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Learn about the teacher, classroom expectations, homework policy, parent communication plan, getting involved opportunities, and fundraisers for Valerius Elementary School.
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Valerius Meet the Teacher Night September 4th 2014
Teacher Info: • Whatever you want to share about yourself • Educational background, philosophy, family, pics, hobbies, etc…
Classroom Expectations • Review expectations for cell phone use at some point during this slide!!
Homework Policy and Plan • Late work • Reoccurring assignment information • Projects (how will this be communicated?)
Parent Communication Plan • How I will communicate with parents: • (please personalize below…) • Homework • Field Trips • Behavior incidents/consequences • Units of instruction • Daily Schedule (specials, instructional focus)
Parent Communication Plan • How Parents can most easily communicate with me: • Email for non-time sensitive needs (24 hour turn around is our goal) • Call office for immediate needs (457-6500). • During instructional time: Mrs. Mitchell will get a message to the classroom • During plan or before/after school: Mrs. Mitchell will transfer a call back to the classroom. • Planner: feel free to write a note in planners
Getting Involved: • PTO homeroom parent: (enter name here) • Parties (dates, themes, activities) • Class party Dues ($5) • Signing up to help/bring treats • T-shirts • Directory • Volunteer Opportunity Sign-ups • PTO meetings • Fundraiser Focuses for the year: • Short term goal: more iPads • Long term goal: continue to save towards playground
Getting Involved: • PRIMARY FUNDRAISERS • Spirit Wear (September) • Read-a-Thon (October) • Family Fun Night (February) • Fall/Spring Book Fairs (Nov/Mar) – for library materials • SUPPLEMENTARY FUNDRAISERS • HyVee Shop and Share/Market Fresh Grill Nights (Sept, Nov, Jan, Mar) • Gift Card Reward Program (2nd Monday monthly) • Boxtops/Campbell’s Soup Labels (ongoing) • NEW THIS YEAR: Valerius PTO has a website, facebook page and email address for improved communication (if you don’t receive any PTO emails, please let us know that you want to opt in for communication) • http://www.urbandaleschools.com/schools/valerius-elementary/pto/ • www.facebook.com/valeriuselementary • valeriuspto@gmail.com