Dear Families,

We are off to a great start this school year! We have already accomplished so much:

• Implemented strong procedures and routines to set the conditions for learning.
• Completed benchmark and baseline testing in order to use data to implement small group instruction to meet the needs of all scholars.
• Our Fall Sports and PPAA are underway and we are looking forward to a great season!
• Introduced our new Habit Houses! Scholars will be drafted into their house the week of September 23rd. Be sure to ask your scholar about the houses, how they align to our Propel Habits, and what house they hope to be drafted to!
• As an instructional team, our staff continues to participate in extensive professional development, both at the school- and network-level. This contributes to our growth and development so that we are constantly striving to deliver the best educational experience possible to our scholars because we know it's what they deserve.

Please review the information in this newsletter as it includes important school-wide information.

Thank you for choosing Propel Montour as your partner in education. Happy fall! 🌰 🍂

In Support,

Ms. Elise Casello, M.Ed.

Principal, Propel Montour Middle & High School

412-670-6998 ext 2300

412-584-9781 (cell)

elisecasello@propelschools.org

We would like to welcome Ms. Lashawnda Royster as the new School Counselor for the middle school, and Ms. Chelsey Stockdale as the new 7th Grade Special Education Teacher!

We are still in search of a building substitute at the high school and a 9th grade special education teacher.

As you are aware, Mr. Dunker has taken a position outside of Propel and he will be greatly missed! We are in the process of interviewing for a new Assistant Principal.

If you are interested in volunteering at the middle and high school, please click here to review the requirements for volunteers!

2023-2024 PSSA Results

Below are the results from the PSSAs as a school-wide average for Propel MMS. The percents represent scholars who scored Proficient or Advanced:

ELA - 28.7% (Propel Average - 24.2%)

Math - 9% (Propel Average - 10.2%)

Science - 22.8% (Propel Average - 42.6%)

Below is a breakdown by grade and subject at MMS:

6th ELA - 37.3%

7th ELA - 27.5%

8th ELA - 21.1%

6th Math - 14.9%

7th Math - 7.9%

8th Math - 3.6%

8th Science - 22.8%

2023-2024 Keystone Results

Below are the results from the Keystones as a school-wide average for Propel MMS. The percents represent scholars who scored Proficient or Advanced:

Literature Grade 10 - 29.7%

Literature Grade 11 - 24%

Algebra - 12.5%

Propel Average - 4.3%

Biology - 13.7%

Propel Average - 17.6%

2024 AP Results

Below are the results from the Advanced Placement Exams. These are the percent of scholars who earned a 3 or higher to pass the exam and earn the college credit:

AP US History - 43%

AP Literature - 17%

AP Art - 33%

Actions We All Can Take As A School Community (Educators AND Caregivers) to Improve Our Data:

• Ensure scholars report to school daily (Attendance Matters!)
• Ensure scholars get adequate sleep and eat healthy nutritious meals
• Caregivers communicate regularly with educators, read all school communication and emails, and participate in school-sponsored events
• Educators use this data to implement small group instruction and interventions to meet the needs of scholars
• Continue to build positive relationships to support the whole child development

Important Upcoming Dates:

September 23rd-26th

Habit Houses Draft Week!

September 26th

MMHS School-Wide Incentive

- Top 15 scholars per grade with the most Habits Points

September 27th

Professional Development Day - No School for Scholars

October 4th

Mid-Trimester 1 for Middle School