Greetings!
Having another snow day is allowing some time for reflection and how much has happened since my last post to the website. As I recall the various events at Lawn and incredible accomplishments of our students I cannot help to feel very proud to be a part of the Lawn School experience!
- Our Lawn School robotics teams showed their stuff in STEM learning by performing with excellence at the Rhode Island First Lego League Championship. Four trophies were awarded to four teams and one team moves on to a national invitational tournament in California.
- Our after school programs have new offerings such as strings, rock climbing and intramural sports. It is terrific to see our students getting exposure to new and different opportunities.
- I thoroughly enjoyed and was impressed with the students’ musical performances at the holiday concerts. Next up is a fifth grade concert, a production of “Guys and Dolls”, and the jazz band will be performing during intermission at a P-bruins game in April.
- I have enjoyed the events such as the spelling bee, the pasta dinner, rooster games, field trips, and so many others. These events continue to demonstrate what an incredible school and community Jamestown has!
Looking ahead:
- The Warrior has a new look. Here is the link for access.
- A new look for the website for Jamestown Schools should be happening very soon. I am excited to see it!
- The Lawn School has held an informational evening for 8th grade students and teachers for students interested in career and technical schools for the 2015-2016 school year. On February 10th we will hold an informational meeting for parents as we invite Narragansett and North Kingstown to present to our parents and students.
- We continue to incorporate ways in which technology can be used to enhance student learning. Technology has become an infused component of the instructional program and a platform for students to achieve higher order thinking. Teachers continue to think of new and exciting ways to incorporate technology into the school day.
- Assessment is an integral part of informing us how our students are doing. Various assessments happen daily to inform educators what can be done to best support our students. Similarly, the PARCC and Science NECAP assessments will help to inform our school how we are doing in the bigger picture. The results from these assessments become one data point that helps to inform us in the area of teaching and learning. This March PARCC performance based assessments will be administered. In May PARCC end of year assessments as well as Science NECAP will be administered.
Here is a link for information on PARCC testing:
- Report cards will be available for viewing on February 10th. Be sure to check Aspen!
Thanks and see you soon!
Nate Edmunds
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