1. Welcome to Roberts

2. First of all… We are SO glad you are here!

3. Agenda The Big Picture The Nuts and Bolts Questions and Answers Tour

4. We focus on the WHOLE CHILD We are a creative, safe, and dynamic community of learners that nurtures and educates the whole child. Our high-caliber staff, in partnership with our supportive parents, provides students with challenging and innovative learning opportunities through exploring the arts, educating for character, and fostering vigorous thinking — all essential for success in our changing world.

5. repared espectful utstanding Effort nited Community etermined to We are Research shows that adolescent students (ages 12-14) who attend K-8 schools perform at higher levels than their traditional middle school peers, with both their academic and social/emotional needs better met.

6. We appreciate the recognition Top Performing School rating in DPS since 2009 High Growth School since 2009 Top Rating and “Top 10 School” of Colorado School Grades.com; Top 5% of middle schools in Colorado Middle School students rank in top 1% statewide for academic growth; PARCC scores were in the top 5% of the District Only Stapleton school awarded Governor’s Award for Distinguished Improvement A 5280 Top Public Elementary School in 2014 – one of only seven DPS schools selected for academic performance across seven counties and more than 500 schools And the list goes on…

7. You are joining during our 10 Year Anniversary This will be an exciting year! You are invited to join us for our opening celebration on the first day of school at 2:30 p.m. Also, please bring a can of food to your class lemonade or Orientation as we will be building the world’s largest “can” cake to benefit the Ronald McDonald House on August 22nd

8. The Nuts and Bolts: Administrative Items School Schedule DPS Calendar School Calendar Early Release Fridays at 1 p.m. School Supplies – Edukit Dress Code Breakfast and Lunch – K is asked to bring lunch the first two weeks of school Tuition (ECE & K) – DPS Early Education DPS Early Education Class Rosters and Class Lemonades – Rosters about one week prior; Lemonades week of 8/15 Communication Registration – “Like” our Facebook Page: William “Bill” Roberts SchoolFacebook – Sign up for Thursday NotesThursday Notes Parking and Safety

9. The Nuts and Bolts: Administrative Items Before and After Care Registration Kaleidoscope http://kaleidoscope.dpsk12.org/wp- content/uploads/2013/02/Kaleidoscope-Corner-Registration-Process-2016- 2017-School-Year.pdf http://kaleidoscope.dpsk12.org/wp- content/uploads/2013/02/Kaleidoscope-Corner-Registration-Process-2016- 2017-School-Year.pdf http://kaleidoscope.dpsk12.org/wp- content/uploads/2013/02/Kaleidoscope-Corner-Site-Acceptance-Dates- and-Times-for-2016-Registration-Returning-Families-Final.pdf http://kaleidoscope.dpsk12.org/wp- content/uploads/2013/02/Kaleidoscope-Corner-Site-Acceptance-Dates- and-Times-for-2016-Registration-Returning-Families-Final.pdf http://kaleidoscope.dpsk12.org/wp- content/uploads/2013/02/Kaleidoscope-Corner-Site-Acceptance-Dates- and-Times-for-2016-Registration-New-Families.pdf http://kaleidoscope.dpsk12.org/wp- content/uploads/2013/02/Kaleidoscope-Corner-Site-Acceptance-Dates- and-Times-for-2016-Registration-New-Families.pdf Intent to Enroll Parent Portal and Online Registration Instructions Parent Portal is required for online registration Parent Portal Immunization Record Please submit if changes or not already provided

10. Kindergarten Facebook Page Assessment Days – August 26 th and 29 th – There is NO SCHOOL on these days for kindergarten students only, except for the time you sign up for your child to be tested. These are days that your teacher will schedule a 45-minute time slot to assess your child in their Early Literacy Skills. The results determine your child’s abilities and next instructional steps for them. This also allows for differentiated instruction, to monitor students’ needs early in the year. We have a para in each Kindergarten classroom, many of whom are education students that are gaining experience to be classroom teachers The Nuts and Bolts: Kindergarten Specific Items

11. A Day in Our Life 6:30 Kaleidoscope Opens 7:45 Free breakfast in the cafeteria 8:15-8:30Hello & Morning Circle 8:30-10:00Reading Workshop 10:00-10:20Outdoor Play & Snack 10:20-11:00Math 11:05-11:50Lunch in the Cafeteria 12:00-12:45Readers’ & Writers’ Workshop 12:45-1:15Science/Social Studies/Theme 1:15-2:00Specials 2:00-2:30Recess 2:30-3:00Choice Time 3:00-3:15Clean Up & Dismissal 3:15-6:00Kaleidoscope & Enrichments available

12. Our Specials Students rotate to a different Special every day. ◆ Art ◆ Drama ◆ Library ◆ Music ◆ Physical Education ◆ Spanish

13. Special Projects & Traditions Reader’s Workshop – Guided and independent reading groups Writer’s Workshop – Mini lessons followed by book creation Inquiry Workshops – Supplemental to curriculum focused on different topics including polar animals, geography, friendship, our five senses, and more… The Pumpkin Patch Egg Drop Thanksgiving Dinner Field Day

14. Roberts Parent Teacher Association We are a volunteer organization that strives to facilitate opportunities for parents to be engaged in their children’s school. Meets Sept - April, 2nd Wednesday of the month from 6:30pm - 7:30pm, childcare provided We are comprised of a President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasure (2 year terms) and currently have 34 members PTA's function is to provide school support monetarily (thru fundraisers) and altruistically (library, drama, food bank, etc) PTA will ask our parents to give monetarily in these ways throughout the year including Direct Giving Parties Auction Carnival Fun Run 3rd Party Fundraisers The PTA grants money to fill the gap between what is allocated by DPS and the additional resources needed to enhance our children school experiences; Para's (our teacher assistants) Teacher Salaries Technology Sports Equipment Other educational needs around the school

15. Volunteer – You Make a Difference! Your child benefits Meet nice people Get to know teachers, staff and other parents We match jobs to interests and skills There’s a lot to be done We’re about parent involvement The work is rewarding We pledge to honor your time constraints Some volunteer work can be done from home We have fun! To view our Help Wanted page for chair and committee positions, visit http://billroberts.dpsk12.org/support/volunteer.http://billroberts.dpsk12.org/support/volunteer For questions, email Sarah at sgconnolly@comcast.net or Laura at laura@perxnet.com.

16. Upcoming Events School Carnival – May 12 th 5:30-7:30 p.m. – More details will be available at billroberts.dpsk12.org in the next few weeks

17. Q&A and Tour