1. Ross Elementary Welcome Back to School 2014.15

2. Vision/Mission  We are a diverse community sharing a common passion for academic excellence and service to others. R : rigorous academics O : open-minded, respectful community S : strong sense of self S : service to others

3. Celebrating our Success! DC-CAS Performance 2011.122012.132013.14 English/Lan guage Arts 64.5% (10%A) 82.9% (11%A) 90% (16%A) Math72.9% (31%A) 78.7% (40%A) 92% (54%A) Attendance96.6%97% Student Satisfaction 89%96%

4. Composite Index Average score of students moving proficiency bands for both reading and math combined. The goal is to exceed 80% and become a reward school. 2011.1268.8% 2012.1384.6% 2013.1493%

5. Assumptions/Beliefs To be a teacher, in the right sense, is to be a learner. - Kierkegaard

6. WHY are we here?  What are your assumptions/beliefs regarding:  Equity and public education?  Professional development?  Teacher leadership?  Culturally responsive teaching?  Community engagement?  How do our responses align with our mission/vision?

8. Have a Dream Make a Plan Do the Work

9. New Initiatives  DC3—Collaborative for Change  School Wide Enrichment Model (SEM)  Playworks  Expansion of Junior Great Books  New TRC texts and cut-points  i-Ready Math Diagnostic  Lego Robotics  Spelling Bee

10. Partnerships  Everybody Wins! DC  ReSet Science  U.S. Department of the Interior  DC Arts and Humanities Council  Kennedy Center  Living Classrooms  Moving Stories

11. Doing the Work! How will we work together?