Lakeview Public Schools Elementary Open House February 26, 2014

Elementary Buildings Ardmore Elementary School Donna Block, Principal Harmon Elementary School Greg Seader, Principal Greenwood Elementary School Diane Koenig, Principal Princeton Elementary School Sherry Michalowicz, Principal

LPS Elementary Schools: All elementary buildings and District meet Adequate Progress (AYP) All teachers are highly qualified under No Child Left Behind Law (NCLB) All buildings meet NCA district accreditation Ongoing professional development provided for teachers

Curriculum 90 minute literacy block in grades K-5 utilizing Daily 5 instructional techniques Walk to Read – grades K-5 Writer’s Workshop – Lucy Calkins and 6 Plus 1 Writing Traits Math Expressions - Houghton Mifflin Specials include health, music, physical education, library, art, and Spanish

Response to Intervention Student Assistance Teams Reading Specialists Math Specialists and Interventionists Letter sound and sight word intervention Websites – Xtramath.org; Think Central, Tumblebooks, RazzKids

Assessments MEAP annually grades 3, 4 and 5 Northwest Evaluation Association (NWEA) online assessments grades K-5 Quarterly MLPP (Michigan Literacy Progress Profile) oral reading record Quarterly writing prompts End of unit math assessments Formative assessments

Technology Technology integrated across the curriculum District and building websites New computer labs as of Mobile laptop/netbook carts Computers, Smartboard and projection systems Broadcast systems Distance learning lab and Internet Automated telephone/ message system used for absences and special messages Parent portal access to student grades and attendance Security cameras and secure entrances

Programs Preschool – 3 and 4 year old; Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE); Great Start Readiness Preschool (GSRP) Full Day Kindergarten Reading and Math Specialist Grades K-5 Special Education Programs include resource room, speech and language Cognitively Impaired program MISD center-based hearing impaired programs at Greenwood Counselors and social workers Band or orchestra for all 5 th grade students Elementary Accelerated Academic Program (EA²)

Other Programs & Services Positive Behavior Intervention Support Peer mediation conflict resolution Service and safety squads Kidz Korner Latch Key Student Council Science and Social Studies Olympiad Spelling Bee

Program and Services (con’t.) Macomb Intermediate School District Indian Education Bilingual Education Homeless Education Physical and Occupational Therapy Instructional support from the MISD

District Collaboration District Improvement Committee District K-12 Curriculum Committees Transition plans – Preschool to college Lakeview Launch – college and career preparation

Student/Community Support Breakfast and lunch programs Parent volunteers PTSO/PTO Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts Elementary Hours 8:15 am to 3:19 pm

Lakeview Public Schools offers a warm and nurturing environment in small neighborhood schools.

Children learn in a safe and nurturing environment to become their personal best.

Thank you for coming this evening! All elementary principals are available to answer questions and offer building tours by appointment. Additional registration information is available on the table in the back of the gym.

Enrollment Schools of Choice building placements are determined by availability of space. Contact Cathy Culhane at , extension 2504 for registration questions.