July 10 - 28, 2017 Back to School

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

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

July 10th - Principal's Report.  Principal Meeting - U.S. Grant
July 11th - Principal Meeting - U.S. Grant
July 12th - Principal Meeting - U.S. Grant, Infinite Campus Training—Elem. Registrar/Secretary, OKCPS Summer Institute (Benchmark Literacy) @ Grant HS 8am - 3:40 pm 
July 13th - Principal Meeting, OKCPS Summer Institute (Benchmark Literacy) @ Grant HS 8am - 3:40pm
July 14th - Principal Meeting, OKCPS Summer Institute (Benchmark Literacy) @ Grant HS 8am - 3:40pm

July 17 - District Enrollment - School Sites
July 18 - District Enrollment - School Sites
July 19 - District Enrollment - School Sites
July 20 - District Enrollment - School Sites New Teacher Professional Development @ Metro Tech Springlake Campus 8am –3:40 pm
July 21 - District Enrollment - School Sites, New Teacher Professional Development @ Metro Tech Springlake Campus 8am –3:40 pm
July 24 - Building Open
July 25 - Literacy Professional Development  Reading Teachers-
July 26 - Professional Development
July 27 - Professional Development
July 28 - Professional Development
July 31 - Teacher Work Day
August 1 - First Day of School

"Effective teachers introduce norms, procedures, and routines on the very first day of school and continue to teach them the first week of school." Harry Wong, First Days of School

Effective discipline is evident in classrooms that have set procedures. When students are able to self-monitor their behaviors, they are able to address the learning issues at any grade level. Students must have a firm, set plan for discipline. Although procedures are necessary for effective discipline, there is a difference between a discipline plan and procedures.

• DISCIPLINE CONCERNS HOW STUDENTS BEHAVE.
• PROCEDURES CONCERN HOW THING ARE DONE.
• DISCIPLINE HAS PENALTIES AND REWARDS.
• PROCEDURES HAVE NO PENALTIES OR REWARDS.

In your discipline plan, consider all the different places in the school where you need to control students’ behavior. Consider classroom norms, playground norms, hallway norms, and cafeteria norms. Explore other places and norms as you think about your school and the expectations you have for your students.

Dear Coolidge Staff,

     It’s that time of year - Back To School!  Last year brought many thought-provoking changes and learning challenges – adding instructional coaches to our staff as well as a new literacy program.  Please allow me to thank each of you for such an incredible year as I look forward to an even better one! I hope this letter finds you well-rested and prepared to begin the 2017-2018 school year! There is a lot to be excited about in this new school year, including new staff, new curriculum, and new students.  I look forward to you sharing in these exciting times.  

     Our focus remains on increasing student achievement every day by providing a challenging, supportive and creative environment in which to develop lifelong learning and proper social skills.  Your administrative team and I look forward to partnering with you this year in this ever-important endeavor.  For the 2017-2018 school year we welcome Ms. Jana Huggins as our new assistant principal.  Returning to the Coolidge team is Ms. Helmick as our instructional coach and Mr. Dye has moved to a new position as remedial specialist.  We are lucky to have Ms. Ross on staff 5 days a week this year.  Additionally, Coolidge has teamed with the Oklahoma Health Department to bring additional services to our students and families at Coolidge Elementary School. 

     Starting a new year gives us the opportunity to make new plans, design new strategies, and implement new ideas.  There is a special kind of joy and satisfaction in planning lessons and activities for a new class; although the subject might be the same, the students are new, and they appreciate the planning that is done for them.  Here are a few important dates for your calendar: 

·         July 17 – 21 Back to School Enrollment

·         July 20 -21 New Teacher Orientation

·          July 25 – Balanced Literacy Training thru the district.

·         July 26 – 27  Professional Development – Coolidge

·         July 28 – Word day in your room

·         July 31 – Work day in your room
        July 31 - Meet the Teacher 5:00 - 6:30 p.m.

·         August 1 – First Day of School

     I know we will be seeing many of you soon and look very much forward to seeing everyone on July 26, 2017 when we begin our work of providing a challenging, productive, and safe learning environment that supports our dedication to excellence.  Together we’ll make our upcoming year an extremely rewarding and memorable experience.

Melissa

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 2017- 2018

• All Students WILL achieve academically.
• Reading:  Increase reading proficiency by at least one grade level, and know their current F & P 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

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OKCPS Math Standards

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Melissa Brett | Principal

Coolidge Elementary School | Oklahoma City Public Schools

5212 S. Villa, Oklahoma City, OK 73119

(405) 587-2800

(405) 208-1581 (cell)