Spencer-Van Etten Middle School Home of the Panthers “Together We Achieve” Parent Handbook 2017-2018 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. “Together We Achieve” STUDENT CALENDAR 2017-2018 SEPTEMBER 2017 OCTOBER 2017 SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT 1 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 3 4 5 1st Day 6 7 8 9 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Students 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 22 23 24 25 26 No 27 28 School 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 28 29 30 31 NOVEMBER 2017 DECEMBER 2017 SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT 1 2 3 4 1 2 5 6 7 8 9 No 10 11 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 School 12 13 14 15 ½ Day 16 17 18 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 P/T Conf 19 20 21 No 22 No 23 No 24 25 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 School School School 26 27 28 ½ Day 29 30 24 No 25 No 26 No 27 No 28 No 29 30 P/T Conf 31 School School School School School JANUARY 2018 FEBRUARY 2018 SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT No 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 School 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 14 No 15 16 17 18 19 20 11 12 13 14 15 No 16 17 School School 21 22 23 24 25 No 26 27 18 No 19 20 21 22 23 24 School School 28 29 30 31 25 26 27 28 MARCH 2018 APRIL 2018 SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT 1 2 3 1 No 2 3 4 5 6 7 School 4 5 6 7 ½ day 8 No 9 10 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 P/T Conf School 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 25 No 26 No 27 No 28 No 29 No 30 31 29 30 School School School School School MAY 2018 JUNE 2018 SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 20 21 22 23 24 No 25 26 17 18 Last 19 20 21 22 23 School Day for Students 27 No 28 29 30 31 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 School Middle School Open House: September 27 Middle School Winter Concert: December 13 NYS ELA Test: April 11-13 SVE District Emergency Early Release: October 13 Middle School Spring Concert: June 6 NYS Math Test: May 1-3 Middle School Pictures: October 13 Middle School Awards Night: June 13 NYS Science Performance Test Gr 8: May 23 - June 1 Picture Retakes: November 20 8th Grade Celebration: June 18 NYS Science Written Test Gr 8: June 4 Spencer-Van Etten Middle School Staff 2017-2018 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 Carol Quinn Secretary Dewitt Grove Technology Donna Gulde Nurse Linda Hollenbeck Computer Lab Dan Craven Guidance Counselor Zach Holmes Monitor Lara Rogan Social Worker/Counselor Sandy Holmes Library / Media Center Jack Wiiki Planning Room Supervisor Alex Jackson Instrumental Music Jennifer Swayze Volunteer Coordinator Nicole McCarthy Art Laura Voorhees Vocal Music & Chorus Fifth Grade Alana Ackley Math & Science Custodial Staff Cafeteria Becky Dumont Humanities & Literacy John Barton (night) Linda Briggs Enock Francois Student Support Randy Grobe (night) Jennifer Hannula Ricky Lindblad Teaching Assistant Steve Horyczun (day) Hope Munson Rob Myers Math & Science Barb Reinard (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 Emily Cron Humanities & Literacy Nicole DeLaney Humanities & Literacy Middle School Bell Schedule Korie Fitzgerald Student Support Kimberly Haney Math & Science 7:30 a.m. School Building Opens to Students 7th Grade 7:45-8:00 Breakfast or Supervised Area James Carmony Humanities John Everett Humanities 8:00 a.m. First Bell Jennifer Joyce Science Emily Meyer Math 8:03-9:03 Period 1 Katherine Richards Student Support Anni Ryan Teaching Assistant 9:06-10:04 Period 2 8th Grade 10:07-11:05 Period 3 Brenda Anderson Student Support Doreen Decker Teaching Assistant 11:05-11:35 Period 4 5/6 Lunch Lisa Evertts French & Spanish Leslee Lindhorst Math 11:35-12:05 Period 5 7/8 Lunch Bret McDermott Humanities Laurie Morrell Humanities 12:08-12:48 Period 6 Mallory Ryan Science Student Support 12:51-1:31 Period 7 Pam Brock Math Angie. Holmes Literacy 1:34-2:14 Period 8 Katie Maitland Special Education Ruth Burlew Teaching Assistant 2:17-2:56 Period 9 Jessica Campolito Teaching Assistant 3:55 p.m. Extended School Bell “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 7:30: Doors are locked until 7:30. 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 or the gym. Late Students: Students arriving after 8:03 are considered tardy and must report to the sign-in desk located in the attendance office/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.