Welcome.
We shall walk together on this path of life, for all things are part of the universe, and are connected with each other to form one whole community.
~Maria Montessori
River's Edge Montessori School Student and Parent Handbook 2012-2013
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Student and Parent Handbook 2010-2011
Dayton Public Schools
Lori L. Ward…………...Superintendent
School Board Members
Ronald Lee ……………………...President
Joe Lacey……………………Vice President
Yvonne V. Isaacs
Nancy Nerny
Sheila Taylor
Stacy M. Thompson
Dr. Robert Walker
Dayton Public Schools Mission Statement
Dayton Public Schools provides a high-quality education in a safe environment that prepares our students for success in school, work and life by providing a highly effective trained staff working each day with community resources.
Dayton Public Schools Vision Statement
Dayton Public Schools will be a model education system where all students are academically successful, culturally engaged, and ready for postsecondary opportunities and careers upon graduation. Teachers, parents and community partners will be active participants in our schools, and contribute to student growth.
River's Edge Montessori School Vision Statement
At River's Edge Montessori School it is our vision that we, the students, will make wise choices and become good citizens so that we can accomplish our goals and reach our highest level of achievement in our global society.
River's Edge Montessori School Purpose Statement
To design engaging academic work for all students that will enable each child to fulfill his/her potential through the Montessori philosophy of lifelong learning.
Arrival at School
The school day begins at 9:25 a.m. Children are not to arrive at school before 9:10 a.m. unless going to the before care program sponsored by the YMCA at 7:30 a.m. Breakfast begins at 9:10 a.m. Other than in the YMCA Program, there is NO ADULT SUPERVISION prior to 9:10 a.m. in any other part of the school building.
Assemblies
Assembly programs are scheduled periodically during the year. The conduct of the student body at any assembly is an important indication of the cultural level of our school. Whether or not guests are present, each student is personally responsible for conducting himself/herself in a courteous and respectful manner. This same expectation extends to adult visitors and guests. Unacceptable conduct includes whistling, inappropriate clapping, booing, rowdiness and talking during a program.
The following script will be read at the opening of all assemblies:
We welcome you to River’s Edge Montessori School’s _________. We have a few requests so that we may all enjoy the program.
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If you have a cell phone with you, please put your phone on vibrate. Please refrain from talking on a cell phone during the program.
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For their safety we ask that young children stay with their adults during the program.
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Bathrooms and water fountains are located in the back of the gym. The women's room is to my right. The men's room is to my left.
We invite you to relax and enjoy the program.
Attendance/Tardies
Daily attendance by all students is required by law. A written note signed by a student’s parent/guardian is to be given to the teacher when the student returns to school. Acceptable reasons for excused absences as mandated by the State of Ohio are: personal illness, critical illness in the family, quarantine of the home, death of a relative, or observance of religious holidays. If a student is absent, a note must be sent in with the child on the day the child returns to school. To be in compliance with state guidelines a note must include the dates on which the student was absent and a description of the symptoms of the illness.
Parents are requested to call the child’s classroom before 9:25 a.m. to report their child’s absence. Every teacher has a phone in his/her classroom. Telephone numbers for classrooms and support personnel can be found at the end of this handbook. If you do not wish to leave a voice mail for the teacher, dial “0” to be connected to the office. The teachers are required to place classroom telephones on voice mail at the start of each teaching day.
If a student becomes ill at school, parents or other designated persons will be contacted. No child will be released to anyone not listed on our official pick-up sheet. Therefore, be sure to list all persons who may need to pick up your child. Please do not send an ill child to school. Children returning to school after any absence due to communicable disease must bring a note from their physician. Other absences due to illness require a written note from the parent to be placed on file at school
Students will be marked tardy after 9:25 a.m. Students who arrive late must report to the office for a tardy slip. Tardies are recorded and reported to the designated school official. The intent of the Board of Education is to make certain that the school official will follow through on excessive absences or tardies with referrals sent to student services and juvenile court when necessary.
A student is:
When a student arrives after 9:25 a.m. and before 11:25 a.m. student is marked tardy.
When a student arrives between 11:25 a.m. and 1:25 p.m. student is marked ½ day absent.
When a student arrives after 12:25 p.m. student is marked 1 day absent.
When a student leaves between the hours of 11:45 a.m. and 1:45 p.m. student is marked ½ day present.
When student leaves after 1:45 p.m. student is marked 1 day present.
Birthday Celebrations
While we recognize a parent/guardian desire to celebrate a child’s birthday, we ask, for reasons of consistency and student health issues, that no individual celebrations or treats be planned. Each child receives a special birthday remembrance from the principal. If you feel strongly about recognizing your child’s birthday, please consider donating a book to the classroom library in his/her honor.
Change of Address or Telephone Number
Parents are required to notify the school office promptly if there is a change of address or telephone number. Correct telephone numbers are essential in case of accident or other emergency relating to your child. All address changes can be made in the River’s Edge Montessori School office.
Code of Conduct
To ensure consistency in managing behavior, the Dayton Public Schools has created a Guide to Student Conduct booklet which will be the formal document used in the enforcement of discipline by the total staff. Each family receives a copy of this document and is asked to sign a contract stating that the document was reviewed by the family.
Discipline
Our approach to discipline is based upon prevention. We try to avoid unnecessary time responding or reacting to behavior problems. We all agree that our children are our most valuable resources. Through nurturing and sensitivity we hope to prepare them to function as social assets rather than social liabilities. With this in mind, it is important this understanding is reflected in methods of discipline used at home and school. The Montessori Method addresses the need to affect change toward positive behavior through lesson planning and teaching. One famous quote from Maria Montessori is: “The undisciplined child enters into discipline by working in the company of others; not being told he is naughty.” Discipline is therefore a learning experience and less a punitive experience when dealt with appropriately. The child has an opportunity to be heard and to have an opinion.
We believe that most children want to follow rules and exhibit acceptable behaviors. These will be clearly defined by our staff and the child will then become responsible for his/her behavior. This responsibility will include accepting the consequences which come as a result of the behavior choices. “To let the child do as he likes when he has not yet developed any power of control is to betray the idea of freedom.” (Maria Montessori)
Discipline Procedures
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The teacher initiates the initial contact with the child/ren to clarify and review rules and begin problem solving using the Positive School Climate (PSC) Guidelines. Respect Others Self and the Environment.
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The teacher may contact the parent/guardian to discuss the problem, clarify the rule(s) and invite the parent/guardian to share in an appropriate response to the problem.
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The teacher will administer the appropriate consequence following PSC procedures and/or as discussed with the parent/guardian and send a written discipline referral to be filed in the office..
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The administrator will conference with the child to review patterns of violations as verified by the teacher(s). The administrator may act on one or more of the following consequences:
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Time out from class—length of time at the administrator’s discretion
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Denial of noon recess-- length of time at the administrator’s discretion
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Out-of-School Suspension—Administrator contacts the parent/guardian and files discipline forms
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Referral to school student services personnel or school psychologist
Discipline Support from the Home:
Because discipline needs to be a collaborative effort, the staff at River’s Edge Montessori School relies on family support. Therefore it is expected that the home will:
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Support school officials in their efforts to develop and maintain a well-disciplined learning environment.
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Teach the child socially acceptable behaviors.
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Teach the child by word and example to have respect for the law, authority, and the rights and property of others.
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Teach the child to be accountable for his/her actions.
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Help the child grow and develop into a self-disciplined person.
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Share the responsibility of student control with the school.
Dismissal Procedures
The voice mail in classrooms is usually answered AFTER dismissal. Therefore, calls requesting changes in children’s dismissal or requiring immediate attention/action, need to go through the office NOT through the teacher’s voice mail.
Walkers and Car Riders -- Dismissed at 3:30 p.m.
Students are required to go directly home immediately after the afternoon dismissal. Playing on the playground at this time is not permitted for safety reasons. Students transported by car or walked home by a designated adult are monitored in their assigned dismissal areas. If the ride or escort does not arrive by 3:40 p.m., the student(s) will be escorted to the Auditeria. Parents will have to report to the office to pick up their student(s).
Bus Riders -- Dismissed at 3:40 p.m.
Students are escorted to their designated buses and supervised while boarding the buses. Any change in a student’s transportation must be sent in writing to the teacher. The teacher is responsible for informing the office and getting approval for this change. NO VERBAL MESSAGES ARE EVER ACCEPTED FROM THE CHILDREN. Phone messages from a parent/guardian about changes in transportation will NOT be accepted unless it is an extreme emergency. To ensure student safety, verification of identity will be requested. Please do not meet your child at the bus at dismissal time or take him/her off the bus.Go to the office and communicate your need to have your child taken off. The office will notify the teacher on bus duty to remove the child from the bus. The child will then be sent to the office. This is imperative to assure student safety.
Bus riders are given a handbook on procedures and behavioral expectations. Parents/ guardians are asked to review these rules and expectations with their student(s). The bus driver is responsible for enforcing safety rules. Any disorderly pupil will be reported to the principal. The principal is responsible for notifying the parent/guardian. A student's CONTINUED DISORDERLY CONDUCT ENDANGERS PUPIL SAFETY AND WILL RESULT IN SUSPENSION OF BUS RIDING PRIVILEGES.
If your child’s bus is more than 15 minutes late, please call the Transportation Office at 542-4010. They have radio contact with all buses. The school does not have this capability.
Early Dismissal
If, for some reason, your child must leave school before our regular dismissal time, the parent/guardian needs to report to the office to sign the student out. The time and reason for the early dismissal must be filled in. Students will only be released to parents, legal guardians or to persons to whom parents have granted permission IN WRITING ON THE OFFICIAL RELEASE FORM. We will not release your child to any other person. In an emergency, a telephone call and a written note will be necessary for the release of your child to someone not listed on the release form. A child must be picked up prior to 3:20 p.m. for an early dismissal. Parents are not to go to the classroom to pick up children. This is to ensure students’ safety.
Dress Code
The school may regulate dress and grooming in the interest of health, safety and effective instruction. Children are expected to be neat and well-groomed. Forms of dress which are considered distracting or disruptive to the learning atmosphere will not be permitted. No item of clothing will exhibit violent or inappropriate graphics or language. We do expect all students to adhere to the guidelines below:
Girls' Shirts/Blouses
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Shoulders and upper arms should be covered (ex. short sleeved tee shirts)
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Appropriate length is defined as long enough to cover the stomach if arms are raised.
Girls' Skirts
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Appropriate skirt length is defined as 2" above the knee or the hem touching the longest fingertip when the arms are held naturally at the sides-- WHICHEVER IS LONGER.
Girls Shorts/Pants
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Pants and shorts should naturally fit student’s hips and waist. NO cut up pants or holey pants allowed. (not even by design)
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When necessary a belt should be worn to adequately hold shorts or pants up at waist level.
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If the pants or shorts are low rise, the shirt must be tucked in.
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Shorts are worn ONLY during the first and last quarters of school.
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No writing across the rear end of pants/shorts.
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All shorts, skirts etc. must be fingertip length, even if worn with tights.
Boys' Shirts
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Oversized shirts must be tucked in.
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If shirts are not tucked in, the hem of the shirt must hit at the fingertips when the arms are held naturally at the sides.
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Outside jackets may not be worn during the school day
Boys' Pants/Shorts
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Pants and shorts should naturally fit student’s hips and waist. No cut up or holey pants allowed. (even by design)
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When necessary a belt should be worn to adequately hold shorts or pants up at waist level, no sagging.
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Shorts are worn ONLY during the first and last quarters of school.
Head Coverings
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Wearing of do-rags, bandanas, sweat bands or scarves is not permitted on school property or school buses.
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Hats are to be removed when entering the school building.
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Head coverings worn for medical or religious reasons will be handled on a case by case basis.
Foot wear
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Shoes/boots should securely fit the foot.
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All footwear must have a back or a strap.
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Shoes/ boots with platform or high heels may not be worn. They are unsafe in the school environment.
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Gym shoes or shoes with rubber soles are required footwear for physical education classes.
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Sandals may be worn ONLY IF worn with socks for our 3-6 and 6-9 students.
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9-12 students may wear sandals with back straps without socks on non PE days.
Undergarments
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Appropriate undergarments should be worn.
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Foundation garments for girls should be worn as the developmental process progresses.
Jewelry
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Jewelry, other than earrings) should not be worn.
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Post-type or small hoops (size of a penny or smaller) may be worn if ears are pierced.
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The school/teacher is not responsible for loss or damage to any item brought to school.
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Silly Bands or the Rubber Wrist/Arm Bands are not permitted at school.
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Facial piercing (tongue, eyebrows, nose, lips etc.) is not appropriate/acceptable at the PreK-6 level.
Make-up
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The wearing of make-up is not permitted.
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Tattoos are not permitted/appropriate at the elementary level.
Hair Coloration
Hair coloring is required to stay within natural colors. (No pink, green, blue, etc.)
If a student comes to school in inappropriate clothing, hair color etc. the parent/guardian will be notified and arrangements will have to be made for appropriate clothing to be brought to school or for the student to be picked up from school.
Drugs or Alcohol
Except for supervised, prescribed medication, a student will not be under the influence of or use, possess, offer for sale, or distribute drugs or alcohol in school buildings or on school grounds, in school-controlled vehicles, at school sponsored events, or in other situations under the authority of the school district.
All district employees shall take an active role in reducing and eliminating the use of drugs and alcohol by students through:
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prevention (e.g. fostering student self-esteem; making staff, students, parents and community members aware of the symptoms and effects of drugs and alcohol use or abuse; publicizing the Board’s position and expectations regarding drugs and alcohol).
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intervention (e.g. identifying students affected by their own or others use or abuse of drugs and alcohol; taking disciplinary action; making referrals to community agencies, following through in ways that support student in adhering recommended procedures).
Emergencies/Injuries/Accidents
1. All accidents are to be reported to the office.
2. It is very important for the school office to have current home and business telephone numbers of parents or guardians so they can be reached easily and quickly in case of an emergency.
3. In case of a serious accident, parents are notified and the emergency squad may be called. Major accidents are reported to the Central Office.
4. School personnel may administer first aid only—no medication.
If a child is injured at school, every attempt will be made to contact parent/guardians. It is very important to fill out and return emergency medical authorization forms so that emergency treatment may be given. Any changes in this information should be reported to the school immediately.
Please be sure to note any allergies and other special needs for the teacher’s and office records.
Emergency Closing of School—Inclement Weather
Parents are encouraged to make contingency plans for and with their children which will be followed when an emergency changes the school schedule. The decision to close school and dismiss students during the school day due to the weather or other emergency will be made and announced by the Superintendent. Public announcements will be made immediately after the schools have been notified. For emergency purposes, it is vital that the school has on file a current telephone number.
On rare occasions the Superintendent determines that the weather is too severe to operate buses or have children walk to school. An announcement is made over radio and television to this effect and will list or announce the decision for Dayton Public Schools to be closed. PLEASE DO NOT CALL THE SCHOOL. Due to the staggered times of the bus routes and transporting thousands of students, Dayton Public Schools does not usually call in delayed openings.
Family Involvement
River’s Edge Montessori has a responsibility to involve parents and families in all aspects of its operations, and parents of children who attend River’s Edge Montessori have a responsibility to find ways to support their children’s education and get actively involved in school activities, events, projects and programs. Because we believe that it is your responsibility to be involved in your child’s education and that your involvement is a key factor in his/her academic success, we ask that all parents/ guardians sign a Family Involvement Contract. This contract asks you to fulfill five basic expectations:
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Send your child to school on a consistent basis.
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Monitor your child’s school work at home and insure that he/she completes the assignments.
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Attend at least one parent-teacher conference during the school year.
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Support the school's policies and efforts to maintain discipline among students.
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Attend or participate in a minimum of 5 scheduled events or activities throughout the school year.
You will receive a copy of the Family Involvement Contract during the first 2 weeks of school. Your signature on this contract indicates that you are aware of the school’s Family Involvement Policy.
Family Resource Room/Lending Library
The Parent Resource Room, Room 1112, is available to all River’s Edge Montessori families. Parents, guardians, grandparents, aunts, uncles, older siblings, etc. who want to help children learn are welcome to visit and borrow materials for use at home.
The Resource Room offers a wide variety of learning materials and resources including flash cards, learning games, book, and books on tape, learning safaris, and many helpful reference books on discipline, child development, homework assistance, and community resource information.
A variety of workshops for parents/guardians, as well as opportunities to assist classroom teachers through material making and volunteering, are offered through the Resource Room. Call 542-4640 for the hours the resource room is open for your visits.
Field Trip Policy/Going Out
The elementary school child’s learning environment must be extended beyond the home and school if she/he is to expand knowledge and continue to fulfill the need for independence. Going Out (as identified by Maria Montessori) gives the child the opportunity to exercise research skills necessary for gaining more knowledge about life.
It may serve as an opportunity for introducing a unit of study, may be a follow-up activity which completes preliminary activities; or could take place as a culminating experience. A child may be delayed or miss a Going Out experience if assigned projects are not complete or if school fees are not paid.
The Going Out experience is not considered a pleasure or recreational trip, but is an extension of a classroom program. Since all Going Out/field trip activities require a parent/guardian’s signature, you must sign a permission slip at the beginning of the year. If you have restrictions or concerns pertaining to your child, you need to indicate that on the Field Trip/Going Out area on the initial registration form.
Parents are often invited to serve as chaperones or resource people. Occasionally a fee may have to be charged. Due to the fact that three and four year olds are not permitted to ride school buses, parents must provide transportation for all field trip experiences.
Fire and Tornado Drills
State law requires that schools have regular fire and tornado drills. Careful procedures are worked out to provide protection for students in the event of a fire or tornado. Teachers review the procedures with students periodically. It is mandatory that all students obey the procedures for such drills.
Homework
Homework is any assigned task given to students for the initiation, development, or completion of mental or physical effort outside the scheduled classroom period. Generally the purpose of homework is to:
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extend learning activities beyond class time.
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practice techniques previously introduced.
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help insure understanding of principles.
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develop skills in application of mental, physical, social and emotional areas.
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prepare for class participation.
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generate independent research, thinking and creativity.
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gain experience in the use of outside resources and facilities.
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help ensure satisfactory attainment of learning.
Parents should be involved by:
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participating in homework objectives and attainment.
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providing a time and place for homework to be completed by the child
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monitoring the accuracy of the completed homework
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monitoring and assessing the quality of completed homework
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providing feedback to the teachers
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signing homework/work plans as requested by teachers
Homework can be written or take the form of research, book reports, projects, and family outings. Teachers will take into consideration the level and expectations of students’ abilities in daily work.
Intervention Assistance Team (IAT)
Children learn in different ways and at different rates. While most children can successfully perform in the classroom on their own, occasionally some children can benefit from additional services. In order to meet the needs of our entire school population, River’s Edge Montessori has the following intervention services available:
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Speech and Language Therapy
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Occupational Therapy
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Psychological Assessment
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Inclusion tutoring
For a child to qualify for intervention services, he/she must be referred to the Intervention Assistance Team (IAT) for assessment by the Response to Intervention Team (RTI). The child’s classroom teacher is responsible for making the referral to the team.
Parents/guardians are informed of the referral and must give permission for the appropriate assessments to be given. Following the assessments, the IAT will meet with the child’s parent/guardian to discuss the results and establish a plan to address the needs identified through the evaluation process.
Library Media Learning Center
We ask that the parents support library rules and stress the importance of returning and taking care of the books from the Library. The rules are:
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Return books on the date they are due.
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Report lost or damaged books immediately. (If not returned, a replacement fee is required.)
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Supply a plastic bag to carry books to school on snowy or rainy days.
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Keep books in a safe place at home, away from infants and pets.
LOCKERS FOR SOME 9-12 STUDENTS ONLY
Those students will be issued a locker to be used to secure personal belongings and textbooks for the school year. All lockers are the property of Dayton Public Schools.
Lost and Found
Each year children lose or misplace many items of clothing. It would be helpful if all possessions were clearly marked with your child’s name. A Lost and Found box is in the PRC. Please encourage your child to look for all lost items.
Lunch and Breakfast Program
All students will be provided lunch and breakfast at no charge. Breakfast is served daily from 9:10-9:25 a.m. All students eating breakfast are to enter the cafeteria through the Rotunda Area. After finishing breakfast, students are to go directly to their homerooms traveling through the building. All food and drink items must be consumed before leaving the cafeteria.
If your child packs a lunch, milk can be purchased for 50 cents. If you pack your child’s lunch, please do not pack soft drinks, dark juices or PowerAde as they are extremely difficult to clean up when spilled. Vegetarian meals are available upon request. Special dietary needs can also be addressed. Please talk with the Nutritional Services Coordinator assigned to River’s Edge Montessori by calling 542-4640.
Medication at School/Immunization Requirements
The school nurse, principal or principal’s designee may administer medication to students during the school day according to the following guidelines:
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The medication must be one prescribed by a medical doctor.
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A staff person may only administer medication in pill or capsule form— NO LIQUIDS .
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A form must be signed by the prescribing physician indicating medication, dosage, duration of dosage, any possible side effects and a statement which explains how the dosage is to be administered. This must be on file in the office before any personnel can administer medication.
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A form signed by the parent/guardian giving permission to the principal or designee to administer the medication prescribed by the physician. The prescription number must be on file in the office. (A two-sided form is available from the school office. The physician's form is on one side and the parent form on the reverse side. Please contact the school to get this form.)
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The parent/guardian must bring the prescribed medication to the Nurse with the container clearly marked by the pharmacist giving the name of the child, dosage directions, name of the physician, and prescription number.
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The Principal or designee must administer the medication in such a way as to personally observe that the medication has been taken (swallowed or otherwise received).
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The Principal or designee must keep all medications in a locked area. THIS INCLUDES INHALERS.
The Ohio State mandatory immunization requirements are:
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5 – D.P.T (Diphtheria/Pertussis/Tetanus)/DTap unless third dose is given at age six or older. A fifth dose is required if the 4th dose was given before the fourth birthday.
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4—Polio
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2—Rubella (three day measles)
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2— Rubeola (ten day measles)
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2—Mumps
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3—Hepatitis B
Newsletters
A school-wide newsletter is routinely published by the REAP, our parent group. Newsletters are published to help keep all members of our school community well informed. Reading it regularly will keep everyone up-to-date about items of interest and importance. Parents will also receive a monthly letter from classroom teachers.
NURSE – Mrs. Hardenbrook (Tuesday and Thursday)
The school nurse is in the building on a part-time basis. She can be reached at 542-4685. If she is unavailable, you will access her voicemail at that number.
Open House
Each year an Open House is held in each Dayton Public School. The date of our Open House will be published in our newsletter. We look forward to sharing our program and facilities with our school community.
Parent Communication/Information
Important parent communications and information are sent home in colored plastic envelopes. Please sign the communication record sheet which is kept in the folder and return the plastic envelope to school. Keep all communications unless parent signatures are requested or instructions ask for a return. There is a $2.00 replacement fee for these plastic folders.
Parent-Teacher Conferences
The parent-teacher conference is one of the most effective ways of sharing information about a student’s educational progress. Parents have an opportunity to help teachers understand their sons/daughters and teachers can clarify in greater detail the kinds of experiences the student is having in school. All parents are required to attend the fall conference with the teacher in order to receive the first quarter progress report. Spring conferences are scheduled on an as needed basis. However, when there is a matter of concern, conferences may be requested by parents and/or teachers at other times convenient for the parent and teacher.
Parent Contracts
Parents are required to sign several contracts which describe the expectations for the year. The contracts are used as a method of verifying that parents receive information relating to key issues and important expectations and responsibilities. The expectations relate to parent support, internet use, participation, the Code of Conduct, and the responsibility and payment for library and textbooks. The contracts should be read carefully, signed and returned in a timely manner.
Pets
Family pets are not permitted on school grounds at any time for reasons of safety and family’s liability.
Playground
A minimum of 15 minutes of recess is scheduled each day weather permitting for all 3-6, 6-9 and 9-12 students.
Progress Reports
Progress reports show a record of student growth in academic and school adjustment areas. Parents are encouraged to discuss the report with their child. If there are concerns or questions, contact your child’s teacher to arrange a conference.
The interim progress report is designed to keep parents informed about the child’s progress between regular grading periods. The interim progress report will be issued on an as needed basis approximately in the middle of each grading period. Parents are asked to please sign and return the ½ page response sheet to the homeroom teacher.
Schedule for the Day
| 9:10 a.m. | Breakfast program begins |
| 9:10 a.m. | Safety Patrol reports for duty |
| 9:10 a.m. | Studentsf may enter their classrooms |
| 9:10 a.m. | Staff due on duty |
| 9:10 a.m. - 9:25 a.m. | Students enter the school building |
| 9:25 a.m. | Students are in seats ready to begin the day |
| 3:30 p.m. | Safety Patrol reports for duty |
| 3:40 p.m. | Students are dismissed from school |
School Fee For Supplies
At the beginning of the year a letter is sent home concerning supplies and fees for 3-6, 6-9 and 9-12 Students. There is a $25.00 non-refundable fee assessed for each student whose family selects to pay the fee instead of purchasing the school supplies. The fee is to be paid in full by December 7, 2012 or the end of the quarter upon a new enrollment. This fee is used to provide each student with all school supplies and materials needed for daily instruction.
All supplies are “community supplies.” This means that each classroom is supplied with paper, pencils, colored pencils, glue sticks, notebooks, scissors, etc. needed to support the Montessori curriculum. This procedure helps us to:
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see that all students have what is needed for their daily education.
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minimize competition among students as we create a family atmosphere in each classroom.
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minimize the wasting of supplies by students.
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encourage students to use only the materials needed to do their work.
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develop manners, sharing and caring for one another through the use of common supplies.
We do ask you to provide a book bag for your child(ren). We have limited space for student storage, therefore book bags with wheels will not be permitted.
School Supply List for the Year
Brand names and the quantity of each item is what is provided to those families who choose to pay the $25.00 school fee. (We are able to provide all of these supplies due to the ability to buy in bulk at a much reduced savings.) Since all school supplies are shared by all students in the classroom promoting sharing and respect for materials it is imperative that the lists are followed exactly as presented here, any deviations from the color or brands of items will have to be sent home with a request for replacements as prescribed on the lists below.
School Supply List
3-6 (PreK-K)
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4 -2-pocket folders (no prongs) any color-no graphics
- 3 boxes Crayola “fat” crayons – 8 count
- 1 box Crayola “regular sized” crayons-16 count
- 4 “fat” pencils—NO ERASERS
- 8 Elmers glue sticks (jumbo size)
- 1 pair Fiskar scissors-blunt tips
- 4 large boxes of Kleenex tissues
- 2 bottles of Germ-X hand sanitizer
- 2 packages of multi-colored construction paper
- 2 reams of copy paper
- Field Trip Fee for each field trip
6-9 (1st - 3rd)
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2 packages of 12 #2 pencils-yellow only
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8 spiral notebooks-70 count pages (Level 1 omit, Level 2 plain blue, Level 3 plain red) No graphics or decorations
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4 packages Crayola colored pencils
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Elmers glue sticks (jumbo size)
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1 pair Fiskar scissors
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4 large boxes of Kleenex tissues
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2 bottles of Germ-X hand sanitizer
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4 plain 2-pocket folders (Level 1-green only, Level 2 –blue only, Level 3-red only) No graphics or decorations
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2 packages of multi-colored construction lialier
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2 reams of copy paper
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Level 3 only-1 science fair dislilay board
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Field Trip Fee for each field trip
9-12 (4th - 6th)
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4 steno liads
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4 pkg. of 12; #2 pencils-yellow only
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8 spiral notebooks-70 count pages (Level 1 plain green, Level 2 plain blue, Level 3 plain red) No graphics or decorations
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4 packages Crayola colored pencils
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8 Elmers glue sticks (jumbo size)
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1 pair Fiskar scissors
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4 large boxes of Kleenex tissues
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2 bottles of Germ-X hand sanitizer
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8 plain 2-pocket prong folders (Level 1-green only, Level 2 –blue only, Level 3-red only) No graphics or decorations
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2 packages of multi-colored construction paper
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2 reams of copy paper and 4 packs of notebook paper (100 count)
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1 cliliboard
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1 3 ring binder—no gralihics or decoration
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1 pkg. notebook divider tabs
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1 pkg. Crayola markers
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1 protractor
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1 compass
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1 likg. notebook hole reinforcers
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1 ruler
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1 TI 15 calculator
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Field Trip Fee for each Field Trip
School Property
Please help us instill within your child a sense of pride and respect for our school property. Our school building and equipment cost the taxpayers a great deal of money. Parents of children who destroy or vandalize school property will be required to pay for losses or damages. If children willfully destroy school property, suspensions may be necessary. If a child should happen to damage something accidentally, she/he should report it to a teacher or the office immediately.
Student Council
Student Council serves as a training experience for leaders and followers, develops high ideals of personal conduct, and helps to interest children in school activities and solving problems that arise. Representatives and alternates are elected from each 6-9 and 9-12 classrooms to serve on the Student Council. The Student Council meets regularly under the supervision of a teacher.
Student Rights and Responsibilities
Students are entitled to certain constitutional rights, including the right to due process. Students also have certain responsibilities. In general, these involve the commitment of each individual to assure that the rights of others are preserved. All students are responsible for knowing what the school rules are and acting in accordance with them.
t is the intent of the Board of Education to make certain that the rights of all students and school personnel are carefully protected. In order to carry out this policy, the Superintendent has developed guidelines for conduct for all students which promote the order in schools that is conducive to learning while still protecting the rights all individuals.
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A student may be searched when there is a clear reason to believe that an illegal item or an item which will cause harm to the student or others is on his/her person.
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Students, parents/guardians have the right to review a student’s school records with a member of the professional staff. A request to review records should normally be honored within three days.
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A copy of the Dayton Public Schools Students Rights and Responsibilities publication is sent home.
Student Withdrawals
Students withdrawing must have a transfer slip requested in writing or in person by a parent/guardian. Records will be forwarded to the receiving school upon request.
Textbooks and Library Books
All basic textbooks are loaned to students for their use during the school year. Children must understand that school books are very expensive to replace and, therefore, must be handled carefully. The same applies to library books. Students will be required to pay for lost or damaged books. Please encourage your child to respect books. Replacement fees must be paid in full before the text will be reissued. This is a Dayton Public School policy.
Title I
Title I funds are Federal monies which flow through the states to individual school districts with the purpose of enhancing and supporting student learning. River’s Edge Montessori is a School wide Title I school which means that all students are able to benefit from Title I funding. Title I and Title II funds support the Literacy Specialist, Parent Lending Library and the Early Literacy Specialist.
The Family Resource Room and Lending Library programs, staff development, various classroom materials and technology are supported by these funds as well. An Annual Meeting in which information concerning No Child Left Behind, School and District Report Cards, the Parent Involvement Policy, School/Parent Compacts, documentation, needs assessments and staffing is required. This material is covered during Kindergarten and Pre-K Orientation and Open House
Unauthorized Articles
Students are not to bring cell phones, portable CD players, MP3 Players, IPods, radios, tape players/recorders, pets, toys, games, trading cards, silly/rubber/plastic bands or any other objects that are not part of the educational requirements of the class.
First Offense—Article will be confiscated and returned at the end of the day.
Second Offense—Article will be confiscated until a parent/guardian comes to get it.
Third Offense—Article will be confiscated and student will be issued as suspension for the violation
Consequences for other items (knives, lighters, weapons, etc.) are addressed in the Guide to Student Code of Conduct.
Visiting River's Edge Montessori
Parents and guardians and other interested adults are always welcome at River’s Edge Montessori. We ask that all visitors comply with the Board of Education policy which requires that all visitors and volunteers use the main entrance and report directly to the school office. All visitors and volunteers should sign in and are then given a pass. This policy applies to all non-staff persons entering our school in order to maintain security for all students.
Open visitation is scheduled every Tuesday; visitors are welcome on other days if they have scheduled appointments.
Reminders for Visitors and Volunteers:
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Please remember to keep the hallways quiet. Our students are expected to move quietly through the halls so it is important that all school employees and visitors do so as well.
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In keeping with the Montessori philosophy of education, we request that visitors in the classrooms find a quiet spot in which to observe. Please keep conversations with staff and students to a minimum.
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Before leaving the building please sign out in the office.
Volunteering
There are numerous opportunities to volunteer at River’s Edge Montessori School. Making materials for the students, working with individual students, accompanying classes on field trips, and volunteering directly in a classroom are just a few of ways volunteers support learning here at school.
For safety and security reasons, school and district policy requires that all volunteers complete the Volunteer Registration Application on the Dayton Public Schools website at www.dps.k12.oh.us. After the process is complete all volunteers must meet with the building principal before volunteering can begin.
All visitors must enter through the main door and report to the office. There you will sign in and receive an identification badge.
River's Edge Montessori School Staff Directory
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Current date: Thu Jan 10 2013
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