The Soaring Eagle News (Week 2)

Areas of Focus:

As we continue to adjust and settle into the new school year, we have noticed a few areas that need attention to ensure a successful and smooth experience for everyone:

Prompt Arrival to School

The school day begins promptly at 7:40 a.m. If your child arrives at or after this time, they are considered tardy. In such cases, a parent or guardian must walk their child into the building and sign them in at the front desk. This procedure ensures that all students are accounted for and begin their day safely and prepared.

It is important for students to arrive on time each day. Being punctual not only maximizes their learning time but also helps them start their day positively and smoothly, setting a tone for success. Consistent tardiness can lead to missed instructional time, which impacts a student's ability to keep up with their classmates and fully engage with the day's lessons. We understand that occasional delays may happen, but we encourage you to plan accordingly to help your child arrive at school on time. Your support in fostering good habits of punctuality is greatly appreciated.

Car Rider Car Tags

Please be sure to have your car tag displayed upon arrival to pick up your child. This system helps us to ensure your child is riding home with someone who is approved to transport them and speeds up our car rider line. If you don’t have your tag, we will have to ask for identification before we can allow your student to ride in the vehicle.

This year, we have worked hard to help move the car rider line along faster, and we have been able to get all car riders picked up by 2:50 p.m. each day. This can only happen when everyone does their part. So, help us help you keep your child safe and get through the pickup line as quickly as possible!

Have a wonderful weekend, and we look forward to seeing our Eagles SOAR even higher next week!

NHCS is holding the annual Coffee, Curriculum, and Conversation session for parents on Monday September 16. We have pop-in sessions from 8am-1pm and 4-6pm at the Board of Education Building on 13th Street. Parents can join us for whatever time their schedule allows. We will have coffee and light refreshments. Parents are welcome to bring their younger children to this event as well.

Mark your calendars for a night of exploration and discovery, September 24th from 5-7 PM! Our Science Family Night is a fantastic opportunity for students and families to engage in hands-on science activities together.

The purpose of the Family Advisory Council is to give opportunity for family stakeholders to provide input on the district's Parent & Family Engagement policy, identify needs of the district and provide input on how we allocate our federal funding (not just Title 1). Representatives will not only bridge the gap between the district and the families we serve, but will also work alongside administration and school teams to help increase family engagement at Alderman.

Progress Reports will be coming home on September 27th. Please review these reports with your child and continue to support their learning at home

Morning drop-off and afternoon pick-up is located on the side of our school (Canterbury Road entrance at traffic light). Please follow the flow of traffic. Parking is not permitted.

We encourage all drivers to maintain COMPOSURE and PATIENCE in our car line

• Parents/guardians remain in vehicle during arrival.

• Staff will meet, greet, and supervise your students during the transition from car to school building. However, when the 7:35am warning bell rings, staff will begin the transition to the school.

• The first bell rings at 7:15 am - please keep students in the cars until staff are in place to ensure a safe transition.

• To assist in a safe and speedy transition, students should have backpacks on and ready to exit vehicle when you near the zone of transition.

• Breakfast is served 7:20am - 7:40am / keep this in mind when you plan for arrival

• The tardy warning bell rings at 7:35 am.

• The TARDY bell rings at 7:40 am.

• Students are tardy at 7:40am or later. Students will need a tardy pass from the front desk to enter class.

• Parents: If dropping off at 7:40am or later, you will need to park in a designated parking space, walk with your child to the front office, and sign your child in to the front office.

We encourage all drivers to maintain composure and patience in our car line!

• All parents/guardians will use the car pick up line to pick up their students. Exceptions: Families who walk from their homes to pick up their students and those approved by administration. Walkers have their own tags for pick up.

• Car Tags" This sign should be displayed at all times until after you have picked up your student.

• Only vehicles with the signs will be allowed to pick up your child. If you give your sign to another person, you are giving that person permission to pick up your child. Without a sign, you will need to park and go to the front office and provide photo identification before picking up a student.

• Signs will be provided by classroom teachers at either open house or during the first three days of school.

• Parents/guardians need to remain in their cars during departure. Staff will be present to assist with loading students in the car.

• Students will only be loaded from the passenger side of the car.

• We encourage all families to teach students the responsibility of buckling their own safety seats. If your student is still learning this skill, please pull up just past the mailbox and/or park in a spot to assist your child.

• If you need to pick up your student (s) early, you must do so before 1:45pm. Photo identification is required every time you check out students.

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Suggested traffic pattern coming and going.

The following link will take you to the NHCS guide to the Parent Bill of Rights which provides you insights into your rights as a parent and a way to voice your thoughts and concerns.

Parent Bill of Rights

Meals, foods and beverages sold or served at schools meet state and federal requirements which are based on the USDA Dietary Guidelines. NHCS's Child Nutrition Department provides students with access to a variety of affordable and appealing foods that meet the health and nutrition needs of students.

The PowerSchool Parent Portal is a place for parents/guardians to monitor student progress and attendance. Apps are available through google and apple for access via phones.

All volunteers, both Levels 1 and 2, must complete volunteer training each school year.

We love our volunteers! Whether you want to assist in a classroom, lead a small group, attend a field trip, or simply help in an area around the school, we need you to complete the application process to ensure you are either a Level 1 or Level 2 volunteer!

Our Level I volunteers work under the continual supervision of school staff. If willing to serve our school as a Level I Volunteer, you will need to complete the following steps:

1. Read all of the information in this presentation, Volunteer Orientation, and the NHCS Volunteer Handbook (we will get this to you as soon as it becomes available).
2. Complete the Volunteer Orientation Assessment with a score of 80% or higher.

After completing Level I certification and if you are willing to complete Level II requirements, please complete a Background Check Application. Background checks cost $22.50 and are valid for three (3) years. Our Level 2 Volunteers may work alone with students and may not always be with a staff member.

General Guidelines after receiving district clearance to serve as a volunteer:

• Please have your photo ID ready when coming to campus to either sign in.
• When volunteering, please respect the instructional day and stay within your volunteer area.

Principal: Bobby Garcia

Website: https://alderman.nhcs.net/

Location: 2025 Independence BLVD., Wilmington, NC 28403
Phone: (910) 350-2031