The Crocodilian

Dear Families,

Welcome to the start of a new and exciting school year! As your principal, I am thrilled to extend a warm welcome to each of you, whether you are returning families or new to our school community.

The first day of school is always filled with anticipation, hope, and the promise of new beginnings. It's a time to embrace fresh opportunities for learning, growth, and connection. Our dedicated team of educators has been hard at work preparing an engaging and supportive environment where every student can thrive.

Thank you so much for your patience and understanding with us as we monitored and felt impacts from Tropical Storm Debby. Please continue to be safe and stay dry as this weather event begins to move out of the area.

We look forward to most of our students beginning tomorrow, Friday, August 9th. We will welcome ALL students on Monday, August 12th. If you have a question about when your child should begin, please contact your child's teacher.

Thank you for entrusting us with your child's education. We are looking forward to a fantastic school year filled with learning, laughter, and success.

Warm regards,

Melanie Harris, Principal

We know that bringing your child to school on their first day is an important occasion for your family. We welcome parents/guardians to walk their child to class on the first day if you choose. Please be aware of some safety protocols that will be in place if you choose to walk your child to class. The doors open at 7:05 AM and we ask you to exit before the instructional day begins at 7:35 AM.

• Our school buses arrive in our Front Loop each morning. We ask that you not block the buses or the student exiting the buses. Students will enter first and then we will allow families to enter.
• All visitors must park their car and enter through the Front Entrance.
• All visitors must go through our Open Gate metal detection system to enter the school and walk their child to class. It is recommended to only bring your car keys, phone and any school supplies.

Each of these measures is being taken to ensure the safety of your child. Thank you for your cooperation in ensuring that H. E. Corley Elementary School is a safe school for all.

Car Line Procedures:

• 4K, Primary Montessori, 1st grade, and only their siblings will be picked up in the Teacher Parking lot car line.

• 5K, Lower & Upper Elementary Montessori, 2nd-5th Grades will be picked up in the Cafeteria Car line.

• Your HEC Car Tag must be visibly displayed from your rearview mirror in order to pick up students. If you do not have a car tag, you will have to go to the front office and provide identification to pick up the student.

Breakfast and lunch meals are provided to students at NO cost. If you have any questions concerning the Community Eligibility Provision Program, you may contact Nutrition Services via email at nutritionservices@lexrich5.org.

Welcome Mrs. Lakin Hiller, our new 3rd grade teacher.

The goal of iFive Instructional Technology is to use digital resources to strengthen the growth of curriculum and competencies for work, citizenship and life-long learning. District Five will prepare students for academic success and beyond. Teachers will prepare students to demonstrate what they know, by actively promoting communicators, creators, critical thinkers and collaborators of information.

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