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!

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