pinecrest academy cadence campus...aug 12, 2019 · meet & greet. mission vision pinecrest...
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PINECREST ACADEMY CADENCE CAMPUS
ElementaryMeet & Greet
MISSION
VISIONPinecrest Academy
unites the community to
prepare students for college and careers.
Students perform at the highest levels on
all academic measures.
Leadership TeamINTR
ODUC
TION
S
Jessica LeNeavePrincipal
Kristin Crawford3-5 Assistant Principal
Bridget MechamK-2 Assistant Principal
Laronica MaurerDean
Brittany IvesInstructional Coach
Cara GuerrieriSafe School Professional
Mandy LeythamRead By Three
Strategist
INTR
ODUC
TION
SKindergarten
FirstSecondThird
FourthFifth
Special EducationSpecialists
Support Staff
COMMUN
ICAT
IONFrom School● Primary Forms
○ Cougar Column○ Emails○ Infinite Campus
■ New App○ Website
■ School Calendar○ In-Person Conferences○ Parent IMPACT Meetings
● Secondary Forms○ Facebook○ Other Social Media○ Class Dojo
COMMUN
ICAT
IONTo School● Norms
○ Start with main point of contact■ Follow the chain from there
● Example: ○ Teacher○ Team Lead (as appropriate)○ Assistant Principal○ Principal
○ Understand you may be directed to a more appropriate staff member
○ Be courteous○ Give time for a response
We all have a common purpose…our students
Our Camp
usOur Campus● Mobile App
○ School Supplies○ Household Items○ Spirit Wear
● Must be present at least 50% of the day● Tardies fall under the attendance policy as well● 3 unexcused = truant per the state● 5+ = limited from sports and additional activities● 20 = retention & CPS● Truancy Diversion Program
● See full policy in handbook
ELEMENTARY ATTENDANCE
Behavior● Students are expected to conduct
themselves appropriately for the duration of the school day.
● There is a full progressive discipline policy in the handbook.
● We are their educators.
● We need parent support.
UNIFO
RMS
From the Handbook
● Polo shirts from uniform store
● Uniform bottoms○ Loose-fitting○ No external pockets
● Spirit wear○ Available for purchase
● Added to handbook○ Free dress policy
● Review Handbook for full policy
UNIFO
RMS
FREE
DRE
SS
BLEN
DED
LEARNING
i-Ready
● Mostly done in school○ 2 lessons Math/week○ 2 lessons ELA/week
● Leveled for each child
● PLEASE DO NOT HELP THEM
STMath
● All students are required to complete
● Students may be placed in a lower level based on testing to fill in gaps
● Parents we need your help to encourage completion at home….especially if they are below grade level
Series Reading
Series Reading
● We want to continue to ramp up reading.
● Individualized reading goals!
● We are a community of readers!
TechnologyPinecrest Academy strives to provide
ONE-TO-ONE TECHNOLOGY for all students; therefore, it is expected that students will utilize school-issued computers.
Technology
From the Handbook
● Social Media Use● Internet and Media Use Policy
○ BYOD Rules○ Consequences for violating BYOD Rules○ Utilization of the Internet and
Inappropriate Use of Computers
T.E.A
.M.S.
General
● Anything outside of the instructional day is considered T.E.A.M.S. ○ Sports○ Tutoring (unless grant funded)○ Activities○ Before & After Care○ Etc.
● Account must be current to participate● We cannot waive any fees or offer any
reduced fees for any reason○ We can help to put you in touch with programs
which are set up with government assistance● Sign-up electronically
Fees on Infinite Campus● Agenda $5 (Required K-5)● K-5 Technology $5 (Required)● School Fees● Donations● T.E.A.M.S. Registration● Before & After Care● Athletics● Field Trips● Other Events
● *PTO Specific Items are Separate*
Fees on Infinite Campus
PERS
ONAL
ITEM
S● Students are responsible for
personal items brought on to campus.
● Label EVERYTHING please.
TIPS
ON
LUNC
H
Campus Safety● State Reviewed Crisis Plan● Community Partners
○ Henderson PD○ Henderson SWAT○ Silver State Police Academy
● $45,000 additional infrastructure targeted at safety communication and staff training
● Continual Staff Development● Increased Safety Drills
Immunizations● Per the state, students who are not in
compliance with their immunizations may not attend school. There is no grace period.
● Exemptions will follow state policy and must be accompanied by proper documentation.
Immunizations
CARL
OOP
Reminders
● Review the entire procedure online● Follow all directions of staff● Cross in designated areas● No side road is considered a designated
drop-off (it is against city guidelines and clearly communicated by the school)
● Be patient - Lives are at stake● Be courteous● 5 MPH
CARL
OOP ● Retrieve tags from homeroom teacher
○ All students must have a tag○ Tags must be visible throughout
entire carloop○ Student will not be released until the
tag is presented or ID at front office● Walkers - Please think their safety
through ○ “Independently walk off campus”
● Review Handbook for full policy and procedures
Mornin
g Ce
remony
NEW REQUIREMENT
● All parents must have a state-issued photo ID for entry into Morning Ceremonies○ Tetherball Court is the ONLY parent
entry point ○ IDs will be scanned at the Tetherball
Entry
Volunteer Hours● All families are asked to get involved
○ School magnet on car ○ Donations○ Sign-up with a teacher in advance○ Join PTO○ Chaperone (overnights require fingerprints at
parent expense)○ Volunteer Coach○ Attend IMPACT meetings○ Specified Events○ Social Media Synergy (see flyer at office)○ And more…..
Volunteer Hours● Office will inform you if you need
to get fingerprinted due to a high volume of hours in the school.
● All parents must have a visitors badge to enter the building.
VISITING CAMPUS
● ALL parents must surrender their photo ID at the front office in order to receive a lanyard to be on campus for visiting and volunteering.○ The ID will be used in case of a campus
emergency and returned once the lanyard is returned.
ELEMENTARY
SECONDARY
ATHLETICS
● Informational Brochures in Classroom● Athletic Director - LaVon Myers
○ In Hallway ○ Interest Forms ○ K-5
Visiting Classrooms Today● Meet the teachers
○ Including Specialists● Retrieve carloop tags● Drop supplies● Explore the environment● Record questions on slip in classroom● Schedule a call/conference with teacher
if you need to speak about specific needs of your student
BLEN
DED
LEARNING
SES
SION
S In-Depth Training Sessions at
OPEN HOUSE
K-5 OnlySeptember 17th, 2019
5:30-7:00 pm
Welcome Cadence
COUGARSto the 2019-2020
school year!
Together,
WEcan make it aGREAT YEAR!