1. Temecula Valley Charter School
General Meeting – August 2017

3. Board Member
Shauna Walsh 

4. Board of Directors Mark Horn - President, Parent Member
Shauna Walsh - Secretary/Treasurer, Parent Member
Susan Dickson - Community Member
Daryn Schloss - Community Member
Gayle Vergara - Community Member

5. Executive Director
Lois Hastings

6. Staff Introductions

7. Facility Update We own the property.
We are still in the rezoning process.

8. Athletic Director
Nate Maddox
“Do good, grades good, game good.”

9. A Message from our Attendance Clerk - Angie Keenan
If your child is absent, please Angie, our attendance clerk at or call the office by 9:00 AM the day of the absence.
Independent Study Agreements are available when your child needs to miss school due to an unavoidable circumstance. These agreements are for short term use. Please see Angie in the front office for details.

10. A Message from our Health Clerk - Andi Alexander
Prescribed and over the counter medications needed during the school day require doctor orders.
All doctor notes/excuses for a student need to be given to Andi Alexander, our Health Clerk. The health clerk will send copies to your child’s teacher.
Please notify your child's teacher and health clerk if your child has any medical issues, medications, physical limitations, and/or allergies that would affect them during their school day.
A new Health History form for the school year must be filled out and turned into the health office if you haven’t done so already.
All parents MUST fill out a Megan's law form every year.
All parents who volunteer at TVCS must either fill out the TB risk assessment form or have a TB test on file at the school. Please turn risk assessment forms in to the office.

11. That 4 Letter Word…. Safety Highlights:
No distractions while in the loop- cell phone use in particular
Pull as far forward as possible
No left turn
No drop off/ pick up on Abelia
Provide a note for bikes and walking
Avoid distracting teachers as much as possible
Students stay with teacher

12. Dean of Students
Allen Neuenschwander

13. Recess and Lunch
Organized safe and healthy games facilitated by Mr. Cody, Mrs. Hauser, and, eventually, student leadership!
Conflict resolution

14. Solar Eclipse Safety First!
Streaming videos in class (TIME, NASA, National Geographic, and Mr. Anderson and Ms. Bednar’s!)
Inclement weather protocol will be in place.
Remind your children: Don’t risk looking at the eclipse!

15. Cougar Challenge Attendance - 95% Work product - 90%
Behavior - No referrals or repeated poor choices
Two celebrations per year + brag tags

16. Middle School stuff... Dismissal time change -- 2:53 p.m. Electives
Performance Team (Mr. Kehler)
Leadership/Conflict Resolution (Mr. Maddox)
Intro to Computer Science (Mr. Anderson)
Journalism (Mrs. Long)
Visual Arts (Ms. Bednar)
World Languages (Mrs. White)
Music (Mr. Hutchinson)

17. Resource Development Coordinator
Julie Amoroso

18. Parent/Student Handbook
Available on our school website
Under the PARENTS tab
Please note hanges in Field Trip Policy
New Family Orientations starting soon

19. Running Club Running Club is back this year!
Monday-Friday, 7:45 until 8:05.
Any 1st-8th grade student can join!
Cool prizes as they reach mile goals!
Please encourage your child to join!

20. FB - Temecula Valley Charter School Marquee Principal’s Chat Flyers
Communication
Ways we communicate at TVCS:
Board of Director Meetings General Meetings Website
FB - Temecula Valley Charter School Marquee
Principal’s Chat Flyers

21. Quick Poll Results To set up a good homework routine at home 28.08%
As a parent, what is YOUR #1 goal for the new school year?
To set up a good homework routine at home %
Be an active volunteer at school - classroom help, field trips, etc %
Be a great communicator with teachers and staff %
Get my kids to school on time %
Be more involved in school governance - attend board meetings, general meeting, committees %
To get to know other parents at the school %

22. Fundraising

23. Smart Card First fundraiser of the year! August 25 - September 8
Last year’s profit: $3,090
Supported Special Events - STEAM Day, Field Day, Dances, and more

24. Apex Fun Run - October 12, 2017 Last year’s profit - $11,630
Carnival company at last year’s Field Day
Purchase of new athletic uniforms
Added $200 per grade to this year’s field trip fund

25. Kids Are First November 1st -15th Last year’s profits - $4,422
Supported Special Events

26. Box Tops Thank you to Renee Signorelli!
Welcome new coordinator - Karen Hildebrand!

27. Mark your calendar... August 30, 2017 August 31, 2017 5:30 PM
September 4, No School

28. Lunch with the Principal or Dean of Students!
Raffle
Lunch with the Principal or Dean of Students!

29. THANK YOU!