Welcome to GSES2013-2014Introduction to Goldsmith-Schiffman Elementary School

Our mission:

“Goldsmith-Schiffman students soar to new heights and reach the gold standard”

We follow the 4R’s…We are respectful, responsible, resourceful, and ready!

About GSES

School Name-Goldsmith-Schiffman Elementary School (GSES)

Grades Served-PK-5th

School Colors-Navy and Tan

School Mascot- Owl

Our New PrincipalName- Mrs. Mason

About- Mom, wife, lives in the community, very kind, and helpful, friendly

What you should do- say hello, introduce yourself, ask questions, ask for help when needed.

Her responsibilities-• Keeping the school safe,• Help with arrival/ dismissal,• Solve problems,• Complete office work,• Ensure all students are learning

Mrs. Mason expects …

- you to make good choices.

- you to follow the 4R’s.

- you to follow the “Golden Rule”-

- treat others the way you want to be treated.

Our Assistant PrincipalName- Mr. McGlathery

About- Husband, father, spiritual, likes basketball, friendly, kind, helpful

What you should do- say hello, introduce yourself, ask questions, ask for help when needed.

His responsibilities-• Helps keep the school safe• Assists students, parents, teachers,

and Mrs. Mason

Mr. McGlathery expects…

- you to follow all school rules.

- treat others with respect.

- remember the 4R’s.

- do not touch the light switches or

objects on the walls around the building.

Our Reading CoachName- Mrs. Shorter

About- Teacher, Mother, Friendly, Helpful

What you should do-

Wave a silent hello in the hallway, be

friendly.

Her responsibilities-• Offers students help with their learning• Assists with STAR and DIBELS testing

and classroom instruction

Mrs. Shorter says…

- always try your best.

- it is ok to ask for help.

Our School CounselorName- Mrs. Newman

About- Wife, mother, friendly, kind, helpful, cares about every student

What you should do- If you would like to talk to Mrs. Newman, ask permission from your teacher. Say a silent hello in the hallway. Ask questions.

Her responsibilities- • Teaches guidance classes bi-weekly• Student Council, Peer Leaders and Flag Corps• Parent Education Classes• New Student groups, Small Groups

and Individual Counseling,

Mrs. Newman says…

- she is your friend.

- she wants you to be happy.

- she wants to you to always try your best.

“If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again”

- be nice to yourself and others.

Office Staff

Name- Mrs. Elliott

About- friendly, kind, helpful

What you should do- smile, be friendly, introduce yourself

Her responsibilities-• Paperwork• Answer the phones• Attendance and student check-

in/out• Money collection

Mrs. Elliott says…

- use manners.

- wait patiently for help at front office.

- ask if you can use the office phone or if you have other questions.

Computer Technician

Name- Mr. Phillips

About- Friendly, funny, helpful,

His responsibilities-• Audio/Video and WOWL TV

technician• Laptop, iPad maintenance and

other

technology assistance• Webmaster

Mr. Phillips says…

- take care of your computers.

- no eating or drinking around your computer.

- always carry your laptop in a case.

- save your work often.

Media SpecialistName: Mrs. Hopkins

About- mother, loves books, friendly, helpful

Her responsibilities-• Book check-in/ out• Teaching you about the library• Organizing and shelving books,

ordering new library books

Mrs. Hopkins says…

-keep cooks clean, dry, and safe.

-return your books on time.

(PK-K: 1 week, 1st-5th: 2 weeks)

-have a pass from your teacher when visiting the library alone.

-the library is open from 7:30 a.m.-2:45 p.m.

Our Cafeteria StaffNames- Mrs. Brewer, Mrs. Bearden and Mrs. PhillipsAbout- Helpful, Friendly, Great Cooks!What you should do- Say hello, ask questions,call them by their names Responsibilities- • Cooking our breakfasts and lunches• Keeping the kitchen area clean The cafeteria says…- eat our delicious school lunches- you must have fruit & vegetables on your tray- learn your lunch number and practice at home- use manners and stay quiet in the lunch line

Our Custodial StaffName- Mr. Burwell

About- Father, kind, friendly, helpful

What you should do- Do your part to help keep our school clean, say silent hello’s in the hallways, call him by name

His responsibilities- • Keeping the GSES campus clean

Mr. Burwell says…

- help keep the school clean.

- clean around you area in class and cafeteria.

- show respect.

- once per month a class that has the cleanest

cafeteria tables during the month will receive

an ice cream party.

NurseName- Nurse Darlene

About- mother, kind, helpful, friendly

Responsibilities-• Helping truly sick students

Nurse Darlene says…

- wash your hands or use sanitizer.

- don’t put your hands on your eyes, ears, mouth, or nose.

- cough and sneeze into your shoulder.

- be safe on the playground and in P.E.

- visit the school nurse only for serious illnesses.

- if feeling sad or nervous visit the counselor.

EarthscopeEarthscope, Huntsville City Schools' Environmental Education Program, was established in 1978 to offer field-based environmental experiences citywide for grades Kindergarten through Sixth.  Born of volunteers' vision and dedication, nurtured by a broad base of community support, Earthscope has grown to become a comprehensive, locally funded, award winning education program.  The Earthscope office is located atGoldsmith-Schiffman Elementary School.

Each year Earthscope's staff instructs over 15,000students in grades K-6 about environmental andhistorical concepts and issues with the goal ofinstilling a sense of community and stewardshipin the minds of young people.  In addition to thefour full-time staff members, grants from thecommunity enable Earthscope to contract anadditional ten part-time instructors.   Earthscope's mission statement: Connectingstudents to the natural world through purposefulfield work and problem-based learning thatempower them to become responsible stewardsof the planet.

Our New StudentsNames- ???? Ask them their name

About- Kind, friendly, want to make new friends

Their responsibilities-• get to know their teachers and classmates• make friends• learn about their new school

What you can do-• introduce yourself• be kind• be helpful• be a friend!

Our New Friend Name- Mary

About- 1st grade student, likes playing games, racing in her power chair, riding her bike, playing iPad, coloring, drawing, and barbie dolls

Responsibilities- school work, home work, playing, and having fun

What you should do- say hello, talk to me, introduce yourself, be my friend, play with me

Mary says…

- I have a neuromuscular disease called Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA).

- I do not have strong muscles like you do, but it doesn’t prevent me from doing many things and enjoying life.

- I have never been able to sit up, crawl, or walk, and there are many things I can’t do by myself, but there are LOTS of things I CAN do!

-I can get sick very easily, so please cover your coughs and wash your hands as much as possible.

-I am glad to be at school with you and I want to be your friend.

Behavioral Expectations

I am RESPECTFUL!

I will…

- use a quiet voice

- listen

- use kind words

- use my hands and feet correctly

- share the materials with my friends

I am RESPONSIBLE!

I will…

- participate in all activities in class

- keep up with my class

- wait patiently while Mrs. Newman is helping others

I am RESOURCEFUL!

I will…

- ask for permission before I get supplies

- be helpful to others

- be mindful of others in the counseling room

- remind my friends to follow the rules

I am READY!

I will…

-pay attention as instructions are given

-follow directions the first time they were given

-have a positive attitude

-always do my best

Go for the Gold- The GOLD STANDARD!

The 4 R’s