welcome to tatem!

New Student Orientation

1 Glover AvenueHaddonfield, NJ 08036

856.429.0902http://www.haddonfield.k12.nj.us

Gino R. Priolo, Principal gpriolo@haddonfield.k12.nj.us

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

had@nsfm.com 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): pmurray@haddonfield.k12.nj.us

-Howard Seshens (Band): hseshens@haddonfield.k12.nj.us

-Susan Greenspan (Strings/Orchestra): sgreensp@haddonfield.k12.nj.us

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 tracynoone@verizon.net

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 lmarino@haddonfield.k12.nj.us 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

gpriolo@haddonfield.k12.nj.us/429-0902, ext. 178Linda Marino, Secretary

lmarino@haddonfield.k12.nj.us/429-0902, ext. 102Beth Herrera, Nurse

bherrera@haddonfield.k12.nj.us/429-0902, ext. 104Elyse Batoff, Counselor

ebatoff@haddonfield.k12.nj.us/429-0902, ext. Alan Fegley, Superintendent

afegley@haddonfield.k12.nj.us/429-7510Bonni Rubin-Sugarman, Director of Special Education

brubin@haddonfield.k12.nj.us/429-3960Haddonfield Child Care, 429-1603

Other Contact InformationGirl Scouts

Lori Wolfhopelwolfhope@gscamden.org795-1560, ext 320

Boy ScoutsTroop 3065 Haddonfield United Methodist

ChurchTroop 3064 First Baptist Church of

Haddonfield