WELCOME TO SILVER LAKE ELEMENTARY

SCHOOLCyndi Clay, Principal

John Camponelli, Assistant Principal

THE FIRST SMILING FACES YOU SEE… Mrs. Sheets and Mrs. Wallace –

Administrative Assistants

THE FIRST SMILING FACES YOU SEE… Mrs. Hastings – Nurse

Mrs. Woodard – Interventionist

THE FIRST SMILING FACES YOU SEE… Mrs. Kananen – Guidance Counselor

Our Related Arts Team

Mr. Mause ~ Technology Mr. Trzcinski ~ Physical Education

Mrs. McCall ~ Art Ms. Layton ~ Music

Mrs. Sheppard ~ Our Reading Specialist

Mrs. Klein ~Our Library-Media Specialist

Mrs. Blum ~Reading Support

Special Education Staff

Ms. Spence ~ Ms. Lee~Educational Diagnostician School Psychologist

1ST GRADE LEADERS!!Greeters and Ushers: Justice B. Cameron J. Olivia B. Makyye S. Paul F. Dennis M. Love S. Kylie C. Nick F.

Photgraphers:Malachi F.Elizabeth H.Mackenzie W.Andrea R.

Tour Guides:• Mitchell V.• Matthew M.• De`Jere J.• Gisselle H.• Kiera W.• Stefan R.• Riley Z.

Artists:Zuri G.Zyniah W.Jayson R.Aaliyah W.Annhi P.

Presenters:Habit 1 ~ Lauren M.Habit 2 ~ Angela R.Habit 3 ~ Austin H.Habit 4 ~ Joshua B.Habit 5 ~ Dominic D.Habit 6 ~ Sydney R.Habit 7 ~ Josiah F.

LEADER IN ME Responsibility for actions, attitudes, and

learning Goal setting Problem solving Communication skills Leadership opportunities1. Classroom2. School wide3. Special events

www.theleaderinme.org

SAMPLE DAY Homeroom begins @ 8:30 (late after 8:35) Morning Meeting Literacy Block: 90 minutes including phonics,

phonemic awareness, reading comprehension and writing- whole group and small group instruction, and independent work

Reading RTI: 30 minutes of uninterrupted literacy instruction based on needs

Math RTI: 30 minutes of uninterrupted mathematics instruction based on needs

SAMPLE DAY Lunch: 30 minutes in the cafeteria Recess: 30 minutes Math: 60 minutes including calendar

practice, instruction, math workshops Related Arts: 45 minutes

Physical Education, Art, Computers, Music, & Spanish – NEW!!

Science/Social Studies: Rotating units: weather, solids and liquids, organisms; geography (maps and globes), economics, “Now and Then”- Colonial Times

COMMON CORE STATE STANDARDS Rigorous High Expectations

Our students are meeting, exceeding and demonstrating success!

www.corestandards.org

School Communication may be in the form of:

Agenda book notesFriday foldersConferences Report cardsPhone callsNotesWeekly Alert-NowsNewslettersEmailsSchool website

PREPARING FOR FIRST GRADE School supplies Read together Summer reading project Read together Working cooperatively Read Together Sight words Read together Math skills Read together Writing journal

CLASSROOMS

Traditional: In this type of classroom, you will find grade

level peers of mixed abilities supported by one teacher.

Inclusion Students with identified special education

classifications are included in the regular education class. A special education teacher is assigned to the class for all or part of the day to make modifications to the instruction for the special needs students.

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Right now we have 21- 25 students per class

The Facts About School Meals

Today, kids are offered healthy, tasty and appealing choices:

• Fresh fruits and vegetables• Whole grains

• Vegetarian Menu• Salads

• Pizza with whole wheat crust, low-fat cheese• Whole grain pasta

• Baked items rather than fried• Healthful cooking/preparation techniques

SCHOOL BREAKFAST IS AVAILABLE DAILY TO ALL STUDENTS FROM 8:20 TO 8:35

Students can choose from many hot and cold entrees, along with fresh fruit/juice and a variety of milk

Breakfast cost .80If your student is eligible for free lunch

they also would receive free breakfast.Reduced Breakfast cost .30.

SCHOOL LUNCH Two daily meal choices Salad, vegetarian options every day Lunch cost: $1.50 Reduced: $0.40

Review the cafeteria menu with your students to help them plan for a balanced meal

Join your students for school lunch or school breakfast

Communicate any concerns or special diets your students may have

Tell us what you think.

Meal Benefit Forms

Free and reduced price meals are available to those families who are eligible. Meal Benefit Forms are available from the school office.

HOW CAN I PAY FOR SCHOOL MEALS?

All students will be assigned a confidential PIN number at the beginning of the school year, which will allow them to access an individual account. The PIN number will remain the same during your student's tenure in Appoquinimink School District.

Online Meal Payment: www.PayPAMS.comAs an Appoquinimink family, you can also pay for student meals from the convenience of your home or office. Using the Parent Account Management System.

Your student can bring in a check or cash.

Contact Kim Klair with any questions or concerns.

PARENTSWe hope that you will be involved

in our school community. PTA and PTA Sponsored events Classroom Volunteers Library or Office Volunteers Book Fair Volunteers Field Trip Chaperones SMART Kids Volunteers Field Day Volunteers Mentors School Success Team School Climate Teams School Safety Team

Family involvement in education is closely linked to children’s school

successes!PTA President ~ Amy Leahy

SILVER LAKE TRADITIONS Fall Festival

Walk-a-thon

SILVER LAKE TRADITIONS Dads Come to School Week

SILVER LAKE TRADITIONS Family Reading and Math Nights

One School, One Book

SILVER LAKE TRADITIONS Winter Concert

SILVER LAKE TRADITIONS SMART Kids Day

SILVER LAKE TRADITIONS Field Day

TRADITIONS AT SILVER LAKE~ LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES!

BEFORE/AFTER CAREThe Bethesda Child Development center provides

before & after care for our SLE students in our cafeteria.

378-8435Before Care: 6:45 am-8:45amAfter Care: 3:23 pm-6:00pm

The Boys and Girls Club 14 S. Broad Street

Before Care: begins at 7:00 amAfter Care: until 6:30 pm

378-7620

Visit our school web site at:

www.sleschool.org

We are happy to have you as part of the Silver Lake Elementary family

Please feel free to contact us at SLE (378-5023) or via e-mail

Cynthia.Clay@appo.k12.de.usJohn.Camponelli@appo.k12.de.us

BEEZER!!!

See You in August!