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MESSAGE FROM THE ADMINISTRATION
The 2007-2008 school
year is proving to be extremely rewarding for our school and our community
as we focus on the initiatives set forth by Prince William County Schools:
Literacy, Math Investigations, Inclusion, and Wellness.
The staff at
McAuliffe is implementing a balanced literacy program that emphasizes
guided reading on students’ individual reading levels. Teachers also
incorporate a writer’s workshop, which allows students the opportunity to
grow with the domains of writing: Usage and Mechanics, Written Expression and
Composition. This focus on literacy supports comprehension of our social
studies, science and math curriculum.
Math Investigations
is being successfully implemented at McAuliffe. Kindergarten through third
grade students are fully engaged in the Math Investigations program which
allows students to move from learning math at a basic knowledge level to
applying math concepts and communicating math mastery on a conceptual
level. The implementation of the Math Investigations program will enable
our students to apply their mathematical understanding.
At McAuliffe we
believe that every student is entitled to the most appropriate instruction
possible to meet their needs. With the implementation of the Inclusion
initiative, resources and staff are utilized to ensure this belief is set
into action. Collaboration among all instructional staff ensures that all
students at McAuliffe receive every possible resource to ensure a world
class education.
Wellness among all
of our students, staff and families will continue to be an important
initiative in Prince William County. We strive to provide the best for our
students academically, physically, and socially as well. Many efforts are
being made to provide healthy choices for our breakfast and lunch program
and our families have done a remarkable job in providing healthier snacks
for students. Physical exercise is also a priority. Our block schedule
allows for each student to receive two P.E. classes every six days. As
always, in order for our wellness initiative to be successful, our staff,
students and families must continue to make a healthy lifestyle a priority
in the classroom and at home.
On behalf of the
McAuliffe staff, we thank you for the collaboration, dedication and
commitment to the total success of our implementation of the Prince William County initiatives and the belief in the
ability of all of our students to succeed.
Sincerely,
Cindy West and
Nathaniel Provencio
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