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Save the Date  
JC Parent's Cocktail Party on Friday, January 25th at the home 
of  Jill and Joe Kelly.  More details coming soon....                
JCPTA Message
Cheryl Resnick cherylresnick5@gmail.com
Message from Co-Presidents:
Dear Parents,

 

As we are in the midst of a busy holiday season, we would like to give thanks to the entire JC Community...for the families who support the fundraisers for the PTA.  Without your support, we wouldn't be able to provide the wonderful enrichment programs and events for the children of JC...for the volunteers who dedicate countless hours to organize and run the programs and events, none of which would happen without them...and to the JC teachers and staff whose dedication make our school a wonderful place for our children to learn both academically and socially.  The smiles on the kids faces throughout the school day reflect what a great community we have at JC!

 

We hope you enjoyed our JC Toy Shop and were able to get some great children's gifts!  Many thanks goes to Janine Scharff and Janice Meyer for all of their hard work in organizing and executing this fundraiser.  It was very well received by the JC community!  Thank you to everyone for supporting this first-ever event.

 

We hope that you all have a safe and wonderful holiday season.

 

Sincerely,
Cheryl Resnick & Sarah Muir
Principal's Message

School Improvement Plan

The Julian Curtiss School Improvement Plan has been developed to effectively align with the work of the district on Small Group Instruction in the classroom.  The staff at Julian Curtiss has been focused on improving the quality of small group instruction for two years and we are ahead of the district in some of the planning and implementation of this strategy.  Below is a summary of our Academic Improvement Goal and the action plan that has been completed thus far in 2012-2013.  We will review our Social Emotional Goal in next Friday's Jabberwocky.

 

Academic goal:

Adult Action Indicator:

Classroom teachers will implement with fidelity the Small Group Instruction component of the framework for Comprehensive Literacy using data from formative assessments.

 

Student Outcome Indicators:

  1. By Spring 2013, the percentage of third grade students who achieve mastery in reading on the CMT will increase from 70.4% (2012) to 73.4% (2013)
  2. By Spring 2013, the percentage of fourth grade students who achieve mastery in reading on the CMT will increase from 70.4% (2012 cohort scores) to 79% (2013 cohort scores)

3. By Spring 2013, the percentage of fifth grade students who achieve mastery in reading on the CMT will increase from 75.5% (2012 cohort scores) to 83% (2013 cohort scores)

 

The School Data Team has been working diligently to focus on critical issues of improving teacher practice through differentiation in small group instruction.  Teachers have attended several professional development sessions on Early Release days and Wednesday faculty time that support teacher learning in this area.   JC classroom teachers are in the process of taping lessons for the purpose of studying the implementation of small group instruction in their respective classrooms.  The goal is to view their initial videotape with a "critical friend" or colleague, analyze their professional practice and set a personal plan for improvement.  Follow up video will assist each teacher in evaluating his or her growth.   The staff is trying to measure how well the practice is being implemented.  Teacher reflection on recorded practice is a very powerful tool for improvement!   

 

Please note that Sarah McNulty is the parent representative for the School Improvement Plan.  Sarah is informed of our process will continue to attend important meetings regarding this plan. Questions can be directed to Sarah at sarahmcnulty1@gmail.com. 

 

"There is no exercise better for the heart than reaching down and lifting people up."

John Holmes

 

 
Upcoming Events
12/24/12Holiday Break


1/16/13JC PTA Meeting8:15 am

1/25/13JC Parents Cocktail Party

 

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UN DAY Photos
Stunning photos of your children can be viewed and purchased via this link www.pictage.com/1351752.Proceeds from the photos will be donated to the JCPTA. Photo prices are: 4 x 6 - $8, 5 x 7 - $20, 8 x 10 - $25
 

  

   

REVIVE l REBUILD l RENEW 2012

  

To date we have collected $459.00 to send to the victims of Hurricane Sandy in Breezy Point, New York.  The students are excited to donate their money and proudly wear their JC bracelets,  Revive..Rebuild...Renew.  We will be collecting money up until next Wednesday, December 19th.  Please help us build this important fund by donating before Wednesday.   

ALL profits will go to residents in Breezy Point, Queens.

  

  

 
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Feather Fund

Click on the thumbnail to access form. Please contact:Rhonda Eldridge, Jenn Aravides or Elizabeth Mungai 

jda@columbus.com 646-733 6692 or 203-913-7221 or 603 233-2180 with any questions.   

 

 

Winter Afters 2012-2013

 

A very big THANK YOU to the JC Community for making the past Afters Registration a big success.

  

If you have not personally received a phone call about Afters you are enrolled in the up coming Afters for your First choice. 

  

The first week of Afters starts next week the week of December 17th. 

  

If you have any questions regarding your registration or you missed it and would still like to register please feel free to contact: Kathykplamer70@hotmail.com  

  

Happy Holidays! 
 

 

KIDSTUFF COUPON BOOKS

Thank you to all who supported the KidStuff Coupon Book fundraiser.  It was a big success where we sold 106 books and earned $1,325 for the school!  If you haven't returned your book or payment, please return it ASAP to the front office.
 

 

Box Tops
We will be starting a new Box Tops for Education campaign next week and will be holding some fun grade level competitions for the class who brings in the most Box Tops. Please see your child's Friday folder for further information. Contact
with any questions. 

  

  

 

 

Neighbor to Neighbor

 

The JC Service Club would like to thank everyone for their generosity with our Neighbor to Neighbor Drive.  We collected a large amount of non-perishable food items, such as cereals, peanut butter, and jelly as well as winter clothing.  Neighbor to Neighbor, founded in 1975, improves lives by providing for the exchange of food, clothing, and basic living essentials in an atmosphere of kindness and respect.  With food drives similar to ours, Neighbor to Neighbor provides 300,000 meals per year, including 21,000 pounds of lean meat, 4,600 gallons of low fat shelf-stable milk, 150,000 cans of food, 9,000 loaves of whole wheat bread, and 600 cases of fresh produce.  Thank you for supporting the JC Service Club's Annual Neighbor to Neighbor Drive!  We wish you and your families a Happy and Healthy Holiday Season!  Steve Rogowskey & Bill Bogardus, JC Service Club Advisors.

CAR PICK-UP

Please ALWAYS have your signs visible in the front window of your car when picking up your child.  In addition, please make sure babysitters, grandparents, and anyone else sent to pick up your child is aware of our procedures.  This keeps dismissal safe for all.  Thank you.

 
SPANISH Translation

Queridos Padres,

 

Plan de mejoramiento del Colegio

El plan de mejoramiento en nuestro colegio ha sido desarrollado para trabajar efectivamente y en paralelo con el plan de mejoramiento creado por el distrito,  usando pequenos grupos de instrucción en cada salon de clases. Nuestro profesorado se ha enfocado en el mejoramiento de estos pequenos grupos de instruccioón en los ultimos años, y gracias a ello estamos adelantados en planamiento e implantación de estratégias en algunos aspectos.  Abajo encontraran información que resume nuetras metas para el año escolar 2012-2013 incluídas en nuestro plan de mejoramiento asi como tambien hablaremos de nuestras metas Socio-Emocionales.

 

Meta Academica:

Indicador de la accion tomada por el profesorado:

Los profesores implementaran pequeños grupos de instrucción como componete de su rutina diaria de Instrucción.

 

Indicadores del progreso de los estudiantes:

 

  1. Para la primavera de 2013 el porcentaje de estudiantes que lograran un nivel master en lectura subira de 70.4% (2012) a 73.4% (2013)
  2. Para la primavera de 2013 los estudiantes que lograran un nivel master en lectura subira de 70.4%  ta 79%
  3.  Para la primavera de 2013 los estudiantes que lograran un nivel master en lectura subira 75.5% a 83%

 

El equipo de análisis de data de nuestro Colegio ha estado trabajando diligentemente en el mejoramiento y diferenciación de las necesidades de los pequeños grupos de instrucción. Los profesores han estado atendiendo sesiones de mejoramiento professional durante los dias de salida temprano y los miercoles dia de apoyo facultativo. El profesorado esta por implementar un nuevo grupo de análisis entre colegas, el cual consiste en videos tomados a las horas de instrucción, que luego seran analizados para medir de cierta manera que tan bien esta siendo implementado nuestro plan de mejoramiento. entre colegas .

 

Por favor tengan en cuenta que La Señora Sarah McNulty es nuestro representante de Plan de Mejoramiento ante el "Board of Education ".Si tienen alguna pregunta no duden en comunicarse con ella  sarahmcnulty1@gmail.com.

 

En la presencia de unas muy atareadas fiestas , queremos dar las gracias a todas aquellas familias que apoyan nuestras recaudacion de fondos para nuestro colegio. Sin su apoyo seria imposible ofrecer Buenos programas de enriquecimiento para nuestros hijos . Gracias a los voluntaries que dedican horas incansables en la organizacion de eventos, programas , sin ellos naa seria possible. Gracias a los profesores y miembros del staff de JC por su dedicacion que hace de nuestro colegio un lugar maravilloso para que nuestros ninos  aprendan. Las sonrisas de nuestros ninos reflejan la maravillosa comunidad que somos en JC.

 

Esperamos que hayan disfrutado nuestra venta de juguetes y tambien hayan tenido la oportunidad de comprar Buenos regalos. Mil gracias a Janine Scharff y Janice Meyer por todo su trabajo y dedicacion en la organizacion de esta venta. Gracias a todos por a poyar este evento.

 

Esperamos que todos tengan unas maravillosas fiestas.

 

Sinceramente,

Cheryl Resnick & Sarah Muir

 

AFTERS

 

Gracias a la comunidad de JC por hacer del proceso de registro de los afters un exito. Mil Gracias

 

Primer dia de los afters es el dia Lunes 17 de Diciembre.

 

Si tienen alguna pregunta o si todavia quieren registrarse no duden en comunicarse con Kathy Chattoraj - kplamer70@hotmail.com (917 797 2798)

 

Felices Fiestas! 
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Residential Planner & Decorator
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