Evergreen Elementary’s community forum dives deep into the district’s 50/50 Dual Language model (Spanish/English), early-literacy gains, and how families, staff, and students are teaming up for success. Hosted by KMAS’s Jeff Slakey with Principal Paula Canady, Academic Assistant Principal & Multilingual Coordinator Cat Kelly, and Superintendent Wyeth Jessee.
What you’ll hear
- How Evergreen’s 50/50 dual language works (half-day Spanish, half-day English by content area), and why it’s open district-wide via lottery and parent transport.
- Real growth data: third-grade reading moving from 15.4% to 21.4%, with a 30% near-term goal—and momentum building across all grades.
- Classroom culture: daily morning meetings, integrated supports, and how staff build confidence so students can take academic risks in both languages.
- Secondary pathways: World Languages, STAMP testing, and students earning the Seal of Biliteracy.
- Staffing realities: recruiting bilingual/bi-literate educators and supporting visas/certification to maintain program continuity.
- Levy basics (February ballot): what local dollars cover at Evergreen—after-school sports, paraeducators, the assistant principal role, integrated supports, custodial/maintenance, and utilities.
- Family engagement: literacy nights, classroom writing shares, acceleration team celebrations, PTSO, and volunteer opportunities.
Upcoming forum: Mountain View Elementary — Nov. 18 @ 5:00 PM (Shelton School District). Bring questions; replays are posted for those who can’t attend.
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