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HARRIS ACCELERATED ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Failure Is Not An Option;
Success Is The Only OPTION!
Harris Accelerated Elementary School
1634 7th Street
Madison, IL 62060
618-877-6864
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REAL MEN READ
STUDENT OF THE MONTH
MAY
Consuela Cole - Mrs. Horn
Jenesis Wagner- Mrs. Williams
Diego Tovar - Ms. Peterson
Gabriel Paulette - Mrs. Warma
Justin Brown - Ms. York
Tyra Oliver - Mrs. Gregory
Ahmareah Fowler - Ms. O'Dell
Kaitlynn Fusselman - Mrs. Tyler
DanNesha Smith - Ms. Homann
Delvondre Jenkins - Mrs Sedabres
Keonte Ayers - Ms. Hokanson
La'Mya Rose - Mrs. Teeter
Eric Griffin - Mrs. Thompson
Gumaro Perez - Mrs. Parker Smith
Cameron Hampton - Ms. Miller
ATTENTION PARENTS: From the Office
Dear Parents/Guardians:
We have finally reached the end of the school year! What a enriched academic year it has been. We appreciate all of the family support we have received for all of our school events, and the assistance provided in helping our students to achieve!
Thanks to all of you who attended our District Health Fair, April 21st! We had even more vendors than last year come out — I hope you were able to obtain beneficial information. Our children learned how to conduct themselves when out on the street through the simulated Safety Street Program. Additionally on April 21st, we had many dads, uncles, grandfathers, and other men from our community come to read to our students during our Real Men Read Day. We value your continued participation, and look forward to having even more men come out next year! The ExCEL program hosted last month’s Family Night, April 29th and we had over 200 people attend! The annual ExCEL’s Got Talent show put on a fantastic showcase. Harris students do have talent! The last day for ExCEL Afterschool is May 6th, 2010.
As we wrap up this school year we would like to remind parents to return Summer Bridges applications if your child was recommended to receive additional reading and mathematic remediation.
The ExCEL Afterschool Program will also be hosting their annual Summer ExCEL program this summer. First—Third grade students who are enrolled in Summer Bridges will also have an opportunity to participate in exciting hands on activities and fun field trips! Be sure to complete a packet ASAP!
PARKING: PLEASE MAKE NOTE OF THE NEW SIGNS POSTED ON 7TH STREET.
PARKING DURING PICK UP/DROP OFF: WE ASK THAT YOU DO NOT DOUBLE PARK ON 7TH STREET. THERE HAVE BEEN SEVERAL COMPLAINTS AND WE WOULD LIKE TO AVOID ANY UNNECESSARY TICKETING/TOWING.
MORNING DROP OFF POLICY: IF YOUR CHILD ARRIVES AT SCHOOL AFTER 8:00 A.M. THEY MUST BE SIGNED IN AT THE MAIN OFFICE.
Lunch Time/Snack Reminder: Many of our students are bringing soda, candy and large bags of chips to school each day for lunch. This creates a hardship for us because children are sharing with other students which spreads germs and also causes students to not eat their nutritious school lunch. We are asking that you REFRAIN from sending the large bag of chips and excessive candy and or soda in your child’s lunch effectively immediately!
Behavior Incentive Reminder: We have put a behavior incentive in place to prevent any more office or bus referrals. We still have some students who will not stay in their seats. However our Bus Referrals have reduced significantly (more than half) since the beginning of the year! Beginning Oct. 19 through April 30 any student who doesn’t have any referrals will be invited to a School Dance/Dinner in May 2010. Last year we invited over 200 students. Please reinforce the school and class rules with your
son/daughter.
Educationally Yours,
Mrs. Hill, Principal
Character Word Of The Month
SEPTEMBER—Respect
OCTOBER—Responsible
NOVEMBER—Trustworthy
DECEMEBER - Fairness
JANUARY—Kindness
FEBRUARY—Perseverance
MARCH—Citizenship
APRIL—Self– Discipline
MAY—Integrity
IMPORTANT POLICY INFORMATION
Our hours are 8:00-2:30. We serve breakfast from 7:25-7:45. We will not serve any breakfast after 7:45. We begin our morning announcements at 7:50 each day in the cafeteria. Students should not arrive earlier than 7:25 because there is no one available to supervise them at that time.
If your son/daughter is late to school you must come to the office and sign your child in; you can’t send them inside the building alone. This is a district policy. Also some students are arriving late daily; if this continue we will report the student to the truancy officer.
BUILDING OPERATION HOURS:
Monday - Friday: 8:00—2:30
Breakfast served 7:20 –7:50
NO breakfast served after 7:50
NEED TO MEET WITH A TEACHER? Make an appointment
Kindergarten 11:45 - 12:15
First Grade 1215- 12:45
Second Grade 1:15 - 1:45
Third Grade 12:45 -1:15
UNINTERRUPTED BLOCKS
Reading Math
Kindergarten 8:15-10:30 12:15-1:15
First Grade 8:15-10:45 11:15 - 12:15
Second Grade 8:15-11:00 11:30—12:45
Third Grade 8:15 –11:15 11:45-12:45
LUNCH SCHEDULE
Kindergarten 10:30 – 11:00
First Grade 10:45 -11:15
Second Grade 11:00 - 11:30
Third Grade 11:15 -11:45
Cafeteria: We serve breakfast each day for our students and it is important that they arrive by 7:30 a.m.
Parking: Parents please don’t block the back parking lot when dropping off and picking up your child.
Attendance:
Phone call
Stamped letter from office
Home Visit
Further action taken by
building administrator
* Starts after 3rd day absent in a week
or consecutively.
ID's: Students and teachers are expected to wear ID's each day. Students should not bring ID's home. If ID's are lost there will be a $5.00 charge for a new one.
Uniforms:
- UNIFORM POLICY
Shirts—forest green, white or navy blue (no sleeveless), polo style or white dress shirt.
Pants— khaki or navy blue pants (plain—no cargo. Dickies or Dockers are o.k.)
Shorts—khaki or navy (knee length)
Skirts– khaki or navy blue (knee length or just above knee)
Sweat shirts or sweaters– light gray or navy blue. No hoods, crew neck only
Shoes– Predominately white or black
No open toe, sandals or heels.
Socks– plain white
Belt– white, black or brown, plain (no designer buckles).
OUT OF UNIFORM WILL RESULT IN:
Phone call
Stamped letter from office
Further action taken by building administrator
HOMEWORK
POLICY
Homework packets go out on Monday and are to be completed, signed and returned by Friday.
Be sure to sign the Parent Handbook Receipt on pg. 5 in the agenda!
BEHAVIOR POLICY
Warning
Phone call
Letter
Parent/Teacher Conference
Suspension
Further action taken by building administrator
VISITORS/SAFETY: You must sign into the main office upon entering the building. This enforces the board policy and also ensures safety for all of our students.
WE ARE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER!!!!
Buses:
We have had numerous bus referrals which resulted in bus suspensions. Review the bus rules with your child to ensure safety for all students. Please help us remain referral free! We currently have three buses that transport our students daily. Bus numbers 91,93,95. We are proud to say that our discipline has decreased tremendously since the beginning of the year. We installed cameras on bus 95 to help improve student behavior. Parents we ask that you continue to review the bus safety rules with your son/daughter and remind them of the following:
BUS POLICY “3 Strike” Rule
1. Warning
2. Suspension
3. Expulsion
Winning With Youth Squad.
WINNING WITH YOUTH
ASSEMBLIES
features performances by the WWY Squad and one grade level performance
(1:15 - 1:45)
January 28—
WWY Squad & Kindergarten
March 4—
WWY Squad & Third Grade
(ISAT CELEBRATION)
March 25—
WWY Squad & Second Grade
April 29—
WWY Squad & First Grade
May 20—
WWY Squad & Kindergarten
Is your child a “10”?
Are you a “10” ?
We use the Winning With Youth
Brain Gym curriculum to prepare our brains and body for instruction.
If you aren’t feeling well Brain Gym can help! Together we can achieve!
Parents the district recently purchased an automated communication system called “School Reach” this allows the school to send automated messages to you regarding school events, No School, early dismissals, etc. We are excited about this new opportunity to increase our communication with our parents.
DATES to Remember
May
11- 1st Grade Field Trip (Dental Health Theatre & Bowling)
12-1/2 DAY(11:30 Dismissal)-Learning Fair@ 4 –7 @ Middle School
13-Kindergarten to Early Childhood for Petting Zoo-11:00—12:00
14-Spelling Bee12:30—1:15 (K/1)-1:15—2:00 (2/3)
20-RTI meetings thoughout the day
21-Fine Arts & Field Day (all day)
26-ASP Celebration (all day)-Awards K/1—9:30—10:30-2/3—12:45—1:45
1 Hour (8-9a.m.)-(pick up report cards) =LAST DAY!
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What’s Going on at Harris
Pesticide Treatment: will always take place the last week of each month. Please contact the school if you are aware that your child has an allergic reaction to these chemicals.
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