Building Administration Mrs. Lynda MacQuarrie Assistant Principal Grade 5 Mr. Mark Mucha Principal Grade 6

School Guidance Counselors Mrs. Lori Getz Grade 6 Mrs. Dawn Sansone Grade 5

Others In Support Tonight Ford Intermediate Staff PTA PTA Membership Drive Goal is 100% Participation Funds raised support students

School Information Main Office (216) 433-1133 7:30- 4PM Attendance Office (216) 433-0461 7:45- 3:45PM

Home School Communication Assignment Notebook Moodle Ford Newsletter Blackboard Connect (All Call System) Infinite Campus Webpage

Partnership With School Increased Student Achievement Build Strong Student Foundations Together Teach Responsibility Active Involvement Questioning Child (school day, homework, friends) Communication with the school Join PTA Support Fundraising Initiatives

School Attendance High Attendance Rate = Higher Achievement Parents must communicate with school by calling the attendance hotline within 24 hours of an absence (216-433-0461) Extended absences should also be communicated with appropriate guidance counselor.

Attendance Policy/Procedures Accountability- legally students need to attend school regularly and on time. Students who reach the hours equivalent of 10 days of absence must provide a physician’s excuse for any further absences or the absence will be considered unexcused. School will be monitoring student attendance closely. Especially unexcused tardies to school. Please utilize school transportation if eligible.

Code of Conduct Student Handbook available on our website Focus on Respect, Responsibility, Safety Progressive discipline strategy Student conference, detentions, suspension Student Management Room/202 assists with student attendance, PBIS initiatives, tardy infractions and administers consequences for those students removed from a class. Goal is to reintegrate and learn from mistakes

Electronic Devices During the school day, the use of electronic devices will be prohibited. Devices should remain out of sight, LOCKED in locker or remain at home. Violations may result in device being confiscated and parent required to retrieve device at the school. Repeated violations may also result in student consequences

Fidget Spinners/Toys Fidget Free School Effort to eliminate distractions and theft of objects

Student Recognitions Student of the Month Student of the Quarter President’s Awards for Academic Achievement and Excellence Positive Referrals and PBIS Initiatives

Student Clubs Builders Club Computer Club Student Council TNT Club Information posted throughout building and morning announcements

Student Forms and Payment of Fees Forms Submitted On-line Only FinalForms Infinite Campus Portal PayForIt.NET Mealtime Website

Student Drop-Off & Pick-up Locations Buses arrive and unload in front of Auditorium Car riders arrive in front of building near flag pole Breakfast served in cafeteria or students remain in auditorium (8:15- 8:25 AM) Buses depart in front of building near flag pole Car riders depart in front of auditorium School day ends at 3:20 PM

1st Day of School Tuesday, August 22, 2017 Students report to homeroom Extended homeroom period Students will receive an additional copy of schedule Picture day forms distributed

Important Upcoming Dates August 30th Grade 5 Curriculum Night @ 6 PM. August 31st Grade 5 Photo Day August 31 Grade 6 Parent Camp Meeting @ 6:30 PM. September 1st Grade 6 Photo Day September 6th Curriculum Night @ 6PM. September 10th Grade 6 Camp Open House 2-4 PM. *Optional

PBIS (Positive Behavior Interventions & Supports) Respect Responsibility Safety Focus Areas include: hallway, cafeteria, restroom Announcements/Posters/Building Initiatives/Challenges

Miscellaneous Information Locks/ Gym Shirts available in Main Office this evening or during normal school hours Self Guided Tours/ Building is Open Friday, August 18th 10-2 PM. PTA Membership Drive

Camp Mi-Bro-Be Camp Payment of $200.00 is due August 31st. Camp Parent Meeting August 31st @ 6:30 PM Ford Auditorium Camp Open House Sunday, September 10th, 2017 @ 2-4 PM Camp Whitewood   Camp Dates Include: Week of September 11th Students from 6B Week of September 18th Students from 6A Week of September 25th Students from 6C Week of October 2nd Students from 6E

Look forward to a GREAT school year TITAN PRIDE