1. College Park Elementary Cougars We are looking forward to a wonderful 2016-2017 school year!

2. Office Staff: Camilla Whitlock – Principal Tracy Greenwood– Assistant Principal Joshua Rutherford– Counselor Brenda Rodriguez– Attendance Clerk Melissa Free – Principal’s Secretary

3. Valerie Fleming – School Nurse Mazben Momin– Reading Specialist Kim Vasquez- Interventionist Assistants Ryan Lemmon – P.E. CoachDoreen McBee- ISS Cheryl Waller– Diagnostician Lisa Couglin- SPED Candice Caesar– Speech PathologistKristen Newman- Library Renee Brillantes Karen Fayle- LSSP Anika Atkinson– Special Education Teacher Rachael Samm – Music Teacher Ruth Scott – Technology Teacher *These staff member are available to you if you or your child should need them.

4. Laurie Danas Kimberly Donnelly Melissa Gonzales Amanda Morgan- PPCD Kathleen Momin- PPCD PK Assistants Kim Helton Debbi Cox Regina Masters PPCD Assistants Alissa Blanton Leslie Lytle Yolanda Garza Rebecca Bucio

5. Gianni Lewis Wendy McCarthy Alycia Miller

6. Jessica Gunn Kim Nixon Krista Stutz

7. Jennifer Barker Alicia McRorey Lauren Prickett

8. Audra Mazariegos Zaibu Momin Angie Weldon

9. Yalonda Joseph Lori Hessler Michelle Talley Laura Teepe

10. Melina Cano Elaine Finnen April Hunt

11. Arrival Procedures Please use Amherst to gain access to parking lot during drop off. Drop off time is 7:15-7:45am. Please do not drop students off prior to 7:15 am. Staff members are not on duty until 7:15 am therefore, there will be no one to supervise your student until that time. For the safety of our students all car riders need to be dropped off in the drop off line in front on the Purdue side. We will allow you to walk your child in until August 31. If your child arrives after the tardy bell at 7:50 am, please escort your child into the building. You must sign them in as tardy in the office.

12. Pick up Procedures Dismissal time is 3:10 pm for Kinder through fifth and 2:50 pm for Pre K. Pick up time is 3:00-3:20 pm. You will use the same procedures for pick up as you do for arrival. There is a separate line for PK in the afternoons. Blue Car Tags MUST be in window for pick-up. Otherwise they have to go in with a drivers license. If there is a change in the way your student(s) is/are going home, please notify the front office prior to 2:00pm. If the teacher/office does not receive a note or phone call, the student will go home the scheduled way. Please do not leave a message because we may not receive it in time for dismissal. Students will only be allowed to ride their assigned bus to and from school. PK students must have someone at bus stop or they will return to school. We would like to remind you to use caution and safety when driving within the school zone, school parking lots, and school driveways. It is of utmost importance that all our Cougars arrive and leave safely.

13. Attendance: Attendance is vital to our students’ overall academic success. College Park will follow the district and state attendance guidelines. All students are encouraged to attend school every day. Perfect attendance will be recognized each nine weeks at the Awards’ ceremonies. To receive Perfect Attendance a student must have zero tardies, zero early outs, and zero absences of any kind. Students with perfect attendance will be in a raffle for large prizes such as bicycles or Kindle Fires at the mid-year and end of the year drawings. Absences: When a student returns from being absent, please send a written note of explanation or doctor’s note within 3 school days. After a significant amount of absences, a student may be required to submit a doctor’s note for all future absences. According to the mandatory attendance law students must be present 90% of the year. Student will be required to make up missed time or attend summer school to be promoted if they miss more than 10% of the year.

14. All clothing must fit appropriately and shirts must be tucked in at all times. Pants – any color, no holes Dresses/jumpers – any color, must be mid thigh length or longer (collars not required). Shirts – any color, do not need a collar (no graphics, words, symbols, letters, or numbers), campus spirit shirts or 100 th Year anniversary shirts may be worn any day of week Shoes – any color, must be closed toe and heel, no skate shoes or cleats Socks must be worn at all times Hair – must be clean, neatly groomed, natural coloration, and non-distracting such as Mohawks Accessories – No chains, sunglasses, hats, bandanas, gloves or head/hand coverings indoors. Pierced jewelry only to be worn in ears. All tattoos or other drawings on skin must be covered. Other – No make-up Complete Dress Code is available on the LPISD website.

15. Who is Miss Gonzales? About me: I graduated from Barbers Hill and then moved on to receive my degree in Education from Sam Houston State University. This is my first year as a teacher and I could not be more thrilled to be teaching Pre-K! I have always said that it was my dream job! Expectations for Students: I expect all my students to work hard and try their best in what ever we are learning. I maintain very high expectations in my classroom. I teach as if I am teaching Kindergarten but in a way for them to understand and comprehend the subject matter. I expect my students to maintain acceptable behavior and have respect for their teachers and other students around them. Be prompt Ready to learn Have all materials daily Participation, Participation, Participation Expectations for Parents: I expect my students’ parents to work with their child every night on concepts we are learning. Especially if your child is struggling with certain concepts. Working with your child daily can only help improve their comprehension and help them succeed in school. Your child NEEDS your support. They need their learning to be reinforced at home every single day. Check folders and sign planners daily Read, Read, Read Reinforce skilled being learned in class (see monthly newsletter and homework calendar) Communicate with teacher. We are a team so let’s work together.

16. Cougar Café Lunch Lunch system (students will have a card with their number and will learn toward end of year) Choice of salad, peanut butter and main dish Lunch 12:10-12:40 We do have students with allergies so please be aware No lunch with students for first 2 weeks at least.

17. Class Information/ Schedule 23 students 1 teacher (Miss Gonzales) 1 teacher’s aide (rotate) Workstations : Writing, Math/Science, Blocks, ABC, Reading/Listening, Interactive, Technology, Small Group w/Teacher. What students will need in my class: Cougar Folder Planner Backpack 7:50-8:00 Morning Routine 8:00-8:40 Breakfast/Clean-up/Lunch Count 8:40-8:55 Bathroom 8:55-9:25 Every Day Counts/Math 9:25-10:00 Small Groups/Workstations 10:00-10:25 Recess/Water 10:25- 10:45 Reading 10:45-11:10 Small Groups/Workstations 11:10-11:55 Specials 11:55-12:05 Bathroom 12:05-12:35 Lunch 12:35-12:45 Bathroom 12:45-1:30 Small Groups/Workstations 1:30-2:00 Writers Workshop 2:00-2:30 Small Groups/Workstations 2:30-2:45 Prepare to go home 2:45 Leave for transportation 2:50 Dismissal

18. Behavior Blue – Excellent behavior, went above and beyond through out the whole day. Green – Everyone starts here. Ready to learn. Yellow – One issue during the day. Depending on severity can move up to green. Red – Two or more issues through out the day or one sever issue (biting, hitting, etc.)

19. Everything Else Transportation changes - If you call- you must call the office not the classroom before 2pm. All notes need to be in folder not in the backpack. We do not check backpacks. Students should not touch papers in folder- please no coloring or stickers on folders./planners. Change of clothes in backpack at all times- always replace with clean. Label everything: Backpacks, Lunchboxes and clothes Parties- We will have two parties - Christmas and End of Year. Field Trip - Bayou Wildlife Park- date is unknown at this time. Volunteers - Please sign up if you think you will be available to volunteer in our classroom. If interested in being a room parent, please let me know. Background Checks - If you want to be involved in school activities- You must have a current background check through the office- you can do this by going online and submitting your application. This process can take up to 3 weeks so please make sure you get this done ahead of time. It is free. Medication- all medication must be sealed and go through the nurses office with a note. This includes cough drops and chapstick. Please do not place medical items in backpacks. This goes for hand sanitizer as well.

20. This week Wednesday: You will bring your child to the cafeteria, or if riding bus or daycare they will be dropped off at the cafeteria. Students will be seated at tables according to teacher. Teachers will come to cafeteria at 7:50 to take to the children to their classrooms. Parents will remain in cafeteria. There will be a Yahoo/BooHoo breakfast at that time. Your child will need to wear there nametag on the first day. This will help us identify who your child is and who’s class they are in. Breakfast will start on the first day. On Thursday you will be able to walk your child to class. Starting August 31 we request they start coming in the building on their own. Don’t forget to complete all paperwork and return ASAP.

21. Remind 101 and Website To join REMIND 101 - text: @missmgon to 81010 Website: ->Departments ->PreK -> Melissa Gonzales-> Subscribe

22. Year Goals: Cardiovascular fitness Flexibility Learn Sports skills Be healthy Have Fun Year Activities: Games Cougar Running Club Jump Rope for Heart Field Day Wear appropriate rubber soled shoes on gym days. Note from Coach Lemmon: Field day will be Friday October 7, 2016 (weather permitting). It’s a half day of school and volunteers are welcomed and needed to make field day work. We have NO construction on the “field” like we did last year so we will have more events and more room to compete. Please tell your parents to complete their background check if they are willing and / or able to volunteer…thanks.

23. Choir will begin rehearsing in September for upcoming Christmas performances for all interested 3rd, 4th and 5th graders. Be watching for more information coming soon! 5th Graders will begin working on a special Veteran's Day program to honor our Veterans in November. Mrs. Samm is excited to help all our students experience music in many different ways from singing and playing instruments to fun games and performances! Begin practicing now for your performance in the annual end-of- the-year Talent Show! Mrs. Samm’s Music Class

24. Computers Goals for our students in computer lab: Learn basic computer and typing skills Gain experience in computers software such as Microsoft Word, Power Point, and Excel Utilize our wonderful children’s software–Kidspiration, Learning.com, Tux Paint, Pebble Go, Starfall, Istation, Xtra Math, Think Through Math 3 rd -5 th graders learn safe and proper Internet use Support Integration Projects each 9 wks Mrs. Scott

25. *Library* Each class will have a scheduled time to come to the library each week. There are also daily opportunities for students to exchange books. Please help your child return library books in a timely manner, so that they may check out new ones regularly. At College Park, we encourage students to read every day -- at school and at home, independently and with a partner, for information and for pleasure. Why not begin a family reading time at your house? Ms. Newman

26. Accelerated Reader AR is not our reading program, but a tool we use to help students practice and improve reading skills. Increased vocabulary is crucial for learning in all subjects. Students will be reading before and after school while waiting for the bell to ring. The more we read, the better we get, and the more enjoyment it brings. Your student will have a reading level and a end of the year personal AR goal. Incentives will be given each 9 weeks to encourage students to reach their personal goal.

27. Grades and Homework You should be reading with your child every night. 5-10 minutes a night is manageable. Before you know it, they will be reading to YOU! Occasional Homework Homework folder and Homework calendar after Parent conferences in October. We have 3 testing periods. October February June

28. College Park Title I School We receive extra funds based on the household income level of most of our students. We use the funding on extra materials, tutoring, transportation, and training.

29. State Accountability STAARMathReadingWriting/ Science Third94%86%N/A Fourth87%92%84% W Fifth98%80%90%Sc

30. Visitors All Visitors will need to go through the front office and receive a visitors tag. VSOFT is used to clear all visitors to the building. It is a program that will ask for your driver’s license and make a tag for you to be in the building. Return the tag to the office when you leave. Visitors are always welcome to have lunch with students at the designated tables; for safety reasons we ask that you please sit with your child only. (Except the first 2 weeks) PLEASE remember these procedures take place for the safety of your students and my take a little extra time. Your patience is appreciated.

31. Any time you pick your child up early you MUST Show a picture ID so that it can be scanned into the System as well as sign them out.

32. Parents will be allowed to walk students to class until Wednesday, August 31. Starting September 1 st we would like our students to become as independent as possible. Staff members are on duty throughout the building.

33. Delilah Ortiz –President Kristin Rice- Vice President Jessica Silva– Secretary Christina Serna – Treasurer Vaughnie Lott – Membership/ Volunteer Coordinator TBA – Room Parent Coordinator Sarah Michalsky – Historian Please stop by the PTO table in the foyer to become a member of PTO and pick up any forms and information. Also Dads we have a special group for you- check out Watch D.O.G.S.

34. PTO and Volunteers Please make sure to fill out your “Criminal Background History Check” on line at www.lpisd.org under “Job Applicants and Volunteers” prior to the start of school. Computers are available for you to complete today.www.lpisd.org There are a lot of activities coming up that you will want to be a part of and you MUST have a completed and cleared background check to enjoy these events.

35. Volunteers Needed Daily Help in the library Help in the Paws Room Work with students/ Mentor Monitor during Lunch Help with arrival/ dismissal

36. Please Become a Member of our PTO Family Memberships are $5.00 per family. Join tonight to be entered into the basket raffle. Membership drive goes through Sept. 30. Envelopes available at the PTO table or see a PTO Board Member. We need everyone’s help to make CPE a great school. Our PTO helps with family nights, Fall Carnival, Snacks with Santa, Polar Express, Parties, AR celebrations, Spring Fling, and much more.

37. Available Today at the PTO table Variety of School Spirit Shirts Yearbooks 2015-2016 Memberships $5 a family

38. Special Divas Mark your calendars Tuesday, September 20, 2016 Danishes with Divas 7:00 am in the Science Lab Sponsored by PTO

39. Dads We Need You! We are looking for Dads to join our WATCH D.O.G.S. (Dads of Great Students) Mark your calendars Tuesday, September 20, 2016 Dinner with Dudes 6:00 pm in the cafeteria Sponsored by PTO

40. Notes from the Principal and Assistant Principal Our no. 1 goal is to provide a SAFE and Orderly environment that promotes students learning. The physical and emotional safety of all students is taken seriously. Preventive methods for bullying, fighting, stealing, etc. are established and such behavior will not be tolerated. Please read over Student Handbook and Code of Conduct. If you have any concerns or questions please let us know. Our doors are always open: we are here to assist you and make College Park the BEST it can be!

41. Parent Communication Notes Marquee Call Outs by phone College Park Remind-Join Text- 81010 Message- @cpepa

42. THANK YOU FOR COMING! We are going to have a Super Year.