The Mary D. Altavesta Elementary School

990 Main Street

Woburn, Massachusetts 01801

781-937-8235

781-937-8273 (fax)

Principal – Wendy Sprague

 

 

2006-2007

 

SCHOOL COUNCIL

 

Ms. Wendy Sprague, Co-Chairperson

Mrs. Ellen Farrell, Parent

Ms. Christy Gibbons, Teacher

Mrs. Donna Magee, Parent

Officer Jackie Mills, Community Representative

Mrs. Hemali Parekh, Parent Co-Chairperson

Ms. Julie Veno, Teacher

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mary D. Altavesta

Mission and Vision Statements

 

 

 

MISSION STATEMENT

 

The Mary D. Altavesta Elementary School is committed to providing all students with the skills, knowledge and personal values necessary to achieve their full academic, social and emotional potential.  It is our hope that this experience will provide the building blocks upon which good citizenship is founded.

 

 

 

VISION STATEMENT

 

The Mary D. Altavesta Elementary School will develop instructional excellence based upon sound educational practices.  We will foster the dignity of every individual within our school community.  All instruction and learning will grow from the following guiding principles:

 

·         Assisting teachers in being ready to teach something meaningful

·         Assisting students in being ready to learn.

·         Educating students to be life long learners

·         Accommodating the varying learning rates of all children.

·         Respecting the cultural differences within the school community.

·         Maintaining high level expectations while providing opportunities for all students to reach their maximum potential.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Goal 1: To implement techniques and strategies that will improve academic performance of students.

 

Specific Objectives:

1. Students will demonstrate improved skills in the areas of fluency, comprehension and writing.

2. 95% or more of the students will demonstrate competency in basic math facts as well as the ability to complete multi step word problems.

 

ACTIVITY OR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

PERSONS RESPONSIBLE

RESOURCES

TIMELINE

 

 

 

 

1.1 Staff development will focus on fluency, comprehension and writing

Principal and staff

Prof. Development Budget

September 2006-June 2007

1.2 Incorporate the use of assessment for fluency and comprehension to determine student need and implement appropriate strategies.  (i.e. dibels)

Principal and staff

 

September 2006-June 2007

1.3 Staff development that allows for the piloting of Writer’s Workshop at one grade level.

Principal and staff

Prof. Development Budget

September 2006-June 2007

1.4 Development of grade level entrance/exit exams to monitor/analyze student attainment of basic math facts.

Principal and staff

 

September 2006-June 2007

1.5 Teachers will incorporate into weekly lesson plans frequent practice with multi step word problems.

Teaching staff

 

Weekly September 2006-June 2007

 

In support of our mission, the Mary D. Altavesta School encourages an adherence to general goals which promote academic excellence. It is anticipated that the above goal will be achieved through a combination of the following: all teaching staff developing lessons that are directly aligned to the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks, Students understanding the standards that are set for them and using strategies to achieve these standards, and parents learning these strategies in and effort to assist their children with homework and projects.  

 

 

 

 

Goal 2: To increase the integration of technology into the curriculum. 

In support of our mission, the Mary D. Altavesta School promotes the development of computer skills necessary to appropriately utilize technology to access and enhance learning

 

ACTIVITY OR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

PERSONS RESPONSIBLE

RESOURCES

TIMELINE

 

 

 

 

2.1 Examine and obtain computer software to support the curriculum.

Principal and Staff

School Budget

Sept. 06-June 07

2.2 Increase the use of computers for lessons and projects.

Principal and Staff

 

Sept. 06-June 07

2.3 Improve communication through the use of websites, teacher and school based.

Principal and Staff

 

Sept. 06-June 07

 

 

 

 

 

It is anticipated that the above goal will be achieved through a combination of the following:  teaching staff incorporating the use of computers into lessons, increasing the involvement of community based businesses to improve skills of staff and students, and the development of websites to increase parental involvement.

 

 

 

 

Goal 3: To improve parental involvement in the academic/curricular endeavors of the school.

In support of our mission, the Mary D. Altavesta School advocates for strong parental involvement to improve student achievement and sense of community.

 

ACTIVITY OR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

PERSONS RESPONSIBLE

RESOURCES

TIMELINE

 

 

 

 

3.1 Increase the level of involvement of parents in classroom activities and projects

Teaching Staff

 

Sept. 06-June -07

3.2 Increase the level of participation in academically based school-wide programs

Principal and Teaching Staff

 

Sept. 06-June -07

3.3 Encourage participation in and support of PTO programs and committees.

Principal and Teaching Staff

 

Sept. 06-June -07

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Goal 4: To strengthen community relations and encourage responsible citizenship of all students.  

 

ACTIVITY OR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

PERSONS RESPONSIBLE

RESOURCES

TIMELINE

 

 

 

 

4.1 Involve community members in school events and activities.

Principal, staff, PTO

Possible Grant Money

Sept. 06-June -07

4.2 Participate in special projects and programs sponsored by community groups. 

Principal, Staff, PTO

 

Sept. 06-June -07

4.3 Promote citizenship through involvement of students in peer mediation and community service

Principal, Staff, Dare Officer

 

Sept. 06-June -07

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Goal 5:  To continue to provide a safe, clean environment. 

 

ACTIVITY OR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

PERSONS RESPONSIBLE

RESOURCES

TIMELINE

 

 

 

 

5.1 To repair/replace materials and equipment as needed.

Principal, Custodians, Buildings and Grounds

Building and Grounds Budget

Sept. 06-June -07

5.2  To continue the beautification of school grounds

PTO Committee for beautification

 

Sept. 06-June -07

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Improvement of building the facility will continue, focusing on building accessibility and overall maintenance.

 

 

 

 

Goal 6: Improve skills of professional staff in the areas of English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics. 

 

This goal is being addressed within Goal 1.  Staff development will focus on the academic areas ELA specifically, fluency, comprehension and

 

 

 

 

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