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Newberry Elementary highlights academic progress in 60‑day turnaround update
Summary
Principal Jessica Being Chile and Newberry Elementary staff reported early gains in reading after 60 days of implementation, outlined MTSS and tutoring supports, and described partnerships with Newberry College and the Opera House; staff said fuller spring testing data will be presented at the 90‑day update.
Newberry Elementary School leaders presented a 60‑day turnaround update and school spotlight at the March 23 board meeting, telling trustees the school is showing early momentum—particularly in reading—after recent interventions.
Principal Jessica Being Chile opened the presentation by noting the school’s long history and focusing on instructional programs that drove growth: Open Court for reading, i-Ready for math diagnostic and MTSS (multi‑tiered system of supports). She introduced assistant leaders and described partnerships (Newberry College tutors and community partners) that provide one‑on‑one supports for struggling readers and planned expansion into math tutoring.
A parent and several students addressed the board to describe school culture and engagement. School leaders said diagnostic testing was in progress during the 60‑day report and that complete spring test results will be available for the 90‑day update next month. The principal highlighted measurable gains in science and notable growth among multilingual learners and described family-engagement activities and enrichment programs (morning news show, musicals, GT and intervention groups).
What's next: staff will present a 90‑day update with fuller testing data; the school asked the board to continue supporting targeted interventions and family-engagement programming.
