Welcome to La Paloma School

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Welcome to La Paloma School

• New Student Parent Orientation
• 1st through 6th grades

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Our Mission

• To prepare, motivate, and challenge each child
  to grow into a proficient and independent learner
  while in a nurturing academic environment.

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Our Commitment to You

• Every member of our staff will
• prepare each child for success in life by
  expecting proficiency in academics
• model and teach responsible citizenship
• encourage and challenge students to be their best
  and make a difference
• focus on college readiness

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Family Commitment

• We, as families, are committed to our childrens
  education. We will ensure that our children are
  present, on time, and prepared for school daily.
  We will be active participants in our childrens
  education both inside and outside of school. We
  believe the path to college begins now.

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Our School

• K-6th grade campus
• Two designated play areas
• Grade level configured buildings
• Computer Lab
• After school program via the Community Center

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What Learning Means to Us
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• Academic Rigor
• College Readiness for ALL
• Every student deserves the opportunity to be
  educated in a way that prepares them for college
• Learning Pathways
• Technology
• Character Development

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Academic Rigor

• All subject areas are taught through state
  adopted programs and are aligned with the Common
  Core standards.
• Math
• English Language Arts (reading/writing)
• Science
• Social Studies
• Fine Arts (Music, Art)
• Physical Education (SPARK)
• English Language Development (ELD)

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College Readiness

• We believe in Advancement Via Individual
  Determination (AVID)
• All of our students can/will go to college
• We will be focusing on organizational skills,
  student success skills, and college readiness.
• It focuses on the development of a consistent
  way to think and process information.
• We are teaching to prepare your students for the
  future.

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Learning Pathways

• Team teaching to allow for flexible groupings
• Subject area teaming (5/6)
• English Language Development Time
• Dual Language Spanish Immersion for K-4

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Technology is a part of the future

• All classrooms have 8 student computers and one
  teacher technology work station.
• All students have access to a variety of computer
  programs.
• Lessons on use of the computer as a learning tool
  or resource are given.
• All students also have access to the computer lab
  for whole group technology instruction.

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Character Development-Leader in Me

• 7 Habits

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Leader In Me

• This is an innovative, school-wide model that
  will increase teacher effectiveness, student
  engagement and academic success, while preparing
  our students to be leaders in the 21st century.

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OrganizationalExpectations

• Be prepared to learnS.L.A.N.T
• Fill out your planner daily. (2-6)
• Keep your binder organized. (3-6)
• Keep your pencil pouch neat. (2-6)
• Student should share with parents something they
  learned daily.

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Student Recognition

• Drawings Leader tickets
• Recognition assemblies
• Principals lunch bunch
• Trimester awards for citizenship and academics
  1st 6th

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Student Activities
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Student Activities

• Enrichment Classes
• ASES Program
• Student Council
• Science Club
• Garden Club
• Safe School Ambassadors
• Leader in Me

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Student Activities Cont

• Art Class
• Band
• Broadcasting

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Monthly Spirit Dress Up Days
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School Business
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School Hours800 Warning Bell 805
Instruction Begins

• M,T,TH,F Release
• K 215
• 1-6 220

• Wed. Release
• K 110
• 1-6 115

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Recess/Lunch

• K 935 955
• 115 130
• 1/2 1005 1025
• 3 1025 1045
• 4 1030 1045
• 5/6 1045 1100

• K 1130 1215
• 1/2 1150 1235
• 3 1210 1255
• 4 1215 1255
• 5/6 1235- 155

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Transportation

• Buses
• Pick up and drop in the front of the school
• No parent traffic is allowed in the front of the
  school. Calle De La Paloma is a private drive
  and not for public use
• Walking Entrances-
• Heald Lane cul-da-sac (park/walk entrance)
• Mercedes Court (walking/drop only, no parking)
• Car Drop Off
• Heald Lane cul-da-sac
• Park Walk In
• Heald Lane Park in Community Center parking lot
  or lot or in the spots at the entrance of the
  school parking lot
• Staff parking lot is for staff members only.

Team Work Working together to keep our
children safe!
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Visiting Our School

• All volunteers and visitors must sign in at the
  office and receive a name badge.
• Classroom visit/observations should be scheduled
  with administration and will last no more than 20
  minutes.
• Morning procedures for drop off
• Gates open at 730 a.m. There is no supervision
  prior to that. All students report to the
  playground.
• Parents are welcome to remain in the quad with
  their child. No parents are allowed on the
  playground or in the lunch pavilion.

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1st week exceptions

• K- Line up in the quad 3 days
• Leave the pick up plan with your childs teacher
  at the table
• Parents may remain in the quad with their
  children

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Visiting our school continued

• Pick Up
• Students must be picked up at designated release
  areas, not at the classroom.
• If you arrive on campus prior to the opening of
  the gates, please check in at the office.
• Volunteers Are Welcome Needed
• Information regarding classroom volunteering will
  go home the first week of school.
• A PTA volunteer form will also be sent home.
• All volunteers working with students must have a
  current TB clearance.

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Attendance

• Please attempt to plan all appointments and trips
  outside of school time.
• If a student is absent, please call the
  attendance line (731-4222) or on the day of your
  students return send a note to explain his
  or/her absence.

Communication is key to a successful
relationship!
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Electronic Devices

• Cell phones are the only electronic device
  allowed on campus.
• All phones must remain off and in the backpack.
• Toys and all other electronic devices are to
  remain at home.

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Meet your La Paloma Team
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Our Friendly Office Personnel

• Mrs. Dawson School Secretary
• Mrs. Avila Attendance Clerk
• Mrs. Alexander School Nurse

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Our Support Staff

• Palomar counselors
• 5 Safety monitors
• Intervention technicians

• School counselor
• Speech therapist
• School psychologist
• School librarian

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Closing Thoughts
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Important Dates

• August 13 return 2nd day packet
• August 28 Back To School Night
• Conferences-

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Parent Homework

• 2nd day packet remember to complete the
  emergency card with contacts
• Dont overlook the student insurance.
• Devise a transportation plan with your student.
• Consider your parent involvement options.

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Parent Partnerships

• School Site Council
• Parent-Teacher Association (PTA)
• English Learners Advisory Council (ELAC)
• Classroom/School Volunteers

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School Motto/Cheer

• L.A.P
• La Paloma Wolves
• Learning
• Achieving
• Preparing for the Future

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Thank you for coming!!

• Please meet in the quad for a school tour!