Welcome Arthur C Butler 2017 2018 Arthur C

Welcome! Arthur C. Butler 2017 -2018

Arthur C. Butler Vision Statement We are committed to delivering access to quality curriculum and engaging, effective instruction delivered in a safe and nurturing environment that embraces individuality.

Our Mission Statement We provide a very focused and highly academic educational experience designed to meet the individual learning needs of all students so they may attain grade level standards and beyond. Our mission is to provide the best possible education in the safest possible environment.

Our 2017 -2018 Site Goals ● 1. EXCELLENCE : Improving our CCSS aligned instruction through grade level and site wide PLCs. ● 2. ENVIRONMENT : Supporting our students with site-wide PBIS and Setting Limits ● 3. EQUITY: Improving our ability to deliver differentiated instruction based on data using EDI.

Our 2016 -2017 Accomplishments! � Held our annual Arthur Butler Science Fair in March (Thank you to Mrs. Tucker!) and had 6 students recognized at the district level! � SBAC scores up 20 points in ELA and 9 points in math! � 41 English Learners redesignated English Proficient � 80 Students inducted into our NEHS � Held our 1 st Family Writing Night � 188/448 intermediate students earned District Honor Roll with 3. 5 + GPA ! 114 students earned this every trimester

PBIS Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports ●Be SAFE ●Be RESPONSIBLE ●Be RESPECTFUL Building Better Bulldog Behavior Day Bring your signed passport to enter our drawing!

Additional Site-wide Supports ● New Monthly Character Trait Focus ● Based on research by Paul Tough ● Self Control, grit, curiosity, optimism, social intelligence, gratitude ● SOM awards aligned ● Monthly Character Trait Assemblies ● “Bulldog Paws” on whistle at recess ● Site-wide behavior plan “Setting Limits”

Setting Limits

The Setting Limits Program • Provides teachers with a cohesive approach to guidance and discipline and the methods they need to be solidly in control of their classroom management. • Provides administrators and other school guidance providers with a cohesive set of operating procedures for developing an effective school-wide guidance and discipline plan. • Fully aligned with the standards set forth by the California State Department of Ed. (CSTP) • Meets provisions of RTI on all levels.

Setting Limits

Important Reminders for 2017 -2018! ● EGUSD Board Policy 5030: Wellness and Nutrition ● Non-edible/low sugar items for celebrations ● Cupcakes/treats for birthdays at school are discouraged ● Lunch is for lunch only ● Food items shared at end of the day ● PAPERLESS COMMUNICATION ● Handbook, newsletters and site communication delivered through email and phone calls ● Please ensure that your email address and phone numbers are updated

2017 -2018 Staff Changes Staff 2016 -2017 Assignment 2017 -2018 Assignment Mr. Villalta New to Butler Vice Principal Mr. Mc. Mahon New to Butler RSP Teacher Ms. A. Wong KC KB Ms. Kissinger KB KC Mrs. Amaya 2 A 1 A Ms. Bayne New to Butler 2 D Ms. Flink New To Butler 3 C New to Butler 3 D Mrs. Seifert 3 D 4 D Ms. Mourguet 5 A 4/5 A Mr. Da. Silva 4 A 5 A Ms. Hamby New to Butler 5 B Mrs. Ilejay Ms. Neely 5 B New to Butler 6 B Special Day Class Mrs. Winuk

New for 2017 -2018! ● Monthly Character Education Trait Focus: ● Based on How Children Succeed ● Monthly SOM based on the monthly trait ● This month is Self Control ● Medals for benchmark SRC awards ● Principal’s Honor Roll for 4 th-6 th Straight As ● Improvements to our Response to Intervention system ● Setting Limits our site-wide behavior system

New for 2017 -2018! ● Bullying Prevention ● Curriculum to be taught in all environments on campus ● Stop. Walk. Talk. ● Training for yard supervisors

New District-wide Student Information System-Synergy Parent. Vue: ● Grades and assignments ● Attendance, immunization compliance, transcripts, graduation status, and more ● Messaging options (teachers, school, district) ● Updating emergency contacts, physicians, phone numbers and opt-outs ● All of your children, all of their schools - through one account ● Web Portal and Mobile Apps

Pick up your Parent. VUE letter with activation key tonight Activation First Name: First. MO Activation Last Name: O’Last Activation Key: 99 YFZ 4 A Website Address: http: //psv. egusd. net Your activation key is valid until September 24, 2017

Continuing in 2017 -2018! ● Communication Folders! ● Go home on Mondays ● Return on Wednesdays ● Site schedule ● Ensures that all students can participate in library, PE, and computers with their class! ● Provides for a targeted intervention time (WIN) for all students during the day ● Grade level alignment for AM recess ● Monthly Awards! ● Student of the Month! SRC! Teacher! Honor Roll!

Continuing in 2017 -2018 ● Thursday Early Out dismissal at 1: 40 ● Teacher collaboration time ● PE teacher (Mr. Tozi) grades 4 th-6 th ● ELD instruction through WIN ● LCAP: Always seeking parent input! ● GATE program ●Friday Assemblies! We hope you will join us! ●Lunch with the principals!

Student Arrival *Breakfast begins at 7: 25 *Students eating breakfast enter through side door *Breakfast students will remain in multi until 7: 45 *Gates open and supervision on playground begins at 7: 45 *Please pull all the way forward *Please use the crosswalk

Student Dismissal ● Students wait behind the first letter of their last name ● Cell phone use off campus only ● Please pull all the way forward ● Please have student only wait in front of school ● If scooting or riding, children must wear a helmet…it’s the law! ● We love dogs but dogs are not allowed on school campus. Even the smallest dog can trigger an allergy or frighten one of our children.

Traffic/Arrival/Dismissal Info. ● Please drive slowly and carefully to and from school – our priority is keeping our children safe! ● Please be kind neighbors to those who live by our school, and do not block or park in their driveways, park on their lawns, or make U-turns in front of their homes. Thanks! ● Please be sure to ONLY turn right out of our parking lot! ● Please do not use cell phones while driving. ● We are also asking for parent volunteers to help with traffic from 7: 45 – 8: 00 AM as well as during dismissal! ● We appreciate your help!

Butler PTO Executive BOARD FOR 2017 -2018 ● ● ● President: Melissa Bauer Vice President: Michelle Massaro Secretary: Jenny Sheldon Treasurer: Robert Sanger Member at Large: Traci Vanderpool Teacher Representatives: Jeff Wilson, Ron Da. Silva

Your PTO at Work! 2017 -2018 Planned Activities! ●Halloween Dance ●Breakfast with Santa ●Valentine’s Dance ●Staff Appreciation ●Fun Run! ●Book Fairs ●Teacher Give Back ●Scholarships for field trips

Common Core State Standards: College & Career Readiness The goal is for all students to graduate from high school with the skills and knowledge to be prepared for career and college – without remediation. 27

Access to Electronic Resources ● Open a web browser, and type: https: //portal. egusd. net ● Click “Sign in with EGUSD Account” ● Username = student’s EGUSD/Google email address, i. e. 9999999@egusd. net ● Password = computer password student uses at school

Reminders Regarding CCSS Math! CCSS Mathematics: ●“Construct viable arguments and critique the reasoning of others. ” (Standards for Mathematical Practice #3)

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How Can I Help My Child at Home? ● Praise children for making an effort and encourage perseverance. ● Help them develop the mindset that they should be proud of working hard and learning something new. ● Use conversation starters that encourage students to explain why or how they know something. 31

How Can I Help My Child to Do Well in School? ALL Students: ● Read, read! Encourage – and model – reading of all sortsof materials: books of fiction; books that provide information; informative internet sites; magazines; sets of directions. ● Read for sustained periods of time daily. 32

How Can I Learn More About Common Core? ➢Find more information about Common Core (including parent Q & A) on the EGUSD website: http: //blogs. egusd. net/ccss ➢Find more information about Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS): http: //www. cde. ca. gov/pd/ca/sc/ngssintrod. asp ➢Find resources for math by logging into “Think Central, ” the website associated with our Go Math textbooks. (Login provided by your child’s teacher. ) ➢Refer to the information sheets on the National PTA website: http: //www. pta. org/parents/content. cfm? Item. Number=2583 33

Arthur C. Butler Elementary School LEARNERS today unleashing the LEADERS of tomorrow! It is going to be a great year!