linden elementary and robertsville middle
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Linden Elementary and Robertsville Middle. School’s Motto and Core Values. Motto : I am respectful. I am responsible. I am ready. I am safe. Willing to work, grow, and learn for a better tomorrow. Core Values: - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Linden Elementary and Robertsville Middle
School’s Motto and Core ValuesMotto:
I am respectful.I am responsible.
I am ready.I am safe.
Willing to work, grow, and learn for a better tomorrow.
Core Values:• Friendship- Linden believes friendship is showing loyalty, affection, and goodwill toward
others.• Learning- Linden believes learning is a life long process which transforms information and
experience into knowledge, skills, behaviors, and attitudes.• Compassion- Linden believes compassion is showing fairness, empathy, and respect
through actions that will benefit others.• Trust- Linden believes trust is placing confidence in another person to perform tasks in a
safe and responsible manner.• Responsibility- Linden believes responsibility is being dependable, accountable, and
reliable in any situation.• Caring- Linden believes caring is acknowledging those around you and listening to concerns
of others without judgement.• Fun- Linden believes the school environment should be happy an enjoyable place to learn.
Robertsville Middle 2012 Report Card
Linden Elementary 2012 Report Cards
Student and Family Services Linden Elementary:Parents on Board Workshop● Three session program that focuses on parent involvement by creating a school-smart
home, encouraging positive behavior, and effectively coaching children in academics.● Parents are able to meet with teachers and with other parents, share common
questions and concerns, and learn how to help their children find academic success. ● Program is lead by Leigh Croyle, the school guidance counselor.
Linden Elementary and Robertsville Middle:Second Harvest Food Bank• Needy students are sent home with a bag each weekend that contains enough food to
last until they get back to school on Monday. Family Resource Center• Director Joe Bruce• Extends to all Oak Ridge Schools• Provides services such as tutoring, family support, assistance with electric/water bills,
legal aid, Christmas and Thanksgiving donations for families in need
Parent Involvement Linden Elementary School
● PTA: Actively involved in supporting the teachers and staff
○ hosts fundraisers to generate funds toward major school-wide improvements
■ playgroup equipment, start-up funds for Technology Center
● Junior Great Books: PTA sponsored club that meets during lunchtime. Parent volunteers read a story from the JGB text and the leads the kids in a discussion of the story
● Junior First Lego League: After school activity for children ages 6-9.
○ Theme for the year “Super Seniors”
○ Will explore how we might improve the quality of life for seniors by learning about the challenges they might have.
Robertsville Middle School• PTSA: Provides parents and families
with a powerful voice to speak on behalf of every child.
• Helps with teacher supplies, equipment, and building needs
• Assists with vision and hearing screenings
• Goal for the year is to build a climbing wall in the gym
Other ways to help• collect box tops• save Campbell’s labels for education• save Tyson Project A+ labels• Participate in Prestige Cleaners
Project Classroom• Participate in Fall and Spring
fundraisers
How many students and faculty?
Linden Elementary Robertsville Middle
Students: 507 Students: 637Faculty: 61 Faculty: 88
African American: 85 Students (16.7%) African American: 126 Students (18.7%)
Asian/PAcific Islander: 19 Students (3.7%) Asian/Pacific Islander: 22 Students (3.3%)
Hispanic: 39 Students (7.7%) Hispanic: 47 Students (7.0%)
Native American: 1 Student (.2%) Native American: 3 Students (.4%)
White: 364 Students (71.7%) White: 477 Students (70.7%)
Economically Disadvantage: 208 Students (41.3%) Economically Disadvantage: 329 Students (51.4%)
Females: 254 Students Female: 316 Students (46.8%)Males: 253 Students Males: 359 Students (53.2%)
Robertsville Middle Est. 1954*Robertsville has a long covered walkway leading to the front
entrance doors. *Library is straight ahead as you enter the front doors. *The office is to the left of the main entrance. *Two floors with the cafeteria being located on the 2nd floor. *5th and 6th graders have their own “wing” and 7th and 8th
graders are not permitted.*There is a small track, play area and football field in behind the
school*There is a grassy area with a volleyball net and picnic tables in
front of the school
Robertsville Middle Est. 1954 cont.
Linden Elementary Est. 1968
Linden Elementary Est. 1968 cont.
Grouping and TrackingLinden: Has a CDC class with some inclusion in the regular classroom. They very seldom use the CDC classroom, mostly inclusion/mainstreaming.
Robertsville: Has a CDC, pullout, they mainstream the student with individualized teaching from the SPED assistant.
Responsibilities of Administrators
Robertsville Middle Administrators
● Principal- Bruce Lay
● Vice-Principal- Laurie
Campbell
● Receptionist- Michelle Green
Linden Elementary Administrators
● Principal- Roger Ward ● Administrative Asst- Lisa
Downward
● Bookkeeper/Secretary- Linda Pemberton & Cindy Nidiffer
Responsibilities continued...★ Principal- provides leadership and administration which
motivates instruction and supports faculty to strive for superior performance. The principal is responsible for all staff and observing, counseling, and motivating professional staff toward performances to attain educational goals of the district.
★ Vice-Principal/Administrative Asst-provides assistance and support to the administrative team. They help to support the principal and ensure an effective instructional program.
★ Receptionist/Secretary/Bookkeeper-maintain filing system, annually prepares a teacher seniority list, and maintains attendance for all staff and students. They order, receive and distribute all supplies in school and keep up with all bookkeeping.