1. Welcome to Roxbury Elementary School! Roxbury ROX with Good Character!

2. School-Wide Info Hours of Operation 8:45-9:00 arrival 9:00 Start of School Day 3:30-3:45 Dismissal Policies and Procedures Family Handbook www. Roxburyschool.org Twitter RoxburyPrincipal/ RoxburySchool ROPE – Roxbury Organization of Parents and Educators (PTO) Arrival and Dismissal Bus Entrance and Exit in front of school Car riders and walkers enter and exit through the back of the school or auditorium Changes must be in writing – Emergency Contacts

3. Kindergarten through Fifth Grade Approximately 650-700 students Lunch is 25 minutes in the cafeteria and is supervised by Teachers, Assistants, Administrators Lunch may be brought from home or purchased for $2.60 / day Snacks are provided by parents Bathroom breaks are supervised Essentials – Music, Art, PE, Media 40 mins. daily Students must wear sneakers for PE and secured footwear to participate in recess School-Wide Info

4. Reading and Writing Workshop with Professional Support from America’s Choice and a full time Teacher Coach Everyday Math – University of Chicago Inquiry-Based Science FOSS Kits Social Studies Academic Program

5. Positive Behavior Supports are school wide structures to teach social and behavioral expectations to students Social Skills Instruction: Identifying Feelings; Empathy; Conflict Resolution The Six Pillars of Character: Responsibility, Citizenship, Respect, Trustworthiness, Caring, Fairness Leadership & Community Service Social Emotional Learning

6. Family Engagement Scientifically Based Research Interventions for academic support Coaching for classroom teachers to improve quality of instruction English Language Learners Support Counseling with the Psychologist or Social Worker Special Education Support Services

7. Be positive about school – don’t share your anxiety with your children Bring questions and concerns directly to the teacher so you build a positive and open relationship Make sure your child is in school every day and on time Check your child’s book bag every night Read and Talk to your child about school every night Supervise your child’s television and music. Participate in after school activities such as Open House, Conferences, Math Nights, PTO events, etc. Volunteer in the school Be respectful of School Policies and Procedures – read the family handbook. How you can help…

8. Questions & Answers Roxbury Elementary School Community * Character * Excellence We all do better when we ALL do better