prince of peace first annual state of the school address

FIRST ANNUAL STATE OF THE

SCHOOL ADDRESS

January 20, 2011

PASTOR SAUER Welcome Prayer

HEAD OF SCHOOLS WELCOME From the New Guy

Tonight’s PurposeCelebrate the year so farLook at where we are goingCommunicate to you about POP and

upcoming events

DETERMINED, DEVOTED, DEFINED

NEW FACES

BACK TO SCHOOL WORK DAY

2010-2011 Enrollment

Preschool- 115 and over 70 on the wait listElementary- 224 with capped grades at K,

3, and 7 Elementary school enrollment up roughly 40

students from 2009-2010 school year.

THAT OUR CHILDREN MIGHT KNOW HIM

3 years ago a plan was implemented to revitalize Prince of Peace School. Using a 13 step plan, Prince of Peace focused on these 5 areas of our school

Excellence in Education Faith and discipleship in Jesus Christ Healthy, well-rounded young adults Partnership with parents Affordable quality education

SMT (School Ministry Team) has been responsible to oversee the completion of this plan

THAT OUR CHILDREN MIGHT KNOW HIM CONT.

1. Revised Scope and Sequence 2. Technology Integration 3. Expanded Fine Arts 4. Faculty Development-discipleship training 5. Health Education 6. Foreign Language 7. Learning Differences 8. Faculty Training 9. Facilities 10. Reorganize Administration 11. Hire and retain quality faculty and staff 12. Scholarships 13. Expand Preschool

2010-2011 PROGRAM ADDITIONS Spanish- hola! Instrumental Band- Cheerleading

CURRICULUM Math Science History Language Arts

ASSESSMENT Scantron Electronic Standardized Tests

For grades 2-8Provides instant feed back for the subject

areas of MathScienceLanguage ArtsReading

Gives tools to help strengthen areas that students are struggling

SCIENCE

HIGH LIGHTS

Thanksgiving Feast

Joseph Who?

Harvest Festival

Outdoor Education

Preschool Advent Service

Buddy Class Activities

Preschool Welcome Picnic

Ardenwood Farm Trip

Chapel

FAME

WASC/NLSA- ACCREDITATION

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

National Lutheran Schools Accreditation

Looking ahead

BEFORE

AFTER

ADDITIONAL 3RD GRADE We are planning on adding a second 3rd

grade class to continue growth and expansion

Plans for classroom reorganization are being looked at

Grade expansion allows us to keep class sizes small

NEW 2 STORY CLASSROOM BUILDING

CAMPUS SECURITY We are looking at ways to increase the

security of the school campus during the day. Faculty and staff are already wearing picture i.ds., new cameras are being installed, and other actions are being explored to ensure the safety of the children.

NEW SCHOOL MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE Ease of management and access to

student information On-line grade book for all teachers* One-stop shopping for grades,

calendars, and schedules* Mass email system

*looking at grade levels and expectations for recording grades, and posting assignments

JR. HIGH REMODELExploring/evaluating/revising for 2011-

2012 scheduleselectiveshomeworkgrading policiesdisciplinestructurehigh school readiness

SCHOOL WIDE AREAS OF ASSESSMENT Homework Discipline/class management Technology Communication Opportunities for parent support

education Opportunities for additional help and

support for students with learning challenges

BIG ITEMS TO EXPLORE

Preschool expansion- second site POP High School

OUR CHALLENGE As we grow and expand over the next

few years, our challenge is to keep the “small school community” while we become a bigger school

Continue to be a school of choice- always strive to be the best for our students and families

WHAT CAN YOU DO Help with security- check in/check out in

the office during the school day If you cannot pick up your child by 3:15, use

after school care- students will be sent after 3:15

Work through the system to address issues and concerns

Continue being positive about Prince of Peace

Up coming events

KINDERGARTEN INFORMATION NIGHT

Wednesday, January 25 @ 7:00

KINDERGARTEN ENROLLMENT Thursday, January 26 7:00am in the school office

Space is limitedSiblings

RE-ENROLLMENT

February 1There is a lot of interest from the

community about POP. Make sure you turn your registration packet in early.

OPEN ENROLLMENT

March 1For new POP students

LOVE AND LOGICLove and Logic classes will begin February 4

SHARKS ICE POP SKATING EVENT

February 5 from 12:15-2:15

Watch for more information

RACE FOR ED Packets went home Wednesday, January

19

Race Day- March 10

We need volunteers

Last year, raised $16,000

Good Night