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Debbie Farelli, Elementary Principal Welcome to Western Reserve Elementary School! We’re so glad you’re here! At Western Reserve, our mission is to help every student grow academically, socially, and personally. We believe that a safe, supportive, and positive learning environment is essential for students to thrive. When students feel secure and confident, they’re empowered to take risks in their learning—to hypothesize, create, invent, and explore new ideas. We celebrate their successes and help them learn from their mistakes. Our curriculum is designed to be both rigorous and engaging. In reading and math, we focus on building strong foundational skills through interactive activities that promote critical thinking and problem-solving. In grades K–2, science and social studies are integrated into our literacy and math instruction. In grades 3-5, students dive deeper into science and social studies through a systems-based approach, encouraging connections across content areas. Beyond academics, we emphasize the importance of good citizenship. Our school motto—“We Are W.R.: We are Respectful, Responsible, and Ready”—is woven into all aspects of school life. We believe that fostering respectful behavior, encouraging responsibility, and promoting readiness helps prepare students for success in school and beyond. Family partnerships are key to student success. We encourage parents and caregivers to stay actively involved in their child's education. While we focus on helping students build independence, families play a vital role through regular conversations about school and consistent support at home. Open communication between families and teachers helps ensure a positive and enriching school experience for every child. Thank you for sharing your amazing children with us. We look forward to working together and making this school year a meaningful and memorable journey! Warmly, The Western Reserve Elementary Staff Ohio’s Attendance Guide Family Support State Testing Practice Site Reminders: • The school day starts at 8:20 a.m. Students are to be in their seats promptly at 8:20. Parents must accompany their child to the office to sign them in when they are late for any reason. • State law requires parents to call the office between 7:45 .m. and 9:00 a.m. to report an absent student each day the student is absent. The reason for the absence must be given. • If you have not already paid your mandatory $30 supply fee, make your check payable to Western Reserve Local Schools. This fee must be received prior to your child receiving his/her report card. Fees not paid will also result in your child’s ProgressBook and other accounts being disable. • Inform the office in writing of: name change due to divorce/marriage; new home address; new home, cell, or work phone number; new emergency contact information, etc. • When a student is riding a bus other than his/her assigned bus or is being dropped off at a different address, you must write a note that includes: date; student’s name; destination address; telephone number of person receiving your child. If your child is getting off the bus with another student, the office must also have a note from the other student’s parent. • When a student is being picked up by another parent, a note must be received from both you and the other student’s parent. MORE REMINDERS Check Parent Assist regularly to monitor grades, attendance, and homework/classwork. Register with Nutri-kids (on the Western Reserve Local School District website) to receive updates on your child’s lunch account. FREE AND REDUCED LUNCH FORMS Please be sure to turn in your free and reduced lunch forms. You need only one form per family. Please turn them in even if your child packs their lunch or if you choose to pay for your child's lunches. The amount of federal money we receive for our Title I tutoring program is directly related to the number of students who qualify for free and reduced lunch. Thank you.

Important Information:

W.R.E.S. Arrival and Dismissal Procedures

Doors will open at 8:10 a.m.

Pick up: 3:15p.m.

Car riders

Front drive

Last names beginning with A-G

Door 10- Cafeteria Door in the back

Last names beginning with H-Z

Families with different last names- last name of the oldest child

Parents are not permitted to walk their children to the doors. All students need to be

dropped off at the curb in front of the doors.

Information Changes Please notify the office in writing of: name change due to marriage/divorce; new home address; new home telephone number; new cell phone number; new work telephone number; or any change in the emergency contact information.

ATTENDANCE REMINDER Page 1 of the Parent/Student handbook states: State law requires parents to call the office between 7:45 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. to report an absent student each day the student is absent.The reason for the absence must be given. Failure to contact the office will result in an unexcused absence. All absences will be marked unexcused until a note is received from the parent or doctor. When a student reaches seven absences, a doctor’s note will be required for all future absences. REMINDER: Send a note when your child returns from an absence. The phone call is still required the day of absence to notify the school and teachers. All absences will be marked unexcused until a note is received from the parent or doctor. When a student reaches seven absences, a doctor’s note will be required for all future absences.

BUS CHANGE PROCEDURE REMINDER

Page 17 of the Parent/Student Handbook states: When a student is riding a bus other than his/her assigned bus or is being dropped off at a different address, it is necessary to write a note that includes the date, student’s name, bus number, name of person receiving student, their telephone number, and the destination address. If your child is going home with another student, the office must also have a note from the other student’s parent.

Western Reserve Local Schools 13850 W. Akron-Canfield Road Berlin Center, Ohio 44401 (330) 547-4100

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Elementary k-5 Mrs. Farelli, Elementary Principal 13850 W. Akron-Canfield Road Berlin Center, Ohio Mahoning County 44401 USA t: (330) 547-4100

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Supply Fee In conjunction with Board policy, a mandatory fee is assessed each elementary student. The fee covers the cost of consumable workbooks, duplication materials, and other educational items. Please note that the supply fee has increased to $20. This is the first increase in almost two decades. Fees are due by Friday, October 2. Please make your check payable to “Western Reserve Schools”. Students will not receive report cards until fees are paid.

School Lunch The price for a hot lunch including milk has increased this year to $2.65. Additional milk price remains the same at $.50. Should you have any questions regarding your child’s lunch account, please call the school at 330-547-4100, extension 23308.

School Volunteers There are many ways to be involved in your child’s education. We need volunteers behind the scenes and in the classrooms. If you would like to help cut out materials for activities, make copies, help plan family activities, or work with PTO initiatives, please call your teacher. We appreciate all volunteer services. To assure compliance with Ohio law, volunteers at Western Reserve Schools must complete a BCI and FBI check. The fee for this service is approximately $60. Contact: Mahoning County Educational Service Center 100 DeBartolo Place Youngstown, OH 44512

HOMEWORK REMINDER When requesting homework, calls are to be made directly to your child’s teacher’s extension, not through the main office.

BUS CHANGE PROCEDURE REMINDER Page 17 of the Parent/Student Handbook states: When a student is riding a bus other than his/her assigned bus or is being dropped off at a different address, it is necessary to write a note that includes the date, student’s name, bus number, name of person receiving student, their telephone number, and the destination address. If your child is going home with another student, the office must also have a note from the other student’s parent. Direct busing concerns to Mr. McGlynn at 547-4100, ext. 23303. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------- Please send your Box Tops, Labels for Education, Tyson Project A+ labels, and pop tabs to the office before the end of the school year and continue to save them over the summer. The students of Western Reserve reap many benefits from these programs. To reach a staff extension, call 330-547-4100. The message will say, “If you know your party’s extension, please dial it now.” See "Contact Us" page for details. Thank you for your continued support of Western Reserve Schools!