Bryna M Booth

Daily Log Form

School Building Leader Internship in Sherman Central School District
Start: August 1, 2015
End: September 4, 2015
Dates
August 4,
2015

ELCC
STANDARDS
1.3
1.4
2.1

August 5,
2015

4.2
5.1
5.3

August 6,
2015

4.2
5.1
5.3

August 7,
2015

4.2
5.1
5.3
7.5

Description

Reflection

Today I visited the summer

Today was a nice day. It is good
school classrooms, worked with
to get out and be with the
the students, and managed the
students as it keeps me
overall program and logistics. I
grounded and sure of why the
also met with teachers briefly to
work we do is so important.
discuss the upcoming field trip.
Today I worked on the CRDC data This instrument has many many
collection instrument. While the
components and is extremely
data comes from various people
time consuming. If I am in a
in the district it is necessary for
position where I am doing this
someone to get all this data and next year I will find a way to have
enter it.
each person log on and do their
individual portions.
Today I worked on the CRDC data
This is an extremely time
collection instrument. While the
consuming tool and is due
data comes from various people
tomorrow. Again, data reporting
in the district it is necessary for
is definitely not my favorite
someone to get all this data and
thing. I understand its overall
enter it.
impact on the district and
funding now though, which Im
sure will help me in the future.
Today I completed the CRDC
This was very time consuming
data instrument and met with
and I am so glad it is done and
the superintendent to certify this certified. The PD plan is a work in
data. I also worked on a
progress. This will take more
professional development plan
work.
for teachers for this coming year.

Hours
10
hours

9
hours

12
hours

10
hours

August 10,
2015

2.4
3.1
3.2
6.2
6.3
7.4

Today I met with the principal

and superintendent to discuss
the tech plan, pd plan, school
wide writing program, and title
plan for this coming year. Met
with teachers for the Wildcat
Week program on this weeks
swimming schedule, and field
trips.

August 11,
2015

6.3
7.4
2.2
2.3

August 12,
2015

2.2, 2.3, 2.4

I called the BOCES professional

development person, and
continued to work on the
professional development outline
with dates for the district. It was
essential to use data and meet
with the principal in order to
make sure all needs are being
met in this area. At night one of
the teachers for the Wildcat
Weeks program said that we
would need to go to the Panama
pool due to weather this week.
After looking at the weather
report this was evident. I made
contact with Panama
administrators and set this up as
soon as possible. I also let the
transportation director know that
we would need to move
swimming.
Today I worked with the
struggling teacher again on
classroom management and

The meeting with the

superintendent and principal
lasted a long time, but we got a
lot done and have a clear
mindset for where professional
development should be focused
in the upcoming year. There was
a concern that we may need to
swim at the Panama CSD pool
due to weather this week or in
weeks coming up.
I think we are moving in a really
good direction with professional
development. I hope that
teachers find it to be valuable as
well.

12
hours

This teacher is really trying to

become a better teacher. It is
evident she cares and is working

9
hours

12
hours

August 13,
2015

3.1
3.2
3.3

August 14,
2015

2.1, 1.4

best practice. We discussed her

classroom, worked on solutions
that would work for her, decided
what guidelines were most
important for her class to be
successful and worked through
pitfalls she had encountered last
year. We then designed and
created the materials for a new
classroom management system
for the upcoming year. I also
during this teachers lunch break
coordinated with the Water
Wednesdays head lifeguard to
make sure she was ready for the
Wildcat Weeks program to begin
on July 21st.
Today I worked on the Title grant
for the district and the budget
forms. In addition I logged
professional development hours
for all teachers requiring 175
hours every five years and did
some research into this
requirement. Filled out all
paperwork for the Wildcat Weeks
end of program field trip and
spoke with the Darien Lake
representative helping with the
trip.
Reviewed requisitions with the
business official for the
upcoming school year. Went
through all textbook money and
how it would be spent. Planned

to improve in areas she has been

lacking in in the past.

Logging hours is extremely easy.

The title grant does prove to be a
bit challenging. Im enjoying
learning and being involved in
the financial side of the district.

11
hours

I enjoy learning more about the

funding side of the school. Also,
looking at resources and
curricular materials to be
purchased directly influences

9
hours

resources accordingly.

August 15,
2015

3.3
7.1
7.2
7.4

Checked emails and prepared for

the upcoming week. Double
checked everything for the
upcoming end of program field
trip to Darien Lake.

August 16,
2015

3.1
3.2
3.3

August 17,
2015

3.1, 4.2, 4.3

I worked on the Title grant and

budget forms associated with
the Title grant. I also worked on
completing the Private School
forms. The superintendent will
be taking these to be signed
tomorrow.
Today I had training with a
BOCES expert. She worked with
me on various programs and
systems we use in the district.
Most of the time was spent on
the student management
system. The superintendent got
the private school forms signed
today for title. Met with teachers
for the Wildcat Weeks program
after hours to be prepared for
the upcoming end of program
field trip. Discussed chaperones,
busing, etc.

teachers, which then influences

kids and is so worthwhile.
EngageNY has made it so that
textbook money can be spent in
so many new and interesting
ways as opposed to years ago
when it was purely textbooks.
If I do not check my emails on
weekends I get behind due to the
numerous teacher and vendor
inquiries. It is calming to me to
keep up on my email. When it
starts to pile up I feel
overwhelmed.
The private school forms are still
giving me a hard time. These are
a nightmare. I called a colleague
who works in a neighboring
district for some assistance.
This was extremely helpful and it
is nice to now have a resource I
can call to ask questions. I can
now finish up the title grant.

3
hours

6
hours

12
hours

August 18,
2015

5.1
5.2
1.4
2.3

August 20,
2015

3.3
7.1
7.2
7.4

August 21,
2015

1.2
4.3

August 24,
2015

3.1
3.2
3.3

August 25,
2015

4.2
5.1
5.3

I attended training with the

This training was interesting and
building principal on APPR. This
in a realm I have not dealt a ton
training was extremely
with. I am looking forward to
informative though still a lot has
more guidance from the state
not been determined the point
and our building plan being done.
that a full plan can be put into
review room.
Reviewed emails and responded
I get so many emails now it is
to pertinent emails from Mr.
essential I keep up on them. It is
Kelly, Mr. Ginestre, and emails
so easy to fall behind in this area.
regarding summer camp. Worked
on the Title grant and met with
the principal and superintendent
on business for the upcoming
school year.
Today was the last day for
The video turned out great. Our
Wildcat Weeks. I was very visible band teacher was so helpful. Im
today and made sure to check in relieved the program is over and
with the teachers and students. I
we have a week to prepare for
also worked with our band
the beginning of school.
teacher to create a video of the
program to be played at the
close of the program.
Today I worked all day on the
The grant is very time consuming
Title grant. It is complete and
and has a lot of components. My
ready for signatures and to be
previous work with grants
mailed out.
definitely helps me be able to
complete this in a somewhat
timely manner.
Today I worked on VADIR and
This is a pain to input and took a
DASA reporting with the school
lot of going through paper
principal. I also worked with the
documents and reports to
business official on the financial
organize data in order to submit.
portion now that Wildcat Weeks
Im happy I got to see this
has come to a close.
process and it will remind me to

9
hours

8
hours

10
hours

9
hours

7
hours

August 26,
2015

2.1
2.3
3.1

August 27,
2015

5.1
5.2
1.4
2.3

August 28,
2015

7.2
2.2

August 29,
2015

3.3
7.1
7.2
7.4

August 30,
2015

6.1
6.3

We are getting several new

students in the district. I met
with one of them and their
parents today with the guidance
counselor. I then spent some
time working to see if everything
was ready for the first day of
school for this student. We then
had central office luncheon.
Today I attended APPR training
on evaluation using the
Danielson rubric in case I need
to begin to do staff evaluations.
Today I worked to get our testing
program rolled over so that
students may begin their
diagnostic testing as soon as
school begins. I also met with Mr.
Ginestre on APPR and this
coming year.
Checked emails and
corresponded with various
teachers. Read over the step up
to writing manual to prepare to
work with teachers on this.
Reviewed state test performance
reports at all grade levels for
Math and ELA.

keep good records some day

when I am principal and need to
report this.
I worked less hours today due to
the luncheon. This social bonding
is not my strong suit but I think is
essential in some work settings
to create a warm and cohesive
team.

5
hours

The training was great. I feel I

have a good handle on finding
evidence and am ready to do
these observations when
necessary.
The IREADY logistics piece was a
nightmare. I spent forever on the
phone with BOCES and the
IREADY experts.

9
hours

Ive been doing much better with

email correspondence now that I
spend time each weekend
keeping up on it.

4
hours

After analyzing data I am

realizing that while we have a
huge focus on writing in the
district and plan to focus on this
more this year, this may not be

4
hours

9
hours

August 31,
2015

1.2
1.4

I prepared for the first day of

school with teachers. I have my
agendas ready for new teachers,
the whole group and special
education teachers. I will be
meeting with Mr. Ginestre and
each grade level to discuss state
test results and this years AIS
and title programs.

our greatest area of struggle.

Since the implementation of
common core multiple choice
questions require more and have
become more rigorous and our
students have not been trained
to handle this new rigor.
I am ready for the teacher
discussions. Im sure there will be
questions they ask me that I
cannot answer, but I will find the
answers they need. Im excited
to start the year and continue
the great work we have started
over the summer.

9
hours

School begins September 1st for all teachers. Hours logged will be for time spent before and after school hours.
September 1,
3.1
Today was the first
Today went very well. I find when
4
2015
3.2
superintendents conference day
I get to school before everyone
hours
2.2
of the year. Before school I
else the day goes much
worked on organization and
smoother. I feel more prepared
being ready with state test data,
for everything throughout the
special education information,
day. I think this is an effective
and curriculum documents/
way to help with nerves.
professional development plans
for all teachers. After school I
met with the two Title teachers
about the rest of this week and
the new plan for Title services.
September 2,
Today was the first day students
The morning before school was
3
2015
3.1
were in the building. I moved
spent meeting with new teachers hours
4.2
throughout the building and
to make sure they were ready
helped students find classes and and after school I checked in with

assisted teachers with whatever

they needed.
September 3,
2015

1.2
1.4
2.2
2.3
1.5

Today was the second day of

school. I spent time before
school greeting teachers and
students. It was also
grandparents day. This means a
lot of grandparents visit the
building and stand on the street
as the students parade through
town. I helped wherever I could
with grandparents and students.

them again. I had some great

conversations with them about
their first days.
Grandparents day and the
parade is a great opportunity for
PR. I hope to start this tradition
at whatever school I am at.

3
hours

Cumulative Hours: 207 hours

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Bryna M Booth

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Bryna Booths July of 2015 Monthly Report:
401 hours completed to date

Standard 1 Major Activities

The vision for Wildcat Weeks is to educate the whole
child, and help them become lifelong learners. It is
essential each and every child enjoy learning and is
provided with learning experiences that both
challenge and engage. The vision for Wildcat Weeks
will be accomplished through hands on experiences

Standard 1 Reflections
This month did not require as much direction with the
vision for Wildcat Weeks. I feel as though all involved
with the program have a common vision at this point
in time. Im going to take this as a win that onemonth in everyone appears to be on the same page.

and an education that is driven by curiosity. This

vision parallels the Sherman Central School District
vision.

The only issue I am seeing with the vision and

overarching structure of the program is that some of
the teachers are getting very negative. I think this is
due to several factors. First, the teachers involved
In order for this program to be successful it must be
with the program are not the most positive
articulated to the community, staff, and school board
individuals. Also, I think that they are not accustomed
in a way that promotes a network of individuals
to the summer hours. The main thing that I can
working toward the success of the program. This will
control in the future is the structure of the day. Each
be done through presentations to the school board,
day there is one head counselor who does not have a
town board, and community, as well as one on one
group of students and that person handles day-to-day
meetings with staff members.
operations. The teachers are on from the time they
walk in the door, which may be why they are getting
Wildcat Weeks will also provide students with a safe
negative and burnt out. In the future the head
and nurturing environment, complete with role
counselor should have the responsibility to provide
models and two meals a day during the summer
each teacher with a break for 20-30 minutes.
months. Courses offered in the program will be fun,
Depending on staffing more than one break may be a
interactive, and have Common Core English Language good idea though this will need more thought when
Arts or Mathematics integrated throughout.
working on the schedule for next year.
My role is to promote the program to the school
board, faculty, and community and plan the program
it its entirety. I will also oversee day-to-day
operations. Throughout each of these tasks I will
maintain the overarching vision and goals for the
program.
The community will be involved and utilized for
financial support, recreational activities, and learning
experiences. Members of the community will also be
invited to chaperone field trips or volunteer.
Standard 2 Major Activities
Wildcat Weeks will give ample opportunities for
students to interact with teachers and administrators
in a positive way. Also, community members will be

I also think that the teachers acting as head

counselor need to change more throughout the
program. In order to do this though we will need to
drum up more interest in the head counselor role.
This month I enjoyed stepping back and helping
steward the overall vision of the program but less of
the day to day operations. I do feel that the more I
step out of the day to day the more the teachers do
and the better job they do. While my very close
involvement was necessary in the beginning, I like
that the teachers are now taking more ownership.
Standard 2 Reflections
I stopped into several classrooms or outside locations
this month to evaluate the teaching-taking place.
The program is really taking off and students are

able to see the school in new light.

Each day during the program students will have
various learning opportunities. The courses provided
will be taught by certified Sherman teachers and
integrate Common Core ELA and Mathematics. An
example of a course taught is Bringing Books to Life.
Our Sherman Music teacher will teach this course.
Students will create music using various instruments
to accompany classic children's stories.
Certified Sherman Teachers will be teaching all
courses. Each course will incorporate the multiple
intelligences to reach all types of learners. Also, class
groups will be small enough to allow easy
differentiation to meet all needs.

getting new and fun learning experiences. The

courses were successful at varying degrees.
Obviously students had their favorites, but I was
pleasantly surprised at how much they were willing to
try.
A change I would like to make for next year is to allow
students to sign up for a set of classes they find
interesting to them. Im not sure this will be possible,
but I would love to see classes more tailored to
student interests. Also, for some courses (cooking for
example) class sizes need to be smaller or the head
counselor needs to stay and help. The cooking class
that was done with the youngest group of students
was a little nerve racking given the cutting, hot
ovens, and young age. There definitely needs to be
more assistance with this next year.

Teachers will be evaluated through observations using

the Danielson rubric. Post observation meetings will
be held to discuss growth opportunities among the
staff. Also, teachers will meet each morning with the
head counselor as well as weekly with me.

Some of the courses were more popular than others

this year, however we had a good mix of the arts,
activities outside, math, ela, and science.

Standard 3 Major Activities

I will be responsible for the schedule of the program
including courses, field trips, breakfasts and lunch,
and the hiring of staff.

Standard 3 Reflections
We are on budget for the program still. We have
added in one field trip and this will put us at the
higher end of our budget.

In addition, I will manage day-to-day operations

including discipline, any issues that arise, staff
planning, and work with the Transportation Director
on transportation needs.

We had a discipline issue arise with one student

saying something inappropriate to another student on
the bus. The principal and I handled this together.

I will plan and budget for the program, including

securing grant and general funds, from the school

One field trip had to be moved to another location

due to rain and the transportation director and I
communicated about that.

budget and outside agencies.

Also, this month a lot of the planning took place for
the end of program field trip. This went very well.
The transportation director was so helpful throughout
the program. Having a good relationship with this
individual is so instrumental as we sometimes needed
to change our plans on the fly. One week it was
supposed to be too cold to swim so last minute we
had to change our swimming destination. Between
transportation and the main office we had the change
made, bus drivers notified and all parents notified in
an hour.
I would like to look into a way to have next years
schedule allow students to pick the courses they are
most interested in and sign up for those.
Standard 4 Major Activities
Standard 4 Reflections
All communication with families both prior to the start I have done parent broadcasts about any changes to
of the program and during will go through me. Parents schedule or field trips. Also, notes were sent home
will be provided with various times to learn about the
about these changes. The counselors and I have met
program as well as updates during the program.
each week to discuss ways to incorporate the
Parents will be invited in to the planning stages of the community and increase programming.
program to gain their perspective. Also, parents will
be encouraged to volunteer in the program.
One of the best activities offered was in the physical
fitness arena. The fire department partnered with us
This entire program is a response to the community of on a giant slip and slide twice throughout the
Sherman's interests and needs. Sherman is a high
program. Students loved this and ran up and down
poverty community. Wildcat Weeks provides students the hill approximately 50 times to participate. People
with a place to go that is safe, along with two meals a that live in the community walked to the school to
day. The program also allows parents to save money
see what was happening because they could hear the
that would have been spent on day care. As other
students squeal with glee.
parent needs or interests arise the program will be
adapted to meet them.

Funding will be coming in part from the town. Also,

community assets such as the park, post office, fire
station, swimming pool and library will be utilized
during the program. Individuals in the town with
information about free field trips and other exciting
opportunities will be utilized for the betterment of the
program.
Standard 5 Major Activities
Every day of my career and during this program I will
act with integrity. Students, staff, and myself will all
be held to the expectations set forth in the school
code of conduct and teacher handbook.
I will use the code of conduct and teacher handbook
for any discipline issue that arises to insure fair
treatment to all.
Every decision I make will be in the best interest of
kids. My decisions will be ethically and morally sound
as well as in line with the vision for the program and
Sherman Central School's overarching vision.

Standard 6 Major Activities

The Sherman community is a high needs community.
The majority of families work in agriculture or bluecollar jobs. Also, many of the families are single
parent households. This program will greatly assist
those families financially as well as help ward off
summer regression.

Standard 5 Reflections
This standard is extremely easy to adhere to as I
stuck strictly to my own morals and ethics as well as
the teacher handbook when I was a teacher in
Sherman. One should not be in this profession if they
cant do that.
There was only the one discipline issue referred to me
and that student was treated fairly and given a fair
consequence as per the student handbook. The
student in question used inappropriate language
toward another child on the bus. The victims parent
reported it in the morning. I assured him that I would
take care of it. My principal who I am interning with
helped me. We spoke to both children and after
researching the issue a little more found that both
students were using inappropriate language. Both
students then received a consequence of sitting out
of the fun activity that was planned that afternoon for
one hour.
Standard 6 Reflections
I spoke with parents several times throughout this
month and they are thrilled with the program. The
comment that keeps recurring is my kids are so tired
and sleeping good at night because they are having
so much fun and are so busy during the day.

The basis for the Wildcat Weeks program is the need

of the community based on its high poverty level.
Research has shown students living in low-income
households will regress in math by two months and
reading by one over the summer months. This
program gets students out of an impoverished
situation and into an enriching environment.
Through this internship and the Wildcat Weeks
program parents will have a safe place for their
student to attend each day. Students will be provided
with enriching experiences, as well as two meals a
day. Families will save money on day care during the
summer months.
Standard 7 Major Activities
This program will allow 60 students in grades K-6 to
have a safe, secure, and enriching environment for
five weeks out of the summer. This is about 30% of
the students in the elementary school. In the future,
more slots may be available in order to benefit more
students.

On a trip to the grocery store a community member

said that they have heard nothing but wonderful
things about the program and that they wished this
would have been around when their kids were
younger.

Standard 7 Reflections
This internship has been going very well. Running the
summer program involves running everyday
operations as well as stewarding the whole vision. I
have gotten experience in every aspect of the school
from budgeting to health and wellness. It has allowed
me to learn and grow as a leader by basically running
a mini school. Instead of working through everything
A plan is already being developed to secure funding in with a staff of forty and 400 students, I have gotten
order to sustain this program long term. In future
to learn with a staff of 10 and 60 students. Im thrilled
years it will be expanded on as well.
to have this opportunity.
The Educational Leadership Consortium Council
Standards will be considered and utilized throughout
the development and implementation of the program.
Best practice for summer programs will be followed.
Also, Common Core ELA and Math standards will be
integrated throughout all courses.
This internship will be done at Sherman Central
School with Sherman Central School K-6 students and

staff.
Meetings will be held to plan with teachers and head
counselors.
All credit will be given to sources where ideas were
generated from, including sources from other schools.