FRANCIS BELLAMY ELEMENTARY

School Board

Lynn L. Gray, Chair

Stacy A. Hahn, Ph.D., Vice Chair

Nadia T. Combs

Karen Perez

Melissa Snively

Jessica Vaughn

Henry ¡°Shake¡± Washington

Superintendent of Schools

Addison G. Davis

FRANCIS BELLAMY ELEMENTARY

August 10, 2021

Dear Parents:

Welcome to Bellamy Elementary School. This packet of materials contains general information about

Bellamy and forms that must be completed by you and returned to school.

We ask that you carefully read the enclosed materials and share the appropriate information with your

child. Please complete the following and return to school tomorrow:

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EMERGENCY CARD (complete and verify ALL information). Make sure you have two (2) working

emergency phone numbers.

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Application for free/reduced meals.

Applications for all households are available online at

sdhc.k12.fl.us/sns. Click on the green bar to complete your application. If you have not completed an

application, it is very important that you do this as soon as possible. Our school funding depends on

your completion of this form. Assistance in completing the form is also available in the school

office.

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Complete and return ALL colored forms.

All other information you may keep for reference.

The Bellamy faculty & staff are eager to work with you and your child(ren). Because parent

involvement directly correlates to student achievement, you play an important role in the success of

your child. We consider you an essential member of our school HEART.

Thank you for returning the enclosed forms to your child¡¯s teacher by the next school day. We are

looking forward to a great year together.

Sincerely,

Mrs. Hessler

Jessica Hessler

Principal

Connect with Us ? ? P.O. Box 3408 ? Tampa, FL 33601-3408 ? (813) 272-4000

Raymond O. Shelton School Administrative Center ? 901 East Kennedy Blvd. ? Tampa, FL 33602-3507

Bellamy Elementary School

2021 ¨C 2022

Student¡¯s Name ______________________________________________________

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Dismissal Procedure

Bicycle Rules

Children may be dismissed in a number of ways.

Please notate the way your child is to be dismissed.

Students must be at least 8 years old to ride a bike

to school. Skates, skate shoes, skateboards and

scooters are not allowed.

__ 1. My child will ride bus #/color________________ to

school and bus #/color_________________ home.

1.

Students must walk beside bike while on school

grounds.

__ 3. Parent will walk from south (Pinehurst) to pick up

child.

2.

All bikes must have a lock and be secured to

the school bike rack.

__ 4. Parent will walk from north (Town Park) to pick up

child.

3.

All riders are to abide by traffic rules which

apply to bicycles.

__ 5. Day care pick-up. (Name: ___________________)

4.

All students must wear a bicycle helmet, in

accordance with the Bicycle Helmet Law.

5.

The school does not assume responsibility for

damage or loss of bicycle.

__ 2. Parent will pick up child in front of school in car.

__ 6. Babysitter pick-up. (Name: __________________)

(must be on emergency card)

__ 7. My child goes to the Bellamy After-School Program

(HOST).

__ 8. My child walks or rides a bike.

__ 9. Other: ___________________________________

________________________________________

My child, _________________________________,

is _________ years old, has a bicycle helmet and

lock. I give my permission for him/her to ride his/her

bicycle to and from school. I assume complete

responsibility.

Walkers and Bike Riders Only

The rainy day plan for my child is (walkers and

bike riders only):

Parent¡¯s Signature _________________________

__ 1. I will pick up my child in a car in the front pick up

line.

__ 2. I will walk from south (Pinehurst) to pick up my

child.

__ 3. I will walk from north (Town Park) to pick up my

child.

__ 4. My child should walk or ride bike home in the rain.

(All students must be picked up if lightning is

present or rain is severe.)

ALL Students need to carry a rain poncho in their

backpacks at ALL times.

Students are NOT permitted to bring umbrellas

to school.

__ 5. Other (please state): _______________________

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I HAVE READ THE ABOVE INFORMATION AND FILLED OUT THE NECESSARY SPACES.

Parent¡¯s Signature _____________________________________

* TEACHER TO KEEP ON FILE *

Date ____________________

Important! Call 872-5387 and press 1 to report any absence!

FRANCIS BELLAMY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Excused Absence/Tardy Policy

August 10, 2021

Dear Parents/Guardians:

To fully benefit from the instructional program, students are expected to attend school regularly and

be on time for classes. Poor attendance or excessive tardiness & early pick-ups will negatively

impact your child¡¯s academic progress. Consistent absences/tardies will be referred to the Child

Study Team and/or the School Social Worker. Early pick-ups must be signed out no later than 12:25

p.m. on Mondays & 1:25 p.m. Tuesday-Friday in the front office.

In accordance with the Hillsborough County School District¡¯s attendance policy, the reason for each

student absence must be reported to the school. For your convenience, a separate attendance

phone extension has been designated with a 24-hour access recorder. Please call 872-5387 and

press 1 for attendance prior to 8:40 a.m. on the day of the absence to report the reason for your

child¡¯s absence.

The policy regarding excused absences and tardies is as follows:

1. An illness of the student or a medical/dental appointment that cannot be scheduled after

school hours. (A doctor¡¯s statement may be required.)

2. An accident resulting in an injury to the student.

3. A death in the immediate family of the student.

4. An observance of an established religious holiday. (Documentation of the religious affiliation

of the student may be required.)

5. A subpoena by a law enforcement agency or a required court appearance.

Please help your child by having him/her arrive on time and be in attendance every day.

Sincerely,

Mrs. Hessler

Jessica Hessler

Principal

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Please return this portion to your child¡¯s teacher tomorrow.

I have read and understand the school¡¯s Excused Absence/Tardy policy. I am aware of my

role as parent/guardian to ensure my child is in attendance regularly and on time for class.

Parent Signature: ___________________________________ Date: _____________________

Student Name: _______________________________________________________________

* RETURN TO TEACHER *

2021-2022 Health Information

Dear Parents,

I would like to welcome all the students back to school. It is time to update student¡¯s health information. If your

child has any medical conditions, please fill out the Health History information sheet and return it to the school

clinic. Also write any health conditions on the emergency card.

If your child needs to take any medication while at school, please come to the school clinic and speak with the

clinic¡¯s LPN or RN.

If your child has a food allergy or a special diet, please request a diet prescription form that must be filled out

each school year and speak with the school nurse. If your child has a potentially life threatening allergy of

condition, notify both the teacher and the nurse.

Your child¡¯s health and safety are our priority! We are asking for your continued cooperation in assisting us to

control the spread of communicable diseases. Our goal is to make our school a healthy, safe place for both students

and staff. We will call you immediately if your child becomes ill during school hours. You are expected to arrange for

your child to be picked up AS QUICKLY AS POSSIBLE after receiving our call. Our school clinic is not equipped or

staffed to handle ill children for long periods of time. WE ASK YOU NOT TO SEND YOUR CHILD TO SCHOOL IF

ANY SIGNS/SYMPTOMS LISTED BELOW ARE PRESENT:

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3.

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Vomiting or diarrhea within the past 24 hours

Fever within the past 24 hours

Sore/red throat

Persistent cough or sneezing

Red watery eyes

Rash

Ear ache, drainage from the ear

Excessive mucus from nose (runny nose), particularly greenish-yellow mucus

Guidelines for Administration of Medication

It is recognized that medications may be essential for some students. When possible, all medications should

be administered at home. If medication must be given at school, the following procedures must be followed:

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An official authorization form must be signed by the parent/guardian requesting the administration of the

medication.

Medication should be sent to school via a responsible adult.

Medication must be in the prescription container with the date, dosage, name of the drug, and student¡¯s and

physician¡¯s names.

Parents should arrange for a separate supply of medication for school.

Nonprescription (over-the-counter) or sample drugs will be dispensed only when accompanied by written

orders from a physician.

The clinic has a nebulizer machine for asthma treatment. The parents just have to bring the medication,

tubing, and a mask. If you have any questions, please contact the clinic.

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