Southern Delaware

School of the ARTS A Magnet School in the Indian River School District

Principal: Barkley Heck

Assistant Principal: Jenna Argo

Kindergarten: Lisa Forney

Stephanie Fair

First Grade: Wendy McCabe

Matt Roe

Second Grade: Mandi Carmean

Karlie Class (Olivia Wilgus)

Third Grade: Nichele Lobo

Mary Litchfield

Fourth Grade: Lauren Norwood

Dori Camper

Fifth Grade: Becky Burton - Math/Sci

Robin Hall - ELA/SS

Middle School Ryan Lewis - Math/Sci

Wendy Webb - ELA/SS

Lisa McVey - Science

Lisa McCabe - Math

Matt Bower – Social Studies

Amanda Swain – ELA

Special Education: Margie Adkins - Special Education

Co-ordinator

Erin Bullock - Teacher

Lisa Collins – Teacher

Corinne Keller – Teacher

Lisa McNeill - Teacher

Heather Gardoski – Teacher/ELL

Para-professionals: Dawn Schultz

Emily Morris

Wendy Rishel

Arts: Lorraine Steinhoff- Vocal Music

Forest Allread- Art

Allison Anderson - Dance

Melody Oneschuk - Instrumental

Music

Lynne Southmayd - Drama

Other Specialists: Barbara McMillan - Nurse

Kassie Warrington- Reading

Interventionist

Frank Shockley - School Counselor

Charity Sample –Clinical counselor

Anne Toomey - Secretary

Gina Bell - Secretary

John Campbell – Safety Officer

Teresa Wilkerson - Cafeteria

Manager

Esque Hodge – Custodial Chief

At SDSA we believe that having

experience with the arts along with

excellence in academics will open

the door for our students to become tomorrow’s leaders.

The Mission of Southern Delaware School of the Arts is to facilitate student

learning and achievement through the arts.

Excellence in Academics through

the arts.

Arts program that supports excellence

in academics.

Reading

*Read every night!

*Ask questions about

the story like, “what do

you think will happen?”,

“How can you tell…?”, or

“How do you feel

about…?”

Math

*Practice foundational

skills

*Ask students to make

mental calculations

whenever possible.

*Ask students questions

such as “how do you know

that?” or “How did you

figure that out?”

Character

*Encourage students

to treat others kindly

and with respect

*Talk about using

manners

*Make sure they know

home and school are a

team.

What your

children

know you

value, they

will value…

SDSA Elementary Day

Each grade level has a different schedule, but every

child has:

O 30 minute lunch period

O 20 minute recess period

O 50 minute Arts period

O RTI for math/reading

SDSA Middle School Day

8:10-8:40

RTI 8:45-930

FLEX

9:30-10:20

Majors & Minors

10:25-11:15

CORE #1

11:15 - 12:00

CORE #2

12:05-12:35

LUNCH

12:40 - 1:30

CORE#3

1:35 - 2:25

CORE #4

Report Cards 2017 - 2018 Progress reports and report cards will be available

electronically via Home Access Center.

Middle school parents:

O Please watch for the home access letter. It needs to be completed and returned with all other “back to school” paperwork.

O SDSA will send written notification if your student is earning a failing a class or classes at the time of progress reports and/or report cards.

Elementary school parents:

O Paper copies of the interim progress reports and report cards will be sent home.

IRSD Policies 2017 - 2018

Please Review these policies

sdsa.irsd.net

IRSD Code of Conduct

Attendance Policy

Your student will come home with a sign

off sheet that you have read these

policies.

O They are languages that all people speak that cut across racial, cultural, social, educational, and economic barriers and enhance cultural appreciation and awareness.

O They are symbol systems as important as letters and numbers.

O They provide opportunities for self-expression, bringing the inner world into the outer world of concrete reality.

O They create a seamless connection between motivation, instruction, assessment, and practical application-leading to deep understanding.

O They are an opportunity to experience processes from beginning to end.

O They develop both independence and collaboration.

O They provide immediate feedback and opportunities for reflection.

O They make it possible to use personal strengths in meaningful ways and to bridge into understanding sometimes difficult abstractions through these strengths.

O They improve academic achievement - enhancing test scores, attitudes, social skills, critical and creative thinking.

O They exercise and develop higher order thinking skills including analysis, synthesis, evaluation, and "problem-finding.“

O They provide the means for every student to learn.

The ARTs at SDSA

Five specials weekly

• Dance

• Drama

• Vocal music

• Instrumental music(no K)

• Art

Exploratories: students have

longer exposure to specific

disciplines to uncover their

greatest interests and talents.

•Dance

•Drama

•Vocal music

•Instrumental music

•Art

Majors and minors: Students choose

their greatest interest and talent

to refine and practice.

•Dance

•Drama

•Vocal music

•Instrumental music

•Art

*Students in Middle School must audition for majors, minors, and any “special

groups/performances” that may form.

*Changes can not be requested once the process is finished.

7:45-8:00 Breakfast Served

7:45

Students who choose to eat

breakfast are discharged from

buses

7:50

Students who DO NOT choose at

breakfast are discharged from

buses

7:45-8:00 Parent drop-off

8:05 Tardies Begin

8:02 – 8:05 Announcements

2:30 Dismissal Begins – buses will be

called in waves

2:45 Buses leave and Parent Pick-Up

begins

Students in all

grades are

responsible for

arriving at class

on time, and if

late they are

responsible for

making up work

Please be mindful

of tardies,

absences, and trip

forms…

If your child is not

at school, we

cannot help them

succeed.

Students must

participate in

rehearsals to be

considered for

stage time.

Being on time and present for school is incredibly

important:

The importance of education: Your commitment to school attendance sends a message to your child that education is a

priority for your family, going to school every day is a critical part

of educational success, and that it's important to take your

responsibilities seriously including going to school and being

prepared.

Achievement: Students who attend school regularly are more likely to pass reading and math assessments. There is also a

strong correlation to future success.

Exposure to the content: Whether the subject is science, reading, or drama, a student who is at school is able to

participate which increases the likelihood of long term

understanding.

Being part of the school community: Just by being present at school, your child is learning how to be a good citizen. Here at

school they are constantly learning to be part of a team.

Please be

mindful of

driving

slowly in our

parking lot

Some notes from the Nurse

O Please look for the packet coming home from the Nurse

O The pink card must be completed and signed (front and back) return the next day even if you are a returning student.

O Student health history update – Must be completed each year

O Medications O Must be in original labeled container

O Immunizations O K-8 must have completed immunizations.

O Official forms are necessary

O Parent Notes O 10 notes are accepted for full day absences (not tardies).

O A parent note must accompany EACH and EVERY medication sent to school....prescription as well as over the counter.

Parent Drop-off and Pick-

Up

• Arrival begins at 7:45 when staff members are on

duty.

• Please wait until staff members are present and

your students are supervised to drop off.

• If you drop-off students after 8:05, you must park

your vehicle and escort them inside of the building.

• Parent pick-up will begin at about 2:45 in the front

of the building - once the buses have departed.

Please be sure to wait in the car line which begins

on the East side of the building.

• It is important to note that changes in your

student’s normal dismissal routine must be made

in writing. **

• We cannot accept dismissal changes over the

phone. Please be sure your pick-up person comes

to school with identification.

There will be

no bus passes

being issued

for alternate

drop off sites

this year

TRANSPORTATION

Bus and bus stops are extensions of school and

behavioral expectations apply. Riding the school bus

is a privilege.

Practice shuttle site etiquette

Kindergarten students: An adult

must be present at drop-off. Please approach the

bus to retrieve your child. (Example: Georgetown

Middle Parking lot, Harris Teeter parking lot)

Breakfast 7:45-8:00am

You can make payment by cash, check, or on-line:

Checks: must include a driver’s license and telephone number.

Checks can be made payable to “SDSA Cafeteria”

Cash: running accounts can be maintained.

On line: www.k12PaymentCenter.com

http://www.k12paymentcenter.com/

Our full uniform code can be found in

the agenda and on the SDSA website.

SDSA

SDSA Uniform Dress Code 2017-final.pdf

These activities are

“extras” that are earned by

good behavioral choices.

Students who stay on or

above GREEN will be

eligible to participate.

2017-2018

PTO Officers: Presidents:

Kristy Clark & Sarah Walker

Vice Presidents:

Brandy Myers & Angie Warrington

Treasurers:

Michele Cathell & Mary Litchfield

Secretaries:

Kurt Herring and Robin Hall/ Wendy

Webb

Lisa McCabe is one of the teacher

representatives.

SDSA’S PTO O Please consider becoming involved with the school’s Parent Teacher

Organization. Volunteers are needed, and all are welcome!

O We have recently approved $10,000 worth of technology, including iPads, Chromebooks and SMARTboards. In addition, the PTO has approved the funding for new stage lighting, and purchased the new sound system we have enjoyed this past year.

O Last year our PTO was able to raise $35,776 for the students through fundraisers such as Yankee Candle Sales, Spirit Wear, Winter Festival, The Gala, Coin Wars and many others!

O Some recent changes have been made to help accommodate working families. PTO Meetings will now be held at 6 pm instead of 5 pm on the 3rd Tuesday of each month. Please see the calendar that will be coming home with your child regarding meetings.

SDSA’S PTO O If you can not make it to meetings, but want to volunteer in other

ways, there are many opportunities!

O Keep up to date with the PTO on Facebook. www.facebook.com/SouthernDelawareSchoolOfTheArtsPto

O Our first PTO Meeting is on September 19th at 6 pm in the SDSA Library. We hope to see you there!

O Volunteers are needed for the first Parent Teacher Conference on October 2. The PTO provides dinner and drinks for the teachers during this time. Please contact Beth at baprn98@aol.com to sign up!

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http://www.facebook.com/SouthernDelawareSchoolOfTheArtsPto

Thank you for partnering with us to see your child succed!

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