The Bear Essentials Taneytown Elementary
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1. are required to attend an annual training session at least seven days prior to volunteering School days are defined as days when schools are open for students Be aware that your current training is only valid until September 30th Anyone planning to volunteer during the 2014 15 school year must provide valid photo identification at the conclusion of the volunteer training session You are encouraged to attend a training session as soon as possible To make things convenient for you we ve scheduled trainings at TES and there are also training sessions scheduled for schools in the Northwest Region that you are welcome to attend You must be on time for the training sessions or entrance will be denied Future training dates will be posted on the CCPS website and in our monthly newsletters BUS INFORMATION CHANGES School Bus Route Listings were posted on the CCPS Website www carrollk12 org Per county policy only one AM and one PM bus stop is permitted If your child s bus needs to change at any time throughout the school year please notify the office in writing We encourage you to make daycare arrangements ahead of time especially on the scheduled early dismissal days Carroll County Public Schools Visitor Entry Protocol NEW For the 2014 2015 school year all CCPS elementary schools will have a new security system to help provide a safe environment for our students The following new safety protocols will be followed at ever2. System wide 30 April 6 Schools Offices Closed APRIL 7 SCHOOLS OFFICES RE OPEN Lunch Prices Breakfast Free for all students Lunch 2 50 Regular Price 40 Reduced Meal Price Milk 50 Ice Cream 75 LF PTO will be holding their spring Gertrude Hawk Candy sale from Feb 6 to Feb 23 All orders must be turned in no later than Feb 23 The product will be delivered no later than March 20 before Easter Taneytown Elementary School BYOD Bring Your Own Device Update Grades 3 4 and 5 Students must have parent permission to bring their device to school If you need a copy of the Parent Sign off Sheet please contact the school and you will be provided a copy to sign and return You can view the Frequently Asked Questions portion by visiting the CCPS Webpage under the Quick Links pull down Devices Permitted at School e Laptops e Netbooks e eReaders e Cell Phones SmartPhones e Tablets iPad Android Windows The above listed devices must be capable of connecting to the school s wireless network These devices are a personal choice If your child participates in the BYOD program you will need to choose the device that will best meet their needs Personal computing devices are to be purchased by the family and will remain the property of the family Expectations of the Students Devices are to be used for academic purposes if a student is not using their device appropriatel
3. netbooks mobile phones mp3 player and eReaders School staff members are not expected to assist students with troubleshooting problems with personally owned devices Responsibilities Who What Parents e Talk with your student about the responsibility that comes with owning and using a portable electronic device e Decide whether or not to allow your student to use a personally owned portable electronic device in school e _ Review the Portable Electronic Devices Guidelines and agree to the terms stated on the Parent Sign Off Sheet e Monitor your device s data plan for appropriate coverage Students in Grades 3 12 Review the Portable Electronic Devices Guidelines with your parents guardians and agree to abide by the guidelines e Guard your device against loss damage and theft e Make sure your device is charged before coming to school e Silence the audible notification sounds and volume of your device during the school day or use ear buds headphones when appropriate e Do not use your device to record store or transmit any type of image sound or video except for approved projects with the permission of school staff e Use your device to enhance your learning e Troubleshoot problems with your device e Maintain the privilege of using your device by minimizing distractions using your device appropriately and following the directions of school staff School Staff e Model the approp
4. to one 1 time per marking period If a representative of the family advocate attorney etc is observing that visit shall count as the quarterly observation The class may not be videotaped or audiotaped and no pictures may be taken Cell phones laptops and other technology may not be used during the visitation Students not enrolled in CCPS are prohibited from visiting or shadowing other students while school is in session e Lunch Visits Parents legal guardians who wish to eat lunch with their child in the lunchroom shall sign in at the office Parents guardians who bring food for their child shall not bring food for other students or share food with other students If an adult other than the parent guardian wishes to visit during lunch the adult must have the written permission from the parent guardian Visitors are discouraged from bringing younger children with them to the school School administrators may terminate a visit when a visitor interrupts instruction distracts students or staff or interferes with other students right to privacy Please don t let this deter your visit These county guidelines are only to assist in providing a safe and secure environment for your children Your visits are always welcome How to Get In Touch with a Teacher Throughout the school year you may wish to get in touch with your child s teacher Teachers are available to take phone calls before the students arrive in the morning and wh
5. Christy Farver Principal School Hours Stacy Kowaleviocz Asst Principal Th e R ear Es sentia ls A 100 Kings Drive 8 35 Instructional Day Begins Taneytown MD 21787 Taneytown Elemen tary 3 05 Dismissal Phone 410 751 3260 FER RUARY 2015 Fax 410 751 3532 8 35 11 05 PreKindergarten Internet Address www carrollkt2 orgl tes Attendance Address TESattendance carrollktz org Dear Taneytown Families and Friends Taneytown Elementary School BYOD Bring your Own Device Update Grades 3 4 and 5 Great news Carroll County Public Schools CCPS has decided to implement a Bring Your Own Device BYOD policy The BYOD policy will allow students in Grades 3 4 and 5 to bring their own personal computing devices to school to enhance the instructional learning process However with greater access to the internet comes greater responsibility for students parents and teachers to work together to make certain this privilege issued properly Students must have parent permission to bring their device to school The full policy is included in this Newsletter 2015 READ ACROSS AMERICA Feb 28 2015 Town Mall of Westminster CCEA CASE has been planning our annual Read Across America event at the Town Mall of Westminster for a few months The event will be held on Saturday Feb 28 from 10 00am to 2 00pm There will be many free activities lots of great entertainment and a free breakfast of Green Eggs and Ham for the first 200 childre
6. criminate on the basis of disability in employment or the provision of services programs or activities Persons needing auxiliary aids and services for communication should contact the Office of Community and Media Relations at 410 751 3020 or publicinfo carrollk12 org or write to Carroll County Public Schools 125 North Court Street Westminster Maryland 21157 Persons who are deaf hard of hearing or have a speech disability may use Relay or 7 1 1 Please contact the school system at least one 1 week in advance of the date the special accommodation is needed Information concerning the Americans with Disabilities Act is available from the Director of Facilities or the Supervisor of Community and Media Relations Raymond Prokop Director of Facilities 125 North Court Street Westminster Maryland 21157 410 751 3177 Carey Gaddis Supervisor of Comm amp Media Relations 125 North Court Street Westminster Maryland 21157 410 751 3020 NOTICE OF NON DISCRIMINATION The Carroll County Public Schools CCPS is firmly committed to creating equal employment and educational opportunities for all persons will regard to its employment practices and in the provision of services program and activities The CCPS does not discriminate on the basis of age color genetic information marital status mental or physical disability ancestry or national origin race religion sex or sexual orientation The CCPS provides non dis
7. criminatory access to school facilities in accordance with its policies and regulations regarding the community use of schools including but not limited to the Boy Scouts The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non discrimination policies Gregory J Bricca Director of Research amp Accountability 125 N Court Street Westminster MD 21157 410 751 3068 The Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act AHERA Management plans for all buildings owned or leased by the Board of Education for Carroll County are available for review at the individual Carroll County school locations and at the Office of Plant Operations located at 191 Schaeffer Avenue Westminster Maryland 21157 Management plans are required by the Environmental Protection Agency EPA and depict the location amount condition and response action projected for any asbestos containing materials if any are located in the school building
8. echnical support will only be responsible for ensuring the CCPS infrastructure is functioning properly Damage Loss Theft of Device Any student owned device brought to school is the responsibility of the student CCPS takes no responsibility to search for lost or stolen devices nor is there any financial responsibility by CCPS for damaged lost or stolen personal computing devices All devices should be labeled with your child s name Parents are encouraged to label or engrave devices and to record the device s serial number in case of loss or theft Teacher Absence A substitute teacher will not have the experience knowledge or professional development in the use of BYOD so personal devices might not be used in that particular class for that day Printing Documents Students will not be able to access CCPS printers from their personal computing devices Charging Stations Charging Stations or areas to charge devices will not be provided at the school The device s battery should be charged at home and sufficient for use of the device Carroll County Public Schools Portable Electronic Devices Guidelines Portable Electronic Devices The use of personally owned portable electronic devices is permitted in Carroll County Public Schools for staff and for students in grades 3 12 within these guidelines The use of these devices is voluntary Examples of portable electronic devices include but are not limited to laptops tablets
9. elopment for grades K 2 Look for more information concerning the upcoming Gifted and Talented Education Program Orientation Night Permission to Photograph Videotape or Audiotape or Use of Student Artwork on Websites or Publications Throughout the school year the Carroll County Public School System frequently covers school activities and may use your child s photograph video image or voice for educational informational or public relations purposes with or without identification by name There may also be times throughout the year when CCPS wishes to display student art work on school websites or publications If you do not wish to have your child s voice reproduced on tape have his her images appear in such things as a video a photograph or the school website or artwork displayed please notify the school principal in writing It is assumed that parents and guardians consent to their children being audio taped photographed videotaped or having their image artwork placed on a school website by the school system unless such notification is received Board of Education Meeting The Board of Education of Carroll County will holds its regular monthly meeting on Wednesday September 10 2014 at 5 00 p m in Room 007 of the Board of Education offices located at 125 North Court Street Westminster The public is encouraged to attend ADA Accessibility Statement The Carroll County Public Schools CCPS does not dis
10. en possible during their planning times Please know that your messages are forwarded and the teacher makes every effort to contact you in a timely manner How Do View The Monthly Newsletter We appreciate your participation in our efforts to conserve our natural resources by going green We would like to continue to offer a paperless newsletter for the upcoming 2014 2015 school year The Bear Essentials is available on the CCPS website www carrollk12 org tes and is a valuable resource for families It is generally posted to the website the first week of each month We strongly encourage each family to read it each month and keep up to date on the happenings at Taneytown Elementary Paper copies of the newsletter will be available for those families who request them Please notify Mrs Weaver if you would like a paper copy Non Bus Rider Information Please notify the office in writing if your child will not be riding a bus on a daily basis Social Club CLC parent pick up or walker bike rider Please be advised that your child will not be permitted to walk home without your written permission If the transportation mode changes at any time throughout the school year please contact the office so that we can update the information Emergency Card At the start of the school year each student is allowed ONE emergency card which is to be completed and signed by the parent with primary physical custody In the case of joint custod
11. fabulous creativity of our students we the art teachers of Carroll County display student artwork at the Carroll Arts Center in Westminster Each school is represented in this show with approximately 30 pieces of art The display will hang from March 4 through March 19 and can be viewed by the public during normal operating hours of the Carroll Arts Center Great Opportunity Carroll County Public Schools is partnering with Carroll Technology Council CTC CTC can provide a computer for families that cannot afford to provide one for their children There is a limited amount available if you are interested please contact Lisa Carver Parent Liaison at 410 751 3260 or Ircarve carrollK12 org CALENDAR FEBRUARY 6 23 PTO Spring Gertrude Hawk Candy Sale 10 PTO Meeting 6pm 16 Schools Offices Closed Presidents Day 17 Random Acts of Kindness Day 17 Vision amp Hearing Screening Feb 17 20 18 Northwest Regional String Festival FSK 6pm 28 Read Across America Town Mall of Westminster 10a m MARCH 4 Parent Teacher Conferences 4 30pm 7 15pm 9 2hr 45min Early Dismissal System wide 10 PTO Meeting 6pm 13 Taneytown vs Runnymede Staff Basketball Game 16 20 Kindergarten Registration 10am 2pm 17 Kindergarten Registration Eve 4 30pm 7pm 24 Kindergarten Class Walking to Taneytown Public Library 25 Kindergarten Class Walking to Taneytown Public Library 27 2hr 45min Early Dismissal
12. ild removed from school by anyone other than yourself Please include the child s full name grade teacher date time and the full name of the person picking up the child Also remind them that they are required to provide identification Signing Your Child In Out of School The student school day is 8 35 a m 3 05 p m Students are expected to be in their homeroom and seated by 8 35 when morning announcement begin Students arriving after 8 35 will be considered tardy If the student arrives after 8 35 a parent guardian is required to bring the student into the office to sign the student in Dismissal time for students is 3 05 Students who are dismissed any time prior to 3 05 will be considered leaving early which counts as a tardy We understand the necessity of doctor dental appointments during instructional time however this should be avoided if at all possible Parents are encouraged to send a note to the office that morning so that we are aware of your child leaving school and the teacher is prepared for their dismissal Proper identification is required when signing your child out of school Dismissal Change Reminders Any change in dismissal should be in writing the morning of the change If the change needs to be made during the school day please notify the office via a fax and a follow up phone call to verify that we received the fax For security and safety purposes the school cannot accept a phone call asking for a d
13. ismissal change Of course in the event of a true emergency we will assist you any way we can The office is a busy place at the end of the day Unexpected last minute changes create unnecessary havoc Our goal is to keep your student safe and to arrive home safely We appreciate your cooperation Attendance Requirements Our automated attendance calls are made each morning by 10 00 Please call or email the school the morning of your child s absence To report an absence via email please use the Taneytown attendance email address TESattendance carrollk12 org Also by using the Home Access Center you can indicate if you would like to have an attendance email sent directly to you This is a helpful reminder to report your child s absence Welcome Visitors For everyone s safety all visitors are required to sign in and out at the office ANYTIME they are in the building If you go beyond the lobby area you must sign in and receive a visitor pass e Classroom Visits Any person wishing to observe a class in which their child is in attendance shall arrange the visit in advance with the teacher and principal Visitors must remain seated in a designated area and are not permitted to speak with staff or students during class Questions for the teacher must be scheduled for a separate appointment Classroom observations shall last no longer than two 2 hours include no more than two 2 individuals at a time and be limited
14. n aged 2 12 years We would like to invite EVERYONE to join in the fun We would love to see you there KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION WEEK March 16 through 20 Please plan to register any child that will be 5 years old before September 1 2015 for Kindergarten We will be holding registration from 10 00a m to 2 00pm daily and from 4 30 7 00pm on Tuesday March 17 from 4 30pm to 7 00pm Please remember only the legal parent or guardian can register a student and must bring a Proof of Residency Birth Certificate Picture ID and Immunization Records Also a Pre Kindergarten Interest flyer will be available during Kindergarten Registration and can be picked up at any elementary school Children of families who qualify under the Free and Reduced Meal Income guidelines as well as children who are homeless or in fostercare are eligible for the Pre Kindergarten Program All eligible children must be residents of Carroll County and 4 years old by September 1 2015 born on or before September 1 2011 News from Art February is the month for student artwork to be displayed at the Taneytown Branch of the Carroll County Public Library Approximately 140 pieces of student art will adorn the walls of the children s section of the library for the entire month An art reception will be held for the artists on Tuesday February 24 from 6pm to 7 30pm The snow date will be Thursday February 26 at the same times March is Youth Art Month and to celebrate the
15. number of highly qualified teachers employed by each school district This legislation also increases a parent s right to know more information about teachers including a teachers Maryland State Department certification and the teacher s college major and degree If you would like information regarding your child s teacher please write to Kelly Keith Carroll County Public Schools 125 North Court Street Westminster Md 21157 PreKindergarten and Kindergarten Parents Please remember to bring in a change of clothes for your child to keep in their classroom cubbies Gifted and Talented Program The CCPS Gifted and Talented Program is designed to meet the needs of highly able learners and maximize student achievement Gifted and Talented teachers in collaboration with classroom instructors will continue to provide a continuum of interventions designed to meet the needs of Gifted and Talented Education Program participants This may include in class instruction pullout groups and or resource development with classroom teachers A Referral and Review Team will determine student eligibility for interventions Indicators for participation include observational checklists standardized test scores work samples and classroom performance Although students are not formally identified until the beginning of third grade Gifted and Talented teachers will continue to provide a range of services for grades K 5 including primary talent dev
16. r charging of personally owned portable electronic devices and or related accessories brought to school or on the school buses Students bring these devices to Carroll County Public Schools at their own risk Misuse Disciplinary action as outlined in the Carroll County Public Schools Student Handbook shall be taken when a student fails to follow the directions of a staff member regarding portable electronic devices or if reasonable belief exists that the student has violated the terms of the Acceptable Use Procedures and Guidelines or other school policy AlertNow Becomes Blackboard Connect 5 Throughout the year parents receive e mail and phone messages from our AlertNow notification system As of August 1 2014 AlertNow will become Blackboard Connect 5 Parents will notice little or no change in their service As with AlertNow phone numbers and e mail addresses are taken from the emergency contact information provided by parents at the beginning of the school year We are excited about the new capabilities Connect 5 will offer and believe it will greatly enhance our communication with parents and our school communities Volunteer Training The Carroll County Public School Volunteer Program utilizes the skills of Level and Level Il Volunteers Level Volunteers guest readers business representatives must annually register at the school site before volunteering Level Il Volunteers classroom helpers chaperones mentors etc
17. riate use of devices and digital citizenship e Allow students to use their devices within the CCPS guidelines e Do not direct or encourage students to allow other students to use their device as part of instruction e Consider equity of access to technology when designing lessons and provide the tools necessary for all students to complete assignments Where Students Can Use Portable Electronic Devices Location Elementary Schools Middle and High Grades 3 5 Schools School Bus Yes with ear buds Yes with ear buds or headphones or headphones unless otherwise unless otherwise directed by the bus directed by the bus driver driver Classroom Media Yes unless Yes unless Center and Field otherwise directed otherwise directed Trips by the teacher by the teacher Hallways and No unless otherwise Yes unless Stairwells directed by school otherwise directed staff by school staff Cafeteria Yes unless Yes unless otherwise directed otherwise directed by school staff by school staff Restrooms No No video audio recordings Assemblies No unless otherwise No unless otherwise directed by school directed by school staff staff Recess Locations Yes unless N A otherwise directed by school staff Locker Room N A No video audio recordings Liability Carroll County Public Schools assumes no responsibility for the loss damage theft o
18. y or it becomes a distraction it will be handled in accordance to the CCPS discipline policy Additional violations could result in disciplinary consequences and loss of BYOD privileges Devices are to be OFF when they are not being used Audible notifications are to be turned off at all times ear buds are permitted as directed by staff No Video Audio recording or photography of students or staff members without their consent is prohibited STUDENTS ARE NOT PERMITTED TO SHARE OR LOAN PERSONAL DEVICES AT ANY TIME Violations of any BOE policies administrative procedures or school rules involving a student s personally owned device may result in the loss of the use of the device in school and or disciplinary action The school reserves the right to inspect the students device if there is reason to believe that the student has violated board policies administrative procedures or school rules Connecting to the Internet CCPS provides the CCPS Wireless Guest Network which students are expected to connect to access the internet at school No wired internet connections are permitted The device must be able to connect wirelessly Software No software will need to be downloaded to a student s personal device in order for it to work on the CCPS Guest Network Students families are responsible for technical support and updates CCPS does not have the support staff to be able to update and repair personal devices T
19. y the emergency card is completed by the parent at the address to whom the child registered for school It is extremely important that you fully complete and return this card as soon as possible Please check for accuracy of all contact names and numbers NOTE Contact persons listed on the emergency card cannot remove a child from school without written permission from the parent or guardian These names are for the schools purpose in the event of an emergency when the parent cannot be reached Notify the office in writing immediately of any address or phone number changes Only the parent or legal guardian can sign the emergency card CCPS Home Access Center Information Are you utilizing the Home Access Center If not here s what you re missing the opportunity to view information about your child the option of an email when your child is absent your child attendance If you have not yet registered we encourage you to do so by visiting the CCPS website at www carrollk12 org and clicking the Home Access Center link in the Quick Links Section From there you will click the Request Password link and follow the directions on screen If you have any questions or problems please review the User Manual FAQs No Child Left Behind Update for Parents Federal legislaton for educaton entitled No Child Left Behind is in effect across the country Part of this legislation requires that all school systems increase the
20. y elementary school beginning the first day of school We wanted to inform you in advance so that all families would be aware and prepared to show Picture ID s and allow time for the security protocols when they plan on visiting the school Here are the new protocols e All exterior doors must be locked after AM student arrival e All visitors must ring the main entrance buzzer to request entry e Prior to allowing entry to the building staff should monitor visitors and ask the following a Full Name b Reason for visiting e Visitors will then be allowed to come into the main office to sign in e Visitors including volunteers are required present their ID to sign in on the visitor system All visitors must show a photo identification card e All visitors must be issued a visitor s badge except employees with a CCPS badge e Contractors and service providers paperwork should be reviewed and verified e Visitors must return their badge to the main office and sign out with staff when leaving Who Can Pick My Child Up From School It is a common misconception that the emergency contacts listed on your emergency card can remove your child from school without your written permission Only a parent or legal guardian can remove a child from school The emergency contact names are listed for the schools purpose in the event of an emergency when the parent guardian is unable to be reached You are required to write a note if you wish to have your ch
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