HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-02-24-ESTABROOK-min • Ms. Riendeau welcomed the group and reviewed the agenda.
• The January meeting minutes were reviewed and approved. (motion by
Chhandomay Mandol)
• Question/Comments
• The possibility of a full return for some students in April was discussed.
■ Ms. Riendeau shared information about the comprehensive nature of
the CIT process.
■ Joyce Dvorak shared information from the previous night's School
Committee and her impression that a full return was not likely this
year.
• This year's curriculum was discussed
■ Curriculum vs. standards.
■ Amy Burk shared information about the math curriculum.
• Focus on place value standards
• Reduction in geometry and measurement.
■ Student assessment data will be considered as planning for next year
takes place over the summer.
• RLA Student Survey Data
• Ms. Riendeau framed the discussion by explaining the purpose and
structure of the data.
■ Information is being gathered from RLA students and Hybrid students
for their Blue Week.
■ The information that students share may help us to make immediate
improvements and impact our planning process for next year.
■ The data shared today is specific to RLA students and is categorized
by question and grade level.
■ Open responses are copied exactly as written by the student to
preserve student voice.
■ Future discussions will focus on hybrid student data as well as a
comparison between the two groups.
• Reflections
■ Overall, the students in RLA seem to be having a positive experience.
■ The answers and opinions are similar to what would be expected
during a typical school year.
■ Most students feel that they are able to successfully navigate the
schedule, stay organized and complete most assignments.
■ Most students seem to have o positive perception of their school
experience.
■ It was surprising that virtually no students identified not seeing other
adults at Estabrook as a concern. The group agreed that this is a
testament to the community that classroom teachers have built.
■ A desire for more peer interactions was identified among all students,
but to a lesser degree for grade two. Many students were not able to
identify ways that this could occur. Breakout rooms were suggested
and teachers may reflect on this data and incorporate some choices
during the week. The MHT is also considering how they may support
this.
• Parent Feedback
• The group discussed the low participation rate that we have been
experiencing and agreed that there are many factors that impact this.
• A survey will be used to get parent feedback on the some questions that
have been asked of students. In addition, we will seek feedback on:
■ Time/day preference for parent sessions
■ Topics of interest
• Suggestions
■ End-of-year coffee to discuss ways that parents can support their
students over the summer
■ Possibly focus sessions on how to use different platforms - Peardeck;
google classroom; Seesaw, etc.
■ Consider whether we are reaching all populations as much as
possible.
. Language
• Paper vs. email
• Other
• Future topics
• Revisit Parent Feedback/Sessions
• Status of full time for some students
• Reverse field trips