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Evidence Binders
Evidence Binders are a place for our community, district, schools, teachers, students, and families to celebrate successes and reflect on growth. We curate our stories in a way that helps us preserve a legacy of investing in people. Systems help us maintain an enduring commitment to highly effective paradigms so all members of our learning organization are able to unleash their potential.

1.1 - Principal & Coordinator Development
The Principals and the Lighthouse Coordinators work collaboratively to model, advocate, and continuously support a deeper understanding...


1.2 New and Ongoing Staff Learning
Each year new staff members attend a two-day intensive 7 Habits training and are assigned mentors that support them throughout the year....


1.3 - Family and Community Partnerships
Family Partnerships We believe families are our students’ first and most important educators. Their involvement is crucial in the...

2.1 - Direct Lessons
The Leadership Team helps to organize and facilitate the teaching of direct lessons through school-wide opportunities such as The First 8...

2.2 - Integrated Approaches
Daily Routines Each new school year kicks off with the First 8 Days curriculum. This provides an opportunity for returning students and...


2.3 - Service Learning
Service Learning opportunities have been influential in connecting our students and staff to the community we belong. The students in our...

3.1 - Physical Environment
Adding elements to the physical environment at RES integrates the 7 Habits into various physical locations throughout the building. ...

3.2 - Social-Emotional Environment
Each day students at Riddle begin their day eating breakfast as valued members of a family in their classrooms. They have the opportunity...

3.3 Leadership Events
An annual tradition at Riddle Elementary School is our Veterans Day Parade. All students work together to deck the halls in red, white,...

4.1 - Staff Lighthouse Team
Adult and Student Lighthouse Teams are open to all staff and students through a systematic nomination and application process. Action...

4.2 Leadership Roles
Students can apply for the role they are most interested in. They are also welcome to apply for a role which allows them to learn a new...

4.3 - Student Voice
Systems and routines are put in place throughout the building where students are given opportunities to use their voice and choice to...


5.1 - Individual Goals
Students set academic goals in math and reading as well as lead measures to support those goals. Classroom routines include weekly check...

5.2 - Team Goals
Each grade level team has WIGs and are built into the schedule using community meetings. The grade level and classroom WIGs are related...


5.3 - Aligned School WIGs
Our school-wide WIGs are located on a functional and engaging scoreboard in a high traffic area. Our Academic Systems team prioritizes...

6.1 - Leadership Portfolios
Students have leadership portfolios with consistent sections that stay with them throughout their time at Riddle Elementary. In the...

6.2 - Student-Led Conferences
Student-led conferences occur once per school year, following the completion of the first quarter. During the student-led conferences,...


6.3 - Empowering Instruction
The school year begins with the First 8 Days, a time for the whole school to learn and reflect on the 7 habits. Coaches support teachers...
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