School Improvement Council (SIC)
SIC
SIC is a broad-based community advisory group comprised of parents, teachers, and community members established in every school. This advisory group works with the principal to cultivate a positive school environment supporting student success.
MEETING SCHEDULE
- October 3, 2024 at 5:15 pm
- November 7, 2024 at 8:00 am
- December 5, 2024 at 8:00 am
- January 9, 2025 at 8:00 am
- February 20, 2025 at 8:00 am
- March 13, 2025 at 8:00 am
- April 10, 2025 at 8:00am
SIC Meeting Agendas & Minutes (2024 - 2025)
- October 3, 2024
- November 14, 2023
- December 5, 2024
- January 9, 2025
- February 20,2025
- March 13, 2025
- April 10, 2025
- May 14, 2024
October 3, 2024
Agenda
Newington Elementary School
Rachel Cubbage, Principal
Chemir Conyers, Assistant Principal Hester Mudde, Assistant Principal
Mission: Newington Elementary School exists to inspire all learners to grow as kind, confident leaders.
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Introduction of new additions |
Administration Team SIC Elected Officials Chairperson Teachers Community Members
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Recognition of out-going SIC Chair and work she’s done for the students of Newington: Mrs. Snider |
Mrs. Cubbage |
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Overview of SIC and its role in NES |
Mrs. Liles |
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Review of SIC’s Report to Parents |
Mrs. Liles |
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Upcoming Family Events |
10/22 at 6:55 am Tuesday Talks 10/24 3-5 Parent Reading Workshop 1pm Next SIC Meeting 11/07 at 8am |
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Capturing Kid’s Hearts and Launch
Capturing Kids' Hearts (CKH) is a teaching and learning program that helps teachers build relationships with students and create a positive learning environment. |
Mrs. Conyers and Mrs. Mudde
“Together may we give our children the roots to grow and the wings to fly” |
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Minutes
Newington Elementary School
Rachel Cubbage, Principal
Chemir Conyers, Assistant Principal Hester Mudde, Assistant Principal
Mission: Newington Elementary School exists to inspire all learners to grow as kind, confident leaders.
SIC Meeting Minutes
October 3rd
In Attendance: H. Mudde, C. Conyers, C. Johnston, T. Middleton, R. Cubbage, A. Liles, S. Snider, N. Clarke, J. Havens, V. Merritt, H. Johnson
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Introduction of new additions |
Administration Team SIC Elected Officials Chairperson Teachers Community Members
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All attendees introduced themselves, their role, and how many years they’ve been with the school. |
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Recognition of out-going SIC Chair and work she’s done for the students of Newington: Mrs. Snider |
Mrs. Cubbage |
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Overview of SIC and its role in NES |
Mrs. Liles |
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Review of SIC’s Report to Parents |
Mrs. Liles |
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Upcoming Family Events |
10/22 at 6:55 am Tuesday Talks 10/24 3-5 Parent Reading Workshop 1pm Next SIC Meeting 11/07 at 8am |
Participants discussed opportunities to bridge home and school connections. Ideas include: - Math vocab of the week - Math and reading videos by top, sent home with manipulative bags - Math in a Bag - Book in a Bag - Switching the writing and math topics for our already scheduled parent workshops (due to math being a higher need) - “Teacher Helpers” - Competition among math and reading skills - Book of the Month with questions
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Capturing Kid’s Hearts and Launch
Capturing Kids' Hearts (CKH) is a teaching and learning program that helps teachers build relationships with students and create a positive learning environment. |
Mrs. Conyers and Mrs. Mudde
“Together may we give our children the roots to grow and the wings to fly” |
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November 14, 2023
December 5, 2024
Agenda
SIC Meeting Agenda
December 5, 2024
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Old Business: Check-in with Staff Appreciation |
Mrs. Johnston and Mrs. Merritt
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- Next celebration is 11/20 for Adult Support- DONE - Barr will get names-DONE - Calendar will be sent to committee members-DONE - Havens will organize a form with event, names of celebrated people, and celebration activities
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Old Business: Check-in with “Teacher’s Helpers” |
Mrs. Johnston and Mrs. Merritt |
- Pick-up place will be the Fishbowl - Johnston and Merritt will collaborate - Need to add turn in-date category to teacher form - Add link to website (if possible) |
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Old Business: Selecting this year’s SIC Project |
Entire Committee |
Committee would like to provide academic support for families and students. - Begin with math - Resource flyer created by H. Johnson - Would like to schedule potential “Math in the Media” center days for volunteers to work with students - Liles will review data and team will collaborate on the scheduling/calendar
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Minutes
December 5th, 2024
Meeting Minutes
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Old Business: Check-in with Staff Appreciation |
Mrs. Johnston and Mrs. Merritt
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Reviewed collaborative form. Brainstormed ideas for School Board Appreciation Month (Jan) to include gift basket, school visit, and appreciation video!
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Old Business: Check-in with “Teacher’s Helpers” |
Mrs. Johnston and Mrs. Merritt |
Pick-up place will be the Fishbowl Need to add turn in-date category to teacher form Add link to website (if possible) |
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Old Business: Selecting this year’s SIC Project |
Entire Committee |
Committee would like to send home and information packet
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January 9, 2025
Agenda
SIC Meeting Agenda
January 9, 2025
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Old Business: Check-in with Staff Appreciation |
Mrs. Liles
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- Gift Basket - Student Video - Visit (date) - Bulletin Board in Cafeteria
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Old Business: Check-in with “Teacher’s Helpers” |
Mrs. Johnston and Mrs. Merritt |
- Any updates needed on our end? |
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Old Business: Selecting this year’s SIC Project |
Entire Committee |
Committee would like to provide academic support for families and students. - Resource Flyer for Families (about sic info, dates/links for the meeting, math resources) - Would like to schedule potential “Math in the Media” center days for volunteers to work with students - Liles will review data and team will collaborate on the scheduling/calendar
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Upcoming Family Events |
1/14 Tuesday Talks 6:55am
1/16 Map Scores: how to read the parent report (video)
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Minutes
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Old Business: Check-in with Staff Appreciation |
Mrs. Liles
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For School Board Appreciation Month we have our rep visit the school. She will tour with school leaders and have a gift basket. Liles will prep the basket.
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Old Business: Check-in with “Teacher’s Helpers” |
Mrs. Johnston and Mrs. Merritt |
Up and running! |
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Old Business: Selecting this year’s SIC Project |
Entire Committee |
Committee would like to provide academic support for families and students. - Resource Flyer for Families (about sic info, dates/links for the meeting, math resources) - email creation needed
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Upcoming Family Events |
1/14 Tuesday Talks 6:55am
1/16 Map Scores: how to read the parent report (video)
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February 20,2025
Agenda
SIC Meeting Agenda
February 20, 2025
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Old Business: Check-in with Staff Appreciation |
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- Thank you for your ideas for School Board Appreciation, we had Mrs. Powell tour our school and it went swimmingly! - What is our next celebration? Ideas?
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Old Business: Check-in with “Teacher’s Helpers” |
Mrs. Johnston and Mrs. Merritt |
- Any updates needed on our end? |
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Old Business: Selecting this year’s SIC Project |
Entire Committee |
- Resource Flyer for Families (about sic info, dates/links for the meeting, math resources)*Liles needs to create ELA flyer - Update on shared drive and next steps |
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Upcoming Family Events |
-March 6th Learning Luau: Family STEAM Night and Student-Led Conferences -March 11th 6:50am Tuesday Talks
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Minutes
SIC Meeting Agenda
February 20, 2025
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Old Business: Check-in with Staff Appreciation |
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- Thank you for your ideas for School Board Appreciation, we had Mrs. Powell tour our school and it went swimmingly! - What is our next celebration? Ideas? > discussed social workers appreciation: card, door decoration, and gift of games they can use with students.
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Old Business: Check-in with “Teacher’s Helpers” |
Mrs. Johnston and Mrs. Merritt |
- Any updates needed on our end? Running well! |
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Old Business: Selecting this year’s SIC Project |
Entire Committee |
- Resource Flyer for Families (about sic info, dates/links for the meeting, math resources)*Liles needs to create ELA flyer - Update on shared drive and next steps |
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Upcoming Family Events |
-March 6th Learning Luau: Family STEAM Night and Student-Led Conferences -March 11th 6:50am Tuesday Talks
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March 13, 2025
Agenda
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Old Business: Check-in with Staff Appreciation |
Liles |
What is our next celebration?
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Old Business: Check-in with “Teacher’s Helpers” |
Mrs. Johnston and Mrs. Merritt |
Any updates needed on our end? Running well! |
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Old Business: Selecting this year’s SIC Project |
Entire Committee |
- Update on shared drive and next steps |
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New Business: SIC Report to Parents |
Liles |
- Review |
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Upcoming Family Events |
-April 15 All Pro Dads - April 17 3-5 Math Parenting Workshop -April 29 Spring Testing Workshop
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Minutes
SIC Meeting Minutes
March 13, 2025
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Old Business: Check-in with Staff Appreciation |
Liles |
What is our next celebration? - Volunteer ‘thank you cards’ with possible QR code to thank video - Utilize response from SIC ‘teacher’s helpers’ and asl CR teachers about frequent helpers. - Send note home to parent with student |
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Old Business: Check-in with “Teacher’s Helpers” |
Mrs. Johnston and Mrs. Merritt |
Any updates needed on our end? Running well! |
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Old Business: Selecting this year’s SIC Project |
Entire Committee |
- Update on shared drive and next steps - Include resources for end of year testing - Optional ‘a question a day’ - Maybe share resources/flyer at Q3 Awards
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New Business: SIC Report to Parents |
Liles |
- Review |
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Upcoming Family Events |
-April 15 All Pro Dads - April 17 3-5 Math Parenting Workshop -April 29 Spring Testing Workshop
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- Idea for “All Pro Dads” ask |
April 10, 2025
Agenda
SIC Meeting Minutes
April 10, 2025
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New Business: Title 1 Spring Planning Meeting |
Liles |
Please share your input into SY 26 funds. |
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Old Business: Check-in with Staff Appreciation |
Liles |
Review celebrations this month: - Volunteers - Occupational Therapists - After School Workers |
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Old Business: Check-in with “Teacher’s Helpers” |
Mrs. Johnston and Mrs. Merritt |
Any updates needed on our end? Running well! |
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Old Business: Selecting this year’s SIC Project |
Entire Committee |
- Update on shared drive and next steps
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Upcoming Family Events |
-April 15 All Pro Dads - April 17 3-5 Math Parenting Workshop -April 29 Spring Testing Workshop
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