Administrators' Retreat Day 2 by Rima McGeehan https://padlet.com/rmcgeehan1/u2q5opfbpafype20 en-us 2024-05-14 14:50:39 UTC 2024-07-16 14:17:14 UTC hello@padlet.com WRHS cdailey23 https://padlet.com/rmcgeehan1/u2q5opfbpafype20/wish/3031225442 2024-06-18 13:51:08 UTC https://padlet.com/rmcgeehan1/u2q5opfbpafype20/wish/3031225442 Woodland kogren2 https://padlet.com/rmcgeehan1/u2q5opfbpafype20/wish/3031226166 Positive culture & climate


]]> 2024-06-18 13:51:52 UTC https://padlet.com/rmcgeehan1/u2q5opfbpafype20/wish/3031226166 PES mlorusso5 https://padlet.com/rmcgeehan1/u2q5opfbpafype20/wish/3031226777 Team of literacy and math specialists committed to students progressing and thriving


]]> 2024-06-18 13:52:39 UTC https://padlet.com/rmcgeehan1/u2q5opfbpafype20/wish/3031226777 DO adileone1 https://padlet.com/rmcgeehan1/u2q5opfbpafype20/wish/3031227093 Restructured district office with clearly defined roles and expectations, and implemented multiple platforms/systems to increase efficiency


]]> 2024-06-18 13:53:00 UTC https://padlet.com/rmcgeehan1/u2q5opfbpafype20/wish/3031227093 WRHS rmackenzie12 https://padlet.com/rmcgeehan1/u2q5opfbpafype20/wish/3031227142 Positive culture and climate for students, staff, and families.

]]> 2024-06-18 13:53:04 UTC https://padlet.com/rmcgeehan1/u2q5opfbpafype20/wish/3031227142 Woodland kogren2 https://padlet.com/rmcgeehan1/u2q5opfbpafype20/wish/3031227523 Student voice in decision-making

]]> 2024-06-18 13:53:34 UTC https://padlet.com/rmcgeehan1/u2q5opfbpafype20/wish/3031227523 Laurel Ledge rmurzak https://padlet.com/rmcgeehan1/u2q5opfbpafype20/wish/3031227530 As a whole, the staff all own ALL of the students. There is a shared responsibility with all students.

]]> 2024-06-18 13:53:35 UTC https://padlet.com/rmcgeehan1/u2q5opfbpafype20/wish/3031227530 DO rmcgeehan1 https://padlet.com/rmcgeehan1/u2q5opfbpafype20/wish/3031227556 SEL Diagnostic (Renaissance Fundamentals) selected to be administered in grades 5-8



]]> 2024-06-18 13:53:37 UTC https://padlet.com/rmcgeehan1/u2q5opfbpafype20/wish/3031227556 LRMS kaliciene https://padlet.com/rmcgeehan1/u2q5opfbpafype20/wish/3031228216 We have a committed staff who cares for our students and connects with them both in and out of the classroom. 

]]> 2024-06-18 13:54:17 UTC https://padlet.com/rmcgeehan1/u2q5opfbpafype20/wish/3031228216 DO myamin1 https://padlet.com/rmcgeehan1/u2q5opfbpafype20/wish/3031228504 Created a shared Vision statement for R16: Empowering all students to thrive.

]]> 2024-06-18 13:54:36 UTC https://padlet.com/rmcgeehan1/u2q5opfbpafype20/wish/3031228504 DO adileone1 https://padlet.com/rmcgeehan1/u2q5opfbpafype20/wish/3031228560 District office administrators who operate cohesively through systems thinking approach with a commitment to student performance

]]> 2024-06-18 13:54:39 UTC https://padlet.com/rmcgeehan1/u2q5opfbpafype20/wish/3031228560 PES mlorusso5 https://padlet.com/rmcgeehan1/u2q5opfbpafype20/wish/3031228721 Promote continous development of all staff

]]> 2024-06-18 13:54:51 UTC https://padlet.com/rmcgeehan1/u2q5opfbpafype20/wish/3031228721 Laurel Ledge rmurzak https://padlet.com/rmcgeehan1/u2q5opfbpafype20/wish/3031229006 Collaboration among grade level teams, across grade levels and including paraprofessionals and paraeducators

]]> 2024-06-18 13:55:04 UTC https://padlet.com/rmcgeehan1/u2q5opfbpafype20/wish/3031229006 LRMS kaliciene https://padlet.com/rmcgeehan1/u2q5opfbpafype20/wish/3031229062 Students have opportunities to participate in a wide range of extra curricular activities.

]]> 2024-06-18 13:55:08 UTC https://padlet.com/rmcgeehan1/u2q5opfbpafype20/wish/3031229062 Laurel Ledge rmurzak https://padlet.com/rmcgeehan1/u2q5opfbpafype20/wish/3031229645 Positive place to work!

]]> 2024-06-18 13:55:30 UTC https://padlet.com/rmcgeehan1/u2q5opfbpafype20/wish/3031229645 Woodland kogren2 https://padlet.com/rmcgeehan1/u2q5opfbpafype20/wish/3031229669 100% 4-Year Cohort Graduation Rate

]]> 2024-06-18 13:55:32 UTC https://padlet.com/rmcgeehan1/u2q5opfbpafype20/wish/3031229669 WRHS rmackenzie12 https://padlet.com/rmcgeehan1/u2q5opfbpafype20/wish/3031229914 93.7% of students feel they have a trusted adult at Woodland.

]]> 2024-06-18 13:55:54 UTC https://padlet.com/rmcgeehan1/u2q5opfbpafype20/wish/3031229914 WRHS dmulligan14 https://padlet.com/rmcgeehan1/u2q5opfbpafype20/wish/3031230124 Special education programming i.e., transition, co-teaching

]]> 2024-06-18 13:56:09 UTC https://padlet.com/rmcgeehan1/u2q5opfbpafype20/wish/3031230124 WRHS mfortuna7 https://padlet.com/rmcgeehan1/u2q5opfbpafype20/wish/3031230773 Transition Grant to support our transition program at Woodland

]]> 2024-06-18 13:56:58 UTC https://padlet.com/rmcgeehan1/u2q5opfbpafype20/wish/3031230773 LRMS kaliciene https://padlet.com/rmcgeehan1/u2q5opfbpafype20/wish/3031230774 Our math scores have been improving over the last few years in conjunction with the implementation of the Illustrative Math Curriculum.

]]> 2024-06-18 13:56:58 UTC https://padlet.com/rmcgeehan1/u2q5opfbpafype20/wish/3031230774 WRHS rmackenzie12 https://padlet.com/rmcgeehan1/u2q5opfbpafype20/wish/3031231000 Growth of Unified Sports and Best Buddies

]]> 2024-06-18 13:57:11 UTC https://padlet.com/rmcgeehan1/u2q5opfbpafype20/wish/3031231000 Laurel Ledge rmurzak https://padlet.com/rmcgeehan1/u2q5opfbpafype20/wish/3031231113 Continue to build teacher and staff skillset and tools to meet the needs of all learners: high performing and at-risk

]]> 2024-06-18 13:57:21 UTC https://padlet.com/rmcgeehan1/u2q5opfbpafype20/wish/3031231113 Long River dmuharem https://padlet.com/rmcgeehan1/u2q5opfbpafype20/wish/3031231526 Reading scores have dipped the last four years. We need to do a better job calibrating our scoring on assessments.

]]> 2024-06-18 13:57:54 UTC https://padlet.com/rmcgeehan1/u2q5opfbpafype20/wish/3031231526 DO mbrennan113 https://padlet.com/rmcgeehan1/u2q5opfbpafype20/wish/3031231577 Rethinking and improving communication with our community.

]]> 2024-06-18 13:57:58 UTC https://padlet.com/rmcgeehan1/u2q5opfbpafype20/wish/3031231577 WRHS cdailey23 https://padlet.com/rmcgeehan1/u2q5opfbpafype20/wish/3031231795 Hawks Headlines / Journalism Program


Positive student-run digital communication on multiple platforms

]]> 2024-06-18 13:58:13 UTC https://padlet.com/rmcgeehan1/u2q5opfbpafype20/wish/3031231795 Laurel Ledge rmurzak https://padlet.com/rmcgeehan1/u2q5opfbpafype20/wish/3031232405 School of Distinction in Math for High Needs Students

School of Distinction for three years in a row in different areas

]]> 2024-06-18 13:59:00 UTC https://padlet.com/rmcgeehan1/u2q5opfbpafype20/wish/3031232405 PES jhaddad13 https://padlet.com/rmcgeehan1/u2q5opfbpafype20/wish/3031232603 Steady progress with math achievement for all students over time.

]]> 2024-06-18 13:59:15 UTC https://padlet.com/rmcgeehan1/u2q5opfbpafype20/wish/3031232603 WRHS dmulligan14 https://padlet.com/rmcgeehan1/u2q5opfbpafype20/wish/3031232697 Opportunities to earn college credit

]]> 2024-06-18 13:59:21 UTC https://padlet.com/rmcgeehan1/u2q5opfbpafype20/wish/3031232697 WRHS mfortuna7 https://padlet.com/rmcgeehan1/u2q5opfbpafype20/wish/3031232811 Unified Sports to become a Banner School at Woodland

]]> 2024-06-18 13:59:31 UTC https://padlet.com/rmcgeehan1/u2q5opfbpafype20/wish/3031232811 DO rmcgeehan1 https://padlet.com/rmcgeehan1/u2q5opfbpafype20/wish/3031233950 Providing guidance and support on emerging educational trends and technology (ie professional learning around AI)

]]> 2024-06-18 14:00:38 UTC https://padlet.com/rmcgeehan1/u2q5opfbpafype20/wish/3031233950 WRHS rmackenzie12 https://padlet.com/rmcgeehan1/u2q5opfbpafype20/wish/3031234172 Build capacity for co-teaching model and AI differentiation for grade level courses.

]]> 2024-06-18 14:00:53 UTC https://padlet.com/rmcgeehan1/u2q5opfbpafype20/wish/3031234172 Woodland kogren2 https://padlet.com/rmcgeehan1/u2q5opfbpafype20/wish/3031234303 Real World Opportunities:

Internships

Job-Shadowing

Drone

CNA

EMT

Aviation

Manufacturing

]]> 2024-06-18 14:01:05 UTC https://padlet.com/rmcgeehan1/u2q5opfbpafype20/wish/3031234303 Laurel Ledge rmurzak https://padlet.com/rmcgeehan1/u2q5opfbpafype20/wish/3031235073 Successful implementation of a social skills play block in Grades K-2, three to four times per week to teach important social skills: how to ask a friend to play, good sportsmanship, sharing, etc.

]]> 2024-06-18 14:02:00 UTC https://padlet.com/rmcgeehan1/u2q5opfbpafype20/wish/3031235073 PES mlorusso5 https://padlet.com/rmcgeehan1/u2q5opfbpafype20/wish/3031235567 Staff members who care about the children and families in our community, building strong relationships for the best interests of the students

]]> 2024-06-18 14:02:36 UTC https://padlet.com/rmcgeehan1/u2q5opfbpafype20/wish/3031235567 DO myamin1 https://padlet.com/rmcgeehan1/u2q5opfbpafype20/wish/3031235695 DO Staff is committed to being an active resource to support the school administration, staff, and students.

]]> 2024-06-18 14:02:46 UTC https://padlet.com/rmcgeehan1/u2q5opfbpafype20/wish/3031235695 LRMS dmuharem https://padlet.com/rmcgeehan1/u2q5opfbpafype20/wish/3031235982 All staff particpated in two collegial walks.

]]> 2024-06-18 14:03:01 UTC https://padlet.com/rmcgeehan1/u2q5opfbpafype20/wish/3031235982 DO myamin1 https://padlet.com/rmcgeehan1/u2q5opfbpafype20/wish/3031237346 Regional School District 16 has passed a budget that supports all learners and maintains small class sizes with tier 1 supports.

]]> 2024-06-18 14:04:36 UTC https://padlet.com/rmcgeehan1/u2q5opfbpafype20/wish/3031237346 Laurel Ledge rmurzak https://padlet.com/rmcgeehan1/u2q5opfbpafype20/wish/3031237393 Coding and STEM lessons implemented successfully as part of Library Media classes in Grades 4-5.

]]> 2024-06-18 14:04:39 UTC https://padlet.com/rmcgeehan1/u2q5opfbpafype20/wish/3031237393 WRHS rmackenzie12 https://padlet.com/rmcgeehan1/u2q5opfbpafype20/wish/3031237405 Continuous improvement of math achievement scores.

]]> 2024-06-18 14:04:40 UTC https://padlet.com/rmcgeehan1/u2q5opfbpafype20/wish/3031237405 LRMS dmuharem https://padlet.com/rmcgeehan1/u2q5opfbpafype20/wish/3031238488 Faculty meetings incorporated Ruler for all staff and we implementing SEL coping strategies to support staff/staff work

]]> 2024-06-18 14:05:45 UTC https://padlet.com/rmcgeehan1/u2q5opfbpafype20/wish/3031238488 LRMS kaliciene https://padlet.com/rmcgeehan1/u2q5opfbpafype20/wish/3031238623

  • A NJHS student was awarded $500 scholarship. 500 winners were selected, there were four winners in CT this year and one was from Long River Middle School.

    • ]]>     2024-06-18 14:05:54 UTC https://padlet.com/rmcgeehan1/u2q5opfbpafype20/wish/3031238623     LRMS dmuharem https://padlet.com/rmcgeehan1/u2q5opfbpafype20/wish/3031238953 At the start of the 2023-2024 school year, Long River Middle School (LRMS) became an official participant in the AirNow - Air Quality Flag Program, which uses brightly colored flags to help a community be aware of daily air quality conditions.

    ]]>     2024-06-18 14:06:19 UTC https://padlet.com/rmcgeehan1/u2q5opfbpafype20/wish/3031238953     LRMS dmuharem https://padlet.com/rmcgeehan1/u2q5opfbpafype20/wish/3031239460 7th and 8th grade students competed in the Connecticut Coalition for Climate Change poster competition sponsored by the State of Connecticut to highlight climate change effects in our state.  It is exciting to report that we had 9 semifinalists and a first place winner at LRMS.

    ]]>     2024-06-18 14:06:45 UTC https://padlet.com/rmcgeehan1/u2q5opfbpafype20/wish/3031239460     WRHS cdailey23 https://padlet.com/rmcgeehan1/u2q5opfbpafype20/wish/3031239492 Advisory Program


    SEL lessons, Projects to prepare students for life after high school, Creating sense of community & inclusion

    ]]>     2024-06-18 14:06:47 UTC https://padlet.com/rmcgeehan1/u2q5opfbpafype20/wish/3031239492     LRMS dmuharem https://padlet.com/rmcgeehan1/u2q5opfbpafype20/wish/3031239890 LRMS students worked with the Prospect Land Trust and planted a variety of shrubs and trees at Urban Oasis Garden at McGrath Pond.

    ]]>     2024-06-18 14:07:16 UTC https://padlet.com/rmcgeehan1/u2q5opfbpafype20/wish/3031239890     PES mlorusso5 https://padlet.com/rmcgeehan1/u2q5opfbpafype20/wish/3031240097 PES has 2 national finalists for Invention Convention!

    ]]>     2024-06-18 14:07:31 UTC https://padlet.com/rmcgeehan1/u2q5opfbpafype20/wish/3031240097     Woodland kogren2 https://padlet.com/rmcgeehan1/u2q5opfbpafype20/wish/3031240234 Continue to work hard to decrease chronic absenteeism rate and tardiness.

    ]]>     2024-06-18 14:07:39 UTC https://padlet.com/rmcgeehan1/u2q5opfbpafype20/wish/3031240234     DO mfortuna7 https://padlet.com/rmcgeehan1/u2q5opfbpafype20/wish/3031240504 Lexia

    Core 5 and PowerUp reading support for tiered intervention and special education students.

    ]]>     2024-06-18 14:07:58 UTC https://padlet.com/rmcgeehan1/u2q5opfbpafype20/wish/3031240504     LRMS dmuharem https://padlet.com/rmcgeehan1/u2q5opfbpafype20/wish/3031241758 Continue to make gains in math scores

    ]]>     2024-06-18 14:09:34 UTC https://padlet.com/rmcgeehan1/u2q5opfbpafype20/wish/3031241758     Woodland kogren2 https://padlet.com/rmcgeehan1/u2q5opfbpafype20/wish/3031242336 Facilities

    ]]>     2024-06-18 14:10:16 UTC https://padlet.com/rmcgeehan1/u2q5opfbpafype20/wish/3031242336     LRMS kaliciene https://padlet.com/rmcgeehan1/u2q5opfbpafype20/wish/3031242487 NJHS raised over $1200 for three charities:

    Yale New Haven Toy Closet

    National Sports Center for the Disabled

    St. Jude Children's Hospital

    ]]>     2024-06-18 14:10:24 UTC https://padlet.com/rmcgeehan1/u2q5opfbpafype20/wish/3031242487     LRMS afilippone5 https://padlet.com/rmcgeehan1/u2q5opfbpafype20/wish/3031242517 Stokes Counseling services supporting multiple students and their families.

    ]]>     2024-06-18 14:10:27 UTC https://padlet.com/rmcgeehan1/u2q5opfbpafype20/wish/3031242517     WRHS rmackenzie12 https://padlet.com/rmcgeehan1/u2q5opfbpafype20/wish/3031243203 Extra Curricular Program: 94.7% of students believe they have opportunities to participate in extracurricular activities.

    ]]>     2024-06-18 14:11:02 UTC https://padlet.com/rmcgeehan1/u2q5opfbpafype20/wish/3031243203     LRMS dmuharem https://padlet.com/rmcgeehan1/u2q5opfbpafype20/wish/3031243844 Work to support all staff with the SEL of all students and to better understand the struggles our students face.

    ]]>     2024-06-18 14:11:35 UTC https://padlet.com/rmcgeehan1/u2q5opfbpafype20/wish/3031243844     LRMS/PES/LL/WRHS afilippone5 https://padlet.com/rmcgeehan1/u2q5opfbpafype20/wish/3031244776 Continued training of staff in structured literacy programs.

    ]]>     2024-06-18 14:12:30 UTC https://padlet.com/rmcgeehan1/u2q5opfbpafype20/wish/3031244776     DO rmcgeehan1 https://padlet.com/rmcgeehan1/u2q5opfbpafype20/wish/3031245636 Clearly illustrating the alignment between proposals/decisions and the region's established vision/mission/values/goals

    ]]>     2024-06-18 14:13:21 UTC https://padlet.com/rmcgeehan1/u2q5opfbpafype20/wish/3031245636     WRHS rmackenzie12 https://padlet.com/rmcgeehan1/u2q5opfbpafype20/wish/3031249983 Improve opportunities for students from WRHS to spend time in 3 other schools.

    ]]>     2024-06-18 14:18:05 UTC https://padlet.com/rmcgeehan1/u2q5opfbpafype20/wish/3031249983     Laurel Ledge rmurzak https://padlet.com/rmcgeehan1/u2q5opfbpafype20/wish/3031250152 Great instruction taking place each day--need that to translate into growth on standardized assessments.

    ]]>     2024-06-18 14:18:16 UTC https://padlet.com/rmcgeehan1/u2q5opfbpafype20/wish/3031250152     PES mlorusso5 https://padlet.com/rmcgeehan1/u2q5opfbpafype20/wish/3031250393 Using data from Renaissance with support staff to develop plans for students in need.

    ]]>     2024-06-18 14:18:35 UTC https://padlet.com/rmcgeehan1/u2q5opfbpafype20/wish/3031250393     LRMS dmuharem https://padlet.com/rmcgeehan1/u2q5opfbpafype20/wish/3031250701 School Wide consistency for discipline

    ]]>     2024-06-18 14:18:59 UTC https://padlet.com/rmcgeehan1/u2q5opfbpafype20/wish/3031250701     DO myamin1 https://padlet.com/rmcgeehan1/u2q5opfbpafype20/wish/3031253126 $4 million + capital improvement project at WRHS and renovation of Culinary Classroom.

    ]]>     2024-06-18 14:21:51 UTC https://padlet.com/rmcgeehan1/u2q5opfbpafype20/wish/3031253126     Laurel Ledge rmurzak https://padlet.com/rmcgeehan1/u2q5opfbpafype20/wish/3031256147 Cognizance of special education planning and hours provided for students based on only 2 resource teachers.

    ]]>     2024-06-18 14:25:08 UTC https://padlet.com/rmcgeehan1/u2q5opfbpafype20/wish/3031256147     Long River dmuharem https://padlet.com/rmcgeehan1/u2q5opfbpafype20/wish/3031258480 Continue to make gains with our high needs students.

    ]]>     2024-06-18 14:27:26 UTC https://padlet.com/rmcgeehan1/u2q5opfbpafype20/wish/3031258480     PES mlorusso5 https://padlet.com/rmcgeehan1/u2q5opfbpafype20/wish/3031262924 Community involvement through EL Reading curriculum, with presentations and gallery walks for families and BOE presentations.

    ]]>     2024-06-18 14:32:09 UTC https://padlet.com/rmcgeehan1/u2q5opfbpafype20/wish/3031262924     LRMS dmuharem https://padlet.com/rmcgeehan1/u2q5opfbpafype20/wish/3031268012 Staff retention

    ]]>     2024-06-18 14:38:24 UTC https://padlet.com/rmcgeehan1/u2q5opfbpafype20/wish/3031268012