Kent Center School - Principal's Report
Kent Board of Education Meeting - March 5, 2009
Dr. Rima Zelvis
ENROLLMENT: 285 In February, we started the month of with Jump Rope for Heart. Students raised over $4000 for the American Heart Association. Thank you, Marci Perotti, for organizing this event. A few days later, the Region One band and chorus completed their concerts, showcasing the unique talents throughout the district. We thank Sandra Kleisner and David Poirier for their efforts. The participants were only able to practice three times, but the performance was terrific! I was very impressed with the Chocolate Festival, which took place on Wednesday, February 11. People began coming before it started, and the line to get in was steady throughout the event. The Kent Center School Scholarship Fund raised over $3000 that evening. The next day, Kent Center School recognized Abraham Lincoln and his contributions as the sixteenth president of the United States. The whole school viewed “Lincoln’s Portrait” and listened to Abe’s Honest Words, by Doreen Rappaport, read by myself and Bruce Adams, who portrayed Lincoln. It was an enjoyable and meaningful learning experience for the student body. Students were treated to a day off from school on Friday, February 13, as teachers engaged in a professional development opportunity based on the work of Robert Marzano. Pat Ciccone facilitated the day of working with vocabulary word lists appropriate for individual grade level mastery. Teachers were exposed to research about vocabulary instruction, games that could be played to enhance vocabulary in the classroom, and websites to use as resources in teaching targeted words. The month of February ended with Read Aloud Day, in coordination with Dr. Seuss’s birthday. Community members came in to share stories with each classroom, and books were donated and dedicated to individual rooms. Thank you, Ane Starr, for organizing this event. Carolyn MacLeod, with the help of committee members, completed a three-year technology plan that we have submitted to the state for approval. When this is received, it will be shared, which will likely be an upcoming Board of Education meeting. CMTs are off to a good start. Lee Sohl is doing a great job of acting as test coordinator. Students have been reminded about the importance of attendance, a good night’s sleep, a good breakfast, and best efforts. I am confident we will meet the high expectations of the test with success. March is Board of Education Appreciation Month: Monday, March 9 Parent Share (9:30 and 7:00) |