Dear Parents:
Some teachers in our school are participating in a research study conducted by Florida State University to better understand how a professional learning program for teachers called Cognitively Guided Instruction impacts mathematics teaching and learning. You have the right to have your child’s information withheld from the study if you do not wish to participate. Please review the parental notification letter here for more information about the study. Your support of research on mathematics instruction and professional development is greatly appreciated. https://teachingisproblemsolving.org/parental-notification
Please take a look at the Pedestrian Safety Protocols!
Title I 2020-21SY
Parent Student Teacher Compact/ Compacto de Padre Estudiante y Maestro
Parent & Family Engagement Plan
Student Improvement Plan 2020-21SY
School Supply List 2021-2022
Kindergarten Supply List SY2021-22
School Uniforms 2020-2021
Dress Code Flyer 2020-21SY
(School Spirit Shirts may be purchased in the main office!)
Pierson Parent Climate Survey
Parent Climate Survey
Florida KidsCare Information
Information about signing up for no-cost or low-cost health insurance for your children can be found by clicking on the link below:
Website Newsletter Flyer Kidcare
Website Newsletter Flyer Spanish kidcare
http://floridakidcare.org/
Attendance and Tardy Policy Information
Regular school attendance is critical for student success. The loss of 10 minutes of academic instructional time each day due to being tardy or checked out of school early multiplied by 180 school days equals 30 hours of lost instruction each school year. Please make every effort for your child to be in school every day.
Early check-outs should be limited to emergencies to limit the loss of student academic instructional time. Student dismissal time is 2:30 PM each day and 1:30 PM on Early Release days.
Tardies
The tardy bell rings at 7:50 AM for students to proceed to class. All students not in the classroom at 7:50 a.m. will be marked "TARDY" and will need a Tardy Pass before proceeding to class. Please be aware that according to District Attendance Policies, 5 tardies equal 1 unexcused absence.
The office staff and district support personnel monitor school attendance, tardies and check outs, and will contact you if there is a concern.
Changes in the Way Your Child Usually Goes Home
IF YOU NEED TO MAKE A CHANGE IN THE WAY YOUR CHILDREN GET HOME FROM SCHOOL, PLEASE NOTIFY THE FRONT OFFICE BEFORE 1:30 EACH DAY.
If a change must be made in the way your child usually goes home, be sure to notify the teacher in writing. Please avoid calling the school to leave messages for your child unless it is an emergency. It interferes with the flow of instruction when we have to interrupt to deliver messages.
Bus Transportation
ALL Pierson Elementary students are eligible for school bus ridership. Stops within the same route may be changed for emergency reasons if pre-approved by the principal.
Checking Out Students During School Hours
If a student must leave school before the end of the school day, his/her parent/guardian must go to the office to sign him/her out. Identification is required. NO CHECKOUTS AFTER 2PM.
ParentPortal
Please contact Silvia Denova (ext. 22304) in the front office for login information to access the Parent Portal. Parent Portal is a medium for parents to monitor student attendance, assignment completion, and grades, as well as, schedule conferences and communicate with your child's teacher.
Free and Reduced Lunch
Students need healthy meals to learn. Good nutrition is essential for academic success. Your children may qualify for free or reduced lunch if your family income falls within federal guidelines. Please stop in the front office for a Free / Reduced Meal Application, or see the link at right to complete the form online.
Pierson Wellness Plan
Click the link to view the Pierson Elementary Wellness Plan 2018-2019
PTA Officers (2020-21SY)
President - Melissa Tidwell
Vice President - Jennifer Robinson
2nd Vice President - Ruthie Daily
Secretary - Kelly Greenlund
Treasurer - Maria Quinonez
Extended Day Enrichment
Pierson Elementary provides a quality after-school day care program. This enrichment program is available five days a week through the Volusia County Schools Extended Day Enrichment program. The hours are: 2:30 p.m.- 5:45 p.m. The program offers supervised enrichment programs, homework monitoring, exploration of fine and performing arts, technology, recreational activities, as well as development of friendships and leisure time skills. We also have Free and Reduced Tuition for those who qualify.
A snack is served each day.
Tuition:
Weekly tuition
$40 afternoon only
The price for siblings is a few dollars less per week.
There also is a required $25 registration fee which covers insurance.
Our program facilitator Ms. Kelly Green, can be reached at (386) 740-0850, ext. 22341 for additional information regarding the Extended Day Program, during program hours, or call the main office for assistance.
Parent Resources
Florida Dept. of Education - www.fldoe.org
US Dept. of Education - www.ed.gov
Ask for Kids - www.askforkids.com
Education Place - www.eduplace.com/parents/
Stories Online - www.storylineonline.net
Kids Numbers (Math) - www.kidsnumbers.com
Parent Information Center - www.parentinformationcenter.org
Scholastic Place - www.scholastic.com/parents
Sites for Parents - www.sitesforparents.com
PIRC - http://www.floridapartnership.usf.edu/resources/tips.htm
Zearn Math
Full-time Virtual Instructions
Families interested in full-time virtual instruction for the school year should visit www.volusiaonlinelearning.com. See the letter below for full details on enrollment dates and options for students.
Virtual Instruction Policy
