Cascade Elementary Minutes SCC 02/23/2017
Discussion
Private Donor Donation: Mrs. Li, Mrs. Ling and Mrs. Cao joined us to discuss the disbursement
of the $5000 donation (from a private donor). The donation is to be used for Chinese
Literacy. The needs discussed (in order of preferred priority) include:
- Leveled books that are INTERESTING or FUN.
- Classroom library books-including audiobooks
- Take Home books-similar to the English Take Home Library we have–there was
discussion about how if there is not enough money for individual grade levels to have
their own Chinese Take Home Library, then to have one larger take home library
available in the actual library in addition to the limited Chinese books available in the
library - Higher level Read Aloud books- two copies-one for the teacher to read, and the other to
be placed on an Elmo or projector of some sort so the students can follow alone - Books that include subjects covered in Science for the various grade levels
- Magic School Bus in Chinese
- Science videos in Chinese
The books to be purchased need to include pictures/illustrations, pinyin AND
characters. Ideally these are fun books that are interesting for the students. Amazon.cn and
tao dao (sp) ?? were suggested as sites from which we may be able to purchase more
economically.
Hawk System has been put on hold until we get the plans for the new school narrowed
down. Once we have those plans, we can go back to the city to get this reviewed again.
Looking ahead to next year:
Estimated amount $68433. Suggestions for the extra monies, in addition to what we usually
spend:
- Dibels for all students-state pays for K-3. It will be approx $4000 for 4th-6th grade ($12
per student) - Chinese take home library–$ in addition to the $5k donation. Discussed the possibility
of “wish lists” to be sent home with the Chinese book orders. We may have the
teachers review the book orders and re-evaluate the grade levels listed on the orders so
they are more applicable to the Cascade students. - Additional Devices–Cascade received a grant (21st Century Grant) for more
electronics. Would like to have a 2:1 student to device ratio next year - Literacy advocates/Aides $10k
- $ to replace old/dying Elmos, audio systems, printers, and other various electronic
devices that are wearing out.
Teachers going to Ron Clarke Academy this year:
Mrs. Redford
Mrs. Hutchison
Mrs. Hoffman
Mrs. Wheatley
Ms. Livingston
Mrs. Draney
Next meeting March 16th
Roll for today:
Jessica Nelson
Julie Walker
Julie Johnson
April Crystal
Cindy Cao
Yan Li
Yuling Lin
Boyce Campbell
Tracy Naval
Charles Schultheiss
Doug Wyatt
