Edison Elementary Torrance Unified School District August ...€¦ · GATE Committee, Parent...
Transcript of Edison Elementary Torrance Unified School District August ...€¦ · GATE Committee, Parent...
Edison ElementaryTorrance Unified School District
August 26, 2019
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Welcome Kindergarten & New Families Jayne Okazaki, Edison Principal Debbi Heenan, School Secretary Purpose: ◦ Overview of programs & information for a
smooth transition◦ Ways to get involved◦ Ways to improve our school◦ Q & A
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(310) 715-6197 (310) 618-2930
YMCA Offered to Kinder – 5th
Before School, 3-day, Afterschool, Spring break, Winter Break
Pick up kinder, all other grades walk
Pay monthly
Torrance Parks/Rec Afterschool
Offered for 1st – 5th
Afterschool only In Cafeteria Closed when school
closed Pay quarterly
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Balanced academic program Highly qualified teachers Volunteer run library Dedicated Science Lab Computer lab & 1:1 Chromebooks Field trips Buddy classes & NHS students Adventures in Art After school enrichment (paid) GATE program Team Kids Challenge and Student Council
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Positive Behavior Program Bully Prevention and Friendship Club 12-week Parent Course 6 Parent Education Nights and Family
Engagement Nights and Family Fun Nights Multicultural Festival Week, Talent Show Student Council Lunch Clubs Math Competition, Academic Pentathlon,
Spelling Bee, GATE afterschool enrichment
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Students sign in via google or via etusd.org *Digital Textbooks Typing.com Coding programs *RAZ Kids *ST Math *Achieve 3000 *Starfall Kids National Geographic Kids Youtube * Ready Rose *denotes school pays
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California Common Core Standards in English Language Arts and Mathematics
Common Core State Standards have been adopted by states to help prepare students for college and the work force
Emphasizes rigor and depth of learning and understanding v. rote skills
TK curriculum preparation for rigors of K curriculum
For reinforcement and practice of skills learned.
If too hard or takes too long, or too easy, communicate with teacher.
Quiet Space, basic supplies at home, reading books.
Lending Library outside of the front office Ready Rosie for TK – 3rd grades
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Reports progress toward the standardsTwice a year and Three progress reports
Academic areas-3 descriptors:◦ 3-Consistently meets the standard◦ 2-Progressing toward the standard◦ 1-Limited progress toward the standard
Skills for Success-2 descriptors:◦ 3-Consistently meets the standard◦ 2-Progressing toward the standard
Standards-based assessment SBAC3rd grade – 5th Grade
Practice: ◦ Writing first name with the a capital first
letter and the rest lower case◦ Letter and sound recognition◦ Number recognition and counting◦ Tying shoes◦ Drawing with details◦ Sharing toys and taking turns with friends◦ Listening to attentively to stories and
directions
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Parents may walk children to classrooms (first 3 days of school only). There after, kisses, hugs and good-byes at the gate.
Walk children to front gate or Valet drop-off◦ Beginning Tuesday, 8/29/19
Shortened Day Schedule for Kinder/TK only: First 5 Days 8:50-11:50 a.m. 3 hour day
with no lunch Regular Schedule:◦ Beginning Monday, 9/2/19◦ 8:50 a.m-1:50 p.m.
For safety and to not delay traffic, only enter the NHS/Edison parking lot East bound. Edison small parking lot is not for drop off/pick
up. Red Reserved Parking is for Teachers and Staff –
do not temporarily park to drop off. Crossing guard, escort all students personally Tuesdays are heavy AM traffic due to NHS Late
Start is 8:50 or drop off at back of school. On Tuesdays plan to arrive as early as 8:20. Please be patient and drive safely around
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Arrival and Morning Drop Off◦ 8:20-8:50 a.m. Breakfast◦ 8:30-8:50 a.m. Valet or front gate drop-off◦ 8:35-8:50 a.m. Playground supervision◦ 8:50 a.m. School begins
Recess 10:30-10:45 primary grades Recess 10:45-11:00 upper grades 3 Lunch Periods Dismissal: Front or back gate only, no valet First Morning Assembly: Friday, 9/7/18, 8:50 a.m.
Kinders will not come out to first assembly
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Breakfast is $2.003 Lunch Periods is $3.50
11:45-12:30 K & 1 12:10-12:55 2nd & 3rd
12:30-1:15 4th & 5th
Students can bring lunch or buy Eat in Cafeteria or Outside of Cafeteria Titan School Solution online application for FREE or
REDUCED meals & to add money onto your child’s account.
Eat for 20 mins and head out to yard to play. Try not to deliver lunch unless child knows to pick
up. Calls to the class cause disruptions. Peanut allergy table. 14
Our weekly Spirit Assemblies are on Mondays If school is closed on Monday, the assembly
will be on Tuesday. First Spirit Assembly will be on Tuesday, Sept
3rd (as Sept is Labor Day). Students wear Edison Gear or Red Shirts Parents are welcome to attend and would sign
in at 8:50. Once a Month “Walk Your Child to Class” –
Last Monday of the Month
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http://edison.tusd.org Principal’s & PTA President’s message Peach Jar / Friday Communication Packet◦ Online now, sign up for paper copies (Going Green)
Monday Weekly News of Upcoming Events School News: District newsletter Progress Reports, Trimester AR Parent Teacher Conferences Phone or email Please communicate with teacher first
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Closed Campus Buzz in Gates with Cameras to enter All Parents, Visitors, Vendors must Sign in
using New Raptor ID System Monthly Drills Emergency Kits and Class supplies Text notification during emergencies Safety Plan Work closely with our School Resource Officer
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Pre-registration Aug 19 Activities for kids Get to know new families Collect all paperwork in advance so the teachers did not have to track it
Give students their teacher’s name early
If Registration was not done, then you will receive a packet today. Must be turned in tomorrow!!
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Daily attendance, on time Call in absences (310) 533-4513 x2 or parent written note, dr.’s note Register emergency contact information
*online in PowerSchool 1st day packet paperwork/PTA packet Emergency kit due 9/13/19 Send Nutritious snack/lunch or prepaid meals Label everything (kinder change of clothes) Attend Parent nights and Portfolio Day Be a partner in your child’s education
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Save the Date: Friday, April 24, 2020 Portfolio Day and Family Picnic
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Committees such as School Site Council,English Language Multicultural Committee,GATE Committee, Parent Teacher Organization and PTA sub-committees. Volunteer Opportunities Participate in Events Participate in Parent Surveys to give Feedback Suggestion box in the front office Nominate a Staff Member for Staff of the
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PTA programs- a few examples◦ Adventures in Art ◦ Red Ribbon Week◦ Bike Rodeo
PTA membership drive $10/member Help out from home or school PTA Brings programs to the students Volunteer Agreement & TB screening
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Most important first teacher is you Ensure a smooth transition from home or preschool to Elementary School
Establish habits that will continue through adulthood◦ Homework◦ The Value of Education◦ Role model◦ Being prompt and at school daily
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SAVE the DATE Thursday, Sept 12, 2019
3rd – 5th Grades from 6:30 – 7:00 PM
Come to Cafeteria 7 – 7:30 PTA Meeting & Introduce Teachers
Tk – 2nd Grades from 7:30 – 8:00 PM
Adults only event – Child care at the YMCA
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Open door policy◦ In person of email – 24hr to 48hr turn
around.
Questions & Answer
Email Principal at [email protected]
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