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Lloyd Bird Elementary outlines new 40‑minute 'win period' and expanded enrichment programs
Summary
At a Matawan‑Aberdeen Regional School District meeting, Lloyd Bird Elementary staff described a new 40‑minute daily "win period" for targeted intervention and enrichment, a new STEAM elective, Title I schoolwide services and several student supports and extracurriculars.
Lloyd Bird Elementary staff presented a school showcase to the Matawan‑Aberdeen Regional School District board, highlighting a schedule redesign and new programs intended to increase both targeted intervention and broader enrichment.
The school said it has about 515 students and introduced a daily 40‑minute "win period" at the start of each school day that will be used for whole‑group and small‑group instruction, targeted interventions, and enrichment activities. "This new 40 minute block is first period every day," the presenter said, describing the block as supplemental to regular language arts and math instruction and intended to avoid pulling students from multiple academic periods for remediation.
School leaders described a three‑tier model for the win period: tier 1 offers enrichment for all students (including PE and music), tier 2 provides smaller‑group interest‑based activities during lunch/recess time, and tier 3 delivers pull‑out enrichment in art, music and STEAM for identified students. The presenters said student identification for interventions will rely on multiple measures, including i‑Ready diagnostics (administered three times per year) and the CogAT cognitive abilities test.
The elementary also noted new electives and incentives: a STEAM elective taught as a weekly special, a renewed attendance incentive tied to monthly class recognition, peer mediation led by trained students, therapy dogs returning for reading and stress‑reduction activities, and a student‑run café where students with multiple disabilities manage orders and deliveries. "We couldn't do it without your support," the presenter said when thanking staff, families and PTO volunteers for fundraising and program support.
The school identified Title I schoolwide designation and federal funding as a new resource for this year; the presenter said Title I status allows flexibility to develop a comprehensive plan and provide additional supports for all students. The presentation also listed extracurricular options such as chess club, student council, art club and a spring concert program for grade‑level performers.
Administrators said program information and slide materials will be posted on the school website. The presentation concluded with a band/choral performance showcased for the board.
