Thursday, August 19, 2010
Making AYP
GKMS has made Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) as prescribed by No Child Left Behind and measured by achievement on ISAT testing. While our worth and success is measured by far more important things than a single state test, success still feels good and should be celebrated. Well done everyone!
Welcome Back!
I am looking forward to the new school year. As I met with all our teachers and some families in the days leading up to the 2010-2011 year, the anticipation experienced by all reminded me yet again why GKMS is a great place for kids, teachers, and families.
Whenever people ask me about our school, I always tell them about our great school climate. But, what makes a great school climate?
According to the National Association of School Psychologists, “a school with a positive school climate is a place where teachers, students, and parents feel welcomed and supported. It is a place where people come together not because they have to, but because they want to.” I believe that describes us.
Our staff truly loves their work. They come with a positive attitude seeking to continue to improve and become the best educators possible. Each day, they build connections with students and work tirelessly to help them achieve academically and personally.
Our kids know this. It is our goal that every student knows AT LEAST one adult in our building truly cares about them. Students who are connected learn and experience personal growth. They also have more fun.
Family involvement is also a key contributor to student success. Our parents participate by consistently communicating through conferences, emails, checking Powerschool, the Assignment Connection, chaperoning field trips, and playing a role in school improvement.
GKMS is a great place because of all the people who care about being here every day. Our students, families, staff, aides, cooks, custodians, and others make GKMS a place where kids enjoy life, grow, learn, and succeed.
I look forward to doing my best to fulfill my role in helping to make all these great things happen.
Whenever people ask me about our school, I always tell them about our great school climate. But, what makes a great school climate?
According to the National Association of School Psychologists, “a school with a positive school climate is a place where teachers, students, and parents feel welcomed and supported. It is a place where people come together not because they have to, but because they want to.” I believe that describes us.
Our staff truly loves their work. They come with a positive attitude seeking to continue to improve and become the best educators possible. Each day, they build connections with students and work tirelessly to help them achieve academically and personally.
Our kids know this. It is our goal that every student knows AT LEAST one adult in our building truly cares about them. Students who are connected learn and experience personal growth. They also have more fun.
Family involvement is also a key contributor to student success. Our parents participate by consistently communicating through conferences, emails, checking Powerschool, the Assignment Connection, chaperoning field trips, and playing a role in school improvement.
GKMS is a great place because of all the people who care about being here every day. Our students, families, staff, aides, cooks, custodians, and others make GKMS a place where kids enjoy life, grow, learn, and succeed.
I look forward to doing my best to fulfill my role in helping to make all these great things happen.
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