Pence Newsletter

Last year our Pence Family worked hard to earn LIGHTHOUSE STATUS through Leader in Me. This was a huge accomplishment, as the Lighthouse certification is a highly regarded standard. The attainment of the Lighthouse certification represents a significant benchmark and it is evidence that a

high standard has been met. Lighthouse Schools are extraordinary examples for other

schools to follow; as such, they should be places anyone the world over could visit to

learn about and be inspired by the strength of the leadership model operating.

7:50am- Staff on duty/ Breakfast begins

8:05am- Students to classrooms

8:15am- Tardy Bell

3:25- Car Riders Dismissed

3:27- Bus Riders Dismissed

3:30- Buses Depart

3:35- Walkers Dismissed

Pence's main entrance is locked down after the 8:15am tardy bell to 3:25pm each day to add another layer of security. All visitors to Pence will be admitted and asked to wait in the main entryway prior to admittance to the main office. The doors to both ground floor & second floor will be locked and only accessible to staff with a keycard. Our students will be rerouted down our south staircase only when accessing the second floor during a normal school day. If you have any questions or concerns, please let Mrs. Jones know.

⭐⭐⭐FYI...on August 10th, classroom rosters will be released to families on Campus Parent Portal. If you have questions about Parent Portal, please reach out to Mrs. Jones.⭐⭐⭐

One of the MOST important jobs your child can do everyday is to come to school. Attendance is one of the top indicators of student success. When a student is present, we can begin to build strong relationships and learn how to meet their individual needs. Our school day begins at 8:15 am.

Any student coming after 8:15 am will need to check into the office. If your child must be gone, please notify the main office at 641-472- 2957 by 8:30am.

*Supervision begins at 7:50am.

*Breakfast starts at 7:50am in the gym & students eating breakfast will be released to go eat.

*Students (non breakfast eaters) will be released into buildings at 8:05. -Order of students into building: 4th, 3rd & 2nd

*We will have adult cross guards at the intersections of:

1. School Place & 6th Street

2. Polk Street & 6th Street

3. Fillmore & 6th Street

*No Parking for northbound traffic on 6th Street *No Parking in the front parking spaces of Pence during bussing times, EXCEPT for handicap parking spaces. (signs posted) *Additional Handicap Parking spaces on northside of parking, along with in front of the building.

Walkers/Bike Riders- SOUTH DOORS

*All students 2nd-4th will line up at the south doors in grade level lines. *Students who ride bikes can lock them up by sidewalks on southside.

Car Riders- NORTH DOORS

*Parents can drop off on School Place (One-way).

• Parents will enter School Place from Fairview Drive off of Harrison Street.

• If congestion begins on 6th Street, parents may want to access Harrison Street from 5th and 7th Street.

*Students will only exit from cars if in the right lane. The left lane will be used by cars exiting the road.

*Please pull forward on the right if it is going to take a bit longer to get out.

*Cones will be placed on the northside of School Place to discourage parking.

*All students 2nd- 4th will line up at the north doors in grade level lines.

Bus Riders- EAST DOORS

*All bus riders will be dropped at the front of Pence.

*All students 2nd- 4th will line up at the east doors in grade level lines.

*8:15am- Tardy Bell

*Supervision begins at 3:20.

*Students are released in this order: Car riders, bus riders & walkers/bikers

*We will have adult cross guards at the intersections of:

1. School Place & 6th Street

2. Polk Street & 6th Street

3. Fillmore & 6th Street

*No Parking for northbound traffic on 6th Street

*No Parking in the front parking spaces of Pence during bussing times, EXCEPT for handicap parking spaces. (signs posted)

*Additional Handicap Parking spaces on northside of parking, along with in front of the building.

*Parents needing to park and come into school, please park on the southside of the parking lot and walk into the building through the Main Entrance.

ORDER OF STUDENT DEPARTURE

All Students will go to lockers at 3:20 for coats & bags and return to the classroom.

3:25- Car Riders- NORTH DOORS

*Parents will have name cards visible for pick-up. (Dispersed at Open House)

*Parents can pick-up on School Place (one-way).

• Parents will enter School Place from Fairview Drive off of Harrison Street.

• If congestion begins on 6th Street, parents may want to access Harrison Street from 5th and 7th Street.

*Students will only enter cars if in the right lane. The left lane will be used by cars exiting the road.

*Please pull forward on the right if it is going to take a bit longer to pick up.

*Cones will be placed on the northside of School Place to discourage parking.

*All students 2nd- 4th will gather in grade levels with a grade level monitor and wait for pick-up.

*Monitors will check for pick-up cards and call for student(s).

3:27- Bus Riders- EAST DOORS

• All bus riders will be released to Main Entrance (east doors).

• Buses will line up in front of the building

• Students will be released to buses when all arrive

3:35- Walkers/Bike Riders- EAST DOORS (Different than Before School)

*Teachers will walk remaining students will exit the building from the Main Entrance (east doors).

The Fairfield Community School District offers a FREE before and after school programs for Kindergarten through 4th grade students! Please note that the application is a part of the enrollment process.