Staff Update

Success Criteria

Goal #1: Strengthen Tier 1 Instruction

• Focus: Small group instructional practices and the quality of writing instruction across grade levels.

• Teacher Success Criteria: By Spring 2026, 70% of students in each grade level will demonstrate growth in writing (organization, elaboration, and conventions), measured by grade-level rubrics.

• Admin Success Criteria: By Spring 2026, 80% of classrooms observed will demonstrate effective Tier 1 instructional practices as measured by the school’s instructional walkthrough tool.

Goal #2: Strengthen Tier 1 Behavior Supports

• Focus: A schoolwide model for explicitly teaching expectations and routines, with targeted support where needed.

• Success Criteria:

• A schoolwide schedule for explicitly teaching expectations and routines is created and implemented in 100% of classrooms by September 30, 2025

Goal for Collaboration

At Dan O. Root, we commit during our collaboration time to stay focused, use time well, share what works, and trust our team so we can grow as educators and better serve our students as a whole. Academically, socially, and emotionally.

If you have students that are English Learners, please complete the RLAPS.

RLAP Folder

The boys bathroom in the MPR is closed due to damage. Once reopened, staff will be notified.

Staff and students are expected to help maintain a safe and healthy learning environment by avoiding items and products that may trigger allergies, asthma, or sensitivities. This includes refraining from bringing or using scented products, air fresheners, candles, perfumes, colognes, hair spray, nail products, and similar fragranced personal care items, as well as items that may collect allergens such as stuffed toys or furred/feathered animals, in classrooms, school buses, and other enclosed school areas. Annual reminders will be provided to staff and students regarding these expectations.

Starting in the 2024–25 school year, schools that provide recess are required to offer at least 30 minutes on regular school days and 15 minutes on early release days. There may be some confusion that once the 30-minute minimum is met, any additional recess time can be taken away for disciplinary purposes. However, the law clearly states that recess may not be withheld or restricted unless a student’s participation presents an immediate threat to their own safety or the safety of others.

In other words, the law not only sets minimum time requirements but also strictly limits when recess can be denied. Please review the resources below and ensure that site practices are aligned with the requirements of SB 291.

Thank you Mrs. Vann and Ms. Beebe for handling situations in my absence. ~Ms. Sherrod

Please reference the Tiered Support

Since the office is not open until 7:30am, please do not let anyone in that is not a Dan O. Root II staff member. This includes subs as Kirstin is not available to help them until 7:30am.

2:30pm: Multi-Cultural Performing Arts (Room 21)

6:00pm: PTO Meeting

8:15am: 1st and 2nd grade awards

1:15pm: Fire Drill

2:30pm: Performing Arts Club/Music Production

3:30pm: School Site Council

1st-2nd off campus for field Trip

1:30pm: Collab Planning

8:30am: Monthly Attendance Assembly 3rd-5th

2:30pm: Multi-Cultural Performing Arts (room 21)

2:30pm: Music Production (room 8)

3:30pm: Spring Showcase

8:30am: 5th grade VR Event

11:00am: Student Store

2:30pm: Rockin' Robotics