Benzie County Central Schools
Annual Report
2007-2008

9222 Homestead Road
Benzonia, Michigan  49616
(231) 882-9653
Dave Micinski, Superintendent
www.benzieschools.net


Lake Ann
Elementary
The mission of the Lake Ann Elementary School is to create a positive, safe, and caring environment that promotes high levels of academic performance, builds personal responsibility, develops cooperation, and fosters an appreciation of learning within members of our school community.

19375 Bronson Lake Rd
Interlochen, Michigan USA 49643
(231) 275-7730
Gail Wheeler, Principal
www.benzieschools.net
Points of Pride Academic Achievements Classroom Activities
Celebrations and Assemblies Student Achievements Achievements in Technology
School Staff Parental Involvement Special Programs
  MEAP RESULTS  

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Points of Pride
  • Lake Ann students participated in the Benzie Food Partners October Food Drive bringing in 359 pounds of food.
  • Fifth graders ran a school store all year and are planning on purchasing a pump for the pond by the cafeteria.

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Student Achievement
  • One student received the Sportsmanship Award given by the Physical Education teacher
  • One fifth grade student received the “Timberwolf Pride Award”
  • Students participated in the “Caught You” program rewarding them for following school rules and good behavior
  • The Physical Education teacher presented ten Physical Fitness Awards
  • Four students showed their artwork at the Crystal Lake Art Center Student Art Show
  • Three third grade students were winners in the Record Patriot Pet Essay Contest

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Academic Achievement
  • Ten – 5th grade students received the President’s Education Award for Outstanding Academic Excellence
  • Four – 5th grade students received the President’s Education Award for Outstanding Academic Achievement
Academic Honor Roll Fourth Grade
(no. of students)		 Fifth Grade
(no. of students)
First marking period 24 26
Second marking period 23 22
Third marking period 19 19
Fourth marking period 27 26
Effort Honor Roll Fourth Grade Fifth Grade
First marking period 26 26
Second marking period 25 26
Third marking period 19 21
Fourth marking period 26 25

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Classroom Activities
  • Lake Ann held a Fire Safety / Prevention program for all lower elementary classes.
  • K-2 Spell-a-thon – raised over $4,000.00. Funds spent by all K-2 students spending the day at Lake Ann Camp, and books were purchased for classroom libraries, and each student was given a book to keep.
  • 1st – 5th graders participated in a “Reading the Bases” program with the Beach Bums. 158 students made the homerun goal receiving a free admission ticket and a free ticket for a meal.
  • Kindergarten
    • Visited the Benzie Historical Society
    • Toured Moomers to learn about dairy farming. The students were shown how ice cream is made and were able to enjoy a hayride.
  • First Grade
    • Raised money by collecting pop cans for owl nesting boxes for Wings of Wonder
    • Participated in “To Smart for Strangers” program
    • Participated in an electrical safety program sponsored by Cherryland Electric
    • Took part in a cultural painting exchange with China
    • Participated in a Nutrition Education program provided through a MSU Extension grant
    • Visited Bertram’s Pizza to learn about the pizza business. The students were shown how pizza is made and given the opportunity to make their own personal pizza.
  • Second Grade
    • Both classes visited Cherry Republic and the Empire Bluffs Trail.
  • Third Grade
    • Traveled to Grand Rapids to visit Frederick Meijer Gardens and the IMAX theater.
    • Dressed up and visited the Drake School and visited the Almira History Museum.
    • Enjoyed four sessions presented by Michigan State Police Trooper Nichols
  • Fourth Grade
    • Enjoyed lunch with Representative David Palsrock
    • Visited Lansing, touring the Capitol, Michigan Historical Museum and the R.E. Olds Auto Museum
    • Performed “Geology Rocks” musical to students and parents.
    • Participated in mini-society
  • Fifth Grade
    • Stayed at Camp Hayo-Went-Ha for outdoor education activities.
    • Paired up with the first grade and kindergarten classes and participated in a reading buddy program.
    • Participated in mini-society
    • Performed “American Revolution” musical for students and parents.

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Celebration and Assemblies
  • Old Time Rock-n-Roll Assembly
  • Young Authors Day Assembly
  • Flying Aces Assembly
  • The Spoon Man Assembly
  • Two Book Fairs
  • Lake Ann School Carnival
  • Family Movie Night
  • Family Fun Night

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Achievements in Technology
  • Fourth grade students used Hand Helds all year
  • Fifth grade students prepared a career PowerPoint and shared it with the principal and their parents

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School Staff
 Mrs. Gail Wheeler - Principal
Ms. Elizabeth Chapelle, Counselor
Mrs. Heidi Schaub, Secretary

Mrs. Cam Carter - Kindergarten
Mr. Brett Hood - Kindergarten
Mrs. Deb Gray - 1st grade
Mrs. Julie Mountz - 1st grade
Mrs. Elaine Titze - 2nd grade
Mr. Doug Gibson - 2nd grade
Ms. Linda Wilcox - 3rd grade
Ms. Tammy Sedlar - 3rd grade
Mrs. Jane Tonn - 4th grade
Mrs. Jeanne Pettengill - 4th/5th grade
Mrs. Winona Roper - 5th grade
Ms. Jamie VanderLinde - Music
Mrs. Stacey Pulliam - Art
Mr. Bruce Stoltz - PE

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 Mr. Dennis Boulanger  - Title I
Mrs. Lori Cline, Parapro
Mrs. Pat Munsell, Parapro
Mrs. Maria Hathaway, Parapro

Ms. Diane Gorno, Parapro
Mrs. Karen Mott, Parapro
Mr. Terry Pelky & Mr. Tim Wing  - Custodial Staff

Mrs. Sue Raines and Ms. Johnson - Kitchen Staff
 
Parental Involvement & Community Support

Lake Ann elementary had many parent volunteer helpers throughout the year.  Lake Ann Elementary 'Parents and Teachers United' held Chrysler’s “Drive For The Kids” promotion that raised $505.  Parents and students also saved “Box Tops for Education” raising over $400 for the school.  The PTU also held two book fairs, a spring carnival, a family fun night as well as a family movie night.

  • Crystal Lake Walkabout - site interpreter for water testing in the Fall for Benzie 8th graders and in the Spring for Benzie 6th graders
  • Kindergarten had many parent volunteer helpers throughout the year.

Kiwanis supported our first graders in the Reading is Fundamental program and also the Terrific Kids program for fifth grade students.  Subway rewarded students with Subway certificated for numerous achievements.
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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
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 56.8% 78.9% 71% 38.6% 73.7% 47% 4.5% 0% 0% 18.2% 42.1% 24%
Level II 38.6% 18.4% 27% 50% 26.3% 49% 43.2% 71.1% 53% 70.5% 57.9% 63%
Not Proficient Level III 2.3% 2.6% 2% 9.1% 0% 2% 47.7% 28.9% 45% 9.1% 0% 10%
Level IV 2.3% 0% 0% 2.3% 0% 2% 4.5% 0% 2% 2.3% 0% 2%

 

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 52.9% 33.3% 64% 23.5% 31.7% 64% 13.7% 0% 0% 9.8% 9.8% 31%
Level II 43.1% 57.1% 36% 74.5% 61% 36% 54.9% 43.9% 75% 80.4% 75.6% 69%
Not Proficient Level III 3.9% 7.1% 0% 2% 7.3% 0% 31.4% 56.1% 25% 9.8% 14.6% 0%
Level IV 0% 2.4% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%

 

5th Grade Math Reading Science 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 31.1% 38.8% 53% 26.7% 46.9% 37% 37.8% 51% 50% 4.4% 2% 0% 8.9% 24.5% 18%
Level II 53.3% 46.9% 39% 64.4% 53.1% 55% 51.1% 46.9% 42% 62.2% 65.3% 63% 75.6% 71.4% 74%
Not Proficient Level III 15.6% 14.3% 8% 2.2% 0% 8% 11.1% 2% 5% 33.3% 24.5% 37% 13.3% 4.1% 8%
Level IV 0% 0% 0% 6.7% 0% 0% 0% 0% 3% 0% 8.2% 0% 2.2% 0% 0%

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