FranklinParkSchoolFamilyHandbook

2017-2018

“It’s not about being the best, it’s about being your best”

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DearParentsandGuardians:WelcometoFranklinParkSchool! Thishandbook is foryouandyourchildand it gives you information about school policies andprocedures. Pleaseread this handbook alongsideyourchild. He/shewillbeexpected toknowandfollowourschoolrulesandtobefamiliarwiththeproceduresdiscussedsothatourschoolatmosphereremainspositiveandproductive.

HereatFranklinParkSchoolwebelieve thatprovidingourstudentswithasupportive academic environment will help them develop self-confidenceandadesire tostrive forexcellence in the21stCentury.Wealsobelieve infostering an atmosphere of cooperation and teamwork. We encouragestudents to become good decision makers. They will learn the Pillars ofCharacter, as well as FPS’s overarching expectations: Be Respectful, BeResponsible,BeCaring,andBeSafe.

Finally, we expect that all students will adhere to the expectationsestablished in their homerooms and specialty area classrooms. We alsoexpect students to followthedistrictguidelines as citedwithinthedistrict’sCodeofConduct.

Welookforwardtoworkingwithyouthroughouttheyearandcontinuetowelcomeandencouragehome-schoolpartnershipsandopencommunications.

For 2017-2018, we believe that it’s not about being the best; it’saboutbeingyourbest!Anythingispossible!

RespectfullyYours,

NicoleSuryPrincipal

PurviShahVicePrincipal

NikkiiTatumVicePrincipal

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APROFILEOFSTUDENTSWHOBELIEVE“ANYTHINGISPOSSIBLE”

ATFRANKLINPARKSCHOOL

STUDENTSwhoattendschoolregularly,andarriveontime;STUDENTS who take responsibility for themselves in theway they act, talkandlook;STUDENTS who exhibit good study skills, work habits, and who cancollaboratewellwithothers;STUDENTSwhoaremotivatedtotakeacademicrisksintheclassroom;STUDENTSwhobringoutsideexperiences intotheclassroomtoenrichthelearningactivities;STUDENTS who do their homework regularly, submit assignments on timeandwhoareopentoconstructivecriticism;STUDENTSwhohavegoodmanners…cansay“please”and“thankyou”…arefriendly,courteous,andshowrespecttoeveryoneatFranklinParkSchool;STUDENTSwhoarehonestwiththemselvesandothers;STUDENTSwho follow the school rules for acceptable behavior at FranklinParkSchoolandmodelthatbehaviorforothers;andSTUDENTSwhovolunteertodoalittleextratomaketheirclass,FranklinParkSchool,andourcommunityabetterplace.

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TABLEOFCONTENTS

ArrivalProcedures5Attendance6-7BirthdayRecognition8-9BusPolicies9Cafeteria/Recess10-11CARE11-12ChangeofAddress/Telephone12Conferences12DCP&P12EmergencyForms 12-13EmergencyClosings/SnowDays13Enrichment&Gifted&Talented13Grading&Reporting14SchoolCounselors14Harassment,Intimidation&Bullying14-15Homework15Lost&Found15MediaCenter15Medication15-16Nurse/Healthservices16PBSIS(PositiveBehaviorSupportinSchools)16-17PersonalProperty18Parent-TeacherOrganizationActivities18SafetyDrills18SafetyPatrol18StructuredPlay19Telephones19Textbooks19Visitors19SchoolHours 20

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ARRIVALPROCEDURESStudentswhoarenotbeingbusedshouldnotarrivebefore8:50a.m. in themorning,unlesstheyareintheAMC.A.R.E.programorareapartofabefore-schoolactivitysuchasDanceTroupe,amusicalrehearsal,etc.BusesandVansPleaseensure that your child knowshis/herbus letter.Eachmorning,busesandvanswillparkandunloadourPre-K-Grade4studentsonboththeparkinglot and main entrance sides of our building. Streets leading to the mainbuildingwillbeclosedat this time to regular traffic.Studentswill remainontheir buses until 8:50 am, at which time they will exit and move to theirdesignatedbuildingentrances.Asa safetyprecaution, all children shouldbereminded to walk on the portion of the sidewalk away from the curb.Additionally,4thGradeSafetyPatrolwillassistinbotharrivalanddismissal.CarRidersStudentsarrivingbycarmustbedroppedoff in frontof theEarlyChildhoodDevelopmentCenter.Supervisionis inplaceandchildrenareescortedtothemainbuildingbystaffandSafetyPatrol.Students arriving for AM C.A.R.E.mustuse theentrancenear thegymandfacultydiningroombetween7:30and8:30amandaparentmustescortandsignthemin.WalkersWalkersshouldenterthebuildingattheclosestentrance.

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ATTENDANCEI.StudentAbsencesWhenachild isunable toattendschool,please call theattendanceofficeat(732)297-5666ext.228assoonasitisknownthatyourchildwillbeabsentandleavethefollowinginformation:• Student’sname• Teacher’sname• DateofAbsence• Reasonforabsence

School achievement begins with regular attendance. Parents/ guardiansmustensurethatallschool-agedchildrenintheircareareinschoolontimedaily. Additionally, school personnel will communicate any attendanceproblemsorconcernstoparents/guardiansinatimelymanner.It is important to remember that parents/guardiansmust submit a note ormedicaldocumentationexplainingeachstudentabsence.Whenastudentisabsent for more than 3 consecutive school days, they are required tosubmit a medical excuse from their physician. Such notes must besubmittedwithinfive(5)daysofthestudent’sreturntoschool.UnderNewJerseylawandregulation,individualBoardsofEducationdeterminecategories of absences, which the District will consider “excused”. FranklinTownshipBoardofEducationPolicy5113onabsencesisavailableonthedistrictwebsite. Anyabsencethatdoesnotfallintooneofthecategorieslistedinthepolicyisconsidered“unexcused.”Notes must also be submitted for absences for family travel or vacations;performanceofhouseholdorbabysittingduties;andotherdaytimeactivitiesunrelatedtotheschoolprogram,howevertheyare“unexcused”absences.

Parentalpermissionisnotconsideredanexcusedabsence.

Ifaparent/guardian isplanninganextended leave fromschool formorethan10consecutivedays,theparent/guardianmustcometoFranklinParkSchool to complete an Extended Leave Form. Upon return, the parent/guardianmust reregister the student at the Board of Education buildinglocatedat1755AmwellRd.,SomersetNJ.

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Whenastudentaccumulatesfour(4),eight(8),andten(10)daysofunexcusedabsences, parents/guardians will be notified. It is hoped that throughcommunicating andworking together, the parent/ guardian, student and theschoolwillbeabletodevelopandimplementeffectivestrategiesthatwillresultinimprovedstudentattendanceandacademicachievementIt should be noted that students who accumulate ten (10) unexcusedabsences or who show a pattern of truancy will be referred to the TruantOfficer.AdditionalunexcusedabsencesortruancywillresultinreferraltotheFranklinTownshipMunicipalCourt.Students must be present for a minimum of four hours to be consideredpresentforafulldayofschool.II.StudentTardinessAstudentisconsideredtardyifarrivalisafter9:05A.M.AstudentwhoarriveslatetoschoolmustreporttotheAttendanceOfficewherehis/hertimeofarrivalwillberecordedandalatepasswillbeissued.Excessivetardinesswillbeaddressedbytheprincipal.III.EarlyStudentDismissalAstudentdismissedearlymustbesignedout intheAttendanceOfficepriorto2:55pm.• Personalillnessasdeterminedbythenurseoradministration• Emergenciesthatrequireaneedforaparentorguardiantopersonallysigna child out of school. Only authorized individuals on student’s contactemergencylistwillbepermittedtopickupchild

• Personalreasonswhentheadministrationorofficehasbeennotifiedandthechildissignedoutbytheparentorguardian

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BIRTHDAYRECOGNITIONFranklinParkSchoolStaffarealwayshappytocelebrateastudent’sbirthday,andhavethereforedesignatedthelastfifteen(15)minutesofaselectdayatthe end of each month for the purpose of allowing grades Kindergarten-Grade4 students’birthdays tobe recognized. If youwould like to send inaspecial healthy snack on the designated Friday of themonth, noted below,pleasecontactyourchild'steacherbyMondayofthatweek.*Pre-Kstudentswillcelebratetheirbirthdaysonthedayoftheirbirthday.

Forallgradelevels,Pre-KtoGrade4,birthdaysnacksshouldbesimple.Pleaserefrain from sending in awhole birthday cake as this creates amore time-consumingsnackperiodthanourschedulesallow.Asimple,healthy,snackiseasytodistributeandwillbeappreciatedbyall.As you may know, New Jersey enacted a new School Nutrition Policy topromotehealthyfoodalternativestostudentsinpublicschools.Inadditiontochanges to thecafeteriamenu, thenewpolicy affects foods that are servedduringpartiesandbirthdaycelebrations.Sodaiscompletelyprohibited,asisall candyandall items thatcontain sugaras theprimary ingredient. Ifyouaresendingatreattocelebrateyourchild’sbirthday,muffins,fruitorsnackbagsareacceptable,i.e.Goldfish,pretzels,chexmix.PleaseDONOTsendingoodybags.

September29thAllSeptemberBirthdays

October27th AllOctoberBirthdays

November24th AllNovemberBirthdays

December22nd AllDecemberBirthdays

January26th AllJanuaryBirthdays

February23rd AllFebruaryBirthdays

March30th AllMarchBirthdays

April27th AllAprilBirthdays

May25th AllMayBirthdays

June22nd AllJune,JulyandAugustBirthdays

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Kindly,checkwithyourchild’steacherortheschoolnurseaboutanypotentialfoodallergiesthatmaybeinyourchild’sclass.Lastly,pleaserememberthisisa special snack time treat and not a class party. Therefore we cannotaccommodate parents accompanying the snack to the classroom to servethesnack,takephotographs,organizegames,etc.Please be advised that invitations for private birthday parties are notpermittedtobedistributed through theschool. Teacherscannotbeaskedto send home private invitations via backpack, whether there is one foreverystudentornot.BUSPOLICIESThelargevolumeofstudentswhoridebusesnecessitatesstrictadherencetothefollowingpolicies:• All bused children will be sent home on their assigned buses unless theschoolhasbeennotified inwritingthattheparent/guardianwillpickthechildupatschool.

• Studentsmaynot change their bus assignment or theirbus stopwithoutexplicitpermissionfromTransportation.

• ChildrenwhoareintheC.A.R.E.ProgrammustbepickedupandsignedoutbyaparentorguardianeachdayfromC.A.R.E.

• BuseswillbeidentifiedbyaLETTER,whichstudentswillbeexpectedtolearnandknow.

• All students will be assigned a seat on his/her bus. Good conduct isexpected. Discipline issues will be handled through a busreferral/parentreportingsystem.

All questions should be directed to Betty Lou Lewis, Transportation SafetyCoordinatorat732.828.6620blclewis@franklinboe.org.For the first twoweeksof school, eachPre -Kand Kindergarten studentsshouldwear theschool-providednametag,mailedtostudentspriortothefirstdayofschool,labeledwithhis/hername,gradeandbusletter.

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CAFETERIA/RECESSYour child may buy lunch or milk, or bring lunch from home. Parents/guardians of children buying lunch are encouraged to purchase lunch inadvance. A checkmade payable to “FPS Food Services” can be sent to theschool inanenvelopewithyourchild. Indicateyourchild’sname, teacher’snameandstudentPIN/IDontheenvelope. Freeorreducedpricemealsareavailable to those who qualify and applications are sent home early in theschool year. Applications are also available in the main office. We arerequesting that ALL families complete and return the Free/Reduced Lunchpaperwork,asitaidsthedistrictinreceivingstatefunding.Franklin Park School implements a Recess-First Program, in which studentsparticipate in structured play for 20 minutes, followed by lunch for 20minutes. For the 2017-2018 academic year, the following schedule is inplace:

GradeLevel RecessBegins LunchBegins

Kindergarten 12:10pm 12:30pm

Grade1 12:30pm 12:50pmGrade2 11:30am 11:50am

Grade3 11:50am 12:10pmGrade4 11:10am 11:30am

I.RecessWhenweatherpermits,studentswillgooutsideforrecessandareexpectedtofollowtheserules:• Studentsshouldbedressedappropriatelyfortheweather.• Foodanddrinkarenotpermittedoutside.• Studentswillfollowthestructuredplayschedule/calendarprovidedtotheirhomeroomteacherinSeptember.

• Goodsportsmanshipisrequiredatalltimes.• Equipmentisprovidedbytheplaygroundaids.Pleasedonotsendequipmentfromhome.

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• Gamesinvolvingphysicalcontactarenotpermitted.Roughplayisnotacceptable.

• Studentsmustkeepwithintheboundariesoftheplayground.• Studentswilllineupwhenthewhistleisblownandreturnplaygroundequipmenttoitsproperplace.

• Studentswillfollowthedirectionsoftheadultssupervisingtheplayground.

II.LunchTimeWhile in the cafeteria, children are assigned to tables by class and areexpected to behave in a calm, quiet and orderly fashion. The followingguidelines have been established in order to provide a safe and pleasantatmosphere:• Anadultinchargewillsendstudentstothelunchline.• All jackets, coats, etc. are tobe leftat the student’s cafeteria seatwhenthestudentsarecalledtothelunchline.

• Sincecuttinginlineisnotacceptablebehavior,anyonefoundcuttingwillbesenttothebackoftheline.

• Studentsmuststayintheirassignedseats.Permissionisnecessarytodisposeofgarbageortousethebathroom.

• Tablesmust be kept clean. Trashmust be picked up around the tableanddiscardedproperly.

• School rules, such aswalking at all times, using proper language andmanners,andrespectingothers,areenforcedinthecafeteria.

• Studentswhooccasionallyforgettheirlunchmoneymaycharge.C.A.R. E. EXTENDEDDAYPROGRAMIn an attempt to meet the demands of working parents, the Culture-Arts-Recreation-Enrichment (C.A.R.E.) Program has been created by the FranklinTownshipBoardofEducation,asafee-basedextendeddaycareprogram.Abalance of play, relaxation, nutritional foods, and learning activities areoffered both before and after school by a staff of experienced teachers,specialists, aides, and site managers. Themorning program begins at 7:30a.m., while the afternoon session concludes at 6:00 p.m., Monday throughFriday.

Thereisnoa.m.C.A.R.E.intheeventofadelayedopening.

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Intheeventofanearlyschoolclosing,C.A.R.E.willbeheld,withtheunderstandingthatparentswillpickuptheirchildrenasswiftlyaspossible.CHANGEOFADDRESS/TELEPHONEIt is extremely important that the school office have a current address andtelephonenumberforeverystudent.Pleasenotifytheschoolimmediatelyaswellas theParent InformationOfficeat theBoardofEducationbuildingofanychangesmadeduringtheschoolyear.CONFERENCESAparent-teacherconferenceisscheduledduringtheweekofDecember4th.Itis a wonderful opportunity to learn about theprogress of your child. If youwish to confer with your child’s teacher at any other time, please contacthim/heratschooltoarrangeforanappointment.DIVISIONOFCHILDPROTECTIONANDPERMANENCY

By law (N.J.S.A. 9:6 8 .10) and (18A: 36-25) and Department of Educationregulations (N.J.A.C. 6A: 16-11), any person having reasonable cause tobelievethatachildhasbeenabusedorneglectedbyaparentorcaretakerisrequiredtoimmediatelynotifyDCP&Pat1-877-652-2873(1-877-NJ-ABUSE). EMERGENCYFORMSEmergencyformswillbesenthomewithourBacktoSchoolmailings.Parents/Guardians should review,make corrections/change as necessary and returnwithyourchildonthefirstdayofschool.Itisvitalthatwehavetheseonfile.Please be sure that all information on the form is accurate and alternatecontacts are available to act on your behalf in the case of an emergency.Pleasenotifytheschool immediatelyofanychanges thatoccurthroughouttheyear. Note:Anycourtorders/custodyordersmustbeonfileatthemainoffice.

EMERGENCYCLOSINGS/SNOWDAYSSchoolclosingsordelayedopeningsthatareduetoinclementweatherwillbepublicly announced via radio stations WNJO (FM 94.5), WMGQ (FM 98.3),WPST (FM 97.5),WKXW (FM 101.5),WBUD AM 1260),WHWH (AM 1350),WCTC(AM1450),WOR(AM710).

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Emergency closings are also announced through the district’s emergencytelephone line: (732) 873-2400, ext. 555.Updated changesare alsoonourwebsiteatwww.franklinboe.organdschoolchannel14.

Intheeventofadelayedopening,schoolhourswillbe:Pre-K(4yearolds)-Grade4 10:35am–3:20pmPre-K(3yearolds) 11:25am–2:15pmENRICHMENTANDGIFTEDANDTALENTEDThe Franklin Township Enrichment Program provides opportunities forstudents who possess or demonstrate high levels of ability in one ormorecontent areas. The Enrichment Program in Franklin Township is based onJosephRenzulli’s SchoolwideEnrichmentModel,whichprovidesenrichmentfor all students through a tiered system that consists of three types ofactivities. An integral part of the model includes project based learningactivitiesthatfocusondeveloping21stcenturyskillswithastrongemphasisonproblemsolving,creativityandcriticalthinking.For 2017-2018, Library/Media Center Enrichment will be provided to allstudents, grades 1-4, one time per cycle. Students will learn research andpresentationskillsbyworkingonscaffoldedprojects.

For2017-2018,ScienceEnrichmentwillbeprovidedtoallstudents,grades2-4,onetimepercycle. Ingrade2,ScienceEnrichmentwillbeapush-inclasswiththesciencespecialistandhomeroomteacher.Ingrades3and4,ScienceEnrichment,willbetaughtbythemath-scienceteacher.

The Science Specialist will pull out small groups during this time for GiftedScience Enrichment which will focus on engineering, technology, andapplications of Science, helping students to become independentresearchers. Grades3&4studentswillbeidentifiedtoparticipateinGiftedScienceEnrichmentprogramthroughamultiplemeasurescriteria.

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GRADINGANDREPORTINGStudents inKindergartenthroughGrade4receivequarterly,standards-basedreport cards. Although you will have the opportunity to speak with yourchild’s teacher during their conference, the following is meant to be aguidelineofhowyourchild’sperformancewillbeevaluated:ExceedingStandards(E):Yourchildconsistentlymeetsgradelevelstandardswith independence and has the innate ability to consistently andindependentlygobeyondgradelevelstandards.MeetingStandardsIndependently(MI):Yourchildconsistentlymeetsgradelevelstandardswithindependence.Meeting Standards with Guidance (MG): Your child meets grade levelstandardswithoccasionalpromptingandguidance.Progressing towards Standards (P): Your child is progressing towardgradelevelstandardswithdirectandfrequentsupport.NotMeetingStandards (N):Yourchildisnotmeetinggradelevelstandardsevenwithmodificationsanddirectsupport.

SCHOOLCOUNSELORSTwofulltimestudentschoolcounselorsareavailableduringtheschoolyear.Achild’sparentorteachermaymakeacounselingreferralatanytimeduringthe school year. Written parental approval must be obtained prior to theinitiation of regular counseling contacts, i.e. Lunch Bunch. They can becontacted by phone or email at the following: Terri Hrapsky, (K, 1, 2downstairs) thrapsky@franklinboe.org ext: 226 and Jennifer Chernoski, (2upstairs,3and4)jchernoski@franklinboe.orgext:223.

HARASSMENT, INTIMIDATION,ANDBULLYING(HIB)Allstudentsareexpectedtofollowthedistrict’sharassment,intimidationandbullying policies. These policies can be found at the Board of Education’swebsite:www.franklinboe.org.FranklinParkSchool’sAnti-BullyingSpecialist

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isMrs.JenniferChernoski.Shecanbereachedat(732)297-5666,ext.223orjchernoski@franklinboe.org.InadditionMs.NicoleSury,Principal,shouldbecontactedwithanybullyingconcernsonourcampus.HOMEWORK

Meaningful, interesting homework assignments that reinforce studentlearning and promote parental collaboration are an important part of astudent’slearningexperience.Typically,studentsmayreceive10minutesofhomework per day per grade level. Forexample, a first grade studentmayreceiveupto10minutesofhomeworkeachnight,whileathirdgradestudentmay receive up to 30 minutes of homework each night. These timeallocationsare inadditiontonightlyreadingasallstudentsarerequiredtoreadonadailybasisandrecordthatactivityontotheirreadinglog.Parents can help by setting aside a specific time and quiet workspace forhomeworkorschoolrelatedactivities.Studentsareresponsibleforanyclassworkandhomeworkmissedduetoabsences.

*Parents are encouraged to reach out to their child’s teacher should astudentbestrugglingtocompletetheirworkinthesetimeframes.LOSTANDFOUNDALostandFoundareaformostitems(lunchboxes,clothing,etc.)islocatedinthecafeteria. Eyeglasses,money,orothervaluablesthathavebeenlostwillbeheldinthemainoffice.MEDIACENTERStudents use the media center for instructional purposes with their class.Booksmaybecheckedout forup toa twoweekperiod. Students areheldfinanciallyresponsibleforlostordamagedbooks.MEDICATIONPleasefollowtheBoardofEducationpolicy ifyourchildrequiresmedicationof any kind. Medication is defined as any prescription drug or prescribedover-the-counterdrug.Allmedicationmustbedeliveredtotheschoolnurse

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initsoriginal labeledcontainerandmustbeaccompaniedbyanotefromthephysician stating the name of the medication, the dosage and time ofadministration,itspurpose,andhowlongitistobeadministered.

• The parent must submit a written request that the medication beadministered.Formsareavailableinthenurse’soffice.

• Allmedicationwill be secured and dispensed by the school nurse (orparent).

NURSE/HEALTH SERVICEEmergencycareintheschoolislimitedtofirstaidforaccidentsorillnessthatoccur in school or on theway to school. In case of an accident or suddenillness in school, parents/guardians or alternate contacts are notified of thehealthemergencysothatthechildmaybetakenhomeortoaphysician.Theschoolcannotprovidetransportation.Inextremeemergencies,thelocalFirstAidSquadwillbecalled.Thedistrict requires that all newprekindergartenand kindergarten childrenhave a physical. In addition, all new students to the district (PreK-4)enteringfromoutofstatemustalsohaveaphysical.Weencourageyoutohave your family doctor perform the physical examination since he/she isfamiliar with your child’s health history. A note from your family physicianstating that this exam has been conducted and a listing of any significantfindings isrequired.Theschoolnursewillcontactyouiffindingsfromanyofthescreeningsneedfollow-upattention.PositiveBehaviorSupportinSchools(PBSIS)School-wide Positive Behavior Support is an evidence-based approach tobuilding a positive school climate that builds a continuum of supports forstudentstopromotepositivesocialbehaviors.AtFranklinParkSchoolwecallthis,“BeeYourBestatFPS,”whichalignswithourschool’snewoverarchingexpectationsandvalues:

BeRespectful,BeResponsible,BeCaring,andBeSafe.

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Whatitmeansto“BeeYourBestat FPS!”Respectful*Responsible*Caring*Safe

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PERSONALPROPERTY FranklinParkSchoolcannotassumeresponsibilityforlostordamageditems.Students should not bring valuable personal possessions to school ordistracting toys, games, electronic devices, etc. Common sense andconsiderationarethebestguidesindeterminingwhatisappropriate.PTOACTIVITIESThe PTO is a valuable and important part of the school’s functioning. Inaddition, the PTO has been highly involved in improving our school.Parents/guardiansarestronglyencouragedtobecomePTOmembersandtosupporttheorganizationbyattendingmeetingsandPTOsponsoredevents.Volunteersarealwayswelcome.The2017-2018PTOCo-PresidentsareMrs.KimberlyStephens&Ms.MonteseAnderson.Theiremailaddressesare:kimberlystephenspto@gmail.comandtrenalanderson23@gmail.com.SAFETYDRILLSEmergencyDrillsareconductedtwiceeachmonth.Detailedroutesarepostedinside the door of each classroom. Students are reminded to follow safetyrulesestablishedinthebuilding.Thereisnotalkingduringsafetydrills.Off-SiteEvacuationDrillsareconducted,ataminimum,onetimeduringtheschool year. Students are escorted to a designated off-site location. Allproceduresareexplainedandpracticedwithstudents.Studentsareremindedtofollowsafetyrulesestablishedinthebuilding.Thereisnotalkingduringanevacuationdrill. SAFETYPATROLInadditiontocertifiedstaffbeingpositionedthroughoutthecampus,duringarrivalanddismissal,fourthgradestudentswillhavetheopportunitytoapplyandbeselectedfortheFranklinParksafetypatrol.Approximately80studentsserveinthisroleduringtheFallandSpringoftheschoolyear.

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STRUCTURED PLAYIn order to provide students with a more structured environment duringrecess, variousdevelopmentally appropriateplayactivitieswill be scheduledon a rotating basis. Activities are supervised and may include: soccer,basketball, four square and/or blacktop games, track and field andplayground.Studentswillbeapprisedofthisscheduleinadvance.TELEPHONESStudents are not permitted to use cell phones during the school day. If aparenthasgiventheirchildpermissiontocarryacellphone, itshouldbeoffandstored intheirbackpacksduringthe instructionalday. Inthecaseofanemergency,achildcanbecalledfromaclassroomtospeaktoaparent.TEXTBOOKSStudents are responsible for returning the textbooks issued to them. In theeventofalossordamage,theywillbefinanciallyresponsible.VISITORSFranklin Park School welcomes parents, community members, professionalguests, and other visitors. All visitors must report to the security desk.Anyonewhohassignedinatthesecuritydeskwillbeissuedavisitor’spass.Forparentvisitationtoaclassroom,theschoolpolicycallsfor:

• Aonedaynoticetoteacher• 30minutetimelimit• Visitationbytheparenttotheirchild’sclassroomonly• Amemberoftheadministrativeteamtoaccompanytheparent

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FPSRegularSchoolHours

Pre-Kindergarten(4yearolds)–Grade4StudentArrival/FirstBell 8:50LateBell 9:05DismissalWarning 3:05Dismissal 3:10

Pre-Kindergarten(4yearolds)

StudentArrival 9:55Dismissal 2:15

MinimumSessionHours

Pre-Kindergarten(4yearolds)–Grade4 9:05-1:40Pre-Kindergarten(3yearolds) 9:55-12:00DelayedOpening

Pre-Kindergarten(4yearolds)–Grade4 10:35-3:20

Pre-Kindergarten(3yearolds) 11:25-2:15EarlyDismissal

Pre-Kindergarten(4yearolds)–Grade4 9:05-1:40Pre-Kindergarten(3yearolds) 9:55-12:00