At Elliott, all children can and will learn . . . No Excuses!
August 2017
Dear Elliott Parents and Community,
As principal of Sally B. Elliott Elementary School, it is my pleasure to welcome everyone back for another great year in Irving ISD. We are all excited to have students back in our classrooms and hallways filling them with energy and enthusiasm for learning. At Elliott, we have great teachers who spend hours planning collaboratively and creating lessons that are focused on student learning. We believe that all can learn and we are committed to doing whatever it takes to ensure all students learn at high levels.
As demands and complexities of teaching children increase, it becomes more evident that we all need to communicate and work together to ensure that our children reach their potential. With that in mind, we hope that you will find our website helpful and informative. A monthly newsletter and calendar will be sent out the first Thursday of every month in the “Thursday folder” and it will be available on our website. Additionally, we have a Twitter account (@elliotteagles) and a Facebook page (Sally B. Elliott Elementary) that we will use to send out updates and quick announcements as we go through the school year.
Communication is the key to our continued success. My door is always open. I am here to serve our students, parents, and community, to listen and creatively problem solve with you. Keeping the best interest of every child at the forefront of our decision making will result in a successful outcome. In advance, I want to thank you for your support and cooperation for the upcoming school year and we welcome your involvement at every school event.
Sincerely,
Sheila Peragine
Principal
Important Dates and Reminders:
All students should have received a letter with a Snapcode for registration. If you have not received a Snapcode, or it has been misplaced you can obtain a copy at the Irving ISD Administration Building through August 3. Summer business hours are Monday-Thursday from 7:30am-5:30pm. After August 7, please stop by the school to retrieve a missing Snapcode. *Snapcodes can only be given in person to parents or guardians.
· Monday, August 7th – Friday, August 11th – Registration from 8:00am-3:30pm
o Each family will need to access the online registration system on the Irving ISD website and enter a Snapcode. Once the online registration is completed, parents will need to bring proof of residency to the school. After these two steps are completed, students will be placed on a class list (The office will be open from 8:00 – 3:30 for assistance).
· Monday, August 7th – Proof of Residence - Last name A-L @ Elliott from 3:30pm-7:00pm
· Wednesday, August 9th- Proof of Residence - Last name M-Z @ Elliott from 3:30pm-7:00pm
· Thursday, August 17th – Meet the Teacher Night from 5:00pm-7:00pm.
· Monday, August 21st - First Day of School
· Monday, August 28th- Independence Day - parents will allow their children to walk to class independently with the help of our staff (scholars will walk independently from the front door of the school to their classroom).
Dress Code:
· Long or short sleeve polo style with collar, dress shirt or blouse with a collar and buttons – one standard solid color of light blue, navy, hunter green, white or red.
· Skirt/Skort/Jumper – Khaki or navy only (no corduroy), appropriate length (fingertip length).
· Pants or shorts – Khaki or navy only (appropriate length = fingertip length). Classic style straight or pleated (no baggy or cargo pants). No large pockets on sides, front, back or on legs.
· Sweater - Regular length cardigan, turtle neck, pull over, or vest in standard solid colors.
· Sweat Shirt (not hooded – unless purchased through the school) – standard solid colors only. (No writing, pictures, logos, etc.).
General Information:
· School is in session from 7:45am – 3:15pm.
· Breakfast in the classroom is provided to all students starting at 7:30am.
· Tardies -
o The student is tardy AFTER 7:45am. If your child arrives after 7:45am, the person dropping off the student MUST come into the office to sign in the student(s).
o If child comes in AFTER 9:30am and they have been to the doctor (with doctor’s note in hand), they will be counted present. If the child comes in AFTER 9:30am without a doctor’s note, they will be counted absent for the day, but they will be allowed to stay for class.
· School supplies list by grade level can be found on our school website.
· Dismissal tags will be available during registration. We thank you in advance for your patience and support as we ensure the safety of your child.