C.R. Orendorf Elementary School
2012 - 2013 Student Handbook
C.R. Orendorf Elementary School (CRO) 101 South Hartman Street Manchester, PA 17345 PH #: (717) 266-5621 FAX #: (717) 266-2058
PRINCIPAL: Todd Monos, Ed. D. SECRETARY: Mary Hyatt GUIDANCE COUNSELOR: Amy Nohe
School Day: 8:40 AM – 3:25 AM Supervision for students begins at 8:25 AM Walkers are dismissed at 3:15 PM
Early Dismissal: 8:40 AM – 1:25 PM Walkers are dismissed at 1:25 PM
Page 1 of 19 TABLE OF CONTENTS
PAGE Principal’s Welcome Letter 3
PTO President’s Welcome Letter 4
School Calendar 5 2012-2013 Orendrof Elementary Faculty & Staff 6
PTO Contact Information 7 PTO Basics 8 PTO Committee Descriptions 8 Attendance 9 Absences and Excuses 9 Work Missed During an Absence 9 Homebound Instruction 9 Excused Absences for Travel 9 Cafeteria 9-10 Concerts/Performances 10 Express Mail 10 Fire Drill Procedures 10 Grading System 10 Medical Information 10 Communicable Diseases 11 Dismissal for Medical Appointments 11 Health Services Provided 11 Medication at School 11 Numbered Day Schedule 12 Parent Concerns 12 Parent Teacher Conference 12 Parent Visitation 12 Reading: Accelerated Reading 12 Recess 13 School Bus Conduct 13 School Closing – Weather 13 School Pictures 13 School Spirit Days 14 Special Education Services 14 Special Services 14 Title 1 14 Student Dress 14 Walkers Information 15 General Rules for Students 15 SAFE – Respecting Self, Adults, Fellow Students, 16 and the Environment Discipline-In Accordance with the 2012-2013 17-18 Norhteastern School District Calendar NESD Wellness Policy 18-19
Page 2 of 19 PRINCIPAL’S WELCOME LETTER
Dear Students and Orendorf Community,
Welcome back to an electrifying year at Orendorf Elementary School. Northeastern School District continues to be committed to The Bobcat Way: 100% of our students will graduate and be fully prepared for a post-secondary education. The staff and I are especially thrilled that you have entrusted your student’s education to us. We will do whatever it takes to help our students achieve academically and socially this school year. Orendorf Elementary thrives on shaping the future one child at a time. As the first teachers in your student’s grade school life, we need your support and cooperation. Orendorf has an excellent teaching staff with a wealth of knowledge. We also have an excellent support staff that work in different capacities to support your student’s learning.
I encourage you to become active in our PTO this year by donating whatever resources and/or time to the various activities throughout the year. Our assemblies, programs, and field trips are owed in large part to the efforts of this dedicated group.
Finally, if your child needs additional support, or if you have a concern, please contact their teacher. We will support your child using the necessary means. Orendorf Elementary School is fortunate to have resources to support students and their families.
I am easily accessible to all of you. I will meet with you at your convenience. Please remember that the focal point at Orendorf is your student. I will always do my best to keep your child’s best interest at heart when making decisions.
Welcome to Orendorf! Let’s see to it that our children's journey towards graduation begins with small, enjoyable steps.
Todd D. Monos, Ed. D. Principal
GETTING TO KNOW DR. MONOS Family: Liz and I have been married for 11 years (June 9, 2001). We were high school sweethearts, although we attended different high schools (Liz-Mt. Calvary ‘96 & Todd- Palmyra ‘96). We also attended different colleges. Liz attended Elizabethtown College (2000), while I attended Bloomsburg University (1999). Liz is a licensed social worker. She worked as a counselor at Manito Academy (’01-03) and the Clinical Director for the start of River Rock Academy (’04-06). Presently, Liz is a School Based Outpatient Therapist for T.W. Ponessa & Associates Counseling Services. We spend our “out of school” time raising our two wonderful children, Grace (8 – 3rd Grade) and Carter (4). Our family also includes a Chocolate Lab named Charlie. Hobbies: My hobbies revolve around playing and watching sports. My mother is a retired Guidance Counselor. My father is the head football coach of Lebanon Valley College. My brother is the southeast regional scout for the New Orleans Saints. My father-in-law is a diehard season ticket holder for West Virginia football. Needless to say, I love sports I enjoy golfing and playing basketball for recreation. Aside from sports, my family enjoys vacationing at Rehoboth Beach, the Outer Banks (NC), and Deep Creek Lake (MD) in the summer. Miscellaneous: Date of Birth: Jan. 9, 1978
Favorites: Music - All kinds Food - Seafood & Sushi TV Show - ESPN Sports Center Sports - Basketball & Football Colors - Orange & Black (same as Northeastern & Palmyra)
Page 3 of 19 PTO PRESIDENT’S WELCOME LETTER
Dear Orendorf Parents/Guardians,
The Orendorf Elementary PTO’s Officers and Committee Chairs would like to welcome all new and returning students to an exciting year ahead at Orendorf during the 2012-2013 school year. This student handbook will help you answer questions you may have regarding you and your child. Please read the handbook and be sure to review the policies and rules with your child for their safety.
This year the PTO Executive Board is made up of myself, Chrissy Zimmerman-President, Louise Lubaszewski- Vice President, Jessica Eberly-Treasurer, and Cindy Kinney- Secretary. We are looking forward to another great school year and we’re hoping you, the parent, will find one way or the other to become involved.
One of our goals this year is to promote more parent involvement between our parents and teachers. With everyone’s help, we know this goal can be achieved. A few ways you can get involved in the Orendorf community is by volunteering in your child’s classroom, volunteering and/or attending family events, supporting fundraisers (which help to pay for your child’s field trips, including the bussing to get there, technology in the school, new equipment, and teacher requests), and attending our monthly PTO meetings. Both Moms and Dads are welcome to get involved. Studies have found that the more parents that get involved with their child’s lives, the happier they will be.
Every parent will be receiving a PTO Membership form. We encourage you to fill it out and return it to school with your child. Membership is open to all parents, guardians, and family members of a child enrolled at Orendorf Elementary. As a member, you are encouraged to join us at our monthly PTO meetings, which are held the first Monday of every month at 6:00PM in the school library on the second floor. Meetings follow an agenda and there is always time for everyone’s input, ideas, and opinions. We will be sending home a PTO Post newsletter each month so you are always up to date with any and all PTO information, including upcoming events.
If at any time you have questions, concerns, ideas, or comments, I would love to hear from you. Communication is the key to success so feel free to contact me at any time by phone (266-9754) or by e-mail: [email protected]. For information about Orendorf Elementary and its PTO, please visit the website at: www.nesd.k12.pa.us or join our facebook page: Orendorf Elementary PTO.
I am looking forward to a super year and hope you can help our PTO achieve our goals!
Sincerely,
Chrissy Zimmerman Orendorf Elementary PTO President
Page 4 of 19 2012 – 2013 ORENDORF CALENDAR (Approved: March, 2012) August 23 Early Dismissal 1:25 PM 21 Kindergarten Orientation 4:00 - 6:00 PM 24 Express Mail (Please sign and return) - 27 Building Preview 4:00 - 6:00 PM 29 Report Card Distribution Day - 28 First Day of School (K Screening by Appt.) 8:25 AM 29 Express Mail (Please sign and return) - 28 Express Mail (Please sign and return) - February September 4 PTO Meeting (Library) 6:00 PM 3 No School (Holiday) - 6 Early Dismissal (Conferences) 1:25 PM 4 Market Day pick-up 7:00 PM 6 AR Night 6:00 – 8:00 PM 6 Express Mail (Please sign and return) - 7 Express Mail (Please sign and return) - 10 PTO Meeting (Library) 6:00 PM 7 Early Dismissal (Conferences) 1:25 PM 12 Back to School Night (Gr. 1-3 ONLY) 6:30 - 7:45 PM 12 Market Day pick-up 7:00 PM 13 Express Mail (Please sign and return) - 13 Early Dismissal 1:25 PM 19 Early Dismissal 1:25 PM 14 Express Mail (Please sign and return) - 20 Express Mail (Please sign and return) - 14 Valentine’s Day Parties 2:00 - 3:00 PM 21 Family Fun Night 6:00 PM 15 No School (Snow Make-up) - 27 Express Mail (Please sign and return) - 18 No School (Holiday) - October 21 Express Mail (Please sign and return) - 1 PTO Meeting (Library) 6:00 PM 22 Family Bingo Night 6:00-8:00 PM 2 Market Day pick-up 7:00 PM 28 Express Mail (Please sign and return) - 4 Express Mail (Please sign and return) - March 8 No School (Holiday) - 4 PTO meeting (Library) 6:00 PM 11 Express Mail (Please sign and return) - 6 Early Dismissal 1:25 PM 12 Family Movie Night 6:00-8:00 PM 7 Express Mail (Please sign and return) - 16 Fall Picture Day - 12 Market Day pick-up 7:00 PM 17 Early Dismissal 1:25 PM 14 Express Mail (Please sign and return) - 17 Skating Party 6:00 - 8:00 PM 15 Family Movie Night 6:00 - 8:00 PM 18 Express Mail (Please sign and return) - 19 AR Night 6:00 - 7:30 PM 25 Express Mail (Please sign and return) - 20 K Parent Info Meeting (2013-14) 7:00 PM 30 Market Day pick-up 7:00 PM 21 Express Mail (Please sign and return) - 31 Halloween Party & Parade 1:30 - 3:00 PM 28 Express Mail (Please sign and return) - 31 Last Day of 1st Marking Period - 28 Last Day of 3rd Marking Period Tentative November 28 Early Dismissal 1:25 PM 1 No School (Report Card Prep.) - 29 No School (Holiday) - 2 No School (Staff Development) - April 5 PTO Meeting (Library) 6:00 PM 1 No School - 6 Report Card Distribution Day - 2 No School (Report Card Prep.) - 6 Express Mail (Please sign and return) - 3 No School (Staff Development) - 7 Early Dismissal (Conferences) 1:25 PM 4 Express Mail (Please sign and return) - 7 AR Night 6:00 – 8:00 PM 8 PTO meeting (Library) 6:00 PM 8 Early Dismissal (Conferences) 1:25 PM 9 Express Mail (Please sign and return) - 14 Early Dismissal 1:25 PM - PSSA – Math / Reading (Gr. 3) 9th-18th 15 Express Mail (Please sign and return) - 16 Market Day Pick-up 7:00 PM 16 Parent Visitation Day - 17 Early Dismissal 1:25 PM 16 Family Bingo Night 6:00 – 8:00 PM 17 Skating Party 6:00 PM 20 Harlem Wizards Game @ NHS 6:30 PM 18 Express Mail (Please sign and return) - 21 Early Dismissal 1:25 18 Spring Concert @ NHS (K & 1 Gr.) 6:30 PM - Thanksgiving Holiday (Nov. 22-26) - 24 AR Night 6:00 - 7:30 PM 29 Express Mail (Please sign and return) - 25 Express Mail (Please sign and return) - December May 3 PTO Meeting (Library) 6:00 PM 2 Express Mail (Please sign and return) - 4 Market Day Pick-up 7:00 PM 3 May Fair 5:30 - 8:30 PM 5 Picture Retake Day - 6 PTO meeting (Library) 6:00 PM 6 Express Mail (Please sign and return) - 9 Express Mail (Please sign and return) - 8 Parents Day Out 10 AM – 2:00 PM 10 Grandparent’s Day - 11 Holiday Concert @ NHS (Grades 2 & 3) 6:30 PM 14 Market Day pick-up 7:00 PM 12 Early Dismissal 1:25 PM 15 Early Dismissal 1:25 PM 13 Express Mail (Please sign and return) - 15 “Fun”damentals of K (2013-14) 6:00 PM @ MW 20 Express Mail (Please sign and return) - 16 Express Mail (Please sign and return) - 21 Early Dismissal 1:25 PM 17 No School (Snow Make-up) - - Winter Holiday (Dec. 24 – Jan. 1) 23 Pastry with a Parent 7:30 AM Happy New Year 2013! 23 Express Mail (Please sign and return) - January 24 No School (Snow Make-up) - 2 Return to School - 27 No School (Holiday) - 3 Express Mail (Please sign and return) - 30 Express Mail (Please sign and return) - 7 PTO Meeting (Library) 6:00 PM June 8 AR Night 6:00 – 7:30 PM 3 PTO meeting (Library) 6:00 PM 10 Express Mail (Please sign and return) - 4 Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast 9:30 AM 15 Market Day pick-up 7:00 PM 4 Market Day pick-up 7:00 PM 17 Express Mail (Please sign and return) - 6 Express Mail (Please sign and return) - 18 Last Day of 2nd Marking Period Tentative 10 Commencement (The Bobcat Way) 6:30 PM 18 Family Movie Night 6:00 - 8:00 PM 11 Express Mail (Please sign and return) - 21-27 Buck-a-Book Week - 11 Last Day (Tentative) – Early Dismissal 1:25 PM 21 No School (Holiday) - 19 Elementary Report Card Pick-up Day - 22 No School (Report Card Prep.) - ** Orange highlighted items are PTO sponsored or assisted events. Page 5 of 19 2012 – 2013 ORENDORF ELEMENTARY FACULTY AND STAFF
“The Orendorf Learning Team”
Educating, Equipping & Empowering Through Learning
Kindergarten 1st Grade 2nd Grade 3rd Grade
Mrs. C. Crowley Mrs. C. Gross Mrs. C. Guise Mrs. A. Albright Mrs. H. Gallagher Mrs. A. Hueter Miss L. Malstrom Mr. M. Billings Ms. C. Laudermilch M. Quickel Mrs. K. O’Keefe Ms. K. Clifford Mrs. B. Small Mrs. N. Weber Mrs. S. Oliver Ms. M. Peters Mrs. J. Vanada Mrs. H. Wilker Mrs. S. Smith
Staff (non-grade specific) Specialists
Mrs. A. Fries – Learning Support Mrs. J. Cook – Art (for Albright, Smith, Malstrom, O’Keefe, & Mrs. M. Hassler – Learning Support Oliver) Dr. S. Contres – School Psychologist Mrs. K. Battista – Art (for Gross, Vanada, Quickel, Mrs. M. Hyatt – Secretary Laudermilch, Gallagher, Weber, Crowley, & Hueter) Email “CRO Tech” – Technology Assistant Ms. Emily Lingenfelter – Art (for Clifford, Guise, Peters, Small, Mrs. S. Poole – Reading Speicialist & Wilker) Mrs. S. Zech – Reading Specialist Ms. Keri Wright – Art (for Billings) Mrs. J. Wagner – Gifted Mr. C. McCollum (AM) & Mr. C. Leonard (PM) – PE Mrs. Nohe – Guidance Mrs. K. Myers – Library Ms. H. Napoli – Speech Mrs. D. Dietz (for Vanada), R. Miller (AM) & Miss J. Myers Mrs. D. Tomczyk – OT (PM) – Music Mrs. S. Good – Nurse Mrs. D. Dietz – Instrumental Mrs. A. Bergstrom – Nurse’s Assistant Mrs. D. Spangler – Head Start Cafeteria & Custodial Crew Mrs. B. Hilty – NI Mrs. C. Gladfelter - NI Teacher Assistant Mr. J. Shupp – Head Custodian Mrs. J. Knaub – Cafeteria Manager Mrs. D. Markel – Cafeteria Helper Mrs. A. Toomey – Cafeteria Helper Mrs. C. Zimmerman – Cafeteria Helper
Instructional Cafeteria & Administration Assistants Playground Aides
Mrs. T. Clemens Mrs. B. Brinker Dr. T. Monos –Principal Mrs. S. Hershey Ms. H. Gross Mrs. H. Gribble Mrs. H. Wagner Dr. J. Nace – Superintendent Mrs. L. Wunsch Mr. N. Werner Dr. S. Sidle – Assistant Superintendent Mrs. W. Streb Dr. S. Minnich – Asst. Superintendent of Curriculum & Instruction
Page 6 of 19 2012 - 13 ORENDORF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PTO CONTACT INFORMATION
POSITION NAME PHONE #
Principal Todd Monos (717) 266-5621
Teacher Representative(s) Kristen O’Keefe – 2nd Grade Teacher (717) 266-5621
2012-13 ORENDORF ELEMENTARY PTO OFFICERS
POSITION NAME CHILDREN PHONE #
Peyton (3rd) President Chrissy Zimmerman Chloe (2nd) (717) 266-9754 Miranda (K) st Vice-President / Membership Louise Lubaszewski Rhiannon (1 ) (717) 495-5627 Nolan (3rd) Treasurer Jessica Eberly Maya (2nd) (717) 755-9203 Ryan (2nd) Recording Secretary Cindy Kinney (717) 751-0701 Emma (1st)
2012-13 ORENDORF ELEMENTARY PTO COMMITTEE CHAIRS
COMMITTEE NAME CHILDREN PHONE #
Trevor (3rd) Stephanie Klein st (717) 266-3297 A/R Committee Haley (1 ) Carol Alvarnaz Lydia (2nd) (717) 757-6633 nd Book Fair Committee Kim Clemens Luke (2 ) (717) 586-8968 Box Tops / Campbell’s Labels Natalie Monaghan Kaleob (2nd) (717) 600-1867 Brandon (3rd) Fundraising Committee Jen Shirk (717) 266-7962 Jared (K) nd Market Day Committee Aimee Peeling Wyatt (2 ) (717)968-6447 st Hospitality Committee Melissa Poteet Benjamin (1 ) (717)781-7732 Brielle (3rd) May Fair Committee Angie Krepps Elliana (K) (717)268-8784 Emily (K) Lacey (2nd) Party Coordinator Stefanie Eckhart (717) 266-6982 Nathan (K) Peyton (3rd) Yearbook Committee Chrissy Zimmerman Chloe (2nd) (717) 266-9754 Miranda (K)
Page 7 of 19 PTO BASICS
PTO Board Meetings are held in the library at 6 PM on the first Monday of each month. They follow a scheduled agenda and any person who is interested in being part of the PTO is welcome to attend. Monthly meeting minutes are available in the office or on our district website. The PTO officers and committee chairs have mailboxes in the school office. If you would like to be contacted by the PTO, please put a note in the appropriate mailbox. Remember to leave your name, phone number, and a convenient time to be contacted.
PTO COMMITTEE DESCRIPTIONS
***All committees need volunteers to help throughout the year!***
Accelerated Reader (AR)- Oversees and works with the Librarian and teachers to set up AR Program (including end of year AR Main Event) and gather prizes.
Book Fair- Plans and conducts Book Fair events at the school, interfacing with book provider to plan, schedule, set-up, and report out on event results.
Box Tops / Campbells Labels- Collects and tallies Box Tops and Campbells Labels from student/staff donations and submits them to Box Tops and Campbells for redemption of money or points. Also organizes school wide incentives for the donating of tops and labels.
Fundraising- Presents fundraising opportunities for approval, and coordinates efforts to carry out approved events, and provides financial information to the Treasurer.
Hospitality- Coordinates PTO events by advertising with flyer, organizes volunteers & donations(if any are needed) along with being present at the event. If unable to attend the event, must find volunteer to attend in order to be the contact person.
Market Day- Responsible for entering any orders submitted to the school on the Market Day website, along with attending distribution night each month at Orendorf.
May Fair- Plans and carries out the annual May Fair event, develops volunteer lists for planning, set-up, scheduling, and clean-up activities.
Party Coordinator-Selects parents from volunteer lists to be classroom helpers, snack providers, and party coordinators for each class. Must be present on day of party to sign in all volunteers.
Yearbook-Coordinate yearbook by taking pictures, creating page designs, publishing, and distribution to students and families.
ATTENDANCE
Every child of compulsory school age (6-17) having legal residence in Northeastern School District is required to attend either a public, private, or parochial school unless he/she is excused according to regulations covered in the School Code.
ABSENCES AND EXCUSES
All absences require a written excuse from a PARENT or GUARDIAN. Upon returning to school, the student will bring a written explanation of the absence. Each excuse note must contain the following information:
1. Student’s Full Name 2. Grade Level 3. Teacher’s Name 4. Reason for the Absence 5. Date(s) of the Absence 6. Parent/Guardian Signature
An absence from school, which is not supported by a written note from the parents within three (3) school days of the absence, will be marked as unexcused.
Any absence of three (3) or more days requires a doctor’s note.*
* When a student has accumulated three (3) days of unexcused absences, the first legal offense will be sent. Any subsequent unexcused absences will result in a fine.
Page 8 of 19 WORK MISSED DURING AN ABSENCE
Students are permitted and are encouraged to make up all work that is missed during their absence. The student must arrange to make up the missed work within three (3) days after returning to school. The length of time that will be given to make up work will be determined by the individual teacher based on the length of absence. Homebound instruction is provided when a lengthy absence is anticipated.
HOMEBOUND INSTRUCTION
If a student is absent for an extended period of time (longer than 2 weeks), the parent should notify the school principal to secure the proper forms. When a student is absent for a time less than two (2) weeks, the parent should contact the classroom teacher to secure assignments.
EXCUSED ABSENCES FOR TRAVEL
Requests for an excused absence for an educational trip must be submitted, in writing, to the Superintendent two (2) weeks prior to the trip. Request forms are available in the school’s office. The determination of each request will be made on the educational value of the planned experience.
Education trips should be limited to one (1) trip per school year up to a maximum of five (5) school days.
CAFETERIA
Orendorf Elementary uses a Point-Of-Sale system via computerized cash registers for the cafeteria process. Each child has a cafeteria account accessed with their Student ID number. You may prepay any amount into the account balance and each day the amount of their lunch purchase will be deducted from their account. The cashier will remind the student when their balance is getting low and provide them with an envelope to add money to their account.
All students (paying, reduced, and free) will enter their Student ID number when they go through the lunch line. Any money left in the account at the end of the year may be refunded or carried in the account until the following school year for lunch purchases. If a student has a zero balance in his/her account, he/she may borrow money from the cafeteria. Payment should be made the following day.
There are two meals available each day, breakfast and lunch. At lunch, a regular menu item and an alternate choice are available. This will appear on the menu, which is sent home with the students monthly. It also appears on the school web site, www.nesd.k12.pa.us. Also, from time to time, there will be notices of cafeteria events posted on the back of the menu.
Students are expected to pick up waste and place their empty trays at the dishwashing room before leaving the cafeteria. Throwing food is not permitted. Manners are to be practiced in the dining area at all times.
A free lunch application will be sent home with every student at the beginning of school. Applications are available during the school year at the office for any new student or for anyone whose financial situation changes. If your child received free or reduced lunch at the end of the previous school year, he/she is in the same status for the beginning of school until you have a chance to file a new application.
CAFETERIA PRICING:
Breakfast: $0.90 Reduced Breakfast: $ 0.30 Lunch: $ 1.90 Reduced Lunch: $0.40 Milk $0.50 Join Your Child for Lunch $3.15
CONCERTS & PERFORMANCES
We are pleased to offer two student performances. The Second and Third grade students will perform a Holiday Concert in December. The Kindergarten and First grade students will perform a Spring Concert.
Both concerts will be at the Northeastern High School Sutton Auditorium.
Page 9 of 19 Express Mail
What is it? Express Mail will serve as an electronic and physical mailing system.
What is the electronic mailing system? The primary means of Express Mail delivery will be through email communication. Parents will receive an email with attached flyers and letters. All Express Mail will also be posted on the Orendorf Elementary School website.
What is the physical mailing system? At the beginning of each school year, parents without the necessary technological resources will have the opportunity to opt out of the primary electronic mailing system. Once opting out, students will receive all flyers and letters from the school in their student’s Express Mail folder.
If we receive Express Mail electronically, will the Express Mail folder still be sent home with my student? Yes, the Express Mail folder will still be sent home. It will not be populated with the papers that are sent electronically, however it may contain papers that are student specific.
How often will we receive Express Mail? Every Thursday (with the exception of report card distribution), parents will be sent important information through an Express Mail email. However, an Express Mail folder will come home as well. The contents of the folder should be emptied, reviewed, and the Express Mail folder should be signed & returned the following day.
What will be in Express Mail? Express Mail will contain important flyers and letters from the school. Classroom teachers may also use Express Mail to send resources home. The report card will come home via express mail as well.
What should parents do if their student loses their Express Mail folder? A lost express mail folder can be replaced in the office at a cost of $1.00.
FIRE DRILL PROCEDURES
Fire drills are held monthly, as required by state law. To ensure the safety of all children, the following rules must be followed:
Students will proceed to the assigned fire exit as soon as the alarm is sounded. Students will walk quietly to the exit door and continue to walk to their assigned area after they have left the building. There must be no talking, either inside or outside the building, during a fire drill. This allows teachers to give last minute instructions as needed. Teachers will take attendance outside the building. Students may not re-enter the building until the “all clear” signal is given.
GRADING SYSTEM
Report cards indicating grades, attendance records, social skills, and/or teacher comments are issued quarterly for grades K-12 in all district schools. This report represents the child’s academic achievement for the nine-week period and is evaluated in terms of the child’s ability, with the understanding that all children do not achieve equally.
Parents are encouraged to consult teachers early in the marking periods if academic or socials concerns are developing. Please respond when teachers indicate a conference is desired. A copy of the report card signature sheet, signed by the parent as evidence of receipt, shall be returned to the teacher after each report period.
MEDICAL INFORMATION
If a student becomes ill or injured at school, he/she should report first to his/her classroom teacher or teacher on duty and then to the nurse’s office. If the nurse is not present, the school’s designee will see the student and if necessary, will contact the nurse. Transportation of the student to the home or to a medical facility is the responsibility of the parent or guardian.
Emergency information is kept in the nurse’s office. At the beginning of each school year, parents are required to complete a new emergency procedure card for each child attending school.
If a parent’s address, phone number, place of employment, baby sitter, or other information changes during the year, please notify the school. Any serious illness, accident, surgery, or medical condition should also be reported to the school nurse.
A confidential list of the medical problems of students is distributed to teachers each year to make them aware of any special considerations for the individual student.
Page 10 of 19 COMMUNICABLE DISEASES IN SCHOOL CHILDRESN
The following information is taken from the Regulations of Communicable and Non-communicable Diseases of the Pennsylvania Department of Health:
“Each teacher, principal or superintendent shall exclude students from school who have been diagnosed by a physician or are suspected of having the disease by the school nurse for the indicated time of the following diseases:
STREP THROAT and SCARLET FEVER – 24 hours from institution of appropriate antibiotic therapy, must have a note from the physician.
PINK EYE (acute contagious conjunctivitis) – 24 hours from institution of appropriate therapy, must have a note from the physician.
RING WORM (all types) – After institution of proper treatment, must have a note from the physician.
IMPETIGO – Until judged no longer infective by the child’s physician after treatment is instituted, must have a note from the physician.
SCABIES – Excluded until physician institutes treatment, must have a note from physician.
HEAD LICE – If nits or lice are found, may return after one treatment with a shampoo specifically for killing lice. Shampoo must be repeated one week later. Child must return box top of head lice shampoo used for treatment.
CHICKEN POX – Contagious 2 – 48 hours before vesicle appears and during active disease. Student may return to school when all sores are dry (usually 7-14 days).”
DISMISSAL FOR MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS
We encourage the parent or guardian to attempt to make doctor and dental appointments at times before or after school hours. If it becomes necessary for your child to leave school early for an emergency, doctor, or dental appointment, please send a note to the school the day before the appointment or that morning and stop in the office when you come for your child. Excuses of less than ½ day will not be marked as an absence. Any early dismissal requests of more than ½ day will require an excuse upon return the next day.
HEALTH SERVICES PROVIDED
Your school nurse is dedicated to the wellness of every student. The Health Services provided by the school nurse or health assistant include:
Annual height and weight measurements for every student. Annual vision screening for every student. Hearing screening for all K, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grade students and any others with special needs. Medical examinations of all K-students must be completed either by a family doctor (and reported to school on a school form) or by the school doctor. Dental examinations for K and 3rd grade students. Providing a written notice for parents if a follow-up is needed after any of the above services have been performed.
MEDICATION AT SCHOOL
When a medication is ordered for three times a day or less, all doses should be taken at home unless specifically ordered by a physician for use during school hours. ANY medication, prescription OR over-the-counter medication (including Tylenol, ibuprofen, cough drops), that will be taken at school will need BOTH written parental AND physician permission. When medication is prescribed by the doctor, ask the doctor for a note for the school. A doctor’s note can also be faxed to the school (266-2058). The doctor’s note can then be attached to the school form. Forms are available from your child’s school nurse.
ALL medication must be brought to school in an original container. The nurse will not accept medication in any other type of container. All containers must include the student’s name, name of the medication, amount to be given, and the time or interval between doses. When getting a prescription filled, ask the pharmacist for a second labeled bottle for the school.
Please send ONLY ENOUGH MEDICATION to be taken at school. NEVER send the full prescription.
Page 11 of 19 NUMBERED DAY SCHEDULE
Northeastern School District students follow a numbered day schedule for the school year. Under a numbered day system, students follow daily schedules of DAY 1, DAY 2, DAY 3, DAY 4, DAY 5, DAY 6, then repeat DAY 1, DAY 2, etc… Under the traditional Monday to Friday schedule, some students were not receiving equal curriculum exposure due to the frequency of school holidays falling on Monday or Friday. By using the numbered day schedule, students will be insured of equal instructional time.
What does this mean for your family? Students will have their “special” classes (art, music, physical education, and library) by numbered days rather than day of the week.
How will this change? If there is a snow day, the numerical sequence will continue upon return. For example: Tuesday, Day 1; Wednesday, snow day; Thursday, Day 2, etc…
PARENT CONCERNS
To discuss a student’s general behavior or a specific disciplinary problem, please contact the classroom teacher. If matters cannot be resolved, contact the principal. To discuss a matter on general school administration, please contact the office. To discuss transportation matters – bus routes, stops, times of arrival and departure, missed pupils, etc… please contact Mrs. Pat Smith at 266-3667. When you must contact your child immediately under emergency situations, call the office at 266-5621.
* Note: Pupils and teachers are called out of class only in cases of extreme emergency. Teachers will return calls at a convenient time during the day.*
PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCE
Parent/Teacher conferences are held during the school year at the end of the first and second marking periods. A conference, however, may be scheduled any time during the school year by contacting your child’s teacher.
PARENT VISITATION
Please schedule your visit in advance. A phone call to the principal’s office is all that is needed. Please remember to contact the school for an appointment if you wish to see a teacher since classes are not to be interrupted when they are in session. All visitors must report directly to the office. Visitors must be in the building for a purpose. Parents bringing books, gym shoes, etc… must report to the office. Please report to the office upon entering the building to pick up a student or before going to a teacher's room. The only time students are to be excused from class during the school day is for a visit to either the doctor or dentist.
READING: ACCELERATED READER PROGRAM
Students read books from the library and take a computerized assessment dealing with that book. Students earn points toward various incentives. Students who reach their grade level goal will attend a Special Event at the end of the school year.
This program helps motivate students to read. Improving reading skills carries over in other subject areas, i.e., Spelling, Social Studies, Mathematics, Language Arts and Music.
A list of the AR book/test titles is available for you to review. Please stop by the school office to sign out a copy.
Special AR Nights will be held throughout the year. Please refer to the school calendar for dates.
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In the interest of good health, all children are expected to go outdoors during play periods with the exception of inclement weather. A child who is well enough to be in school is usually well enough to spend a short period on the playground.
If, following a serious illness or injury, a child is unable to go outdoors during recess, a doctor's certificate stating this fact and including the time to be spent indoors should be sent to school. A doctor's certificate is also required if a student is not permitted to take part in Physical Education class for any time longer than one class period.
SCHOOL BUS CONDUCT
*REMEMBER – Riding the school bus is a privilege. Breaking any of the rules could deprive you of this privilege.*
In the interest of safety, students are required to conduct themselves properly while entering, riding, and leaving school buses. Video and audio capabilities are on buses to monitor behavior.
Students may not ride any bus other than the one to which they are assigned. Walkers may not ride buses. In cases of inclement weather or bus mechanical failure, students are expected to wait at least one half hour for the bus to arrive before returning home. Students will stand on the side of the road and in no way interfere with traffic while awaiting buses. Students will respect the property of people who reside at or near the bus stop. Students will observe regular classroom conduct, except for ordinary conversation, while riding the bus and at the bus stop. The building administrator must clear any emergency situations involving a student having to change from his/her assigned bus. Students will be seated and remain seated until they reach their bus stop. Students and/or their parents are responsible for damage to bus equipment. Fighting, eating, and the use of profane language are forbidden. The driver on each bus has the same responsibility for maintaining discipline as the teacher in the classroom. Consequences for Students in Violation of School Bus Conduct (per the 2011-2012 Northeastern School District Calendar) 1. Upon receipt of the first referral form, principal will counsel (warning) Bus driver will report, in writing, all students concerning bus conduct. Letters will be sent to parents. Parents observed, justifiable cases to the will be required to acknowledge receipt of the letter by contacting the principal. principal. 2. Students being referred for a 3. A third disciplinary 4. A fourth disciplinary referral may result second offense may have bus referral may result in an in suspension of the student’s bus riding riding privileges suspended until a automatic suspension of privileges by the Superintendent for a conference (phone or in-person) the student’s bus riding period of time exceeding 5 school days with parents has been held. privileges for 5 school and could extend through the remainder of days. the year.
SCHOOL CLOSING - WEATHER
When weather conditions cause the schools to close, such announcements will be made via our Global Connect calling system. Please be certain to keep the school apprised of any changes to your telephone contact information, as updated phone numbers are a critical component of the Global Connect system. Closings will also be carried over local radio and TV stations at the earliest possible time. Similar announcements for the benefit of parents will be made in case of early dismissal.
The news of “early dismissal” comes from the main office via telephone. We ask that you listen to the local radio and television stations for the news of any early dismissals instead of calling the school.
School closings and early dismissal announcements can be heard on: WSBA-AM (910), WARM-FM (103.3), WOYK-AM (1300), WHTF-FM (92.7), WQXA-FM (105.7), Channel 8 WGAL, Channel 21 WHP, and channel 27 WHTM on TV.
Dismissals and closings are also posted on the school district web site at www.nesd.k12.pa.us
SCHOOL PICTURES
During the fall (Tuesday, October 18) and spring, individual student pictures are taken. Parents may choose from a variety of packages as described in a pamphlet that is sent home. Provisions will be made for retakes at a later date. Class photos will be included with the fall package. Page 13 of 19 SCHOOL SPIRIT DAYS!
Orendorf Elementary School will celebrate school spirit on the first Friday of every month. Show your school spirit by wearing an Orendorf Elementary T-shirt to school!
SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES
Special services are provided for children who have been formally tested and identified as candidates for special programs. Services are provided for children who have been recommended for placement in LS (Learning Support) and GS (Gifted Support). Assignment to these classes is made only with the consent of parents/guardians. Likewise, students cannot be withdrawn from these classes without parental agreement.
SPECIAL SERVICES
PSYCHOLOGIST – A school psychologist is provided by the Lincoln Intermediate Unit to help the school staff and parents aid the student in reaching his/her potential. This is done through a referral process.
SCHOOL-WIDE TESTING – A variety of tests are administered to our students throughout the year. They test many things including student’s strengths, weaknesses, and rate of growth. Third grade students are administered the PSSA in reading and math.
SPEECH, VISION AND HEARING – The Intermediate Unit provides these services to the students of our district. Referrals may be made by parents or teachers through the school office.
TITLE 1
The school district, in cooperation with the federal government, provides a Reading Program for students in grades 1-3 who are identified as being in need of additional help in reading skills development. Certified Reading Specialists meet with small groups of students at least three periods per week. Classroom teachers normally refer students to the Title 1 program. All students are tested each marking period using the DRA to assess reading progress. Students who test out of the program in May are re-assigned to the regular reading program.
STUDENT DRESS *
Clothing that clearly interferes with learning, creates a safety hazard, or could scratch furniture/school property is not permitted.
Clothing displaying slogans/pictures suggesting the use of alcohol, drugs, obscene language, lewd/illegal behavior, cults, gangs, inflammatory/discriminatory/harassing subjects, or weapons is prohibited.
Jewelry will not be permitted during physical education classes or swimming instruction.
Building principals many institute additional dress restrictions for their individual buildings: - Shorts of appropriate size and style will be permitted in the spring and fall only when the weather so warrants their use. - Bare feet, “flip flops”, or other footwear causing a potentially dangerous condition to the wearer is prohibited. - Transparent and immodest clothing which attracts undue attention including tank, tube, halter tops, low cut blouses (front or back), muscle shirts and cut off shirts is prohibited.
* As listed in the Northeastern School District Calendar.
Page 14 of 19 WALKERS INFORMATION
*Traffic through the Orendorf Elementary parking lot is ONE WAY! *
Morning Drop-off (8:25-8:30 AM)
All walkers and car-riders are to report to Door 2 in the morning. Supervision for students begins at 8:25 AM. Students should not arrive prior to that time.
Afternoon Pickup (3:15 PM)
Walkers who travel via the path to Dauberton will exit Door 2. If an older sibling from Spring Forge is meeting a student traveling this way, they should wait by Door 2 and not enter the building. Car-riders will also exit Door 2. Walkers who travel to the square in Manchester should cross Maple Street and travel on the Gazebo side of the road. The South Street entrance to Spring Forge is open but will not be monitored by a Crossing Safety. Door 2 Pickup: Because of security procedures, all walkers are to be picked up at Door 2 at the end of the day. Walkers and car-riders will need to wait in the cafeteria until their driver arrives and they are excused to the loading area. Car drivers should remain in their vehicle and wait in the car pick-up line that runs along the curbside to the back of the building. Drive SLOWLY! Slow down at all pedestrian crossings, just in case! Remind your child to always look both ways before crossing the street.
GENERAL RULES FOR STUDENTS
Students who walk should plan to arrive at school at 8:30 a.m. Students will not be allowed to ride bicycles to school. During inclement weather, students will be permitted to wait inside. Students should walk through the halls quietly and in an orderly manner. Chewing of gum is prohibited in all school buildings. All lost or found articles will be kept on a table outside the cafeteria. Children are permitted to go to the Health Room to see the nurse if they have first asked a teacher for permission to do so. Children are to restrict trips to the school office only for necessary items and then only after they have received permission from their teacher. Students should not bring dangerous or disruptive objects to school. It is assumed that a child who is well enough to be in school is well enough to go outdoors for recess, weather permitting. If a child must remain indoors during recess, a note must be written by the parent explaining why the child must do so. A note from the doctor may be required if the request becomes too frequent. Any student taking equipment to the play area must return the equipment. An adult will be on playground duty and students should play in their assigned areas. Guidelines have been set up for equipment use and rules must be followed. Students found damaging school property will face disciplinary action, as well as being required to reimburse the school for the cost of the repairs. Parents picking up students during school hours must first report to the office. Animals should not be brought to school unless specific arrangements have been made with the teacher. If animals are included in the instructional program and are brought on school property, it is highly desirable to have them restrained or in an appropriate container. Animals are not allowed on the buses. Textbooks are loaned to the children by the district. If they are lost or damaged they must be paid for by the child. The student’s report cards will be held until receipt of the textbook or payment. Children should use polite, respectful language and show courtesy to others. Students needing to use a telephone must ask permission to do so. Students should not bring electronic devices, toys, balls, etc… to school. Balls and games are supplied by the school.
Page 15 of 19 SAFE – Respecting Self, Adults, Fellow Students, and the Environment
SAFE is a School-Wide Positive Behavior Support (PBS) that manages behavior by creating, teaching, and reinforcing students’ social, emotional, and academic learning skills. It also improves and sustains academic achievement and mental and emotional wellbeing of all students. SAFE focuses on prevention, interceding to correct individual student behavioral "miscues," and consistently rewarding students who do the right thing. All school staff uses SAFE as a uniform and positive approach in all school settings (i.e. classroom, hallways, cafeteria, even on the bus). The goal of SAFE is to establish a predictable, consistent, and positive school culture for all students and staff. Family and student engagement is essential to our schools’ success. Parents/Caregivers will receive weekly or monthly communication from the classroom teacher regarding their student’s behavior. The support of SAFE at home is greatly appreciated and will increase the awareness of its guiding principles.
Listed below are the uniform expectations for students in each setting:
Bathroom Quiet Hallways Cafeteria 1. Be Clean 1. Walk Quietly 1. Walk Quietly 2. Wash Your Hands 2. Straight/Single File Line 2. Wait Patiently in Line – Keep 3. Throw Paper Towels in the Trash 3. Keep Hands, Feet, and Objects to Hands, Feet, and Objects to 4. Return to Your Classroom Yourself Yourself Promptly 4. Be Respectful of Students’ Work 3. Follow Direction the First Time on Walls 4. Raise Your Hand for Help from an Aide 5. Use Polite Manners 6. Eat First, Socialize (Talk) Second 7. Clean Up Classroom Bus Playground 1. Try Your Best 1. Remain Seated and face forward 1. Respect and Include Others 2. Follow Directions the First Time 2. Use an inside voice. Please be 2. Respect the Adults 3. Listen When Adults and Fellow respectful 3. Keep Hands and Feet to Yourself Students are Speaking 3. Keep Hands, Feet, and Objects to 4. Share and Return All Equipment 4. Keep Hands, Feet, and Objects to Yourself. Nothing out the bus 5. Solve Problems Peacefully Yourself windows 6. Play Safely and Use Equipment 5. Take care of Classroom Materials 4. No Food, Drink, or Gum Allowed Properly (No Football) 5. Keep the Aisle Clear, at all times 7. Line Up Quickly and Silently 6. Respect Others and their Property 8. Wait for the teacher to arrive 7. Respect the Driver 8. If You Are Not Assigned to this Bus, You May Not Ride It Nurse Office 1. Come with a Health Slip in Hand 1. Wait Patiently for Assistance 2. Wait Patiently and Quietly 2. Read a Book 3. Use Polite Manners 3. Use Polite Manners ASK YOUR CHILD IF THEY STAYED ON ORANGE TODAY!
SAFE Tickets (Positive Behavior Recognition) ORANGE - Given daily and placed in classroom envelope by staying on ORANGE. WHITE - Given to students going above and beyond to keep Orendorf a SAFE place to learn! *Students are able to win prizes based on weekly and monthly drawings of tickets. Responses for being un...SAFE GREEN - Warning YELLOW - Time Out or Loss of 5 Minutes from Recess RED - Teacher Contact Home BLUE - Office Referral
Page 16 of 19 DISCIPLINE – IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE 2012-2013 NORTHEASTERN SCHOOL DISTRICT CALENDAR
Our purpose for establishing a discipline plan is to create a learning environment in which students develop into healthy and responsible citizens.
Students are expected to adhere to the district policies regarding discipline. Please refer to the district calendars for the specific district discipline policies. The Principal retains the right to assign internal or out of school suspension to any student found to be in violation of these policies.
I – Levels of Misbehavior Description – Minor misbehavior on the part of the student which impedes orderly classroom procedures or interferes with the orderly operation of the school. Procedure – These misbehaviors can usually be handled by an individual staff member. The staff member is responsible for evaluating the incident and assigning the student a consequence.
Examples (not limited to) Bus Ramp violations Gum Chewing Removing food from cafeteria Classroom disruption Hallway disruption Running in hallway Classroom tardiness Possession of disruptive items Spitting Defiance of teacher’s Plagiarism Disruptive in cafeteria procedures Littering Parking lot rule violation Disrespect of peers Loitering Willful disobedience, misconduct, or Abusive language Pushing obnoxious behavior in school or on playground. Possible Consequences and/or Responses Student/teacher Verbal/written apology Behavior contract (referral to RtI) conference Seat change Parent contact Verbal warning Detention (lunch or after-school) Meaningful written assignment
Level II – Violation of School Rules Description – Misbehavior whose frequency or seriousness tends to disrupt the learning climate of the school. These infractions, which usually result from the continuation of Level I misbehaviors, require the intervention of personnel on the administrative level because the execution of Level I disciplinary options has failed to correct the situation. Also included in this section are misbehaviors that do not represent a direct threat to the health and safety of others. Procedure - It will be the shared responsibility of both the staff and administration to evaluate the incident and assign the student a consequence.
Examples (not limited to) Continuation of unmodified Level I misbehaviors Bullying Defacing school property Inappropriate language and Bus misconduct Defiance of authority gestures Inappropriate dress Cheating Forgery Restroom misconduct Electronic devices Harassment Sexual harassment Disrespect of Inappropriate computer usage Use of cell phone staff/adults Possible Consequences and/or Responses Student/Principal Loss of sign-out or other After school detention(s) conference student privileges Behavior contract (referral to RTI) Verbal warning Loss of bus privileges In-school suspension Parent contact Time-out in office Out-of school suspension (1-2 Verbal/written apology Lunch detention(s) days)
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Level III – Major Misbehaviors Description – Acts directly against persons or property but whose consequences do not seriously endanger the health or safety of others in the school. These acts might be considered criminal but most frequently can be handled by the disciplinary mechanism in the school. Procedure - Building administrator is responsible for evaluating incident and assigning student a consequence.
Examples (not limited to) Fighting (simple) Making a false report Threat to student Inappropriate physical Minor forms of extortion Threat to staff/adult confrontation Possession or use of tobacco Truancy Leaving school products/paraphernalia Vandalism (minor) of grounds without Theft public/private property permission Lying to a staff member Possible Consequences and/or Responses Parent contact Restitution Out of school suspension (3-10 Lunch detentions Corrective action taken by days) After school detention(s) student or parent Criminal charges Loss of privileges In-school suspension
Level IV – Violations of School Board Approved Policies Description – Acts which result in violence to another person or property or which pose a direct threat to the safety of others in the school. Procedure - Building administrator is responsible for evaluating incident and assigning student a consequence.
Examples (not limited to) Arson Terroristic Threat Vandalism (major) of Assault/battery Possession, use or selling of public/private property controlled substance Weapons Possible Consequences and/or Responses In-school suspension Restitution Expulsion or other action taken Out of school Corrective action taken by by school board suspension student or parent Criminal charges
NORTHEASTERN SCHOOL DISTRICT WELLNESS POLICY
All School Districts are required to have a Wellness Policy in place by the first day of school after July 1, 2006. Each policy must include Nutrition Guidelines for all foods available on the school campus during the school day (30 minutes prior to school beginning and 30 minutes after school has ended). The Northeastern School District Wellness Committee has developed goals and guidelines for all foods available on the school campus. The areas of focus are:
Ala Carte Classroom parties Fundraisers Foods used as rewards Vending Machines School stores
This will have an impact on the PTO with fundraising and classroom parties/celebrations. In addition, we will be offering tasty, healthier, and affordable selections in all vending machines and ala carte areas in our cafeterias.
Attached is a list of snack ideas for school/classroom parties to help with your effort(s) in accomplishing our Wellness Policy goals and Nutritional Guidelines. As parents, guardians, care givers, and educators, we can be positive role models. Help our district promote healthy lifestyle principles.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Kimberly Alessandroni, Director of Child Nutrition Services at the Administration Center (266-3667).
Page 18 of 19 Easy Snack Ideas for School/Classroom Parties
Apples Low-Fat Fruit Dip Nectarines or peaches ½ C vanilla low-fat yogurt Raisins/ Yogurt covered 1 tsp honey Applesauce Cups ¼ tsp cinnamon ¼ tsp nutmeg Grapes Mix together until blended. Serve with Vegetable Tray your favorite fruits. Pineapple Chunks
Pretzel Wheels Low-Fat Vegetable Dip 1 C dry-curd low-fat cottage cheese Orange Slices ½ C nonfat yogurt- plain General Mills Milk & Cereal Bars Choose from these seasonings: o Ranch: 2 Tbsp dry dressing mix Baby Carrots o Onion: 2 Tbsp dry onion soup mix o Garlic: ½ tsp powdered garlic Low-Fat milk-flavored o Parmesan: 2-4 Tbsp grated cheese Mix all ingredients in a blender or mash cottage Bananas cheese with a fork before mixing with yogurt. Chill 1 hour to let flavors blend. Serve with fresh Melon Chunks vegetables. Low-Fat String Cheese Mango Slices Angel Food Cake topped with Fruit Pizza Dippers (pizza toppings and bread on skewer with marinara dip)
Celery Sticks w/ PB Party Cupcakes (Makes 24) Graham Crackers w/ PB Cucumber Slices w/ Ranch Dip Prepare an 18- ¼ oz package of white cake mix as directed, except substitute Yogurt (Trix & Yumsters) unsweetened applesauce for oil. Add other ingredients (egg whites and water) Low-Fat Pudding Cups in amounts specified. Add 2 Tbsp multi colored sprinkles, if Low-Fat Popcorn desired. Line muffin tins with paper baking cups Animal Crackers and fill 2/3 full with batter. Fruit & Cheese Kabobs When cool, drizzle with a glaze made by melting ¼ C chocolate chips in the microwave.
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