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Welcome to Tatem!. New Student Orientation 1 Glover Avenue Haddonfield, NJ 08036 856.429.0902 http://www.haddonfield.k12.nj.us Gino R. Priolo, Principal [email protected]. Agenda. School Video Overview of School and What You NEED to Know School Tour - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
New Student Orientation
1 Glover AvenueHaddonfield, NJ 08036
856.429.0902http://www.haddonfield.k12.nj.us
Gino R. Priolo, Principal [email protected]
AgendaSchool VideoOverview of School and What You NEED to
KnowSchool TourMessage from the Tatem PTAQ and A
Important Calendar NotesSept. 3: First day (9/3-5 half-days—12:30
dismissal)Kindergarten on normal schedule 9/3-5Sept. 8 Half day for first grade only
Sept 3-8: PM Conferences for first grade only
What to Expect on First DayBeginning/End of School Day
Line-up and exit locationsFor security reasons, all parents must sign in
at the main office and receive a visitor's badge before entering the building.
Character EducationAnti-Bully Programs
Word of the Month
Assemblies
Good Citizenship Awards
Morning Announcement
For more information, please visit Mr. Priolo’s E-board at www.mr-priolo.haddonfield.site.eboard.com
During our Community Meeting:Define the Word of the Month Student Council’s Top 10Word of the Month TriviaDrama club
School HoursFull-Day8:25-3:00Outside supervision begins at 8:15.Kindergarten
AM Session: 8:25-11:10 PM Session: 12:15-3:00
Half-Day8:25-12:30Kindergarten
AM Session: 8:25-10:55 PM Session: 10:00-12:30
Six-Day ScheduleIdentifies each day by number (Days 1-6)Listed in the Community Calendar
Sample Daily Schedule8:25-8:40: Arrival/Morning
Procedures8:45-9:45: Writing Workshop9:45-10:45 Reading Workshop10:45-11:45: Math11:50-12:40: Lunch/Recess12:45-1:30: Special1:30-2:15: Science/Social Studies2:15-2:50: Word Study/Read Aloud
School LunchThe cost of an elementary student
lunch is $2.30.Lunch tickets are sold at a cost of
$23.00 for 10 lunch tickets. These tickets may be used at any time throughout the school year. Checks should be made payable to Haddonfield Board of Education.
Students may purchase a snack after the main lunch. Snacks cost between $.45 and $2.25.
The price of milk is $.55Contact Information: Dan Witkowski
[email protected] or 429-5851, ext. 388 Outline of Daily Lunch Procedure
School EnrichmentAfter school—Enrichment for All (Winter
Months Only—drama, photography, cooking, legos, etc.)
AttendanceIf 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 Policy1st through 5th Unexcused absence: No Consequence6th 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.
Make-Up Work Please call the main office by 10AM with a
request for make-up work to ensure a packet will be ready for pick-up by the end of the day
Tardiness1st through 5th Unexcused lateness: No Consequence6Th 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 GuidelinesAM
Drop-off laneAssisted/unassistedWhere to park/where not to park
PMNo pick-up laneWhere to park/where not to park
Pick-UpPlease ensure all of your emergency contact
information is accurate. Children will be released only to those
authorized
Support for StudentsClassroom teacherGuidance
CounselorPrincipalNurseInstructional
Support Program
Language Arts Specialist
Problem Solving Team
Pupil Assistance Committee
Child Study Team
Homework GuidelinesKindergarten—No regular HW assignmentsFirst—15 minutesSecond—30 minutesThird—40 minutesFourth—60 minutesFifth—60 minutes
Special ClassesLibrary: 30 min., once per cyclePhysical Education: 45-min., twice per cycleMusic: 30-min., once per cycle
Instrumental music, grade 3 (strings only), grades 4-5 (band and orchestra)
String lessons, grades 3-5Chorus, grades 4-5
Art: 50-min., once per cycleHealth: 30-min., once per cycleSpanish: 30-min, twice a cycle for grades 3-5
For more information about our music program, please contact:-Polly Murry (Chorus): [email protected]
-Howard Seshens (Band): [email protected]
-Susan Greenspan (Strings/Orchestra): [email protected]
Home-School CommunicationWeb Site and E-NewslettersPTA Meetings (once per month)Tatem TimesThursday PacketsE-mailE-BoardCoffee 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 TeacherE-mail is the primary method of communication
with teachers. All teacher e-mails are the first initial, last name,
following by @haddonfield.k12.nj.usAll teachers also have voice mailRequired 48-hour call back (or e-mail) timeA conference/meeting may be requested at any
point in the school year
Parent Volunteer Opportunities…We highly value our partnership with parents!
PTAParent PlaygroundEnrichment for AllTatem 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…
• 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 ContactsGino R. Priolo, Principal
[email protected]/429-0902, ext. 178Linda Marino, Secretary
[email protected]/429-0902, ext. 102Beth Herrera, Nurse
[email protected]/429-0902, ext. 104Elyse Batoff, Counselor
[email protected]/429-0902, ext. Alan Fegley, Superintendent
[email protected]/429-7510Bonni Rubin-Sugarman, Director of Special Education
[email protected]/429-3960Haddonfield Child Care, 429-1603
Other Contact InformationGirl Scouts
Lori [email protected], ext 320
Boy ScoutsTroop 3065 Haddonfield United Methodist
ChurchTroop 3064 First Baptist Church of
Haddonfield