Welcome Parents and Families

“Be the Change you want to see in the world”

- Mahatma Gandhi

Learning is a celebration at Whitmore-Bolles Elementary School. Our highly qualified and dedicated teaching staff ensures that every child’s learning, both academic and

social, is the key focus of all that we do.

Our Success is Built on a Belief that Students Come First!

We believe that every child deserves a high quality rigorous education that prepares them for their future endeavors.

· High expectations for all! · Teachers and schools need to differentiate learning to meet student’s diverse needs and continuously challenge students to expand their knowledge base. · It's all about the relationships! Students learn when they feel safe. We strive to get to know all of our students and their families and work hard to build lasting and meaningful relationships with them.

Our Values & Beliefs

We believe students need a variety of creative and experiential leadership experiences that develop and enhance their interests. This will create strong citizens who celebrate diversity and seek out life-long learning opportunities.· We strive to meet each student’s diverse needs and to make learning come alive in a meaningful way. Sparking student’s passions makes school fun and begins a life-long learning exploration. · Learning is fun! In elementary school, our responsibility is to develop a child's natural curiosity and to make coming to school relevant and worthwhile. · Through learning, we create good citizens who are aware of the world around them and contribute to a strong community.

Our Values & Beliefs

We believe that schools serve as a beacon for the community to unite and break down our cultural boundaries.

· Schools should be used at all times to meet the needs of our community. Parenting classes, Adult Ed classes, school and community activities allow us to reach out to our community! · Whitmore serves as the center of our community!

· Working together with our families and community is the cornerstone of our success!All Whitmore students will achieve and surpass our learning goals for them if, together, we:

set high academic and social expectationsdifferentiate our curriculumcreate a school culture that honors learningcelebrate curiosity and critical thinking skillsprovide extra-curricular activitiesmake learning apply to our students through real life experiences

Our Values & Beliefs

Leader in Me Video

Rethinking Leadership

More will come throughout the year!

Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) is a proactive approach to establishing the behavioral supports and social culture and needed for all students in a school to achieve social, emotional and academic success. Attention is focused on creating and sustaining primary (school-wide), secondary (classroom), and tertiary (individual) systems of support that improve lifestyle results (personal, health, social, family, work, recreation) for all youth by making targeted misbehaviors less effective, efficient, and relevant, and by making desired behaviors more functional.

PBIS

Arrival and Dismissal Leaders

Hallway Leaders

Classroom Leaders

Restroom Leaders

Lunchroom Leaders

Playground Leaders

Assembly Leaders

Safety√ Be Proactive√ Begin with the End in Mind

∙Self-monitor and walk directly to your destination.∙Stay on sidewalks and use crosswalks.∙Enter and exit parking lot with adults only.

∙Stay to the right and walk in a single line, facing forward at all times.∙Respect personal space: hands, feet, and objects to yourself.∙Always walk and stop at intersections.

∙Walk at all times.∙Keep hands, feet and objects to yourself.∙Use classroom materials properly.

∙Walk at all times.∙Keep water in the sink and the lights on.∙Keep feet on the floor; climbing is dangerous.

∙Walk to assigned areas. ∙Self-monitor and keep hands, feet and objects to yourself.∙Stay seated.∙Leave seat only with permission.

∙Stay in designated play areas; get permission to go inside.∙Avoid rough and dangerous play. ∙Use equipment properly.

Walk to assigned areas. ∙Self-monitor and keep hands, feet and objects to yourself.∙Stay in your personal space.∙Leave seat only with permission.

Practice Responsibility√ Put First Things First√ Begin with the End in Mind

∙Stay with your belongings.∙Sit or stand in your assigned area.∙Use appropriate voice level & tone (excuse me, please thank you).

∙Take care of your belongings to keep the hallway/lockers tidy.∙Go directly to your destination and return promptly.∙Pick up items that don’t belong to you (lead by example).

∙Follow directions the first time they are given.∙Complete all assignments and do your personal best.∙Take care of materials and clean up after yourself.

∙Place trash in the garbage cans to keep the restroom clean and neat.∙Flush only what belongs in the toilet.∙Wash hands with soap before leaving.

∙Sit with your class.Eat your own food – no sharing.∙Ask permission to leave by raising your hand.∙Clean up after yourself – place trash in the garbage cans to keep lunchroom clean and neat.

∙Return equipment to designated areas. ∙On signal, promptly line up and face forward.∙Walk quietly with hands by your side.

∙Sit so others can see∙Listen and follow your teacher’s directions∙Be aware of your surroundings

Offer Respect√ Seek First to Understand then to be Understood

∙Greet others in a positive way.∙Respect personal space (hands, feet, objects to self).∙Follow directions promptly.∙Listen with eyes, ears & heart.

∙Respect the learning of others; whisper when you talk.∙Keep hands and body away from displays, backpacks, and walls.∙Greet visitors with a smile.

∙Use kind words and actions.∙Listen with your eyes, ears & heart.∙Respect others’ property.

∙Knock before entering stall.Wait your turn and be patient.∙Give others privacy by not peeking under or between doors.∙Leave all writing tools in the classroom.

∙Use soft voices.∙Promptly follow signals and directions of adults in charge.∙Use proper table manners.

∙Use kind words and actions.∙Be willing to negotiate and compromise.∙Promptly follow directions the first time they are given.

∙Clap and cheer when appropriate. ∙Give your attention to the speaker.

Team up for teamwork√ Think Win-Win√ Synergize

∙Accept your place in line.∙Follow the safety’s directions.∙Use appropriate door.∙Be a leader in your assigned area.

∙Keep your eyes forward.∙Accept your place in line.∙Allow people to pass through line as needed.

∙Respect ideas of others.∙Share and take turns.∙Use the right voice for the right task so everyone can learn.

∙Keep stall doors unlocked when not in use.∙Report problems to an adult.∙Get in and out of the restroom promptly.

∙Allow others to join you.∙Use I messages when needed.∙Work together to keep lunchroom clean & safe.

∙Play by the rules.∙Welcome others to join you.∙Use I messages as needed.

Celebrate individual and school success.

Whitmore-Bolles Positive Behavior Leadership

Understanding Title I Programs

The No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) of 2001 authorizes two distinct program structures under Title I, Part A:

(1) Targeted Assistance Program (2) School-wide Program

Whitmore-Bolles is a School-wide Program - a comprehensive reform model used to upgrade the entire educational program in a Title I school, and it has the primary goal of ensuring that all students, particularly those who are low-achieving, demonstrate at least proficient levels of achievement of the Learning Standards.

Title I

Goals:

to improve teaching and learning

to enable participating students to meet the Learning Standards

coordinate with and support the regular education program

Budget:Current Year’s Breakdown

1% Admissions/Field Trips5% Instructional Materials91% Salaries & Benefits4% Parent Involvement

Title I

Our goal this year is to increase the parent involvement of our Parents by:

Participating in School Leadership Activities and Parent Meetings

Actively using Parent Resource Library materials (can be checked out through your teacher)

Seeking your input and feedback - Surveys

Parent Involvement

Children generally achieve better grades, test scores, and attendance.

Children consistently complete their homework.

Children have better self-esteem, are more self-disciplined, and show higher aspirations and motivation toward school.

Children's positive attitude about school often results in improved behavior in school and less suspension for disciplinary reasons.

Children from diverse cultural backgrounds tend to do better when parents and professionals work together to bridge the gap between the culture at home and the culture in school.

Junior high and high school students whose parents remain involved usually make better transitions and are less likely to drop out of school.

Parents are more confident in their parenting and decision-making skills.

As parents gain more knowledge of child development, there is more use of affection and positive reinforcement and less punishment on their children.

Consistent parent involvement leads to improved communication and relations between parents, teachers, and administrators.

Please get involved by joining the PTA & volunteering in the classroom!

Benefits of Parent Involvment...

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School Enews: http://wbolles.dearbornschools.org/

Classroom Enews:http://iblog.dearbornschools.org/blake/