PBS
There are points given each day for
your Child’s Agenda, Green
Homework Folder, and Dress Code.
Please sign your Child’s Agenda every
evening!
By now each of you have had the
opportunity to order the new school
uniform shirts. The Dress Code is navy
blue or hunter green top and denim or
khaki bottom. Please look at the school
site for more details about the Dress
Code.
Spirit Sticks on sale in the cafeteria!!!
$1
**Friday December 18th PBS Incentive
day…………Camo Dress day
Title One
The Goal of Title I is to improve student
achievement through; Effective classroom
instruction, parent involvement, and
professional development.
Parent Involvement means the participation of
parents in regular, two-way meaningful
communication involving student academic learning
and other school activities.
Parents have the right to know:
·The professional qualifications of the student’s
teachers and paraprofessionals.
·If their child has been assigned to or taught for
4+weeks by a teacher who is not highly qualified.
·The level of achievement of their child on state
academic assessments.
·Description of the school’s curriculum and
information about the academic assessments and
proficiency standards.
·School and district parent involvement policies and
plans and summaries.
·Specific information about the schools Title I
program and opportunities to become involved in
their child’s education.
·School-parent compact. The compact must be
referenced with elementary aged students during a
parent conference.
Please visit
Open House
Monday,
September 14th
4:00-6:00 p.m.
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•
•
•
•
•
Visit the classroom
Meet the Teacher
See Student’s Work
Sign Up for Parent
Conference
Visit Parent Resource Center
Purchase School Uniform
Shirts
Title I Parent Involvement website:
www.polk-fl.net
Departments>Title I>Parent Involvement
Parent Institute Web Content:
http://polk-fl.net/districtinfo/Departments/
Respect Everyone
Observe Safety
Accept Responsibility
Resolve Problems
PBS
There are points given each day for
your Child’s Agenda, Green
Homework Folder, and Dress Code.
Please sign your Child’s Agenda every
evening!
By now each of you have had the
opportunity to order the new school
uniform shirts. The Dress Code is navy
blue or hunter green top and denim or
khaki bottom. Please look at the school
site for more details about the Dress
Code.
Stay Tuned to hear more about the
Spirit Sticks your students will be
receiving soon!
Title One
The Goal of Title I is to improve student
achievement through; Effective classroom
instruction, parent involvement, and
professional development.
Parent Involvement means the participation of
parents in regular, two-way meaningful
communication involving student academic learning
and other school activities.
Parents have the right to know:
·The professional qualifications of the student’s
teachers and paraprofessionals.
·If their child has been assigned to or taught for
4+weeks by a teacher who is not highly qualified.
·The level of achievement of their child on state
academic assessments.
·Description of the school’s curriculum and
information about the academic assessments and
proficiency standards.
·School and district parent involvement policies and
plans and summaries.
·Specific information about the schools Title I
program and opportunities to become involved in
their child’s education.
·School-parent compact. The compact must be
referenced with elementary aged students during a
parent conference.
Please visit
Open House
Monday,
September 14th
4:00-6:00 p.m.
•
•
•
•
•
•
Visit the classroom
Meet the Teacher
See Student’s Work
Sign Up for Parent
Conference
Visit Parent Resource Center
Purchase School Uniform
Shirts
Title I Parent Involvement website:
www.polk-fl.net
Departments>Title I>Parent Involvement
Parent Institute Web Content:
http://polk-fl.net/districtinfo/Departments/
Respect Everyone
Observe Safety
Accept Responsibility
Resolve Problems
Garner Elementary
School Tiger Times
Newsletter
November 2015
From Your Superhero
Headquarters
Our kids are learning Florida State
Standards.
What’s New?
This year our teachers and students
are learning to use the 5E Method of
Application in Math and Science
(concentrating on Exploring,
Engaging, and Explaining).
Did you know that the Florida
Standards are very challenging for
students? For more information,
please speak with your child’s
teacher.
If your child is in grades K-2,
consider these online resourcesReading Wonders or Think
Central for extra Reading and Math
practice.
If your child is in grades 3-5,
visit:
www.fsaassessments.org
for State test samples and
resources 
How can parents and the school work together to help our kids meet the rigor of the FL
Standards?
Students should read daily for at least 30 minutes and become pros in adding, subtracting,
multiplying, and dividing.
After Students Read at Home
Ask: The Fabulous 5 Questions-
Who were the characters?, What was the story
about? When did the story take place?, Where
did the story take place?, Why did…?
Read More to Achieve More
Garner Elementary
School Tiger Times
Newsletter
December 2015
From Your Superhero
Headquarters
The children received their first
report card for the nine weeks.
Students in grades 4 and 5 also
received their 2015 FSA individual
score reports to share with you.
Parent ConferencesSome items you may want to
know:
*How are students graded?
*How is homework factored into a
student’s grades?
*How is my child progressing as it
relates to Florida State Standards?
* What skills can we work on at
home?
What’s New?
Did you know that students in grades
4 & 5 are practicing using citation
from text to support their claims to
justify their answers?
All students in grades K-5 are
practicing how to retrieve supportive
details from the text (books or
passages) that they read.
If your child is in grades 3-5,
visit:
www.fsaassessments.org
for FSA test samples and
resources 
How can parents and the school work together to help our kids meet the rigor of the FL
Standards?
Students should read daily for at least 30 minutes and become pros in adding, subtracting,
multiplying, and dividing.
After Students Read at Home
Ask: The Fabulous 5 Questions-
Who were the characters?, What was the story
about? When did the story take place?, Where
did the story take place?, Why did…?
Literacy Week and the Fall Festival were a great success! Thank you for your
support! Thanks also to the Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) for sponsoring.
PBS
Title One
Assessment WOW!
Congratulations to Mrs.
Bowman, Mrs. Simanca,
and Mr. Hutchinson for
scoring the highest in their
grade level on the Module
2 Math Test!!! Go TIGERS!
Congratulations to
Ms. Witt as November
Teacher of the Month
Welcome to Our Newest
Superhero Staff Member
Ms. Lopez (ESOL) 
Respect Everyone
Observe Safety
Accept Responsibility
Resolve Problems
Garner Elementary
School Tiger Times
Newsletter
January 2016
From Your Superhero Headquarters
Dear Parents,
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Welcome back to a new year and a new term! January
is a great time to start anew in many ways. Our school
resolutions continue focus on fulfilling our mission and
vision.
The Vision
We strive to prepare today’s learners for the world of
tomorrow through meaningful relationships that inspire
innovative, productive, life-long learners in a changing
global society.
The Mission
We seek to provide success for all through challenging
academics and wide-ranging enrichment in a diverse
learning community where character, accountability,
and relationships guide our path to excellence.
We are looking forward to an exciting and busy term!!
Reminders & Updates:
*Let’s start the New Year by being punctual for school
and looking smart
and tidy in our school uniform: Trousers/skirt denim/khaki -Blouse/Shirt/polo shirt - hunter green or
navy blue - or New Garner T-Shirts (ROAR Logo) hunter
green or navy blue *gold-acceleration classes only
please. Closed toe shoes. Belts for looped bottoms.
Shirts tucked.
From Your Superhero Headquarters
Cont.
*All students are expected to follow the school-wide
discipline plan.
*Please see/contact your child's teacher if you have
questions about grades, student's meeting the behavior
plan expectations or other factors relevant to student
learning in the classroom.
*Florida Standards Assessment (FSA) Writing Testing
begins March 2, 2016 for Fourth and Fifth Grades.
Please share with your child the seriousness in giving their
academic best every instructional day.
Grades third through fifth will continue testing
throughout the months of April and May for FSA and End
of Year Course Exams. Time is of the essence.
Please help us to motivate the students to press extra
hard as they face the hurdles of tacking such challenging
academic expectations.
Yours in Education,
Dr. Richardson
How can parents and the school work together to help our kids meet the
rigor of the FL Standards? Students should read daily for at least 30
minutes and become pros in adding, subtracting, multiplying, and
dividing.
After Students Read at Home
Ask: The Fabulous 5 Questions-
Who were the characters?, What was the story
about? When did the story take place?, Where
did the story take place?, Why did…?
If your child is in grades 3-5, visit: www.fsaassessments.org for FSA test
samples and resources 
PBS
Points are still being given
each day for your Child’s
Agenda, Green Homework
Folder, and Dress Code.
Please sign your Child’s
Agenda every evening!
Stay Tuned to hear more
about PBS incentives
students will be receiving
soon!
Title One
The Goal of Title I is to improve student
achievement through; Effective classroom
instruction, parent involvement, and
professional development.
Parent Involvement means the participation of
parents in regular, two-way meaningful
communication involving student academic learning
and other school activities.
Parents have the right to know:
·The professional qualifications of the student’s
teachers and paraprofessionals.
·If their child has been assigned to or taught for
4+weeks by a teacher who is not highly qualified.
·The level of achievement of their child on state
academic assessments.
·Description of the school’s curriculum and
information about the academic assessments and
proficiency standards.
·School and district parent involvement policies and
plans and summaries.
·Specific information about the schools Title I
program and opportunities to become involved in
their child’s education.
·School-parent compact. The compact must be
referenced with elementary aged students during a
parent conference.
Please visit
Title I Parent Involvement website:
www.polk-fl.net
Departments>Title I>Parent Involvement
Congratulations are in order for…
3rd Grade
For making the most gains as a grade
level on FAIR Assessment #2!
5th Grade
For having the MOST Holiday Break
packets completed and returned!
Parent Institute Web Content:
http://polk-fl.net/districtinfo/Departments/
Respect Everyone
Observe Safety
Accept Responsibility
Resolve Problems