Blue Mountain Elementary EastBlue Mountain Elementary East Kindergarten OrientationKindergarten Orientation

Blue Mountain Elementary EastBlue Mountain Elementary East Kindergarten OrientationKindergarten Orientation

August 13, 2014August 13, 2014

6:00 PM – 7:30 PM6:00 PM – 7:30 PM

Blue Mountain Elementary East

• Mr. David Zula - Principal• Mrs. Andrea Berger - Assistant Principal• Mrs. Cindy Murray – Guidance Counselor• Mrs. Jodie Heffner – Secretary• Mrs. Linda Rice - Secretary• Kindergarten Teachers:

Mrs. EichertMrs. LuckenbillMrs. OrwigMrs. PhillipsMrs. Seibert

2014-15 School Year• School begins Monday, August 25th. • Building doors open at 8:30 AM (no earlier).• All students must be in their classroom seats

by 8:50 AM.• Student dismissal begins at 3:35 PM.

Automatic dismissal is called first, followed by student sign-outs for the day.

• Buses are called as they arrive at the building .

Paperwork• Immunizations, Custody Issues, PFA – We need a

copy of all paperwork.

• Notes to the teachers are EXTREMELY important for any changes in the student’s regular routine. Without a note or a phone call to the teacher, we will place the child on the bus or parent pick-up (whatever is normal).

*Please note: Sometimes phone messages do not get to the teacher. It is best to send a note ahead of time.

Building Security• Interior/Exterior security cameras monitor all areas of the school.• Intercom/Camera at main entrance doors• All visitors must enter through main entrance (east

doors).• Visitor parking is located directly across from the main entrance.• Visitors must log-in and log-out on our computerized Ident-A-Kid

program.• Photo id is required.• Visitor badges must be visible .• We are “all” responsible for making our school a safer

environment.

Pick-up/Drop-off• Please make every attempt to send your

children on the school bus.• Students who are being transported by their

parents should be dropped off around the back of BMEE at the red doors closest to the playground.

• If your child is not normally picked up at the end of the day and needs to be picked up, please notify the office no later than 3:00 .

NEW Pick-up Procedures

• Last name that begins with A-L: picked up in the rear of the building on the macadam playground.

• Last name that begins with M-Z: picked up on the side of the building facing the Middle School.

• Subject to change after evaluating the volume of vehicles at each location.

Blue Mountain Elementary East Dismissal Procedures

Early Dismissals/Delays• ACT 80 days, Early Dismissals, and Emergencies –

1:05 dismissal» More phone numbers and information the better» Have an emergency plan in place

• Eagle Express sign-up at www.bmsd.org (email notification)

• WNEP text message to cellphones, etc.• School Reach - An automated system that will

notify parents at their primary phone number of any significant program changes. *Test run will be Friday, August 22nd.

• .

Mrs. Andrea Berger, Assistant Principal

• WELCOME

• Bus Behavior• Dress Code• Discipline• Attendance

Discipline (pg. 16/17)

Bus Issues

School Issues

Dress Code (pg 18)Things to remember:

closed toe/closed heel shoessolid collared shirt or turtlnecksolid bottoms

no loops, pockets etc below the waist

sweatshirts w/o hoods or pockets

no manufacturers logos

(p. 21)“The Eagle Way”

HonestyRespectResponsibility

ATTENDANCE (PG. 23)Compulsory Attendance Laws

Signed excuse turned into the office within 3 days of absence.

County Truancy PolicyAfter 3 unexcused absences school contacts Children

and Youth.Truancy Elimination Meeting

Attendance letters sent home each marking period

Powerschool

Transportation Information

Mrs. Ruth Ann Withers, Transportation

NutritionMrs. Jillian Bergman, Food Services Director

Blue Mountain Blue Mountain Elementary East Elementary East Parent Teacher Parent Teacher Organization Organization

(PTO)(PTO)

Blue Mountain Blue Mountain Elementary East Elementary East Parent Teacher Parent Teacher Organization Organization

(PTO)(PTO)

Welcome Kindergarten FamiliesWelcome Kindergarten Families

Programs Provided by the PTO

• Field Trips• G.R.A.B. (Go Read A Book)• Fun Day• Talent Show• 5th Grade Awards• Teacher/Staff Appreciation• Programs & Assemblies

How are PTO Programs funded?

• Membership dues• Incentive Programs (Box Tops for

Education, Campbell’s Soup Labels, etc.)• Fundraising

– Scholastic Book Fairs (Helps fund G.R.A.B. & new books for the library)

– Square One Art (Fall Fundraiser)– Boosterthon (MAJOR FUNDRAISER of the year)

Boosterthon• 9 day character, fitness & leadership

program• Students get pledges from family,

neighbors & friends• Starts with a Student Pep Rally• Concludes with the Boosterthon FUN RUN

http://vimeo.com/46523531

How are PTO Programs run?

• By VOLUNTEERS– Parents– Teachers– Staff

Everyone coming together to make our School Community be the BEST it can be!

We can not wait for you to JOIN the FUN!

Remainder of the Evening

• Teachers will be in classrooms until 7:30 PM.

• Bus rides will be provided at the front of BMEE from 6:30 PM to 7:15 PM.

• Evening will conclude at 7:30 PM.

Miscellaneous• Label EVERYTHING• Refrain from sending in valuable toys, games,

jewelry, CD players, etc.

• Pocket knives/weapons – PA state law – automatic 1 year expulsion

• Discuss Handbook

• Read to your child