Strathmore Elementary School

• September 2 Pre K Orientation 9:00AM
• September 2 Kindergarten Orientation 11:30
• September 6 First Day of School
• September 22 Fall Pictures
• September 22 Back to School Night 6:30 PM
  
• September 26 & 27 School Closed

Please join me in welcoming the following new staff to the Strathmore family!

Mrs. Curry Preschool Teacher

Ms. Joseph Preschool Teacher

Mrs. Pressey Grade K Teacher

Mrs. Mazzucco Grade 1 Teacher

Mr. Ebersole Music Teacher

Mrs. Combs Special Education Teacher

Mrs. Fisco Special Education Teacher

Ms. McNamara Special Education Teacher

Ms. Nastro Special Education Teacher

Ms. Connelly Guidance

Mrs. Trezza Behaviorist

Ms. Ranauro Speech Therapist

Mrs. Kelly Special Education Supervisor

September 2022

Dear Parents/Guardians:

Please remember the following:

ARRIVAL:

· Cars are not permitted to use the Church Street entrance.

· Students who are walkers may enter through the Front Door, Door 6 or Door 9 but not earlier than 9:10 am

· Cars may only enter school grounds using the Ingress entrance and should proceed through the loop slowly (teachers will be on duty to assist students). Cars should only exit back through Ingress. Students may only exit on the right hand side of the car. A teacher will assist students who need help but drivers must remain in their car. Students should walk along the blue line.

· Students are not permitted to walk through the parking lot unattended.

· There is no parking in the fire zone.

· All students who ride the bus will be dropped off at the Main Door of the building.

DISMISSAL:

· Cars are not permitted in the bus loop.

· Students will not be dismissed to waiting cars in the parking lot (please do not beep horns).

· Parents/guardians must park cars and wait at the assigned dismissal doors.


· Preschool & Kindergarten students will exit through assigned doors

· Grade 1 students will exit through Door #6

· Grade 2 students will exit through Door #9

· Grade 3 students will exit through Door #7

Through PaySchools you can set up accounts, manage the accounts, complete the free/reduced meal application, pay balances and set up auto replenishment.

The link can be found on the district website, marsd.org. From the home page, go to Departments, Business Office, and then click the link on the left "Free & Reduced Meal Information".

This is for preschool students only

Please click on the link(s) below to order meals for your Preschool student.

If you would like, you may order for the entire month.

The order form will close on each Wednesday prior to the week you are ordering for.

Week of 9/6 - 9/9

Week of 9/12 - 9/16

Week of 9/19 - 9/23

Week of 9/28 - 9/30

The Strathmore PTO is now holding its 2022 - 2023 Membership Drive. The annual dues are $8 per family.

Joining the PTO does not require you to volunteer any time. Your contribution will continue to allow the PTO to

provide our school with funds, programs, resources and services that will enrich and maximize the education of

every child. We welcome anyone who would like to volunteer/coordinate programs to join us at a PTO meeting

or contact us at strathmoreptoinfo@gmail.com for more info. We also have a Facebook page “Strathmore

Elementary Parents” where we post weekly updates and try to answer any questions that come up.

Please fill out and send in this form, along with your dues, in an envelope marked “Membership”. Please see

below for payment info. Thank you for your continued support of the Strathmore PTO.

Parent Name(s):_____________________________________________

Phone: _________________________

Email: _____________________________________________________

Please list all children in Strathmore Elementary School.

Child’s Name ____________________________________

Teacher______________________________________

Child’s Name: _____________________________________

Teacher: _______________________________________

Payment Type

____ Cash ____Check (payable to Strathmore PTO)

____Venmo (@StrathmorePTOTreasurer) ____Zelle (First Name: Strathmore Last Name: PTO

Email:strathmoreptotreasurer@gmail.com

Please place”Membership” and your child’s name & teacher name in the comment section of electronic payments.

Some children fall asleep as soon as their heads hit the pillow. Others have problems sleeping.

Children who are tired from lack of sleep can’t do their best in the classroom.

Here are some ways to help your child get enough sleep:

• Set a schedule. If possible, keep the same bedtime every night. Children who stay up later on weekends have more trouble resetting their internal clock once the school week starts.

  
  

• Create routines to help your child make the transition from waking to sleeping. Many parents have routines about how many books they’ll read and how many drinks of water children can get.

  
  

• Encourage outdoor play. Make sure your child gets some time outside each day when the weather allows.

  
  

• Build in quiet time before bed. Have your child play quiet games, work on puzzles, or—best of all—read.

  
  

• Try not to change your child’s bedtime because of your schedule.

  
  

• Don’t negotiate. If you’ve decided bedtime is 8:45, don’t give in to pleas for “five more minutes.”

  
  

• Don’t give your child foods that contain caffeine. This includes many soft drinks (check the label) and chocolate.

If you are concerned about your child getting enough sleep, speak with your pediatrician.

Establishing a good sleep routine now will help your child succeed during the coming school year.

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Valerie Allen, a school psychologist who works with many families, knows how parents can help children become more responsible.

Foremost, according to Allen, you need to encourage your child to accept responsibility as part of growing up. Children must learn to "do their share."

It's also good to start early in the school year. The more children are responsible at home, the more they will be responsible at school.

Allen's five simple tips to boost responsible behavior are:

1. Never do for children what they can do for themselves. Take time to teach them how to do things independently. Assist with homework, but don't take over.

2. Give children household responsibilities. Assign simple tasks like taking out the garbage or clearing the dishes. Work up to more complex jobs like washing dishes. Make sure they—not you—pick up after themselves.

3. Post a weekly list of chores. Have a place for every one to check off completed tasks.

4. Don't remind, nag, scold or complain when children don't do their chores. Explain what's expected and the consequences of not doing what's expected. Allow consequences to happen.

5. List activities that are allowed after work is done—a snack, time with friends, television, computer time. This will motivate your teen to complete tasks quickly. It also keeps a balance between work and play. Copyright (c) 2017 The Parent Institute, a Division of PaperClip Media, Inc.