Pomperaug Elementary School

PES Newsletter 9/13/24

MESSAGE FROM MRS. FURMAN

It has been another great week at PES!

If you have not already, please make sure to log into your PowerSchool Parent Portal to update your demographic information and emergency contacts. You can do so by clicking the Annual Student Information Form icon on the left side. If you are having trouble logging in to your account, please contact PESOffice@region15.org.

In addition, I have already begun making some "Caught Being Kind" calls to parents to share the fantastic choices their children are making at school. I hope to be calling you soon!

Be sure to check out our pictures from this week!

Thank you for your ongoing support as we continue to build a great year together.

Sincerely,

Stephanie Furman

Principal

sfurman@region15.org

IMPORTANT DATES

September 19 - Picture Day ID: EVT6R8RKM

September 20 - SBA score reports will go home in the backpack and be available on the parent portal for 4th and 5th graders.

September 26 - Open House

October 3rd - Rosh Hashana- No School

October 5th - Costume Craze

October 14th - Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples’ Day - No School

October 18th - Professional Development Day - No School

REGION 15 Calendar 2024-25 Calendar

Week in Review

Dot Day

Book Parade

IM workplaces are off and running in grade 5

School Dismissal Manager

The district will continue to use "School Dismissal Manager" for all elementary schools. This app will give you the ability to enter your child’s dismissal information. If your child is only taking the bus, you do not need to do anything although it is a good idea to start an account for your student(s) in the event that you need to access it.

If you are picking your student(s) up from school please make a sign for your front windshield with their first and last name(s).

Please make sure you enter this information by 2:00pm of the day of the pick-up.

ARRIVAL & DISMISSAL PROCEDURES

● Student drop-off will start at 8:50 AM. Students will be marked tardy if they are dropped off later than 9:05. We will make exceptions for late buses.

● Parent pick-up will start at 3:30 PM.

The following information will help ensure a safe and efficient process for student arrival and dismissal.

Arrival of Bus Riders - Bus drop off begins at 8:50 AM. Staff members will be waiting to greet your child(ren) as they exit the bus in the front of the school.
Arrival of Car Riders - Car rider drop-off begins at 8:50 AM.

Please do not enter the Bus Line at any time.
Staff members will be waiting to greet your child(ren) as they exit the car.
The parent drop-off/ pick-up lane is on the side of the building. Parents should enter through the main driveway.
The drop-off/pick-up lane can accommodate up to four cars at a time.
Students should exit and enter from the right/passenger side of the vehicle. Parents should not get out of the car except if necessary to assist their child(ren).
Students who are dropped off will enter the school building through the cafeteria doors.
DO NOT pull around a car in the drop-off/ pick-up line, wait for the cars in front of you to pull away.

Dismissal of students for parent pick-up begins at 3:30PM.

Please do not enter the Bus Line at any time.

Check-in with fastlane. Needs to be done when you reach the sign
Please make a sign with your student(s)' first and last name on dashboard.
Stay in line
No parking and walking over
Please confirm on SDM
DO NOT pull around a car in the drop-off/ pick-up line, wait for the cars in front of you to pull away.
Students who are being picked-up will exit through the cafeteria doors.

With patience, courtesy, and by following the procedures, all students can be dropped off and picked up safely and efficiently. Remember to allow yourself some extra time, especially during the first few weeks of school. Your patience and cooperation are greatly appreciated.

BUS ROUTES

As Superintendent Smith said in his email, due to some streets being impassable, certain bus routes have been adjusted. You can find the updated bus route information for students at the following link and on our Region 15 Website: 2024-25 Start of School Year Bus Route Information.

As always, families have the option to self-transport their children or keep them home if they feel that conditions are too difficult to reach the bus stop or have any concerns. We encourage all students to ride the bus if possible. This will help PES arrival and dismissal to run smoothly and efficiently!

SCHOOL HEALTH AND SAFETY

We continue to follow the guidance of local and state health officials with respect to keeping our school community safe. Be on the lookout for detailed updates from Superintendent Smith.