New Parent OrientationNormandy Elementary

August 7, 2008

Welcome!• Introductions

• Who we are: Liz Costello, Principal Maureen Kelly, Assistant Principal

Mary Weston, Principal’s SecretaryJudy Feldhake, Enrollment Secretary

Experienced teachers and support staff.

We BELIEVE…• All children can learn.• We, as educators, can change the lives of our students.

• Our Vision – High expectations + a viable and guaranteed curriculum + a dedicated staff = student acheivement.

• Quality counts.

We BELIEVE…•We are preparing America’s future leaders.

•We are preparing students for the twenty-first century.

•They are ALL our children regardless of race, gender, or disability.

•We touch lives and make a difference!

Challenge the Limits and Break Away

Desired State

CORE KNOWLEDGE CAP 2.0 VISION

Instruction *Strategies *RTI *Technology *Assessment

*PBS *Motivation *Norms

* PLCs *Standards * Non-negotiables

Staff

STUDENTS

Normandy: It’s all about learning, whatever it takes!

Current State

Curriculum

• Core Knowledge – systemic and sequential curriculum based on E. D. Hirsch’s Cultural Literacy

• CAP 2.0 – Jeffco – Guaranteed & Viable• Phonics based literacy• Tools we use: Saxon Math, Shurley English, Scott Foresman Reading Street

• Music, Art, Physical Education, Humanities

Positive Behavior Support

• School-wide discipline model• Rewards positive behaviors• Teaches expectations throughout the year

• Matrix• Classroom management• Behavior reminders• Major discipline forms

Norms

• Homework policy• PBS expectations• Accelerated reading and math• Protocols

-procedures for problem-solving with teachers

-respecting instructional time• Security concerns-respectfully follow school procedures

We’re proud of…• CSAP scores above the district and state averages

• John Irwin School of Excellence Award• AYP, State Accountability and Accreditation status – Excellent, Improving

• Parent participation• Success of our students in middle and high schools

• Our dedicated staff - continuity

NORMANDY ELEMENTARY2007-2008 CSAP Results

Third Grade: Reading 97% Writing 82% Math 93%

Fourth Grade: Reading 91% Writing 86% Math 92%

Fifth Grade: Reading 92% Writing 86% Math 89% Science 64% Sixth Grade: Reading 96% Writing 89% Math 88%

Parent Partnerships• PTO – Classroom coordinators, Silent Auction, Boxtops for Education, classroom helpers, Pledge Drive

• Ann Esposito, Pres.; Rob Frank, V-P; Tom Tellschow, Treas.; Penny Behr, Secy.

• Accountability officers: Sara Heald, Chairman; Suzy Whittier, Secretary

Traffic and Safety• One-half of teachers are on duty to supervise students in a.m./p.m.

• Please have a designated spot to meet/pick up your children. Alternate plan. Swimming pool is not supervised.

• Please remember that parents working traffic are volunteers.

• Kiss and Go lane – Continue until traffic stops and you are against the yellow curb.

• One stop drop – all grades get out at once

Traffic & Safety• Kevin Haley, Chairperson

Cafeteria Procedures

• New procedure – recess before lunch• Aides supervise students at recess, then escort them through the cafeteria line.

• 20 min. for recess, 20 min. for lunch.• Students are taught behavior expectations for cafeteria, lights are turned out when it gets too noisy.

• Parent table, honored guests, space constraints

• Teachers pick up their classes from the cafeteria.

Security/Safety•Students are to line up outside with their classes before school.

•Teachers escort students outside at dismissal.

•Parents are asked to meet students outside or in car line.

•South door open during school hours, W main doors open before & after school for 15 min.

Security/Safety•Parents who visit the school are asked to check in at the office to receive a name badge.

•Adults in the building will be approached by staff, checked for name badge, and asked to return to office.

•No dogs allowed when students are present. (in school or on school grounds)

Inside Days•Flags will be posted on the flagpole and in the car line when it is an inside day (colder than 28 degrees, raining)

•Teachers will be in their classrooms to supervise students on inside day after 8:25 a.m.

•Students need to come prepared for outside recess – shoes, coats.

Office Procedures•Please call the attendance line by 9 a.m. – secretaries need to call parents of absent students who are not accounted for.

•Please make plans with your children for pick up arrangements, and an alternate plan for emergencies.

•Do not expect secretaries to deliver messages to your children. (exception-emergencies)

Attendance

•We expect students to be present for 170/176 school days.

•Tardies disrupt the classroom and disable your student’s learning.

•Prearranged absence form online and in school office.

Emergencies• Please keep contact information updated in the office.

• School closures will be posted on the school web site and local radio and television stations.

• Change in release options will be sent by our emergency call system. Messages are sent to home phones and e-mails.

Join the team

•Attend PTO meetings•Volunteer for traffic duty•Become a classroom helper•Introduce yourself to other parents

Together…•We ensure student achievement and make Normandy a positive learning environment!