The Auburn School

Silver Spring Campus

2011 In Review

SILVER SPRING CAMPUS The Silver Spring Campus opened in September 2010 with 5 students, adding 4 more students during the academic year to close with 9. The Admissions Office has been busy with inquiries, tours, open houses, applications, student visits and offers and the school is projected to open its second year with 20 students. In collaboration with Little Leaves Behavioral Services, the Silver Spring Campus will welcome a Pre-K/K transition class in September 2011, expanding its educational services to a wider range of children. Statistics since July 2010

205 Inquiries

135 Parent tours/visits

49 Applications for Enrollment

25 Offers for Enrollment

9 Students Enrolled for 2010-2011

8 New Students Enrolled for 2011-2012

The Auburn School Is Growing!

HERNDON CAMPUS The Herndon Campus opened in September 2009 and has more than doubled its enrollment since then. They opened 2010 with 20 students and have enrolled 6 students during the academic year. They are projected to open 2011 with 40 students. Head of School, Linnea Nelson leads a growing team of teachers, learning assistants and specialists dedicated to developing a program growing to meet the needs of its students. The Herndon Campus is adding a 9th grade class in 2011 as part of Auburn’s expansion into high school.

BALTIMORE CAMPUS The Baltimore Campus of The Auburn School will open in September 2011 in Towson, MD. Head of School, Marjorie Hoffman, is building an enthusiastic and collaborative team who will welcome a projected group of 15 students. Summer work at the Baltimore Campus includes some minor building renovation and painting in preparation for the school year.

The Auburn School Is Growing!

“I like my friends because they make me feel welcome.”

“At Auburn, I have made many new friends that have similar interests and

hobbies to mine. Auburn will definitely be a great school.”

“One thing I like a lot is how much work the teachers put into making our days

fun. I think it is important to thank the Auburn teachers.”

What Our Students Are Saying

“I like my friends because they make me feel welcome.”

“At Auburn, I have made many new friends that have similar interests and

hobbies to mine. Auburn will definitely be a great school.”

“One thing I like a lot is how much work the teachers put into making our days

fun. I think it is important to thank the Auburn teachers.”

What Our Students Are Saying

“I feel like the whole trajectory of her life (and our whole family’s) has moved

in a very positive direction since September.”

“He is alert, happy and engaged—no dragging or slumping, something that happened

through most of his previous school year. In a word, ‘Yay!’”

“Just when I thought that he would give *on his homework+ up in frustration, he said, ‘Mom, I’ve got it.

I don’t need your help anymore.’ The result was, I think, really terrific. He totally got it!”

What Our Parents Are Saying

“I feel like the whole trajectory of her life (and our whole family’s) has moved

in a very positive direction since September.”

“He is alert, happy and engaged—no dragging or slumping, something that happened

through most of his previous school year. In a word, ‘Yay!’”

“Just when I thought that he would give *on his homework+ up in frustration, he said, ‘Mom, I’ve got it.

I don’t need your help anymore.’ The result was, I think, really terrific. He totally got it!”

What Our Parents Are Saying

Curriculum

Auburn’s Curriculum Focus In All Areas is on Connections,

Perspective, and Imagination. Our goal is to integrate social thinking

and learning into academics, movement and the arts.

Perspective Imagination

Connections

Curriculum Development Auburn’s core curriculum is paired with supplementary materials

for differentiated learning. Curriculum development is ongoing

throughout the year as we assess student progress and set new

goals.

Reading and Vocabulary: Great Books, Foundation, Read Naturally,

Word Study, Lexia Learning, Reading A-Z, Novel Units, Flocabulary, Jacob’s

Ladder enrichment

Writing: Project Read, Writer’s Workshop, Kidspiration, Inspiration, Co-

Writer, Handwriting Without Tears, Typing Instructor, Cambian Learning

Modules

Math: Focus on Math (Houghton Mifflin Singapore Math), Connected

Math, Algebra, Times Attack, ALEKS online math, Excel math

Science: Foss Project Kits, Project-centered Science Study Units

Social Studies/History: K-4 Unit Studies in Americans, Communities,

Inventors, Explorers, MyGeography (online), Civics, Ancient Cultures Social Learning: Superflex, iLaugh, Be Cool and other Social Learning

Videos

Sensory Regulation: Self Regulation Thermometers, How Does My

Engine Run?

Curriculum

Special events throughout the year allowed for parent involvement

and communication and arts and sports enrichment. As our Campus

grows, we look forward to more of these opportunities for parents

and students.

Parent Involvement Made These Days Extra Special

Conference Days in November, February, and May

Speaker Series for Parents and Professionals

Teacher Appreciation Week

Concert Pianist Performance

Ballerina Workshop and Demonstration

Lacrosse Workshop and Demonstration

Events

Events

Field Experiences are designed to enhance in-class curricular studies.

This year’s field experiences were integrated with cross-subject

themes on community service, the environment and hearing.

Martha’s Table

Washington DC Zoo

Galludet University

National Gallery of Art

African Cats Movie

Art Exhibit at Barnes and

Noble

Student Enrichment Activities have developed throughout the year

and are fun, interesting activities that are also fabulous learning

opportunities. These regularly scheduled activities are part of our

routine at Auburn Silver Spring!

Fitness for Health Team Time (weekly)

Resident Artist: Dr. Maria Barbosa (bi-weekly)

Performing Arts: Ancient Studies and Wizard of Oz Play

Walk with the Head of School (Weekly)

Journey with the Artist

Enrichment Activities

Enrichment Activities

Teacher Enrichment takes place as professional development

throughout the year. Beginning with a two week summer institute for

all staff, our teachers are initiated in the “Auburn Way.” Our rigorous

training in August included Great Books, Understanding by Design,

CPR/First Aid, Curriculum Design/Planning, Authentic Assessment

and Collaborative Design.

Further training through the school year included Arts Integration

with Dr. Barbosa, a Social Thinking and Social Learning Workshop led

by Michelle Garcia Winner, as well as our weekly Wednesday

collaborative reflective inquiry, development of Compass documents,

student study team meetings, and perspective integration in the

curriculum.

Clear and consistent communication with parents is essential in any

school environment, but at Auburn we see it as uniquely central to

our mission. The communication skills and strategies we work on

each day are relevant at home in a way that math and science skills

often are not. We strive to keep you as well informed as we can

about what we are doing in the classroom so that improvement at

school translates to improvement at home. Similarly, we want to

keep open lines of communication from the home so that we can

accommodate and be prepared for changes at home that may affect

your children in school.

Communication with Parents

“Thanks for the reflection and for helping to craft bridges between home and school.” Auburn Parent

Communication with Parents

Daily Point Communication Sheets

Email Updates

Progress Notes (mid-quarterly)

Report Cards (Quarterly)

Monthly Newsletter written by students

Coffee with the Head/Parent Organization Meeting

Online Calendar accessible 24/7

News updates on classroom events online (with photos!)

“Thanks for the reflection and for helping to craft bridges between home and school.” Auburn Parent

Building New Partnerships

Imagination Stage

Volunteer Programs

Community Clubs

Yoga training

What’s Ahead in 2011-2012

Student and Staff Growth

16 Students enrolled

20-25 enrollment expected

Hiring 10 (full time and part time) new employees to join the

Silver Spring team

Aftercare will be offered

What’s Ahead in 2011-2012

The Auburn School

Silver Spring Campus

2011 In Review