Myford Elementary
School
Myford Mission & Vision
Myford Mission
Maximizing student learning and social responsibility with high expectations for all.
Myford Vision
High Expectations for Success
- All teachers believe all students can learn.
- All teachers differentiate lessons using research based strategies.
- Teachers believe that some students need multiple opportunities to master standards.
- Teachers provide systematic ELD for English Language Learners.
- Teachers have a support system of academic “coaches” who provide resources and intervention strategies.
- Teachers introduce, model, and positively reinforce social responsibility using the character traits.
Instructional Leadership
- The principal acts as an instructional leader and communicates the school mission to staff, parents, students, and community.
- The principal and teachers use various communication tools such as email, website, Friday Folders, newsletters, and Connect-Ed to communicate with parents.
- The principal visits classrooms and gives honest/constructive feedback.
- The principal and teachers model teaching strategies to peers through peer observations and professional development for the staff.
- The principal and teachers attend ongoing professional development.
- Staff meetings are timely and productive.
- Teachers provide opportunities for student leadership (Student Council, PAL, etc.)
Frequent Monitoring of Student Progress
- Teachers reflect on the previous year’s assessments to create goals for the upcoming year.
- Teachers assess continuously, reflect collaboratively, and use their analysis to guide instruction.
- Teachers meet on a regularly scheduled basis to plan, reflect, assess, and apply.
Opportunity to Learn and Time on Task
- Teachers reinforce content standards using computer programs and web based technology to promote student engagement.
- Grade level teams utilize pacing guides for planning instruction.
- Opportunities are maximized for student engagement during instruction.
- Students are participant/observers in content based assemblies.
- Office and administration limit the number of interruptions during the school day to maximize student learning.
Principal's Message
February 2023
Dear Myford Families,
It has been a wonderful 2022-2023 school year so far! We have had a rich year of learning and collaboration, and have had many opportunities to engage in Social-Emotional Learning. Our theme for this year is to "Be Uniquely YOU!" and celebrate what makes each child special. At the same time, we teach students how to be part of a community in order to make our world a better place.
We started off the year with the book, One Word for Kids, and students were challenged to think about one word that inspires them to make themselves and their world better. In January, we read Maybe together, and again, students were challenged to think about the best possibilities for themselves. We have focused on learning about what it means to follow the Group Plan as well as Thinking with Your Eyes, both components of a social-thinking curriculum. Every Wednesday, classes share at our morning assemblies the many ways they are unique!
Thank you for partnering with us in your children’s journey this year. We know that our Myford students will continue to make this world a better place together!
Be Brave. Be Kind. Be AwesoME!
Dr. Fairchild
School Supplies List
With our flexible seating, students share all supplies in the classroom.
All supplies are for suggestion only and not required. Listed below are the items students use most frequently throughout the year
Suggested School Supplies
TK
4 24-ct. Crayola crayons
2 24-ct. Crayola Colors of the World Crayons
1 8-ct. Crayola washable marker - thick
1 pack of Yoobi #2 pencils (Target)
8 glue sticks
1 4 oz. Elmer’s white/clear liquid glue
1 Fiskars 5” blunt scissors (R, O, Y, G, B, P)
3 2-pocket folders (T, B, P - no prongs)
1 reams white copy paper
1 headphone (no earbuds) in a labeled Ziploc
1 container sanitizing wipes
1 box tissue
1 1” 3-ring binder labeled
1 pack of sheet protectors
2 Expo dry erase markers (BK, thick or thin)
1 box snack, sandwich or gallon Ziploc
Kindergarten
2 reams white copy paper
3 3-prong 2-pocket folders (R, O, B)
8 glue sticks
4 24-ct. Crayola crayons
24 Ticonderoga #2 pencils – sharpened
2 Pink Pearl erasers
1 Fiskars 5” blunt scissors
1 headphone (no earbuds) in a labeled Ziploc
1 container sanitizing wipes
1 box Kleenex
2 Expo dry erase markers (BK, thick or thin)
1 box Ziploc (any size)
1st Grade
2 24-ct. Crayola crayons
12 Ticonderoga #2 pencils – sharpened
1 yellow highlighter (optional)
2 Pink Pearl erasers
2 dry erase markers (BK)
1 dry erase eraser or sock
6 glue sticks
1 plastic pencil box
1 Fiskars 5” blunt scissors
5 3-prong 2-pocket folder (R, O, Y, G, B)
2 reams white copy paper
1 headphone/earbuds (labeled with name)
1 container sanitizing wipes
1 container baby wipes
2 boxes Kleenex
1 set addition/subtraction flashcards (for home)
2nd Grade
1 24-ct. Crayola crayons
4 Paper Mate Flair felt tip marker (BK only)
24 #2 Ticonderoga pencils – sharpened
NO MECHANICAL PENCILS!
2 Expo dry erase markers (BK only)
2 Pentel (Hi-Polymer) erasers
1 Fiskars 5” blunt scissors (R, B)
1 pack wide-ruled filler paper
1 spiral wide-ruled notebook
2 composition books
2 reams white copy paper
3 3-prong 2-pocket folder (R, Y, B)
1 set notebook dividers, 5-tab
4 packs Post-It notes 3x3 (not Super Sticky)
1 binder 1” clear-sleeve cover
1 headphones/earbuds
1 container sanitizing wipes (NO bleach)
1 box Kleenex
3rd Grade
1 12-ct. Crayola colored pencils
1 24-ct. Crayola crayons
12 Ticonderoga #2 pencils – sharpened
1 yellow highlighter
6 ballpoint pens (2 each G, B, BK)
2 Pink Pearl erasers
12 glue sticks
1 Fiskars 5” blunt scissors
4 packs Post-It notes 3x3 (not Super Sticky)
3 single-subject spiral notebooks
2 composition books
2 reams white copy paper
3 3-prong 2-pocket folders (R, B, G)
1 1” clear 3-ring binder (no larger)
1 set notebook dividers, 5-tab
1 headphones/earbuds
1 container sanitizing wipes
1 box Kleenex
1 pencil pouch (no pencil boxes)
4th Grade
1 24-ct. Crayola crayons
1 12-ct. Crayola colored pencils
36 Ticonderoga #2 pencils sharpened
3 packs ballpoint pens (1 each, G, B, BK)
1 7” scissors
1 yellow highlighter
4 dry erase marker (BK)
2 Pentel (Hi-Polymer) erasers
3 Elmer’s Disappearing Purple glue sticks
4 packs Post-It notes 3x3 unlined and 4x4 lined (not Super Sticky)
2 black and white marble composition books (100 sheets – 200 pages 9 ¾ x 7 ½ in)
4 single-subject notebooks
3 2-pocket folders (R, Y, G)
3 reams white copy paper
1 headphones/earbuds
2 containers sanitizing wipes
2 boxes Kleenex
1 clear pencil box (no pencil pouches)
5th Grade
1 12-ct. Crayola colored pencils
1 8-ct.
36 Ticonderoga #2 pencils – sharpened or mechanical pencil with lead refills
1 yellow highlighter
2 Sharpies – fine point
3 ballpoint pens (1 each R, B, RK)
1 eraser
2 Elmer’s glue sticks (regular size)
1 7” scissors
1 plastic ruler/standard/metric
6 packs Post-It notes 3x3 (not Super Sticky)
2 packs 3x5 lined index cards
2 200-sheets college-ruled paper (NO Wide-ruled)
4 single-subject spiral notebooks
4 composition books
2 reams white copy paper
1 ream colored copy paper
1 3-prong, 2-pocket folder
1 1½” binder
1 set notebook dividers, 8-tab
1 headphones/earbuds
1 container sanitizing wipes
2 boxes Kleenex