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Fifth Annual State-of-the-School Address

Fifth Annual State-of-the-School Address. Karen Terhaar, Executive Director Heidi Estrada, PTO Chair Jen dellmuth , Board Chair. ISLA Staff. K: Paola Patino-Johnson & Claudia Holzbauer 1: Dayra De La Cruz & Estela Alfaro 2: Emily Helgerson & Pam Shrestha

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Fifth Annual State-of-the-School Address

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  1. Fifth AnnualState-of-the-School Address Karen Terhaar, Executive Director Heidi Estrada, PTO Chair Jen dellmuth, Board Chair

  2. ISLA Staff K: Paola Patino-Johnson & Claudia Holzbauer 1: DayraDe La Cruz & Estela Alfaro 2: Emily Helgerson & Pam Shrestha • 3: Cori Adams & Kelsie Knudson • 4: Briana Bentz & Allison Olesen • 5: Guillermo Maldonado & Katie Hester • 6: Sarah Devers • Specialists: Jorge Gonzalez, Victor Pastrana, Dana Anderson-Helstrom • Office: Jen Jouppi, Emily Smith, Karen Speich, Ximena Rayo, Karen Terhaar • Food Service: Scott Wetterland Development Manager: Emilie Branca • Educational Assistants: Sarah Dow , Edgar Avendano, Marjorie Rodriguez & Leslie Martinez • 6 Language Ambassadors: Jose, Sandra, Sara, Javier, Lucero, Ana • Numerous contracted services including art and special ed. • Students interact with staff representing 6 Spanish-speaking countries

  3. One Unified Mission: International Spanish Language Academy (ISLA), a K-6 Spanish immersion community, empowers the whole child by nurturing the development of personal growth, strong character, academic excellence, and global vision.

  4. Tonight: • ISLA’s Current State of Affairs • 2013-2014 Areas of Focus • 2014-2015 Goals & Needs • Q & A

  5. Current State of Affairs

  6. Awards/Honors • 2013 National Blue Ribbon Award • Recognized by MDE as a “High Quality Charter School” • Recognized by the Commissioner of Education as “On track” to close the achievement gap.

  7. Student Enrollment • Year 4 = 208 students • Year 5 = 226 students • Year 6 = 256 students • Year 7 = 285 students

  8. Academic PerformanceMCA test results • 2013 Math: 81.8% • 2013 Reading:: 65.1% • 2012 Math: 87.5% Proficient • 2012 Reading: 89.8% Proficient • 2011 Math: 74.3% Proficient • 2011 Reading: 91.4% Proficient • 2010 Math: 92.30% Proficient • 2010 Reading: 90.38% Proficient • 2009 Math: 87.09% • 2009 Reading: 100% • 2008 Math:100% • 2008 Reading: 93.33%

  9. Math results

  10. Reading results

  11. Science results

  12. STEM K- Work on vocabulary, building blocks and Animal unit 1- Intro to Scientific Method/Engineering Design Process Design and build a house 2- Three engineering units Design a bridge and present at Engineering Fair Three types of engineers visit the classroom In-depth study of the engineering design process 3- Invention Fair using engineering design process Collaboration with music teacher to create their own compositions using the Chinese pentatonic scale Design a parachute as part of the Solar System unit

  13. STEM 4- Design Maglev systems as part of the electricity unit Design a water filter during the unit on water 5- Use the Elwha River Model for the Science House to explore erosion, transport and deposition. Trip to Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center and design and create a sled using the engineering process 6- Engineering units including Designing Light Systems, Chemical Interactions culminating in a Cupcake War

  14. Board of Directors Chair: Jen Dellmuth Chair-Elect: Tom Schmidt Secretary: Sonia Miller-Van Oort Treasurer: Natalie Wobbema Voting Members: Mark Mathison  Ron Clarke Jared Goodwin Emily Helgerson Stephanie Swanson Brenna Backstrand David Porcaro Kelsie Knudson Landon Pirius Non-Voting Members:Karen Terhaar (Executive Director) Heidi Estrada (PTO) Molly Quinn, Kerry LeMieux (Founders)

  15. Finances (for 2012-2013 school year) Revenue • ISLA revenues increased approximately 11% from $1.92M to $2.16M. Expenses • Expenses also increased approximately 7% from $1.94M to $2.08M.

  16. Finances Spending Breakdown • Spending on Regular Instruction increased from 35.5% in 2011-12 to 41.3% in 2012-13 • Spending on Site and Building decreased from 28.8% in 2011-12 to 24.6% in 2012-13 • Spending on District Support Services decreased from 23% in 2011-12 to 18.1% in 2012-13 • Spending on Special Education Instruction decreased from 6.9% in 2011-12 to 5.8% in 2012-13

  17. UDG Overview • Through January 2014: Have received $297,343 in cash and in-kind donations, and additional $116,000 in pledges not yet collected (Total = $413,343) • Because of those donations we now have: Playground equipment bike rack display case Spanish library books English library books tumble books IXL Alex BrainPop Tumblebooks Mimios Training for the Mimios Minecraft Bells Drums music risers percussion bell kit lunchroom tables kitchen equipment telephone system 4th and 5th grade classroom furniture Building purchase expenses Fundraising expenses • We also have funds set aside for building signage and 6th grade classroom furniture.

  18. UDG Overview • HUGE THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO WORKED SO HARD ON THIS EFFORT! • HUGE THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO DONATED TIME OR MONEY!

  19. UDG Transition • We will be concluding the UDG capital campaign at the end of the school year. • If you have pledged but not yet completed your donation, you still can. • Stay tuned for information about transitioning to an Annual Giving Campaign to help our school as we move forward.

  20. Board at a Glance All Volunteer Board • 13 Members: 9 ISLA parents, 2 teachers, 2 Community Members • Working Board • Governance, Facilities, Finance, Human Resources, Strategic Planning, Marketing/Communications, Technology & task forces. • Monthly Meetings • Third Tuesday of every month 6:30 PM • Public is always encouraged to attend • Next regular meeting is March 18, 2014 • Special meeting March 8, 8 a.m. - noon • Annual Meeting/General Election • May 20th • A number of openings for new board members (nominate yourself or someone else by March 8!)

  21. Current Board Activities • Governance Committee • Oversees the nomination process for filling Board positions and training and governance of the Board. • The school is looking for a few more people to be on the Board and to serve on committees. • Facilities Committee • works with the landlord on issues that arise • Coordinated with building acquisition task force to look at options to buy the building • Playground installation • Installing signage and front entry reconstruction • Finance Committee • Budgeting and forecasting • Prepares monthly budget reports and currently developing our 2014-2015 budget

  22. Current Board Activities • Strategic Planning Committee has undertaken a review of our current 5 Year Plan • Our current Strategic Plan expires on 6/30/2014 • Working to develop strategic initiatives for the school for our next 5-year strategic plan • Leading Board special meeting on March 8 • Marketing/Communication Committee • actively engaged in improving our communication with current parents, prospective parents, the community and the world. • Technology • actively engaged in reviewing and improving our use of technology in the school and the classrooms. • HR Committee • reviews the Employee Handbook and policies, and make recommendations for improvements.

  23. Next Board meetings • March 9, 2014* • March 18, 2014 • April 15, 2014 • May 20, 2014** • June 17, 2014 * Special Board meeting 8:00 am to noon ** Annual meeting/General Election

  24. PTO Board Members Heidi Estrada, Chair Lanica Klein, Secretary Shea Brendalen, Treasurer Toni Chelikowsky, LA & Fiesta Coordinator Kristin Bilardi & Heather Copps, Volunteer Coordinator Karen Peterson & Nichole Pelerine-Carlin, Vice Chairs of Fundraising Katie Gitler & Krista Stilson, Vice Chairs of Community Events **Elections are held in May each year**

  25. ISLA PTO Our primary goal is to support the educational experience our children receive at ISLA. We do this by funding our Language Ambassador program, coordinating volunteers and sponsoring events throughout the year that build our community.

  26. 2013-2014 Highlights • Hosted 6 LAs! • Provided classroom enrichment including: • Online Subscriptions (Math/Literacy) • Teacher Special Requests (Pencils, Easels, etc.) • Funding to alleviate Field Trip costs • Teacher training in IB & STEM • Dia de los Muertos & Family Fun Night Events • Introduced the Online Spirit Store • Restaurant Nights & Teacher Appreciation • 7th Annual Fiesta de la Primavera

  27. We need YOU! We can’t do ANY of it without you. You’ll get connected & be active in our amazing community. It’s fun & flexible & for EVERYONE! Upcoming PTO Meetings April 29th featuring Hopkins Juntos Program Staff May 27th Annual Budget meeting Fiesta de la Primavera ~ April 26th from 5:30 - 11:30 Come join us for a wonderful social evening of dinner, silent and live auctions, and live music. Adult only event. Take the next step, email us today! info@isla-pto.org

  28. Unique Characteristics Charter School Immersion all day, before and after school, extra curricular IB: Inquiry, Internationalism and Learner Profile Strong, cohesive staff & EA Support Generous LA support in classrooms

  29. Unique Characteristics • Strong STEM integrated into IB units • High Level of Parent Participation • Exceptional Music Program • Strong Community • Active volunteers involved in governing the school • Student-focused (budget decisions made based on students first)

  30. 2014- 2015 Areas of Focus

  31. School Focus…to empower the whole child by nurturing the development of personal growth, strong character, academic excellence, and global vision. • Technology • Playground • Music program • Media Center • Capital Needs • Building needs • Staffing • Purchase Building

  32. Academic Focus • Continued work on inquiry method of instruction • Focus on Math and Science (STEM) • 6th grade leadership opportunities • Literacy focus to address new standards • Spanish language/IPA

  33. ISLA’s Goals and Needs

  34. International Baccalaureate World School • Continue developing RtI • Preparation for the IB Evaluation • STEM integrated into units of inquiry • Professional Development • Address new Reading standards

  35. Educational Excellence Spanish immersion IBPYP Small school community STEM IB Learner Profile

  36. Future events • April 26, 2014 Spring Fiesta • Sheraton West, Minnetonka May 20, 2014 Board Elections

  37. We Need You: The School… The PTO… The Board…

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