Welcome New Ashburton Families 2012-2013 School Year
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Mrs. Charlene Garran Principal Ms. Barbara Cino Assistant
Principal Mr. Paul Dowell Teacher Ms. Monteforte Teacher Ms. Amy
Hirsch Teacher Ms. Joanna Robbins Teacher Mrs. Erin Burrell Teacher
Mrs. Yvette Killian Special Education Teacher Ms. Abigail Locke
Special Education Teacher Welcome!
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The First Day The first day of school is Monday, August 27 th.
We look forward to meeting and greeting your child. During arrival
that first morning, parents of kindergartners are welcome to join
Mrs. Garran, Ms. Cino, the PTA, and others for Tea and Sympathy in
the Media Center.
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Please send your kindergartner with a NAME TAG. Your child
should wear this tag for the first two weeks. It should have the
following information: An information card is helpful for all
students who are not familiar with their new information. Students
can keep this information in backpacks. Kindergarten Name Tags
Name:_______________________ Address: ____________________ Teachers
Name: ______________ Phone Number#: ______________ Bus
Color/Number: _____________ Walker / Car Rider: _____________ Meet
in the Gym Lobby, Breezeway, or Drop-Off Loop
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Your child should have a BACKPACK with his/her name on it. It
should be LARGE enough to hold standard pocket sized folders. Your
child will have a home/school folder in their backpack daily with
important notices, newsletters and homework. Please empty the
folder each night and send it back the following day.
Backpacks
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Please dress your child casually and comfortably. We have
active days planned. Kindergartners use paint, glue and play dough;
and well play outdoors. Clothes should be washable. Sneakers are
safer for active play and required for P.E. Crocs and flip-flops
are cute, but not safe for the playground. The health tech has some
spare clothes for the occasional emergency, however kindergartners
may keep a set of clothes in a sealed plastic bag at the bottom of
their backpack. Please keep it up to date in terms of size and
season. Please dress your child for the weather. If your child
wears rain boots, you may want to send a change of shoes for the
day. Dress
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Art Music PE Physical Education Computer Lab Media Center
Chorus & Instrumental Music Grades 4 & 5 Specials
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To help prevent lost belongings, please label all of your
childs possessions, including clothing (especially coats, jackets,
sweaters, and vests). Lost items are placed in the lost and found
box located in a hallway closet outside of the APR. Parents are
encouraged to check the lost and found box at anytime. Lunch Box
Please make sure you label the lunch box. We have a special LOST
and FOUND for lunch boxes in the cafeteria. Lost and Found
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All toys, candy and chewing gum should stay home. These are not
allowed in school. Cell phones, electronic devices, trading cards,
and no Heelies. E-Readers are permitted with parental and principal
permission. Please request a permission slip. Items to Keep at
Home
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MCPS policy states that homework is for reinforcing and
practicing concepts learned in school. Kindergartners will receive
a quarterly homework calendar and it will be sent home in their
folder. Students will be assigned a weekly homework assignment to
reinforce the skills taught during the week. This homework is not
required to be returned. Keep your child engaged at home.
Kindergartners should work approximately 10 minutes per night to
work on the objectives being taught in class to reinforce those
skills. Read, Read, Read! Homework Grades 1-5: Usually assigned
Monday-Thursday Math, Reading, Spelling Special Projects
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To complete homework students will need a place at home with
some basic supplies: pencils, scissors, (Kindergarten-safety
scissors) crayons/colored pencils, glue, tape, and extra paper.
Home Supplies
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If you do not live within walking distance to the school your
child will ride a school bus. The school bus is free! Each bus has
designated routes and bus stops that correlate to addresses. Each
bus is called a different color, however all the buses are actually
yellow. On the first day of school please have your child ride the
bus to school because he/she will get a sticker with their bus
color on it when he/she exit which lets teachers know what color
bus they ride. 5 th grade patrols ride the bus with students and 4
th grade students will escort students to their buses. ALWAYS
communicate with the teacher when there is any changes in the
departure routine. We have copies of the arrival and departure bus
schedule. If you have any specific questions regarding bus stops
and routes, see Marney Jacobs in the office. She is an expert!
Buses
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Students are permitted to travel to school on a bike or
skateboard following the guidelines: Students are responsible for
locking bikes to the bike racks. Ashburton has two bike racks
located in the front and back of the school. Ashburton ES is not
responsible for damaged, lost, or missing bikes. Skateboards can be
stored in the school office and retrieved during dismissal.
Students MUST not ride bikes or skateboards on school property.
Students must walk the bike or skateboard once they are on school
property. Students should wear a safety helmet. Bikes and
Skateboards
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We do offer hot lunch everyday at school. Printed menus are
sent home bi-monthly. Lunch menus are also posted on this website:
http//www:montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/foodse
rve/menus/cafemenus.shtm Each student is issued a four digit pin
number that allows them to access their account. Please make sure
that you are monitoring your SNAP lunch account balance. You should
deposit money into your account first thing in the morning or
parents can send money in with students and it will be put into
their account before lunch. Paying during your lunch time will only
hold up the line. You can use the computerized/prepayment system @
www.mylunchmoney.com/ (This may take 1-2 days to activate.)
www.mylunchmoney.com/ Students must have money in their account in
order to buy hot lunch. Lunch Prices: Breakfast $1.30 / Lunch -
$2.50 There are two hot lunch items everyday for students to choose
from or a cheese pocket. Lunch
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Monday, August 27 th #1 - Chicken Nuggets w/ Tator Tots #2 -
Grilled Cheese Sandwich w/ FF Potatoes Baby Carrots & Fresh
Fruit #3 - Cheese Pocket Tuesday, August 28 th #1 - Personal
Pizza-Cheese or Pepperoni #2 - Hot Dog w/ Baked Beans Red &
Green Pepper Strips, Hummus, Assorted Fresh Fruit #3 - Cheese
Pocket For Example Milk Choices: 1% or Fat Free Milk - White,
Chocolate, Strawberry Students will always have access to the water
fountain.
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Ashburton Expectations We expect Ashburton Stars to focus on
learning. We expect Ashburton Stars to respect everyone. We expect
Ashburton Stars to solve problems appropriately. We expect
Ashburton Stars to think before they act. We expect Ashburton Stars
to use their hands for helping. We expect Ashburton Stars to listen
and follow directions. We expect Ashburton Stars to be kind to
others every day.
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Behavior Management System Blue: Student went above and beyond
expectations for the day. Green: Student was a T.Q. star. Yellow:
Student needed reminders to follow directions/rules. Red: Student
broke a school rule The teacher will call home and/or the student
was sent to the office.
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If your child has any allergies (food or otherwise) please
notify your childs teacher and the health room in writing
immediately! Since children will be eating a snack daily in the
classroom it is even more important that we are aware of all
allergies. (Snack time varies in Grades 1-5) Allergies
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Your child will have a daily afternoon snack in Kindergarten.
Please provide your child with 1 healthy dry snack each day.
Teachers will not provide snacks. Examples of healthy dry snacks
are: one piece of fruit, one granola bar or one snack sized baggie
of dry cereal. Please do not send in a special drink for snack
time. Students are permitted to use the water fountain. Please do
not put the snack in lunch bags. Students often eat these snacks as
lunch items and then they are without a snack in the afternoon.
Snacks
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The parent conferences will be held on November 12 th and 13
th. There will be sign- up sheets for appointment times at Back-
to-School Night. Kindergarten report cards go home twice a year:
February and June. Grades 1-5 report cards go home quarterly You
will learn more about Standards Based Grading and Reporting during
Back to School Night. Report Cards/Conferences
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We do not have birthday parties for the students in school;
however, your child may bring a special book to share with the
class. Teachers will make this day very special for your child. If
your child has a summer birthday they may bring a book to share on
his/her birthday. Please coordinate dates with the classroom
teacher. We recognize birthdays on the morning announcements.
Students are excited to come to the office for their birthday
surprise in the morning. Student are not permitted to distribute
invitations to individual students, unless they invite ALL students
in the class. Grades 1-5: Please see teacher for guidelines
regarding birthdays. Birthdays
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We have two class parties each year Halloween and Valentines
Day Room parents help organize the classroom parties. ALL parents
are welcome to volunteer! Please coordinate with the room parent.
There is always an alternative party option if your child does not
celebrate Halloween or Valentines Day. Please inform the classroom
teacher if your child will not participate in the party. Note: All
snacks/food MUST be store-bought! Please work with the teacher on
specific treats/food items as we have many students with allergies.
Parties
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Dismissal is at 12:35. It is very important your childs teacher
knows where your child is going on half-days. Please provide a note
to the teacher if your child is not going to leave school the way
they do for a normal dismissal. Please make sure your paperwork in
the office is update because your child can not be released to
anyone that you have not given permission to on the release form.
Half-Days
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Student success in school is directly tied to daily attendance.
Students needing to leave school early need a note from their
parent or guardian. For security reasons, you MUST always sign your
child in and out of the school building when arriving or departing
at a time other than the scheduled arrival and dismissal times.
When your child is absent, please call the office at 301-571-6959
by 9:30 a.m. to let us know. You can also email the teacher and
Dana Lynch, attendance secretary.
([email protected])[email protected] When a child
returns to school following an absence, s/he must always bring a
dated note from a parent or guardian stating the reason for the
absence. Attendance
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School doors open at 8:30 a.m. and students may sit in the
hallways until the first bell. Students may not enter the school
prior to 8:30 a.m. The first bell rings at 8:40 a.m. and students
may enter the classrooms. The second bell rings at 8:50 a.m. and
morning announcements begin. The back door will be locked at this
time and you must enter through the front doors. If you arrive
after 8:50 a.m. you are considered TARDY. You must stop by the
office, be signed in by a parent and get a late pass. It is
essential to the instructional program that all students are on
time for school each day. If your child is absent for any reason,
please call the office and notify them that your child will be out
and write a note and send it with your child the date of his/her
return. - When visiting or volunteering, always sign-in and wear a
visitor sticker. - Kiss and Say Goodbye Procedures- Say goodbye to
your child at the front door. Parents should not walk students to
class unless they check in at the main office and get a visitors
badge. This is primarily for safety purposes. Morning arrival is
not a time for parent- teacher conferences as they need to have
their 100% attention on the students. We appreciate your
cooperation with our procedures at Ashburton. Daily Arrival
Routines
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Morning Procedures
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Please send a note granting permission for any schedule
changes, including: Child to go home with Grandparent or another
adult, per your request. Child to go home with a friend on another
bus or via other modes of transportation BOTH children MUST have a
note. Play-dates should be scheduled in advance of the school day.
CHILDREN MUST HAVE A NOTE AND GIVE IT TO THE TEACHER FIRST THING IN
THE MORNING OR THEY MUST GO HOME PER THE REGULAR ROUTE! *Please
refrain from sending emails during the day to inform the teacher of
a change in a dismissal routine. In case of an emergency, contact
the office so the teacher is notified immediately. It is always
best to copy the office, Dana Lynch or Marney Jacobs, on these
emails to ensure that the teacher receives the message. Daily
Dismissal Routines
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Arrival & Dismissal
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Please instruct your children to use a walking route that
ensures safety. Walkers and Car Riders who are met by adults will
meet in the Gym Lobby or Breezeway and be released to their parents
or others with permission. You should have a plan in advance and
communicate the plan with your child. Please mark the index card
with Gym Lobby or Breezeway as a meeting place during dismissal. If
you would like your child to meet you at the Drop-Off Loop, please
also state this information on the index card. Please make sure you
are there promptly for pick-up at 3:05 p.m.; supervision is
available until 3:15 p.m. and then students will be sent to the
office. Students who are to walk home by themselves should leave
the building and walk directly home after school. Please discuss
this with your child. Please discuss weather emergency procedures
with your child. Walkers / Car Riders Name:_______________________
Address: ____________________ Teachers Name: ______________ Phone
Number#: ______________ Bus Color/Number: _____________ Walker/Car
Rider: _____________ Meet in the Gym Lobby, Breezeway, or Drop-Off
Loop
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Ashburton has limited parking and one entrance for buses. To
protect the safety of the students, the driveway is blocked to auto
traffic from 8:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., and from 2:45 to 3:25 p.m.
Only buses may enter to drop-off or pick-up. The drop-off in the
rear of the building off Pomona Drive has been constructed to help
alleviate the congestion in the front of the school. You may
drop-off or pick-up students there or park and walk in. The doors
will be locked after 8:50 a.m.; students who arrive after that time
should not be dropped off at this location since they would have to
walk around the building to enter. Walkers or children who are to
be picked up can be met at this drop-off loop in the afternoon.
Parking
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It is important that everyone follow the drop-off guidelines
for picking students up at the end of the day. The guidelines have
been established for the SAFETY of students. Drop-off Loop
Guidelines: Drive slowly for everyones SAFETY. Pull up to the end
of the loop. You may not stay in the middle spot even if you are
the first to arrive. Stay in queue and once your vehicle is loaded,
then you may slowly and safely pull into the left lane to exit the
loop. It is not fair for parents to pull in and out of spots while
other parents have been waiting in line. Do not double-park and ask
students to run across a line of cars to board your car. This was
happening way too often and is completely an unsafe practice. Do
not park and leave your car in the drop-off lane. If you need to
park, please use the spaces provided or the road. Drop-Off Loop
Guidelines
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If you park in the spaces, you must get out of your vehicle to
escort your child across the lot. Please do not wave your children
across the street to your car. Back out carefully as other cars
queue up along the drop-off lane. Refrain from delaying the queue
by using your cell phone or other things during pick-up. Ashburtons
staff and patrols are there to assist in arrival and dismissal;
however, they are not to cross the parking lot nor wait with your
child after 3:15 p.m. Students that are not picked up by 3:15 p.m.
will asked to wait in the main office. If staff is giving you a
direction, it is only because they are looking out for your childs
safety. Please be respectful. We truly appreciate your cooperation!
If you are not able to follow these guidelines, please park and
pick up your child from the gym area. Any parents that are
available to help with supervision during dismissal time, please
contact the main office. Your support would be greatly appreciated!
I know you would agree that we all want to create a safe
environment for our students. Please help us create that safe
environment and follow the safety guidelines during dismissal time.
Thank you for your cooperation! Ashburton Staff, Parents, &
Students Drop-Off Loop Guidelines (Continued)
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Please listen to the radio or TV for weather delays and school
closings. MCPS also posts the announcement online at
http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/
http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/ Email Alerts: Subscribe to MCPS
Newsfeed to receive alerts to your computer or phone about early
dismissals, emergencies, and other news.
http//www:montgomeryschoolsmd.org/info/newsfeed/ Weather
Delays
Field trips are an important part of the instructional program
of each class. Students will go on different field trips throughout
the year. When a field trip approaches, teachers will send home a
permission slip form and ask for chaperones. Written permission
from a parent or guardian is required for a child to attend. Parent
chaperones aid the teacher with supervision on these outings;
however, regulations prohibit siblings from attending. There is
usually a fee for bus transportation; often there is also an
admission fee. Financial assistance is offered by the PTA through
Mrs. Gillespie, counselor, for those children in need; please
contact Mrs. Gillespie directly. Field Trips
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Ashburton Elementary School is using the Montgomery County
Public Schools (MCPS) Curriculum 2.0: Elementary Integrated
Curriculum (EIC) in Kindergarten-Grade 3. MCPS Curriculum 2.0 is
built around developing students' critical and creative thinking
skills, as well as essential academic success skills, so that
students are well prepared for a lifetime of learning. We are
upgrading the existing MCPS curriculum for the elementary grades in
a way that will better engage students and teachers, and dedicate
more learning time to subjects such as the arts, information
literacy, science, social studies and physical education. By
blending these subjects with the core content areas of reading,
writing, and mathematics, students will receive robust, engaging
instruction across all subjects in the early grades. In short, we
are building a stronger foundation at the elementary level.
http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/curriculum/2.0/ Math Assessments
- MAP-P: Measures of Academic Progress Primary Grades Fall, Winter,
Spring Reading Assessments - mClass Fall, Winter, Spring Goal:
Level 4/6 or higher Differentiation Small Group Instruction
(Reinforce, Re-teach, Enrichment) MCPS Curriculum 2.0
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A different student in each class is recognized every week.
Every student SHINES at Ashburton! Students will design a poster
like the one displayed to the right. Students should bring in
pictures and complete an All About Me poster, which will be
displayed in the hallway. Students will be announced on AETV by
Mrs. Gillespie. Students will come to the office for a TQ Star
certificate and to have their picture taken to be displayed on AETV
and in the office. Students will join Mrs. Garran, Ms. Cino, and
Mrs. Gillespie for a special TQ Star celebration. Students will
receive a special TQ Star gift. Kindergarten Stars of the Week
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Differentiation Small Group Instruction
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Centers
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Differentiated Instruction: Small Group Instruction
Departmentalization in Grades 4 & 5 After School Activities
School & PTA Sponsored Parent Involvement Student Recognition
Birthday Announcements TQ Stars (Top Quality Stars) Weekly
Announcements, Pictures, Awards, & Special Recognition from
Administration and Mrs. Gillespie Kindergarten Stars of the Week
End of the Year Awards in Special Areas Ashburton Elementary School
A Great Place to Learn!
http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/ashburtones/
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President: Wendy Calhoun Co-Administrative Vice Presidents:
Marci Norton & Grace Yeh Co-Membership Vice Presidents: Jen
Luna & Shannon Ross Treasurer: Marc Schulhof Secretary: Allison
Chung PTA Parent Teacher Association