1. Welcome to Springdale School 2012 Fairfield County Academic Gain Award Winner

2. Today’s Purpose 1.Welcome you to our school 2.Inform you of our program 3.Answer your questions Gloria Manna, Principal https://twitter.com/SpringdalSchoolhttps://twitter.com/SpringdalSchool Laura Lynam, Assistant Principal https://twitter.com/MissLynamhttps://twitter.com/MissLynam Casey Cummings, Administrative Intern Marcia Dinella and Linda Joseph, Office Support Staff

3. School Wide Info Hours of Operation 8:45-9:00 arrival 9:00 Start of School Day 3:30-3:45 Dismissal Policies and Procedures Family Handbook www.Springdaleschool.net Springdale PTO on Facebook, Twitter, School Website Organization Kindergarten through Fifth Grade Approximately 650-700 students Essentials – Music, Art, PE, Media, Computer

4. PTO The goal of the Springdale Parent Teacher Organization is to bring together the home and the school in a relationship to ensure that parents and educators cooperate in the education and growth of each child. http://www.springdaleschool.net/pto-page.aspx www.facebook.com/SpringdaleSchoolPTO https://twitter.com/SpringdalePTO

5. Academic Program Workshop Method for Academics provides all students with individualized instruction. Reading and Writing Workshop is supported by America’s Choice Professional Development. Everyday Math from the University of Chicago is supported by consultants directly from Everyday Math. Inquiry Based Science using FOSS and STC experiment kits Social Studies Trade Books and Authentic Literature Smarter Balanced Assessments

6. PBS (Positive Behavioral Support) is a research-based combination of practices that creates a positive school climate in which students can achieve behavorial and academic success. Students learn appropriate behaviors through instruction, practice, feedback, and encouragement. With consistency in behavior expectations, students learn that there are both consequences and rewards for their choices. Spring into Character focuses on four school rules:  Be Respectful  Be Responsible  Be Safe  Work Hard Social Emotional Learning

7. Snack and Birthdays Children are encouraged to bring healthy snacks from home to eat in their classroom. Snack is in the afternoon. Parents need to notify the nurse if their child has any food allergies. Children are invited to bring in cupcakes to celebrate their birthday.

8. Recess Daily recess; indoor or out

9. Specials Music Physical Education Computer Lab Media Center Art

10. ROSCCO The After School Program is designed to meet the needs of working parents by providing a safe & stimulating environment. The programs utilize the cafeteria, gym, and/or the outdoor playground and other available facilities in the public school buildings. ROSCCO Registration Office At Hart Magnet School 61 Adams Ave. Stamford, CT 06902 Phone: 203-977-2734

11. Special Events and School Wide Celebrations

12. Your Questions