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Walkersville Elementary School
Principal – Stephanie A. Brown
Assistant Principal – Diana M. Sargeant
2011-2012
Walkersville Elementary School
Vision Statement
Walkersville Elementary School (WES) is dedicated to preparing
all our students to meet the demands of an ever-changing
society. We believe all children can succeed; therefore, we hold
every student to the same national, state and local standards of
excellence. We strive to help each student meet these
challenges with enthusiasm and reach his or her full potential.
We are committed to providing education that is multicultural,
embraces diversity and emphasizes the pillars of character
(trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring and
citizenship) shared by society as a whole.
WES is devoted to family involvement and encourages all
members of our learning community to collaborate with us in
decision making, problem solving and school improvement.
When students leave Walkersville Elementary, they possess the
skills, knowledge and attitudes to succeed in the future.
First Class News
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Received MD School Performance Recognition for
AYP 2011
Received MSDE “Gold Status” for PBIS 2011
Received Eliminating the Achievement Gap (EAG)
Award for Continuous Improvement 2006-2010
in Mathematics
Maintained an “Satisfactory” Attendance Rating
Received FCPS Volunteer Certificate
Received Education That is Multicultural (ETM)
Grant for 2010-2013
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Transportation for Extended Learning Opportunities
Before and After School
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Agenda Program
Targeted Reading
WES Programs
Special Education Interventions
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Alphabetic Phonics
 Horizons Fast Track
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Dibels –Gr. K,1,2,3
 Corrective Reading
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SIPPS (Phonics)
 Read Naturally
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Sound Partners
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English Language Learners (ELL)
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Stepping Stones
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Literacy Lessons (Reading Recovery)  Hood Professional Development
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Fundations
School
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Fluency Formula
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Student Service Learning - WHS
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Early Success
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Parent Volunteer Program
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Soar to Success
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DORA – Let’s Go Learn
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Student Recognition
Math
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Attendance
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Moving with Math – Gr. 3-5
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Positive Behavior Interventions
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FASTT Math – Fact Acquisition
and Support (PBIS)/PRIDE
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Math Whizz
VI/PAWS
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Accelerated Math Program – Gr. 3-5
Extended Learning Opportunities  Project Achieve
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Academic Excellence
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Homework Club
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Lions Read – Before School
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Teacher Recognition
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Academic PRIDE
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Reading and Math
Before and After School
Transportation provided
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Student Activities
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Peer Mentors
School Safety Patrols
WES Chorus
Instrumental Band
History/Spelling Bees
 Sponsored by the PTA!
After School Programs
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Sponsored by the PTA!
Student Helpers
 Art
 Music
 Media
 Physical Education
 Computer Lab
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Cultural Arts
 Sponsored by the PTA!
Book It
Keys for Reading
Homework Club
School Spirit Days
PRIDE Days
PRIDE Celebrations
Classroom Activities
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Valentine’ Card Exchange
Spring Fling
End-of-Year Picnic
YMCA Kid’s Club
 Before/After Child Care
Walkersville Elementary School
Demographic Changes 2003-2011
35
35
35
30
25
21
20
16
15
10
10
11
87 9
9
13
6
4
5
0
0
FARMs
Sp. Ed.
Afr.
Amer.
Hispanic
ELL
8
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
Class Size
25
20
15
25
24
K
First
10
25
24
24
23
5
0
Second
Third
Fourth
Fifth
WES 2011 AYP- MET
Prof/Adv
Reading
Prof/Adv
Math
Participation Participation Attendance
Math
Reading
All Students
Met
Met
Met
Met
White
Met
Met
Met
Met
AfricanAmerican
Met
Met
Met
Met
Hispanic
Met
Met
Met
Met
AsianAmerican
Met
Met
Met
Met
FARMs
Met
Met
Met
Met
Special
Education
Met
Met
Met
Met
ELL (LEP)
Met
Met
Met
Met
Met
MSA Comparisons – 20032011- Reading (All Students)
100
75.7 91.1
90
80
69.1
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
Grade 3
90.6
84.4
96.9
94.5
80
Grade 4
Grade 5
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
MSA Comparisons – 2003-2011Mathematics (All Students)
100
83.6 90.1
90
79.4
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
Grade 3
91.794.3
82.7 85.7
63.4
Grade 4
Grade 5
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2003-2011 Positive Gains
*2004- Grade 4
100
91.1
90.1
90.6
95
94.3
85.7
90
79.6
80
70 67.4
78.7
79.3
70.8
64.3
60
50
2003
2011
40
30
20
10
0
Gr. 3
Rdg.
Gr. 3
Math
Gr. 4
Gr. 4*
* Math
Rdg.
Gr. 5
Rdg.
Gr. 5
Math
Stanford Achievement Test (SAT) – 10
7 Year Trend Data – Grade 2
80
67
70
59
60
72 74
61
74
69 68 70
62
52 54
50
50
Reading
Math
40 35
30
20
10
0
2005
2006 2007
2008
2009
2010 2011 Re-normed
Objectives for 11-12
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Maintain the culture and commitment to leave no child, no
teacher and no team behind at WES
Provide quality instruction in literacy and mathematics
through the appropriate use of curriculum resources,
assessments, differentiation and targeted interventions
Increase the percentage of students performing at the
proficient and advanced levels in reading and math in grades
3, 4 and 5 on the MSA
Increase the percentage of students performing at the
proficient and advanced levels in science in grade 5 on the
MSA
Increase the percentage of students performing above the
40th percentile in reading and math in grade 2 on the SAT-10
Narrow the achievement gap between all subgroups
School Improvement
Goals
Meet AYP on MSA in 2012
Achieve all 2012 AMO targets
in reading and math for all
students in grades 3- 5 and in
science for 5th grade students
Increase student achievement
in reading and math on SAT-10
in grade 2
New for 2011-2012
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New Math Texts
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Five 11- Month Teaching Positions
Homework Club – Grades 2- 5
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Go Math! – Grades K – 2
Houghton Mifflin Math – Grades 3- 5
Coordinator – Mrs. Cornick
Community Outreach Coordinator – Mrs. Biggus
Education that is Multicultural (ETM) Grant –
Academic PRIDE- Year II
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Extended Learning Opportunities in Reading and Math
Before and After School
Transportation provided
“Leo, the Lion”