mark t. skinner west classical, fine arts
mark t. skinner west classical, fine arts mark t. skinner west classical, fine arts
• Katie Krupa (Assisting Ms. Staral), Grade 1• Jeff Lundquist (Assisting Ms. Sittner), Grade 1• Scott Morison (Assisting Ms. Rupp), Grade 2• Alexis Storch (Assisting Mr. Cox), Grade4C. Congratulations to:Melissa Robinson-Beaudry – Newlywed - Third grade teacherJennifer Christiansen – Gave birth to baby boy in AugustAmy Rauch – Gave birth to baby boy in JulyD. Postion Changes• Jenna Fisher – Kindergarten• Sharon Rosenzweig – 5 th GradeIII.SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLANSupport Area: Quality Instructional ProgramA. We purchased:• Kdg. – Reading & Math Books workbooks and classroom furniture• 1 st Grade – Reading & Math Workbooks• 2 nd Grade – Reading & Math Workbooks• 3 rd Grade – Reading, Math, Social Studies textbooks andworkbooks• 4 th Grade – Reading, Math & Social Studies workbooks• 5 th -6 th Grade – Reading & Math Workbooks• 7 th Grade – Algebra Workbooks (2), Science Textbooks• 8 th Grade – Science Textbooks, Literature Fill-ins• Special Education – Unique Learning Systems Site License• Art Supplies – General supplies• 1 Document camera• Desks and chairs – third gradeB. Many thanks to Kindergarten teachers for coming in this summer toassess our neighborhood magnet kindergarten students in August.C. Many thanks to Senor Alvizuri and K. Rantfl for conductingassessments for students who speak another language at home. This is amandatory assessment for all new students to determine their level ofEnglish proficiency.D. New students are in the process of selecting foreign language choice ofMandarin or Spanish - Selection sheets are due by Wed., Sept. 21.E. Schoolwide schedules are now finalized. Many thanks to our ancillaryteachers who worked hard to accommodate all of our instructionalpriorities and preferences for all grade level teams.F. Walking Math – K-8 th teachers have completed their assessments.Walking math started last week for most classes. We are proud toexpand our walking math to 6-8 th grades.G. Algebra Initiative – We are pleased to offer algebra to our 8 th graders forpossible high school credit. This year they will have the opportunity totake the CPS Algebra exit exam to earn high school credit for algebra. Wewish all of them much success.2
H. Math Support – We are also in the process of reviewing schedules andmath scores to offer math support to students who may need it.I. Supplementary Materials - We are hoping to find additional fundingto purchase supplementary instructional materials that teachers haverequested but we do not have funds for. We may need to use school feesto purchase some materials.J. Upper Grade Mandarian Mrs. Clark and Ms. Kong met with Jane Lu fromCPS World Language and Culture to discuss ways to expand Mandarininstructions for Upper Grade. At this time, CPS does not have the funds topay for another Mandarin teacher. Mrs. Clark also met with JamesThomas from Language Stars to discuss cost for Mandarin Program forour fifth graders. The cost for 5 th grade program is $22,572 for 30 weeks.K. Spanish – Neighborhood Magnet Program – The cost for grades K,1 & 2 is $15,048 for 30 weeks.Support Area: Student Centered LearningA. New student orientation was in August. We were thankful that the Officeof Academic Enhancement was able to pay for orientation classes thisSummer. We also appreciate the teachers in grades 1-7 th who worked theorientation classes.B. Enrollment - is 699+ 19 (Sp. Ed.) & 41 (Pre School) = 759 students. Notenough students to earn a free .5 music teacher position.C. STAR After School Program – WOW! What a great response fromparents. We have 138 students enrolled in the program. Many thanks toMs. S. Staral and B. Wardanian for coordinating. The students seemvery happy with the activities. We are also pleased that the Skinner ParkProgram has 85 students enrolled and Union Park has 12 Superstarsenrolled.D. Other after school offerings – Music House, AARC Ballet, and MADScience are recruiting students. We are hoping to add Karate and EmeraldCity to our after school offerings.Support Area: SCHOOL LEADERSHIPA. Mrs. Clark and Mrs. Robinson attended the AMPS Summer SummitProfessional Development in late June and July.B. Mrs. Clark and Mrs. Robinson attended mandatory Law Conference inAugust at Little Village High School.C. Mrs. Clark attended Opening Principal Conference with CEO, JeanClaude Brizard and Chief Education Officer, Neomi Donoso.D. Mrs. Robinson attended Fulton Network administrators meeting onAugust 23.E. CPS reorganized the schools by networks. There are no more AMPSschools. Skinner West is now a part of the Fulton Network. OurChief Officer is Dr. Shonda Hardman.F. Mrs. Robinson, Mrs. Clark and Mrs. Sedler, (FOSW) met with Multiple3
• Katie Krupa (Assisting Ms. Staral), Grade 1• Jeff Lundquist (Assisting Ms. Sittner), Grade 1• Scott Morison (Assisting Ms. Rupp), Grade 2• Alexis Storch (Assisting Mr. Cox), Grade4C. Congratulations to:Melissa Robinson-Beaudry – Newlywed - Third grade teacherJennifer Christiansen – Gave birth to baby boy in AugustAmy Rauch – Gave birth to baby boy in JulyD. Postion Changes• Jenna Fisher – Kindergarten• Sharon Rosenzweig – 5 th GradeIII.SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLANSupport Area: Quality Instructional ProgramA. We purchased:• Kdg. – Reading & Math Books workbooks and classroom furniture• 1 st Grade – Reading & Math Workbooks• 2 nd Grade – Reading & Math Workbooks• 3 rd Grade – Reading, Math, Social Studies textbooks andworkbooks• 4 th Grade – Reading, Math & Social Studies workbooks• 5 th -6 th Grade – Reading & Math Workbooks• 7 th Grade – Algebra Workbooks (2), Science Textbooks• 8 th Grade – Science Textbooks, Literature Fill-ins• Special Education – Unique Learning Systems Site License• Art Supplies – General supplies• 1 Document camera• Desks and chairs – third gradeB. Many thanks to Kindergarten teachers for coming in this summer toassess our neighborhood magnet kindergarten students in August.C. Many thanks to Senor Alvizuri and K. Rantfl for conductingassessments for students who speak another language at home. This is amandatory assessment for all new students to determine their level ofEnglish proficiency.D. New students are in the process of selecting foreign language choice ofMandarin or Spanish - Selection sheets are due by Wed., Sept. 21.E. Schoolwide schedules are now finalized. Many thanks to our ancillaryteachers who worked hard to accommodate all of our instructionalpriorities and preferences for all grade level teams.F. Walking Math – K-8 th teachers have completed their assessments.Walking math started last week for most classes. We are proud toexpand our walking math to 6-8 th grades.G. Algebra Initiative – We are pleased to offer algebra to our 8 th graders forpossible high school credit. This year they will have the opportunity totake the CPS Algebra exit exam to earn high school credit for algebra. Wewish all of them much success.2
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