Triangle News
Parent Newsletter of Triangle Elementary School
SEPTEMBER 19, 2019
Please Join us for BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT!
When: September 24, 2019 for grades K-2
September 25, 2019 for grades 3-5
Time: 6:30-8 (schedule below)
6:30-7:00: Title 1 Annual Meeting- all families meet in the cafeteria at this time for welcoming presentation
7:00-7:30 Visit Classrooms (Session 1)
7:30-8:00 Visit Classrooms (Session 2)
We have provided 2 sessions, in the event that you have children in multiple grade levels.
On this night, your child’s teacher will explain their goals for the class and for your child. You will also be engaged in activities! They’ll share information about their teaching style and methodology, how they grade and their expectations. You will also find out what supplies your child will need for the year and what projects are coming up.
If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact the main office at 703.221.4114.
We will be more than happy to assist you.
Below are some of the stations we will have that night.
Running Club, Parent Liaison, PTO Sign-Up and much more.
We hope to see you there!!!!
ANNUAL TITLE ONE MEETING
Please join us for our "Annual Title 1 Meeting" on Back to School Night.
September 24, 2019 for grades K-2
September 25, 2019 for grades 3-5 both at 6:30 p.m.
Title 1 Annual Meeting- all families will meet in the cafeteria at this time for welcoming presentation from 6:30 p.m.- 7:00 p.m. You will find out what Title 1 is and how it supports your child here at Triangle! Afterwards, you will be able to visit your child's classroom for back to school night.
EMERGENCY CARDS
We want to thank you for your help in bringing in most of your emergency cards for your children. However, we are still missing some for several students.
We ask that you bring your BLUE EMERGENCY CARD in AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
It is URGENT we have this in any case of an emergency or school messages.
WE NEED THIS FORM TO BE ABLE TO CONTACT YOU ALWAYS!!
PICTURE DAY
Parents, picture day will be on October 4, 2018. We will need about 5 voulunteers to come in and help out the Lifetouch staff with checking in and many other stuff.
If you are interested in doing so, please email Ms. Marina at arbaizmj@pwcs.edu
We will greatly appreciate your help plus it will give you the chance to be there while your child is taking their picture!!
OUR VISION
At Triangle Elementary, our vision is "Building Champions Together". We will be working hard to make sure all of our students are champions! Please discuss this with your child so they know our vision!
NEW DOOR SECURITY
Please be advised that, effective Monday, August 26th, 2019. You will be required to show ID before entering the building.
Please read below on instructions on how to use our new system:
1. Remember to show your ID
2. Press the call button located on the left side
3. You will be greeted and asked the reason for your visit
4. Open the left door to gain access into the building
Parents, we are delighted to announce that our Triangle Elementary Book Fair will be on
October 22 – 25
FAMILY NIGHT
Tuesday, October 22nd 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Parent Volunteers Needed Please contact Mrs. Sanders @ sanderrx@pwcs.edu
Or Mrs. Loerch at Loerchcs@pwcs.edu
Please save the date for this great event, it will be too fun to miss out on!!
Hope to see you there!!
TEACHER WORK DAY - NO SCHOOL
Just a reminder that there is a teacher work day will on Monday, October 14, 2019.
There is no school for students.
We will resume school will resume on Tuesday, October 15, 2019.
TARDIES
Please be aware that students who arrive late and leave early from school miss out on key learning opportunities such as morning meeting, morning announcements, academic activities, tests and quizzes, and social interactions with peers.
School starts at 8:45 a.m. and the Tardy Bell rings at 9:00 a.m.
Any students who arrive past that time will need to be signed in by a parent/guardian in the main office.
BIRTHDAY TREATS REMINDER
We know many of you want to bring in goodies for your child's birthday. The children love it and their smiles tell it all. We have MANY children with food allergies, some requiring Epi-Pens so we are asking that any food that is brought to school to be shared with students have the following:
1. Please communicate ahead of time with your child's teacher for any food allergies in their classroom.
IF YOUR CHILD IS IN A PEANUT/TREE NUT FREE CLASSROOM, ALL THE FOOD BROUGHT IN MUST BE LABELED WITH A PEANUT/TREE NUT FREE MANUFACTURING LABELED.
2. Please check in all food in the main office. The office staff will ensure that it will be delivered to your child's teacher. Parents should not take food that is to be shared directly to the cafeteria without permission.
Please double- triple check that the label says PEANUT FREE BEFORE YOU COME we would hate to tell you that you can not share the treats with your child and classmates.
Ms. Dany Peabody
School Nurse
CODE OF BEHAVIOR
We ask that you take a moment to review the "Code of Behavior" with your child and yourself so that you are aware and informed of new school rules and regulations.
Please use the link below to read the "Code of Behaviors".
https://pwcs.edu/UserFiles/Servers/Server_340140/File/About%20Us/2018-19%20Code%20of%20Behavior.pdf
ABSENCES
When your child is absent with a valid reason:
1. Contact the main office to report the absence.
2. Contact the school as early as possible.
3. Give your child’s name, grade level, and reason for the absence.
4. Tell the front office staff when you think your child will return.
5. Contact your child’s classroom teacher for homework assignments.
6. Make arrangements to pick up needed books or supplies if possible. You can also have a sibling or friend bring your child’s homework home.
7. When your child returns to school: Write a note that explains your child’s absence.
Also, if you are planning to take your child out for a week or more, please know that it will need to be
PRE-APPROVED by our Principal, Mr. Deavers.
If you have any questions or concerns please don't hesitate to ask Ms. Marina by phone at 703.221.4114. or by email arbaizmj@pwcs.edu.
Thank you so much for your help!!
OVERDUE LUNCH BALANCE ?
Please remember to keep your child's lunch money account current.
To ensure that your child has lunch money, you can send in cash to the Cafeteria, or sign up for a MySchoolBucks account at this link:
https://www.myschoolbucks.com/ver2/login/getmain?requestAction=home
If you need to apply for free and reduced lunch, please click on the link below:
http://pwcsnutrition.com/index.php?page=lunchapps&sid=0408101731444083
PEP CLASSES
We invite all of our parents / guardians to participate in PEP classes.
What is PEP?
PEP stands for Parents as Partners in Child Education. It is a community outreach program that is offered in many schools, coordinated by the PWCS English Language Programs and Services office.
What is learned in PEP?
The main topics include:
1. The school system of the United States
2. School staff and elective day
3. School Procedures
4. Parent Teacher Meetings
5. Report cards and curriculum
We will also provide free day care for K-5 grade children.
Who teaches PEP classes?
Program classes are shared by an ESOL teacher and a Parent Liaison (person in charge of the link between the school and the parents).
When will the classes be?
The PEP Program will take place at Triangle Elementary School and will be held from
5:30-7:30 p.m.
PARENT VUE
New this year, parents and students will have early access to class schedules via The Hub, the new portal which encompasses ParentVUE, StudentVUE, and TeacherVUE.
Parents and guardians were sent instructions on how to set up their ParentVUE account in July. If you are a parent/guardian, and did not receive an email or deleted it, please contact the main office for assistance. Please note, only parents/guardians with legal rights to access a student’s educational records are able to establish an account.
Students can access their StudentVUE account by visiting studentvue.pwcs.edu or the mobile app, using their Microsoft 365 username and password credentials.
If you are having trouble logging in or need to activate you account,
please feel free to contact the main office at 703.221.4114.
NO DISSMISSAL AFTER 3:15
Parents, as most of you know WE WILL NOT BE DISMISSING AFTER 3:15PM
With dismissal starting, teachers concluding the school day and giving last-minute instructions to students it is very disruptive to dismiss after 3:15. This will help us ensure all students get home safely. If there is an emergency situation, please contact the main office.
If you do need to pick your child up early we ask that you to send in a note, email or call the school letting the front office and teacher know.
Please call our main office at 703.221.4114 or email Ms. Marina at arbaizmj@pwcs.edu or Mrs. Olympia at asselaox@pwcs.edu
Thank you for your cooperation!
CAR RIDER INFORMATION
If you would like for your child to be a car rider this year,
Please stop by the main office to fill out a car rider application
You will need to bring:
1. 2 Proofs of Residency
2. Your ID
For more information please contact Marina Arbaiza at arbaizmj@pwcs.edu
FREE AND REDUCED LUNCH APPLICATIONS
Please remember to keep your child's lunch money account current. To ensure that your child has lunch money, you can send in cash to the Cafeteria, or sign up for a MySchoolBucks account at this link: https://www.myschoolbucks.com/ver2/login/getmain?requestAction=home
If you need to apply for free and reduced lunch, please click on the link below:
http://pwcsnutrition.com/index.php?page=lunchapps&sid=0408101731444083
Parental Notification Requirements in Title I Schools for “Every Student Succeeds Act”
PARENTAL RIGHT TO INFORMATION ABOUT TEACHERS:
With the passage of the Every Student Succeeds Act legislation on December 15, 2015, parents in Title I schools have the right to request certain information on their child’s teachers.
The information that you have a right to request on your child’s teacher is:
a. Whether the teacher has met state qualifications and licensing criteria for the grade levels and subjects the teacher is teaching
b. Whether the teacher is teaching under emergency or other provisional status through which state qualification or licensing has been waived
c. The baccalaureate degree major of certification or degree held by the teacher, and the field of discipline of the certification or degree
d. Whether the child is provided services by paraprofessionals and, if so, their qualifications
Here at Triangle Elementary, we are extremely proud of our teachers and teacher assistants, and are happy to provide you any of the above information pertaining to your child’s teacher. If you have such a request, please call the school at 703-221-4114 and ask for the information you are interested in.
Parental Notification Requirements in Title I Schools
Parental Notification of Assessment Opt Out Policies under The Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015
According to the Virginia Department of Education, "All students in tested grade levels and courses are expected to participate in Virginia's assessment program, unless specifically exempted by state or federal law or by Board of Education regulations." On December 10, 2015, the Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015 (ESSA) was signed into law. Section 1112(e)(2) of ESSA states that parents of students in Title I schools have a right to know about state or division policies regarding student participation in any assessments mandated by ESSA, including any policy, procedure, or parental right to opt students out of such assessments.
The Commonwealth of Virginia does not currently have an Opt Out policy for SOL assessments. However, Section 22.1-253.13:3.C of the Code of Virginia states that, “The Board of Education shall not include in its calculation of the passage rate of a Standards of Learning assessment for the purposes of state accountability any student whose parent has decided to not have his child take such Standards of Learning assessment, unless such exclusions would result in the school's not meeting any required state or federal participation rate.” Prince William County Public Schools regulations state that, if a parent or guardian decides to not have a student take a state or local assessment, then the person making the request should be informed about the academic consequences that decision could have on the student.
If you would like to receive more information about this topic, please contact the principal.
STAFF DIRECTORY
Parents, below is a link of our staff directory. If you ever need to get in contact with staff, you are more than welcome to call at 703.221.4114. or send an email. Their email addresses are located them which will be located on the website.
Triangle Elementary School
Email: tres-staffadmin@pwcs.edu
Website: https://trianglees.pwcs.edu/
Location: 3615 Lions Field Road, Triangle, VA, United States
Phone: (703) 221-4114
Facebook: facebook.com/TriangleElementarySchool
Twitter: @triangletigers