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Welcome to the Kilmer Elementary
Back to School Night 2016
Session #1 = 5:30 – 6:05 Gym = 6:10 – 6:40
Session #2 = 6:45 - 7:20
Q & A = 6:45 GymEncourage you to see all special teachers
Drew Francis – Principal
AgendaIntroductionsCelebrations
School Safety Philosophy
PTO and BAACLogistics
Session #1 = 5:30 – 6:05 Gym 6:10 – 6:40
Session #2 = 6:45 - 7:20
Transition to celebrations...
Celebrations!
Our students & your children!Some points of pride...
Pride at KES ...I have felt so welcome: Staff, students, and parents
Students have been so polite:
BOY Challenges: - Teachers advocating for students- Adults advocating for their children- Teachers advocating for their
peers
Example of one challenge...
- End of the day procedures- Making sure we are staffed- Come back into the office...
Great 1st Day & Great 2 Weeks!
Respect:Self
OthersProperty
Celebrations!
Who was happier for Aug. 17?
Kindergarten Celebrations!
1st Grade Celebrations!
2nd Grade Celebrations!
3rd Grade Celebrations!
4th Grade Celebrations!
5th Grade Celebrations!
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6th Grade Celebrations!
Specials Celebrations!
Support team ! Muti-Tiered System of Support = MTSS-Amount of work before the meetings-Knowledge of students and families- Focus on data and on the whole child!
Introductions of Teams
Leadership Team
• Instructional Coach = Vicky Nissen • Counselor = Tina Hackett
• Principal Secretary = Teresa Barnes○
Principal
• Background• What I believe in
My BeliefsBalance…
• Life• Family• Work• Fun
Happy people = Happy students Happy school !
What do all great schools have?
1. Guaranteed and viable curriculum2. Challenging goals3. Parent/community involvement4. Safe and orderly environment5. Collegiality and professionalism
Transition to some logistics…
Logistics:
Parents: - Trying to be proactive- Overall, thank you! - Invites will begin for regular
volunteering very soon!
Don’t want anyone to feel...
Morning Kiss and Go:
Really appreciate you saying goodbye in the lobby!
Loved to see friends and siblings making the drop offs!
Social Media:
- Huge concern posting pics- Students whose parents have
not given permission- Should not happen
Communication: Regarding emails from Kilmer: - Please...- Open them- Read them- Paper copies no longer the norm- Assessment day examples
Website lewis.schoolwires.net/Page/23- View it - Use it - Click it
1. Click on the date and details2. Look closely at late starts 3. Student handbook (Back to School documents )
4. Arrival / dismissal (Parents)5. Hard copy calendar? Office
PLC / Late Starts?
1. When are they happening? lewis.schoolwires.net/Page/23
2. What are they?- Professional Learning
Communities
Conferences:
Where do I find the dates?
October 19th PM and 20th all day
Two to three weeks in advance
Sign Up Genius - emailed
Importance of Attendance
•On time = routines •Quality instruction afternoon? •Quality instruction Friday?•Time out of school impacts our ability to grow
Missing days = HW when they return
PTOCome to a Meeting– We work hard and still have funVolunteer– A little or a lot, it all makes a difference Attend Events- FUN and a great way to stay connected Amazon Smile & Box Top$
BAACBuilding Accountability Advisory Committee
• Represent the community•1 Person to represent us at DAC• Consider safety of the school• Understand programs at KES• Be a positive voice
Time = TBD
Communication about dismissal
changes •Changes: - Changes that day – call the office - Long term – send an email - 3rd and above - Planner [email protected] - No changes past 3:30
- Bus note: both families - stamped
Dismissal 3:50-
Staggered- 3:50 Carpool & walkers - 3:52 Bus 1 2 3- 3:54 Bus 4 5 6
Elevator courtesy request - Plan for the bike rack- Once they are handed off…- Please, no passing the buses
Car Pool...- Left = Carpool - Right = Parking - Off your cell phone - please
- When we say don’t park onthe left carpool side...
Weather Dismissal:-Working to create a Red Flag warningOptions: Enter through the front doorsPark and walk (Red Flag)Wait and pull up after buses
Homework: Currently: Traditional expectations- 10 min per grade level- Not including reading- Never tears- Practice a skill from school
Future conversations:
Lunch time @ KES
20 minutes to eat20 minutes to play Currently go 11:05 - 1:25 Choose their own seat - Unless...Support eating but not monitor...Parent visitors -
lunchrecess
YMCAJustin Krause - AM Director
Jennifer Socolofsky - PM Director
Kilmer Site Phone - TBD
Executive Director - Estella Baca 719-329-7285 [email protected] Manager - Lilly Cross 719-329-7289 [email protected] Director - David North 719-329-7290 [email protected] Director - Christina Brown - [email protected]
TriLakes YMCA - 719-481-8728
Infinite Campus: -Update your information-Send to KES-Non household relationships- Impacts change of plans
Late Arrivals
-After 8:55-Walk them in and check in at the front office-Apt: Call or email before 9:15 with lunch [email protected]
Position available: -Student sweeper- 3 hours in the evening- Student days only- Flexible with times > 4:00
Ray E KilmerAdopt 38
Have a great 2016 - 2017 school year!
Thank you!Drew Francis and the KES Staff
