Benzie County Central Schools
Annual Report
2007-2008

 

9222 Homestead Road
Benzonia, Michigan  49616
(231) 882-9653

Dave Micinski, Superintendent

 www.benzieschools.net

 


Crystal Lake Elementary
The mission of the Crystal Lake Elementary School is to ensure that all students who leave this school have the necessary academic and social skills to empower them to be positive, successful and respectful learners.

PO Box 240
7048 Severance St.
Benzonia, MI 49616
(231) 882-4641
Monica Deloney, Principal
www.benzieschools.net
Points of Pride Student Achievement Classroom Activities
Celebrations and Assemblies Parental Involvement Achievements in Technology
School Staff   Special Programs
  MEAP RESULTS  

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Points of Pride
  • The school participated in an American Diabetes Walk (63 students gathered pledges) and supported one of our students in her Juvenile Arthritis Walk.
  • The Odyssey of the Mind teams placed in the regional and one moved on to the state competition.
  • All students in the building were matched up forming "Big and Little Buddies" who worked with each other every Friday.
     

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Student Achievement
  • Fifth graders participated in the Terrific Kids program
  • Five Presidential Fitness Awards were given
  • Ten students were presented with perfect attendance awards
  • Two students were presented with the TBAISD Math & Science Award
  • Five students were awarded for their art work at the Crystal Lake Art Show
  • Three students won recognition in the Pet Essay & Poster contest of the Record-Patriot
  • Students participated in the Accelerated Reader, and Outstanding Citizenship programs

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Classroom Activities
  • All classrooms participated in a county-wide food drive
  • "Caught Being Good" was an all-building behavior program
  • All students participated in a school-wide art show
  • All students participated in one of two music programs: 3rd-5th grade Holiday Play or the K-2nd 'Go Fish' Musical

Kindergarten

  • Trips to Putney's Apple Orchard and the pumpkin patch
  • In the classroom a Thanksgiving program was held with Big Buddies and parents, the class performed a special Christmas Song show, and Camp Skeeter was enjoyed with Big Buddies

First Grade

  • Trips to Elberta Farmer's Market, the Frankfort beach, Sleeping Bear Dunes, and Young People's Theater
  • In the classroom Reader's Theater was performed, students enjoyed Big/Little Buddies and Reading Neighborhoods, Kiwanis administered Reading is Fundemental, and both 100's Day and Dr. Seuss' birthday were celebrated.
  • The class participated in a semester long study of the beaver with connected literacy, science, art, and music

Second Grade

  • Trips to the Lake Ann bog,  Michigan Legacy Art Park, Great Lakes Children's Museum, Trapp Trail, Sleeping Bear Dunes Visitors Center, Benize Historical Museum, and the Drake School
  • In the classroom "Holidays Around the World" was performed in December, and "Year in Review" was performed in June.  French was also taught to the students.
  • The class created 'Community Books' which involved taking photos and writing about the surrounding community

Third Grade

  • Trips to Crystal Mountain's Swim Safety class, Frederick Meijer Gardens, Crystal Lake Beach, the Drake School, Young People Theater, and the Michigan Legacy Art Park
  • In the classroom the students were responsible for the all-school recycling program and participated in Reader's Theater
  • Eighty-nine percent of students passed their AR tests

Fourth Grade

  • Trips to the Buckley Old Engine Show, Lansing and Impressions 5 museum, and Young People's Theater
  • In the classroom the students participated in Mini-Society, performed a Tall Tales show, and Reader's Theater

Fifth Grade

  • Trips to Lansing, Crystal Mountain's Swim Safety class, Benzie Historical Museum, Crystal Lake Beach, the Drake School, and fifth grade camp for outdoor education activities
  • In the classroom the students ran the school store, ran popcorn days, performed a Lewis & Clark show, and participated in cross country skiing

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Celebration and Assemblies
  • The Jeff Hass Quartet performed, as well as a jazz group from the Traverse City Symphony Orchestra
  • Fire Prevention Assembly, Kids on the Block, Bullying, and Stranger Danger assemblies
  • Two visiting artists worked with the 2nd/3rd and 3rd/4th classes on a dance/art collaborative performance
  • Many students participated in a school-wide talent show
  • Staff hosted a volunteer breakfast honor the host of parent volunteers throughout the year

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Achievements in Technology  

A new computer lab was installed in the building.  Student projects were completed using PowerPoint.  Teachers utilized video streaming to demonstrate and reinforce lessons.  Three web-based software programs were purchased for student use at school and at home to assist in learning.  CPS unit 'clickers' were used by staff to assist in instruction and to give immediate feedback to students on assessments.  For the first time staff were able to generate student report cards electronically.

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School Staff
 Mrs. Monica Deloney - Principal
Mrs. Beth Nugent, Secretary

Mrs. Traci Kelly - Kdg/Y5's
Mrs. Patty Braem - Kdg
Mrs. Greta Lyons - 1st grade
Mrs. Caribe McClellan - 1st grade
Mrs. Ruth Forrest - 2nd grade
Ms. Crystal Milne - 2nd/3rd grade
Mr. Peter Milne - 3rd/4th grade
Mr. Phil Coryell - 4th grade
Mr. Kyle Ross - 5th grade

Mrs. Jaime VanderLinde - Music
Mrs. Stacy Pulliam - Art
Mrs. Lisa Bluhm - PE

Mrs. Molly Theil - Special Ed
Mr. Mike  Ross - Title I
Mrs. Sharyl Corey - PPI
Mrs. Jill Emerson, Parapro
Mrs. Anne Fitch-Clark, Parapro
Mrs. Lisa Prielipp, Parapro

Mrs. Connie Schrock - Library
Mrs. Judy Ingleston, Parapro
Mrs. Dee Lathwell, Parapro
Mrs. Cathy Burcroff, Parapro
Mr. Jerry Andrews  - Custodial Staff
Mr. Paul Zavitz - Custodial Staff

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Parental Involvement & Community Support

Crystal Lake's PTC helped fund the majority of the classroom field trips as well as purchasing things for the school where needed.  They ran two book fairs, an art show/ice cream social, Christmas Bazaar, and collected Box Tops and Soup Labels.  They also provided snacks and gifts during Teacher Appreciation Week and Secretaries Day.

  • Kindergarten - field trips, classroom books and learning games
  • First Grade - reptile show
  • Second Grade - field trips, supplies, and cameras
  • Fourth Grade - mini society materials
  • Fifth Grade - pizza parties, bought treats, helped with popcorn days

Volunteers helped with classroom work, ran math and language art centers, led Reading Neighborhoods, supervised during PLC's, came on our community walks, helped within the classroom where needed, helped with field day, and assisted in the lunchroom.  In all, over 50 volunteers helped throughout the building doing many miscellaneous projects.

A special Christmas luncheon was served to all students and parents provided by the generosity of Mr. Bob Rosa and Mr. Dale Westcott.

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Special Programs

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Explanation of MEAP
The English Language Arts (ELA) MEAP test was a new method of scoring implemented in 02-03 that responded to the federal mandate titled No Child Left Behind (NCLB). The ELA score reflects a combination of the student’s reading and writing scores. These scores are reported at the 4th, 7th & 11th grade level. As part of the NCLB requirements, each level will be obligated to hit a “target” score established by the State of Michigan. Another part of the NCLB mandate required states to also set targets for scoring in the area of mathematics. These scores too, are reported at the 4th, 8th & 11th grade level. Targets for each subject set by the State are different from level-to-level. Eventually, the targets for each grade level must be 100% of all students in all subjects by the 2013-14 school year.

Level I is exceeding Michigan standards, Level II is meeting Michigan standards, Level III is at basic level, and Level IV is apprentice level.

3rd Grade

Math

 Reading Writing ELA
Fall
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2005		 Fall 2006 Fall 2007
Proficient Level I 60.7% 63% 57% 25% 46% 47% 0% 2% 0% 3.6% 20% 33%
Level II 25% 29% 37% 67.9% 54% 47% 53.6% 66% 67% 78.6% 73% 60%
Not Proficient Level III 14.3% 7% 7% 7.1% 0% 3% 42.9% 27% 30% 17.9% 7% 3%
Level IV 0.0% 0% 0% 0.0% 0% 3% 3.6% 5% 3% 0.0% 0% 3%
 
4th Grade

Math

 Reading Writing ELA
Fall
2005		 Fall 2006 Fall 2007 Fall
2005		 Fall 2006 Fall 2007 Fall
2005		 Fall 2006 Fall 2007 Fall
2005		 Fall 2006 Fall 2007
Proficient Level I 53.1% 38% 56% 21.9% 19% 37% 0% 0% 0% 6.3% 12% 15%
Level II 40.6% 46% 37% 71.9% 62% 54% 78.1% 54% 54% 87.5% 65% 73%
Not Proficient Level III 6.3% 12% 7% 6.3% 19% 10% 21.9% 46% 46% 6.3% 23% 12%
Level IV 0% 4% 6% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
 
5th Grade Math

Science

 Reading Writing ELA
Fall
2005		 Fall 2006 Fall 2007 Fall
2005		 Fall 2006 Fall 2007 Fall
2005		 Fall 2006 Fall 2007 Fall
2005		 Fall 2006 Fall 2007 Fall
2005		 Fall 2006 Fall 2007
Proficient Level I 76% 63% 48% 52% 56% 35% 32% 53% 43% 8.3% 3% 0% 20.8% 16% 17%
Level II 16% 28% 39% 44% 44% 61% 56% 41% 39% 50% 69% 61% 70.8% 78% 57%
Not Proficient Level III 8% 9% 13% 4% 0% 4% 4% 6% 4% 37.5% 28% 39% 4.2% 6% 22%
Level IV 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 8% 0% 13% 4.2% 0% 0%   0% 4%