1. Etiwanda School District
C.L.O.U.D.S.
Creating Learning Opportunities and Understanding Differences in Students
At Terra Vista Elementary School
Parent Orientation

2. WELCOME! H1 – Mrs. Kvalheim G1 – Mrs. Jones Mrs. Oceguera Mrs. Jarvis
H3 – Mrs. Cardoso G3 – Mrs. Daffron
Mrs. Geschwind Mrs. Fleming/Mrs. Moretti
Mrs. McCulley, SLP
Mrs. Clemens, SLP
Mrs. Tavolazzi, Principal
Mrs. Pollock, Vice Principal

3. Program Design
C.L.O.U.D.S. is an inclusive program with classroom settings comprised of Special Education and General Education students.
Differentiated instruction to meet individual needs.
Multidisciplinary approach for assessment and intervention.

4. *General Education students may attend up to 12 hours per week.
Hours of Operation
Monday-Friday
7:45am-10:45am or
11:05am-2:05pm
*General Education students may attend up to 12 hours per week.

5. Curriculum Houghton Mifflin Ready, S.E.T., GO!
Handwriting Without Tears

6. Houghton Mifflin PreK Theme 1: Welcome to School!
Theme 2: My Family, My Community
Theme 3: My Five Senses
Theme 4: Seasons All Around
Theme 5: Animals Everywhere
Theme 6: Construction Zone
Theme 7: In the City, In the Country
Theme 8: Let's Move!
Theme 9: Growing and Changing
Theme 10: Ready for Kindergarten!

7. Multicultural Skills Social Skills Feelings Being a Friend Initiating
Manners
Cooperative Play
Problem Solving

8. Importance of Parental Involvement
Home and school are the young child’s two most important worlds. Children must bridge these two worlds everyday. If home and school are connected in positive and respectful ways, children feel secure.
-Creative Curriculum for Preschool
Ways to be Involved:
Volunteer Opportunities
WatchDog DADS
PTA
Parent-teacher Conferences
Classroom Observation Policy

9. Policies and Procedures
All policies and procedures have been developed to ensure student safety and to promote a positive, encouraging, and comfortable learning environment.
Please refer to the Parent Handbook and Board Policy for more detailed information.

10. Drop-off and Pick-Up Gates open: AM: PM:
Drop-off: 7:35-7:45 am 10:55-11:05 am
Pick-Up: 10:40-10:50 am 2:00 – 2:10 pm
 G pod parking in first small lot in front of school
 H pod parking in turn-around or Mountain View Dr.
*** Red lane for bus only
Mountain View drive-way is
EXIT only.

11. Terra Vista Parking Lot Procedures
Right Turn
Both Lanes
ALWAYS
Terra Vista Parking Lot Procedures
Plan on being at the gate minutes prior to the start of the day.
Drop Off
Pull Forward
NO Left Turn
Drop Off
Kinder Bypass
G pod
Parent Parking
- Always use crosswalks
Students MUST be accompanied by an adult at ALL TIMES in Parking Lot
Pull as far forward as possible when dropping off/picking up
- DO NOT Park beside red curbs
No Left Turn
Right Turn 1 Lane

12. Terra Vista Elementary Parking Lot
G pod Parent Parking
No Left Turn
Right Turn 1 Lane
Terra Vista Elementary Parking Lot

13. Terra Vista Elementary Parking Lot
Passing Lane
Drop Off
CLOUDS Bypass
Terra Vista Elementary Parking Lot

14. Turn-around parking

15. Terra Vista Elementary Parking Lot
Right Turn
Both Lanes
ALWAYS
NO Left Turn
Terra Vista Elementary Parking Lot

16. Drop-off and Pick-Up Procedures
 Sign in and out of book
 Say goodbyes at the door
 Must be 18 to sign-out
 We do check emergency cards and ID

17. What to Bring What NOT to Bring Toys from home (unless it is an
 Backpack (to be hung up on hook)
 Change of clothes (or two) in the backpack
 Share toys only on assigned day
 Please label all items (backpacks, share toys, sweaters, jackets, etc) with names
What NOT to Bring
Toys from home (unless it is an
assigned share day)

18. What to Wear Play clothes Safe shoes Closed-toe shoes are safest
preschool is FUN and often
MESSY!

19. Keep them home if: Please keep sick ones at home What is sick?
Fever, vomiting, rash, coughing, excessive nasal discharge, diarrhea, conjunctivitis, parasites, etc.
See Parent Handbook
Teach how to wash hands well and to cover mouth when sneezing/coughing.
Don’t forget to call Terra Vista absence line.

20. Other Useful Information
 First Day Packet
 Snack
 Allergies
 Birthday Policy

21. How to Contact Us Terra Vista: 909-945-5715
Teacher Web – access from Terra Vista website (click on teacher’s photo)
Terra Vista:
Absence Line: (24/7)
CLOUDS Office:

22. How Do I Prepare My Student This Weekend?!
You already are by being here!
Be organized with minimal distractions
Talk about the schedule for after school
Pictures, stories
Have your body language match your words

23. How Do I Prepare My Student This Weekend?!
Listen to your student…what is he/she really saying?
Be excited without putting on the pressure.
No cell phones or adult chatter at pick up – your student needs you now!

24. Questions
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