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Planning and implementing instructional programs and initiatives that align with the BOE Focus Areas for 2015-2018. Focus Area #1: Raise achievement for all; provide a consistently excellent education at every level in an environment that empowers each child to reach his/her potential Focus Area #2: Cultivate a love of learning through outstanding curricula, inspirational instruction and well-supported teachers and staff, who are dedicated to excellence Focus Area #3:Sustain superior educational programs through timely investment, strong financial oversight and operational excellence

During the 2017-2018 school year, teachers will introduce a grade level continuum in the classroom to their students that will identify benchmark indicators related to solving math word problems and expression of solutions through writing and/or developing models.

• Analyzing 2017 PARCC assessment data to make informed decisions regarding student achievement and instructional practice.
• Implementation of pre-assessments (specifically) prior to each unit of study to make instructional decisions and measuring progress as indicated by formative and post-assessments - SGO development.

• The entire Lincoln-Hubbard School community (students, staff and parents) will begin a study/exploration of "Growth Mindset Theory", its foundations within brain-based learning as well as strategies we can add to our "learning toolbelts" to promote resiliency, a positive outlook and achievement as lifelong learners!

Building and further enhancing home/school communications and programs for families- including continuation and enhancement of "1 to 1" contacts, REMIND 101, "Principal's Cafe - Grade 1&2 / Grades 3-5 Coffees," as well as developing informational seminars for parents on instructional practices and ways to support their child's learning at home - including the introduction of our very first "L-H Parent Book Club" series, as we engage in the reading of the book "Mindsets in the Classroom" by Mary Cay Ricci.

Continuing to promote healthy choices and experiences for students through menu options, classroom celebrations, physical activity, and fun!

*This year, we will use the data obtained from a "Student Climate Survey" to identify areas within the school that we can focus on further enhancing in order to promote a healthy and safe learning environment at Lincoln-Hubbard School.

We will continue to invest in nurturing the social and emotional well-being of each student. This is accomplished in many ways. Our students and teachers "Take the Time" on a weekly basis to engage to connect with each other. We also build these connections through our monthly "Student/Staff Playdates," where we take a little bit of time out of our schedule to simply play and learn more about each other. Our weekly "L-H Goals" anchor our efforts to build community and celebrate our diversity. Our "Pillars of Pride" initiative invites our students/staff to celebrate pillars of character through an extended focus on what it means to be: respectful, responsible, trustworthy, fair, caring, and a productive citizen in a community. As always, we hope to build on and nurture the lessons and experiences our students bring with them from home. It's a home/school partnership!

The Parent Teacher Organization at Lincoln-Hubbard and our parent involvement in general are an integral aspect of the daily life at our school. This year, the PTO has obtained funding and support for a variety of projects including the purchasing of new swings for our playground and a continued development of an outstanding Cultural Arts program for 2017-2018. The L-H Cultural Arts committee identifies an outstanding variety of programs and presentations for our students to enjoy throughout the course of the school year. ** Please check our PTO website - thelionlink.com - for a wealth of information about L-H events and parent resources.