Galloping Gazette
A Newsletter for the Faculty and Staff at CFES
December 11-15, 2017
Put Students First • Seek Growth • Be Open to Change
Do Great Work Together • Value Differences
Progress Reports Issued
Shout Outs!
Amy, Ann & Beth, the kindergarten hall is magical! Thank you for the winter wonderland!
Teachers, thank you for allowing the SCA reps into your class this week! Marissa & Danielle
Edie, thank you for everything you doing for our grade level! Danielle
Karen, Robin & Wende, thank you to our candy gram elves! Marissa & Danielle
Alisha, thank you for decorating the office! Our school looks so festive this year!
Abbe, Sharon, Kate, Pat, and Claire thank you for being the best team to work with everyday! You make planning and collaborating FUN! Thank you for all your hard work and always supporting each other. You guys rock! -Katie
A BIG VBCPS shout out to Debbie Vickery who was surprised by Amy Cashwell this week and recognized in the "Great Dreams Need Great Teachers" campaign.
Great Dream need Great Teachers
Both of my daughters are lucky enough to get weekly instruction from Mrs. Vickery, the gifted resource teacher at Christopher Farms Elementary School. They look forward to her lessons and they say, "When she teaches us, it is fun.”
I spent a little time with her during the first couple weeks of school when she did an introductions with the parents, and it is clear that she is INCREDIBLY PASSIONATE, not only about the children but also about teaching them to grow, fail, learn from failing and to always keep learning.
I feel very fortunate that my girls get the opportunity to engage with her and her passion for learning.
- Launa McMillen
Our Colts are Growing!
Holiday Blues and Beyond
During the season, and beyond... please keep an open line of communication with the counselors and administration if any student is feeling sad, especially if they communicate the intent to harm themselves. Any student making this sort of threat, warrants an immediate call to a counselor or administrator. Mental health is real, and we want to ensure our students are and feel safe, always.
Virginia Beach Education Association
The new UniServ Director for the Virginia Beach Education Association will be coming to our school on Thursday, December 14th. The purpose of his visit will be to meet and greet any current members as well as any interested and eligible staff, and discuss the benefits of membership. He will be in the foyer from 10:20 - 1:15 passing out association materials (such as t-shirts, pens, etc.). Feel Free to stop by his table during your lunch if you are interested.
Staff Meeting
Jingle Jam!
Our annual Holiday Celebration will be Friday, December 15th. We will meet at Patti Csenar’s House from 4pm-?. This year let's be festive all day on Friday and wear a FESTIVE HOLIDAY SWEATER. There will be a prize for the most festive sweater. We will have some appetizers and soft drinks, but please feel free to bring a dish to share.
Patti’s address: 2512 Piney Bark Dr.
CFES Plan for Continuous Improvement
By June 2019, 100% of students in K-5 will be reading on grade level as measured by the:
- DRA in K-2
- RI in 3-5
Numeracy
Goal 1: By June 2019, 100% of students in 1-5 will score 80% or higher on the grade level Ten Marks assessment.
Goal 2: By June 2019, 100% of students in KG will be proficient in the numeration strand on the report card.
Social/Emotional
Goal 1: By June 2019, disciplinary infractions will decrease by 20% as measured by the number of discipline referrals entered into Synergy.
Goal 2: By June 2019, disciplinary infractions for students with disabilities will decrease by 20% as measured by the number of discipline referrals entered into Synergy.