With the new school year approaching, we invite you to join one of the School Improvement Subcommittes or SIT. These groups of teachers and parents work together to tackle pressing needs in the Frenchtown Community.
This year's subcommittees are:
1. WELLNESS - SIT Liaison: Bonnie Brayton-Simmons
Purpose: What can we do to improve support for social and emotional needs?
Members: Tim Dwyer, Kristine MacLeod, Rita McHoff, Judi Cavanaugh
Ideas: Walking club, Picnic tables and board games at recess?
2. PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT - SIT Liaison: Deb Morasco
Purpose: How do we ensure that suitable opportunities exist for all families? How are we recognizing and honoring the contributions of each family and their support of our school? How do we fully engage those parents who are working outside the home? How can we engage each family y in meaningful ways? Is there interest in reinstating monthly Principal Coffee Hours? Is there a need to coordinate with community agencies for support for families?
Members: Michele Rinn, Cindy Kendall
Ideas: Fun Friday, Volunteer Pool Survey, Sign Up, Transition Night, Explore Blue Robbin Schools Best Practices
3. HOSPITALITY - SIT Liaison: TBD
Purpose: How do we balance the need for security while providing a more open atmosphere for families? How can we meet the news of new families entering our community of learners? What information needs to be available for distribution?
Members: TBD
Ideas: Video spotlight of teaching, video tour of school, handbook, Explore Blue Robbin Schools Best Practices, A recommendations as made to establish "Parent Liaisons" to assist with school tours when Mrs. Vaughn's schedule doesn't allow her to do them
4. ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE - SIT Liaison: Michele Rinn
Purpose: What does best practice look like at Frenchtown? What is our current reality? How do we know students are learning? How do we respond when they perform above expectations? What re the opportunities and practices present at other schools in EG? How are we communicating these practices with all stakeholders? What opportunities exist for continued improvement?
Members: Judy Greenberg, Donna Hayes
Ideas: Bulletin board displays, Parent guest speakers/presenters, Explore Blue Robbin Schools Best Practices
5. PARTNERSHIP WITH PTG - SIT Liaison: TBD
Purpose: In what ways can PTG and school initiatives become more fully aligned?
Members: Judy Greenberg, Kristine MacLeod
Ideas: Welcome Back to School, Forums with the Principal & PTG, Explore Blue Robbin Schools Best Practices
If you are interested in joining any of these subcommittees or would like more information, please contact Principal Vaughn at cvaughn@egsd.net.
