From: Whitworth, KimTo: Libros, TracySubject: Re: Wedgwood Spectrum Waiting ListDate: Tuesday, June 10, 2014 7:13:11 PM

And thank you for everything. I truly hope you are going on to something wonderful and that there are palm trees involved.Best,KW

From: , Tracy Date: Tuesday, June 10, 2014 6:20 PMTo: SPS Subject: Wedgwood Spectrum Waiting List

There are 54 gen ed and 14 Spectrum assigned to Wedgwood grade 3. The first five students on the Spectrum waiting list are already assigned to Wedgwood gen ed. I dont know if it would mess up walk to math, but Im wondering if it would make sense to move those 5 students from gen ed to Spectrum since wont they be doing walk to math anyway? Your call let me know.

From: Whitworth, KimTo: Libros, TracyCc: Lowe, David M; Castaneda, Tino A; Whitworth, KimSubject: Re: Wedgwood Spectrum Waiting ListDate: Tuesday, June 10, 2014 7:12:29 PM

I'm going to take a stab at this and then have Tino and David weigh in. I say if they are truly Spectrum we keep them in Gen Ed and serve them at the appropriate levels for reading and math. If they are APP, we move them to Spectrum category so they can continue with their APP (ALO) status if need be when it comes time for high school where priority enrollment at Garfield and Ingraham are an issue. Thoughts?

KW

From: , Tracy Date: Tuesday, June 10, 2014 6:20 PMTo: SPS Subject: Wedgwood Spectrum Waiting List

There are 54 gen ed and 14 Spectrum assigned to Wedgwood grade 3. The first five students on the Spectrum waiting list are already assigned to Wedgwood gen ed. I dont know if it would mess up walk to math, but Im wondering if it would make sense to move those 5 students from gen ed to Spectrum since wont they be doing walk to math anyway? Your call let me know.

From: Darcie KlineTo: Sammons, RJ; SchoolBoard; Peaslee, Sharon D; Banda, Jose L; Joan Sias; Rick BurkeCc: Cox, Julie A; Halfaker, JonSubject: Re: North Beach Adopts New Math ProgramDate: Tuesday, June 10, 2014 6:39:20 PM

R.J. Sammons,I see you informed the staff but at any time did you inform the parents? Where are we in this equation when a decision is made that so directly affects our children's minds and future?

Darcie Kline

On 6/10/2014 12:52 PM, Sammons, RJ wrote:

Hi Darcie, my email notification to our families referenced a whole staff vote (certificated teachers and classified employees) not a vote of our BLT. Our BLT

reviewed the math curriculum options at one of our on-site locations on April 25th. Our BLT, which includes a parent/community member submitted the following statement to the North Beach staff: Given our review of the math adoption materials, the BLT supports going along with the districts adoption and not renewing our waiver for Saxon. You can review the rest of our BLT minutes HERE I have included below a portion of an email from our Superintendent. This shift in our math program directly relates to our districtwide need of instructional and curricular alignment. Our staff is excited about this shift-hence our unanimous vote to approve. We are also excited about the opportunity to participate in on-going professional development and to share and absorb best practice strategies from across our district which Saxon has not allowed us to do. A portion of a statement from our Superintendent:I know many of us are frustrated about the process. I want to thank you for your patience and support during the past week. Given the short timeframe and the need for consistency in our District, I must ask you to support the adopted Math in Focus program for the fall. We will provide the funding to fully implement the program and also ensure aligned professional development Sincerely, RJ Sammons

From: Darcie Kline [mailto:kline.darcie@gmail.com] Sent: Monday, June 09, 2014 8:04 PMTo: Sammons, RJ; SchoolBoard; Peaslee, Sharon D; Banda, Jose L; Joan Sias; Rick BurkeSubject: Re: North Beach Adopts New Math Program

R.J. Sammons,

Who was in attendance at the BLT meeting today? It is my understanding that the School Board is specifically interested in community engagement in the math adoption. I have never received any out reach from the school to the parents and guardians on the issue of math adoption for North Beach. Math in Focus was the better choice offered by the district but it is still inferior to Saxon. Why not continue with a superior math curriculum? IN OTHER WORDS, if it's not broken don't fix it.North Beach has a 13 year legacy using Saxon math. I find it hard to believe the North Beach community would take this saucy email from you lightly.If I am wrong about the NB community, so be it. But please clarify who and how this decision was made?

Sincerely,Darcie Kline

On Jun 9, 2014 5:19 PM, "RJ Sammons" wrote:

Hello North Beach families, today we voted unanimously to adopt Math

in Focus, our districts newly announced math curriculum. This is a big

and exciting step forward for our learning community! There is no

doubt that there will be questions about this shift which we will do our

best to answer them over this closing week before summer. Please

realize that we will continue to focus our instructional program on

doing what is best for our students and communicate that to you along

this process. I want to thank our BLT for showing true leadership in

reviewing and evaluating this new curriculum shift! We have another

meeting scheduled for June 17th where we will focus on our next steps.

I will also continue to work closely with Julie Cox to communicate our

next steps to our community as we collaboratively develop our

instructional plan for the 2014-2015 school year.

RJ Sammons

Still your proud Principal

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From: Schultz, Nicholas JTo: Pritchett, Sarah JSubject: MontlakeDate: Tuesday, June 10, 2014 3:45:22 PM

Sarah,IamoneoftheteachersatMontlakeandIwantedtotakethisopportunitytovoiceamajorconcernthataffectsourbuildingforpossibleyearstocome.Claudia,againsttheadvisementofthetechteammadeupofteachersandtheITdepartment,hasputinaworkordertodismantlethecomputerlabtomakeroomforanotherteacher.Accordingtoournumbersitisntneededandatimeteachercouldinstructinthelibrary.MathhasbeentaughtinthelibraryformorethantheeightyearsIhavebeenatMontlake.Thisyearwehavebeenfacedwithnumerousstrugglesnothavingafunctioninglabduetomovingitemsaroundtoputamusicprograminthespace.Wehave4classroomsandatutorfightingoverthe20laptopswedohave.Thetechteamputtogetheraplantouserefurbisheddesktopsthatweredonatedtothedistrictwhichwouldputourlabbackonline.Thiswouldbedoneatnocostandwouldnthurtourbuildingthenexttimewegettheopportunitytoputmoneyintothelab.Thisneedstobedoneinordertokeepupwithalltheonlinetestingandmeetingcommoncorestandards.Ourlibrarianwasalsogivena.2FTEadditiontocollaboratewithteacherstoincorporatetechnologyintoourlessons.Howarewegoingtodothatwithouttheuseofcomputers?Claudiashopeisthatbygettingridofthelab,thedistrictwillbeforcedtosupplyuswithlaptopstocompleterequiredtesting.Idontknockdownawallinhopesthatmybuildingsownerwillputinanewwindow.Wehavetriedtodiscusspossiblesolutions,butshehasgoneaheadwiththepaperworkanyway.Imafraidthatshewillbegoneandwewillcomebacktoanotherdysfunctionalyearduetothisdecision.Whatcanwedo?Nick SchultzMontlake ElementaryRoom 9

From: Helm, Christine MTo: Heath, Shauna L; Tolley, Michael F; Pritchett, Sarah JSubject: Thurgood Marshall enVision WaiverDate: Tuesday, June 10, 2014 2:59:56 PMImportance: High

Hi Shauna, My community is waiting to hear from me about the Math Adoption and how it is affecting Thurgood Marshall. Last week I sent an email to my teachers asking if they wanted to meet to discuss the new Math Adoption or if they wanted to stay the course implementing enVision Math. They unanimously responded in favor of staying with enVision and our increased achievement in MAP data supports this decision. Our waiver is valid for another year and you have said that you will purchase the 2015 version of enVision for Thurgood Marshall this summer. I believe that the parent and teaching community at Thurgood Marshall will be relieved and grateful that we can move forward with enVision next year. However, they will quickly be wondering what our options will be after that. I would really like to get some announcement out to my families today. What should I say to them? Thank you,Christine HelmInterim Principal Thurgood Marshall Elementary

From: Halfaker, JonTo: Ota, MichelleSubject: RE: pd in AugustDate: Tuesday, June 10, 2014 1:56:32 PM

So further insight tells me that the 27th will be a Math PD day for elementary and K8 staff. The 26th

is a building directed TRI day, but I dont believe classified staff have to report for it or for the 27th.

The last day, the 28th is building directed, and also includes classified staff. Clear? Jon HalfakerExecutive Director of Northwest Region SchoolsSeattle Public Schools

From: Ota, Michelle Sent: Monday, June 09, 2014 4:58 PMTo: Halfaker, JonSubject: pd in August Jon,As I plan for next year is it safe for me to begin hiring and solidifying PD for 8/26, 8/28 and 9/2?

It looks like the 27th is a district day correct? Michelle OtaPrincipal, Viewlands Elementary252-4400"Every child known, inspired, challenged and empowered"

From: Thompson, AwnieTo: Pritchett, Sarah JSubject: NoteworthyDate: Tuesday, June 10, 2014 10:48:34 AM

Two of the four elementary schools highlighted for growth in math with African American students have worked with Zeno for years.

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From: Aramaki, KellyTo: Carr, Sherry L; Tolley, Michael FSubject: RE: Principals" Association vote on math adoptionDate: Tuesday, June 10, 2014 7:36:05 AM

Hi Sherry,

I'm on it. Thanks for the feedback on this.

Kelly

-----Original Message-----From: Carr, Sherry LSent: Tuesday, June 10, 2014 5:51 AMTo: Aramaki, Kelly; Tolley, Michael FSubject: FW: Principals' Association vote on math adoption

Kelly and Michael,

Will someone be providing her some coaching? How can we ever have a leadership structure that is aligned behind one plan with one of our principals communicating in this way? We all chose to either be part of the problem or part of the solution. This note was divisive and not helpful in the least.

SC

-----Original Message-----From: Hunter, PatriciaSent: Monday, June 09, 2014 1:48 PMTo: 'JvA'Cc: SchoolBoard; Aramaki, Kelly; !Maple Allstaff; Kischner, GerritSubject: RE: Principals' Association vote on math adoption

Hi Ms. Van Arcken,

Thank you for your insightful email expressing your concerns over the new elementary school math adoption. I have expressed my opinion to be that we should have one district wide math curriculum, which I think is especially important for the diverse population that we serve at Maple School. I believe that this base curriculum is especially important for our most struggling students who often times are also very transient. It would be most helpful to them to have continuity when they move from school to school. Beyond that, I do not believe that a curriculum makes a school/district great. Success is based upon the quality of teaching and leadership in a school/district. At Maple we always have, and will continue to teach children, not materials. Curricula is a means to an end. High caliber teachers are skilled in finding curricula supports to teach our diverse populations which is centered around the base adoption. That is our expectation and The Maple Way.

In my opinion we have reached this fiasco over the math adoption, not because one curricula is head and shoulders better than another, but due to a lack of leadership. SPS continues to be a reactive rather than a proactive system. That is not The Maple Way. We will continue to make decisions that are in our students' best interests and refrain from unnecessarily dragging them into political discourse.

I hope that this addresses your concerns. If not, please set up a time when we can talk in person to discuss these issues.

Thank again.

Sincerely,

Pat

Patricia HunterPrincipalMaple Elementary4925 Corson Avenue SouthSeattle, WA. 98108206-252-8310Seattle Public Schools

-----Original Message-----From: JvA [mailto:julievanarcken@gmail.com]Sent: Monday, June 09, 2014 1:01 PMTo: Hunter, PatriciaCc: SchoolBoard; Aramaki, KellySubject: Principals' Association vote on math adoption

Hi, Mrs. Hunter. My daughter is a kindergartener at Maple, and I'm writing to express my concern about what I've heard about the math adoption process.

As I understand it (from a mail from the Stevens principal), district Executive Directors have asked the Principals Association to vote as a collective unit to apply for a mass waiver to use the enVision curriculum instead of the board-approved Math in Focus curriculum. As I understand it, such a vote would essentially force all K-5 schools to use the enVision curriculum. I'm unclear on how the success of a mass waiver would be evaluated after 3 years, since no peer schools would be using the standard curriculum. Unless schools needed to submit a waiver to not be subject to the mass waiver? It's very confusing.

Anyway, I ask that you please proceed with whatever choice you feel is right for Maple. But please do not vote for a mass waiver, preventing other schools from receiving the board-approved curriculum. Waivers should be applied for on an individual basis only, based on what is right for the school. Please do not help the district make a farce of the waiver submission process.

Thank you,Julie van ArckenMaple parent

From: Zella OzretichTo: Ayer, Erika JCc: Daniel Bagley V-list; SchoolBoard; !Bagley Allstaff; Halfaker, JonSubject: Re: Math curriculum adoption at Daniel Bagley - please support the choice made by the school boardDate: Monday, June 09, 2014 9:24:19 PM

Thank you very much for your thoughtful response.Zella Ozretich

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> On Jun 9, 2014, at 9:15 PM, "Ayer, Erika J" wrote:>> Zelia,> Thank you for your email and your thoughts on the math adoption. As the president-elect for the elementary component of the Principals Association of Seattle Schools (PASS), I have been deeply involved in the discussions with other elementary principals regarding the boards decision last week to select Math In Focus as the adopted mathematics text books for next year. Over the last few days the principals have been engaged in heavy debate about the best choice for our students and schools. Today I met with other PASS executive board members, Executive Directors of schools as well as Mr. Banda and the senior leadership team. While it seems that we are all frustrated and disappointed that the math adoption committees first recommendation, enVision15, was not the adopted text book choice, we recognize that an aligned text book adoption across the school district is in the best interest of all students. Today Mr. Banda sent a letter to principals indicating he encourages all principals and buildings utilize the text books adopted by the school board. He also indicated that one key factor in determining a waiver request is "keeping a single set of instructional materials throughout the district as the best way to serve our students. I stand behind Mr. Bandas statement and will not pursue an adoption other than Math In Focus as a way to ensure an equitable program for all students in Seattle Public Schools. That being said, our Montessori mathematics waiver was approved before the boards decision and will continue to be honored. Our Contemporary classrooms will use Math In Focus next year and Montessori will continue to use the Montessori Scope and sequence for mathematics.>> Thank you again for your email and concern for our students.> Erika>> From: zella ozretich > Reply-To: zella ozretich > Date: Monday, June 9, 2014 at 9:20 AM> To: "Ayer, Erika J" , Daniel Bagley V-list , SchoolBoard > Subject: Math curriculum adoption at Daniel Bagley - please support the choice made by the school board>> Hi all,> I'm writing in support of adopting the school board approved new math curriculum, Math in Focus, for our school Daniel Bagley Elementary. I am hearing that many schools are requesting a waiver to choose the staff recommended Envision math program instead, and that waivers must be requested by June 10th. I don't know where our staff and building are leaning on this decision, but wanted to let my opinion be known and encourage other Bagley parents to weigh in as well. I am confident that the school board did their research on this topic and that Math in Focus will be the most effective curriculum for our students, and hope that is the choice that is made.> Thank you,> Zella Ozretich

From: kczutTo: Is Vela; Kelly Aramaki; Jon Halfaker; Sarah J PritchettSubject: [Possible SPAM] Fwd: Math adoption: moving forwardDate: Monday, June 09, 2014 8:08:42 PMImportance: Low

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From: Gerrit Kischner Date: June 9, 2014 at 7:52:13 PM PDTTo: undisclosed-recipients:;Subject: Math adoption: moving forward

Dear PASS Members,

Before tomorrow's DLT meeting, I want to provide a further update on PASS's position regarding the elementary math adoption. Today, I was able to consult with many of you, and this morning I met with David Dockendorf, Erika Ayer, Vicki Sacco and Joanne Bowers in order to ensure we were coordinating our message and sending a clear sense about the interest of school leaders in the midst of this decision. Later, we were included in meetings with the EDS team and the Superintendent's cabinet, and we are grateful that they took the time to make sure they were addressing principals' concerns. We are confident that we have a clear direction moving forward as a District.

PASS stands firmly in support of Superintendent Banda's commitment to ensure a single, unified adoption of Math in Focus, consistent with the School Board's decision last week. We support this decision because it meets all the requirements for a strong, coherent, systemic implementation that we laid out in our May 23rd letter. While the final outcome is different than the recommendation from the Math Adoption Committee, we know that we will have a successful adoption precisely because of their careful work that took issues of Common Core alignment, differentiation of materials, and coherent implementation so seriously. The work of the MAC has built our capacity as a district to raise the level of math instruction to meet the needs of all students in our system, and we honor their great accomplishment.

Throughout the recent weeks, principals and assistant principals have been in a critical position to provide instructional leadership for their schools. With many mixed signals at times, this has not been easy, and we know you have had a few other things on your plates at the same time. School leaders have risen to this occasion, as they do, by giving voice to to all of our communities, especially those whose voices may not be as strong, or as easily heard, as others. Our schools and our students are strong because of your leadership.

Moving forward, the commitment of school leaders to support a strong implementation of Math in Focus will be critical to the success of our students. That is not to say the success of Math in Focus -- we all know that the complex task of teaching is far greater than any set of materials -- but the success of the next phase of math instruction throughout Seattle Public Schools. This is what we have heard recently from the Highline School District, for example, where they said that principal support and investment has been central to their success with Math in Focus. You can count on PASS to support you in meeting your building's needs moving forward.

Best wishes, and I look forward to seeing you tomorrow.

Gerrit

From: Castaneda, Tino ATo: Heath, Shauna L; Tolley, Michael FCc: Whitworth, KimSubject: Funding for enVision WaiverDate: Monday, June 09, 2014 7:51:41 PM

Michael and Shauna,

The staff at Wedgwood where I am interim principal believes that enVision will be best for their students and are still interested in pursuing a waiver. I need to know as soon as possible if funds for enVision Math materials and professional development will still be provided by the district, given the Superintendent's email sent today regarding the adoption of Math in Focus, so that I can support the staff at Wedgwood to make an informed decision.

Thank you,

Tino

Tino CastaedaInterim PrincipalWedgwood Elementarytacastaneda@seattleschools.org(206) 252-5670

From: Whitworth, KimSent: Friday, June 06, 2014 10:17 AMTo: Castaneda, Tino ASubject: Fwd: math adoption

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From: "Heath, Shauna L" Date: June 6, 2014 at 9:42:26 AM PDTTo: "Whitworth, Kim" Cc: "Tolley, Michael F" Subject: RE: math adoption

Kim,Michael will send this to the entire group, but you can share with Tino."The District will provide funds to effectively implement any waivers that are approved."Best,Shauna-----Original Message-----From: Whitworth, Kim Sent: Friday, June 06, 2014 9:41 AMTo: Heath, Shauna L; Castaneda, Tino A

Cc: Tolley, Michael F; Aramaki, Kelly; Pritchett, Sarah J; Whitworth, Kim; Vela, Israel; Halfaker, JonSubject: Re: math adoptionI need to clarify, only the schools who currently have a waiver and are using enVision math will have district funds? So, schools who currently don't have a waiver and are not using enVision will have to come up with the funds on their own?KWOn 6/6/14 9:21 AM, "Heath, Shauna L" wrote:

Tino,

Per your phone call:

As you may know the SPS School Board adopted MiF tonight. We wanted to

make you aware that within the amendment schools that have an existing

waiver may continue to use alternative instructional materials and

funding will be provided to purchase materials. In addition, those

schools that have been using an alternative instructional material,

including enVision and Go Math, may submit a waiver with the

expectation that it will be fully funded.

If you intend to use a material other than Math in Focus the waiver

must be to your Executive Director by by June 10 close of business for

the purchase to be made by start of school. If we do not receive your

waiver by that time Math in Focus will be ordered for your building.

The requirements of the waiver are below. Please note if you are

requesting a waiver to use enVision or Go Math you will only need to

respond to questions 2 and 3 as the others have been communicated

through the adoption process.

1. Include evidence that the proposed alternative basic instructional

material meets district and state standards, and is research and

evidence based; and

2. Clearly state the rationale for using different materials and explain

how the requested materials will both raise overall achievement and

close the achievement gap; and

3. Indicate how the school staff and community has been involved in

making the recommendation to use alternative basic instructional

materials, including information on how the school-based decision

matrix was used in this process and evidence that staff have agreed to

implement the alternative materials fully; and

4. Indicate how the waiver materials will be rolled out school-wide,

including the professional development plan; and

5. Identify district, school-based, or grant, or other funding that will

be used to support the purchase, upkeep, training and on-going

professional development on these materials Please do not hesitate to

contact me if you have any questions.

Best,

Shauna

-----Original Message-----

From: Castaneda, Tino A

Sent: Friday, June 06, 2014 8:34 AM

To: Heath, Shauna L

Subject: FW: math adoption

Shauna,

I just took over at the beginning of May for Chris Cronas as interim

principal at Wedgwood. Can you please inform me on the waiver process

to apply for a waiver to use enVision Math? Most immediately it would

be helpful to know the deadline for the waiver.

Thanks,

Tino

Tino Castaeda

Interim Principal

Wedgwood Elementary School

tacastaneda@seattleschools.org

(206) 252-5670

-----Original Message-----

From: Whitworth, Kim

Sent: Friday, June 06, 2014 6:41 AM

To: Lowe, David M; Castaneda, Tino A

Subject: math adoption

Hi there--

I would get the elementary teachers together and let them know what is

happening. It's important that they are all giving their input about

which math curriculum they prefer. Tino if you could share past emails

with David I will try to make sure he's included in the future.

Please review the curriculum waiver process and ask Shauna Heath any

questions about that.

Best,

KW

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From: Starosky, MichaelTo: Whitworth, KimSubject: Re: Elementary and K-8 Principals - Math adoption and waiverDate: Monday, June 09, 2014 7:47:39 PMImportance: High

Yep

From: , Kim Date: Monday, June 9, 2014 at 7:37 PMTo: SPS Subject: FW: Elementary and K-8 Principals - Math adoption and waiver

From: , SPS Date: Thursday, June 5, 2014 6:33 PMTo: Treena Sterk , Sherri Kokx , Joanne Bowers , Debbie Nelsen , Kathy Jolly , Jill Hudson , "Jenkins, Zoe" , Helen Joung , Sandra Powell , Roy Merca , Brian Vance , Barry Dorsey , Dan Warren , John Miner , Chris Scott , Terri Skjei , Dan Sanger , Sara Mirabueno , SPS , "Montgomery, Paula" , "Castaneda, Tino A" Cc: "Tolley, Michael F" , "Aramaki, Kelly" , "Pritchett, Sarah J" , SPS , Is Vela , "Halfaker, Jon"

Subject: Elementary and K-8 Principals - Math adoption and waiver

Dear Principals--

We know the math adoption process has been a very frustrating experience. There are many of you who are discussing waivers to implement enVision Math. The EDS's strongly believe that a common curriculum throughout the District is vital for student learning and equity.

We are asking that the elementary component of the Principal corp come to consensus on a preference for a math curriculum and either write a waiver to implement enVision Math or take the board's decision and implement Math in Focus. You will absolutely have EDS support for a single curriculum by either accepting the board decision or writing a waiver.

We have trust in your ability to determine what is best for the students in your building and the District as a whole. Please let us know what we can do to support you with this work.

Best,Executive Directors of Schools

From: Kischner, GerritTo: "JvA"; Hunter, PatriciaCc: SchoolBoard; Aramaki, KellySubject: RE: Principals" Association vote on math adoptionDate: Monday, June 09, 2014 6:28:10 PM

Hi Julie, I appreciate your comments and questions regarding the importance of a district-wide adoption and a careful waiver process that allows us to compare outcomes with integrity. PASS is standing firmly behind Superintendent Banda's announcement this afternoon calling on all principals to support the Boards decision to adopt Math in Focus for all the reasons Ms. Hunter cites in favor of a single adoption. The idea of a mass waiver was floated by one of our members in recognition of the central role that principals will play in any curriculum implementation as the instructional leaders of our respective buildings, but we will be far stronger now with a coherent curriculum plan. Thank you again for your interest in this important issue. Best wishes for the end of the school year. Gerrit Gerrit Kischner, PrincipalSchmitz Park Elementary School5000 SW Spokane St.Seattle, Washington 98116206.252.9700@SchmitzPark

Another great Seattle Public School! -----Original Message-----From: JvA [mailto:julievanarcken@gmail.com] Sent: Monday, June 09, 2014 2:09 PMTo: Hunter, PatriciaCc: SchoolBoard; Aramaki, Kelly; !Maple Allstaff; Kischner, GerritSubject: Re: Principals' Association vote on math adoption Thanks for your prompt reply, Pat, and for all you do for the Maple community.

I think there is some confusion among parents as to whether PASS plans to vote on a mass waiver for ALL schools (ie, if the mass waiver vote passed, then all schools would be forced to adopt the alternate curriculum), or just as an opt-in basis (ie, any schools voting to be part of the mass waiver would be signatories on it, and other schools would still get the standard curriculum, or be free to pursue the third curriculum). If Gerrit Kischner or anyone else could provide clarity on the PASS plans, I would be grateful. Thank you!Julie van Arcken > On Jun 9, 2014, at 1:48 PM, "Hunter, Patricia" wrote:>> Hi Ms. Van Arcken,>> Thank you for your insightful email expressing your concerns over the new elementary school math adoption. I have expressed my opinion to be that we should have one district wide math curriculum, which I think is especially important for the diverse population that we serve at Maple School. I believe that this base curriculum is especially important for our most struggling students who often times are also very transient. It would be most helpful to them to have continuity when they move from school to school. Beyond that, I do not believe that a curriculum makes a school/district great. Success is based upon the quality of teaching and leadership in a school/district. At Maple we always have, and will continue to teach children, not materials. Curricula is a means to an end. High caliber teachers are skilled in finding curricula supports to teach our diverse populations which is centered around the base adoption. That is our expectation and The Maple Way.>> In my opinion we have reached this fiasco over the math adoption, not because one curricula is head and shoulders better than another, but due to a lack of leadership. SPS continues to be a reactive rather than a proactive system. That is not The Maple Way. We will continue to make decisions that are in our students' best interests and refrain from unnecessarily dragging them into political discourse.>> I hope that this addresses your concerns. If not, please set up a time when we can talk in person to discuss these issues.>> Thank again.>> Sincerely,> Pat>> Patricia Hunter> Principal> Maple Elementary

> 4925 Corson Avenue South> Seattle, WA. 98108> 206-252-8310> Seattle Public Schools>> -----Original Message-----> From: JvA [mailto:julievanarcken@gmail.com]> Sent: Monday, June 09, 2014 1:01 PM> To: Hunter, Patricia> Cc: SchoolBoard; Aramaki, Kelly> Subject: Principals' Association vote on math adoption>> Hi, Mrs. Hunter. My daughter is a kindergartener at Maple, and I'm writing to express my concern about what I've heard about the math adoption process.>> As I understand it (from a mail from the Stevens principal), district Executive Directors have asked the Principals Association to vote as a collective unit to apply for a mass waiver to use the enVision curriculum instead of the board-approved Math in Focus curriculum. As I understand it, such a vote would essentially force all K-5 schools to use the enVision curriculum. I'm unclear on how the success of a mass waiver would be evaluated after 3 years, since no peer schools would be using the standard curriculum. Unless schools needed to submit a waiver to not be subject to the mass waiver? It's very confusing.>> Anyway, I ask that you please proceed with whatever choice you feel is right for Maple. But please do not vote for a mass waiver, preventing other schools from receiving the board-approved curriculum. Waivers should be applied for on an individual basis only, based on what is right for the school. Please do not help the district make a farce of the waiver submission process.>> Thank you,> Julie van Arcken> Maple parent

From: Sammons, RJTo: Cox, Julie ACc: Halfaker, JonSubject: FW: North Beach adopts Math in FocusDate: Monday, June 09, 2014 4:36:48 PMImportance: High

Hi Julie, I plan to be here for the first portion of your meeting Wednesday evening to help answer any questions about our shift in math (this is big news for us). Most of the questions will surround our walk to math/advanced learners which we have not worked through as a staff yet. I have scheduled a BLT meeting for 6/17 at 3:45 if you can make it (I know its crazy busy though) My goal will be to develop some talking points as we move forward and establish any alternative frameworks for walk to math for example, flexible groupings. Give me a call if need be but lets definitely talk before Wednesday night -RJ

From: Sammons, RJ Sent: Monday, June 09, 2014 4:17 PMTo: Heath, Shauna LCc: Halfaker, Jon; Cox, Julie ASubject: North Beach adopts Math in FocusImportance: High Hi Shauna, the North Beach Staff unanimously voted to adopt Math in Focus instead of continuing our grandfathered waiver to use Saxon. This is a big and exciting step forward for our community and we are anxious to learn more about the professional development launching this summer for Math in Focus thank you, RJ RJ SammonsPrincipal - North Beach Elementary(206) 252-1510http://www.northbeaches.seattleschools.org

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Hammer, Aida; Gallagher, Robert M; Gary, Robert; Kischner, Gerrit; McKinney, Shannon; Medsker, Ruth; Nash, Cindy L; Ostrom, Ben; Rhodes, Bruce J; Sacco, Vicki K; Stanton, Shannon M; Suleiman, Jeanne M; Washington, Sahnica; Zavala, Norma

Cc: Suleiman, Jeanne MSubject: Monday, 6/9 Weekly BulletinDate: Monday, June 09, 2014 4:36:43 PM

SW Region | Seattle Public Schools

Weekly Leadership BulletinJune 9, 2014

Happy Monday SW Leaders! First, I know all of you have felt like the spin cycle on this math adoptiondecision that landed in our laps last Wednesday night. Thanks to all whohave been patient in asking for information or a deeper understanding of the adoption, waivers, etc. An update from the Superintendent went out earlier today. Short updates: Final DLT is tomorrow. Please be on time. Currently, DLT is slatedto end before noon. Letter from Superintendent regarding math adoption went outearlier today. Math In Focus is the adopted curriculum. Orderingwill be handled by purchasing in conjunction with enrollment andplanning, with any questions needing to get to Shauna by the end ofTuesday. Doodles for the different Focus Groups will be coming out soon.Want to voice your input or concerns? Please sign up for one ormore of these groups. Changes to the 222 calendar were negotiated between SEA and SPS.We have asked them to look at the proposed changes ASAP due toits impact to Jump Start and other summer programs. An updated Close of School document went out last week. Pleasemake sure your admin secretaries have added the updated changes. I will be involved with graduations and promotion ceremonies this week.I appreciate your extra efforts during these last couple of weeks of school. You all have lots going on at your schools.

Have a great week!Is

Important Events This Week:

Monday Weekly Power Schools meeting @ JSCEEIs in Cabinet & T&L meetingsED meeting @ JSCEEC & I policy committee meeting

Tuesday DLT meeting @ JSCEEYear End Evaluation: McKinneyLanguage Line meeting @ JSCEE

Wednesday Year End Evaluation: Fraser-HammerGlobal Issues Network meeting at Chief Sealth HSYear End Evaluation: Washington

Thursday Committee of Practitioners Meeting in Toppenish, WA. (all day)

Friday

Saturday

ED meeting @ JSCEESkill Center Learning WalkWest Seattle High graduation: 2:00p.m. at the SWAC Congratulations 2014 Wildcats!!Chief Sealth High graduation: 7:30p.m. at the SWAC Congratulations 2014 Hawks!

Important Events Next Week:

Monday Equity Leadership DevelopmentWeekly Power Schools meeting @ JSCEEIs in Cabinet & T&L meetingsED meeting @ JSCEEC & I policy committee meeting

Tuesday Year End Evaluation: DockendorfYear End Evaluation: AlemanMeeting with Director McLaren @ the JSCEEMiddle College graduation: 7:00p.m. at The Hall in Faunterloy Congratulations 2014 Graduates!

Wednesday Year End Evaluation: CollinsYear End Evaluation: Kischner

Thursday Last Day of School!SW Region HR meeting @ JSCEESW Region SpEd meeting @ JSCEEYear End Evaluation: Nash2013-14 Final Audit Report released

Friday TLLT Retreat @ Rainier Beach CC (all day) Announcements & Reminders:

Roster Verification for Student Growth Scores will be included in this weeks Principal Communicator. Make sure to communicate this important step to staff.

Reminder: Last Student & Teacher Day Thursday, June 19th is the last student AND teacher day. Teachers are not required to

work on June 20th.

From: Vela, IsraelTo: Suleiman, Jeanne MSubject: Re: SW Bulletin DraftDate: Monday, June 09, 2014 4:32:47 PM

Short and sweet is good for this week.Looks good.Is

From: , Jeanne M Date: Monday, June 9, 2014 at 4:24 PMTo: SPS Subject: RE: SW Bulletin Draft

There isnt much to changeI did add the graduations and a shout-out to the schools. Let me know what you think.

Jeanne

SW Region | Seattle Public Schools

Weekly Leadership BulletinJune 9, 2014

Happy Monday SW Leaders! First, I know all of you have felt like the spin cycle on this math adoptiondecision that landed in our laps last Wednesday night. Thanks to all whohave been patient in asking for information or a deeper understanding ofthe adoption, waivers, etc. An update from the Superintendent went outearlier today. Short updates: Final DLT is tomorrow. Please be on time. Currently, DLT is slatedto end before noon. Letter from Superintendent regarding math adoption went outearlier today. Math In Focus is the adopted curriculum. Orderingwill be handled by purchasing in conjunction with enrollment andplanning, with any questions needing to get to Shauna by the end ofTuesday. Doodles for the different Focus Groups will be coming out soon.

Want to voice your input or concerns? Please sign up for one ormore of these groups. Changes to the 222 calendar were negotiated between SEA and SPS.We have asked them to look at the proposed changes ASAP due toits impact to Jump Start and other summer programs. An updated Close of School document went out last week. Pleasemake sure your admin secretaries have added the updated changes. I will be involved with graduations and promotion ceremonies this week.I appreciate your extra efforts during these last couple of weeks of school. You all have lots going on at your schools. Have a great week!Is

Important Events This Week:

Monday Weekly Power Schools meeting @ JSCEEIs in Cabinet & T&L meetingsED meeting @ JSCEEC & I policy committee meeting

Tuesday DLT meeting @ JSCEEYear End Evaluation: McKinneyLanguage Line meeting @ JSCEE

Wednesday Year End Evaluation: Fraser-HammerGlobal Issues Network meeting at Chief Sealth HSYear End Evaluation: Washington

Thursday Committee of Practicioners Meeting in Toppenish, WA. (all day)

Friday

Saturday

ED meeting @ JSCEESkill Center Learning WalkWest Seattle High graduation: 2:00p.m. at the SWAC Congratulations 2014 Wildcats!!Chief Sealth High graduation: 7:30p.m. at the SWAC Congratulations 2014 Hawks!

Important Events Next Week:

Monday Equity Leadership DevelopmentWeekly Power Schools meeting @ JSCEEIs in Cabinet & T&L meetingsED meeting @ JSCEEC & I policy committee meeting

Tuesday Year End Evaluation: DockendorfYear End Evaluation: AlemanMeeting with Director McLaren @ the JSCEEMiddle College graduation: 7:00p.m. at The Hall in Faunterloy Congratulations 2014 Graduates!

Wednesday Year End Evaluation: CollinsYear End Evaluation: Kischner

Thursday Last Day of School!SW Region HR meeting @ JSCEESW Region SpEd meeting @ JSCEEYear End Evaluation: Nash2013-14 Final Audit Report released

Friday TLLT Retreat @ Rainier Beach CC (all day) Announcements & Reminders:

Roster Verification for Student Growth Scores will be included in this weeks Principal Communicator. Make sure to communicate this important step to staff.

Reminder: Last Student & Teacher Day Thursday, June 19th is the last student AND teacher day. Teachers are not required to work on June 20th.

From: Vela, Israel Sent: Monday, June 09, 2014 3:21 PMTo: Suleiman, Jeanne MSubject: SW Bulletin DraftImportance: High Hi Jeanne,I did not change much from Jons so have at it. Also please leave the COP meeting for Thursday for now to round out my schedule of this week.Thanks,Is Happy Monday SW Leaders! First, I know all of you have felt like the spin cycle on this math adoptiondecision that landed in our laps last Wednesday night. Thanks to all whohave been patient in asking for information or a deeper understanding ofthe adoption, waivers, etc. An update from the Superintendent went outearlier today. Short updates: Final DLT is tomorrow. Please be on time. Currently, DLT is slatedto end before noon. Letter from Superintendent regarding math adoption went outearlier today. Math In Focus is the adopted curriculum. Orderingwill be handled by purchasing in conjunction with enrollment andplanning, with any questions needing to get to Shauna by the end ofTuesday. Doodles for the different Focus Groups will be coming out soon.Want to voice your input or concerns? Please sign up for one or

more of these groups. Changes to the 222 calendar were negotiated between SEA and SPS.We have asked them to look at the proposed changes asap, due toits impact to Jump Start and other summer programs. An updated Close of School document went out last week. Pleasemake sure your admin secretaries have added the updated changes. I will be involved with graduations and promotion ceremonies this week.I appreciate your extra efforts during these last couple of weeks of school. You all have lots going on at your schools. Have a great week!Is

From: Neil GerransTo: sjpritchett@seattleschools.orgSubject: Math Curriculum UpdateDate: Monday, June 09, 2014 4:23:22 PM

Good Evening Lawton Community,

I want to thank those of you who gave input to me over the weekend and today on the new math adoption. Many schools around the district had looked at submitting waivers, and as I shared previously, Lawton teachers strongly supported requesting a waiver; however, this option has been removed from the table.

We will be using the newly adopted Math in Focus program in the fall. We met as a staff briefly this afternoon and recognize that for many this has been a disillusioning process, but we also know that in the end good teaching aided by a (sometimes more or less) coherent curriculum has given us strong academic results at Lawton. We look forward to learning together as a community and deepening our instructional practice in the coming year.

Best,

Neil Gerrans

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From: Helm, Christine MTo: Pritchett, Sarah JSubject: RE: current enVision waiver at Thurgood MarshallDate: Monday, June 09, 2014 4:12:35 PM

I know but for how long?

From: Pritchett, Sarah J Sent: Monday, June 09, 2014 3:30 PMTo: Helm, Christine MSubject: Re: current enVision waiver at Thurgood Marshall Importance: High Also, Thurgood is grandfathered in with enVision. SArah

From: , Christine Helm Date: Monday, June 9, 2014 at 3:18 PMTo: SPS Subject: FW: current enVision waiver at Thurgood Marshall Hi Sarah,

1) Given the Superintendents most recent email, I have asked Shauna the questions below:

2) Any news on our Pre School? Is it still moving? What about the $23,000 can the district cover that since we have already allocated it? Thanks,Christine

From: Helm, Christine M Sent: Monday, June 09, 2014 3:17 PMTo: Heath, Shauna LSubject: current enVision waiver at Thurgood Marshall Importance: High Hi Shauna, Given the Superintendents email this afternoon, will your department still be buying enVision 2015 for the Thurgood Marshall classrooms? If so, what is the process after next year when our waiver expires? Can we assume if we get new materials that we will use them for more than one year? Thank you,

Christine HelmInterim Principal at Thurgood Marshall

From: Suleiman, Jeanne MTo: Vela, IsraelSubject: FW: math adoptionDate: Monday, June 09, 2014 3:46:13 PM

Just sharing this with you. Im not sure the tone is completely sincere. I do know Joanne was one of the EnVision supporters

JeanneFrom: Bowers, Joanne Sent: Monday, June 09, 2014 2:48 PMTo: Elementary Principals; Middleschool PrincipalsSubject: math adoption Hello Colleagues, In regards to the math adoption, we now have the direction from Superintendent Banda in his email that there will be only one which is Math In Focus. The decision has been made and we can go forward with our work to ensure that all students receive strong math instruction. The focus can now be on quality instruction and professional development. If you have further questions, please direct them to your Ed Director. Take this one piece of work off your list of to dos.

Joanne BowersGreen Lake Principal206-252-5320 Peace cannot be kept by force; it can only be achieved by understanding. Albert Einstein

From: Pritchett, Sarah JTo: Thompson, AwnieSubject: Re: K-5 math updateDate: Monday, June 09, 2014 3:26:00 PMImportance: High

That is what I think the underlining message even though it is not stated implicitly.

Sarah

From: , Awnie Thompson Date: Monday, June 9, 2014 at 3:23 PMTo: SPS Subject: FW: K-5 math update

Sarah,I read this to mean that waivers wont be approved, is that what you think? I dont want to waste my limited time to write a waiver if it wont be approved no matter what. Id appreciate your thoughts. Thanks! Awnie Awnie ThompsonPrincipalJohn Muir Elementary206-252-7400 From: Banda, Jose L Sent: Monday, June 09, 2014 2:12 PMSubject: K-5 math updateImportance: High Dear Principals, Over the last few weeks there has been extensive focus on the K-5 math elementary adoption. When we started this process, it was our goal to create alignment for our math program, ensuring consistent and equitable materials, which is in the best interest of our students. We believe any of the top three materials considered by the Materials Adoption Committee would have provided staff with a strong resource to support instruction. The selection of Math in Focus provides an opportunity to ensure an aligned approach to mathematics across the district through our established feeder patterns in regions. The implementation of a single program also ensures equitable access to students throughout the city of Seattle. I know many of us are frustrated about the process. I want to thank you for your patience and support during the past week. Given the short timeframe and the need for consistency in our District, I must ask you to support the adopted Math in Focus program for the fall. We will provide the funding to fully implement the program and

also ensure aligned professional development. While Board policy allows for the granting of waivers, a key factor in reviewing waivers will be in keeping a single set of instructional materials throughout the district as the best way to serve our students. All aspects of curriculum and instruction -- resources, standards, assessment, instructional practices -- are key to student success and closing the achievement gap. In an effort to make a difference for students, we will continue to focus on best instructional practices. In addition to the vendor-supported professional development for Math in Focus, there will be an ongoing book study for school leaders specifically related to mathematics, as well as optional professional development opportunities focusing on mathematical practices. I want to thank our educators and community members who served on the Materials Adoption Committee. While I recognize there is disappointment that the recommended materials were not approved, I am pleased there was a selection of one strong math program, which will provide an opportunity to ensure an aligned approach to mathematics across the district. At the end of the day, we know having a single adoption is what is best for our District, and I want to thank you for continuing to support our students. Sincerely, Jos Jos BandaSuperintendentSeattle Public Schools

From: Vela, IsraelTo: Suleiman, Jeanne MSubject: SW Bulletin DraftDate: Monday, June 09, 2014 3:20:34 PMImportance: High

Hi Jeanne,I did not change much from Jons so have at it. Also please leave the COP meeting for Thursday for now to round out my schedule of this week.Thanks,Is

Happy Monday SW Leaders!

First, I know all of you have felt like the spin cycle on this math adoptiondecision that landed in our laps last Wednesday night. Thanks to all whohave been patient in asking for information or a deeper understanding ofthe adoption, waivers, etc. An update from the Superintendent went outearlier today.

Short updates: Final DLT is tomorrow. Please be on time. Currently, DLT is slatedto end before noon. Letter from Superintendent regarding math adoption went outearlier today. Math In Focus is the adopted curriculum. Orderingwill be handled by purchasing in conjunction with enrollment andplanning, with any questions needing to get to Shauna by the end ofTuesday. Doodles for the different Focus Groups will be coming out soon.Want to voice your input or concerns? Please sign up for one ormore of these groups. Changes to the 222 calendar were negotiated between SEA and SPS.We have asked them to look at the proposed changes asap, due toits impact to Jump Start and other summer programs. An updated Close of School document went out last week. Pleasemake sure your admin secretaries have added the updated changes.

I will be involved with graduations and promotion ceremonies this week.I appreciate your extra efforts during these last couple of weeks of school. You all have lots going on at your schools.

Have a great week!Is

From: Pritchett, Sarah JTo: Hanson, KariSubject: RE: K-5 math updateDate: Monday, June 09, 2014 3:07:08 PM

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From: Hanson, Kari Sent: Monday, June 09, 2014 3:00 PMTo: Pritchett, Sarah JSubject: RE: K-5 math update GotitandalsosawJoanneBowersmessage.Haywillbeonboardandpreparedtomoveforwardwithasmile(eventually;)

Kari HansonPrincipalJohnHayElementarySchool201GarfieldStreetSeattle,Washington206-252-2100

From: Pritchett, Sarah J Sent: Monday, June 09, 2014 2:55 PMTo: Hanson, KariSubject: RE: K-5 math update Wehavereceivedstrongmessagingofnowaivers,eventhoseitisnotstatedinthiscommunicationexplicitly.Sarah

From: Hanson, Kari Sent: Monday, June 09, 2014 2:33 PMTo: Pritchett, Sarah JSubject: FW: K-5 math updateImportance: High HiSarah,OkayIwasjustabouttosendasurveyouttomyfamiliestogatherinputforawaiver.IdontknowhowtomaneuverthisshallIgettheinput?Idontwanttobringmyfamiliesinonthisifthewaiverswillbedeniedwhatdoyouthink?

Kari HansonPrincipal

JohnHayElementarySchool201GarfieldStreetSeattle,Washington206-252-2100

From: Banda, Jose L Sent: Monday, June 09, 2014 2:12 PMSubject: K-5 math updateImportance: High Dear Principals, Over the last few weeks there has been extensive focus on the K-5 math elementary adoption. When we started this process, it was our goal to create alignment for our math program, ensuring consistent and equitable materials, which is in the best interest of our students. We believe any of the top three materials considered by the Materials Adoption Committee would have provided staff with a strong resource to support instruction. The selection of Math in Focus provides an opportunity to ensure an aligned approach to mathematics across the district through our established feeder patterns in regions. The implementation of a single program also ensures equitable access to students throughout the city of Seattle. I know many of us are frustrated about the process. I want to thank you for your patience and support during the past week. Given the short timeframe and the need for consistency in our District, I must ask you to support the adopted Math in Focus program for the fall. We will provide the funding to fully implement the program and also ensure aligned professional development. While Board policy allows for the granting of waivers, a key factor in reviewing waivers will be in keeping a single set of instructional materials throughout the district as the best way to serve our students. All aspects of curriculum and instruction -- resources, standards, assessment, instructional practices -- are key to student success and closing the achievement gap. In an effort to make a difference for students, we will continue to focus on best instructional practices. In addition to the vendor-supported professional development for Math in Focus, there will be an ongoing book study for school leaders specifically related to mathematics, as well as optional professional development opportunities focusing on mathematical practices. I want to thank our educators and community members who served on the Materials Adoption Committee. While I recognize there is disappointment that the recommended materials were not approved, I am pleased there was a selection of one strong math program, which will provide an opportunity to ensure an aligned approach to mathematics across the district.

At the end of the day, we know having a single adoption is what is best for our District, and I want to thank you for continuing to support our students. Sincerely, Jos Jos BandaSuperintendentSeattle Public Schools

From: Halfaker, JonTo: Benkovitz, Jennifer LSubject: Re: math updateDate: Monday, June 09, 2014 3:05:02 PM

You will need to do the research on it to meet the SPS Board Policy 2020. Not saying no, but it will take some work to get to yes.Jon HalfakerExecutive Director NW RegionSeattle Public Schools

From: , Jennifer L Date: Monday, June 9, 2014 2:41 PMTo: SPS Subject: math update

We are on board with Math in Focus.Any chance we could pilot 6-8 Singapore so we can have a single curriculum? We were planning to write a waiver to use Agile Mind (suggested by Anna Box) but now that Singapore is going to be used, this seems like a logical step forward for our school. A little curriculum cohesion could go a long way. Thoughts?

FYI: Teacher: So, could we say were doing math in focus but really do TERC? Jen: No. MiF would be our primary resource. Part of my job would be to ensure that we are implementing with fidelity, using other resources to supplement when needed. This is what is best for kids. Otherwise, we are where we were over a year ago with multiple curriculums and kids/families being at a lossTeachers: Oh. Well then. I guess this is different.

Thanks,Jen

Jen Benkovitz, Ed.D.Principal, Salmon Bay K-8Phone: 206-252-1725Fax: 206-252-1721

From: Suleiman, Jeanne MTo: Vela, IsraelSubject: RE: phone message for you....Date: Monday, June 09, 2014 3:03:12 PM

Thanks.IjustgotanearfulfromaK5STEMparentwhoheardaboutthedualadoptionkerfuffle.IreadverbatimpartoftheSuperintendentscommunicationandaskedhertocontactShannonMcKinney.

Jeanne

From: Vela, Israel Sent: Monday, June 09, 2014 3:02 PMTo: Suleiman, Jeanne MSubject: Re: phone message for you....ThismeansitwillbedeniedifitisnotMathinFocusasitdoesnotprovideforoneresource.Iwillcallhimtonight.Thanks,Is

From: ,JeanneMDate: Monday,June9,2014at2:47PMTo: SPSSubject: phonemessageforyou.....fromBruceatSanislo.HehasaquestionofwhetherschoolscanorcannotuseawaivertoadoptadifferentmathcurriculumthanMiF.Theconfusingparagraphisthisone:While Board policy allows for the granting of waivers, a key factor in reviewing waivers will be in keeping a single set of instructional materials throughout the district as the best way to serve our students.Brucewouldlikeareturncalltonight.Thanks,

Jeanne

From: Cox, Julie ATo: "David Jacobs"; Merz, Elaine R; Ouellette, Douglas C; president@blainepta.com; vicepresident@blainepta.com;

Pritchett, Sarah JCc: SchoolBoardSubject: RE: Information on Math CurriculumDate: Monday, June 09, 2014 2:12:59 PM

Dear Dave, Thank you for your note regarding the math preference at Catharine Blaine. Let me begin with some background information. Over the past two years we have invested many hours on implementing the CCSS-M. Last year we met in collaborative groups with the Lawton staff during most our Early Release Days. We spent time not only getting to know the standards intimately, but we also spent hours gathering resources and standards-based assessments that align. In addition we used the ReThink CCSS-M pacing guides and standards-based assessments. This is a point of pride for me at Blaine the teachers really know the standards and how to differentiate to meet varying types of learners. They are creative in finding resources to augment the current EDM curriculum. With this said, are all excited about the SPS math adoption! When the adoption choices were on display, Blaine was fortunate to be a review site. This provided our teachers with the opportunity to view the materials right on campus. We had time to look at many aspects of each: recommended instructional practices, differentiation techniques, intervention strategies, and assessments. We gave our feedback to the MAC. We didnt overwhelmingly find one of the choices stand out over the others. We found strong aspects in them all. Our lens is CCSS-M. We teach to the standards and post daily learning targets for our students. We consistently use the curriculum to teach to the standards. So for us, we gave our feedback and left the rest up to Central Leadership. This brings us to the present. The elementary teachers are meeting with the BLT Leader (Building Leadership Team Representative) today. The BLT will meet tonight, gather the feedback from staff, discuss with parent involvement and then make a decision. I will bring your feedback to this meeting, or you are welcome to attend. We meet in my office at 4:00. Please see this information as well: this was in A NOTE FROM THE PRINCIPAL this past week in our Tiger Tracks newsletter regarding the math program at Blaine. With kind regards,Julie MATH AND MATH ASSESSMENTIn addition to our elementary teachers getting to know the Districts newly adopted math curriculum (and aligning it to the Common Core State Standards in Math), we will be using a new assessment tool next year. Students this spring will take a standards-based assessment that will help us organize our instructional grouping for math come fall. Any student that comes to Blaine in the fall as a new student will also take the assessment. This tool, created by the ReThink Company is standards-based. This way it will allow us to pin point standards that students have already mastered (no need to teach them what they already

know) and to pin point standards throughout the year where they have yet to meet standard. Next year we will track growth on a week-to-week basis. This way we can provide students with specific and immediate feedback and support. We will use a data tracking software called, Master Track. Some teachers piloted Master Track this past year and found it very powerful. The first through fifth grade teachers will use this. We have a training next week to learn how to use it! WALK-TO-MATHThe fourth and fifth grade teachers will implement the strategy of Walk-to-Math next fall. Many of you have heard about this from other schools. In the fall in grades fourth and fifth graders will walk to math within their grade level. We wont mix grade levels. Based on our data, we will establish pacing groups. All students will start the year at grade level standard (CCSS-M). Then the groups will move through the standards at different paces depending upon their needs. This means all students will learn their grade level standards by the end of year AND some groups will also have gone beyond standard into the next grade level. Much more information will be going out about this by the end of the year or as late as the fall.

From: David Jacobs [mailto:jacobsda12@gmail.com] Sent: Sunday, June 08, 2014 11:45 PMTo: Merz, Elaine R; Cox, Julie A; Ouellette, Douglas C; president@blainepta.com; vicepresident@blainepta.comCc: SchoolBoardSubject: Re: Information on Math Curriculum Keeping the School Board informed -Dave

On Sun, Jun 8, 2014 at 11:40 PM, David Jacobs wrote:Hello Blaine School Leadership, I have an important question to ask about the Math curriculum process. The school board made a brave decision last week to review the work that the staff and the Math Advisory Committee performed and decide that the process did not do justice for our students. In the process they learned about what Math in Focus (MIF) can provide for the students and made a brave decision to go against the staff and finally put Seattle Schools on the path to teach our students MATH and not English/Math. What is Blaine's plan with the curriculum? Is the school going to accept MIF and help propel our students into the future; or is it going to follow suit of other schools and ask for a waiver to use enVision and force our students to need to be fluent in how to read and write in order to learn math? I hope that you and your team follow the board's decision and moves forward with accepting the highly acclaimed Singapore math program. Warm Regards,-Dave Jacobs

206-214-6877

From: Bowers, JoanneTo: Aramaki, KellySubject: RE: math adoptionDate: Monday, June 09, 2014 1:06:30 PM

Hi Kelly, I dont think I need to retract. I have put at the bottom that we were expecting updates from central office. It is already mid day and there is no direction or clarification yet and I had too many principals asking me what to do. As soon as we get the info, I can help communicate if you need. Joanne From: Aramaki, Kelly Sent: Monday, June 09, 2014 12:15 PMTo: Bowers, JoanneCc: Kischner, GerritSubject: Re: math adoptionImportance: High Hey Joanne, Is it possible to retract this for the time being. Superintendent is going to send out an e-mail shortly with further clarification. Kelly

From: , "Bowers, Joanne" Date: Monday, June 9, 2014 11:13 AMTo: Elementary Principals , Middleschool Principals Subject: math adoption

If you are not a an elementary or K-8 school, disregard the email. Hello Principals, Your PASS reps met this morning and without having much more info than we did last week, we strongly suggest that if you are going to request a waiver for enVision that you have it prepared to hand in tomorrow as directed by Shauna Heath and Michael Tolley. The process was for each school to send in their own individual waiver adoptions. We do not want to hold any school up by

trying to get everyone on the same waiver or put your school in jeopardy if the waiver is not turned in as an individual school. For those of you trying to get the community input, David Dockendorf has provided us with a survey monkey link and letter he sent to his community. If you would like to use this, you can attach to a school messenger link to gather your input from your community. Thanks David. As you may know, the Seattle School Board recommended a new K-5 math curriculum to use for the next seven years. _________ is trying to determine the best curriculum option for our students. We have created a survey to gather community input. Due to the district timeline, we will need your input by Tuesday, June 10th at 9am. Please use the following link to share your input. https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/JPCG7QS We will have more info for you and will be discussing this tomorrow either during or after DLT. We are waiting to hear form our Supt. and EDs. We also realize the extra workload this has added to your year and are working to support you during this. Joanne BowersGreen Lake Principal206-252-5320 Peace cannot be kept by force; it can only be achieved by understanding. Albert Einstein

From: Rogers, Lesley ATo: Vela, Israel; Whitworth, Kim; Pritchett, Sarah J; Aramaki, Kelly; Halfaker, Jon; Jessee, Wyeth; Heath, Shauna LSubject: need edits ASAP - thanksDate: Monday, June 09, 2014 11:55:01 AM

Dear Principals, Over the last few weeks there has been extensive focus on the K-5 math elementary adoption. When we started this process, it was our goal to create alignment for our math program, ensuring consistent and equitable materials, which is in the best interest of our students. We believe any of the top three materials considered by the Materials Adoption Committee would have provided staff with a strong resource to support instruction. The selection of Math in Focus provides an opportunity to ensure an aligned approach to mathematics across the district through our established feeder patterns in regions. One program also ensures equitable access to students throughout the city of Seattle. I know many of us are frustrated about the process, and I want to thank you for your patience and support during the past week. Given the short timeframe and the need for consistency in our District, I need you to support the adopted Math in Focus program for the fall. We will provide the funding to fully implement the program and also ensure robust professional development. All aspects of curriculum and instruction -- resources, standards, assessment, instructional practices -- are key to student success and closing the achievement gap. In an effort to make a difference for students, we will continue to focus on best instructional practices. In addition to the vendor-supported professional development for Math in Focus, there will be an ongoing book study for school leaders specifically related to mathematics, as well as optional PD opportunities focusing on mathematical practices. I want to thank our educators and community members who served on the Materials Adoption Committee. While I recognize there is disappointment that the recommended materials were not approved, I am pleased there was a selection of one strong math program, which will provide an opportunity to ensure an aligned approach to mathematics across the district. At the end of the day, we all know this is about what is best for students, and I want to thank you for supporting Math in Focus. Sincerely, Jos Jos BandaSuperintendent

Seattle Public Schools Lesley RogersChief Communications OfficerSeattle Public SchoolsCell: 206-255-2811

From: Castaneda, Tino ATo: Whitworth, KimCc: Lowe, David MSubject: CommunityDate: Monday, June 09, 2014 11:28:20 AM

Kim, At this point we are considering our PTA representation on the BLT as involving the community. Do you think we need to do something more such as this kind of survey? Tino Tino CastaedaInterim PrincipalWedgwood Elementary Schooltacastaneda@seattleschools.org(206) 252-5670 From: Lowe, David M Sent: Monday, June 09, 2014 11:17 AMTo: Castaneda, Tino ASubject: FW: math adoption Didnt see your name on the distribution list. Ill forward anything else I get as well. d

From: Bowers, Joanne Sent: Monday, June 09, 2014 11:14 AMTo: Aleman, Constance T; Allan, Claudia; Aramaki, Kelly; Archer, Kelley A; Ayer, Erika J; Banda, Jose L; Beach, Tami R; Benkovitz, Jennifer L; Bogan, Angela S; Bowers, Joanne; Breidenbach, Julie; Breuder, Maria E; Brooks, Heather E; Claytor, Rhonda; Collins, Christy A; Cox, Julie A; Cronas, Chris P; Dockendorf, David; Dorsey, Barry; Elliott, David; Fauntleroy, Dedy G; Floyd, Wayne; Gallagher, Robert M; Geoghagan, Rina; Gerrans, Neil T; Golosman, Daniel P; Gonzales-Millsap, Maria; Hanson, Kari; Hayes, Vernon C; Helm, Christine M; Hunter, Patricia; Imel, Greg; Jaskot, Stanley C; Jenkins, Zoe; Johnson, Anne; Jolly, Kathy; Joung, Helen H; Kischner, Gerrit; Loveness, Marilyn; Lowe, David M; Lute-Ervin, Jo; McKinney, Shannon; McMillian, Cothron L.; Merca, Roy; Miner, John; Mirabueno, Sara; Morningstar, Sarah; Morrison, Laura; Muth, Davy; Nelsen, Debbie; Oatis, Chanda; Ostrom, Ben; Ota, Michelle; Paraghamian, Aleta; Pearl, Katrina M; Pinchback-Jones, Anitra L; Powell, Sandra C; Rhodes, Bruce J; Sacco, Vicki K; Sammons, RJ; Sanger, Dan; Scarlett, Keisha; Schweitzer, Melissa; Scott, Christopher E; Scott, Sandra; Skjei, Terri; Smith Jr., Marion J; Stanton, Shannon M; Starosky, Michael; Suleiman, Jeanne M; Tang, Po-yuk S; Thaxton, Farah G; Thompson, Awnie; Todd, Winifred; Tolley, Michael F; Trotter, Walter; Turner, Virginia; Warren, Dan; Washington, Sahnica; Whitworth, Kim; Wiley, Delinda; Zavala, Norma; Banda, Jose L; Benkovitz, Jennifer L; Brooks, Heather E; Carter, Christopher E; Clark, Jeff; Conner, Shannon; Cox, Julie A; Dockendorf, David; Gary, Robert; Gonzales-Millsap, Maria; Guenther, Patricia; Halfaker, Jon; Kleitsch, Sue; Kokx, Sherri K; McDaniel, Mary; Merca, Roy; Montgomery, Paula; Nelsen, Debbie; Paraghamian, Aleta; Pritchett, Sarah J; Scarlett, Keisha; Scott, Christopher E; Starosky, Michael; Suleiman, Jeanne M; Talbert, Tonie; Talbot, Sarah M; Tolley, Michael F; Watters, Cindy J; Whitworth, Kim; Wiley, Delinda; Williams, Mia TSubject: math adoption If you are not a an elementary or K-8 school, disregard the email.

Hello Principals, Your PASS reps met this morning and without having much more info than we did last week, we strongly suggest that if you are going to request a waiver for enVision that you have it prepared to hand in tomorrow as directed by Shauna Heath and Michael Tolley. The process was for each school to send in their own individual waiver adoptions. We do not want to hold any school up by trying to get everyone on the same waiver or put your school in jeopardy if the waiver is not turned in as an individual school. For those of you trying to get the community input, David Dockendorf has provided us with a survey monkey link and letter he sent to his community. If you would like to use this, you can attach to a school messenger link to gather your input from your community. Thanks David. As you may know, the Seattle School Board recommended a new K-5 math curriculum to use for the next seven years. _________ is trying to determine the best curriculum option for our students. We have created a survey to gather community input. Due to the district timeline, we will need your input by Tuesday, June 10th at 9am. Please use the following link to share your input. https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/JPCG7QS We will have more info for you and will be discussing this tomorrow either during or after DLT. We are waiting to hear form our Supt. and EDs. We also realize the extra workload this has added to your year and are working to support you during this. Joanne BowersGreen Lake Principal206-252-5320 Peace cannot be kept by force; it can only be achieved by understanding. Albert Einstein

From: Anderson, Eric MTo: Anderson, Eric M; Wright, Charles E; Echeverria, Guillermo J; Kischner, Gerrit; Jessee, WyethCc: Wallace, Venetia H; Garmoe, Misa; Halfaker, Jon; Turner, Nicole JSubject: RE: Upcoming Principal Focus GroupsDate: Monday, June 09, 2014 10:52:44 AM

By COB today we will send a Doodle asking principals and APs to select all sessions they would be willing to participate in. After we get the Doodle results we will stratify session participation as best as possible (by level, region, etc). If we get more sign ups than we have space for we will provide an alternative opportunity for providing feedback. Wyeth is drafting the email to accompany the Doodle invitation. My office will provide the Doodle link. Charles, I assume the email come from you, correct? Eric

From: Anderson, Eric M Sent: Monday, June 09, 2014 10:21 AMTo: Wright, Charles E; Echeverria, Guillermo J; Kischner, Gerrit; Jessee, WyethCc: Wallace, Venetia H; Garmoe, Misa; Halfaker, JonSubject: RE: Upcoming Principal Focus Groups Here is a draft schedule. I dropped DoTS (Data Reporting) from the list because doing HR, Budget, Enrollment Planning , Enrollment Services and DoTS seems like too much for 90 minutes. My office is planning to gather feedback about data reporting (in partnership with DoTS) later this summer. Thoughts? Day Date Start End Topic

Tuesday 24-Jun 10:30 12:00 SPED, ELL, and Advanced Learning

Tuesday 24-Jun 1:00 2:30 Schools/Family partnerships, Family Support Programs, Community Partnerships

Tuesday 24-Jun 2:30 4:00 Human Resources, Budget, Enrollment Planning, Enrollment Services

Wednesday 25-Jun 10:30 12:00 SPED, ELL, and Advanced Learning

Wednesday 25-Jun 1:00 2:30 Schools/Family partnerships, Family Support Programs, Community Partnerships

Wednesday 25-Jun 2:30 4:00 Human Resources, Budget, Enrollment Planning, Enrollment Services

Thursday 26-Jun 10:30 12:00 Math, Literacy

Thursday 26-Jun 1:00 2:30 Math, Literacy

Thursday 26-Jun 2:30 4:00 Facilities, Transportation

From: Wright, Charles E Sent: Monday, June 09, 2014 7:00 AMTo: Echeverria, Guillermo J; Anderson, Eric M; Kischner, Gerrit; Jessee, WyethCc: Wallace, Venetia H; Garmoe, Misa; Halfaker, JonSubject: RE: Upcoming Principal Focus Groups Bringing Jon and Misa into the loop.

From: Echeverria, Guillermo J Sent: Sunday, June 08, 2014 11:22 PMTo: Wright, Charles E; Anderson, Eric M; Kischner, Gerrit; Jessee, WyethCc: Wallace, Venetia HSubject: RE: Upcoming Principal Focus Groups Hello Charles, I apologize for the delay. Yes we were able to discuss and agree on most topics for the Principal Focus Groups. Below is the summary. Please let us know your thoughts, so we could move ahead with next steps. I would really like to meet with this team and discuss prior to sending the communication to school leaders, but it seems that we won't have time for it. Eric, Gerrit, Wyeth, thanks for your time and active participation. I am looking forward to continue working with you on this important initiative.

Regards, Guillermo

Session Goals:

Better understand the feedback they provide during the Principal survey (get to the root causes, and recommended solutions for issues/opportunities affecting multiple schools)Get back to this group by target date with the key changes/solutions to be implemented and a timeline. This will increase credibility, trust and participation as School leaders will see action from their feedback.

Number of groups and topics:

9 Sessions scheduled on June 24, 25 and 26: 3 sessions per day at 10:30, 1:00 and 2:30: Total: 9 sessions2 groups of: ELL, SPED, Advanced Learning (Programs)2 Groups of Schools/Family partnerships, Family Support Programs and Community Partnerships2 Groups of Literacy and Math2 Groups of HR, Budget, Enrollment Planning , Enrollment Services and DoTS1 Group of Facilities and Transportation

Facilitator: Guillermo and Wyeth (support: Kick off, provide context and control time)Number of Participants: Ideal number per focus group: (4-6), if we have more we could get a backup facilitator (Barb or increase the number)Session agenda, questions and approach (below)Sessions will be audio recordedPlan after the sessions

Key discussion topics: We need a decision on this topics

Do we want to get back to School leaders with a plan: service improvements and target date to implement?. THe group felt that this will need to happen if we want school leaders to perceive that their time/feedback is worth their time and also that the central office is taking actionIf we want to get back to Principals, what is the target date to get back with a plan per department? (based on all other priorities, it should be before the start of school or Dec (after first quarter). Ideally some solutions will need to be implemented before start of school.Include the questions to the communication or not? Our recommendation was to include (but will be ok with not)Let School leaders chose multiple sessions (Priority H, M, L, or 1,2,3). This will allow us to move leaders to sessions to balance the number and get equal representation from school type (Elementary, Middle, High) and regionsHave somebody from the departments in the session or not?. Our recommendation was that it will be better not to, but ask if they will be ok with a follow up from the department at a later time (if there were questions/clarifications from the departments).

Action items/Next steps:

Confirm key discussion topics - CharlesDraft communication to Principals (Wyeth?)Doodle - Eric, could you help with this coordination?For the sessions: If possible have a person that could transcribe the session, to get all ideas (from Eric or somebody from Eric's team? any other ideas?)

Agenda: Kick off- Wyeth (5-10 mins):

Why are we here?What is our goal? Looking for system problems, or process changes that affect multiple schools, not looking for single school issues. Active participation from School leaders is vital to better plan and execute changes to improve services. We know there are opportunities, we need to know which are more important for school leadersWhat is our deliverable after the session?: A prioritized list of solutions and root causes for each department. For each department we are looking for 2-5, focused on low hanging fruit, small changes in process/system that will move the needleWhat are the next steps?

Provide this feedback to departments and cabinetDevelop an action planGet approval and communicate to school leadersImplement/execute the process/system changesReview the results during the next Principal survey (Continuous Improvement cycle)

Introduce Guillermo and any other participant from the central office

Process: (60-80 mins) - Guillermo:

For each department:What are the strengths of the department?What are the specific root causes for opportunities, What could the department do to provide a better service to schools? Customer service, system and processes. For example: is it timing of communication, or response time, etcWhat are the recommended solutions by root cause? (For each department we are looking for 2-5, focused on low hanging fruit, small changes in process/system that will move the needle). For example if timing of communication is a root cause, for each key process, when would you like to receive the communication?In the board: List the root causes, and the solutionsFollow the same process for all departments listed in the sessionThen prioritize all solutions (by multi-voting)Next steps: Ask participants if they will be willing to:

Invest time providing more specific feedback to department staff (if the dpt has any follow up question)Invest time participating in the session with the departments (developing the solutions and action plan)

Have a paper feedback session form and ask leader to fill before leaving Guillermo (Bill) EcheverriaDirector of Continuous Improvement, Office of the Deputy SuperintendentJohn Stanford Center for Educational Excellence, Seattle Public Schools2445 - 3rd Ave South, Seattle 98134 - 3rd floor, office 3010(O):(206)252-0190 (C):(206)743-6910 (E):gjecheverria@seattleschools.org

"Every Student. Every Classroom. Every Day. Three goals. 51,000 journeys."

"Life's most persistent and urgent question is: What are you doing for others?" Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

From: Wright, Charles ESent: Sunday, June 08, 2014 4:04 PMTo: Anderson, Eric M; Echeverria, Guillermo J; Kischner, Gerrit; Jessee, WyethSubject: RE: Upcoming Principal Focus Groups

Hi all,I didnt see a reply to Erics email. Any thoughts? We need to get this out Monday by end of day. Charles _____________________________________________From: Anderson, Eric M Sent: Wednesday, June 04, 2014 1:03 PMTo: Wright, Charles E; Echeverria, Guillermo J; Kischner, Gerrit; Jessee, WyethSubject: RE: Upcoming Principal Focus Groups Hi All, Did we finalize the schedule? Do we need to get some assistance with the Doodle (Im thinking Patricia could help)? Is someone drafting the email to accompany the Doodle? Eric -----Original Appointment-----From: Wright, Charles E Sent: Tuesday, June 03, 2014 2:32 PMTo: Wright, Charles E; Echeverria, Guillermo J; Anderson, Eric M; Kischner, Gerrit; Jessee, WyethSubject: Upcoming Principal Focus GroupsWhen: Wednesday, June 04, 2014 11:00 AM-11:30 AM (GMT-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada).Where: Charles office

Gerrit: if you are not able to make this in person, please dial in: 252.0983

From: Whitworth, KimTo: Rogers, Lesley ASubject: FW: Elementary and K-8 Principals - Math Adoption and waiverDate: Monday, June 09, 2014 10:39:01 AMImportance: High

We sent this to each of our regions.

KW

From: , Is Vela Date: Thursday, June 5, 2014 11:49 PMTo: "Rhodes, Bruce J" , "Ostrom, Ben" , "Sacco, Vicki K" , "Stanton, Shannon M" , "Kischner, Gerrit" , "Gary, Robert" , "Gallagher, Robert M" , "Medsker, Ruth" , "Washington, Sahnica" , "Collins, Christy A" , "Dockendorf, David" , "Nash, Cindy L" , "Fraser-Hammer, Aida" , "Clark, Jeff" , "Aleman, Constance T" , "McKinney, Shannon" , "Zavala, Norma"

Cc: "Tolley, Michael F" , SPS , "Pritchett, Sarah J" , "Aramaki, Kelly" , "Halfaker, Jon" , Is Vela , "Breidenbach, Julie" Subject: Elementary and K-8 Principals - Math Adoption and waiver

Dear Principals,

We know the math adoption process has been a very frustrating experience. There are many of you who are discussing waivers to implement enVision Math in the 2014-2015 school year. The EDS's strongly believe that a common curriculum throughout the District is vital for student learning and equity.

We are asking that the elementary and K-8 components of the Principal corp come to consensus on a preference for a math curriculum and either write a waiver to implement enVision Math or take the board's decision and implement Math in Focus. You will absolutely have EDS support for a single curriculum by either accepting the board decision or writing a waiver.

We have trust in your ability to determine what is best for the students in your building and the District as a whole. Please let us know what we can do to support you with this work.

Best,

Executive Directors of Schools

From: Sammons, RJTo: Halfaker, JonSubject: FW: math adoption: waivers?Date: Monday, June 09, 2014 10:21:19 AM

From: Rainer Leuschke [mailto:rainerle@gmail.com] Sent: Monday, June 09, 2014 10:19 AMTo: Sammons, RJCc: SchoolBoardSubject: math adoption: waivers? Dear Mr. Sammons, I was highly encouraged by the school board's decision to adopt the Math in Focus program for the district. I am concerned about rumors on local school related blogs about emergency meetings at schools to apply for waivers without community/parent input. If true this is a troublesome development as this process would be a significant departure from previous waiver process. The Saxon Math curriculum used at North Beach now appears to be decent, however I do believe that the focus on thinking through problems in Math in Focus will yield better results for most kids in the long term. Please ensure that North Beach will indeed follow the SPS board adopted standard. No more Reform math, please. Thank you,Rainer Leuschke, Ph.D. Principal Engineer Terex Inc.

From: Sacco, Vicki KTo: Collins, Christy A; Dockendorf, David; Breidenbach, Julie; Stanton, Shannon M; Zavala, Norma; Washington,

Sahnica; Gallagher, Robert M; Ostrom, Ben; McKinney, Shannon; Kischner, Gerrit; Aleman, Constance T; Rhodes, Bruce J

Cc: Ayer, Erika J; Vela, Israel; Bowers, JoanneSubject: RE: Math Adoption SurveyDate: Monday, June 09, 2014 9:38:19 AM

Well add you to the list. Thank you Christy!

From: Collins, Christy A Sent: Sunday, June 08, 2014 4:09 PMTo: Dockendorf, David; Breidenbach, Julie; Stanton, Shannon M; Sacco, Vicki K; Zavala, Norma; Washington, Sahnica; Gallagher, Robert M; Ostrom, Ben; McKinney, Shannon; Kischner, Gerrit; Aleman, Constance T; Rhodes, Bruce JCc: Ayer, Erika J; Vela, Israel; Bowers, JoanneSubject: RE: Math Adoption Survey Arbor Heights is 100% unanimous for EnVision math. Please let us know next steps for the joint waiver.Best to all this was a challenging event for all of us!Christy Christy CollinsPrincipal, Arbor Heights Elementary3701 SW 104th StreetSeattle, WA. 98146206-252-9250cacollins@seattleschools.org From: Dockendorf, David Sent: Friday, June 06, 2014 5:00 PMTo: Breidenbach, Julie; Stanton, Shannon M; Sacco, Vicki K; Zavala, Norma; Collins, Christy A; Washington, Sahnica; Gallagher, Robert M; Ostrom, Ben; McKinney, Shannon; Kischner, Gerrit; Aleman, Constance T; Rhodes, Bruce JCc: Ayer, Erika J; Vela, Israel; Bowers, JoanneSubject: RE: Math Adoption Survey Thank you

From: Breidenbach, Julie Sent: Friday, June 06, 2014 4:55 PMTo: Dockendorf, David; Stanton, Shannon M; Sacco, Vicki K; Zavala, Norma; Collins, Christy A; Washington, Sahnica; Gallagher, Robert M; Ostrom, Ben; McKinney, Shannon; Kischner, Gerrit; Aleman, Constance T; Rhodes, Bruce JCc: Ayer, Erika J; Vela, Israel; Bowers, JoanneSubject: RE: Math Adoption Survey waiver for FP as we intend on using enVision

From: Dockendorf, DavidSent: Friday, June 06, 2014 1:58 PMTo: Stanton, Shannon M; Sacco, Vicki K; Zavala, Norma; Collins, Christy A; Washington, Sahnica; Gallagher, Robert M; Ostrom, Ben; McKinney, Shannon; Kischner, Gerrit; Dockendorf, David; Aleman,

Constance T; Rhodes, Bruce J; Breidenbach, JulieCc: Ayer, Erika J; Vela, Israel; Bowers, JoanneSubject: Math Adoption Survey

Good Afternoon Colleagues,The elementary component of PASS is asking that each region find out what K-5 buildings are doing regarding the math adoption. I spoke with Vicki earlier and we are collecting this information for the SW region and then forwarding this information on to JoAnne Bower and Erika Ayer. If you could reply to this email with what your building is doing around the math adoption; yes we are doing a waiver, no we are not doing a waiver, we are still deciding as a building. Vicki and I will be contacting you at the end of the day if we have not heard back from you. IF you have spoken with Vicki please still reply to this email so we have it documented. Thank you very much,David and Vicki DavidDockendorfPrincipal,PathfinderK-8School

From: Benkovitz, Jennifer LTo: Halfaker, JonSubject: math and other updates for staff... input neededDate: Monday, June 09, 2014 9:32:02 AM

I am meeting w/ K-5 staff during lunch today. Am I correct in that they have 3 options re. the math adoption:1. Plan to continue implementing TERC with the understanding that math scores must meet or exceed district scores.2. Sign the Envisions waiver that is being currently being co-written and then implement Envisions.3. Plan to implement Math in Focus, the curriculum adopted by the board. What am I missing?

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