Welcome Introductions Scott Hetherington Principal hetheringtonsbsd 405 org
Welcome & Introductions • Scott Hetherington, Principal hetheringtons@bsd 405. org • Susan Webster, Assistant Principal websters@bsd 405. org • Laura Nivinskus, Instructional Technology Curriculum Leader (ITCL) Nivinskusl@bsd 405. org • Linda Porter, Office Manager porterl@bsd 405. org
Who is our Spiritridge Comm. UNITY? • 32 teachers (30 classrooms) • 2 office assistants • 7 specialists (music, art, PE, library) • 9 specialized support staff (ELL, ITCL, OT, PT, SLP, Counselor, Nurse, Resource Room) • 3 custodians • 10 support staff (IAs, EAs, Para-educators) • 2 kitchen staff • 5 ELP staff • 6 bus drivers • 694 students and their families
Spiritridge Mission We aim to create an equitable environment that supports ALL students through meaningful and rigorous learning experiences to become well-prepared for college, career and life.
Goals • We build relationships to support all students • We provide an equitable environment • We engage students in meaningful and rigorous learning experiences • We inspire students to grow academically, socially and emotionally
Positive and Productive Life— 2016 -17 Classroom Charter Feeling Words:
SOCIAL and EMOTIONAL LEARNING CORE COMPETENCIES Behave ethically, respectfully and responsibly Recognize and manage emotions Make good decisions Demonstrate care and concern for others Develop positive relationships
ASSESSMENT DATA SPIRITRIDGE ELEMENTARY 2016 -17
SMARTER BALANCED ASSESSMENT 3 rd - 5 th Grade ELA 3 rd 4 th 5 th 2014 -15 80% 88% 91% 2015 -16 78% 83% 96% 2016 -17 81% 92% 91% 3 rd - 5 th Grade MATH 3 rd 4 th 5 th 2014 -15 86% 84% 87% 2015 -16 79% 83% 94% 2016 -17 87% 93% 83%
SMARTER BALANCED ASSESSMENT District and State Averages 3 rd - 5 th Grade ELA 3 rd - 5 th Grade MATH 3 rd 4 th 5 th 2016 -17 81% 92% 91% 2016 -17 87% 93% 83% BSD 76% 78% 80% BSD 79% 76% 77% STATE 54% 57% 60% STATE 59% 55% 49% 5 th Grade MSP SCIENCE - 2015 2017 2016 2015 STATE 64 65 63 BSD 83 85 80 SPIRITRIDGE 89 96 97
Comm. UNITY
Bellevue Schools Foundation & You Together, we transform basic education to BEST
Why We Need a Schools Foundation Ø The state Legislature pays for ‘basic’ education. Ø PTSAs provide important school-based support and advocacy. Ø When you become a Foundation donor, you help take education to the next level, elevating & enriching education for your child and for EVERY Bellevue student, districtwide:
Here’s What YOU Make Possible You Transform Education • • • K– 12 Computer Science Integration K– 8 STEM Middle & High School Social/Emotional Learning College & Career Next Steps Initiative BOOM & SHOUT Equity Experience You Support Every Student • Free tuition to preschool for low-income families • Early Literacy Intervention at high-poverty schools • National Board Certification • College Prep support for struggling students • VIBES mentors in every school
Put Great Education on Your Grocery List Whole Foods Day WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 Whole Foods + amazon will donate 5% of net sales from Whole Foods Bellevue and Whole Foods 365 to the Bellevue Schools Foundation.
u o y k n a Th Go All in for Kids this year. They deserve it. Make your annual gift online at bsfdn. org
Spiritridge PTSA President: Jennifer Schultz Sign up @ spiritridge. org
MATH CLUB Visit the Spiritridge Math Club table in the entry way tonight for more information and details.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT! We are here to partner with you and we are committed to your children’s success. Information can be found at the following sites: • www. bsd 405. org/Spiritridge School • www. spiritridge. org • 425. 456. 5900 • Hours: 8: 00 AM-4: 00 PM PTSA
Thank You
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