August 2014
Welcome to the 2014-2015 school year!
Dear Parents/Guardians and Students:
Welcome to the 2014-2015 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.
Remember:
an adult family-member must always meet our kindergarten
students at the bus stop, every day after school, all year long.
We have had a few staffing changes over the summer! Please
welcome…..
Introduction of new staff:
·
Tina Hansleben joins the
DeMiguel staff as a new dual cert. fourth-grade teacher.
·
Elizabeth Garcia/Rebekah Ryan join the
DeMiguel staff as new fourth-grade teachers(job share).
·
Valerie
Minos will be our PE
teacher.
·
Jordan
Walsh will be a
fifth grade teacher.
·
Terri
Bartlett will be our resource
teacher.
·
Amy
Marbach will be a
second grade teacher.
·
Brittany
Richards is a new 4th
grade teacher.
·
Dara
Pfeiffer will be our
new psychologist. She worked in BSP last year.
·
Barrett
Tritle will be our new
BSP therapist.
·
Maria
Hargrove will be a new
speech therapist for 1.5 days per week.
Recognition of returning staff with new
assignments:
·
Joy Bergeron will
rejoin our staff as a kindergarten teacher.
·
Lisa
Buffington will rejoin
our staff as a second grade teacher.
·
Corrie Gonzales will
rejoin our staff as a kindergarten teacher.
·
Danny Murray will rejoin
our staff as a RTI teacher (K-2).
·
Stephanie Mansfield will
rejoin our staff as a fifth grade teacher again.
·
Anna
Eskridge will be
our FIT KIDS instructor.
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, DeMiguel
Elementary on Facebook, FUSD/ DeMiguel website, Connect Ed phone calls, and
teachers’ letters home. If you have a specific question, please email me at nwilson@fusd1.org . . If you are interested
in getting more involved; please attend our PTO meetings. Please welcome and meet our PTO members; the
first meeting is August 19th @ 4:15 in the Commons:
President – Kasey
Nance
Vice President-
Judy Carpenter
Treasurer-
Jessica Buckley
Secretary- Emily
Dossinger
Parent Volunteer
Coordinator -Suzette Donosky
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.
In order for us to keep the finger on the pulse in regards to
attendance, we will be sending home an “automatic” letter to any child’s family
that has more than 3 unexcused tardies or absences. This letter will help
notify you of tardies/absences you may or may not be aware of. Please make sure
your child is at school by 8:15 if your child is eating breakfast.
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 a combination of Harcourt Reading,
Envision Math, Engage NY, TCI for Social Studies, FOSS Kits for Science, EIE
kits , Rocket Math, and AR reading (1st-5th).
**
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 six 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 front door, the doors will remain locked during
the day.
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