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!”