March 28 - April 1

Our Mission:  “Educate students for lifelong learning and responsible living.”
Our Vision:  “Provide a learning environment that promotes and develops academic and
social growth.”



www.edutopia.org

Monday 28th:  Regular school day.
Tuesday 29th:  Spring Picture Day 9:00 a.m.  Vote on theme for 2016-2017 school year
Wednesday 30th:  G.E. - Toni here.  Please be sure you have your bulletin boards up-to-date.
Thursday 31st:  After school tutoring
Friday April 1st:  JA in a Day K - 2

Here is the link for the 2016-2017 School Year suggestions.  I will be pulling the forms and creating a form to vote on the theme.  Voting will occur during PLC time on the 29th.  

Ways to build relationships with your students and teammates:

Words of encouragement get and keep students connected and motivated. Below are a dozen examples. Find an excuse to share at least a few of these every day.

• You really hung in there by _______.
• That was really cool.
• Wow, you pushed yourself today, and it really worked out.
• I was so impressed today when you _______.
• It was awesome to see you _______.
• That took some special effort.
• I hope you feel proud about _______, because you should.
• Thanks for putting a smile on my face when you _______.
• It's not easy to _______, but you are making it happen.
• Your cooperation is really appreciated. Thanks.
• That was flat-out good!
• Congratulations! (And then be specific about what you are congratulating.)

Think Thru Math:
3rd - 6th Grade Please monitor your students when they are on the site to be sure they are not just "clicking answers".

OCCT practice books were given to all teachers 3rd - 6th grade.

6th Grade - online practice tests are available.

Coolidge Elementary Academic Goals for 2015-2016

• All Students WILL achieve academically.
• Reading:  Increase reading proficiency by at least one grade level.
• Math:  Increase math achievement by 10% with 80% mastery of math facts on grade level.  
• Writing:  Increase writing proficiency by 15%
• Student Attendance:  Increase student attendance to 98%.
• Increase Faculty Attendance to 98%
• Decrease suspensions by 25%.

STAR:  https://hosted58.renlearn.com/217454/

Oklahoma State Blueprints:

http://ok.gov/sde/oklahoma-academic-standards

Melissa Brett | Principal

Coolidge Elementary School | Oklahoma City Public Schools

5212 S. Villa, Oklahoma City, OK 73119

(405) 587-2800