1. Welcome to Curriculum Night at Schafer School
700 E. Pleasant Lane
Lombard, IL 60148

2. Introductions Administration and Office: Dr. Melissa Ingram, Principal
Ms. Walker, Assistant Principal
Mrs. Maggie Chaidez, Secretary
Mrs. Karen Pacheco, Secretary
Mrs. Merekay Lewek, Health Assistant

3. Tonight’s Schedule 6:00 School and District information
6:25 Class/Grade Level Presentations—session 1
6:55 move to session 2
7:00 Class/Grade Level Presentations—session 2
7:30 Evening conclusion
The purpose of tonight is to share with you what to expect at Schafer and each grade level. This is NOT an appropriate time to discuss your child’s progress. Please make an appointment with his/her teacher if you have any concerns.

4. Where to get more information
Student assignment notebooks
Schafer School website—see Dr. Ingram’s backpack
Your child’s teacher
The office

5. Curriculum of the Home
Patterns of family life that contribute to a child’s ability to learn in school
The parent/child relationship
Routines of family life
Family expectations and supervision
Newsletters sent quarterly

6. Shared Responsibility
Students, parents and schools are equally responsible for student learning and student success.
Schafer School Community Compact—an agreement and understanding of how we all contribute to the success of our Schafer students

7. School-wide Behavior Expectations for ALL Students
Be responsible
Be respectful
Be safe
Be a problem solver

8. School-wide Behavior Expectations for ALL Students
What does good behavior look like:
On the playground?
When arriving to school? When leaving?
In the hallways?
On the bus?
In the bathrooms?
In the LRC? The computer lab?
During Assemblies?
In the lunchroom?

9. Attendance
District 45 believes that attendance is a key factor in student achievement and success in education.
Attendance is the responsibility of parent/guardian, the student and the school.
Students are expected to be in their seats and ready to learn by 8:15am.

10. Attendance Call in: 516-6571 Leave:
Child’s name
Teacher’s name
Reason for the absence
You will receive written notification if your child has a number of absences that could put your child at risk of school failure.

11. Research says…
“From the day children are born until they graduate high school, they spend just 15% of their waking hours in school. The other 85% is spent outside school-most of that is spent at home.”

12. District 45’s Wellness Policy
Daily fitness opportunities
Nutrition and health instruction
Replace edible birthday treats with classroom activity
Provide healthy food and beverage options at class parties and school celebrations

13. District 45’s Wellness Policy
To celebrate a child’s birthday, let’s do:
Extra recess
board game time
computer time
reading a fav book to the class
Parents can send in pencils, stickers, erasers, books, etc. instead

14. Playworks
A framework for recess that encourages inclusion and problem-solving strategies
Self-direct
Encourages team work and active play
Create a sense of community
See Ms. Conboy, Mrs. Mascheri, or Ms. Kodl for more information

15. Communication Process
If a concern arises, here is the proper chain you should follow:
1. Teacher-by phone or
2. Principal or Asst. Principal
3. Superintendent (Mr. Palmisano)

16. Communication Process
If a step in the “chain of command” is skipped or missed, you will be referred back to the person in the previous step. This ensures concerns are dealt with at the most direct level for the student.
When all solutions fail, please move on to the next level of district faculty.

17. Safety Drills Drop off procedures Fire Tornado
Suspicious person/lock-down drill
Drop off procedures
Obey all posted signs and laws
Cross at crosswalks
Have children exit cars on curb side
I am just the principal…

18. PTA
Joining the PTA does not obligate you to volunteer or participate in activities, but please consider volunteering to help out in the LRC, the classrooms, or at Family Events.
Dues and fundraising money go towards many school projects such as assemblies, field day, book fair, and family events.

19. Questions?
Together, we can make a difference for EVERY child