Covington Street School Handbook

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INTRODUCTION           Faculty & Staff               Lost and Found                Insurance   

Daily Schedule                 Car Rider Information     School Bus Information    Guidance     

School Cafeteria             School Dress Code           Board of Education Class Parties     Business Partners            Books and Damage Fees   Rules & Procedures                   PTA

                  

 

          Parent Teacher Conferences & Visitors        What can parents do to help?                           Student Accountability for Achievement      Promotion Policies                                             Standards of Ethical Behavior                      Student Behavior Code

          Check In, Check Out Procedures                   Safe Internet Use / AUP                  

          Verification of Address                               Attendance & Absences 

          Student Awards/Honor Roll                          Emergency Information / Phone Use   

          2001 - 2002 School Activities                      Scotland County Schools Calendar                                                                                                         

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Introduction     

 

This handbook has been provided to your child during the first week of school.  We are also posting it here on our school web site as a quick reference for students and parents. Click on area of interest above or simply scroll down the page to read each area of the handbook.  After each section is a “back to top” link that will bring you back to the handbook index. The handbook guidelines are to help answer questions you might have about our school.  We believe that good communication between home and school is essential.  Please read and discuss this handbook with your child.  Please contact us if we can help you with any questions.  Our telephone number is 277-4312.

 

Parents are encouraged to visit Covington Street School as often as they would like or when you feel it is necessary to communicate with teachers, counselor, or the principal.

Mission Statement

 

We at Covington Street School believe that it is our responsibility to provide a safe, comfortable learning environment that will help each child to develop his or her talents and capabilities to the fullest, and to develop a positive self-concept.  It is our responsibility to help each child develop intellectually, physically, socially, emotionally, and morally during the K-5 formative years.  Our focus during these years will be to provide an instructional program that ensures each child is proficient in the basic skills.

 

 

School Colors:  Red, Blue, and Yellow              School Mascot:  Cardinal

 

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Faculty & Staff     

 

Mike Sutton            Principal                          Jack Davern            Curriculum Facilitator

Gale Kesler             Secretary                         Polly Sanford          School Counselor

Beverly Clark          SIMS Operator                  JoEllen Weeks         Media Specialist

Janice Davern         Pre-K Teacher                   Roxie Foland           Pre-K Assistant

Jennifer Byers         Kindergarten Teacher        Margaret Hogan      Kindergarten Assistant

Hope Clark             Kindergarten Teacher        Willie Ann Pankey    Kindergarten Assistant

Nicole Fields           Kindergarten Teacher        Jason Eury              Kindergarten Assistant

Lorie Carlyle           1st Grade Teacher              Marguerite Wright   1st Grade Assistant

Monica Dubbs         1st Grade Teacher              Jane Fletcher          1st Grade Assistant

Isabelle Ocean        1st Grade Teacher              Sara Medlin            1st Grade Assistant

Tricia Eury              2nd Grade Teacher             Mona Goodman       2nd Grade Assistant

Allison Gorden        2nd Grade Teacher             Jacqueline Gibson    2nd Grade Assistant

Ellen Smith             2nd Grade Teacher             Val Oates               2nd Grade Assistant

Shannon Braswell    3rd Grade Teacher             Irish Quick              Computer Instructor

Deborah Carter       3rd Grade Teacher             Cindy Nelon            Speech Therapist

Megan Davern         3rd Grade Teacher             Latasha Brown        Hearing Impaired Teacher

Peggy Early            4th Grade Teacher             Patsy Dameron       Hearing Impaired Assistant

Kim Griffin              4th Grade Teacher             Jennifer Ward         EC Teacher

Jan Jones               4th Grade Teacher             Joey Pierce             EC Assistant

Brad Thomson        5th Grade Teacher             Sharyl Gross           Academically Gifted Teacher

Penny Killough        5th Grade Teacher            

Jeanne Fedak          Art Teacher                      Diane Kincaid          Art Teacher

June Brooks            PE Teacher                       Allen Adeimy          PE Teacher

Allyn McLean          Music Teacher                   Joann Osborne        Music Teacher

Edward Percell        Custodian                        Walter Harrington   Custodian

Connie Beasley        Cafeteria Manager             Betty Johnson         Cafeteria

Annie Adams          Cafeteria                          Karen Locklear        Cafeteria

 

To send an E-mail message to a faculty or staff member

click here for a table of e-mail addresses

 

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Scotland County Board of Education     

 

322 South Main Street

Laurinburg, NC 28352

(910) 276-1138

Fax:  (910) 276-2241

 

 

 Superintendent:  Dr. Shirley Prince                 Attorney:  Mr. Nick Sojka                     

 SCS Board of Education                                 1204 Wells Circle   

           322 South Main Street                                  Laurinburg, NC 28352

           Laurinburg, NC 28352                                   Phone:  277-7598 (Home)

 Phone:  276-1138 (W)                                               276-8082 (Work)

 

                                                                            

Board Members

 Chair:  Mr. James D. "Buck" Carter              Vice Chair:  Dr. Paul F. Rush

 P.O. Box 2426                                           11102 Old Johns Road

 Laurinburg, NC 28353                                Laurinburg, NC 28352

 Phone:  276-0717 (Home)                           Phone:  276-7675 (Home)

            844-5631 (Work)                                        276-4611 (Work) 

 

 Mr. Charlie Fipps                                       Mr. Shepard “Shep” Jones

 P.O. Box 599                                             407 McDougald Avenue

 Laurel Hill, NC 28351                                  Laurinburg, NC 28352

 Phone:  462-3260 (Home)                           Phone:  277-0377 (Home)

            462-3140 (Work)

 
 Dr. William “Bill” Morgan                             Dr. Calvin Newton

 12281 Fair Lane                                         17270 Fairley Ray Road

 Laurinburg, NC 28352                                Wagram, NC 28396

 Phone:  276-2956 (Home)                           Phone:  277-8526 (Home)

 
 Mr. Spencer Willard                                   Mr. James "Jim" Willis

 8160 Glasgow Drive                                   P.O. Box 829

 Laurinburg, NC 28352                                Laurinburg, NC 28353

 Phone:  276-4724 (Home)                           Phone:  276-0533 (Home)

            844-3521 (Work)                                         376-2924 (Work)

                                                                  

 

Scotland County Board of Education

  Meeting Dates, 2004-2005

 

 

July 19, 2004                   August 9, 2004                 September 13, 2004

 

October 11, 2004             November 8, 2004            December 13, 2004

 

January 10, 2005              February 14, 2005            March 14, 2005

 

April 11, 2005                  May 16, 2005                   June 20, 2005

 

All meetings are held in the Board Room at the A.B. Gibson Education Center and begin at 7:00 p.m. unless otherwise stated.

 

 

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Our Business Partners     

 

Covington Street Elementary School

Business Partners

 

Dunbar Insurance         Charles Craft, Inc                    Golden Corral

 

St. David’s Episcopal Church            J. P. Locklear Farms

 

 

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Parent Teacher Conferences & Visitors   

 

If you wish to speak with your child’s teacher, please call between 2:45 p.m.

and 3:00 p.m.  You may also leave a request with the secretary to have a teacher

return your call during a break or after school.  If a conference is needed, you may

call the office to set up an appointment or send a written note by your child.

However, teachers cannot conference while students are under their supervision.

 

October 4, 2004             Parent/Teacher Conference Day

March 7, 2005                Parent/Teacher Conference Day

 

 

 

Visitors

 

Parents are always welcome in Covington Street School.  We do ask that you check in at

the office when coming on campus, however.  Students are not allowed to bring visitors to school or on the bus during the school day.

 

 

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What can parents do to help?     

       

What can you do as a parent to ensure that the education your child receives is the best your tax dollars can buy?  How can you maximize your investment in public education?  How can you personally assist teachers and the local school board in the goal of providing quality education for our children?

 

The Overwhelming Answer is to Get Involved!

 

In the Home…

The few hours a day that your child spends in school can hardly compare with the strength of impressions and influences he or she receives in the home.

 

1.      One of the simplest and most pleasant ways to prepare your child for success in school is to read together.

 

2.      Set aside a few hours each week when the TV is turned off and the whole family sits down together to share the pleasure of reading and discussion.

 

3.      Ensure that your child reads for 20 minutes each night.

 

 

On a Visit to the School…

All schools have some sort of parents’ day, but too often parents come to school with no idea of exactly what they’re there for.  They look at the pretty paintings on the wall, are shown the new equipment, and are often in an all-too-short conference with the child’s teacher.

 

1.      Look around when you visit the school; ask questions; be prepared to discuss your child’s education.

 

2.      Ask your child’s teacher about specific things you can do at home to help your child.

 

3.      Volunteer a few hours of your time.  Teacher need help and welcome it.

 

Our children deserve the best.  We must not shortchange them.  Gain a voice in the education of our children and the administration of our tax dollars by educating yourself on the issues and voting wisely when education bills are on the ballot.

 

Join and become an active part in the P.T.A.

Membership dues are $5.00 per person and cover every child you have at this school.

 

 

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                      PTA                      

 

 

The Covington Street School PTA is off to a great start for the upcoming school year.  Our

newly elected officers are:

 

·         President             Beth Dunbar

·         Vice President     Tabatha Nunnery

·         Secretary             Lori Carlyle

·         Treasurer             Jenette Beacham

 

The executive committee has exciting plans for the upcoming school year.  One of our main goals is more parent involvement.  Together with parents, teachers and staff we can make Covington Street School the best that it can be!

 

We are looking forward to raising money for our school through various fundraising events.  We will share some of our ideas with you at the PTA meetings.  Some ongoing fundraisers that are easy for every parent to take part in are:  saving Campbell Soup labels and Box Tops For Education, along with using your Harris Teeter VIC card.  You must re-register every fall by telling them your school number when you use you VIC card.  Our number is 1499.

 

There will be much more information on activities for you to be a part of. If you are interested in serving on a committee please call Beth Dunbar at 276-2430.

 

 

PTA

 PARENTS AND TEACHERS

 WORKING TOGETHER

 

Click on the picture to visit our web page!

 

 

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2004 – 2005 School Activities     

REVISED 7/7/04

August 2004

2-31       PTA Membership Drive

2            Open House 2:00-5:00 p.m.

3            First Day of School

17           Skate Night

September 2004

3            Cake Raffle

6            Labor Day Holiday

14           Skate Night