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Learn about curriculum, staff introductions, student supports, parent involvement, attendance policies, and upcoming events at Lorane Elementary School. Get insights into reading, writing, math, science, social studies, and cafeteria procedures. Stay connected through various communication channels.
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Lorane Elementary School Curriculum Overview Night August 28, 2019
Tonight’s Schedule • 5:30 – 6 p.m. – Building Overview • 6:05 – 6:35 p.m. – Session I • Classroom / Grade Level Presentations • 6:40 – 7:10 p.m. – Session II • Classroom / Grade Level Presentations • 7:30 p.m. – Program Concludes
Staff Overview & Introductions • Support Teachers • Ms. Curley • Ms. Elliott • Mrs. Koch • Mrs. Moyer • Mrs. Nugent • Mrs. Walker • Mrs. Weisser • 2nd Grade • Mrs. Cupitt • Mrs. Defiore • Mr. Fick • Mrs. Herchelroth • 3rd Grade • Mrs. DeCamillo • Miss Fasig • Mrs. Reidinger-Smith • Mrs. Whitney • Kindergarten • Mrs. Firestone • Mr. Ousley • Miss Stein • Mrs. Young • 1st Grade • Mrs. Gaetani • Mrs. Hebel • Mrs. Kline • Mrs. Zientek • 4th Grade • Mr. Denunzio • Ms. Learn • Mrs. Marburger • Ms. Perate • Specialists • Mrs. Delewski • Mrs. Holleman • Mrs. Parsons • Mr. Ricketts • Mrs. Tarewicz
Student Supports / Office Staff • School Counselor | Ms. Seeberger • Groups, Peer Mediation, 504 Plans, Classroom Lessons • School Nurse | Ms. Gierlich • Health Plans, Staff Trainings, Student Care • 09/03/2019 – Vaccinations for Kindergarten and new students • 09/16/2019 – Mandated reports | K Physicals & Dental | 3rd Grade Dental • School Psychologist | Mrs. Flanagan • Evaluation Reports, Testing, Consult • Progressions | Ms. Seeburger • Principal | Ted Isselmann • Principal’s Secretary | Mrs. Hemstreet • Attendance Secretary | Mrs. Blankenstein
Student Supports • SAP Process • Evaluation Process & Timelines • Gifted Screening • CogAt Test – 2nd Grade • Safe2Say
Student Activities • Girls on the Run • Science Explorers • Morning Announcements
Parent Involvement • Association of Parents & Teachers – APT • APT Leadership • Co-Presidents: Heather Reidinger & Allyson Schick • Vice President: Rachel Clemens • Treasurer: Lauren Batzel • Secretary: Misty Santiesteban • 09/09/2019 @ 7 p.m. | Lorane Library • Packet recently sent home • Clearances must be on file to volunteer and/or chaperone • Child Abuse and Criminal History check required • FBI fingerprinting required if not living in PA for more than 10 years
Attendance • Attendance is critical! • 9 a.m. – 3:40 p.m. • Numbers to know: • Greater than 4 days unexcused = attendance conference • Greater than 6 days unexcused = truancy citation • Greater than 10 days unexcused = referral to SAM and possibly CYS • Educational Travel forms • Reporting • Email is best | Lorattendance@exetersd.org • Phone call & note | Note within 5 days of absence
Arrival & Dismissal Procedures • All buses will drop-off and pick-up at the front of the school • K students have colored bracelets to match their bus • All commuters will be dropped off and picked up at the gym entrance • Hang tags for commuters will be mailed
Curriculum Overview • Reading • Balanced Literacy Program • Scripted programs • Ongoing assessment • Writing • TDA, TDQ • Being a Writer • Math • Investigations • Dreambox • Science • FOSS Science Kits • Social Studies • Formally introduced in 2nd grade • Handwriting & Cursive • Social Skills • Health • Specialists’ areas
Cafeteria Overview • Link to online cafeteria management • Free & Reduced Lunch forms • Menus • Student ID# • Allergies
Upcoming Events • 08/30/2019 & 09/02/2019 | School Closed • Week of 09/03/2019 | 1st Fire Drill • 09/07/2019 | APT Meeting | 7 p.m. • 09/11/2019 | APT Fundraiser begins • 09/20/2019 | Early Dismissal | 1 p.m. • 09/25/2019 | Fall Picture Day
Communication • School website • Email – teacher & staff directory on school website • SeeSaw, Class Dojo, etc. • Facebook & Twitter • Skyward • ETSD app • ParentLink Messages • Call