The Koda Partnership Team, garnering input from staff, students, parents, and community members, developed the goals listed below for the 2008-2009 school year. Each goal was then broken into tangible action steps that drove the team's work throughout the course of the year. This document is a reflection of the accomplishments that were made at Koda as the aforementioned action steps were put into motion. We respectfully submit this summary to Dr. Robinson and the District Partnership Team to share with the Shenendehowa Board of Education as they see fit.
Goal: The KPT will promote and support literacy for all students.
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Programs which promote reading amongst students and adults will be planned and implemented throughout the year
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Gordon Korman’s Schooled – read by all 3 grade levels in all 3 buildings; Author visit on 4/29 and 4/30
Drop Everything And Read – extended 18 minute homeroom every Wednesday for the first semester of the school year
Reading Buddies
Respect Week – National Junior Honor Society Book Swap, DEAR, 6th grade Battle of the Books
Borders Summer Book Sale at Koda Café
Summer Books displayed and available at Borders and Public Library
MS reading club for staff
Arts n Education – Jennifer Roy, author of Yellow Star, visit, NYSTI presentation of “Philadelphia Story”
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Goal: The KPT will promote and support academic progress and achievement for all students.
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Staff meetings will focus on a “community of learners” whereby a portion of numerous meetings will be devoted to staff development
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Presentations were given by various staff members, administrators and guest speakers |
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Administration will make every effort to extend the “community of learners” concept by attending and encouraging ongoing staff development for all professional staff
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Staff and administrators attended learning academies and encouraged other staff to attend |
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Programs that support/spotlight student achievement/success will be planned and implemented throughout the year.
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Recognize “Koda Gem” students on a monthly basis that follow Middle School Rights and Expectations
Mix-It-Up Luncheons – November 13th, 2008 – part of a national movement promoting respect, understanding and tolerance of others
Respect Week – Koda Middle School Jazz Band performs during all lunch periods
Koda Café – May 27th, 2009 – Accent student work and talent
Anti-Bullying Programs presented by counselors & administration to all grade levels – coincided with reading of Schooled
National Junior Honor Society – Induction Ceremony May 20th, 2009 – recognizing students that show academic achievement, meet a community service requirement and are involved in extra curricular activities
Academic Awards Banquet for 6th and 7th graders – June 4th, 2009
PRIDE – Promoting Respect in Individuals & Differences in Everybody
Administration meets with teams to focus on team activities that promote students success
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Goal: The KPT will increase communication and channels of input between students, staff, administration, parents, the school board and community.
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Students will be actively involved in the communication loop
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Koda TeleVision – students broadcast morning announcements every day
Student Council representative to help with Respect Week planning
Encourage teachers and teams to have Web pages Teacher/Team Web pages
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Maintain open lines of communication within the school
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Koda Staff Bulletin
Building Reps & Administrative Team discuss issues
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Maintain open lines of communication between school and community
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Utilize local media
PTA website
KPT website
Teacher/Team Web pages
Parent Portal – SIS
Parent Handbook Folder
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Maintain open lines of communication within the district
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Intranet
KPT representative at District Partnership Committee meetings
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Goal: The KPT will promote healthy lifestyles for students and staff in support of the district goal and in conjunction with the Profile of the Middle School graduate.
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Activities that support healthy lifestyles will be promoted
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Healthy tips/Information at Staff meetings FACS & PE Bulletin boards
Koda Cruisers – group of staff and students that walk after school around MS loop and outside mile (weather permitting)
School Resource Officer -school and community safety -Health classes & cafeteria before Halloween
KTV Health Tip of the Week – guest speakers: Café, FACS, PE, Health & Nurse staff
Respect Week - Peace Walk, Healthy Tip of the Day & Volleyball Tournament
Health and Wellness Fair sponsored by the Health and Physical Education departments
Offered staff CPR training
Board Meeting Presentation – May 5th
Guest speakers for students
Awareness of/Support the GHI Run
PTA Website – Keeping You Healthy button
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An alliance will be forged between KPT and the Cafeteria staff
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Bulletin boards
Signs posted in the Café
Healthy lunch choices
Participate in KTV Healthy Tip of the Week
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Student recognition programs that spotlight health and wellness choices
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Koda Cruiser T-shirts
Recognize winners of Volleyball Tourney
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