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Students released from the Gym - 7:40 AM Tardy Bell / Announcements - 7:50 AM Dismissal - 2:25 PM
The teacher duty day begins at 7:30 AM. School buses begin arriving at the school and unload about 7:30 AM. Parents transporting students are asked not to drop students off before 7:30 AM. We are unable to provide proper supervision for students before this time. Students arriving early will be supervised in the gym beginning at 7:30 AM.
The student instructional day is over at 2:25 PM. School buses will leave the school ant 2:30 PM. Parents/guardians wishing to pick students up at the end of the day should send a note to school stating so. These students will be sent to the gymnasium at the end of the day where parents will pick them up. This will provide for a safer departure for our students and prevent traffic congestion in front of our school. Note: Please avoid last minute phone calls as to how your child should go home. Your requests must be in writing.
Children are permitted to arrive late or leave early for doctor and dentist appointments if they bring a note from home confirming the appointment. Parents may pick children up at the main office. No child will be dismissed to a person unknown to the school staff without prior approval from the child's parents.
Regular school attendance is important and required by Maryland Law and recent Board Policy. All absences are counted. Absences are lawful or unlawful.
In accordance with Board Policy, absence letters will be sent home at 6, 10 and 12 days of absence. Parents will be invited to school at 12 days of absence. Attendance is monitored daily. When a student begins to accumulate an unusually high number of absences or tardies in a short period of time, contact is made with the home via one of the following: school counselor, principal, secretary, Pupil Personnel Worker or school health personnel. Referral to the Student Support Team may also result.
Additionally, if a child has three instances of tardiness, a Rocketeer Club strike will be given. Three strikes per month exclude the student from Rocketeer Club activities for that month.
The Board Policy has established minimal standards for attendance and absences for students. The standard including both lawful and unlawful absences is 12 days per school year.
After School Activities/School Absence Board Policy states that students are not permitted to attend or participate in school-related activities if they were not present in school on the day of the activity. In the case of a weekend activity, attendance in school on Friday applies to the above statement.
Vacations or trips during the school year are strongly discouraged as the loss of class time may have a negative impact on the student’s academic progress and record. Family vacation absences are considered lawful only if they have prior written approval of the principal and do not exceed three days. Written requests must be made at least ten days in advance of the requested vacation absence and after approval, parents and students are responsible for requesting students’ assignments. March 8 and 9, 2011– Grades 3, 4, 5 MSA Reading March 15 and 16, 2011 – Grades 3, 4, 5 MSA Math March 28-April 15, 2011 – Grade 5 – Window for Online MSA Science April 12 and 13, 2011 – Grade 5 – Paper/Pencil MSA Science Please plan your vacations accordingly.
The School-Age Child Care, Inc., an after school program at Greenbrier operates from 2:30-6:00 p.m. daily. For information, call Dee Snyder 301-791-9162.
MISSION STATEMENT – Each student will develop self-control and exhibit acceptable behavior in being responsible for one individual – SELF.
POLICY – Acceptable school behavior results from cooperation among students, parents and school staff. Although the classroom teacher is the main-stay in discipline, all school employees have the responsibility for development of wholesome patterns of school behavior and for the prevention and/or correction of unacceptable and disruptive behavior whether in the classroom, hallway, or other school area.
At Greenbrier School, we believe that all children can be successful. We set high standards both academically and socially for our students. Greenbrier instituted a school-wide incentive program called “The Rocketeer Club” to recognize and honor students each month who meet these high standards of achievement.
In addition to supporting the Washington County Student Discipline Policy, a school-wide procedure is in effect in all classrooms to give consistency to behavioral expectations. These rules are:
Students who exhibit persistent behavioral problems will be discussed with the Administration, Counselor, and/or the Student Support Team. When classroom discipline does not bring about the desired change, students will be referred to the principal/principal designee with a note explaining the circumstances. Serious misbehavior such as fighting, stealing, racial matters, disrespect for adults, or vandalism will be referred immediately.
The administration will assist the child in identifying the inappropriate behavior and needed changes. The matter will be discussed thoroughly and a plan of future action developed. If this does not bring about the needed change, students may be suspended.
Guns in School Obviously, “dangerous weapons” are forbidden on school property by County Policy. “Look-alikes” are also a serious disruption and are not permitted on school property. This includes such objects as water guns, cap guns, rubber knives, etc. Violations of this kind will be subject to immediate disciplinary action.
In order to maintain an environment conducive to learning, the staff at Greenbrier Elementary School suggests that students come to school appropriately dressed as delineated in the Washington County Dress Code. Pinhole shirts, tube tops, crop tops, tight fitting blouses, and halter-tops are not considered appropriate dress for the classroom. Pants must be secured about the waist area and not worn low or below the hips. Students may not wear any garment that bears inference to alcohol, drugs, sex, or violence, or may be racially or ethnically offensive to others. Footwear should be appropriate, sensible, and safe for students to participate in daily recess and physical education activities. (No high heels!) Any student wearing any article of clothing that is observed to disrupt the normal flow of the day or the academic atmosphere will be required to change or modify their dress.
Please label all clothing such as boots, gloves, sweaters, lunch, personal items, etc. When clothing is lost, labels will enable us to find the owner.
Schools are required by law to have ten (10) fire drills per year and at least one every 30 days as required by the Annotated Code of Maryland.
Homework is a very important part of the learning process. It helps the student remember the new things they are learning in the classroom. Homework should supplement the learning process that starts in the classroom.
Why do teachers assign homework?
Most students have some homework nightly. It may be a review or time to study for a quiz. When the homework assignment is completed, parents can help by reviewing it with the student to check for completeness and correctness.
Parents can assist the child when necessary but do not do the work for your child. Homework should be a short review of the day’s lesson to reinforce skills and concepts taught during the day. It should never become an endurance test for child, parents, or the teacher.
*Absentee Homework Policy If parent is requesting homework for his child, please call or e-mail the teacher before 9:00 a.m. All teachers are able to communicate through email. Most times, this is the best form of communica-tion. Email addresses can be found on the website. The parent can obtain the homework assignment after 2:30 p.m. that day.
Parents of children who become ill or have an accident during the school day will be contacted. If parents cannot be contacted, the emergency number will be called. Please be sure that your child’s emergency information is complete and always current. Please remember that we cannot keep seriously ill students at school.
All library and textbooks are the property of the Washington County Public Schools. All students in the school are entitled to use the media center and check out books. Students who lose or mutilate books, magazines, or other school property must pay for the damages. All money collected is recorded and paid to the proper fund for replacement purposes.
All clothing found will be periodically displayed for pupils and parents. The items are kept in the gym hallway. It is easier to find the owners if the clothes, book bags, and lunch boxes are labeled. All items not claimed by the end of the year are given to charity.
The Food and Nutrition Service Office uses computerized cash registers in your child’s school cafeteria. The computer will record the sale and deduct the amount from any prepaid balance in the student’s account. Cash will continue to be accepted on the line and it is not a requirement that students prepay into their account. The student may prepay for meals weekly or monthly, and those meals will be deducted from the account as they are used.
To make prepayment, send your payment to the cafeteria manager for meals and/or a la carte purchases. Make checks payable to: Greenbrier Elementary School Cafeteria. You may also make payments or deposits using the new website: go to www.wcboe.k12.md.us. Click on Departments – Support- Food Nutrition Services- and go finally to WebLunch.
You may restrict the use of the account. If you do not specify a preference, students will be permitted to use the money for either full meals or a la carte purchases (cookies, brownies, etc. ranging in price from 50 cents and up.)
Students who forget their lunch may charge their lunch. The charge should be paid the following day.
Students will have 45 minutes total for lunch and recess. Students who require additional time to eat their lunch are welcome to remain in the lunchroom beyond their scheduled departure. On early dismissal days, all grades will have a modified lunch schedule.
Library Media Program promotes literacy, lifelong learning and joy of reading. Every student has weekly scheduled classes where they are introduced to the skills necessary for using a library media center and its resources. As needed, individuals and classes access library media resources, which support and integrate with the Washington County Essential Curriculum. The library media center has a fully automated circulation system and has computer stations with CD-ROM and Internet access.
Parent-teacher conferences are scheduled once each year. Each parent is given a time to confer with their child’s teacher. Conferences are conducted at the end of the first marking period. This provides an opportunity for parents and teachers to communicate directly regarding an individual student’s progress. If there is a need for any additional conferences with the teachers, please call the school. Please remember to schedule a conference in advance so a time convenient for all can be established.
It is the responsibility of parents to see that their child/children:
The following policies govern parties during the school year:
Nutritious snacks are strongly encouraged in support of the WCPS Wellness Policy which encourages practices conducive to the overall good health of our students.
Students may not bring party invitations to be distributed in school. This causes hard feelings for students who may not be invited. Invitations to activities should be sent through the U.S. mail.
A directed, supervised Physical Education Program is part of our school program. All children are expected to participate unless a note is sent to the school explaining the condition that would warrant lack of participation in the program. Also, for safety reasons, all children are required to wear sneakers or soft-soled shoes and appropriate clothing. Please make sure the P.E. teacher is notified in writing of any extended periods of physical restrictions for your child and that a doctor’s note is in place.
Playground activities are part of the school day. Children should dress warmly with coats, hats, scarves, and gloves for cold weather. In case of extreme cold or inclement weather (rain, snow, ice) children will remain indoors. Wind chill and temperatures under 32 degrees will also be considered.
When a student breaks a playground rule, he/she will lose playground privileges for a designated period of time. Students are supervised on the playground at all times.
Three main ways of reporting pupil progress to parents are through report cards, parent conferences, and pupil’s work. It is our belief that parents need to know:
Kindergarten and first grade students do not receive a report card first marking period.
For grades 1-5, a report of evaluating and reporting pupil progress are the following:
A-indicates that: Your child’s progress is exceptional (excellent) for his/her developmental level.
Your child’s classroom work and participation is consistently superior quality in relation to his/her instructional level.
B-indicates that: Your child’s progress is strong (very good) for his/her developmental level.
Your child’s classroom work and participation is consistently above average quality in relation to his/her instructional work.
C- indicates that: Your child’s progress is moderate (satisfactory) for his/her developmental level.
Your child’s classroom work and participation is consistently average quality in relation to his/her instructional level.
D – indicates that: Your child’s progress is poor (minimal) for his/her developmental level.
Your child’s classroom work and participation is consistently inferior quality in relation to his/her instructional level.
U – indicates that: Your child’s progress is unsatisfactory for his/her developmental level.
Your child’s classroom work and participation is unsatisfactory in relation to his/her instructional level.
Two types of pictures, individual and classroom group, will be made of your child this year. Money gained by the school from the sale of pictures is utilized to purchase instructional materials and supplies. Parents are under no obligation to purchase these pictures.
Enclosed in the end of the year report card envelope, parents should find a list of school supplies needed for the start of the coming school year.
There are times when teachers will ask students to share something with the rest of the class. However, toys, radios, stuffed animals, Pokeman cards, sport trading cards, etc. are distracting for both students and teachers and usually cause problems which result in the loss of instructional time.
School Office: 301-766-8170 Health Room: 301-766-8172
The office may take messages for students only when there is an emergency. Students are not called to the phone. Since office telephones are constantly in use for school business, students may not use an office telephone to call home unless there is an emergency. Parents are encouraged to call or e-mail teachers when they have questions. Teachers will return calls within 24 hours.
Board of Education policy does not allow for students to ride buses other than their regular school bus. Please complete a special transportation request form available in the front office when a change in transportation involving school buses is being requested. The request is submitted to the Board of Education for approval or denial. Please notify the office in writing concerning all other transportation requests involving walkers or private transportation. Bus children must bring a note from home if they are not going to ride the bus home. Children who are not transported by bus may not ride the bus home.
As required by state law, we will again be screening our children for any vision or hearing problems. The details have been confirmed with the Health Department and the Lioness Clubs for the exams. Not all grade levels are screened every year; you will be notified when your child gets tested.
Parents are required to pre-schedule a visit prior to visiting a classroom with the teacher and/or administration. Upon entering the building, all visitors need to sign in at the office and get a name badge. Visitors must enter and exit through the front doors. Badges must be worn at all times and visitors must sign out when leaving the building.
Volunteers are an essential part of our elementary school community. Volunteers can and do perform many tasks for schools and children. Many volunteers prefer to tutor in reading or math or serve as classroom assistants. Others are more comfortable working in the office or creating instructional materials for teachers. Whatever the job selected, volunteers offer much and create positive change in schools through their personal participation in the education of children. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, contact the principal or your child’s teacher. Your interest and involvement is always appreciated.
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Upcoming Events February
1 . . . A week March 7 . . . 24 Club 2:30-3:30 (Last one) 9 . . . 2.5 Hr. Early Dismissal (11:55) 13 . . . MSA Math (Grades 3-5) 14 . . . MSA Math (Grades 3-5) 20 . . . MSA Reading (Grades 3-5) 21 . . . MSA Reading (Grades 3-5)
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