Welcome to Endeavor’s 2018 Town Hall Meeting! FEBRUARY 8, 2018
Christi Whiteside Director, Endeavor Charter School
Welcome ▶ Staff Members - Carolyn Southard, Julie Tudor, Lauren Manfreda, Sarah McConnell, Holly Heasley, Christine Tompkins ▶ ECS Students - 8th grade Student Council members ▶ ECS Parents Volunteers - Laurie Russo ▶ Board - Charlie Kennedy, Ashley Hicks, Bill Kroll ▶ Foundation - Michael Reinhardt
Celebrating 10 Years of Excellence 10 Year Charter Renewal Charter schools are evaluated on their pattern of: Financial stability ▶ ▶ Academic success Commitment to their charter ▶ Support service compliance ▶ Record keeping/legal compliance ▶
Celebrating 10 Years of Excellence Our 2016-2017 overall score of A was made of: ▶ 93% proficiency (up from 91%) ▶ EXCEEDED growth (up from MET growth) ▶ A and A+NG are equivalent academic scores (+NG provides information on subgroups)
Celebrating 10 Years of Excellence 10 Year Anniversary Party Friday, March 9 ▶ Guinness World Record for Crab Walking ▶ Wake Forest Mayor Vivian Jones ▶ Mix 101.5 Kyle, Bryan and Sarah from Two Men & a Mom Morning Show ▶ Dedicating a 10 year time capsule ▶ Aerial photo in “10” formation
Celebrating 10 Years of Excellence Mission 2018 ▶ Endeavor Charter School’s mission is to engage K-8 students by integrating a challenging, hands-on academic program with multi-faceted fine arts courses in a familial environment. Vision 2018 ▶ Endeavor Charter School’s vision is a community of educators and families working together to graduate students who are motivated and curious, capable and confident, and prepared to make a positive impact on the world around them.
Celebrating 10 Years of Excellence What’s Next? What do the next 10 years hold for ECS?
Student Council Members 8th Grade Representatives
The Endeavor Community - STUDENTS
Meredith Myers ECS: grades 1-8 Student Council VP Hands-On Learning and Fine Arts Honor Roll Cross Country Team What is hands-on learning? ▶ Track Team Soccer Team Projects ▶ Lion King Jr. Stage Crew Groups and Public Speaking ▶ Peter Pan Stage Crew Fine Arts ▶ Band Recycling Helper Classroom Assistant
Caitlin Graham ECS: grades 5-8 Student Council President Fine Arts at ECS Honor Roll Cross Country Team Drama ▶ Track Team Play ▶ Soccer Team Music ▶ Lion King Jr. Cast Spanish ▶ Peter Pan Cast Art ▶ Band Kindergarten Volunteer Cafe Days Helper Recycling Helper Classroom Assistant Pep Squad
Lindsey Clark ECS: grades K-8 Student Council Treasurer Honor Roll Why being on a team matters Cross Country Team Tennis Team ▶ Benefits Soccer Team No cut ▶ Lion King Jr. Cast My experience Peter Pan Cast ▶ Band Grade standards ▶ Kindergarten Volunteer Cafe Days Helper Recycling Helper
Sutton Jones ECS: grades 5-8 Student Council Honor Roll Service Opportunities at ECS Tennis Team Basketball Team Soccer Team School family ▶ Lion King Jr. Cast Working with younger students ▶ Peter Pan Cast Student Council ▶ Kindergarten Volunteer Working with staff ▶ Cafe Days Helper Cafe Days ▶ Recycling Helper Special Olympics ▶ Classroom Assistant PEPI Chorus Pep Squad
Ashley Whiteside ECS: grades preK-8 Student Council Secretary How Does ECS Create a Familial Environment? Honor Roll Tennis Team ▶ Small class size Cross Country Team Carpool names ▶ Basketball Team Class participation ▶ Track Team Stable student population ▶ Lion King Jr. Cast Band Kindergarten Volunteer Cafe Days Helper Recycling Helper Classroom Assistant Chorus
Tara Solomon ECS: grades 6-8 Student Council Honor Roll Tennis Team High School Transition Cross Country Team Basketball Team Soccer Team Challenges ▶ Track Team Options ▶ Lion King Jr. Cast Academic preparation ▶ Peter Pan Cast Band Social preparation ▶ Kindergarten Volunteer We. Are. Ready. ▶ Cafe Days Helper Recycling Helper Chorus Geo Bee finalist Pep Squad
Carolyn Southard Curriculum Coordinator, Math & Science Assistant Director, ECS Julie Tudor Curriculum Coordinator, ELA & Social Studies Assistant Director, ECS
The Endeavor Community - ADMINISTRATORS Curriculum Coordinators/Administrators ▶ Provide support to teachers regarding curriculum, teaching strategies, pacing, continuity of learning, testing, etc. ▶ Provide Professional Development for Teachers ▶ Observe and provide feedback to teachers ▶ Interview, hire and provide support for new teachers ▶ Mentor, coach and guide long-term substitutes to ensure instruction meets quality expectation of Endeavor ▶ Provide student support (both in class and small group)
The Endeavor Community - ADMINISTRATORS Curriculum Coordinators/Administrators ▶ Handle discipline issues ▶ Provide administrative guidance for the following departments: ▶ EC / 504 ▶ Fine Arts ▶ Testing ▶ Teach Elective Courses ▶ Liaison to NC Public Virtual School for NC Math 2 And so much more!
Endeavor Teachers Holly Heasley - EC Teacher Sarah McConnell - 6th Grade Math Teacher Christine Tompkins - Music Teacher
The Endeavor Community - TEACHERS Holly Heasley - EC (Exceptional Children/Special Education) Teacher What do you do if you think something is wrong? Talk to your child’s teacher - Try new or adjust current strategies. ▶ If this is not effective, move to SST. ▶ Student Support Team - Multiple week process examining effectiveness ▶ of extra parent and school support and strategies Follow up meeting to make decisions about how to move forward ▶
The Endeavor Community - TEACHERS Sarah McConnell - 6th Grade Math Teacher ▶ Learn by Doing as related to Common Core ▶ Common Core Math content and practices standards ▶ Common Core Language arts standards--integrating information and supporting with evidence ▶ What does Learn By Doing look like?
The Endeavor Community - TEACHERS Christine Tompkins - Music Teacher Art Show / Book Fair Art Show week of Feb 26 (evening nights Feb 27 ▶ and March 1st 5:30-7:30) - Volunteers Needed! Upcoming Performance Dates ▶ Kindergarten performance March 22 at 9 am ▶ 2nd Grade Performance March 21st at 9am ▶ 4th Grade Performance March 19 at 12:45pm ▶ Lion King May 16, 17, 18 at 7pm (tickets on sale this spring) ▶ Band concert May 22 at 7pm ▶ Lion King Jr. ▶ Shadowland featuring cast members ▶
Lion King Preview May 16-18, 2018
Lauren Manfreda Director of Development
Charter School Funding Endeavor’s Income Income is based on per-pupil funding ▶ Student attendance the first 20 days of school ▶ ECS serves 513 students with 19 in each homeroom ▶ To date, ~1500 applications for ‘18/’19 15 Kindergarten spots available
Charter School Funding Endeavor’s Expenses Contracted Services Instructional Supplies Teachers & Staff Endeavor’s Building Technology, Books, Finances, Insurance, Mortgage, Utilities, Salaries & Benefits Student Support Classroom Resources Facilities
Charter School Funding
Endeavor’s Opportunity Annual Fund 2008 2010 2012 2014 2016 2018
Endeavor’s Annual Fund 44% of families have raised $48,300
The Endeavor Community & Funding Choose to participate! Annual Fund endeavorcharterschool.com/giving
Charlie Kennedy Endeavor Board of Directors Endeavor Parent Volunteer
The Endeavor Community - BOARD Endeavor Board Volunteers ▶ Board Leadership & Priorities ▶ Board Committees ▶ Community Engagement ▶ Finance ▶ Governance ▶ Student Life Questions? Contact cwhite@endeavorcharter.com
Michael Reinhardt Chair, Endeavor Charter School Foundation Endeavor Parent Volunteer
The Endeavor Community - FOUNDATION ECS Foundation owns the land and building and focuses on the care and long-term use of the facility. Come get involved! Quarterly grounds and facility maintenance, beautification, ▶ and repairs Long term maintenance plans ▶ Permanent facility improvements ▶ Emergency repairs and facility needs ▶ Questions? Contact foundation_board@endeavorcharter.com
Laurie Russo PAWS President
The Endeavor Community - PARENTS Endeavor PAWS ▶ paws.president@endeavorcharter.com ▶ P arents A ctive W ith S tudents ▶ Endeavor’s PTA ▶ We support Students, Teachers, Staff and Parents
Fundraising Updates School Kidz ordering ▶ dates: April 27-May 18 Upgraded supplies for ▶ 2018-2019 Cafe Days ordering ▶ ends Sunday, Feb 11th
PAWS… How can YOU help 3rd quarter? BOOK FAIR ▶ February 26- March 2 Set up, work, take down Teacher Wish lists Contact Lisa Fore lisadyg@hotmail.com ▶ Sign up Genius in Weekly Update, sign up sheet
Art Show Tuesday, Feb 27 and Thursday March 1 from 5:30-7:30 Volunteers needed Food trucks, silent auction, activities and Book Fair Contact Elle Coe rosieolivedesigns@gmail.com Sign Up Genius, sign up sheet
PAWS 10 year anniversary gift!
Playground Refresher
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