Fulton Elementary School - Welcoming Environment and Educational Commitment

Welcome To Fulton Elementary School Jr. Falcon Day

Hello! Hello! Sharon Lewandowski-Principal Tanisha Burks- Assistant Principal Molly Caroland- Assistant Principal Lisa Bach and Beth Shields- School Counselors Maria Brickley - School Psychologist

Current Kindergarten Team Michelle Ranker Lisa Watts Peggy Danaher Lauren Braxton Abi Olabisi Courtney Harris Sarah Callanan (Team Leader) De Anna Green Jazzmin James Kecia Little Emmalee Pinion

Strategic Call to Action Strategic Call to Action Vision Mission HCPSS ensures academic success and social emotional well- being for each student in an inclusive and nurturing environment that closes opportunity gaps. Every student and staff member embraces diversity and possesses the skills, knowledge and confidence to positively influence the larger community

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all students Student backgrounds and interests are equally represented in our classrooms Students have the opportunity to share their experiences both inside and outside of the classroom Students have the opportunity to contribute to programs that promote positive behavior in our school community Staff works with students regularly to foster respect for all cultures and diversity throughout our school

Preparing for Kindergarten Preparing for Kindergarten HCPSS: www.Hcpss.org FES: http://fes.hcpss.org/

School Security School Security Safety and Security is a top priority We regularly practice drills with students and staff Drills can included but not limited to: Evacuation Drill Duck, Cover, and Hold Lockdown Shelter in Place All Exterior doors remain locked during school hours Visiting Procedures are in place

Visitor Procedures Visitor Procedures 1. The front door is the ONLY entrance point for all visitors 2. Please ring the buzzer and look into the camera. 3. Be prepared to state your name, your child s name, and the reason for the visit. 4. All visitors must walk directly into the front office with a valid photo ID and sign in on the Lobbyguard. 5. A visitor s sticker will be given to visitors following the above procedures. We ask that you wear this so it is visible at all times. 6. Any visitor in FES without a visitor sticker will be taken to the front office by a staff member. 7. We also ask that if someone is coming in the door at the same time that you are that you ensure that they are going directly into the office

HCPSS Connect HCPSS Connect Family File must be up to date in Synergy You will get an email to sign up/Go to HCPSS.org You must have Emergency Contact information Anyone picking your child up must be listed on the Emergency Contact information

Breakfast & Lunch at School Breakfast & Lunch at School Student Breakfast $2.00 Student Lunch $2.75 Milk $.50 Prepayment for student meals Myschoolbucks.com

Breakfast & Lunch at School Breakfast & Lunch at School + www.hcpss.org + Calendar of Meals + Lists of allergens + Online information for prepayment

Health Information Immunizations Physical Exams Lead Certificate Health Survey Medication Order Form

Transportation Riding the Bus - http://www.infofinderi.com/ifi/?cid=HCP2IOASIJVW Drop off/Pickup Walkers

Typical School Day Typical School Day + + + + + + + + + Arrival 9:15 am - 9:25 am Mathematics Reading Recess & Lunch Related Arts (PE, Music, Tech, Media, & Art) Social Studies/Science/Health Centers & Self Select Time Dismissal 3:55 pm After Care (available through Parks and Rec)

Getting Ready Getting Ready + Read, Read, Read (Visit the Library) + Talk to Your Child (talk to them about words they don t understand) + Fine Motor Skills (scissors, stringing beads, pencils, crayons, Play Doh)

Getting Ready Getting Ready + Build Listening Skills (try to give multi-step directions and try not to repeat directions) + Build Self Help Skills (bathroom, washing hands, zipping, buttoning, blowing noses, and opening containers)

Opportunities to Get Involved Opportunities to Get Involved + Please Join the PTA + Harris Teeter/Giant Food/ Food Lion Sign UP + Volunteer in our School

Important Dates Important Dates + + + + + + August 24- PTA K Meet & Greet @ Schooley Mill Park 3:45pm August 25- PTA K Meet & Greet @ Schooley Mill Park 11:00am August 29- PTA K Meet & Greet @ Schooley Mill Park 9:00am August 30- Kindergarten Orientation September 4- First Day of School September 24- Back to School Night

Summer Assessment Summer Assessment + Placement is Instructional + Summer Assessment Dates + July 30th - August 3rd + August 6th - August 10th

Your Child Can Be Found In Your Child Can Be Found In Michelle Ranker ORANGE Lisa Watts YELLOW Emmalee Pinion PURPLE Sarah Callanan PINK Jazzmin James BLUE Kecia Little RED

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