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Welcome Back Spofford Pond School 2009-2010
+ Introductions
+ The Vision
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Larry’s Guiding Principles Do
what is best for the children.
It's
all about relationships.
Process
matters.
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Boxford Elementary Schools and Spofford Pond Mission Statements The
mission of the Boxford Public Elementary Schools is to pursue educational excellence by creating and sustaining a learning community that challenges its members to reach their full intellectual, social, creative, emotional and physical potential.
The
mission of the Spofford Pond School is to provide the academic and social foundation necessary for children to acquire the skills to lead a meaningful and productive life and to continue as lifelong learners in an increasingly technological, competitive, and interdependent world.
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School Improvement Plan Overall Objectives
Use
Data To Improve Student Achievement
Improve
and Maintain a Strong, Positive, Respectful Culture
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School Improvement Plan Selected Goals and Other Initiatives Administer
additional Reading Benchmark in the middle of the year to supplement Fall and Spring DRA
Refine
and standardize the TAT/RTI process including creating a new time for teams of teachers to meet
Use
Team Time to lead learning and implementation of English Language Arts curriculum
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School Improvement Plan Selected Goals and Other Initiatives Implement
Balanced Literacy/Reading in every classroom
Grow
the Language Learning Center II
Create
and Implement a Positive Student Behavior Intervention and Recognition Program. The New Code of Conduct
+ The New Spofford Pond Code of Conduct Created by the Behavior Team Chaired by Julie Benson and Bonnie Ashmore-Davis
Spofford Pond CODE OF CONDUCT 1. Be Responsible: Follow directions, stay in assigned area. 2. Be Safe: Walking at all times, keep hands, feet, body parts and other objects to yourself. 3. Be Respectful: Use active listening. No bullying, harassment, put downs, teasing, foul language or vandalism of property. 4. Be Considerate: Use appropriate voice volume indoors, keep all areas of the school clean, and do not talk while others are talking.