1. Welcome to Garnet Valley Middle School March 8, 2016

2. GVMS Goals The goals for GVSD are focused on the three overarching Strategic Goals: Student Achievement Safe and Care Environment Management of Systems

3. GVMS Goals Operational goals we are targeting at GVMS are included in the following: Student Achievement Professional Development Communication Fiscal Responsibility Hiring the best and the brightest

4. “Watch Us Grow” Presented by Lisa Stenz

5. Growth Mindset Presented by Ms. Laura Cuorato

6. Growth Mindset Decades of research show a powerful relationship between mindset and achievement. Students’ beliefs about intelligence and learning impact: -Motivation -Academic Behaviors (e.g., studying and seeking help) -Responses to challenges and setbacks -Academic Achievement

7. Growth Mindset

8. What does a fixed mindset sound like? ●I’m not good at this ●I’m awesome at this ●I give up ●It’s good enough ●I can’t make this any better ●This is too hard ●I made a mistake ●I just can’t do this ●I’ll never be that smart

9. What does a growth mindset sound like? ●What am I missing? ●I’m on the right track ●I’ll use a different strategy ●Is this really my best work? ●I can always improve ●This may take some time ●Mistakes help me to learn ●I’m going to train my brain ●I will learn how to do this

10. Growth Mindset Dweck Study: Transition to 7th GradeAchievement in Junior HS Blackwell, Dweck & Trzesniewski (2007)

11. Growth Mindset

12. Growth Mindset: Student Reflection “The assembly we just had definitely made me think more about my approach to school, sports, and life. Many of the thoughts attributed to different mindsets made me think more about my mindset. …. Now that I understand, I certainly will strive to achieve a growth mindset. This can be an intimidating transition, however for me. Changing my perceptions of the world is a very scary action, especially considering the success and happiness I have obtained with my current outlook on life. Regardless, hard work and effort will remain constant aspects of my life.” ~Ramsey Smith 7th Grade Student

13. Growth Mindset- Teacher Reflection “I truly believe that growth mindset has improved my teaching and positively impacted my students. As a special educator, I work with students who struggle on a daily basis, academically, emotionally, and/or socially. The students I work with have a discrepancy between their ability and their achievement, and often times need to work harder and longer to meet success. Many students with learning disabilities believe that you're either born smart, or born dumb. They believe that because they don't easily succeed in a particular subject area, that they're not capable of succeeding and it's not worth the time or effort. By adopting the growth mindset, I teach students that's it's okay to struggle, that they should even embrace struggle. Students are praised for their effort, not their ability. They are taught that they can grow their minds and that intelligence isn't fixed. Students learn that it's okay if they don't understand something immediately, because it just means they don't understand it yet. The growth mindset encourages students to think outside of the box and step outside of their comfort zones. We are all capable of achievement; a positive attitude and effort are the keys!” ~Sara Martino, 7th Grade Learning Support Teacher

16. Technology Education Vex Robots http://www.vexrobotics.com/vexiq/education/iq- curriculum

17. Bridge Design Webquest Name: ____________________ Instructions: Students, use the following links to look up the definitions listed below. Please write a definition of the following Bridge terms in the space provided. http://pghbridges.com/basics.htm http://www.earthwalk.com/wp-content/uploads/bridgesvocabTeacher.pdf http://science.howstuffworks.com/engineering/civil/bridge2.htm http://www.dot.state.oh.us/Divisions/Communications/BridgingtheGap/Pages/BridgeTermDefinitions.aspx http://www.leeswoodprojects.com/woodworking/common_joints.html http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3mclp9QmCGs 1. Span2. Continuous Span 3. Buckling4. Snapping 5. Dissipate6. Truss 7. Butt Joint8. Lap Joint 9. Rabbet joint10. Tension 11. Compression 12. Abutment

18. Technology Education Bridge Truss Technology Education STEAM Initiative IMG_9351 9 minutes ago Video 9 minutes ago

19. Canstruction Canstruction Sway Presentation

20. 6th Grade ELA Movement to Common Core ❏ Past & Present Practices ❏ Student Share: Evan Allen ❏ Coworker Collaboration ❏ Literary Luminaries: Lucie Perloff, Emma Little, Matt Ricci, Emily Lawler, Owen Abbott, Srihari Raman

21. 3rd Annual GVMS Family Literacy Night “It is important for us to understand that the ability to learn is not fixed, but is a skill that continues to GROW”. As our world continues to grow and change, so must our understanding of what it means to be literate. Being literate means so much more than being able to read and write; it encompasses collaborating, writing, reading, sharing, computing, creating, speaking, and listening across all mediums of communication (technology, art, music, math and many others!).

22. 3rd Annual GVMS Family Literacy Night GROW YOUR MIND ●11 different stations ●4 different authors (3 Skype, 1 live) ●209 students in attendance ●Student work from every grade level and subject area ●Building-wide involvement ●Theme connected to our building initiatives

23. Choose what nourishes your mind!

24. GROW YOUR MIND 2016

25. Schools to Watch The Schools to Watch Program is designed to assist Pennsylvania middle schools build capacity and recognize those schools achieving academic excellence, based on the rigorous 37 criteria established by the National Forum to Accelerate Middle Grades Reform.

26. GVMS at Penn State University A group of GVMS teachers at PSU. Workshops Including: Digital Citizenship Learning Management Systems Edmodo/Schoology STEAM Student Mental Health Issues Student-Led Conferences Schools to Watch Presented by Mr. Adam Penning

27. Schools to Watch Forum members believe that four things are true of high- performing middle-grades schools: Academically Excellent — challengingcademically Excellent Developmentally Responsive — understanding of the ageevelopmentally Responsive Socially Equitable — democraticocially Equitable Organizational Arrangements — visionariesrganizational Arrangements

28. Self-Study and Rating Rubric Academic Excellence Students are provided the support they need to meet rigorous academic standards. (3.5) Flexible Scheduling enables students to engage in academic interventions, extended projects and inquiry based learning. (2.7)

29. Self-Study and Rating Rubric Developmental Responsiveness Adults and students are grouped into smaller communities for enhanced learning. (3.8) Students take an active role in school-family conferences. (2.5)

30. Self-Study and Rating Rubric Social Equity To the fullest extent possible, students with disabilities are in regular classrooms. (3.8) Families often come and share their traditions and beliefs. (2.3)

31. Self-Study and Rating Rubric Organizational Structures A mentoring program for new teachers is in place. (3.7) The principal contacts colleges and universities when hiring new teachers. (2.7)

32. Schools to Watch 14-15 School Year - Familiarize ourselves with STW process September 2015 - Take STW survey February 2016 - PAMLE conference March-June 2016 - Write application August 2016 - Apply

33. In Conclusion As a building, we have identified several organizational goals to be addressed this year. The programs highlighted tonight are just a few examples of what our building has done to support our ultimate goals of increased student achievement and continuous improvement.

34. Thank you for your support and your time this evening.