ELEMENTARY

2020

Our SchoolPrincipal: Dr. PhippsAsst. Principal: Ms. Lisa YoungKindergarten Teachers: 4School Mascot: SeahawksSchool Hours: 7:45 a.m. – 2:50 p.m.School Colors: Blue & Gold We are a Uniform SchoolSchool Website: http://collierschools.com/sle

SUPERHEROES

Introductions

Ms. Fara Singer, Kindergarten Team Leader

Ms. Trisha Harmon, Kindergarten Teacher

Mrs. Veronica Stien, Kindergarten Teacher

TBD, Kindergarten Teacher

Mrs. Lisa Hendrix, Reading Coach

Mrs. Katie Styra, Math Coach

Ms. Donna Ryan, School Counselor

Mr. Kyle LaPaglia, ESE Specialist

Uniform PolicyShadowlawn Elementary SchoolOur Student Dress for Success!

At Shadowlawn Elementary, our students (K-5) wear uniforms every day as part of our Mandatory Uniform Policy. The Dress Code is as follows:Collard shirts – NO patterns or graphics (any color)Pants (long or short) – Navy Blue, Black, or Khaki

Centralized Registration for Kindergarten

Gather Required Documents

After School Provider (ASP)Programs and Weekly Fee:• Annual Enrollment Fee – $40 per family• Before School Only – $15 per child• After School Only (4-5 days) – $50 per child• After School Part-Time (2-3 days) – $36 per child• After School (1 day) – $18 per child• Before & After School – $60 per child• Teacher Planning Days – $10 per child• Full Day (Winter Break, Spring Break, and Holidays) –

$20 per child

Transportation• Car Riders – Make sure your child knows their first and

last name.• Safety Patrols (5th graders) will walk Kinder students to

cafeteria and holding area.• Bus Riders – Make sure your child knows their bus

number and bus stop.• Walkers/Bikers – Parent need to meet student at the

far gate(s) on Shadowlawn drive.• Please contact the front office for any changes in

transportation NO LATER than 2:00 PM• If a student must leave early for an appointment or

emergency, please pick them up before 2:30 p.m.

Meet the Teacher• Meet the Teacher is planned for August 11,

2020 at 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

• You will meet your child’s teacher and take a tour around the classroom.

• Bring school supplies with you.

First Day Procedures

• Make sure your child has his/her face covering on.

• Make sure your child knows how they are getting home.

• Please make sure their backpack has their name written inside.

Kindergarten Drop-Off 101

Student Pick-Up Procedures

• Leaving early for an appointment (Please try to schedule appointments after school).

• Student will be called to front office upon your arrival.• All parents/Guests need a valid photo ID for admittance unto school

campus using the front door security system at all times.• Change in transportation – Parents, please call in by 2:00 p.m. to

guarantee that your child will be dismissed to the proper location.• If you are going to be a car rider, please follow the traffic pattern

and display your child’s name tag in the front window. Car pick-up signs will be handed out at the “Meet & Greet”.

• UPDATE any changes on emergency cards in the front office (change of address, phone number(s), custody, pick-up, etc.).

Contacting Staff Procedures

• Contact teacher with concerns first.• Email

• Telephone

• Meeting with Administrative Team• Assistant Principal

• School Counselor

• Principal

Lunch Procedures• $2.00 – Lunch (Breakfast – FREE)

• 6 digit student # (Cafeteria, media, computer, records)

• Money ALWAYS in an envelope – first, last name and student #

• Put money in child’s account

• No refrigeration or warming available for packed lunches.

Celebrations/Snacks• School Board Policy 8510 – Wellness states

that “all foods served to students in our school during the day, including school and classroom celebrations should model a healthy lifestyle and be consistent with the district guidelines”.

• Full sized snacks not permitted (must be in ziplock baggie).

• Three classroom celebrations: Winter, Valentine’s Day, and End of Year at end of day.

How Can You Prepare Your Child for Kindergarten?

• Teach your child how to recognize/write his/her name.• Help them learn their address and phone number.• Prepare for bedtime.• Learn to tie their shoes or send them in Velcro shoes.• Have them get dressed and use the bathroom

independently.• Have your child practice opening the containers for lunch.• Help them learn how to hold a pencil correctly.• Practice using crayons, scissors, and glue.• Have them practice using their letters and numbers.• READ to your child EVERY NIGHT!

What Will Your Child Learn?

• Reading

• Writing

• Related Arts (Art, Music, PE, Technology)

• Math

• Science

• Social Studies

• Leadership Skills (Leader in Me)

Volunteer Opportunities

• Reading

• Writing

• Related Arts (Art, Music, PE, Technology)

• Math

• Science

• Social Studies

• Leadership Skills (The Leader in Me)

Join PTO and/or SAC

PTO – Parent Teacher Organization

SAC – School Advisory Council

• We meet monthly in the evening at 5:30 PM

• Great way to get involved!

• Please contact Dr. Phipps, Principal, if you are interested for more details.

Thank You!