Elementary
School
Handbook
|
105 |
|
|
|
Ph# (201)342-6446 |
|
Fx# (201)441-9184 |
BOGOTA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Board of Education
Administrative
Offices
One Henry C. Luthin Place
(201)441-4800 ext.7108
(201)489-5759 Fax
Interim Superintendent President Vice President
Dr. Charles R. Smith Mary Ellen Murphy Charles Severino
Board Members
Jill Contino Thomas N. Demetrakis
Marianne Dispoto Jodi Kellar
Kevin J. Lynch Maria Romano
Kathy
Van Buren
*
School Board Meetings for 2007 / 2008 are held on the second and
third Tuesdays of each month starting at
of handbook for a complete schedule of
meeting dates and times *
A message from your PTO officers;
Please join us in making this the most memorable school
year for every Steen student. With your
continued support, you will be contributing in more ways than you can imagine
to your own child’s education, and at the same time, forming new
friendships. Get involved…. be a part
of the success!
L. M. STEEN PTO OFFICERS
Co-Presidents
John Lyons (201)394-5125
Anais Lyons (201)403-1812
Email: alyons1395@excite.com
Co-Vice Presidents
Pauline McDonnell (201)489-2272
Email: vze2dxrd@verizon.net
Dinorah Gonzalez (201)681-2448
Email: gonzalezarriaza@optonline.net
Recording Secretary
Maria Camillieri (201)678-9283
Email: camillieri2004@aol.com
Corresponding Secretary
Diane Occhiogrosso
(201)488-8127
Email: mdnbigeyes@aol.com
Treasurer
Karen Rodgers
(201)646-1879
Email: krdgers@imageaccesscorp.com
All Meetings in
the
* Week in June ‘08 – PTO Dinner (Date, Place & Time to be determined)
LILLIAN M. STEEN
FACULTY & STAFF
|
ADMINISTRATION |
|||
|
Robert J. Watts |
Principal |
||
|
Julia Peña |
School Secretary |
||
|
(Vacant) |
School Nurse |
||
|
TEACHERS |
GRADE |
ROOM |
|
|
Lorrie
Nichols |
Kindergarten |
B-07 |
|
|
Paula
Silva |
Kindergarten |
B-03 |
|
|
Ellen
Caronia |
1st Grade |
B-18 |
|
|
Gail
Roensch |
1st Grade |
B-19 |
|
|
Cornelia
Geraghty |
2nd Grade |
B-06 |
|
|
Lynda
Giacomarra |
2nd Grade |
B-17 |
|
|
Nicole
Andreazza |
3rd Grade |
122 |
|
|
Cindy
Piano |
3rd Grade |
121 |
|
|
Ken
MacDonald |
4th Grade |
103 |
|
|
Kim
Neilsen |
4th Grade |
104 |
|
|
Pat
Candelaria |
5th Grade |
206 |
|
|
Paula
Mahoney |
5th Grade |
205 |
|
|
Barbara
Lehman |
6th Grade |
203 |
|
|
Elise
Wawrzonkiewicz |
6th Grade |
202 |
|
|
Gina
D’Ambrosio |
LLD Class |
B-04 |
|
|
Cathy
Allen |
Music |
217 |
|
|
Terry
Ciccone |
Physical Education |
APR |
|
|
Heidi
Longo |
Art |
117 |
|
|
Krista
Barese |
BSI (Basic Skills
Instructor) |
208 |
|
|
Alina
Vazquez |
Math Specialist/BSI |
208 |
|
|
Lisa
Tarino |
ESL (English as a Second
Language) |
107 |
|
|
Anne
Jacobs |
Remedial |
218 |
|
|
Stephen
Poletto |
Spanish |
219 |
|
|
Justin
MacDonald |
G&T (Gifted &
Talented) |
117 |
|
|
Donna
Citakian |
Resource Room |
219 |
|
|
Jennifer
Croonquist |
Resource Room |
B-05 |
|
|
Michele
Penchinar |
Resource Room |
210 |
|
|
Ila
Biegel |
Speech |
217 |
|
|
Dot
Landers |
CST (Learning Consultant) |
204 |
|
|
Cliff
Malat |
CST (Psychologist) |
204 |
|
POLICIES & PROCEDURES
SCHOOL HOURS:
Full
Day Session 8:20am – 2:45pm
Single Session Day 8:20am – 12:40pm
DELAYED OPENING & EMERGENCY
SCHOOL
r' PLEASE DO NOT CALL
THE BOGOTA POLICE DEPARTMENT FOR
DELAYED OPENING OR SCHOOL
CLOSING INFORMATION !!
Check our school district website's Delayed School Openings page
http://bogotaboe.com/WeatherAnnouncements/DelayedSchoolOpenings.htm
and the following places for the latest updates:
- Emergency school
closings will be announced between 6:00 AM and 7:30 AM
over the WINS 1010-AM radio station.
- Displayed on the following
Television Stations: Channel's 2, 4, 5, 7
and 12
- The police sound the
local alarm at 7:00 AM and again at 7:30 AM
- The PTO has acquired the services of a company called “Calling Post“ who will be
contacting
families, beginning at
opening due to
inclement weather conditions. It is
imperative that the school have
your most up-to-date contact information. However, you should not rely solely on
this phone call.
MORNING ARRIVAL PROCEDURES
Students should arrive
at school no earlier than
Students must line-up
in the schoolyard (weather permitting).
During inclement weather, line-up will take place in the gymnasium.
TARDINESS
A day of absence will be attained for every (6) tardies. Students arriving late to school must obtain
a “
Any efforts to promote being on time for classroom
instruction are appreciated.
ABSENCE
Notify the school in the event your child is absent, by calling the Main Office at (201)342-6446. Upon returning to school after an absence, a written excuse must be provided. The excuse should consist of a note from the parent or guardian or from a doctor, indicating date(s) of absence(s) and, the reason. All notes should be submitted to the office upon arrival to school after an absence.
ATTENDANCE PROCEDURES
A student must be in attendance a minimum of 164 days to be eligible for promotion. A student absent more than 16 days of school is liable for the penalties of this policy regardless if the absences are excused or unexcused. Class periods missed through tardiness to school, absence from school or early dismissal will be counted as absences. Non-chargeable absences will not count. Although a student may satisfactorily complete the grade level, he/she may not be promoted if the attendance requirement is not fulfilled.
Respecting a student’s right to an education, the following plan of action utilizes due process and constructive measures of rehabilitation:
days of absence
|
action taken
|
|
4th Day |
Letter to parent/guardian of student. |
|
8th Day |
Letter sent to parent/guardian of student. Administrative contact with student and parent/guardian. Guidance Counselor notified. |
|
12th Day |
Letter sent to parent/guardian of student. Parent/student will be required to meet/conference with the Principal. |
|
16th Day |
Meet/conference; notification will be sent by certified mail to the parent/guardian informing them that their child has reached the limit in absences. Superintendent notified. |
|
17th Day |
Notification will be sent by certified mail to the parent/guardian informing them of the student’s promotion status. The parent/guardian will have five (5) school days in which to appeal the promotion status in writing to the Principal. |
HEALTH POLICIES
Administering Medicines to Students
Children who need
medication during school hours are required to have a form completed and signed
by the physician and parent in order for the school nurse to administer the
medication. Please call the school nurse
and request the complete medication policy and permission form if needed.
The parent/guardian must complete a new “Administration of Medication to Students” form each year and whenever a physician changes the prescription. This information applies to non-prescription drugs as well as prescription medicines. Under no circumstances should a student have any medicine (prescription or over-the-counter) in his/her possession during school hours.
FEVER
If your child has a fever
they should not return to school until the temperature has remained normal for
at least 24 hours. This
precaution is for the well being of your child and his/her classmates.
HEALTH PROGRAM
A Certified School Nurse
is available in the Health Office every school day from
Whenever there is any
change in your child’s health, communicate it to the School Nurse either in
writing or by calling (201)441-4837.
The following are examples of which a notification would be appreciated:
·
If your child
requires an exam from his/her physician of which the Nurse should
be
made aware.
·
If your child is
taking a medication, even if it is not during school hours.
·
If your child is
diagnosed with a health condition, such as asthma or a fractured bone.
·
If you feel that
your child will require medical attention during school hours.
EMERGENCY INFORMATION
Up-to-date phone numbers and addresses should be provided in
writing. Please be sure the Emergency
Form that is sent home each year is reviewed for accuracy. This form must be signed and returned to your
child’s teacher the first day of each school year. Be sure that the emergency contact person(s)
is at home during the day and knows you have listed them for this purpose. Parents/Guardians will be called first and
then the emergency contact person. It
is very important to update this information immediately when employment
and/or telephone numbers change.
Please provide as much information as you can.
BREAKFAST and LUNCH PROGRAM
All students are eligible
to participate in the Breakfast and Lunch Programs.
The program is being
administered this year by Nu-Way Concessionaires and a new system has been
implemented for the purchase of meal tickets.
Meals may now be purchased in blocks of 5, 10, 15 or 20 meals. The school will no longer be sending out a
weekly meal order form. Meal
tickets can be used at any time and must be paid for in cash.
(Please refer to end of
handbook for the BOE’s Policy #8505 on School Nutrition)
The price for meals is as
follows:
|
# of meal tickets |
breakfast |
lunch |
||
|
|
PAID |
REDUCED |
PAID |
REDUCED |
|
5 |
$5.75 |
$1.50 |
$9.25 |
$2.00 |
|
10 |
$11.50 |
$3.00 |
$18.50 |
$4.00 |
|
15 |
$17.25 |
$4.50 |
$27.75 |
$6.00 |
|
20 |
$23.00 |
$6.00 |
$37.00 |
$8.00 |
|
Daily |
$1.15 |
$0.30 |
$1.85 |
$0.40 |
The Breakfast Program is offered at
* Free and Reduced Breakfasts and Lunches are available upon verification of financial
situation.
Grades K–3 Only
(Allowed to bring a snack which can be consumed at snack time).
GENERAL SCHOOL INFORMATION
VISITOR PASSES
Schools have been made
aware of the need to pay special attention to school safety because of recent
news events. Parents and the school
working together will ensure that school safety policies will succeed.
We ask that you please
follow these guidelines:
- All
Parents and Visitors to the school, must, upon entering the building,
go directly to the Main Office, sign-in,
and receive a visitor’s badge.
- At
the conclusion of your visit, you will be asked to sign-out and return
your badge.
-
Access to the school will be permitted only through the front doors of
the building.
- Only
the Administration, Faculty, Staff and Students are to be in the
building without a badge.
- No
Parents or Visitors are to go directly to any classroom.
Our children’s safety is
of the utmost importance; therefore we cannot afford to be lulled into
complacency and false security.
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
PROTOCOL
In the event of an
emergency situation, the school will be following the guidelines set forth in
the “Crisis Response Handbook” of the
STUDENT CONDUCT
All students should
conduct themselves in an appropriate manner at all times which respects the
rights and welfare of others, the educational program, all school property and
the authority of all teachers, administrators and staff members.
Please discuss the
following guidelines with your child to make sure he/she understands their
responsibilities as a student of LM Steen Elementary School:
-
Follow directions
the first time they are given.
-
Keep hands, feet
and objects to yourself.
-
No name calling,
teasing or using vulgar language or signs.
-
Students will not
write on or damage school property or any person’s
property.
SPECIAL INFORMATION
Parents and Guardians
please be aware: If you have a question,
concern, complaint or problem, the following are the steps you should take in
discussing with the appropriate level of authority:
Teacher
Questions or concerns regarding
instructional practices in your child’s
classroom first should be directed to
his/her teacher.
Principal
If
you need more information or you still have questions and/or concerns,
schedule a discussion with the School
Principal.
Superintendent
If
you still have unanswered questions or concerns, a conference with the
Superintendent is most appropriate.
Board of Education
The
last level of contact with the district about a question or concern is
the Board of Education.
EXTRACURRICULAR
ACTIVITIES
DANCE (Ballet / Tap /
Personality / Ballroom Dancing)
Registration: September – newcomers welcome anytime
Classes Run:
October thru December
January thru June
Grades:
Pre-K thru 8th
BASKETBALL
Registration:
October
Season Runs:
December thru March
Grades: K thru 2nd (season starts in January ‘08)
Grades:
3rd thru 6th (season starts in December ’07)
FOOTBALL
Registration:
June
Season Runs:
August thru Mid-November
Grades: 2nd thru 6th
CHEERLEADING
Registration:
June
Season Runs:
August thru Mid-November
Grades:
2nd thru 6th
B.B.O. (
Registration:
December ‘07 and January ‘08
Season Runs:
Mid-March thru May
Grades:
K (T-Ball)
1st & 2nd (PeeWee)
3rd & 4th (Willie
Mayes)
5th & 6th (PeeWee
Reese)
3rd thru 6th
(Girls Softball)
For more information,
please call Jim Moore, Bogota Recreation at (201)487-4368
SOCCER
Available through the “
For more information, visit www.rpsa.org
SCHOOL YEAR EVENTS
SEPTEMBER: Innisbrook Wraps
& Scholastic Book Fair
OCTOBER: Modell’s Week
Entertainment Books
NOVEMBER: School Pictures
Market Day (Frozen Foods Fundraiser)
DECEMBER:
Smencils
JANUARY: Ceaser’s Pizza (1/03 - 1/23)
6th Grade Activity Nite (1/18)
Math Nite (1/24)
FEBRUARY: International Night (2/08)
Applebee’s Night Out
Valentine’s Day
MARCH: Modell’s Team Week
Market Day (Frozen Foods Fundraiser)
Royal Gourmet
APRIL: Barnes & Noble Night
Talent Show
Scholastic Book Fair
MAY: Mother’s Day Plant
Week of the Arts (5/19 – 5/23)
* * Supermarket Gift Cards is an ongoing school year Fundraiser * *
FREE MONEY PROGRAMS for
The
following programs have the potential to bring in lots of money for LM Steen
and our children. However, they need the
participation of every Steen family and every Steen friend to be a great
success. Please join the LM Steen PTO in
helping us achieve great things!