Milltown Elementary School

Web Site: http://mes.nbed.nb.ca/

"A family of learners"

Principal:
Heather Bell-Williams

Vice-Principal:
Patricia Huizinga

Secretary:
Judy Mitchel

434 Milltown Blvd.
St. Stephen, NB
E3L 1J8

T 466-7315
F 466-6936

SCHOOL MAKEUP
as of September 2008
Grades K- 5: TBA students

MISSION STATEMENT
Milltown Elementary School is a family of learners, committed to excellence, nurturing maximum individual growth in an atmosphere of fun and respect in an ever-changing world.

School Improvement Plan Goals (August 2005-June 2008):

Focus on:

Curriculum goal --To improve student performance in the curricular area of writing

Climate goal -- To continue to foster a positive school climate

Communication goal -- To constantly improve communication between all school community stakeholders

INITIATIVES/STRATEGIES

Curriculum (Writitng):

Celebrating Family Literacy Day each January

Incorporating daily 90 minute literacy blocks of instructional time K-5

Utilizing "The Write Traits" resource for writing instruction

Professional Learning Community teams (primary and intermediate teachers) setting specific, measurable goals for

writing performance for all grades at all reporting periods

Ongoing Teacher professional Development

Developing writing portfolios to demonstrate student growth

Climate

Ongoing anti-bullying programs

Social skills groups with the School Intervention Worker

Ongoing Positive Learning Environment Plan

Manner program

Consistent monitoring of student behaviour

Celebrations for students doing what is right -- Positive Office Referrals

Visits from Character Ed the Bee

Celebrating birthdays

Celebration through monthly awards for achievement and character

Communication

Annual Meet the Teacher party in August

Daily use of student agendas

Positive Office Referals -- calling home for good reasons!

Weekly message for staff

Monthly newsletters from school to families

Regular newsletters from homeroom teachers to families

Regular Professional Learning Community Team Meetings

SPECIAL PROJECTS

Peer Helpers

Monthly celebration assemblies

Annual Terry Fox Walk (fundraiser for Canadian Cancer Society)

Students have been involved in raising funds for the Milltown Cottonmill Workers' Monument

Annual participation in "Santa's Helpers" (community fundraiser for Christmas Families)

Annual participation in Remembrance Week ceremonies

Annual spring musicals/concert

Jump Rope for Heart

Kids At the Mic -- weekly radio spot to keep community updated on our activities

Welcome to Kindergarten Program

Extra-curricular activities include: cross country running, track and field, chess club, Hackmatak eading club, choir, musicals, softball, tennis.

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