New Parent Orientation September 3, 2015 497 Students in grades K-5 3-4 Teachers per grade level Active Parent Teacher Organization Core Subjects Enrichment Classes Art, Music, Spanish, Media, Physical Education Instrumental Music (5 th Grade) Culture of Thinking Leader in Me Technology Faculty & Staff Outstanding staff that uses research based instructional methods. Prepare students for college and careers Build and strengthen higher order thinking skills Connections to real-world experiences Martell Elementary utilizes the latest technology throughout the school. SMART boards and ELMOs enhance learning in every room Laptop carts available for classroom and student use Field sound systems in each classroom allow a microphone to project the voices of students and teachers for all to hear evenly throughout the room K-2 grade will use 10 iPad minis per classroom 3 rd -5 th grade each student assigned a device Work hard & be nice! We will be safe and in control of our words and actions. Hands, feet and objects to yourself. No bullying of any kind We are respectful of ourselves and others. We are responsible for our school and our learning. We come prepared to learn in every way, because our families support our school. 15 minutes of recess in the am and pm unless physical education is scheduled Playground Zones Kindergarten 1 st 2 nd Grade 3 rd 5 th Grade Lunch period = 40 minutes 20 minutes of recess first 20 minutes of lunch, grade levels eat together in the cafeteria School Hours 8:40 AM 3:34 PM Attendance Line: C.A.R.E Enrichment Activities Video Announcements Green Team Student Leadership Council 5 th Grade Camp PTO Outstanding parents supporting our school Integral part of our school Leader in Me support They provide the funding, maintenance and landscaping for the front of the building Purchased SMART boards for the school Purchased sound systems for lower elementary rooms so every student can hear the teacher clearly Provide monthly activities for parents and students They are the heart and soul of our building! Stay connected to Martell 24 hours a day!