Jaggard School
2013-2014
STUDENT/PARENT HANDBOOK
Jaggard C.A.R.E.S.
Cooperation, Assertiveness, Responsibility,
Empathy, Self Control
evesham.k12.nj.us/jaggard
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Evesham Administration and Board of Education................................................................................. 1
District Calendar ...................................................................................................................................... 2
School Mission Statement ........................................................................................................................ 3
Jaggard Staff……………………………………………………………………………………………4-5
School Hours ........................................................................................................................................... 6
Snow Closing ........................................................................................................................................... 6
Emergency Closing .................................................................................................................... ….
6-7
2-Hour Delayed Opening ....................................................................................................................... 7
Driving Students to and from School .................................................................................................... 7
Special Walker Dismissal ........................................................................................................................ 7
Walkers ................................................................................................................................................... 8
Disciplinary Policy and Procedure ........................................................................................................ 8
Attendance/Reporting Absence ............................................................................................................. 9
Visitors ................................................................................................................................................... 10
Safety & Security Procedures ............................................................................................................... 10
Drills ...................................................................................................................................................... 10
Early Personal Dismissal ....................................................................................................................... 10
Call In Program ..................................................................................................................................... 10
Admission After School Hours.............................................................................................................. 10
Child Care Program .............................................................................................................................. 11
First Aid and Medication ...................................................................................................................... 11
Physicals ................................................................................................................................................ 12
Scoliosis Screening ................................................................................................................................ 12
Additional Screenings ........................................................................................................................... 12
Immunizations ...................................................................................................................................... 12
Student Accident Insurance ................................................................................................................. 13
Bicycles .................................................................................................................................................. 13
School Lunch Program ......................................................................................................................... 13
Cafeteria Rules ...................................................................................................................................... 13
Play Area Rules ..................................................................................................................................... 14
Consequences ........................................................................................................................................ 14
Bus Students .......................................................................................................................................... 14
Character Education .............................................................................................................................. 15
Counselor .............................................................................................................................................. 15
Identification & Referral Service ......................................................................................................... 15
Homework ............................................................................................................................................ 16
Literacy .................................................................................................................................................. 16
Report Periods........................................................................................................................................ 16
Assessment Schedule ............................................................................................................................ 17
Conferences ........................................................................................................................................... 17
After School Clubs……………………………………………………………………………………. 17
Proper Dress and Attire ……………………………………………………………………………… 18
School Volunteer Program ................................................................................................................... 18
PTA ........................................................................................................................................................ 18
School Spirit Days ................................................................................................................................. 19
Sexual Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying ................................................................................... 20
Hazing .................................................................................................................................................... 21
Affirmative Action ................................................................................................................................ 22
Notice of Nondiscrimination/Grievance Procedure ........................................................................... 22
Electronic Surveillance .......................................................................................................................... 22
Right to Know Law ................................................................................................................................ 23
Asbestos Management Plan Book ......................................................................................................... 23
Weapons - Fire Arms – Drug Policy..................................................................................................... 23
Annual Integrated Pest Management and Hazardous Substance Use in School .......................... 24-27
ADMINISTRATION
(856) 983-1800
SUPERINTENDENT
Mr. John Scavelli (ext. 5010)
5050)
DIRECTOR OF CURRICULUM
Ms. Danielle Magulick (ext.
ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT
FOR BUSINESS/BOARD SECRETARY
COORDINATOR
Mr. Dennis Nettleton(ext. 5040)
CURRICULUM SUPERVISORS
Dr. Jennifer Bland
Mrs. Robin Collins
Mrs. Mindy Kaufer
Mrs. Maria Sobel
TRANSPORTATION
Ms. Barbara Olt (ext. 5700)
DIRECTOR OF PERSONNEL
Mrs. Tina Briscione (ext. 5102)
DIRECTOR OF SPECIAL SERVICES
Mr. Jeffrey Palmer (ext. 5071)
BOARD OF EDUCATION
Mr. Sandy Student - President
Mr. Joseph M. De Julius, Vice President
Mr. David Silver
Ms. Trish Everhart
Mrs. Joanne Harmon
Mr. Kevin Stone
Mrs. Lisa Mansfield
Mr. Joe Fisicaro, Jr.
Mr. Jay Levenson
All Board meetings are generally held on the fourth Thursday of each month
with exceptions. In July, there is no meeting scheduled.
Public notice of these meetings will be placed in the Burlington County Times
and The Central Record. Meetings begin at 6:30 p.m. with an Executive
Session that is closed to the public. The meeting will reconvene at 7:00 p.m.
during which public input is permitted and encouraged. Meeting dates, times
and locations are subject to change. Meetings are generally held at the
Township Municipal Center.
ROBERT B. JAGGARD SCHOOL
MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of the Robert B. Jaggard Elementary
School is to create a safe and respectful environment
in cooperative partnership with families and community
members. We will empower students to develop the
fundamental tools necessary to become critical
thinkers and effective communicators. Students will
be challenged to reach their personal best while
becoming life-long learners in an ever changing global
society.
Robert B. Jaggard School
2013-2014
Principal: M. Susan Screnci
Guidance Counselor: Jackie Pierce
Nurse: Rachel Mathew
Kindergarten
Jerrolyn Covely AM/PM
Jenell DeCotiis MDK
Lauren Acchione ATK1
Patty Giroux Full Day K
First Grade
Kelly Bailey
Jeannette Ranieri MD-1
Stacey Reedy
Tara Ricciardi
Jessica Wilson
Second Grade
Sandra Foster
Vickie Delo
Kari McGuigan MD-2
Katie Walsh
Marie Rispo
Erica Moon AT-2/3/4
121
119
122
120
Secretary: Rita Orth
Clerk Typist: Susan Roberts
Professional Staff
Third Grade
Evanthia Lambrenos
166
Meghan Warren
168
Loretta Tiver
169
Steve Smith
153
Tracey Bohlke MD-3/4
164
181
179
177
178
180
170
171
174
173
175
159
Reading Specialist/Reading Recovery:
Behavior Specialist/Autism:
155
140
Foreign Language:
Carol O’Neill
Fifth Grade
Elaine Gallagher
Diane Holden
Eileen McKeon MD-4/5
Teresa Stoeckle
146
145
143
148
138
Administration Bldg. / Jaggard 147
Computer: Russ Bowles 189
Physical Education: Glenn Hoopes 209
Speech and Language Pathologists:
Denise Shira
152
Melissa Mercer
139
Resource:
Sandy Asbell
Andrea Laspe
154
160
162
142
Keira Scussa
Ginny Perrone
Art: Michelle Maucher 128
Music: Maureen Conway Turner 132
Library: Bonnie Bush 127
Occupational Therapists: Pierette Yeo
Fourth Grade
Jennifer Gilman
Judy Goulburn
Paula Harrison
Diane Fenu AT-4/5
Nicole Green 158
147
Physical Therapist: Allison Lynn
Carol Kwasnik
150
Library
161
Jen Meisse
149
and Reading Recovery
Instrumental Music:
Jill Melamed
Jayne Weiner
133
133
PARAPROFESSIONAL STAFF
Teacher Assistants:
Linda Gilmore
156
Bonnie Tiver
176
Charlene Powell
149
Resource Aides:
Pat Johnston
147
Monica Radcliffe
147
1-1 Aide:
Grade 2 Lisa Dolan
Teacher Aides:
Full Day Kindergarten Aide: Kathy Karpovich
MD K: Maria Barrucco, Meryl Schindler
MD 1: Anne Schnepper, Lisa Scott
MD 2: Lana Cupo, Elizabeth Hawthorne, Michelle King
MD 3/4: Diane Crowley, Christine Donia
MD 4/5: Nancy Clifford, Joan Streicher
AT K/1: Denise Buck, Francine Collins, Joan McLorie
AT2/3/4: Liz Mondo, Lisa Mondrosch, Virginia Rawden
AT 4/5: Nadine Cooper, Sue Tierney, Linda Suter, Jeanne Guida
Cafeteria: -Manager, Ann Leitz, Emma Manzi, Rosalia Filiberto, Jackie Antes
Bus/Lunch Aides: Christine Ciotti, Michelle Schwartz, Christine DeLio, Bonnie Kozarski, Nora Ecker
Head Custodian: Ray Bruce
Custodians: Scott Pagnotti, Marty Pipitone, Dave Rivet, Darlene Giberson
2013-2014
SCHOOL HOURS
FULL DAY
Opening
8:06 a.m.
Closing
2:30 p.m.
AM K
8:06 to 10:42
PM K
11:54 to 2:30
HALF DAY
8:06 a.m. to 12:10 p.m.
PLEASE NOTE:
The above full day and half day schedules apply to Full Day Kindergarten, Grades 1-5, and Mrs.
Chew-Acchione and Mrs. DeCotiis’s classes unless otherwise stated. Please note half day
Kindergarten’s regular hours above as well.
SPECIAL NOTE TO HALF DAY KINDERGARTEN PARENTS:
For your planning purposes please note During the 2013-2014 school year, PM Kindergarten will attend the AM session on
November 27, 2013, March 14, 2014, June 18, 2014 and June 19, 2014.
 AM Kindergarten will attend PM Kindergarten sessions on all delayed opening days.
 Please note that November 4 & 6, 2013 and March 11 -13, 2014 are Parent/Teacher
conference days and will be regular sessions for AM and PM Kindergarteners.
FOR SAFETY AND SUPERVISION REASONS, CHILDREN SHOULD NOT ARRIVE AT SCHOOL
BEFORE 7:45 A.M.
SNOW CLOSINGS
When Evesham Township School District is closed due to inclement weather, our school
closing number (657) will be broadcast over the radio station KYW (1060AM). Parents are
asked to please listen for our number and not call the school. Local TV channels, as well as
cable channel 19 (Lenape Regional cable channel) also posts our district’s closing due to
inclement weather. Finally, the School Messenger system will be used to notify those
families who have signed up for this service. If you have not done so already, we encourage
families to sign up for this service by using the form sent home on the first day of school for
Kindergarteners and new students. If, for some reason, a parent is confused as to whether or
not the school will be open, that parent should call one of his/her child’s room parents.
Room parents will NOT call the home of each child if school is canceled before our regular
starting time.
EMERGENCY CLOSING
An “emergency closing” is defined as any school closing that occurs after school has begun, and the
students are going to be sent home early. If there is an emergency closing, room parents will try to
call every parent. NO child will be sent home unless a parent has been contacted. Parents will also
be notified through the School Messenger system. However, it is still recommended that children be
given instructions by their parents as to what they should do if they arrive home and find that no
one is there. In many instances, children should be instructed to go to a neighbor’s house and wait,
but, of course, this is a parental decision.
THE NUMBER FOR SNOW IS:
2 HOUR DELAYED OPENING
Two hour delayed openings have been scheduled throughout the school district’s calendar this year.
Please make special notes of the dates. In addition to these scheduled delayed openings, the district
may decide to open two hours late due to inclement weather conditions. Announcements will be
made on the usual radio and TV stations under the district’s code number – 657 and on channel 19
when the delay is due to weather. Families will be notified through the School Messenger system as
well.
If there is a two hour delayed opening of school, Jaggard students in grades 1 – 5, Mrs. DeCotiis, Mrs.
Giroux’s and Ms. Chew-Acchione’s classes will start at 10:06 a.m. and end at the regular time of 2:30
p.m. Bus students will be picked up at the regular bus stop 2 hours later than the usual time. Lunch
will be served though students are encouraged to bring a bag lunch. All after-school clubs will be
cancelled on delayed opening days ONLY if the delay is due to inclement weather. ECC will open at
9:00 a.m. and close at 6:00 p.m.
AM kindergarten students will attend the PM session (11:54 – 2:30) Busing will be provided. AM
kindergarten students should report to their bus stop at the time they are normally being dropped off
to return home on a regularly scheduled AM kindergarten day. For example, if your child arrives
home at 11:00 a.m. each day, he/she will be picked up at 11:00 on a 2 hour delayed opening. PM
kindergarten students should report to their bus stops at their regularly scheduled pick up time.
DRIVING STUDENTS TO AND FROM SCHOOL
In the event that you find it necessary to drive your child to and/or from school, the following
procedures must be followed. In the morning, students are to be dropped off, by driving through the
parking lot, at the side door entrance. Students may be dropped off in the circle only after all the
buses have left (after 8:05). In the afternoon, parents are required to park on Wescott Road (outside
of yellow lines) where their children will meet them. Cars are NOT to enter the circular driveway THIS IS RESERVED FOR BUSES. A serious safety hazard exists when both cars and buses are in the
circle.
SPECIAL WALKER DISMISSAL
As indicated by Board Policy #8601, Pupil Supervision After School Dismissal, any parent(s) or legal
guardian(s) of a pupil attending a district-operated school or program in grades kindergarten through
5th, where the pupil is not eligible for district-provided transportation or is eligible and elects not to
use district-provided transportation after dismissal may request the school or program not release the
pupil to walk home after dismissal unless the pupil is released to the parent(s) or legal guardian(s) or
escort(s) designated by the parent(s) or legal guardian(s). All parent(s) or legal guardian(s) must
submit a completed Special School Dismissal Procedure Request Form to the Principal or designee.
These forms will be found with student assignment letters distributed in August and should be
returned on the first day of school.
WALKERS
Parents are requested to please remind students to practice proper safety procedures while walking to
and from school. Walkers are NOT permitted to go home with a bus student.
***IMPORTANT***
All walkers, whether they are walking home or walking to an awaiting
car, MUST cross Wescott Road at the Crossing Guard. Students should
not be walking or running between parked cars.
DISCIPLINARY POLICY AND PROCEDURE
Students are expected to conduct themselves as responsible individuals on the way to and from
school, during school hours and in all activities and programs supervised by the school, including
field trips, after-school clubs and ECC.
Most students willingly cooperate with adults and exhibit maturity and self-control commensurate
with their chronological development.
Occasionally, students violate classroom or school regulations. When this occurs the teacher has the
right, responsibility and authority to discipline the child.
When a teacher has utilized all reasonable measures at his/her command without achieving the
desired result regarding the child’s behavior, a referral to Mrs. Screnci, School Principal, may
become necessary.
Students in possession of weapons, drugs, dangerous instruments and/or making threatening remarks
to another student or a staff member will be disciplined as per district policies and student code of
conduct.
Cell phones are not permitted for use during school hours, including ECC hours of operation. Cell
phones must be turned off and left in book bags while the student is in the school building. If a
student fails to comply with these rules, his/her cell phone will be kept in the office unt il after
school hours. Parents must retrieve the phone from the school principal.
In regard to student expectations for behavior and appropriate consequences, please refer to the
Student Code of Conduct Manual that will be sent home during the month of September.
ATTENDANCE/REPORTING ABSENCE
Students are expected to attend school daily. New Jersey State Law recognizes the following as a
legal excuse for absences: student illness, serious family illness or death, a recognized religious
holiday, student required attendance in court, necessary and unavoidable medical or dental
appointments, and educational opportunities. The following rules for student attendance are in
effect:
1.
When a student is absent, a parent must call the school before the start of the school
day to notify them of the absence. This procedure alerts the school and parents if a student is
missing. Students who are missing will result in the parents being called, an emergency number
being called, the district attendance officer being called and/or notification of the police.
2.
When a student returns to school after an absence, he/she must bring to his/her teacher
a statement written by his/her parent or guardian giving the date(s) of the absence and the reason for
his/her absence. A physician’s certificate shall be required when the absence exceeds five (5)
consecutive days or for a communicable disease.
3.
Absences due to family vacations should be kept to a minimum. Missing days during
the school year is very disruptive to the educational process. Students will be permitted to make up
the missed assignments upon their return to school. However, it is not to be expected that work will
be provided by the teacher prior to the vacation.
4.
As per mandated law, the school district will respond to unexcused absences in the
following manner:
a.
For up to four (4) cumulative unexcused absences, the district shall attempt to
notify the parent/guardian and investigate the cause of each absence. An action plan will be
developed if there is a pattern of unexcused absences.
b.
For cumulative unexcused absences between five (5) and nine (9), the district
shall attempt to notify the parent/guardian and investigate the cause of each absence. The action
plan will be reviewed and modified as needed.
c.
For cumulative unexcused absences of ten (10) or more, a mandatory referral
will be made to the court program as required by the NJ Administrative Office of the Court.
5.
Excessive absences from school will lead to the following steps:
a.
b.
c.
d.
A letter will be sent to the parent/guardian after fifteen (15) cumulative days.
An action plan will be developed as needed to address patterns of excessive
absences.
The district attendance office shall make a visit to the home of the student
after twenty (20) cumulative days.
The district attendance officer will send a twenty (20) day district notice to
the parent/guardian.
VISITORS
FOR THE WELFARE OF ALL STUDENTS, VISITORS AND PARENTS ARE REQUIRED TO FIRST
REPORT TO THE SCHOOL OFFICE. VISITORS MUST SIGN IN AND OBTAIN A VISITOR’S
PASS.
SAFETY & SECURITY PROCEDURES
We ask your cooperation with procedures that relate to the safety and security of students and staff.
During the school day please use the main entrance to Jaggard School. If you have lunch money,
musical instruments, books, etc., for your child or are volunteering for an activity or fundraiser,
pleaser report to the office. DO NOT go to your child’s classroom. Also, parents are asked not to
walk their children to the classroom in the morning. In the afternoon, parents are not permitted into
the school until after 2:30.
DRILLS
With security as a major focus throughout the nation and in schools, we want our staff and students
to be prepared to take the necessary precautions in the event of any type of emergency. In addition
to one fire drill each month, we will conduct one of the following drills: lockdown, AED, bomb
scare, shelter in place and “long” fire drills (evacuating a distance from the school). Sometime during
the year, we will also have 2 bus evacuation drills for all bus students.
EARLY PERSONAL DISMISSAL
If you intend to pick up your child on a particular day or days, please send a note to the classroom
teacher. You must report to the office and sign your child out. Any adult other than a parent will be
asked for identification. A note or phone call regarding any change in your child’s dismissal routine
is appreciated.
CALL IN PROGRAM
On days children are absent from school, parents are required to call the
school, 988-0679, before 8:00 a.m. An answering machine will take your
call. You can call the night before. Simply state your child's name, grade
and teacher. If the school has not received any kind of notification
concerning an absent child, every effort will be made to contact the parent
at home or at work. If necessary, emergency phone numbers as per the
"Emergency Card" will be utilized. If the school is unable to contact anyone
regarding a child’s absence, the district’s Attendance Officer will go to the
home.
REMEMBER -call the school anytime before 8:00 a.m. if your child is going to be absent.
ADMISSION AFTER SCHOOL HOURS
Students and parents will not be admitted to the school to retrieve forgotten books, supplies or
homework assignments after dismissal. ECC students will not be permitted to return to their classes
to get these items as well. This policy is in place for security reasons and to promote responsible
student behavior. Teachers will give students the opportunity to “forget” materials one time during
the school year without penalty. The missed work may be made up the following evening at home.
EVESHAM CHILD CARE PROGRAM (ECC)
Those parents who are interested in a Board of Education sponsored "before and/or after school
program" for their children should contact Evesham Child Care at 988-0686.
Jaggard Hours:
7:00 – 8:00 a.m. and 2:30 – 6:00 p.m.
Changes cannot be made to an ECC schedule without a dated, written note from the
parent. This note should be given by the student to his/her classroom teacher who will
forward it to ECC. Telephone calls from a parent requesting a change go directly to the
ECC office, not the Jaggard office. You may also access ECC online.
FIRST AID AND MEDICATION
Diagnosis or treatment beyond first aid is not the responsibility
of the school. Any questionable injury about the head, mouth,
teeth, and neck will be reported to the parent. In such a case, it
is advisable to take your child to your family physician.
If Mrs. Mathew, Jaggard’s School Nurse, feels that a child should be sent home, it is the parent's
responsibility to see that the child is transported home or to another pre-arranged location.
Mrs. Mathew should be notified of any medication being taken by a child attending school, particularly
those that might cause a change in behavior. The school staff may not provide students with aspirin or
any type of medication. Our medication policy continues to encourage parents to administer all
medications at home. However, it is recognized that children with chronic illnesses, specific disabilities
and special needs may require medication during the school day and we would like to meet those needs in
a professional manner. If it is necessary for a child to take medication, both prescription and nonprescription (over the counter) during the school day, the following procedures must be followed:
1.
The parent must bring in a doctor’s certificate stating a) diagnosis/purpose, b) name of medicine, c)
dosage, d) time to be given, and e) date of prescription.
2. The parent (not the child) must bring the medicine to the school nurse.
3. The medication must be in the original drugstore container with the label in tact. It is preferred
that at least a two (2) week supply be brought in at one time.
4. The parent must give written permission for the child to receive the medication while in school.
There are special medication forms available in Mrs. Mathew’s office.
This policy is consistent with the standards and practices of nursing and policy of our school district. It is
also a safety precaution for the well being of your child. No medication may be taken in school except as
outlined above.
If you suspect your child is ill, please keep him/her home. Some symptoms of illness are: fever, headache,
sore throat, excessive coughing and sneezing, yellowish/greenish nasal discharge, vomiting, diarrhea, or
any other sign indicative of illness that can be transmitted to others.
Students should remain at home until they are fever free for at least 24 hours and their symptoms subside.
If your physician prescribes your child an antibiotic, your child may return to school after he/she has
taken the medicine for 24 hours and is medically cleared to return to school. Please remember to notify
the school office if you are keeping your child home.
*If you have any medical situations and/or concerns, please call Mrs. Mathew.
PHYSICALS
All children in kindergarten, and new admissions in all other grades, should have a physical conducted by
their family physician. Physical forms are available in the main office or in Mrs. Mathew’s office.
SCOLIOSIS SCREENING
Each year a scoliosis screening is conducted for all 10 year old pupils, as required by New Jersey State law.
Scoliosis is a condition of the spine in which the spine may curve to the left or right. It is most commonly
found during the period of rapid growth and may progress if not treated. The purpose of the screening is
to recognize scoliosis in its earliest stages.
If you do not want your child to be screened for scoliosis, you must request this in writing to Mrs.
Mathew. If your child has already been diagnosed with scoliosis by your family physician, please notify
Mrs. Mathew.
ADDITIONAL SCREENINGS
All children will have an annual growth survey (height and weight), vision and hearing tests. Any
deviations from normal will be reported to parents.
IMMUNIZATIONS
In an effort to curtail the spread of Hepatitis B, the New Jersey Department of Health has revised its
immunization requirements for students. All children will be required to have, and provide a physician’s
certificate for, the Hepatitis B vaccine series. Please be advised that the Hepatitis B vaccine is a series of 2
or 3 injections given over a period of six (6) months.
Also, all children will be required to provide documentation of receiving two doses of measles vaccine,
given after the first birthday.
The New Jersey Department of Health also mandates that as of September 1, 2003, every child born on or
after January 1, 1998 is required to have one dose of Varicella (chickenpox) vaccine given after the first
birthday and provide a physicians certificate for the same. This applies to students entering school in
kindergarten or first grade.
All students entering a New Jersey school from another state or country will also have to meet these
requirements.
Students who have not completed these requirements will be admitted to school on a provisional status
only with documentation of at least one dose of measles vaccine and one dose of Hepatitis B vaccine.
YOU NEED TO CHECK WITH YOUR DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY to determine your child’s
immunization status.
Please forward all immunization certificates to the school nurse as soon as possible. Students will be
excluded from school without proper immunizations. Any questions about this requirement should be
directed to Mrs. Mathew, Jaggard’s School Nurse.
STUDENT ACCIDENT INSURANCE
The school district carries a full excess policy on each student during all school activities. Contact
the school nurse for a claim form.
BICYCLES
Walking students are permitted to ride bicycles to school. All
parents are asked to please remind students to follow careful
safety practices while riding their bicycles to school. Legally,
all bike riders should wear safety helmets. Rollerblades and
Skateboards are not permitted on school grounds.
Bicycle racks are provided at the front and back of the school, and it is recommended that students lock
their bicycles to the rack. The school cannot assume financial responsibility for a missing or damaged
bicycle.
SCHOOL LUNCH PROGRAM
(Computerized Point of Sale System)
All students have or will be given a debit account through www.mypaymentsplus
Parents are encouraged to deposit money into their child’s debit account throughout the school year.
Students can access the pre-paid money to pay for a lunch, beverage and/or snack via a PIN number. If
you so desire, students still have the option of using cash on a daily basis instead of the pre-paid system.
Lunch: $2.45
Breakfast: $1.50
Milk/Juice: $.75
Water: $.60
Make checks payable to the Jaggard Cafeteria. If convenient, please send money in on a Monday. Please
put check or money in a white envelope with child’s name and teacher written on the front.
CAFETERIA RULES
The following discipline plan is designed to provide a comfortable and safe atmosphere for our
students during lunch and recess. Please reinforce with your children. Ask what this would look and
sound like if everyone was following the rules.
1.
Cooperate
2.
Be respectful to peers and lunch teachers.
3.
Be respectful of school cafeteria area.
4.
Follow the directions of the lunchroom teachers.
5.
Use self control.
PLAY AREA RULES
1.
Cooperate.
2.
Use self control.
3.
Stay in play area.
4.
Use play equipment properly and safely.
5.
Be respectful.
CONSEQUENCES
STAGE 1 - Warning
STAGE 2 - Ten minutes time out
STAGE 3 - No lunch recess/time out or lunch detention
STAGE 4 – Report to Mrs. Screnci for appropriate discipline*
*Serious infraction – Automatic Stage 4 – could result in suspension.
BUS STUDENTS
For those students who ride a bus to and from school, the following is the district adopted assertive
discipline procedure:
Bus Rules:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Stay in your seat and wear your seat belt. Use self control.
Eating and drinking are not permitted on the bus.
Be respectful. Use appropriate language.
Keep head, hands, feet and objects to yourself and inside the bus.
Consequences if a child breaks a rule:
STEP 1 – Verbal warning
STEP 2 – Verbal warning.
STEP 3 – Disciplinary referral given to the Principal. Seat may be reassigned to front of bus for up to ten
(10) days or longer if warranted.
STEP 4 – Disciplinary referral to the Principal. Discipline is at Principal’s discretion.
A STEP 4 discipline issue may result in a bus suspension.
NOTE: MAJOR VIOLATIONS WILL BE REPORTED TO THE PRINCIPAL IMMEDIATELY WITH A
DISCIPLINARY REFERRAL. DISCIPLINE WILL BE AT PRINCIPAL’S DISCRETION.
Bus students are not permitted to ride another student's bus without prior permission from Ms. Olt,
Transportation Supervisor and a written letter to the school office. Walkers are never permitted to ride
the bus unless some unusual circumstances prevail and permission is authorized by the Transportation
Department – 988-0568.
C.A.R.E.S
Cooperation, Assertiveness,
Responsibility, Empathy, Self Control
Students who have modeled positive behaviors, especially those that promote a caring, respectful
community, will be recognized with a “Jaggard C.A.R.E.S.” award by a teacher or staff member.
Students should place their award in the buckets in the office. At the end of the month some of the
students awards will be read. All awards will be returned to students each month. Staff may be
recognized as well. Please use the “bucket” in the office to recognize a colleague for showing Jaggard
C.A.R.E.S.
Students and teachers are also encouraged to highlight the “Jaggard C.A.R.E.S” initiative during
Morning Meeting activities, social studies, and throughout the curriculum.
COUNSELOR
Counseling is one of the services designed to help a child make effective use of
school experiences. The school counselor works with children, parents and staff to
provide guidance and support on an on-going basis.
Many children need the support of a one-to-one relationship beyond the individual attention a classroom
teacher can give. A counselor recognizes that such assistance may be essential and devotes time to
individual pupils.
A counselor helps every pupil make the best possible use of all school opportunities. Mrs. Pierce is our
counselor and can be contacted at 988-0679.
IDENTIFICATION & REFERRAL SERVICE
The Identification & Referral Service (I&RS) is a school-based, problem-solving group selected to assist
staff members with intervention strategies for meeting the learning needs and interests of students
experiencing some difficulties. The committee seeks creative ways to maximize the use of available
school/district resources and offers staff members a means of drawing on these resources. Because
students learn in different ways, the I&RS offers teachers the opportunity to explore the resources and
services to benefit students.
HOMEWORK
Homework is an integral part of the educational program at Jaggard School. It provides
an opportunity for children to strengthen basic skills, reinforce study habits, stimulate
independent thinking and develop initiative, responsibility and self-direction.
Homework projects are related to classroom work and are designed to help students
learn how to study. Assignments include review, development, independent study and
creativity. Parents are encouraged to take an active interest by providing a suitable
place for study, making resource materials available and checking to make sure
assignments are complete.
LITERACY
In keeping with the New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards, our goal for literacy instruction is to
develop a community of learners who value literacy and use it in their everyday lives for a variety of
purposes including pleasure and personal enrichment.
To fully understand the classroom setting for literacy instruction, it is helpful to be familiar with the
essential components of the Evesham Township School District literacy program. The literacy time block
is composed of five parts: writers’ workshop, readers’ workshop, guided reading, literature discussion
groups and word study.
Writers’ Workshop is a daily, sustained block of time devoted to student and teacher immersion
in a variety of learning experiences for writing.
Readers’ Workshop is a block of time at all grade levels when students are engaged in reading
books they select themselves.
Guided Reading is the portion of the literacy block that allows the teacher to tailor instruction to
meet the diverse needs of the readers within a classroom in a small group setting.
Core Literature is the component of the literacy block during which students and teachers engage
in shared reading experiences.
Word Study provides a regular period of time for developing student’s abilities to recognize, spell,
pronounce and analyze words.
Report Card and Trimester Dates
2013-2014
FIRST TRIMESTER:
SEPTEMBER 9, 2013 – DECEMBER 9, 2013
SECOND TRIMESTER:
DECEMBER 10, 2013 – MARCH 18, 2014
THIRD TRIMESTER:
MARCH 19, 2014 – JUNE 19, 2014
INTERIM DATES
END
OF
TRIMESTER
GRADES DUE
REPORT CARD DISTRIBUTION
OCTOBER 21
DECEMBER 9
DECEMBER 16
DECEMBER 20
JANUARY 31
MARCH 18
MARCH 25
APRIL 1
MAY 7
END OF SCHOOL
(JUNE 13)
END OF SCHOOL
(JUNE 13)
JUNE 19
Assessment Schedule 2013-2014
TEST
GRADE
DATES
MAKE-UPS
NJ ASK 3
Grade 3
May 12, 13, 14, 15
May 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
NJ ASK 4
Grade 4
May 12, 13, 14, 15, 16
May 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
NJ ASK 5
Grade 5
May 5, 6, 7, 8
May 12, 13, 14, 15, 16
CogATs
Grade 3
March 11, 12, 13
Before March 28
CogATs
Grade 5
March 11, 12, 13
Before March 28
PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES
Parent/Teacher conferences will be held on November 4th, 5th, and 6th. Optional Parent/Teacher
conferences will be held on March 11th, 12th and 13th. Conferences are an opportunity for teachers to
communicate about each student’s academic strengths and weaknesses as well as social growth and
development. This is also an opportunity for parents to share information, which may help the teachers
better understand and work with their child
AFTER SCHOOL SPORTS AND CLUBS
There will be a variety of after school clubs offered this year for students
including, but not limited to: Band, Chorus, Drama, Orchestra, Fitness, and Art.
Charges for these clubs, registration, and sign up information will be distributed
in September.
Students will also be given opportunities to participate in the following Service
Clubs: Homework, Student Council, Yearbook, and Safety Patrol. Sign-ups and
procedures for these clubs will be sent home in September as well.
After school club hours are generally from 2:30 to 3:40. Bus transportation is
provided for all bus students who stay after school. Be sure to indicate how your
child will be transported on your registration form.
PROPER DRESS AND ATTIRE
The school endeavors to uphold standards for proper dress. We therefore request parents to encourage
their children to wear PROPER ATTIRE while in school. Short shorts or skorts, spaghetti straps, and
bare midriffs are not appropriate. Jaggard is fully air-conditioned.
SNEAKERS are necessary for Physical Education classes. Students
in Full Day Kindergarten and grades 1 to 5 will have Physical
Education once a week. Girls are discouraged from wearing
dresses or skirts on that day.
Due to possible injury, students should not be wearing backless sandals or flip-flops at any time while in
school.
Have your child check lost and found for articles they may have misplaced. The LOST AND FOUND is
located in the All Purpose Room.
SCHOOL VOLUNTEER PROGRAM
The Jaggard School recognizes that the service of community volunteers can enrich the
educational program, assist teaching staff members in the performance of their duties,
and enhance the relationship between the school and the community. If you would be
interested in volunteering your time, please stop in the office and pick up an application.
Applications may also be accessed on the PTA and district websites.
Volunteers who come into the school to serve on a regular, recurring basis, must be approved by the
Board of Education and will be subject to a police check. Parents may not serve in a class in which their
own child is assigned, with the exception of room parents for special events.
PTA
All parents and teachers are encouraged to join our school’s PTA and become
involved in one or more of the many activities that are offered for students and
families throughout the school year. A link on our school website is provided to
access our PTA’s website and explore endless possibilities to enhance you and
your child’s school experience.
JAGGARD SCHOOL
2013-2014
September
11th
27st
October
4th
18th
November
15th
22nd
December
6th
20th
January
10th
31st
February
7th
13th
March
7th
17th
April
4th
11th
May
2nd
23rd
June
19th
Patriotic Day – wear red, white, and blue
Vacation Day – wear a shirt from your summer vacation
Phillies Day – wear a Phillies shirt or red
Jaggard Day – wear school colors (blue and white)
Disney Day – wear a Disney shirt
Eagles Day – wear an Eagles shirt or green
Crazy Sock Day – wear interesting socks or a crazy combination
Holiday Season – wear winter holiday colors
Hat Day – wear your favorite hat
Super Bowl Day – wear your favorite team shirt
Pajama Day – wear your pajamas or a robe
Valentine’s Day – wear red
Flyers Day – wear a Flyers shirt or orange and black
St. Patrick’s Day – wear green
Career Day – wear something related to a possible future career
76ers Day – wear a 76ers shirt or other basketball shirt
Mismatch Day – wear clothes that do not match
Memorial Day – wear red, white, and blue
Tropical Day – get ready for summer ~ wear something tropical
*Activities and Dates are subject to change*
SEXUAL HARASSMENT, INTIMIDATION AND BULLYING
(Refer to Code of Conduct and District Website for detailed information)
Policy 5512.01
The Evesham Township School District prohibits acts of harassment, intimidation or bullying. A safe and
civil environment in schools is necessary for pupils to learn and achieve high academic standards.
Harassment, intimidation or bullying, like other disruptive or violent behaviors, is conduct that disrupts
both a pupil’s ability to learn and a school’s ability to educate its pupils in a safe environment.
“Harassment, intimidation or bullying” means any gesture, written,
verbal, or physical act that takes place on school property, at any schoolsponsored function or on a school bus. The National Resource Center for
Safe Schools defines bullying in the following way: Direct bullying
includes physical violence, taunting and teasing, threats of violence and
extortion or theft. Indirect bullying includes name-calling, spreading
rumors and exclusion from a peer group.
One of the major problems with harassment, intimidation and bullying in schools is that it is not always
witnessed by the supervising adults and it is not reported by either the victim or other students
witnessing the behavior.
The Evesham Township School District will combat harassment, intimidation and bullying during the
school year in the following ways:
Unified Policy – The district will have a no tolerance policy for verified cases of harassment, intimidation
and bullying. Violations will be handled on an individual basis in a consistent and quick manner. Repeat
offenders will receive more harsh penalties. The consequences may include (in no particular order and
depending on the degree and frequency of behavior):
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Student conference with teacher, guidance counselor, Principal
Student writing an essay on bullying
Parent notification
Peer mediation
Lunch detention
Bus suspension
Counseling
Internal or External Suspension
Staff Training – All appropriate staff members will be trained in the prevention, detection and
appropriate interventions regarding harassment, intimidation and bullying.
Student Training – The staff will meet with all students and teach the process of handling bullies.
Ongoing sessions will take place to help the students recognize their role in terms of self-policing and
self-definition.
Develop Programs – The district will develop programs that address harassment, intimidation and
bullying behaviors.
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Our school anti-bullying specialist is Jackie Pierce, Guidance Counselor.
The district anti-bullying specialist is Danielle Magulick, Director of Curriculum and
Instruction.
HAZING
(Refer to Code of Conduct and District Website for detailed information)
Policy 5512
Hazing activities of any type are inconsistent with the educational process and are strictly prohibited at
any time on school premises, at any school-sponsored function or on any school bus.
“Hazing” means the performance of any act or the coercion of another to perform any act of initiation
into any class, team, or organization that causes or creates a substantial risk of causing mental or physical
harm.
AFFIRMATIVE ACTION
Evesham Township School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex,
affectational or sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, or social or economic status.
The Evesham Township School District has appointed Mrs. Tina Briscione and Mr. Dennis Nettleton as
Affirmative Action Officers for the current school year. Anyone having an inquiry or concern should
contact:
Evesham Township Public Schools
25 South Maple Avenue
Marlton, NJ 08053
(856) 983-1800
NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION/GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE
It is the policy of the Evesham Township Board of Education that no qualified handicapped or disabled
person shall, on the basis of handicap or disability, be excluded from participation in, be denied benefits
of, or be subjected to discrimination in employment or under any program or activity sponsored by this
Board. The Board shall comply with 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with
Disabilities Act of 1990. The Board has a grievance procedure in place. The compliance officer for the
current school year is Mr. Jeffrey Palmer, who can be reached at (856) 983-1800. Refer to the district
website for these policies in their entirety.
ELECTRONIC SURVEILLANCE IN SCHOOL BUILDINGS
AND ON SCHOOL PROPERTY
As per Board of Education policy #7441, Electronic Surveillance in School Buildings and on School
Property, The Board of Education authorizes the use of electronic surveillance monitoring devices in
school buildings, transportation vehicles and on other school property. Therefore, all school
buildings, transportation vehicles and other school property within this school district may be
monitored using such devices in accordance with Board Policy.
RIGHT TO KNOW LAW
At times the school district has construction or activities involving the use of hazardous substances.
During these occasions a notice will be posted on the school bulletin board two (2) days prior to any
construction or related activities that involve the use of hazardous substances. Hazardous substances
may also be stored at the school at various times throughout the year. On all occasions there will be
hazardous substance fact sheets available in the main office for any substances being used in the
school. Please be assured that these hazardous substances will not come in contact with the students
in the district. It has always been in the past and will continue to be in the future the school district’s
intent not to expose our students to any undue hazards. The district makes every effort to substitute
products that are hazardous with less hazardous materials or non-hazardous materials. If you should
have any questions pertaining to this information, please contact the Facilities Manager in the
operations building at 129 E. Main Street. The telephone number is 707-6840.
ASBESTOS MANAGEMENT PLAN BOOK
The Asbestos Management Plan Book is available for review in the office of the Principal or the
office of the Facilities Manager in the operations building at 129 E. Main Street. The telephone
number is 707-6840.
WEAPONS NOTICE – FIRE ARMS – DRUG POLICY
The possession or knowledge of any device that can be considered a lethal weapon is prohibited.
Examples include, but are not limited to, knives, bludgeons, leather bands studded with metal fillings
or other materials, tear gas, or any other substance intended to produce temporary physical
discomfort. The consequences will be minimum five (5) day out of school suspension with
reinstatement considered only after a Superintendent’s Hearing.
Possession of a firearm on school premises is prohibited and is cause for expulsion. For purposes of
this policy, “firearm: means all items enumerated in NJ 5-2C:39-1, including, without limitation,
handguns, rifles, shotguns, BB guns, pellet guns, sling shots and flare guns.”
The Board of Education recognizes that a pupil’s abuse of harmful substance seriously impedes that
pupil’s education and threatens the welfare of the entire school community. The board is committed
to the prevention of substance abuse and the rehabilitation of substance abusers by educational
means, but will take necessary and appropriate steps to protect the school community from harm and
from exposure to harmful substances.
The use, possession and/or distribution of any drug or alcoholic beverage on school premises, at any
event away from the school premises that is sponsored by the board, and on any transportation
vehicle provided by the board is prohibited. Pupils suspected of being under the influence of drugs
or alcoholic beverages will be identified, evaluated and reported in accordance with the law. A pupil
who uses, possesses, or distributes a drug on or off school premises, will be subject to discipline,
which will be graded to the severity of the offense and may include suspension or expulsion.
EVESHAM TOWNSHIP SCHOOLS
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Robert B. Jaggard School
2 Wescott Road
Marlton, NJ 08053
Annual Integrated Pest Management and Hazardous Substance Use in Schools
Notice
For School Year 2013 - 2014
Dear Parent, Guardian, or Staff Member:
This notice is being distributed to comply with the New Jersey School Integrated Pest
Management Act. Additionally, we are providing Notice of Hazardous Substance use in
Schools. The Evesham Township Public Schools has adopted an Integrated Pest Management
(IPM) Policy and the Robert B. Jaggard School has implemented an IPM Plan to comply with
this law. IPM is a holistic, preventive approach to managing pests that is explained further in
the schools IPM Policy included with this notice.
All schools in New Jersey are required to have an Integrated Pest Management Coordinator
(IPM Coordinator) to oversee all activities related to IPM and pesticide use at the school.
District
The District IPM Coordinator is: Margot Simons
Business Phone Number: 856-797-6840, Ext. 5504
Business Address: Operation Building, 129 East Main Street, Marlton, NJ 08053
Facility
The IPM Coordinator for the Robert B. Jaggard School is Ray Bruce, Head Custodian
Business Phone Number: 856-988-0679, Ext. 4157
Business Address: 2 Wescott Road, Marlton, NJ 08053
The IPM Coordinator maintains the pesticide product label, and the Material Safety Data Sheet
(MSDS) (when one is available), of each pesticide product that may be used on school property.
The label and the MSDS are available for review by a parent, guardian, staff member, or
student attending the school. Also, the IPM Coordinator is available to parents, guardians, and
staff members for information and to discuss comments about IPM activities and pesticide use
at the school.
As part of a school pest management plan the Robert B. Jaggard School may use pesticides to
control pests. The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the New Jersey
Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) register pesticides to determine that the use of a
pesticide in accordance with instructions printed on the label does not pose an unreasonable
risk to human health and the environment. Nevertheless, the EPA and the DEP cannot
guarantee that registered pesticides do not pose any risk to human health, thus unnecessary
exposure to pesticides should be avoided. The EPA has issued the statement that where
possible, persons who are potentially sensitive, such as pregnant women, infants and children,
should avoid unnecessary pesticide exposure.
The following items must be included with this annual notice:
o A copy of the school or school district’s IPM policy #7422.
POLICY
EVESHAM TOWNSHIP
BOARD OF EDUCATION
PROPERTY
7422
SCHOOL INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT PLAN (M)
The New Jersey School Integrated Pest Management Act of 2002 requires school
districts to implement a school integrated pest management policy that includes an Integrated
Pest Management Plan. In accordance with the requirements of the Act, the Board shall ensure
implementation of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) procedures to control pests and minimize
exposure of children, faculty, and staff to pesticides. These procedures shall be applicable to
all school property in the Evesham Township Public School District.
IPM Coordinator (IPMC)
The District Safety Environmental Project Security Manager shall be designated as the district's Integrated Pest
Management Coordinator (IPMC) and is responsible for the implementation of the school integrated pest
management policy.
Integrated Pest Management Procedures in Schools
Implementation of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) procedures will determine when to control pests and whether
to use mechanical, physical, cultural, biological, or chemical methods. Applying IPM principles prevents
unacceptable levels of pest damage by the most economical means and with the least possible hazard to people,
property, and the environment.
The Integrated Pest Management Coordinator (IPMC) shall consider the full range of management options, including
no action at all. Non-pesticide pest management methods are to be used whenever possible. The choice of using a
pesticide shall be based on a review of all other available options and a determination that these options are not
effective or not reasonable. When it is determined that a pesticide must be used, low impact pesticides and methods
are preferred and shall be considered for use first.
Development of IPM plans
The Superintendent, in collaboration with the school Building Principal(s) and the IPMC, shall be responsible for the
development of the IPM Plan for the school district. The school district's Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Plan is
a blueprint of how the school district will manage pests through IPM methods. The school district's IPM Plan will
state the school district's goals regarding the management of pests and the use of pesticides for all school district
property. The Plan will reflect the school district's site-specific needs and a description of how each component of
the school district's Integrated Pest Management Policy and Regulation will be implemented for all school property.
Education/Training
The school community will be educated about potential pest problems and IPM methods used to achieve the pest
management objectives.
The IPMC, other school staff, and pesticide applicators involved with implementation of the district's IPM policy
will be trained in appropriate components of IPM as it pertains to the school environment.
Students and parents/legal guardians will be provided information on this policy and instructed on how they can
contribute to the success of the IPM program.
Recordkeeping
Records of pesticide use shall be maintained on site to meet the requirements of the State regulatory agency and the
Board.
Records shall also include, but are not limited to, pest surveillance data sheets and other non-pesticide pest
management methods and practices utilized.
Notification/Posting
The Building Principal of each school, working with the IPMC, is responsible for timely notification to students,
parents or legal guardians and the school staff of pesticide treatments pursuant to the School Integrated Pest
Management Act.
Re-entry
Re-entry to a pesticide treated area shall conform to the requirements of the School Integrated Pest Management Act.
Pesticide Applicators
The IPMC shall ensure that applicators follow State regulations, including licensing requirements and label
precautions, and must comply with all components of the School Integrated Pest Management Policy.
Evaluation
The Superintendent will report annually to the Board on the effectiveness of the IPM Plan and make
recommendations for improvement as needed.
The school district's Integrated Pest Management Plan, Policy and Regulation shall be implemented not later than
June 12, 2004. The Board directs the Superintendent to develop Regulations/Procedures for the implementation of
School Integrated Pest Management Plan.
N.J.S.A. 13:1F-19 through 13:1F-33
Adopted:
9 March 2004
o A list of pesticides that are in use or that have been used in the past 12
months on the property.
The pest control applications for the Jaggard School during the 2012-2013 school year were
as follows:
7/2/12 Vegetation control of curbs, walkways, sidewalks, and fence lines using ORTHO GROUND
CLEAR VEGETATION KILLER CONCENTRATE
5/25/13 Infestation Roaches/Water Bugs DEMAND CS GENTROL IGR CONCENTRATE.
Hazardous Substance Use in Schools
(Chemicals, liquids, asbestos)
At times, the Robert B. Jaggard Elementary School has activities involving the use of
hazardous substances. During these occasions, a notice will be posted on the office bulletin
board two days prior to any construction or related activities that involve the use of hazardous
substances. Hazardous substances may also be stored at the office at various times
throughout the year.
On all occasions material safety data sheets (MSDS) will be available in the main office
for any substances being used in the building. Please be assured that these hazardous
substances will not come in contact with the employees in the district. It has always been in
the past and will continue to be in the future the school district’s intent not to expose our
employees to any undue hazards. The district makes every effort to substitute products that
are hazardous with less or non-hazardous materials. Asbestos Management Plan Books are
available for review in the head custodian’s office or the office of the facility manager in the
Operations Building.
Sincerely,
M. Susan Screnci
Principal
C:
John Scavelli, Superintendent of Schools
Dennis Nettleton, School Business Administrator, Board Secretary
Thomas Donahue, Facilities Manager
Brian Peterson, Maintenance/Grounds Foreman