River Oaks Points of Pride

 

RIVER OAKS MISSION STATEMENT:

River Oaks Elementary School is committed to developing lifelong learners with essential skills
for a successful future. This commitment includes providing a safe and
orderly environment for our diverse school population.
We challenge all students to achieve through varied learning opportunities.
We encourage all students to be thoughtful, contributing citizens in our changing world.

Points of Pride include:
AYP accomplishments and NCA accreditation – Chairs Sheila Niner and Julie Rollins.
100% staff participation to implement goals:
Attain State accreditation for MEAP scores in science.
Improve English Language Arts. Particular focus on writing skills and use of VTS
strategies.
Improve math MEAP scores concentrating on implementation of Everyday Math.
Second year implementation of Arkansas Comprehensive Literacy Model – Coach
Jan Ten Eyck.
Teacher of the Year 2004-05 – Wendy Sample.
Recognition by Chamber of Commerce for majority of staff.
Peer Mediation. Faculty advisor – Angie Burley.
Program consistent for 8 years.
Assertive Discipline. Faculty leaders – Sharon Baloga, Angie Burley and Linda Webb. Faculty study and school-wide implementation of initiatives from Lee Cantor’s work to promote Character Education.
DeBug – School-wide strategy to foster students’ independent problem solving.
Student honors and achievements in academics as well as physical fitness:
14 Great Lakes Scholars, 2004-05
7 Presidential Fitness Awards, 2004-05
3 Presidential Academic Awards, 2004-05
Students participate in Community outreach:
S.T.A.N.D. Faculty advisor – Celia Pippin.
Jump for Heart. Faculty advisor – Linda Webb.
Charity outreach: drives as needed, i.e. Katrina victims. Faculty advisor - Sharon Baloga.
Collect Pop tabs for Ronald McDonald House, faculty advisor - Julie Rollins.
School Clubs. Provide guided activities for students to demonstrate leadership, to learn and to share school spirit.
Safety Squad. Faculty advisors - April Cronin and Linda Webb.
Service Squad. Faculty advisors – Celia Pippin and Mary-Ellen Yokie.
Chess Club. Faculty advisor – Linda Webb.
Running Club. Faculty advisor – Sue Quick.
Third Grade Science Club. Faculty advisor – Sheila Niner.
Ignite. Faculty advisor – April Cronin
Problem Solving. Faculty advisor – Jan Shinske.
PTA – Active involvement and participation for all to work together: Students, Parents and Teachers.