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Armand Bayou ElementaryParent Handbook

2015-2016

Armand Bayou Elementary16000 Hickory KnollHouston, TX 77059

Phone: (281) 284-5100School Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.

(Tardy bell rings at 8:15)

School Colors: Blue and GreenSchool Mascot: Terrapins

Jenny Thomas, PrincipalKim Fernandez, Assistant Principal

August 2015

Dear Armand Bayou Families, 

On behalf of our entire faculty, we would like to welcome you to the 2015-2016 school year. This year, our school is celebrating its 40th birthday. Our 40 year old history is rich with stories of hard work, loyalty, and, most important, the love of children. We are committed to providing your child with a successful elementary school experience and building a partnership with parents and community members.

This handbook is a supplement to the material printed inside the CCISD Parent/Student Handbook. It offers information specific to procedures at our school. For your convenience, the items are listed in alphabetical order.

Take a moment to read through ABE school procedures. Feel free to call the school if you have any questions or concerns not outlined in this handbook.

Thank you for your support! We look forward to a great year!

Sincerely,

Jenny ThomasPrincipal

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TABLE OF CONTENTS  

Absences and Tardy Policies 4 Lunch 18Allergies 5 Music 19Arrival and Dismissal 5 Parent Conferences 19Art 7 P.T.A. 19Birthdays 7 Parties 19Breakfast 7 Pets 19Building Security 7 Physical Education 20Bullying 8 Positive Behavior Support 20Bus Service 10 What is PBS?Campus Instructional 10 Love and LogicImprovement Committee(CIIC) Nurtured HeartCharacter Education 10 Safety Patrol 21Challenge Program School Pictures 21Clinic 10 Student Leadership Team 21Communication 11 School Supplies 21Counselor/Counseling 12 Science Fair 21Curriculum and Instruction 12 Special Education 22Day Care 13 STAAR Testing 22Deliveries 14 Technology 22Discipline 14 Telephone Calls 22Dress Code 15 Textbooks 22Drop-off, Pick-up and Parking 15 Toys/Gadgets 23Dyslexia 15 Visitors at School 23Emergency Procedures 16 Watch D.O.G.S. 23Enrichment Clusters 16 Watch D.O.G.S. 23ESL/ELL 16 Weather Information 24Enrollment Card Changes 16 Withdrawal from School 24Field Trips 16 Where to Turn for Help 24Food, Treats and Special Events

16 Staff Roster 25

Gifted and Talented 16 Bullying Pledge Form 26Grading Procedures 17 Signature Page 27Homework 17Library 17Lost and Found 17

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HISTORY OF ARMAND BAYOU ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

MISSION STATEMENT: The mission of Armand Bayou Elementary is to assist all children in becoming competent and creative citizens, while recognizing that every child has unique characteristics and needs. Our goal is to work collaboratively with parents, staff, and community to provide an educational environment for our students that fosters positive personal growth in all areas of life.

The Clear Creek Independent School District was founded in May, 1948. Armand Bayou Elementary School opened its doors on August 20, 1976. The school was named after Armand Bayou Nature Park and Nature Center, a 2000-acre preserve that adjoins the Johnson Space Center in the Clear Lake Area. The bayou and park were named for Armand Yramategui, a Houston naturalist, who worked to preserve the natural beauty of the area.

ABSENCES AND TARDY POLICIES - Parents and guardians are responsible for student attendance. According to Texas Compulsory Attendance Law, a student must be in attendance 90% of the total school days to receive credit for the grade level. An attendance review committee will examine situations of excessive absences or tardiness to determine the academic status of a student if they have not met the 90% attendance rate. When returning to school after an absence, a student must bring a note with the following information: reason for the absence; the date of the absence; student’s name; parent’s signature; the teacher’s name.

 The note must be received within 3 days of the absence; otherwise the absence is counted as unexcused. Please give absence notes directly to your child’s teacher. Legitimate reasons for student absences include the following: personal illness; medical appointment; family illness; death in the family; natural disaster. If your child obtains 3 unexcused absences, you will automatically receive a letter from the District Attorney’s Office. This letter is a result of mandatory state requirements for attendance. When your child is absent, you will receive an automated call from our school notifying you that your child is not present in school. If the information given to you is not accurate, please call our attendance clerk, Terri Conway at 281-284-5125. A request for an extended excused absence due to a family need must be received in writing by the principal two weeks in advance. Only 5 days per year are allowed for each student for this type of absence.  Students who are absent will be required to make up any work they have missed. An additional day for each day will be allowed so the student may complete make up work. Upon the third consecutive day of the absence, a parent/guardian may request work be sent to the front office for pick up. Partial day absences are when a student needs to leave school during the day for any reason. Please send a note to the teacher that morning stating the reason and time they will be picked up. It must be signed by the parent/guardian. All students

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must be signed out through the front office. A child will be called to the front office when the parent comes in and signs them out. Students will not be called out of the classroom ahead of time. If a parent/guardian is contacted by the nurse to come and get their child because of illness, please sign them out through the front office.  To earn an annual perfect attendance certificate from Armand Bayou Elementary:A child must be enrolled in CCISD on the first day of school and must be present the entire year. If a child enters CCISD and Armand Bayou Elementary after the first day of school, he/she must have a record of perfect attendance from his/her previous school.

Absences from natural disasters or uncontrollable factors will not be counted, if officially designated by the Superintendent as being such, i.e., weather conditions, etc. A perfect attendance certificate may not be earned if the student has more than five early check-outs/partial day absences.

A perfect attendance certificate will not be earned if a student has more than ten tardies for the school year. Students are considered tardy if they are not in the classroom at 8:15 a.m. Students are required to check in the front office when tardy for school. They will receive a tardy slip to present to their teacher. Please have your child here each day on time, so that they are prepared for a successful day at school.

ALLERGIES: If your child has a food or other allergy, please contact the school nurse and teacher so we can ensure your child’s safety while at school. The CCISD Child Nutrition Department also collects this information for food restrictions. The Physicians Statement form is available from the school nurse or at www.ccisd.net. ARRIVAL AND DISMISSAL : Students are allowed to enter the school at 7:45 a.m. The breakfast serving line also opens at 7:45 a.m. to all students. Parents/ Guardians are permitted to walk their child to class up until 8:15 the first week of school. After the first week of school, all students will need to walk to their area unassisted by parents. Staff will be on duty in the hallways to assist children in getting to their classrooms.  Children should arrive to school and be in their classrooms by 8:00 a.m. Although a tardy will not be issued until 8:15, your student will be best served by arriving by 8:00 a.m (our instructional start time) each day. This will help to settle in and prepare them to make each day a success. Students reporting to school after the tardy bell, must report to the office before proceeding to class. 

ARRIVAL SCHEDULE7:45 a.m. School Doors Open (students will go straight to class to prepare for the day)8:00 a.m. Arrival Bell (begins the day)8:07 a.m. Announcements begin

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8:15 a.m. Tardy Bell (tardies will be issued to students who enter after 8:15)

Transportation changes may only be submitted in writing to the office. E-mail to the teacher is not sufficient. If a note is sent in to the teacher, the office should receive the note to document the change. The office will send a pass to the classroom to notify the teacher of change.  In the event of an emergency, you will be asked to fax/scan a note stating the new method of transportation and a copy of your driver’s license. In order to ensure the safety of our students, please submit in writing to the office any changes in your child’s transportation before 2:30 p.m. No students will be checked out after 2:45 p.m. Thank you for your patience and understanding. Please encourage your child to think carefully before he/she leaves school for the day so that he/she will have everything needed for homework and projects. No student will be allowed to re-enter the classroom after 3:30 for any forgotten items. If we all work to enforce this policy, our children will benefit from the expectation that they leave school prepared for homework. It is much better to learn this lesson early in life!  DISMISSAL BEGINS AT 3:00CCISD Policy requires each Pre-K, Kindergarten and 1st Grade student to be tagged for year round identification. Each tag will have at minimum teacher name, student name, and route number: BUS RIDERS (yellow), CAR RIDERS (blue), DAYCARE (cherry), WALKER (green).In the event of inclement weather, we will implement our ‘Bad Weather Dismissal’ plan, which requires all walkers and bikers to be picked up by car. Please ensure you have documented with the office and classroom teacher an alternate contact that will pick-up your child in the event you are not available during a bad weather dismissal.

CAR RIDERS - Children will remain on the porch with the teacher until the parent’s car pulls up. Never leave your car unattended in the car rider line. If you choose to park and walk up to retrieve your child, your child is considered a walker and you will be directed to the office for a “Change of Dismissal Form”. Please do not enter, stop, park in, or block the HANDICAP RAMP, BUS LANE, or FIRE LANE. BIKE RIDERS - Bike Safety

All children should wear bike helmets (state law). Park and lock your bike in the bike rack. Bike racks are located by the

recycle bin and old gym. When arriving and leaving the school, always walk your bicycle until you are

off campus. Use the crosswalk with the crossing guard to safely cross Running Springs or

Hickory Knoll. Students can also use the bridge under Hickory Knoll. Remember to go directly home after school. Bikes have the right of way on the bike paths. If passing a walker or jogger,

please say “Excuse me” to let them know that you are there.6

Always use hand signals for stopping and turning. ART - The students at Armand Bayou Elementary design, develop, and create original works of art. They work on both two and three-dimensional projects. These include design, drawing, painting, printmaking, and sculpture. Students observe natural and manmade objects. They are also encouraged to create from memory and imagination. Students are taught to appreciate and understand the history and culture associated with both past and contemporary works of art.

BIRTHDAYS - Birthday treats are allowed during the last 15 minutes of the school day (2:45-3:00). Student birthdays will be recognized during the morning announcements and students will be given a birthday pencil and ribbon. Per Child Nutrition guidelines, birthday treats (cake, cookies, cupcakes, pizza, etc.) are not allowed in the cafeteria. 

Other policies include: (1) Invitations to parties cannot be handed out at school unless all students in the class receive one or it is an all boy or all girl invitation. They may be given out the last 15 minutes of the school day; (2) Party favors are inappropriate at school for birthdays and will not be distributed; (3) Balloons, flowers, or other gifts cause a distraction in the classroom and cafeteria. These items should not be sent to school. Any such deliveries will be held in the office until dismissal time. *BREAKFAST - Breakfast is served in the cafeteria from 7:45-8:15 each morning for those who wish to participate. Students entering the breakfast line after 8:10 may be given a “sack breakfast” and sent to class. MEAL PRICES and Payment Information - http://www.ccisd.net/departments/child-nutrition-services/prices-payments

BUILDING SECURITY - The safety and security of our children and staff are of utmost importance. It is everyone’s responsibility to create and maintain a safe and secure environment at ABE. Key procedures are listed below:

ALL visitors/volunteers/parents must sign in/out at the front office. ALL visitors/volunteers/parents must enter the building through the front

door, unless we are hosting a night event and an alternate route is determined.

Visitor badges must be worn at all times. Any adult in the building without a badge will be redirected/escorted to the front office.

Volunteers must wear their volunteer badges at all times. Students and staff are NOT to open exterior doors for visitors. Please do not

ask them to do so.

BULLYING - Armand Bayou Anti-Bullying ActAll students will receive instruction on the following Anti-Bullying practices for Armand Bayou. Please read over and discuss the expected Standards of Behavior with your child. Armand Bayou and Clear Creek ISD have a “zero tolerance” for bullying. It is our goal to make sure that every student at ABE feels safe, happy, and secure. Thank you for your support in helping create a safe and secure learning environment for all students.

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STANDARDS OF BEHAVIORRespect - We treat everyone with respect in our school.Tolerance - Everyone will be treated fairly and with kindnessEmpathy - We think about other’s feelings and how our actions affect them.

WHAT IS BULLYING? - Bullying is a continuum of behaviors that involve a repeated form of youth violence or aggressive behavior, either physical or psychological that is intentional, and or threatening and persistent. Bullying occurs when a student or group of students engages in a repeated pattern of written or verbal expression or physical conduct that has the effect of physically harming a student, damaging a student’s property or placing a student in reasonable fear of harm to the student’s person or damage to the student’s property. Bullying may include but is not limited to hazing, threats, taunting, teasing, confinement, assault, demand for money, destruction of property, theft of valued possessions, name calling, rumor spreading and ostracism.

What is the difference between bullying and conflict? It is important to distinguish the difference between bullying and conflict. Conflict is a disagreement that happens when people want different things. It is a normal part of human interaction. The people involved in a conflict have equal power to solve the problem. They can work it out together. They are not purposely trying to hurt each other.

Top Strategies for Handling Bullies1. Saying “So” – It gets boring for the bully to keep taunting when he or she gets the same

response each time2. Being a Broken Record – Choose a statement to calmly repeat over and over, such as

“Stop it; I don’t deserve to be treated like that.”3. Stand Tall!! – How you use your body and voice makes a difference in how others treat

you. If you are hunched over walking around, looking at the ground, and use a small whispery voice a bully may not take you seriously

4. Breathe deeply – When you are feeling scared, nervous or angry, our body’s first response is to tense up. When our bodies are tense it is hard for our brains to think clearly

5. HA, HA, HA! – Use humor; make a funny comment or joke that diffuses the situation6. Use the Eyes in the Back of Your Head – Develop an awareness of what is going on

around you. If they see a bully they should avoid the situation by moving to an area where there are other students or adults

7. Slip Slidin’ Away – Walk away from a bullying situation. Don’t get hooked talking to the bully.

8. BE Your Own Cheerleader – Repeat your strengths to yourself over and over again9. Get Help – Seek safety and guidance from someone who can help10. Tattling – If you only want to get someone in trouble, don’t tell11. Telling or Reporting – If it will get you or another child out of trouble, tell12. Befriend the Bully - If you feel the bully is approachable you could try a friendly gesture

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We the students of Armand Bayou Elementary agree to join together to stamp out bullying at our school.

We believe that everyone should enjoy our school equally, and feel safe, secure and accepted regardless of color, race, gender, popularity, athletic ability, intelligence, religion, and nationality.

Bullying can be pushing, shoving, hitting, and spitting, as well as name calling, picking on, making fun of, laughing at, and excluding someone. Bullying causes pain and stress to victims and is never justified or excusable as “kids being kids,” “just teasing” or any other rationalization. The victim is never responsible for being a target of bullying. 

By signing this pledge, we the students agree to Armand Bayou’s Standards of Behavior: 

1. Treat everyone with RESPECT in our school2. Be TOLERANT of others and treat everyone fairly and with kindness3. Have EMPATHY for other people’s feelings and think about how our actions

may affect them 

Please sign stating that you and your student have read and understand Armand Bayou’s Anti-Bullying Standards of Behavior and return to your child’s teacher. 

________________________ ______________________________ Student Signature Teacher/Grade  ________________________ ______________________________ Parent Signature Date

 The Pledge Form is Located at the end of this handbook. Please sign that copy,

tear off, and return to your child's teacher. Thank you!

BUS SERVICE - The Transportation Department may be reached at 281-284-0600 if you have questions about bus service.

CAMPUS INSTRUCTIONAL IMPROVEMENT COMMITTEE - Our Campus Instructional Improvement Committee is comprised of teachers, parents, and community and business leaders. The C.I.I.C. will meet to discuss budget, the campus improvement plan, and other campus related issues. Parents, community, and business leaders who serve on this committee are selected at the beginning of the year. If you are interested, please call us at 281-284-5112. We will have a minimum of 5 meetings during the school year.

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CHALLENGE PROGRAM - The challenge program provides curriculum extensions for students in kindergarten through second grade. In challenge class, students work on developing thinking skills, problem solving, and affective thinking. The challenge program is open to students who are not in the gifted and talented program but would benefit from the extensions. Students are placed in challenge class based on teacher observation, GT specialist observation, and a strong need for enrichment.

Character Education – Character Education and development is at the core of our values at Armand Bayou. We strive to follow and embed the Eleven Principals of Character in all aspects of our school culture. You can find these eleven principals at www.character.org.

CLINIC - A registered nurse is on duty full-time. Our school nurse is Kelly Jenkins. First aid for minor injuries is routinely administered in the school clinic, located in the front office. Throughout the year, many health programs are conducted: Vision and Hearing, Height and weight records, Dental Screenings, Immunizations, Growth and Development Films – 4th grade girls; 5th grade girls and boys, Scoliosis Screening (5th grade only) GUIDELINES FOR ILLNESS - In order to keep all our students in CCISD healthy and safe, the district has guidelines that all parents are to follow. Students are not allowed to return to school if one of the following symptoms exists:

1. A temperature over 100 degrees F. If a child has a temperature of 100 degrees F or above, during the night or the morning before school, the child needs to stay home and remain fever free without Motrin or Tylenol for 24 hours before returning to school.

2. If your child is vomiting or has vomited during the night, keep him/her at home. It is recommended the child consume at least two meals before she/he can return to school.

3. Diarrhea or watery stools.4. Rash in exposed areas that cannot be identified.5. If your child has been diagnosed with Strep-throat, he/she needs to be on

antibiotic treatment for a complete period of 24 hours after the first dose of antibiotic prior to returning to school.

If your child gets sick at school, the nurse will assess the student and give you a call if the child needs to be picked up from the clinic. The nurse would appreciate if the child gets picked up within one hour after the initial call. Please make sure the office has at least two working phone numbers in case of an emergency. The nurse would appreciate a call or email if your child has been diagnosed with an illness. This helps the nurse look out for any infectious diseases that may be spreading in a class or grade level.

GUIDELINES FOR MEDICATION - PRESCRIPTION MEDICINE: A Physician Authorization form (obtained from the school nurse) must be completed by the child’s doctor and signed by the parent/guardian for all medications that will be kept/given at school for 10 days or more. This also applies to any procedures to be performed at school. You may obtain a “school bottle” from your pharmacist with

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the proper label.

NON-PRESCRIPTION MEDICATION: In order for medicine to be kept/given at school, a note from the parent/guardian or an over-the-counter medication form from the school nurse must be completed and signed by a parent or guardian with the following information: student’s full name, grade, teacher, diagnosis or reason for medicine, any allergies, medication name, medication dose, medication time, instructions for giving medication, beginning and ending date for medication administration at school, emergency contact number. ALL PRESCRIPTION AND NONPRESCRIPTION MEDICATION:

1. MUST BE kept in the school clinic (with the exception of some inhalers or diabetic supplies at the parent’s discretion).

2. MUST BE in the original container (Original bag for cough drops or box for medication) and labeled with student’s name (even cough drops, Triaminic Melt-away). Check the expiration date for the medicine (this is noted in the box or medication bottle) and make sure it is up to date. No loose pills in a plastic bag will be accepted.

3. Only over-the-counter medications labeled “12 years and younger”, “Children’s…: junior…” will be given at school. This is usually in the “Directions” section of the box or bottle.

4. EACH MEDICATION MUST BE accompanied by the proper authorization form/note discussed above.

5. Children are NOT allowed to administer medication themselves at any time.6. All medications must be picked up by the parent at the end of the school

year. MEDICATION(S) WILL NOT BE GIVEN AT SCHOOL UNLESS ABOVE GUIDELINES ARE

FOLLOWED COMMUNICATION - Once the school year is started, we will make every effort to post information you will be interested in on our school link of the CCISD website. You will find important dates and notices posted here. This will allow us to save paper as we will not be sending home a monthly calendar from the school. The school calendar can be found on CCISD4ME parent portal and/or our campus home page found at www.ccisd.net/armandbayou.

All classroom information, including Peeks of the Week, will be available online and sent via e-mail. Your child’s teacher will send home instructions on how to access it. If you have a question about a school event, please call our office at 281-284-5100 or visit our campus website.

Weekly Folder - In an effort to keep papers from coming home on multiple days, each child will have a folder that will be sent home each week. The folder will contain graded papers, notes from the school/P.T.A. and any other pertinent information. Please check this folder each week, go over the graded work with your child, and include the necessary signatures requested by the teacher, and return.

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COUNSELOR/COUNSELING - Armand Bayou Elementary utilizes the services of one full-time certified counselor. Our counselor is Linda Stiefel and may be reached at lstiefel@ccisd.net. Mrs. Stiefel has a variety of duties and responsibilities that are directly related to the parent or child. Some of the major functions of the counselor are: Conferencing with teachers, principal, and parents regarding student progress in academic or behavioral areas; providing group and individual counseling on an as needed basis. Leading the Lions Quest program. Character development is the focus of the counseling program at Armand Bayou. The seven developmental strands – Self-Confidence Development; Motivation to Achieve; Interpersonal Effectiveness; Decision-making, goal-setting, & problem solving; Communication Skills; Cross-Cultural Effectiveness; and Responsible Behavior, as well as, the six pillars of character – Respect, Citizenship, Caring, Responsibility, Trustworthiness, and Fairness, are intertwined to create a foundation of good character choices. It is our goal to build future leaders who are guided by these core values and principles.

Mrs. Stiefel is prepared at all times to speak with concerned parents. Please call our office or email her to schedule a conference. Some topics parents often call the counselor to talk about are: Self-esteem; Family Changes, Anger Management, Behavior, Anxiety, Shyness, Friendships, Feelings of sadness, and Transitioning to a new school.

CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS - In language arts instruction, we strive to develop life-long readers, as well as writers who write to make a difference in their world. While applying instruction in phonemic awareness, word recognition, and grammar, students are thinking about what they are reading. Students are taught to think deeply about what they read by making connections between texts, using their senses to feel what an author is conveying, and evaluating author’s techniques for different purposes. Students are asked to let reading make a difference in their life, learning from the characters about whom they read, as well as learning from the research they compile.

Students learn specific writing skills while applying them to their own personal writing. Students use writing to communicate their thinking about their own experiences, ideas, and thoughts. They also learn to use other authors as mentors for their writing, applying techniques that published writers use. Students are taught that they can make a difference in the world with their writing.  MATH K-2 - Throughout math in grades K-2, students build a basic understanding of number concepts, operations, quantitative reasoning, patterns and relationships, and algebraic thinking. Students use concrete objects to explore these concepts further, moving toward developing numerical fluency. By the end of Grade 2, students know basic addition and subtraction facts and are applying them in problem solving situations. The C.C.I.S.D. math program in the primary grades is Developing Number Concepts, or D.N.C. This program allows students

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hands-on opportunities to see the relationships of quantities and operations in multiple ways, thereby developing a richer understanding of basic mathematical concepts. Grade 2 will also incorporate the resource Go Math.

MATH 3-5 - Throughout math in grades 3-5, students build on that basic foundation, going deeper to understand more complex patterns and relationships, and algebraic thinking. Students explore multiplication and division, and fractional parts and relationships. Using formal language to describe their thinking, students compare 2 and 3 dimensional figures, use mathematical tools, and solve real world application problems. The C.C.I.S.D. math resource in grades 3-5 is Go Math. This program provides students with opportunities to see larger numbers and their relationships in real world applications.   SCIENCE - The study of science allows students to develop an understanding of concepts through hands-on inquiry based experiences, problem solving, decision making and application of knowledge. The C.C.I.S.D. Science Program provides relevant, student-centered experiences, which foster the investigative spirit of children. Science classroom opportunities focus on the development of diverse skills critical to successful participation in our global society and increasingly scientific and technological world. Each grade level goes deeper than the year before in exploring topics in science education. This allows the students the opportunity to apply the latest developments in research to their prior knowledge, thus creating a deep, rich understanding that is constantly building. Thus, they are taught to think like scientists.

SOCIAL STUDIES - Throughout social studies in Kindergarten-Grade 12, students build a foundation in history; geography; economics; government; citizenship; culture; science, technology, and society; and social studies skills. The content, as appropriate for the grade level or course, enables students to understand the importance of patriotism, function in a free enterprise society, and appreciate the basic democratic values of our state and nation as referenced in the Texas Education Code (TEC), §28.002(h).

DAY CARE - Some children ride a day care bus to and from school daily. Please inform the day care to bring your children between 7:45 am-8:00 am and to pick up you children promptly at dismissal time, 3:00 pm. Day care vans will drop off and pick up students in the bus loading zone. Please be sure your child’s teacher knows what day care bus your child will be riding. If your child is absent or goes home ill from school during the day, please notify the day care center that your child will not be riding the day care van that afternoon. If there is a change of dismissal from day care to car rider, we need that request in writing with your signature. Requests via email will not be accepted as we cannot verify identification. DELIVERIES  - In order to maintain uninterrupted class periods throughout the day, it is our school policy to deliver lunch money, etc. to the classroom at 10:00am. Items received after 10:00am will be placed in the teacher’s mailbox for pick up at

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their convenience. All items brought to school for delivery must be labeled with the student’s name and teacher’s name. Parents are not allowed to make deliveries to the classrooms. We place a high value on instructional time; and therefore, we respectfully request that parents/volunteers do not interrupt classroom time. It is good practice to email your child's teacher if you anticipate a delivery. It is the principal’s recommendation that you not deliver forgotten homework. A natural consequence for students forgetting their homework is not being prepared and having to explain to the teacher why they do not have it. When we “rescue” our children, they often do not learn to be self-sufficient.

DISCIPLINE – Character Counts at ABE. We value implementing a heavy character program, supported by our counselor, where students connect each character pillar to their personal behavior choices. We proactively engage students in character conversation via formal lessons and during teachable moment opportunities.

Exceptional behavior is important and expected at Armand Bayou Elementary. Students are to observe school and classroom rules/procedures. Proper discipline will be discussed with students, and expectations defined. Communication and cooperation between home and school result in the most effective and desirable outcomes.

Students will not be allowed to disrupt the learning process. The goals of the school cannot be achieved if a disproportionate amount of time and resources must be utilized for maintaining order. Students exhibiting unacceptable behavior will be disciplined according to the CCISD School Board Policy. The Code of Conduct is found in the district student handbook.

Children are not usually sent to a principal or assistant principal for a first-time disciplinary offense, unless the infraction is severe in nature. The parent will first receive contact form the classroom teacher via phone/e-mail as well as in writing via ‘Student Discipline Referral’. Please carefully read the CCISD Student Code of Conduct and the classroom/grade level discipline plan sent home by your child’s teacher. You must acknowledge receipt of these documents by returning a signed card which is included with each item.

Campus –wide Discipline/Character Program: Daily Character Counts AND Manner of the week; Relationship Building Strategies implemented (Nurtured Heart; Love and Logic; Classroom Social Contract; School Rules for each area of the building

Student Consequences from Teacher/Administration could include: Verbal Warning; Parent Warning; Weekly Conduct Sheet (Aligned with report card)Counseling at School; Community Service; Remove a privilege; Student Discipline Referral (from teacher); Office Referral (from administration)

DRESS CODE - The dress code is very important to our campus as it helps us maintain an orderly and academically-focused environment. The student dress code is addressed in the CCISD Parent Handbook. Please note the following dress code policies that are important for students at Armand Bayou Elementary:

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Sport tank-top jerseys, spaghetti straps, and open-backed dresses/shirts are not allowed unless a shirt is worn underneath or an appropriate garment is worn on top, i.e., a sweater.

Spray painted hair and/or hair dyed an unnatural color is not appropriate for the school setting.

All pants on male and female students must be worn at the proper waist level. They may not be worn below the waist level.

Shorts should be finger-tip length or longer; i.e., mid-thigh or longer. Lycra-spandex shorts/leggings are not appropriate for school.

We recommend your child wear tennis shoes each day. However, they must wear tennis shoes on the days they have P.E. class.

Hats are only allowed on special days.

Drop-Off, Pick-Up, and Parking - For the safety of all children and to avoid traffic congestion, please observe the following vehicle regulations:

1. Students may only be dropped off or picked-up at the front drive. The back/ side parking lot is for Day Care and Buses only.

2. When dropping off and picking up students, please pull as far forward as possible.

3. Please display this car rider tag (see reverse) indicating the name of the students and grade levels for the students that you are picking up. Please use black marker.

4. If you park and walk up to retrieve your child, your child is no longer a car rider and is considered a walker. You will be asked to fill out a “Change of Dismissal” slip in the front office before you can take your child.

5. Thank you for helping us keep our students safe!

Dyslexia - Armand Bayou Elementary has a part time dyslexia specialist for students who meet the eligibility requirements for services. If you have any questions regarding dyslexia, please contact our Assistant Principal or your child’s teacher.

Emergency Procedures - While we do no not anticipate an emergency at our school, we are prepared and well trained in the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s National Incident Management system. CCISD also partners with the Texas School Safety Center. Each CCISD campus has a crisis response plan. Training and mock exercises are conducted regularly (lock downs, fire evacuations, and shelter in place).

ESL/ELL - The English as a Second Language program or ESL program is a program to enable limited English proficient learners to become competent in the comprehension, speaking, reading, and composition of the English language. This program uses instructional approaches designed to meet the special needs of the limited English proficient student. The curriculum content of the program is based on the essential skills and knowledge required by the state of Texas.

Enrollment Card Changes - It is very important for each child’s teacher, the

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nurse, and the office to be able to locate parents. Please notify the office in writing when any information on your child’s enrollment card has changed. Remember…your child will only be released to the adults listed on his/her enrollment card. Keep all information on your child’s enrollment card as current and up-to-date as possible.

Field Trips - Pre-Kindergarten through fifth grades will take at least one field trip during the year. The teachers arrange these trips. Admission fees may be collected from each student. Signed permission slips and emergency information forms must be obtained for every student prior to the field trip. Typically, sack lunches are sent with students that day. And, naturally, parents are encouraged to volunteer as chaperones. We ask that siblings not be brought along so that your full attention can be devoted to the children you are chaperoning. Please note that parent chaperones cannot ride on CCISD buses. CHAPERONES ARE REQUIRED TO REGISTER ONLINE AS A VOLUNTEER PRIOR TO BEING APPROVED AS A CHAPERONE (see volunteer portion in this handbook for more information or visit ccisd.net). In addition, we ask that all field trip money be turned in as cash.

Food, Treats, and Special Events - Birthday treats are allowed the last 15 minutes of the school day (2:45-3:00). Please do not provide any red drinks for parties, etc., as these will stain the carpet. Parties are scheduled by the teacher and the room parent. Please adhere to these dates for bringing treats.

Gifted and Talented - The Gifted and Talented Program for grades K-3rd grade is held at Armand Bayou Elementary. The program for 4th and 5th graders includes one semester of mini-courses off campus at the University of Houston-Clear Lake, the Armand Bayou Nature Center, the Lunar Planetary Institute, and Space Center Houston. The K-5 curriculum provides differentiation emphasizing creative-productive and critical thinking skills in math, science, language arts, and social studies. Students are also encouraged to participate in independent study experiences.

 If you would like your child tested for G.T., please submit the request in writing to the campus GT Specialist and copy the principal. Deadlines for requests: Oct. 1, 2015 for students in grades 1-5; Dec. 1, 2015 for kindergarten students. No requests will be taken after this deadline. No exceptions. (See also Challenge Classes)

Grading Procedures - The Clear Creek Independent School District’s grading procedures can be found on the district website. http://www.ccisd.net/departments/policy-legal-affairs/important-documents-links

Homework - Homework is an essential part of the academic program at Armand Bayou Elementary. As such, homework will be assigned on a regular basis. Here is a list of our basic homework guidelines:

Homework does not have to be lengthy and difficult. It can involve a task such as taking papers home to be signed. Correcting papers with your child may also be considered as homework;

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track of how much reading he/she is doing at home. Each grade level will determine a set amount of time each night your child should be reading. This is of course a minimum. If your child reads longer, that is great!

Each grade level will have a homework policy; Homework is generally not given over the weekend, or holidays, except

when a student has make-up work to complete; Completed homework will be graded or checked for completion; Homework for students who are absent for MORE THAN 2 DAYS should be

requested before 10:00am to our office staff at 281-284-5100. The requested homework may be picked up after 2:00pm at the front office;

Please explain to your child the importance of remembering his/her books, folders, etc. at the end of the day as students will not be allowed back in class after 3:30 pm.

Library - The library houses all types of instructional materials and equipment. Children are encouraged to come to the library regularly. Each class is scheduled for instruction and browsing. Children are also encouraged to participate in the reading incentive programs. Students are personally responsible for damaged/lost book charges.

Lost and Found - PLEASE mark all items of clothing, lunch boxes, etc., with your child’s first and last name and the name of his/her homeroom teacher. This enables us to return lost items to a child. Student property that is not labeled will be placed in the “Lost and Found”. Students and parents are encouraged to periodically look through the “Lost and Found” for missing items. Jewelry, glasses, money, and any small items will be placed in the front office. Please note: At the end of each grading period, all items in Lost and Found will be donated to a local charity.

*Lunch   - Every child will have a 30-minute lunch period each day. Parents are welcome to join their child for lunch. Your child may either buy a lunch or bring one from home. If your child will be buying a lunch from school, it is best to deposit money weekly or monthly into your child’s meal account through the cafeteria or online through Meal Pay Plus. Parents are encouraged to have lunch with their child not more than once a week. During lunch, children work on developing independence and social skills. When visiting for lunch, please do not invite other children from your child’s class to join you. MEAL PRICES and Payment Information - http://www.ccisd.net/departments/child-nutrition-services/prices-payments

Music - Kindergarten through fifth grade music students at Armand Bayou can look forward to singing, playing instruments, dancing, performing, and many other fun and interesting ways of learning to see, hear, read and play music.

Parent Conferences - Parent-teacher conferences are a part of the process of reporting student progress (academic or behavioral) to parents. A parent may request a conference at any time. A note or email asking for a conference should be sent to the teacher, or a call may be placed to the front office and a message will be left for the teacher. Conferences need to occur on the teacher’s conference time and must be scheduled in advance. It is difficult for teachers to conference

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on a “drop in” basis as they must maintain their class schedule and often have other responsibilities during their planning time. During the conference, the teacher will take notes and you will receive a copy.

Parent-Teacher Association - The P.T.A. is a vital part of a school’s success and ultimately the success of each individual student. We highly encourage parents to join P.T.A., attend P.T.A. meetings and be active in our school.

Parties   - There will be 2 official school parties each year. Room parents are in charge of organizing the parties. The winter class parties will be held on December 19 at 10 a.m. and the Valentine’s Day class parties will be held on February 13 at 11:00-12:00. Room parents may ask for your assistance in providing food, games or help for the parties. In addition, each class may have an end of the year party the last week of school arranged by room parents.

Pets - Students/parents may not bring pets to school for “show and tell” purposes or any other reason. Please refrain from bringing animals on campus during dismissal.

Physical Education - Students should wear tennis shoes during P.E. If a student does not wear appropriate shoes to school, he/she may bring a pair for P.E. class. Girls should wear shorts underneath dresses and skirts.

A student who is ill or injured and cannot participate in P.E. should provide the P.E. teachers with a note excusing the child from the activity. Please be sure the note states the following:

1. How long the student is to refrain from activity2. Nature of the illness/injury that warrants non-participation restrictions3. Specific activities to be avoided (i.e. may do exercises and walking activities;

all running activities are to be avoided for three days).4. Notify the nurse and the classroom teacher of these restrictions as well.

POSITIVE BEHAVIOR SUPPORTS (PBS) - School-wide Positive Behavioral Interventions & Supports (PBIS) is a proactive, team-based framework for creating and sustaining safe and effective schools. Emphasis is placed on prevention of disruptive behavior, development of pro-social skills, and the use of data-based problem solving for addressing existing behavior concerns. School-wide PBIS increases the capacity of schools to educate all students utilizing research-based school-wide, classroom, and individualized interventions. Two of research-based supports implemented at ABE are ‘Love and Logic’ and ‘Nurtured Hear’.  

Positive Behavior Supports is simply a framework that recognizes the importance of understanding the whole child when managing his behavior. The premise of Positive Behavior Supports is that behavior is communication. In order to intervene effectively one must understand what the child is demonstrating and or receiving from his behavior.  A school wide Positive Behavior Support system is a three-tier support system that emphasizes pro-active strategies that can be implemented at the classroom level to effectively manage the behavior of most students. When these pro-active

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strategies do not effectively support a child’s behavior, then the 2nd and 3rd tier of intervention analyzes the function of the child’s behavior (Functional Behavior Analysis-FBA) and implements a Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP) specific to that child, based on his unique needs. The pro-active strategies expected to be in place at the classroom are:Building community/relationship with the students in the classroomThe use of Positive and Direct Classroom Language by the teacherDirect teaching of rules/procedures and expectations by the teacherImplementation of Logical Consequences that have a direct cause/effect link to the behavior.

In summary, PBS is best described as an organizing structure rather than a program. PBS schools adopt a set of philosophical beliefs and processes to guide the building of sophisticated behavior supports, which are routinely evaluated for effectiveness. While behavioral programs will continue to come and go based on the needs of students, PBS processes become part of the school culture, i.e., “that’s just the way we do things at our school.” Staff at PBS schools does not ignore student misbehavior. On the contrary, all staff are expected to consistently correct student misbehavior in all settings. Staff are trained and empowered to administer a variety of consequences which “fit the level” of the misbehavior and have a high likelihood of decreasing the chance of the misbehavior reoccurring. The word “positive” refers to the intentional building of a safe and welcoming climate where all adults and students feel respected. PBS schools proactively structure and organize all settings for behavioral success with a goal to create a high number of positive staff/student interactions. 

Love and Logic - The staff at Armand Bayou Elementary will implement the district initiative of Love and Logic approach to discipline for students. Also see “The Nurtured Hearth Approach” portion in the handbook. Love and Logic is a popular and successful teaching model for parents, children, and educators, developed by Jim Fay, Charles Fay Ph.D., and Foster W. Cline, M.D. to help adults interact with children in a more respectful manner.

'Love and Logic' operates from the assumption that: adults can maintain control with dignity, children need to learn responsibility, while being encouraged to learn from their mistakes. 'Love and Logic' teaching tools prepare children for the real world, where actions have consequences.

A school discipline plan must provide opportunities to do what is most effective and best for each situation, and for each child. Every discipline action becomes unique in nature since every student is a unique individual with unique needs. Consistency means when there is a problem it will be addressed; and when there is misbehavior, it will be addressed. Consistency does not mean that everyone will react in the same way.

LOVE AND LOGIC CORE BELIEFS, WHEN DISCIPLINE ACTION IS NEEDED:1. Maintain dignity and self-respect of both the student and teacher

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2. Students will be guided and expected to solve their problems without creating problems for anyone else

3. Students will be given opportunities to make decisions and live with consequences, good or bad

4. Misbehavior will be handled with natural logical consequences instead of punishment, whenever possible.

5. Misbehavior will be viewed as an opportunity for individual problem solving and preparation for the real world as opposed to a personal attack on school or staff.

RULES OF LOVE AND LOGIC - Adults set firm limits in loving ways without anger, lecture or threats. When a child causes a problem, the adult hands it back in loving ways. Adults build positive relationships with students around their strengths and interests. Start each day with a greeting and a predictable routine. This is why all our teachers are expected to be at their classroom doors at 8:00 greeting students individually and not meeting with parents. Please refrain from trying to talk at length with your child’s teacher at this time, as another child will be overlooked and not greeted by the teacher.

Nurtured Heart Approach - In addition to Love and Logic, the Armand Bayou Elementary faculty and staff believes in The Nurtured Heart Approach, which is about creating relationships that energize and support success and positive choices. It has many applications. The three basic principles are:

1. Pursue the Positive: Purposefully create and nurture successes; Relentlessly and strategically draw students into new patterns of success; Persistently reflect ongoing successes back to the child; Purposefully find, acknowledge, and appreciate what is right in this moment

2. Stop Leaking: Refuse to foster failures by giving energy to misbehavior; Impose consequences without energy; No lectures, advice, words of wisdom, warnings, reminders, pleading, animated facial expressions, finger wagging, “parent looks”, increased volume, or sarcastic remarks because of behavior

3. Enforce Limits: Enforce rules calmly, consistently, and fearlessly by applying a meaningful consequence for every rule infraction

 Safety Patrol - Safety Patrol is a trained group of fifth grade boys and girls organized to promote safety in and around the school. These students are recognized as leaders. Children in every grade level are expected to obey our safety patrol students. The P.E. department will organize, instruct and maintain the Safety Patrol. Students on the Safety Patrol must maintain satisfactory grades and demonstrate appropriate behavior and work habits. A student receiving a grade below 70 or “U” under any category of conduct will be suspended until grade and/or behavior improves. Students are given guidelines when they are selected.

School Pictures - School pictures (individual and group) will be taken during the year. Individual pictures will be taken in the fall and again in spring. Group

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pictures will only be taken in the spring semester. Specific procedures for ordering and paying for pictures will be distributed as the information is received.

Student Leadership Team - Student Leadership Team is a service learning organization that will be open to 5th grade students that meet leadership qualifications. The organization encourages and promotes leadership skills, community service, and positive character traits. ABE Leadership Team will be expected to be student role models whose actions reflect the 6 pillars of Character: Trustworthiness, Respect, Responsibility, Fairness, Caring, and Citizenship. The purpose of the SLT is to serve our school, city, state, and country communities.

School Supplies - School supply orders are available online @ www.educationalproducts.com/shoppacks until July 31, 2015. New students receive a supply list upon enrolling. Please avoid purchasing “personalized” items as some supplies (e.g. pencils, folders, tissues, baggies, glue, and erasers) are pooled in the classroom and kept as inventory throughout the year for all students’ use.

Science Fair - The annual district-wide science fair provides students with an opportunity for hands-on learning and to develop the scientific method which is to identify the problem, formulate a hypothesis, determine a procedure, gather data, interpret the results, and draw a conclusion. Armand Bayou’s science fair is open to all students. The CCISD School Board recognizes those students who participate in the science fair for all thirteen years. Students in grades 4 and 5 are not required, but highly encouraged to participate in the science fair.

Special Education - Students who are identified with an area of disability which qualify for special education will be provided services at Armand Bayou Elementary. The staff includes one full time Resource teacher, Speech Pathologist, Preschool Program for Children with Disabilities (P.P.C.D.) and 1 aide. If you have any questions regarding any special education program, please contact our special education team leader.

STAAR Testing - Students in 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade will take the STAAR (State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness). STAAR is a more rigorous assessment program that will provide the foundation for a new accountability system for Texas public education. Students in grades 3-5 will take the Math and Reading STAAR. In addition, 4th grade will take the STAAR Writing and 5th grade will take the STAAR Science. More information can be found at: http://www.tea.state.tx.us/student.assessment/staar

Technology - At Armand Bayou Elementary, we use a variety of technology tools to enhance teaching and learning. Our up-to-date computer labs are available to all grade levels weekly for skill building and practice. Additionally, each classroom is equipped with computers, a document camera, digital projector, and interactive white board. CCISD’s exciting 1:1 initiative is bringing wireless tablets into our classrooms, and the targeted use of web tools is multiplying opportunities for student engagement and self-directed learning.  A focus on digital citizenship ensures that our students become safe and responsible 21st century learners.

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I am a Digital Citizen at Armand Bayou Elementary, and I promise … I will use my privilege wisely, being responsible with my digital footprint. I will protect all electronic devices, and respect the filters. I will use technology as a tool, not a toy. I will not play, but will use assigned sites and apps. I will not share my personal information online, or share my password. I will treat others kindly and not cyberbully with my words, pictures, videos or emoticons. I will be fair online, not sharing answers or plagiarizing. I will report to a responsible adult if I know of inappropriate activity.

Telephone Calls - We are fortunate to have telephones in all our classrooms. These telephones are primarily for adult use. Instructional time is precious and we will not interrupt class time with phone calls. Incoming calls to our staff will be forwarded to their voice mailbox during instructional time. Calls will only be forwarded to staff members before and after school and during teachers’ conference times. In the event of an emergency, calls of this nature will be forwarded to an administrator who will then take appropriate action. Students must have permission from their teachers to use the telephone. Forgotten homework, or materials are not classified as serious matters, and children will be denied telephone access for these situations.

Textbooks - Students are issued textbooks at the beginning of each school year. If the textbook leaves the school, it must be covered per state law. Book covers are provided. Students are responsible for caring for their textbooks. Students are responsible for paying for a replacement textbook if the book is lost or damaged anytime throughout the school year.

Toys /gadgets - Toys should not be brought to school except with teacher permission for rewards. Besides being distracting to classroom instruction, toys are often lost at school. Toys include electronic games, cards, or anything that interrupts the teaching-learning process. The school is not liable for any stolen or lost toys or electronics.

Visitors at School - Visitors to Armand Bayou Elementary are most welcome. Parents who wish to visit classrooms may do so by contacting the teacher, stating the reason for the visit, and mutually deciding upon a time that will not conflict with classroom instruction. Some visitations require the principal’s approval and must be requested in advance. We ask that parents do not visit classrooms during the first two weeks of school. During the observation, please DO NOT visit with the students in the classroom or the teacher. If you need to confer with the teacher, you will need to make an appointment for a later date on her conference period. Please do not bring other children with you if you plan to visit the classroom, as this is a distraction for our students. For safety and security reasons, all parents and visitors must register in the front office before proceeding to any part of the building.

Student visitors: Periodically, a request is made for an out of town guest to visit a student’s classroom. Such children should be encouraged to visit during lunch time. Other classroom visits will require prior approval by the principal.

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Volunteers - We love volunteers! Our school would not be successful without them! P.T.A. organizes the volunteer program. All volunteers must register online at www.ccisd.net (tab for parents) before they are allowed to volunteer in the school. Parent volunteers will attend a training program which will be offered by P.T.A. Room parents are considered volunteers. It is critical that all our volunteers attend this session. When volunteering, please remember:

Younger siblings can cause a distraction for our students Younger siblings are not allowed in the workroom for safety reasons Be punctual and dependable Always check in at the front office and let them know you are volunteering.

We track the hours of our school volunteers When volunteering, please dress appropriately. Gym clothes, tennis dresses,

short shorts or tank tops are not appropriate for the school setting Always wear your Volunteer Badge Volunteer in the area where you are needed. Do not wander through the

building. Do not go into your child’s classroom unless that is where you are volunteering. During class time do not distract or interrupt instructional time. If you need to talk to your child’s teacher, please call and make an appointment, instead of “catching” the teacher during volunteer time.

Watch D.O.G. - Watch D.O.G.S. (Dads of Great Students) is the father involvement initiative of the National Center for Fathering (ref. fathers.com) that organizes fathers and father figures to provide positive male role models for the students and to enhance school security. Fathers, grandfathers, stepfathers, uncles and other father figures volunteer to serve at least one day a year in a variety of school activities as assigned by the ABE Watch DOGS Coordinator.

Weather Information - If threatening weather causes school to start late or to be cancelled, announcements will be made over local radio and television stations. If school must be closed while classes are in session, the school district will monitor the situation, and students will stay at school until it is safe to transport them home.CCISD will use the following radio and TV stations to communicate information as well as the CCISD website, www.ccisd.net.

Radio Stations: 740 AM (KTRH); 95.7 FM (KIKK)TV Stations: Channel 2 (KPRC); Channel 11 (KHOU); Channel 13 (KTRK)

Withdrawal from School - Parents should notify the office several days in advance when a child is withdrawing. Teachers will receive a withdrawal form from the office to complete. The parent must come to the office to complete final withdrawal procedures. Records will be sent to the new school when release of records documentation has been received. All library fines and lost textbooks must be paid for before the withdrawal is complete.

Where can you turn for help? - We want our students to LOVE coming to school each and every day. If you have questions or concerns, please contact us so that we may resolve any issues that may be interfering with school. Your teacher will provide his/her contact numbers at the beginning of the school year. Also here to help you are:

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Summer Molanders, School Secretary 281-284-5110Lisa Hall, Office Clerk 281-284-5100Terri Conway, Data Specialist 281-284-5100Linda Stiefel, Counselor 281-284-5114Kelly Jenkins, Nurse 281-284-5113Eloise Arnold, Special Education Team Leader 281-284-5190Kim Fernandez, Assistant Principal 281-284-5110Jenny Thomas, Principal 281-284-5110

 

 

 

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2015-2016 Terrific Terrapin Team

Office, 281-284-5100Principal—Jenny ThomasAsst. Principal—Kim FernandezCounselor—Linda Stiefel, 281-284-5114Nurse– Kelly Jenkins, 281-284-5113Secretary- Summer Molanders, 281-284-5112Data Specialist—Terri ConwayOffice Clerk—

BUILDING OPERATORLisa Fuentes

CAFETERIALisa Bridges, Mgr. ext. 45116Rene Slaughter, MonitorJoan Hobson, Monitor

BLOCK TEAMART - Nicole GilmoreMUSIC - Monica Garcia-team leaderP.E. - Haley Cardenas, Mary Caruth

LIBRARIANDonna Casas, ext. 45115 INSTRUCTIONAL COACHESLITERACY/ESL – Mayra SabellMATH - Heather Danek

SPECIAL EDUCATION/Support ProgramsTEAM LEADER – Eloise ArnoldRESOURCE – Kristin Franciotti, Kristen WhiteSPEECH - Ashley Berry

SUPPORT ProgramsDIAGNOSTICIAN – Mary Beth MorganDYSLEXIA - Christie Graves (A.M. only)GIFTED AND TALENTED – Ashley CombsOT/PT – TBATechnology Instructional Specialist(TIS) – Rodney Dunklee

PPCD and Pre-K Margaret Lalich (4-yr-olds)Christine McCollom—AideLisa Lemons (3-yr-olds/PPCD) – team leadDaphne Madison—Aide

KindergartenHolly Stroud - team leaderJessica SerranoJocelyn HelmMeri Bartholomew

First gradeDebra Moreno - team leaderDiana BurridgeLisa NicklowNina Valverde Second GradeJanet Foltyn - team leaderSavannah BarrettDiana MatlockAlicia Morin

Third GradeAneshea Soler (ELA/S.S.) - LaTashia Derouen (Math/Sci)-team leadAdrienne McIver (ELA/S.S.)Christina Munselle (Math/Science)

Fourth GradeHeather Maloney(Math/Sci)-team leaderStacy Flahaut (ELA/SS)Ann Marie Krenek (Math/Science)Joel Spaulding (ELA/SS)

Fifth GradeDeborah Morgenthaler(Math)-team leadKezia Addington (ELA)Felicia Kurtz-Bank (Science/S.S.)

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Please return full page copy with signature to your child’s teacher by Sept 6

We the students of Armand Bayou Elementary agree to join together to stamp out bullying at our school.

 We believe that everyone should enjoy our school equally, and feel safe,

secure and accepted regardless of color, race, gender, popularity, athletic ability, intelligence, religion, and nationality.

Bullying can be pushing, shoving, hitting, and spitting, as well as name calling, picking on, making fun of, laughing at, and excluding someone. Bullying causes pain and stress to victims and is never justified or excusable as “kids being kids,” “just teasing” or any other rationalization. The victim is never responsible for being a target of bullying. 

By signing this pledge, we the students agree to Armand Bayou’s Standards of Behavior: 

1. Treat everyone with RESPECT in our school2. Be TOLERANT of others and treat everyone fairly and with kindness3. Have EMPATHY for other people’s feelings and think about how our actions

may affect them 

Please sign stating that you and your student have read and understand Armand Bayou’s Anti-Bullying Standards of Behavior and return to your child’s teacher.   ____________________ ____________________Student Signature Teacher/Grade  ____________________ ____________________Parent Signature Date

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Please return full page copy with signature to your oldest child’s teacher by Sept 6

ABE PARENT HANDBOOK ACKNOWLEDGEMENT RECEIPT  

I have reviewed the Armand Bayou Elementary Handbook and am aware of the procedures of my child’s school.

 

_________________________ _____________Parent Signature Date

  

Child’s Name _____________________________Teacher’s Name _____________________________

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Teacher’s Name _____________________________

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