DuVall Open HouseDan Hartley, PrincipalSeptember 19th, 2013
DuVall Points of PrideDuVall is in the 88th Percentile on the State
Report Card System (Up from 79% last year)
Successful School Improvement Plan
Exemplary Positive Behavior Support Program
Outstanding PTA
After School Enrichment
DuVall Focus School Status
DUVALL IS NO LONGER IDENTIFIED AS A FOCUS SCHOOL
Highest 30% Vs. Lowest 30%Measured By MEAP
What We Are Still Doing?Item analysisBest practicesIntervention groupsSummer SchoolSmall Group InstructionTutoring
Still providing enrichment and have high expectations for High achievers!
What can parents do to help their child?Xtramath.org
Login/Password will be sent home soonHave them read or read to them!
A child who reads 20 extra minutes a night encounters 1,800,000 more words each year.
A child who reads 1 extra minute each night encounters 8,000 more words each year.
The more words a child sees, hears, and uses, the easier comprehending text will be.
1,800,000>8,000
What can parents do to help their child?Expect him/her to answer using correct
English and in complete sentences.Encourage him/her to write about
events, experiences or anything he is interested in
Computer Based Help: www.studyisland.com
https://www.xtramath.org
What can parents do to help their child?Be sure your child has mastered the basic
math facts: addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
Make math real by connecting to every day life:When you go out to eat – have him figure
out the tip.When you go shopping – have her figure
out the discount or tax.Explain words like debit, withdrawal,
deposit, If baking – let them figure out how to
double or half a recipe
Volunteering at SchoolWork with your child’s teacher to find a time where you
can come in to help outMath Workshops this Year
Lunch Time – Always like extra hands
Watch Dogs 1 Dad Per DaySchedule Around the SchoolShirts, Picture on BoardPizza Party TBDTop Dog and Top Dog TeamI-Chat Background Check
OCR InformationProactive Review of District’s compliance with Title VI of the
Civil Rights Act of 1964.Addressed Whether National-Origin Minority, Limited English
Proficient (LEP) Parents Are Being Denied Meaningful Communications of School-related Information in a Language they Can Understand.
Addressed Whether English Language Learners (ELL) Students Receive Equal Access to Non-academic Programs and Activities, Including Counseling Services.
Language AssistanceInterpretersDistrict TrainingDistrict Liaison
CommunicationSchool News Blog: http
://iblog.dearbornschools.org/duvallnews/
Monthly Newsletters
PTA Bulletin Board
Emergency Cards – Please let us know if something changes (email, phone, etc.)
Response To BullyingPink Shirt Day Next Thursday
Assemblies throughout the year
District Wide Event – Monday Oct. 30th, at Ford Performing Arts Center
DuVall ClubsArt Club – Starting in October: Tuesday 3:40-
4:45 for interested students in grades 4 and 5
Video Club – Start date TBD – Grades 4 and 5
Chess Club – Start date TBD - All ages are welcome Wednesdays after school
More DuVall ClubsSpring Play - TBD
Vivace Singers – Mrs. Meyer
Lego Club –Ms. BallengerStarts October 29th
Family Curriculum NightsDuVall Curriculum Fun Night
Week of December 9th
Science Challenge NightWednesday, February 5th
2013 MillagePresentation On Tuesday 7pm in the Cafeteria
Get out and Vote!
SMART Bond – Security, Maintenance, Additions, Renovations, Technology/Transportation
If Approved, DuVall will receive: Security SystemTechnology – In classroom laptop computersClassroom DesksReplaced CarpetingStorage Areas in Locker Rooms, OfficeCurtains for the Stage
Info From PTAMembership – Join Tonight!Sign up for Rewards to help DuVall
TargetKrogerMeijerGordon Foods
FundraisingStudy Island, Replacement Projector Bulbs,
Math Resources, School Programs, Watch DogsCheck out the new Computers!!
FUN RUN Coming up on Friday, October 4th Smoke On The Grill – Next Thursday – Tickets on
Sale in Lobby