Back to School NightAugust 27, 2014

Maureen Christensen, Principal

Agenda

Prayer Introductions Principal’s Update

Successes

Opportunities 2013 Strategic Plan/Parent Survey Results Marketing Update/Annual Fund 2014 – 2015 Focus What Can Parents Do? Upcoming Events Before & After School Program Parents Visit Classrooms

PrayerTrust in the Lord

Trust in the Lord with all your heart.

He will lead us right from the start.

Loving and trusting Him is how we thrive.

Our Lord helps us to live our lives.

Trust in the Lord for He promises to be by our side.

To light, to protect, and to always guide.

Amen

INTRODUCTIONS

Kindergarten - Mrs. Toni Chu

1st & 2nd Grade - Mrs. Krista Sarkany

3rd Grade - Mr. Chris Bermudez

4th Grade - Miss Laura Pearce

5th Grade - Mrs. June Lufting

6th Grade - Ms. Sarah Stricherz

7th Grade - Mr. Mark Ennis

8th Grade - Mrs. Alex Krider

Instructional Asst - Mrs. Josefina Sigala

ELP Site Coordinator - Mrs. Angela Dean-Baham

Resource/VP - Mrs. Claudia Orozco

PE - Mr. Nick Thomas

School Secretary - Mrs. Jill Chacon

Principal’s Update

SUCCESSES

Facility Improvements (Facility Cleaned, Picnic Tables, Whiteboards, Projectors)

Increase Technology Resources/Grants (new laptops, classroom computers)

21st Century Grant Renewed (5 more years)

Teachers logged more than 100 hours of Professional Development last school year

School Board

Enrollment – Every Family Matters (Registration Fee Waived – bring in 1 family)

Development – Increase Alumni Engagement/Every Dollar Counts

Academics – Significant impact on Academic Growth & Curriculum Enhancements

One Major Success . . . Lift Up/Literacy Program

Program provides one to one coaching/mentoring for teachers in grades K – 3

Teachers are introduced to the most recent ELA strategies to ensure student success & differentiation techniques

Teachers attend St. Mary’s College Speaker Series/Professional Development

Students are regularly assessed for areas of strength and areas for growth

ELA (Reading & Writing Scores Drastically Improved)

OLR Lift Up Performance

Math ELA-10%10%30%50%70%90%

110%130%150%

20%

125%117%100%

% Increase in Students At Grade Level or Better

Second Third

Source: ITBS Testing Comparison – Fall/Spring 2014

OLR Performance vs. Local Public Schools

Math ELA0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%

73%81%

55% 54%

% Students At/Near Grade Level

OLR Public Schools

+25%+33%

Source: ITBS/STAR Testing Comparison – Spring 2012

Principal Update

OPPORTUNITIES

Increase student enrollment 25-30 students below optimum enrollment level

Lower enrollment has stretched the budget/combo ½ class

Increase positive Word-of-Mouth about OLR

Increased Fundraising Participation/PTC (ALL hands on deck)

Portable Installed (New Kinder Classroom)

Parent Survey Results –August 2014

Athletic Programs

Quality of Facilities

Pastor Support

Parent Community

Science Curriculum

Relationship with Principal

Overall Academics

Quality of Administrators

Afforable Tuition

Child's Moral Development

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90%100%

34%53%53%

67%73%73%73%73%73%74%

80%80%80%

83%86%87%

93%93%94%94%

Opportunity Areas

Strength or Weakness Rating of OLR %Top 2 Box Strength Ratings

Marketing Update

Bilingual Marketing Materials

Website Improved Communication

Increase Parent Outreach Messaging & Newcomer’s Outreach

Numerous Large Banners Displayed

Mailings to Families (Baptism Candidates, Grandparents, Alumni)

Quarterly Newsletters

Annual Fund

2014 – 2015 Focus

Enrollment, Enrollment, Enrollment

Curriculum Enhancement – Jr. High Math

Critical Thinking/Problem Solving (K-8)

Benchmark Assessments (K-8)

Increased Technology (iPads)

Comprehensive Literacy Approach (K-8)

Implement Resource Program

WCEA/WASC Accreditation Preparation

Facility Improvements (Kinder Portable & School Library)

What Can Parents Do?

Volunteer – PTC; Fundraising; Marketing

Help spread positive Word-of-Mouth about OLR

Write reviews of OLR on Greatschools.org and YELP #1 vehicle to influence new parents

Review message content ideas…. Small Class Size Great Education Unique Family Focus Invite a prospective parent to tour the school and get

your registration fee returned (a value up to $375)

Upcoming Events

Kick-off for New Before/After School ELP (STEEAAM Model)

8th graders Visit Moreau Catholic HS

Volunteer Meeting/PTC Sept. 11 at 7 pm

Back to School BBQ Sunday, Sept. 28 at 3 pm

Goal Setting Conferences Sept. 30 – Oct. 2

Parish Festival Oct. 4 & 5

Our Lady of the Rosary School

Thank you for joining us tonight!

Trust in the Lord with All Your Heart