Primary - Eagle Pride!
September 2021
Pleasanton Primary Mission Statement
Pleasanton Primary Vision Statement
A Message from the Principal
We are off to an AWESOME start! We have wonderful staff, our programs are well established, and our students are working extremely hard to reach their academic and social goals. I am very proud of each and every one of them for their hard work and enthusiasm.
Attendance-
We are proud to announce our attendance GOAL for the 21-22 school years of 98%. Our classroom instruction begins promptly at 8:00 a.m.
Pleasanton I. S. D. provides every student with a FREE breakfast. Students are expected to come prepared and ready to learn. Our day ends at 3:10 p.m. for Pre-Kindergarten students and 3:30 p.m. for Kindergarten and First grade students. Just a reminder, if you have a dismissal change, please call the front office before 2:00 p.m. If we don't receive a phone call to the office, students will be sent home as recorded on the transportation sheet teachers have on file.
Security at the Primary-
Students have adjusted great to wearing name badges. The safety and security of our campus is vital. Pleasanton I. S. D. has recently invested in additional security cameras that allow us to monitor entryways and campus grounds. The security devices are for the protection and safety of every Primary student and staff member. The Pleasanton School District strives to keep our students safe and is constantly working to improve student safety.
Goal Setting-
Every Primary student is in the process of making reading and math goals for the year. Teachers are counseling their students to assist them with setting their individual goals. Primary students are working extremely hard to reach reading and math goals. Reading and math are vital for each student’s educational success. Students reading above/below their expected level are being worked with; in small groups, with computer interventions, and pull out tutorials.
I would like to close by saying.....Thank You for your support in your child’s education! This is going to be a wonderful year for students, staff, and parents. Please feel free to call me if you have any questions or concerns. My door is always OPEN, so stop by, and say hello! Mrs. Vickers’s office # 830-569-1325
“Children are apt to live up to what you believe of them.”
Lady Bird Johnson
Back to School Guidance
Grade Level Student Goals
Special Education
Pre-K
Math-Student can count to 6, or higher.
Social/Emotional-Our goal is that students be able to follow simple one step directions.
Kindergarten
Another goal is that our students be able to recognize, recall and write their names.
First Grade
Math-We are working on adding and subtracting within 10. Our goal is for students to fluently be able to add and subtract within 10.
Language Arts-We have been learning about rhyming words in phonemic awareness. Our goal is for students to be able to identify if two words rhyme and generate a series of rhyming words.
Counseling Corner with Mrs. Andrada
Counseling Corner
Dear Pleasanton Primary Families,
Welcome to the first school counseling update for the year. In this update, you will find information on creating routines at home and a brief guidance update. I look forward to continuing to provide updates throughout the school year on important information regarding the school counseling program at the Primary.
Thank you, Mrs. Andrada
CREATING ROUTINES
We are off to a great start this school year. Students have done an amazing job of learning their new routines and procedures. Thank you for all that you have done to ensure your child has a successful year. Please remember that routines and predictability are important for children. Creating morning and evening routines can ensure continued success for your child this school year. Please consider adding these to your family routines.
Morning Routines
· Have a set time to get up each day.
· Have breakfast before leaving for school.
· Have a set time to leave the house each day so your child knows when to be ready.
· Start the day off on a positive note by having your child share one thing they are grateful for that day.
Evening Routines
· Check in with your child about their day. Ask for rainbows (a positive from the day) and clouds (a difficulty in the day) to learn more about your child's school day.
· Have a set place for your child's backpack.
· Have your child show you their calendar/folder to see if there is any homework or important information.
· Pick out clothing for the next day.
· If your child is packing lunch, plan out what to prepare in the morning.
· Have a set bedtime each night.
· End the day on a positive note, have your child share something they were grateful for in their day.
GUIDANCE UPDATE
Each week, students receive guidance lessons during their specials time. Each month, I will let you know what topics are being discussed.
Pre-K-Pre-K lessons will focus on social-emotional learning. The topics will be I Am Me, I Have Strengths, I Have a Growth Mindset, and How We are Alike
Kinder & First Grade-Students will learn about our school chant titled S.O.A.R. They will learn how to be safe, obedient, accountable, and respectful.
Parenting Classes
Fantastic Fridays
Fantastic Fridays will begin in September, watch our Facebook page for updates.
Important Dates to Remember
September 6th- NO SCHOOL-Labor Day
September 14th- Fundraiser ends
September 23-Homecoming Week/Red Ribbon Week
September 24th-Progress Reports go Home
September 29th- Fall pictures
2021-22 Lunch and Learn
Look at our students shine!
S.O.A.R
S.O.A.R
We are the Eagles!
The soaring, soaring Eagles!
From Pleasanton Primary School!
We are Safe,
We are Obedient,
We are Accountable,
We are Respectful!
S-O-A-R --S-O-A-R-- S-O-A-R --SOAR!
Amazing Primary Team!
Pleasanton Primary
Website: ps.pisd.us
Location: 1209 Downey Drive, Pleasanton, TX, USA
Phone: 830-569-1325
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pleasantonprimary/