Welcome Back!!!

Blue Ridge Elementary

2010-2011

School Administration

Rick Powers, Principal

Hannah Reeder, Assistant Principal

June Neaves, Guidance Counselor

Alisa Taylor, Data Manager

Heather Carpenter, Receptionist

Tammy Craine, School Nurse

AYP Results2009-2010

Blue Ridge Elementary met 16 out of 17 target goals (94.1%). The school report card will be made available as soon as it is released by the Department of Instruction in Raleigh.

Arrival Before 7:30 MUST be enrolled in the

Before School Program

7:30 – 7:45 Students report to cafeteria or gym

7:45 Students report to classrooms

8:00 Class begins!!!

After 8:00 Students counted tardy

Arrival RemindersParents should drop off students at the front entrance.

Exceptions:Pre-K parents must walk their child to the media

center (state law). Kindergarten parents may walk their child to the

cafeteria the first two weeks of school.

Dismissal Bus Riders are dismissed at 2:35

Car Riders are dismissed at 2:45

Students are required to bring a note if going home a different way.

All changes regarding student transportation MUST be made before 2:00.

Pick-Ups Dismissal procedures and traffic patterns will

be the same as last year.

The instructional day does not end until 2:35.

Early pick-ups should be used for appointments and emergencies only.

Reminders Classroom interruptions are for

emergencies only.

All messages during the instructional day will be forwarded to teacher’s voice mail.

All visitors must report to the front office.

Buses Students must ride the bus in which

they are assigned. All bus changes must be approved by

Mrs. Reeder. Students will not be allowed to change

buses at the middle school. There will be no out-of-district transportation.

Bus Discipline 1st offense – driver warning/office referral 2nd offense – office referral, parent contact 3rd offense – bus suspension (3-5 days) 4th offense – bus suspension (5-10 days) 5th offense – bus suspension (10-15 days) 6th offense – permanent bus suspension

CafeteriaBreakfast Reduced $0.30 Full-price $0.75

Lunch Reduced $0.40 Full-price $1.75

Free & Reduced Lunch Forms

Please complete your free and reduced lunch form. If you need help completing the form, please see Mrs. Reeder.

Our free and reduced lunch count helps our school get money!!!!

Fruits & Veggies!!!

Our school is fortunate to have received the Fresh Fruits & Veggies grant again this school year. Each child will be given a fruit or vegetable every day for snack.

Attendance Must send a note

within three days of being absent

Family Leave – 2 weeks in advance

3 unexcused – letter

6 unexcused – medical documentation

10 unexcused – possible court referral

10 total – medical documentation

Positive Behavioral Support (PBS)

A framework for creating and sustaining a safe and effective school. Establishes universal behavior expectations and consistent consequences.

Results of PBS

Positive school climate

Increased time for instruction, fewer discipline issues

Consistent expectations and consequences

Response to Instruction(RtI)

Universal screening three times per year (fall, winter, spring) in reading, math, writing, and behavior

Tiered supports increasing in intensity for students demonstrating need

Frequent progress monitoring for students receiving supplemental supports

Parents are involved from the beginning in the problem-solving process

What it means to you… If your child is performing well, he or she will be

screened three times per year to ensure progress is maintained

If concerns arise, you will be invited to a meeting with the classroom teacher to develop a plan to help your child succeed If this occurs, you will receive frequent updates regarding

your child’s progress in response to this plan and may be invited to future meetings

You will play a critical role in the problem-solving process to ensure the success of your child

Lice

Students will be sent home if lice/nits are found in child’s hair. Cannot return until child is “nit-free”.

Dress Code No headgear or sunglasses in building

No halter tops, strapless shirts, or spaghetti straps

No tummies showing

Shorts/skirts must have at least a 3” inseam

Photos Needed!!!

We are looking for photos of children from summer break. If you have some you would like to share, please give them to your child’s teacher. These photos will not be returned so make sure you have a copy at home.

Let’s Have a Great Year!