1. All SMaRT Academy Magnet students will be dismissed from class at 5:00PM.
2. The SMaRT Academy Student will then report to the school cafeteria to await parent pick-up.
3. Parents must come inside the building and sign their child out of SMaRT Academy. Students will not be allowed to enter an adult vehicle before they are properly signed out.
4. All SMaRT Academy students will remain in the school cafeteria until they are picked up by a parent, guardian or approved designee.
5. Students must complete their homework at this time. Homework will be checked for accuracy and completion.
6. Students who have completed their homework may sometimes be allowed outside for creative play with staff supervision.
7. The student will then be called from the playground for pick up by a member of the SMaRT Academy staff.
8. The SMaRT Academy Log book is located in the school cafeteria.
9. SMaRT Academy staff are on duty until 6:00PM
Monday, August 24, 2009
Welcome Back to School
Today is the first day of school, which for many, means the first day of a new routine. At Valley West, classes start at 7:30 a.m. Students can arrive for breakfast as early as 6:45 a.m.
The first day of school is also the day that your child will come home with lots of important paperwork and forms for you to complete. Please lookout for:
Enrollment Card – Remember to update your email address.
Lunch Application – All students should have one on file, regardless of lunch status.
Student Information Card – It’s important to include all special needs and requirements on this card.
General Information Sheet - This is the document that includes all the information you’ll ever need about your child’s school. Keep this sheet handy in case you need to call or fax something to the school.
As for settling into your new routine – start with a night-time routine you can stick to. Gather homework, lay out clothes and prepare lunches before bedtime. Experts say children 5 to 12 years of age need 10 to 11 hours of sleep each night. Consider how active their school days are and insist on an appropriate bedtime. It’s important to also have a morning routine that works.
The first day of school is also the day that your child will come home with lots of important paperwork and forms for you to complete. Please lookout for:
Enrollment Card – Remember to update your email address.
Lunch Application – All students should have one on file, regardless of lunch status.
Student Information Card – It’s important to include all special needs and requirements on this card.
General Information Sheet - This is the document that includes all the information you’ll ever need about your child’s school. Keep this sheet handy in case you need to call or fax something to the school.
As for settling into your new routine – start with a night-time routine you can stick to. Gather homework, lay out clothes and prepare lunches before bedtime. Experts say children 5 to 12 years of age need 10 to 11 hours of sleep each night. Consider how active their school days are and insist on an appropriate bedtime. It’s important to also have a morning routine that works.
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
Lab Coats – Do’s and Don’ts
Do’s:
Do wear lab coats during the first week of school
Do wear lab coats with school uniforms – including Smart Academy t-shirts
Do expect to pay a $5.00 storage fee for lab coats found
Do take lab coats to Bellfort Cleaners (8761 W Bellfort) to have them cleaned for $3.00
Do take lab coats to Bellfort Cleaners for professionally stitched patches at $2.50
Do replace lost lab coats ASAP – lab coats are part of the mandatory dress code
Do use color safe bleach when washing lab coats
Don’ts:
Don’t use chlorine bleach on lab coats
Don’t wear lab coats around the waist during recess – leave in classroom
Don’t put lab coats in backpacks
Don’t allow food stains, ink and grime to remain on lab coats
Don’t wear lab coats wrinkled
Do wear lab coats during the first week of school
Do wear lab coats with school uniforms – including Smart Academy t-shirts
Do expect to pay a $5.00 storage fee for lab coats found
Do take lab coats to Bellfort Cleaners (8761 W Bellfort) to have them cleaned for $3.00
Do take lab coats to Bellfort Cleaners for professionally stitched patches at $2.50
Do replace lost lab coats ASAP – lab coats are part of the mandatory dress code
Do use color safe bleach when washing lab coats
Don’ts:
Don’t use chlorine bleach on lab coats
Don’t wear lab coats around the waist during recess – leave in classroom
Don’t put lab coats in backpacks
Don’t allow food stains, ink and grime to remain on lab coats
Don’t wear lab coats wrinkled
Saturday, August 15, 2009
Tuition, tuition, calling for all unpaid tuition!
Tuition is due, in full, by Friday, August 21st. Final tuition payments will be accepted on campus during lab jacket pickup on Friday between the hours of 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. For parents with second grade students, or those not picking up lab jackets, tuition will be accepted at the front desk during school business hours between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday of next week.
If tuition is not paid in full for any student registered for the upcoming school year’s Smart Academy Magnet Program, there spot may be offered to a child on the waiting list. Remember, tuition for this upcoming school year is $600 for the first or only child, and $150 for each additional child.
If you are not able to make your final tuition payment by Friday, August 21st, please contact Mrs. Washington on campus during school business hours next week – August 17th through August 21st.
If tuition is not paid in full for any student registered for the upcoming school year’s Smart Academy Magnet Program, there spot may be offered to a child on the waiting list. Remember, tuition for this upcoming school year is $600 for the first or only child, and $150 for each additional child.
If you are not able to make your final tuition payment by Friday, August 21st, please contact Mrs. Washington on campus during school business hours next week – August 17th through August 21st.
Thursday, August 13, 2009
Stay connected with your new PAC blog!
Welcome to the Parent Advisory Council (PAC) blog. Here you’ll find timely posts over the latest news and updates for the Smart Academy Magnet Program. The goal of the PAC blog is to help parents stay connected and plugged into the program initiatives and to provide a platform for discussing issues and ideas.
The PAC was established last year (2008/2009 school year). It’s comprised of five elected members who meet on a regular basis to provide support and input on the programs and services offered to magnet students. The PAC acts as a unified voice for parents and guardians. It’s important for all parents to stay linked and provide insight and direction. We strongly encourage all parents to participate by visiting the blog, contributing posts and leaving comments.
Staying connected is easy! Simply RSS by clicking: Subscribe to Posts.
On September 10, 2009 at 7:00 p.m., we’ll be hosting a parent meet and greet immediately after the Valley West Open House scheduled for 6:00 p.m. Stay tuned for more details.
We have several exciting things planned for this upcoming school year. Don’t miss your opportunity to get involved and be part of the excitement!
Meet your PAC:
• Aisha Hughes – Alkirksey@yahoo.com
• Jerry Walters – Jerry-Walters2@yahoo.com
• Tanisha Warner – Tanisha.Warner@gmail.com
• Laura Torres – Laura.Torres6156@sbcglobal.net
• Edwin Munoz – Edwin.Munoz@gmail.com
The PAC was established last year (2008/2009 school year). It’s comprised of five elected members who meet on a regular basis to provide support and input on the programs and services offered to magnet students. The PAC acts as a unified voice for parents and guardians. It’s important for all parents to stay linked and provide insight and direction. We strongly encourage all parents to participate by visiting the blog, contributing posts and leaving comments.
Staying connected is easy! Simply RSS by clicking: Subscribe to Posts.
On September 10, 2009 at 7:00 p.m., we’ll be hosting a parent meet and greet immediately after the Valley West Open House scheduled for 6:00 p.m. Stay tuned for more details.
We have several exciting things planned for this upcoming school year. Don’t miss your opportunity to get involved and be part of the excitement!
Meet your PAC:
• Aisha Hughes – Alkirksey@yahoo.com
• Jerry Walters – Jerry-Walters2@yahoo.com
• Tanisha Warner – Tanisha.Warner@gmail.com
• Laura Torres – Laura.Torres6156@sbcglobal.net
• Edwin Munoz – Edwin.Munoz@gmail.com
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