Welcome to Welcome to Stoner Prairie Stoner Prairie Elementary!Elementary!

Verona Area Verona Area School DistrictSchool District

Student Code of ConductStudent Code of Conduct

I will behave in a way that allows me and I will behave in a way that allows me and others to learnothers to learn

I will treat everyone with courtesy and I will treat everyone with courtesy and respectrespect

I will not hurt others with my body or my I will not hurt others with my body or my words.words.

Stoner Prairie Elementary Stoner Prairie Elementary Vision for Working with Vision for Working with

StudentsStudents Ultimate Goal for Our Students: Ultimate Goal for Our Students: Create a safe Create a safe

learning community that ensures academic and social learning community that ensures academic and social success for all students.success for all students.

Belief #1: We believe in focusing positive energy Belief #1: We believe in focusing positive energy on the successes and strengths of every child.on the successes and strengths of every child.

Belief #2: We believe in the power of positive Belief #2: We believe in the power of positive relationships with students, families, and staff.relationships with students, families, and staff.

Belief #3: We believe the social curriculum is Belief #3: We believe the social curriculum is essential to the success of the whole child.essential to the success of the whole child.

Belief #4:Belief #4: We believe in creating clear and We believe in creating clear and consistent expectations for each child.consistent expectations for each child.

General General Demographics/BackgroundDemographics/Background

Approximately 430 studentsApproximately 430 students 85 staff members 85 staff members (shared, part-time, and full-time)(shared, part-time, and full-time) 37% student minority and 37% student minority and 30% free & reduced30% free & reduced 17 languages spoken at Stoner Prairie17 languages spoken at Stoner Prairie Class Sizes: K-3 generally have 16-18 Class Sizes: K-3 generally have 16-18

and 4and 4thth/5/5thth generally have 22-25 students. generally have 22-25 students.

Classroom ConfigurationsClassroom Configurations 4 -Kindergarten Classrooms4 -Kindergarten Classrooms 3 -13 -1stst Grade Classrooms Grade Classrooms 4 -24 -2ndnd Grade Classrooms Grade Classrooms 3 -33 -3rdrd Grade Classrooms Grade Classrooms 3 -PALs 1-3 Multiage Classrooms3 -PALs 1-3 Multiage Classrooms 2 -PALs 4-5 Multiage Classrooms2 -PALs 4-5 Multiage Classrooms 2 -MA 4-5 Classrooms2 -MA 4-5 Classrooms 1 -41 -4thth Grade Classroom Grade Classroom 1- 51- 5thth Grade Classroom Grade Classroom

Bus RidersBus Riders

First Student, Inc. transports students.First Student, Inc. transports students. Concerns should be directed to personnel at Concerns should be directed to personnel at

First Student by calling 845-8516.First Student by calling 845-8516. School staff supervise children as they are School staff supervise children as they are

dropped off and escort children to the dropped off and escort children to the appropriate bus at dismissal.appropriate bus at dismissal.

Bus schedules are printed in last week’s Bus schedules are printed in last week’s Verona Press or Fitchburg Star.Verona Press or Fitchburg Star.

Food ServiceFood Service Breakfast is served between 7:25-7:40 or 9:05-Breakfast is served between 7:25-7:40 or 9:05-

9:20 on Mondays9:20 on Mondays Hot Lunch is served each dayHot Lunch is served each day Families deposit money into an account and Families deposit money into an account and

each meal is automatically deducted from the each meal is automatically deducted from the account.account.

Breakfast and lunch prices are available on the Breakfast and lunch prices are available on the VASD website.VASD website.

Milk break happens once each day. (Please Milk break happens once each day. (Please pay for an entire year whenever possible).pay for an entire year whenever possible).

Beginning the DayBeginning the DayStart of the DayStart of the Day

Students arrive by bus, car or walk to school. Bus stops Students arrive by bus, car or walk to school. Bus stops and pick-up times will be posted at school and in the and pick-up times will be posted at school and in the Fitchburg Star/ Verona Press “Back to School” issue just Fitchburg Star/ Verona Press “Back to School” issue just before school starts. (Call First Student: 845-8516)before school starts. (Call First Student: 845-8516)

If dropping off your child, please drop off in the front of If dropping off your child, please drop off in the front of the school between 7:30-7:40 A.M. A staff member will the school between 7:30-7:40 A.M. A staff member will be out front to assist students as needed.be out front to assist students as needed.

Our school doors open at 7:30 A.M. We do not have Our school doors open at 7:30 A.M. We do not have student supervision before 7:30 A.M.student supervision before 7:30 A.M.

Breakfast is available to all children every day in our Breakfast is available to all children every day in our multipurpose room from 7:30-7:45 A.M.multipurpose room from 7:30-7:45 A.M.

Students are marked late if they arrive to their classroom Students are marked late if they arrive to their classroom after 7:45. If students do arrive late, please have after 7:45. If students do arrive late, please have students go the office first before going to the classroom.students go the office first before going to the classroom.

K-5 CurriculumK-5 Curriculum Balanced LiteracyBalanced Literacy

Guided Reading - small groupsGuided Reading - small groups Reading and Writing Centers - independentReading and Writing Centers - independent Comprehension Lessons – whole groupComprehension Lessons – whole group Independent ReadingIndependent Reading Teacher Read AloudsTeacher Read Alouds Writing: interactive writing, mini-lessons, Writing: interactive writing, mini-lessons,

independent writing, and 1:1 conferencing with independent writing, and 1:1 conferencing with teacher are some examples.teacher are some examples.

Computers - interactive literacy websitesComputers - interactive literacy websites

K-5 CurriculumK-5 Curriculum MathMath

Investigations CurriculumInvestigations Curriculum Whole Group - teacher modelingWhole Group - teacher modeling Small Groups or Pairs - problem solving togetherSmall Groups or Pairs - problem solving together Math Centers - independent or small group Math Centers - independent or small group

activities that support the skills learned as a whole activities that support the skills learned as a whole groupgroup

ScienceScience Foss Science CurriculumFoss Science Curriculum

Hands on, investigative learning of a variety of Hands on, investigative learning of a variety of science topicsscience topics

Student LeadershipStudent Leadership

Bus BuddiesBus Buddies Play FairPlay Fair Safety PatrolSafety Patrol Early Childhood HelpersEarly Childhood Helpers We believe in ongoing positive student We believe in ongoing positive student

reinforcement & student leadership reinforcement & student leadership development at Stoner Prairie.development at Stoner Prairie.

AssessmentsAssessments

WKCE—Grades 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10WKCE—Grades 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10Late October/Early NovemberLate October/Early November

Measures of Academic Progress Measures of Academic Progress

(MAP)- Grades 2-5 – March(MAP)- Grades 2-5 – March

District assessments in math and reading occur District assessments in math and reading occur throughout the year.throughout the year.

Other Parts of the School Other Parts of the School DayDay

Related ArtsRelated Arts Music - 30 minutes twice a weekMusic - 30 minutes twice a week Physical Education - 30 minutes twice a weekPhysical Education - 30 minutes twice a week Library - story time/book talks and checkout 30 Library - story time/book talks and checkout 30

minutes once a weekminutes once a week Art - 60 minutes once a weekArt - 60 minutes once a weekInfoTechInfoTech- 30 minutes every other week for 3- 30 minutes every other week for 3rdrd grade gradeTechnologyTechnology - computer lab once a week; in - computer lab once a week; in classroom throughout the weekclassroom throughout the week*All K-5 classrooms have a SmartBoard.*All K-5 classrooms have a SmartBoard.GuidanceGuidance - 30 minutes every other week - 30 minutes every other week

Other Parts Of The School DayOther Parts Of The School Day LunchLunch

Hot lunch is available to everyone every day.Hot lunch is available to everyone every day. Child’s name is scanned each time he/she takes hot lunch Child’s name is scanned each time he/she takes hot lunch

and the family lunch account is charged.and the family lunch account is charged. Lunch accounts can be paid by sending checks directly to Lunch accounts can be paid by sending checks directly to

Child Nutrition Services or on the VASD website. Accounts Child Nutrition Services or on the VASD website. Accounts can be accessed by families on the website.can be accessed by families on the website.

Lunch menus are sent home and can be viewed on the VASD Lunch menus are sent home and can be viewed on the VASD website.website.

Children can bring cold lunch. Milk is available for purchase Children can bring cold lunch. Milk is available for purchase and is not charged to accounts. If children want milk with a and is not charged to accounts. If children want milk with a cold lunch, they bring money with them each time they bring cold lunch, they bring money with them each time they bring a lunch.a lunch.

Breakfast is $.95, Lunch is $1.75, and Milk is $.35.Breakfast is $.95, Lunch is $1.75, and Milk is $.35.

Other Parts Of The School DayOther Parts Of The School Day RecessRecess

20-25 minutes twice a day20-25 minutes twice a day Playground equipment, basketball, soccer, Playground equipment, basketball, soccer,

jump ropes, bubbles, balls, hula hoops and jump ropes, bubbles, balls, hula hoops and more are available.more are available.

Children should leave personal toys at homeChildren should leave personal toys at home

Bathroom BreaksBathroom Breaks Scheduled during the dayScheduled during the day Students use bathroom independently as Students use bathroom independently as

needed throughout the dayneeded throughout the day

End Of The DayEnd Of The Day

Official end of the day is 2:35.Official end of the day is 2:35. Kindergartners leave first at 2:30.Kindergartners leave first at 2:30. Teachers walk students to the buses and help Teachers walk students to the buses and help

them board each bus. The buses drive away them board each bus. The buses drive away from school at 2:45.from school at 2:45.

Walkers and car riders come out the front doors.Walkers and car riders come out the front doors. Children are asked to pay attention to the cars Children are asked to pay attention to the cars

and not run or play during pick-up time.and not run or play during pick-up time. Parents can meet their children outside of the Parents can meet their children outside of the

school.school.

Pick-Up/ Drop-Off Procedure: Pick-Up/ Drop-Off Procedure: Proceed With CautionProceed With Caution

Park and escort Park and escort childrenchildren

Pick-up lanePick-up lane Moving laneMoving lane Yellow parking stallsYellow parking stalls Handicap ParkingHandicap Parking

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CommunicationCommunicationHow is my child doing?How is my child doing? Goal Setting Conference Goal Setting Conference

Fall (October)Fall (October) Report Card - End of Report Card - End of

JanuaryJanuary Portfolio Conference Portfolio Conference

with Child - Springwith Child - Spring Report Card - Last Day Report Card - Last Day

of Schoolof School Phone CallsPhone Calls

What’s happening at What’s happening at School?School?

Classroom newsletterClassroom newsletter Stoner Prairie Family Stoner Prairie Family

Newsletter- every 1-2 Newsletter- every 1-2 monthsmonths

How Can I Be Involved?How Can I Be Involved? Classroom VolunteersClassroom Volunteers

On-going opportunities: support during math/reading/writing centersOn-going opportunities: support during math/reading/writing centers As-needed opportunities: assist teachers with clerical tasks, As-needed opportunities: assist teachers with clerical tasks,

chaperone fieldtrips or classroom celebrationschaperone fieldtrips or classroom celebrations

Lunchroom VolunteersLunchroom Volunteers When availableWhen available Regular volunteersRegular volunteers Beginning of the yearBeginning of the year

Parent Teacher OrganizationParent Teacher Organization (PTO) (PTO) Attend monthly PTO (6:30-7:30) & PAC (Parent Advisory Attend monthly PTO (6:30-7:30) & PAC (Parent Advisory

Council) meetings (7:30-8:30)- 2Council) meetings (7:30-8:30)- 2ndnd Monday of the month Monday of the month*******September 13- First Meeting *******September 13- First Meeting Chair or assist with PTO events: Market Day, Science Fair, Book Chair or assist with PTO events: Market Day, Science Fair, Book

Fair, Rock ‘n Recess, Cultural Fair, Staff Appreciation Luncheon, Fair, Rock ‘n Recess, Cultural Fair, Staff Appreciation Luncheon, etc.etc.

Other Things to KnowOther Things to Know School HoursSchool Hours::

Monday is Late StartMonday is Late Start9:10- First bell9:10- First bell9:25- Second bell9:25- Second bell2:35- End of day2:35- End of day

Tuesday-FridayTuesday-Friday7:35- First bell7:35- First bell7:45- Second bell7:45- Second bell2:35- End of day2:35- End of day

Office HoursOffice Hours: Monday-Friday 7:15 a.m.- 3:15 p.m.: Monday-Friday 7:15 a.m.- 3:15 p.m. AbsenceAbsence: Please call the attendance line before 7:45 a.m. to report : Please call the attendance line before 7:45 a.m. to report

an absence. (608) 845-4200 ext. 1.an absence. (608) 845-4200 ext. 1. TardyTardy: Children are considered tardy after the second bell (7:45).: Children are considered tardy after the second bell (7:45). Changes in Pick-up RoutineChanges in Pick-up Routine: Please send a written note to school : Please send a written note to school

whenever possible. Call as early in the day as possible. whenever possible. Call as early in the day as possible. Visiting SchoolVisiting School: All visitors must sign-in at the office and wear a : All visitors must sign-in at the office and wear a

visitor’s badge.visitor’s badge.

ImportantImportant Dates to RememberDates to Remember

Sept. 1 - First Day of School for Grades 1 – 5 & Sept. 1 - First Day of School for Grades 1 – 5 & Kindergarten Introduction Sessions Kindergarten Introduction Sessions Sept. 2 – First Day of School for KindergartenSept. 2 – First Day of School for Kindergarten Sept. 9 – Back-to-School Night 5:30-7:00Sept. 9 – Back-to-School Night 5:30-7:00 Sept. 10 – Fundraiser KickoffSept. 10 – Fundraiser Kickoff Sept. 13 – First Late Start Monday - 9:25 Start Time Sept. 13 – First Late Start Monday - 9:25 Start Time Sept. 13 – Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) Mtg – 6:30 Sept. 13 – Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) Mtg – 6:30 Sept. 13 – Parent Advisory Council (PAC) Meeting – 7:30 Sept. 13 – Parent Advisory Council (PAC) Meeting – 7:30 Sept. 23 – Market Day 5:00-6:00Sept. 23 – Market Day 5:00-6:00 Oct. 7 – Picture DayOct. 7 – Picture Day Oct. 19-20 – Book FairOct. 19-20 – Book Fair Oct. 27 – November 1 – No SchoolOct. 27 – November 1 – No School

Important Contact Important Contact InformationInformation

Chris Olson, Principal 845-4210

Patsy McLean, Guidance Counselor 845-4228

Gail Anderson, School Psychologist/SPEC 845-4234

Janet Farnan, LRC 845-4287

Kathy Garity, Social Worker 845-4250

Stoner Prairie Office 845-4200