The Final Weeks of Summer 😃
Greetings Webber Elementary Students and Parents,
Truly, I hope that everyone has been enjoying a terrific summer. Webber's staff is in the process of gearing up for another wonderful school year. Later this week, on Friday, August 23, teacher placement letters are being delivered via email, letting your child know who their teacher will be for the upcoming school year. More specific information regarding orientation and the schedule for the first week for our DK and kindergarten students is included in those welcome letters.
For our youngest learners, we've arranged a plan to gradually acclimate DK/K students with a staggered start to help them become more comfortable with the staff and the school environment. DK/K parent(s) should come with their students for a 45-minute orientation session on Tuesday, September 3rd. Half of DK/K students will be scheduled to attend a full day of school on Wednesday, September 4th, and the other half will attend on Thursday, September 5th. Beginning Friday, September 6th, all DK/K students will be at Webber for the full day in their assigned classrooms. Please refer to your teacher’s letter for the dates and times of orientations and staggered start days.
In case you missed my introduction at the end of last year, I'm Mr. Palmeri and this will be my first year at Webber. I am absolutely thrilled to be your principal and I'm excited to get to meet you! Visit the Welcome Letter from the Principal on the school webpage if you would like to learn a little more about me. We're going to have an amazing year together.
Please review the detailed information below and don't hesitate to reach out to Kay, our building secretary (kayann.beadles@lok12.org) if you have any questions.
Mark your calendar. Webber Elementary's Meet and Greet will be on Wednesday, August 28 from 8:15 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. We're so excited to see you then!
Tony Palmeri
Principal, Webber Elementary
Dismissal Plans - Complete prior to August 27
We encourage students to utilize district transportation if possible. When more students take the bus, it improves the efficiency of arrival and dismissal and relieves congestion and traffic surrounding the school campus. With Webber moving to the late start schedule, we anticipate that traffic will be challenging around 4:00 p.m. on Clarkston Rd.
Please complete the form for each child. If you are unsure, provide your best prediction as to what you believe your schedule will be. Due August 27.
This survey will open on Friday, August 23rd (concurrent with teacher welcome letters being delivered).
Food Allergies
All of our classrooms will be peanut free and some classrooms will have additional allergens that will need to be avoided in the classroom. I will communicate with the families in those specific classrooms before school starts. All foods will be allowed in the cafeteria, we will have designated protocols and spaces for children whose parents feel it is safest for their child to sit at an allergen free table. If your child has a food allergy, that requires them to have an Epi Pen at school, please make sure that information is included when you complete the emergency card information online. Medical forms and additional information can be found on the LOCS Health and Wellness webpage.
Medication - Medical Plans
Per LOCS School Board policy, the only medications that can be carried and self-administered by elementary students are metered dose inhalers and emergency injectable medications, if authorized in writing by both the student’s health care provider and parent/guardian.
Any other medication - whether prescribed or over the counter - must be administered by an authorized Webber Staff member and secured in the main office. District policies and applicable medication consent forms are available on the LOCS Health and Wellness webpage. Be advised that BOTH the respective medical professional (doctor) and parent are required to sign the form.
Staff Recognition - Distinguished Dragon
Throughout the school year, if you would like to recognize a staff member from Webber, we encourage you to submit a Distinguished Dragon nomination. The intent of the Distinguished Dragon program is to ensure that staff members who go above and beyond their regular duties are appreciated. The additional effort or support can range from helping an individual to helping a group or any effort that seems worthy of praise.
The staff member can be nominated by a student, parent, community member or a colleague by completing the form at LakeOrionSchools.org/DistinguishedDragon. We ask for the submitter's name and contact information to follow up with specific questions if necessary. Please make sure to select the appropriate school/department form so the message is routed in the proper direction.
Please complete the form entirely so the individual can be appropriately honored for their contributions.