We Hear You

Remember all those surveys we've asked you to take? We take those seriously! Every time a survey is done, the results are analyzed at the next staff meeting. Below you will find a sampling of the results. Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts with us.

Jog-A-Thon

48 respondents

98% of resp met or exceeded expectations

• Everyone wanted to participate in the book fair, but found the space too small, so we will certainly look into a more well-suited space for the 2014 JAT/Book Fair!
• Bring back the sound makers for the JAT!

Harvest Festival

42 respondents

95% met or exceeded expectations

98% believe it strengthens community

• Many respondents expressed concern over it getting dark so early. We schedule the event so that participants can have as much fun as possible without it running so late as to impact bedtimes, and to allow staff members to get home to their own families.

Fall Conferences

33 respondents

91% met or exceeded expectations

85% of parents felt teachers were well prepared and organized

• The number one additional information request was greater access to specialists and/or a brief summary of progress in specialist classes. We will see what we can do!

After School Classes 

41 respondents

34% of respondents do have a child involved in an after school class or group.

55% of participants are in homework club,

78% of respondents felt like they had enough or more than enough information regarding after school classes

• The greatest reason for families not taking advantage of after school classes is because their schedules are already busy enough!

Science Fair

31 respondents

70% of responding families felt that the amount of support required by the family was what they expected or less.

• The most common response about what we should keep in mind for next year is rethink how fourth grade participates in the science fair.

Student-led Conferences 

33 respondents

97% said their child was prepared to conference with them.

• PE wins for most visits reported!
• There was a fairly even split between a.m. and p.m.
• The greatest request was increased/better access to specialist teachers, specifically World Languages.

Family Reading Night

35 respondents

00% of respondents said that Family Reading Night met or exceeded their expectations.

86% of respondents stayed for final BOB battle.

• Average of 3 people per family attended.
• Many respondents liked the addition of the final BOB battle, and we will try an electronic sign-up next year.

February Field Trip

43 respondents

98% felt like they had enough information before going on the trip.

95% believe that our field trips have educational value.

• Some respondents expressed difficulty in seeing the field trip to curriculum connections. Teachers will be sure to be very clear with this moving forward!