West Bridgewater Public Schools Spring Street School, 2 Spring Street West Bridgewater, MA 02379

SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLAN Spring Street School 2014-2015 I.

Statement by Principal

Pursuant to the Educational Reform Act of 1993, the Spring Street School has established a School Council following the guidelines put forth in the legislation outlining the purpose and process of School Councils. The Spring Street School has engaged in the redevelopment of a School Improvement Plan required by the legislation. The Spring Street School Council meets regularly throughout the school year. The members of the School Council work together to develop a School Improvement Plan that reflects the needs and concerns of the school staff, administration, and parents. We have formulated a list of goals and student’s needs for the Spring Street School. Through discussion with parents, teachers, students and personal observation, and a satisfaction survey, the council comprised a list of priorities to be addressed during this and the coming years. The Spring Street School Improvement Plan is based on the core values of the West Bridgewater Public Schools as stated in the mission statement of the system and the goals agreed upon by the Strategic Planning Committee. All council members have devoted time and energy towards finding ways to improve the facilities and academic programs at the Spring Street School. Data from parental surveys, academic assessments in reading and math and standards for Preschool and Kindergarten were considered in the formation of realistic goals directed at improving student achievement. Goals for the improvement plan are aligned with strategic planning goals and objectives. II.

Mission Statement:

The mission of the West Bridgewater Public Schools is to work together with home and community to provide our students a safe environment in which to acquire the knowledge, skills and values needed for success in a diverse and global society of the 21st century.

The West Bridgewater Public Schools do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation or disability.

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Strategic Planning/ District Focus Areas Teaching and Learning Technology Buildings and Grounds School and Community Wellbeing

IV Action Plan Goal 1: Increase Student Achievement Vision:

The Spring Street School students will demonstrate a level of proficiency with the Massachusetts Curriculum Standards commensurate with the grade placement and instructional level.

Our goal is to have all students in grades pre-k and kindergarten performing at or above appropriate instructional levels and provide greater opportunities for teaching and learning during the school year that enhance student achievement. Academic Area: Academic Programs for Technology, ELA and Math Identified Needs(s):  Continue to incorporate and integrate technology for instruction, assessment, and communication with focus on Google tools for educational uses  Continue Work in vertical and horizontal teams to assure clear understanding of CCSS mastery obligations at each grade level  Professional Development for staff to support student mental health needs  RTI (Response to Intervention) continue to build infrastructure for RTI team to implement strategies in academic areas and address staffing needs for the implementation  Continue Math team work on examining and considering new math programs for elementary K-5 Implementation Plan: Strategy

Continue with personalized professional development for technology with a focus on Google

Targeted Students

Person(s) Responsible

Grade Pre K&K

IT personnel Administration “Google Team”

Resources

Staff, technology resources

Evidence of Implementation

Successful increase in integration of technology across curriculum area in all classrooms and

Timeline

Beginning Spring 2014 and ongoing

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Work to improve resources and staffing for RTI strategies

understanding of Google tools for educators

Pre K &K students

Principal Teachers RTI Team Volunteers Literacy tutors (All School Staff)

Meetings RTI team members, faculty

Student centered specific interventions based on data

Ongoing

2014-2015

Provide opportunities for vertical and horizontal peer observations

Grade Pre K -K-1

Grade level ITLs, Administration

Coverage for teachers Observation protocols Focus questions

Peer observations scheduled and protocols

PD dedicated to Google tools for educators

Grades pre K &K

Administrators , teachers, ITLs Google team staff members

Early release days

Attendance at workshops sharing during early release days and after school

Professionals from field to provide training

PD and improved strategies to support teachers and students with behavioral and student anxiety challenges

Use M.H. (mental health) survey results from 2012 Spring to plan needed PD for mental health training to benefit student leaning

Gr. Pre KK

All staff and administration

2014-2015 2014-2015

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Preschool Teachers

Early release days20132014

PD on strategies to support Pre K students with behavioral and anxiety challenges

2014-2015

Add more Pre K and IPADs and K students APPS to provide more opportunities for use at each grade

Administration staff

budget

Greater frequency, variety of use and availability of IPADs for all students

2014-2015

Math team to contue meetng and discussion along with some lesson trials of various programs

Administration Staff on Math team

Time, budget, early release days

New program selection by March 2015

2014-2015 (March)

Trainings for IAs on early childhood behavioral issues

Pre K

K students

Goal 2: Maintain Effective Communications Vision: The Spring Street School will continue to be a school where parents feel connected to and involved in their child’s educational experience. Communication will be such that parents are informed of activities, event and changes in a timely manner. Parents and community members will be actively invited and encouraged to participate, volunteer, and contribute to the life of the school. Identified Needs(s):  Need to maintain effective home/school communications  Communicate needs to area preschools for readiness skills for entering K  Add to online resource and teacher newsletters Implementation Plan: Strategy Maintain Thursday home/school communication Maintain classroom newsletters to parents

Provide

Targeted Students All Spring Street students and families

Incoming

Person(s) Responsible

Resources

Evidence of Implementation

Timeline

Administrators Teachers Staff

Envelopes Paper Ink Timely information

Newsletters Monthly Calendar of events Parent Satisfaction Survey

ongoing

School secretary

Newspaper,

Parent satisfaction

March -

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expectation/ readiness sheet for incoming K students on information night and at registration

Kindergar ten students

Principal ITL

website, postings

survey data

April

Facebook, Twitter use

Pre K-K parents

teachers

Social networks

use

ongoing

Goal 3: Upgrade and Maintain Buildings and Grounds Vision: The Spring St School building and grounds will reflect the community’s pride and care for our educational facility. The maintenance of buildings and grounds requires constant attention and support from administration, teachers, students, custodial staff, the Forestry and Parks Department and the community. Identified Need(s):  Parking safety is a concern with visibility and too few parking spaces  Maintenance requires constant attention and continual upkeep  Roof has leaks  Outdoor blacktop play area for recess used during the entire year  Upgrade air conditioners with more efficient and effective models  Repair and replace flooring in PreK classes Implementation Plan: Strategy .Add more parking spaces and/or consider options for a safer parking area Blacktop area outside the school where students can play during all seasons Repair leaks in the roof Replace air conditioners with energy efficient newer models

Targeted Students Preschool and K

Person(s) Responsible maintenance personnel Forestry and Parks Dept

Preschool and K and surround care use

Resources budget

Evidence of Implementation Additional parking

Timeline ongoing

Budget/seek eagle scout to do project

Recess area for play and outdoor activities year round

2014-2015

NA

Maintenance

Budget

Leak free roof

2014-2015

NA

Maintenance

Budget

Installed new air conditioners

2014-2015

Goal 4: Promote School Wellness Vision: Wellness has come to include areas of nutrition, social skills and emotional well being. These areas not only influence children’s well being but also student achievement. Schools can be active in the roles of establishing nutritional food knowledge, the importance of regular exercise, and the development of appropriate social skills. . The West Bridgewater Public Schools do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation or disability.

Identified Need(s):  Encourage students to set and achieve goals for daily exercise  Encourage students to make healthy and nutritious food choices  Programs related to developing social skills Implementation Plan: Targeted Students

Strategy Promote through communications (newsletters, wellness info) physical activity opportunities in and outside of school

Students in preschool and K

Promote through communications importance of healthy food choices for health and development.

Students in preschool and K

Social skills lesson for children

Students

IV.

Person(s) Responsible Administration Teachers Nurses

Resources Newsletter s Mailings

Evidence of Implementation Timeline Monitoring Ongoing growth and development

Administration Teachers Nurses

Newsletter s Mailings

Monitoring growth and development

Ongoing

Personnel at Spring Street

Regular lessons/experien ces to build skills

Ongoing

Behavior Specialist Teachers Conclusion

All members of the Spring Street School Council wish to express their appreciation to the parents and teachers who volunteered and participated in the 2013-2014 School Improvement Plan.

V.

The Spring Street School has developed reasonable, achievable goals for the 2014-2015 school year. We believe that our planning will produce effective results and contribute to the improvement of the educational process. Appendices a. Council Members 2013-2014 Mrs. Linda Dubin Principal Mrs. Anita Labrecque Teacher Mrs. Jodi Mattos Teacher Mrs. Nancy Sidman Teacher Ms. Kara Jennings Teacher Mrs. Erica Gillis Teacher Mrs. Ashley Warren Parent

The West Bridgewater Public Schools do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation or disability.

The West Bridgewater Public Schools do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation or disability.