The Superintendent Scoop #1

I am excited to launch the inaugural issue of The Superintendent Scoop Newsletter, a space dedicated to sharing insights, celebrating achievements, and fostering collaboration within our school community. As we embark on this journey together, we aim to keep everyone informed about important updates, highlight innovative practices, and provide resources to enhance our collective efforts in supporting our students.

This edition will feature best teaching practices, upcoming professional development opportunities, and recent celebrations. We encourage you to share your thoughts, ideas, and any achievements you'd like to spotlight in future issues.

Thank you for your unwavering dedication and passion.

Let's make this newsletter a vibrant reflection of our shared mission to empower and inspire!

For Kids,

Matt Ellis

Last fall, TSD9 embarked on a mission to enhance student achievement by investing in the Professional Learning Community (PLC) process. Central to achieving high levels of student success are four critical questions that guide the Professional Learning Teams during their weekly meetings:

1. What do we want students to know and be able to do?

2. How will we know if they have learned it?

3. How will we respond when some students do not learn?

4. How will we extend learning for students who are already proficient?

To address the first question, teams have been diligently identifying which learning standards will be part of TSD9's guaranteed and viable curriculum. This process requires considerable time, reflection, and effort from the teams, but it is essential to have a clear vision of our goals before we can develop a plan to achieve them. We were able to secure grant funding to support this work and are collaborating with national PLC experts to ensure we are creating an aligned and rigorous educational experience for all Tillamook students. The first session was with K-12 ELA teams who finalized their K-12 ELA standards and have begun the next step of identifying proficiency scales to address question #2.

In every role, our school community plays a vital part in fostering an environment that supports student achievement. From educators to support staff, each of us contributes unique skills and perspectives that collectively empower our students to thrive. Together, we are committed to nurturing their growth and success, ensuring that every student reaches their full potential.

Each week we will showcase how different staff members are supporting the districts commitment to ensuring high levels of learning for ALL students!

In every school district, countless good things are happening each day—students achieving new milestones, teachers sparking inspiration, and staff going above and beyond to support our communities. Celebrating these moments and recognizing the dedication of those who work tirelessly behind the scenes is essential to building a positive, supportive environment where everyone feels valued. By highlighting these accomplishments, we not only lift spirits but also foster a culture of appreciation and motivation that helps us all grow together. While we know we can’t capture every achievement, we would love to hear from staff whenever they have a celebration to share. This section of the newsletter is dedicated to shining a light on the incredible efforts happening across our district and the individuals who make it all possible.

I am thrilled to invite you to an ALL-STAFF lunch on November 15th at THS! After lunch, we will honor staff members nominated by students and chosen by their peers as the first recipients of the 2024-2025 North Star Awards. Additionally, we'll recognize many more outstanding team members during the ceremony. We look forward to celebrating together!

• Foundation teacher/staff grants went out on Oct. 14th and will be due Nov. 7th. If you have something you'd like to purchase that can't be covered by the building budget, consider applying for the grant. The more tickets sold, the more grants we will be able to award.