November 21 (Thanksgiving Week)

Our Mission:  “Educate students for lifelong learning and responsible living.”

Our Vision:  “Provide a learning environment that promotes and develops academic and

social growth.”

Attaining Learning Outcomes = Higher Achievement

• Monday: Native Dance Troupe Dancing 1:00 PK - 2nd, 2:00 3rd - 6th.
• Tuesday: Super Tooth Lady will visit younger grades.  Complete Running Records Trackers please.
• Wednesday:  No School
• Thursday:  No School
• Friday:  No School

Thankful for turkey once a year

I am thankful for...New teachers and faculty to the Coolidge team this year including:  Ms. Skaggs, Ms. Briggs, Mr. Sam, Ms. Lucy, Ms. Tucker, Ms. Leeson, Ms. Johnson, Ms. Boring, Ms. Smith, Ms. Saxon, Ms. Jackson, Ms. McNeill, Ms. Navarro, Ms. Russell, Ms. Kelsey, Ms. Hickman, Ms. Hobza, Ms. Metz, and Ms. Duty.

I am thankful for Coach Barton and Coach Baker for helping us get an Action Based Learning Lab.

I am thankful for Ms. Harden, Mr. Spitzer, Ms. Opheim for being our Lead Teachers for Math, ELA, and Science.

I am thankful for Ms. Helmick and Ms. Skaggs for joining our team as Instructional Coaches.

I am thankful for being able to capture and share the growth of our students with teachers, parents, staff, and administrators. 

But mostly I am thankful for the opportunity to work with such an awesome staff every day of the year!

Melissa

Fourth Grade has FINISHED 4,400 BOOKS!  Alya Ashley (Ms. Harden's 4th grade class)  has read for over 20 hours!  She was followed closely by Joel Algander (also Ms. Harden's class) with over 17 hours.    Marcus Flores has finished 159 books and Jonathan Portillo has finished 179 books.

Special Announcement:

Please check Google Classroom for special announcement concerning next week.

To Develop Every Child Into a Reader:

• Everyday a child reads something they choose to read.
• Every child reads accurately.
• Every child reads something they understand.
• Every child writes something that is personal and meaningful daily.
• Every child talks with peers about reading and writing.
• Every child hears an adult reader read fluently.

Coolidge Elementary Academic Goals for 2016-2017

• 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%

OKCPS Literacy Standards

          1^st Grade

          2^nd Grade

          3^rd Grade

          4^th Grade

          5^th Grade

          6^th Grade

OKCPS Math Standards

          Pre-K

          Kindergarten

          1^st Grade

          2^nd Grade

          3^rd Grade

          4^th Grade

          5^th Grade

          6^th Grade

Melissa Brett | Principal

Coolidge Elementary School | Oklahoma City Public Schools

5212 S. Villa, Oklahoma City, OK 73119

(405) 587-2800

(405) 208-1581 (cell)

November 28, 2016

Our Mission:  “Educate students for lifelong learning and responsible living.”

Our Vision:  “Provide a learning environment that promotes and develops academic and

social growth.”

                              

Attaining Learning Outcomes = Higher Achievement

Welcome Back!  I hope everyone had a restful Thanksgiving break.

• Monday: Welcome Back!
• Tuesday:  PLC's - Mastery Connect, Response to Intervention. Faculty Meeting - PBIS Neck Up Check Up
• Wednesday:  All F&P Nov. assessments must be uploaded to the Google Running Records Tracker.  
• Thursday:  B-12 Shots at Coolidge, see calendar invite.  Brett out - Principal Meeting, 2nd Quarter Assessments Open.  
• Friday:  Regular Day.  Work on 2nd quarter assessments.

Be sure you check out Google Classroom for resources with F&P assessments, Student Engagement, and Foss Information.

STAR Assessments: November 28 - Dec 13th

• Reading and Math for K - 6th 

2nd Quarter Performance Assessments:  MASTERY CONNECT
Must be complete and uploaded to Mastery Connect by December 13th.

• Math Grades 1-6
• Science Grades 4 & 5
• Writing Sample Grades K - 6 

Be sure you update the Data Wall in the Conference room - blue cards AND F&P reading levels.

Test Taking Vocabulary.  As we begin the STAR Reading, Math, and District Assessments it is imperative that our students understand test taking vocabulary.  

Literacy:  Figurative Language

Congratulations to Blake (6th grade) and Treyvon (2nd Grade) for earning a soccer ball for reading.  Blake has read 255 books and Treyvon has read 181 books.    Don't forget to have your children read.  

13,415 books have been finished.  We have read 2,400 hours 51 minutes.  Fourth grade has read 4,634 books and spent 879 hours 24 minutes reading.

Book Buddies:  1st Book Buddy Reading - two classes, Ms. Gills and Ms. Key's.  Both classes did a great job. 

To Develop Every Child Into a Reader:

• Everyday a child reads something they choose to read.
• Every child reads accurately
• Every child reads something they understand.
• Every child writes something that is personal and meaningful daily.
• Every child talks with peers about reading and writing.
• Every child hears an adult reader read fluently.

Coolidge Elementary Academic Goals for 2016-2017

• 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%

OKCPS Literacy Standards

          1^st Grade

          2^nd Grade

          3^rd Grade

          4^th Grade

          5^th Grade

          6^th Grade

OKCPS Math Standards

          Pre-K

          Kindergarten

          1^st Grade

          2^nd Grade

          3^rd Grade

          4^th Grade

          5^th Grade

          6^th Grade

Melissa Brett | Principal

Coolidge Elementary School | Oklahoma City Public Schools

5212 S. Villa, Oklahoma City, OK 73119

(405) 587-2800

(405) 208-1581 (cell)

November 28, 2016

Our Mission:  “Educate students for lifelong learning and responsible living.”

Our Vision:  “Provide a learning environment that promotes and develops academic and

social growth.”

                              

Attaining Learning Outcomes = Higher Achievement

Welcome Back!  I hope everyone had a restful Thanksgiving break.

• Monday: Welcome Back!
• Tuesday:  PLC's - Mastery Connect, Response to Intervention. Faculty Meeting - PBIS Neck Up Check Up
• Wednesday:  All F&P Nov. assessments must be uploaded to the Google Running Records Tracker.  
• Thursday:  B-12 Shots at Coolidge, see calendar invite.  Brett out - Principal Meeting, 2nd Quarter Assessments Open.  
• Friday:  Regular Day.  Work on 2nd quarter assessments.

Be sure you check out Google Classroom for resources with F&P assessments, Student Engagement, and Foss Information.

STAR Assessments: November 28 - Dec 13th

• Reading and Math for K - 6th 

2nd Quarter Performance Assessments:  MASTERY CONNECT
Must be complete and uploaded to Mastery Connect by December 13th.

• Math Grades 1-6
• Science Grades 4 & 5
• Writing Sample Grades K - 6 

Be sure you update the Data Wall in the Conference room - blue cards AND F&P reading levels.

Test Taking Vocabulary.  As we begin the STAR Reading, Math, and District Assessments it is imperative that our students understand test taking vocabulary.  

Literacy:  Figurative Language

To Develop Every Child Into a Reader:

• Everyday a child reads something they choose to read.
• Every child reads accurately
• Every child reads something they understand.
• Every child writes something that is personal and meaningful daily.
• Every child talks with peers about reading and writing.
• Every child hears an adult reader read fluently.

Coolidge Elementary Academic Goals for 2016-2017

• 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%

OKCPS Literacy Standards

          1^st Grade

          2^nd Grade

          3^rd Grade

          4^th Grade

          5^th Grade

          6^th Grade

OKCPS Math Standards

          Pre-K

          Kindergarten

          1^st Grade

          2^nd Grade

          3^rd Grade

          4^th Grade

          5^th Grade

          6^th Grade

Melissa Brett | Principal

Coolidge Elementary School | Oklahoma City Public Schools

5212 S. Villa, Oklahoma City, OK 73119

(405) 587-2800

(405) 208-1581 (cell)

November 28, 2016

Our Mission:  “Educate students for lifelong learning and responsible living.”

Our Vision:  “Provide a learning environment that promotes and develops academic and

social growth.”

                              

Attaining Learning Outcomes = Higher Achievement

Welcome Back!  I hope everyone had a restful Thanksgiving break.

• Monday: Welcome Back!
• Tuesday:  PLC's - Mastery Connect, Response to Intervention. Faculty Meeting - PBIS Neck Up Check Up
• Wednesday:  All F&P Nov. assessments must be uploaded to the Google Running Records Tracker.  
• Thursday:  B-12 Shots at Coolidge, see calendar invite.  Brett out - Principal Meeting, 2nd Quarter Assessments Open.  
• Friday:  Regular Day.  Work on 2nd quarter assessments.

Be sure you check out Google Classroom for resources with F&P assessments, Student Engagement, and Foss Information.

STAR Assessments: November 28 - Dec 13th

• Reading and Math for K - 6th 

2nd Quarter Performance Assessments:  MASTERY CONNECT
Must be complete and uploaded to Mastery Connect by December 13th.

• Math Grades 1-6
• Science Grades 4 & 5
• Writing Sample Grades K - 6 

Be sure you update the Data Wall in the Conference room - blue cards AND F&P reading levels.

Test Taking Vocabulary.  As we begin the STAR Reading, Math, and District Assessments it is imperative that our students understand test taking vocabulary.  

Literacy:  Figurative Language

To Develop Every Child Into a Reader:

• Everyday a child reads something they choose to read.
• Every child reads accurately
• Every child reads something they understand.
• Every child writes something that is personal and meaningful daily.
• Every child talks with peers about reading and writing.
• Every child hears an adult reader read fluently.

Coolidge Elementary Academic Goals for 2016-2017

• 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%

OKCPS Literacy Standards

          1^st Grade

          2^nd Grade

          3^rd Grade

          4^th Grade

          5^th Grade

          6^th Grade

OKCPS Math Standards

          Pre-K

          Kindergarten

          1^st Grade

          2^nd Grade

          3^rd Grade

          4^th Grade

          5^th Grade

          6^th Grade

Melissa Brett | Principal

Coolidge Elementary School | Oklahoma City Public Schools

5212 S. Villa, Oklahoma City, OK 73119

(405) 587-2800

(405) 208-1581 (cell)

November 14, 2016

Our Mission:  “Educate students for lifelong learning and responsible living.”

Our Vision:  “Provide a learning environment that promotes and develops academic and

social growth.”

Attaining Learning Outcomes = Higher Achievement

• Monday:  Briggs Out
• Tuesday:  Briggs Out.  PLC Meeting:  Mastery Connect Trackers and Student Achievement.  Be prepared to share your data.  Faculty Meeting.  United Way will be at the meeting.  Progress grades must be posted by 3:30 p.m.
•  Wednesday:  Progress Reports Printed.  We really have Pot Luck this week.  Thanks Ashleigh for catching that....
• Thursday:  Brett Out Principal Meeting, Smart Start 8:30 a.m.  Progress Reports go out in Thursday Folders.
• Friday:  Cramer Out

Student Engagement - Authentic Learning - Active Learning
Shout out to Ms. Scott and her class in the ABL lab.  They worked on their letters and sounds while working in the ABL Lab.  Outstanding example Ms. Scott.

• Progress Grades must be posted by 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, November 15th on Infinite Campus.  We will be printing progress reports tomorrow (Wednesday) and they will go home in Thursday folders.  If you need assistance posting progress grades please see Mrs. Ferguson (PreK), Ms. Peake (Sp.Ed.) or Coach Barton (P.E.).

Shout Out:  6th Grade Science - Measurement of Impact Craters:

Hands on activities - student engagement - authentic learning.

Student rending of the lab during science class. 

Take 2:  Increasing the distance

Measuring the impact crater

Review of lesson.

• Time to begin the F & P November assessments.  Please be sure you update your Running Records Tracker on the Google Drive.  You will notice I have added additional information (2nd - 6th grade) concerning 1st quarter grades and color coding student F & P levels.  Wonderings.....If you are red in F & P and Star..... does your 1st quarter grade reflect that?  We will be having this conversation as we use data to drive instruction.  If you are struggling with F&P we have two excellent Instructional Coaches - Ashleigh and Carrie that can assist you.  Do not hesitate to reach out.  

Second quarter assessments will quickly be upon us (December 1st)!  The elementary assessment will cover the following:

• Science (grades 4 and 5)

• Math (grades 1-6)

• Writing Sample (grades K-6)*  I will provide information on the writing sample as soon as I receive it.

The science and math performance assessments will be delivered and scored using Mastery Connect, the new OKCPS digital assessment platform!  If you are struggling with Mastery Connect, please see Kim Hunt (our Mastery Connect building expert).

PBIS

Ø Please complete the following survey link by December 15.

o    https://goo.gl/forms/NiVSLhhGQb8NK3wT2

http://creativitytothecore.blogspot.com/2015/02/literacy-centers-student-achievement.html#

12 Powerful Words....
Do your students know these 12 Powerful words?

In the comment section list 3 things you have observed in the Action Based Learning Lab.

To Develop Every Child Into a Reader:

• Everyday a child reads something they choose to read.
• Every child reads accurately.
• Every child reads something they understand.
• Every child writes something that is personal and meaningful daily.
• Every child talks with peers about reading and writing.
• Every child hears an adult reader read fluently.

Coolidge Elementary Academic Goals for 2016-2017

• 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%

OKCPS Literacy Standards

          1^st Grade

          2^nd Grade

          3^rd Grade

          4^th Grade

          5^th Grade

          6^th Grade

OKCPS Math Standards

          Pre-K

          Kindergarten

          1^st Grade

          2^nd Grade

          3^rd Grade

          4^th Grade

          5^th Grade

          6^th Grade

Melissa Brett | Principal

Coolidge Elementary School | Oklahoma City Public Schools

5212 S. Villa, Oklahoma City, OK 73119

(405) 587-2800

(405) 208-1581 (cell)