Whirlwind weekly news

Week of January 13-17

Collective Efficacy Schedule:

January 15 - Share out for teams ML, K, 4 Inquiry, 5 Inquiry, Sped, Specialists, Supplemental

Preschool Picture: submit a photo of yourself by Jan. 15 for the board outside the office.

Wilson Whirlwind Winners Document

Pledge Schedule

Monday, January 13 (DD1 - Leadership/Committee Meetings) Pledge 2CH

8:35-9:10 Leadership Meeting - Literacy Data (Katie Houlton's Room)

Tuesday, January 14 - (DD2 - Child Study)

8:35-9:10 Child Study (SUN Room)

Wednesday, January 15 - (DD3 - Collective Efficacy PLC)

8:35-9:10 Collective Efficacy Share-Out (Flex Area)

Thursday, January 16 - (DD4 - I-Team)

8:35-9:10 I-Team (Conference Room)

Friday, January 17 - Read Act PD Day, No Students

Monday, January 20 - MLK Day - No School

Tuesday, January 21 - (DD5 - Collective Efficacy PLC) 2HB

8:35-9:10 Team Game Competition (Gym)

Wilson Apparel:

You can order at any time throughout the year. There are no deadlines to ordering.

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Strategy 1 - Student Achievement in Reading

Strategy 2 - Student Achievement in Math

2024-2025 Intended Outcomes in Reading: By the end of the 2024-2025 school year, 47.9% of all 3-5 students will score at or above grade level proficiency on the All Accountability MCA Reading assessment.

2024-2025 Intended Outcomes in Math: By the end of the 2024-2025 school year, 60.9% of all 3-5 students will score at or above grade level proficiency on the All Accountability MCA Math assessment.

Action Steps:

1. Collaboration through Collective Efficacy Cycles - Research Effect Size of 1.57

2. Student Self-Reported Grades - Research Effect Size of 1.33

3. Response to Intervention (all students getting what they need) - Research Effect Size of 1.29

Strategy 3 - Student Engagement

2024-2025 Intended Outcomes:

During the 2024-2025 school year, our Equity/Student Support Team will work on strategies to close our academic (reading and math) and behavior gaps. They will also support teachers with a resource page with ideas, books and resources to learn and grow on your own or with students.

During the 2024-2025 school year, classroom teachers will implement morning meeting and Character Strong Start Intentionally and Grow lessons each week. Each classroom space will have a calming corner with routines that have been taught for students to utilize daily.

During the 2024-2025 school year, we will provide intentional spaces and routines to help students regulate their emotions/feelings (calming corner in each space, Skills Room and SUN Room).

Action Steps:

1. Resource Page and Achievement Gap strategies

2. Daily Morning Meeting with Character Strong Start Intentionally and Grow lessons weekly

3. Calming Corners in each classroom. Set routines and structures for students to access the Skills Room and SUN Room