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Transcript of P ARENTS AS E DUCATIONAL P ARTNERS September 17, 2015 PEP Facilitator: Angie Powner.
PARENTS ASEDUCATIONALPARTNERS
September 17, 2015
PEP Facilitator: Angie Powner
SCHOOL PROCEDURES & SCHOOL TOUR
Welcome to PEP at Discovery!
We’re glad you’re here!
WHAT IS PEP?PEP = Parents as Educational
Partners
• When? • 6:00 – 7:30 pm
• Where? • Discovery Elementary School Library
• Who? • You! And your family! (Childcare is provided!)
• What will we talk about?• Who to go to for help at school• How to get involved in school• How to help your child• Working at home with your child
PEP
2015-16 PEP SessionsDate Topic
September 17
PTO, Parent Resources, and WIDA Scores
October 1
U.S Schools: Conferences, Report Cards, Parent Portal, School Based Resources
October 22 Reading and Literacy
November 12 Guided Math & Study Skills
January 28Writing, Handwriting, and Word Study
February 25 Social Thinking
OUR CLASS FORMAT
• Parents: PEP information about our school and how to help your child at home.
• Interpreted into your language, if requested
• Children: Eat dinner, build social skills and have fun!
THANK YOU!
•Discovery PTO & Staff
•William’s Martial Arts World: Childcare
ICEBREAKER
ACTIVITY
Tonight’s PEP Topics
People Who Can Help
Office Procedures
Clinic Procedures
Cafeteria Procedures
The School Day
Parent Resource Center
PTO
WIDA Scores
Mr. Chris Painter, PrincipalMrs. Lisa Paquette, Assistant Principal
Ms. Debbie Ragan, Administrative Intern
PEOPLE WHO CAN HELP:Principals
OUR PRINCIPALS:• Lead our School• Hire staff• Instruction/Teachers
• Discipline• Building• Special Education• Programs• Assist parents
Mrs. Diane Allen, Attendance SecretaryMrs. Carol Davis, Bookkeeper
Erin Supplee, Payroll Secretary
PEOPLE WHO CAN HELP:Secretaries
OUR SECRETARIES:
• Greet visitors
• Take attendance
• Help with dismissal
• Keep financial records
• Keep student records
Mrs. Holly Hanback
PEOPLE WHO CAN HELP:Parent Liaison
OUR PARENT LIAISON:
• Can arrange translation
• Answer questions
• Listen to your concerns
• Help you find assistance
• Connect you to community resources
Mrs. Mary Tenaglia (Grades K, 3-5)Mrs. Jessica Vilbas (Grades 1-2)
PEOPLE WHO CAN HELP:SCHOOL Counselors
OUR SCHOOL COUNSELORS:• Teach classroom lessons• Counsel small groups• Counsel individually• Consult with parents
PEOPLE WHO CAN HELP:ELL Teachers
Mrs. Sara Conant, Grades 3 & 5Mrs. Lisa Chapman, Grades 1 & 4Mrs. Elisa Tucker, Grades 1 & 2
Mrs. Valerie Kaufman, Kindergarten
OUR ELL TEACHERS:• Provide instructional support to ELL students
• Advocate for students and families
• Assess English language proficiency
SCHOOL HOURS
• Please be on time!
• If you would like to meet with a staff member, please make an appointment.
Grade TimeAM Kindergarten 7:50 am – 10:50 am
PM Kindergarten 11:35 am – 2:35 pm
FDK – 5th 7:50 am – 2:35 pm
In the MORNING:
OFFICE PROCEDURES:Report Absences
Email:
If you forget… we will call you!
Leave a message
571-252-2371
OFFICE PROCEDURES:Absence Policy
Attendance is important!
• Too many absences: the school may contact you
• After 15 absences in a row, a student will be unenrolled. Upon return, the student will need to register again. A place is not guaranteed.
OFFICE PROCEDURES:Tardy Policy
• A student is tardy after 7:50 am
• Please walk your child into the school if tardy
• Sign the log
Write a note or send an email when:
• Your child is going home a different way
• You are picking up your child early
• You are going out of town
English or SpanishWrite child’s name and teacher’s name
OFFICE PROCEDURES:Communicating with School
Please complete a new Daily Dismissal form if a permanent change is made
OFFICE PROCEDURES:Dismissal Plan
If you pick up your child:
• Go to the office
• Complete student check out on the computer
• The office will call your child to the office
OFFICE PROCEDURES:Early Dismissal
OFFICE PROCEDURES:School Calendar
• No School
• Activities
• PTO Information
Closed1 hour delay (8:50 am)2 hour delay (9:50 am)Early dismissal
OFFICE PROCEDURES:School Closing and Delays
• Announced on TV, radio, and Loudoun County website
• You will receive an automated phone call IF we have your phone number
• TELL THE SCHOOL if phone number, address or early dismissal plans change
Mrs. Castañeda
CLINIC PROCEDURES:Health Clinic Specialist
• Fever
• Vomiting
• Diarrhea
• Contagious Illness (Flu, Chicken pox, etc.)
CLINIC PROCEDURES:Too Sick for School
• Slight cold (no fever)
• Allergies
• Before doctor’s appointment
• After doctor’s appointment
CLINIC PROCEDURES:Okay for School
• Your child must go home if he/she: vomits at school or has fever of 100 or higher.
• Students must be fever-free (without medicine) for 24 hours before coming back to school.
• You will be called if your child is injured at school.
• Inform the school about any allergies or health issues that your child has!
CLINIC PROCEDURES:Other information
• If your child needs to take any medicine at school (prescription or over-the-counter), please bring it plus a note to Mrs. Castaneda. She will administer the medicine to your child in the clinic.
• Your child cannot carry medicine (Tylenol, cough drops, allergy pills)
• The clinic can administer Tylenol if you signed the space on the emergency card.
CLINIC PROCEDURES:Medicines
• To buy breakfast or lunch at school, your child must bring money or have money in their lunch account
• If you send lunch money to school, please put it in a sealed envelope with your child’s name and ID number on it
• Payment accounts: http://lcpshealthycafe.org/index.php?sid=2407151445268563&page=prepaidacct
CAFETERIA PROCEDURES:Paying for Breakfast & Lunch
• Free or reduced lunch/breakfast applications are available
• The cafeteria will send a note or stamp your child's hand if you need to send money
• Children enter their student ID number on an electronic keyboard in the cafeteria
CAFETERIA PROCEDURES:Paying for Breakfast & Lunch
CAFETERIA PROCEDURES
• The menu is on the Discovery website
• Chips, juice, water bottles, cheese sticks, cookies and ice cream cost extra
• Parents can have lunch with child in cafeteria
• If you send food to school, healthy food provides energy for learning
• Fruit, veggies, cheese, crackers, popcorn are healthy
• Please keep sweet treats to a minimum
• No sharing food: allergies
• No food for birthday celebrations
CAFETERIA PROCEDURES:Food at School
THE SCHOOL DAY:Academic Subjects
Math
Reading
Writing
Word Study
Science
Social Science
THE SCHOOL DAY:Specials
Physical Education (PE)
Music
Art
Library
THE SCHOOL DAY:Specials
Computer
SEARCH
Guidance
THE SCHOOL DAY:Specialists
THE SCHOOL DAY:Specials
Special ½ Day K Full Day K Grades 1-5
PE 2X 3X
Music 1X 2X
Art 1X 1X
Library 1X 1X 1X
Computer
1X 1X 2X
Guidance
Every other week Every other week Every other
week
Search Every other week Every other week
Gr. 1-4Every other week
On Library day: Send library books back to school
On PE day: Wear sneakers
THE SCHOOL DAY:Schedule
THE SCHOOL DAY:Librarians
Mrs. Michelle Bagley, Library AssistantMrs. Andria Donnelly, Librarian
• Kindergarten – 5th grade
• 1X/week
• Mrs. Donnelly teaches a lesson
• Students check out books of their choosing
• Please return library books each week, so your child can check out new ones.
THE SCHOOL DAY:Library
• Every other week
• Lessons: citizenship, being respectful, treating others kindly, being a good friend
• Small groups offered: Contact your child’s homeroom teacher or a guidance counselor if you feel your child could benefit from one
THE SCHOOL DAY:Guidance
• Kindergarten through 4th grade
• Every other week
• Gifted program
• Lessons: to increase critical thinking skills.
• Activities encourage students to think creatively and in different ways.
THE SCHOOL DAY:SEARCH
ARE THERE ANY QUESTIONS?
PARENT – TEACHER ORGANIZATION (PTO)
• Supports and benefit the education of students at Discovery Elementary
• Annual cost is $10 per family
• Many activities and volunteer opportunities
• www.discoveryelementary.my-pto.org
PARENT – TEACHER ORGANIZATION (PTO)
• Volunteer in classrooms and at school events.
• All PTA papers are sent home on lime green paper.
• Check their website for information.
UPCOMING EVENTS
• September 18: Donuts with Dads
• September 22: Volunteer Orientation Breakfast
• September 25: Parents Night Out
• October 7: Family Literacy Night
• October 12: Columbus Day (no school)
• October 13: PTO Meeting
OUR NEXT MEETING• Thursday, October 1
• 6:00 – 7:30 pm
• Topics
• US School System
• Report Card/Parent Portal
• Parent-Teacher Conferences
• School Based Resources
• Please RSVP for food, childcare, interpretation
Thank you for coming. We look
forward to a great year together!
LET’S TAKE A TOUR OF DISCOVERY!
