Calvin Coolidge School- Parental Involvement Plan.doc
A MESSAGE FROM MRS. FESTANTE
WELCOME TO CALVIN COOLIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
We are excited to begin a new year and would like to take this opportunity to welcome our new Hillside families. We are looking forward to a great year !
Our goal is to provide opportunities for all students to develop physically, emotionally, and educationally.
We are proud of the quality of education Calvin Coolidge students receive and realize that success is in large part due to the support of the parents and the community. The school recognizes its position in the partnership it enjoys with the families it serves.
All learning does not take place within the confines of the schoolhouse doors. Indeed, the school stands second to home as the place excercising the greatest influence on what kind of person the child is now and will become.
Therefore, it is through the demonstration of mutual respect, understanding, and cooperation between the school and home that our children can effectively learn and grow.
Again, we are looking forward to a wonderful school year and to working closely with you to ensure the success of our students.
Sharon Ann Festante
Principal
Dear Parents and Guardians,
To protect our students and staff, we ask that all Calvin Coolidge Elementary School parents, guests, and visitors use the following procedures:
Go to the office, present a driver's license or a form of identification, and obtain a pass BEFORE visiting halls or classrooms.
Enter and exit the school only by the front doors.
Please note that the outside doors will be locked at all times during the school day after the tardy bell rings each
morning. Students and staff can exit through all outside doors, but entry will not be possible.
We realize that these security procedures may be inconvenient for parents and staff. However, it is necessary for us to take special precautions to protect our children.
Thank you for your continued support !
Sincerely,
Sharon Ann Festante
Principal
DELAYED OPENINGS:
ON DAYS IN WHICH THE WEATHER IS NOT SEVERE ENOUGH TO CLOSE SCHOOLS, THE SUPERINTENDENT MAY ELECT TO DESIGNATE A TWO-HOUR DELAYED OPENING. DELAYED OPENING TIME FOR CALVIN COOLIDGE IS 10:25 a.m. BREAKFAST WILL NOT BE OFFERED. LUNCH WILL BE SERVED.
ANTI-BULLYING LAW
The Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights law has been passed. The district has an Anti-Bullying Coordinator and each school has an Anti-Bullying Specialist if you suspect bullying.
District's Anti-Bullying Coordinator: Sharon Ann Festante
908 352-7664 ext 2400
Calvin Coolidge School
614 Tillman Street, Hillside, NJ
sfestante@hillsidek12.orgCalvin Coolidge's Anti-Bullying Specialist: Patricia Boyle
908 352-7664 ext 2400
614 Tillman Street, Hillside, NJ
pboyle@hillsidek12.orgSAFETY AND SECURITY
INFORMATION
Safety VERY IMPORTANT
Do not park or drop off children in the school lot.
Please have your children arrive at school close to the bell (8:25) and return home promptly at 2:45
Always have identification with you when picking up your child during the school day. Please note that only the listed guardians or emergency contacts on the emergency card will have the authority to remove a child from the building
All doors remain locked during the school day. Please ring the front entrance bell for assistance.
Do not park your car by the yellow lines in front of the building. This space is reserved for bus arrivals and departures as well as municipal vehicles (fire, police) in case of emergencies. Tickets will be issued by the Hillside Police Department for violators of this rule.