Academy of Tucson Elementary School
August & September, 2011
Principals Message
Welcome to the 2011-2012 school year at the Academy of Tucson Elementary School
We encourage you to get involved in your child’s education by bringing them to school on time, rested, well nourished, and prepared for the day’s activities. Also, there will be many chances throughout the year to assist either in the classroom, at school events and/or through daily volunteer opportunities. The Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) along with other committees have started meeting to plan for special events this year as well.
An additional newsletter will be coming out in September and will focus on school staff, committee’s, groups, and goals for the year. You can keep updated on school events by newsletters, e-mail, phone calls, our website and PASS.
I look forward to meeting you throughout the year and we appreciate your support in fostering a terrific start to the 2011-2012 school year!
Calendar
Aug. 29th: Coffee with Mrs. Stewart 8:15 am at
Ramada
Sept. 1st: Curriculum Night
Sept. 5th: Labor Day-No School
Sept. 7th: Early Release Day
Sept: 9th: Grandparents Day /Safe
Routes to School (SRTS) meeting after
school at Ramada
Sept: 14th: Science Fun Fest Meeting 8:30 am at
Ramada
Sept. 16th: Parent Advisory Meeting 8:00 am at
Ramada
Sept. 21st: Picture Day
Beginning of the School Day:We appreciate all of you who have chosen to start the day off with us at the basketball court. As you know, we say the Pledge and then sing our character song. The words to our TRRFC Character Song is as follows: At
Timely arrival to school and class is essential for student learning. Since tardy students interfere with the learning of those who come on time, late arrivals are considered discipline violations.
The first bell rings at . This is the signal for students to line up with their classes. The second bell rings at . All students arriving after the second bell must be signed in by an adult.
It is also important to have students be at school. The only time a student should not be at school is if they are sick or a family emergency. The teachers plan to have all of their students in class on a daily basis. Please note that a student’s citizenship grade will be affected by their timeliness to school and their attendance.
Beginning of the School Day:
We appreciate all of you who have chosen to start the day off with us at the basketball court. As you know, we say the Pledge and then sing our character song. The words to our TRRFC Character Song is as follows: At
Traffic Tips:
It has been wonderful to have parent help during pick-up and drop off times. (Special thanks to: Tina Thomas and Maya Hendrickson) Listed below are some quick traffic tips to maintain the flow of traffic in and out of the campus: 1. Drive up to the next available spot in the drop-off area, even if someone is not behind you. 2. Please refrain from parking in the drop-off circle from and from ; remember that the circle is to be used for quick pick-up and drop-off not as designated parking area. 3. Please have your child prepared to get in/out of the car in a timely manner. If you or child is having a slow start to the day, please use the north end of the parking lot instead of holding up the traffic flow in the circle.4. Be courteous towards other drivers and also be on the look-out for students in the parking area and those families who have chosen to walk to/from school.5. Please use your blinker. 6. Please do not get out of your car when in the circle to pick-up your child from the interior part of the campus. If you feel the need to do so, please find a designated parking space at the north end of the parking lot not in the circle.7. If you are late picking up your child after school please check under the ramada. Please note: We do not provide supervision after . We appreciate your efforts in following these traffic guidelines.
Parents and Volunteer Etiquette on Campus:
It is imperative to us at the
Curriculum Night Schedule-Sept. 1, 2011
We encourage all families to attend Curriculum Night. This is an opportunity for you to get to know what is being taught in the classroom and to get an overview of what is happening at the school. If you need to talk with the teacher about your child’s progress, please schedule a separate meeting time with the teacher.
1. Park and get to designated areas.
2. Kindergarten/1st Grade families meet in classrooms. 2nd/3rd/4th Grade families start under the ramada.
3. Kindergarten/1st Grade transition from classrooms to ramada. 2nd/3rd/4th Grade families transition ramada to classroom.
4. Kindergarten/1st Grade under the ramada 2nd/3rd/4th in classrooms.
