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Welcome to the 2012-13 School Year!!. Tonawanda Elementary. A Community Where Inspired Learners Grow . 389 STRONG!!. Building Improvements - Exterior. Paint & power wash Parking lot repair Playground repair New dumpster enclosure Repair of outdoor classroom Benches & planters - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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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
classroomsPunctuality 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!