Welcome to Sonoma

Heights Elementary

Open House

Annual Title I Meeting2019-20

Sonoma Heights’ Administrative Team

MS. LISA WEBER, PRINCIPALMS. JENNIFER ST. GERMAIN, VICE PRINCIPAL

TONIGHT’S AGENDA

➢ Welcome

➢ Staff Introductions

➢ Students Released with

Teachers

➢ General Information

➢ School and PBIS Overview

➢ Title I Presentation

➢ Parents visit Classrooms

Vision and Mission StatementsVision Statement

• At Sonoma Heights Elementary School, we BELIEVE all students should be challenged to ACHIEVE at high levels, and will SUCCEED in becoming lifelong learners who are career and college ready. 

Mission Statement

• The staff at Sonoma Heights Elementary School will provide a safe learning environment in which students will increase their academic and social skills in order to be career and college ready. We will abide by the following three Collective Commitments:

• We will work in grade level collaborative teams to deliver high quality Tier 1 Instruction to ALL students.

• We will ensure the essential standards are explicitly taught and assessed. We will INTERVENE when students have not mastered the essential standards and challenge those who have demonstrated mastery.

• We will implement PBIS/SEL at all levels with fidelity.

Meet our Paraprofessionals

▶ ESL Instructional Aides: Elvia Alcantar-Vaca, Vanesa Diaz, Karla Fuentes

▶ CLS Instructional Aides: Maria Barajas, Kiara Bucio, Katie Garner, Lulu Hernandez, Maria Rodriguez, Aubrey Johnson, Leila Blatzheim

▶ General Instructional Aides: Stella Masetrejuan, Alma Sanchez, Vonnie Smith, Celia Kempwerth,

▶ Computer Instructional Assistant: Tina Johnson▶ Librarian: Caroline Etcheverry ▶ Health Assistant: Jennifer Waldie▶ Office Secretaries: Jessica Savage, Sandra Villagomez▶ Custodians: Norma Perez, Liliana Sandoval, Celia Urtiz

Staff Introductions and Release to Classrooms

▶ As we introduce grade level teams students will line up with their new teachers and walk to their classrooms. Parents, you may send school supplies with your child now or take them with you after our brief meeting.

Meet our Teachers▶ Special Education Teachers: Mrs. Karen Aitken, Mrs. Jamie

Shea, Mrs. Marie Stone, Mrs. Mary Taylor, Mrs. Julie Alanis▶ Specials: Mrs. Chelsea Borowski (PE), Mr. Mike Teichert

(Music), Mrs. Sarah Fernandez (Learning Strategist), Donna Wirthlin (counselor)

▶ Fourth Grade: Miss Megan Collins, Miss Megan Lombardi, Mrs. Tava Dennis, Miss Kayla Adair, Ms. Connie Erickson

▶ Third Grade: Mrs. Nikki Bengochea, Mrs. Shannon White/Chantal Jones, Mrs. Lisa Conn, Mrs. Ann Lizanetz, Mrs. Leanne Peters

▶ Second Grade: Ms. Raquel Aberasturi, Mrs. Dana Johnson, Mr. Jared Kifer, Mrs. Suzan Phoenix, Mrs. Teresa Ricketts

▶ First Grade: Miss Lori Mecklenberg, Mrs. Denise Barton, Miss Madison Gonzalez, Miss Samantha Jeffers, Mrs. Ann Lampshire

▶ Kindergarten: Mrs. Rebecca Baumeister, Mrs. Sandra Dendary, Mrs. Tryna Alexander, Ms. Kim Parks, Mrs. Alissa Watson

Let’s Talk School!Everything you wanted to know about your school

and more…

School Day▶ School starts at 8:20 M,T,W,F and at 9:20 Thursdays▶ There is NO supervision on the playground

before 8 a.m. (9:00 on Thursdays).▶ Parents/visitors MUST check in at the office to ensure

the safety of ALL students.▶ Instruction time will not be interrupted during the

school day.▶ If you need to leave items for your child, please visit

the office.▶ Teachers are available for conferences by

appointment. Please call or stop by the classroom after 3:00.

Drop Off▶ Kindergarten and 1st grade students and

their siblings may be dropped off at the kindergarten gate after 8:00.

▶ All other students should be dropped off on Minor or Aiken Streets.

▶ Drop off lane off Minor Street, you may stay in your car and drop students and drive through.

Pick Up Be sure students know where to meet you after school BEFORE they get to school!

▶ Kindergarten - Students are dismissed at 2:55 p.m. onto the kindergarten playground.

▶ First Grade – Students are released in front of the building next to the kindergarten playground.

▶ Second-Third-Fourth Grades – Dismissed at the side and back of school – arrange for pick up on Minor, Aiken or McArthur Streets unless picking up a sibling in kindergarten.

▶ Students do not walk through the building after school, they will use the outside doors.

▶ The front parking area is for staff vehicles and our special needs students with transportation needs. Do not attempt to enter the parking lot at the front of the school during drop-off and pick-up times. This becomes a safety issue.

Sonoma Safety❖ Your child’s safety is our priority!❖ Safety measures are in place to ensure your

children are safe at Sonoma.❖ We practice drills twice monthly and students will

participate in Safety Week September 9th -13th.❖ Please review the Student/Parent Handbook and

look for the Safety flyer that will be sent home with students prior to Safety Week.

❖ Please be sure to model safe behaviors for your children. You are their first and best teacher!

Empowering Nevada’s students to use their voices to keep their friends,

themselves and their schools safe.

Mobile app, Hotline: 1.833.216.7233, www.safevoicenv.org

A Partnership for School Safety and Student Well-Being

Attendance and Tardies• Attendance is crucial to success! This

year HCSD has a strict attendance policy. Chronically absent students are tracked by the state department.

• Students with poor attendance miss important instruction and grade level content.

• Student academic performance increases with attendance.

• Start the day out right by getting your children to school on time.

Meals▶ Breakfast is served in the gym from

8:00-8:20 (9-9:20 Thursdays). Students enter the playground, go through the courtyard, and enter the gym at 8:00. ($2.00)

▶ Lunch: 12:00 for K/1st/2nd grade students 12:20 for 3rd/4th grade students. ($3.00)

▶ Meal Applications are available tonight and will be sent home with students. Mrs. Laura Jensen is here tonight to answer any questions you may have regarding meals.

Additional Information

▶ Volunteers Please be sure to fill out the necessary

paperwork in order to volunteer. Parents are always welcome!

WatchDOGS (Dads of Great Students) Sign up for WatchDOGS tonight!

Student/Parent HandbooksBe sure to read the handbook and sign and

return the last page (both sides)!

Additional Information

Cell Phones, Devices or Toys• We are not responsible for lost or stolen devices

• Students will be asked NOT to play with watches or phones during school hours. If this becomes a problem the device will be taken and parents will be contacted.

• Please do not allow children to bring any toy to school.

Bikes and Scooters• Please be sure students use the bike racks and lock up their

bikes. Remind children to watch for traffic and walk bikes across streets.

Clothing and Backpacks• Please mark all outerwear with your child’s name!

What is PBIS? (Positive Behavioral Supports and Interventions)

PBIS is about setting clear and commonly supported expectations, procedures, and routines.

It is for ALL students, ALL staff, in ALL settings.All students take part in PBIS lessons.Lessons teach the Tiger Expectations.

When students make mistakes they are retaught the expectations and given logical consequences

when necessary. Progress is continually monitored and adjusted to

meet the needs of our school.

Tiger StripesStudents may receive incentives for earning Tiger Stripes.

TIGER STRIPEI earned this stripe for being:o Respectfulo Responsibleo Safe Name __________________

 

Second Step

https://app.secondstep.org/site/principal-toolkit/ssp

Title I Annual Meeting

Why are we here?

❖ The Every Student Succeeds ACT (ESSA) of 2015 requires that each Title 1 School hold an Annual Meeting of Title 1 parents for the purpose of…

❖ Informing you of your school’s participation in Title 1

❖ Explaining the requirements of Title 1❖ Explaining your rights as parents to be involved

Title IWhat you will learn...

● What does it mean to be a Title 1 school?● What is the 1% Set-Aside for parent and

family engagement?● What is the LEA Title 1 Consolidated Plan?● What is the LEA Parental and Family

Engagement Policy?● What is an SPP?● What is the School-Parent Compact?● How do I request the qualifications of my

child’s teacher(s)?

What you will learn…(Continued)

● How is the Annual Evaluation of the Parent and Family Engagement Policy Conducted○ Evaluations need to target 3 key

components:■ Barriers■ Ability to assist learning■ Successful interactions

● How can I be involved in all of these things I’m learning about?

● What assessments will my child participate in and what is a “school designation”?

What does it mean to be a Title 1 school?

▶ Being a Title 1 school means receiving federal funding (Title 1 dollars) to supplement the school’s existing programs. These dollars are used for…▶ Identifying students experiencing academic

difficulties and providing timely assistance to help these students meet the state’s challenging content standards

▶ Purchasing supplemental staff/programs/materials/supplies

▶ Conducting parent and family engagement meetings/trainings/activities

▶ Being a Title 1 school also means parent and family involvement and knowing their rights under ESSA

What is the 1% set-aside and how are parents involved?

▶ HCSD was allocated approximately $415,000 for the 18-19 school year.

▶ Any LEA (Local Educational Agency) with a Title 1 allocation exceeding $500,000 is required by law to set aside 1% of its Title 1 allocation for parent and family engagement.

▶ Of that 1%, 10% may be reserved at the LEA for system wide initiatives related to parent and family engagement.

▶ Any LEA with a Title 1 allocation exceeding $500,000 must afford parents the right to be involved in how these reserved funds are spent.

What is the Title I Consolidated Plan?

❖ Determines how the funds will be used:

❖ Student academic assessments❖ Additional assistance provided to

struggling students❖ Coordination and integration of federal

funds and programs❖ School programs including: Migrant,

Preschool, ELL, and Homeless as applicable

❖ Parent and Family Engagement Strategies, which is included in the Parent and Family Engagement Policy

What is the Parent and Family Engagement Plan?

❖ This plan addresses how the LEA will implement the parent and family engagement requirements of Every Student Succeeds Act. It includes…

❖ The LEA’s expectations for parents and families❖ How the LEA will involve parents in decision-making❖ How the LEA will work to build the schools’ and parents’

capacity for strong parental involvement to improve student academic achievement

❖ Title 1 parents have the right to be involved in the development of this plan by providing feedback. Please sign up to review this document and offer feedback.

What is a School Performance Plan?❖ The SPP is your school’s School Performance

Plan and includes:❖ A Needs Assessment and Summary of Data❖ Goals and Strategies to address academic needs of students❖ Professional development needs❖ Coordination of resources/comprehensive budget❖ The school’s Parent and Family Engagement Policy

❖ You, as Title 1 parents, have the right to be involved in the development of this plan. If you are interested in helping with this plan please let us know.

What’s included in the school’s Parent and Family Engagement Plan?❖ This plan addresses how the school will implement

the parent and family engagement requirements of Every Child Succeeds Act of 2015.

❖ Components include…

❖ How parents can be involved in decision-making and activities

❖ How parental and family engagement funds are being used❖ How information and training will be provided to parents❖ How the school will build capacity in parents and staff for

strong parental and family engagement through “evidence based” strategies

❖ You, as Title 1 parents, have the right to be involved in the development of your school’s Parent and Family Engagement Plan.

What is the School-Parent Compact?

❖ The compact is a commitment from the school, the parent, and the student to share in the responsibility for improved academic achievement

❖ You, as Title 1 parents, have the right to be involved in the development of the School-Parent Compact

❖ HCSD parent’s receive a copy of the School-Parent Compact at the beginning of the year in the district mini-handbook

How do I request the qualifications of my child’s teachers?

● You, as Title 1 parents, have the right to request the qualifications of your child’s teachers.

● You may contact your school administrator to make such a request.

How is the evaluation of the LEA Parent and Family Engagement Policy Conducted?

❖ LEA’s and schools must actively outreach to all parents and families reaching beyond barriers of culture, language, disabilities, and poverty❖ Conduct annually❖ Conduct with Title 1 parents❖ Analyze content and effectiveness of the current

plan❖ Identify barriers to parental and family

engagement❖ Data/Input may include…

❖ Parent survey❖ Focus groups❖ Parental Advisory Committees

What assessment will my student participate in during the year?

Brigance for kindergarten students

NWEA’s Measure of Academic Progress (MAP) 3X a year

SBAC for 3rd and 4th grade students

What is my child’s School Designation/Nevada School Performance Framework (NSPF) and what does this mean?

▶ According to Nevada Report Card, in 2016-17 Sonoma was rated a One Star School.

▶ According to Nevada Report Card, in 2017-18 Sonoma was rated a Two Star School.

▶ 2018-19 reports are not yet available. Preliminary data shows a designation as a Three Star School.

▶ This rating is based on several data points including attendance, SBAC scores of third and fourth grade students and growth of students from third to fourth grade (closing the achievement gap).

▶ Staff members, students and parents will work together to improve this school rating.

Comprehensive Support and Improvement (CSI)Based on the 2016-17 data, Sonoma is designated as a CSI school▶ We were a one star school on the Rising Stars List and

identified as needing improvement.▶ CSI schools are capped at two stars in their designation year,

followed by a three-year implementation period.We are improving every year!

School Performance Plan (SPP)

★ 2018-19 Goals○ Reading Goal - 72% will be above the 41%ile

■ Goal not met = 67%○ Math Goal - 50% will be at of above the 61%ile

■ Goal Met = 53%○ Culture & Safety Goal

■ Met with 100% of teaching doing PBIS

★ You are invited to offer input for our 2019-20 SPP.★ Please sign up to assist with this plan.

SPP Goals for 2019-20★ 2019-20 Tentative Goals

○ Reading Goal ■ 53% of students will met or exceed their Projected Growth Goals

according to Spring to Spring MAP data○ Math Goal

■ 53% of students will met or exceed their Projected Growth Goals according to Spring to Spring MAP data

○ Culture & Safety Goal■ Continued implementation of PBIS ■ Begin implementing Social Emotional Learning curriculum =

Second Step★ To meet these goals teachers will participate in weekly

Professional Development activities around SEL and the Teaching Learning Cycle. They will be trained in how to use data to increase student performance. We will also be offering parent engagement activities to ensure we have a strong home-school connection.

We are here for you and your child.

Please stop by or call for an appointment if you have any questions or concerns about your child’s education.

A couple more things...

Stop by the office area to learn about:▶ School Lunches▶ Watch DOGS▶ Volunteering at the school▶ Our PE program▶ Morning Mug/Parent

Engagement▶ Meet our office staff

Community Connection

Classroom Visits

We look forward to working together to make this a successful school year!