May 2016 - Warren Consolidated Schools

Harwood Watchman
Harwood Elementary School 4900 Southlawn, Sterling Heights, MI 48310
Phone #: (586) 825-2650
Fax: 586-698-4346
Warren Consolidated School District…….Creating Dynamic Futures
NCA Accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
Dr. Robert D. Livernois PhD, Superintendent
Mrs. Corey Tremmel, Principal
Ms. Erica Wilkins, Secretary
Ms. Melissa LaRocca, Clerk
October, 2016
HARWOOD’S MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of the Harwood Elementary School community is to cultivate personal success.
We instill a sense of wonder, integrity, optimism, and responsibility to empower success as
knowledgeable members of the global community.
HARWOOD’S VISION STATEMENT
Harwood Elementary School honors diversity and inspires a passion for personal success.
Calendar of Events
OFFICE HOURS: 8:00 – 4:30 p.m.
October 4
October 5
October 7
October 10
October 14
October 25-26
October 28
New Family Dinner 6pm
Official Count Day
Fun Run
Cookie Dough Fundraiser
Half Day Dismissal 12:03pm
Bright Smiles
Half Day Dismissal 12:03pm
Trunk-or-Treat 6:30-8:30pm
School Times
All Day Kdg. thru 5th (8:47 am – 3:59 pm)
Door 15 will open for Breakfast at 8:15am.
Students should not be arriving to school before 8:15am
unless they are registered for Latchkey.
Happy autumn to all!
I want to extend a thank you to all our families that attended our Open
House on September 20 and hope that you found the classroom information to
beneficial to you this school year. We will continue to build strong relationships,
set high expectations and focus on academic achievement. I have noticed that the
students seem to have all transitioned into the routines of school and are settled
into their daily classroom routines. Please continue to engage in the at home
activities that are provided by your child’s teacher.
We will begin hosting monthly Parent Workshops designed to support parents
in helping their children with reading and math at home. These meetings will
support our English Learner families and translation services will be available;
please look for additional information that will include the monthly meeting dates.
Please support the effort of our community leaders and join us for the monthly
PTO meetings that take place the second Tuesday of each month at 6:30 PM in the
media center. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or
concerns, my goal is to support the needs of all of our families. Until next
month….WE ARE HARWOOD…WHERE IT IS GREAT TO BE A HAWK!
~Corey Tremmel
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Child Custody
District counsel has advised us that school administrators must make decisions
regarding release of children to custodial and non-custodial parents based solely on the
documents and information they have before them. Thus, it is the responsibility of the parents to
provide the school with the most recent court orders and other documents related to custody.
Additionally, the custodial parent should file a statement with the school at the beginning of the
school year and/or designate on the emergency card those individuals who may pick up the
children after school. However, remember that if a court has prohibited one parent from
access to the student, it is the custodial parent’s responsibility to provide the most updated
documentation to the school for placement in the student’s file. Without this information, the
school may be required to permit access to and/or release the child to either parent.
Remember to take your things home
The custodians have been told not to open classrooms for Harwood
students and/or parents after dismissal at 3:59 p.m. Please make sure that they
have everything they need - especially homework before leaving at the end
of the day.
School Pictures
School pictures will be taken on Thursday, October 6, 2016 during the
school day for Kindergarten through Grade 5. Choice selection envelopes will
come home before the scheduled picture day. These are to be completed and
returned the day pictures are taken (Oct. 6th). The students are to give these
envelopes to the photographer when they have their picture taken. All Students
will get their picture taken regardless if they are ordering pictures or not. There will
also be a separate order form if interested in purchasing a yearbook.
Children in Videos/Newspaper Articles
Occasionally your child(ren) may be videotaped/photographed throughout the school
year at various school activities. This video may be replayed on the school channel –
Channel 6 in Sterling Heights or Channel 9 in Warren. Also, pictures may be put in local
Please indicate in writing to Mrs. Tremmel if you do not
want your child viewed on our educational channels or their
picture put in newsletters.
newspapers.
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S.O.A.R. Program
We promote the positive behavior of students with the S.O.A.R. Program. Students who S.O.A.R. in
all four areas are honored once a month. Their good behavior is rewarded by being involved in
monthly activities with our principal, Mrs. Tremmel. Students can also earn a monthly trip to
our S.O.A.R. store and, they are honored at the monthly S.O.A.R. assemblies.
Harwood Hawks S.O.A.R.
S. Stay Safe
O. Outstanding Attitude
A. Always Respectful
R. Ready to be Responsible
HARWOOD BIRTHDAY TREAT SCHOOL-WIDE POLICY
We recognize how special birthdays are and know how excited students are to share their
special day with their classmates. However, we do ask that you follow the school-wide birthday
treat policy when sending in treats to honor your child’s special day.
The Following will NOT be accepted:
Cupcakes or cake
Pizza
Flower/Balloon Deliveries
Homemade Baked Goods
Suggested/Acceptable Items:
Packaged Snacks
Non-food Items (Pencils/Stickers)
Student Safety/School Security-Arrival & Dismissal
Your child’s safety is Harwood’s primary concern; therefore, we need your
cooperation in the parking lot. Like most elementary schools, the parking lot can be a
problem if the rules are not followed. We need all parents, students and bus drivers to
practice good safety habits so that students are safe at all times. Busses Only will use
the front circle drive at arrival and dismissal.
Parents who drop off or pick up a student must follow the parking lot traffic
patterns. The drop off area is located on the south side of the building. Signs designate
this area. If you are entering the lot from Southlawn, follow along the south side of the
school and look for the signs. If you are entering the lot from Gunther, drive east in the
lot until you see the new fire hydrant (we will also be adding arrows) and turn left to get
into the drop off lane. Kindergartners will enter near their rooms. We do not want
children walking through the parking lot by themselves. They must be escorted by an
adult or cross at a designated area patrolled by a safety.
Kindergartners will go directly to the classrooms.
We will have adults and safety patrol members out and about to help in the
parking lot. Let’s all work together to help make Harwood a safe place for everyone.
If you have any questions, please contact the office (586 825-2650).
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Harwood Elementary PTO
Greetings Harwood community! We want to welcome all of you back for another
fun filled year here at Harwood. We are looking forward to working together to provide opportunities
and events for our children. In order to do what we do, we need to raise funds. We will be hosting a few
fundraisers this school year. Watch for more information that will be coming home soon. Watch, also,
for information about one of the favorite events that we host each year, Trunk or Treat. It will be held
Friday October 28th and all Harwood families are invited.
You can also support the PTO by clipping and sending in your Box Tops and Labels for Education. These
are collected throughout the year and provide an easy way to raise funds.
You can keep in touch with the PTO and upcoming events via Facebook (Harwood Elementary PTO) or
email ( Harwoodpto2013@yahoo.com ).
The first TUESDAY of every month is Jets
Pizza Night at 14 Mile and Ryan. Harwood
will receive a portion of all proceeds from
4:00 to 10:00pm.
The newly elected P.T.O. officers for the school year
2016-2017
President
Jennifer Chatle
Vice-President LaTonya Hudson
Treasurer
Erica Adams
Secretary
Amanda Abernathy
P.T.O. Executive Board
Roderick Adams
Sophia Stermasi
Jennifer Burbary
Carrie Ashby
Mary Lekaj
Congratulations to all our officers -- We look forward to an exciting year!
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Harwood is a School Wide Title One School
Harwood is a school wide Title One Building. This means federal funds will be allotted
for extra services for any “at risk” children in any of the core academic areas.
Under Federal Law, you as parents may request the following specific information
about the professional qualifications of your children’s teacher:
1.
Whether the teacher has met the state qualifications/licensing for their grade
level/subjects.
2.
Whether the teacher is on a temporary permit or waiver.
3.
The teacher’s majors, graduate certifications/degrees, and discipline field.
4.
Paraprofessional services and qualifications.
For further information, please call (586) 825-2650.
LATCHKEY
Before-school Latchkey is designed for families who need childcare
before school starts each morning and is available at all elementary
locations. Latchkey opens at 6:45am and runs until the start of school. Students
must be registered in grades K-5 to attend before-school Latchkey at their home
school.
The cost for attending before-school Latchkey is $7.00 per day for each child
who attends. Discounts for families with multiple children are not available.
Parents are responsible for providing transportation to their registered beforeschool Latchkey site.
AFTERSCHOOL LATCHKEY PROGRAM
Students who attend Harwood Elementary School will be transported to Angus
Elementary, 3180 Hein, Sterling Heights 48310. Parents are responsible for
picking up their children by 6:00pm. The cost is $7.00 per child per day. To
register and for more information visit our website at:
www.wcskids.net/latchkey.
Bus Transportation
There are articles not permissible to transport on school busses.
Backpacks on wheels, musical instruments that do not fit down
aisles and can be held on students’ laps, are a few of these items.
Public Act 187257.1865
Section 65 (4c) speaks very clearly to this issue. “The school bus is
not to be used for transporting freight, goods, or merchandise
other than that which is carried on the laps of individual passengers.”
We appreciate your support in enforcing this statute so that we can maintain the
safest environment possible for our children. Transportation: 586-825-2960
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Plan Ahead
Please have children prepare for school the night before. Be sure lunch or lunch
money, homework, books, gym shoes, and musical instruments are in or near back packs,
so they are not forgotten. We are trying to promote student responsibility.
Phone calls home for missing papers, gym shoes, lunches, etc. will not be allowed—
only for sickness and emergencies.
Service Squad
Many of our fourth and fifth grade students have signed up for the 2015-2016
Harwood Service Squad. These students give valuable time and service to the school.
Please be aware of them helping teachers and students in the classrooms, on the corners
near our school, in the parking lot, and in the lunchroom. These students serve under the
direction of Ms. Rosati and Mrs. Cusmano.
F.Y.I to Parents/Guardians
Please note the necessity of making the office aware of any changes in your child’s
emergency card
telephone numbers (additions or new), health issues, caretakers, etc.
Also, work numbers are very important---your child’s safety is our main concern!
Warren Consolidated schools is committed to the concept of equal employment
opportunity as a necessary element in its personnel program. It is the policy of the district to
prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, height,
weight, marital status, handicap or other characteristic in accordance with the law. Compliance
inquiries should be addressed to the Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources, 31300
Anita, Warren, MI 48093 (586-825-2400).
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