1. Enders-Fisherville Elementary 17-18
Welcome Back
Enders-Fisherville Elementary 17-18

2. Beginning of Day Drop off @ back 8:15 – 8:35
If students arrive after 8:40 parent must sign them in at the office
Breakfast 8:15 – 8:30
Classes start at 8:40

3. Transportation Extension of the school
1st experience not in a car seat or seat belt
Review rules and expectations at home
Bus lesson taught within the first few weeks of school
When issues arise, please communicate with us.
Child issues contact the school
Logistical issues contact the district office
Jenny Lyter or Michele Bisking

4. Special Classes 6 Day cycle Art, Library, Music, Phys. Ed.
Specials occur in the morning

5. reading, writing, grammar, spelling Mathematics
Curriculum Overview
English Language Arts
reading, writing, grammar, spelling
Mathematics
Social Studies and Science often integrated into English Language Arts

6. Standards Based Report Card
Standards Based initiative
1999 Pa adopted academic standards
What each student should know at the end of the given grade level
Percentage grades for assignments– still check PowerSchool
Reports on skill attainment

7. Standards Based Report Card
Expectation measures
3 Meets grade level expectations
2 Working toward grade level expectations
1 Having difficulty meeting grade level expectations

8. Standards Based Report Card
Example
Student is learning to “re-group” when adding. They are having difficulty but finally get it.
Old way
=70 (D)
New way
3 meeting standard

9. Standards Based Report Card
Moving forward and alignment with academic achievement medal
Discussion occur throughout the year at Education Committee meetings

10. Technology One device for each student K-3 iPads
4th and 5th Chromebooks
Devices are an instructional tool – not used in the same way they are at home.
Responsible for intentional damage

11. Technology
Teachers will communicate with parents within the first couple weeks about how devices used in their class
Child Online Protection & Privacy Act (COPPA)
Website –Technology –Polices- Programs & Applications
List of sites/apps that may be used
Ongoing updates

12. Discovery September – Be Responsible October – Show Respect
November – Be Kind
December – Show Concern
January – Be a Leader
February – Be a Friend
March – Be a Brother’s Keeper
April – Tell the Truth
May/June – Have Courage

13. PBIS Building level expectations
Be Kind, Be Safe, Be Ready and Be a Learner
Expectations taught in classroom and building level
Monthly rewards and incentives
Randomly receive CAT stars for following expectations

14. Dress Guidelines are provided in the handbook
Students go out for at least 30 minutes a day unless temperature is below 30
Most rooms not air conditioned
No flip flops
Always a windy at Enders

15. Electronic devices/toys
Cell phones are to be turned off and placed in the students backpack upon arrival
Hand held electronic games are not permitted
Bring toys at your own risk

16. Board Policy #246
Classroom parties/celebrations with food/beverages shall be limited to no more than one (1) per month in each classroom.
Birthday treats no longer permitted unless in conjunction with monthly party. 
Classroom parties shall offer a minimal amount of foods containing sugar as the primary ingredient. Suggested list of healthy snacks is available on line and in the office.

17. Parents at school Volunteers welcome –contact classroom teacher
When clearances are needed…
Not under direct supervision of district staff
Field trips, lunch, etc.
When clearances are NOT needed…
Under direct supervision of teacher
Working in the classroom, presenting to a class

18. Communication If you have concerns Talk to the teacher 1st
Call principal or asst. principal
Call the District office
Weekly s sent to parents from me
Parent preferences

19. Dismissal Send a note stating who and when…
If you forget to send note call Kate or come to the office prior to 3:25
Wait in designated waiting area
Send notes when leaving early/coming late due to appointments.
Delay Form and Early Dismissal Form will be sent home

20. Additional Information
Lori Weber – Food Service Director
Giant A+ Rewards
earned over $
PTO
First meeting is Sept 21st @ 6:30 in HE Library