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Franklin Elementary

• Franklin Elementary School has expanded our tuition-based preschool to provide an opportunity for children to participate in a variety of activities in an enriched environment with peers and caring adults. We now offer two sessions due to the growing demand.

• All of Franklin’s students participated in social skill programs teaching peaceful techniques for solving problems. Kindergarten children learned with “I Care Cat,” first grade students were involved in a Bullying Program and second graders learned conflict resolution skills.

• The Publishing Center continues to serve Franklin Elementary students. The center is a facility, which is available to students for publishing their work. It contains an iMac computer with scanner capabilities and printer, as well as other binding and printing supplies. The Publishing Center is operated by school staff & parent volunteers.

• Franklin Elementary S.H.A.P.E. – SCHOOL & HOME ARE PARTNERS in EDUCATION – offered during four activity nights during the school year for families centered around the curriculum areas of reading, writing, and math. Each night featured connections to the read world through speakers and community business participating. Families were treated to theme-related refreshments and giveaways.

• Two special education programs were available for students with special needs – inclusion and resource. The inclusion program provided support to students in reading, writing, and math without pulling them out of the classroom. The resource program offered students with greater needs the opportunity to spend part of the day in a classroom setting with fewer students where they received small group instruction in reading, writing, and math. The teacher was provided with a special education aide to assist her.

• A representative group of parents, teachers, and interested community members volunteered a tremendous amount of time and energy to help make Franklin Elementary the best that it could be for our children. This supportive group sponsored a variety of activities to provide extra materials for the classrooms and playground.

• Franklin’s Literacy Partners represented a short-term intervention program for first grade students working below grade level in reading. It enabled these initially at-risk students to make accelerated progress and to become increasingly competent independent readers during approximately 12 to 20 weeks of daily individual 30-minute lessons. The lessons were conducted on a one-to-one basis and were tailored to the needs of each child.

• Our staff included a special position funded through state aide at-risk money to help bridge the gap between home and school, building links to both our school and other community agencies. Small educational groups studied areas such as, anger management, divorce, friendship, social skills, and self-esteem.

• A before and after-school childcare program provided a safe environment for students until parents were out of work.

• Exciting Writing Awards are announced every Monday in the Franklin School Announcements.  One student from each classroom is chosen every week as the classroom winner and then out of the school winners one student’s name is chosen from each grade level to read their writing during Tuesday’s announcements.  They also receive a book.  All student winners are posted on our Exciting Writing Bulletin Board for all to read.

Pere Marquette School

Noontime program - KEEP (Kids Exploring Everything Possible)
Good Behavior Pays Luncheons
Monthly Estimation Jar
Morning Assemblies
Classroom Literacy Aids
Literacy Partners
Math Lab
School-wide Spring Picnic
Christmas Philanthropy Project
Young Authors Program
Lighthouse Learning Lab
Ornament Day
Santa's Luncheon
Musical
Reading Month Activities
PTC
Family Nights
Campbells Soup Labels Program
Kindergarten Sharing Stew
Professional Development for Teachers
School Improvement Committee
Annual Field Trips

Foster Elementary

• Over 150 of our 250 students took part in our Young Author’s program. Of these students, 55 students were judged winners at the ISD level and 8 received honorable mention awards.
• Ninety-five percent of our students read the required points during our reading month to attend West Shore Community College in the spring. Ninety-seven percent of our students read the required amount to attend Johnny’s Skating Party in the fall
• Our Accelerated Reading program continues as an outstanding way for students to enjoy and improve in the area of reading.
• The Foster PTC and the Ludington Optimist sponsored “Optimist Student Challenge: All-Star Readers” (OSCAR) program continued. Every third grade student had the opportunity to meet with a mentor and receive books for a home library. All of these students received a book and an OSCAR statuette at one of our three gala OSCAR nights. DOW Chemical of Ludington employees assisted us as mentors during the program.
• We celebrated the success of our students in the following ways: Math facts board, Accelerated Reader showcase, the birthday board, the Honor Roll board, Reading Month Celebration, two musical programs, student of the month, and several media publications.
• Read Naturally began this year to support our title-one and at-risk programs.
• The Foster staff participated in many in-services throughout the year totaling over 850 hours of professional development at the ISD.
• The Foster PTC continued its long tradition of support for our school. Money and manpower helped our students and staff to have an outstanding year due to the efforts of the group.
• Our student council again led many activities that promoted caring, leisure time activities, and reading.
• Luncheon speakers were invited to speak to our students about their chosen careers during our lunch period.
• Students had the opportunity to participate in many sports during the year and throughout the summer. The Elks Hoop Shoot was held again at Foster for 3rd-6th grade students.
• After school study hall was held for students that needed extra time and help to complete homework.
• The Positive Behavior Support Initiative received a $5,000 dollar grant to continue the development of the program.

• Christmas Family Sponsorship
• Talent Show
• Science Fair
• Student Council
• Young Authors
• Activity Night
• Pumpkin/ Gourd Contest
• Valentines for Seniors Project
• Student Displayed Art Works
• Two School Musicals
• Elementary Spanish Programs
• Elementary Orchestra Program
• Elementary Band Program
• Track& Field Days
• Back to School Night
• Ski Club
• Halloween Parade
• School Bank
• Lakeview Lighthouse Newsletter
• Spelling Bee
• Science Van
• Veteran’s Day Ceremony

South Hamlin Elementary

• 96% of students mastered math facts
• Teacher Information Checkout Library
• PTC Candy Sale
• PTC Birthday Board
• Staff Appreciation Luncheon
• Safety Patrol
• 6th grade Mackinaw Island Trip
• Ludington Physical Fitness Award
• Presidential Physical Fitness Award
• Tom Woodruff, Author/ Illustrator Visit
• Rising Stars Talent Show
• 414 hours of Staff Professional Development
• Student Assistance Program
• Science Van
• Indoor Track meet
• Veteran’s Day Ceremony
• Poetry Seminar
• School Bank& School Store
• Rising Star Newsletter

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