Welcome Bears!!Pat Butler Elementary

2021-2022Teacher assignments are in the front office if you

have not yet accessed Parent Portal.

Welcome/Introductions

Principal: Damien Capalare Guidance Specialist: Jennifer Moore

Welcome/Introductions Clerk: Jillian Martin Office Manager: Maribel Rodriguez

Welcome/Introductions Mrs. Hughes Mrs. Bruffey Ms. Englert Ms. Garcia

Room 1 Room 2 Room 15 Portable D

Mrs. Wollerman, Mrs. Covington, Mrs. Burrows

PTA

● We are always looking for families who want to participate in PTA.

Volunteers and Adults on Campus

● WE LOVE YOU and we’re getting there● Volunteer packet (Chaperone, classroom helper)

○ TB Test○ Background Check○ Office Check-In

● Visiting classrooms○ Proof of vaccination or negative test

Positive Attendance Student Success● Arrive on time, stay all day

● Medical/dental appointments○ Avoid pick-ups after

2:00pm

● If your child is absent, call the school office as soon as possible

School Communication

● ParentSquare: Emails/Texts○ Parent Portal contact numbers/emails

● Youtube● School Website

○ www.pasoschools.org/patbutler● Bear Facts monthly newsletter● Marquee● Peachjar

Teacher Communication

● ParentSquare● Seesaw● Email● Phone/Voicemail● Avoid before class time

School Information

● Parent Handbook, etc. can be found on the website● School Website

Classroom Information Packets

● Will be sent home by individual teachers● Specific to class information and procedures

Emergency Information (Aeries Parent Portal)

● Vital for communication and student safety● Phone numbers and emails● Order of contacts● Emergency Contacts vs. Educational Rights

Parking Lot

● Rush hour● Recommendations● Procedures

○ Center Lot○ Fire Lane (like an airport)○ Unattended Cars

● Drop-off and Staggered Pick-up

Gate and Fence Procedures

● Safety● Check-in procedures

○ Open Gates vs. Locked Gates● Open/Close procedures

○ 7:45-8:00 ○ 2:25-3:00 (1:25-2:00 on Mondays)

Parent Check-In

● For the safety of our students● Everytime● Front office● Any government issued ID required● Proof of vaccination or negative test

Income Form through Parent Portal

● One per family● Every family● VITAL to our school and district

Back to School Night

● Thursday, September 16● 5:30-7:00● Individual teacher information● Teacher/Family connection

Hot Lunch/Snack Procedures

● All students are eligible for nutrition and lunch free of charge

● Students who don’t bring a lunch will be provided a hot lunch

Indoor/Outdoor

● Weather/AQI matrix● Appropriate clothing● Sunscreen● Help students make good decisions

Homework

● Differs by grade● Teachers will send home information in the beginning of

the year packet● Reading and fact practice

Questions and Concerns

● Questions○ Why not ask?

● Concerns/Feedback○ Teacher, Office Staff, Administration

● Gossip/Messaging○ The impact of messaging to students, positive or

negative○ Perceptions vs. facts

Butler Bears R.I.S.E. Above!Respect

Integrity Safety

Excellence

Positive Behavior Intervention and Support (PBIS)

PBIS and Discipline

● Student Expectations○ High expectations for behavior and effort

● Support-Tiers 1-3, RISE tickets/bands● Parent Support● Parent Expectations

○ Home vs. School● RISE Above chant

○ Respect, Integrity, Safety, Excellence

Spirit Fridays and Dress Up Days

● Friday is Spirit Day○ Butler attire○ Green

● Dress up days○ Periodically throughout the year.

Schedule

● Regular Schedule ○ First Bell 7:55○ Tardy Bell 8:00○ Dismissal 2:15

● Monday○ First Bell 7:55○ Tardy Bell 8:00○ Dismissal 1:15

● Minimum Days○ First Bell 7:55○ Tardy Bell 8:00○ Dismissal 12:15

Start of the Day Routines

● Drop off students/enter at far end of lot● Hang backpacks or keep on shoulders ● Students should meet at the playground● Parents may stay with students until first bell● Students line up at first bell● Teacher leads class to their classrooms● Parents please exit the yard at first bell

Masks and Self-Screening

● Parents will screen students prior to the dropping students off at school

● Masks must be worn at all times when in an indoor youth setting (by students and staff)

● Students with a medical exemption can wear a face shield with a fabric drape

● Masks can be stored in backpacks when going to recess or lunch (outdoors)

Backpack Daily

● Homework● Clothing items● Lunch boxes

Dress Code

● Flat, closed toe shoes● PE and recess● Hats● Please help your student choose “Kid” clothing

Student personal devices

● Responsibility is with the student● Backpacks are kept outside● Cells phone off at all times● Cellular watch appropriate use● Tablets should be left at home● Please be part of the solution…● Progressive discipline● Consider the social-emotional impact

The Butler Family

● Welcome to your new family!

School Tour

● MPR, Parking Lot, Kinder playground and eating area● Pop-In for Pastries