Elon Elementary School Your Window to the World Student & Parent Handbook 2015-2016 510 E. Haggard Ave Elon, North Carolina 27244 Phone: (336)538-6000 Fax: (336)538-6002 http://ece.abss.k12.nc.us/ Elon Elementary School 510 East Haggard Avenue Elon, NC 27244 “Home of the Little Phoenix” Jack Davern-Principal 336-538-6000 Tracy Perkins -Assistant Principal Dear Parents, Welcome to the 2015 – 2016 school year! Globalizing our school is a grand initiative taking place this year! Through the support of our district and training through VIF International, we will open the windows to the world for our students! By connecting to the world through resources, artifacts, technology and international teachers, our students and staff will have an experience like no other to enhance their learning! Aligned with our district plan, this initiative will expand the opportunities for 21st century learners to have a world class learning environment! This handbook is designed to keep you informed of several policies and procedures of Elon Elementary and those of Alamance Burlington School System. From time to time these policies will change and written notice of those changes will be sent to you. Although a few selected policies are included in this handbook, all school board policies could be found on the ABSS web site at http://www.abss.k12.nc.us/. Please also make reference to the ABSS publication – 2015-16 Student Code of Conduct for student related district policies that you may find helpful. Our accomplishments as a school community could not be possible without the hard work of students, the preparedness of teachers and the level of parental support. As you know, your direct involvement in your child’s education does more to determine their academic success than just about any other indicator. At Elon, we recognize that parental involvement comes in many forms. While your work schedule may prevent you from attending events, I encourage good communication between you and your child’s teachers through notes, calls or email messages. I look forward to a great year and I know that with your support we will continue to be able to make things happen for our students! Please know that I am here for you and your child. My priorities are to spend time in classrooms through the day and to collaborate with teachers in planning meetings. If you have something on your mind or need help with a situation please give me a call to talk or set up a time to meet. Please remember to complete and return the Photo/Video release form in the back of the ABSS publication and the attached confirmation receipt of this handbook and return to your child’s teacher. Mr. Jack Davern, Principal 2 Elon Elementary School Vision Statement Students at Elon Elementary will be well prepared for the next steps in their educational career as 21st century learners, responsible citizens and productive members of a global society. Mission Statement We will reach our vision by providing a safe, 21st century learning environment that reflects and supports our global society through: Rigorous instruction that integrates and capitalizes on technology Engagement that utilizes differentiated approaches Achievement in core content areas and in the arts Community involvement capitalizing on local culture Highly Qualified instructional staff who embrace the vision School Colors: Burgundy and Gold School Mascot: Lil’ Phoenix Introduction This handbook has been developed to be a quick reference for students and parents. These guidelines are to help answer questions you might have about our school. We believe that good communication between home and school is essential for success. Read and discuss this handbook with your child and contact us if we can help in any way. Also, reference the ABSS Student Code of Conduct publication guide and discuss as needed. 3 Elon Elementary School Faculty and Staff OFFICE & ADMINISTRATION Jack Davern Principal Tracy Perkins Assistant Principal Jennifer Rainey Secretary/Bookkeeper Carol Apple Data Manager Sue Cauley Curriculum Facilitator Marti Rudisill Receptionist TBA Psychologist Usha Verma School Counselor Debbie Cabrera School Social Worker Tammy Troxler School Nurse Marti Rudisill Day Care Director Maggie Derrick Early Bird Manager CLASSROOM TEACHERS & INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT Tracey Dix Kindergarten Teacher Matthew Agner 1st Grade Teacher Kellie Sharpe Kindergarten Teacher Sandra Bays 1st Grade Teacher Niki Montgomery Kindergarten Teacher Mary Black 1st Grade Teacher Elizabeth Gould Kindergarten Teacher Lauren Angel 1st Grade Teacher Aceneth Cruz Kindergarten Teacher Paola Contreras 1st Grade Teacher Cheryl Howe 2nd Grade Teacher Regina Kellis 3rd Grade Teacher Jill Horne 2nd Grade Teacher Amber Honeycutt 3rd Grade Teacher Kim Carr 2nd Grade Teacher Ashley Coble 3rd Grade Teacher Judith McGrath 2nd Grade Teacher Denecia Doyle 3rd Grade Teacher TBA 2nd Grade Teacher Stephanie Ector 3rd Grade Teacher Andrea Mejia 2nd Grade Teacher Stella Ospina 3rd Grade Teacher Charlotte Hoy 4th Grade Teacher Dawn Weger 5th Grade Teacher Emily Moore 4th Grade Teacher Tia Wilson 5th Grade Teacher Maggie Derrick 4th Grade Teacher Liz Peter 5th Grade Teacher Michelle Sondles 4th Grade Teacher Manda Stiegel 5th Grade Teacher Lisa Durchik 4th Grade Teacher Claudia Morales 5th Grade Teacher INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANTS Amanda Glenn Cynthia House Cyndy Vaughn Nancy Gilliam Teri Matkins Liz Fogleman Becky Kiser Annette Wrenn Kathy Cotton Barbara Fargis Melinda Kirby Tonya Stanley 4 RESOURCE SPECIALISTS & SUPPORT Stacy Brown RTI Specialist Donna Davis AIG Teacher Pam Bouwer EC Teacher/Facilitator Susan Baker Speech Therapist Ashley Geise Computer Lab Teacher Lisa Day Media Specialist Nancy McGuire Art Teacher Andrew Morton Science Lab Teacher Crystal Johnson PE Teacher John Isley PT PE Teacher Ardan O’Brien Music Teacher Veronica Stewart ESL Teacher TBA Music/Theater Arts CUSTODIANS Ruth Williamson Tommy Farmer Virginia Walker CAFETERIA Nancy Miles - Food Service Manager Tamesha Kirkland - Cashier Daily Schedule 7:30 – 7:50 a.m. Breakfast (we stop serving at 7:45) 7:45 a.m. Warning Bell - Announcements Begin 7:50 a.m. Tardy Bell - Instructional Day Begins 2:30 p.m. Afternoon Announcements 2:35 p.m. Dismissal Bell 3:30 p.m. Teacher Day ends 4:00 p.m. Business Office Closes ATTENTION: Very Important Notice!! Students and parents – please be advised that proper supervision of students is provided during the official student hours of operation of Elon Elementary School which are 7:30 a.m. until 2:35 p.m. It is not safe to drop off in any traffic line or parking lot. Walk-up students need to be walked up to the main entrance. Parents interested in dropping off earlier or picking up later need might consider our Early Bird or Little Phoenix After School Program. Details for enrollment, hours and costs are on the website under parent tab. 5 Arriving Late and Leaving Early Elon Elementary School will observe the following procedures when a student arrives to school late or must leave early: 1. Students who report to school after 7:50 a.m. will need to be SIGNED IN through the main office by the individual bringing them to school. 2. We encourage parents to ensure students have a FULL DAY of school. Please schedule appointments for after school when possible. Students leaving during the school day will need to be SIGNED OUT through the main office by a parent or other authorized person. a. Picking up students between 1:45 and dismissal is discouraged as this is a very important time of the day wrapping up and getting assignments. b. If you need to pick your child up after 1:45 please call ahead or bring your doctor appointment card. c. Students will not be called from class for pick up during dismissal time. d. Students will not be called out of class to wait in the office for pick up; students will be called at the time an adult comes to pick them up. 3. A parent or guardian must pick up a student leaving early or preauthorize other individuals to pick up a child by contacting the office in writing. Office personnel will verify your permission before releasing your child. Photo Identification of the person picking will be sought. If an adult comes to pick up a student, and that adult is not listed on your child’s records as someone who is authorized to pick them up, we will not allow the child to leave with them unless we speak with a parent. 4. Parents coming to pick up a child early must report directly to the office and sign the student out on the official log. Office staff will call the classroom from which your child will be released. Please do not go directly to a classroom or out to the playground to pick up your child - this could be interpreted as trespassing. 5. Students signed out before or brought to school after 11:15 will be marked absent for the entire day. 6. Transportation Changes – must be received in the office, in writing by 1:30 to ensure the message of the change is delivered to the child and to the teacher. Without a note, we will send the child home along the normal routine. 6 Procedures for Car Riders 1. Car Riders will be dismissed for pick up at 2:35 p.m. They will report to the designated car rider meeting area inside the building. 2. The first parent to arrive should pull up to the yellow posts as the lead car with other cars arriving after lining up accordingly. NC State Fire Code prevents forming two lines of traffic therefore there should be one lane of traffic - two lanes poses a safety hazard; the driveway must be open for two way traffic at all times.