Each Wednesday students were bussed to the Aquaarea for swimming lessons. This program lasted 8 weeks. As we celebrated the 100th day of school, students were engaged in a variety of activities for the day. Similarly, students were engaged in various math activities as part of Math Day that was made possible through the Math Promotion Grant. Other programs: - Weekly Recycling and Blitzes - Spelling Bee with other schools - Tutoring For Tuition/Homework Haven - Thanksgiving/Christmas Dinners - Hug-a-Tree - Easter Seals - Rachael’s Challenge - Heritage Fair - Ocean’s Day/Green Project

Partnerships

The Newfoundland and Labrador Kids Eat Smart Foundation helps our school offer a nutritious breakfast to all our students. Several local businesses support the school breakfast program financially as well. Each year our school participates in the Walk To Breakfast which helps supports and sustain the program. Immaculate Conception is supported wholeheartedly by the parents and the community at large. Parents and other volunteers have been actively involved in all aspects of our school. School field trips, special events, and both Breakfast and Lunch programs are all supported by parents and volunteers. Local agencies such as the fire departments (Colliers, Conception Hr. and Avondale) all contribute to the school in various ways throughout each year. They offer contests for the students during Fire Prevention Week. Our local RCMP provides the D.A.R.E program to our grade 6 students and bullying presentations to all our students. Communities Against Violence is also active in anti-bullying presentations for the grades 5 and 6’s.

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3 Year School Development Plan Goal 1: To improve student learning and achievement in a 21st Century inclusive learning environment.

Year Objective Objective

2011-12 Increase proficiency with written responses in mathematics.

Increase proficiency with writing conventions.

2012-13 Implement new assessment/evaluation (as, for, of) techniques for mental math and number operations/concepts.

Implement new assessment/evaluation (as, for, of) techniques in demand writing and nonfiction reading.

2013-14 Analyze internal and external data to determine the focal areas of concern. In turn, explore the option of becoming a part of the Inclusive Pilot.

Analyze internal and external data to determine the focal areas of concern. In turn, explore the option of becoming a part of the Inclusive Pilot.

Goal 2: To continue to build upon a positive school culture that provides a healthy, safe and caring, and socially just environment for all students.

Year Objective Objective

2011-12

Continue the emphasis on the reduction of bullying both in the school setting and on the school buses.

Institute a program of alternative free-time activities for students to promote healthy and active living.

2012-13 To continue to reinforce PBS initiatives and leadership opportunities for students.

Institute a program of alternative free-time activities for students to promote healthy and active living.

2013-14 Continue to foster a respectful school environment. Continue to build upon resources and programs for students.

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Operational Issues Year Issues Issues Issues

2011-12 Provide for purchase of necessary resources to support Math and Language Arts initiatives.

Provide time for PD for Roots of Empathy training.

Provide more formalized training for all volunteers

2012-13 Storage shed required for equipment and furniture.

Complete wireless infrastructure throughout the school.

Air conditioning for computer lab. Screens for all classroom windows.

2013-14 Space for Guidance Counselor and other Itinerants required.

Adequate space required to maximize the Physical Education program.

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Report on School Development Plan for Previous Year (2011-12)

Goal 1. To improve student learning and achievement in a 21st Century inclusive learning environment.

Objective 1.1: Increase proficiency with written responses in mathematics.

Objective 1.2 Increase proficiency in reading and writing.

Commendations

• Math Day

• Math Journals

• Resources provided for Classrooms

• Classroom Modeling

• Use of Foldables

• Word Walls

• Continue to use Problem of the Week

• 100 Day Celebrations

• A database of Websites

Commendations

• Implement Daily 5 Program for Primary

• Word Q

• Guided Reading

• Journal Writing

• Spelling Program

• Handwriting Program

• Literature Circles in Elementary

• Independent Novel Studies

• “Claymation” for Grade 2

• Division Meetings/Teacher Collaboration

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Recommendations

• Contest Based – Problem of the Week

• Increased DI Strategies

• Increased availability of IRT’s and Resource Staff in outcome delivery

• Touch-Screen Technology

• Continue with more Collaboration Time with emphasis on written response. Consistency amongst division.

• Continue to build on Math Journals with addition of Math Journal Words. Use Daily 5 strategies for Math.

• Assessment-Board/Professional Development/Observational Notes

Recommendations

• Continue with Daily 5

• Continued use of Word-Q

• Provide various levels of reading material.

• Purchase of new iPads

• Teacher collaboration with LRT for Hands-on Resource Base Learning

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Objective 2.1: Continue the emphasis on the reduction of bullying both in the school setting and on school buses.

Objective 2.2: Institute a program of alternative free-time activities for students to promote healthy and active living.

Commendations

• RCMP Presentations

• DARE Program

• STAR Awards

• Classroom Programs

• Easter Seals Presentation

• Bullying Team from Board

Commendations

• Healthy Commotions

• Cross Country

• After School Sports Program

• Sports Day

• Walk To Breakfast

Recommendations

• Continue with above initiatives

• Focus on Bullying

• Student HELP Box

• Revise Code of Conduct

• Revise STAR Award

Recommendations

• Lunch Time Intramurals

• Expand on Cross Country to compete in other competitions

• Fruity Fridays

• Explore alternatives for outdoor time

• Equipment needed for outside (basketball nets)

• Winter Carnival

Operational Issues Report 2011-12 Year Issues Issues Issues

2011-12

Provide for purchase of necessary resources to support Math and Language Arts initiatives.

Provide time for PD for Roots of Empathy training.

Provide more formalized training for all volunteers

Report

Various resources were purchased including a new spelling program for grades 3-6. A quantity of resources was purchased to support initiatives such as Guided Reading and Daily 5. Other resources supported the Math curriculum.

This program was not pursued during the school year due to available resources. It may be investigated in the future.

A number of our volunteers availed of training provided by Kids Eat Smart. Additional training will be required in the future.

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Summary Report on the School’s Most Current Data As demonstrated in the following charts, students in Grades 1, 2, 3, and 6 achieved extremely well in the Provincial assessments. Please take note of the chart for each grade as it pertains to the Provincial average for 2011-12. In Grade 1, students of Immaculate Conception performed well above the provincial average. By June 2012 approximately 71% of our students had reached the year end benchmark (Letter I). The remaining 29% (5 students) still were at the A-E level. Also, our Grade 2 performed extremely well. 73% of the Grade 2 class had achieved the year end benchmark of Level M. This is noteworthy since the District and Provincial averages were approximately 66%. Our students achieved significantly higher than the rest. We contribute the high success rate to some of the new initiatives (eg. Daily 5, Guided Reading) set out in our School Development Plan. The Grade 3 Provincial Assessments in Language Arts and Math for students of Immaculate were very positive. Generally, students performed on par with the Province and District, however, in a couple of areas our students performed significantly higher than the Province. One area that we will be shifting more emphasis on is in the area of Demand Writing. Although there is not a huge difference between the school and Provincial average, it will be a focal point for our School Development Plan for 2012-13. Similarly, the Grade 6 results are comparable to our Grade 3 students. A notable area of success is in the area of demand writing in which 92% of our students scored 3 or above as compared to 75% of students in the Province. One very important area of concern in Language Arts is informational text. Students performed significantly lower than the provincial average at 42% as compared to 59% of students in the Province. In Math, the achievement levels of students were comparable to that of the Province except in connections and representations which was significantly lower than the Province. 36% of students of Immaculate scored 3 or above on the constructed response items, compared to 59% of the Province. Both concerns for Language Arts and Math; informational text and connections and representations are the two main objectives in the new school development plan. There will be much emphasis placed on these concerns as we move forward in 2012-13.

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PRIMARY LANGUAGE ARTS ASSESSMENT Grade 1: Percentage of Students Performing At or Above Provincial Benchmark

School Province School Province School Province School Province

80.0% 65.0% 60.7% 62.6% 88.9% 63.7% 70.6% 58.3%

11-1208-09 09-10 10-11

Grade 2: Percentage of Students Performing At or Above Provincial Benchmark

School Province School Province School Province School Province

94.7% 72.4% 75.0% 72.6% 72.4% 73.5% 73.3% 65.3%

11-1208-09 09-10 10-11

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CRITERION REFERENCE TESTS

Grade 3 Language Arts

School Province School Province School Province School Province

Reading 97.7% 88.3% 95.8% 92.1% 77.1% 79.7% 77.0% 68.0%

Listening 98.9% 95.4% 85.6% 80.9% 89.0% 88.0% N/A N/A

Demand Writing 100.0% 74.9% 100.0% 73.9% 92.8% 71.9% 77.8% 81.7%

Poetic 100.0% 68.8% 100.0% 71.5% 100.0% 77.9% 61.9% 47.9%

Informational 100.0% 55.1% 88.9% 63.6% 91.6% 52.8% 76.2% 64.5%

Listening 100.0% 70.5% 100.0% 59.9% 93.3% 68.9% N/A N/A

Grade 3 Mathematics

School Province School Province School Province School Province

Number Operations 93.8% 85.0% 84.3% 76.0% 81.8% 74.5% 76.7% 72.5%

Number Concepts 89.8% 73.5% 91.7% 77.3% 90.0% 77.9% 77.1% 78.6%

Reasoning 85.7% 54.3% 100.0% 62.1% 80.0% 61.2% 88.0% 72.0%

Communication 90.5% 54.2% 100.0% 61.6% 86.7% 60.6% 88.0% 73.4%

Connections & Representations 90.5% 69.0% 100.0% 68.2% 86.7% 65.3% 84.0% 80.8%

Problem Solving 95.2% 68.8% 100.0% 68.3% 93.3% 77.2% 92.0% 82.6%

09-10 10-11

11-12

Multiple Choice:

Constructed Response: Percentage of students achieving Level 3 or above

11-12

Constructed Response: Percentage of students performing at Level 3 or above

Multiple Choice:

08-09

08-09 09-10 10-11

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Grade 6 Language Arts

School Province School Province School Province School Province

Reading 93.8% 87.1% 92.1% 81.0% 81.7% 79.5% 76.5% 71.5%

Listening 93.3% 87.7% 86.7% 86.7% 68.0% 67.0% N/A N/A

Demand Writing 100.0% 78.7% 100.0% 81.4% 90.0% 74.7% 91.7% 74.8%

Poetic 93.3% 69.6% 100.0% 69.9% 72.2% 66.2% 66.7% 50.4%

Informational 80.0% 68.0% 100.0% 68.4% 83.3% 58.7% 41.7% 58.5%

Listening 100.0% 47.4% 100.0% 66.7% 83.3% 51.8% N/A N/A

Grade 6 Mathematics

School Province School Province School Province School Province

Number Operations 93.8% 77.1% 73.3% 72.3% 76.3% 67.5% 60.0% 62.2%

Number Concepts 89.3% 67.1% 77.0% 76.9% 83.0% 75.0% 67.0% 67.0%

Reasoning 81.3% 36.5% 100.0% 54.9% 63.2% 52.3% 63.7% 58.9%

Communication 81.3% 30.6% 86.7% 46.5% 52.6% 44.3% 50.0% 56.6%

Connections & Representations 87.5% 36.1% 86.7% 44.0% 63.2% 35.2% 36.4% 58.5%

Problem Solving 93.8% 42.5% 86.7% 55.8% 84.2% 68.1% 72.7% 65.6%

Constructed Response: Percentage of students performing at Level 3 or above

Multiple Choice:

Constructed Response: Percentage of students performing at Level 3 or above

Multiple Choice:

10-11

10-1108-09 09-10

09-10 11-1208-09

11-12

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School Development Plan for Current Year

In keeping with the Eastern School District’s Strategic Plan (2011-14), the focus of Immaculate Conception’s School Development Plan for the current year is to improve student achievement by providing students the opportunities of a 21st Century learning environment and in doing so promote a school culture whereby all students feel safe and lead healthy lifestyles. To accomplish our goals, much emphasis is devoted to developing strategies in areas of differential instruction and technology so that all students can reach their potential. Through inclusionary practices, collaboration and cooperation amongst all our stakeholders, we continue to become a successful professional learning community whereby there is social justice for all.

1 Year School Development Plan

School Development Plan 2012-2013

Goal 1: To improve student learning and achievement in a 21st Century inclusive learning environment.

Objective 1.1: Implement new assessment/evaluation (as, for, of) techniques for mental math and number operations/concepts.

Objective 1.2: Implement new assessment/evaluation (as, for, of) techniques in demand writing and nonfiction reading.

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Strategies: 1.1.1 Implement weekly problem solving. Use of Think

Tank as a resource. 1.1.2 Use of technology to reinforce concepts (iPads and

apps). 1.1.3 Ability/flexible groupings for different activities. 1.1.4 Use of math journals and math centers (Daily 5) 1.1.5 Modeling of mathematical concepts in reasoning and

communication 1.1.6 Implement white boards for mental math 1.1.7 Develop/prepare individual assessment packages. 1.1.8 One-on-one conferencing 1.1.9 Math Club

Strategies: 1.2.1 Digital storytelling 1.2.2 Use of technology (iPads and apps) to asses learning. 1.2.3 Gear Daily 5 towards nonfiction. 1.2.4 Use of DI strategies to gage student motivation and interest. 1.2.5 Use of BOLD PRINT, and Tumble Books resources

(digital presentations) 1.2.6 Use of MOVING It UP guided reading resource kit 1.2.7 Engage LRT in project based cross-curricular activities 1.2.8 Create a classroom rubric for demand writing as a guideline

for students during writing. 1.2.9 Use of the “Newspapers in Education” to discuss events,

make predictions, etc. 1.2.10 Model demand pieces 1.2.11 Implement daily language program; booklets, morning

message, etc.

Indicators of Success: 1.1.1 Data Analysis of increased proficiency in

understanding, ability and capabilities of math outcomes.

1.1.2 Overall understanding of problem solving through journals and problem solving booklets

1.1.3 Andedotal records, checklists and observations 1.1.4 An increase in comfort level using technology (iPads,

apps, Smartboards) 1.1.5 Increase in independence using technology 1.1.6 Peer and self- assessment 1.1.7 Improved and more detailed responses 1.1.8 Conferencing 1.1.9 Increase in ability of mathematical concepts in reasoning and communication using rubric. 1.1.10 Increased participation in Homework Haven.

Indicators of Success: 1.2.1 Data Analysis of increased proficiency in understanding,

ability and capabilities of non-fiction reading and demand writing.

1.2.2 An increase in enthusiasm/comfort level when using technology (eg. Speak Q)

1.2.3 Increased proficiency of responses in booklets 1.2.4 Portfolios, foldables, finish product, recordings and journals 1.2.5 An increase in ability to edit students’ own work 1.2.6 Increase use of Newspapers In Education

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Goal 2: To continue to build upon a positive school culture that provides a healthy safe, caring and socially just environment for all students.

Objective 2.1: To continue to reinforce PBS initiatives and leadership opportunities for students.

Objective 2.2: Institute a program of alternative free-time activities for students to promote healthy and active living.

Goal 1. Support Plan

Financial Professional Development/Time Required 1. Purchase iPads 2. Online subscriptions to non-fiction resources 3. Magazines for Daily 5 – National Geographic, Kids,

Chickadee, Highlights, Owl. 4. BOLD Print resources 5. On-line subscription to “The Telegram” 6. Purchase games, cameras, class set of rulers and

posters. 7. Class sets of mini whiteboards. 8. Daily 5 Resources (Fiction – K) 9. Math Games 10. Headsets

1. PD time to address iPad use and Apps. 2. NST Support 3. Time to prepare individual assessment packages 4. PD time with Program Specialist on Assessment (using

exemplars)

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Strategies: 2.1.1 RCMP presentations (bullying, DARE) 2.1.2 Weekly Star Awards 2.1.3 Introduce a “good news” team. 2.1.4 Peer helpers (eg. Intramurals) 2.1.5 Students reading announcements daily (recycling) 2.1.6 Art board to display student work 2.1.7 Doing Canteen orders daily by Elementary students. 2.1.8. Skye with other schools on Daily News events 2.1.9 Implement student section on newsletter (eg. Poetry) 2.1.10 Displaying student achievements on a designated bulletin board (Principal’s Award)

Strategies: 2.2.1 Expand extra-curricular activities (i.e. sports, non-sport clubs, etc). 2.2.2 Implement “Trashless Tuesdays” and promote healthy choices. 2.2.3 Schedule for outdoor playtime for certain areas of the playground. 2.2.4 Winter Carnival activities 2.2.5 Explore options for out of school physical activites. 2.2.6 Continue with Walk To Breakfast, after school sports, cross country. 2.2.7 Explore snow-shoeing and curling (Rocks and Rings) for winter activities. Purchase equipment to support these initiatives. 2.2.8 Introduce “fruity Friday’s” once a month. 2.2.9 Continue with activities as part of healthy commotions.

Indicators of Success: 2.1.1 Increased student motivation and participation. 2.1.2 Increased student attendance and punctuality. 2.1.3 Number of Star Awards given to students. 2.1.4 Improved student behavior and attitudes. 2.1.5 Survey students of various activities throughout

the year.

Indicators of Success: 2.2.1 Number of students participating in different programs. 2.2.2 A decrease in “junk food” students are eating at school. 2.2.3 Improved student attendance for certain students. 2.2.4 Self-assessment

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Goal 2. Support Plan

Financial

Professional Development/Time Required

1. Physical equipment and playground. 2. Outdoor furnishings (benches, planters, etc) 3. Fruit trays and prizes. 4. SnowShoes 5. Rocks and Rings Curling program.

1. PD time to develop schedules and alternate activities. 2. Special guests to promote healthy and active living. 3. Support from Program Specialists.

Operational Issues for 2012-13

Operational Issue Intended Action

1. Storage shed required Fundraise for a new shed to store Phys. Ed. Equipment and other needed furniture that is used on a regular basis.

2. Air Conditioner for computer lab.

Request sent to Eastern School District maintenance supervisor since 2011-12.

3. Designated space required for Guidance and other special services personnel.

Space is limited for Special Services to conduct student conferences. Several options have been explored.

4. Screens needed for all windows.

Investigate the costs in the Spring to replace all missing screens.

5. Wireless infrastructure

Complete wireless infrastructure throughout the school to support 21st Century learning.

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Appendix A – Summary of School Fundraising

General Fundraising Account 2011-12 Financial Statement

Revenue Recycling (including MMSB matched funds)...….. $21,647.88 Christmas Ticket Sales…………………………….$13, 268.00 Walk To Breakfast…………………………………$ 5264.94 Donations……………………………………….….$ 1785.00 Concerts……………………………………………$ 2076.88 Book Fairs (Profit)…………………………………$ 1962.27 Kids Eat Smart (Grants, matched funds)…………..$ 8764.00 TOTAL………….$ 54,768.97 Expenses Administration

Office/ Professional Development …………..………$ 1018.41 Primary Furniture (Tables and Chairs)……………….$ 7081.34

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Teaching and Learning

iPads……………………………………………………………..…$ 1945.69 Guided Reading /Daily 5…………………………………………...$ 2916.90 Programs/Extra-Curricular

Breakfast Program…………………………………….... .….. $ 11,391.44 **(See Note Below) Lunch Program Subsidy……………….………..…….…....... $ 4506.25 **(See Note Below) Fieldtrips……………………………………………….….…. $ 4727.48 Busses……………………………………………………….. $ 4520.00 Concerts (Rentals, gifts, materials)…………………………...$ 2164.53 Ticket Sales (prizes, fees and printing)……………….………$ 3099.71

TOTAL……….$ 43,371.75 Revenue ………$ 54,768.97

Expenses ……...$ 43,371.75

BALANCE (June 2012)……………………………$ 11,397.22 ** Cost to Operate Lunch and Breakfast programs: Breakfast (sponsored by Kids Eat Smart) Lunch Revenue………………………………...…$ 14, 689.00 Revenue……………… $ 13, 081.16 Expenses………………………………..…$ 11, 391.56 Expenses………………$ 17,587.41 Closing Balance (June 2012)…………….. $ 3297.56 Balance………………..$ (4506.25)