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Southern Delaware School of the ARTS A Magnet School in the Indian River School District Principal: Barkley Heck Assistant Principal: Jenna Argo
Southern Delaware
School of the ARTS A Magnet School in the Indian River School District
Principal: Barkley Heck
Assistant Principal: Jenna Argo
Kindergarten: Lisa Forney
Stephanie Fair
First Grade: Wendy McCabe
Matt Roe
Second Grade: Mandi Carmean
Karlie Class (Olivia Wilgus)
Third Grade: Nichele Lobo
Mary Litchfield
Fourth Grade: Lauren Norwood
Dori Camper
Fifth Grade: Becky Burton - Math/Sci
Robin Hall - ELA/SS
Middle School Ryan Lewis - Math/Sci
Wendy Webb - ELA/SS
Lisa McVey - Science
Lisa McCabe - Math
Matt Bower – Social Studies
Amanda Swain – ELA
Special Education: Margie Adkins - Special Education
Co-ordinator
Erin Bullock - Teacher
Lisa Collins – Teacher
Corinne Keller – Teacher
Lisa McNeill - Teacher
Heather Gardoski – Teacher/ELL
Para-professionals: Dawn Schultz
Emily Morris
Wendy Rishel
Arts: Lorraine Steinhoff- Vocal Music
Forest Allread- Art
Allison Anderson - Dance
Melody Oneschuk - Instrumental
Music
Lynne Southmayd - Drama
Other Specialists: Barbara McMillan - Nurse
Kassie Warrington- Reading
Interventionist
Frank Shockley - School Counselor
Charity Sample –Clinical counselor
Anne Toomey - Secretary
Gina Bell - Secretary
John Campbell – Safety Officer
Teresa Wilkerson - Cafeteria
Manager
Esque Hodge – Custodial Chief
At SDSA we believe that having
experience with the arts along with
excellence in academics will open
the door for our students to become tomorrow’s leaders.
The Mission of Southern Delaware School of the Arts is to facilitate student
learning and achievement through the arts.
Excellence in Academics through
the arts.
Arts program that supports excellence
in academics.
Reading
*Read every night!
*Ask questions about
the story like, “what do
you think will happen?”,
“How can you tell…?”, or
“How do you feel
about…?”
Math
*Practice foundational
skills
*Ask students to make
mental calculations
whenever possible.
*Ask students questions
such as “how do you know
that?” or “How did you
figure that out?”
Character
*Encourage students
to treat others kindly
and with respect
*Talk about using
manners
*Make sure they know
home and school are a
team.
What your
children
know you
value, they
will value…
SDSA Elementary Day
Each grade level has a different schedule, but every
child has:
O 30 minute lunch period
O 20 minute recess period
O 50 minute Arts period
O RTI for math/reading
SDSA Middle School Day
8:10-8:40
RTI 8:45-930
FLEX
9:30-10:20
Majors & Minors
10:25-11:15
CORE #1
11:15 - 12:00
CORE #2
12:05-12:35
LUNCH
12:40 - 1:30
CORE#3
1:35 - 2:25
CORE #4
Report Cards 2017 - 2018 Progress reports and report cards will be available
electronically via Home Access Center.
Middle school parents:
O Please watch for the home access letter. It needs to be completed and returned with all other “back to school” paperwork.
O SDSA will send written notification if your student is earning a failing a class or classes at the time of progress reports and/or report cards.
Elementary school parents:
O Paper copies of the interim progress reports and report cards will be sent home.
IRSD Policies 2017 - 2018
Please Review these policies
sdsa.irsd.net
IRSD Code of Conduct
Attendance Policy
Your student will come home with a sign
off sheet that you have read these
policies.
O They are languages that all people speak that cut across racial, cultural, social, educational, and economic barriers and enhance cultural appreciation and awareness.
O They are symbol systems as important as letters and numbers.
O They provide opportunities for self-expression, bringing the inner world into the outer world of concrete reality.
O They create a seamless connection between motivation, instruction, assessment, and practical application-leading to deep understanding.
O They are an opportunity to experience processes from beginning to end.
O They develop both independence and collaboration.
O They provide immediate feedback and opportunities for reflection.
O They make it possible to use personal strengths in meaningful ways and to bridge into understanding sometimes difficult abstractions through these strengths.
O They improve academic achievement - enhancing test scores, attitudes, social skills, critical and creative thinking.
O They exercise and develop higher order thinking skills including analysis, synthesis, evaluation, and "problem-finding.“
O They provide the means for every student to learn.
The ARTs at SDSA
Five specials weekly
• Dance
• Drama
• Vocal music
• Instrumental music(no K)
• Art
Exploratories: students have
longer exposure to specific
disciplines to uncover their
greatest interests and talents.
•Dance
•Drama
•Vocal music
•Instrumental music
•Art
Majors and minors: Students choose
their greatest interest and talent
to refine and practice.
•Dance
•Drama
•Vocal music
•Instrumental music
•Art
*Students in Middle School must audition for majors, minors, and any “special
groups/performances” that may form.
*Changes can not be requested once the process is finished.
7:45-8:00 Breakfast Served
7:45
Students who choose to eat
breakfast are discharged from
buses
7:50
Students who DO NOT choose at
breakfast are discharged from
buses
7:45-8:00 Parent drop-off
8:05 Tardies Begin
8:02 – 8:05 Announcements
2:30 Dismissal Begins – buses will be
called in waves
2:45 Buses leave and Parent Pick-Up
begins
Students in all
grades are
responsible for
arriving at class
on time, and if
late they are
responsible for
making up work
Please be mindful
of tardies,
absences, and trip
forms…
If your child is not
at school, we
cannot help them
succeed.
Students must
participate in
rehearsals to be
considered for
stage time.
Being on time and present for school is incredibly
important:
The importance of education: Your commitment to school
attendance sends a message to your child that education is a
priority for your family, going to school every day is a critical part
of educational success, and that it's important to take your
responsibilities seriously including going to school and being
prepared.
Achievement: Students who attend school regularly are more
likely to pass reading and math assessments. There is also a
strong correlation to future success.
Exposure to the content: Whether the subject is science,
reading, or drama, a student who is at school is able to
participate which increases the likelihood of long term
understanding.
Being part of the school community: Just by being present
at school, your child is learning how to be a good citizen. Here at
school they are constantly learning to be part of a team.
Please be
mindful of
driving
slowly in our
parking lot
Some notes from the Nurse
O Please look for the packet coming home from the Nurse
O The pink card must be completed and signed (front and back) return the next day even if you are a returning student.
O Student health history update – Must be completed each year
O Medications O Must be in original labeled container
O Immunizations O K-8 must have completed immunizations.
O Official forms are necessary
O Parent Notes O 10 notes are accepted for full day absences (not tardies).
O A parent note must accompany EACH and EVERY medication sent to school....prescription as well as over the counter.
Parent Drop-off and Pick-
Up
• Arrival begins at 7:45 when staff members are on
duty.
• Please wait until staff members are present and
your students are supervised to drop off.
• If you drop-off students after 8:05, you must park
your vehicle and escort them inside of the building.
• Parent pick-up will begin at about 2:45 in the front
of the building - once the buses have departed.
Please be sure to wait in the car line which begins
on the East side of the building.
• It is important to note that changes in your
student’s normal dismissal routine must be made
in writing. **
• We cannot accept dismissal changes over the
phone. Please be sure your pick-up person comes
to school with identification.
There will be
no bus passes
being issued
for alternate
drop off sites
this year
TRANSPORTATION
Bus and bus stops are extensions of school and
behavioral expectations apply. Riding the school bus
is a privilege.
Practice shuttle site etiquette
Kindergarten students: An adult
must be present at drop-off. Please approach the
bus to retrieve your child. (Example: Georgetown
Middle Parking lot, Harris Teeter parking lot)
Breakfast 7:45-8:00am
You can make payment by cash, check, or on-line:
Checks: must include a driver’s license and telephone number.
Checks can be made payable to “SDSA Cafeteria”
Cash: running accounts can be maintained.
On line: www.k12PaymentCenter.com
Our full uniform code can be found in
the agenda and on the SDSA website.
SDSA
These activities are
“extras” that are earned by
good behavioral choices.
Students who stay on or
above GREEN will be
eligible to participate.
2017-2018
PTO Officers: Presidents:
Kristy Clark & Sarah Walker
Vice Presidents:
Brandy Myers & Angie Warrington
Treasurers:
Michele Cathell & Mary Litchfield
Secretaries:
Kurt Herring and Robin Hall/ Wendy
Webb
Lisa McCabe is one of the teacher
representatives.
SDSA’S PTO O Please consider becoming involved with the school’s Parent Teacher
Organization. Volunteers are needed, and all are welcome!
O We have recently approved $10,000 worth of technology, including iPads, Chromebooks and SMARTboards. In addition, the PTO has approved the funding for new stage lighting, and purchased the new sound system we have enjoyed this past year.
O Last year our PTO was able to raise $35,776 for the students through fundraisers such as Yankee Candle Sales, Spirit Wear, Winter Festival, The Gala, Coin Wars and many others!
O Some recent changes have been made to help accommodate working families. PTO Meetings will now be held at 6 pm instead of 5 pm on the 3rd Tuesday of each month. Please see the calendar that will be coming home with your child regarding meetings.
SDSA’S PTO O If you can not make it to meetings, but want to volunteer in other
ways, there are many opportunities!
O Keep up to date with the PTO on Facebook. www.facebook.com/SouthernDelawareSchoolOfTheArtsPto
O Our first PTO Meeting is on September 19th at 6 pm in the SDSA Library. We hope to see you there!
O Volunteers are needed for the first Parent Teacher Conference on October 2. The PTO provides dinner and drinks for the teachers during this time. Please contact Beth at [email protected] to sign up!
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Thank you for partnering with us to see your child succed!
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