1. Welcome To Fulton Elementary School Jr. Falcon Day

2. Hello! Sharon Lewandowski- Principal
Tanisha Burks- Assistant Principal
Molly Caroland- Assistant Principal
Lisa Bach and Beth Shields- School Counselors
Maria Brickley - School Psychologist

3. Current Kindergarten Team
Sarah Callanan (Team Leader)
De’Anna Green
Jazzmin James
Kecia Little
Emmalee Pinion
Michelle Ranker
Lisa Watts
Peggy Danaher
Lauren Braxton
Abi Olabisi
Courtney Harris

4. Strategic Call to Action
Vision
Every student and staff member embraces diversity and possesses the skills, knowledge and confidence to positively influence the larger community
Mission HCPSS ensures academic success and social emotional well-being for each student in an inclusive and nurturing environment that closes opportunity gaps.

5. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all students
Student backgrounds and interests are equally represented in our classrooms
Students have the opportunity to share their experiences both inside and outside of the classroom
Students have the opportunity to contribute to programs that promote positive behavior in our school community
Staff works with students regularly to foster respect for all cultures and diversity throughout our school
Sharon

6. Preparing for Kindergarten
HCPSS:
FES:

7. School Security Safety and Security is a top priority
We regularly practice drills with students and staff
Drills can included but not limited to:
Evacuation Drill
Duck, Cover, and Hold
Lockdown
Shelter in Place
All Exterior doors remain locked during school hours
Visiting Procedures are in place

8. Visitor Procedures
The front door is the ONLY entrance point for all visitors
Please ring the buzzer and look into the camera.
Be prepared to state your name, your child’s name, and the reason for the visit.
All visitors must walk directly into the front office with a valid photo ID and sign in on the Lobbyguard.
A visitor’s sticker will be given to visitors following the above procedures. We ask that you wear this so it is visible at all times.
Any visitor in FES without a visitor sticker will be taken to the front office by a staff member.
We also ask that if someone is coming in the door at the same time that you are that you ensure that they are going directly into the office

9. HCPSS Connect Family File must be up to date in Synergy
You will get an to sign up/Go to HCPSS.org
You must have Emergency Contact information
Anyone picking your child up must be listed on the Emergency Contact information

10. Breakfast & Lunch at School
Student Breakfast $2.00
Student Lunch $2.75
Milk $.50
Prepayment for student meals
Myschoolbucks.com
Prices may change at the start of next school year

11. Breakfast & Lunch at School
Calendar of Meals
Lists of allergens
Online information for prepayment

12. Health Information Immunizations Physical Exams Lead Certificate
Health Survey
Medication Order Form

13. Transportation Riding the Bus Drop off/Pickup Walkers
Drop off/Pickup
Walkers
Go to bus locator and type in address to find bus stop

14. Typical School Day Arrival 9:15 am - 9:25 am Mathematics Reading
Recess & Lunch
Related Arts (PE, Music, Tech, Media, & Art)
Social Studies/Science/Health
Centers & Self Select Time
Dismissal 3:55 pm
After Care (available through Parks and Rec)

15. Getting Ready Read, Read, Read (Visit the Library)
Talk to Your Child (talk to them about words they don’t understand)
Fine Motor Skills (scissors, stringing beads, pencils, crayons, Play Doh)

16. Getting Ready
Build Listening Skills (try to give multi-step directions and try not to repeat directions)
Build Self Help Skills (bathroom, washing hands, zipping, buttoning, blowing noses, and opening containers)

17. Opportunities to Get Involved
Please Join the PTA
Harris Teeter/Giant Food/ Food Lion Sign UP
Volunteer in our School

18. Important Dates
August 24- PTA K Meet & Schooley Mill Park 3:45pm
August 25- PTA K Meet & Schooley Mill Park 11:00am
August 29- PTA K Meet & Schooley Mill Park 9:00am
August 30- Kindergarten Orientation
September 4- First Day of School
September 24- Back to School Night

19. Summer Assessment Placement is Instructional Summer Assessment Dates
July 30th - August 3rd
August 6th - August 10th

20. Your Child Can Be Found In
Sarah Callanan PINK
Jazzmin James BLUE
Kecia Little RED
Michelle Ranker ORANGE
Lisa Watts YELLOW
Emmalee Pinion PURPLE

21. Questions?