Willard South Cadres

Willard South Elementary

MATH/SCIENCE CADRE AGENDA/MINUTES

DATE:  12-7-09

1. Team Builder

     What I want for Christmas is __________________________. 

2. Members Present

Kara Witherspoon, Sarah Baumgardner, Kathy Davis, Christine Bailey, Yvonne Galloway 

3. Review CAP meeting information, Grade Level Progress, Questions & Concerns

• Kindergarten – Unwrapping Standards completed
• 1^st Grade – Unwrapping Standards completed
• 2^nd Grade – Unwrapping Standards completed
• 3^rd Grade- Completed all but one standard and graveyard GLEs
• 4^th Grade – Completed standards 

4.  CAP Training in January 2010 various dates as per grade level 

5.  Materials Needed: Running List 

4^th Grade

• Post-it’s
• Adding machine tape
• 8 pack of AA batteries
• Clay for all 4^th grade classes
• Aluminum foil

3^rd Grade

• Plastic baggies 30 per class
• Wheel pasta
• Gummy Life savers 

2^nd Grade

• 5 x 3 index cards – 1 pack per class
• 5 x 7 index cards – 1 pack per class 

1^st Grade 

Kindergarten

• Sticker Dots
• Dixie Cups
• Post – it’s
• Sandwich Bags

 

Willard South Elementary

MATH/SCIENCE CADRE AGENDA/MINUTES

DATE:  11-9-09

1. Team Builder

The Best…

 

2. Members Present

Kara Witherspoon, Sarah Baumgardner, Kathy Davis, Lindsey Arnall, Christine Bailey, Yvonne Galloway

 

3. Review CAP meeting information, Grade Level Progress, Questions & Concerns

Kindergarten – Unwrapped 4 Standards

 

1^st Grade – Unwrapped 3 Standards

 

2^nd Grade – Unwrapped 4 Standards

           

3^rd Grade- Completed 2 standards – Working on 3rd

 

4^th Grade – Completed 3 standards – Working on 4th

 

4.  CAP Training on 11-18-09 from 8:00-3:00 in the WC K-6

 

5.  Materials Needed: Running List

 

4^th Grade

Post-it’s

Adding machine tape

8 pack of AA batteries

Clay for all 4^th grade classes

Aluminum foil

 

3^rd Grade

Plastic baggies 30 per class

Wheel pasta

Gummy Life savers 

 

2^nd Grade

5 x 3 index cards – 1 pack per class

5 x 7 index cards – 1 pack per class

 

1^st Grade

 

 

Kindergarten

Sticker Dots

Dixie Cups

Post – it’s

Sandwich Bags

Willard South Elementary

MATH/SCIENCE CADRE AGENDA/MINUTES

DATE:  October 5, 2009

1. Team Builder

• Positive People

2. Members Present

• Yvonne Galloway, Lindsey Arnall, Sarah Baumgardner, Kathy Davis, Kara Crighton-Smith, Kara Witherspoon, Christine Bailey, Celene Malik 

3. Review CAP meeting information. 

4. Finish the Unwrapping and Deconstructing Guide – Wait to work on this until individual grade level meetings. 

5. Materials

• Yard Sticks
• Plastic tubs – double check with grade levels
• Garage Sale Dot Stickers

Willard South Elementary

MATH/SCIENCE CADRE AGENDA/MINUTES

DATE:  9-14-09

1. Team Builder

• Sarah Baumgardner – Name one success we’ve had this year in class.

2. Members Present

• Sarah Baumgardner
• Kara Witherspoon
• Kathy Davis
• Kara Crighton-Smith
• Christine Bailey
• Celene Malik
• Lindsey Arnall
• Yvonne Galloway
• Mallori Adams

3. Parent Volunteers?

• Use volunteers on separate grade levels.

4. Everyone should have brought math GLE cards to go through.

• Scope and Sequence – Wait until 1^st math meeting for further instructions
• Pacing Guides – Wait until 1^st math meeting for further instructions

5.  CAP (Common Assessment Plan Team)

• September 25^th 8:00-11:00 at WC K-4^th Grade (Overview of CAP, Power Standards, Deconstructing Standards)
• October 8:00-3:00 at WC for Elementary(Power Standards, Deconstructing Standards, Pacing Guides)
• 8^th-Kindergarten, 9^th-1st Grade, 19^th-2^nd Grade, 20^th-3^rd Grade, 26^th-4th Grade
• November 18^th 8:00-3:00 at WHS Band Room K-12^th Grade (Vertical Alignment)
• January 8:00-3:00 at WC for Elementary (Deconstructing Standards, Pacing Guides)
• 11^th-Kindergarten, 12^th-1^st Grade, 13^th-2^nd Grade, 20^th-4^th Grade, 26^th-3^rd Grade
• February 11^th 8:00-3:00 at WHS Band Room K-12^th Grade (Vertical Alignment) 

6.  Math Materials

• Discuss items that are needed at this time for new series (Ziploc bags, folders, card stock—hard laminating will be purchased next year)  

7. Revisit Current Vision – 3-5 words to change or add to the current vision

• Technology # 5
• Character Ed Words 

Willard South Elementary, an Accelerated School, exists to provide a partnership between students, families, staff, administration and community in which:

1. Each student is provided with an educationally and socially healthy environment in which he/she is treated with worth, value, and dignity.
2. Each student is given opportunities to fully achieve his/her own potential in a child-centered environment where students can be given individualized attention.
3. Each student is ensured both challenging and exciting learning experiences by a dedicated, nurturing, professional staff.
4. Each student is encouraged to develop a curiosity, readiness, and love of learning.
5. Each student is given access to up-to-date resources and equipment to expand his/her learning experiences. Technology
6. Each student is encouraged to develop problem solving, critical thinking, and communicating skills to become a life-long learner. Contributing Members of the Community
7. Each student and family is assisted in establishing ongoing, in-home learning experiences.

These goals will result in preparing each student for full participation in a diverse and integrated society.

 

April 6, 2009

Members in attendance: Lindsey Arnall, (student teacher–Melanie ?), Stephanie Walters, Lindsay Wallace and Dana Beck

We will be visiting Mattews Elementary in Nixa to see Investigations in action within a classroom. We made a list of questions that we will ask each of the teachers/presenters that we visit. Our visit will be near the end of the month.

Members in attendance: Stephanie Walters, (Stephanie’s student teacher–Sorry, I forgot her name), Lindsey Arnall, Lindsay Wallace and Dana Beck

Our Science night is this Thursday, February 26th from 6:30 – 7:30 PM. The Mad Scientist will be coming with three different booths. His booths include:

1)Dry ice experiments for the different stages of matter
2)Magnets – experiment with magnets and create an electomagnet
3)Electricity – create lighting and write your name with it.

Teachers, if you are in need of student contact hours for career ladder, please come! What a fun way to spend your evening with students and get student contact hours.
Members present: Lindsey Arnall, Stephanie Walters, Lindsay Wallace and Dana Beck

Discussion–
1. We had a terrific turnout for the Science Night with the Mad Scientist. (We had 99 WS students attend.)
2. We discussed possible changes/activities for next year–
split the booths (some booths in the cafeteria and some in the gym)
different/additional tables (tornadoes, volcano, play*doh, etc.)
maybe the Mad Scientist Show with the separate booths
length of the night–depends on if we have a show
other ideas–????

Tasks–
1. We will possibly be redoing the GLE cards with new GLEs

Members present: Lindsey Arnall, Stephanie Walters, Lindsay Wallace and Dana Beck

Discussion–
1. We had a terrific turnout for the Science Night with the Mad Scientist. (We had 99 WS students attend.)
2. We discussed possible changes/activities for next year–
split the booths (some booths in the cafeteria and some in the gym)
different/additional tables (tornadoes, volcano, play*doh, etc.)
maybe the Mad Scientist Show with the separate booths
length of the night–depends on if we have a show
other ideas–????
3/9/2009
Tasks–
1. We will possibly be redoing the GLE cards with new GLEs
February 2, 2009

Members present: Lindsey Arnall, Lindsay Wallace and Dana Beck
Agenda–
1. We have contacted the Mad Science staff about their business having a science night this spring. We are waiting for their response.
2. During our science night, we will have a table set up with MAP information for parents.

January 5, 2009

Members in attendance: Stephanie Walters, Lindsey Arnall and Dana Beck

Topics of discussion–

1. We have contacted Drury again. We hope to set a date for the Science Night soon.

2. We continued our discussion of the possibility of having a science lab for next school year.

December 8, 2008

Members in attendance: Stephanie Walters and Dana Beck

Topics discussed:
1. We discussed the possibility of having a science lab for next school year.
2. We are still working on setting up a science night for the spring.
3. Once the Math curriculum has been selected, we are discussing the possibility of having a Math Team. This team would consist of one teacher from each grade level. The team would attend training sessions for the series then return to their grade level to present what they have learned.

**Teachers, please return any math textbook samples to the stage on Wednesday. (Just a reminder that second grade will be using the stage Tuesday for their Music program.)

November 24, 2008

Members in attendance: Lindsey Arnall, Lindsay Wallace, Stephanie Walters
We distributed all the possible Math series to be adopted. Each grade level will be looking over the materials and filling out the form Kara gave us (to list strengths, weaknesses…).
We also are working on setting up a science night for the spring.

Attendance–Lindsey Arnall, Lindsay Wallace and Dana Beck

Old News–
Our committee began looking at the new math series. We reviewed the first grade sample from the enVision Math series by Scott Foresman.

October 6, 2008

Attendance–Stephanie Walters, Lindsay Wallace and Dana Beck

Old News–
*We are waiting for the new student leader to get back in touch with us regarding the Science Night. We may need to postpone our night until next semester.

*Our committee will be looking at new math series. A survey has been sent to teachers for faculty input.

New News–
*We will be talking with Kara about a possible subscription to online site of Brainpop and Brainpop Jr. for the Computer Lab.
Climate Cadre Minutes
Sept 9, 2008

Attending the meeting: Sarah Baumgardner, Kathy Davis, Lori Ferguson, Yvonne Galloway, Sharon Hammonds, Danna Lane, Marla McKan, Becky Mooney, Lea-Ann Smith, Joni Turner, Richelle Winn, Anita Yates

Order of business:
1. Lisa Kisling was elected as cadre facilitator

2. Anita Yates will be cadre secretary

3. Scheduling Tiger Pride Assemblies
a. First quarter – Oct. 24 (Friday)
b. Second quarter – Jan. 9 (Friday)
c. Third quarter – March 20 (Friday)
d. Fourth quarter – May 22 (Friday)

4. Scheduling Veterans Day Assembly
The assembly will be held the week of November 11 14
The actual day will be determined at a later date.

5. Scheduling Semester Fight Free Parties
a. First semester – Jan. 16 (Friday)
b. Second semester – TBA for the last week of school

6. Details of all assemblies and parties will be finalized at a later date.

7. A suggestion was made for the Math/Science cadre to share the responsibilities with the Climate cadre concerning MAP testing activities. Details will be discussed closer to MAP testing time.

*Next meeting date: TBA

Feburary 25, 2008

Present: Lindsey Arnall, Dana Beck, Stephanie Walters

We looked over first grade GLE’s and matched them to the appropriate chapters in the math book. We also made note of chapters that could be omitted/focused on for a shorter amount of time. This should help ensure that the GLE’s are being taught specifically and not tons of “extra” concepts.

January 14, 2008

Those in attendance: Sarah B, Stephanie W, Lindsey A

We matched the math book chapters to the GLE’s for 3rd grade. We then determined if there were any chapters or parts of chapters that didn’t need to be taught. Doing so would allow the focus to be on the required skills.

In our next meetings we will match the GLE’s and math books for K, 1, 4. Then, we will compare all the GLE cards between grades and see if there are any gaps or areas of need.

December 3, 2007

Attendance: Lindsey Arnall, Sarah Baumgardner, Mandy Horn, Stephanie Walters, and Dana Beck.

Old Business:

Our Science Night was Thursday, November 15th. It was a successful event with 56 Willard South students in attendance; we estimate the attendance with students and their families we had over 120 individuals. The cadre members heard many, many positive comments from the students and their families.

New Business:

Our cadre is considering matching our current math series with the GLEs and skills that are assessed on the MAP test. Our goal is to help teachers know which math chapters must be covered by MAP testing time and which chapters should be used to assist next years teachers with introducing new skills.

September 28, 2007

Attendance: Lindsey Arnall, Sarah Baumgardner, Stephanie Walters, and Dana Beck.+Thank you for sharing your Math/Science resources with our cadre.Below are titles of Math/Science songs that might be useful:
Counting Cadence
Insect’s Body
Macarena Bones
The Water Cycle
Litter Patrol
Five Senses
Parts of a Flower
Seasons
The World FamilyIf you would be interested in obtaining a copy/borrowing a copy, please let a cadre member know. These songs are from the Kiss Your Brain CD by Dr. Jean.

+If you are not familiar with <http://www.teachertube.com/>, please review it. This is a good resource for all subjects.+Has anyone seen the science tubs from the basement? We thought that we might be able to use some of the materials for our Math/Science night. (We continued our discussion of the Science/Math night. We are considering a Fall Science night. The date and time are still being considered.)October 7, 2007

Attendance: Sarah Baumgardner, (Mandy ______, Sarah’s student teacher), Stephanie Walters, and Dana Beck.1. We have selected a couple of dates in November for the Math/Science night. We are just waiting for the Drury students to confirm. Once we have the date set, we will notify the staff, students and their families.
2. K-4 students will receive an invitation regarding Math/Science night. The student(s) need to RSVP in order for the cadre to have enough supplies on hand for the activities.
3. Each member will continue working on assigned tasks.

August 14, 2007

Attendance: Lindsey Arnall, Sarah Baumgardner, Stephanie Walters, and Dana Beck.An email will be sent to the staff to ask if teachers need any items replaced from the science kits.
* The cadre shared various music CDs with Science/Math concepts in the songs.(ExampleThe Kiss Your Brain CD by Dr. Jean has songs about the water cycle, an insect’s body, seasons, skip counting to name a few concepts.) An email will be sent to the staff requesting CDs that contain science and math concepts.
* MAP scores were discussed. Good job students & teachers!
* To involve parents in the child’s learning, the cadre discussed the possibility of having a Science and/or Math night. We will be checking various resources.Math & Science Cadre Minutes September 10, 2007Attendance: Lindsey Arnall, Sarah Baumgardner, Stephanie Walters, and Dana Beck.

*We continued our discussion of the Science/Math night. We are considering a Fall Science night. The date and time are still being considered.

The cadre will be contacting the following:

–Yvonne Galloway Mad Scientist resource

–Linda Rhodes/Drury Science department–Drury science students

–Tammy Cook WC resource