1. Washington Irving Elementary School Superintendent of Schools
Back to School Night
Bienvenidos a Todos
September 13, 2017
James Graziano
Assistant Principal
Susan Bretti
Principal
Chris Borsari
Superintendent of Schools

2. Welcome
We are honored to have you as part of the Washington Irving School family. We believe that communication is key to your child’s success. Tonight’s Back To School night will provide you with important information about our school. We hope you find this evening’s event informative and enjoyable.

3. Who we are:
We are a nationally recognized Blue Ribbon School. Our goal is to help each child achieve academic success, have a positive self-image, and to have respect for others. WI prides itself on its diversity, teamwork and family oriented atmosphere. All children have access to a rigorous, challenging and engaging learning program.

4. Washington Irving School
We are dedicated to the Mission of the Public Schools of Tarrytown
In partnership with our diverse community, we promote continuous growth through active engagement in a personalized learning environment characterized by high expectations and academic rigor in a climate of collaboration and mutual respect.
The mission of the Public Schools of Tarrytown is to empower students to make informed choices and assume responsibility for their own actions as they become self-directed, lifelong learners who are committed and able to contribute to a sustainable local and global society.

5. Washington Irving School
Classroom Teachers
Third (3rd) Grade
Fourth (4th) Grade
Fifth (5th) Grade
Christine Calvert /
Robin Suarez
Matilda Autiero
Laura Brown / Christine More
Samantha Clark
Diana Bastidas
Lisa Bucci
Gloria Coren
Bridget Bentley
Kiera Carmody
Alexa Gonzalez
Michelle DeVivo
Christin Creary
Monique Leveille
Brian Duschenchuk
Abbey Gilligan
Ari Otero
Robyn Estela
Christine Greiner
Debbie Rose
Nina Fixell - Castro
Kathy Mannion
Erika Sullivan
Christine McGinn
William Jacobs
Mark White
Abdiel Ramos
Heather Resnick
Carol Ann Woods
Viola Santelia
Sherree Spagnoli
Nancy Zerafa / Jamie Stasiuk
Kelly Fischer

6. Washington Irving School
Specialists and Support Staff
Physical Education
Support Staff
Art, Music & Spanish
Anthony Giuliano
Blair Moynahan
Lara Vivolo
Jacqueline Sanchez-Young
(Social Worker)
Diana Longobucco
(Psychologist)
Susan Barrett (Art)
Gary Benton (Art)
Iris Molina (Spanish)
Ryan Fischer
Susan Caporal (Nurse)
Laura Primis (Speech)
Jacqueline Versace (Speech)
David DiLeo (Orchestra)
Neal Spitzer (Band)
Sharon O’Grady
(Staff Developer)
Jennifer LeFleur (Music)
ENL
Challenge
Reading Specialists
Colette Cooper
Beth Girolamo
Roxanne Mulhearn
Ana Ocasio-Rios
Sarah Taggart
Elisabeth Hickey
Maureen Massaro
Jennifer Dal Ceredo
Holly Martins
Kaycee Von Essen
District Technology Teacher
Jean O’Brien

7. Washington Irving School Teaching Assistants and Office Staff
Custodial
Maureen Considine
Michael DeLeo
Keri DiLascio (Library)
Kelsey Flaherty
Esteffi Gonzalez
Louise Gonzalez
James Lombardi
Michele Lopera
Dialy Molina
Jessica Moore
Janet Rivera
Kent Washington
Ariana Waugh
Barbara Wohl
Roseann Lehmann-Venturini
Grisel Trigo
Building Substitute
Jessica Geiger
Teacher Aides
Lisa Booker
Barbara Bucci
Heidi Smajlaj
Joel Sosa
Manuel Guzman
(Head Custodian)
Alex Diaz
Roberto Molina
Victor Arpi

8. Attendance
Attendance and promptness are fundamental to your child’s learning and overall success.
Daily school attendance provides your child with an optimal opportunity for learning and helps to develop his/her sense of responsibility and follow through that will be valuable throughout his/her life.
The school day begins at 7:30 am. Arriving promptly at school ensures that no instruction is missed, his/her routines are maintained, and good work habits are promoted.
    

9. Arrival Procedures
Buses and vans unload in the front of the building and the rear of the building.
Car riders should be dropped off in the front of the building. Please do not park in the bus lane from 7:00 – 7:45 a.m.
The school doors open at 7:15 a.m. The first bell rings at 7:30 a.m. Students not in class by 7:40 a.m. are marked tardy.
Please use the designated crosswalks when crossing Route 9.
Side Parking Lot has 3 Handicapped spaces and 2 Visitors spots. Parking along the upper fence is not permitted.

10. Dismissal Procedures
Buses and Vans load in the front of the building and the rear of the building.
Please do not park in the bus lane from 1:45 – 2:20 p.m.
Changes in dismissal plans should be in writing and given to your child’s teacher in the morning. Calls to the office to change dismissal plans should be made prior 1:30 p.m.
Please do not send s regarding dismissal to teachers.
Please use the designated crosswalks when crossing Route 9.
Parking in the side lot is limited and the turn around area is narrow. We prefer that you do not use the lot for pick-ups.

11. Move to Trimester Reporting
Report Cards
Move to Trimester Reporting
Provides more time between reporting periods for students to demonstrate learning
More flexibility to pace curriculum and ensure student mastery of instruction
Divides instructional days more evenly throughout the reporting periods.

12. Parent Teacher Conferences
Fall Conferences
Spring Conferences
October 19, 2017
November 2, 2017
Overview of transition in new grade / school
Academic progress
Goal Setting
May 10, 2018*
May 18, 2018
Review of Goals
Academic progress
Summer Planning
* Blood Drive

13. Differentiated learning period
WIN (What I Need)
Differentiated learning period
Reading
Math
Challenge
Problem Based Learning

14. Communication
TUFSD Web page
WI Web site
Public Schools of the Tarrytowns Facebook Page
Digital News Update

15. Washington Irving School PTA Dancy Balestrieri dancy1@optonline.net
President
Amada Reimundez
(914)
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
Dancy Balestrieri
(914)
Karina Arreola
(914)
Fiona Galloway
(914)
Elia Londano
(914)
Leah McVey
(914)
Tara Schatzel
(914)
Daphne Uviller
(917)

16. Washington Irving School
The Foundation for the Public Schools of the Tarrytowns
Please remember to support the Foundation. The Foundation works tirelessly to bring new programs and technology to support Washington Irving students.
YMCA Theater & Theater Residency
Emperor of the Castle (PE)
Fun with Makey Makeys (Science)
Every Window tells a Story (Art)
Contact the Foundation Office

17. Washington Irving School.
Susan Bretti, Principal
(914)
James Graziano, Assistant Principal
(914)

18. Classroom Visits
Thank you for coming!