Monday, March 5, 2012

SIT Meeting Cancelled

Dear Mitchell SIT Team, 

I am canceling the meeting scheduled for Wednesday, March 7.

Since the Education Yes! report was submitted just last Friday, it is now time to begin focusing more on the SIT Plan revisions for the 2012-13 school year. You'll remember that the Mitchell staff has made a recommendation for reading and writing goals (shown below).  It is my hope that when we meet again on April 11 @ 7:30 AM I will bring you updated language on the goals below as well as language for math, science, and social studies goals (which are requirements for Mitchell as a Title 1 school).

Of course if you have questions, please let us know.

Sincerely,
Kevin


READING:
By the end of the 2011-12 academic year, the percentage of Mitchell students reading at instructional target reading levels will increase from 69% to 79% based on year-end reported reading levels.

K: By the end of the 2011-12 academic year, the percentage of kindergarten students reading at instructional target reading levels will be 80% based on year end reported reading levels.

1st: By the end of the 2011-12 academic year, the percentage of first grade students reading at instructional target reading levels will increase from 74% to 84% based on year end reported reading levels.

2nd: By the end of the 2011-12 academic year, the percentage of second grade students reading at instructional target reading levels will increase from 82% to 92% based on year end reported reading levels.

3rd: By the end of the 2011-12 academic year, the percentage of third grade students reading at instructional target reading levels will increase from 45% to 55% based on year end reported reading levels.

4th: By the end of the 2011-12 academic year, the percentage of fourth grade students reading at instructional target reading levels will increase from 62% to 72% based on year end reported reading levels.

5th: By the end of the 2011-12 academic year, the percentage of fifth grade students reading at instructional target reading levels will increase from 78% to 88% based on year end reported reading levels. 

WRITING:
Writing
By the end of the 2011-12 academic year, the percentage of Mitchell students proficiently or advanced on the MEAP test will increase from 17% to 27% based on the MEAP test.

Mary D. Mitchell School 2011 - 2012 SPR (90) Report Submittal Notification

Education . . . Yes!!! The report has been turned in!

Begin forwarded message:

This notice is to advise you that the 2011 - 2012 SPR (90) report for Mary D. Mitchell School was submitted on 03/02/2012.

Saturday, February 25, 2012

DRAFT Education Yes report

Good evening Mitchell SIT and Staff,

Attached is the DRAFT 2012 Education Yes! report for Mitchell School.
The report indicates much of what has happened and is happening at
Mitchell are elements of effective school structures. There are also
areas where improvement should occur. These are areas we will begin
to discuss and address as the School Improvement Plan is revised for
the 2012-13 school year.

I invite you to look over the DRAF of the report and give additional
input by Friday, March 3. After collecting any additional input, I
will make needed revisions and submit the report to the superintendent
for review. Of course, if you have questions, please don't hesitate
to ask.

Sincerely,
Kevin

Wednesday, February 8, 2012

Mitchell SIT Agenda - 2/16/2012

We'll take this time to generate input around Strand 4 of Education Yes!

Kevin plans to input the ideas generated into the Education Yes! website as we work.

Looking forward to seeing you.

Monday, February 6, 2012

Mitchell SIT Agenda 2/8/2012

Conference Room
7:30 AM


School improvement is not a mystery. Incremental, even dramatic improvement is not only possible but probable under the right conditions.

Mike Schmoker, Results



School Improvement Goals Recommendations (from the Mitchell Staff):

Given the current achievement at Mitchell School, the staff recommends a focus on reading and writing as the prioritized areas for improvement.

Reading
By the end of the 2011-12 academic year, the percentage of Mitchell students reading at instructional target reading levels will increase from 69% to 79% based on year-end reported reading levels.

K: By the end of the 2011-12 academic year, the percentage of kindergarten students reading at instructional target reading levels will be 80% based on year end reported reading levels.

1st: By the end of the 2011-12 academic year, the percentage of first grade students reading at instructional target reading levels will increase from 74% to 84% based on year end reported reading levels.

2nd: By the end of the 2011-12 academic year, the percentage of second grade students reading at instructional target reading levels will increase from 82% to 92% based on year end reported reading levels.

3rd: By the end of the 2011-12 academic year, the percentage of third grade students reading at instructional target reading levels will increase from 45% to 55% based on year end reported reading levels.

4th: By the end of the 2011-12 academic year, the percentage of fourth grade students reading at instructional target reading levels will increase from 62% to 72% based on year end reported reading levels.

5th: By the end of the 2011-12 academic year, the percentage of fifth grade students reading at instructional target reading levels will increase from 78% to 88% based on year end reported reading levels.

Writing
By the end of the 2011-12 academic year, the percentage of Mitchell students proficiently or advanced on the MEAP test will increase from 17% to 27% based on the MEAP test.

Education Yes!
- Demonstration
- Input, Strand 4
- Non-English speaking families

Think Stretch Summer Program

Wednesday, December 14, 2011

Agenda 1/11/12

Introductions

The purpose of the Mitchell SIT team is to:
- Support the requirements of Education Yes!;
- Facilitate the improvement of Mitchell School through the analysis
of data;
- Implement strategies to support Education Yes! strand 4;
- Fulfill the requirements of Public Act 25 of 1990.

Click here for more information about Education Yes!
The Education Yes! Report is due at the beginning of March, 2012.

Mitchell Data
- What sticks out to you?
- Discussion

Next steps:
- Mitchell staff determines achievement goals
- SIT team could begin to think about ways to support Education Yes! strand 4.

Friday, December 2, 2011

Agenda 12/7/2011

Prior to coming: If you did not attend Curriculum Night, please review the State of the School presentation (attached to email Kevin sent).


SIT Team Agenda - Wednesday, December 7 @ 7:30 AM

Introductions

Purpose of SIT
- Support the requirements of Education Yes!;
- Facilitate the improvement of Mitchell School through the analysis of data;
- Implement strategies to support strand 4 (parent involvement/parent education) of Education Yes!;
- Fulfill the requirements of Public Act 25 of 1990

Review 2010-11 Schoolwide Plan



Goals:Literacy
Math
Science
Social Studies


Review Current Strategies


DATA REVIEW


Future Goals


Future Strategies
This is what we'll develop . . . for parent education. The SIT input and feedback helps to guide this.
It might behoove us to think about the intersection of the Schoolwide Plan and the MSTLC at this point as well.

Proposed meeting dates - all at 7:30 AM in the Mitchell Conference Room
12/7

1/11
2/8 - Ed Yes possibly due?
3/8
4/11
5/9 - Updated Schoolwide Plan possibly due
6/13