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Welcome to Endeavor’s 2018 Town Hall Meeting!FEBRUARY 8, 2018
Christi WhitesideDirector, Endeavor Charter School
Welcome
▶ Staff Members - Carolyn Southard, Julie Tudor, Lauren Manfreda, Sarah McConnell, Holly Heasley, Christine Tompkins
▶ ECS Students - 8th grade Student Council members
▶ ECS Parents Volunteers - Laurie Russo
▶ Board - Charlie Kennedy, Ashley Hicks, Bill Kroll
▶ Foundation - Michael Reinhardt
Celebrating 10 Years of Excellence
10 Year Charter Renewal
Charter schools are evaluated on their pattern of:▶ Financial stability▶ Academic success▶ Commitment to their charter▶ Support service compliance▶ Record keeping/legal compliance
Celebrating 10 Years of Excellence
Our 2016-2017 overall score of A was made of:
▶ 93% proficiency (up from 91%)
▶ EXCEEDED growth (up from MET growth)
▶ A and A+NG are equivalent academic scores
(+NG provides information on subgroups)
Celebrating 10 Years of Excellence
10 Year Anniversary Party Friday, March 9
▶ Guinness World Record for Crab Walking
▶ Wake Forest Mayor Vivian Jones
▶ Mix 101.5 Kyle, Bryan and Sarah from Two Men & a
Mom Morning Show
▶ Dedicating a 10 year time capsule
▶ Aerial photo in “10” formation
Celebrating 10 Years of Excellence
Mission 2018▶ Endeavor Charter School’s mission is to engage K-8 students by integrating a
challenging, hands-on academic program with multi-faceted fine arts courses in a familial environment.
Vision 2018▶ Endeavor Charter School’s vision is a community of educators and families
working together to graduate students who are motivated and curious, capable and confident, and prepared to make a positive impact on the world around them.
Celebrating 10 Years of Excellence
What’s Next? What do the next 10 years hold for ECS?
Student Council Members8th Grade Representatives
The Endeavor Community - STUDENTS
Meredith MyersECS: grades 1-8
Hands-On Learning and Fine Arts
▶ What is hands-on learning?▶ Projects▶ Groups and Public Speaking▶ Fine Arts
Student Council VPHonor RollCross Country TeamTrack TeamSoccer TeamLion King Jr. Stage CrewPeter Pan Stage CrewBandRecycling HelperClassroom Assistant
Caitlin Graham ECS: grades 5-8
Fine Arts at ECS
▶ Drama▶ Play▶ Music▶ Spanish▶ Art
Student Council PresidentHonor RollCross Country TeamTrack TeamSoccer TeamLion King Jr. CastPeter Pan CastBandKindergarten VolunteerCafe Days HelperRecycling HelperClassroom AssistantPep Squad
Lindsey Clark ECS: grades K-8
Why being on a team matters
▶ Benefits▶ No cut▶ My experience▶ Grade standards
Student Council TreasurerHonor RollCross Country TeamTennis TeamSoccer TeamLion King Jr. CastPeter Pan CastBandKindergarten VolunteerCafe Days HelperRecycling Helper
Sutton JonesECS: grades 5-8
Service Opportunities at ECS
▶ School family▶ Working with younger students▶ Student Council▶ Working with staff▶ Cafe Days▶ Special Olympics
Student CouncilHonor RollTennis TeamBasketball TeamSoccer TeamLion King Jr. CastPeter Pan CastKindergarten VolunteerCafe Days HelperRecycling HelperClassroom AssistantPEPIChorusPep Squad
Ashley Whiteside ECS: grades preK-8
How Does ECS Create a Familial Environment?
▶ Small class size▶ Carpool names▶ Class participation▶ Stable student population
Student Council SecretaryHonor RollTennis TeamCross Country TeamBasketball TeamTrack TeamLion King Jr. CastBandKindergarten VolunteerCafe Days HelperRecycling HelperClassroom AssistantChorus
Tara Solomon ECS: grades 6-8
High School Transition
▶ Challenges▶ Options▶ Academic preparation▶ Social preparation▶ We. Are. Ready.
Student CouncilHonor RollTennis TeamCross Country TeamBasketball TeamSoccer TeamTrack TeamLion King Jr. CastPeter Pan CastBandKindergarten VolunteerCafe Days HelperRecycling HelperChorusGeo Bee finalistPep Squad
Carolyn SouthardCurriculum Coordinator, Math & ScienceAssistant Director, ECS
Julie TudorCurriculum Coordinator, ELA & Social StudiesAssistant Director, ECS
The Endeavor Community - ADMINISTRATORS
Curriculum Coordinators/Administrators▶ Provide support to teachers regarding curriculum, teaching
strategies, pacing, continuity of learning, testing, etc.▶ Provide Professional Development for Teachers▶ Observe and provide feedback to teachers▶ Interview, hire and provide support for new teachers▶ Mentor, coach and guide long-term substitutes to ensure
instruction meets quality expectation of Endeavor▶ Provide student support (both in class and small group)
The Endeavor Community - ADMINISTRATORS
Curriculum Coordinators/Administrators▶ Handle discipline issues▶ Provide administrative guidance for the following departments: ▶ Testing
▶ Teach Elective Courses▶ Liaison to NC Public Virtual School for NC Math 2
And so much more!
▶ EC / 504 ▶ Fine Arts
Endeavor TeachersHolly Heasley - EC TeacherSarah McConnell - 6th Grade Math TeacherChristine Tompkins - Music Teacher
The Endeavor Community - TEACHERS
Holly Heasley - EC (Exceptional Children/Special Education) Teacher
What do you do if you think something is wrong?
▶ Talk to your child’s teacher - Try new or adjust current strategies.▶ If this is not effective, move to SST.▶ Student Support Team - Multiple week process examining effectiveness
of extra parent and school support and strategies▶ Follow up meeting to make decisions about how to move forward
The Endeavor Community - TEACHERS
Sarah McConnell - 6th Grade Math Teacher
▶ Learn by Doing as related to Common Core▶ Common Core Math content and practices
standards▶ Common Core Language arts standards--integrating
information and supporting with evidence▶ What does Learn By Doing look like?
The Endeavor Community - TEACHERS
Christine Tompkins - Music Teacher▶ Art Show / Book Fair Art Show week of Feb 26 (evening nights Feb 27
and March 1st 5:30-7:30) - Volunteers Needed!
▶ Upcoming Performance Dates▶ Kindergarten performance March 22 at 9 am▶ 2nd Grade Performance March 21st at 9am▶ 4th Grade Performance March 19 at 12:45pm▶ Lion King May 16, 17, 18 at 7pm (tickets on sale this spring)▶ Band concert May 22 at 7pm
▶ Lion King Jr.▶ Shadowland featuring cast members
Lion King PreviewMay 16-18, 2018
Lauren ManfredaDirector of Development
Charter School Funding
Endeavor’s Income
▶ Income is based on per-pupil funding▶ Student attendance the first 20 days of school▶ ECS serves 513 students with 19 in each homeroom
To date, ~1500 applications for ‘18/’1915 Kindergarten spots available
Endeavor’s Expenses
Charter School Funding
Teachers & Staff Salaries & Benefits
Endeavor’s BuildingMortgage, Utilities,
Facilities
Instructional SuppliesTechnology, Books,
Classroom Resources
Contracted ServicesFinances, Insurance,
Student Support
Charter School Funding
Endeavor’s Opportunity
2008 2010 2012 2014 2016 2018
Annual Fund
Endeavor’s Annual Fund
44% of families have raised
$48,300
The Endeavor Community & Funding
endeavorcharterschool.com/giving
Choose to participate!
Annual Fund
Charlie KennedyEndeavor Board of DirectorsEndeavor Parent Volunteer
The Endeavor Community - BOARD
Endeavor Board Volunteers ▶ Board Leadership & Priorities▶ Board Committees▶ Community Engagement▶ Finance▶ Governance▶ Student Life
Questions? Contact [email protected]
Michael ReinhardtChair, Endeavor Charter School FoundationEndeavor Parent Volunteer
The Endeavor Community - FOUNDATION
ECS Foundation owns the land and building and focuses on the care and long-term use of the facility.
Come get involved!▶ Quarterly grounds and facility maintenance, beautification,
and repairs▶ Long term maintenance plans▶ Permanent facility improvements▶ Emergency repairs and facility needs
Questions? Contact [email protected]
Laurie RussoPAWS President
The Endeavor Community - PARENTS
Endeavor PAWS▶ [email protected]▶ Parents Active With Students▶ Endeavor’s PTA▶ We support Students, Teachers, Staff and Parents
Fundraising Updates
▶ School Kidz ordering dates: April 27-May 18
▶ Upgraded supplies for 2018-2019
▶ Cafe Days ordering ends Sunday, Feb 11th
PAWS… How can YOU help 3rd quarter?
▶ BOOK FAIR February 26- March 2Set up, work, take downTeacher Wish listsContact Lisa Fore [email protected]▶ Sign up Genius in Weekly Update, sign up sheet
Art Show
Tuesday, Feb 27 and Thursday March 1 from 5:30-7:30Volunteers neededFood trucks, silent auction, activities and Book FairContact Elle Coe [email protected] Up Genius, sign up sheet
PAWS 10 year
anniversary gift!
Playground Refresher
PAWS needs you to get involved!
▶ Leadership roles, committee chairs, committee members
▶ Natalie Newell, PAWS president 2018-2019 [email protected]▶ Come to our Open PAWS Meeting on April 18th at 2:00 pm in the MPR [email protected]
Josh BurtAthletic [email protected]
The Endeavor Community - Athletics
Endeavor PRIDE Athletics▶ 12 teams, 7 sports▶ Expanding with Girls Volleyball this fall▶ 105 athletes this year▶ 80% of 7th & 8th grade participating
Triangle Middle School Conference▶ 32 Trophy Titles in 5 years
ENDEAVOR PRIDE ATHLETICSBACK THE PRIDE - INVEST NOW - ENDEAVOR TO PLAY
PRIDE ATHLETIC PROGRAMJosh Burt, Athletic Director
ENDEAVOR PRIDE BOOSTERSIndy Harris, President