Lawhon Elementary School Handbook Mark Enis, Principal 140 Lake Street Tupelo, MS 38804 662.841.8910 www.tupeloschools.com1 Table of Contents Administration, Faculty and Staff............................................................................p. 3-4 A Note from Your Principal.....................................................................................p. 5 TPSD Administration and Board of Trustees.....................................................p. 6 TPSD Beliefs and Goals...........................................................................................p. 7 Arrival and Dismissal Procedures............................................................................p. 8 Checkout procedures................................................................................................ p.9 Attendance................................................................................................................ p.10 Safety and Security................................................................................................... p.14 Good Citizenship/Discipline..................................................................................... p.15 Guidance Counselor/Character Education ............................................................... p.17 Bullying Prevention.................................................................................................. p.18 School lunch and breakfast....................................................................................... p.19 Parent School Communication/Conferences............................................................ p. 20 PTO........................................................................................................................... p.21 Student Support Services.......................................................................................... p.22 Special Programs and Clubs...................................................................................... p.24 Information and Policies.......................................................................................... p.25 Inclement Weather................................................................................................... p.29 Medications.............................................................................................................. p.30 Procedures to Register/Enroll.................................................................................. p.33 Procedures for Withdrawing.................................................................................... p.34 FERPA and Title Programs..................................................................................... p.35 Grades, Promotion, Retention................................................................................. p.38 Student Code of Conduct........................................................................................ p.38 TPSD Discipline Ladder……………………………………………………………p.41 TPSD Calendar........................................................................................................ p.45 Student and Parent Acknowledgement Form.......................................................... p.48 2 Administration, Faculty and Staff, 2017-18 Office Staff Mark Enis Principal April West Assistant Principal Karen Givhan Guidance Counselor Theresa Belcher Office Manager Teachers and Support Staff Megan Pearson Media Specialist Terry Leigh Clayton Physical Education Hope Barker Music Amanda Koonlaba Art Nicki Meador Special Education Julie Clark Special Education Leigh Ann Estep Special Education Dana McGinister Special Education Maggie Herndon Special Education Leigh Ellen Taylor Special Education LaToya Crawford Speech/Lang. Therapist Shannon Carlisle Challenge Keila Glenn Challenge Tabitha Easter Challenge Diane Hink Challenge Shena Sorrell Technology Lab Marchell Graham School Nurse Jasmine Mabry LifeCore Support Therapist Kristina Thompson LifeCore Support Therapist Mary Patton Medical Assistant Elizabeth Ware Medical Assistant Latesha Short Medical Assistant Jacqueline Shumpert Medical Assistant Brenda Turner Assistant Teacher Angel Collier Assistant Teacher Jonathan Jones Assistant Teacher Tiffany Vaughn Cafeteria Manager Themesha Rayford Barton Reading Interventionist Tina Watson Data Entry Keturah Buchanan Interventionist Sonya Clark Interventionist Barbara Giacometti Interventionist Neely Walker Interventionist Alicia Milstead Interventionist Kelly Pratt Interventionist Natasha Williams Interventionist Kenya Doss Interventionist Marsha Warren Part-time Certified Interventionist Willie Ware Security Officer 3 Classroom Teachers Lakeisha Bowdry Second Grade Aleigha Franks Second Grade Second Grade Caroline Turney Second Grade Anna Beth Williams Second Grade Amy Wyatt Second Grade Renea Callens Second Grade Celeste Ellis Third Grade Denise Hodge Third Grade Amy Johnson Third Grade Candi Mitchell Third Grade Kelsey Holder Third Grade Kimberly Burkley Fourth Grade Merri Grayson Fourth Grade Erin Holloway Fourth Grade Joyce Juarez Fourth Grade Holly Kincaid Fourth Grade Leah Carpenter Fourth Grade Kayla Applewhite Fifth Grade Margaret Gibson Fifth Grade Ashley Markley Fifth Grade Lindsey Dill Fifth Grade Fifth Grade Fifth Grade Phone Numbers Main Office, Principal, Conferences.............841-8910 Counselor.......................................................841-8933 LifeCore Support Therapist...........................841-8866 Cafeteria.........................................................841-8914 TPSD District Office.....................................841-8850 4 A Note from Your Principal… Dear Parents and Guardians, I would like to take this opportunity to say welcome to Lawhon Elementary School. We are tru- ly excited about the opportunities that the 2017-2018 school year will afford. I hope that you are excited and ready for a successful year filled with learning and fun. This handbook contains essential information regarding our school and school rules. I hope that you find it a helpful resource as your child becomes an important part of our school community. We desire the best for every child, and we look forward to partnering with you to help our chil- dren be successful. Success isn’t accidental. It is the result of a focused team effort, and every- one has a part to play if we are to achieve our goals and reach our potential. Our staff will pro- vide the quality instruction that your child deserves and that you expect. Lawhon offers the fol- lowing to keep students excited and engaged in the educational process: ▪ Assemblies ▪ PBS Events ▪ Spring Festival ▪ Clubs and Chorus ▪ Reading Fair, Science Fair, Spelling Bee, Geography Bee ▪ Collecting Box Tops for Education ▪ Grade level plays and programs ▪ Grandparents’ Day celebrations ▪ Monthly birthday celebrations Parental involvement shows children that school is important and that you are committed to their success. I encourage you to volunteer your time and abilities, visit often, and communicate regularly with your child’s teacher. Together, we will accomplish great things! As principal, I am open to input and suggestions from the community and parents. Please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns at 662-841-8910. I am glad you are a part of the Lawhon Elementary family, and I know that each child will have a wonderful educational experience. Let’s have a fantastic year! Sincerely, Mark Enis Principal 5 LAWHON ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF Mark Enis, Principal April West, Assistant Principal TPSD ADMINISTRATION/CENTRAL OFFICE Dr. Gearl Loden, Superintendent Mr. Andy Cantrell, Assistant Superintendent Mrs. Kimberly Britton, Assistant Superintendent Mrs. Anna Guntharp, Assistant Superintendent TPSD BOARD OF TRUSTEES Mr. Eddie Prather, President Mrs. Sherry Davis, Vice-President Mr. Rob Hudson Mr. Kenneth Wheeler Mr. Joe Babb TUPELO PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT’S BELIEFS 6 The Tupelo Public School District is guided by a set of core beliefs. We believe that: • The future of our community depends on an excellent public school system. • The purpose of public education is to develop thoughtful, knowledgeable and inquiring citizens who are pre- pared to pursue further study or meaningful employment and to contribute actively and fully to the suc- cess of their communities. • Each student is a unique individual, with his or her own defining qualities, special strengths and specific needs. • Learning starts long before a child enrolls in school and never stops. • An excellent public school system is comprised of superb schools, which depend on high-quality staff, who are performance driven, motivated to succeed and are themselves life-long learners. • Superb schools require a safe and supportive environment, where students are able to learn and develop to their full potential. • Families are our valued partners; their active and knowledgeable participation is essential to educational suc- cess. • Schools are connected to the broader society; the values, commitment and support of all parts of the commu- nity are critical elements of an excellent public school system. Tupelo School District’s Goals 1. Increase student achievement across the District 2. Provide a safe, secure and orderly environment in all schools 3. Attract and retain all stakeholders 4. Maintain sound financial stability TUPELO PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT MISSION STATEMENT The Tupelo Public School District serves the community by engaging each student in an excel- lent education that develops skills and citizenship