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Spencer-Van Etten Middle School Home of the Panthers Parent Handbook 2016-2017 Spencer-Van Etten Middle School 1 Center St. Spencer, NY 14883 Our District Believes... IN A SAFE, RESPECTFUL AND TRUSTING ENVIRONMENT · In respecting social, racial, ethnic differences and diversity of opinion · Everyone is entitled to a safe, supportive and nurturing environment IN PURSUING EXCELLENCE · The pursuit of excellence is essential to success · Learning is the focus of the school · Effective teachers foster student success · Health and wellness are critical to learning THAT ALL INDIVIDUALS CAN LEARN · Each student has a unique set of needs that must be met as well as a unique set of talents/or abilities that must be championed in order for all students to access opportunities to reach their potential · There are multiple modes of learning and multiple measures of student success · In order to foster the lifelong love of learning, learning must be enjoyable and meaningful IN BUILDING HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS · Instilling a healthy competitive nature in our children is part of the educational process · Healthy family, community and school relationships enable success for all · Our school community will provide a social, emotional, and supportive structure IN POSITIVE INVOLVEMENT · Family, community and school involvement is an integral part of a successful educational process · Students and teachers will actively engage in the educational process IN HUMAN DIGNITY · Every individual has value · Every individual has something to contribute · Every individual needs to be treated with dignity IN COMMUNICATING EFFECTIVELY · Effective communication is essential for success · Effective communication promotes engagement IN RESPONSIBILITY · We all play a role in fiscal responsibility in our community, schools and homes · All students should leave our system with a sense of civic and environmental responsibility, moral courage, integrity and self-respect as well as a set of critical thinking skills SVE Middle School Learning Creed I am a Spencer-Van Etten student. I have high expectations for myself. Today I will be the best that I can be. Yesterday’s failures are behind me. Today’s successes are before me. I will make today the very best day. I accept responsibility for my behavior. I control my destiny. I am a Panther! We are…Panthers! STUDENT CALENDAR 2016-2017 SEPTEMBER 2016 OCTOBER 2016 SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT 1 2 3 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 8 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 9 No 10 11 12 13 14 15 Welcome School 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 25 26 27 28 29 30 30 31 NOVEMBER 2016 DECEMBER 2016 SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 6 7 8 9 10 No 11 12 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 School 13 14 15 16 ½ day 17 18 19 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 P/T Conf 20 21 22 No 23 No 24 No 25 26 18 19 20 21 22 No 23 24 School School School School 27 28 29 ½ day 30 25 No 26 No 27 No 28 No 29 No 30 31 P/T Conf School School School School School JANUARY 2017 FEBRUARY 2017 SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT 1 No 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 School 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 15 No 16 17 18 19 20 21 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 School 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 19 No 20 21 22 23 24 25 School 29 30 31 26 27 28 MARCH 2017 APRIL 2017 SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT 1 2 3 4 1 5 6 7 8 ½ day 9 10 11 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 P/T Conf 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 9 No 10 No 11 No 12 No 13 No 14 15 School School School School School 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 16 No 17 18 19 20 21 22 School 26 27 28 29 30 31 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 MAY 2017 JUNE 2017 SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 21 22 23 24 25 No 26 27 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 School Last Day 28 No 29 30 31 25 26 27 28 29 30 School Spencer-Van Etten Middle School Staff 2016-2017 Office Areas Special Areas Eric Knolles Principal Dana Bennett Health/Home and Career Skills Larry Bleck Dean of Students David Campbell Physical Education Caroline Frisbie Secretary Maggie Childs Physical Education Zach Holmes Secretary Dewitt Grove Technology Donna Gulde Nurse Alex Hanessian Instrumental Music Dan Craven Guidance Counselor Linda Hollenbeck Computer Lab Lara Rogan Social Worker/Counselor Zach Holmes Monitor Jack Wiiki Planning Room Supervisor Sandy Holmes Library / Media Center Jennifer Swayze Volunteer Coordinator Nicole McCarthy Art Laura Voorhees Vocal Music & Chorus Fifth Grade Alana Ackley Math & Science Custodial Staff Cafeteria Emily Cron Humanities & Literacy John Barton (night) Laura Cody Enock Francois Student Support Steve Horyczun (day) Hope Munson Ricky Lindblad Teaching Assistant Kay Carling (night) Rob Myers Math & Science Don Loomis (night) Stephanie Panfel Humanities & Literacy Amanda Rice Teaching Assistant Support Services T.J. Anderson School Psychologist Sixth Grade Kelley Cook Tioga County Counselor Toni Bloss Math & Science Stefanie Smith Speech Language Pathologist Tammy Crissey Teaching Assistant Johanna Sparks Occupational Therapy Nicole DeLaney Humanities & Literacy Korie Fitzgerald Student Support Middle School Bell Schedule Kimberly Haney Math & Science Jeannette Luther Humanities & Literacy 7:45 a.m. School Building Opens to Students 7th Grade 7:45-8:00 Breakfast or Supervised Area James Carmony Humanities Rick Decker Science 8:00 a.m. First Bell John Everett Humanities Katy Gimma Science LTS 8:03-9:03 Period 1 Emily Meyer Math Katherine Richards Student Support 9:06-10:04 Period 2 Anni Ryan Teaching Assistant 10:07-11:05 Period 3 8th Grade Brenda Anderson Student Support 11:05-11:35 Period 4 5/6 Lunch Doreen Decker Teaching Assistant Lisa Evertts French & Spanish 11:35-12:05 Period 5 7/8 Lunch Leslee Lindhorst Math Bret McDermott Humanities 12:08-12:48 Period 6 Laurie Morrell Humanities Mallory Ryan Science 12:51-1:31 Period 7 Student Support Pam Brock Math 1:34-2:14 Period 8 Angie. Holmes Literacy Katie Maitland Special Education 2:17-2:56 Period 9 Ruth Burlew Teaching Assistant Jessica Campolito Teaching Assistant 3:55 p.m. Extended School Bell Sarah Fisher Teaching Assistant “Be where you are supposed to be – When you are supposed to be there – Doing what you are supposed to be doing!” APPOINTMENTS WITH TEACHERS/PRINCIPAL Any time you wish to meet with a teacher, group of teachers or the principal, contact the school at 589-7120 to schedule an appointment. If you have a concern regarding a specific staff member, we ask that you first contact him or her directly. If after meeting, you still have concerns, contact the main office to set up an appointment to meet with the principal. ARRIVAL & DISMISSAL PROCEDURES School Hours: 8:00-2:56 After School Program: 3:00-3:56 (includes homework club on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday). A late bus will be available. Arrival 7:45: Doors are locked until 7:45. Students should not enter the building prior to that time unless arrangements have been made with staff. Walkers: Walkers and students being dropped off are to enter through the front door – facing Academy St. Please do not drop students off on the street at the stop signs. It creates a safety issue. Parents should enter the parking lot by the tennis courts and drop students off at the sidewalk adjacent to the building. Parents will not be permitted to drop off or pick up students in the gym parking lot due to bus loading and unloading. Breakfast: Breakfast begins at 7:45. Any student wanting breakfast must report to the cafeteria upon entering the building. Cafeteria privileges may be revoked for unsatisfactory behavior. Morning Supervision: Students who do not wish to go to breakfast must report to their designated area. Late Students: Students arriving after 8:03 are considered tardy and must report to the sign-in desk located in the planning room. Dismissal 2:56: All students are to leave the building upon dismissal, unless staying after for a pre-arranged, supervised activity. Written parental permission is required to stay after school. Changes to normal go-home plans: Students going anywhere other than their usual destination are required to have a note. Any student without a note will be required to go to their normal after-school destination. Bus Students: Bus students are to exit the building through the doors by the bus circle immediately following the bell. Walkers: Students being picked up are to exit through the front door (facing Academy St). After school procedures: Students who stay after school must be supervised. Students must have a note to stay after which includes the supervised area and the reason you are staying.