We are very excited about the start of the 2006-2007 school year.  The summer has been very busy and productive. 
We know many teachers participated in a variety of professional development opportunities over the summer. Some attended the Organizational Health Team Training in late June.  In early July, the S.T.A.R.S. Team (School Teams Achieving Results for Students) took part in a 2 day workshop at Little Village High School. We also know that many faculty members participated in other professional development activities such as the Gifted Training, Math Trailblazers Training at Walsh School and the National-Louis Summer Reading Workshop in Northbrook, IL. 
Based on our test scores, it is obvious to all that our staff worked hard last year!! For those of you who have not heard, our ISAT scores were exceptional!!  Our ISAT scores both in Reading and Math demonstrated considerable gains. This could not have occurred without the support of every individual who works at Hayt. To refresh your memories, last year (2005) our composite score was 59.3%; in 2006 our composite score is 75.2%!
The Local School Council also held its organizational meeting in July. Meetings will be held the 3rd Thursday of the month with the exception of the month of December; meetings will begin at 7:00 p.m. in the auditorium.
There have also been a few physical changes to Hayt; the art room is now in room 220, providing a larger space with 2 sinks!  Also, new, grade/age appropriate, world and U.S. maps were also installed in the classrooms, updating our antiquated U.S.S.R. maps; new globes are also being distributed.  Lastly, a larger, power movie screen in the auditorium was installed, completing the auditoriums audio/video upgrade.
There have been a few changes in our staff as well.  We’ve added a few staff members: 2 special education teachers and a P.E. teacher.  Please welcome Martha Lushniak, Ivy Greenberger and Megan Moore.  Ms. Lushniak comes to us from Western Michigan University with a Bachelor’s of Science in Education and a minor in Math, Science and Physical Education; Ms. Lushniak will be our new P.E. teacher.  Ms. Greenberger is a graduate from Indiana University, with a dual-degree in Elementary Education and Special Education.  Ms. Greenberger will be our 3rd / 4th grade Special Education Resource teacher in room 201. Last but not least, Ms. Moore is a graduate from Miami University in Ohio with a degree in Special Education.  Ms. Moore will be our new 7th / 8th Instructional Special Education classroom teacher in room 308.  All of these ladies come with a lot of energy and with a mind set of academic rigor and truly will be an asset to our staff.

Let’s have a great year,
 

Daniel Gomez  Principal

Kristine Locallo Assistant Principal

Cortez Johnson Assistant Principal