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CRCT The Criterion Reference Competency Test (CRCT) is given to third, fourth, and fifth grade students in the Atlanta Public School System. The purpose of this standardized test is to determine the level of curriculum mastery within each student. The state of Georgia has established grade level standards for each grade level and categorizes the rate of mastery into three levels. The three levels include does not meet, meets, and exceed grade level standards. The CRCT is given in the areas of reading, math, English/language arts, social studies, and science. Traditionally Morningside (MES) has always been fortunate to have had its student body to score considerably high on this assessment. However, it is with great pleasure and excitement that we share this year’s phenomenal results and increases. There were several areas that MES experienced double digit gains in the exceeds category of the CRCT. The table below indicates this year’s and last year’s results as they relate to the “exceeds” category. Georgia Criterion Referenced Competency Test 2011 Results Content Area Grade 3 Grade 4 Grade 5 Exceeds Meets & Exceeds Exceeds Meets & Exceeds Exceeds Meets & Exceeds Reading 74% 95% 70% 98% 84% 99% Language Arts 62% 96% 67% 97% 81% 98% Math 65% 92% 75% 93% 88% 96% Science 77% 97% 79% 96% 94% 96% Social Studies 72% 95% 63% 95% 86% 96% Grade Reading 2010 Reading 2011 E/LA 2010 E/LA 2011 Math 2010 Math 2011 Science 2010 Science 2011 Social Studies 2010 Third 67% 74% 62% 62% 64% 66% 67% 77% 54% 72% Social Studies 2011 Fourth 62% 70% 63% 67% 64% 75% 87% 79% 59% 63% Fifth 68% 84% 77% 81% 79% 88% 82% 94% 71% 86% As you can see, our reading scores increased at least seven percentage points in each tested grade level. We are pleased with our English/Language Arts (E/LA) results, but we are going to look to see what we can do to provide more rigor in this area. Our math scores are holding steady with quite an increase in fourth and fifth grades. We currently use the Everyday Math program which proves effective. Astronomical increases took place in both fourth and fifth grade science. This rate of student achievement is quite impressive. Lastly, social studies experienced gains in all three grade levels. Our third grade program experienced an 18%age point increase and our fifth grade experienced a 15%age point increase, which is quite awesome. We congratulate all students, parents, and teachers for a job well done last school year. 2
Thank You for What You Do Laurie Luckmann Teacher of the year is a special recognition that is given once a year to a teacher that has been nominated and voted by his/her peers. As with any election, the Teacher of the Year (TOTY) award is given for several reasons. It is our belief that this year’s TOTY (as with so many of ours at MES) was selected because not only is she well liked, but she is an extremely hard worker as well. Laurie Luckmann is the kind of teacher who embraces the opportunity to work aggressively with our low achieving students, she works creatively to encourage students to work beyond their potential, and she gracefully works with her teammates to plan creative lessons for their grade level. Laurie is the proud mother of two wonderful children who are Morningsiders as well. Laurie loves MES so much that she constantly finds ways to contribute to our school community. She worked tirelessly on building our first and only leveled bookroom for our staff and students. Because of her commitment to education, our school now has over 1,000 titles of a mixture of books that are leveled. This library allows our students to read books that are specifically on his/ her reading level. This initiative was greatly appreciated as it has had a direct impact on the whole school. In addition to this accomplishment, Laurie is constantly in talks with the administrative team to find and to introduce ways that we can address early intervention needs that cause some of our students to struggle with the learning process in the regular education program. The Student Support Team applauds Laurie for graciously allowing a fifth grade student to go to her third grade class to close some achievement gaps in spelling. Morningside has always thrived because of dedicated teachers like Laurie Luckmann. She is a parent who does not mind working during a MES parent workday, she leads the MES Girl Scout Troop 3538, she works with the PTA, and she does not mind making a splash at the Halloween Carnival’s dunk tank. As with many of us, she finds it easy and enjoyable to work at MES because the school community consists of people that are supportive, accepting, and nurturing. We congratulate Ms. Laurie Luckmann for this wonderful achievement and we wish her success in her educational career. Thank you for what you do Laurie Luckmann! 3
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