1. Welcome Lanesborough Elementary School
Open House
October 18, 2016

2. Agenda: Introduction Core Values Curriculum Update School Wide Goals
Handbook Highlights
Nurse –
Guidance News
Homework Policy
Communication

3. Principal Wiley Educator for 25 years
Starting my 7th year as a School Administrator
Experience as a Building Principal and Assistant Principal
19 years as a classroom teacher in grades 2, 3 and 4
New to the Berkshires

4. Core Values and Beliefs
Creating a “Growth Mindset” among our students and faculty
Creating engaging learning environments for all students
Using Research based Instructional Practices that meet
the needs of every child.
Providing students with the knowledge and
skills to be socially responsible citizens, who can analyze
information, think critically, and problem solve.
Creating a strong home and school partnership where
parent involvement is welcomed.

5. Curriculum:

6. Curriculum Update Everyday Math Updated 2016 version
Common Core Standards infused in the updated Math Curriculum Framework that was published in August 2017.
Assessment – Unit Benchmarks
Reading Street ELA Curriculum 2012 Version
Grades 1 and 2 added a consumable to improve, spelling, grammar and writing.
On-line data assessment to begin
Science: Mystery Science – K-6
Hands On – Leading students in the doing of science and engineering
NGSS – Support the transition to the Next Generation Science Standards and support the Common Core
Learning - Captivate students with short videos and discussion questions.

7. Curriculum Update Continued:
Grade 6 – Discovery Education
Tech-book Science Program
Standards Based
Easy to use tools and resources
Track My Progress
High Performing students
Students who have made significant improvement
Students who are in need of intervention.
Social Emotional Learning:
Second Step
Steps to Respect
Mindfulness

8. School Wide Goals Technology Integration
1:1 Chromebook Initiative Grades 3-6
Google Apps
Google Classroom
Assessment: Using online Benchmark Assessment to monitor student progress – Track My Progress
Focus: Next Generation Science Standards K-6 Integration
Mystery Science online resource K-6
Discovery Science Education – Grade 6
Increase non-fiction materials to support science topics
Project based teaching and learning
Focus on Social Emotional Learning
Community Building -
Monthly Character Traits: Respect – November
Anti-Bullying Program – Grades 3-6
Staff Development.
Parent Workshop

9. Handbook Highlights Attendance
School starts at 8:35 and ends at 3:10pm
Families make every effort not to make appointments or take vacations while school is in session
Please remember to call the school if your child will be absent for the day.
Tardy
Students arriving after 8:35 will need to report to the main office for a late slip.

10. Health School Nurse: Agnes Witkowski
To reach our school nurse, please call the main number and press Ext: 106
Please do not send your child into school if they have had a fever/diarrhea or have been vomiting. A child with any of these symptoms should stay out of school until he or she is symptom free for 24 hours without medication.
Please do not send any child to school with cough drops

11. Guidance Mrs. Viall
Counselor’s Role is to to work together in partnership with school staff, families and community supports to promote the ongoing growth of each student’s academic, social and personal goals.
The counselor will assist all students in realizing their abilities, interests and goals as they transition through the educational process to become successful members of society and life-long learners.

12. Homework Policy
The purpose of homework is to develop independent study
habits, to reinforce classroom instruction, to prepare for
upcoming lessons.
Types of Homework:
Practice to review the days lesson
Preparation for an activity or an in class assignment
Long term assignments
Time Allotments:
10 minutes x’s each grade (1-6) average time per night minutes
Reading nightly minutes will strengthen students comprehension and increase their vocabulary development
Reading is often integrated into assignments. Nightly read alouds with an adult are recommended for students in Grades K-3. Partner reading at grades 4-6 is highly recommended.

13. Updated Morning and Afternoon Procedures
Students having breakfast may enter the main entrance at 8:20
School Buses will be unloaded at 8:25 each morning.
Parent Drop Off is at our side entrance and begins at 8:25. Grade Level Para’s will meet your students and assist them in getting to class on time.
Students will be unloaded on the passenger side of the vehicle.
If you need to unload your child from the vehicle, please pull ahead of the crosswalk to unload so you do not hold up the drop off line.
Tardy: Students entering the building after 8:35 are considered late. They need to check in the main office to pick up a Tardy slip.
Please be sure to sign in at the main office when visiting the building.
Many of us are new in the main office and it would be very helpful if you brought your ID in when dismissing your child until we get to know you.

14. School Wide Communication
School Website – Updated Monthly
Monthly Principal’s Newsletter – Posted on the Lanesborough School Webpage and archived.
Weekly Notices and Community News will be sent out each Friday
School Messenger for updates and reminders - addresses need to be up to date to receive these messages.