Transcript Back to School Night Navigator Elementary School

Navigator Elementary School
Carole Vargas, Principal
[email protected]
A little about me…
 20 years in education
 8 years in nonprofit
administration
 2 boys
 BA in Political Science,
UC Berkeley
 MA in Educational
Management, University
of La Verne
 Fourth year at the school
Falcon Pride
• Mascot: Falcon
• Colors: Red, White & Blue
• 5 Be’s:
• Be Responsible
• Be Respectful
• Be Safe
• Be Kind
• Be Productive
• Awards: Talon Tickets
 380 students
 2 Kindergarten
 2 First grade
 2 Second grade
 3 Third grade
 2 Fourth grade
 2 Fifth grade
 5 Special Day Classes
 PE
 Music
 Intervention
Knowing Navigator:
 Everyone is expected to
read and understand the
Student/Parent
Handbook. It is
available online at
www.fcusd.org/ne
 Updates to online
version only
 Sign acknowledgement
Stay Tuned: Communication
 Web page
www.fcusd.org/ne
 Up-to-date information
 Navigator News (monthly)
 Wednesday folders
 Teacher communiqués
 Parent/Student Handbook
 Automated phone calls
 Email
 Text messages
Drop-off/Pick-up
• Student
safety #1
• Do not cut around the line
• Green area for special needs and kindergarten
• Do not leave your car in the drive to walk your student
• Park and walk to meet your child
• Use crosswalks
• Civility required – BP 1313
Wednesday Folders
 Comes home on Wednesdays
 Take all papers out
 Return folder the next day
Field Trips
 Volunteer Clearance
Student Name:
School:
Parent/Guardian Name:
Phone (where you can be reached):
 Permission form
Emergency Contact:
Physician’s Name:
 Fill out ALL information
Physician’s Address & Phone:
Medical Conditions/Medications:
 MUST be turned in ahead Medical
of or Patient ID number:
time.
 NO forms on the day of the trip
 48 Hours
 Labels work well
Common Core State Standards
(CCSS)
• All Grades
• http://www.cde.ca.gov/re/cc/
– College and career readiness
– English/Language Arts
• Greater focus on nonfiction text
– Math
• Focus on understanding math not just doing
math
• Next Generation Science Standards
How to Help Your Child with
Homework:
 Provide a distraction-free place to do homework
 Turn off ALL electronics during homework time
 Record questions your child has on the homework but
do not do it for them
 Do not let homework ruin your life! Let the teacher
know if you are having big trouble
How to help your child with
Social Needs:
• Look for little opportunities to listen
– Turn off your phone when going somewhere
– Ask questions that cannot be answered with a yes or no
• “What was the best thing that happened today?”
• Monitor social media (yes, even in elementary school!)
• If you hear about something happening at school, email
the teacher.
– Our school psychologist, Jeanette Smith, can help
– We have a new program that can provide support, called
“Special Friends.” Helps kids with social skills.
– Counselor for students with special needs
• We’re here to help!!
Positive Behavior
Interventions & Supports - PBIS
 BEST – 5 “Be’s”
 Be Responsible, Be Respectful, Be Safe, Be Kind, Be Productive
 Anti-Bullying
 Steps to Respect curriculum
 Definition: Bullying is unfair and one-sided. It happens when
someone keeps hurting, frightening, threatening, or leaving
someone out on purpose.
 ALL staff training in how to address bullying
 Online bullying reporting
 Special Friends program
 Falcon Friends program
 School wide assemblies
Get Involved!
 Join PTA!
 Involvement
 Support
 Harvest Festival
 Cookie Dough
 Movie Nights
 Friendship
 Raising Funds
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Run for the Arts
Jog-a-thon
Family Restaurant Nights
Box Tops
 Navigator Spirit
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Falcon Family Night
Spirit Wear Sales
Harvest Festival
School Volunteer
Yard Supervision
 Site Council – we need you!!
 ELAC Committee
 Clubs
Thank you for coming!