Welcome to Irwin School Welcome to Irwin School! 2017-2018 Kindergarten & New Student Orientation

Welcome and Introductions Mrs. Chmielowicz Irwin Principal

School Telephone Number…..732-613-6840 Principal……….………….…………….……………Mrs. JoAnn Chmielowicz Secretary……………………..………………..……………...Mrs. Lucy Bortono Secretary………………………..………………..…..……….Mrs. Cathy Marino School Nurse………………………………………….Ms. Kourtney Brodniak Instructional Coach………………………..…...Mrs. Christine Connolly Student Assistance Specialist…………………….…Mrs. Lorri Goldberg

ATTENDANCE Please call the attendance line if your child is going to be out sick 732-613- 6838 or 6840. If your child returns to school with any special instructions, a doctor’s note must be provided to the nurse. A child becomes tardy at 9:15 Four late arrivals equal one absence

Curriculum Language Arts: Readers and Writers Workshop Math: Everyday Math Science: Hands-on/Inquiry-based Social Studies: Closely developed with our LA Program Specials: Health, Art, Music, Physical Education and Library Media Studies Weekly. Spanish: 2x weekly (grades 4 and 5)

How to help your child to be successful at Irwin School Reading Homework Math Homework A Day in the Life of Kindergarten

Irwin School Theme 2017: “Irwin has the power to be a superhero!” Superflex/Superheros Expected vs. Unexpected behaviors

Security: Mr. Z and his team Buzz in Sign in with ID Visitor Badge Sign out

Irwin School Arrival and Dismissal Procedures Regular school hours are 9:05 a.m.-3:20 p.m. Students are expected to be at school at 9:05 a.m. unless they are enrolled in the Early Morning Program. The supervised early morning program can be arranged by contacting the Community Programs Department at 732-613-6980. :

Walkers: Walkers can enter school from either the back parking lot or the Kindergarten doors each morning. Walkers will ALWAYS be dismissed from the back parking lot at the end of the day. For the month of September, please bring your family name card with you until our teachers get to know you.

Bus Riders For Transportation Information: Please check Parent Access after August 28th for your child’s bus information for the 2017-2018 school year. Please plan to arrive at your child’s bus stop at least 10 minutes early for both drop off an pick up. Bus riders enter and exit the building through the Kindergarten Doors. If for any reason your child will NOT be taking the bus home on a given day, please contact us BEFORE 3pm with any transportation changes.

Car Riders Drop off for Car Riders takes place at the rear of the school each morning between 8:50-9:10 Pickup begins each day at 3:20 in the loop of the rear lot. Please make sure you have your family name sign clearly shown either in your car window or attached to your sun visor. This makes pick up go much more quickly.

Lunch Students enter a Personal Identification Number (PIN) If your child is buying lunch, they will receive a card from their teacher with their PIN # on it (Adults are available to assist them) Students can always use cash to purchase lunch IOU process/can be paid in the lunchroom For information about the lunch program or to add money to your child’s account, please see the Child Nutrition home page on our district website (www.ebnet.org) under “Departments”.

Birthday/School Celebrations Food is never permitted to be sent into school, instead parents can donate a book to the classroom. Foods on the “approved district list are purchased by the PTA for all celebrations.”

Important Dates First Day – Wednesday, September 6th Ice Cream Social – Friday, September 15th @ 6:00 PM PTA Meeting - Wednesday, September 20th @ 7:00 PM Back to School Night – K – 2nd Monday, September 18th @ 7:00 PM Back to School Night – 3rd – 5th Grades Tuesday, September 19th @ 7:00 PM

How we contact you: Weekly Friday emails: This Week at Irwin Elementary “Friday Folders” in your child’s backpack with information from the School, PTO and Community www.ebnet.org/Irwin Twitter: @IrwinElementary www.parents.ebnet.org (you fill out your contact information here, check grades and attendance) By phone or by text

Mrs. Goldberg Student Assistance Specialist Role in the school Ways to contact Reasons to contact Groups Student Assistance

Ms. Brodniak School Nurse Immunizations/Physicals Getting Ready for School Each Day If Your Child is Ill (reliable contact) Medication Administration (no OTC medication should be sent with child) Emergency Contact Cards Change of clothing (in a bag labeled with your child’s name) Nutritional vs. Non-nutritional lunch

WELCOME TO THE PTO Principal’s comments Mrs. Jamie Latsko (President)

Welcome to the Irwin Family!