tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11892343591987481602024-03-14T02:53:32.817-07:00Evansdale Elementary School CouncilEvansdale School Council is made up of 11 members who meet monthly to provide advice, recommendations, and assistance to the Principal and county board of education. Edale School Councilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03299446195353898141noreply@blogger.comBlogger89125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1189234359198748160.post-87247815949540210602014-05-05T18:08:00.000-07:002014-05-05T18:08:22.924-07:002014-2015 School Council Elections<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">Election week for the 2014-2015 school year is upon us.</span> <span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span>Voting will occur from Tuesday, May 6 to Thursday May 8. A table will be available with ballots before and after school during this time. Voting may also be done in the School Office. A table will be set up for easy voting on Thursday evening before, during, and after the PTA meeting.</span></span><span><br /></span><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span>Each parent/guardian of a CURRENT Evansdale student can vote in the election. Three new representatives will be elected for a two-year term. We will also be electing one person to serve a one-year term. You may vote for a total of four people.</span></span><span><br /></span><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span>We are unable to offer electronic/on-line voting due to inability to verify parent/guardian status through an online mechanism. </span></span><span><br /></span><span><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"></span></span><br />
<span><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">Here are the nominees:</span></span><br />
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Behravesh has two daughters, a 2nd grader and a future Evansdale Eagle. Casey
is a veterinarian and works as a disease detective at the CDC where she
investigates outbreaks spread between animals, insects, and people. Casey
regularly volunteers at Evansdale including as room parent, various PTA and
foundation activities, and for her daughter’s Girl Scout troop. Casey strongly
believes in the benefits of a public school education and wants to help
Evansdale continue to be an excellent elementary school! She has a great
background to support the advancement of STEM in our school.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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segundo grado y una futura Eagle de Evansdale. Casey es una veterinaria y
trabaja como detective de enfermedades en los Centros para el control y
prevención de enfermedades, donde investiga brotes que se trasmiten entre
animales, insectos y personas. Casey con frecuencia hace trabajo de
voluntariado para Evansdale como padre del curso, en varios PTA y<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>en actividades para recaudar fondos y también
para la tropa de las Girl Scout a la que pertenece su hija. Casey firmemente
cree en los beneficios de la educación de las escuelas publicas y quiere ayudar
a Evansdale a continuar siendo una excelente escuela primaria. Su experiencia
le ayudara a apoyar el avance del programa STEM (ciencia, tecnología,
ingeniería y matemáticas, por sus siglas en ingles) en la escuela. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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</span><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><u><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">Angie Claussen</span></u><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></h3>
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to be part of the school council because I have been very involved with the
school and I believe with the experience I bring, and with my expertise in
child development, I can support our new principal and the council
effectively.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I have two children and
have been active in the PTA since 2007.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>First I was part of the Green Team and work on free fundraising. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Then when I saw a need, I founded the Welcome
Committee to help parents and children have an easy start at the school. I also
was a founding member of the Evansdale Foundation and am still serving on the board,
proud of what we have accomplished in helping the school financially.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">I believe that
Evansdale is a great school but has potential for more – and I’d like to help
the principal and the school community to tap into that potential. Being on the
Welcome Committee I hear about parents’ concerns and about what they
appreciate, which I believe will help me be an effective council member.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I love the diversity of the school and will work
hard to find ways that we can all work together to help our children succeed.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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parte del Consejo Escolar porque he estado muy involucrada con la escuela y
creo que con la experiencia que tengo, y con mi experiencia en el desarrollo
infantil, puedo apoyar a nuestro nuevo director y al consejo de manera eficaz.
Tengo dos hijos y he trabajado activamente en la PTA desde 2007.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Primero fue parte del Equipo Verde y trabajo
en la<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>obtención de fondos gratis.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Después, observé una necesidad de orientar y
fundé el Comité de Bienvenida para ayudar a que los padres y los niños se
incorporen fácilmente a la escuela. También fui miembro fundador de la
Fundación de Evansdale y sigo sirviendo en la mesa directiva,<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>orgullosa de lo que hemos logrado en la tarea
de ayudar a la escuela financieramente.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Creo que
Evansdale es una gran escuela pero tiene potencial para más, y me gustaría
ayudar al director y a la comunidad escolar para<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>aprovechar ese potencial. Como parte del
Comité de Bienvenida oigo las preocupaciones de los padres acerca de lo que
aprecian, lo cual creo que me ayudará<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>a
cumplir una labor más efectiva como miembro del consejo.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Me encanta la diversidad de la escuela y
trabajaré duro para encontrar maneras en que podemas unir esfuerzos para ayudar
a nuestros hijos a tener éxito.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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submit my name for consideration to be on the Evansdale School Council next
year. Both of my daughters are at Evansdale: Hannah is currently in Madame
Kim's kindergarten class and Madelyn is in Ms. McCollum's third grade. We've
been very happy at the school and have experienced various perspectives as part
of a Magnet class, non-Magnet class and in the dual immersion program.
Previously, when my girls were at the Oak Grove Child Development Center, I
served on the Board of Directors for two years (one year as secretary), so I do
have experience with this kind of governing body.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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postularme<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>a su consideración para
integrarme al Consejo Escolar el año próximo. Dos de mis hijas asisten a
Evansdale: Hannah se encuentra actualmente en la clase de kindergarten de
Madame Kim, y Madelyn cursa el tercer grado en la clase de Ms. McCollum. Hemos
sido muy felices en la escuela y experimentado diversas perspectivas como parte
de una clase Magnet, una no Magnet y el programa de inmersión dual.
Anteriormente, cuando mis hijas estaban Centro de Desarrollo Infantil de Oak
Grove, serví en la Mesa Directiva por dos años (un año como secretaria), por lo
que tengo experiencia en este tipo de consejo de administración.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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</span><u><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Courier New"; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Rachel Kaufmann<o:p></o:p></span></span></u></h3>
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</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Courier New"; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">I believe that elementary school should provide each child with
the information, tools, and skills to fulfill their intellectual potential; to
learn social and emotional skills; and to emerge with undiminished curiosity
and enthusiasm for learning. I did extensive research and visited multiple
schools before choosing an elementary school for my family, and chose Evansdale
because I believed it was the Dekalb elementary school most able to fulfill
these goals. Evansdale achieved academic excellence with an inclusive approach,
experienced and effective teachers, energetic and creative administrators, and
children who feel respected and comfortable in their school. Evansdale was
strengthened with strong family engagement, diversity, and an emphasis on
children learning to be good citizens of the human community and the natural
world. The past couple of years have brought unprecedented challenges and
parents' efforts are needed more than ever. I will do all I can to contribute
to maintaining our success for the sake of our children and our community. <br />
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I am the parent of a happy, second-grade Eagle. In addition to being a parent,
I am a scientist and manager responsible for overseeing science quality and
integrity for several hundred scientists at the Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention. I have experience in teaching (at the graduate level),
grant-writing, and working for the Evansdale Foundation. I believe I can make a
worthwhile contribution to the important advisory function that the school
council serves, focusing on family inclusion, student achievement, and school
improvement.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="ES-TRAD" style="font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: ES-TRAD; mso-bidi-font-family: "Courier New"; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Yo creo que la
escuela primaria debe impartir a cada niño la información, herramientas y
habilidades necesarias para alcanzar su potencial intelectual, para adquirir
habilidades sociales y emocionales y para emerger con una curiosidad y
entusiasmo innato para aprender. Tuve la oportunidad de investigar y visitar
múltiples escuelas antes de escoger una escuela primaria para mi familia, y
escogí Evansdale porque creo que esta es la escuela primaria en DeKalb que es
capaz de alcanzar estas metas.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Evansdale
logro excelencia académica por su enfoque en la inclusividad, sus profesores
experimentados y con experiencia, su administración energética y creativa y niños
que se sienten respetados y cómodos en la escuela. Evansdale se hizo mas fuerte
gracias a la participación de familias comprometidas, su diversidad y por su
énfasis en hacer de los niños buenos ciudadanos en la comunidad y en el mundo
natural. Los dos últimos años han traído<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>nuevos desafíos y ahora mas que nunca se necesita de los esfuerzos de
los padres. Hare todo lo que pueda para mantener nuestro éxito para el
beneficio de nuestros niños y nuestra comunidad. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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de un Eagle feliz en segundo grado. Además de ser madre, también soy científica
y administradora a cargo de la supervisión de la calidad científica e
integridad de cientos de científicos en los Centros para el control y la
prevención de enfermedades. Tengo experiencia docente (a nivel universitario),
también he escrito solicitudes para subsidios<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>y he trabajado para la fundación Evansdale. Creo firmemente que puedo
contribuir a la importante misión de asesoría que tiene el consejo de la
escuela al enfocarme en la inclusión de la familia, los logros del estudiante y
el mejoramiento de la escuela. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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Evansdale parent, PTA member, and School Council member, I have experienced the
wonderful community environment at Evansdale. I have been a member of School
Council since 2012, including serving as chair during this school year. I would
like to continue my service to Evansdale for one year to support our new
principal and provide continuity. I have several </span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">professional
and personal experiences that prepare me well for the School Council position:<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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educational research, including academic achievement, classroom management, and
school-based mental health.</span></span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">I co-founded and served on the Board of Directors for two charter
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the principal transition as well as the proposal for expanding sibling
preference for non-resident families. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">I served as Chair of PTA committees at Evansdale and have established
strong relationships with Evansdale’s staff and the PTA. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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two rising third graders, I am committed to ensuring that Evansdale provides
the most welcoming learning environment for all students. Effective school
leadership must rely on strong relationships between all stakeholders. My
experience working collaboratively with </span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Evansdale’s
teachers, school administration, parents, and community members provides a
critical foundation for the service I can provide to Evansdale’s School
Council.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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miembro de la Asociación de Padres (PTA) de Evansdale y del Consejo Escolar, he
disfrutado del maravilloso entorno comunitario de la escuela. He sido miembro
del Consejo Escolar desde 2012 y he servido como presidenta durante este año
escolar. Me gustaría continuar sirviendo a Evansdale durante un año más para
apoyar a nuestro nuevo director y dar continuidad. Poseo varias experiencias
profesionales y personales que me prepararán para el cargo en el Consejo
Escolar:<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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profesional en investigación educativa, incluyendo logros académicos, gestión
de salones de clases y salud mental escolar.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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escuelas charter.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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así como la propuesta de ampliación de preferencia para hermanos en familias de
no residentes. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">He servido como Presidenta de los comités de la PTA de Evansdale y
establecido fuertes relaciones con el personal y la PTA de<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Evansdale. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Como padre de
dos alumnos de tercer grado, me he comprometido a garantizar que Evansdale
proporcione el más acogedor ambiente de aprendizaje para todos los estudiantes.
Un liderazgo escolar eficaz debe basarse en una estrecha relación entre todas
las partes interesadas. Mi experiencia de trabajo en colaboración con los
maestros, administradores de la escuela, padres de familia y<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>miembros de la comunidad proporciona una base
esencial para el servicio que puedo prestar en el Consejo Escolar de Evansdale.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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</span><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><u><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">Tom VanValkenburg</span></u><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></h3>
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</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">I am pleased
to submit my nomination to the 2014-16 Evansdale school council.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I would be honored to serve the school in
this capacity.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">My wife and I
have been active at Evansdale since 2009.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>My son Jack is in 4th grade and my daughter Kate is in
Kindergarten.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I currently serve on the
Evansdads as well as the Grounds Committee.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I am an active member of our community and have served on the
Northumberland Swim Club board for five years, most recently serving as
President of the board.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">I have been
employed at AT&T for sixteen years as a mid-level manager. My experience working
with a diverse fortune fifteen company will serve me well as I collaborate with
other parents in the community to keep Evansdale Elementary School a school of
excellence.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">I have served
honorably in the United States Army and finished my career as a Captain.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I was a long time resident of Massachusetts
and graduated from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst in 1987.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">I look forward
to my continued service to the school.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span lang="ES-TRAD" style="font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: ES-TRAD; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">Es un placer para mi enviar mi nominación al consejo
de la escuela para los a</span><span lang="ES-TRAD" style="font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: ES-TRAD; mso-bidi-font-family: "Courier New"; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">ñ</span><span lang="ES-TRAD" style="font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: ES-TRAD; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">os 2014 – 2016. Seria un honor para mi servir
en la escuela en dicha posición.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span lang="ES-TRAD" style="font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: ES-TRAD; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">Junto con mi esposa ha sido un participante activo
en Evansdale desde el a</span><span lang="ES-TRAD" style="font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: ES-TRAD; mso-bidi-font-family: "Courier New"; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">ñ</span><span lang="ES-TRAD" style="font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: ES-TRAD; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">o 2009. Mi hijo Jack esta en cuarto grado y
mi hija Kate esta en Kínder. En la actualidad soy parte de Evansdads y también
participo en el Grounds Committee. Soy miembro activo de la comunidad y he
servido para el consejo de administración del club de natación de
Northumberland por cinco a</span><span lang="ES-TRAD" style="font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: ES-TRAD; mso-bidi-font-family: "Courier New"; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">ñ</span><span lang="ES-TRAD" style="font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: ES-TRAD; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">os, en a</span><span lang="ES-TRAD" style="font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: ES-TRAD; mso-bidi-font-family: "Courier New"; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">ñ</span><span lang="ES-TRAD" style="font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: ES-TRAD; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">os recientes sirviendo
como presidente del consejo. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span lang="ES-TRAD" style="font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: ES-TRAD; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">He sido empleado de AT&T por dieciséis a</span><span lang="ES-TRAD" style="font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: ES-TRAD; mso-bidi-font-family: "Courier New"; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">ñ</span><span lang="ES-TRAD" style="font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: ES-TRAD; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">os
como administrador a nivel intermedio. Mi experiencia trabajando en una de las
15 mejores compañías en el mundo me va a ayudar al momento de colaborar con
otros padres en la comunidad para hacer de la escuela de Evansdale un ejemplo
de excelencia. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span lang="ES-TRAD" style="font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: ES-TRAD; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">He </span></span><span lang="ES-TRAD" style="font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: ES-TRAD; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">servido honorablemente en el ejercito de los
Estados Unidos y termine mi carrera como capitán. Vivi por mucho tiempo en
Massachusetts y soy un egresado de la Universidad de Massachusetts en Amherst
de la clase de 1987.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="ES-TRAD" style="font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: ES-TRAD; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Espero poder seguir sirviendo a la escuela.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span><span style="font-family: Times;"></span></span>Edale School Councilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03299446195353898141noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1189234359198748160.post-24874867614473043592014-01-31T10:28:00.000-08:002014-01-31T10:28:03.309-08:00Principal Input Survey Results<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #17365d;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Evansdale Elementary Principal Input
Survey Results<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></h1>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Approximately two
thirds of the responders were parents or caregivers at Evansdale. <br />
About one quarter of the responders were Evansdale staff.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 16pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">How important do you believe it is for the new
principal to have an understanding of and experience in each of the following
initiatives?<o:p></o:p></span></span></b><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">The
following responses were rated “Extremely Important”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Recruiting and retaining quality teachers and
staff<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Promoting high academic achievement for all
students<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Maintaining open lines of communication with
parents and community members<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Providing for student safety<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Meeting diverse student academic needs (e.g.,
gifted, special education, etc.)<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 16pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Please indicate the initiative you feel is the MOST
important priority for Evansdale.<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div>
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Top-rated
responses:<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">1.</span><span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Recruiting and retaining quality teachers and
staff<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">2.</span><span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Promoting high academic achievement for all
students<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">3.</span><span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Meeting diverse student academic needs<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">4.</span><span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Facilitating implementation of STEM<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 16pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">How important do you believe each of the following
qualifications is in a new principal?<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div>
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">The following
responses were rated “Extremely Important”<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Skilled at communicating with and engaging
parents and community members<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Expertise in maximizing FTEs (staff) based on
points assigned to school by district<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Experience as an administrator in a
high-performing elementary school<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Capability to serve as the primary agent for
innovation, reform, and change for the school<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Ability to successfully prepare and manage the
school budget<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 16pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Please indicate the qualification you feel is the MOST
important, of those listed.<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div>
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Top-rated
responses:<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">1.</span><span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Experience as an administrator in a
high-performing elementary school<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">2.</span><span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Skilled at communicating with and engaging
parents and community members<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">3.</span><span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Capability to serve as the primary agent for
innovation, reform, and change for the school<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">4.</span><span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Educational work experience in a school
environment similar to Evansdale Elementary<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 16pt;"><o:p><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> </span></o:p></span></b><br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 16pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">All of the following qualities are important
characteristics for a principal. Please indicate THREE of the following
personal characteristics you feel are the MOST IMPORTANT in a new principal at
Evansdale Elementary.<o:p></o:p></span></span></b><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Top-rated
responses:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">1.</span><span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Student focused: all decisions lead to the
betterment of the student<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">2.</span><span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Motivator: able to move staff and students to
maximize their potential<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">3.</span><span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Collaborative: seeks out relationships with all stakeholders,
builds strong teams<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">4.</span><span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Flexible: a listener, open to ideas of others,
willing to change when wrong<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">5.</span><span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Trustworthy: acts believably, inspires
confidence<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 16pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">The following job responsibilities are all critical
parts of the role of Evansdale’s principal. Please indicate THREE of the
following job responsibilities that you feel are MOST IMPORTANT.<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div>
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Top-rated
responses:<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">1.</span><span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Providing services to meet all students in
varying academic abilities<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">2.</span><span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Recruiting and selecting teachers that are
highly qualified<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">3.</span><span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Addressing equity and diversity socially,
emotionally and academically<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">4.</span><span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Evaluating and developing employees</span><br />
<h1 style="margin: 0.25in 0in 12pt; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #17365d;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Summary of Feedback from Principal Input Survey<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></h1>
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">We also included an open-ended
comment question for responders to provide their perspectives on the
characteristics of an effective principal for Evansdale. Some highlights of
their responses are below, and provide a snapshot of their perspectives. Not
all responses are included in the table below. Responses that disclose the
writer’s identity were removed. Also, responses that name or identify other
individuals were removed. There were many responses that also addressed
identical or very similar themes. Some of these were not included to avoid
redundancy. The responses were organized by themes.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<b>Theme:<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<b>Open communication
with parents and the Evansdale community<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<b><span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-theme-font: major-fareast; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;"><o:p><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> </span></o:p></span></b></div>
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<div class="ta-response-item-content" style="margin: 1em 0in 10pt; mso-yfti-cnfc: 64;">
As a new parent to Evansdale this year, the one area that I felt was
lacking from the experience was more open, proactive communication from the
school/administration. The PTA is very strong and provides updates but that
should not be a substitute for information from the school. On a few
occasions, I was misinformed or redirected by school administration on topics
where they were the responsible party (language immersion lottery,
registration timelines). I hope that the new leader takes responsibility for communicating
with parents and the community as their responsibility and doesn't leave it
to the PTA to serve as the only voice of information. <o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="ta-response-item-content" style="margin: 1em 0in 10pt; mso-yfti-cnfc: 64;">
The last principal, Dr. McGuire, seemed nice but he never seemed
comfortable communicating with parents. I was also concerned about his
experience level at a top performing magnet school. You MUST have principals
who are passionate about what they are doing and who are willing (and able)
to communicate that passion with enthusiasm. <o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="ta-response-item-content" style="margin: 1em 0in 10pt; mso-yfti-cnfc: 64;">
First and foremost, our new principal must see his or her self as a not
someone apart or ahead of the community (although they do lead the school),
but as a part of it, perhaps, its heart. It would be nice to have a principal
willing and able to integrate the school more deeply into the fabric of the
community in order to build confidence in Evansdale among new residents to
our community. <o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="ta-response-item-content" style="margin: 1em 0in 10pt; mso-yfti-cnfc: 64;">
Listening and collaborating with the community. Approachable.
Collaborative.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="ta-response-item-content" style="margin: 1em 0in 10pt; mso-yfti-cnfc: 64;">
A principal who understands and values a school with high parent involvement
and great diversity, and who can communicate effectively with teachers and
parents will do well - there is a lot of expertise and energy so the
principal doesn't have to know or do everything, if s/he is an effective
manager and leader. Integrity is an absolute must, without it there cannot be
effective communication and leadership.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Theme:<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Leadership through change<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<b><o:p> </o:p></b></div>
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We need a principal that is not afraid to bring change to the school for
the benefit of all students/staff.<o:p></o:p></div>
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It is important to have a principal who is a true leader who can
effectively inspire and lead the troops.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="ta-response-item-content" style="margin: 1em 0in 10pt; mso-yfti-cnfc: 64;">
It is easy to envision that as the school transitions from a "school
where children of CDC and Emory employees go" to a "Title 1 schools
with a large ESOL" population with flagging test scores, fewer young
families would want to relocate to this neighborhood and send their children
here. We need a principal who can tackle this looming crisis head on and
ensure that we continue to recruit and attract a diverse student population.
It would also be nice to have a bilingual principal or one who, with the
support (read budgeting) of DCSS, can hire a full-time translator to assist
and further meet the needs of our ESOL population and ensure student success.
<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Theme:<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Leading collaboration between parents and teachers<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<b><o:p> </o:p></b></div>
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The new principal needs to be from outside of Evansdale. Someone who will
not play favorites with the teachers, and push them to become better.<o:p></o:p></div>
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The new principal should be able to equally support the teachers while serving
the students. I think we should avoid candidates who are only advocates for
teachers or who lets parents run the show. It has to be someone equally
trusted and respected by the staff as well as the students and the parents.
It would also be nice to have someone who is not afraid to make hard
decisions and who communicates effectively.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Theme:<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Passion for education and the Evansdale community<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<b><o:p> </o:p></b></div>
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A passion for education at Evansdale, teachers, and the children is
something I will look for in the new principal. <o:p></o:p></div>
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The relationship with all faculty and students is so important to the
working of the school. A loving caring personality along with a sincere need
to protect the members of the building creates confidence in the leadership.
People before things!<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Theme:<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Student-focused leadership and strategic planning <o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<b><o:p> </o:p></b></div>
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One of the qualities that I [would look for] most is a willingness to
engage with data and set targets/ goals for improvement in various academic
areas. <o:p></o:p></div>
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I'm much more concerned about hiring a new principal who is focused on
student (vs. parent) needs. Someone who is student and staff focused, who is
able to manage the budget and deal with county constraints, who has
experience working with an engaged PTA and foundation, and who is innovative
and forward thinking are much more important traits for Evansdale at this
point in time. We need someone who will help Evansdale realize its full potential
more than someone who will make parents feel warm and fuzzy by smiling and
saying the right things in the right ways.<o:p></o:p></div>
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It's time for someone to come in and do what's best for the students and
teachers. Also - gifted needs more money and more focus.<o:p></o:p></div>
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The new Evansdale Principal should be someone who can manage the
resources (maintain teachers, administer the budget, great communicator,
etc.) and continue to build the strong reputation that Evansdale has been
known for. Someone with experience at a highly regarded school, who can
manage to recruit and maintain strong teachers who will continue to
strengthen our community.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Theme:<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Continued investment in STEM initiatives<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<b><o:p> </o:p></b></div>
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Parents have invested a huge amount of resources in Evansdale in the form
of both monetary and time contributions. The focus groups held last year
clearly indicated that STEM was a MAJOR priority of our community. The new
principal should support and work to advance the established priorities of
our community and further <o:p></o:p></div>
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advance the academic potential at Evansdale. This individual must also be
able to work extremely well with highly engaged parents without becoming
defensive or divisive. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Principal must be able to build trusting relationships with students and
parents, Experience with implementing STEM is key given our current goals for
the school.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Enabling students to reach their full potential in a safe environment
needs to be the central focus. Everything else feeds into that central focus.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Edale School Councilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03299446195353898141noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1189234359198748160.post-83833749690693718112014-01-31T10:00:00.002-08:002014-01-31T10:00:56.422-08:00Agenda for February 2014 meeting
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 16pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">Evansdale Elementary<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 16pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">AGENDA FOR SCHOOL COUNCIL
MEETING<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 16pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">Tuesday, February 4, 2014<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">CALL TO
ORDER<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">INSPIRATION
– Denise Miller-Tso<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">APPROVAL
OF MINUTES – David McGrail<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">REPORTS</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>a.
PTA President – Stacey Helenbrook/Lucy Foley</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>b.
Evansdale Foundation – Angie Claussen</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>c.
Administrative Reports – School Administration</span></div>
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</span>i.<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">Staffing
and Allotments</span></div>
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</span>ii.<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">Enrollment<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">UNFINISHED
BUSINESS</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">a.<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">Update
on sibling preference proposal submission (Greta Massetti)</span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">Update
on principal transition (Greta Massetti)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">c.<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">Title 1
Targeted Assistance School status</span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">6.<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">NEW
BUSINESS</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">a.<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">Status
of principal transition (Greta Massetti)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">7.<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">AGENDA
FOR NEXT MEETING: </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">Tuesday, March 4, 2014</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">a.<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">Inspiration</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">b.<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">Unfinished
business</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">c.<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">New
business<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">ADJOURNMENT<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;"><o:p> </o:p></span><br />
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Edale School Councilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03299446195353898141noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1189234359198748160.post-68616889132938215412014-01-31T07:38:00.001-08:002014-01-31T07:38:45.599-08:00Evansdale Elementary Principal InputThe School Council, in collaboration with the PTA, conducted a survey of the Evansdale community to identify key characteristics and priorities for the role of Evansdale's principal. This information was used to provide input to the DeKalb County School District in their search and selection process. The attached letter was submitted to Dr. Angela Pringle, Assistant Superintendent for Region 2 for the DeKalb County School District.<br />
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<a href="http:////cdc.gov/private/M119/ghz6/Professional/Evansdale/School%20Council/Evansdale%20Principal%20Feedback%20Jan%202014_FINAL_files" target="_blank">\\cdc.gov\private\M119\ghz6\Professional\Evansdale\School Council\Evansdale Principal Feedback Jan 2014_FINAL_files</a>Edale School Councilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03299446195353898141noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1189234359198748160.post-3818775963458509502014-01-14T18:20:00.000-08:002014-01-14T18:20:45.525-08:00DCSD School System Flexibility community engagement meetings<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Edale School Councilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03299446195353898141noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1189234359198748160.post-60378841753589602582014-01-09T10:47:00.001-08:002014-01-09T10:47:48.729-08:00
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<b>PRINCIPAL SELECTION PROCESS MEETING</b><o:p></o:p></div>
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Date: Thursday, January 16, 2014<o:p></o:p></div>
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Time: 7:00 p.m.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Location: Evansdale Elementary Cafeteria<o:p></o:p></div>
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Dr. Angela Pringle, Region II Superintendent, would like to
meet with the Evansdale Elementary School parents to discuss the Principal
Selection Process. This your your opportunity to provide input and discuss
desired attributes. Please plan to attend!<o:p></o:p></div>
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Contact Number: <a href="tel:678-874-2702" target="_blank" value="+16788742702"><span style="color: blue;"><span class="baec5a81-e4d6-4674-97f3-e9220f0136c1" style="white-space: nowrap;">678-874-2702</span></span></a><span style="color: blue;"><a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=1189234359198748160#" style="border: currentColor; bottom: 0px; display: inline; float: none; height: 16px; left: 0px; margin: 0px; overflow: hidden; position: static !important; right: 0px; top: 0px; vertical-align: middle; white-space: nowrap; width: 16px;" title="Call: 678-874-2702"><img src="data:image/png;base64,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" style="border: currentColor; bottom: 0px; display: inline; float: none; height: 16px; left: 0px; margin: 0px; overflow: hidden; position: static !important; right: 0px; top: 0px; vertical-align: middle; white-space: nowrap; width: 16px;" title="Call: 678-874-2702" /></a></span><o:p></o:p></div>
Edale School Councilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03299446195353898141noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1189234359198748160.post-74836869037836494802014-01-09T10:01:00.001-08:002014-01-09T10:49:47.127-08:00<strong>EVANSDALE PRINCIPAL INPUT SURVEY</strong><br />
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Dear Evansdale Community,<o:p></o:p></div>
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As you know, Dan McGuire has taken a new position at
Montgomery Elementary. The DeKalb County School District is in the process of
hiring a new principal for Evansdale. The Evansdale School Council, PTA, and
Evansdale Foundation are working together to get input from families, school
staff, and the Evansdale community to identify characteristics that would be a
good match for Evansdale. We believe this approach will help emphasize the
investment of our community in Evansdale and provide an opportunity to make our
voice heard.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Please take a few minutes to complete the following survey.
Responses from the survey will be compiled and submitted to DCSD for their
consideration. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Evansdale Principal Input Survey</b> <o:p></o:p></div>
<a href="https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/TJ69GCV"><span style="color: blue;">https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/TJ69GCV</span></a><o:p></o:p><br />
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The survey will be open through <b>January 17, 2014. </b></div>
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If you have any questions or would like to provide
additional suggestions, please feel free to contact the School Council at <a href="mailto:edaleschoolcouncil@gmail.com"><span style="color: blue;">edaleschoolcouncil@gmail.com</span></a>.<o:p></o:p></div>
Edale School Councilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03299446195353898141noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1189234359198748160.post-47244813915015073982014-01-08T12:53:00.000-08:002014-01-08T12:53:02.725-08:00Agenda for School Council January 2014 Meeting<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 16pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">AGENDA FOR SCHOOL COUNCIL
MEETING<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 16pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">Tuesday, January 14, 2014<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">CALL TO
ORDER</span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;"><o:p> </o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">INSPIRATION
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">APPROVAL
OF MINUTES – David McGrail</span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;"><o:p> </o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">REPORTS</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>a.
PTA President – Stacey Helenbrook/Lucy Foley</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>b.
Evansdale Foundation – Angie Claussen</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>c.
Administrative Reports – School Administration</span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">Staffing
and Allotments</span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">Enrollment</span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;"><o:p> </o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">UNFINISHED
BUSINESS</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">a.<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">Sibling
preference proposal for non-resident families (Angie Claussen)</span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">School
immersion lottery (Angie Claussen)</span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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BUSINESS</span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">Status
of principal transition (Greta Massetti)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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FOR NEXT MEETING: </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">Tuesday, February 4, 2014</span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">Unfinished
business</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">- Title I Targeted Assistance School Status</span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">New
business</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">- Achievement gap data</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">- Science lab/pull-out</span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">ADJOURNMENT<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Edale School Councilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03299446195353898141noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1189234359198748160.post-29530889382255290262013-10-03T06:28:00.002-07:002013-10-03T06:28:56.787-07:00Synopsis of October School Council Meeting<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #222222; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21px;"><em>**This is an unofficial account of the School Council meeting from Tuesday, October 1st.<span> </span>The official minutes will not be approved until the November meeting. **</em></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #222222; font-family: Calibri;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 21px;">The meeting was called to order at 5:03pm. </span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #222222; font-family: Calibri;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 21px;">Minutes from the September meeting were unanimously approved (they are posted in the "Approved Meeting Minutes" tab above). </span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #222222; font-family: Calibri;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 21px;">PTA: Lucy Foley provided the PTA President's report. Fundraising activities are going well. Eagle Trek is scheduled for Thursday, October 3rd. A teacher's helper board has been put up in the teachers' lounge. </span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #222222; font-family: Calibri;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 21px;">FOUNDATION: Angie Claussen provided the Evansdale Education Foundation report. The Board approved budget items related to supporting teacher training in STEM, Daily 5, and gifted certification. </span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #222222; font-family: Calibri;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 21px;">ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS: Dr. McGuire reported that enrollment is 593, up compared to last month. The FTE count was due to the county today. A few classes are still under-enrolled. School council will review the data on enrollment this year compared to last year at the November meeting. </span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #222222; font-family: Calibri;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 21px;">STEM: the STEM committee is now focusing on the Professional Learning component of STEM certification. The school has a 3-year plan for working towards STEM certification.</span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #222222; font-family: Calibri;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 21px;">DCSD School Council training and requirements: the Chair of School Council will review district requirements for training and recruitment and be responsible for ensuring that the council is in compliance.</span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #222222; font-family: Calibri;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 21px;">Security procedures: a discussion about the security procedures was held. Information from email feedback was reviewed, and teacher representatives in the school council provided information about the teachers' perspective. Dr. McGuire, Ms. McCloud, and Ms. Roth shared information about the security procedures. The School Council voted unanimously to adopt the recommendations discussed at the meeting. More details will be provided in forthcoming posts.</span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #222222; font-family: Calibri;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 21px;">Sibling preference for non-resident families: a preliminary discussion was held regarding the possibility of developing a proposal to allow siblings of non-resident families preference for non-resident spots. The school council voted unanimously to establish a sub-committee to develop a draft proposal for review and comment by the council. </span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #222222; font-family: Calibri;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 21px;">The meeting was adjourned at 6:30pm. The next meeting is scheduled for November 5th, 2013.</span></span><br />
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Edale School Councilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03299446195353898141noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1189234359198748160.post-79191327742247283172013-09-20T09:19:00.000-07:002013-09-20T09:22:53.041-07:00Soliciting feedback about safety protocols<span style="color: #1f497d; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-themecolor: dark2;">The Evansdale School
Council is soliciting feedback from the Evansdale school community about the
implementation of security procedures. The letter below was sent to families in August
and provides information about the security procedures. School council will be developing a plan to clarify aspects of the security
procedures and address questions and confusion parents might have. If you are
interested in providing feedback, please send an email to a school council
member or to the school council email address at <a href="mailto:edaleschoolcouncil@gmail.com"><span style="color: blue;">edaleschoolcouncil@gmail.com</span></a>. <span style="color: black; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: small;">
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Edale School Councilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03299446195353898141noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1189234359198748160.post-28042259386496020902013-09-03T18:37:00.000-07:002013-09-03T18:37:28.894-07:00
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><strong>SYNOPSIS OF SEPTEMBER SCHOOL COUNCIL MEETING</strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><em>**This is an
unofficial account of the School Council meeting from Tuesday, September 3rd.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The official minutes will not be approved
until October meeting. **<o:p></o:p></em></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">The meeting
was called to order at 5:04 p.m.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Minutes from the August meeting were
unanimously approved (available now under the 'approved meeting minutes' tab
above).<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">REPORTS<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">PTA:<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Lucy Foley provided the PTA President's
report.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">1) There are
lots of activities taking place in September, including curriculum nights,
Grandparents’ Luncheon, Book Fair, PTA Family Fun night, and others.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">2) Planning
for the Eagle Trek kick-off is well under way in collaboration with the
Foundation.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">3) The first
PTA meeting and curriculum night was held and went off well. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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Education Foundation:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Angie Claussen provided the Foundation report.</span></div>
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">1) The Eagle
Trek kick-off is on Thursday, September 5<sup><span style="font-size: x-small;">th</span></sup>.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">2) The
Foundation Board approved a budget expense to support a wellness grant to
Evansdale from the Georgia Department of Health.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">3) Other
budget items have been reviewed and planned for, including purchasing books and
materials for the Orton Gillingham program and other grants.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Pamela
McCloud provided the reports.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Enrollment
is up overall since the start of the school year. Some of the grades
(Kindergarten and 3<sup><span style="font-size: x-small;">rd</span></sup> in particular) are still low based on the staffing
and allotments. Enrollment is currently 580 students. The school administration
is working with the DCSD Magnet Office to reach out to families whose children
have been selected from the waiting list to finalize enrollment for open slots
for non-resident families.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">UNFINISHED
BUSINESS<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">No agenda
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">NEW BUSINESS
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Ms. McCloud
provided an overview of some current safety procedures. Some procedures are
new, but most have been in place at Evansdale in the past. Current efforts are
emphasizing enforcement of the procedures. A letter was sent home to all
families in recent couriers. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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meeting adjournedat 5:35.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">The next meeting
is scheduled for October 1<sup><span style="font-size: x-small;">st</span></sup>, 2013.</span><br />
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Edale School Councilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03299446195353898141noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1189234359198748160.post-47459962709618900582013-09-03T06:15:00.000-07:002013-09-03T06:15:11.582-07:00Agenda for September 2013 School Council meeting<br />
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 16pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">Evansdale Elementary<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 16pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">Tuesday, September 3, 2013<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">1.<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">CALL TO
ORDER<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">2.<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">INSPIRATION
– <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">3.<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">APPROVAL
OF MINUTES – Joli Mauldin <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">4.<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">REPORTS<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> a</span>.
PTA President – Stacy Helenbrook/Lucy Foley<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">b.
Evansdale Foundation– TBA<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">c.
Administrative Reports –Pamela McCloud<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">i.
Staffing and Allotments<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">ii.
Enrollment/School Data<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">5.<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">UNFINISHED
BUSINESS<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">6.<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">NEW
BUSINESS<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">a.<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">Updated
safety procedures – Pamela McCloud<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">7.<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">DEVELOP
AGENDA FOR NEXT MEETING: Tuesday, October 1<sup>st</sup>, 2013<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">a.<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">Inspiration<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">b.<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">Unfinished
business<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">c.<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">New
business<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">8.<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">ADJOURNMENT<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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Edale School Councilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03299446195353898141noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1189234359198748160.post-56960772630070389782013-07-29T13:51:00.004-07:002013-07-29T13:51:59.600-07:00First School Council Meeting of 2013-2014 School Year<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">School Council will be back in session in line with the start of the 2013-2014 school year. Meetings occur on Tuesday at 5 PM in the Evansdale Media Center. Most meetings occur on the first Tuesday of the month; August differs because school is not yet in session on the first Tuesday. All Evansdale community members are welcome to attend the meeting; however, the meetings are not open for public comment. You can contact your School Council representatives at edaleschoolcouncil@gmail.com at least one week prior to a meeting if you would like to present information at a meeting. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Tuesday, August 13, 2013<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> a. PTA President – Stacy Helenbrook/Lucy
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> b. Evansdale Foundation– TBA<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> c. Administrative Reports – Dan
McGuire/Pamela McCloud<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> i. Staffing and Allotments<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Edale School Councilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03299446195353898141noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1189234359198748160.post-20660453031428767942013-06-02T13:55:00.003-07:002013-06-02T13:55:35.089-07:00ADA Updates Coming to Evansdale this Fall<div class="MsoPlainText">
Evansdale will have ADA upgrades starting in the fall to
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<a href="http://www.dekalb.k12.ga.us/www/documents/splost-iv/monthly-status-report/april-(2013).pdf">http://www.dekalb.k12.ga.us/www/documents/splost-iv/monthly-status-report/april-(2013).pdf</a></div>
Edale School Councilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03299446195353898141noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1189234359198748160.post-3800490040212714172013-05-24T18:59:00.000-07:002013-05-24T18:59:30.161-07:00Evansdale is HiringIt may be summer, but Evansdale administration is working hard preparing for the 2013-2014 school year.<br />
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Four positions are currently being filled at Evansdale:<br />
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French Immersion Kindergarten Teacher<br />
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School Councilor<br />
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School Secretary<br />
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5th Grade Teacher<br />
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Check here often for update about Evansdale this summer!<br />
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Enjoy your vacation!<br />
<br />Edale School Councilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03299446195353898141noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1189234359198748160.post-77488231140192371032013-05-21T17:58:00.000-07:002013-06-17T13:44:48.479-07:00Announcing the New Parent Representatives for School Council<br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 19px;"><b>Principal: </b>Dan McGuire</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 19px;">Veronica Barnes</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 19px;">Joli Mauldin</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 19px;">Greta Massetti</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 19px;">Sylvia Flower**</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 19px;">Denise Miller-Tso**</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 19px;">David McGrail**</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 19px;">Kristi Cross</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 19px;">Anika Harris**</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 19px;">Angela Dunbar</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 19px;">Lynn Kerr</span></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">Sylvia Flower</span></b><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18px;">Sylvia Flower, an </span><st1:city style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18px;" w:st="on">Atlanta</st1:city><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18px;"> native, went to </span><st1:placename style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18px;" w:st="on">Lakeside</st1:placename><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18px;"> </span><st1:placetype style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18px;" w:st="on">High School</st1:placetype><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18px;"> and then attended </span><st1:placename style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18px;" w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Emory</st1:place> <st1:placetype w:st="on">University</st1:placetype></st1:placename><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18px;"> where she graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree. She went on to earn a Master’s degree in Medical Science from Emory School of Medicine to become a Physician Assistant. Sylvia currently practices in a small but very busy family medicine group in Lilburn, providing care for a wide spectrum of patients. Her professional passion is disease prevention, particularly diabetes and heart disease. 2012-2013 is the Flower Family’s second year at Evansdale. Drew (currently a 1</span><sup style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 14px;">st</sup><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18px;"> grader with Ms. Mitchell) and Lindsey (now a kindergartner with Ms. Patrick) currently attend Evansdale and Connor is a future Evansdale Eagle. This year Sylvia Co-Chaired Eagle Trek in the fall, an event that raised over $75K for the PTA and Evansdale Education Foundation. She also volunteered as a Kilometer kids sponsor and facilitated Junior Achievement in her daughter’s kindergarten class. Last year Sylvia helped to Co-Chair TV free week. Sylvia is extremely excited about the upcoming changes to Evansdale, particularly the STEM program and language immersion!</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">David McGrail</span></b><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18px;">David and Maryann McGrail have lived in the Evansdale neighborhood for over 15 years. </span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18px;">They have a 3</span><sup style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 14px;">rd</sup><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18px;"> grade daughter at Evansdale and 6</span><sup style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 14px;">th</sup><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18px;"> grade daughter at Henderson Middle (who attended Evansdale Pre-K – 5</span><sup style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 14px;">th</sup><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18px;"> and was in the Magnet program).</span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18px;"> </span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18px;">David has a BBA in Real Estate from Georgia State University and is a member of the Atlanta Commercial Board of Realtors.</span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18px;"> </span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18px;">He has been active in both Residential and Commercial Real Estate for nearly 20 years. </span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18px;"> </span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18px;">His knowledge of the local real estate market and issues that affect it and Evansdale bring resources to the table that will benefit all Evansdale area students, teachers and parents.</span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18px;"> </span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18px;">He currently co-chairs the Evansdale Grounds Committee with Scott Foerst and Jerry Appleman and has served as a room parent at Evansdale and Board Member of the North Umberland Swim Club.</span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18px;"> </span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18px;">David enjoys coaching soccer and volunteering in various capacities at both Evansdale and Tucker First United Methodist Church.</span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18px;"> </span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18px;">David enjoys spending time with his family, staying fit via CrossFit and playing golf.</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">Denise Miller-Tso</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18px;">Denise Miller-Tso has lived in the Evansdale community for 13 years. She received her Master's in Nursing at <st1:placename w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Emory</st1:place> <st1:placetype w:st="on">University</st1:placetype></st1:placename>, and is currently working part-time as a nurse practitioner. She has served as room parent, Spiritwear Co-Chair, and Co-VP of Programs for the PTA. She was also a founding member of the Evansdale Education Foundation. Denise has been instrumental in previous Fantastic Friday events, Kilometer Kids, and the PTA Nominations Committee. She is currently the Book Fair Co-Chair. Denise is married, with 2 current Evansdale Eagles. When she is not busy with work or helping out at Evansdale, she enjoys reading, running, and spending time with friends and family.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Marla began a 2nd career in education in 2010 after
relocating to Atlanta from New Orleans where she worked as counselor. She completed a Master of Arts in Teaching
degree at Emory University which included a semester of student teaching at
Evansdale. When a 5th grade teaching
position opened up at Evansdale, she was excited to seek a permanent position
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Edale School Councilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03299446195353898141noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1189234359198748160.post-33735430654142228992013-05-17T08:04:00.001-07:002013-05-17T08:04:04.382-07:00Fabulous Voter Response!School Council elections closed last night at 7 PM.<br />
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We had 8 excellent candidates nominated.<br />
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Preliminary counts indicate that we received over 300 votes! That is a great turnout compared to past elections.<br />
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The votes will be independently tallied by three individuals.<br />
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The new School Council members will be announced on Sunday in the PTA e-blast and here.<br />
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Thank you to all that participated - as candidates and as voters!! Edale School Councilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03299446195353898141noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1189234359198748160.post-2722468572857217372013-05-14T19:05:00.000-07:002013-05-14T19:05:43.105-07:00French Immersion Program – Question and Answers<br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Q: What does
immersion mean and how is it different from regular French instruction?</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><br /></b><b>A:</b> Immersion means that children receive more than just French lessons.
The new French immersion program will be a 50/50 immersion: Half the time, children will receive
instruction in French, the other half they will receive instruction in English.
They will learn French, but they will also learn other subjects while using
French (example: doing math in French). Any subject other than English Language
Arts can be taught while using French.<br /><o:p></o:p> </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /><b>Q: How many children
will be selected for the French immersion program?</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><br /></b><b>A:</b> Because this is a pilot program, two Kindergarten classes will receive
the program, with 22 students each. <br /><o:p></o:p> </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /><b>Q: What will the
school day look like for children in the French Immersion program?</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><br /></b><b>A:</b> We will use a team teaching approach: one French speaking and one English
speaking teachers will take turns teaching each class. For example, Class A
will have the French teacher in the morning, then Class B will have the French
teacher in the afternoon, switching with the English teacher.<br /><o:p></o:p> </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /><b>Q: Will my child
learn less of the core material because of the French?</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><br /></b><b>A:</b> Children will receive the same basic curriculum as other children in
Kindergarten. They will learn all the same concepts.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /><br /><b>Q: How will children
be selected for the French Immersion program?</b></span><br />
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Classes are formed using a lottery
system. Parents must apply for the lottery. Applications are due <b>May 13-June
3, 2013.<br /> <o:p></o:p></b><b> </b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><br /></b><b>Q: How do I apply?</b></span><br />
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You can apply at Evansdale. A paper
application will be available starting Monday May 13<sup>th</sup> at the
school. You can also get the paper application at <a href="http://www.dekalb.k12.ga.us/about/schoolchoice" target="_blank">http://www.dekalb.k12.ga.us/about/schoolchoice</a>You can also apply at the Dekalb Central Office on May
15 and May 21 9-12am and 1-2pm at 1701 Mountain Industrial Complex, Stone
Mountain, GA 30083. Lab 102<br />You can also apply online via <a href="http://eportal.dekalb.k12.ga.us/" target="_blank">http://eportal.dekalb.k12.ga.us</a>.
Please note that the online system is not easy to navigate. If you apply
online, you need to take your documentation to the school or to the central
office.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /><o:p></o:p><b>Q: Are the application
materials also in Spanish?</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><br /></b><b>A:</b>
The paper forms are available in Spanish.
Evansdale will hold a special application day on May 16 for parents who prefer
to speak Spanish. We will have Spanish speaking staff available to assist you
on that day from 8 until 11am.<br /> <o:p></o:p> </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /><b>Q: What are the days
and times I can apply if I do it at Evansdale?</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><br /></b><b>A:</b>
Between May 13 and May 24, the office
will be staffed from 7am until 3:00. Please be patient particularly around
7:45am during the morning arrival, and after 2pm when children are being
dismissed. Office staff may not have time to answer your questions. The school
will not be open on Memorial Day, Monday 27<sup>th</sup>. The summer schedule
for the office has not been finalized. Please check this webpage again soon for
updates.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /><o:p></o:p><b> </b><b>Q: Should I apply as
early as possible?</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><br /></b><b>A:</b>
It does not matter whether you apply
early or later in the application period between May 13 and June 3. However, it
is always best not to wait until the last minute to make sure you have time to
complete everything. You must return the
paper application and supporting documentation to Evansdale by June 3. You can
also take your application and documentation to the Dekalb Central Office Administrative
and Instructional Complex by June 3.<br /> <o:p></o:p> </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /><b>Q: What supporting
documentation do I need?</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><br /></b><b>A:</b> You will need to show proof of your child’s age (birth
certificate) and proof of residence (utility bill, mortgage, lease, or
affidavit – note that a phone bill is not sufficient). If your child is
currently attending PreK at Evansdale, you need to bring only a proof of
residence.<br /> <o:p></o:p> </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /><b>Q: I am in the
process of buying a home and do not have a proof of residence yet. How do I
prove eligibility?</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><br /></b><b>A:</b> Contact Ms.
Wells at <a href="mailto:rhona_l_wells@fc.dekalb.k12.ga.us">rhona_l_wells@fc.dekalb.k12.ga.us</a><span class="MsoHyperlink"> </span>if you have concerns.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /><br /><b>Q: When will the lottery be held?</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><br /></b>A: The lottery date is set for June 12,
9am, at the Dekalb Central Office. Parents may watch the drawing if they like.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /><br /><b>Q: When will I find out who the
teachers are?</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><br /></b><b>A:</b>
The English teacher will be selected from existing teaching staff, the French
teacher will be hired. Teachers and class
assignment will be announced at Open House, not before.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /> <o:p></o:p><br /><b>Q: Why is this
program being started – what are the benefits?</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><br /></b><b>A:</b> Research evidence shows that children who study a
foreign language early:<br /><o:p></o:p>•
<!--[endif]-->Train their brain
for learning<br /><o:p></o:p>•
<!--[endif]-->Do better on
standardized tests<br /><o:p></o:p>•
<!--[endif]-->Understand their
own language better<br /><o:p></o:p>•
<!--[endif]-->Do better in some
skills that aren’t specific to language, like math and reasoning<br /><o:p></o:p>•
<!--[endif]-->Develop flexible
thinking<br /><o:p></o:p>•
<!--[endif]-->Learn to listen
and speak the sounds of other languages<br /><o:p></o:p>•
<!--[endif]-->Are ready to
learn more languages<br /><o:p></o:p>•
<!--[endif]-->Have better job
opportunities</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /><o:p></o:p><b> </b><b>Q: Why French and not
another language?</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><br /></b><b>A:</b> Evansdale was chosen in part because of the tradition
of teaching French. But it is also a valuable language to learn. It is a world
language, spoken in many countries around the world. Learning to listen and
speak the sounds of French is great training for learning other languages,
particularly since the sounds and speech pattern of French are very different
from English, and it is particularly good for children to learn these sounds
early on. As a language based in Latin, it teaches many grammar rules that help
understand languages in general. French helps build vocabulary skills (many
challenging words in English have a French origin).<br /><o:p></o:p> </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /><b>Q: Is it right for my
child?</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><br /></b><b>A:</b> Immersion programs work for children from many
different backgrounds. Children with learning disabilities can also learn a
different language, particularly if the disability is mild. But it depends on
the child – some learning disabilities might make it difficult for a child to
learn their first language, and adding a second may be difficult, but it
depends on the child. If you have concerns, and think your child needs special
education, talk to the counselor.<br /><o:p></o:p> </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /><b>Q: Is it right for children
who are still learning English?</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><br /></b><b>A:</b> Yes! English language learners can learn a third
language as well. They may have an advantage over children who know only English,
because they already know how to think about language. Children with limited
English skills also will be on equal footing as their English speaking
classmates for half the day when they are working on learning French. This will
give English language learners more chances to feel successful than in an
English-only classroom.<br /><o:p></o:p> </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /><b>Q: What about next year? Will I need
to enter the lottery again?</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><br /></b>A: Once selected,
children stay in the program as long as they attend Evansdale. So the following
year, we will have two kindergarten and two first grade classes learning
French.<br /> <o:p></o:p><b><span style="color: red;"> </span></b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><span style="color: red;"><br /></span></b><b>Q: What about the regular French
program? What about the magnet program?</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><br /></b>A: Evansdale no longer
has magnet classes that receive more intensive language instructions. French
will still be offered for other, higher grades, two times a week for 30 minutes,
which is more than the previous French exposure for the non-magnet classes.
Right now it is not possible to say which grades will receive French, since we
won’t know the number of classes and the school’s exact budget for a while.
Stay tuned!<br /><o:p></o:p> </span><br />
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Edale School Councilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03299446195353898141noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1189234359198748160.post-72699954544908279432013-05-10T09:11:00.002-07:002013-05-10T09:11:39.381-07:00Letter from Evansdale Principal Regarding CCRPI<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
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Parents:</div>
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The Georgia Department of Education has released the
2011-2012 College and Career Ready Performance Index (CCRPI) scores for the <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placename w:st="on">DeKalb</st1:placename> <st1:placetype w:st="on">County</st1:placetype>
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schools. These overall scores are
comprised of multiple measurements and evaluation methods, and this new
accountability system replaces No Child Left Behind's (NCLB) requirement for
schools to demonstrate Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP). Each school is provided a numerical score
from 1-100. The overall CCRPI Score for Evansdale is<span style="color: red;"> </span>87.6.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Each school's CCRPI Score is comprised of data that comes
from one of three categories: the Achievement Score, the Progress Score, and
the Achievement Gap Score. Additionally,
schools may obtain up to ten “bonus points” from data associated with the
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<b><span style="color: white;">Achievement Score<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="color: white;">(70%)<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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The Achievement Score carries 70% of the weight of the
overall CCRPI Score. It is comprised of
fourteen indicators for elementary and middle schools and nineteen indicators
for high schools. These indicators are
basic proficiency calculations with the number of students identified as
"proficient" as a numerator and the total number of students
participating in the indicator as a denominator. <o:p></o:p></div>
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The Progress Score is 15% of the overall CCRPI Score and
compares student growth. This score uses
the Student Growth Percentile (SGP) to compare student growth on state
assessments against other similar students.<o:p></o:p></div>
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The Achievement Gap Score is also 15% of the overall CCRPI
Score. The state awards points based
upon the highest value of two measurements.
The first measures the gap between the school's lowest quartile of
performance on standardized tests against a state mean. The smaller the gap, the greater number of
points awarded to the school. The state
also measures the change in performance gaps from year to year to determine if
the gap size mentioned above decreases from the previous year to the current
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The Challenge Points are "bonus points" that
schools can earn through two measurements.
The first measurement is a review of how well the school's Economically
Disadvantaged (ED), English Learners (EL), and Students With Disabilities (SWD)
subgroups are doing at meeting state performance targets on standardized
tests. The second measurement is a
review of additional proficiency indicators that look at how well the school is
preparing the student for college and career readiness. <o:p></o:p></div>
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The CCRPI is a much different
calculation than the one associated with AYP.
Multiple indicators and data are utilized to develop a well-rounded
measurement of a school's performance.
Please visit the Georgia Department of Education’s website at <a href="http://public.doe.k12.ga.us/Pages/Home.aspx">http://public.doe.k12.ga.us/Pages/Home.aspx</a> for greater detail on each of the scores
above, and please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions. Evansdale looks
forward to using this data to improve student achievement and overall school
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Dan McGuire, Principal</div>
Edale School Councilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03299446195353898141noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1189234359198748160.post-9908653746597758832013-05-09T11:49:00.001-07:002013-05-09T13:08:01.088-07:00School Council Nominees - Election Week of May 13th<span style="font-size: large;">The School Council nomination period closes today. Below are the nominees as of 2:45 PM. The nomination period closes at 5 PM today, May 9th. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Voting will occur from Monday, May 13 to Thursday May 16. A table will be available with ballots before school Monday-Thursday next week. Voting may also be done in the School Office. A table will be set up for easy voting on Thursday evening before, during, and after the PTA meeting and talent show.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Each parent/guardian of a CURRENT Evansdale student can vote in the election. Three new representatives will be elected and you may vote for three people.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">We are unable to offer electronic/on-line voting due to inability to verify parent/guardian status through an online mechanism. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Here are the nominees:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18px;">Casey Barton Behravesh has two daughters, a 1<sup>st</sup> grader and a future Evansdale Eagle. Casey is a veterinarian and works as a disease detective at the CDC where she investigates outbreaks caused by contaminated food or diseases spread between animals and people. Casey regularly volunteers at Evansdale including as room parent, various PTA and foundation activities, and for her daughter’s Girl Scout troop. Casey strongly believes in the benefits of a public school education and wants to help Evansdale continue to be an excellent elementary school! She has a great background to support the advancement of STEM in our school.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 21px;">Becky<a href="http://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=1189234359198748160" name="_GoBack"></a> Bitsko<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18px;">Becky Bitsko has enjoyed joining the Evansdale community during her son’s first year in pre-K. Becky has a PhD in Neuroscience from <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placename w:st="on">Emory</st1:placename> <st1:placetype w:st="on">University</st1:placetype></st1:place>, where she also completed a postdoctoral fellowship in child development. She also recently completed training through the Georgia Leadership and Education in Neurodevelopment and related Disabilities (GaLEND). Becky is currently a health scientist at CDC working on children’s mental health where she leads research and outreach activities on Tourette Syndrome. Becky has enjoyed volunteering as a room parent in pre-K, and at many events throughout the year and is interested in getting more involved.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18px;">My husband and I have lived in the Evansdale area for ten years and as an advocate for education, I come from a long line of educators. Part of my influence came from my own parents who served as advocates of education as PTA presidents and my mother has taught elementary school for almost 40 years. As a mother to an emerging 2<sup>nd</sup> grader, I see my role as not only to support to my child, but also to be a partner to his teachers and all staff at Evansdale who have made it their life’s mission to educate and positively influence the students. My desire to join the Evansdale School Council is to continue the positive legacy and to serve as a source of decision support for you and your administration as we all work together to help all students at Evansdale soar.</span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 21px;">Sylvia Flower</span></b><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Sylvia Flower, an </span><st1:city style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;" w:st="on">Atlanta</st1:city><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">
native, went to </span><st1:placename style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;" w:st="on">Lakeside</st1:placename><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span><st1:placetype style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;" w:st="on">High School</st1:placetype><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"> and then attended </span><st1:placename style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;" w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Emory</st1:place> <st1:placetype w:st="on">University</st1:placetype></st1:placename><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">
where she graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree. She went on to
earn a Master’s degree in Medical Science from Emory School of Medicine to
become a Physician Assistant. Sylvia currently practices in a small
but very busy family medicine group in Lilburn, providing care for a wide
spectrum of patients. Her professional passion is disease prevention,
particularly diabetes and heart disease. 2012-2013 is the Flower Family’s
second year at Evansdale. Drew (currently a 1</span><sup style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 115%;">st</sup><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"> grader with
Ms. Mitchell) and Lindsey (now a kindergartner with Ms. Patrick) currently
attend Evansdale and Connor is a future Evansdale Eagle. This year Sylvia
Co-Chaired Eagle Trek in the fall, an event that raised over $70K for the PTA
and Evansdale Education Foundation. She also volunteered as a Kilometer
kids sponsor and facilitated Junior Achievement in her daughter’s kindergarten
class. Last year Sylvia helped to Co-Chair TV free week. Sylvia is
extremely excited about the upcoming changes to Evansdale, particularly the
STEM program and language immersion!</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Rodney
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">I have an MBA in Finance from <st1:placename w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Georgia</st1:place> <st1:placename w:st="on">State</st1:placename> <st1:placetype w:st="on">University</st1:placetype></st1:placename> and have worked for the
U.S. Small Business Administration, Office of Disaster Assistance for the past
19 years – assisting homeowners and businesses recover from crippling
disasters. I grew up in the area
(attended Sagamore Hills and <st1:place w:st="on">Lakeside</st1:place>) and
have one child – an upcoming first grader – in Evansdale and am really
interested in making sure he and his classmates have the best possible
opportunities for success. I am a
detail-oriented person who will make sure to hold people accountable when the
best interests of Evansdale are on the line.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">David and Maryann McGrail have lived in the Evansdale
neighborhood for over 15 years. </span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">They
have a 3</span><sup style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 115%;">rd</sup><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"> grade daughter at Evansdale and 6</span><sup style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 115%;">th</sup><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"> grade
daughter at Henderson Middle (who attended Evansdale Pre-K – 5</span><sup style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 115%;">th</sup><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"> and
was in the Magnet program).</span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">David has a BBA
in Real Estate from Georgia State University and is a member of the Atlanta
Commercial Board of Realtors. </span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">He has
been active in both Residential and Commercial Real Estate for nearly 20 years.
</span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">His knowledge of the local real estate
market and issues that affect it and Evansdale bring resources to the table
that will benefit all Evansdale area students, teachers and parents.</span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">He currently co-chairs the Evansdale Grounds
Committee with Scott Foerst and Jerry Appleman and has served as a room parent
at Evansdale and Board Member of the North Umberland Swim Club.</span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">David enjoys coaching soccer and volunteering
in various capacities at both Evansdale and Tucker First United Methodist Church.</span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">David enjoys spending time with his family, staying
fit via CrossFit and playing golf.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18px;">Denise Miller-Tso has lived in the Evansdale community for 13 years. She received her Master's in Nursing at <st1:placename w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Emory</st1:place> <st1:placetype w:st="on">University</st1:placetype></st1:placename>, and is currently working part-time as a nurse practitioner. She has served as room parent, Spiritwear Co-Chair, and Co-VP of Programs for the PTA. She was also a founding member of the Evansdale Education Foundation. Denise has been instrumental in previous Fantastic Friday events, Kilometer Kids, and the PTA Nominations Committee. She is currently the Book Fair Co-Chair. Denise is married, with 2 current Evansdale Eagles. When she is not busy with work or helping out at Evansdale, she enjoys reading, running, and spending time with friends and family.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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L. Yeiser</span></b><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">My name is Patryce Yeiser. Prior to moving to Evansdale
we had four children at Livsey, now attending Henderson Middle. Our younger
three children are new to Evansdale this year. We have really enjoyed Evansdale
and are quite pleased with its strong family involvement, its small intimate
setting where parents and teachers can effectively communicate and work
together to maximize every student’s learning. In addition to being the mother
of 7 children, I have worked as a scientist in Pediatric Infectious Disease at
Emory for 16 years and have participated in many high school outreach programs
encouraging youth to pursue a career in the sciences. I believe my
experience would be helpful in an advisory function to the administration at
Evansdale. I believe that a common-sense inquisitive approach to teaching
the sciences will engage children and make them more in touch. Once a child
feels lost in class it is easy for them to become disheartened and lose
interest. I believe that every child starts out with an intrinsic
curiosity we can nurture into a love of science and math. </span></div>
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Edale School Councilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03299446195353898141noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1189234359198748160.post-83240970557722396452013-05-08T11:56:00.001-07:002013-05-08T11:56:20.609-07:00Evansdale Book Drive Starts Monday, May 13th<br />
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Did your child outgrow some books?<br />
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Need to clear out shelf space for next year’s reading list? (this coincides with the final scholastic book sale, so you can create some space for the summer reading list)<br />
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Bring your gently used books to Evansdale starting Monday May 13th.<br />
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Collection bin in the lobby of the school<br />
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<b>Here’s the reason: </b><br />
The Daily 5 literacy program is expanding. More teachers are using it to help children learn to read and write. Teachers need books of all reading levels, from beginning readers to middle school, to keep our Eagles having reading and learning and enjoying it.<br />
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Soft or hard cover welcome – fiction or non-fiction, funny or serious.<br />
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Books in Spanish and French are welcome as well.<br />
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<b><i>Please, only books that have all pages and that are not marked up. </i></b><br />
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Edale School Councilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03299446195353898141noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1189234359198748160.post-54442533834885683492013-05-08T11:04:00.004-07:002013-05-08T11:04:27.652-07:00Enrollment as of 5/8/13<br />
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Edale School Councilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03299446195353898141noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1189234359198748160.post-77146849477346407992013-05-07T17:55:00.002-07:002013-05-07T18:20:20.333-07:00Unofficial Synopsis of May 7th, 2013 Meeting**This is an unofficial account of the School Council meeting from Tuesday, May 7th. The official minutes will not be approved until the first meeting of the 2013-2013 school year in August 2013. **<br />
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The meeting was called to order at 5:04 p.m.<br />
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Inspiration was provided by Kristi Cross.<br />
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Minutes from the April meeting were unanimously approved (available now under the 'approved meeting minutes' tab above).<br />
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<b><u>REPORTS</u></b><br />
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<b>PTA:</b><br />
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Jennifer Hatfield provided the PTA President's report. Highlights included:<br />
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1) PTA finances are in good shape for the end of the year with a slight excess.<br />
2) The budget ways and means committee has been gathering community input regarding what to do with the budget excess. The use for the money will be voted on by the general PTA membership at the May meeting.<br />
3) The slate of PTA officers for the 2013-2014 school year will be voted on at the May PTA meeting.<br />
4) The student Talent Show will occur following the May PTA meeting on Thursday, May 16th.<br />
5) A buy-one-get-one book fair will be held next week.<br />
6) The 5K was held last week with approximately 90 runners and it generated some positive revenue.<br />
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<b>Evansdale Education Foundation:</b><br />
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Gretchen Neigh read a report provided via email by the Evansdale Education Foundation. The report is copied here:<br />
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*New board members Genny Tuggey, Chris Foley, Jen McGaughey,
Anne Craddock, Scott Vanags and Jen Allen were welcomed at the meeting on April
21<sup>st</sup>. New board members that
were unable to attend this meeting were Lauren Shankman and Myriam
Quispe-Agnoli. Official transition to the new board will occur at the
next board meeting scheduled for May 19<sup>th</sup> and take effect on June 1<sup>st</sup>,
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*Red Hot & Blue - grossed $26,054. Thanks to the
Evansdale community for the support as well as organizer/lead Susan Ponder and
our host Greater Good BBQ for a spectacular event. </div>
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*Family Picture Day Fundraiser with Patterson Photography on
Sunday May 11th. Lee will waive sitting fee and instead requests a $40
donation for the Foundation. Announcements were also distributed in PTA
e-blast and in couriers on April 19th. </div>
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*The Evansdale Foundation investment history has been
updated on the Evansdale Foundation website (<a href="http://evansdalefoundation.org/" target="_blank">http://evansdalefoundation.org/</a>)</div>
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<o:p>Dan McGuire and Pamela McCloud provided the reports (Ms. McCloud will be included in School Council meetings under the Administrator Reports for all meetings going forward).</o:p></div>
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<o:p>2) Roselle Hicks, school secretary, is retiring. Lindsey Hicks, school counselor, is moving on to a new employment opportunity. Terry Johnson, Kindergarten teacher, is moving on to a new employment opportunity.</o:p></div>
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7) College and Career Ready Performance Index (CCRPI) scores for 2012 were released. Evansdale scored a 87.6 which is comparable to other schools such as Livsey and Briarlake. The major area for improvement for Evansdale is "Achievement Gap". Our Hispanic population did not meet any local, state, or federal benchmarks and we need to improve our services for this portion of the Evansdale community. It is important to remember that this is the 2012 score and uses CRCT scores from spring 2012 and may not be a 100% accurate reflection of our current scores. The CCRPI scores replace AYP. A future blog post will discuss CCRPI and explain our score and the mechanism in more detail. Information is publicly available from the State BOE and has been posted on the AJC (<a href="http://www.myajc.com/news/ccrpi-2012-scores/" target="_blank">http://www.myajc.com/news/ccrpi-2012-scores/</a>). </div>
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8) Fifth grade writing scores are in and 89% of Evansdale 5th graders either met or exceeded the standards. This is the second year in a row of improved scores and reflects the hard work of the teachers and the assistance of Ms. McCloud. </div>
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<b>Parental Involvement - </b>Parental involvement and engagement has been picked up by the PTA as a focused effort for the 2013-2014 school year. A strategic planning meeting was held by leadership this past week and efforts are being made to increase the impact of volunteerism at the school and to streamline the requests made for volunteers. This topic will not be revisited at School Council unless a problem arises that requires School Council input.</div>
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<b>STEM Update</b> - STEM Day was celebrated last week. The day was celebrated with a focus on STEM careers. There was a STEM career poster competition open to the entire school. A total of 37 posters were entered and students that entered received an Evansdale STEM magnet and a coupon to use at the Olympic Day concession stand. There will also be a top girl and boy poster selected and each will receive a $25 gift card. These prizes were sponsored by PTA. Evansdale's STEM Day celebration was combined with Career Day. The combined events were featured in the DCSD newsletter last week. STEM professional development for the summer is being scheduled and things are on track to implement STEM curricula next year. The use of STEM curricula will be voluntary next year but will be available to all teachers to incorporate.</div>
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<b>ELL Adult Programs </b> - Approximately 30 parents attended the Mexican American Legal Defense and Education (MALDEF) program that was held at the school on April 30th. A representative from MALDEF spoke with the parents about the obstacles faced by their children and the need for them as parents to become engaged in their child's education. The program was well received and attempts are being made to schedule the full 12-week session that MALDEF offers for the fall of 2013.</div>
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<b>French Immersion Program</b> - Parent information for incoming kindergarten parents were held in both Spanish and English. Two K classes for the immersion program will be offered next year and each class will have 22 students. Selection for the program is lottery based and open to any rising K student at Evansdale. Parents may register for the lottery either online or using a paper application available in the Evansdale office. Registration for the lottery will occur from May 13 - June 7. On May 16th special assistance for registration for the lottery will be available at Evansdale. The lottery will occur on June 12th at the central office of DCSD.</div>
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<b>School Council Elections - </b>Nominations for three new parent representatives are being accepted now through Thursday, May 9th. All biographies will be translated to Spanish and available at the school and online. Voting will occur Monday through Thursday next week and will conclude following the PTA meeting. School Council members will staff a table to prominently display the voting location multiple times next week. The new members will officially take office in August at the first School Council meeting but will be included in any School Council communication during the summer along with all current members of the School Council.</div>
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<b>Magnet Lottery Update</b> - Names were pulled for at-large kindergarten during the School Choice Lottery. All names are on the waiting list and no at-large K spots will be available next year until after enrollment is assessed after the start of the 2013-2014 school year. The same is true for any other grade level for which at-large names were pulled.</div>
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<b>Transition to 2013-2014 School Council - </b>A document outlining all the various duties of the School Council Chair was distributed which included information about the major communication outlets added this year (blog, Facebook, gmail account). The Chair has maintained all of this media outlets this year in addition to the standard duties of agenda setting and meeting administration. Which of these media outlets are maintained next year will be up to the new Council because the Chair, Gretchen Neigh, will no longer be a Council member. It is the recommendation that the outlets all be maintained, but this is not a requirement and is at the discretion of the School Council members. School Council members whose terms are ending are: Gretchen Neigh McCandless (Chair), Denise Robinson (Vice Chair), Rudyard Alcocer, and Cheryl Anderson (teacher representative).</div>
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A specific agenda was not adopted because of summer break. It was recommended by the current Chair that some type of document regarding attendance and excused versus unexcused absences be developed over the summer to improve understanding of the process for parents. Additional attention will also need to be given to engagement of Hispanic families and improvement of the achievement gap.</div>
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The next meeting will occur after the start of the 2013-2014 school year in August.</div>
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Edale School Councilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03299446195353898141noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1189234359198748160.post-92061753595133804052013-05-07T08:48:00.002-07:002013-05-07T08:59:31.388-07:00Evansdale and STEM<br />
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At the recent Kindergarten information sessions, the reasons behind Evansdale's pursuit of STEM certification, and the STEM-related changes coming next year, were detailed.<br />
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This information is likely to be of broad interest.<br />
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The Power Point presentation used at these informational meetings was converted to pictures, and these pictures are copied below.<br />
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