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Principals highlight 'Power of Yet' program, writing gains and PBIS at intermediate school
Summary
Intermediate school leaders described growth-mindset efforts, writing-revolution training, PBIS incentives and early test-score gains, including a reported jump in third-grade writing scores after targeted instruction.
Intermediate school principals Tina McCauley and Bob Magyar presented an overview of classroom strategies, PBIS initiatives and curriculum alignment under a 'Power of Yet' theme. They described hands-on lessons (examples: third-grade human body projects, 5th-grade Aztecs mask-making), PLC collaboration and a 100-day reading challenge in development. The presentation emphasized teacher-led innovation, cross-grade alignment and increased instructional coherence.
Magyar and McCauley also cited early improvements on state-aligned measures. As the principal Bob Magyar reported during the presentation, third-grade fall writing scores “jumped we doubled. We were at 4.9,” and staff credited the writing-revolution strategies and CKLA background-knowledge approach for gains. The presentation included classroom examples and outreach plans to involve community volunteers and high-school mentors in PBIS and reading events.
