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P r i n c i p a l: T . J . K o n i o w s k y J r .
Volume 1, Issue 1
tj .k oni owsk y@weat hers fie ld. k1 2. oh.us
Principal’s News Dear Parents, On behalf of Seaborn Elementary, I would like to welcome you to the 2016-17 school year! I am excited to have been passed the torch from a great educational leader, Mrs. Mulgrew. I will work diligently to uphold the tradition of excellence that she has created here at Seaborn.
Arrival
7:45am - 8:05am
Tardy Bell 8:10am Dismissal
3:25pm - 3:35pm
We recognize that families are the first part of a child’s education and strong family-school relations strengthen educational programs. Together we can work together to give the children a wonderful experience. Please consider playing an active role with our Seaborn Home and School Association or volunteering for one of our many activities. Information will be sent home on our SHSA and activities throughout the year. Our staff will be working diligently to prepare our students for the future through professional development, common assessments, curriculum reviews, technology integration, and many other practices. I look forward to working with you during this exciting time of your child’s life and if there is anything we can do here at Seaborn, please let us know. Respectfully, T.J. Koniowsky Principal Seaborn Elementary School
Begins on the first day of School September 1st Please visit our website for more information
Upcoming Events August 29-30
Teacher in-service
August 30
Meet the Teacher Night 6:30pm-7:30pm -4th Grade Class meeting at 7:00pm in the cafetorium
September 1
First Day of School for grades 1-6
September 1
Kindergarten Orientation 9:30am-11:30am
September 2
Kindergarten first full day
September 5
Labor Day – No School
September 23
Seaborn Night - Columbiana v. MRHS 7:00pm Home
September 28
Picture Day
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School Supply’s School supply lists are available on our website at www.weathersfield.k12.oh.us and in classrooms on Meet the Teacher Night.
Meet the Teacher Night August 30th 6:30pm-7:30pm • Home rooms will be posted in the gym • HR changes cannot be made • HR information will not be given out over the phone • 4th Grade meeting at 7:00pm in the cafetorium
Kindergarten News • •
“Our greatest natural resource is the minds of our children.”
Orientation will be on September 1st from 9:30am until approximately 11:30am Students and parents will meet in the cafetorium for a general meeting and staff introductions
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Classroom time and a bus tour will take place after the general meeting to make the kindergarten transition as pleasant as possible for the children
Fourth Grade News • •
~Walt Disney •
Fourth graders will begin to change classrooms this year The students will see each of the fourth grade teachers for subject specific instruction More on this process and expectations of the students will be covered at the fourth grade meeting on August 30th
First Day of School •
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Upon entering the building, students will report directly to the gym/cafetorium and await the starting bell in grade level areas. Car riders are to use the designated drop off area and parents are not permitted to enter the building with their children.
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Our staff will do their absolute best to assure a smooth transition into school
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Transportation Busing
Car Riders Students who live in the Weathersfield Local School District are eligible to receive busing
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Bus schedules will be mailed out prior to the start of school
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All eligible riders will be put on the bus unless a prior written notice of arrangements is given to the office
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Drop off and pick up at the rear side entrance to the cafetorium labeled 301
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Do not drop off at the 5th/6th hallway doors
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Drop off times 7:45am-8:05am
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Pick up will be at the same location during dismissal
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Parents are not to enter the building through side doors, use front entrance with proper identification
Please contact Mr. Kucera or Mr. Cappitti at 330-505-4434 with any busing questions
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Student Fees
School Forms Student forms will be given out on September 1st Please fill out and return all forms by September 6th
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Workbook fees will be sent home Make checks payable to Weathersfield Local Schools We cannot accept starter checks
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School Breakfast and Lunch Program Breakfast Lunch Extra Milk
7:45am-8:05am
Regular
Reduced
$1.25 $2.25 $0.60
$0.30 $0.40
2015-16 Free or reduced eligible students will remain eligible until the new applications are processed Please contact our Food Service Director Debbie Donkers at 330-652-9695 ext. 1513 with any questions.
Student Dress •
The Weathersfield Local Schools believe that proper grooming, dress, and hygiene contribute to a positive learning environment
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This topic is covered in detail in the student handbook
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Some highlights are that shorts of proper length are permitted(fingertip), dresses must be fingertip length and may not have spaghetti straps