Centerville Elementary Handbook

Dear Families,

Welcome to Centerville Elementary School. This handbook was created to provide you with important information about the policies, procedures and expectations for Centerville Elementary School. In addition, you will also find policy information for Barnstable Public Schools.

Please review the contents of the handbook with your child. We hope that it will serve as a resource for you and your family, providing you with valuable information to support you during your time with us. If you have any questions, please call the front office at (508) 790-9890 or email.

Sincerely,

Kimberly White, Principal

Darnielle Foley, Assistant Principal

At Centerville Elementary School we will cultivate a culture where students at every grade level see themselves as lifelong learners fully capable of succeeding in school and beyond. We will provide an environment that fosters a strong sense of belonging, promoting an engaging and rigorous educational experience in which our students’ needs and interests drive instruction.

• Centerville Elementary School is a safe environment in which all individuals are treated with dignity and respect. Students are educated using a standards based curriculum. Our instruction utilizes best practices to meet the individual needs of all of our students academically, socially and emotionally. Staff are accountable for ensuring that all students demonstrate progress as evidenced by common grade level, district, state assessments, and individual education programs.

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CENTERVILLE FACULTY/STAFF

PRINCIPAL- Kim White

ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL- Darnielle Foley

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

Lisa Carlon

SPECIAL EDUCATION ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

Brianna Nicole Burke

INTEGRATED PRE-K TEACHER

Katherine Campbell

KINDERGARTEN TEACHERS/ KINDERGARTEN ASSISTANT

Lani Pillarella / Sonja O’Conor

Andrew Preston / Beth Smith

Liz Chamsarian/ Katherine Reney

GRADE 1 TEACHERS/ GRADE 1 ASSISTANTS

Chloe Brown-Egan/ Dana Insley

Reile Tardif (Plante) / Mary Greene

Leslie Veitch/ TBD

GRADE 2 TEACHERS

Kathryn Gonsalves

Cathy Higgins

Melissa Howard

GRADE 3 TEACHERS

Lynn Moen

Bridget Reed

Amy Smith

SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER/ SPECIAL EDUCATION ASSISTANT

Kyla Piper/ Judy Cole

SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHERS/ILC

Shannon Kennedy-Cabral

Kimberly Kalis-Snook

Katie Strand

Marybeth Carney

Alexis Murphy

English Language Development Teachers

Lindsay Anderson

Bonnie Stanley

Math Interventionist

Kelly Lawrence

Reading Specialist

Christine Arathuzik

ILC PCTAs

Kaitlyn Beard

Erin Bradbury

Meghan Cisar

Janina Demelo

Katie Evans

Cassie Hennigan

Sarah Jalowy

Joseph Kenney

Anna Larsson

Hayley MacDonald

Ariana Masi

Jillian Orth

Sharon Sherman

Jillian Snook

Tabitha Tedstone

Erika Thomas

ART TEACHER

Jessica Ferreira

PHYSICAL EDUCATION/HEALTH TEACHER

Dan Cobill

MUSIC TEACHERS

Ms. Dos Santos

Ms. Gonsalves

TECHNOLOGY/SCIENCE TEACHER

Chris Kaski

GATEWAY TEACHER

Alexa Wilson

SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST

TBA

SCHOOL COUNSELOR

Holeigh Morin

SOCIAL WORKER

Jonathan Greenberg

LIBRARY ASSISTANT

Graciella Arrascue

SCHOOL ASSISTANTS

Molly Burke

Jen Dalrymple

SCHOOL NURSE

Colleen Santos

LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE

Paige Gale

CAFETERIA

Lana Duchesney, Manager

CUSTODIANS

Wilfredo Pleitez, Head Custodian

Rember Alvarado

BEFORE AND AFTER CARE COORDINATOR

Lisa Carlon

Centerville offers before/after school child care to our families. Before school care is available starting at 7:00 a.m. with a cost of $160 per month. After school hours are 3:40-5:30 p.m. with a cost of $200 per month. Children must be picked up by 5:30 p.m. or you will be subject to additional fees. A waitlist may be used based on enrollment and/or staffing needs. Program information may be obtained by contacting Ms. Lisa Carlon at (508) 790-9890 or emailing her at carlon_lisa@mybps.us. ** Before/After School care is not available to Pre-k students this school year.

Centerville Elementary School considers consistent daily attendance essential for maximum academic and social growth. This includes arriving on time, staying until the end of the school day, and being present every day. We recognize that parents of children attending our school have special rights as well as responsibilities, one of which is to ensure that their children attend school regularly, in accordance with state law.

TARDINESS

• It is imperative that your child arrives at school on time. The school day begins at 9:00 a.m. If your child arrives after 9:00 a.m. they are considered tardy and you will need to walk them to the front door to sign-in. (*Not including Pre-K)

• When tardiness interferes with your child’s learning, a letter may be sent home and a parent/guardian meeting may be requested.

DISMISSAL DURING SCHOOL HOURS (EARLY DISMISSAL)

• The school day is from 9:00-3:30. When a child leaves school early they are missing important learning. However, we do recognize that there are times when a child must be dismissed early for a doctor’s appointment or other important reasons. Please do your best to schedule appointments outside of school hours.

• When you request early dismissal for your child, a note, phone call, or email is required. Please indicate the time of dismissal and the name of the person who will pick up the child. NO child will be dismissed to anyone other than their parent or legal guardian unless approved verbally or in writing in advance by the parent or guardian.

• When frequent early dismissals interfere with a child’s learning, a letter may be sent home and a parent/guardian meeting may be requested.

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School-wide expectations matrices are displayed in every classroom and office space and are explicitly taught to students. Students will have the opportunity to practice these expectations throughout the school year.

Classroom expectations are developed by each class based on their hopes and dreams for the year. Classroom expectations are agreed upon, displayed in each classroom, and referred to frequently. Students practice being responsible, respectful, safe and ready to learn.

CONSEQUENCES

Consequences for not following classroom and school-wide expectations will be based upon the frequency and/or severity of the incident(s). Parents/guardians will be notified of incidents resulting in serious classroom disruption and/or physical harm. Due process will be followed.

The following actions may be taken when expectations are not followed:

• Verbal reminder

• Restitution

• Loss of privilege (ie. recess, use of material, special activity, etc.)

• School suspension (in or out of school)

• Expulsion

• Parent/guardian meeting

BPS School Nurses assess illnesses and injuries which occur at school, provide acute emergency care and referrals, administer skilled nursing care and case management for specific health care needs and collaborate with caregivers, providers and school staff regarding individual student health concerns or issues. A health record is maintained on each child throughout the school years. Please call Mrs. Santos, our school nurse, directly at 508-790-9890 ext. #1 with any health related questions or information.

Physical Exams/Immunizations

Please supply our school nurse with a copy of all updated physical exams and immunizations. School requirements by grade can be found HERE.

Medications

Parents should update our school nurse when new medications are prescribed and if current medications are changed or discontinued. Whenever possible, medications should be given at home. When this is not possible, medications will be dispensed in the Health Office following district medication guidelines, including:

• For medication to be given at school, a signed authorization form, completed by both parent/guardian and physician, is required by law. The nurse must receive this paperwork before any medication, including over-the-counter medication, can be stored and/or dispensed at school.

• All medication must be brought into the Health Office by a parent/guardian (or other designated adult) and must be in a current pharmacy labeled container or the original container.

• Students may not carry any medications (except inhalers or rescue medications with previous school nurse and doctor approval).

The following over-the-counter first aid topical medications are available to be used by school nurses, under the orders of the district physician consultant. Please notify our school nurse if your child should NOT have any of the following products used:

• Band-Aid Wound cleaner (benzalkonium chloride)

• Bacitracin

• Hydrocortisone

• Vaseline

• Benadryl Anti-Itch Gel

• Eye wash

• Hand sanitizer is also available throughout school buildings for use by students

Annual consent for oral OTC medications (ex: ibuprofen, acetaminophen, antacids and/or allergy medication) must be completed through the annual student information update.

Absences/Dismissals due to Illness

In order to attend school, students must be free of the following:

• Fever - Students must be fever free for 24 hours without the use of fever-reducing medications (ex: ibuprofen, acetaminophen) before returning to school. A fever is considered to be a temperature of 100.4 degrees or higher.

• Vomiting or diarrhea in the past 24 hours (unless due to known, non-infectious cause)

• Untreated bacterial infections such as strep throat, bacterial conjunctivitis, or impetigo. Students may return 24 hours after starting antibiotics.

• Rash of unknown origin that has not been assessed by a healthcare provider

Any student not well enough to remain in school must report to the health office where a determination for dismissal will be made and the parent/guardian contacted. Parents are advised to annually update their own contact information as well as alternative emergency contacts through the annual student information update on the Barnstable Public School website.

Notification of Injuries, Surgeries, Hospitalizations or Other Important Medical Information

Please provide our school nurse with doctor's notes or hospital discharge paperwork upon a student’s re-entering school with a new or updated medical and/or psychological diagnosis(es) so that appropriate accommodations may be made before the student returns to the classroom.

The health office will contact you by phone:

- If you child has a fever of 100.4 or higher

- Your student has vomited or diarrhea

- Your student has a head injury/concerning injury

- Your student shows signs of a communicable disease (e.g. rash, pink eye)

- Your student needs to go home due to illness or injury

- Your student requires urgent medication administration or there is a medication concern

- We may also use email or google text if a non urgent concern

For less urgent situations such as minor scrapes, headaches, or rest periods, we may not call home, especially if the student returns back to class feeling better. However, you are always welcome to call us if there are questions about a visit or want to follow up.

Medical Equipment

Any student coming to school with crutches, a cast, wheelchair, brace, or other medical equipment due to an injury must report to the health office with medical documentation and physician’s orders.

Physical Education Participation

Footwear that is intended for the purpose of physical activity is necessary for the safety of all students. This excludes flip flops, sandals, slippers, platform sneakers, high-heeled sneakers, clogs/heelies and rocker sneakers, etc.

Physical Education Excuses

Students may be excused from one physical education class with a parent note. Any student being excused for a second consecutive class must have a doctor's note. A written excuse should be given to the nurse, who will inform the homeroom teacher and the PE teacher. Students who are medically restricted from PE class must have a clearance note from a healthcare provider to return to regular activity.

Screening Programs

Health screenings are conducted as mandated by Massachusetts General Law and the Department of Public Health. At the beginning of each school year, parents/guardians can request in writing that their child not participate. Parents/guardians are notified of any concerns.

• Vision: Grades PK-5, 7, and 10

• Hearing: Grades K-3, 7, and 10

• Height and Weight: Grades 1, 4, 7, and 10

• Postural (Scoliosis): Grades 5-9

• SBIRT (Screening, Brief Intervention, Referral to Treatment): Grades 7 and 10

Medicaid Consent/Billing

Under the School-Based Medicaid Program (SBMP), Barnstable Public Schools may bill MassHealth for some health care services that students receive in school. These health services include:

• Annual health screenings (vision, hearing and grade 7/10 SBIRT)

• Skilled nursing services

In order for Barnstable Public Schools to receive this reimbursement, parental consent is needed. Parents/guardians only need to complete a consent form one time during their child’s time in Barnstable Public Schools and can revoke it at any time. Providing (or revoking) consent will have NO IMPACT on your child’s insurance coverage for any care received outside of school, nor does it affect care received at school. If you have not already completed a consent form, you can find them HERE

Working Together:

Your students' health is a priority, and we are here to support their well being. By working together we can help ensure that your child has a healthy, successful school year.

** Please see the BPS health services link for more district information here:

If you have questions regarding bus stops, pick-up or drop off times or other concerns please contact First Student Bus Company 508-362-4663 or Barnstable Public Schools Transportation Coordinator, Sandy Gifford at 508-790-6478.

SCHOOL BUS REGULATIONS

It is expected that ALL students riding to and from Centerville Elementary School will become familiar with the regulations stated below. Students are expected to obey the directions of the driver, and to behave in a safe and courteous manner. The rules will be posted in a conspicuous place in the bus.

• Pupils will not be allowed on a bus without a proper bus pass.

• Pupils will be under the authority of the bus driver while being transported.

• Pupils will not open or close the bus windows without the driver’s permission.

• Pupils will not extend their hands, arms or heads through the bus windows.

• Pupils will conduct themselves in a proper manner on the bus; roughhousing and throwing things are not allowed.

• Pupils will converse in normal tones; inappropriate language and shouting are not allowed.

• Pupils will be courteous to the driver, to fellow pupils and to the passerby.

• Pupils will enter the bus in an orderly fashion, go directly to a seat and remain seated until the destination is reached.

• Pupils will board and depart from the bus only at their school and their assigned stop.

• Pupils will cooperate with the bus driver for the safety of all.

• The bus driver may assign pupils individual seats if he/she feels it is in the best interest of safety and/or good conduct.

• Pupils may ride ASSIGNED BUSES ONLY.

• All articles such as athletic equipment, books, musical instruments, etc. are to be kept out of the aisles.

• Littering or defacing of the buses is not allowed.

• The emergency door is to be used for emergencies only. Safety equipment on the bus must not be touched.

• Pupils may be suspended from riding the bus for refusal to obey regulation. Parents will be informed in writing of any problems or suspensions involving bus transportation.

• Transportation by school bus is dependent upon good behavior and conforming to the School Bus Rules and Regulations of the Town of Barnstable.

Consequences for Bus Misbehavior

• First Bus Incident Report: Discussion with the principal, assistant principal, a warning, and the parent may be contacted and a loss of one recess may result.

• Second Report: The parent will be contacted; the child may lose recess time for one to three days, and could lose bus privileges for one day.

• Third Report: The parent will be contacted; the child may lose recess privileges for three to five days, and may lose bus privileges for one to three days.

• Fourth Report: Automatic loss of bus privileges for three to five consecutive days. Parents will be notified and a conference may be held. The child may also lose recess privileges for five days.

• Fifth Bus Report: The child will be removed from the bus until a conference is held with the bus contractor, driver, principal, and at least one parent of the child, and consequences determined. Such consequences may include the permanent loss of bus privileges or expulsion from school.

**Infractions noted may result in disciplinary measures appropriate to step 3, 4, or 5, even if those steps had not previously been reached. For more transportation information or to download forms, please visit Transportation.

KINDERGARTEN RETURN HOME BUS POLICY

The child’s safety is paramount to the Barnstable Public Schools. Therefore, a parent or a named authorized person is expected to be out at the bus stop as the bus arrives. If the person above is not at the bus stop as the bus arrives, the bus driver will take the youngster back to school. The principal or her designee will make a reasonable attempt to notify the parent of the whereabouts of the child. At the end of an hour, if a parent has not been reached, the Police department will be notified to request an officer be assigned to immediately work with school personnel in attempting to locate parents, relatives and, if it becomes necessary, an appropriate agency to take custody of the child. The parent of a kindergarten student, via a written note, has the right to waive this procedure. However, in doing so, the parent assumes full responsibility for the safety and well-being of the child. A telephone call is not an accepted form to waive the above policy.