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SLT VWSLT Meeting – A. Attendees a. Steven Shuchat, Principal b. Ellen Korz, teacher c. Allyson Rubin, teacher d. Theresa Chirico, teaching assistant e. Joseph Glauda, teacher f. Dee Berlinghoff, parent g. Stephanie D’Addario, parent h. Jen Oppenheim, parent i. Claire Silva, monitor j. Karen Cassaro, teacher k. Caroline Pidala, teacher l. Lauren Guerrero, teacher m. Johanna Valente, teacher n. Donna Karafelis, parent B. Absentees a. Terrence Thompson, Assistant Principal b. Christopher Barrie, Assistant Principal c. Pamela Tann, teacher d. James Daley, Assistant Principal e. Ceil Collopy, teacher C. Information discussed: a. The minutes from the last SLT meeting were approved. b. Committee Reports 1. Assets: The use of the data from the teacher surveys was discussed. We need to see if there are any patterns. Are there any similarities/differences between the teacher surveys, and what are they? What assets do the students not have? What do we as a school need to focus on for the 2009-10 school year? This year we are focusing on anti-bullying, which is one of the 20 external assets. a. Chain of Good Deeds: This needs to be consistent and visible around the building. Paper cutouts will be used (provided by Dee Berlinghoff). Students will be recognized for being good, acts of kindness, etc. Only first names will be written on the cutouts which will then be hung up (linked) around the building. c. Every teacher now needs to complete 175 hours of inservice credit every 5 years. Any ideas we have to help teachers meet this requirement cannot cost money. d. e. SLT Project: Should we still meet each month since there is currently no money? This idea was tabled for now. f. Senior Tea: This is going to be on or around May 13. Rather than going to the community again, Theresa is going to ask the teachers for donations. g. The senior citizens are going to be invited to the dress rehearsal for Annie. h. Fishkill Quadricentennial: The towns are looking for school participation. This can be through things such as poster contests, concerts, marching band performances in parades, how the Van Wyck Homestead name relates to the naming of our school, art in the park, etc. Whatever events/activities we would like to participate in can be added to the town calendars. Additionally, the towns would like to know if there are any living members of the Blodgett family. i. Judy Belfield and Infusing Critical Thinking into the Teaching and Learning Process: The committee needs to obtain teacher feedback for this year. Evidence of the use of the Critical Thinking Rubrics needs to be collected, especially in ELA and Social Studies. Next year we need to focus on the growth portfolio in ELA and Social Studies. The next meeting will be on Wed., Feb. 11 at 7 a.m. in the library. Future SLT meetings: March 18 April 15 May 13 June 10 SLT Meeting – January 14, 2009 A. Attendees a. Steven Shuchat, Principal b. James Daley, Assistant Principal c. Ceil Collopy, teacher d. Ellen Korz, teacher e. Allyson Rubin, teacher f. Theresa Chirico, teaching assistant g. Joseph Glauda, teacher h. Dee Berlinghoff, parent i. Stephanie D’Addario, parent j. Jen Oppenheim, parent k. Claire Silva, monitor l. Karen Cassaro, teacher m. Caroline Pidala, teacher n. Lauren Guerrero, teacher o. Johanna Valente, teacher p. Donna Karafelis, parent B. Absentees a. Terrence Thompson, Assistant Principal b. Christopher Barrie, Assistant Principal c. Pamela Tann, teacher d. Charina MacDonald, teaching assistant C. Information discussed: a. The minutes from the last SLT meeting were approved. b. Committee Reports 1. Assetts – Steve brought the culminating data from the teacher surveys to the meeting. It was based on past and present students, and will help us address the needs of our students. It will also be used as a basis to create programs to help our students. 2. Senior tea – We may have another one in early May. Theresa wrote an article to go into the local newspapers, WCSD in print, and the WCT Commentator. c. SLT project – There is no extra money to buy the software for Dee Berlinghoff’s program for the 6th grade teachers. d. Jim met with Tom Stella regarding · We must do fundraising. · We cannot use school transportation. · It cannot result in having substitute teachers in the building. Jim will discuss The next meeting will be on Wed., Feb. 11 at 7 a.m. in the library. Future SLT meetings: February 11 March 11 April 8 May 13 June 10 SLT Meeting – A. Attendees a. Steven Shuchat, Principal b. Ceil Collopy, teacher c. Ellen Korz, teacher d. Allyson Rubin, teacher e. Theresa Chirico, teaching assistant f. Joseph Glauda, teacher g. Dee Berlinghoff, parent h. Stephanie D’Addario, parent i. Jen Oppenheim, parent j. Claire Silva, monitor k. Johanna Valente, teacher l. Karen Cassaro, teacher m. Lauren Guerrero, teacher n. Caroline Pidala, teacher o. Michael Siena, teacher B. Absentees a. Terrence Thompson, Assistant Principal b. Christopher Barrie, Assistant Principal c. Joetta Lisowski, parent d. Pamela Tann, teacher e. James Daley, Assistant Principal f. Charina MacDonald, teaching assistant C. Information discussed: a. The minutes from the last SLT meeting were approved. b. Committee Reports 1. Assets – The teachers completed a questionnaire (by team or department). They answered 7 qualitative questions. The actual surveys will be sent back for a refund. a. There will be an assembly on Dec. 10. The presentation will be given by “Connect With Kids.” It deals with bullying. b. The Superintendent’s Conference Day on Feb. 26 will also be provided by “Connect With Kids.” 2. Senior Tea – This was wonderful! It went well, and the seniors loved it! Theresa Chirico is writing an article to possibly go into various local newspapers. a. Will there be another Senior Citizen Tea in the spring for the 3. Thinking Maps – Ceil and Allyson are giving a training session on Nov. 19. 4. SLT Project: fusing Thinking Maps and Literacy Across the Content Areas 5. Sherry Johnson Assembly 6. SLT Rules – recruitment of new members – Karen Cassaro is a new member. The length of terms is 2 years. c. Old Business 1. The district SLT likes our proposal. There are some challenges we may have to overcome. Note: Since our last meeting, our SLT proposal has been approved. We may now move forward with it. d. New Business 1. none e Adjournment The next meeting will be on Wed., Dec. 10 at Future SLT meetings: December 10 January 7 February 11 March 11 April 8 May 13 June 10 Van Wyck Jr. High School SLT Meeting – A. Attendees a. Steven Shuchat, Principal b. James Daley, Assistant Principal c. Ceil Collopy, teacher d. Ellen Korz, teacher e. Olga Perlman, teacher f. Allyson Rubin, teacher g. Theresa Chirico, teaching assistant h. Charina MacDonald, teaching assistant i. Joseph Glauda, teacher j. Dee Berlinghoff, parent k. Stephanie D’Addario, parent l. Jen Oppenheim, parent m. Joetta Lisowski, parent n. Claire Silva, monitor B. Absentees a. Terrence Thompson, Assistant Principal b. Christopher Barrie, Assistant Principal c. Johanna Valente, teacher d. Pamela Tann, teacher C. Information discussed: a. The minutes from the last SLT meeting were approved. b. Committee Reports 1. Rail Trail – There is no new information at this time. Olga sent Steve Olsen 2 emails, and is awaiting a response from him. 2. Assets – This is NOT a teacher survey. However, teachers may possibly be interviewed based on questions from the survey. A subcommittee to create the teacher survey was created. The members are Steve, Ellen, and Allyson. All questions will be based on the current year’s students. 3. Senior Tea – Theresa Chirico is going to check on the date (October 28?). The seniors will be in the building from 11-1:30. Maximum capacity is 40 people. Students will perform for the seniors. Claire, Charina, Johanna, and Allyson will help. Students will come from Allyson’s Spanish 1A classes. Allyson will contact the Poughkeepsie Journal, and Theresa will contact the Southern Dutchess News to invite them to the event. 4. 5. Thinking Maps – The staff will be surveyed in order to find out who has NOT been trained. Ceil will look into offering the training as an inservice course for Van Wyck teachers only. c. New Business 1. SLT project for this year a. fuse Thinking Maps with Global Thinking plans – Larry Alper will help with the Thinking Maps, and Dee Berlinghoff will train teachers in integrating instruction. Her fee is was discussed. Van Wyck needs to pick 3 dates for 2. SLT rules – go over the packet for the next SLT meeting 3. Sherrie Johnson – We will ask her to attend our next meeting. There is the possibility of inviting her to do an assembly program here. She has been involved with YALE alley cats, hip-hop dance, etc. We can apply for a character education grant to cover the costs of her assembly. The next meeting will be on Wed., Oct. 8 at Future SLT meetings: November 12 December 10 January 7 February 11 March 11 April 8 May 13 June 10 |
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