1. Welcome to Roberts

2. First of all… We are SO glad you are here!

3. Agenda The Big Picture The Nuts and Bolts Questions and Answers Tour

4. We focus on the WHOLE CHILD We are a creative, safe, and dynamic community of learners that nurtures and educates the whole child. Our high-caliber staff, in partnership with our supportive parents, provides students with challenging and innovative learning opportunities through exploring the arts, educating for character, and fostering vigorous thinking — all essential for success in our changing world.

5. repared espectful utstanding Effort nited Community etermined to We are Research shows that adolescent students (ages 12-14) who attend K-8 schools perform at higher levels than their traditional middle school peers, with both their academic and social/emotional needs better met.

6. We appreciate the recognition Top Performing School rating in DPS since 2009 High Growth School since 2009 Top Rating and “Top 10 School” of Colorado School Grades.com; Top 5% of middle schools in Colorado Middle School students rank in top 1% statewide for academic growth; PARCC scores were in the top 5% of the District Only Stapleton school awarded Governor’s Award for Distinguished Improvement A 5280 Top Public Elementary School in 2014 – one of only seven DPS schools selected for academic performance across seven counties and more than 500 schools And the list goes on…

7. You are joining during our 10 Year Anniversary This will be an exciting year! You are invited to join us for our opening celebration on the first day of school at 2:30 p.m. Also, please bring a can of food to your class lemonade or Orientation as we will be building the world’s largest “can” cake to benefit the Ronald McDonald House on August 22nd

8. The Nuts and Bolts: Administrative Items Before and After Care Registration – Kaleidoscope Kaleidoscope – http://kaleidoscope.dpsk12.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/Kaleidoscope- Corner-Registration-Process-2016-2017-School-Year.pdf http://kaleidoscope.dpsk12.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/Kaleidoscope- Corner-Registration-Process-2016-2017-School-Year.pdf – http://kaleidoscope.dpsk12.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/Kaleidoscope- Corner-Site-Acceptance-Dates-and-Times-for-2016-Registration-Returning- Families-Final.pdf http://kaleidoscope.dpsk12.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/Kaleidoscope- Corner-Site-Acceptance-Dates-and-Times-for-2016-Registration-Returning- Families-Final.pdf – http://kaleidoscope.dpsk12.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/Kaleidoscope- Corner-Site-Acceptance-Dates-and-Times-for-2016-Registration-New- Families.pdf http://kaleidoscope.dpsk12.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/Kaleidoscope- Corner-Site-Acceptance-Dates-and-Times-for-2016-Registration-New- Families.pdf Tuition (ECE & K) – DPS Early Education DPS Early Education Intent to Enroll Parent Portal and Online Registration Instructions – Parent Portal is required for online registration Parent Portal Immunization Record – Please submit if changes or not already provided

9. Class Rosters and Class Lemonades – Rosters about one week prior; Lemonades week of 8/15 Communication Registration – “Like” our Facebook Page: William “Bill” Roberts SchoolFacebook – Sign up for Thursday NotesThursday Notes Parking and Safety School Schedule DPS Calendar School Calendar ECE Schedule - Early Release Fridays at 1 p.m. ECE Schedule Tentative ECE No Contact Dates: 9/19, 11/7 and a date in March (all subject to change) Rest Time – Items from home allowed School Supplies – Edukit Sign In and Sign Out Breakfast and Lunch ECE Paperwork will come at the beginning of the year The Nuts and Bolts: ECE Specific Items

10. Home Visits – Teachers will visit each home to make get to know you and your children. Creative Curriculum – A Project and inquiry-based program that focuses on topics that are of natural interest to young children. More details will be provided at Back to School Night. Conscious Discipline – Curriculum to develop social and emotional skills and problem solving. More details will be provided at BTS Night. Please refer to http://billroberts.dpsk12.org/wp- content/uploads/2015/09/ECE-9.15.pdf for more detail on our ECE program. http://billroberts.dpsk12.org/wp- content/uploads/2015/09/ECE-9.15.pdf The Nuts and Bolts: ECE Specific Items

11. Roberts Parent Teacher Association We are a volunteer organization that strives to facilitate opportunities for parents to be engaged in their children’s school. Meets Sept - April, 2nd Wednesday of the month from 6:30pm - 7:30pm, childcare provided We are comprised of a President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasure (2 year terms) and currently have 34 members PTA's function is to provide school support monetarily (thru fundraisers) and altruistically (library, drama, food bank, etc) PTA will ask our parents to give monetarily in these ways throughout the year including Direct Giving Parties Auction Carnival Fun Run 3rd Party Fundraisers The PTA grants money to fill the gap between what is allocated by DPS and the additional resources needed to enhance our children school experiences; Para's (our teacher assistants) Teacher Salaries Technology Sports Equipment Other educational needs around the school

12. Volunteer – You Make a Difference! Your child benefits Meet nice people Get to know teachers, staff and other parents We match jobs to interests and skills There’s a lot to be done We’re about parent involvement The work is rewarding We pledge to honor your time constraints Some volunteer work can be done from home We have fun! To view our Help Wanted page for chair and committee positions, visit http://billroberts.dpsk12.org/support/volunteer.http://billroberts.dpsk12.org/support/volunteer For questions, email Sarah at sgconnolly@comcast.net or Laura at laura@perxnet.com.

13. Upcoming Events School Carnival – May 12 th 5:30-7:30 p.m. – More details will be available at billroberts.dpsk12.org in the next few weeks

14. Q&A and Tour