Welcome to Southmoreland Primary Center!

Welcome to
Southmoreland
Primary Center!
2015Kindergarten
Orientation
About SPC
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Demographics
Grades K and 1
135 Kindergarten students
149 First Grade students
54% Economically Disadvantaged
14% Special Education (Includes Speech)
Schoolwide Title I
We all learn together…
We all learn together…
Kindergarten is the beginning
of the journey
• Welcome – Mr. Clara, Principal
– Introductions
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Ms. Sarah Kiliany, Guidance Counselor
Ms. Lisa Fratto, Guidance Counselor SES
Mrs. Amanda Vielma, RN SPC
Mrs. Kathy Pallygus, RN SES/SMS
Mrs. Linda Yonkey, RN SHS
Mrs. Sherry Fowler, Secretary to the Principal
Mrs. Kelly Vance, Building Secretary
Mrs. Lynn Huggins, Food Service Director
Mr. Charlie Swink, Athletic Director and Transportation Director
Mrs. Laura Geyer, Transportation Secretary
Mr. Art Showman, Groomes/Quest Transportation and Busing
Mrs. Linnsey Kenney, PTA President
Kindergarten is the beginning
of the journey
– Student Handbook
– 2015-16 School Calendar (pg. 5)
» Note: This calendar is subject to change
– Attendance Policy (pg. 7)
» Pennsylvania School Law and
Southmoreland School District Policy
» “BASE” (Be At School Every day) program at SPC
– Arrival and Departure Procedure (pg. 9)
• Students should arrive at SPC by no later than 9:00 AM
• Tardy bell: 9:15 AM
• Please do not leave your vehicle to drop off or pick up
students
• Dismissal Procedure
Attendance is BASE-ic
• To be on the BASE team, a
student must:
– Miss three or fewer days
(including tardy or absent) in a
nine week period
– A celebration for each nine weeks
will be held to reward students
whose attendance is 95% per nine
weeks or better
– Each nine weeks, students can
begin again
– Students who have three or fewer
absences will have their
“BASEball cards” on display in the
school
BASEball Cards
Parent Volunteering
• We are looking for parents to assist with our
lunch supervision at SPC!
• 11:15-12:25 each day
• Duties will include assisting students with
lunch items and monitoring students with
faculty
• Part of our school-parent-community vision
• A sign-up sheet for parent training is in the
main office
Daily 5, Guided Reading and meeting
student literacy needs
• The Daily 5 is our structure for improving
literacy through guided reading and individual
conferencing.
• This is our second
year of the program.
• Our data tells us
that students are
becoming great
independent readers!
Kindergarten is the beginning
of the journey
• Bus Behavior
– Students must sit in seats at all times
– Students may not move from seat to seat
– Safety is our primary concern
– Bus Orientation is scheduled for Friday,
September 4 during the school day
• Students will be escorted to buses by teachers and
principal to review rules and expectations
• Please reinforce good behavior on the school bus with
your child
Kindergarten is the beginning
of the journey
• Monthly newsletters and calendars
• Website: www.southmoreland.net
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 Miss Lisa Fratto, Guidance Counselor
 Mrs. Lynn Huggins, Food Service Director
 Mrs. Linnsey Kenney, PTA President
 Mrs. Amanda Vielma, School Nurse
 Mr. Charles Swink, Transportation Director
 Mrs. Laura Geyer, Transportation Secretary
 Mrs. Sherry Fowler, Secretary to the Principal