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Anna Jarvis Elementary reports assessment gains, launches 'No‑Worksheet Wednesdays' and parent engagement plan
Summary
Anna Jarvis Elementary told the Taylor County Schools board its reading scores rose about 10% and math about 8% year‑over‑year; the school described PBIS tier work, incentives, a 'No‑Worksheet Wednesdays' pilot and monthly grade‑level parent events to boost engagement.
Anna Jarvis Elementary presented data showing rising student achievement and described classroom and family engagement efforts during the Taylor County Schools board meeting.
Mrs. Sinclair, representing Anna Jarvis (S6), told the board the school’s general summative assessment results show an upward achievement trajectory: reading proficiency increased roughly 10% and mathematics roughly 8% compared with the prior year. She said the school had previously experienced a decline following COVID closures and is now recovering toward pre‑pandemic levels.
Sinclair described implementation of PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports) tiers 1 and 2, classroom routines tied to positive reinforcement, and a tracking system that uses a classroom app to record green (positive) and red (parent‑notified) behaviors. The school uses weekly classroom rewards and monthly school‑wide incentives. “We are rewarding them with treasure boxes in the classrooms once a week,” Sinclair said, and noted that parents will be contacted when red behaviors warrant it.
As a school‑wide pilot, Anna Jarvis will institute ‘No‑Worksheet Wednesdays’ districtwide beginning with classroom activities and professional development aimed at increasing student engagement. Sinclair said grade levels will host monthly family events — for example, kindergarten families will help children make applesauce — as part of a district strategic plan to “increase parent involvement.” The superintendent and other staff will work with principals and facilities staff to adapt plans once construction fencing at Anna Jarvis affects parking and access.
Board members commended the progress and asked staff to continue reporting metrics; Dr. Stallings said administrators will provide further updates and that school staff will be invited to present at future meetings.
