Etiwanda School District C.L.O.U.D.S. Creating Learning Opportunities and Understanding Differences in Students At Terra Vista Elementary School Parent Orientation 2015-2016

WELCOME! H1 – Mrs. Kvalheim G1 – Mrs. Jones Mrs. Oceguera Mrs. Jarvis H3 – Mrs. Cardoso G3 – Mrs. Daffron Mrs. Geschwind Mrs. Fleming/Mrs. Moretti Mrs. McCulley, SLP Mrs. Clemens, SLP Mrs. Tavolazzi, Principal Mrs. Pollock, Vice Principal

Program Design C.L.O.U.D.S. is an inclusive program with classroom settings comprised of Special Education and General Education students. Differentiated instruction to meet individual needs. Multidisciplinary approach for assessment and intervention.

*General Education students may attend up to 12 hours per week. Hours of Operation Monday-Friday 7:45am-10:45am or 11:05am-2:05pm *General Education students may attend up to 12 hours per week.

Curriculum Houghton Mifflin Ready, S.E.T., GO! Handwriting Without Tears

Houghton Mifflin PreK Theme 1: Welcome to School! Theme 2: My Family, My Community Theme 3: My Five Senses Theme 4: Seasons All Around Theme 5: Animals Everywhere Theme 6: Construction Zone Theme 7: In the City, In the Country Theme 8: Let's Move! Theme 9: Growing and Changing Theme 10: Ready for Kindergarten!

Multicultural Skills Social Skills Feelings Being a Friend Initiating Manners Cooperative Play Problem Solving

Importance of Parental Involvement Home and school are the young child’s two most important worlds. Children must bridge these two worlds everyday. If home and school are connected in positive and respectful ways, children feel secure. -Creative Curriculum for Preschool Ways to be Involved: Volunteer Opportunities WatchDog DADS PTA Parent-teacher Conferences Classroom Observation Policy

Policies and Procedures All policies and procedures have been developed to ensure student safety and to promote a positive, encouraging, and comfortable learning environment. Please refer to the Parent Handbook and Board Policy for more detailed information.

Drop-off and Pick-Up Gates open: AM: PM: Drop-off: 7:35-7:45 am 10:55-11:05 am Pick-Up: 10:40-10:50 am 2:00 – 2:10 pm  G pod parking in first small lot in front of school  H pod parking in turn-around or Mountain View Dr. *** Red lane for bus only Mountain View drive-way is EXIT only.

Terra Vista Parking Lot Procedures Right Turn Both Lanes ALWAYS Terra Vista Parking Lot Procedures Plan on being at the gate 5- 10 minutes prior to the start of the day. Drop Off Pull Forward NO Left Turn Drop Off Kinder Bypass G pod Parent Parking - Always use crosswalks Students MUST be accompanied by an adult at ALL TIMES in Parking Lot Pull as far forward as possible when dropping off/picking up - DO NOT Park beside red curbs No Left Turn Right Turn 1 Lane

Terra Vista Elementary Parking Lot G pod Parent Parking No Left Turn Right Turn 1 Lane Terra Vista Elementary Parking Lot

Terra Vista Elementary Parking Lot Passing Lane Drop Off CLOUDS Bypass Terra Vista Elementary Parking Lot

Turn-around parking

Terra Vista Elementary Parking Lot Right Turn Both Lanes ALWAYS NO Left Turn Terra Vista Elementary Parking Lot

Drop-off and Pick-Up Procedures  Sign in and out of book  Say goodbyes at the door  Must be 18 to sign-out  We do check emergency cards and ID

What to Bring What NOT to Bring Toys from home (unless it is an  Backpack (to be hung up on hook)  Change of clothes (or two) in the backpack  Share toys only on assigned day  Please label all items (backpacks, share toys, sweaters, jackets, etc) with names What NOT to Bring Toys from home (unless it is an assigned share day)

What to Wear Play clothes Safe shoes Closed-toe shoes are safest preschool is FUN and often MESSY!

Keep them home if: Please keep sick ones at home What is sick? Fever, vomiting, rash, coughing, excessive nasal discharge, diarrhea, conjunctivitis, parasites, etc. See Parent Handbook Teach how to wash hands well and to cover mouth when sneezing/coughing. Don’t forget to call Terra Vista absence line.

Other Useful Information  First Day Packet  Snack  Allergies  Birthday Policy

How to Contact Us Terra Vista: 909-945-5715 Email Teacher Web – access from Terra Vista website (click on teacher’s photo) Terra Vista: 909-945-5715 Absence Line: 909-803-3010 (24/7) CLOUDS Office: 909-803-3201

How Do I Prepare My Student This Weekend?! You already are by being here! Be organized with minimal distractions Talk about the schedule for after school Pictures, stories Have your body language match your words

How Do I Prepare My Student This Weekend?! Listen to your student…what is he/she really saying? Be excited without putting on the pressure. No cell phones or adult chatter at pick up – your student needs you now!

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