ABE Parent Handbook 2014-15.docx
x
Armand Bayou Elementary
16000 Hickory Knoll
Houston, TX 77059
Phone: (281) 284-5100
School Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.
(Tardy bell rings at 8:15)
School Colors: Blue and Green
School Mascot: Terrapins
Jenny Thomas, Principal
Kim Fernandez, Assistant Principal
Armand Bayou Elementary
Parent Handbook
2015-2016
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 Thomas
Principal
table of contents
Absences and Tardy Policies
4
Lunch
18
Allergies
5
Music
19
Arrival and Dismissal
5
Parent Conferences
19
Art
7
P.T.A.
19
Birthdays
7
Parties
19
Breakfast
7
Pets
19
Building Security
7
Physical Education
20
Bullying
8
Positive Behavior Support
20
Bus Service
10
What is PBS?
Campus Instructional
10
Love and Logic
Improvement Committee(CIIC)
Nurtured Heart
Character Education
10
Safety Patrol
21
Challenge Program
School Pictures
21
Clinic
10
Student Leadership Team
21
Communication
11
School Supplies
21
Counselor/Counseling
12
Science Fair
21
Curriculum and Instruction
12
Special Education
22
Day Care
13
STAAR Testing
22
Deliveries
14
Technology
22
Discipline
14
Telephone Calls
22
Dress Code
15
Textbooks
22
Drop-off, Pick-up and Parking
15
Toys/Gadgets
23
Dyslexia
15
Visitors at School
23
Emergency Procedures
16
Watch D.O.G.S.
23
Enrichment Clusters
16
Watch D.O.G.S.
23
ESL/ELL
16
Weather Information
24
Enrollment Card Changes
16
Withdrawal from School
24
Field Trips
16
Where to Turn for Help
24
Food, Treats and Special Events
16
Staff Roster
25
Gifted and Talented
16
Bullying Pledge Form
26
Grading Procedures
17
Signature Page
27
Homework
17
Library
17
Lost and Found
17
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 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 SCHEDULE
7:45 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
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 3:00
CCISD 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.
· 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 Act
All 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.
STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR
Respect - We treat everyone with respect in our school.
Tolerance - Everyone will be treated fairly and with
kindness
Empathy - 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 Bullies
1. Saying “So” – It gets boring for the bully to keep taunting
when he or she gets the same response each time
2. 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 situation
6. 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 again
9. Get Help – Seek safety and guidance from someone who can
help
10. Tattling – If you only want to get someone in trouble, don’t
tell
11. Telling or Reporting – If it will get you or another child
out of trouble, tell
12. Befriend the Bully - If you feel the bully is approachable
you could try a friendly gesture
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 school
2. Be TOLERANT of others and treat everyone fairly and with
kindness
3. 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 SignatureTeacher/Grade
______________________________________________________
Parent SignatureDate
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.
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
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.
Counselor/Counseling - Armand Bayou Elementary utilizes the
services of one full-time certified counselor. Our counselor is
Linda Stiefel and may be reached at [email protected]. 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 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
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:
· 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 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;
· Each child at Armand Bayou Elementary will have a reading log
and keep 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 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 activity
2. Nature of the illness/injury that warrants non-participation
restrictions
3. 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 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
classroom
The use of Positive and Direct Classroom Language by the
teacher
Direct teaching of rules/procedures and expectations by the
teacher
Implementation 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
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 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.
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.
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:
Summer Molanders, School Secretary 281-284-5110
Lisa Hall, Office Clerk 281-284-5100
Terri Conway, Data Specialist281-284-5100
Linda Stiefel, Counselor281-284-5114
Kelly Jenkins, Nurse281-284-5113
Eloise Arnold, Special Education Team Leader281-284-5190
Kim Fernandez, Assistant Principal 281-284-5110
Jenny Thomas, Principal281-284-5110
2015-2016 Terrific Terrapin Team
Office, 281-284-5100
Principal—Jenny Thomas
Asst. Principal—Kim Fernandez
Counselor—Linda Stiefel, 281-284-5114
Nurse– Kelly Jenkins, 281-284-5113
Secretary- Summer Molanders,
281-284-5112
Data Specialist—Terri Conway
Office Clerk—
BUILDING OPERATOR
Lisa Fuentes
CAFETERIA
Lisa Bridges, Mgr. ext. 45116
Rene Slaughter, Monitor
Joan Hobson, Monitor
BLOCK TEAM
ART - Nicole Gilmore
MUSIC - Monica Garcia-team leader
P.E. - Haley Cardenas, Mary Caruth
LIBRARIAN
Donna Casas, ext. 45115
INSTRUCTIONAL COACHES
LITERACY/ESL – Mayra Sabell
MATH - Heather Danek
SPECIAL EDUCATION/Support Programs
TEAM LEADER – Eloise Arnold
RESOURCE – Kristin Franciotti, Kristen White
SPEECH - Ashley Berry
SUPPORT Programs
DIAGNOSTICIAN – Mary Beth Morgan
DYSLEXIA - Christie Graves (A.M. only)
GIFTED AND TALENTED – Ashley Combs
OT/PT – TBA
Technology Instructional Specialist(TIS) – Rodney Dunklee
PPCD and Pre-K
Margaret Lalich (4-yr-olds)
Christine McCollom—Aide
Lisa Lemons (3-yr-olds/PPCD) – team lead
Daphne Madison—Aide
Kindergarten
Holly Stroud - team leader
Jessica Serrano
Jocelyn Helm
Meri Bartholomew
First grade
Debra Moreno - team leader
Diana Burridge
Lisa Nicklow
Nina Valverde
Second Grade
Janet Foltyn - team leader
Savannah Barrett
Diana Matlock
Alicia Morin
Third Grade
Aneshea Soler (ELA/S.S.) -
LaTashia Derouen (Math/Sci)-team lead
Adrienne McIver (ELA/S.S.)
Christina Munselle (Math/Science)
Fourth Grade
Heather Maloney(Math/Sci)-team leader
Stacy Flahaut (ELA/SS)
Ann Marie Krenek (Math/Science)
Joel Spaulding (ELA/SS)
Fifth Grade
Deborah Morgenthaler(Math)-team lead
Kezia Addington (ELA)
Felicia Kurtz-Bank (Science/S.S.)
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 school
2. Be TOLERANT of others and treat everyone fairly and with
kindness
3. 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 SignatureTeacher/Grade
________________________________________
Parent SignatureDate
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 SignatureDate
Child’s Name_____________________________
Teacher’s Name_____________________________
Child’s Name_____________________________
Teacher’s Name_____________________________
Child’s Name_____________________________
Teacher’s Name_____________________________
Child’s Name_____________________________
Teacher’s Name_____________________________
26