1. 2012 2013 Ravenswood School WelcomeChicago Spartans!

2. Overview Introductions Snapshot of Ravenswood School How to Get Involved

3. Introductions Principal Heather Connolly Experience as an 8th grade teacher, an assistant principal and a literacy coach serving schools across the Northside Masters Degrees in Curriculum/Instruction and Administration/Supervision Ravenswood principal since 2008-2009 school year Lives in nearby Andersonville Two children who attend Ravenswood (4th and 1st grades)

4. Ravenswood School: Current Snapshot Chicago Public School Preschool through 8th grade 470+ students (about two classes per grade level) Neighborhood school Fine and Performing Arts Magnet Cluster School Access to some magnet resources, housed inside a neighborhood school

5. Ravenswood Attendance Boundaries

6. Ravenswood School: Changes Over Time Demographics: Demographics: 2008-2009 2011-2012

7. Ravenswood School: Changes Over Time

8. Direct State and Federal Funding Over Time State Funds Federal Funds Total Discrectionary Funding2008- 2009 $278,360 $179,430 $457,7902009 - 2010 $236,190 $158,000 $394,1902010 - 2011 $219,090 $82,128 $301,2182011 - 2012 $206,090 $76,158 $282,2482012 - 2013 $204,368 $61,920 $266,288 42% loss in discretionary funds over four years. As our socio-economics shift, we lose discretionary funds.

9. Where Do Our Discretionary Dollars Go? Priority PurchaseFull Day Kindergarten We purchase a 1.0 teacher positionFine and Performing Arts We purchase a 1.0 teacher positionReducing Class Size We purchase 2.0 teacher positionsFunding the New, Longer Day We purchase 3 misc. employees to help with lunch/recess supervisionSchool Obligations Copy contract: $10,00/year ST Math license: $3500/year CPS tech. fee: $4000/yearSchool Operating Expenses School Supplies Art/Drama/Music Supplies Field trips Paper All other necessary supplies needed

10. Ravenswood Highlights: Fine and Performing Arts Full-time art, music and drama teachers All students attend three to four arts classes per week Ravenswood is a leader in arts integration Supports core subject learning Art teacher Kitty Conde co-authored Every Art, Every Child integrated arts curriculum (www.everyarteverychild.org) Ravenswood is one of just a few CPS demonstration sites for arts integration curriculum Earlier this fall, Ravenswood was a featured tour site for the Arts Schools Network national conference, showcasing our arts integration leadership

11. Ravenswood Highlights: Preschool Program Two programs for different needs 3- and 4-year-olds Play-based curriculum 80 pre-k seats at Ravenswood Tuition-Based Pre-School (TBPK) Full-day preschool, book-ended with high quality daycare $11,650 tuition in 2013-2014 Admitted on first-come, first-served basis Preschool for All (PFA) Half-day State-funded Admitted according to state-mandated need criteria

12. More Ravenswood Highlights Top-notch teaching staff Beautiful mix of veteran teachers and new talent Collaborators who work well together and learn from each other Illinois Art Teacher of the Year Several Reggio Emilio attendees Differentiated instruction Readers and Writers Workshop model Balanced Literacy Smaller class sizes Target average of 25 students per classroom Compares to 32 students per classroom at many other area CPS schools

13. Friends of Ravenswood School (FORS) Founded in 2005 501(c)3 non-profit corporation All volunteers Parents and community members working together to bring more resources into our school Work closely with principal, staff and Local School Council to support school priorities

14. Friends of Ravenswood School Primary focus: Communication Manage communication functions: website, email list, etc. Fundraising Have raised almost $250,000 in past five years Goal: raise $100,000 in 2012-2013 Help fund arts program, curriculum materials, technology, etc. Facilitate community-building

15. Momentum at Ravenswood June planning retreat attracted almost 50 parents, teachers and community members Record number of parents/volunteers involved Actively seeking neighborhood support Working to leverage committed funding for large- scale outdoor play and learning space renovation $250,000 in state and CPS funding for a new turf field $62,000 in aldermanic menu funds for new marquee and playground Applied for $750,000 Illinois EPA grant, and other smaller grants

16. A Peek at Playground Plans

17. Ways to Help, Right Now! Help make our new playground a reality Research and write grants Gather resources Make community connections

18. Ways to Help, Right Now! Register a team in our Dodgeball tournament/fundraiser Friday, January 25 10 members, $300/per team Adult players only (kids are welcome as spectators and cheer squads) More fun than you can imagine Net proceeds help fund our exceptional arts program and other important school needs

19. Ways to Help, Right Now! Support Spring Forward, our annual fundraising gala Gather auction items Contact local businesses Join the committee Come to the event and bring friends! Saturday, March 16, 2013

20. Other Opportunities Join our newly-forming Athletics at Ravenswood committee Volunteer at the middle-school Reality Fair and surrounding events Sponsor a classroom for the spring Walk-a-Thon Help with after-school activities Math Club Girls on the Run coach Spring Musical

21. www.RavenswoodElementary.org Keep up with Ravenswood School happenings! Subscribe to our email list on the website Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ravenswoodelementary Ravenswood Spiritwear now on sale on the website For more information contact Ali Feczko at alexis.feczko@gmail.com (Michigan State alum and Ravenswood School liaison)