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Jazz Band Encore Performance
Today's Quote
Ancient World Civilization projects
New Items
Character Council Co-Sponsor position
We have one of the two Character Council Co-Sponsor positions (with a stipend) available for the 2016-2017 school year. If interested, please let Dr.Huff know by the end of the school day on Friday, May 23, 2016.
4th Quarter Climate Survey Results
Q1. I take pride in working at my school.
SA/A
Q1: 98.15% Q2: 100% Q3: 100% Q4: 100%
D/SD
Q1: 1.85%
Q2. Our staff holds high expectations for student learning
SA/A
Q1: 100% Q2: 100% Q3: 100% Q4: 100%
Q3. There are open channels of communication at our school
SA/A
Q1: 88.46% Q2: 100% Q3: 95.83% Q4: 96.23% 3.77%
D/SD
Q!: 11.54% Q3: 4.17% Q4: 3.77%
Q4. There are opportunities for shared decision making
SA/A
Q1: 78.85% Q2: 94.55% Q3: 93.75% Q4: 96.15%
D/SD
Q1: 21.15% Q2: 5.45% Q3: 6.25% Q4: 3.85%
Q5. Our school has clear direction on how to improve student learning
SA/A D/SD
Q1: 88.46% Q2: 89.09% Q3: 91.67% Q4: 94.44%
D/SD:
Q1: 11.54% Q2: 5.45% Q3: 6.25% Q4: 3.85%
District Student Survey 15-16 (All Staff)
Q1. I feel safe at my school.
14-15 15-16
92.37% 93.64%
Q2. My school is a good place to learn.
14-15 15-16
93.17% 93.64% 94.37%
Q3. I like going to school.
14-15 15-16
79.60% 80.21%
Q4. Adults in my school care about me.
14-15 15-16
87.47% 84.89%
Q5. This school year, Have you ever been bullied?
2015-2016
30.58% 25.44%
Q6. I set and monitor academic goals
82.68% 85.70%
The attachment provides the climate survey statistics for certified staff, support staff, and the staff for the 2015-2016 school year.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B8R3Bwu9z8-JbGxGVzFTR3BVUWs/view?usp=sharing
Current School Improvement Plan with updates
The attached SIP contains updates from Q3 as well as several Q4 updates.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B8R3Bwu9z8-JVDE5enlnalhaclk/view?usp=sharing
Important Information
Nurse Appreciation Week
Nurse Appreciation week is May 6th thru May 12th. Stop by and let Lynne know how much she is appreciated! We are so fortunate to have Mrs. Finnerty on our "team"! #BestSchoolNurseEver
Contracts for Certified Staff
Contracts for the 2016-2017 school year have arrived from District Office. They will be hand delivered to you by Thursday, May 12, 2016. For those teachers who may be absent and do not receive next year's contract this week, your contract will be mailed to you next from District Office.
For Your Information...
Car Wash Month
Once again Waterway Car Wash is pampering educators in the Month of May. Check out their Wednesday specials for educators!
#BestSchoolEver...
Francis Howell Middle is one of top middle schools in the state. Just today three parents shared with me how much they love our school and that they are so happy that their children attend "our" school. The first parent told me that she researched and researched schools before selecting to move into our attendance area last year. The second parent told me that switching from a small private school was the best decision he and his wife ever made for their three children. He went on to say that he left the option open for his children to attend private high schools, and they gave him a resounding "no thank you". They will stay here in Francis Howell. The third parent explained that he has seen such an positive and incredible transformation within his daughter since arriving here at Howell Middle last year. His family moved into our area from a neighboring school.
Last Three Days of School
Here is the schedule for the last three days of the school year
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B8R3Bwu9z8-JWkhjQTRqSXF5Qk0/view?usp=sharing
UPDATED INFORMATION: End of the Year Check Out for Certified Staff
Please see attached UPDATED check out form. There are a couple of new items listed that you will need to complete. They are highlighted in yellow.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B8R3Bwu9z8-JS3FYVGo2Y3YwYm8/view?usp=sharing
Technology
Curriculum
Instruction
Assessment
8th Grade Finals & Summative Schedule:
May 9-13: ELA Performance Task
May 11-12: Algebra
May 12: US History
May 16-17: French, Spanish, Honors Physical Science
Birthdays
May Birthdays
3 Kristin Justis
6 Julie Ragusky
6 Gary DuBois
7 Denise Korba
12 Katie Durham
13 Caitlin McGinley
27 Jodi Fisher
Upcoming Dates
May 10-12: Academic Blackout dates for 4th quarter.
May 13: 6th Grade Band and Choir Concert 7:00 p.m. Main Gymnasium
May 13: 8th Grade Celebration
May 17: Locker Clean-Out- during CCC
May 18: Half Day. Celebration-Field Day/CCC Awards
May 19: Half Day. Assembly/All 7 classes meet
May 19: Retirement Luncheon 12:30 p.m. Cafeteria
May 20: Teacher Work Day (.5)