Boulevard Staff Update

Greetings Boulevard Team,

Last week was a busy week with many substitutes in the building! Despite the changes in staffing, our grade-level MTSS meetings were focused and productive. We reviewed our systems and processes and, most importantly, discussed how we are supporting students with the skills, interventions, and resources they will need during Intervention Cycle 1.

Thank you for the thoughtful conversations and collaboration at every grade level. A special shout-out to Angela Prince-Mahoney and Kristy Minnillo for their work with testing and for leading thoughtful, data-driven conversations around student grouping. Thank you also to Ms. Campbell and Ms. Hawthorne for their continued support with attendance and behavior plans for intervention.

As you can see, we have a lot of great work ahead of us, but I know it can be done with such a strong team at Boulevard. I appreciate the commitment each of you brings to our students every day!

Welcome back, Kayla Young! We are excited to welcome Kayla, our Intervention Specialist, back to Boulevard on October 5th. We are so glad to have you back!

Welcome, Hannah Bradley! Boulevard is excited to welcome Hannah to our team of lunch paraprofessionals. We are grateful for your support of our students!

This week during TBTs:

• Grades 4–5: We will be discussing interim assessments.

• Grades K–3: Please bring student formative assessments and be prepared to review:

  • Strategies implemented since our last meeting

  • Resources needed for future planning

  • Data entered into the TBT protocol

Thank you for coming prepared and ready to collaborate around student learning.

BLT members will review:

• Report card data

• Instructional goals from the One Plan

• Chapter 1 of The Writing Revolution

During this meeting, Superintendent Kirby will facilitate rotating planning sessions focused on fall MAP data, Acadience data, and CCWMR data and structures.

In addition, staff from Roxboro Middle School will share promising practices that contributed to their school’s growth from 2.5 stars to 4 stars.

Location: Delisle
Time: 3:45–5:45 p.m.

The MTSS meeting scheduled for Thursday will be canceled due to the principal’s meeting.

Team members responsible for reporting building data, please review our ongoing agenda and add any updated information.

Please make sure you are scheduling parents and families for conferences. Our conference dates are right around the corner:

October 22nd and 23rd

Thank you for making meaningful connections with our Boulevard families!

The District Learning Walk form is available for your review. After a team member completes a Learning Walk, the teacher and co-teacher, when applicable, will receive feedback via email.

As a reminder, District Learning Walks are not evaluative. The purpose of the Learning Walk is to provide BLTs and the district team with information about the implementation of district and building One Plans. Learning Walks also help the Academic Services team align our district instructional practices with High Quality Instructional Materials (HQIM).

The schedule for when members of the Academic Services team will be visiting buildings is also available for your review.

Emmerson Bloomberg — Thank you for writing a PTA grant to secure supplies that will support thematic activities in our classrooms. Your initiative and support for our students are appreciated!

Tameka Bradley- Thank you for writing a PTA grant to secure resources for your class Financial Literacy learning. I know your students are excited!

Angela Prince-Mahoney — Our Shine Bright Board looks amazing! I love that we were able to highlight students who were recognized for being “Engaged” in our Family Newsletter. I am sure their families were proud to see their children celebrated. Please look for upcoming communication regarding the deadline and next Learner Power focus for October.

Heights Parade Team — Thank you to Karen Spinks, John Clay, Julie Walker, Laura Preston, Nate Muhlbach, and Genevieve Kenealy for representing Boulevard in the Heights Parade. A very special thank-you to Jackie Young for creating our amazing signage!

Although we didn't make it to the judging table, we had a great time representing Boulevard and being together as a team!

Thank you, Boulevard Team, for all that you do. We have a lot ahead of us, but I am confident in what we can accomplish together.

1 Person. 1% Better Every Day. 💙

Principal Mahoney-Curry