MT. PENN PRIMARY/ ELEMENTARY CENTER STUDENT HANDBOOK 2018-2019 ANTIETAM SCHOOL DISTRICT WELCOME The administration and staff would like to take this opportunity to WELCOME you to the Mt. Penn Elementary Center of the Antietam School District. The information contained in this handbook has been prepared to answer your questions concerning the operation and procedures regarding the school. If we have overlooked a question that you would like to have answered, please call the school so we may help you. The Mt. Penn Elementary Center has excellent teachers committed to providing our students with a quality education in a child-centered environment. The best education possible for your child may be attained through the cooperative efforts of the staff and supportive parents. Our community working together will provide a lifetime of success for our students. MISSION STATEMENT ANTIETAM’S COMMITMENT: A COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP PLEDGED TO LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT. POLICY OF NONDISCRIMINATION The Antietam School District is an equal opportunity education institution and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, handicap, or Veteran status in its activities, programs, or employment practices as required by Title VI, Title IX, and Section 504. For information regarding civil rights, grievance procedures, services, activities, and facilities that are accessible to and usable by handicapped persons, contact Dr. Melissa Brewer, Compliance Coordinator, Antietam School District, 100 Antietam Road, Reading, PA 19606, (610) 779-0554. SCHOOL DISTRICT ADMINISTRATION Mr. Jeff Boyer Superintendent Mrs. Shirley Feyers Primary Center Principal Elementary Center Principal Mr. Aaron Kopetsky Assistant Primary and Elementary Principal Dr. Felice Stern Secondary Principal Mr. Tim Matlack Assistant Secondary Principal Mrs. Tracy Detwiler Business Manager Ms. Kristin Holst Supervisor of Special Education, Student Services Mr. Ken Bonkoski Supervisor of Buildings and Grounds Mr. Zach Williams Athletic Director Mrs. June Leonard Technical Assistant Coordinator Mrs. Melissa Devlin Director of Curriculum, Instruction and Literacy SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS Dr. Michelle Worrall President Mr. Walter Saylor Vice President Mr. Larry O’Boyle Treasurer Mr. Christopher Faro Mrs. Ann Sellers Mr. Charles Weldele Mr. Michael Gierula Mrs. Kyla Ramsey Mr. James Glendening Mrs. Pamela Janda Secretary (non-member) MT. PENN PRIMARY CENTER HIGHLY QUALIFIED STAFF (MPPC) ADMINISTRATION: Primary Principal Mrs. Shirley Feyers Primary Office Assistant Principal Aaron Kopetsky Primary Office Secretary: Mrs. Annamarie Strickler Director of Student Services: Ms. Kristin Holst GRADE: K – Mrs. Stephanie Hartman Room 204 K – Ms. Katie Longlott Room 210 K – Ms. Lauren Morrow Room 206 K – Mrs. April Olson Room 208 1 – Miss Danielle Hollenbach Room 209 1 – Mrs. Caitlin Honig Room 211 1 –Mrs. Abby Salgado Room 205 1 –Mrs. Casey Votodian Room 207 1 – Ms. Lauren Grauer Room 202 LS– Mrs. Katie Stankunas Room 203 LS- Ashley Tamburro Room 212 Reading- Mrs. Linda Stanko Room 200 Nurse - Mrs. Sharon Heffner Nurses Suite SPECIAL AREAS: (*indicates serving both buildings) Art* Ms. Lindsey Robin District Nurse* Mrs. Nedra Koller High School Enrichment Program* Mrs. Melissa Faro E.S.L.* Mrs. Camie Bertolet Guidance Counselor* Mrs. Mary Benischeck Guidance Office-MPEC/MPPC Library* Mrs. Sarah Westley Library Music* Mr. Keith Gillner Mr. Roderick Nevin Physical Education* Mr. Dean Stump Gymnasium Computer Technology Ms. Julie Bentley Computer Lab Psychologist* Dr. Virginia Kelbish MPEC/MPPC/Antietam MSHS Speech Therapist* Mrs. Amy Rossetti Technology Assistant Mrs. June Leonard Administrative Office PRIMARY AIDES: Mrs. Beth Cozzone Mrs. Robin Derr Ms. Denise Rankin Ms. Jennifer Rothermel Mrs. Crystal Weand Mrs. Melanie Scheifley CUSTODIANS: Mr. Thomas Rainey – Mr. Ted Delinko MPPC MT. PENN ELEMENTARY CENTER HIGHLY QUALIFIED STAFF ADMINISTRATION: Elementary Principal Mrs. Shirley Feyers Elementary Office Assistant Principal Aaron Kopetsky Elementary Office STAFF Dean of Students: Mrs. Kate Okonski GRADE: 2 - Mrs. Betsy Fair Room 104 2 - Mrs. Michele Kerper Room 105 2 - Mrs. Kelli Myers Room 107 2 - Ms. Alanna Lebo Room 106 3 - Mrs. Tina Lill Room 110 3 - Mrs. Jackie Kast Room 113 3 – Mr. Phillip Griffith Room 112 3 - Mrs. Lisa Outland Room 111 4 – Mrs. Courtney Lucarelli Room 004 4 – Mrs. Tiffany Kaszmetskie Room 003 4 - Mrs. Lori Oxenreider Room 008 4 - Mrs. Nicole Leh Room 007 5 – Mr. Christopher Bieber Room 203 5 - Mrs. Megan Block Room 204 5 – Miss. Elizabeth Miller Room 202 5 – Mr. Scott Kerper Room 201 6 - Mr. Brad Biehl Room 209 6 – Mrs. Beth Girard Room 208 6 - Mr. Scott Spatz Room 206 6 – Mrs. Mary Kitzmiller Room 207 Special Education - Room 006 Mrs. Aimee Fangman Room 005 Mrs. Mary Ellen Ebeling Room 109 Ms. Allison Annechini Room 205 Ms. Margaret Selmer Room 001 Ms. Lauren Kralles Room 108 Reading Specialists Ms. Katherine Koch Workroom Mrs. Alicia Morales Room 200 SPECIAL AREAS: Art Ms. Lindsey Robin Room 103 Band/Music (K-3) Mr. Keith Gillner Stage Computer Instructor Ms. Julie Bentley Library Enrichment Program Mrs. Melissa Faro Room 101 ESL Mrs. Camie Bertolet Room 144 Guidance Counselor Mrs. Mary Benischeck Guidance Office Library Mrs. Sarah Westley Library Nurse Mrs. Erin Miller Nurses Suite Chorus/Music (4-6) Mr. Roderick Nevin Room 102 Physical Education Mr. Dean Stump Gymnasium Psychologists Mrs. Virginia Kelbish Room 010 Speech Therapist Mrs. Amy Rossetti Room 009 OFFICE STAFF Secretary Ms. Zennia Brown Mrs. Maria Hahn ELEMENTARY AIDES: Mrs. Michele Parmelee Mrs. Anita Steele Mrs. Susan Hartman Ms. Raiddy Dominguez Mrs. Linda Gantert Mrs. Lisa Haake Mrs. Elizabeth Gilfert Mrs. Lori Kreisher Mrs. Danielle Hoffa Mrs. Lauren Yelk Ms. Brenda Feick Mrs. Raiddy Dominguez Mrs. Lori Kreisher CUSTODIANS: Mr. Steve Rainey Ms. Chloe Sweitzer Mr. Thomas Leonard Staff at Both Buildings: MAINTENANCE: Mr. Joseph Buzalewski Mr. Lee Yochum CAFETERIA PERSONNEL: Head Cook – Ms. Tisa Unger Ms. Carmella DeLeyva Mrs. Debra Hauck Ms. Adalgisa Lopez CONTACT INFORMATION Superintendent’s Office.................... 610-779-0554 FAX.... .610-779-4424 Business Office................................. 610-779-2606 FAX..... 610-779-4424 Transportation…………... 610-779-2606 ext. 4114 Antietam High School Office………610-779-3545 FAX..... 610-779-0378 100 Antietam Road Mt. Penn Elementary Center........ 610-779-3547 FAX..... 610-779-6937 2310 Cumberland Avenue Mt. Penn Primary Center………........610-370-2898 FAX….610-370-2981 201 N. 25th Street CONTACTING TEACHERS AT SCHOOL Phone calls will be answered by the main office. Messages will be left for teachers during instructional hours and they will return your call at their earliest possible convenience. Teachers are generally available for phone calls in the morning when they are not instructing students, between 7:45 AM and 8:15 AM. Emergency messages for students will be handled by the main office staff. Email is the most direct way to reach teachers at other times. CONTACTING STUDENTS AT SCHOOL Phone calls will be answered by the main office and emergency messages will be delivered to students. VOICE MAIL Our Voice Mail system is in use prior to 7:30 a.m. and after 4:00 p.m. for your convenience. Please leave your message, by listening to instructions, and the appropriate person will respond to your call. WEBSITE To access our district website, log on to: www.antietamsd.org and locate the elementary section for menus, e-mail addresses, activity dates, Principal’s Bulletin, and other important information. MPPC MPEC Office Opens 7:30 7:30 Tch Arrive 7:50 7:45 Brkfst: 8:05 8:00 Enter: 8:20 8:15 Day Begins: 8:30 8:25 Day Ends: 3:15 3:00 (Bus/Walkers) 3:05 (Gr 2/3) 3:10 (Gr 4-6) Office Closes 4:00 4:00 ACADEMIC SUPPORT PROGRAMS: EL (ENGLISH LEARNERS) – ELL (English Limited Learners) This is an assistance program for our students who have Limited English Proficiency. Students needing help are immersed in literacy programs that allow success in reading, conversation, and all areas of the curriculum. GUIDANCE SERVICES Our guidance program offers many and varied services to students, teachers, and parents. The guidance counselor conducts services, which are an integral part of the total elementary program. The goal of the guidance effort is to help children realize their greatest potential. The program also includes preventative and developmental classroom activities in all grade levels. Parents of children with physical, social, emotional, or environmental concerns affecting their children should contact the counselor. MULT TIERED SYSTEM OF SUPPORTS (MTSS) Our Response to Intervention program provides additional support for all students, either through enrichment, additional literacy practice, or remediation. Through frequent data analysis, students may be grouped for additional instruction in literacy and/or math to support their individualized needs. TITLE I Federal Programs, including Title I, are intended to provide supplemental help to those students with academic difficulties. The elementary and primary school provide Title I services through reading and instructional intervention programs. STUDENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM TEAM (ESAP) Our Elementary Student Assistance Program Team is available to help students at-risk of failure due to emotionality, behavioral problems, and drug and/or alcohol concerns. The teaming process evaluates student learning and suggests modifications which can be implemented in the classroom or counseling to assure