Agenda 1. Welcome and Introductions2. School Hours3. Drop-Offs, Pick-Ups, and Dismissals4. Classroom Teachers and Coursework5. Homework6. Support, Interventions, and Guidance7. Special Events8. Band and Chorus9. Questions and Answers
How can parents get involved?Parents can join the Windermere School PTO and are encouraged to help plan and run some of the school fundraisers and activities.
OfficersMartha Allegue (President)
Rhonda Villanova (Vice President 5/6)Tracy Elsass (Vice President K-4)
Amber Borst (Secretary)Karl Stocker (Treasurer)
What are the school hours?Full day Half day8:00 am – 2:40 pm 8:00 am – 12:30 pmBusses drop off starting at 7:50 am.
Students must be signed in when arriving after 8:00 am.
Drop-offThe Yellow arrow dictates the parent
drop-off. Please drive into this area and drop-off at the
Red X.
Staff are stationed along the bus lane
and by the crosswalk to
ensure it is safe for students to walk across.
Pick-upThe Yellow letter “X” shows where parents can park.
Please do not enter the Bus Lane
area during dismissal.
The Red arrow indicates where the crosswalk is located and staff will be stationed while busses are
picking up students.
Pick-up ProceduresPark in the parking lot on Abbott Road
and please use the crosswalk in the middle of the parking lot.
Students must bring in a note, show it to the teacher, and bring it to the office.
Parents must sign out the student in the office.
Same process for dismissals during the day.
LunchGrade 5 students eat lunch from 11:45
– 12:15Recess is immediately after from 12:15
– 12:45.Lunch menus are posted on the
website and will be sent home monthly. Teachers do provide working snack
times which may vary depending on the schedule of the day.
What if my child is ill?
Please call the school nurses office at:860-896-2337
School Nurses Donna SmithTeri Looke
What is the school’s website?www.ellingtonschools.org
Click on “Our Schools” link and then choose Windermere School
Information: School curriculum, calendars,
lunches, PTO, and current eventsLibrary page has reliable research
information and educational games
Classroom Teachers Team 1 – Mrs. Lewis and Mrs.
McKeegan
Team 2 – Ms. Dhandapani and Mr. Rogers
Team 3 – Ms. Palasek/Mrs. Rancourt and Ms. Horvath/Mr. Schumacher
Team 4 – Ms. Bostiga, Ms. Harding, and Mrs. Satagaj
What is the team approach?Each homeroom teacher is
responsible for teaching language arts and one other subject area.
Students switch classrooms for 1 subject
(either science or social studies).Team #4 switches classrooms for 2
subjects(math, science, and/or social studies)
What supplies do the children need to be prepared?
PTO has offered to pre-purchase all supplies that would normally sent home on the grade level supplies list. If purchased, a package will be awaiting the child on the first day of school.
If PTO program is not purchased, supply lists will be posted on the school website as of July 1st.
Welcome back letters will be mailed from the office on August 1st and contain additional information.
Each student receives his/her own combination locker outside of their classroom
Core Curriculum – GradingLanguage Arts
Reading WorkshopWriting Workshop
Spelling/VocabularyGrammar
MathematicsFractions
Mixed Numbers and Decimals
2- and 3-digit multiplication/division
Geometry1-step Algebraic equations
Integrated math tasksScienceSoundLight
Earth in the solar systemInquiry-based learning
Social StudiesExplorationColonization
American RevolutionStructure of the U.S.
Government
Support – Intervention BlockEach team of teachers has a
designated time during the day when “intervention” is provided.
No “Whole-class Instruction” is given during this time.
Teachers work in small groups with students to provide assistance, support, and enrichment.
Intervention staff may work with students in/out of the classroom.
Intervention Block StaffLiz Conlin – Language Arts
ConsultantCourtney Harris –Language Arts
ConsultantWanda Parent – ½ time Math
InterventionMarcia Zweissler – ½ time Math
InterventionEllen Snyder – ½ time Writing
InterventionLisa Stephan – ½ time Writing
Intervention
Contacts if your child needs guidance from an adult
School Counselor: Jessica Marshall(Last Name A-J)
School Counselor: Marilyn Toback-Reveley(Last Name K-Z)
School Psychologist: Carin FaraciSchool Psychologist: TBDSpecial Education Case Managers: Gabrielle
Betancourt, Adam Schumacher, or Allison Smith
What specials will the students have during the week?
Students will participate in one art class, one music class, and one PE class every week. Media (Library) meets every other week.
Students must bring a change of clothes for PE in order to participate.
Intermediate School Activities and Special Events
Grade 5Revolutionary War DayField TripHealth ProgramConflict ResolutionRachel’s Challenge and Chain Links Clubs
Grade 6DARE ProgramImmigration DayField Trip Career Exploration and Career DayPresidential AwardsRachel’s Challenge and Chain Links ClubsStudent Success Plans
Electives that students can choose to participate in?
Band (meets 2 days a week during recess and group lessons during the day) – students are responsible for all make-up work due to lessons
Chorus (meets 1 day a week during 5th grade recess)
Cross-Age Teaching (designated recess times through Guidance)
Student Advisors (monthly during recess through the Lead Teacher)
Rachel’s Chain-Links Club
Homework / Structured ReviewAverages 50 minutes per nightIndependent Reading increases to
another 20-30 minutes per night.If not completed, students are
required to complete their homework in a designated room during recess.
Repeated missed homework assignments will result in additional structured reviews and possibly after school detention.
How to keep track of homework assignments?
Agenda books are provided to each student.
Teachers designate time at the end of the day for students to write down assignments.
Individual teachers will utilize the Final Site Website student portal to record assignments.
How do detentions work?Students may receive detentions for an
accumulation of missed assignments and inappropriate behavior. A staff member will call you and paperwork will be sent home.
Detentions take place on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Students go directly to detention at 2:40 and must be picked up and signed out of the main office at 3:40.
Dress Code and Cell PhonesShirts/blouses/dresses which reveal
the abdomen, chest or undergarments.Shorts, miniskirts, or pants that reveal
an excessive amount of upper thigh.No head covering of any kind.Apparel encouraging the use of drugs,
tobacco products, or alcohol.Cell phones must be off and in lockers
during the day.
Academic Systems Behavioral Systems
1-5%
Primary Interventions
Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS)
Primary Interventions
Secondary Interventions
Tertiary Interventions
Secondary Interventions
Tertiary Interventions 1-5%
5-10%
80-90% 80-90%
5-10%
PBIS cont’dStands for Positive Behavioral
Interventions and SupportsIt is a behavioral framework that
includes proactive strategies for defining, teaching, and supporting appropriate student behaviors to create a positive school environment.
Reward based system where students work toward individual, homeroom, and school-wide goals.