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Back to School NightAugust 27, 2014
Maureen Christensen, Principal
Agenda
Prayer Introductions Principal’s Update
Successes
Opportunities 2013 Strategic Plan/Parent Survey Results Marketing Update/Annual Fund 2014 – 2015 Focus What Can Parents Do? Upcoming Events Before & After School Program Parents Visit Classrooms
PrayerTrust in the Lord
Trust in the Lord with all your heart.
He will lead us right from the start.
Loving and trusting Him is how we thrive.
Our Lord helps us to live our lives.
Trust in the Lord for He promises to be by our side.
To light, to protect, and to always guide.
Amen
INTRODUCTIONS
Kindergarten - Mrs. Toni Chu
1st & 2nd Grade - Mrs. Krista Sarkany
3rd Grade - Mr. Chris Bermudez
4th Grade - Miss Laura Pearce
5th Grade - Mrs. June Lufting
6th Grade - Ms. Sarah Stricherz
7th Grade - Mr. Mark Ennis
8th Grade - Mrs. Alex Krider
Instructional Asst - Mrs. Josefina Sigala
ELP Site Coordinator - Mrs. Angela Dean-Baham
Resource/VP - Mrs. Claudia Orozco
PE - Mr. Nick Thomas
School Secretary - Mrs. Jill Chacon
Principal’s Update
SUCCESSES
Facility Improvements (Facility Cleaned, Picnic Tables, Whiteboards, Projectors)
Increase Technology Resources/Grants (new laptops, classroom computers)
21st Century Grant Renewed (5 more years)
Teachers logged more than 100 hours of Professional Development last school year
School Board
Enrollment – Every Family Matters (Registration Fee Waived – bring in 1 family)
Development – Increase Alumni Engagement/Every Dollar Counts
Academics – Significant impact on Academic Growth & Curriculum Enhancements
One Major Success . . . Lift Up/Literacy Program
Program provides one to one coaching/mentoring for teachers in grades K – 3
Teachers are introduced to the most recent ELA strategies to ensure student success & differentiation techniques
Teachers attend St. Mary’s College Speaker Series/Professional Development
Students are regularly assessed for areas of strength and areas for growth
ELA (Reading & Writing Scores Drastically Improved)
OLR Lift Up Performance
Math ELA-10%10%30%50%70%90%
110%130%150%
20%
125%117%100%
% Increase in Students At Grade Level or Better
Second Third
Source: ITBS Testing Comparison – Fall/Spring 2014
OLR Performance vs. Local Public Schools
Math ELA0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
73%81%
55% 54%
% Students At/Near Grade Level
OLR Public Schools
+25%+33%
Source: ITBS/STAR Testing Comparison – Spring 2012
Principal Update
OPPORTUNITIES
Increase student enrollment 25-30 students below optimum enrollment level
Lower enrollment has stretched the budget/combo ½ class
Increase positive Word-of-Mouth about OLR
Increased Fundraising Participation/PTC (ALL hands on deck)
Portable Installed (New Kinder Classroom)
Parent Survey Results –August 2014
Athletic Programs
Quality of Facilities
Pastor Support
Parent Community
Science Curriculum
Relationship with Principal
Overall Academics
Quality of Administrators
Afforable Tuition
Child's Moral Development
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90%100%
34%53%53%
67%73%73%73%73%73%74%
80%80%80%
83%86%87%
93%93%94%94%
Opportunity Areas
Strength or Weakness Rating of OLR %Top 2 Box Strength Ratings
Marketing Update
Bilingual Marketing Materials
Website Improved Communication
Increase Parent Outreach Messaging & Newcomer’s Outreach
Numerous Large Banners Displayed
Mailings to Families (Baptism Candidates, Grandparents, Alumni)
Quarterly Newsletters
Annual Fund
2014 – 2015 Focus
Enrollment, Enrollment, Enrollment
Curriculum Enhancement – Jr. High Math
Critical Thinking/Problem Solving (K-8)
Benchmark Assessments (K-8)
Increased Technology (iPads)
Comprehensive Literacy Approach (K-8)
Implement Resource Program
WCEA/WASC Accreditation Preparation
Facility Improvements (Kinder Portable & School Library)
What Can Parents Do?
Volunteer – PTC; Fundraising; Marketing
Help spread positive Word-of-Mouth about OLR
Write reviews of OLR on Greatschools.org and YELP #1 vehicle to influence new parents
Review message content ideas…. Small Class Size Great Education Unique Family Focus Invite a prospective parent to tour the school and get
your registration fee returned (a value up to $375)
Upcoming Events
Kick-off for New Before/After School ELP (STEEAAM Model)
8th graders Visit Moreau Catholic HS
Volunteer Meeting/PTC Sept. 11 at 7 pm
Back to School BBQ Sunday, Sept. 28 at 3 pm
Goal Setting Conferences Sept. 30 – Oct. 2
Parish Festival Oct. 4 & 5
Our Lady of the Rosary School
Thank you for joining us tonight!
Trust in the Lord with All Your Heart