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Sycolin Creek Elementary School
Annual School Plan for 2008-2009
August 2008
21100 Evergreen Mills Road Leesburg, VA 20175
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School Data at a Glance Meeting LCPS Goals Our
school improvement plans need to meet our
schools goals and be aligned to the districts
goals. This chart provides evidence of alignment
to LCPS goals.
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School Data at a Glance Meeting LCPS Goals Our
school improvement plans need to meet our
schools goals and be aligned to the districts
goals. This chart provides evidence of alignment
to LCPS goals.
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School Data at a Glance Meeting LCPS Goals Our
school improvement plans need to meet our
schools goals and be aligned to the districts
goals. This chart provides evidence of alignment
to LCPS goals.
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Our Mission
Sycolin Creek Elementary School believes ... in
a partnership between home, school and community,
working together to provide a safe and supportive
environment for learning ... that an emotionally
and intellectually safe environment is necessary
to encourage risk taking with ideas, thoughts,
and opinions ... in creating authentic and
relevant opportunities for learning that result
in deeper understanding and appreciation of the
world ...that open-mindedness is valued and
diversity celebrated ...in encouraging healthy
lifestyles that promote physical activity with an
emphasis on responsible decision making ...in
developing and modeling the character traits for
effective citizenship and social
responsibility. ... in recognizing and
supporting the individual needs, interests, and
common goals of life-long learners.
Our Vision
Sycolin Creek Elementary will provide an
environment in which students needs are met and
their maximum potential is nurtured. All students
will learn to think critically and creatively,
work cooperatively, and communicate effectively.
Our school will prepare all students for full
participation in our diverse and integrated
society.
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Our Steering Committee Team Members We strive
each year to include representation from the
diverse community representing our school. We
value and appreciate the time, energy, and talent
of each of our steering committee members.
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Thanks to These Team Members
Rickie Nicolo Brenna Becker Amy Kenny Leigh Anne
VanderWijst Lauren Wells Nancy Leach Jen
Berry Dara DiMagno Julie Borneman (parent)
This portion of the school improvement plan is
for the area of Reading. Members of this team
analyzed data for reading, conducted an audit in
the areas of curriculum, instruction, and
assessment for the reading program, and
identified and prioritized critical tasks that
will likely lead to improvement in reading.
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Monitoring and Implementation Progress
Chart Content Area Reading
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Monitoring and Implementation Progress
Chart Content Area Reading
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Monitoring and Implementation Progress
Chart Content Area Reading
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Monitoring and Implementation Progress
Chart Content Area Reading
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Thanks to These Team Members
Writing
Angela Forrester Darcy Gore Meaghan Burnham Karen
Orr Karen Castelli Sachiko Flippo Donna Bryn Bev
Dickens Susan Rau (parent)
This portion of the school improvement plan is
for the area of writing. Members of this team
analyzed data for writing, conducted an audit in
the areas of curriculum, instruction, and
assessment for the writing program, and
identified and prioritized critical tasks that
will likely lead to improvement in writing.
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Monitoring and Implementation Progress
Chart Content Area Writing
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Monitoring and Implementation Progress
Chart Content Area Writing
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Thanks to These Team Members
Math
Christina Wittmann Amy Glancey Shawnda
Cowan Linda Ganey Ceci Albecker Rachel
Renninger Maire Morrison Krista Kettler Tosha
Woodard (parent) Jill Wright (parent)
This portion of the school improvement plan is
for the area of mathematics. Members of this
team analyzed data for math, conducted an audit
in the areas of curriculum, instruction, and
assessment for the math program, and identified
and prioritized critical tasks that will likely
lead to improvement in math.
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Monitoring and Implementation Progress
Chart Content Area Math
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Monitoring and Implementation Progress
Chart Content Area Math
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Monitoring and Implementation Progress
Chart Content Area Math
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Thanks to These Team Members
Science
Amy Bossard Lisa Carter Judi Bullion Melissa
Kulak Debbie Jordan Sherry Newman Lucy
Fremd Cherie Ducey-Buretz Chris Gearhart (parent)
This portion of the school improvement plan is
for the area of science. Members of this team
analyzed data for science, conducted an audit in
the areas of curriculum, instruction, and
assessment for the science program, and
identified and prioritized critical tasks that
will likely lead to improvement in science.
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Monitoring and Implementation Progress
Chart Content Area Science
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Monitoring and Implementation Progress
Chart Content Area Science
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Thanks to These Team Members
Kristin Kuntz Ashley Snow Caroline
Reynolds Christina Hampson Ingrid Leiby Jessica
Mainhart Jo Erpe Joyce Schwartz
This portion of the school improvement plan is
for the area of social studies. Members of this
team analyzed data for social studies, conducted
an audit in the areas of curriculum, instruction,
and assessment for the social studies program,
and identified and prioritized critical tasks
that will likely lead to improvement in social
studies.
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Monitoring and Implementation Progress
Chart Content Area Social Studies
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Monitoring and Implementation Progress
Chart Content Area Social Studies
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Thanks to These Team Members
School Climate
Julie Orellana Leigh Cowper Susan Hetzel Donna
Jensen Jenica Matthias Bryon Armstrong Alexis
Schaeffer Rosie Rozo Jane Hagberg
This portion of the school improvement plan is
for the area of Climate. Members of this team
analyzed data for our character education program
and conducted an audit in the areas of our
guidance curriculum. In addition, we reviewed
our communication practices as well as the
monitoring of student attendance.
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School Climate
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Monitoring and Implementation Progress
Chart Content Area School Climate
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Monitoring and Implementation Progress
Chart Content Area School Climate
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Monitoring and Implementation Progress
Chart Content Area School Climate
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Monitoring and Implementation Progress
Chart Content Area School Climate
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Monitoring and Implementation Progress
Chart Content Area School Climate