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Aspen Elementary principal outlines classroom priorities, WIN and Explore programs
Summary
Aspen School presenter Mr. McBride described four instructional pillars (creativity, executive functioning, unity, ownership), the WIN intervention program, and an "Explore" block for student choice including robotics; staff praised early-year engagement and kindergarten camp.
FREMONT COUNTY, Wyo. â Mr. McBride delivered a round-table update on Aspen Elementary at the Fremont County School District #25 board meeting, describing the school's instructional priorities, new programming and early-year activities.
Mr. McBride told trustees the school's work centers on a foundation of teamwork and four pillars: creativity, executive functioning, unity and ownership. "Team teamwork makes the dream work," he said, and described executive-functioning skills as things that must be explicitly taught to students, such as planning and organizing daily tasks.
He outlined two district-level initiatives in practice at Aspen. The WIN program (a targeted intervention block) is intended to identify student learning gaps and deliver short, responsive instruction to accelerate progress. "As we get this thing moving, then it's gonna be shorter and shorter amount of time to respond to the kids' needs," Mr. McBride said.
The school also runs an "Explore" block during which students rotate through interest-driven stations, Mr. McBride said. Examples he showed the board included beginner robotics (Lehi robotics kits), health and movement activities, and literature-based options. He displayed photos of kindergarten camp and open house activities and praised instructional coaches and paraprofessionals for planning hands-on units and organizing materials.
Mr. McBride said Aspen emphasizes student ownership of school spaces and routines; he cited lunchtime table-cleaning as one example where students take responsibility and learn collaboration. Board members responded positively: one trustee said it was "exciting to see kids exploring new things and starting that young."
During public comment, Megan Richardson, identified herself as a social worker at Aspen, thanked the board for hiring Mr. McBride and said his presence "is just a breath of fresh air" for the building.
The presentation concluded with trustees asking about opportunities to visit classes and support programming; Mr. McBride invited board members to come to campus and observe Explore and WIN sessions.
