Plaza Vista Plaza Vista SchoolSchool

Welcome to Kindergarten Round Up

March 12, 2015

IntroductionsIntroductionsJames Parker-PrincipalRick Blazer-Assistant Vice PrincipalGretchen Hill– Administrative Assistant Ashley Hernandez– Registration/Attendance

ClerkDawn Burgess – Kinder TeacherKathy Lew– Kinder TeacherEsther Mylar– Kinder TeacherSusan Oshiro – Kinder Teacher

Our SchoolOur SchoolPlaza Vista School: •Built in 1999, this is our 15th year! •K-8 Year Round calendar school•In 2010 we became a “California Distinguished School”•Over 960 students attend Plaza Vista School

• Our first priority at Plaza Vista School is to provide a safe learning environment for ALL students!

• Please read the Plaza Vista K-5 Code of Conduct which is on the Plaza Vista website.

• You and your child will be asked to verify that you have read the rules and discussed the importance of following them with your child. Please comply with all forms in the “First Day Packet” online.

Student Expectations

Adults on CampusAdults on CampusParents are welcome at Plaza Vista School! For the protection of the children, ALL adults

(volunteers or visitors) on campus must sign in at the school office, unless they are dropping off or picking up students.

For School Safety: ALL adults must get a visitor or volunteer badge from the office and wear it while at school. Any parent without a name badge will be asked to return to the office to sign in.

School Office School Office HoursHoursThe school office staff works hard to provide the

best quality services to children, staff and parents.

The office is open from 7:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Please sign in with the office and pick up a visitor or volunteer badge before visiting your child’s classroom.

Where Can I Find Important Where Can I Find Important Information about Plaza Information about Plaza Vista? Vista?

Your MOST important internet page iswww.iusd.org/pv

At the bottom of the webpage is www.myiusd.org – Be sure to register as a user to gain access to Parent Portal!

All of the information you require is on our website – make sure you check it often! We are a GREEN school.

AttendanceAttendanceAbsences: If your child will NOT be at school for any

reason, please call the attendance line at 949-936-6951 before 9:00am to report your student’s absence.

Late Arrivals: When your child is LATE, please take him/her directly to the office and sign in. They will be marked Tardy and given a Tardy slip to take to class.

Student Release: Students will ONLY be released to people designated on the emergency card. Siblings

picking up students must be at least 18 years old.

Nurse Daniella Gorman Nurse Daniella Gorman & Health Clerk Janice & Health Clerk Janice McNeillMcNeillImmunizations

Specialized Health Care Concernsor food allergies-Complete Health Conditions Information form and email school RN

MedicationsIllnesses InjuriesVision/HearingGet a physical & visit a dentist

Kinder Meet and Kinder Meet and GreetGreetIn June, we will be meeting incoming Kindergarten students. You will receive a notification about scheduling your appointment in the coming months.

Our Goals: The students will meet the teachers and teachers will gain important information that allow us to create balanced classes and effective learning environments. Your child’s class placement will be online 1-2 days before the start of school. (Plaza Vista website)

Kindergarten Daily Kindergarten Daily ScheduleScheduleA.M. P.M.

Kindergarten minimum day:8:00-11:20 All students

Minimum days will be on the school calendar and will be held only for class music programs and field trips.

Partnership – Be KIND and HELPFUL to everyone.

Respect – SHOW you care.Integrity – THINK and make GOOD choicesDetermination – Do your BEST! Empathy – THINK about OTHERS’ feelings.

P.R.I.D.E. in the Kinder Classroom

First Kinder Day of First Kinder Day of SchoolSchool

First day of school will be a “Normal” kindergarten scheduleAll A.M. & P.M. parents/students will meet in the

kindergarten yard area at 8:00 AM or 11:20 AMFollow teacher to your child’s classPlease have students wear closed-toed shoes (no sandals or

gators)Bring a LARGE full-sized backpack and lunch box with

student’s name clearly written on the outsideBring a healthy snack Please label all clothing (sweaters & jackets)

Back to School Night & Back to School Night & Fall ConferencesFall Conferences

During the first month of school, we schedule a BACK-TO-SCHOOL NIGHT for Kindergarten. We present the curriculum, policies and procedures for the year. (This is a night for parents only. )

• Approximately one month after school begins, there will be Fall Conferences. Parents are invited to meet with their child’s teacher to discuss academic and behavior goals. They will also share a progress update.

Parent VolunteersParent VolunteersWork in the classroom Help with field trips Holiday Celebrations

When volunteering, please remember adults only - no siblings

*Our Volunteer Meeting will be held during the first 2 weeks of School.

Upcoming Open HouseUpcoming Open House

2015 Open House – Wednesday May 20,2015.

You are invited to come and see what type of work your child will be doing next year! Please remember the work displayed represents the “end” of the year progress!

Join PTA & ACE!Join PTA & ACE!Lorraine Maltezos – 2014-15 PTA President

Your PTA membership funds:-”Meet the Masters” Art Program-ALL school assemblies-2 Bookfairs and Jog-a-Thon-Classroom funds for teacher and classroom

ACE After School Program

Child Development Center (CDC)Child Development Center (CDC)The CDC childcare program at Plaza Vista School provides

affordable, quality childcare and day camps for elementary school-age children of working parents. Professional staff supervise children in a caring, nurturing environment.

The program operates Monday-Friday, before and after school. For further information, please call (949) 653-6405

Maricela Ybarra– Site Supervisor Lorrena Arias– Kinder Teacher Brittany Schlauch– Kinder Teacher

Thank you for Thank you for coming!coming! “Welcome Back Coffee” with our Principal, James Parker, on our First Day of

Kindergarten, Tuesday - July 21, 2015

This is an opportunity to meet other parents and find out more about the Plaza Vista Community.