Transcript Welcome to Woodcrest! - Haddonfield Public Schools

Summer Kindergarten Orientation
1 Glover Avenue
Haddonfield, NJ 08036
856.429.0902
http://www.haddonfield.k12.nj.us
Gino R. Priolo, Principal
[email protected]
Agenda
 Welcome
 What the Kids Have to Say Video
 Introductions
 Students: Meet classmates and teacher!
 Parents: Overview of School and What You NEED to
Know
 School Tour
 Message from the Tatem PTA
 Q and A
Important Calendar Notes
 Sept. 3: First day (9/3-5 half-days—12:30 dismissal)
 Kindergarten on normal schedule 9/3-5
What to Expect on First Day
 Beginning/End of School Day
 Line-up and exit locations/EA Supervised
 Students will be picked-up by teacher or assistant
 At end of day, student exit is supervised—child will only
be released to an authorized adult
 For security reasons, all parents must sign in at the main
office and receive a visitor's badge before entering the
building.
Character Education
Anti-Bully
Good
Programs
Word of the
Month
Assemblies
Citizenship
Awards
Morning
Announcement
For more information, please visit Mr. Priolo’s E-board at
www.mr-priolo.haddonfield.site.eboard.com
Community Meetings
During our Community Meeting:
 Define the Word of the Month
 Student Council’s Top 10
 Word of the Month Trivia
 Drama club
School Hours
Full-Day
 Outside supervision begins at 8:15.
 Kindergarten
 AM Session: 8:25-11:10
 PM Session: 12:15-3:00
Half-Day
 Kindergarten
 AM Session: 8:25-10:55
 PM Session: 10:00-12:30
Six-Day Schedule
 Identifies each day by number (Days 1-6)
 Listed in the Community Calendar
Attendance
 If it is necessary to keep a child home from school, please
call the office by 8:30 and include the following
information: Name, Teacher, and Reason for Absence
 If the school does not receive a call from parents, we will
call your home and/or work.
 When a child returns to school after being absent, a note
must be presented from home stating the reason for the
absence.
Absence Policy
 1st through 5th Unexcused absence: No Consequence
 6th and 7th Unexcused absence: Warning, no consequences. (The
warning is to be written and provide the parent with the guidelines for
absence and request for support).
 8th Unexcused absence: Parent/Principal conference. During this
conference a plan for student attendance will be developed for
implementation. The child will be included in the planning, if
appropriate
 10th Unexcused absence: Parent/Principal/DARE Officer conference.
During this conference the plan for school attendance will be reviewed
for effectiveness. Discussion will focus upon additional supports
needed for consistent school attendance. The child will be included in
the discussion, if appropriate.
Tardiness
 1st through 5th Unexcused lateness: No Consequence
 6Th and 7Th Unexcused lateness: Warning, no consequences. (The
warning is to be written and provide the parent with the guidelines for
lateness and request for support).
 8Th Unexcused lateness: Parent/Principal conference. During this
conference a plan for arrival to school on time will be developed for
implementation. The child will be included in the planning, if
appropriate
 12th Unexcused lateness: Parent/Principal/DARE Officer conference.
During this conference the plan for school attendance will be reviewed
for effectiveness. Discussion will focus upon additional supports
needed for punctual school attendance. The child will be included in
the discussion, if appropriate.
Parking/Traffic Guidelines
 AM
 Drop-off lane
 Assisted/unassisted
 Where to park/where not to park
 PM
 No pick-up lane
 Where to park/where not to park
Pick-Up
 Please ensure all of your emergency contact
information is accurate.
 Children will be released only to those authorized
Support for Students
 Classroom teacher
 Language Arts
 Guidance Counselor
Specialist
 Problem Solving Team
 Pupil Assistance
Committee
 Child Study Team
 Principal
 Nurse
 Instructional Support
Program
Homework Guidelines
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Kindergarten—No regular HW assignments
First—15 minutes
Second—30 minutes
Third—40 minutes
Fourth—60 minutes
Fifth—60 minutes
Home-School Communication
 Web Site and E-Newsletters
 PTA Meetings (once per month)
 Tatem Times
 Thursday Packets
 E-mail
 E-Board
 Coffee with the Principal
We make a concerted effort
to limit disruptions to
teacher instruction. If you
need to provide a message
to your child in non
emergency situations, we will
be happy to take a message
and ensure that it is
delivered in a timely fashion.
Communication with Teacher
 E-mail is the primary method of communication with
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teachers.
All teacher e-mails are the first initial, last name, following
by @haddonfield.k12.nj.us
All teachers also have voice mail
Required 48-hour call back (or e-mail) time
A conference/meeting may be requested at any point in the
school year
Parent Volunteer Opportunities…We
highly value our partnership with
parents!
 PTA
 Parent Playground
 Enrichment for All
 Tatem Fair
For more information, please contact our PTA
President Tracy Noone at [email protected]
For Comprehensive
School Information
Visit Tatem’s Home Page at
www.haddonfield.k12.nj.us/tatem for…
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Parent/Student Handbook
Parking/Traffic Information
E-News
The Tatem Times
Faculty/Staff Contact Information
Calendar of Events
Lunch Menu
Delayed Opening Schedule
Please contact Linda Marino at
429-0902 or
[email protected] if
you would prefer a hard copy of
the Student/Parent
Handbook…we will be happy to
provide one for you!
Important Contacts
 Gino R. Priolo, Principal
 [email protected] /429-0902, ext. 178
 Linda Marino, Secretary
 [email protected]/429-0902, ext. 102
 Beth Herrera, Nurse
 [email protected]/429-0902, ext. 104
 Elyse Batoff, Counselor
 [email protected]/429-0902, ext.
 Alan Fegley, Superintendent
 [email protected]/429-7510
 Bonni Rubin-Sugarman, Director of Special Education
 [email protected]/429-3960
 Haddonfield Child Care, 429-1603