MUSTANG OF THE WEEK

1 student in each classroom is recognized per week by the teacher for certain positive behavior or academic achievements.

ACCELERATED READER (AR)

Accelerated Reader is a computerized reading program that allows a student to take a comprehension reading test on a book that he/she has read. Students receive immediate feedback in the form of reading points based on the length and difficulty of the book, as well as the number of questions answered correctly. Students in grades 2-5 have the opportunity to participate in Accelerated Reader (AR).

How does Accelerated Reader work?

It is as easy as 1- 2- 3!

1. The student reads a book.
2. The student takes a quiz.
3. The student gets results.

Students have the opportunity to be recognized for their achievement with Accelerated Reader. Classroom teachers recognize their students for their progress with Accelerated Reader. In addition, we offer school-wide incentives to motivate students to achieve their AR goals.

1. Morning Announcement Recognition – Each student who earns their goal for each quin is recognized on the morning announcements for their achievement.
2. AR Top Ten/Effort Award Celebration – Each quin the top ten students in each grade level as well as one student from each class that has shown outstanding effort is recognized for their achievement in AR at an awards celebration.
3. Banners – Classes compete with each other each month in each grade level to earn the honor of hanging an AR TOP POINT EARNER banner outside their door.

Below is a chart of our grade level student goals for the Accelerated Reader program.

View Accelerated Reader Quiz List

MUSTANG CAFÉ

As part of our school-wide Positive Behavior Support initiative, one component that we focus on is promoting good behavior in the cafeteria. Classes have the opportunity to earn a treat each month for their behavior in the cafeteria. We have developed a green, yellow and red clip system in the cafeteria. Each day each class starts on green. At the end of the lunch period if the class remains on green or yellow they earn a sticker for the day. At the end of the month if the class has earned 80% of their stickers the class will earn a treat. It is important that students follow our cafeteria expectations to ensure a safe and friendly environment.

HALLWAY/CLASSROOM INCENTIVE PROGRAM

The Positive Behavior Support Team has implemented an exciting Hallway/Classroom incentive program. Students have the opportunity to earn Mustang Pride tickets for exhibiting good behavior. Each time a student earns a ticket, they place the ticket in a bin in their classroom. Each week we draw two tickets from each grade level. When a students’ name is drawn they have the opportunity to choose a prize. It is very exciting to reward students for exhibiting their Mustang Pride!

YMCA

In an effort to assist our working parents, the YMCA provides a morning program from 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 a.m. and an afternoon program from 2:15 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. (1:15 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Wednesdays). Please call Greg Snow or Nancy Bryant at (407) 445-5475 ext. 304 for more information.

TECHNOLOGY

Technology at Lake Weston has shown a positive impact on our students. In addition to classroom computers, students receive instruction in three lab environments. The students come to the labs for instructional classes on various software applications that are related to the classroom curriculum. Teachers also receive training in the lab.

ENGLISH FOR SPEAKERS OF OTHER LANGUAGES (ESOL)

ESOL is provided at every school, K-12. The objective of this program is to develop English language proficiency in the areas of listening, speaking, reading and writing. During the development of English language proficiency, students progress through the beginning, intermediate and advanced levels.

EXCEPTIONAL STUDENT EDUCATION (ESE)

ESE programs and services address the unique needs of students with mild, moderate, and severe disabilities. The Framework for Higher Achievement Standards and Benchmarks are appropriate for the majority of students with disabilities. When necessary, accommodations are identified and a Individual Education Plan (IEP) is initiated.

ESE programs and services are designed to assist students in reaching their IEP goals. The student's IEP goals and objectives are met through the use of instructional and behavioral approaches which are research based and exemplify best practices. Technology is used in many creative ways to meet student needs.

For more information, contact Tammy Bird at (407) 296-6430 ext. 2235.

MEDIA CENTER

Lake Weston has over 8,000 book titles, which include easy, fiction, non-fiction and reference books. We have a designated Accelerated Reader Quick Pick section, which contains a selection of our Accelerated Reader books. The AR Quick Pick section has clearly labeled shelves and books for easy access by students. All Accelerated Reader books throughout the Media Center are clearly labeled with their reading level.

Computers are also provided for student use in the Media Center. The students use these computers in the following ways:

• Locate books in the Media Center using our online catalog system.
• Look up Accelerated Reader books.
• Take Accelerated Reader quizzes.
• Research classroom related topic using online encyclopedias.

For more information, contact Chris Kozel at (407) 296-6430 ext. 2227.

MUSTANG MORNING NEWS

Our morning news show gives 4th and 5th grade students an opportunity to manage the school's television studio. These students must be well-rounded, responsible students. They must have a good attitude, good grades, be prompt, and dependable. The MTV crew consist of 2 anchors, a camera operator and standby camera operator, and 2 VCR operators. All jobs are interchangeable for versatility. The morning news show consists of: announcements, weather, and the lunch menu.