Writing Prompt Scoring

Our staff has completed a school wide scoring of a recent writing prompt. A writing prompt is when a student is asked to write about a given topic complete with quality organization, conventions, ideas, sentence fluency, word choice, and presentation (called the six writing traits.) Unlike when we were in school, teachers now look at various traits of quality writing not just proper spelling.

After teachers complete the scoring they will work in teams to use the data to make instructional decisions, provide interventions for struggling writers and share instructional strategies with other teachers. Our school completes a writing prompt three times per year to track progress of students and to teach each of the six writing traits listed above.

Pictured above is the writing cadre: Emily Auxier, Beth Gregory, Jennifer Duke and Amanda Saxton.

Message from the Nurse

I will be checking 6th grade girls for scoliosis in the the month of February. Letters have already gone home with students.

What is scoliosis? 

It is an abnormal curvature of the spine that can cause permanent health problems if not diagnosed and corrected at an early age. The earlier the diagnosis is made, the easier it is to treat. 

When are boys checked?

The boys will be checked in the 7th grade for this condition. 

Thank you for allowing me to keep your children happy and healthy!  

Jennifer Wineinger RN

Meet Ms. Brandie!

Meet Ms. Brandie! We are excited to introduce one new staff member a week on our new Lake Contrary blog!

This week we are introducing you to Ms. Brandie. She is not only a crossing guard and lunchroom supervisor but is a parent and PTA Secretary. She works hard to make sure our students are safe at lunch, safe crossing Alabama and learn to their most potential through her work with PTA. Just this week she even scooped a snow path for our students to cross Alabama safe and warm. Each year Ms. Brandie and her husband and PTA Treasurer, Brian, provide and work on our trailer for the Lake Contrary float in the Southside Fall Parade. We are so lucky to have caring parents and staff members like Ms. Brandie at Lake Contrary!

Chick-Fil-A Night

Reminder to all staff, students, parents and community members:
Chick-Fil-A Night is Tuesday, January 24th from 5:00 - 8:00. Simply tell the cashier that you are with Lake Contrary and a portion of sales will go to our school!

Congratulations!

Congratulations! Sarah Ryder, our 1st grade teacher was selected as KQ2's Teacher Who Makes a Difference. She is an excellent teacher who inspires her students to learn everyday. Ms. Ryder sends home weekly newsletters, student progress and behavior reports! She is always dedicated to teaching and learning by participating in professional development, tutoring after school and attending parent involvement activities.

She is a member of the vocabulary study team, leads our school's reading cadre, and is an active member of our Leadership Team. We are truly grateful for having such a caring, smart and talented staff member!