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LORE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLSTUDENT HANDBOOK2015 - 2016 2010 National School of Character2008, 2009, 2010 New Jersey School of CharacterDear Parents, Guardians, and Students,I hope this letter finds you safe, healthy, and enjoying your summer break. As the 2015-2016 school year approaches, it is my pleasure to officially welcome everyone to Lore Elementary School. Our first day of school will be Wednesday, September 2, 2015. Lunch will be served at a cost of $2.65 (per day). The hot lunch menu choices for September 2nd will be chicken nuggets or a hot dog. This year we continue to offer alternates: a peanut butter and jelly sandwich or a yogurt lunch containing string cheese and a bagel. All lunches contain a vegetable, chilled fruit and choice of milk. We also have cartons of 1% milk: chocolate and regular for $0.60. The Breakfast Program will start on Thursday, September 3rd for students at a cost of $1.60 per day beginning at 8:15 a.m. Parents are responsible for transportation and students are to use door # 9 to enter for the breakfast program and Extended Day Program. Students who walk to school may enter through door #12, closest to the parking lot at 8:55 a.m. Parents who drop their children off, we ask that you use this entrance as well. For your child’s safety, students are not permitted to cross the parking lot unattended. The driveway in front of the school will be closed to vehicular traffic before and after school, as the buses use that area for drop off, and pick up, and it must remain unobstructed during those times.Please send a note in to your child’s teacher on the first day of school if you plan to pick up your child from school or if your child is a walker. We will continue to use the “sign system” for walker/pick up dismissal. If you need a new sign please indicate that on your note to your child’s teacher.Please note that our school day for the 2015-16 year will be 9:00 a.m.-3:40 p.m. If you are in need of before or after school care for your child, please contact Mrs. Michele Garrison, EDP Office at (609) 538-9800 ext. 7179. The Extended Day Program offers parents the opportunity to drop off their children at Lore as early as 7:00 a.m. for before school care and also provides child care after the regular school day until 6:00 p.m. There will be no supervision available before 8:45 a.m. or after 3:40 p.m. unless your children are registered for the EDP program or you’ve made alternate arrangements for their care. In addition, it is extremely important that all Lore students arrive at school on time each day. Students who arrive late not only miss valuable instructional time, but also serve to disrupt the classroom routine. For this reason, we ask that you ensure your child/children arrive on time each day. Parents of chronically tardy students will be contacted for a meeting to establish a corrective action plan. Your cooperation/consideration is greatly appreciated. On Wednesday, September 2nd, students entering school will report to the classrooms where they will be greeted by their classroom teachers. We will have staff posted at entrance/exit doors as well as throughout the building to greet and assist students. For security and safety reasons, we will not be allowing parents to accompany their children inside the building; therefore, we ask that all “good-byes,” hugs and kisses, photographs, videos, etc., be done prior to the students entering the building. Passes for students who are riding buses to and from school have been mailed. Please send your children to school with their bus pass. If you could display the bus number on your child’s backpack, it would be greatly appreciated. This helps us assist them during departure from school. Please teach your child their bus number. If there is ever a change in how your child will be going home, whether it is just for one day or longer, please send a note into school alerting his or her teacher and the office. If there is an emergency or a change in how your child is getting home during the school day, please call us immediately at (609) 538-9800 extension 6103. Bus pick up and drop off times are approximate. As you know, with any new school year, it takes a certain amount of time for the bus drivers, parents/guardians and students to get accustomed to the routine. This school year we are experiencing increased enrollment from last school year. With the additional bus routes due to the additional students, fulfilling the transportation needs of our students will present an even greater challenge. It may take some time to identify and rectify areas of concern, but in the interim, we appreciate your patience and cooperation. We are continuing to “go green” and reduce the amount of paper sent home. Please be sure to check the school calendar and the virtual backpack on our school website for the latest information from our school.Summer reading and Summer math work will be collected starting the first day of school. The last day for collection will be Tuesday, September 8th.Finally, enjoy the remainder of your summer vacation! We look forward to seeing you on September 2nd.Sincerely,Edward J. ChmielPrincipalEwing Township Board Of Education Administration Building2099 Pennington Rd.Ewing, New Jersey 08618BOARD OF EDUCATION MEMBERSMr. Anthony F. MessinaPresidentMrs. Stephani StaubMember Mr. Carl Benedetti, Jr.PresidentMrs. Maria C. BenedettiMemberMr. Kenneth J. BradleyMember Mr. Kevin J. EwellMemberMr. Scott FranksMember Mrs. Karen A. McKeonMemberMr. Bruce WhiteMember DISTRICT-WIDE PERSONNELMr. Michael Nittix1102Superintendent of SchoolsMr. Dennis Nettleton x1302School Business Administrator/Board SecretaryDr. Danita Ishibashix1402Assistant Superintendent Mr. Harold Louthx7176 Director of Special Education Mrs. Betty Jo Princex7161Director of Guidance and AssessmentMr. David Mikalauskusx7181Residency & Attendance Officer Mrs. Mary Beth Lynn x7111Supervisor of TransportationMr. Milt Shawx7102Supervisor of Buildings and Grounds Mrs. Debra Revay-Shaw x7106Dietician Mr. Kuang Tang x7117Technology CoordinatorDISTRICT SUPERVISORSMr. David Hausermanx7150Special Education 6- Post High School/DLM/Testing Ms. Maria Pestosx7175Special Education PreK-5/DLM TestingMr. James Woidellx2160HumanitiesMrs. Kelly Kawalekx2156Language Arts and LiteracyMr. Bud Kowalx2126H&PE/Athletic Director Mrs. Don Whalersx3148Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (K-6)Ms. Karen Bentonx2143Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (7-12)All district policies/regulations are posted on the district website as well as school calendars and important announcements. SCHOOL FACULTY AND STAFFEdward Chmiel Principal Main Office:Mr. Elijah Pereira Dean of StudentsMrs. Maureen Wells SecretaryMrs. Theresa Hullings SecretaryMs. Maeve Nielsen CounselorMs. Shari Barkin Psychologist Ms. Casey Dashnow Social WorkerMrs. Deborah Beck Security MonitorHealth Office:Nurse Ms. Judy Craig Pre-K & Kindergarten: Room Special Subjects RoomMrs. Melissa Campbell (Pre-K)1Mrs. Sharon Sharlin ACE/AIM 96Mrs. Kimberly Ritter-Mack2Ms. Eileen Conte Art 82Mrs. Michelle Terinoni 3Ms. Stacey Hughes Computer56Mrs. Cynthia Campbell 4 Mrs. Lynne Hartel Library79Mrs. Emily Flynn5Mrs. Lynn Losch Music (Vocal)84Mrs. Holly Savoy 6Ms. Ashley MelliosSpeech81 Mr. Jason Price Music (Instrumental)85Mrs. Nicole RacikOccupational Therapist 81 Grade 1Mrs. Doreen RomanchukPhysical Education GymMiss Keely Burns7Miss Tracy Radler Physical Education GymMs. Alyssa Signore8Mrs. Mary Susan YouseSpeech80Mrs. Angela Capozzoli9Mrs. Fernanda VieiraESL76Miss Jacquelyn Brady 10 Mrs. Jennifer Hoh 14CoachesMrs. Diana Mocarski 97Ms. Kerry YoungLiteracy CoachMs. Pat CoxMath Coach Gr. 3 Ms. Marna LampeMath Coach Gr. 4Grade 2Mr. Andrew HarrisMath Coach Gr. 5Mrs. Karen Schreier 17Ms. Jill Piotrowski 89EIS TeachersMrs. Josh Dorris 12Ms. Janean Neilson (Language Arts) 88 Mrs. Jacqueline Duncan 16 Mrs. Sharon Tobin (Language Arts)88 Mrs. Robin Schiavoni 15Mrs. Traci Lambert (Math)88Ms. Emily DeFilippo (EIS)88Grade 3School Paraprofessionals & Special Ed Aides Miss Emily Griffiths 91Mrs. Staci Bolton School Paraprofessional Mrs. Susan Townson 92Mrs. Brenda O’CallaghanSchool Paraprofessional Mr. Patrick Callahan 92 Mrs. Kim Munley Special Education AideMs. Yvonne Russoniello 93Mrs. Susan SodenSpecial Education AideMrs. Jeannine Mortimer 94 Mrs. Joanna Franc-ChrambanisSchool ParaprofessionalMrs. Laura Godfroy 95Mrs. Joanne Popp Special Education AideMs. Dawn StokesSpecial Education Aide Grade 4Mrs. Lori Cavallo 74Custodial StaffMrs. Loretta Lombardi 71Mr. Ryan O’Connor/Lead CustodianMr. Marc Petchel 73Mr. James McGowanMs. Kristen Ragno 75Ms. Julette McIndoe-FooteMs. Megan Kalamas 86Mr. Terry WesnerMrs. Brenda Hanuschik 87Mr. Michael DerryGrade 5Cafeteria StaffMr. William Townson 69Mrs. Barbara Moticha/ManagerMrs. Jennifer Thompson 70Mrs. Dorothy FranksMrs. Lydia Goldberg 70Mrs. Linda PollackMr. William Strain71Ms. Yvette AndersonMrs. Marjori Carroll 72Lore School in a Nutshell OFFICE:538-9800 Ext. 6102 or 6103 NURSE: 538-9800 Ext. 6125Absences: Parent must call Ext. 6103 by 9:00 A.M. with reason for absence (note required upon return)Tardiness:Instruction starts promptly at 9:00 A.M. PLEASE arrive on time.Breakfast Program:Not before 8:15 A.M. – drop off at door #9 (side of school building)Lunch Account: (to review status of account or add money) Money sent in to school must be in an envelope with the name of student & teacher written on the envelope. If your child forgets his/her lunch money, only a complete lunch may be charged and money charged to account must be repaid the next day.Instant Alert:Parents are responsible to keep information current at pick up:Only a parent-authorized contact may pick up student- (sign out required)Drop off A.M.:Only drop off students at the back/fenced in area of school – children may not enter the building until 8:55 A.M. unless they are attending A.M. EDP or the Breakfast Program. If your child is late to school they must sign in at the main office and receive a late pass then go to class.Busses/P.M. Pick-up:We encourage all students assigned to a bus to ride the bus to and from school unless attending the EDP Afternoon School Program. A parent note is required if being picked up instead of the riding bus home. If picking up your child from the walker-pick up area located in the back of the school building at the end of the day, please be prepared to sign your child out on the clipboard provided by staff members and show picture identification if asked. If you need to pick-up your child, and you have not called, provided a note or an email to the main office by 3:00 P.M. it is required that you come into the building and sign your child out in the main office. Student MUST ride assigned bus – no switching busses allowed. Questions regarding bus times/routes please call 538-9800 Ext. 7111.Emergency closing:Will receive an Instant Alert (keep your Instant Alert info updated please)Delayed Opening:10:30 a.m. start time –bus comes 1? hours (90 minutes) late NO EARLY DROPOFFS-NO AM EDP Medicine at school:Call Nurse Craig at Ext. 6125 for information and forms or go to the Lore School Website/Parents and Students/School Health Office.Homework Hotline:Use teachers voice mail extension posted on website and handbookBirthday Treats:Bite size items only, no “mini-parties”, no balloons - please leave treats the in officeLost & Found:Please label all clothing, school bags & lunch bags with child’s name. Extended Day:Office 538-9800 Ext. 7179 or website under Ewing Public Schools/District Information/Extended Day ProgramWeekly Bulletin:Posted on website under Lore School/News/BulletinMonthly Calendar:Posted on website under Lore/Calendar – calendar is not sent homeGr. 4/5 Parents:Refer to website for new Code of Conduct for Gr. 4/5 students BOE approved 1/12 For further details see website under Calendar & News (Virtual Backpack) – updated daily. ATTENDANCE- ABSENCES AND TARDIESPlease read the District Attendance Policy available on the district website. All absences must be followed by a written note from a parent/guardian or doctor to school within 10 days stating the reason for the absence. Absences are “excused” for three reasons only: student illness, NJ State approved religious holidays, and a death in the family. Vacations are not “excused” so please plan accordingly. Excessive Absence notices are sent, as needed. Tardiness is tracked and letters sent to parents when students are excessively tardy. Classes begin at 9:00 a.m. Lateness is not excused unless a doctor’s note is provided or a parent note with the reason for the lateness stated and is approved by the principal. A phone call to 538-9800 ext. 6103 must be received by 9:15 a.m. to notify us that your child will not be attending school or will be arriving late. Attendance and tardy regulations may be viewed on the district website. STUDENT CONDUCT AND DISCIPLINE (5500)Lore School fosters a learning environment of mutual respect and cooperation. With the help of teachers and parents/guardians, children will assume responsibilities for contributing to a safe and secure school.For learning to take place, children are expected to regularly attend school and put forth their best efforts with their daily classroom activities. Our goal is to provide an environment in which children grow academically, socially, emotionally and culturally. Therefore, no child will be permitted to interfere with the education of other children.SCHOOL RULESThe following behaviors will be cause for disciplinary action:Inappropriate behaviors: e.g., pushing, name-calling, teasing, talking back, obscene language or attire.Cheating, lying or stealingInsubordinationFightingHitting a non-retaliating studentThreatening staff or studentsVandalismLeaving school grounds without permissionUse or distribution of drugs , tobacco and/or alcoholPossession or use of weapons or dangerous instruments.Bullying (in accordance with new state legislation Sept. 2011 – details on district website)Grade 4 and 5 students have a new Code of Conduct adopted by our Board of Education in January 2012. Please review this on the district website.Our Dean of Students, Mr. Elijah Pereira, addresses matters related to student behaviors and bus related matters (ext. 6106). In addition, he also serves as the Anti-Bullying Coordinator. In accordance with district policy, student participation with drugs, alcohol and/or gangs is strictly prohibited. Any one or more of he following consequences may occur for demonstrating the above behaviors:Teacher/student conferenceParent/guardian notificationParent/teacher/student conference with possible counselor interventionSuspension of privilegesDetentionReferral to Principal or Dean of StudentsSchool Suspension/ExpulsionDRESS AND GROOMING (5511)Children may not wear clothing or engage in grooming practices that present a health or safety hazard to individual pupils or to others; materially interfere with school work, create disorder, or disrupt the educational program; cause excessive wear or damage to school property; or prevent the pupil from achieving his or her own educational objectives because of blocked vision or restricted movement. The building Principal shall determine whether the dress grooming of pupils falls within these guidelines.At all times, it is required that children dress appropriately. Shorts which are of appropriate length and properly will be permitted during warm weather. The belt area of pants must be worn at the waist. The following clothingnot be worn to school: cutoffs, short shorts, tank tops with spaghetti straps, tube tops, half skirts, sheer or seethrough clothing and flip-flops. Hats and sunglasses may not be worn in school (except for medical reasons.) Also,clogs, pumps, high heels and shoes that provide no flexibility are unsafe for elementary children. Students should wear sneakers on days when they have physical education classes.Awareness of Policies: A complete list of Ewing Township Board of Education policies can be accessed at our web site: ewing.k12.nj.us/Welcome.html . BIRTHDAY TREATSWe urge you to donate a book to our Lore Library in lieu of birthday treats. However, if you wish to provide a snack during the usual snack time in the classroom (not during lunch time in the cafeteria) please deliver it to our provide napkins/plates, if necessary. Mini-parties are not allowed. Again, you may also prefer to donate a book to our library in lieu of a treat. Treats are to left at the main office for pick up at a time convenient for the teacher. Only pre-cut or bite-sized items are acceptable. BUS PROCEDURESChildren are due at assigned stops 10 minutes before the arrival time stated on the bus pass. Buses may arrive at the stop up to ten minutes early or late depending on traffic. Drivers do not wait for children who are not at the stop, nor can they pick up/drop off at authorized stops. We ask for your patience as it takes time to develop a consistent bus schedule. This should occur within 2-3 weeks after school begins. Students are assigned seats on their bus by the end of September. If you have questions about the location/time of the designated stop, call Transportation at 538-9800 ext. 7111.Riding the bus is a privilege and misbehavior will result in suspension or dismissed from the bus with transportation provided by parents. Bus activity is videotaped and checked to monitor student behavior. Switching buses is not permitted at any time. A written note is required when a student is not taking the bus home as usual. Verbal only arrangements cause confusion to children and school staff. If a note or phone call is not received, your child will be sent home according to their usual routine regardless of any verbal only arrangement you have made with them. If you forget to write a note, call as early in the day as possible.DISTRICT AND LORE SCHOOL CALENDARS/NEWSNews and important events are posted on the district and Lore School websites and are updated daily/as needed. Please read them carefully. Advance events are also posted on the extended calendar. We depend on you to familiarize yourself with the calendar information. An Instant Alert may be sent if circumstances require, at the discretion of the administration. CHANGE OF PHONE NUMBERS/ADDRESSNotify the main office of changes in your home/work/cell phone numbers promptly. In the event of an emergency, this information is invaluable and must be kept current. Also remember to update your Instant Alert information, which is different that our Genesis Student Database. Central Registration at ext. 7180 must be notified of any change of address with proof of residency provided before new transportation arrangements can be made. Addresses cannot be changed at the school level.CONFERENCES/ REPORT CARD PERIODS UPDATEReport cards are carried home on the following dates. After review, please sign and return the report card envelope. November 25, 2015 February 3, 2016 April 19, 2016 June 22, 2016Formal parent/teacher conferences will be held this year October 14th and 23nd and November 23rd and 24th. You will receive further information regarding conference scheduling at a later date. If you feel that there is an immediate problem, contact the teacher/staff via phone or email. Additional conferences on February 3, 2016 can be requested on an as need basis by parent or teacher. Parent Notification slips and other official communications are sent home periodically by teachers to inform you of any difficulties or good news regarding your child. Please review, sign and return Parent Notification slips to school promptly. COUNSELORCounseling services, part of the Ewing Township Student Assistance Program, are available. Ms. Maeve Neilsen is the Elementary Counselor for Lore School students. She can be reached at ext. 6110. Elementary counselors may work with children in a variety of settings designed to assist them in their ability to cope with everyday pressures, make healthy choices for their lives, resolve conflicts that arise in relating to others and help in developing the social skills necessary to live productive, happy lives.Individuals and small groups may discuss such topics as drug and alcohol abuse, values clarification, self-concept, decision making and coping strategies. Our counselor may teach whole group lessons on occasion, as needed.If you have any questions regarding the counseling program, or if you do not want your child to participate, please contact the counselor at ext. 6110.EXTENDED DAY PROGRAMThe Extended Day Program is a before and after school child care program from 7:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. each day. Details are available from the Extended Day Program Office at 538-9800 ext. 7162. Students must attend EDP on days when they are scheduled to attend unless they are signed out early by an authorized adult in the main office or security desk (no walker/pick up or bus).FIELD TRIPSTeachers select chaperones for field trips and confirm arrangements with them. Please let the teacher know if you would like to be considered as a chaperone. Parents are assessed a fee for their child’s transportation and admission to the venue, also for themselves if they are a chaperone.FOOD SERVICESLunch/Breakfast menus can be viewed on the school website. Complete lunches only may be charged to a lunch account (no seconds, ice cream or snacks) but must be repaid the next day. Please keep sufficient funds in your child’s account to avoid “over charge” notices. can be used to transfer funds from your checking account or by using your credit card, or simply to check your child’s account balance and receive e-mail alerts. Parents set up an on-line account with the student ID number and a credit card number. If you do not know your child’s ID number, you can contact the Food Service Office or the Lore Main Office. There is a fee associated with making on-line payments. Details can be found on the PayForIt website. Service for the 2014-2015 school year will be available around August 20th. No pre-paid discounts are available.Recess/Lunch periods: twenty minutes to eat and twenty minutes for recess:Grade K–1:05-11:45 Grade 1 – 11:25-12:05Grade 2– 11:00 -11:40 Grade 3 – 11:50-12:30 Grade 4 – 12:40-1:20 Grade 5 – 12:35-12:55 Breakfast is served from 8:15 a.m. until 8:50 a.m. every day. Prices: Breakfast $1.60 Student Hot Lunch $2.65 Reduced Price - Breakfast $ .30 Milk/Juice $.55 Adult Breakfast $2.10 Reduced Price – Lunch $.40 Adult Lunch $3.70Ice Cream/Snacks $.60-$1.90When sending money with your child for his/her lunch account, it is to be in an envelope labeled with their first and last name, teacher and grade. Found monies can only be returned if labeled correctly."FORGETFULNESS"Responsibility is a major focus in the educational process. Children learn independence by being responsible for items they are capable of remembering. Therefore, children may not use school phones to request delivery of forgotten sneakers, homework, etc.HOMEWORKHomework is a meaningful way to provide reinforcement of skills that are introduced by the teacher in school and an excellent source for parent understanding of how a child is functioning in school. We ask total cooperation in seeing that all homework is completed and handed in as required. Typical homework involves core book reading, math, spelling, long-term projects, etc.Homework continued on next page-GRADE RANGE OF TIME FOR ASSIGNMENTS Kdg.15-30 min/day 3rd Gr. 45-60 min/day 1st Gr.30-45 min/day 4th Gr. 60-75 min/day 2nd Gr.30-45 min/day5th Gr. 60-75 min/day Access the homework hotline by calling 538-9800, then the teacher’s voice mail extension. Teachers update the information daily before leaving the building. To leave a message for the teacher, wait for the beep following the homework information.We would appreciate your cooperation in requesting school work only for consecutive multiple absences. The work must be picked up at the end of the day, not during the school day. Please do not request assignments in advance due to vacation. Children can make up work upon their return.INSURANCEAccident insurance is not provided by the school district for a student. Information regarding purchase of an insurance policy is distributed to students on the first day of school and is available throughout the school year. Please note that broken glasses, lost articles, medical deductibles are not covered by the school district.INTERVENTION & REFERRAL SERVICESThe I&RS Team includes: School CounselorPrincipal Dean of Students Learning Consultant or School PsychologistReferring TeacherParent/Guardian The purpose of this team is to review individual student progress and offer strategies for success. This review process precedes Special Services/Child Study Team testing. Referral to Special Services is done in compliance with all existing laws and procedures. Our Dean of Students, Mr. Elijah Pereira is the coordinator of I&RS.LOST AND FOUNDPlease label your child’s clothing with their name for easy identification and return. The lost and found area is in the cafeteria. We periodically donate unclaimed items to charity.INSTANT ALERTInstant Alert is a quick way to communicate with students, parents/guardians and employees with emergency announcements and how to respond properly. It is also used for less urgent announcements. On the Instant Alert website, parents/guardians can choose which categories/levels of importance announcements they wish to receive and add additional forms of communication (email/cell/voicemail/text) as well as additional contacts. Parents are responsible for keeping all information updated via the website. Information given to Instant Alert is confidential and not shared with outside vendors. Further details and a link to Instant Alert can be found on the district website.MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION TO STUDENTS BY SCHOOL NURSEPupils are discouraged from bringing medicine to school. If the child is receiving medication, he/she should under normal circumstances, remain at home. However, if the family physician advises that the health of the child is such that they could and should attend school and must have medicine administered during school hours, a written notification is required from the private physician on a form provided by the school. The form may be obtained from the school nurse. The completed form, with the medication in a prescription bottle and labeled with the name, date and contents must be presented to the school nurse before the nurse can administer the medication to the child. The medication form is to be signed by the parent as well as the child's physician. Please contact the school nurse to request the form for your doctor. If you have further questions, please call our nurse, Ms. Judy Craig, at 538-9800-ext. 6125.SCHOOL SESSIONS - FULL / SINGLE SESSION /DELAYED OPENING/EARLY CLOSINGClassroom instruction begins promptly at 9:00 A.M. It is important that students arrive on time. The bell for school entrance is at 8:55 a.m. No outside supervision for students is provided previous until that time.The only students allowed into the building before 8:55a.m. are those enrolled in the Extended Day Program or those buying breakfast at the Breakfast Program. Dismissal is at 3:40 p.m. Single sessions: (1:40 pm) are noted on the district and monthly school calendars which are posted on the website. The only exceptions are the last 3 days of school when dismissal is at 1:10. We do not have a dedicated lunch time on those day but healthy snacks are allowed.Emergency closing: If school is cancelled for any unexpected reason, it is announced on the greeting message of the main district phone number (538-9800), an Instant Alert is sent and an announcement is made on local radio and television stations. If no announcement is heard on the district (538-9800) greeting, school will be in session according to the normal schedule. Please instruct your child as to a safe procedure to follow if there is an emergency closing and they arrive home before you. You will receive an Emergency Closing Information Sheet to complete confirming the plan you have made with your child to follow in the event of an unexpected early closing Delayed opening: If there is a delayed opening, elementary schools will open at 10:30 a.m. 1? hours after normal starting time. An announcement is made in the same manner as an emergency closing. Please remember the following in the event of a delayed opening:Children may not be dropped off early, doors open at 10:25 a.m. School bus pick up times will be 1? hours later than usual (90 minutes).Lunches will be served in all schools and schedules will be adjusted by the principal.All schools will be dismissed at the regular time, unless otherwise announced.There is no morning EDP when there is a delayed openingSECURITY RULES Always report to the security desk or main office when visiting school. Teachers may not be interrupted by parents, guardians, or visitors while teaching. Leave any lunch, money, clothing, etc. at the main office. It will be delivered for you. At dismissal, wait outside of the building to avoid hallway congestion.Children must be signed out by a parent or authorized person, in the office or at the security desk. Board policy establishes rules for classroom visits; please contact the district web-site for information on policies and regulations.SPECIAL SUBJECT PROGRAMSSpecial Subjects will not occur on the same day of each week due to the new six day rotation schedule implemented this year.ArtK-5th - one 45 minute period weeklyComputerK-5th -one 45 minute period weekly Instrumental Music:4-5th -one 40 minute period weeklyOrchestra one 40 minute period weeklyPhysical Education K-5th - two 45 minute periods weeklyVocal Music K-5th - one 45 minute period weeklyLibrary 4-5 th - one 45 minute choir periodAcademic Class Enrichment (ACE) 3-5 th - 2 hours per weekAchievement in Mathematics (AIM) 3-5 th - one 60 minute period per day Library Open for book exchange all day, every day Speech, Physical Therapy, and Occupational Therapy:Individual and small groups scheduled as needed and prescribed.STUDENT RELEASE TO NON-PARENT/GUARDIAN/EARLY PICK UPIf your child will be picked up by someone other than a parent/guardian or a person listed on the Student Contact Information Sheet, we must have prior authorization from you. A note or early phone call must be received stating their identity. If this occurs on a continuing basis, please add them as an authorized contact person on the Student Contact Information Sheet. Notification regarding any last minute change of plans must be received as early in the day as possible to avoid confusion to your child as well as to the school staff. Children must be signed in/out by the parent or designated contact person in the main office or at the security desk.TEL-SAFE PROGRAMAll absences are verified to ensure the safety of your child. If your child will be absent or arriving late, you MUST call the Main Office, Mrs. Hullings, at 538-9800 ext. 6103, by 9:00 a.m. If a phone call is not received, you will be called at home or work to verify the absence, so please remember to call. A written note is still required when the child returns to school even if you have called. The Ewing Public Schools Who to Contact…On occasion, a parent may have a concern, complaint, suggestion or request related to a school decision or policy. Many questions are easily and completely answered by communicating directly with the person in charge of the class or program. Each situation should first be addressed at whatever level the initial action was taken, with appeals moving on to the next level in the chain of command.General information (School/Board calendar, policies/regulations, employee contact information,individual schools websites, etc.) is always available for you at our website: ewing.k12.nj.us.Our main phone number is 609‐538‐9800.Matters Related to Curriculum and Instruction:Guidance/Counseling and Testing: Betty Jo Prince Ext: 7161K‐12 English Language Arts: Kelly Kawalek: Ext: 2156K‐12 Social Studies, World Language, Music, Art: James Woidill: Ext: 2160S.T.E.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math):K‐6 S.T.E.M. Don Wahlers: Ext: 31487‐12 S.T.E.M. Karen Benton Ext: 2143Special Education ProgramsPK‐5 Programs Maria Petsos: Ext: 4131Grade 6 – Age 21 Dave Hauserman: Ext: 37019‐12 Family & Consumer Science: Scott Sheplock: Ext: 21049‐12 Business: Maggy Hanna: Ext: 2109Health & Physical Education: Bud Kowal: Ext: 2126Lore Elementary School :Dean of Students: Elijah Pereira: Ext: 6103Principal: Edward Chmiel: Ext: 6102On matters involving school operations:Food Services: Debra Revay‐Shaw: Ext: 7106Transportation: Mary Beth Lynn: Ext: 7110Buildings and Grounds: Milt Shaw: Ext: 7102Registration/Residency: David Mikalauskas: Ext: 7180Extended Day Program: Michele Garrison: Ext: 7179School Business Administrator/Board Secretary: Dennis Nettleton: Ext: 1302 Anti‐Bullying/HIB ConcernsContact Building Level Anti‐Bullying SpecialistDistrict HIB Coordinator: Betty Jo Prince: Ext: 7161To resolve all matters only after you have followed the levels outlined above:Assistant Superintendent: Danita Ishibashi: Ext: 1402Superintendent: Michael Nitti: Ext: 1102 ................
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