Meeting+dec+8

Present: Karen Wood, Bill Pavesic, Ila Pavesic, Jeff Ridlington, Marilynn Slaughter, Evylnn Marcetoni, Lynn Pendleton, Karen Alvia

Topic 1: Assessment and Assessment Matrix
 * 1) Karen Wood passed out Matrix prepared by 3-5 teachers
 * 2) Reading logs discussed- should they simple list books, or should there be a more reflective element
 * 3) Anecdotal recorrds agreed to by all
 * 4) Do they look the same at each grade level? Grade level teachers should create a form that reflects the learning objectives to be addressed.
 * 5) Running Records discussed- kids should have running records until they meet a certain minimum standard of reading- this is probably k-2, with some kids in 3-5. Some reading analysis tool needs to be selected by upper level teachers- a wide range of tests need to be used to determine understanding. We should make sure that too many tests don't make kids miserable.
 * 6) All levels agree to a rubric. K-1 should have 2 samples per term representing different genre. Two pieces would be published. 2-5 minimum of one piece.
 * 7) Conference notes should reflect a wide range of work. Conference notes should address 1 piece of writing from initial draft to completion. We should collect 2 per year.
 * 8) The remains have been tabled so that we can address the Elementary School Schedule.

Topic 2: Elementary School Schedule
 * 1) Karen has presented a draft of an elementary schedule developed by Karen and Jeff in consultation with single subject teachers and Andy.
 * 2) Marilynn feels that the schedule looks favorable to grade 4.
 * 3) Problems exist for 3rd grade morning
 * 4) This is acceptable to the group as a draft