Dr. Cook's Blog

With only a few days left in the 2011-2012, I would like to reflect on this school year. This was the year of firsts.

Here is a list of my firsts:

- First full year as a principal

- First year on Social Media: facebook, twitter, pintrest, google+, edmodo

- First ASCD conference!

- First school blog!

- First personal blog!

(And I am sure I forgetting some things!)

It is been such a rewarding year being principal here at RM Bacon Elementary. I could not have accomplished this without the symphony of musicians playing the beautiful music that is our learning.

Here are some things we have accomplished as a team:

- Successfully implemented the “Your Image is Our Image” theme

- Started an Edmodo group with a school in Wisconsin

- Redesigned our Basic Skills Instruction to mirror the RTI process

- Raised thousands of dollars for charities

- Implemented a new math series

- Increased teacher and student use of technology

- Hosted ASCD film crew for Classroom Instruction That Works 2nd edition

- Began an “un” professional development model on Fridays focusing on technology integration and application

- Updated our PBIS model

- Received approval for 21st Century Learning Program for next year

(And I am sure I forgetting some things!)

In addition to all of this, I had an amazing year working with parents, teachers and students on the ambitious goal of being the highest performing Elementary School in Millville within 3 years and  in the County within 5 years. We have established a process-centered approach to being world class.

I am already looking forward to next year…when “Impossible is Nothing!”