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Monday, February 24, 2020

Feb 24 - 28

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 24th:  Leadership Meeting 3:30, Kinder PLC, 1st Grade PLC, Board meeting
Tuesday 25th:  4th PLC, PreK PLC, 2nd PLC,  Brett to CCOSSA Meeting P.M.
Wed 26th:  Brett out PM Principal Meeting
Thurs 27th:  Job Fair at Douglas?  Double Checking Dates
Friday 28th:  State Testing Schedule due to Dr. Morris.


Dr. Polk (head of Elementary) will be conducting classroom visits with Dr. Morris. I do not have a date yet, but I know we are on the schedule.  It is the expectation that you will be pulling your small groups and following your literacy schedule.

We will only have 4 days to complete the 3rd grade Reading Test in order to get early results for RSA.  We will be working together to ensure we get our students tested in a timely manner.   All tests must be completed by May 8th for Early reporting.

ABL Lab:
Looking at the ABL Lab data we have teachers not taking their students at their assigned times - or they are not logging in.  Please be sure this is happening weekly.


IStation Feb Summary:
Are you giving your students the interventions from the priority reports?  Are your students on Istation?




Benchmark Assessments Data:
4th Grade ELA



4th Grade MATH

3rd Grade ELA
3rd Grade MATH



Happy Birthday
February 26 - Mr. Dye, Interventionist

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Sunday, February 16, 2020

Feb 17 - 22

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 - PD.  It begins at 9.  Be back at Coolidge ready to start at 1:30.
Tuesday - Brett and Lundy at State Testing Inservice a.m.  Brett at accreditation p.m. Scholastic Training 4th Grade at Coolidge.  Tucker will be attending the training.
Wednesday - Brett out
Thursday - Brett out
Friday - Brett out

Shout out to Ms. Peake who was named a finalist for OKCPS Teacher of the Year.  It is a well-deserved recognition.

For those of you who worked with Carson Cramer she had her twins this weekend.  Momma, Alex and Austin Aldridge looked like they were doing well from the pictures I've seen.

PLC meetings this week:  Please update your team goals and move your IStation magnets.  Turn in forms to Ms. Lundy.

Helping students find texts they’re interested in can improve their motivation, increase the amount they read, and help them read more challenging texts.

That’s why we’re excited to partner with the professional basketball player Marvin Williams to share reading passages about Inspiring Athletes with you and your students.

If you have students that love reading about amazing athletes on and off the court, share Marvin’s reading list!

“I love reading about athletes and academics. I think education is as important as the sport you are passionate about. That’s why I wanted to share these reading passages about athletes with inspiring stories”
Happy teaching!
Susanne from ReadWorks


Happy Birthday
February 22 - Ms. Knott


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Friday, February 7, 2020

Feb 10 - 14

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. Feb 10 - Catch up on Benchmark Testing & IStation Testing Today.
Tues. Feb 11 - 4th, 2nd,  & 1st PLC Meetings
Wed. Feb 12 -  K & 3rd PLC Meetings Valentine's Parties
Thurs. Feb 13 - Parent Teacher Conferences P.M.  Brett out - Principal Meetings.  Smart Start
Friday. Feb 14 - Parent Teacher Conferences A.M.

Do not complain about your Observation scores if you don't collaborate in IObservation.  Remember by the CBA administration only has 5 days to complete your observation.  Here are the instructions on how to collaborate.

How, Not When

Kristin Ackerman

Issue #604
My 10-year-old is finally riding her bike independently. Some of you just read that sentence and thought, My kid started riding a bike at 4. What’s the big deal?
Well, the big deal is that regardless of how long it took—actually, maybe because of how long it took—she feels very accomplished. My stubborn kid has successfully taken on a lot of other challenges in life, but she dug in her heels and refused to practice riding her bike. She took to a tricycle at 2 and then delighted in her big-girl bike with training wheels at 3, but that was where the progression stalled out. As she got older, she wanted to hold on to the comfort of riding with training wheels.
My husband and I would nudge, and then we would downright shove by taking the training wheels off and forcing her to try. Every time we brought the bike out of the garage, our daughter would try every tactic possible to avoid the task and then cry and complain while practicing. The experience was miserable. Our practice sessions would end with all of us feeling frustrated and my daughter feeling shame. We were trying to accomplish a big task without breaking it down into small skills.
So, what changed? Leila’s big brother taught her how to skateboard. He broke the task into small chunks, encouraged her as she was successful, and coached her when she was unsure, and in one afternoon she was skateboarding all over the neighborhood. Her success with skateboarding built up her confidence.
On the heels of her success with learning a new skill, my husband took her to a nearby park with a little grassy hill, started her on the hill, and encouraged her to pedal. She was riding her bike but still a little hesitant. They continued to spend 10–15 minutes a day practicing small skills like braking, turning, and riding on dirt, gravel, and the sidewalk. As the days went by, her skills improved and her confidence grew. She is now choosing to ride daily because it brings her joy.
As a reading teacher, I know that my students need small, measurable tasks that build their ability to read independently. CAFE allows me to focus on one major pillar of reading at a time, teaching specific skills to build a reader’s ability and confidence. I know that my students are constantly working toward bigger goals, but I am teaching small, attainable skills.
May we all remember that although learning how to read is not easy for every child, we can rest assured that we are teaching effectively when we use researched and proven methods like CAFE. We know that how children grow is by teaching small skills that build toward big goals like comprehension, accuracy, fluency, and vocabulary. When the goal is reached is not as important as the journey. Ten years from now it won’t matter which kids in my class learned how to read independently at 5, or 7 or 10. What will matter is that my students learned to read independently and will joyfully continue to do so for their entire lives.
Math Activity:  Graph Those Candy Hearts
Someday when my students look back on our holiday parties, they may be amused to realize that what seemed like a fun party was really just a bunch of cleverly disguised academic exercises. I chuckle at my own devious brilliance, actually.
For this activity, each child gets a box of conversation hearts and then engages in sorting, counting, graphing, etc., with the data their box provides. Students actually love this activity and are always fascinated by how much the contents of their box vary from their friends’. It’s my little Valentine’s gift to you all.

Valentines Party:  2:15 on Wednesday.  All treats must be store bought and in original packaging.

Formal Observations Continue.  Please be sure you have updated your growth plans AND completed PreConference forms and PostConference forms prior to meeting with your administrator.

Next round of Sheltered Instruction will be:
February 22 and March 7
8:30-4:00 (30 minute lunch)
Offices at Walnut Square
2219 SW 74th Street Suite 125, Room A105
Oklahoma City, OK 73159

Sheltered Instruction training provides real-life, practical strategies and best practices for enhancing and differentiating instruction English language learners in mainstream classes. Is it offered several times each school year.
Please keep in mind:
  • This is a two-day session. Please plan to attend both days!
  • There will be a 30-minute lunch break. Participants will have the option to bring a lunch and eat at this time or leave to pick something up and eat in the afternoon session.
  • Stipends are paid to OKCPS staff
  • Dress in layers and bring a charged laptop
  • Space may be limited, so please sign up on MLP to reserve a space.

Hope to see you there!



Happy Birthday
February 12 - Ms. Brett, Principal
February 15 - Ms. K. Jackson, I. Coach




Elementary ELA Year- at- a- Glance






OKCPS Math Standards by Grade Level
OKCPS-OAS Crosswalks
OKCPS Standards by Bundles
Pre-Kindergarten Standards by Bundles
Kindergarten Standards by Bundles


Elementary Math Units






OAS Science Standards by Bundle

OKCPS Science Unit Plans
(Please note: You will need your OKCPS log-in to access)


OAS for Social Studies Bundles
OKCPS Social Studies Unit Plans

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Monday, February 3, 2020

February 3 - 7

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 - Observations & PLC for K & 1st.  Leadership Meeting 3:30
Tuesday - PLC for 4th, 2nd, PreK & Observations.  1 Hour Required Faculty Meeting
Wednesday - Observations
Thursday - Observations
Friday - Observations, Scholastic Training at Coolidge 4th Grade.  Tucker & Hunt attend.

Wida:
1st. Grade – reading/listening/speaking/ all these parts are completed for all first teachers.  Except for the following:

The writing part is pending for Tier A.  Ms. Keys and Ms. Barnes
1/31/20 Stout from 1:00 pm until completed (9 students)             
2/3/20 Stout from 8:30 am until completed (10 students)
2/3/20 Hensley from 1:00 pm until completed (13 students)
2/4/20 Wiskus from 8:30 am to finish (9 students)
2/4/20 Keys from1:00 pm until completed (14 students)
2/5/20 make up for all 1st. and 2nd. Grade

Looking at our IStation Data for the building we are making slow but steady progress.  The information below includes students in Levels 3, 4, or 5 for Kinder to 4th grade.  Classroom teachers, please be sure that you are monitoring  Priority Reports to see who might need some additional interventions to fill in gaps so students are able to master the State Standards.  The window is now open to begin taking the February assessment.  It is the expectation that these will be completed and you will be able to discuss your data and your grade level goals during PLC meetings.
Sept % Proficient Dec % Proficient Jan % Proficient
Reading 20% Reading 24% Reading 28%
Math 27% Math 34% Math 37%



Planning to Close the Achievement Gap 
Be sure you have checked out the Marzano resources for Planning to Close the Achievement Gap as it WILL be evaluated this time.  You MUST include who you are specifically targeting and what your strategies are for those students.  Plans will identify specific formative assessments designed to demonstrate mastery of each target and include a process for helping students track their individual progress on the learning targets.
Planning to Close the Achievement Gap Using Data requires deep knowledge of individual students' strengths and weaknesses and intentionally developing a process to address the needs of all students.  Monitoring techniques should be determined and intentionally planned to provide data showing each student including EL, SPED, Gifted, 

Happy Birthday



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