New Parent Coffee: Cardinal Nation New Parent Coffee Program September 2017

New Student Statistics New Students= (in Grades 1-5) Kindergarten= 89 Grade 1= 20 Grade 2= 16 Grade 3= 16 Grade 4= 7 Grade 5= 10 Other states include Arizona, Alabama, California, Vermont, Massachusetts. New York, New Jersey Other countries : Korea, Spain

Support Team for New Families Dr. Stacey Austin, Principal Mrs. Crystal Metzger, Associate Principal Mrs. Laila Marshall, General Resource Teacher Mrs. Shannon Askins, Counselor Mrs. Flora Shala, Counselor Classroom Teacher

New Student Orientation Activities New student mentors assigned to each new student in Grades 2-5 New students in grades 2-5 recognized with the counseling bulletin board. New student “check-in” (Mid September) New Student celebration for students and mentors in October Counselors available to meet individually with new students as needed.

Promoting Social-Emotional Well-Being Class Meeting Program Student Council Community Service Projects School-wide Citizenship Program Monthly themes/Morning Announcements Quarterly Pep Rallies Cardinal Cash/Prize Drawings Citizens of the Month Classroom lessons and small group counseling

Promoting Social-Emotional Well-Being Our Goal: A “Bully-Free” Zone October is Bully Prevention Month! Teaching vocabulary terms Types of bullying behavior Definition of bullying How to combat bullying Program continuity through classroom counseling lessons, class meetings Parent brochure to enlist support

Promoting Physical Well-Being “BE A PAL” Allergy Program First Week videos to introduce concept Signs and labels in the cafeteria Peanut-free cafeteria seats in classes as needed Teacher/parent collaboration regarding any foods distributed to students in the classroom. Annual teacher training on all health issues.

Governor’s Scorecard Program for Health/Fitness Promoting physical activity in PE classes, at recess, and after school (PTA playground support). Focus on promoting healthy eating by following scorecard guidelines Avoiding the use of food as the “go-to” reward system.

Promoting Academic Success Differentiated Reading Program Assessment of Student Readiness Levels Word Study Spelling Program Differentiated reading materials including fiction and non-fiction selections K-5 Vertically aligned writing program

Promoting Academic Success Focus on incorporation of project-based learning, particularly in science and social studies. -PTA STEM Initiative -Lego Robotics Pilot Program STEM lab with ipads, SMART Board, hands-on materials and volunteer support.

Support for Exceptional Students Gifted Program Grades 3-5 - Referral Window Opens October 9 and runs through October 27 Grades K-2 – Referral Window Opens January 2 and runs through January 19 Gifted Informational Meeting : West End meeting: Monday, October 9th 6:30 PM – 8 PM at Short Pump Elementary Response to Intervention for students struggling in Reading, Math, or Behavior. Exceptional Education Resource Program for eligible students. Autism Program for Pre-K through Gr. 5

Communicating with Our Parent Partners schools.henrico.k12.va.us/shadygrove (contains Google Calendar) Monthly Principal’s Message (on website) Parent/Student Handbook (on website.) School Messenger notices Parent Portal (Gr. 2-5)- NEW PTA Blasts/PTA websites Teacher newsletters/blogs

How Parents Can Help Prevent traffic problems by encouraging your child to ride the bus When you drive, follow the “Cardinal Rules” Drive all the way around the loop to the stop sign Stay in your car Have your child disembark on the passenger side. Arrive at 7:20 AM or later when adult supervision is available. Allow sufficient time to negotiate back-ups.

How Parents Can Help Support the Governor’s Scorecard/Allergy Program Encourage your child to be patient with the “journey of transition” Stay informed through school communications.

How Parents Can Help Be confident that we are here for you and focused on helping your child become a happy, healthy, and enthusiastic Cardinal!

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