JR Smith Elementary School
2008/2009 FACULTY
Principal
Vice Principal/TSA
Secretary
Asst. Sec/Lunch
DeAnna Lloyd
Barbara Hansen
Tabitha Wymer
Jayne Coleman
Pre-School
Lynn Ottesen
Kindergarten
Denise Wade
Nicole Panagos
Maya Kalenchic
1st Grade
Margaret Red Elk
Jennie Mecham
Marie Patterson
Danielle Burden
Krsita Gulbransen
2nd Grade
Kenalee Mair
Christine Taylor
Machele Crystal
3rd Grade
Janet Hopkins
Mike MaWhinney
Debra Clark
Denise Marshall
4th Grade
Karen Edwards/Bethany Mumford
Mary Hall
Donna Morris
5th Grade
Brynley Phillips
Raneva Lemon
Mike Malmrose
Misty Allred
Meet the Masters: This program helps the children learn about
different cultures through great Masters of Art. Students make all
different kinds of projects throughout the year. Volunteers are
needed to help with training and in-room class projects.
Health and Safety: Walk to School Day will be in September &
Ribbon Week will be held during various months of year. Child
Safety Week and a Bike Rodeo will be held in the Spring. We will
need volunteers to help with these activities. We will also be
asking for help with vision screening, hearing testing, and fluoride
rinses.
Gold Medal/Olympics: JR Smith is a Gold Medal School! This
program encourages students to walk during their lunch break and
to participate in fun games and activities. Volunteers are needed to
help once a week to stamp students hands as they walk the Gold
Medal Mile, track the student’s progress on a bulletin board and
distribute incentives to the students in their classrooms.
Corporate Sponsorships: Box Tops for Education, Ink Cartridge
Recycling, Cream O’ Weber lids, and Smith’s Earn and Learn.
Each of these programs raise money that goes directly to the
Character Education Program.
Classroom Volunteers: Check with your child’s teacher to see
how you can help in the classroom.
Reading Programs: STAR – “Star Tutoring Achievement for
Reading” This program depends on volunteers who are willing to
come in to the classroom for a ½ hour twice a week and read with
individual children. LITERACY MONTH: This program is held
in February and is a four week reading program. The children are
encouraged to read as much as they can during the four week
period. We will need volunteers to help track minutes, distribute
prizes, coordinate family reading nights, make posters and help
distribute reading slips to classrooms.
P.T. A. Sponsored Activities
Book Fair: We will be holding three Book Fairs during the year
in conjunction with SEP Conferences. The Book Fair is a
convenient way for you to shop for quality books for your children.
Volunteers are needed to help collect the money during these fairs.
Teacher Appreciation: This is an ongoing program throughout
the year, that allows us the opportunity to do something special for
our teachers and staff (birthdays, luncheons, etc…). Volunteer
your time or share your ideas to show our teachers we love them!
A.P.P.L.E. Club: Active Parents Participating in Learning
Experiences. Each term, students and parents complete specified
activities to become members of the APPLE Club and the student’s
name will be added to our bulletin board. The APPLE Parties will
be held 3 times during the year to promote family time. This
activity has been a great success and lots of fun. Volunteers are
needed to help with the activities and the bulletin board.
Reflections Program: Reflections is sponsored by the National
P.T.A. to encourage creativity through literature, music,
photography, visual arts, 3-D art, dance, film/video, and theater.
Work is judged according to grade divisions, creative ability and
interpretation of theme. This year’s theme is: “I Can Make a
Difference by . . . .” Volunteer to help with the kick –off
assembly, bulletin boards, promoting the program, finding judges,
and preparing our winning entries to go to Council.
Field Day: Field Day will be held for grades 1-3 and grades 4-5
during the month of May. They are on separate days. Volunteers
are needed to help run the activities.
Character Education: This District wide program will have a
monthly theme to help promote positive character traits. Volunteer
your time and ideas to make this program more effective at our
school.
Counselor
Allan Whitmore
Media Director
Shirley Sulser
Computer Director
Penny Flory
Resource Teachers
Jo Summers
Jodi McNulty
Amy Bos
Reading Specialist
Lori Payne
Music Specialist
P.E. Teacher
Norm Hayter
Speech Therapy
Kim Stoddard
E.S.L.
Cathy Sabey
School Lunch
Nelda Muir (head director)
Tamara Hill
Deana Woody
Aides
Micah Erickson
Melanie Knight
Lanett Hallows
Marie Fillmore
Shauna Spencer
Debbie Forbes
Darlene Luke
Custodian
Leo Wood
Randy Edwards
Terri Aezer
Pam Guymon
Trina Kohler
Heidi Lowther
SCHOOL DRESS CODE
Clothing should be neat and modest. Parents are requested to
assist in adhering to the following rules:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Footwear must be worn at all times. No “Wheelie”
shoes.
Short shorts, short skirts, halter tops, tank tops, bike
shorts, and grubby clothing should not be worn to
school.
Clothing which displays slogans or insignia which
are vulgar, profane or which identify alcohol,
tobacco or drug products are not acceptable in
school.
Hats should not be worn in the building by boys or
girls except during special activities approved by
the school.
BELL/RECESS SCHEDULE
8:45 am
1st Bell, Classes begin
8:50 am
2nd Bell, Announcements
10:15-10:30 Pre-School/Kindergarten Recess
10:30-10:45 1st Grade Recess
11:00–11:15 2nd and 4th grade Recess (at midyear for 5th)
12:45 pm
Afternoon Kindergarten begins
2:00 – 2:15 3rd Grade and 5th grade Recess (at midyear for 4th)
2:15 – 2:30 1st Pre-School/Kindergarten Recess
2:15-2:30
5th Grade Recess
3:30 pm
School Ends
MONDAY – Early Out – 2:30 pm
STUDENT CHECKOUT POLICY
Please notify the school before 9:30 am if your child is going to be
absent from school. If your child must be excused during the day
for any reason, please send a note stating the reason and what time
you will be picking up the child. For the safety of the children, we
require that you come to the office and sign the Student Check Out
Log prior to the student leaving. When a child returns to school
after being checked out, please sign them in at the office.
P.T.A. OFFICERS
President
Vice President
Secretary
Treasurer
Brenda Wilcox
Kim Richards
Kim Jensen
Kristy Mabbutt
657-0798
654-2320
657-2329
654-4554
COMMISSIONERS & EVENT CHAIRPERSONS
Community Involvement:
Membership
Teacher Appreciation
Corporate Sponsors
Stacy Bredsgaurd
Angela Ritchie
Tracy Beveridge
654-1196
654-3853
654-2944
Education:
Book Fair
Fundraiser
Jaynee Taylor
Wendy Heywood
654-4796
654-1808
Family Life:
A.P.P.L.E. Parties
Lynette McNaughtan 657-2499
Individual Development:
Reflections
Christy Watt
Character Education Angela Hatch
Becky Hyde
Meet the Masters
Laurissa Pullan
Field Day
Amy Tuddenham
Health and Safety:
Jen Dagley
Green Ribbon Week
Red Ribbon Week
Fluoride
Wendy Ogilvie
Teacher Representatives:
Margaret Red Elk
Marie Patterson
654-2888
657-9652
654-0814
654-5413
657-1313
654-0361
654-4461
THE PATHFINDER SONG
J.R. Smith Elementary School
I hope my pride is showing
Ever since I first met you
My mind has not stopped growing
J.R. Smith Elementary School
You keep the wheels turning
At J.R. Smith Elementary School
I’m learning to love learning
I am a Pathfinder I can explore
Each path I find leads to so many more
I know that my teachers care about me
And I can be anything I want to be
J.R. Smith Elementary School
I hope my pride is showing
Ever since I first met you
My mind has not stopped growing!
-Words by Michael McLean
SCHOOL LUNCH
Breakfast
Lunch
Extra milk/juice
Student
$1.00
$1.75
$0.25
Adult
$1.50
$3.00
Reduced
$.30
$.40
Parents are welcome to occasionally eat lunch with their student.
Please call the office early that morning to reserve an adult lunch.
Please check with the office if you think you may qualify for
reduced or free lunches. Title I reading funds are dependent on
students who qualify for free or reduced lunch, so please apply!
LUNCH SCHEDULE
Monday
Tuesday-Friday
11:35-12:15 11:45 – 12:25 1st grade Lunch
11:45-12:25 11:55 – 12:35 5th grade Lunch
11:45-12:25 11:55 – 12:35 4th grade Lunch
11:55-12:35 12:05 – 12:45 3rd grade Lunch
12:05-12:45 12:15 – 12:55 2nd grade Lunch
12:10-12:50 12:20 – 1:00 4th grade Lunch
12:10-12:50 12:20 – 1:00 5th grade Lunch
(from 8/20 to 1/10)
(from 1/14 to 5/23)
(from 8/20 to 1/10)
(from 1/14 to 5/23)
Please note that 4th and 5th grade lunch schedule changes at mid
year.
GOLD MEDAL MILE SCHEDULE
Gold Medal Mile walks are held during the lunch hours. We
encourage you to come walk with your child on their scheduled
day. Please remind your child to wear good shoes for walking.
Please note: 4th and 5th grades will switch at mid year.
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT COMMITTEE
Please contact a member of the School Improvement Committee
with any suggestions to improve our school.
Chairman, Kim Powell
Principal, DeAnna Lloyd
Counselor, Allan Whitmore
PTA President, Brenda Wilcox
Teacher Reps: Mary Hall, Bethany Mumford
Parent Reps: Sheila Johnston, Mary Piscitelli,
Syndi Fitzgerald
J.R. SMITH ELEMENTARY
SCHOOL
PARENT HANDBOOK
2008-2009
J.R. Smith Elementary School
235 East 500 North
Heber City, Utah
654-2201
Courtesy of J.R. Smith P.T.A.