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Back to School Night Bienvenidos a Todos

Washington Irving Elementary School. Back to School Night Bienvenidos a Todos. September 13, 2017. James Graziano Assistant Principal. Susan Bretti Principal. Chris Borsari Superintendent of Schools. Welcome.

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Back to School Night Bienvenidos a Todos

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  1. Washington Irving Elementary School Back to School Night Bienvenidos a Todos September 13, 2017 James Graziano Assistant Principal Susan Bretti Principal Chris Borsari Superintendent of Schools

  2. Welcome We are honored to have you as part of the Washington Irving School family. We believe that communication is key to your child’s success. Tonight’s Back To School night will provide you with important information about our school. We hope you find this evening’s event informative and enjoyable.

  3. Who we are: We are a nationally recognized Blue Ribbon School.  Our goal is to help each child achieve academic success, have a positive self-image, and to have respect for others. WI prides itself on its diversity, teamwork and family oriented atmosphere. All children have access to a rigorous, challenging and engaging learning program.

  4. Washington Irving School We are dedicated to the Mission of the Public Schools of Tarrytown In partnership with our diverse community, we promote continuous growth through active engagement in a personalized learning environment characterized by high expectations and academic rigor in a climate of collaboration and mutual respect. The mission of the Public Schools of Tarrytown is to empower students to make informed choices and assume responsibility for their own actions as they become self-directed, lifelong learners who are committed and able to contribute to a sustainable local and global society.

  5. Washington Irving School Classroom Teachers

  6. Washington Irving School Specialists and Support Staff

  7. Washington Irving School Teaching Assistants and Office Staff

  8. Attendance • Attendance and promptness are fundamental to your child’s learning and overall success. • Daily school attendance provides your child with an optimal opportunity for learning and helps to develop his/her sense of responsibility and follow through that will be valuable throughout his/her life. • The school day begins at 7:30 am. Arriving promptly at school ensures that no instruction is missed, his/her routines are maintained, and good work habits are promoted.

  9. Arrival Procedures • Buses and vans unload in the front of the building and the rear of the building. • Car riders should be dropped off in the front of the building. Please do not park in the bus lane from 7:00 – 7:45 a.m. • The school doors open at 7:15 a.m. The first bell rings at 7:30 a.m. Students not in class by 7:40 a.m. are marked tardy. • Please use the designated crosswalks when crossing Route 9. • Side Parking Lot has 3 Handicapped spaces and 2 Visitors spots. Parking along the upper fence is not permitted.

  10. Dismissal Procedures • Buses and Vans load in the front of the building and the rear of the building. • Please do not park in the bus lane from 1:45 – 2:20 p.m. • Changes in dismissal plans should be in writing and given to your child’s teacher in the morning. Calls to the office to change dismissal plans should be made prior 1:30 p.m. • Please do not send emails regarding dismissal to teachers. • Please use the designated crosswalks when crossing Route 9. • Parking in the side lot is limited and the turn around area is narrow. We prefer that you do not use the lot for pick-ups.

  11. Report Cards Move to Trimester Reporting • Provides more time between reporting periods for students to demonstrate learning • More flexibility to pace curriculum and ensure student mastery of instruction • Divides instructional days more evenly throughout the reporting periods.

  12. Parent Teacher Conferences Fall Conferences Spring Conferences October 19, 2017 November 2, 2017 Overview of transition in new grade / school Academic progress Goal Setting May 10, 2018* May 18, 2018 Review of Goals Academic progress Summer Planning * Blood Drive

  13. WIN (What I Need) Differentiated learning period • Reading • Math • Challenge • Problem Based Learning

  14. Communication • TUFSD Web page • WI Web site • www.wiparents.weebly.com • Public Schools of the Tarrytowns Facebook Page • Digital News Update

  15. Washington Irving School PTA President Amada Reimundez amada@reimundez.com (914) 557-3842

  16. Washington Irving School The Foundation for the Public Schools of the Tarrytowns Please remember to support the Foundation. The Foundation works tirelessly to bring new programs and technology to support Washington Irving students. • YMCA Theater & Theater Residency • Emperor of the Castle (PE) • Fun with MakeyMakeys (Science) • Every Window tells a Story (Art) • Contact the Foundation Office • foundation@tufsd.org

  17. Washington Irving School . Susan Bretti, Principal sbretti@tufsd.org (914) 631-4442 James Graziano, Assistant Principal jgraziano@tufsd.org (914) 631- 4442

  18. Classroom Visits Thank you for coming!

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