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Friday, August 30, 2019

September 3 - 6

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.”
OKCPS Vision:  By providing equitable access to a world-class education, every Oklahoma City Public Schools student will graduate ready to fulfill their unique purpose in a healthy, vibrant community.


OKCPS Mission:  Every day, Oklahoma City Public Schools will ignite a passion for learning in every child, invite families to engage, and inspire respectful and trusting relationships with our diverse community. 


Happy Labor Day!  No School Monday!


  • September 3rd - IStation Assessment Window Opens.  Be sure you go over training with students prior to testing.  If you have questions, please see Ms. Lundy.
    • PLC Meetings - you will need copies of your lesson plans and your computer
  • September 4th - Mr. Christian out MANDT Training
  • September 5th - Brett out Principal Meeting.  Mr. Christian out MANDT Training.  Open House.
    • 5:00 Summit Parent Meeting
    • 5:30 PTA Meeting
    • 6:00 Title 1/RSA Meeting
    • 6:30 Time to head home.
  • September 6th - Mr. Christian out - MANDT Training.

Interactive Instruction
Istation’s Interactive Instruction provides:
  • Multi-tiered, individualized student scope and sequence based on ISIP™ results
  • Systematic, explicit delivery of research-based direct instruction and practice
  • Differentiated skill instruction based on informal scope, sequence assessments, and student interaction
  • Carefully organized instructional plan that includes pre-teaching a skill before application in isolation, teaching through guided practice, and independent application
  • Numerous skill review and practice opportunities
  • Frequent student interaction and engaging multimedia teaching techniques that maximize opportunities to learn and practice skills
  • Multiple opportunities to review hundreds of books, passages, and skills
Students move forward through the Istation Interactive Instruction at their own pace. Because the Interactive Instruction is designed to automatically place students at their individual instructional level, students and teachers do not choose what activities to complete, nor can students be moved backward in the instruction. Istation performance is not intended to be used for classroom grades.
Students who complete the available Interactive Instruction will move into a new section of practice and repetition. In this area, students can reread texts, listen to songs, and interact with activities they have seen. As soon as new Interactive Instruction is released, students move back into the Interactive Instruction part of the program.






Happy Birthday
September 4 - Ms. A. Martinez, PreK

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Friday, August 23, 2019

August 26 - 30 Rise N Shine Jackson

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.”
OKCPS Vision:  By providing equitable access to a world-class education, every Oklahoma City Public Schools student will graduate ready to fulfill their unique purpose in a healthy, vibrant community.
OKCPS Mission:  Every day, Oklahoma City Public Schools will ignite a passion for learning in every child, invite families to engage, and inspire respectful and trusting relationships with our diverse community. 


  • Monday, August 26 - Leadership Meeting 3:30 p.m.
  • Tuesday, August 27 - PLC Meetings, Faculty Meeting, SUMMIT Parent Meeting 5:00 p.m. Nelson out for library meeting.  
  • Wednesday, August 28 - Regular Day
  • Thursday, August 29 - Smart Start 8:30 a.m.
  • Friday, August 30 - Regular Day
Shout Out to Ms. McNeill's class for our first Friday Finale!  Everyone did a great job this week.

Rise N Shine:  Ms. Jackson's Class

The testing window for IStation has been PUSHED BACK.  It will be from September 3rd to September 11th.  DO NOT assess your students prior to the testing window.
The first time students log in to the Mathematics assessment, they will be required to take a one time 40 question assessment.  
  Please be advised of the following:
 - You can pause the assessment for up to 20 minutes for a stretch/brain break
 - You can also stop the assessment, log out completely, and resume where the student left off the day before.  This assessment can be broken up over several days.  

Relationships Procedures, Routines:  We are still working on building those relationships and establishing classroom routines.  

  • ELA:  Benchmark Literacy - The First 30 Days (Ours will be 15 days - so two lessons per day) This is the last week of the First 30 days.  You should be finishing up going over procedures and developing your anchor charts with students.
  • Math In Focus: K - Numbers to 10, 1st Grade Unit 1 Place Value, 2nd Grade Unit 1 Place Value to 1,000, 3rd Grade - Place Value to 100,000.  Login for Online resources can be found through CLEVER  - Think Central 
  • Science;  Foss Science.  You should be using your Foss Science kits as well as the STEAM room.  I had a good time with Ms. Stout and her 1st grade class in the STEAM room this week.  I look forward to coming to more STEAM classes this year.
  • Social Studies:  You should be using your Social Studies Weekly.  Online resources can be found through CLEVER.  

Guided Reading:  Kindergarten 1st Grade

3rd Grade Math In Focus Lesson:



Happy Birthday
August 25 - Ms. Hubbert:  School Psych
August 31 - Ms. Lazos, PreK



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Friday, August 9, 2019

August 12 - 16 Gorman




OKCPS Vision:  By providing equitable access to a world-class education, every Oklahoma City Public Schools student will graduate ready to fulfill their unique purpose in a healthy, vibrant community.
OKCPS Mission:  Every day, Oklahoma City Public Schools will ignite a passion for learning in every child, invite families to engage, and inspire respectful and trusting relationships with our diverse community.  





  • Monday, August 12 - Be in the gym by 8:00 a.m., First Day of School.  Short after school Faculty Meeting to see how the first day went.
  • Tuesday, August 13 - Normal Day
  • Wednesday, August 14 - Normal Day
  • Thursday, August 15 - Kiss & Cry PreK and Kinder parents 8:30 a.m. in the cafeteria
  • Friday, August 16  -  Normal Day

Words of the week:  Flexibility and Grace.  As we begin our adventure into the new school year it is imperative that we are flexible and give grace to each other, our students, our families, and ourselves.  We will be welcoming many new students and families to our community.  Let's be sure we make them feel welcome.

Procedures Procedures Procedures

Be sure you are teaching procedures to your students.  If you don't let children know your expectations it makes it very difficult for them to meet them.  If you need a set of Coolidge Procedures to display in your classroom please check with Ms. Gonzalez in the front office.  

Anchor Charts Examples for your classroom might include:
How to Check Out and Return Books
Where Good Readers Read
Ways to Choose Books

ELA:  Benchmark Literacy - The First 30 Days (Ours will be 15 days - so two lessons per day)

  • Monday - Getting Ready for Whole Group Instruction and Good Listening Habits
  • Tuesday - Concept of Reader's Workshop, Rules for Reader's Workshop
  • Wednesday - Turn and Talk, Sharing:  When and How
  • Thursday - Sharing:  Response and Questions, Choosing Just Right Books
  • Friday - Taking Care of Books, Managing the Classroom Library


Math In Focus: Lessons for K should be 20 - 25 minutes, 1st - 4th grade 50 minutes.  Every classroom must have manipulatives with this curriculum.  Students should NOT be in a book at the beginning of any lesson.
Potential Anchor Chart to encourage visualization:
What would happen if?
How do you know?
Are you sure?  Prove it to us.  Convince us.
How do you know if your answer is correct?
How did your mind think about this? 

SS:
Science;  Foss Science


Happy Birthday:
August 12:  Ms.T. Harris, Kinder

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Friday, May 17, 2019

May 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.”
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.”
Happy Last Week of School with our Children! It is bitter sweet - because I miss them and the great Coolidge Team during the much needed break.


Monday, May 20th: PLC meetings for PreK - 3rd to split classes for next year & Green Folders check. Review of required items for End of Year Checkout. Honor Choir to sing at nursing homes.
Tuesday, May 21st: PLC meetings for 4th, 5th, and 6th grades - end of year Green Folders check and review of required items for End of Year Checkout. Dr. Seuss musical - 2 performances. 1:00 PK - 2nd Grade, 2:00 3rd - 6th Grade. McNeill Wedding Shower 3:30 p.m. Grades must be posted by 3:00 p.m.
Wednesday, May 22nd: Talent Shows. 12:00 PK - 2nd, 1:45 3rd - 6th Grade. Report Cards Printed
Thursday, May 23rd: Field Day during specified scheduled time.
Friday, May 24th: Last Day of School. Awards during your specials time. Report cards distributed.
Monday, May 27th: NO SCHOOL
Tuesday, May 28th: Record Day and Teacher Checkout. Fabian will be here at 9:00 a.m to help move classrooms. Everything must be ready to go for him to move your things. 3:30 End of Year Celebration for Staff and Faculty, Further info coming soon.
June 3rd: Marzano Training All Day for Brett and Huggins.
June 4th: Huggins Last Day.
June 11th: Brett Last Day.
July 15th: Principal's Report
July 31st: Teacher PD
August 1 - 2: District Wide PD for new math curriculum, PreK curriculum, and maybe other things...... Should be email updates.
August 6 - 7: Teacher PD
August 8 - 9: Teacher Work Day
August 12: First Day of School for the 2019-2020 school year.












Where do I find?.........

Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade 
 Bundled Standards

Year at a Glance

First 20 Days		Bundled Standards

Year at a Glance

First 20 Days		 Bundled Standards

Year at a Glance

First 20 Days 		  Bundled Standards

Year at a Glance

First 20 Days		  Bundled Standards

Year at a Glance

First 20 Days		  Bundled Standards

Year at a Glance

First 20 Days		 Bundled Standards

Year at a Glance

First 20 Days
OKCPS ELA Standards by Grade Level
OKCPS and OAS Crosswalk
OKCPS ELA Bundles


6th Grade Bundles
OKCPS Math  by Grade Level
OKCPS-OAS Crosswalks
OKCPS Standards by Bundles
Pre-Kindergarten  Bundles
Kindergarten  Bundles
Elementary ELA Year- at- a- Glance







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Friday, May 10, 2019

May 13 - 17 3rd Grade Jackson, Clements, McNeill, Harris

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.”
  • Monday - Coach Barton _ Shape America Banner Rise N ShineTalent Show Auditions, Roosevelt & SE Middle here to meet with 6th for electives. Board Meeting,
  • Tuesday - PLC Meetings to review F & P data. Be prepared to answer the questions below based on your data. Faculty Meeting
  • Wednesday - Talent Show Auditions
  • Thursday - Brett Out Principal Meeting. 3rd White Water, 3rd & 4th Picnic.
  • Friday - 4th Grade Wax Museum.
Teacher Appreciation Video - Coolidge Elementary. Thank you Ms. Jackson for putting this together.

PLC Meeting Questions: I will expect specific not general answers.
1.    How did your attendance affect student growth (positive or negative)?

2.    What went well in your classroom this year?

3.    Why did it go well?

4.    What would you like to improve in your classroom next year?

5.    What are your plans to make that improvement happen?  List 3 specific things you will do to help make that change occur. 

6.    Select 3 students from your roster.  Name two things you did that had a positive impact on that student. 

Where do I find?.........



Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade 
 Bundled Standards

Year at a Glance

First 20 Days		Bundled Standards

Year at a Glance

First 20 Days		 Bundled Standards

Year at a Glance

First 20 Days 		  Bundled Standards

Year at a Glance

First 20 Days		  Bundled Standards

Year at a Glance

First 20 Days		  Bundled Standards

Year at a Glance

First 20 Days		 Bundled Standards

Year at a Glance

First 20 Days
OKCPS ELA Standards by Grade Level
OKCPS and OAS Crosswalk
OKCPS ELA Bundles


6th Grade Bundles
OKCPS Math  by Grade Level
OKCPS-OAS Crosswalks
OKCPS Standards by Bundles
Pre-Kindergarten  Bundles
Kindergarten  Bundles
Elementary ELA Year- at- a- Glance







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