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Medlock Bridge is on the “ MOVE ” for the 2012-2013 School Year!. On the MOVE ???. M - Maintain High Standards O - Optimize the Use of Technology in the Classroom V - Value our Students & Staff E - Encourage Parent & Community Support.
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Medlock Bridge is on the “MOVE” for the 2012-2013 School Year!
On the MOVE??? • M- Maintain High Standards • O- Optimize the Use of Technology in the Classroom • V- Value our Students & Staff • E- Encourage Parent & Community Support
Maintaining High Standards2011-2012Additional Score • ITBS Fall 2011 (October) • 5th Grade Writing- 99% (45% exceeds) • GKIDS- Meets/Exceed ELA 89.1% Math 92.8%
Maintaining High StandardsAdditional Indicators • Media Center- 2011 Exceptional Library Program Award (1 of only 3 in Georgia) http://www.mbesmediacenter.com/ • Mustang Museum-Leader in Visual Thinking Strategies www.mustangmuseum.shutterfly.com • Running Club (*new) • Science Force • Steel Drum Ensemble & Chorus • Student Council • Student Safety Patrol (*new) • After School Programs • Chess • Art • Piano/Keyboard • Kid Hop (*new) • Guitar (*new)
Optimizing the Use of Technology in the Classroom • Mimio Boards in most classrooms • 2 computer labs (potential for parent assistance) • Technology experts on staff (knowledge management) • Differentiated Staff Development opportunities necessary for teachers
Valuing Our Students & Staff • Student Birthday Club • Marvelous Mustang Student Recognition • Student PAL program through counseling office • Staff “Shout Out’s” • Mutual respect among staff as professionals • Exhibition of school pride
Encouraging Parent and Community Support • Radiate a child friendly “vibe” upon entry • Support of PTA/Foundation events • Meaningful opportunities for parents to engage in our school programs • Work with our feeder schools to support programs and cultivate a sense of community • Welcome former students with open arms
Let’s MOVE • Maintain High Standards • Implement Common Core standards with creativity • Challenge all students to achieve at their highest levels • Optimize the Use of Technology in the Classroom • Meaningful student use of Mimio Boards • Create grade level websites as a communication tool • Multiple formats used for student presentations (Prezi; Glogster; Pixie; PhotoStory) • Multiple sources of information- netTrekker; Study Island; Discovery Ed • Value Our Students and Staff • Regular and meaningful student & staff recognition • Mutual respect between staff and students • Build our brand & cultivate our school culture ( exhibit school pride) • Encourage Parent & Community Support • Transparency and timeliness of communication • 100% PTA membership • Participation in PTA & Foundation events • Patronage of our Foundation sponsors