Welcome

1. Welcome Forest Creek Elementary 2013 - 2014

2. Introductions • Principal – Sheri Lehnick • Assistant Principal – Michael Wakefield • Counselor – Karen Leitch • Librarian – Mariah Smith • Instructional Technology Specialist – Anne Walkup • Interventionists – Adrienne Alsbrooks, Kari Maurer, Michele Wellington • Teachers • General Education • Special Area • Special Education • Support Staff • Office • Nurse • Educational Assistants • Custodians • Cafeteria Staff • Bus Drivers

3. RRISD Vision Round Rock Independent School District will be a place of nurturing, compassion, truth, happiness, respect, creativity, research and self actualization. All students, staff and parents will be inspired to become partners in the quest for knowledge.

4. Forest Creek ElementaryVision (where we are headed) The Forest Creek Elementary learning community will be a model school where: • students are first, • a culture of high academic standards is the norm, • responsible citizens are developed by providing experiences to build quality character, • collaboration is essential and • students are prepared for their future as thinkers, problem solvers, innovators and risk-takers.

5. Forest Creek Elementary Mission (why we exist) Forest Creek Elementary will maximize student academic and social growth by providing meaningful, differentiated experiences in order to cultivate lifelong learners.

6. Forest Creek Elementary Values (how we behave) • We respect each individual student and meet their needs by building strong relationships and fostering a love for learning. • We model, directly teach, and reinforce positive character traits and effort. • We collaborate as a professional learning community to meet students’ academic, emotional, and social needs. • We use data from student assessment to provide challenging, differentiated instruction to ensure student growth and academic success.

7. Forest Creek Elementary Values (how we behave) • We foster a safe environment that encourages risk-taking, problem solving and creativity by providing authentic real world learning experiences. • We involve family and community members to enhance and enrich learning. • We incorporate technology to maximize learning and communication.

8. STAAR • State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness • Year 3 of a New State Assessment • Same grades and subjects tested • Standards will be phased in over the next 6 years • Phase-In 1 standards have been extended through 2014 • Go to the Texas Education Agency website for more information

9. Forest Creek Elementary State of Texas Accountability: Met Standard • Student Achievement • Student Progress • Closing Performance Gaps

10. STAAR Performance Data All results are calculated for the Estimated Accountability Subset which are those students enrolled in the Fall and tested at the same school in the second semester.

11. STAAR Performance Data All results are calculated for the Estimated Accountability Subset which are those students enrolled in the Fall and tested at the same school in the second semester.

12. 2013 Federal Accountability Results not yet released Please check the campus and district website for the latest Federal and State Accountability Information

13. Forest Creek Initiatives Academic Success at the Advanced Level Providing research-based, differentiated instruction to meet the needs of every student

14. Response to Intervention Framework Tier III Intensive Instruction for ~5% of students Academic Behavioral Tier II Interventions for ~15% of students not progressing in core curriculum Tier I Core Classroom Instruction Differentiated for ALL Students

15. Forest Creek Initiatives Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports • PBIS fosters a safe learning environment by directly teaching campus wide expectations • Provides a structured system for meeting the behavioral needs of every student

16. Campus Safety and Communication Safe and Secure Entrance • Only enter through the front entrance during school hours (7:45 a.m. – 2:45 p.m.) • Do not admit people to the building as you leave • Parents drop off students in the drop off zones. If parents need to proceed further into the building, they report to the office and use the visitor sign-in system (Raptor) to get a badge.

17. Campus Safety and Communication Vehicle Safety • Drop students off in designated drop off entrances only • Only use front entrance after all buses have departed, usually after 7:30 a.m. • Do not drop students off in streets • Follow new state laws for school zones • Reduced speed • No cell phone use

18. Campus Safety and Communication Communication • New District and Campus Websites • New School Messenger System • Provide the registrar with primary e-mail and phone contact • Add additional e-mail contacts via the campus website on School Messenger Quick Link • Bi-weekly Newsletter – Coyote Call • Teacher communication

19. Safe Learning Environment Round Rock ISD expects that all members of the school community will treat each other in a civil manner and with respect for differences. We are committed to providing a learning and working environment for students, employees, and visitors that is free from bullying and cyberbullying.

20. Safe Learning Environment Round Rock ISD prohibits bullying on school property, at school-sponsored or school-related activities, or in any vehicle operated by the district. Bullying may be verbal or written expression or expression through electronic means, or physical conduct.

21. Safe Learning Environment Bullying is not tolerated by the district and any student or parent of a student who believes that the student or another student has experienced bullying or that a student has engaged in bullying is encouraged to immediately report the incident. Retaliation against anyone involved in the complaint process is a violation of district policy and is prohibited.

22. How does normal peer conflict differ from bullying? • Equal power among participants • Conflict happens rather infrequently • Participants feel remorseful • Students are willing to solve the problem • Equal emotional reactions

23. Our Response to Reports of Bullying • Staff takes the report seriously, empathizes with the reporter, keeps the “victim” separate from the “bully” • Administration investigates the report, provides consequences per the RRISD Student Code of Conduct • Notifies parents of all students involved • The counselor provides counseling to all students involved

24. Forest Creek Initiatives Character Education • Project Wisdom • Classroom Guidance Lessons provided by Counselor • Small group Lunch Bunch • peer relations skills • conflict resolution skills • Responsibility • Decision making • goal setting • self confidence

25. Parent Resources • Counselor’s website • Parenting tips from Love & Logic • Parenting tips for Bully Prevention • Mentors and PALS available for students • Brochure of Guidance and Counseling programs available in the front hallway • Parenting resources are available in the FCE Library

26. Forest Creek Initiatives Leadership Development • Service Learning – Empty Bowl Project, Chalk Walk, Multi-Generational Pen Pal Program, Service Learning Club • RoboLab • Academic Club – Writing, Math, Science • Marathon Kids, Running Club, Fitness Club • Junior and Senior Choir • Garden Club

27. Forest Creek Initiatives Parental Involvement • Watch D.O.G.S. • PTA • Volunteers

28. Parental Involvement Parents Involved in BIG ways in small ways But ALL involved daily with their own child

29. Forest Creek ElementaryA Model School Students Teachers Parents Community working together To ensure every student’s success!