Cory-Rawson Local Schools Rawson Ohio, 45881 419-963-7017 or 877-317-2747 419-963-4400 (FAX) cory-rawson.k12.oh.us The administration, faculty, and non-teaching staff of the Cory-Rawson Schools desire the most profitable educational experience possible for the students enrolled in our school. It is our hope that this Handbook will better acquaint, more fully explain, and assist in the understanding of school policies, regulations, and general information. We wish your children success and rewarding school experiences. Ann Spuller Principal PK-6 [email protected] MISSION STATEMENT The mission of the Cory-Rawson Local School District, an exceptional, rural educational system in Northwest Ohio, is to assure an education tailored to the individual needs of students by developing sound moral judgment, creative problem solving through challenging coursework, opportunities beyond the classroom and a hive of advanced technology through state-of-the-art facilities, a dedicated staff, and a partnership with the community. CORY-RAWSON SCHOOL CALENDAR 2013-2014 F August 16 Teacher Workday M August 19 1st DAY OF SCHOOL M-T August 26-27 NO SCHOOL – Teacher In-Service/Waiver Days W-F August 28-September 1 NO SCHOOL – Hancock County Fair M September 2 NO SCHOOL – Labor Day F September 20 NO SCHOOL – Teacher-In-Service/Waiver Day M October 14 NO SCHOOL – Teacher In-Service F October 25 End of 1st 9-weeks (45 days) M November 25 NO SCHOOL – Teacher In-Service/Waiver Day TU-W November 26-27 NO SCHOOL—Parent Teacher Conferences TH-F November 28-29 NO SCHOOL—Thanksgiving Break M-F December 23-January 3 NO SCHOOL—Christmas Break M January 6 Classes Resume F January 17 End of 2nd 9-weeks/End of 1st Semester (46/91 days) M January 20 NO SCHOOL—Martin Luther King Day M February 17 NO SCHOOL—President’s Day F March 21 End of 3rd 9-weeks (43days) TH-M April 17-21 NO SCHOOL—Easter/Spring Break SU May 25 Graduation M May 26 NO SCHOOL—Memorial Day th nd W May 28 Last Student Day/End 4 9-weeks/2 Semester (44/87/178 days) TH May 29 Teacher Workday School days with students in attendance 174 Parent/Teacher Conferences 2 Teacher Workdays 2 In-service days 1 Waiver Days 5 184 Make-up day for Weather/Calamity: May 29, 30, June 2, 3, 4 2013-2014 Scheduled 2 hour DELAYS JANUARY 31, 2014 2 STAFF PK-6 Principal Ann Spuller [email protected] Kindergarten Katie Burkett [email protected] Alyssa Rhiel [email protected] First Grade Susan Wagner [email protected] Becky Warren [email protected] Lindsey Alexander [email protected] Second Grade Judi Clymer Clymer@cory-rawson. k12.oh.us Jenni Wilson [email protected] Third Grade Lisa Achten LisaA@cory-rawson. k12.oh.us Cathy Quinlan Quinlan@cory-rawson. k12.oh.us Fourth Grade Shelly Maroney [email protected] Wendie Swary [email protected] Fifth Grade Robert Businger [email protected] Rebecca Rosenbauer [email protected] Sixth Grade Bonnie Hamilton [email protected] Jennifer Stillings [email protected] K-2 Intervention Valerie Obenour [email protected] Title I Reading 3-4 Intervention Kim Andrus [email protected] 5-6 Intervention Jonna Shumway [email protected] Guidance Beth Vorst [email protected] Physical Education Liz Bock [email protected] Vocal Music (K-6) Matthew Taylor [email protected] Art (K-4) Stephanie Lehman [email protected] Art (5-6) Kris Sherer [email protected] County Preschool Marianne Brinkman [email protected] County Preschool Aide Beth Courtney [email protected] Elementary Library Janet Morrison [email protected] Elementary Aide Carrie Wieman [email protected] Secretary PK-6 Susan Lambert [email protected] Buildings & Grounds Wayne Young [email protected] Supervisor Custodian PK-6 Chris Opp Cafeteria Manager 1-12 Ashley Donaldson [email protected] Technology Coordinator Alvin Trusty [email protected] Speech and Hearing Micheale-Lynn Jackson [email protected] Psychologist Emily Bersaglia [email protected] Adaptive Physical Education Jana Amstutz [email protected] County Health Nurse Karen Boner [email protected] Cory-Rawson Board of Mrs. Melissa Edson 419-420-3061 Education Members Mr. Joe Mattoon 419-963-0016 Mr. John Rader 419-963-2831 Mr. Roger Rader 419-859-2498 Mr. Jerry Wieman 419-722-6519 3 ELEMENTARY WORKBOOK FEES 2013-2014 Kindergarten $ 40.00 1st Grade $ 40.00 2nd Grade $ 40.00 3rd Grade $ 40.00 4th Grade $ 40.00 5th Grade $ 40.00 6th Grade $ 40.00 These fees are to cover the cost of workbooks, subscriptions (Weekly Reader, Scholastic Magazines etc.) and other consumable materials used by each student. The fee should be paid in total at the beginning of the school year unless other arrangements for payment have been made with the school office. All students’ fees are required to be paid by the end of the school year. Year end grade cards will be held if fees are not paid and if fees accumulate over the years a student’s diploma will be held until they are paid. Instead of withholding nine week grade cards for unpaid fees, students will not be permitted to attend field trips if their fees are not paid. Field trips are not a mandatory part of school, but rather a privilege to extend learning in a fun, yet meaningful way. The following fee schedule will be followed to permit students’ attendance on field trips: Example: $40.00 School Fee 1st Grading Period: 25% of total fee paid 1st Grading Period: $10.00 paid 2nd Grading Period: 50% of total fee paid 2nd Grading Period: $20.00 paid 3rd Grading Period: 75% of total fee paid 3rd Grading Period: $30.00 paid 4th Grading Period: 100% of total fee paid 4th Grading Period: $40.00 paid PK-6 SCHEDULE Office Hours are 7:45 a.m. – 3:15 p.m. in grades PK-6. School hours: PK - 6 8:00 a.m.(Tardy after 8:10) School Begins 10:25 – 12:00 Lunch and Noon Recess 2:55 p.m. School Dismisses No student is allowed to leave the school grounds during the course of the school day, unless properly excused by parent or guardian through the school office. Students in grades PK-6 who are transported to or from school by a parent/guardian are to be dropped off and picked up IN FRONT of the Elementary building ONLY after 7:30 A.M. If the parent/guardian needs to come into the building at arrival or dismissal time they should park in the Visitor’s Parking area of the parking lot. 4 EMERGENCY MEDICAL FORMS At the beginning of the school year, parents are asked to complete an emergency medical form. This form provides all the necessary information (including parental consent) that is required for the school to take action in case an individual emergency arises. This form must be completed yearly and updated when situations change. Updates are imperative to your child’s well being. CHANGE OF ADDRESS OR PHONE NUMBER Please notify the office 419-963-7017 grades PK-6 if you have a change of address, phone number or job change. There are times when the school must contact the home. ATTENDANCE, ABSENCE, TARDINESS We encourage you as parents to have your children in regular attendance if they are to receive the maximum benefit of the educational opportunities offered them. However, during the elementary school years children encounter most of the childhood diseases. Therefore, at these times plus the colds, and flu, etc., we ask that you keep your child at home when ill. It is best for your child and also does not endanger the other children. Please remember that parents or guardians are legally responsible for the daily attendance of their children or wards. Legally a child may be absent from school (excused) for the following reasons: Personal illness/injury Illness or death in the family Observance of religious holidays Required court attendance Emergencies Medical appointments Such good cause as may be acceptable to the principal In order for an absence to be excused please understand that shopping trips, haircut appointments, etc. are not legitimate excuses. It is necessary for parents to call the offices at 419-963-7017 or 1-877-317-2747 PK-6, the morning a student is absent or send a note with a sibling on the morning of the absence. Absences will be considered unexcused unless parents notify the school of the reason. If notification is not received before 9:00 a.m., the school will attempt to contact you by telephone to verify the absence. This is required by the missing and absent children’s act. Parents should send in a note when the child returns to school explaining the cause of the absence if no other notification was given. Students are expected to ask the teacher for make-up assignments the day of their return to school if not requested by the parent on the day of the absence. In general, a student will be given the number of day’s equivalent to the number of days of excused absence 5 within which to make up all work.