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Kindergarten STEP assessments
Date: 8/23/2010
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Staff PD day
Date: 8/30/2010
Staff PD Day
Date: 8/31/2010
Teacher Institute Day
Date: 9/1/2010


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News and Announcements

2009 - 2010 Parent Satisfaction Survey
Disney II Magnet Elementary decided to carry out its annual Internet survey of parents to gather feedback on parent satisfaction with the school across several elements including school programs, curriculum, faculty/staff, and leadership. Results will be used to identify opportunity areas and develop strategies to address issues identified.
TECH 2010
On May 6, 2010 Disney II attended TECH 2010 at the State Capitol Building in Springfield, IL. Second grade students Eileen Deane, Rhue McEvoy and Margaux Van Allen represented our school and showcased the Immigration Story projects they completed with Mr. Cercone, Ms. Rollings and Ms. Benko. The students demonstrated to State Senator Iris Y. Martinez, business leaders, and Illinois citizens how technology is being used at Disney II to create exciting classroom learning environments.
PTA News
Illinois education budget is in crisis, and as many of you know, saving my kids' education has motivated me to act. If you've already written or phoned your legislators, thank you! Please keep it going! Here's a brief round-up of what is going on and/or ways you can get involved:
Principal for the day photographs.
Entry Procedures
We would like to remind our families that with the warmer weather, students will line up daily at 8:20am outside the main entrance. In case of inclement weather, students can enter the building at 8:20am. Students can also enter the building from 8:10am to 8:25am to make lunch arrangements for school lunch and then go back outside. Students with home lunch should not enter the building prior to 8:25 am.
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Principal's Message

Dear Disney II Community,

Last week I received the scores achieved by our 3rd grade students on the Illinois Standard Achievement Test (ISAT). The test took place in March and had the following components: reading, mathematics, and writing. 92.2% of 3rd grade Disney II students meet/exceed the state standards! The district's average for 3rd grade is 69.5%.

I am very excited to share with you more details.

Meets/Exceeds
State Standards 		Exceeds
State Standards 		Meets/Exceeds
State Standards without IEP*
Overall 92.2% 52% 97.8%
Reading 88.2% 43.1% 95.7%
Mathematics 96.1% 60.8% 100%

*IEP (Individualized Educational Plan for students with special needs)

Several other accomplishments should be noted:

52% of Disney II students exceed standards in comparison to 22.9% of Chicago Public Schools' students.
92.5% of Disney II minority students are meeting/exceeding state standards.
93.8% of Disney II students who qualify for free and reduced lunch are meeting/exceeding state standards.

Our 3rd graders worked very hard to achieve these results in less than two years as Disney II scholars. About 10% of the 3rd graders actually enrolled in the fall of 2009. In this short period of time our talented faculty, innovative programs, and extended school day proved to be effective and we can celebrate the establishment of a strong foundation for continuous success. Congratulations to all students, teachers, parents, and supporters of our new school community. Disney II is on the way to become one of the top 10 Chicago Public Schools.

Based on the assessment data we will place focus on improving in the areas of reading, overall increase of number of students exceeding standards, and providing additional support for students with special needs.

I am looking forward to seeing all of you at the Back-to-School Carnival at 12 noon September 2nd. Enjoy the summer vacation!

Sincerely,

Bogdana Chkoumbova
Principal