School Entrance Plan 2013

Cindy Miller-Walker NELA #10 Principal Intern, Youngsville Elementary School ELP 651-Internship- 605B Dr. James Ellerbe

Goal 1: Establish and nurture positive and productive relationships with the faculty and staff of the Youngsville Elementary School family that may serve as the launching pad for a year of observations, evaluations, curricular support, and crucial conversations. Objective A: Develop a constructive relationship with all certified teachers.
Actions for Accomplishing Objectives Send introductory letter to all faculty and staff members. Timeline July 16 Completed yes Impact My letter gave the staff a personal and professional view of me. It showed them that I was an ally. My mentor principal and assistant principal, both commented that is was eloquently written and aligned with the school mission and vision. The staff viewed me as someone who really cares because I made time to speak with them individually. They are very friendly with me. I demonstrated my role as an instructional leader- by listening, addressing concerns when needed. I was able to provide support because teachers said they valued my opinions since I have not been out of the classroom that long. I gained the experience of the administration functioning as a team. I was able to voice my thoughts as well as listen others point of views. The staff appreciated the kindness and the genuine acknowledgement of their hard work. A teacher assistant told me that some

Meet with each faculty member

yes

Attend grade level meetings for each grade level and offer supportat least one per month Attend PLCs and offer support

On going On going

yes yes

Meet with Principal/Assistant Principal and Curriculum Resource Teacher to review data

On going

yes

Conduct an informal a observation/walkthroughs (at least 10 min) of each certified teachers classroom and drop a friendly, encouraging note behind) Include at least one shout out in each of our

Sept. 26

yes

On going

yes

staffs weekly newsletter Learn at least on personal thing about each teacher (interests, hobbies, roots, family etc.) and ask them about it Dec. yes

Eat lunch with teachers in cafeteria

Weeklyongoing

yes

teachers were talking about how they liked my notes. The staff viewed me as someone who was interested in them as individuals with lives outside of school. I have had several conversations throughout the year with faculty and staff. This allowed the staff to view me as a visible administrator throughout campus. I gave a survey to faculty and some of the comments mentioned that I was very visible and approachable.

Objective B: Develop a constructive relationship with all support staff. (TAs, bus drivers, Cafeteria employees, custodians)
Actions for completing objectives Send introductory letter to support staff. Timeline Completed Impact July 16 yes My letter gave the support staff a personal and professional view of me. It showed them that I was an ally. weekly yes I established relationships of trust and respect. On going yes TA/bus drivers have On going yes communicated with me in regards to questions about On going yes student concerns, discipline, etc. On going no I have left notes in both custodians boxes thanking them both for specific actions/tasks that were their duty and above.

Each lunch in teachers lounge with TAs. Walk-through cafeteria line. Leave encouraging notes in support staff mailboxes. Learn at least one personal thing about each of the support staff members and ask them about it. Include at least one shout out in each of our staffs weekly newsletter to support staff

Goal 2: Establish and nurture positive and meaningful relationships with the student body and families of Youngsville Elementary School. Objective A: Develop a positive and meaningful relationship with students.
Actions for completing objectives Introduce myself on morning announcements Introductory walk-throughs in first week of school. Timeline July July Completed yes yes Impact The students speak to me throughout campus and give hugs, smiles, and high-fives. They address me by my name. I have learned the names of many of our students and learned about some of their interests. Students come to me for help.

Be a strong presence at buses, in classrooms, in the cafeteria, and during transitions, and at carpool Eat lunch in cafeteria with students Be visible on the playground

On going On going On going

yes yes yes

Objective B: Develop and maintain positive relationships with families.

Actions for accomplishing the objective Greet parents during morning duty and in main lobby. Timeline On going Completed yes Impact Parents saw me as a welcoming face in our school and our familylike atmosphere. We had casual conversations and they inquired about my experience and wished me well. Families saw me as someone who is supportive of school functions. We had opportunities to interact outside of the learning environment. I became more familiar with families; I could attach a student to a family. In turn they became more familiar with me. Conversing with parents has made

Attend Open House Attend 3rd grade Read to Achieve Night Attend PTA board meeting Join PTA Attend Fall Festival Attend fundraiser Eat Out Nights at local restaurants.

July 23 August 6 Sept. mtg Sept. mtg. Sept. 26 Monthly on going

yes yes yes yes yes yes

me more comfortable when addressing parents in large groups. Recently at Dare Graduation, a parent complimented me on my speaking ability when I opened and concluded the program.