Donuts with Directors: August - Uplift Education...Introductions Emily Huggins Primary School...
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Donuts with Directors: August
Uplift Grand Preparatory
August 25th, 2014
IntroductionsAllen Anderson
Middle School Director
• University of Oklahoma
• Southern Methodist University
• Dean of Instruction, Uplift Summit
• Manager, Teacher Leadership
Development at TFA
• 4th grade, 6th grade teacher
• Sports & music buff
IntroductionsSolomon Adair
Dean of Students
• Wichita State University
• 8th Grade Science, Uplift
Summit
• Grade Level Chair
• Basketball fan!
IntroductionsEmily Huggins
Primary School Director
• University of Miami
• Teach For America & Dominican
University
• Southern Methodist University
• ECE, kindergarten teacher,
curriculum coordinator, PYP Dean
at Uplift Triumph
• Sports fan, love traveling, pet
lover
IntroductionsYvonne Cooper
PYP Dean of Instruction
• Touro University
• National Lewis University
• PYP Dean at Uplift Hampton
• Children attend Uplift
Summit
• Writes children’s books,
poetry, line dancing
IntroductionsJung Cho
Operations Director
• University of Connecticut, Dual B.A.
• WorldTeach, American Samoa
• Harvard University, Ed.M.
• 6th grade math teacher, Office of
Strategic Partnerships, Founding
Operations Director for Uplift
Meridian and Uplift Mighty
• Enjoy trying new foods, cooking,
and traveling
Parent IntroductionsPlease share:
• Your name
• Your child’s grade level
• How did you give your child their name?
School Vision & Strategic Priorities
Uplift Grand Preparatory is a collaborative
community of scholars, families, and educators who
relentlessly work together to strengthen the critical
thinking, communication, and leadership skills of our
scholars for college so that they become global-
minded leaders of tomorrow.
Staff & Scholar
Culture
Data Driven
Instruction
Individualized
Instruction
Parental & Family
Involvement
Middle School Goals• At least 90% of scholars will meet their MAP and STAAR goals through
small group, individualized and differentiated instruction.
• 100% of scholars will read, write and speak in every class, every day in
order to reinforce the skills needed to succeed in life.
• At least 90% of teachers and students agree that Grand provides a culture
and environment conducive to scholar learning and that the instructional and
developmental support has provided students with the opportunity to reach
expected outcomes and goals.
• 100% of parents will be able to articulate their child’s weekly academic
and behavioral progress, participate in Grand and community
activities/events and communicate with teachers and leaders as needed.
• MAP: 80% of scholars reach their individual
MAP growth goals
• F&P: 100% of scholars will meet their reading
level goal
– Scholars below grade level: 1.5+ years growth
– Scholars at or above grade level: minimum 1+ years
growth
• CAs and standard based assessments
– 80%+ standards mastery
Primary School Academic Goals
• Scholars are engaged in learning, follow
school-wide rules and procedures, and are
joyful while at school
• 100% of scholars can articulate their reading
level goal and how they will achieve it
Primary School Culture Goals
Uplift Grand
Scholar Cultural
Messages
We know…
Mediocrity is not an
option. Only
excellence will do.
Work Hard. Get
Smart!
Kindness makes a
difference!
We are a team!
Admit mistakes,
learn from them and
improve for next
time!
What we think has
value!
Measure of Academic Progress (MAP)
• Nationally normed every three years
• Computer adaptive: questions get harder with
correct responses and easier with incorrect
responses
• Untimed test with immediate results
Measure of Academic Progress (MAP)
• All K-8 students will take MAP
• Grades K-2: Reading, Math
• Grades 3-8: Reading, Language Usage, Math,
Science
Sample MAP Report
Volunteer Opportunities
• We have many opportunities for you to come help our staff!
• Teachers have developed ‘wish lists’ and include helping with the following:– Copying
– Making books for scholars
– Creating centers (cutting, laminating)
– Organizing scholar materials
• Email your child’s teacher or call Gaby Solis (our receptionist) to set up a time to volunteer. Any amounts of time are helpful!
Volunteer Opportunities
• We would also love to have parents help develop/organize fundraising opportunities throughout the year.
• If you cannot physically come into volunteer:– Donate books to our library
– Donate food and drinks for our teachers• Thank You Thursday Lunches
– Ask your child’s teacher if they have things you can complete at home (cutting, sorting, etc)
– Organize fundraisers & school-wide events
For Your Calendars• PS Family Lunches
– Kinder: Wed, 8/27 11:00
– 1st Grade: Thurs, 8/28 11:30
– 2nd Grade: Fri, 8/29 11:30
• Jeans Day - $1
– Fri, 8/29
• Open House
– Wed, 9/3 (3:00-4:30)
• MS Spanish meeting
– Thurs, 8/28
• MS Progress Reports
– Fri, 8/30
• PS Progress Reports
– Wed, 9/10
Grizzly Parent Academy• One academy each quarter (first academy in
October).
• Parent professional development over how to
support scholars at home, Road to College, etc.
Questions• Please jot down:
– Questions
– Ideas for future parent/family events
– Your availability to volunteer