July 26, 2013
Dear Parents/Guardians and Students:
Welcome to the 2013-2014 school year! I hope this letter finds you healthy, happy, and ready to get back to school. I hope you all had a wonderful summer filled with family, friends, and of course- FUN! If you are new to DeMiguel—Welcome! You are now an official LOBO! Spirit Day is every Friday. Our students and staff wear black, teal, or grey.
DeMiguel continues to grow, servicing over 700 students! Wow. You will notice some exciting changes in the back of our school! We will have a portable outside to house two classrooms. At this point; I am not quite sure what classes will be out there. We will also be installing new playground equipment. Thank you Fun Run participants!
We have had a few new hires and staffing changes over the summer! Please welcome…..
Jon Helleson is joining fifth grade team,
Jennifer Federio is joining our second grade team,
April Dent is joining our first grade team,
Daniel Murray is joining our fifth grade team,
Donna Vickers will be our new special education teacher,
Stephanie Mansfield is joining our fourth grade team,
Jillian Powers is joining our fourth grade team,
Aerie Wolfe is joining our third grade team,
Francesca Martinez is joining our second grade team ,
Kori Morrow is joining our third grade team,
Kristen Doughman is joining our third grade team,
Katie Warke and Lisa Buffington will be our new RTI specialists
Leah Claypool will be the new library assistant.
Leah Claypool will be the new library assistant.
We have many school goals; this one you can help us with! One of our school goals is to build “community” with families and community members. We have many “DeMiguel Community” events. Please sign up to help out if you can! We communicate with our families a variety of ways: emails, our DeMiguel Blog, Facebook, DeMiguel website , Connect Ed phone calls, and teachers’ letters home. If you have a specific question, please email me at nwilson@fusd1.org
We are working on creating a climate that educates all students and allows for flexibility of different learning styles and maximizing potential of every student. There are certain expectations for every grade level--so stay tuned for exciting happenings in your child’s classroom. If you are interested in getting more involved; please attend our PTO meetings.
The DeMiguel team encourages families to become involved in all aspects of their child’s educational experience. Research has demonstrated that students achieve a higher level of academic achievement if their parents are actively involved. At DeMiguel, we believe that families and staff working together create an environment that enables students’ success. As your DeMiguel faculty we are committed to creating the best educational experience for your child. Let the learning begin! Our classrooms –K-5th will be using Harcourt Reading, Envision Math, TCI for Social Studies, FOSS Kits for Science, Engineering is Elementary(1st - 5th), Rocket Math (1st-5th), and AR reading (1st-5th). We also challenge our students to be great writers. Our school K-5 has will continue to focus on the writing traits and the writing process by monthly writing prompts and evaluation.
2013-2014
** Drop off and Pick up**
Morning Drop Off- Is just that, be ready to have your child(ren)unload quickly. Please do not have long discussions at our drop-off. This will enable the traffic to move quickly and smoothly. Drop off is at the flag pole in the front, at 8:15. We do not have supervision until 8:15.
Afternoon Pick-up- Please help us keep all children safe by following the following procedures.
ENTERING DEMIGUEL FROM GILLENWATER
There are two one way lanes that enter the school on S. Gillenwater. The left lane is the one that goes to our EAST entrance where Kindergarten and first graders are picked up. This is also the lane used for emergency vehicles, buses, handicapped parking, and people wishing to park and come in the building. The right lane (going down Gillenwater) is for individuals picking up students at the flag pole or for individuals who wish to park and come inside.
ONCE YOU HAVE PASSED THE CIRCLE DRIVE
Once you pass the circle drive there are another two lanes. The left lane is if you want to park (in the front of the building) and come inside. The right lane is for pick-up of students 2nd-5th by the flag pole.
I am thankful and honored to have served the DeMiguel learners and community for five years. Each year I learn so many things from our littlest lobos. I enjoy each day that I am here!
Respectfully,
Ninon Wilson
www.fusd1.org/demiguel
928-773-4001
All visitors need to stop by the office to obtain a Visitor’s Pass. There will be a reminder on all classroom doors. We will check ID of individuals coming in to pick up students early. Except for the ONE front door, the doors will remain locked during the day.
