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HillsideElementarySchoolHandbook

2021-2022

HillsideElementarySchool 54OrangeRoad,Montclair,NJ07042

SchoolOfficeHours:8:00am-4:30pm

Phone:973-509-4200~Fax:973-509-1882

https://hillside.montclair.k12.nj.us/

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Dr.SamanthaaAnglin,Principal

Mr.ThomasAdamo,AssistantPrincipal

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TableofContents 2021-2022StaffRoster………………….……..………….3 Principal’sWelcome……………..…….……………………4 AboutHillside…………………………..…….….……………5 HillsideMissionStatement………..……………………..5 HillsideVisionStatement………………………........…..5HillsideGoalStatements…………….……………..……..5 Communication…………………………………………….6-7

• Genesis-ParentAccess • GoogleClassroom/GenesisCoursePages • NewFamilyOrientation • HillsideWeeklyNews • HillsideHappenings • HillsideWebsite • EmailBlasts • FormalTeacherConferences • InformalTeacherConferences • AutomatedAttendanceMessages • MeetingwithAdministration

SchoolDay………………………………………….………..8-9• SchoolHours • EarlyDismissal/AbbreviatedDays • TheDay’sSchedule • BasicAcademicTeacherAssignments • BellSchedule

Academics…………………………………...................10-11 • EnglishLanguageArts(ELA) • Mathematics • Science • SocialStudies • Homework • ReportCards

Gifted&TalentedMagnetTheme……………..12-13• Aesthetics • Creative“I” • MoreAboutourElectedAestheticsand Creative“I”Offerings

SupportPrograms…………………..………………..14-16• ResponsetoIntervention(RTI) • StudentAcceleratedinLearning(SAIL) • SpecialEducation&ChildStudyTeam • SpeechTherapy • AuditorySupportTherapy • Occupational&PhysicalTherapy • SchoolCounselor • SchoolNurse

Attendance…………………………………..………….17-18

• CallingoutanAbsence • TardytoSchool • SigningStudentsOutofSchool • TransferringtoaNewSchoolOutofDistrict

ArrivalandDismissal………………………….…19-21 • ChangestoDismissal • GeneralDrop-off/Pick-upRules • ArrivalProcedures • DismissalProcedures • YMCABefore&AfterSchoolCareProgram • BusRiders • BusRulesandConsequences • LatePick-ups • VisitorstotheSchool

AdditionalGuidelines&Procedures………22-26 • All-GenderRestroom • BirthdayCelebrations • Custody/CourtRelatedMatters • Dogs • DressCode • EmergencyContactInformation • FieldTrips • FoodRegulations • LostandFound • FoodServices • Photo/WebConsentForm • Recess • Registration • ResidencyHotline • SnackTime • TeacherRequest

CharacterEducation……………………….……………27 • S.O.A.R.withSpirit

CodeofConduct………………………………..…...28-30 • OverviewoftheStudentCodeofConduct • InfractionBehaviorandActionTaken • Anti-BullyingBillofRightsAct(ABR)

HealthOffice……………………………………..……32-35 • ImmunizationRequirements • RoutineScreenings • KeepingGermsAway • MedicalAbsences • ReturningtoschoolafterMedicalLeave • WhenYourChildShouldStayHome • Medication • HeadLice

StaffRoster2021-2022Dr.SamanthaaAnglin,Principal Mr.ThomasAdamo,AssistantPrincipalMs.StaceyBest,HeadSecretary Mrs.MaraMazur,Secretary 3rdGradeTeachers 4thGradeTeachers 5thGradeTeachers

Ms.TanyaBitar–ICS Ms.NoellTundo–ICS Mr.PeterBongiovanni–M/SMrs.MiSooChung–ELA/S.S. Mrs.ChristineTraina–ELA/SS Ms.KariBrantner–M/SMs.NicoleMorrisroe-ELA/SS Ms.PamGerdes–ELA/SS Ms.TaiMatthews–ELA/SSMrs.SamiraHarris–M/S Mr.ChristianHart–M/S Ms.AshleyBostic–M/SMrs.LeslieMasuzzo–ELA/SS/M/SMs.MicheleGorcica–ELA/SS/M/S Ms.HeatherDesLonde–ELA/SSMrs.StaceyHeuschkel–M/S Mrs.BonnieSchatzman–M/S Mr.EugeneKline–M/SMs.LisaFrankle–ELA/SS Mrs.MeganMurphy–ELA/SS Mrs.AmandaHart–ELA/SSMr.EliSiebert–M/S Ms.AmandaSenior–M/S Mrs.JenniferNeuhof(LTS) SpecialEducationTeachers CurriculumSupportTeachers RelatedArtsTeachers

Mrs.KariBarsa–M/S Mrs.ReneeGraham–ELA Ms.SusanBartol-CIScienceMrs.MeghanAumack–LA/SS Mr.LinoMartire-Math Mr.ChristopherGolinski–Instr.MusicMrs.KaitlynMcCrone–ELA/S.S. Mrs.CharleneScott-SpanishMs.KarjaLongmore–ELA/SS Mrs.TraceyKelly-Lever-PhysicalEd.Ms.SanaaKersey–ELA/SS Ms.XiuXianLi-MandarinMs.GraceYoo–M/S Mrs.ArianaSmeriglio-PhysicalEd.Mrs.MonikaTiwari–M/S Ms.SonaYeghiazarayan-Art Mr.Sung-HyukPark-VocalMusic SupportServices Paraprofessionals Custodians

Mrs.SoukainaBarnes-SocialWorker Ms.FabienHankers Ms.JasmineSimpson,2ndshiftDr.DinaCagliostro-Psychologist Ms.AnnastasiaBailey Mr.WayneLuhrs,HeadMrs.RuthelynElkin–S&LP Ms.AmandaBrennan Mr.AlfuquanHall,3rdshiftMs.PhyllisLowenthal–S&LP Mr.CharlesJohnson Mrs.NaomiKaplan-LDTC Ms.SallySolo Mrs.RosemarieBoyle-Nurse Mr.AlexanderSolomon Ms.SabraScott–Counselor&ABS Mrs.ZorinaD’Emilio Mrs.DianeSpecht–OT Ms.MonimiaMurphy Mr.CabralEdley Mr.AddisonJarvis Ms. Annastasia Bailey Mrs. Cheryl Criss Mrs. Asia Thompson Ms. Jennifer Wilson Ms. Briana Carr Mrs. Jackie Preiskines Ms. Annie Duffy Ms. Anaya Brown *KEY:M=Math;S=Science;ELA=EnglishLanguageArts;SS=SocialStudies;ICS=In-ClassSupport;S&LP=Speech&LanguagePathologist;OT=OccupationalTherapist

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DearParents/Caregivers: Iwould like to take this opportunity towelcome you toHillside Elementary School. It is aschool filled with a wonderful staff and many opportunities for children to discover aspectrumoflearning.Weareallsoexcitedtowelcomeyoutoanewschoolyear!Astheschoolyearbegins,wearereallylookingforwardtopartneringwithyoutoensurethedevelopmentandachievementofallofourstudents. My educational philosophy is that learning should not just be vertical, merely building upfromoneconcept toanother. It isnecessary forstudents tomake theconnection thatwhattheylearninoneplacecanactuallybeconnectedtootherlearning.Horizontallearning,asitistermed,helpsstudentstorealizethatyoudonotlearnsubjectsofdisciplinesinisolation.Thisapproachtolearninghelpsstudentstothinklogically,usepriorknowledgeandexperiences,anddeveloporganizationalandcriticalthinking. In this handbook and in communications throughout the year, you will learn more aboutimportant ways that you can support your child’s learning. Please ensure that your childattends school daily, arrives on time, completes assignments and projects, and is ready tolearn! At home, please encourage your child to tell you about their academic and socialexperiencesatschoolandpleasemakesureyourchildreadsdaily!Aboveallpleasebesurethatyourchildknowsyourexpectationsforandyourbeliefinthem. Hillsidewillcontinuetostriveandimprovetheperformanceofallourchildrenandmaximizetheabilitiesof each student.You, ourparents, are critical inmaking sure that your child ispreparedtosucceedinschool.Thispartnershipandsupportfrombothschoolandhomearecritical. As the school year begins,we are really looking forward topartneringwith you toensure the development and achievement of all of our students. We share a greatresponsibilityforourchildren’ssuccess! Please joinusatourHillsideBack-to-SchoolNight(BTSN),which isscheduled forMonday,September 27th at 7:00pm. On this night, we will share important information regardinginstruction and ways for you to be involved in your child’s educational lives. Your child’sclassroom and related arts teachers will also share important information regarding classactivities,procedures,andcurriculum. OurentirestaffwisheseveryoneawonderfulschoolyearandwelcomesyoutodiscoverthegoodnessofHillsideSchool.Pleasemakesureyoureadthishandbook;ithasveryimportantandnecessaryinformation.Shouldyouhaveanyquestions,pleasefeelfreetocallusat973-509-4200. Educationallyyours, Dr.SamanthaaAnglin Principal

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AboutHillsideElementarySchool HillsideisacontinuationoftheGiftedandTalentedthemeofNishuaneSchool(K-2).Hillside’smagnet program presumes ALL children have special gifts and talents and that it is ourresponsibility to identifyandnurture those talents.HillsideSchooloffersclasses for3rd,4th,and5thgraders.DuetothewidevarietyofchoicesatHillside,studentsofallabilities,interestsandbackgroundsareabletodiscoverareasinwhichtheywillexcel.InadditiontoourrigorousEnglish Language Arts (ELA), Math, Science and Social Studies curriculum, Hillside offersacademicaesthetics,MandarinandSpanishlanguagecourses,aninstrumentalmusicprogram,traditionalPhysicalEducationofferings (includinggymnasticsanddance),adramaprogram,chorusprogram,technologycourses,andanextensivevisualartsprogram. Wearea collaborative, creative communityofprofessional educatorswhoare committed toeducating the whole child—socially, emotionally, and academically. We strive to foster achallengingandcreativeenvironmentthathonorsdiversity,encouragescommunitybuilding,and inspires all children to do their personal best.Weuse effective educational practices toensureacademicexcellencebasedonstandards,districtcurriculum,andbestpractices.Andwetrulytaketimetoevaluateanddesignappropriateeducationalprogrammingforallstudents.

HillsideElementarySchoolMissionStatement

Whatarewerootedin?Whatisourpurpose? ThemissionofHillsideElementarySchool,aninnovativelydynamic,anddiverselearningenvironment,istoinspireallstudentstoattainastrongacademicfoundationandstrongcharactertraits,modelpositiveleadershipskills,andfulfilltheirindividualpotentialby

cultivatingapartnershipwithfamilies,staffandtheentirecommunitytofosterindependenceandapassionforlife-longlearning.

HillsideElementarySchoolVisionStatement Whatdowewantforourstudents?

ThevisionforourstudentsatHillsideElementarySchoolisforthemtobeself-

assuredoftheirpotential.Itisourvisionthatallofourstudentsunderstandtheirgreatnessandthattheyeachhavespecialgiftsandtalentsandthatitisthe

school’sresponsibilitytoidentifyandnurturethosetalents. OVERARCHINGGOALS:

1) Ensurestudentsareabletodeveloptheskillsnecessarytoachievegradelevelstandards2) Cultivateanequitable,welcoming,safe,healthyandinclusiveschoolcommunitywhere

studentswillembodypositivecharactertraitswithintheschoolsettingandthecommunityatlarge

3) Engageallstudentstoestablishandachievepersonalgoals4) Establisheffectivecommunication,engagementandinvolvementofstudentsandfamilies

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Communication ThefollowingmethodsallowHillsideadministratorsandstafftocommunicateeffectivelywithfamiliesandprovideinformationaboutclassroomandschoolevents!

• Genesis-ParentAccess–ParentAccessisacomponentofGenesis—ourstudentinformationsystem.ItallowsustoprovideyouwithasafeandsecurewaytoviewacademicinformationaboutyourchildreninoneportalviatheInternet.ALLparentsandguardiansmustmaintainuptodateprofileinformation.Pleasevisitourdistrictwebsitetoexplorefurther.(https://www.montclair.k12.nj.us/cms/one.aspx?pageId=5147463)

• GoogleClassroom/CoursePages-CoursePagesaresimplewebpagescreatedby

teachersthatallowtheteachertopostinformationfortheclass.Postscanincludetextwrittenbytheteacher,weeklyassignments,webhotlinksanduploadeddocumentsonthecoursewebpage.

• NewFamilyOrientationPartI–Theparentsandguardiansof3rdGradersand

studentswhoarenewtoHillsideareinvitedtoattendthisfalleveningevent.Weareexcitedtopresent“Hillside101”togivefamiliesasnapshotoftheirchild'sthirdgrade(firstyear)experience.Thisinformationalsessionwillfocusontheschooldayschedule,cycle1aestheticschedule,arrivalanddismissalprocedures,Creative“I”Process,andawholehostofproceduralpointers.

• NewFamilyOrientationPartII–Theparentsandguardiansof3rdGradersare

invitedtoattendthisNovembereveningevent.Thisinformationalsessionwillfocusonpersonalizedschedulingforcycle2and3,aestheticofferings,CreativeI procedures,andpre-requisitesfordesiredrelatedartsprogrammingfor4th&5thgradeyears.

• HillsideWeeklyNews—Youwillreceiveanemaileverylastdayoftheschool

week,whichcontainsinformationregardingupcomingstudentactivitiesandschool/districtevents.APTALiaisonhelpswithdraftingthiscommunicationandthenitwillbeE-BlastedfromtheMainOffice.

• HillsideWebsite—Schoolrelatedanddistrictinformationcanbelocated

onoursite,whichisupdatedregularly.Pleasevisithttps://hillside.montclair.k12.nj.us/

• Email“Blasts”—Wearea“GoGreen”school,sopleasecheckyouremailfor

theupdatesfromtheschool.

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• FormalTeacherConferences—Yourchild’steacherwillaskyoutosign-upfor

formalconferencedatesduringtheannualBack-to-SchoolNight.Therearebothafternoonandeveningconferencetimesavailabletoyou—thedatesarelistedonourmastercalendar.

• InformalTeacherConferences—ThefacultyatHillsideiscommittedto

workingwithyoutohelpyourchildsucceed.Pleasecallorsendanotewithyourchildtodiscussanyquestionsorconcerns.Pleasedonot“pop-in”tochatwithyourchild’steacher.Theyareanxioustohelpyou,butarebusyworkingwithchildrenandwillreachouttoyouassoonastheyarefree.

• AutomatedAttendanceMessages—Youwillreceiveanautomatedcallfrom

thedistrictsystemwhenyourchildislateand/orabsent.Thesecallsaremaderegardlessofnotesfromhomeexplainingthetardinessortheabsence.

• MeetingwiththePrincipalorAssistantPrincipal—Parentsshould

alwaysrefertotheclassroomteacherpriortocontactingbuildingadministration.Classroomteachersknowyourchildbestandwillhavefirst-handknowledge.However,ifyouhaveaconcernorsuggestionthatneedstheattentionoftheprincipalorassistantprincipal,pleasesendanote,email,orcalltheoffice.Appointmentscanbemadethroughtheschoolsecretary—pleasebespecificabouttheappointmentrequestsothattheprincipalorassistantprincipalcanbebestpreparedtoaddressyourconcerns.

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SchoolDay

• Pleasemakesurethatyourchildarrivesontime(thefirstbellringsat9:10am;classroominstructionbeginspromptlyat9:25am).

• Supervisionbeginsat9:00amontheblacktopareaonly. • Studentscannotplayontheplaygroundbeforeorafterschoolwithoutstaff,

parentorcaregiversupervision. • Pleasemakesurethatyoupickyourchildupontimefromschool(3:35pm)orat

thescheduledbusstop. SchoolHours

9:10am Firstbellrings—schooldaybegins 9:25am Latebell(Childrenwhoarelatemustreporttotheoffice)9:28am Firstperiodbellringsandinstruction 3:35pm Dismissalofallstudents

*Pleasenotethatstudentshavetheminutesbetween9:10amand9:25amtoputawaytheirbackpacks/belongingsintheirlocker,getoutwork/notes,andsettlein.Firstperiodclassroominstructionbeginspromptlyat9:28am.Ifyourchildenterstheschoolbuildingafter9:20am,thentheyaremissingimportanttimededicatedtopreparationforlearning. EarlyDismissal EarlydismissalatHillsideSchool isat2:10pm.Pleasemakethenecessaryarrangementstopickyourchildupontime.TheYMCAAfter-Careprogramisinoperationonthesedaysforenrolledfamilies. SchoolClosingsandDelayedOpenings Intheeventofinclementweather,theSuperintendentmayelecttocallfora2-hourdelayedschoolopeningorclosetheschoolsforafullday.Thedistrict’sautomatedsystemwillplacecallstoinformfamiliesofthedecision.Informationregardinganyschoolclosingsordelayedopeningswillbepostedonthedistrict’swebsiteorcanbeobtainedbycallingthedistrictmainoffice,(973)509-4000toheararecordedmessagewithschoolclosinginformation.SomeTVandradiostationsaswellasthewebsitesfortheMontclairPTAandMontclairTownshipmayalsocarrythisinformation. Intheeventofadelayedopening,schoolswilladmitstudentstwohoursafterthenormalopeningtime(11:10am).Studentsshouldreporttotheirregularbusstoptwohoursafterthenormaltime;ridersshouldbepreparedfordelaysduetopoorroadconditionsandincreasedtraffic.Onceschoolsareinsession,studentswillcompletetheschooldayasusual.Lunchwillbeservedondelayedopeningdays.

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TheDay’sSchedule Thereareeight40-minuteperiodsperday.Fiveperiodseachdayarespentwithbasic(academic)teachersforinstructioninthecoresubjects(Englishlanguagearts;math;science;andsocialstudies).Theremaining3periodseachdayareusedforonelunchperiodandtwoelectiveclassperiods(relatedartclasses).

Theacademicyearisdividedinto3cycles.Studentshavedifferentelectivescheduleseachcycle,however,basicacademicclassesremainconsistentthroughouttheschoolyear.HillsideusesanA-Day/B-Dayschedule,inwhichA-DaysrunforthreeconsecutivedaysandthenB-Daysrunforthreeconsecutivedays.StudentshavedifferentA-DayandB-Dayelectives,whichaffordsstudentstheopportunitytotake4electivespercycle–twoonA-DayandtwoonB-Day.

COREAcademicTeacherAssignments

COREclassesrefertoEnglishlanguagearts(ELA),math,science,andsocialstudies.Dependingupongradeconfigurationandneed,Hillsideteacherassignmentsmaycomeintheformofasingle,pairs,ortriples.Wecallthesepossiblepairings TEAMS,hereareafewpossibilities: � HOMEROOMteacherisresponsiblefordeliveringinstructionfortwobasic academic

subjects(i.e.ELA&S.S.) � SWITCHteacherwouldthenberesponsiblefordeliveringinstructionforthe othertwo

basicacademicsubjects(i.e.Math&Science) � TherearetimesinwhichtheHOMEROOMteacherisresponsiblefor

delivering instructionforall4basicacademicsubjects � IN-CLASSSUPPORT(ICS)teacherisresponsibleforservicingstudentswith

individualizededucationplans. � CurriculumSupportteacherisresponsibleforsmallgroupinstruction.

BellSchedule Period Regular Day Abbreviated Day Delayed Opening AM Homeroom 9:20-9:25 9:20-9::22 11:20-11:26 1 9:28-10:08 9:23-9:58 11:29-11:56 2 10:11-10:51 9:59-10:34 11:59-12:26 3 10:54-11:34 10:35-11:10 12:29-12:56 4 11:37-12:24 11:11-11:46 12:59-1:26 5 12:27-1:14 11:47-12:22 1:29-1:56 6 1:17-2:04 12:23-12:58 1:59-2:26 7 2:07-2:47 12:59-1:34 2:29-2:56 8 2:50-3:30 1:35-2:05 2:59-3:26 PM Homeroom 3:33-3:35 2:05-2:10 3:29-3:35

Grade3–P1&2and4&5–COREClasses;P3&7–Aesthetics;P6–Lunch;P8–RTI

Grade4–P1&2and6&7–COREClasses;P3–RTI;P4,5,&8–LunchandAesthetics

Grade5–P2&3and7&8–COREClasses;P6–RTI;P4,5,&1–LunchandAesthetics

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Academics

HillsideimplementsthesameBasicSubjectMattercurriculumfor3rd,4th,and5thgradestudentsasallotherMontclairPublicSchools.OurcurriculumisdrivenbytheNewJerseyStudentLearningStandards.Teachersdeveloplessonsfromdistrictcurriculumtoensureeffectivelearningopportunitiesforourstudents.Ourbasiccurriculumincludeslanguageartsliteracy,math,scienceandsocialscience. EnglishLanguageArts(ELA) Withourcurriculum,wewillbuildastrongfoundationinliteracyforourchildren.Withabalancedliteracyapproach,weincorporateguidedreading,sharedreading,independent reading,interactivereadaloud,andwordstudyintoourlanguageartsblock.OurdistricthasadoptedtheCenterfortheCollaborativeClassroom(CCC)programtohelpchildrendeveloptheirliteracyskillswithMakingMeaningandBeingaWritercomponentsoftheprogram. Students’readinglevelsareassessedfourtimesayearusingtheresearch-basedRenaissanceLearningProgramandinsomecasestheDevelopmentalReadingAssessment2(DRA2).Theseassessmenttoolsenableteacherstoidentifystudents’readingachievement,documentprogress,andmodifyteachingmethodstoplanandimplementinstruction. *MontclairPublicSchools-EnglishLanguageArtsCurriculum,Grades3-5https://www.montclair.k12.nj.us/cms/One.aspx?portalId=889560&pageId=1109875 Mathematics

TheMPShasadoptedandimplementanewmathprogram.TheGoMath!programwillserveasournewteachingresourcethisyear.Mathinstructionisalwaysevolving,withnewapproachestopedagogy,engagement,andtechnology.GOMath!®meetsstudentsandteachersontheirmathjourney,raisingstudentachievementscoresandsupportingteachersalongtheway.

DesignedbythesameauthorteamacrossK–8,GOMath!incorporatesthelatestthinkinginitscomprehensiveapproachandengagesdigitalnativeswithcross-platformtechnology.Ithelpsteacherstodifferentiateinstruction,buildingandreinforcingfoundationalmathskillsthattranslatefromtheclassroomtoreallife.

*MontclairPublicSchools-MathematicsCurriculum,Grades3-5https://www.montclair.k12.nj.us/cms/One.aspx?portalId=889560&pageId=1110287

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Science OurdistrictwillcontinuewiththeimplementationoftheTheFullOptionScienceSystem-FOSSProgram.Thisscienceprogrambridgesresearchandpracticebyprovidingtoolsandstrategiestoengagestudentsandteachersinenduringexperiencesthatleadtodeeperunderstandingofthenaturalanddesignedworlds.Sciencecreatesanawarenessandunderstandingofournaturalanddesignatedenvironmentandourplaceinit.Curiosityandenthusiasmmustbenurturedandencouragedinsuchawaythatachild’sinnateinterestinthewondersofnaturalphenomenaisenhancedandhisorherreasoningandproblem-solvingskillspromoted.Studentsshouldbeengagedinexplorationsthroughfrequentappliedlearningandinquiry-basedprograms.Manyexperiencesshouldbeprovidedforthechildtoperformreal-lifeandrelevantinvestigations. *MontclairPublicSchools-ScienceCurriculum,Grades3-5https://www.montclair.k12.nj.us/cms/One.aspx?portalId=889560&pageId=1110563 SocialStudies Theadministration,faculty,andstaffofMontclairPublicSchools,incooperationwithparentsandthecommunity,andwithactiveparticipationofthestudents,arecommittedtoviewingeachotherasindividuals,respectingeachperson’suniqueness,andsettinghighexpectationsforallstudents.Ourlearningenvironmentwillbeconducivetotheacquisitionofknowledge,aswellastothedevelopmentofproblemsolving,criticalthinking,andorganizationalskills.Throughaninterdisciplinaryapproach,wewillaidourstudentsindevelopingresponsiblebehavior,apositiveattitudetowardthemselvesandothers,andthenecessarylifeskillstobecomeproductivecitizensinourchangingsociety. *MontclairPublicSchools-SocialStudiesCurriculum,Grades3-5https://www.montclair.k12.nj.us/cms/One.aspx?portalId=889560&pageId=1110733 Homework Homeworkisgiventoreinforceskillstaughtinschoolaswellastoteachstudents responsibilityfortheirlearning.AsperDistrictPolicy:2230–Homework,theBoardofEducationbelievesthathomework“providesanopportunitytobroaden,deepenandreinforcethepupil’sknowledge”.Theamountandtypeofhomeworkwillvaryandincreasesasstudents’progressthroughgradelevels.Wealsostronglyencouragethateverychildreadsathomedaily.Childrencanenjoylisteningtoyoureadaloud;theycanreadtoyouandtheyshouldreadindependently.TeacherswillreviewtheirexpectationsforhomeworkattheAnnualBack-to-SchoolNight.Pleasecontactyourchild’steacherifyouhaveanyquestionsorconcernsregardingyourchild’shomework. ReportCards Reportcardsarecompletedthreetimesduringtheschoolyear.Reportcardsarestandardizedacrossthedistrictforthird,fourth,andfifthgrades.Thenumbersandlettersusedforthekeys(developmental/behavioral)shouldnotbeviewedasgrades.Thereisnorelationshipbetweenthosenumbersandletters,andnumericalorlettergrades.Thereportcardreflectsoureffortstogiveyouanaccurateandon-goingassessmentofyourchild’sacademic,social,andemotionalprogress.ReportcardswillbevisibleinParentAccess.

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Gifted&TalentedMagnetTheme It’simportanttoreiterate,Hillsideisnotaperformingartsmagnet.Hillside’smagnettheme-GiftedandTalented-isbasedonthepremisethatallchildrenhavegiftsandtalents.Asan educationalcommunityitisourresponsibilitytoidentifyandnurturetheseineachchild.Assuch,weofferourchildrenmanyopportunitiestoparticipateinawiderangeofexcitingareasofstudy.Electedaestheticcoursescomeinallshapesandforms;bothrelatedartsandacademiccoursesareoffered,withavarietyoflevels. Aesthetics Ourmagnet theme catalogwas updated again this year and includes approximately 70 courses.Families can select from awide variety of courses – some ofwhichwe refer to as “Aesthetics”.These courses are designed to allow children to explore a range of areas. As interest and skillsdevelop,studentsdiscoverwhattheylikeandcanworkondevelopingtheirstrengths. CreativeI Othercoursesthatwerefertoas“CreativeI”,providemoreexplorationopportunitiesandaddtoanenrichingexperienceatHillsideSchool.Participationinthesecoursesrequiresthatchildrenqualifythroughascreeningprocess,whichtakesplaceininlatespringandinthefallforthirdgraders.FamilieswillreceivequalifyinglettersinJuneandindividualschedules,reflectingeligibleenrollmentintoCreative“I”courses,bySeptember,ofthenewschoolyear. TheCreative“I”(CI)processforplacementwillbeequitableasweutilizeaportfolioapproachforplacement.CIcoursesareenrichmentopportunitiesforstudentsthataredemonstratingabovegrade-levelstandardsandthatfrequentlyextendkeyconcepts,processes,andskillsbeyondgradelevelexpectations.CIcoursesareanopportunityforacceleratedlearning.

• Portfolioapproach,whichincludesobjectiveandsubjectivemeasures:o BenchmarkAssessments(RL,Acadience,&GoMath!),whichwilltakeplace4

timesayear(BOY,EndofCycle1,EndofCycle2,&EndofCycle3).o MobyMax:placementassessmentbuiltandbaseduponabovegrade-level

standardso Genesis:reportgradeso TeacherRecommendation

Thisportfolioapproachistoensurethatstudentswhoaredemonstratingproficiencyandautomaticityofthesubjectmatterareincludedregardlessofrace.

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MoreaboutourElectedAestheticsandCreativeIOfferings: Studentstake2electiveclasseseveryday,includingachoiceofrelatedartsclasses(physicaleducation,music,art,andtechnology).TheseelectivescanbeAesthetics,whichareopentoallstudents,orCreative“I”(CI)classes,whichofferadvancedinstructioninaparticularsubject.CIclassesrequirepre-screening. Aspartoftheirelectiveselection(inagivenschoolyear),eachstudentmusttakethefollowing:

• Onephysicaleducationeverycycle(choiceoftraditionalphysicaleducation,danceorgymnastics)

• Onecycleofvisualorperformingartsperyear(rangeofchoicesinart;music,includingchorusandinstrumentalinstruction;anddrama,includingstageproduction)

• Onecycleoftechnologyperyear• OnecycleofWorldLanguageperyear

Otherelectivestohighlightincludeworldlanguage(choiceofMandarinorSpanish)atdifferentlevels.OurmusicprogramboaststheHillsideChorus,HillsideInstrumental,andamulti-levelpercussionprogram,includingHillsideDrumCorpsandDrumsofThunder.Inadditiontobasicdramaclassesandstageproduction,ourdramaprogramincludesamusical-theaterperforminggroup,knownasTravelingTroupeandanannualmusical(enrollmentopento4th&5thgraders).Ourdanceprogramoffersseveraldisciplinesandalsohasaperformingtroupe,knownasHillsideDanceCompany.Andourtechnologyprogramincludesclassesindesktoppublishingandwebdesign,aswellasbasicwordprocessing.Thereisevenaschoolnewspaper,theHillsideGazette,combiningbothwritingandtechnologyskills.DrumsofThunderbeganin1980asthebrainchildofMr.LouisD’Amico.Eachyear,thegrouphasbrokennewcreativegroundandhasventuredfurtheroutintotheperformanceworld.Thedevelopmentofcharacterinourstudentmusiciansisequalinimportancetotheirskillsindrumming.Thegoalfortheprogramistoprovideeachchildwithastrongsenseofself-esteemandtheprideofaccomplishment,whichcomesfrompracticeandhardwork.Themembersdevelopteam-buildingskills,whichweknowarecriticaltosuccessincareersandthroughoutlife.Formanyofourmembers,theirparticipationinDrumsofThunderliterallybecomesalifealteringexperience.DrumsofThunderisnationallyknownandwillcontinuestogrowunderthenewleadershipofChristopherGolinski. OurAestheticsandCIprogramalsoincludesawidevarietyofthemed,in-depthacademicofferingsinallfour-coresubjects–languagearts,socialstudies,math,andscience. ThroughtheAestheticsandCIprogram,studentshavemanyopportunitiestoperform(orworkbackstage),includingagymnasticsshow,adanceshow,playproduction,andWinterandSpringconcerts,nottomentionthemanyopportunitiesDrumsofThunder,TravelingTroupe,andtheHillsideDanceCompanyhavetoperformoutsideofschool. AllAestheticandCIclassessupplementthebasiccurriculumbutdonotreplaceit.Theseelectiveclassessimplyallowstudentstopursuespecialinterestsandaptitudeinaparticularsubject,enrichingtheiracademicexperience.

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SupportPrograms Aswithanylearningcontext,therearetimeswhenstudentsrequireadditionaltimeandreinforcementsinordertobesuccessfulacademically,sociallyand/oremotionally.SuchprogramstosupportstudentsareavailabletochildrenatHillside,asinallschoolsthroughoutthedistrict.Aspartnersintheeducationcommunity,parentsandguardiansareconsultedandinformedduringeachphaseoftheprocess.Weaimtopartnerwithfamiliesasweseektofacilitatestudentgrowthandpositiveacademicexperiences. ResponsetoIntervention(RtI) Academicsupportisofferedtostudentswhoarenotonbenchmarklevelsthroughoutthe schoolyearinEnglishlanguageartsandmath.Teachersassistchildrenregularlyaspartoftheirdifferentiatedinstruction.ResponsetoIntervention(RTI)isanapproachtoacademic andbehavioralinterventionusedtoprovideearly,systematic,andappropriatelyintensiveassistancetochildrenwhoareatriskfororalreadyunderperformingascomparedtoappropriategrade-orage-levelstandards.Theparadigmaboveillustratesthewhole-schoolorganizationforeachTier. TierIinstructionisfocusedspecificallywithinthecorecurriculum,withdailylessonsandinterventionstargetingallstudents.Approximately80%to85%ofthegeneralstudentbodyshouldbeabletomeetgradelevelnormswithoutadditionalassistancebeyondthefirsttier.DuringthedesignateddailyRTIperiodinone’sschedule,TierIstudentsparticipateinflexibleinstruction,typicallyintheformofcenter-basedlearning.Duringthisperiod,thereareavarietyofactivitiesavailableforstudents,whicharedirectlyconnectedtoourELA,Math,S.S.,andSciencecurriculum.Allworkisdifferentiatedbaseduponstudentneedsandabilities.Typicalcenteractivitiesincludepre-plannedenrichmentactivities,extensionprojects,problemsolvingwork,curriculumgames,IndividualizedDailyReading(IDR),etc.

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TierIIinterventionoccurswhenachilddoesnotrespondtoTierIinstructionthatisdeliveredinthebasicacademicclassroom.Ifthatisthecase,thentheclassroomteacherwillprovideadditionaltargetedinstructionthroughoutaninterventioncycle.ThisTierIIinstructionoccursinadditiontoregularinstructionandtakesplacethreetofourtimesaweek.TierIIinstructiontakesplaceduringthedailyRTIperiodandduringELA&Mathaestheticsupportcourses.Yourchild’steacherwillcommunicatespecificsupportstoyoudirectly. TierIIIinstruction,whichisprovidedbyacurriculumsupportteacher,isavailabletoyoungsterswhoneedevenmorefrequenthelpinaparticularinterventioncycleandisinadditiontoregularclassroominstruction.Parents/CaregiversofstudentswhoneedTierIIIsupportswillbeinvitedtoanInterventionandReferralServices(I&RS)meeting. *StudentswhoarenotonbenchmarklevelswillautomaticallybescheduledforTierIIandTier III interventionsandaestheticsupportcourses.Allparents/caregiverswillbenotifiedandincludedinthedevelopmentofaninterventionactionplan.InterventionandReferralServices(I&RS)andSection504“Interventionsinthegeneraleducationsettingshallbeprovidedtostudentsexhibitingacademicdifficultiesandshallbeutilizedasappropriate,priortoreferringastudentforanevaluationofeligibilityforspecialeducationandrelatedservices(N.J.A.C.6A:14-3.3).”TheI&RSprocessmustbeginwithaPre-ReferralPlanasdevelopedandimplementedbytheteacher,schoolcounselororadministratorwhohasidentifiedachildwhoisexperiencingacademicorbehavioraldifficulties.ThePre-ReferralPlanmustincludeSpecificMeasurableAttainableRelevantandTimely(SMART)Goalsandcorrespondingdata.ItshouldbenotedthatprogramsofInterventionandReferralServices(I&RS)maynotbeusedtodelayobviousandappropriatereferralstospecialeducation(N.J.A.C.6A:14-3).Abuilding-basedprogramofinterventionandreferralservicesisnotnecessarilyapre-referralinterventionmechanismforCSTevaluations.AnI&RSteamisoneofmanyresourcesusedbyschoolstointervenewithstudentsexhibitingeducationallyhandicappingconditionpriortoCSTevaluations.ThePre-ReferralPlanasdevelopedandimplementedbytheteacher,schoolcounselororadministratormayserveasasourceofdata-drivenevidenceofinterventions.Section504isaCivilRightslawthatprohibitsdiscriminationagainstindividualswithdisabilities.Section504ensuresthatstudentswithmedicalorotherdisabilitieshaveequalaccesstoaneducation.Qualifiedstudentsmayreceiveaccommodationsandmodificationsplannedbypersonsknowledgeableaboutthestudents,themeaningsofevaluationdata,andplacementandaccommodationoptions.Informationandresourcesregardingthedistrict’s504procedurescanbefoundintheMPSSection504Handbook. StudentsAcceleratedinLearning(SAIL) AsperaNewJerseyDepartmentofEducationmandate(NJSA18A:7A-5d),ourdistricthasadoptedapolicy,andproceduresfortheidentificationofintellectuallygiftedandtalentedstudents.SAIListhedistrict’sapproachtomeetingtheneedsofstudentswhoareacademicallyadvanced.InMontclair,ourresponsetothedemonstrationofadvancedcapabilitiesisguidedbytheprinciplesofdifferentiation.AtHillside,studentswhoqualifyforadvancedcoursework,willreceivedifferentiatedinstructionintheirbasicacademicclassesandduringthedaily

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ResponsetoIntervention(RtI)period,aswellastohavetheoptionofregisteringforAcceleratedLeveledMathand/orLiteracycoursesaspartofourCreative“I”course offerings.TheMPSisintheprocessofdevelopingnewcriteriaforeligibility,moreinformationtocome. SpecialEducationProgrammingandTheChildStudyTeam TheChildStudyTeamdeterminespupileligibilityforSpecialEducationandrelatedservicesinaccordancewithfederalandstaterequirementsundertheprovisionsoftheIndividualswithDisabilitiesEducationActandN.J.A.C.6A:14.SpeechTherapy Thespeechtherapistprovidesservicestochildrenforarticulationandlanguagedevelopment.Sessionsoccuraccordingtothestudent’sneeds.AuditorySupportTherapy Aspecialistprovidessupportservicestohearing-impairedstudentswhoareinregularclassrooms.Thetherapistmeetswithidentifiedchildrenaccordingtothestudents’needs.OccupationalTherapyandPhysicalTherapy Acertifiedoccupationaltherapistand/orphysicaltherapistworkswithclassifiedstudentsonfinemotordevelopmentorotherneedsasidentifiedthroughevaluation. SchoolCounselor(973-509-4200ext.4297) Afull-timecounselorisavailabletoprovideassistancetochildrenwhentheyneedemotionalsupport.Studentshaveasafeplaceinwhichtoprocessfeelingsandtalk.Astudentmayseethecounseloronceaboutaparticularincidentormaymeetoveralongerperiodoftimedependingonthechild’sneeds.Whenlong-termcounselingbecomesnecessary,parentsarenotifiedfortheirinputandconsent.Thecounselor’sgoalistoestablishapositiverelationshipwithyoungstersandtheirhomessothatstudentscanbesupportedtohaveawonderfulschoolexperience.Thecounseloralsoconductslessonsonsocialskills,inclassrooms,asaproactivemeasuretowardbuildingakind,safeandrespectfulschoolcommunity.Pleaseinformtheschoolofchangeswithinthefamily,environment,orothersignificantfactorsthatmayaffectyourchild’sphysicalandemotionalhealth. SchoolNurse(DirectLine:973-509-4192) Theschoolnurseisondutyfulltime.Parentswillreceiveeitheracallfromthenurseand/oranoteinthechild’sbackpacktoconfirmavisittothenurse.Parentsoranemergencycontactarealsonotifiedwhenachildbecomesillduringtheschoolday.AccordingtoMontclairBoardofEducationpolicy,therearespecificinstancessuchasanelevatedtemperature,vomitingandskinrashesthatrequirechildrentobeexcludedfromschool.Achildmayalsobeexcludedbasedontheclinicalassessmentofthenurse. * Pleasenote:accordingtodistrictpolicy,theschoolnursedoesnotadministeranyherbal,homeopathic,ordietarysupplements.* PleaseseeadditionalhelpfulinformationfromtheHealthOfficeunderthesectionentitledHealthandWellness.

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Attendance Inorderfortheboardofeducationtofulfillitsresponsibilityforprovidingathoroughandefficienteducationforeachpupil,thecompletecooperationofparents/guardiansandpupilsisrequiredtomaintainahighlevelofschoolattendance.Thefrequentabsenceofpupilsfromclassroomlearningexperiencesdisruptsthecontinuityoftheinstructionalprocessandlimitstheabilityofpupilstocompletetheprescribedcurriculumrequirementssuccessfully.Apupilmustnotbeabsentmorethan10dayspercycleinordertobeconsideredtohavesuccessfullycompletedtheinstructionalprogramrequirementsofthegrade/coursetowhichhe/she/theyareassigned.Theboardwillreportinfractionsofthelawregardingtheattendanceofpupilsbelowtheageof16toappropriateauthorities.MPSDistrictPolicy:5200StudentAttendance–Attendanceletters,phonecalls,meetingwithschoolcounselor/administration,andnotificationtotheDivisionofChildProtectionandPermanency(DCP&P)willtakeplacewhenwehaveaconcernregardingastudent’sattendance. CallingoutanAbsence Parents/guardiansarerequestedtonotifytheschoolearlyinthedaywhenachildwillbe absentandinformingtheschoolofthereasonfortheabsence.Automaticattendancecallswillbemadedailyat9:50am.Pleasemakesurethattheschoolhasaworkingphonenumberforcontact;maintainaccurateinformationinGenesis–ParentAccess.https://www.montclair.k12.nj.us/cms/one.aspx?pageId=5147463 TardytoSchool Studentsareexpectedtobeinschoolontime.Latearrivalsslowdownnotonlyyourstudent’slearning,butalsointerrupttherestoftheclass—andtheteacher.Thefirstbellringsat 9:10am.Studentshavefrom9:10am-9:25amtoputawaytheircoats,backpacks,etc.andbe readytostarttheinstructionaldaypromptlyat9:28am.Studentswhoarrivetoschoolafter9:25amaremarkedtardy.After9:25am,studentsmustreporttotheofficetobesignedinandreceivealatepass.Aconferencewiththeparentandtheprincipalorassistantprincipalwillberequiredforstudentswithexcessivetardiness. Pleasenotethatclassroominstructionbeginspromptlyat9:28am,studentsshouldbeintheclassroomreadytolearnatthattime,notenteringtheschoolbuilding. SigningStudentsOutBeforetheEndoftheSchoolDay Theboardrecognizesthatfromtime-to-timecompellingcircumstanceswillrequirethatapupilbedismissedbeforetheendoftheschoolday.Therearevaryingsituationsthatmayjustifyreleaseofastudentfromschoolbeforethenormaltimeforclosing.Suchsituationsarejustifiableonlyifthereleasedoesnotjeopardizethepupil’seducationalprogram.

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Notificationofanearlydismissalmustbemadeinwritinginadvancebythestudent’sparent/guardianandshouldstatethereasonforanearlyreleasefromschool.Nostudentshallbepermittedtoleavetheschoolbeforethecloseoftheschooldayunlessthey aremetintheschoolofficebytheirparent/guardianorapersonauthorizedbytheparent/guardian.Allstudentsmustbepickedupfromtheschoolofficebefore3:15andsignedoutbeforetheyarereleased.

Studentswillnotbecalledoutofclassafter3:15pm—this is tooclose todismissalandcausesconfusion for theclassrooms. It is important thatstudentsaregettinghomesafelyandlast-minutechangesmakesupervisionmoredifficult. TransferringtoaNewSchoolOutoftheDistrict Pleasenotifytheschoolofficeassoonasyouareawareyourchildwillbetransferringtoanotherschooloutsideofthedistrict.AStudentTransferCardwillbecompleted(nameandaddressofnewschoolisneededtocompletethecard).Oncetheprincipalsignsthecard,itwillbereturnedtoyoutopresenttoyourchild’snewschooluponregistration.Thiscardauthorizesthenewschooltorequestyourchild’srecords.

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ArrivalandDismissal ChangestoDismissal Changesindismissalmustbeinwritingtotheclassroomteacher.Pleasedonotcalltheofficetochangedismissalarrangements.Planinadvanceandsendanotetotheteacherin advance.Callingintotheclassroomstoannouncechangesdisruptseveryone’sinstructionandcanleadtoconfusionforthechildrenattheendoftheday. GeneralDrop-off/Pick-upRules Atnotimeareparentspermittedtoenterthestaffparkinglotwiththeircarsbetweenthetimesof8:30am–4:30pm.Wehavehadwaytoomanyclosecallswithstudentsandmovingvehicles.Yourvehiclewillbetowed.EachparkingspotintheSTAFFONLYPARKINGLOTisassignedtoanemployee. Atnotimeareparentspermittedtodrop-offorpick-uponHillsideAvenue(sidethatalignstheschoolbuilding)HILLSIDEAVENUEisourbussingdrop-offandpick-uparea. ArrivalProcedures(Arrival-Full-day9:10am;DelayedOpening11:10am)HillsidestudentsMUSTbedroppedoffonSt.LukesPlace,theestablishedSTUDENTDROP-OFFZONE.St.LukesPlaceislocatedonthebacksideoftheschool.Werecommendyou approachtheschoolbywayofSouthMountainAve,DROP-OFFISONTHENORTHBOUNDSIDEofthestreet. St.LukesisaDROP&GOArea–parentsshouldnotgetoutoftheirvehicles.Pleaseberemindedthatthereshouldbenodrop-offonOrangeRoad.Bussingisencouragedifstudentsqualifyforbussing. STAFFMEMBERSARENOTON-DUTYANDDONOTASSUMERESPONSIBILITYUNTIL9:10AM DismissalProcedures(Dismissal-Full-day3:35pm;AbbreviatedDay2:10pm) Bussers–IfyoudesignateyourchildasaBUSSER,thentheywillwaitintheirhomeroomuntiltheirbusnumberiscalled.*Moreinformationoutlinedbelow. Walkers–Allparents/caregiversarerequiredtocompletethePolicy8601-RequestforSupervisionatDismissalfromSchoolForm.IfyoudesignateyourchildasaWALKER,thentheywillbeescortedtoadesignatedpick-upareabytheirhomeroomteacher.YourchildisNOTallowedtorunofftofindyou,youmustlocatetheteacherandreceiveyourchildfromthehomeroomteacher’scare.

• ALL4thand5thgradersmustbepicked-upbyadesigneeontheFRONTLAWN(OrangeRd.).

• ALL3rdgradersmustbepicked-upbyadesigneeatthecafeteria/wall-ballarea(St.LukesPlace).

Ifachildisnotpickedupby3:50pm,thentheywillbebroughttothemainofficeforpick-up.

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OtherAfter-schoolDismissalOptions(whenenrolledand/orinvited):

1) PTAAfterSchoolEnrichmentPrograms~Explorers&Pop-UpWorkshops2) SistertoSisterOrganization3) BrothertoBrotherOrganization

YMCABefore&AfterSchoolCareProgram BeforeandafterschoolcareisavailableatHillsideforstudentsofparentsdesiringthisservice.ThisprogramissponsoredbytheMontclairYMCAnotHillsideSchool.**DROP-OFFisatthecafeteriaDOOR-GonSt.LukesPlace,NOTviatheStaffOnlyParkingLot.Contact:LisaAulisiattheMontclairYMCA(973-744-3400)formoreinformation. BusRiders Childrenwhoareeligible for transportationthroughtheBoardofEducationwillbedismissedtotheir assigned bus at 3:35pm. Students should be picked up on time at their bus stop. CheckGenesis–ParentAccessforBusRoutes Ifastudentisnotpickedupattheirbusstoponaregularbasis,he/she/theywillbesuspendedfromtakingthebus. Changesindismissalmustbeinwritingbyaparent/guardian.Ifanoteisnotreceivedfromaparent/guardianindicatingthestudentshouldnottakethebus,thestudentwillbeputonthebusat dismissal. ONLY students assigned to the bus are allowed to ride the bus. Students are notallowedtobringafriendwhoisnotassignedthatbus. Pleaseaddressyourquestionsand/orconcernstoourTransportationDepartmentSupervisorKevinPalmer(973)509–4055orkpalmer@montclair.k12.nj.us BusRulesandConsequences Apupilmaybeexcludedfromthebusfordisciplinaryreasonsbytheadministrationandhis/herparentsshallprovideforhis/hertransportationtoandfromschoolduringtheperiodofsuchexclusion.

• FirstOffense–Thestudentwillbereportedtotheschooladministration.AnotationwillbemadeinGenesisandaletterwillbesenttothestudent’sparentsinformingthemoftheproblemaswellaswhatprocedurewillbefollowedifasecondorthirdoffenseoccursduringtheschoolyear.

• SecondOffense–Thestudentwillbeexcludedfromthebusforaperiodoffive(5)schooldaysandhis/herparentsshallprovidetransportationtoandfromschoolduringthatperiod.Absencefromschoolduringthisperiodwillbeconsideredtruancy.

• ThirdOffense–Thestudentwillbeexcludedfromthebusforaperiodofthirty(30)schooldaysand

his/herparentsshallprovidetransportationtoandfromschoolduringthatperiod.Absencefromschoolduringthisperiodwillbeconsideredtruancy.Anyfurtherinfractionswillbesubjecttoanadditionalthirty(30)schooldayssuspensionofbusprivileges.Suspensionwillbecarriedfromyeartoyear.

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LatePick-upsPleasebesuretopickupyourchildontimeeachday.DistrictPolicy:8601–StudentSupervisionAfterSchoolDismissalstates,Provisionshallbemadetotakecareof“officiallyescorted”studentsthroughthepoliceand/orDepartmentofChildProtectionandPermanency(DCP&P)ifthedesignatedindividualdoesnotarriveatdismissaltimeonaregularbasis.Parents/guardiansfailingtoarriveatschoolortohaveanauthorizedpersonarriveatschoolinatimelymannerto“officiallyescort”theirchild/childrenwillbereportedtotheproperauthoritiesandparents/guardianswhofailtoarrangepromptdismissalpickuponanongoingbasismayberequiredtomeetwiththeprincipaltodevelopalternatearrangementsfordismissaltime.Furtherdistrictorlegalactionmaybetakenifthealternatearrangementsareunsuccessful. If an emergency ariseswhich causes you tobe late topickupyour child, then adismissalsupervisor will bring the student back into the school. Please be sure to call the schoolimmediatelytoletusknowwhatarrangementsarebeingmadetopickupyourchild. VisitorstotheSchool(byappointmentonly) It is the policy of theMontclair Public School district that all visitors are buzzed into thebuilding and first report to the office before going anywhere in the building. If a parentcomestodropsomethingofffortheirchild,itshouldbeleftintheofficeandthechildwillbenotified. Doors are locked throughout the school day, and all visitors must ring the sidedoorbelltogainaccessthroughDoorK.Allvisitorsmustadheretothefollowingrulesforthesafetyofthechildren.

1. Allvisitorsmustringthebell,asecretarywillgreetyouovertheintercom.Pleaselookintothecameraandstateyourname,yourchild’snameandyourintendedpurposeinthebuilding.

2. Donotholdthedoorforanothervisitor.Youaremorethanwelcometoenterwithyourgroup,butdonotholdthedoorforanotherpersonorgroupofpeoplewaitingbehindyou.

3. ImmediatelyREPORTtotheMainOfficebeforegoinganywhereelseinthebuilding.

Goupthestairstotheright.

4. SignINandOUTattheMainOffice.

5. YoumustWEARavisitor’sbadgeforthedurationofyourvisit.

6. Allvisitorsmustreporttotheirdesignatedlocationfortheirvisit,oncethisvisitconcludesyoumustsign-outintheMainOfficeandthenleavetheschoolbuilding;youmayNOTwalkabouttheschool.

*WERESERVETHERIGHTTOASKFORPOSITIVEIDENTIFICATION.*FAILURETOADHERETOOURVISITORPROTOCOLWILLRESULTINMODIFIEDVISITITATIONPRIVELEGESand/orTRESSPASSINGVIOLATIONS.

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GuidelinesandProcedures All-GenderRestroomsForthe18-19schoolyearandbeyond,thedistrictwillcreateall-genderrestroomsforstudents.Anall-gender restroom, or gender-neutral restroom, is a restroom that anyone of any gender or non-gender can use. These restrooms can benefit many different people including families, differentlyabled persons, and transgender people. Historically, restrooms have been a place for harassment,discrimination, and threats of injury and assault towards transgenderpeople. All-gender restroomsprovide an opportunity for our communitymembers to enter a roomwithout being questioned orinterrogated.Giventheageofourschoolbuildings,someall-genderrestroomswillbemultiple-stallorsingle-stallrestroomsandmaybeindifferentlocationsinthebuilding.Ourall-genderrestroomswillbeproperlylabeled,andourschools’all-genderrestroomswillbelocatedonthegroundfloornearthecafeteria.Studentswillbepermittedtouseeitherthegender-neutralbathroomand/orthebathroomoftheiridentifiedgender.Parentsandcaregivers,pleasenotetheall-genderrestroomatHillsideisasingleuserestroomtoensureprivacyforall. BirthdayCelebrations InaccordancewiththeMPS–FoodRegulations:Nofoodisallowedforbirthdaypartiesorotherstudentcelebrations,orusedasstudentrewards.PleaseseethefullMPS–FoodGuidelinesoutlinedbelow.Also,pleasenotethatbirthdaypartyinvitationscannotbedistributedinschoolunlesseachchildfromtheclassisbeinginvited. Custody/CourtRelatedMatters WearesoorderedtoupholdcourtdocumentationthathasbeenissuedtotheMPS.PleasesupplytheRegistrarOfficeandourMainOfficewithanynecessarylegaldocumentationthatneedstobeupheld. Dogs DogsareNOTallowedonschoolproperty. DressCode InaccordancewithDistrictPolicy:5511–DressandGrooming,HillsideSchoolasksparentstoconsidertheirchildren’ssafetyandcomfortwhenselectingschoolclothes.Playclothesarerecommended,includingsneakersorotherrubber-soledshoes.Pleaseavoidflip-flops,crocs,andotherbacklessshoes.Keepinmindyourchild’sphysicaleducationclassscheduleinselectingtheday’sattire. EmergencyContactInformation Itiscriticalthatyouprovideuswithaworkingphonenumbersothatwemayreachyouintheeventofanemergency.Youmustkeepemergencycontactinformationupdatedregularly.PleaselogintoGenesis–ParentAccesstoupdateyourprofileinformation.Pleaseemailquestionorconcernstoparentaccess@montclair.k12.nj.us. FieldTrips PartoftheHillsideexperienceistoprovideenrichmentthroughfieldtrips.Afewweeksbeforeaclassfieldtrip,parentswillreceiveapermissionslipandnoticeofanyadmissionorbusfees.Lunchesfromhomemustbepackedinapaperbagmarkedwiththechild’sname(nolunchboxes)andmaynotincludeathermos,sodacansorglassbottles.Parentschaperoningonfieldtripsarenotallowedtobringsiblingsand/orotherfamilymembers.Studentswhoqualifyforfree/reducedlunchareexemptfromallcosts.

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Montclair Public Schools - Food Regulations

• No food may be sold for fundraising during school lunchtime. • Food sold for fundraising during school hours (other than lunchtime) must be tree nut free and

peanut free with all ingredients clearly labeled, and must follow USDA Smart Snack Guidelines (see below).

• Food sold for fundraising before and after school hours must be tree nut and peanut free with all ingredients clearly labeled. This includes PTA and Booster Club fundraisers.

• No food is allowed for birthday parties or other individual student celebrations, or used as student rewards, with the exception of food rewards designated in individual student’s IEP’s which must be tree nut and peanut free.

• Food may be use as instructional material in science labs, family and consumer science classes, and classes where course lesson plans contain a food-specific educational component. All food used as instructional material must be tree nut and peanut free.

• Food served at any classroom or all-school festivity must be tree nut free and peanut free with all ingredients clearly labeled. If any food does not have all ingredients clearly labeled, it cannot be served. These rules also apply to evening and weekend functions. Parents/guardians must be given a five day notice of any event serving food.

• All classrooms must be tree nut and peanut aware. Other life-threatening food allergens will be restricted on a class by class basis as deemed necessary by the school nurse. Tree nuts and peanuts must be consumed only in the cafeteria during lunchtime. All K-5 schools will have a designated tree nut free and peanut free table in the cafeteria or outside picnic area. Middle and high schools will have a designated tree nut free and peanut free table in the cafeteria or outside picnic area only upon parent request.

• Breakfast Program may be consumed in the classroom by students within 10 minutes of arrival to school.

• Snacks in the classroom may be eaten only during a snack time designated by the teacher or administrator. All snacks must be tree nut and peanut free.

• No food may be consumed on K-12 school buses with the exception of students with diabetes who require an emergency snack. They may consume a tree nut free and peanut free snack at a seat in the front of the bus. Buses for field trips and athletic events must be tree nut free and peanut free.

• All school trips must consider the needs of students with food allergies. For example, a class may not go apple picking if a student in the class is allergic to apples. It is the teacher’s responsibility to ensure all students are accommodated.

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USDASmartSnackStandards Grainproductsmustcontain50percentormorewholegrainsbyweight(haveawholegrainasthefirstingredient);Non-grainproductshavefruit,vegetable,dairyproduct,orproteinfoodlistedasthefirstingredient. Thefoodmustmeetthefollowingnutrientstandardsforcalories,sodium,sugar,andfats:

Nutrient Snack Calories 200 calories or less Sodium 200 mg or less Total Fat 35% of calories or less Saturated Fat Less than 10% of calories Trans Fat 0 g Sugar 35% by weight or less

USDASmartSnackBeverages

BeverageWater:Plain(withorwithoutcarbonation) Milk:Unflavoredlow-fat,unflavoredorflavoredfat-free;milkalternatives Juice:100%fruitorvegetablejuice(withorwithoutcarbonation) LostandFound

Amount NoLimit ElementarySchool8flozMiddleSchoolandHighSchool12floz ElementarySchool8flozMiddleSchoolandHighSchool12floz

WRITEYOURCHILD’SFIRSTANDLASTNAMEONTHEIRBELONGINGS.However,ifthatdoesnotprovetobesuccessful,wehaveLost&Foundcontainerslocatedinthecafeteria.Itemsthatchildrenhavemisplacedareplacedinthecontainers.Youandyourchildrenarewelcometocheckthecontainersforlostitems. PLEASENOTE:TheMontclairBoardofEducationwillnotberesponsibleforcellphones,IPods,and/orotheritemsthatarebroughttoschoolandarelostorstolen.

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FoodServices Studentsmayeitherbringalunchfromhomeorpurchasealunchatschool.Allstudentseatinthecafeteria. TheMontclairPublicSchoolsparticipatesintheNationalSchoolLunchProgram,whichisfundedwithFederalgrantmonies.WeprovidethefivecomponentsofacompletelunchasrequiredbytheUSDA.Thesecomponentsaremeat/proteinalternative,bread/grain,vegetable,fruitandmilk.Toobtainafull,reducedorfreelunchatthelistedprice,thelunchmustincludeatleastthreeofthefivecomponents.Oneofthethreecomponentstakenmustbea½cupoffruitand/orvegetabletobeconsideredafulllunch.Ifacompletelunchisnotpurchased,eachitemispurchasedseparatelyoralacarte. Pleaseusethefollowinglinkformoreinformation:https://www.montclair.k12.nj.us/cms/one.aspx?pageId=1098602 Pleaseusethefollowinglinktoplacemoneyonastudent’saccountthroughtheMySchoolBuckswebsite:(https://www.myschoolbucks.com/ver2/login/getmain?requestAction=home) Therearetwo“peanut/tree-nutfree”tablesinthecafeteria.StudentswhohaveanIndividualHealthPlandevelopedwiththenursewillbeseatedhere.Childrenmayinvitefriendstojointhemwhodonothaveanynutitemsintheirlunches.Studentsareconstantlyremindednottosharefood—pleasereinforcethisathome. PhotoConsent/WebConsent StudentAllMediaConsentProceduresshouldbeaccessedthroughGenesis–ParentAccess.https://www.montclair.k12.nj.us/cms/one.aspx?pageId=5147463 Recess AllK-5elementaryschoolswillcontinuetoproviderecess.

• Studentswillhaveatleast25minutesofrecess.

• Outdoorrecesswillbeheldif28degreesorhigherandoutsideconditionsallow.Theblacktopisusedifthefield/playgroundareaissnowcoveredortoomuddy.

• Recessisnotusedasapunishment.

• Studentsmayberequiredtositoutforafewminutesto‘takeasafetybreak’if

somethinghappensduringrecess.

• Teachersveryoftenemploymovementbreaksatvarioustimesthroughouttheday. Allowmetoreiterate:Recessisnottakenawayasaconsequenceforinappropriatebehavior.Achildmayhavea“quietlunch(eatingtime)”asperourCodeofConduct,butwillbeincludedintherecess/movementtimelistedabove.

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Registration Anyeligiblechildshallbeadmittedprovided:

1. Theparent/caregiverfollowstheproceduresoftheMontclairPublicSchoolRegistrar’sOffice.http://www.montclair.k12.nj.us/district/registration/

2. Proofshallbefurnishedofimmunizationagainstthecommunicablediseasesatthe

timeofenrollmentorsuchimmunizationshallbecompletedwithin30daysfromentryintotheschool,orthepupilisexemptedfromimmunizationinaccordancewithpolicy.

3. Childrencanbeexaminedbyeithertheschooloraprivatephysician,andtheresults

shallbefurnishedtotheschoolontheformprovided.

4. Pupilstransferringintothedistrictareexpectedtopresentcopiesofrecordsfromthepreviouslyattendedschool (ordistrict) toaid inplacement.Alsorequiredareproofofimmunizationandproofofidentity.

5. Initialplacementshallbemadeonthebasisoftherecords,butadjustmentsmaybe

madeatthediscretionoftheadministrationwhenassessmentindicatesthatsuchadjustmentswouldbebeneficialtothechild.Parents/guardiansshallbeinformedofthispolicyonregistration.

ResidencyHotline:(973)509-4128 Thosewithquestionsorconcernsregardingnon-residencyofstudentsmaycalltheabovelistedhotlinenumber.Allreportsmaybemadeanonymouslyandwillbekeptstrictlyconfidential.Callersdonothavetoidentifythemselveswhenleavingamessage. Snacks Sincetheschooldayislongand3rdgradersdonothavetheopportunitytoeatlunchuntil1:17pm,theclassroomteachersallowforsnacktimeaspartoftheinstructionalday.Pleasemakesurethatyouprovideyourchildwithahealthychoice,whichcaninclude:fruits,veggies,wholegraincrackers,pretzels,yogurt,cheese/hard-boiledeggs,low-fatmuffins,icing-freeanimalcrackers,granolabars,and/orwater.PleaseseetheFoodRegulationslistedonpage23-24. TeacherRequest Therearemanyfactorsthatgointoschedulingourstudentseveryschoolyear.Asadistrict(school)wedonottakespecificteacherrequests.However,wewilltakeintoaccountanyinformationyouareabletoprovideusregardingyourchild’ssocial-emotionaldevelopment.Allstudentswillbeplacedwithteacherswhoweknowwillhelpthemtohaveasuccessful school year. Any information you would like to provide should be emailed to Mr.Thomas Adamo tadamo@montclair.k12.nj.us. We do not entertain in-personmeetingsand/orphonecallsonthistopic.

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CharacterEducation–Social-EmotionalLearning(SEL) S.O.A.R.withSpirit It'snotenoughtosimplyfillstudents'brainswithfacts.Asuccessfuleducationdemandsthattheircharacterbedevelopedaswell.That'swherecharactereducation-socialandemotionallearningcomesin.Socialandemotionallearningistheprocessofhelpingstudentsdeveloptheskillstomanagetheiremotions,resolveconflictnonviolently,andmakeresponsibledecisionsregardingthemselvesandothers. Althoughfamily,community,andsocietyarethemostsignificantfactorsinfosteringemotionalintelligenceandcharacterdevelopment,educatorsmustcreateasafe,supportivelearningenvironmentandintegratesocialandemotionallearningintothecurriculum. Hillsidehasdevelopedacharactereducationprogrambasedon4simpleandachievableprinciplescalled“S.O.A.R.withSpirit”.Byincorporatingourmascot,SpirittheEagle,asareminderofleadership,weremindourstudentstobecomeactiveparticipantsinfurtherdevelopingtheirleadershipqualities.ThroughtheuseoftheacronymS.O.A.R.weremindourstudentsto: Striveforexcellence;Ownyourmistakes;Appreciatedifferences;Respectyourselfandothers Inlearningto“S.O.A.R.withSpirit”studentswillhavetheopportunitytobenefitby:

• Demonstratingthequalitiesthatmakethemoutstandingcitizens • Developingastrongersenseofempathyandanappreciationfordiversity • Acceptingresponsibilityfortheiractionsandunderstandinghowtomakepositive

choicesforthefuture • Developingapositiveandmoralclimatebyengagingtheparticipationofstudents,

teachersandstaff,parents,andcommunities. Lessonsaredeliveredinavarietyofways: -All3rdgraderswillbescheduledforacharactereducationaestheticcourseduringcycle1.Ms.Scott,ourSchoolCounselorandAnti-BullyingSpecialistteachesthisclass. -All4thand5thgraderswillparticipateinmonthlylessonstaughtbyMs.Scott,ourSchoolCounselorandAnti-BullyingSpecialist. -Allstudentswillparticipateinbi-monthlygrade-levelassembliesfacilitatedbyadministrators,schoolcounselor,and/oranoutsideagency. -School-wideparticipationinstateandnationalinitiatives(i.e.WeekofRespect;NoOneEat’sAlone;etc.)

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CodeofConduct OverviewoftheStudentCodeofConduct Webelievethatchildrencanbehaveappropriatelyinaclimateofwarmthandsupport;thegoalofschooldisciplineistohelpchildrenbecomeself-directedcitizenswithinavarietyofenvironmentsandwithdifferentpeople.TheHillsideSchoolphilosophyisbasedonasocial-emotionalapproachtodevelopingandlearning.Webelievethatexpectationsforbehaviorandwaysofdealingwithmisbehaviorshouldbeinaccordwithdevelopmentalgoals.Clearlydefinedschoolrulesandclassroomprocedureswithincrementalactionsandconsequencesconsistentlycarriedoutwillfosterappropriatebehavior. ThefollowingCodeofConductChartwillhelpstudents,staffandfamiliestounderstandtheexpectationsforacceptableconductatHillsideSchool.InaccordancewiththeMPSDistrictPolicy5600,allstudentsareexpectedtofollowtheCodeofConductinadevelopmentallyappropriatemanner. Thefollowingtabledescribessomegeneralunacceptablebehaviorsandassociatedactions,whicharedividedintofourtiersaccordingtoseverity/developmentallevel/student’shistoryofbehaviors.

Behaviors Actions Level1 Level2 Level3 Level4

Harassment,Intimidation,andBullying **Seespecificinformationre:bullyinglegislation

Defiance/Disruption x x x xFighting x xInappropriatePhysicalConduct x x x xUnsafeBehavior x x x xTeasing/Exclusion x x x xTheft x x xThreats x x xVandalism x x x x

*Actionstobetakenareoutlinedonthenextpage. This rubric is a guideline—The principal and assistant principal have discretion regardingactionsastheyrelatetoindividualcircumstances.Further,inaninstancewherethebehaviormaynotclearlybelistedabove,theprincipalandassistantprincipalwillusetheirdiscretiontodetermineanappropriateactionforaparticularbehavior.

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Actions to be taken will always include a learning moment intervention and possibly apunitiveconsequence.3rd–5thgradearevitaldevelopmentalyearsforchildren.Itisgoaltohavechildrenlearnfrommistakes.

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*Parents/Guardianswillaccompanythestudentsbacktoschoolforre-admittanceoncesuspensionisover.

* Intheeventthere’saconflictbetweentwo(ormore)students;schoolpersonnelwilldiscussthedetailsoftheincident,butwillNOTdisclosetheactions/consequencestakenwithanyotherchildotherthanyours.Consequencesareconfidentialinformationpertinenttoachild’seducationalprogramming.

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Anti-BullyingBillofRightsAct(ABR) WeoftenhearthemisuseoflanguageregardingCodeofConductInfractionsversusHarassment,IntimidationandBullying(HIB)undertheAnti-BullyingBillofRightsAct(ABR).ItisimportanttounderstandthetypeofbehaviorthatisconsideredHIBundertheABR. AllofthecriteriainthedefinitionbelowmustbepresentforanacttobedeemedHIB.HIBmeansanygesture,anywritten,verbalorphysicalact,oranyelectroniccommunication,whetheritbeasingleincidentorseriesofincidents,that:

- Isreasonablyperceivedasbeingmotivatedbyanyactualorperceivedcharacteristic,suchasrace,color,religion,ancestry,nationalorigin,gender,sexualorientation,gender identityandexpression,oramental,physicalorsensorydisability,orbyanyotherdistinguishingcharacteristic;and

- Takesplaceonschoolproperty,atanyschool-sponsoredfunction,oroffschool

groundsasprovidedforinN.J.S.A.18A:37-15.3;and

- Substantiallydisruptsorinterfereswiththeorderlyoperationoftheschoolortherightsofotherstudents;andthat:

- Areasonablepersonshouldknow,underthecircumstances,willhavetheeffectof

physicallyoremotionallyharmingastudentordamagingthestudent’sproperty,or placingastudentinreasonablefearofphysicaloremotionalharmtohispersonordamagetohisproperty;or

- Hastheeffectofinsultingordemeaninganystudentorgroupofstudents;or

- Createsahostileeducationalenvironmentforthestudentbyinterferingwithastudent’s

educationorbyseverelyorpervasivelycausingphysicaloremotionalharmtothestudents.

HereatHillsideSchoolwetakeeveryreportedincident/concernveryseriouslyandwewillalwaysadheretotheduediligenceneededtopromoteahappy,healthy,andsafelearningenvironmentthatprotectseachandeverystudent.Torecognizetheimportanceofcharactereducationweactivelyengageinsocialandemotionallearningopportunitiesthatpromotepositivecitizenshipthroughouttheschoolyear. SchoolstaffwillreceiveannualprofessionaldevelopmentandmustfollowthestatutoryproceduresforallreportedHIBincidentsandprotectstudents.AreportingprocedureisinplacetopromptlyinvestigatereportsofviolationsandcomplaintsrelatedtoHIB.Theinvestigationwillbeinitiatedbytheprincipalortheprincipal’sdesigneewithinonedayofthereportoftheincidentandshallbeconductedbyMs.Scott,whoservesasourSchoolCounselorandSchoolAnti-BullyingSpecialist(ABS).PleaserefertotheMPSwebsiteformoreinformation:https://www.montclair.k12.nj.us/cms/One.aspx?portalId=889560&pageId=1049270

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Health Office

Dear Hillside Families: Welcome to all Hillside students, and an extra welcome to all of our new students and families, for the new school year!!! I hope that everyone had a healthy and happy summer. Parents of new students, please make sure that you have submitted your child’s Health Survey, Most Recent Physical Examination form AND an up-to-date immunization record, before the first day of school. These may be faxed to 973 - 509 -1882 or emailed to rboyle@montclair.k12.nj.us. All forms can be obtained in the nurse’s office or by printing the form from the district’s web site: https://www.montclair.k12.nj.us/cms/One.aspx?portalId=889560&pageId=1109676

Yearly Physical Examination forms are greatly appreciated in order to keep the student’s records up to date. Sincerely,

Rosemarie Boyle MA, RN NJ-CSN Office: 973-509-4200 ext. 4192 Fax: 973-509-1882

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ImmunizationRequirements NewJerseyLaw(NJAC8:57)requiresthatanystudentenrolledinschoolmustbeimmunizedagainstcertaindiseases.Therefore,yourchildmaynotbeadmittedtoschoolunlessthefollowingimmunizationrequirementsaremet. Studentswillneedthefollowingvaccines:

• 5dosesofDtap(the5thdoseisnotnecessaryifthe4thdosewasadministeredafterthe4thbirthday).

• 4dosesofPolio(the4thdoseisnotnecessaryifthe3rddosewasadministeredafterthe4thbirthday).

• 3dosesofHepatitisB • 2dosesofMMR • 1doseofVaricella

RoutineScreenings Accordingtostatelaw(N.J.S.A.18A:40-4)thefollowinghealthscreeningsaretobeperformedannually:

• Height/Weight&BloodPressure:Kdgn.–12thGrade • AuditoryScreening:3rdGrade • VisionScreening:4thGrade • Scoliosis:5thGrade

PleasenotethatscreeningsforHeight,Weight,Hearing,VisionandScoliosiswillbegininOctober.Ifyoudonotreceiveareferralletter,yourchildhasmettheguidelines. KeepingGermsAway Themostimportantthingthatyoucandotokeepfromgettingsickistowashyourhands.Oneofthemostcommonandfrequentwaystocatchacoldisbyrubbingyournoseoreyes.Toprotectagainstinfection,washyourhandsfrequently.Yourhandspickupgermsfromotherpeopleaswellasfromcontaminatedsurfaces.Washingyourhandsandkeepingthemcleanwillpreventyoufrominfectingyourselfwithgerms.Forbestresultsusewarmwaterandsoapandwashforseveralminutes. MedicalAbsences Ifyourchildorchildrenareorwillbeabsent,pleasecallthemainofficeandleaveamessageontheattendanceline:973-509-4200,extension#1.Includethereasonfortheabsence. ReturningtoSchoolafteranInjuryorSurgery Ifyourchildhashadsurgeryoranytypeofmedicalintervention,orhasbeendiagnosedwithamedicalconditionthatmayprecludephysicalactivity,wewillrequireanotefromthetreatingphysicianstatingthatyourchildisMedicallyCleared.Inaddition,thedoctorwillneedtooutlineanyrestrictionsfromfullparticipationinschool,ifanyexist.

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ReturningtoSchoolwithCrutches,Casts,SplintsorOrthopedicBootThephysicianmustfillouttheform(seeformsunderdistricttabatthewebpage)forthestudenttoreturntoschoolwithoneofthesedevices.Thephysicianmustfilloutthisforminitsentirety,includingdiagnosis,limitations,accommodations,durationofuse,andgymandrecessexcuse.WhenYourChildShouldStayHome It is our goal for students to attend classes every day that school is in session. However,therearetimeswhenstudentsneedtostayhomefortheirownhealthand/orthehealthandsafetyofothers.Belowareguidelinestohelpfamiliesdecidewhentokeepachildathome.

• Thestudenthasatemperatureover100°F.Thechildmayreturntoschoolafterhavinganormaltemperatureforatleast24hours,whilenottakinganyfeverreducingmedications(e.g.TylenolorMotrin).

• Antibioticsareprescribedtothestudent.Thestudentmayreturntoschoolaftertakingtheantibioticsforaminimumof24hoursandbeingwithoutatemperatureover100°Fforatleast24hours,withouttakinganyfeverreducingmedications.

• Thestudentseemstired/lethargic,pale,haslittleappetiteandisgenerallynottheirself.

• Thestudentisvomiting.Thestudentmayreturntoschoolapproximately24hoursaftersymptomsareresolved,andthechildisabletotolerateanormaldiet.

• Thestudenthasanundiagnosedrash.Arashmaybeindicativeofmanythings,frequentlyofillnessesthatarecontagious.Therefore,astudentshouldseeaphysiciantobeevaluatedandtodeterminethenatureoftherash.Anotefromthephysicianshouldbeprovideduponreturntoschool.

• Thestudenthasseverecoldsymptoms,anupperrespiratoryinfection,apersistentcough,arunnynosethathe/she/theycannotmanagebytheirselfand/orcontainwithtissues,orthereareothersymptomsthatwouldinterferewitheffectiveschoolparticipation.

• Thestudentisdiagnosedwithacommunicablediseaseorillness.(ex:Influenza,Pneumonia,StrepThroat,Pertussis,ChickenPox(Varicella),Impetigo,Scabies).Pleasecontacttheschoolnursebeforesendingyourchildbacktoschool.

• StrepThroat–Thechildmusthavebeentakinganantibioticforatleast24hoursbeforereturningtoschool.

Yourchild’sphysiciancanhelpyoutodetermineifyourchildisabletoreturntoschool.However,itisimportanttomakesureshe/heistrulyfeelingbetterandisabletomakeitthroughaschooldaybeforereturning.

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Medication Toprotectyourchild’ssafety,theschoolnurseshouldbenotifiedwhenthereisachangeinyourchild’shealthstatus,orifamedicationhasbeenadded,deletedorchangedonthestudent’streatmentplan. ItisthepolicyoftheMontclairBoardofEducationthatallmedicationtakenduringschoolhoursbeadministeredinthehealthofficebyeithertheschoolnurseortheparent.Theonlyexceptiontothisruleistheadministeringofprescriptionmedicationthatisrequiredinapotentiallylife-threatingsituationsuchasinanasthmaticepisode,asevereallergicreactionanddiabeticemergency. Furthermore,thedistrictrequiresbothparentandmedicalproviderauthorizationsbecompletedandonfileinthehealthoffice.Medicationcannotbeadministeredatschooluntilthewrittenauthorizationformiscompleted.Theseformscanbeobtainedinthenurse’sofficeorbyprintingtheformfromthedistrict’swebsite:http://www.montclair.k12.nj.us/district/forms/ Thisappliestoallmedication(prescriptionandover-the-counter)thatwillbeadministeredonforashortterm(e.g.antibiotics),routinely(e.g.forasthma)oronanemergencybasis(e.g.Epi-Penforsevereallergicreactions). Inorderforyourchildtoreceiveanymedicationatschool,pleaseconfirmthefollowing:

• Allmedicalconsentformsandordersexpireattheendoftheschoolyear.Medicationordersmustberenewedatthebeginningoftheschoolyear.Medicationmustbe broughttoschoolbytheparent/caregiverintheoriginalcontainerwithproperlabelingforthestudent.Childrenarenotpermittedtocarrymedications.

• Anewwrittenrequestmustbecompletedforanychangestotheoriginalrequest. • Studentsarenotpermittedbylawtoself-administermedicationatschool,withthe

exceptionofinsulin,asthmainhalers,emergencyepinephrine,andthenonlyifwrittenauthorizationforself-administrationisprovidedbytheparent/caregiverandthestudent’shealthcareprovider.

• Endofschoolyear:medicationhastobepickedupbytheparent/caregiverduringthelastweekofschool.Medicationnotpickedupisdiscardedanddestroyed.

HeadLice Unfortunately,manychildrenwillhaveatleastonecaseoflicedetectedintheclassroombeforetheyearisover.AtHillsideElementarySchoolwewanttohelpkeepyourchildandourclassroomsfreeofheadlice.Wesuggestyoureadtheinformationonthelinkbelow,aswellastheinformationprovidedwiththispacket,anddiscussitwithyourentirefamily.Thiswill tellyouhowliceliveandbreedandhowtheyspread:https://www.montclair.k12.nj.us/departments/nurses/head_lice