January 27 - 31

Opportunity Statement:   Coolidge Elementary will continue to provide all students with academic, social, and emotional growth opportunities through great teaching and the utilization of our community resources.  We will maintain high expectations for all students, as well as expand our efforts to cultivate a positive school culture that encourages intellectual and social growth.”

Coolidge Vision and Mission

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

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

social growth.”

Please wear an OKCPS shirt or Coolidge shirts this week. If you are wearing OKCPS or Coolidge you may wear jeans all week with the spirit wear shirt.

Reminders of Non-Negotiables at Coolidge Elementary School

Guided Reading - using the guided reading strategy is required at Coolidge.  You should be meeting with small groups of students DAILY.  The 90-minute reading block is a State Law for students in K - 3rd grade.

Safety:  Just a reminder - NO student should be sent to the hallway and left unattended.  This is a safety hazard and if they get hurt/leave the building you would be held responsible.  

Recess:  All students at Coolidge Elementary will have recess.  Play is essential to development because it contributes to the cognitive, physical, social, and emotional well-being of children and youth. Even if it is indoor recess students need the opportunity to play. 

For further reading on the importance of play click here.  

• Monday, Jan 27  - Kinder and 1st PLC Meetings, Preconferences for Fast & Jones.  Leadership/Technology Meeting 3:30 p.m. 
• Tuesday, Jan 28 - 4th Grade, PreK, Specials PLC, Preconference for Soller
• Wednesday, Jan 29 - Baringer Preconference
• Thursday, Jan 30 - Watford Preconference, Math In Focus Training for 4th and 1st Grade 
• Friday, Jan 31- Brett Out OAESP Conference.  100th Day of School.  
• Saturday, Feb 1 - Coolidge Early Birds

The votes are in.... Valentine's Day Party will be on Wednesday, Feb. 12th at 2:15 p.m.

Winter Reading Challenge:
Coolidge came in 20th on the Winter Reading Challenge - down from 15th in the Fall Reading Challenge.

Shout out to Ms. Fast.  60% of her students completed the challenge with at least 320 minutes.  Ms. Peck's class came in second with 52% of the students meeting the challenge.

Grade Level Percentage that Met the Reading Goal of 320 Minutes

PK had 4 turned in which is 4.44%

K had 6 turned in which is  7.23%

1st had 10 turned in which is 9.8%

2nd had 25 turned in which is 23.58%

3rd had 32 turned in which is 29.09%

4th had 28 turned in which is 20.90%.

Certified Healthy School..... Excellence Certification

Congratulations!  We are pleased to inform you that Coolidge Elementary has met the criteria to become a Certified Healthy School.  Certified Healthy School recognizes school sites that make a positive impact on the health of children and employees.  Your contribution in creating a healthy environment is important to the future of Oklahoma. 

As you know, there are three levels of certification: Basic, Merit and Excellence.  You earned the Excellence certification

Happy Birthday
January 29 - Ms. Rey, Sp Ed
January 31 - Ms. Boykin, PreK,
January 31 - Ms. Caldwell, PreK

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January 20 - 24

Opportunity Statement:   Coolidge Elementary will continue to provide all students with academic, social, and emotional growth opportunities through great teaching and the utilization of our community resources.  We will maintain high expectations for all students, as well as expand our efforts to cultivate a positive school culture that encourages intellectual and social growth.”

• Monday, Jan 20 - No School MLK Day
• Tuesday, Jan 21 - NWEA Opens 4th Grade.  PLC Meetings 4th 8:30,  PreK 11:40 - 12:05, Kinder 12:35 - 1:20, 1st  1:25 - 2:10, Specials 2:25 - 3:05. Faculty Meeting, 4th Grade to Southern Hills for Faculty Meeting after school 
• Wednesday, Jan 22 - 3rd Grade Scholastic Training Clements, McNeill.  Nurse Out.  4th Grade NWEA Math 
• Thursday, Jan. 23 - 3rd Grade Scholastic Training Pearson, Harris, Wendling.
• Friday, Jan. 24 - 3rd Grade PLC 9:15, 2nd Grade PLC 10:20
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February PD Day - the AM will be at the Cox Convention Center for Certified Employees.  You will be receiving an email with a link to sign up for the training.  After signing up be sure you print the ticket because it is REQUIRED for admittance.  If you don't bring the ticket (or have it on your cell phone) you will get to spend extra time in another line getting a new one.  I'm working on details for support staff plans and will let you know as soon as they are finalized.  The afternoon session will be at Coolidge for everyone.

Come to PLC meetings with the names of the 2 students you will be focusing on and your particular grade level goal.  Be sure to have specific strategies you plan to implement for these goals.

Evaluations:
It is time for Formal Evaluations.  Your evaluator will be sending you a pre-conference form that must be completed before the pre-conference meeting.  The plan is to observe and score elements that have not been scored before with the exception of Planning and Identifying Critical Content from the Standards.  Sign-in sheets from the ABL Lab and the STEAM room will also be checked (part of Adhering to School/District Policies and Procedures).

Upcoming Events;  We will be celebrating the 100th day of school a little early.... Friday, January 31st.  Students may come to school dressed how they think they will look at 100 years old.

Staffing for the 2020-2021 School Year.  

OKCPS will be holding job fairs a little earlier this year, which means they are looking to us to start making plans a little sooner too.  The district has sent you information about early notifications for retirement ($300) and leaving the district ($150).  We have a terrific team at Coolidge, but life happens and people need to have the opportunity to explore options.  The district will be sending letters of intent to you soon.

Happy Birthday
January 21 - Ms. Gonzalez Office
January 22 - Ms. Clements 3rd Grade
January 24 - Ms. Harris 3rd Grade

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January 13 - 17

Opportunity Statement:   Coolidge Elementary will continue to provide all students with academic, social, and emotional growth opportunities through great teaching and the utilization of our community resources.  We will maintain high expectations for all students, as well as expand our efforts to cultivate a positive school culture that encourages intellectual and social growth.”

Coolidge Vision and Mission

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

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

social growth.”

Mon. Jan 13 - Blue Ribbon Scholar names due to Brett by 3:00 p.m.  Kinder, 1st Grade PLC Meeting
Tues. Jan 14 - 4th Grade, 3rd Grade, 2nd Grade, PreK PLC meeting.  Lundy Out
Wed. Jan 15 - NAEP Makeup Testing A.M. for absent students. Security Drill P.M.  Tutoring Resumes
Thurs. Jan 16 - Junior Achievement K - 1st.  Brett Out Principal Meeting.  Tucker Out, Gorman out p.m., Clements out SS Meeting.  Tutoring
Fri. Jan 17 - 2nd Quarter Awards during Specials Times.  We will have regular special schedule for this day.  2:15 - 3:00 Gym or Library depending on numbers:  Blue Ribbon Scholars.  Our community partner is supplying Hot Chocolate and Brownies for students and their parents.
NO SCHOOL Mon Jan 20 MLK Day



Blue Ribbon Scholar Requirements:
3rd & 4th Grade - Perfect Attendance, Straight A's.
PreK - 2nd Grade - Perfect Attendance, 75% 3's on Standards-Based Report Card.  No 1's.

Happy Birthday
January 12 - Ms. Keys 1st Grade
January 13th - Ms. L. Watford Prek, Mr. Layman 4th Grade

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