Welcome 2014-2015! The Transition Back!

Greetings! It has arrived and I am extremely excited to have all the student and teacher energy back in our building! The first week back to school is one that is exciting and overwhelming at times for our students, families, and our staff.  I ask you to join us in, "Making it Meaningful" at Eminence this year for our Warriors!

While this transition back to the school year can be challenging there are a few things you can do at home to help with transition.  Here are some ideas:

• Set and outline routines for your Warrior/s early.  This should include what happens on a soccer/football practice night versus one with no activities, TV/computer playing time and when it is permitted or not, and even hygiene preparation (shower at night or in am).
• Homework Time, provide a workspace that will allow them to focus and practice skills and thinking sent home by teachers as we are striving to make it meaningful this school year.
• Get plenty of rest.  It is so hard to get those Warriors in bed, but in order to have the best and most meaningful learning experience they need their rest.
• Prepare clothing, lunch boxes, and backpacks as needed for the following day to save time in the morning routines. 
• Eat breakfast at home or school to get our Warriors ready for the day of learning ahead. 

Remember, you know your family best and these are only suggestions to support you and your learner. Another key to your Warrior's success is communicating with teachers and staff.  Our focus is always our students and if there are celebrations or struggles they are dealing with, please let us know and allow us to partner along with you to help create the best Warrior possible for your student.
Ways "E" can support your Warrior:

• Teachers are our first responders in the classroom when it comes to any academic needs.  Our ICE program (Interventions, Connections, Enrichment) are designed to provide support and extensions as needed to achieve a personalized learning experience for your learner.   
• Our new full-time Guidance Counselor will begin working with our students in the next few days.  This is an exciting time for us as the Board of Education supported our request and desire to have a full-time Guidance Counselor for our students.  
• Our FRYSC (Family Resource Youth Service Center) Coordinator, Debbie Hartford and our Homeless Liaison, Alethea Coffee have the capacity to service a variety of needs for our students.  These two have the capacity to partner and provide a variety of services to meet any need that may arise.  
• Tom Daughtery, our District DPP (Director of Pupil Personnel) works to make sure all of our students are here learning everyday.  If you experience situations where you need support in getting your Warrior to school, feel free to contact Mr. Daughtery.

You are always welcome to call, stop-by, or e-mail our staff for any information or insight that you might need.  Our e-mails are all, firstname.lastname@eminence.kyschools.us and I encourage you to communicate with us on anything you feel pertinent to your students social, emotional, or academic well-being.  I am looking forward to a year of "Making it Meaningful" with our WARRIORS.

Welcome Back!

Shannon Treece