PGE AT A GLANCE 2011-2012

 

Principal: Lynne Kirby
Assistant Principal:  Rob Hermann

Guidance Counselor: Linda Braden

E.S.E. Specialist: Holly Babyak
Media Specialist:  Charlotte Myer

Tech Specialist:  Mike Breder

 

630 Pleasant Grove Road

Inverness, Florida 34452

Phone: 637-4400

Fax: 637-5087
School Hours

Website: www.citrus.k12.fl.us/pge

School Improvement Plan
 

 

MISSION STATEMENT

Within our four strong walls at P.G.E., we strive together as companions to nurture excellence,

celebrate the worth of each person, foster respect for one another, and promote never-ending learning.

 

 

BELIEF STATEMENTS

• We recognize that ALL children have the ability to learn in different ways and at different rates.

• We will provide quality learning that is meaningful, authentic, and relevant.

• We will design systems to ensure that our school is a safe, caring place where respect, responsibility, and acceptance are valued.

• We will foster quality learning through collaborative partnerships among children, teachers, parents, and community.

• We will hold high standards and expectations to encourage academic excellence.

• We will build a community of life-long learners.

• We will cultivate a sense of esteem in children for themselves, for others, and for the world around them.

• We will accept responsibility as adults to be powerful, positive influences and models for children.

 

 

EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS

• E.S.O.L.: (English for Speakers of Other Languages)

• Exceptional Student Education Programs: Speech/Language, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Special Education Classes, and REACH (gifted)

• Field Trips

• Math Field Day

• Musical Programs

•  P.E., Music, Art, Media, and Technology

• Special Assemblies

• Star Lab: Title I reading program

• Compass Lab: Reading & Math

• Compass Learning: Reading , Math, Writing, Science, & Social Studies

• Tropicana Speech:  4^th and 5^th grade

 

 

 

PARENT and COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

 

• Parent Teacher Association: Open to all interested persons

• Enhancement Council: Open to all interested persons-school and community representatives are elected

• Volunteer/Mentor Program: Volunteers undergo training and commit to a regularly scheduled time to support our school’s efforts (Parent Coordinator, Rose Moff)

• Families Building Better Readers Program - open to all parents and community members to visit P.G.E.

• Open House: Time for parents and community members to visit P.G.E.

• Partnerships: Opportunity for businesses and community groups to enhance learning at P.G.E.

• Parent Resource Library: Parenting and curriculum resources available for parent checkout

• FCAT Parent Training Night

• Parent Round-Table Discussions - open to all parents

 

 

 

STUDENT SERVICE OPPORTUNITY

• Safety Patrol: Fifth grade students apply and are selected to assist in monitoring student safety throughout the school.

• Student Council: Elected students focus on community service and sharing with the principal, teachers, students and Enhancement Council ideas and needs of students.  

• P.G.E. Post Office:  Intra-school postal service run by the fifth grade in partnership with the Inverness Post Office.

• Morning Show: Fifth graders assist in the daily closed circuit T.V. production that informs students and staff of school activities and events.

 

STUDENT RECOGNITION

 

• Promotion Celebration: Fifth grade classes celebrate completion of the requirements to progress to the next level of education.

• Honor Roll: Open to 4^th and 5^th graders who have earned all A’s and B’s each marking period.

• The STAR Award: Given to the one who aspires to be the best, even if there are obstacles to overcome.

• Student of the Month: One student is chosen from each class each month.

• Presidential Educational Program Awards: Nationwide program that recognizes our top fifth grade scholars.

• Upward Bound: Students who overcome challenges and succeed are recognized each marking period.

• PGE Morning Show: AR, Reading, Math, Writing, etc.

• End of Year Perfect Attendance Award

 

2006-2007 School Grade/AYP Status

Our students improved in every academic area as measured by FCAT in grades 3, 4, and 5!  This improvement earned our school 615 quality points and a letter grade of "A"!  We also made "Adequate Yearly Progress" as required by the NCLB (No Child Left Behind) legislation.  Congratulations PGE family!

 

POSITIVE BEHAVIOR SCHOOL

 

• Pleasant Grove Elementary, with the assistance of the University of South Florida, has been developing a school-wide behavior program called Positive Behavior Support.  This program is designed to foster a climate of cooperation, academic excellence, respect and safety at Pleasant Grove Elementary School.

• Ours students are learning about STAR (Stay  focused, Take Responsibility, Act safely, Respect all)  expectations in every area of our school.  This is an excellent program that stresses the importance of cooperation, academic excellence, respect and safety at school and at home. 

 

SCHOOL PROCEDURES

 

§   Visitors must check in at the front office, show their driver’s license and receive a badge after being screened by the Raptor system.

§  Early Student Pickup: For emergencies or appointments, parents must check their child out through the front office.

§  Change in Transportation: Requests must be phoned in prior to 1:00 or a note must be sent with the child stating the change requested by the parent or guardian.

§  Medication: For medication to be administered at school, the medication must be brought to school by a parent, a permission form filled out and signed, and the medication must be in its original container.

§  Money: Money sent to school should be placed in an envelope with the child and teacher’s names, amount and purpose.

§  Lunch Money:  School lunches may be paid for on a daily, weekly or monthly basis. Money envelopes should show above information and lunch account number. Free/reduced lunch applications are available in Guidance office.

§  Breakfast Program: Served from 9:00-9:20

§   Absences/Tardies: Students must have a note when they return to school.

§   WTI Before and After School Care: Call 637-4900 for registration and information.