October 2017

Dear Roslund Families,

We are in full swing here at Roslund Elementary, and what a great start to the year!

As we move further into the school year, there are many initiatives being put into place to assist with a smooth transition and consolidation of schools. One initiative is the formation of “Transition Teams” for each school building. Please see below for more information:

Who comprises a transition team?

Transition teams are to be comprised of the building principal, students, parents, teachers, staff, partners and community members of each school building.

What is the purpose of a transition team?

• To provide a forum for parents, teachers, staff, students and community members at each school for the dissemination of information about the school consolidation including but not limited to the development of school-specific transition plans and the promotion of parental and community participation in events and activities that promote a cohesive school culture.
• To assess any issues or developments that affect the school’s ability to effectively transition and/or implement school consolidation components, and to advise district administrators of concerns and expectations among students, parents and community members on such matters; and,
• To work in ensuring the implementation of school consolidation recommendations and setting and achieving transition goals for the school.

What will transition teams be expected to accomplish?

The main task of transition teams is to create a transition plan for their school community. The transition plan should address the following:

• Disseminating information about the school consolidation
• Promoting parental and community participation in events and activities that promote a cohesive school culture
• Assessing and advising of district administrators of concerns and expectations among students, parents and community members on issues or developments that affect the school’s ability to effectively transition and/or implement the school consolidation components
• Working to ensure the implementation of the school consolidation recommendations and setting and achieving transition goals for the school

If you are interested in becoming a part of the transition team at Roslund, please notify Dr. Kelly Carroll at Kelly.carroll@tasd.net or 570-836-8219 ext. 1003.

Sincerely,

Michelle Knoebel, Principal

Mehoopany and Roslund Elementary Schools