Middletown Forum : Celebrations http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/ This is an XML content feed of; Middletown Forum : School Achievements : Celebrations Mon, 05 Oct 2026 18:17:07 +0000 Mon, 17 Jun 2013 22:24:57 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 10.12 360 www.middletownusa.com/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=5316 Middletown Forum http://middletownusa.com/images/blog-logo.jpg http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/ Celebrations : I must have confused them with... http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5316&PID=38285&title=celebrations#38285 Author: blue7
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Posted: Jun 17 2013 at 10:24pm

I must have confused them with another school or had my information wrong. I thought the students from that area were allowed to take part in the voucher program to other schools and the criteria for that was for a school to be in emergency standing. I apologize. Maybe I'm thinking of another school.]]> Mon, 17 Jun 2013 22:24:57 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5316&PID=38285&title=celebrations#38285 Celebrations : Great points blue7. I agree... http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5316&PID=38284&title=celebrations#38284 Author: processor
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Posted: Jun 17 2013 at 3:17pm

Great points blue7.  I agree that celebrating success tends to lead toward more success..which is exactly what the schools need.
 
My recollection is that Mayfield was rated effective in 2010, continuous improvement 2011 and continuous improvement 2012.  I don't remember if, and when, they were in academic emergency.  Hopefully they can get back to effective in 2013.  That would be a cause to celebrate.
]]> Mon, 17 Jun 2013 15:17:44 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5316&PID=38284&title=celebrations#38284 Celebrations : Well the Mayfield area of Middletown... http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5316&PID=38283&title=celebrations#38283 Author: blue7
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Posted: Jun 17 2013 at 2:02pm

Well the Mayfield area of Middletown isn't exactly the mecca of celebration and money. I think this principal is trying her hardest to find a motivation for these kids to succeed. The school that my children attend do nothing except have the regularawards assembly. Maybe the socio-economic climate in Mayfield warrants more grandiose celebrations? Celebrating success is actually a good thing. Celebrating academic success is about the best thing a school could do. I think Mayfield has just in the last couple years climbed out of academic emergency. ]]> Mon, 17 Jun 2013 14:02:21 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5316&PID=38283&title=celebrations#38283 Celebrations : Sometimes the glass is neither... http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5316&PID=38281&title=celebrations#38281 Author: Mike_Presta
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Posted: Jun 17 2013 at 1:39am

Sometimes the glass is neither half empty nor half full.
 
Sometimes the glass being used is just twice as big as it needs to be!!!
]]> Mon, 17 Jun 2013 01:39:27 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5316&PID=38281&title=celebrations#38281 Celebrations : “It’s an attempt to celebrate... http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5316&PID=38280&title=celebrations#38280 Author: chmoore1
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Posted: Jun 16 2013 at 10:37pm

“It’s an attempt to celebrate students’ success,” Crook said.
During the inaugural celebration last summer, 175 families — or 83 percent of students — were invited to the ceremony. One family even arrived in a limousine, Crook said.
“Families were excited and appreciative we took the time to honor them,” Crook said.
Crook said the honors reception has been a motivator for students during the school year.
“I anticipate quite a few this year because we practiced a lot and did well with benchmark assessments,” Crook said.
Sounds like a good, motivational  program that has produced great results.  Excellent idea, Ms. Crook.  chmoore
]]> Sun, 16 Jun 2013 22:37:23 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5316&PID=38280&title=celebrations#38280 Celebrations : Bill, Pacman and Blue 7. If you... http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5316&PID=38279&title=celebrations#38279 Author: VietVet
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Posted: Jun 16 2013 at 8:24pm

Bill, Pacman and Blue 7. If you will notice, I started my comments out with a congratulatory statement. I then proceeded to attempt to introduce a thought provoking statement for the purpose of discussion coming from all angles. I can see by all of your comments that "thought provoking" isn't your cup of tea but rather, using tactic that I sometimes use, you went south and chose to use the "defend the kinder/gentler" approach with coddling being the end result. Believe it or not, there are still people in this world that need a boot in the ass once in a while. Otherwise, we have what you all sanction........a softer, spoiled, all is right in the world attitude being built into the kids. WHAT IN THE HELL ARE THEY GOING TO DO WHEN THEY STEP OUT IN THE WORKING WORLD IF THEY'VE BEEN CODDLED FROM 1ST GRADE THROUGH THE SENIOR YEAR OF HIGH SCHOOL? YOU AND OTHER PEOPLE LIKE YOU WHO WANT TO TREAT THESE KIDS WITH KID GLOVES AIN'T DOIN' 'EM ANY FAVORS IMO. We shall agree to disagree with an appropriate approach to their upbringing and education.

And yeah, Bill, the dam glass is half empty in my life. Never had any reason to think otherwise. ]]> Sun, 16 Jun 2013 20:24:41 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5316&PID=38279&title=celebrations#38279 Celebrations : We must appreciate anything... http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5316&PID=38278&title=celebrations#38278 Author: spiderjohn
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Posted: Jun 16 2013 at 1:35pm

We  must appreciate anything positive that happens around here, especially improvements in elementary academic achievement. Improvement at that level is most important, and will lead to continued improvement as these students progress through the system. Only logical.
 
After spending a little time on the Conduct and discipline committee, I am encouraged by what I see happening at the elementary level. Staff seems to be working very hard and well-intended. These results are wonderful, however no great surprise. I think that we are are a good course, with the right people running the show. Could it be more lean?? Probably so, but that is prospective coming from a small business angle vs.bureaocracy.
 
These kids will find out about the rest of life soon enough.
 
jmo
]]> Sun, 16 Jun 2013 13:35:26 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5316&PID=38278&title=celebrations#38278 Celebrations : These test results are used as... http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5316&PID=38277&title=celebrations#38277 Author: blue7
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Posted: Jun 16 2013 at 12:59pm

These test results are used as the grading scale for the city's schools. So, if more 3rd graders pass the OAA, then our report card goes up. If our schools rate better, our city will rate better.

The way you post, you should be standing outside throwing confetti at those kids thanking them. All schools use incentives for these tests. Workplaces that have sales use
incentives too. The results going up are an incentive for people to move here. ]]> Sun, 16 Jun 2013 12:59:22 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5316&PID=38277&title=celebrations#38277 Celebrations : VET,This is elementary school,... http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5316&PID=38275&title=celebrations#38275 Author: Pacman
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Posted: Jun 16 2013 at 12:21pm

VET,

This is elementary school, but we'll let you stand at the front door and kick 'em in A** on the way out...

Will this make you happy? Wink

PacmanCool
]]> Sun, 16 Jun 2013 12:21:06 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5316&PID=38275&title=celebrations#38275 Celebrations : Glass half-empty once again... http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5316&PID=38274&title=celebrations#38274 Author: Bill
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Posted: Jun 16 2013 at 11:54am

Glass half-empty once again I see.]]> Sun, 16 Jun 2013 11:54:19 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5316&PID=38274&title=celebrations#38274