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January 2007 Dear Parents, We continue to be very proud of the performance of our students on the PSSA standardized tests that are used by the Pennsylvania Department of Education to measure student achievement in schools in state. The results of the PSSA tests are summarized and reported in order to meet the requirements of the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) act of 2001. The attached NCLB report card summarizes the proficiency levels of our students in reading and mathematics. While these tests are an important indicator of student performance, they do not tell the whole story about our school. Test scores are only one indication of the performance of our students, and I continue to be very proud of the work that I see our students do each day. As I reflect on the daily performance of our students, a few key "Points of Pride" come to mind: Our school is a partnership of exceptional teachers, dedicated support staff and involved parents. Our grade level professional teams are balanced with every teacher bringing a uniqueness to the team that helps to address the needs of all students. Teachers are eager to learn the Central Bucks pedagogy of instruction and are enthusiastic and proud of their work. Our support staff is child centered; they step in to help out whenever needed: greeting our children every day with a smile. Our parents are enthusiastic volunteers providing extra opportunities for our students, such as: Winter Enrichment, Family Fun Nights, Book Fairs, school and playground equipment. Families in our school are dedicated to serving their community. Our school sponsors the Mitten Project, has raised money for playground equipment for students in Mississippi, collects for local food banks, and gathers to support Liana's Legacy. Our sixth graders earn gold, silver and bronze eagles for their service to our school community.
The Doyle community is committed to the arts. Three times a year our
students have a choral performance and exhibit their fine arts in the Avenue
of the Arts. The Art Mobile visits in the spring and Art Goes to
School reaches every classroom. Our Home and School purchased a kiln and a
new sound system to support our arts program. Sincerely, |
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Susan L. Salvesen Principal |