1. Roger Sherman School A State of Connecticut School of Distinction for overall high performance
Open House
The School by the Sound
Eileen O. Roxbee
Principal

2. Board of Education Mission Statement
The mission of the Fairfield Public Schools, in partnership with families and community, is to ensure that every student acquires the knowledge and skills needed to be a life-long learner, responsible citizen, and successful participant in an ever-changing global society through a comprehensive educational program.
The comprehensive 5 year District Improvement Plan is available on the district website

3. School Website and Infinite Campus
http//Fairfieldschools.org/schools/sherm/
All activation codes must be activated in order to receive messages on school closing and access Infinite Campus information.
A link to Infinite Campus is located on the web page
Progress reports will be available on Infinite Campus. All school communication, including school closings will be announced on Infinite Campus

4. Sherman School Staff K - 2
Kindergarten Second Grade Mrs. Woodfine Mrs. Dipaola (Mrs. Pulizzi) Mrs. Putorti Mrs. Jamison Mrs. Capozzi (Mrs. Mantell) Mr. Carr (Mrs. Wallace) Mrs. Hoyt (Mrs. Hellthaler) First Grade Mrs. Valentine Mrs. Kopchik Mrs. Dowd Mrs. Rossi

5. Sherman Staff Grades 3- 5
Grade 3 Grade 5 Mrs. Stebbins Ms. Hayes Mrs. Morse Ms. Ioanna Mr. Luciano Ms. Mannino Mrs. Torres Grade 4 Mrs. Garasimowicz Mrs. Mencio Ms. Gulash Mrs. Paradis Mrs. Miller

6. Specialists
Mrs. Davis IIT/Gifted and Talented Mrs. Walters Math/Science Teacher Mrs. Athilo Language Arts Specialists Mrs. Moreno Language Arts Specialists Mrs. Grskovic School Psychologist Mrs. Sabrowski Social Worker Mrs. Lynch (Linda Meo) Art Mr. Osleger (Coach O) Physical Education Mr. Connor Physical Education/APE Ms. Cardillo Music Mrs. Goldberg Library Media Specialist Ms. Jimenez Strings Mr. Borelli Band Mrs. Laura Williams/Mrs. Mwambulukutu Spanish Mrs. Smith Special Education Mrs. McKiernan Special Education Mrs. Piskura Special Education Mr. Oddo Special Education Mrs. Kovach Speech and Language Mrs. Lyman English Language

7. Additional Staff Members
Teresa Kerrigan Assistant to the Principal
Kathryn Smith Afternoon Clerk
Cindy Leighton Morning Clerk
Joe Ceste and Manny Pena Custodians
Luke Altieri Media Tech
Jen Mehta PT
Lauren Arnow OT
Denise Gilbane Nurse
Joan Moran Paraprofessional
Suzanne Szemplinski Paraprofessional
Kate McGurk/Steve Geoghan Paraprofessional
Danielle Capodicci/Alison Szakacs Building Substitute
Arlene Wall Library Paraprofessional
Mary Cirilli Lunch

8. PTA, Health updates and School improvements
Mrs. Sandy Farber– president
Mrs. Denise Gilbane RN
Grounds updated with plantings
New coming attraction screen will be installed in the main office
Security fencing completed

9. Safety and Security
Lock down drills will be held 3 times during the year, with police presence and evaluation at least once
Our first lockdown drill will be Friday, September 30th
Fire drills are given monthly, with at least one with fire department presence and evaluation
Additional fencing has been installed
PTA safety subcommittee will be holding personal safety drills throughout the year
Allergy Policy prohibits peanut/tree nut products in ANY classroom

10. PTA Funding
The following are the programs the PTA funded in the school year. NONE of this would be possible without your support.
Walk –a - thon
Halloween Dance
Movie Night
Bingo Night
Family Picnic Spring Fair
Art in the Classroom   

11. Additional Programs More… Mill River FAY Fire Safety
CANE
Mill River
FAY
Fire Safety
Yale’s British Arts Museum (4th and fifth grade)
High Touch High Tech—Get Buggy
Minerals (Peabody Museum)
Indian Territory
Birdcraft Museum
Moon Phases
Town Walking Tour
Sturbridge Village (partial funding)
Scholarships for all school programs

12. Curriculum Math Resources Word work/spelling Responsive Classroom
Writing Units of Study
Health Curriculum
Library Learning Commons
New district assessments in
reading and math (STARS)

13. The elementary schools have increased the number of minutes for students to engage in non-instructional activities.  Each student will have 30 minutes of this time in the school year.  The 30 minutes will be divided into two different periods during each day.  There will be a minimum of one recess period preceding lunch.  Other time is to be used at the teacher’s discretion and may include Responsive Classroom activities and other pursuits designed to encourage movement.

14. School Policy Update
All visitors MUST alert the classroom teacher in order to be put on our daily visitor list and then sign in at the office and wear a visitors badge
Volunteers must sign a sex offender form and wear a volunteer badge available in the main office, forms are available on the back table
Please turn off cell phones when entering the building
Visiting for lunch allowed for birthdays only – no outside food in identifiable packaging or siblings
Parties/Snacks: All classrooms are considered peanut/tree nut free
No outside cleaning products are allowed
Bullying is never allowed. Anonymous reporting can be done by utilizing the drop box in the Library Learning Commons or on our school website (TIPS)

15. Lunch
You can now view purchase history by using the tabs on the left of the screen Our lunches are provided by an outside vendor, Whitson’s

16. Parent Support Groups
SEPTA –

17. Logistics Calling in absences 255-8420
Stop, Kiss, and Go
Parking
Please be kind to our neighbors
Students riding bikes, scooters, etc must wear protective equipment
Calling in absences
Please send in a note for any changes in dismissal plans
DO NOT call the office after 3:15 with changes

18. Dates to Remember September 21st PTA meeting, APR
September 16th Back to School Bash
September 23rd – 9:15 Principal’s Breakfast, new curriculum
October 3rd and 12th NO SCHOOL
October 18th Early dismissal, professional development
October 14th Walk-a-thon
October 20th , 26th and 27th Early dismissal, conferences
October 31st Halloween Parade