Welcome to the 2012-13 School

Year!!

Tonawanda Elementary

A Community Where Inspired Learners Grow

389 STRONG!

!

Building Improvements - Exterior

Paint & power washParking lot repairPlayground repairNew dumpster enclosureRepair of outdoor classroomBenches & plantersExterior lightingAdditions to our video surveillance system

(from 3 cameras to 16)

Building Improvements - Interior

Pod furniture Bell & PA systemPaint (common hallways and gym)Hallway flooringMain entrance doors & carpetRenovation of main restrooms (students &

staff)

“Sitting Pretty”

Elm Grove Community Foundation & Elm Grove Business Foundation

Sponsored by the Nelson familyCreated by local artist, Virginia Hilton

Welcome New Staff!!

Michele Hoffman (Kdgn.) Jennie Katrichis (Psych)David Schimpf (3rd grade) Nichole Grube (Soc. W)Jenny Schultz (4th grade) Cathy Berrall (Sp/L)Rick Ziolkowski (4th grade) Tricia Ortell (PE)Susan Mildren (Special Ed.) Ann Bumgardner (Health

Rm.)Sara Gull (Librarian) Arlean Falkner (Sped. Asst.) Amy Jacobson (Art) Julienne Thomas (Lib. Sec.)Jesse Graves (Art) Debbie Haynes (ELL Asst.)

Caitlin Birrenkott (St. Teacher)

Keys to a Successful Year

TRUE OR

FALSE?

Tonawanda’s morning bells ring at 8:45 and

8:50

True!

First Bell 8:45 – doors open Second Bell 8:50 – students in

classrooms

Punctuality is so important!Tardy = not in room by 8:50

State Law allows up to 15 absences each school

year

TRUE OR

FALSE?

False

State Law Allows up to 10 AbsencesEvery day counts!!

Family Vacation Request FormNotify the office of health, family,

and other issues

TRUE OR

FALSE?

Parents should bring left-behind boots, trumpets, and lunches

directly to the classroom.

False

Avoid disrupting instruction whenever possible

Leave materials at the officeArrange classroom visits ahead of timeUse teacher mailboxes, email, and voicemail

during the day

TRUE OR

FALSE?

Periodic screenings for lice are a parent’s responsibility.

True!

Nits= a tiny white egg at the hair shaft

When in doubt, call or visit our health roomGuidelines for handling lice can be found on

our website

A. SEND A NOTE WITH YOUR STUDENT IN THE MORNING

B. EMAIL THE TEACHER AND JACKIE AS EARLY AS POSSIBLE IN THE DAY

C. ASSUME YOUR STUDENT(S) WILL LET THE STAFF KNOW.

D. CALL THE OFFICE JUST BEFORE DISMISSAL WITH THE INFORMATION .

When after-school plans change…

A & B!

A. Send a note with your student in the morning

B. Email the teacher and Jackie as early as possible

in the day

For special circumstances & emergencies, call the office before 3:00

Play dates need to be arranged outside of the school day.

Emergency School Closing Forms need to be updated

frequently.

TRUE OR

FALSE?

True!

Be sure they are updated and accurateGo over the plan with your student(s)Parentlink call will inform you of closingBus is preferred mode of transportationConsider weather conditions when making

plan

TRUE OR

FALSE?

Tonawanda’s parking lot is a BUSY place at 3:40 each

day.

Very True!!

Stay out of the bus lane at all timesGive buses the right of wayPick Up Options

Park and meet your student(s) under the awning

Drive up to the flagpole

Parents can stay informed through…

A.Classroom newsletters and blogsB.District website & weekly emails

www.elmbrookschools.org(sign up for daily announcements

here)C.Friday foldersD.Parentlink calls & emailsE.PTO meetings

All of the above!!

Be Involved!

A message from Tonawanda’s 2012-13 PTO Presidents

* * * *Sibylle TaskerSharie Sinson

Let’s Have a Fantastic Year!