Oct.2011 Newsletter.pub - Bartholomew Consolidated School

October 1, 2011
L.C Schmitt Elementary School
ROCKET REPORT
2675 CALIFORNIA STREET
Fax: 812.376.4506
COLUMBUS, INDIANA 47201
Phone: 812.376.4307
From the desk of Ms. Heiny
Dear Parents;
Letter from Ms. Heiny
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Picture Retakes
1
PTO
2/3
PAC
4
Health Challenge
5
Choose My Plate
6
Car Number
7
Brain Teaser
7
Box Tops
7
Girls on the Run
8
Title 1
9
Rodeo
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October Newsletter
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Fall is in the air, and so is cooler weather. Remember that we go out for recess each day
unless there is rain or the temperature is below 20 degrees. Please send students
dressed appropriately. We have just wrapped up our Walk-a-Thon for the year. As of
today we have raised $13,000.00! That is a fantastic amount of money! Thanks to
local businesses for donating $1750.00 of that amount. Our Rocket Boosters have again
worked very hard organizing, counting money, and securing outside sponsors to pay for
prizes. Thanks for all your effort in helping your child raise money for Schmitt Elementary. We are looking at increasing our supply of Smartboards and other technology for
the classrooms. We have been in school nearly a full nine weeks. Time has flown by
quickly! It is time to allow students to walk to class by themselves. Monday, Oct. 10 will
be Schmitt’s “Independence Day”. That will give you time to practice with your child so
they can demonstrate to you that they are independent and can walk to class by themselves. This is also a reminder to not walk your child across California Street. If there
is a reason you need to come into the building, please park on 27th Street. This year we
are planning our Fall Parent/Teacher conferences for the week of Nov. 7. Your child’s
teacher will be contacting you to set a time to meet and discuss academic progress. We
will make all attempts to coordinate siblings’ conference times. Please be watching for
the conference notes to come home. We are still in need of volunteers for Minds on Math
and Book Buddies. If you have an hour to spare a week, let us know and we will get you
signed up! Enjoy your Fall Break on Oct. 20 and 21.
Miss Heiny
*Be Safe * Be Respectful * Be Responsible*
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START COLLECTING
BOX TOPS!
KDG– Whipkers Market - 10/14
Hackman’s 10/28
1st - Applework’s— 10/27
Please collect Soda Pop Tabs for
Riley’s Children's’ Hospital.
Which ever class collects the
most Soda Pop Tabs will get a
prize at the end of the year!
Parent Advisory Council
Meeting Notes
September 2011
UDL Forum
The BCSC UDL Forum will be held on October 14, 2011 at the Yes Cinema. Jon Mundorf will be the keynote presenter with BCSC
teachers leading concurrent sessions. Mr. Mundorf is a National Board Certified 5th Grade teacher at Calusa Park Elementary
School in Florida. Since attending Harvard’s UDL Summer Institute 6 years ago, Jon has been implementing UDL in his classroom
and sharing his successes and challenges via his blog. He presents around the nation and partners with CAST to spread information
about UDL. He is a lively presenter with practical and insightful ideas to share. Registration information is available at
www.bcsc.k12.in.us/udl
Special Education ISTEP Results
Special Education made AYP at the district level
9 out of 11 elementary school increased the % of students with disabilities passing LA ISTEP
2 out of 2 middles schools increased the % of students with disabilities passing LA ISTEP
2 out of 2 high schools increased the % of students with disabilities passing LA ECA
The % of students with disabilities passing LA ISTEP increased at each of the elementary, middle school and high school levels district-wide
8 out of 11 elementary school increased the % of students with disabilities passing math ISTEP
2 out of 2 high schools increased the % of students with disabilities passing math ECA
The % of students with disabilities passing math ISTEP increased at each of the elementary and high school levels district-wide
The % of students with disabilities passing LA ISTEP increased at 5 out of 6 grade levels (3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
The % of students with disabilities passing math ISTEP increased at 5 out of 6 grade levels (3, 4, 5, 6, 8)
The % of students with disabilities passing LA ISTEP increased in 7 out of 10 disability areas. Note: One disability area remained
the same and one disability area had 1 less student pass.
The % of students with disabilities passing math ISTEP increased in 8 out of 10 disability areas. Note: One disability area had 1 less
student pass.
Parent Survey 2010-2011 Results (Total returned surveys = 198)
How satisfied are you with your child’s special education services?
How satisfied are you with your child’s participation in general education?
How satisfied are you with your child’s speech/language therapy?
99% Satisfaction
99% Satisfaction
99% Satisfaction
How satisfied are you with your child’s physical therapy?
100% Satisfaction
How satisfied are you with your child’s occupational therapy?
100% Satisfaction
How satisfied are you with the level at which your child is being challenged academically at school?
99% Satisfaction
My child demonstrates excitement about learning activities.
99% Satisfaction
My child is presented with information in a variety of ways (classroom discussions, power points, books, videos, internet, etc.).
100% Satisfaction
My child is given opportunities to share what he/she has learned in a variety of ways (i.e. projects, essays, verbal responses, etc.).
100% Satisfaction
Other- Herschel Willey provided an overview of the National Down Syndrome Conference. In addition to Herschel, the conference
was attended by one special education teacher and two general education teachers. The cost of the general education teachers was
supported by a donation from a local family.
2011-2012 Meeting Schedule - All meetings will be at Central Middle School from 12:00-1:00. The dates for next year are: Sept.
21, Oct. 26, Nov. 16, Dec. 14, Jan. 18, Feb. 15, March 14, April 18, May 16.
If you are wanting a car rider number please visit the front office to fill
out the paper work.
It is that time of year again to think about collecting and sending in Box Tops for
Education. The easiest way to send in Box Tops is to put them in a Ziploc baggie
or envelope. We will be having a contest; the class that has the highest percentage
of participation in the Box Tops Program will receive an ice cream party in April.
Please place your box tops in a baggie or envelope and write your child’s name,
their teacher’s name, and their grade on the baggie/envelope. If you prefer to use a
collection sheets, they will be available outside office. We will continue collecting
box tops all year. We have a goal of at least $1500.00 for the 2011-2012 school
year so please help us again this year!
Please submit your answers to Mrs. Dickinson by October 20st, 2011. All correct
answers will be eligible for a prize drawing.
(A televised storytime for families.)
October’s Story:
KING BIDGOOD’S IN THE BATHTUB
by Audrey Wood and with permission
from Heacock Literary Agency
Read by: Robert Hay-Smith – writer, musician, actor and director
Parenting Tip by: Lori Erfmeier, BCSC
PreK Parent/Child Specialist
Do you know when to change the batteries in
your smoke alarms? To ensure your smoke
alarms work when you need them, change your
batteries at least once a year. Install a new battery of the proper type and never use rechargeable batteries. On Sunday, November 6, we will
be moving our clocks back. As a reminder, when
you change your clock, change your batteries
too. It could save you and your family.
Airing every day in October on the
BCSC Cable Channel 3 at
7:00 a.m., 7:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m. and
1:30 p.m., 3:30 p.m., 5:30 p.m., 7:30
p.m.
Provided by Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation’s
Title I Program and
the TV Production Classes at Columbus East High School.