PTO General MeetingAugust 18, 2013

Dream, Believe, Become, Lead

Staff Changes

Tania Rollins, Curriculum InstructorJerri Eller, KindergartenHeather Parsons, 1st gradeDedra Buchanan, 2nd gradeJada Mast, 2nd gradeKatina Wilcox, 3rd gradeKaty Waddell, 3rd gradeAnnabell Bennett, 4th gradeCindy Lewis, 5th gradeTonya Denny, Media

New Faces

Stephanie Baker, Kindergarten

Katie Furches, 6th gradeMargie Story, MusicKeith McClure, Interim Assistant Principal

Sign In!

There is a sign in sheet at the back exit.

Student Services—June Neaves

Leader In Me — June Neaves

School Improvement Plan—Julie Little

School Vision:The vision of Blue Ridge Elementary School is

to encourage dreams, inspire hope, fulfill needs, and prepare students for success.

School Mission:At Blue Ridge Elementary, we are committed to educating, nurturing, and challenging our students through:• a safe, child-centered caring environment• high expectations of students and staff• meeting individual needs and building meaningful relationships• the use of data to drive instruction• systematic, explicit instruction• dynamic, engaging learning experiences • positive behavioral support• administrative support• a school-community partnership

School Improvement Team Members

Principal Callie GrubbAssistant Principal Representative

Assistant Principal

Teacher Representative PreK/K

Penny Barnes

Inst. Support Representative

Julie Little/ Tania Rollins (Chair/Co-Chair)

Teacher Assistant Representative

Robin Scott

Parent Representative Sarah ShumateTeacher Representative 1/2

Courtney Eller

Teacher Representative 3/4

Summer Severt

Teacher Representative 5/6

Sandy Shaw

Office Representative June Neaves

School Goals and Strategies

Goal 1: Implement a rigorous, integrated, consistent curriculum Strategy 1: Develop a schedule that includes an integrated and balanced model in literacy and mathematics. Strategy 2: Provide professional development to help teachers incorporate a balanced model. Strategy 3: Implement a common lesson planning template.

School Goals and Strategies

Goal 2: Increase consistent usage of data driven instruction-Data teams will meet 18 times per year to analyze and discuss grade level data. Strategy 1: Form PLC Groups Strategy 2: Analyze Data

School Goals and Strategies

Goal 3: Improve school-wide culture and student behavior Strategy 1: Implement a school-wide behavior management system Strategy 2: Implement “The Leader in Me” program Strategy 3: Implement consistent behavior expectations & school-wide celebrations

PTO Board Officers

President—Cary Farmer and Jennifer Hart

Vice President—Brianna Houck Secretary—Marty McKenzie Treasurer—Malinda Richardson Parent Representatives— Anesa Elliot Teacher Representatives—Dawn Powers,

Kayla Rash

What Does PTO Help Pay For?

AIMSStudent/Family NeedsClassroom SuppliesLice TreatmentsTeacher AppreciationWeather Station6th Grade Dance

Last Year’s PTO Purchases

Student Family Needs –$421 Classroom supplies – $6000 (Projector and

Screen) Lice Treatments – $1,955 Teacher Appreciation – $415 Weather Station – $300 6th Grade Dance – $750 Phone System – $2,790 ½ of T-shirts for all students – $2,062

Previous Fund Raisers

Concession Stand Raised $ Tupperware Raised $ Discount Cards

Raised $ T-Shirt Sales Raised $

Fund Raisers for 2013-2014

• McDonald’s Family Night

• Cookie Dough/Jewelry

• Spirit Wear with Logo

• Concession Stand • Need Parent

Volunteers

Elect Parent Representatives

Good Parent/Teacher Relationships