MADISON COUNTY
SCHOOL
EXPECTATIONS
+ OPPORTUNITIES = SUCCESS
2008 – 2009
PARENT/STUDENT HANDBOOK
173
Wood Street Gurley , AL 35748
Phone:
(256) 776-3246 or 776-9264
Fax: (256) 776-6676
Web Address: http://www.madison.k12.al.us/mcelementary/mcelementary.htm
INTRODUCTION
Welcome to the 2008-09 school year at Madison County Elementary. I am pleased that you and your child will be a part of this wonderful learning community.
The faculty and staff of
This handbook contains valuable information regarding procedures, policies, and activities pertinent to our school. Please review this document carefully. Then sign and return the Notice of Receipt found on the back page. Keep the remainder of the document for reference throughout the year. If you have questions regarding its contents, please contact me, the teacher or the office staff.
Lizabeth Meador,
Principal
SCHOOL MOTTO
EXPECTATIONS + OPPORTUNITIES = SUCCESS
SCHOOL MASCOT
The Tiger
SCHOOL COLORS
Purple and Gold
PRINCIPAL
Lizabeth Meador
ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL
Jeff Riddle
Please note that this handbook is a guide. The Principal or Board of Education may
change or modify rules and procedures during the year to promote students’
welfare and potential for success.
Changes will be posted on the website.
HISTORY OF MCES
Madison County Elementary
School (MCES) serves Pre-Kindergarten through Eighth Grade students. MCES is a community school located in
MCES is a School Wide Title I
school and benefits from this Federal Program in several ways. Teachers, Instructional Assistants, and/or
Tutors may be employed through Federal Title I funds, allowing for reasonable
teacher/student ratios. Scientifically
Research Based materials and programs are purchased with Title I funds. Each classroom has at least one Internet
accessible computer.
MCES is an
MISSION STATEMENT
SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION
Dr. Terry Davis
MADISON COUNTY BOARD MEMBERS
Rich McAdams District
1
Kenny Johnson District
2
Rickey
Jeff Anderson District
5
Dr.
Mary Jane Caylor District
6 State Board
Telephone: (256)
852-2557
P.T.A.
President
Vice President Membership Patrick Hawkins
Vice President Fundraising Paul Patterson
Secretary LuAnne
Pugh
Treasurer
Tina Gilliam
Parliamentarian Leia Merical
Faculty Representatives Martha Stone and Tina Griffin
P.T.A.
Meeting Dates: September 9
November 18
January
13
March 10
May 12
The
2008-2009 P.T.A. officers would like to extend our welcome to Madison County
Elementary, Parents, Teachers, Staff and Students. We look forward to working
with you!
GCLC
The
Insert Copy of
Education Calendar here
FACULTY AND STAFF
PRINCIPAL ASSISTANT
PRINCIPAL Lizabeth Meador Jeff Riddle
PRE-K RESOURCE
TEACHERS
Tiffani Dodd Chandra Haselman Melissa Mann
Tiffany Martin Antoine McCoy
KINDERGARTEN Teresa McNeeley Yoneka Pride
Rosia Henry Brian Robinson
Rosie Steele
INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANTS
FIRST GRADE Leslie Lawhorn Wendy Osborne
Sherry Lenoir OTHER INSTRUCTION
Melissa Weaver Reading Coach Diana Reynolds
Counselor Betsy Koger SECOND GRADE Librarian Lorrie Vice
Ann Coffey Art Bonnie Harrison
Lisa Lowry Music
Martha Stone Band Jeff Hogan Physical Education Tim Porter
THIRD GRADE ACE Melinda Clark
Claudia Hyde Nurse
FOURTH GRADE Computer Aide Jane Lang
Melissa Lewis Computer Aide Teresa Craig
Andrea Thompson Student
Aides Leslie
Hutchins
FIFTH GRADE Donna Long Mary Smith
Tina Fischer Sandra Anders
Penny Osborne
OFFICE PERSONNEL SIXTH GRADE Secretary/ Bookkeeper Tammy Whitten
Amelia Childers Clerical Aide Susan Wright
Lois Wood
GROUNDS/MAINTENANCE
SEVENTH and
EIGHTH GRADE Plant
Manager Mike Boozer
Leslie Royer Science Custodians Brenda Boozer Mickey Lockard Social Science Joey Bradford
Jacob Siefert Literature Juanita Wilbourn
Jennifer Talton English Elizabeth Jackson
Tina Griffin Math
LUNCHROOM STAFF
DAY CARE Connie Sawyer – Manager
Rosia
Henry---Director
Dawn
Julian Ruth
Collier
Barbara Osmer Janice Harris
Angie Koger
BUS DRIVERS Ellen Lee
Maxine Nance Annette Neal AAP
Shane Putnam Misty Quick Paula Griesel
Joe Sims Vicki Tolliver
ATTENDANCE
HALF DAY IS 7:50 –
11:15 AND 11:15 – 2:45.
Absence of more than ˝ day counts as a full day absence and requires a doctor or parent note.
Students arriving after 7:50 must be signed in by a parent at the reception desk. Students who leave school for any reason must be signed out by a parent at the front desk.
Good attendance enhances learning. The Madison County Board of Education Policy
on attendance
for excused and unexcused absences is listed in the
Student Code of Conduct booklet. This
policy
adheres to the State of
within 3 days of an absence. Only 10 notes from home may be accepted. Additional notes must be
from a physician.
If no note is received within 3 days of the absence, the absence will be
coded
unexcused. The
State considers an absence of more than ˝ day as a full day’s absence and
requires an
excuse from parent or physician.
Excused absences are:
·
student’s
personal illness,
·
death in the
immediate family,
·
inclement weather
only when designated by Superintendent, and
·
legal obligations
with official paperwork.
·
Unusual and/or
emergency situations may be excused by the principal. If possible, written
permission
should be requested in advance
·
For absences other
than illness, enough detail regarding the absence is needed in order to
code
the absence.
When the school nurse finds it necessary to send
students home because of an illness, the student must
present a note by the parent or doctor upon the return
to school. These absences are not
automatically
excused. Notes may be faxed to 776-6676.
Students will be permitted to make up missed work for
an excused absence. It is the student’s
responsibility to get work assignments the day she/he
returns to school and to complete the assignment
according to a time frame determined by the teacher
(within two weeks of the date of the last absence).
Grades of zero will be assigned for assignments missed
because of unexcused absences. Parents
may
request makeup work in advance if student will be
absent more than 3 days. Please call
early for end
of day pick up.
BEGINNING OF THE SCHOOL DAY
Student
supervision begins at 7:25 a.m. The safety and general welfare of our students
and staff is
always
of utmost concern. We attempt to keep this foremost, particularly since our
buildings are
expansive
and difficult to monitor as a result. Do not drop students off before 7:25.
Classes
begin at 7:45 each day. Students may enter the building at 7:40. Those who
arrive between 7:25 and 7:40 will report to the cafeteria for breakfast or to
the gym to wait.
If you bring items to school for your child, please bring them to the school
office. They will be promptly delivered to the student’s room.
BOOK BAGS
The Madison County Board of Education Policy states
that book bags are allowed in all grades,
but must be used strictly for the purpose of transporting books, school
supplies and student personal items to and from school and classes. Due to safety concerns, book bags with wheels
are not allowed. Athletic bags
for school athletes are allowed, but must be used only to transport athletic
material and be stored in the gym lockers during the school day. Locker rooms
will be locked during school day.
BUSES
The
Madison County Board of Education provides bus service for students. Riding the bus is a privilege that requires
responsible behavior from all students. To
insure a safe, comfortable ride for yourself and others, students are expected
to follow guidelines in Madison County Schools Student Code of Conduct from the
first day of school. Students receive
bus rules from the driver each year.
Please review these rules with your child.
- Obey all instructions of the driver promptly
and cheerfully.
- Be respectful to driver and other students in
actions and language.
- Be at the bus stop on time. Buses cannot wait.
- Stay back from the roadway while waiting for
the bus.
- When it is necessary to cross a road, wait for
the driver’s signal and always cross in front of the bus.
- Keep your head and hands inside the bus at all
times.
- Sit facing forward and remain seated. Do not
move around while the bus is in motion.
- Sit in assigned seat if the driver has
designated one for you.
- Help keep the floor clear of trash and litter.
- Talk quietly to your neighbors.
- Be sure the bus has come to a full and complete
stop before attempting to enter or leave.
- Ride only the bus to which you are
assigned. Enter and leave only at
assigned stops.
- If a student is to
ride a different bus in the afternoon, A WRITTEN NOTE FROM PARENTS MUST
BE APPROVED by the administration
- Only bona fide students are permitted to ride
the bus.
Students are responsible for their own behavior on the
bus. We will not tolerate any situation that
causes distractions for the driver. Consequences for misbehaviors are:
- First offense Warning
with parent contact.
- Second offense 1-week
suspension from riding bus.
- Third offense 2-weeks
suspension from riding bus.
- Fourth offense 3-weeks
suspension from riding bus.
- Fifth offense Suspension
from riding for the remainder of the semester.
These are minimal
punishments. More serious misbehaviors will result in appropriate
consequence. Students are required to
attend school if suspended from the bus.
Students in grades PK-3 will
not be released from the bus if an adult is not present at the home. She/he will be returned to school and placed
in daycare for a charge of $7.00 per day.
After the second incident, the student will not be transported home by
bus. Student may ride in morning.
CAFETERIA -- 776-9816
Breakfast is served to students from 7:25 –
7:40.
Prices: $2.00
Regular Lunch including milk for grades Pre-K-5
$2.25
Regular Lunch for grades 6 –8 Visitor $3.75
$0.70 Milk purchased
separately from a lunch
$ .50 Ice Cream
$1.50Breakfast (Grades Pre-K-8) Visitor
$2.00
Additional items purchased,
such as a second slice pizza, more fries, tea/juice, will cost extra.
Parents
may send money in advance to pay for lunch.
The lunchroom will set up an account and assign the student a number to
purchase lunch from that account.
Payment may be made online or via telephone by using the PayPams system. http://www.PayPAMS.com For more information go to: http://www.madison.k12.al.us/Nutrition/PamsLunchroom%20for%20Parents041222.pdf
It
is board policy that students may not accumulate more than 2 charges. Charging of a la carte items will not be
allowed. After two meal charges, a
student will be referred to the principal.
For a student who has charged two meals, a peanut butter/jelly sandwich
and milk may be given.
The
lunch menu is subject to change depending on availability of items from the
suppliers. The lunch menu appears in The
Huntsville Times, the MCBOE website and on our web site.
CAR RIDERS
Student supervision begins
at 7:25 a.m.
Morning: Car riders should be dropped off in front of
the campus on
Do not
leave students at school until 7:25 a.m.
Afternoon: Parents should line up behind the large gym
at 2:45 p.m. to pick up their car riders by entering on
Beginning on
August 13, 2008, all drivers must display a sign issued by MCES with the
student’s name. The
sign should be attached to the passenger side sun visor and be visible through
the front window. If the person picking up your child does not have a sign,
a picture ID will be required and confirmed with the office. This person must be listed on your current
student information form.
CHANGES IN TRANSPORTATION
All changes in transportation must be
made in writing to the school by the custodial parent. Changes may be faxed before 12:00. We suggest calling to ensure that the fax was
received.
The
principal or principal’s designee must approve notes for changes in
transportation in advance. Please
refrain from calling the school concerning a change in transportation unless
there is a true emergency situation.
CELL PHONES
All PK – 8 students must adhere to the Madison County
School System policy regarding cell phones:
Students shall not possess electronic
pagers in schools or on school campuses.
Cell phones are permitted, but with the following stipulations:
1. May not be carried or worn on a student, but must be
kept in book bags, purses, or other bags allowable within the Code of Conduct.
2. Must be turned off in school buildings at any time of
the day.
3. Must be turned off on school campus during the
instructional day.
4. Must be turned off while on school buses.
5. School administrators may make exceptions as to when
and where cell phones may be used based on extenuating circumstances to serve a
school purpose and need.
6. Cell phones will be confiscated from students who
violate this policy and will be returned only to parents between 3:00 and 4:00
p.m.
7. Consequences for cell phone violation are as
follows:
a. 1st offense = 1 day AAP,
b. 2nd offense = 3 days AAP,
c. 3rd offense = Loss of privilege to bring
cell phone plus 5 days AAP.
d. Additional offenses will be considered defiance and
will receive other consequences.
8. After the first offense, phones will be only returned
to parents in a scheduled conference with an administrator.
CONFERENCES
Parent-teacher
conferences are required by Madison Count Board of Education policy. Teachers and/or parents may request
conferences. A partnership between home and
school is necessary for the successful educational experience of each child.
COMMUNICATION
School-home
communication is a high priority at
Our
teachers and staff have access to voice mail and e-mail. Teachers do not have phones in the classroom
and only have an opportunity to check voice messages once a day. You may reach any staff member by his/her
e-mail address. If you have an urgent
matter, you should phone the school instead of sending an E-mail. Please allow up to 36 hours for return
communication.
Staff email addresses are
provided at http://www.madison.k12.al.us/mcelementary/mcelementary.htm
DAYCARE
Extended day
care is available for all PK-6th grade students from 2:45 – 5:45
daily on the
DISCIPLINE
All guidelines found in the Madison County Student
Code of Conduct manual will be followed.
A
school-wide discipline plan is
in place. Corporal Punishment is allowed by MCBOE; parental approval
is not required but parents of
MCES students will ALWAYS be involved before this last resort
disciplinary technique is
administered.
DRESS CODE
All K –8 students will adhere to the dress code as set
forth by the Madison County Board of Education
and as deemed appropriate by the principal. This is detailed in the Madison County Schools Student
Code of Conduct. http://www.madison.k12.al.us/pupilservices/COC%20200708%20complete.pdf
Please
note that tennis shoes must be worn for P.E. activities. Footwear
determined to be
dangerous or a safety hazard may not be worn at any
time. (ie. Heelies)
GUIDANCE AND COUNSELING
Services
are available through the school counselor for students experiencing
difficulties that affect their grades and/or attendance. These services include individual counseling
and/or small group counseling for students experiencing similar problems. The school counselor also works with the
teachers, administrators and parents to coordinate programs that are intended
to boost self-esteem and improve school performance. These programs include Parent Tutors, Peer
Mediators, Student Council, and a Positive Peer Support Group, which is funded
by Madison County Mental Health.
LIBRARY/MEDIA
An
automated circulation system is used to check books out from the library. Students in kindergarten and first grade may
check out one book after an appropriate orientation time. Students in second grade may check out one
book for a period of two weeks. Students
in third through eighth grades may check out two (2) books for a period of two
weeks—one for assigned reading, one for reading enjoyment. Discretion will be used to determine the
renewal of books. Parenting videos and books are available for checkout to
parents.
Students
are to use care in the treatment of library books and return them to the
library on or before the due dates.
Students who have overdue or lost books may not check out another book. Students must pay for lost or damaged library
books and materials.
LOCKERS
Lockers
are available for 7th and 8th graders at a cost of $5.00
for the year. Written combinations
should be kept in a safe place, such as at home. Combinations will only be given out to the
student one additional time at no charge. Additional requests for combinations may be
charged a fine of $.50 per request at the discretion of the principal. Students on school athletic teams should
purchase a gym locker for $3.00. Locker
rooms will be locked from 8:00 - 2:45.
Students will not have access to locker rooms during the school day.
LOST AND FOUND
Please put student name on coats, bookbags,
lunchboxes, etc. Label coat on tag or
inside of sleeve at the wrist. Label
other items in easy to see locations.
The gym is designated as the
“Lost and Found Room.” Students may
check for lost items before 8:00, during P.E. and after 2:15 daily. Parents may sign in at the reception desk to
check this room at any time. Items will
be donated to a charitable agency on the first day of each month that school is
in session since items steadily accumulate in this area.
MAKEUP
WORK
Make up work
for students who miss classes for an excused reason will be allowed. Students should make up work as soon as
possible. It should be noted that the
responsibility will fall upon the student to ask for make up work and also to
make arrangements with the teacher for times, places, etc. Students will not receive a grade for work
assigned during an unexcused absence.
Teacher discretion may be used in unusual situations. Work must be made up within 10 school
days.
Please do not
call the office until after the student has missed 3 consecutive days to ask
for makeup work unless a doctor has stated the absence will be longer than 3
days. Please call by 9:00 a.m. for
afternoon pickup. This work will be
available in the office for pickup at 3:00 p.m.
MEDICATIONS
AND NURSE
Students
are not to have prescription or over-the-counter medications in their
possession during the school day or during school sponsored events. Students must take medication only in the
presence of the licensed nurse, Medication Assistant or parent/guardian unless
authorized to self-administer. A medication
patch prescribed by the licensed Medical Provider may be worn during the school
day.
Prescription
medications will be administered only if a properly completed School Medication Prescription/Parent
Authorization Form is completed and signed by the licensed Physician and
parent/guardian Exceptions may be granted
based on the licensed Medical Provider’s orders in unique situations (e.g.,
asthma inhaler, epipen, insulin).
Over-the-counter
medications will be administered only if the School Medication Physician/Parent Authorization Form is completed
and signed by the parent/Guardian.
Authorization forms for the over- the-counter medications that are
included in the physician-approved formulary need to be signed by the
parent/guardian only. If an
over-the-counter medication or Medical Provider is not included in the
pre-approved formulary, the authorization form must be signed by a licensed
Medical Provider and parent/guardian.
Procedure for
administering medication to students
1. Where
required by Policy and Procedure Governing Student Medication, a properly
completed School Medication Prescriber/Parent Authorization Form must be kept on
file.
2.
Prescription medications must be kept in the original container clearly
marked with the student’s name, dosage, name of drug and directions for
administration. All over-the-counter
medication must be delivered in a sealed manufacturers’ labeled container with
the student’s name written on the container.
3. Students
are not allowed to transport any type of medication to and from the
school. Medication must be transported
by the parent/guardian unless other arrangements have been approved by the
principal and school nurse, (exceptions:
Asthma inhaler, insulin, and other diabetic supplies, and epipen). The
Medication Assistant or licensed nurse will record the date and amount of
medication received on the backside of the Medication Administration Daily
record form. School personnel and
parent/guardian will initial the entry in the space provided.
4. All
medication must be stored so that each medication is in an individual
compartment and locked two times.
5. Students
will be allowed to carry (on their person) and /or self-administer emergency
treatment medications only when the prescriber and
parent/guardian have so indicated and signed on the appropriate medication
authorization form.
6. Any change
in medication or dosage must be documented on a new medication authorization
form, signed by the licensed prescriber and
parent. The form can be faxed from the
licensed prescriber’s office to expedite the
process. The stop date of the original
medication order will be documented on the original authorization and daily
medication record. The start date of the
new medication order will be documented on the newly completed authorization
form and daily medication record.
7. If an
error in medication administration is made to include omission of a dosage of
medication, the Medication Assistant or licensed nurse will do the
following:
1. Locate and have the student brought to the
office.
2. Complete and sign the Medication Unusual
Occurrence Form.
3. Maintain a
photocopy of the completed form at the school and forward the original onto the
Supervisor of Health Services.
8. Unused
portions of medication must be picked up from school by the
parent/guardian. At the end of the
school year unused portions not picked up will be disposed of by school
personnel in the presence of a witness and documented.
9. All
medication documentation must be maintained on file for five calendar years,
and maintained in the nurse’s office or school office in a secure locked
area.
10. The site
nurse or delegating nurse must periodically monitor and document the Medication
Assistants skills and retain the responsibility for all outcomes concerning the
administration of the student medication.
11. Procedure
for the application and removal of a medication patch:
·
Treat Medication patch as a topical
·
Patch requires a medical Provider prescriber
form with a time noted for application and removal of the patch
·
If the patch should fall off during the school day, the student must
bring the patch to the nurse for disposal and hand washing
·
Medication Assistant or licensed nurse can apply or remove the patch
·
Wear gloves upon application and removal of patch
·
Dispose of used patch by flushing down the toilet or dispose of it in a
lidded container in the presence of a witness and document
PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCES
Unscheduled conferences should
not be held because they interfere with Instructional time and do not give the
teacher time to prepare necessary information. Recommended times for
conferencing and phone calls are during teacher planning periods or before and
after school.
PARTIES
Parties are allowed at
Christmas and at the end of the year.
They may last no more than one hour.
Parents who object to their child’s participation in parties or
activities related to any holidays should notify the teacher in August. Birthday parties are not allowed at
school. Birthday snacks or treats that are store bought are always
welcome and may be shared at lunch, recess, or snack time. Please contact the teacher in advance about
sending special snacks. State of
Invitations to private parties:
Students may distribute personal party invitations at school only if every student in the classroom is
invited and may distribute invitations to other classrooms if each
child in that class is invited. Otherwise, parents should seek another way to
deliver private invitations.
RETURNED CHECKS
Checks must be
made payable to the order of
REQUEST FOR CLASS
ASSIGNMENTS
In order to provide the best
learning environment for all students, we will not be able to honor parent
requests for specific teachers. Instead of requesting a teacher, please
write a letter to the principal describing your child and the best learning
environment for him/her within 2 weeks from the last student day. You may request that your child
NOT be placed in a specific classroom.
SCHOOL HOURS
7:50 a.m. to 2:45 p.m.
Official supervision of all students begins at 7:25 a.m. Do not bring students until 7:25 a.m. All students
are to report to lunchroom for breakfast or to gymnasium to wait. Students will be dismissed to homeroom at
approximately 7:42. The time until 7:50
will be used as general preparation for the school day such as visiting locker,
restroom etc. Class begins at 7:50 a.m.
Tardy Students: Parents must accompany students to office for
a tardy slip if they arrive after 7:50.
Check out: Students who check out before 11:15 a.m. and
do not return to school are considered absent for the day. Students who check in after 11:15 a.m. are
considered absent for the day. These
times are automatically coded as absent by the STI Attendance Program required
by the State.
Dismissal: Car riders and bus riders are dismissed at
2:45. Walkers will be released/escorted
after buses leave campus at 2:50. All
students should depart from the campus by 2:55 p.m. each day unless staying for
Gurley Community Learning Center Clubs, tutoring, or extended daycare.
SNACKS/FOOD/DRINKS
Food
and drink for class snacks must adhere to Alabama State Code. Fruit, fruit juice, pretzels and healthy
snacks are permitted. http://cnp.alsde.edu/NutritionPolicy/AlaHealthySnackStandards.pdf
Students
may not enter campus with open drink containers. Glass bottles are not allowed.
SPECIAL OCCASIONS/GIFTS
Occasionally,
parents send flowers, gifts and balloons to be delivered to students. These items will not be delivered to students
from the office until 2:15 p.m. in order to protect instructional time. For the safety of the students, flowers in
glass containers and balloons will not be permitted on the buses.
STUDENT CHECK IN/CHECK OUT
HALF DAY IS 7:50 – 11:15 AND 11:15 – 2:45.
Absence of more than ˝ day counts as a full
day absence and requires a doctor or parent note.
A
custodial parent must accompany students who arrive at school after 7:50
a.m. Students must go to office and
receive a tardy slip in order to be admitted into the classroom.
Students may be checked out only by those listed on
their check out sheets. Any changes
regarding
permission to check students out must be in writing
from the custodial parent. A picture ID
will be
required if the person is unknown to office
personnel. No phone calls will be
accepted, only written
notes. Notes
may be faxed to 776-6676 before 12:00 on day of checkout. We suggest calling to
determine if the fax was received. Students
should not be checked out after 2:15 p.m.
Early
checkout from school interferes with learning.
Students are working until 2:40.
Please
arrange
appointments outside of school hours if at all possible.
STUDENT CLUBS/ACTIVITIES
Many
school activities are offered to students.
Annual/ Yearbook Staff Peer Mediators
Jr. Beta Club Indian Education
Student Council Band
Scholars Bowl FCS
Middle School Athletics Safety Patrol
STUDENT SEXUAL HARASSMENT
Sexual
harassment is prohibited by the Madison County Board of Education. A student who believes he/she is a victim of
sexual harassment should contact the school principal or another administrator.
TARDINESS
Please help
your child get the most instruction out of each day while at the same time
establishing positive work habits by getting them to school on time. Being on time to school and class is
mandatory. Excessive tardies/absences must be reported to the
TELEPHONE USAGE
School phones
are available for student use. There is
no reason for a student to use a cell phone during the school day. Please see CELL PHONE section for policy and consequences.
Students may
use the phone in case of emergency or special situations that merit phone usage
with permission and supervision of a school employee. Students should bring a phone pass to the
office in order to use the phone. Forgotten
items do not usually constitute an emergency, however, we attempt to assist
students as possible.
VISITOR POLICY
We welcome and
appreciate all parents and volunteers.
However, the safety and education of our children is the number one
concern.
·
All
visitors must report to the office before visiting any location on campus.
·
Visitors
with a valid reason for visiting our campus will be issued a visitor’s pass,
which must be visibly worn.
·
Visitors
should go only to the locations noted on the sign-in sheet.
·
Parents
may not walk their children to the classrooms after the first day of
school. This is disruptive to the
teacher and to the other students. Pre-k and kindergarten parents may escort
children to the classroom through August 11th.
o
Young
children adjust more quickly with positive words from parent and a speedy
departure. It is generally easier for
the child to leave the parent at the car drop off point than to watch parent
walk away from the building.
o
“Just
one more hug” never seems to work for child, parent, or teacher.
·
Lunch
with your child is encouraged. We
suggest that Pre-Kindergarten, Kindergarten, and first grade parents not visit
for lunch until after August 15 to allow your child time to become accustomed
to school.
·
If
lunch is the reason for your visit, please do not accompany your child back to
classroom.
·
No
unscheduled visitors will be allowed in classrooms without an administration’s
approval in order to protect the learning environment.
·
Short-term
parking is available in front of the school.
Additional parking is available at the rear of the school. Please do not park on the grass, in reserved employee
spaces, or block other cars. Do not park
in the handicapped place unless your car has a handicapped emblem
VOLUNTEERS AND PARENT
INVOLVEMENT
We encourage
parent involvement in our total school program.
We also need parent volunteers in various areas throughout the
year. When you choose to volunteer in
some capacity, we do respectfully request that you refrain from wandering
halls or visiting classrooms unannounced.
Your help as a volunteer is needed and is definitely appreciated. We look forward to working with each of you
as you become involved in your child’s education.
WEATHER
It is the parent’s responsibility to
stay informed during turbulent weather seasons.
When
inclement weather necessitates the closing of schools, please listen to local
radio and TV stations for announcements made by the Superintendent of
Education. Schools generally receive
closing information at the same time as the news media and follow System policy
for early dismissal or late opening.
·
Please refrain from calling the school regarding early
closings, etc.
·
School phone
lines must remain open in the event of an emergency.
·
Buses will take
bus riders home when it is safe.
o
Make sure you
have a plan in case you are not at home for early release.
·
If students are to
be checked out, parents MUST report to the office and follow procedure.
·
Parents are
requested not to check students out during emergency WARNING situations.
·
Emergency
procedures approved by Emergency Management Agency will be implemented.
o
Parents/Guardians
are welcome to sign in and sit with your students during tornado warnings or to
stand with your students during fire or evacuation events.
o
Teachers will
follow emergency check-out procedures during evacuations to ensure that all
students have evacuated and are released to parent or parent designee.
.
MIDDLE SCHOOL ATHLETICS
Many athletic activities are offered to students. Please see coaches for eligibility
requirements.
Middle
School Football Coach Tim
Porter
Middle
School Volleyball Coach Tina
Griffin
Middle
School Girls Basketball Coach Brian
Robinson
Middle
School Boys Basketball Coach Brandon
Broughton
Middle
School Girls Softball
Middle
School Boys Baseball Coach Tim Porter
Middle
School Cheerleaders Coach Leslie
Royer
Admission
prices for middle school games are:
Football
Adult $4.00
Football
Student $2.00
Other
sports Adult $3.00
Other
sports Student $2.00
2008 Football Schedule
Date Day Team
August 16 Saturday Purple/ White
August 23 Saturday Jamboree
Sept. 2 Tuesday Woodville
Sept. 8 Monday Priceville
Sept. 16 Tuesday Mt. Gap Away 6:00
Sept. 22 Monday Scottsboro Away 5:30
Sept. 30 Tuesday
Oct. 14 Tuesday Skyline Home 6:00
Oct. 21 Tuesday
2008 Volleyball Schedule
Date Day Team Home / Away Time
August 21 Thursday New Hope ,
Whitesburg New Hope
August 26 Tuesday New Market, Whitesburg New Market TBD
August 28 Thursday Central, Randolph
Sept. 2 Tuesday New Hope
Sept. 4 Thursday New Market, Westminster
Sept. 9 Tuesday Westminster ,
Central Westminster TBD
Sept. 11 Thursday Westminster
Sept. 15 Monday Randolph, Whitesburg Home TBD
Sept. 18-19 County Tournament
PARENT VOLUNTEERS
Parents are encouraged to volunteer and be an active part of
their children’s school lives. If you
would be interested in volunteering at Madison County Elementary, please tear
out this sheet and return it to your child’s teacher. If you are not contacted within a
reasonable time period, please notify Mrs. Meador or Mr. Riddle.
______YES!!!!!!! I WOULD LOVE TO VOLUNTEER IN THE FOLLOWING CAPACITY:
_________ First Aide Room
_________ Teacher’s Aide / Classroom Helper
_________ Tutor or Listen to Students Read
_________ Booster Club Volunteer/Member
_________ Accelerated Reader Program
_________ Crisis Management Team
____________PTA
____________Other ____________________________________
DAYS I AM AVAILABLE: ____________________________________
HOURS I AM AVAILABLE: __________________________________
Name: _________________________________________
Address: ________________________________________
Phone: __________________________________________
My child’s name is: _________________________________
My child’s teacher is: _______________________________
PLEASE RETURN THIS FORM TO THE OFFICE
NOTICE OF RECEIPT
2008-2009
MCES Student Handbook
Please Print
Student’s Grade Level: _______________ Student’s Teacher: ___________________
Name of Student: _______________________________________________________
Name of Parent: ________________________________________________________
We hereby acknowledge by our
signatures that we have received and read/ had read to us, the Madison County
Elementary School Student Handbook. We
understand that these policies apply to all students and parents at
Signature of Student: ______________________________________Date:________
Signature of Parent: ________________________________________Date:________
Signature of Parent: ________________________________________Date:_________
A separate statement is to be signed for each student in the household.
Please sign this page and have the student return it to the school. Keep the handbook for future reference.