Bradford Woods Elementary School

New Student OrientationAugust 26th, 2020

Today’s Agenda1. Principal’s welcome (10:00-10:10)

a. Students and Familiesb. LGI

2. Parent Info Session/ Student Activity with Mrs. Bontempo(10:10-10:40)a. Parents remain in LGI for information session with Mrs. Eimillerb. Students go with Mrs. Bontempo for a meet and greet!

3. Parent Tour and Student Meet and Greet (10:40-11:00)a. Students return to LGIb. Parents and children tour building with Mrs. Eimiller & Mrs. Bontempo

North Allegheny School DistrictPreparing all students for success in a changing world.

Goals:

Goal #1 Academic Achievement - We will promote the achievement of all students at the highest level of their individual abilities in all areas.

Goal #2 Safe and Supportive Schools - We will provide a safe, welcoming, and well-maintained learning environment.

Goal #3 Stewardship - We will maximize efficiencies in all areas of the District for the continuous improvement and optimization of resources.

Goal #4 Curriculum and Professional Practice - We will offer high quality instruction build upon a dynamic curriculum that fosters creativity, critical thinking, and lifelong learning.

Goal #5 Innovation - We will innovate our educational practices and become leaders in technology integration.

Goal #6 Community Engagement - We will foster a collaborative culture that invites and celebrates community support and participation.

Welcome to Bradford Woods!

Office StaffMarlene Hunter

Secretarymhunter@northallegheny.org

Jaime EimillerPrincipal

jeimiller@northallegheny.org

School CounselingMarci BontempoSchool Counselor

mbontempo@northallegheny.org

Hybrid Schedule Due to COVID: QUARTER 1● 2 days in person● 3 days virtual● In person days:

○ Masks required○ Class sizes ranging between 6-15○ By alphabet A-L on Mondays/Tuesdays and M-Z Thursdays/Fridays

● Wednesdays○ All students are virtual○ Approximately 3 hours worth of instruction in morning and opportunities for remediation,

band, chorus, orchestra in the afternoons.● Remote days

○ Live stream cameras allowing for Hy-Flex Instruction

First week of school! ● Because of Labor Day on Monday of our first week of school, Cohort 1

will attend on Tuesday and Wednesday and Cohort 2 will attend on Thursday and Friday!

● This is the only week (as of right now) that this is scheduled.

District issued iPads

● All students will be issued an iPad to be used for educational purposes only.

○ Print and complete○ Sign up for a time slot for one of the following days

● · Wednesday, August 26: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.● · Thursday, August 27: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.● · Tuesday, September 1: 12 p.m. - 8 p.m.● · Wednesday, September 2: 12 p.m. - 8 p.m.

https://www.northallegheny.org/cms/lib/PA01001119/Centricity/Domain/2064/Student%20Device%20Agreement.pdfhttps://nasd.typeform.com/to/OLZ7Onam.

Friday BWE News & Notes● Each Friday evening

● Emailed

● Our #1 way of communicating with you!

School Schedule75 minutes of English Language Arts

60-75 minutes Math & Rocket Math

45 minute special (Tuesday through Friday)

30-45 minute MTSS period 4 times a week

Science/Social Studies; varies by grade level

Recess 30 minutes daily

*School starts at 9:00 a.m.

* Dismissal is at 3:30 p.m.

Arrival and Dismissal Procedures ● Arrival 8:50 a.m. (Tardy at 9:05 a.m.)

● Dismissal 3:25 p.m.

● Video

https://drive.google.com/file/d/15gTtwoVLbYKkCwlLt8xFfJ_RXfYOInZ_/view?usp=sharing

BWE Teachers and Grade Level Sections (Quarter 1)Teacher assignments will be emailed to you on September 1stKindergarten: Third: KA-AM (Garrow) 3A HarveyKB-PM (Garrow) 3B Tarchick

First: Fourth:1A Ferguson 4A Marshalek1B Kilar 4B Natale1C Meinert

Second: Fifth: 2A Carns 5A Ruffennach2B Wallace 5B Turner

Curriculum Nights Kindergarten/1st: Thursday, September 3rd 6:30-8:30

2nd/3rd: Tuesday, September 15th 6:30-8:30

4th/5th: Thursday, September 17th 6:30-8:30

Plan to attend to learn more specific details about your child’s class, curriculum, and teacher expectations!

Due to COVID-19, these will be conducted virtually

Student Handbook

1.) Go to NA Website2.) Go to BWE Website3.) Scroll down and

look in gray tabs for the “Handbook” tab.

BWE Health Office

Certified School Nurse:

Donna Colucci BSN, RN, CSN

Nurse Support:

Sandy Levy, LPN

Medication Drop Off: Tomorrow 12:30pm-4:00pm

COVID Related Health NewsThe NASD Health Services Department has implemented a Return to School

Plan that follows the guidance of the CDC and the PA Dept. of Health.

● Parents will be asked to monitor symptoms at home prior to their child attending school.

● Should your child show signs of COVID-19 or be in contact with someone diagnosed with COVID-19, please contact the health office immediately after contacting your child’s Primary Care Physician.

● Should your child be suspected to show signs of COVID-19 while in school, you will be contacted to pick them up from school as soon as possible.

● Parents will be notified by the district if a student or staff member has tested positive for COVID-19.

Health Services➔ There is a licensed nurse in the building every school day, all school day.➔ Immunizations are to be complete by the first day of school. Mrs. Colucci will contact

you if there are any missing immunizations for your child.➔ Injuries and Illnesses are treated in the health office.➔ Medication administration: In order for prescription or OTC medication to be given

during school hours it must include consent from healthcare provider, start and end date, drug name, dose and frequency, in original container with student’s name, and the signed parent permission on form.

➔ Students may not carry any medications including creams and eye drops. ➔ The health office provides ongoing support to students with chronic illnesses.➔ Annual Mandated Screenings include height, weight, vision and hearing.➔ Student Medication Authorizations Forms come home first week of school. Sign and

return to school ASAP.

Immunization Requirements MUST BE COMPLETE BEFORE THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL.

1. 4 Diphtheria & Tetanus2. 4 Polio3. 4 Acellular Pertussis4. 3 Hepatitis5. 2 Rubella6. 2 Measles7. 2 Mumps8. 2 Varicella

Meeting the Needs of All Learners at BWE!● Grade Level Math Acceleration● GOAL● Elementary Student Assistance Program (ESAP)● Learning Support● Life Skills● Various music programs● PFA After School Program● MTSS

ESAPElementary Student Assistance Program

WHO?

We are trained faculty members, school counselors, administrators, and the school nurse.

PURPOSE?

We identify, refer, and support students who experience barriers to learning. Working alongside parents, we create a plan of action and implement strategies to assist

students in achieving success.

ESAP CoordinatorMrs. Marci Bontempo

mbontempo@northallegheny.org

MTSSMulti-Tiered Systems of Support

WHO?

MTSS Core Team consists of your child’s teacher, principal, MTSS Interventionist, and Reading Specialist.

PURPOSE?

To support students who have been identified as having challenges related to reading instruction. Students receive interventions related to their particular area of need in

hopes of increasing their likelihood for becoming a successful, independent reader.

MTSS InterventionistMs. Diana Cimino

dcimino@northallegheny.org

Reading SpecialistMrs. Taylor Larry

tlarry@northallegheny.org

PBIS Program: PAWS ProgramPositive Behavior Support Program--A positive approach to supporting students in exhibiting desired behaviors.

P-Personal Best

A- Act Responsibly

W-Wise Choices

S- Shows Respect

Students learn exactly how they can exhibit these behaviors in various environments throughout the school, such as cafeteria, playground, hallways, classrooms, etc. They are rewarded with PAWS tickets when “caught” being “PAWSome!” Tickets are used for weekly and monthly incentives and drawings.

BWE Website

Edible TreatsNon-edible treats are HIGHLY

recommended.

To ensure the safety of all students, it is imperative that you

follow these guidelines for providing edible treats for

birthday snacks.

(pg. 7 of handbook)

Requests for Educational Travel1.) Go to NA Website2.) Go to BWE Website3.) Click on “Resources”

up in the gray bar.4.) Click on “Parent

Forms”

(pg. 6-7 of handbook)

School Lunches (30 minutes) (pg. 8 of handbook) Lunch Prices:

$2.45 for lunches (including milk)

$0.75 for milk

Students receive an ID number used as their pin when purchasing lunch. Students may pay with cash, but it is recommended that families load money onto their account using the “Pay For It” website. Envelopes available in office to pay by cash or check.

TYLER (pg. 10 of handbook)

Parents will be informed of their username and temporary password via email. If you need help or need reminded of your password, you can call the school office.

MusicGeneral Music K-5

● Mr. Schmidt● Once per week for 45 minutes● Experience music through:

○ Singing○ Movement○ Instrument Playing○ Composition

● Recorder playing for grades 3 - 5

Band 4th & 5th● Mr. Klicker● One 30 minute pull out lesson per week● One 45 minute ensemble per week

Orchestra 3-5● Mrs. Semanco● One 30 minute pull out lesson per week● One 45 minute ensemble per week

Chorus 4th & 5th ● Mr. Schmidt● One 45 minute ensemble per week● Select Ensemble: Singing Tigers

ArtMrs. Marcee Finch

Students will be creating a variety of 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional artwork. All art projects will be inspired by the United States and American Artists.

Kindergarten students receive 30 minutes of art instruction each week.

First-Fifth grade students receive 45 minutes of art instruction each week. Every three weeks, these students will receive an additional hour of Art during the Integrated Arts time. Each year, Bradford Woods Elementary School has an Art Show one evening in the spring. This year, our theme is “BWE under the Sea”.

Health & PEMrs. Beth Frisco

Health and Physical Education Teacher

Students in grades 1- 5 attend Physical Education once a week for 45 minutes of movement and learning. Kindergarten students attend weekly for 30 minutes.

Students are strongly encouraged to wear tennis shoes and comfortable clothing to ensure safe participation.

Students will explore moving and develop their personal fitness through a variety of activities including, but not limited to : obstacle courses, tumbling, dancing, small sided games, jump roping, outdoor adventures, and rollerblading.

In addition to the academic day, fourth and fifth grade students have the opportunity to participate in intramurals after school.

Library & Technology

Mrs. Mimi Flaherty, BWE Librarian

Mrs. Roz Thornton, Library Secretary

The Bradford Woods Library is a place where students can learn the joy of reading and the

fun of using technology!

All students have Library Class once each week. In Library Class students work on

literacy skills, library skills, research and they learn to use many forms of technology. They

also discuss Internet Safety/Digital Citizenship.

Students check out Library books each week and are expected to return their books the

following week. Students are welcome to come to the Library to get new books anytime, with

the permission of their homeroom teacher.

(pg. 15 of handbook)

PFAParent Faculty Association

www.bwepfa.com

(pg. 16 of handbook)

Andrea Bratich- President

Erin Froehlich- Vice President

Renee Caromano- Secretary

Erin Songer- Treasurer

http://www.bwepfa.com

PFA Committees & Events● After school programs● Box tops● Caring and family support● Directory/membership● Environmental● Field day● Fall Fundraiser● Holiday Shop● Homeroom Parents● Hospitality● Log House● Newsletter● Publishing Center● Sarris candy sale● Shoebox science● Spirit wear● Spring flower sale● Staff appreciation● Traveling Art gallery● Yearbook

● Fall Family Night (Sept. 13)● Fundraisers● PFA Meetings monthly● Assemblies● After school programs● Holiday parties● Art show/Cookie Walk

Clearances

Turn in to Marlene Hunter once completed!

(pg. 16 & 20 of handbook)

QUESTIONS?????

See you September 8th!If you have any questions in the meantime, please feel free to

call or email me.

Thank you for coming!

Mrs. Eimiller and BWE staff