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Every document below is # published separately and byte-identically; cite the individual file, # whose path is given in each header, rather than this bundle. # Index of all boards: https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/minutes/INDEX.txt # The town's own scanned original is linked per document. ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2011-11-08-agenda-4223.txt BOARD : school-advisory-councils-committees DATE : 2011-11-08 KIND : agenda OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/school-advisory-councils-committees/2011-11-08-agenda-4223.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_11082011-4223 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== TURKEY HILL MIDDLE SCHOOL TURKEY HILL MIDDLE SCHOOL TURKEY HILL MIDDLE SCHOOL TURKEY HILL MIDDLE SCHOOL Timothy Santry, Principal Chad Adams , Dean of Students tsantry@lunenburgonline.com cadams@lunenburgonline.com 129 Northfield Road, Lunenburg, MA 01462 (978) 582-4110 Fax: (978) 582-4109 NOTICE OF MEETING Turkey Hill Middle School School Advisory Council Tuesday, November 8, 2011 Turkey Hill Middle School – 5:00 p.m. AGENDA School Advisory Council: Timothy Santry, Principal Dr. Greg Berthiaume Mrs. Donna Celuzza Ms. Linda Hallisey Mrs. Kim Thomas Mrs. Heidi Champagne 1. Introductions 2. Schedule upcoming meetings 3. Building tour 4. 2011 changes 5. MCAS review Spring 2011 6. Review and revise School Improvement Plan ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2011-11-08-minutes-4223.txt BOARD : school-advisory-councils-committees DATE : 2011-11-08 KIND : minutes OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/school-advisory-councils-committees/2011-11-08-minutes-4223.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_11082011-4223 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== TURKEY HILL MIDDLE SCHOOL SCHOOL ADVISORY COUNCIL November 8, 2011 Minutes of Meeting Meeting called to order at 5:00PM. Present: Timothy Santry, Greg Berthiaume, Donna Celuzza, Linda Hallisey, Kim Thomas, and Heidi Champagne Introductions were made as this was the first meeting of the year. Upcoming Meetings : 12/20, 1/24, 3/13, 4/24 and open date in May Building Tour: • solar panels cut electricity cuts by 33% • new bleachers in gymnasium now handicap accessible • new resurfaced floor and climbing wall in gym • white boards in all classrooms • driveway resurfaced 2011 Changes: • Two mobile iPad carts • 8th grade reconfiguration to five teachers: hybrid model of instruction preparing students for high school model • PowerSchool implementation • RTI • Advisory groups for 8 th grade – teach long term goal setting and decision making skills • MASST program (Metacognitive Approach to social skills training) MCAS review • Results made public in September • Mixed results: student growth, moving to advanced and proficient • Vulnerability: did not achieve AYP in math subgroups, aggregate ELA and Math ===PAGE 2=== Review and revise School Improvement Plan Goal #1: • Formation of intervention blocks • Creation of interventionist (certified math teacher) • Review of curriculum maps to ensure alignment with new common core • Vertical alignment with high school to ensure smooth transition • Work with math consultant to ensure alignment • Dr. Berthiaume questioned if work to create alignment had already been completed • Reporting out on Results ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2011-12-20-agenda-4224.txt BOARD : school-advisory-councils-committees DATE : 2011-12-20 KIND : agenda OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/school-advisory-councils-committees/2011-12-20-agenda-4224.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_12202011-4224 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== TURKEY HILL MIDDLE S TURKEY HILL MIDDLE S TURKEY HILL MIDDLE S TURKEY HILL MIDDLE SCHOOL CHOOL CHOOL CHOOL Timothy Santry, Principal Chad Adams , Dean of Students tsantry@lunenburgonline.com cadams@lunenburgonline.com 129 Northfield Road, Lunenburg, MA 01462 (978) 582-4110 Fax: (978) 582-4109 NOTICE OF MEETING Turkey Hill Middle School School Advisory Council Tuesday, December 20, 2011 Turkey Hill Middle School – 5:00 p.m. Room 112 AGENDA School Advisory Council: Timothy Santry, Principal Dr. Greg Berthiaume Mrs. Donna Celuzza Ms. Linda Hallisey Mrs. Kim Thomas Mrs. Heidi Champagne 1. Call to order 2. Review and approve minutes from 11/8/11 meeting 3. Response to Intervention 4. Math Review 5. Results Update 6. Gift Fund 7. Honor Roll 8. Review upcoming events at THMS ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2011-12-20-minutes-4224.txt BOARD : school-advisory-councils-committees DATE : 2011-12-20 KIND : minutes OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/school-advisory-councils-committees/2011-12-20-minutes-4224.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_12202011-4224 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== THMS SCHOOL ADVISORY COUNCIL December 20 th , 2011 Minutes of Meeting Meeting called to order at 5:05PM. Present: Timothy Santry, Greg Berthiaume, Linda Hallisey, Kim Thomas, and Heidi Champagne RTI Update Announcement regarding use of grade 8 math certified teacher as an “interventionist”, someone who will target students who score at 228 and below on 6 th and 7 th grade MCAS tests. Amy Raboin will fill that role, meeting with small groups once a week. Math Curriculum Clarification – math curriculum is aligned to the common core frameworks; however, the math consultant will continue to align our grade level maps with the new curriculum. We will focus on identifying standards that are possibly new responsibilities for different grade levels. Groupings and Vertical Teaming We are using student growth percentiles to review placements for students in math classes. Analysis of data seems to indicate students who are on the cusp between algebra or pre-algebra seem to be less successful if pushed into algebra. We are looking to establish data based criteria for transition into high school honors or regular math classes instead of relying strictly on teacher recommendation. Results Teams Results faculty meetings are dedicated to the following issues: • Identifying areas of student strength and weakness • Noting where in our curriculum map these concerns are addressed • Planning how to measure success iPad training PTO funds of $1000. Tim recommends using this to hire an Apple representative to provide professional development for the best use of the iPads in the classroom Project 351 Candidate Josephine Bowen, community volunteer ===PAGE 2=== Lockdown Procedure Last Thursday, went smoothly, kids handled it well; notification went home to all parents via phone communication. *Next meeting January 24