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GRANDY PRIMARY SCHOOL Parent/Student Handbook 2021-2022 175 NC Highway 343 N Camden, NC 27921(252)331-4838 2 Grandy Primary School Telephone (252)331-4838 Grandy Primary School Fax- (252)338-5449 Camden County Website – www.ccsnc.org Grandy Primary Website- https://gps.ccsnc.org/ Welcome to the 2021-2022 School Year! We are excited to begin the 2021-2022 school year. Grandy Primary School is known for its family friendly atmosphere as well as its high academic achievements. The staff works hard to provide each student with a safe learning environment where each student has an opportunity to grow socially and academically. GPS is the foundation for the future success for our students. Along with academic success, we want our students to learn how to be productive citizens and know how to build positive relationships with peers. We use the Bucket Filling System to promote positive behavior and good choices. We want our students and staff to be Bucket Fillers and not Bucket Dippers during the school year and in life. Our school has amazing parent and community support. The Camden community plays a key role in the overall success of our school. We encourage parents to be involved in their child's learning experience while attending GPS. The relationship between parents and teachers has a major impact on the school experience for our students. Along with the academic experience we encourage our parents to be involved with our active PTO. Our PTO organizes fundraisers, family nights, and works extremely hard to support our students and staff. This year many restrictions have been adjusted from last year's COVID 19 guidelines. The safety of our staff and students is our number one priority and we will continue to take safety measures to ensure everyone has a safe and clean environment to learn. Our school nurse will continue to use the NC Tool Kit as a reference to address safety concerns. This tool kit continues to change as different laws and regulations are passed. We will do our best to keep you updated and informed during the school year. GPS is ready to get back to what many are calling a “normal year”. Please work with us during the transitional period as we have our students come back full time. Besides organized events and approved volunteers, we will limit the access to the school building to essential personnel. This has proven to help increase the safety of our students and staff. We will continue to plan activities where our parents and students can be involved at GPS. The administrative team takes pride in being involved in the learning experience. We work hard to support students and staff as well and communicate with parents during the school year. We have created this handbook to highlight several of the school procedures and policies. You will find a variety of information in this book but our administrative team is always available to answer any questions you have during the school year. GRANDY PRIMARY MISSION At Grandy Primary our students will develop a love of learning, build a solid academic foundation, and prepare for their future. CAMDEN COUNTY SCHOOLS MISSION Camden County Schools will equip all learners with knowledge, skills, and values to reach their maximum potential and encompass characteristics of our Profile of a Graduate. CAMDEN COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD The Camden County Board of Education meetings are held on the second Thursday of every month or the fourth Thursday (if needed) except for December, which is the first Monday morning. Open sessions begin at 7:30 pm. and all meetings will be held at Camden High School Media Center. GRANDY PRIMARY PTO 2021-2022 Tentative ACTIVITIES Open House/Meet the Teacher-August 19th 4:00-6:30 September – Bingo Night TBD October – Movie Night November – Fall Book Fair TBA December – Santa Shop January – Family Game Night TBA February – Bingo Night TBD March – Spring Book Fair/Fun Run TBA April – TBD May – Fun Run More to Come! We also participate in the Box Top for Education to help raise money for our students and teachers. We are always looking for opportunities for family nights out in the community. Follow our Bear Tracks for directions on how to send in Box Tops! You can now submit them virtually. 3 GRANDY PRIMARY STAFF FOR 2021-2022 ADMINISTRATION Timothy Lazar Principal Kiersten Schiffbauer Assistant Principal SUPPORT STAFF Amy Banks School Counselor Kelli Scott Nurse Lisa Watson Intervention Specialist Kathryn Woodward AIG Teacher Jamie Reed Countywide School Psychologist Alysia Mizelle Countywide School Social Worker Stephanie Berkoben Countywide Behavioral Support Specialist OFFICE STAFF Maria Brickhouse Data Manager Marie Ivins School Treasurer KINDERGARTEN FIRST GRADE Marcella Barrow Anna Black Sarah Berard Katrina Byrom Charna Boyd Abigail Ellis Jennifer Perry Kim Hale Carlie Spear Rachel Keith Cindy Spruill Michelle Peede Amanda Thornley Theresa Langton New TBA Glenna Markham Christine Bundy Wendy Wenthe SECOND GRADE THIRD GRADE Theresa Chappell Deanne Bailey Renee Crider Tracie Brewton Penny Hurdle Alexa Goffos Connie Jones Heather Jones Molly Jones Ashley Kuno Caroline Lee Carly Meads Amber O’Neal Michelle Nobles Jenny Parker Deborah Penwell Katlin Sawyer Sheila Spivey Jamie Weeks EXCEPTIONAL TEACHERS Kathi Addaman Pre-K Julie Brothers Speech Michelle Creech Speech Crystal Doran EC Teacher Beth Norvell Speech Angela Eaton EC Teacher Crystal Richardson EC Teacher Macey Stockwell EC Teacher 4 SPECIALS TEACHERS Ellen Ferebee Music Ashley Miller P.E. Preston Kuno P.E. Casey Damron P.E. Debbie Rachid Media Coordinator Martha Button Media Assistant Tracy Dean Technology Assistant Hope Swinney Art ASSISTANTS Trina Barnes Sheree Butts Cynthia Bogue Tina Elliott MaryBeth Chesson Melinda Etheridge Tiffany Etheridge Pam Richardson Agnes Barnes Kellie Harrison Tiffany Wilson Leslie White Denise Williams Jennifer Szymanski CUSTODIAN Shelia Elliott BUS DRIVERS 70 - AM:Maria Brickhouse PM:Kim Colonna 71 - Stephanie Brown 80 - Bill Young 83 - Melinda Etheridge 84 - AM:Tiffany Etheridge PM:Crystal Walker 86 - Cynthia Nguyen 87 - Lisa Harrell 89 - Cynthia Bogue 90 - Sheree Butts 93 - Karrie Waterfield 95 - Dorothee Rotunda Monitor:John Wells 96 - Tiffany Wilson Monitor:Kellie Harrison BUS 85 - AM-GPS Kids who go to CCHS/CCEC PM-GPS Kids who go to CMS AM-GPS Kids who come from CMS PM-GPS Kids who come from CCHS/CCEC BUS 88 – AM-GPS Kids who go to CMS PM-GPS Kids who go to CCHS/CCEC AM-GPS Kids who come from CCHS/CCEC PM-GPS Kids who come from CMS Director Of Transportation: Britton Overton (252) 335-0831 ext.116 Sims Specialist: Wendy Wheeler ext. 117 Cafeteria Staff Mary Kronlage (Manager) Jessica Shiltz Kathleen Colvin Michelle Owens Cayla DesChamps Caitlin Hall Michelle Meeks 5 GENERAL INFORMATION There will be no early drop offs this year. Please do not drop your child off before 7:45 am- All students must be dropped off at the front door. If a child is eating breakfast it will be delivered to the classroom. This may change as the year progresses. 8:10--------------------Classes begin (Parents need to sign their child in after 8:10 a.m. Students are tardy after the 8:10 bell.) 3:00--------------------Car riders dismissed in front of the building. (Please remain in your car. Students will be brought out to the front of the building.) 3:15--------------------Buses leave school FIRST DAY PAPERWORK Camden County will be using a new program, ScribEnroll. This year all first day paperwork can be found online at https://camdenncc.scriborder.com/ Please create an account, then select Grandy Primary, the school in which your child is enrolled. The Technology Usage Agreement, Student Handbook and Title I information, Health Insurance application forms, and other forms that will require your electronic signature. All information will be uploaded into PowerSchool and will automatically update any changes that you may make. It is imperative to answer all questions. You will be able to have all of your children under one account. The district is trying to eliminate repetitive paperwork and create convenience for families. We hope that by putting all first day paperwork online it will make the beginning of the year a smoother process. Your account will remain active as long as you have children enrolled with Camden County Schools. Please set up your account as soon as possible. You can do this from a laptop, iPad, your smart phone, etc. If you need assistance, please contact our school and we would be happy to answer your questions. Scribbles also provides technical support, and site navigation. ATTENDANCE Camden County’s attendance policy applies to all students enrolled in Kindergarten through grade 12. Whenever a student is absent, the absence is unlawful until an adequate excuse, signed by the parent/guardian, is presented. A note should be presented within two days after the student returns to school or the absence will be unlawful. Any student who is absent for more than 20 days shall not be promoted to the next grade. Special cases of prolonged illness, documented by a physician, will be taken into consideration by a committee (teachers, guidance counselor, administration, social worker, etc.). Accumulated Excused Absences 1. The teacher and/or guidance counselor will attempt to make contact with the parent/guardian regarding excessive excused absences. 2. The school social worker and resource officer will become involved if the teacher or guidance counselor is unable to make contact. 3. If a student's excessive excused absences begin to affect academic progress, the parent will be notified by the Social Worker that doctor’s notes will be required for all future absences. A conference will also be scheduled with the parent/guardian of the student, the Social Worker, classroom teacher, and administration to discuss the policy.

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