Beaufort Elementary School
Student Handbook
2005 -2006

TABLE of CONTENTS

Message from the Principal
Mission Statements
Faculty and Staff 
Daily Schedule 
School Year Calendar 
Change of Address / Phone # 
Student Drop-Off and Pick up

Morning and Afternoon Procedures 
BES Expectations / Reminders 
BES Discipline Plan  
Tardy Policy 
Dress Code
Report Cards - Grading 
Student Accountability Standards 
Awards 
Student Birthdays / Gifts / School Pictures 

Cafeteria Information 
Fire, Tornado & Bus Drills / Bomb Threat / Lost & Found
PhoneMaster & Telephone Information 
School Bus Routing & Stops / Bus Safety / Rules 
Bus Routes / Drivers  
Field Trips/Lost & Found 
School Insurance /Guidance Services 
Medication at school

Pediculosis Policy Head Lice
Library - Media Center Information / Book It 
Campbell's Labels/Boxtops for Education/Foster Grandparents

Advisory Council Overview/Advisory Council Members 
PTO Board Members / Information / Programs

Emergency Information 

Welcome Back !

Dear Parents and Students,

The staff and I would like to welcome you to a new school year at BES.  We have hit the ground running and I want to include you in the race.  Please review this Student Handbook and discuss each section with your child.  There have been some changes made this year.  These changes will affect our returning students, as well as those new to our school.

Because we are dedicated to the success of all our students we would also like to invite you to be a part of the Beaufort Elementary community.  Your participation in activities not only shows your support for our programs, but also teaches your child that you value what he or she is doing in school.  We will be providing an array of opportunities for your involvement throughout the year.  Please inquire as to how you can volunteer.

We are truly excited about all the components that make up our wonderful educational program, but we will not be as successful at reaching the "whole child" without you.  Don't sit on the sidelines.  Put BES on your calendar this year and don't get left behind!

Sincerely,
Becky Misner
Principal

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Carteret County Schools 
Mission Statement:

The mission of the 
Carteret County School System
is to graduate all students, 
prepared to be productive citizens.

Beaufort Elementary School 
Mission Statement:

"The Mission of Beaufort Elementary School is to ensure that all students are provided the opportunity to become life-long learners and achieve academic success in a safe, respectful, and orderly environment."

http://www.ncpublicschools.org

Information regarding NC Public Schools Policies and Procedures can be accessed by  the click of a mouse!  Such topics as Educational Opportunity, Entrance Requirements, Student Records, Student Health, Search and Seizure, Student Fees, Attendance Requirements, and many more are covered at this website.

To keep up wit the happenings at Beaufort Elementary, please visit our website at www.carteretcountyschools.org/bes.  Find out what's going on in your child's classroom, check the calendar of events, the on-line version of the handbook.  Just point and click

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7:30 - 7:45 AM buses arrive

7:30 - 8:00 Breakfast in cafeteria (optional).
                     Teachers report to duty stations.

8:00 School Office opens.
Non-duty Teachers arrive, prepare and open classrooms.

8:05 First bell rings.

8:10 Tardy bell rings. Exterior doors lock and instructional day begins.

8:10 - 8:15 BES-TV News Broadcast (to all classes)

8:20 - 8:50 L.E.A.P Reading Program (participating classes)

2:45 Bell rings to dismiss all students.

3:30 End of Teacher workday.

4:00 School Office closes.

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See Calendar

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Morning Procedure

1. Buses arrive between 7:30 and 8:00 am.

2. For safety reasons, non-bus students should not be present on campus any earlier than 7:30 when staff members with supervisory duties are in place.

3. Optional breakfast is served in the cafeteria between 7:30 - 8:00.

4. All students who arrive before 8:00 should be seated and remain in their designated waiting areas until classrooms open at 8:00.

5. Tardy bell rings at 8:10 am. Tardy students must report to the office to obtain a note before being admitted to class. Chronic unexcused tardies may result in a consultation with the School Social Worker, and disciplinary action by the school. Good attendance is critical to learning and to establishing good work habits.

6. A school-wide reading program begins at 8:20 daily. It is important that all students be on time in order to receive the full reading instruction. 

7. Students who ride bicycles to school should use the bike rack. Students are responsible for providing locks to secure their bikes. The school is not responsible for LOST or STOLEN bicycles.

PUNCTUALITY:  Make it a habit!

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AFTERNOON PROCEDURE

1. Beaufort Elementary School is a CLOSED campus. Students must stay on the school grounds from the time they arrive until the appropriate dismissal bell, unless they are checked out through the office.

2. Students WILL NOT be DISMISSED EARLY for PARENT CONVENIENCE.  Frequent early pickups are not encouraged since such interruptions infringe upon the instructional time of the student, as well as classmates and the teacher.

3. For security purposes, all visitors to our school must report to the office through the main entrance to sign a Visitors Log and receive a stick-on badge identifying them by name and destination.4. All students who are leaving early must be checked out through the office by a parent, legal guardian, or by an adult designated by the parent. The adult who checks out a student will be required to sign a Check-Out Log. All work missed as a result of early check-out must be made up within a reasonable period of time.

5. A student is counted absent if checked-out before 11:30 am, or if he/she arrives at school after 11:30 am.

6. Dismissal bell rings at 2:45 for all students. 

7. All students must be picked up by 3:00.  No supervision is scheduled beyond that time.

For the safety of your child, after school care is available at the Boys and Girls Club (504-2465).

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Student Drop-Off and Pick- Up

~MORNING~

Traffic flow in the new BES parking area will follow a pattern designed with the safety of our students in mind.  Vehicles should follow the oval in a counterclockwise direction, staying in the striped portion of the lane, and drop off their children at the entrance closest to their classroom.

Do NOT park in the drop-off lane!  If you intend to escort your child into the building, or come inside to sign your child out early, please use the visitor parking spaces.

~AFTERNOON~

Parents who plan to pick up their children at the end of the day will be issued a numbered ID tag to display in the windshield or hang from the rear view mirror of their vehicle.  Each number will be registered in the school office in a file which will include a list of all adults who can pick up your child.  For security reasons, students must memorize this tag number.

Parents waiting to pick up students will form a line in the striped pick-up lane and remain in their vehicle.  Once the buses have cleared the parking area, waiting vehicles will be directed to proceed to the covered walkway at the main entrance to the school where the students will be waiting.  As each vehicle approaches, the vehicle ID# will be announced by the supervising staff member, and matched to the correct student.  Students will load up, and the next vehicle will move forward.

Please drive with CAUTION in all parking areas!

As the school year progresses, this procedure will be evaluated and adjustments, if needed, will be made.  Please feel free to contact our Advisory Council with comments or suggestions for improvement.  You may also speak with Principal Becky Misner or Assistant Principal Catherine Warren.

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Beaufort Elementary 
Expectations

*Treat others as you would like to be treated.
         This rule includes polite behavior and proper language. NO aggressive behavior, real or play.

* Take care of our property.

* Follow adult directions. 
          This includes moving safely and carefully 
from place to place.

* Respect our place of learning.
This means NO illegal items such as drugs, alcohol, tobacco, knives, fireworks, matches, or lighters.  NO weapons, real or toy.

REMEMBER ...

1. Rolling Bookbags are not permitted due to the limited storage space.

2. CHEWING GUM The chewing of gum at school by students is not permitted.

3. RECREATIONAL ITEMS such as balls, Yo-Yo's, radios, video games, skateboards, etc. are not permitted on campus or on the school buses unless related to a learning activity and only with permission of the classroom teacher. Any items confiscated will be held for parent pick-up.

4. RESTROOMS Responsible behavior and good sanitation habits are required in all restrooms. Students should obtain permission to use restrooms.

5. CONTACT SPORTS / GAMES No games involving bodily contact are allowed.

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Student Dress Code

While recognizing the need for students to express their individuality through their choice of clothing, we feel that the educational atmosphere of the school, home and community is best maintained when certain standards of dress are followed. 


All students will be modestly dressed and groomed so as not to unreasonably distract the attention of others, or to cause disruption of or interference with the educational process or the orderly operation of the school.

* Students should be dressed neatly and in good taste.
* Students should wear shoes that are appropriate for PE.
* No vulgar or inappropriate printing or logos on clothing.
* No bare midriff or strapless tops are allowed.
* Sunglasses, hats, hoods or caps should not be worn inside.
* Short-shorts and mini-skirts are not allowed.
* Pants will be fitted or secured at the waist with a belt.

From time to time new fads or styles come about that may not be considered proper attire for school wear. The school administration reserves the right to determine whether a particular type of clothing or style is appropriate for school wear. Parents will be called to bring a change of clothing for students who are dressed in an inappropriate fashion.

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Report cards are issued to students and their parents six school days after the end of the 9-week marking period. The information on the report card will advise the student and the parent about the academic achievement during the grading period and the academic growth during the year. Interim progress reports are provided for 4th and 5th grade students.

Grading Scale (for 3rd 4th and 5th grades only)
A	100 - 93	Superior Work
B	92 - 85	Good Work
C	84 - 75	Average Work
D	76 - 70	Poor Work
F	69 - 0	Failure
O = Outstanding	S = Satisfactory	N = Needs to Improve
U = Unsatisfactory
Kindergarten students receive mid-year and end of year progress reports.

4 & 5 Academic Banquet: Students in grades 4 and 5 who maintain a 90 or above average ON GRADE LEVEL with only one N and no U’s for the year will be honored at our annual Academic Banquet in the spring of the year.

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A W A R D S

Each 9 weeks there will be an awards assembly to recognize those students who have earned any of the following:

ON GRADE LEVEL:
Principal’s List: Straight A’s and S’s Honor Roll: A’s and B’s and S’s
* * * NO “N’s” or *U’s” from Specials or in Conduct * * * 

Good Citizenship Awards: Students will be identified by their teachers for following school rules. Grades Pre-K, K &1 will use a “Happy Face” tally. Grades 2 - 5 students may not receive more than 10 marks per 
grading period.

Climbers Club: Students must show academic progress and not have any “N’s” or “U’s” from Specials or in conduct. 

“B.U.G.” Awards (Being Unusually Good): Students may receive a stamp or sticker if they are recognized for being unusually good at any time.

Seadog Club: Students in grades 1 & 2 making Honor Roll and having no “N’s” or “U’s” from special teachers or in conduct. 

Super Seadog: Students in grades 3 - 5 who have achieved Honor Roll or Principal’s List for 2 grading periods will receive a special award and treat.

Perfect Attendance: Awards will be given each 9 weeks to students who have no more than two excused tardies with no absences per grading period.

Accelerate Reader: Students identified by teacher as showing either exceptional effort, highest number of books read, highest reading level, or most points. A different student may be honored each 9 weeks.

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BIRTHDAYS 

Birthdays are a special time for our children, and we would like to treat each child’s birthday equally. If it is agreeable with the teacher, you may send refreshments for your child’s class during break time on his/her birthday. This protects instructional time. Please make arrangements with the teacher a few days in advance and remember to send enough napkins, cups, ice, etc. for the entire class.

To recognize student birthdays, special badges have been designed for the students to wear on their special day. 

* Gifts *

To honor a birthday or other achievement, you may wish to send a floral tribute or other gift to your child. Beaufort Elementary allows this practice within the following guidelines:

1) Students who ride school buses will not be allowed to transport balloons or flowers in glass containers on the bus.

2) To minimize classroom disruptions, all such gifts will be held in the office until the end of the school day. Students will be called to the office to pick up their gifts.

School Pictures

Lifetouch Portrait Studio has been engaged to take individual student portraits on September 28.  These photos will be used int he BES Yearbook sponsored by the PTO, which will be available for sale at the end of the school year.  Please be sure to dress your child in bright colors that complement the background color you choose.  When you have chosen the pictures you want to order from the proof provided, be sure to send CORRECT CHANGE or a check or money order payable to LifeTouch.

Teachers will NOT write receipts or make change for picture payments.

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Our cafeteria is operated for the well-being and convenience of all students. Free and reduced price meals are provided for students who qualify. 

The following rules apply to all students who use the cafeteria:

1. Stand quietly in the serving line and follow the directions of adults.

2. Learn your lunch # and have your money ready for the cashier.

3. Be seated in the area designated for your class.

4. Talk QUIETLY to your tablemates only. Quiet voices are required.

5. Do not return to the serving line. If you forget an item, raise your hand and tell the adult in charge.

6. Throw away all litter (tray, milk carton, napkins, plastic) in the trash cans provided.

7. All classes are responsible for cleaning their tables and seats, and for picking up litter from the floor in their area.

8. Students may not take food items outside the cafeteria unless their class is eating outside.

Meal Prices

	BREAKFAST (7:30-8:00)	LUNCH
FULL PRICE	$.75	$1.85
REDUCED	.30	.40
ADULT	1.00	2 .60
MILK	.35	.35

Supplemental items such as cookies, ice cream, fruit roll-ups, etc. are available for purchase by students. A price list is displayed in the cafeteria.

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Free / Reduced Meals

Free or reduced price meals are available to students who qualify.  To apply for meal benefits, complete the appplication and return it to your child's school.  A new application is needed each school year.  Only one application is needed per household even if you have children at more than one school.  You mus return the application by September 9th.  If you received a letter this summer indicating that your child has been pre-approved, you do not need to complete and application.

Our computer system enables you to pay for your child's lunch in advance.  You may send pre-payment for the week or month.  The money will be deposited into your child's account and can be used to pay for breakfast, snack or lunch.

A phone call to the cafeteria manager, Mrs. Martha Jones, at 728-4242 will let you know the balance in your child's account.  We encourage you to take advantage of this time saving option.  When students pre-pay, the lunch line moves quicker and the students have more time to eat.  And when YOU don't have to hand out lunch money every morning, there is less chance you will forget.  But we understand that students sometimes forget or lose their lunch money.  That's why we allow our students to charge their meals up to a limit of $10.

The non-profit school lunch and breakfast program strives to provide this valuable service at the lowest possible cost to you.  Help us maintain this service by charging only in an emergence.  When your child has to charge a meal, please pay the charges to the Cafeteria ASAP!

Winner's Circle Healthy Dining Program

Starting in September BES will be implementing a program to help children identify great-tasting, healthy menu items at school.  The program emphasizes nutritional guidelines that offer prevention for the majority of chronic diseases.  Please encourage your child to select foods labeled with the Winner's Circle logo (a purple star with a gold fork.)

The hard copy of the handbook gives an overview of the steps we are taking at BES to ensure that your children receive nutritious, healthy meals from our cafeteria.

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F I R E   D R I L L

To comply with North Carolina statutes, a fire drill will be held during the first week of school and once per month thereafter. These drills are necessary to familiarize students with proper evacuation procedures. Students are to obey their teacher’s instructions quickly and quietly in order to safely exit the building.

t o r n a d o   d r i l l

As required by the state, tornado drills are conducted annually in the fall and again in the spring so that our students and staff will be familiar with proper procedures should the need arise.

s c h o o l   b u s   e v a c u a t i o n   d r i l l

Twice each year, ALL students are included in a school bus evacuation drill. This allows bus students as well as those students who usually walk to school or are dropped off by parents to learn the proper way to evacuate a school bus in case of an emergency on a field trip or a regular school bus route.

B o m b   T h r e a t

In the event of a bomb threat, plans are in place to evacuate all students and staff to the far end of the soccer field until such time as the building has been inspected by qualified personnel and all danger is past. In the event of inclement weather, the students will be transported to the Boys & Girls Club.

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Pre-recorded messages informing you of your child’s absence or tardiness are made automatically at the end of each school day by our phone notification system, PhoneMaster. These calls also serve as a reminder to you to send a note to school with your child explaining the absence or tardiness. You may also receive other news and information via the PhoneMaster many times during the year.

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TELEPHONE MESSAGES

Non-emergency telephone messages for students should be relayed to the
school office. To keep classroom interruptions to a minimum these messages will be delivered at the end of the school day. Students will not be called to the office to answer the phone except in emergencies.

EMERGENCY CONTACT 

Please make sure that your child knows how to reach you in the event of illness or accident. The phone number of a neighbor or relative as well as your work number(s) should be provided for use by the office.

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USE OF TELEPHONE 

A courtesy phone for outgoing local calls is available in the office. Students will be allowed to use the phone on an as-needed basis as determined by the classroom teacher.

Please limit use of this phone to emergency situations by making sure that your child:

1) has meal money for the day
2) has signed notes / papers
3) has permission slips / field trip money when needed
4) has homework / books / supplies, etc.
5) knows where to go after school / who will provide transportation.

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The Carteret County Transportation Manual mandates that the following procedures be enforced when determining bus routes and assigning bus stops:

* A route may not deviate from a general path of direction for a distance of less than one-half mile and then return to the original path except for groups of ten or more pupils, unescorted pupils in grades K-3 or special education pupils.

* Unless safety factors require otherwise, principals may not plan bus stops closer together than .2 miles. Each student must be at the designated stop at the arrival time of the bus.

* Non-state maintained and municipal maintained roads: Buses will travel down these roads for K-5 pupils only, depending upon road width, condition, entrance, adequate turn around, stop signs, vegetation cut for adequate vision and a signed homeowners association permission form (Use of Private Road Permission Agreement).

* According to state law, the rated capacity of any school bus is the maximum number of passengers allowed on that bus at any one time. 
To avoid overcrowding, a student will be assigned to ONE BUS ONLY.

* All school buses will have cell phones for emergency use only.

Questions or concerns should be addressed to Mr. John Barbour at the Transportation Office ~ 728-4726.

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* SCHOOL BUS SAFETY *


SCHOOL BUS SAFETY IS A TOP PRIORITY

STUDENTS WHO RIDE SCHOOL BUSES ARE SUBJECT TO SCHOOL RULES

Students, your school day begins when you leave your home and ends when you return. Remember, it is a privilege, not a right, to ride on the school bus. If you misbehave or are unwilling to follow bus rules, then you may be a danger to the safety of others. For this reason if you do not follow bus rules, the privilege will be taken away. 

School Bus Procedures 

A. Meeting / Entering the Bus

1) In walking to a bus stop, passengers should select the safest route. If there is no sidewalk, they should walk to the left of the street or highway FACING TRAFFIC.

2) Passengers must be on time. The driver has a schedule to follow and cannot wait for late passengers.

3) Passengers must stay off the street or roadway while waiting at a bus stop. 
Passengers should always pay attention to the traffic and never play, especially if there is approaching traffic. As the bus arrives, students should not cross until the bus and all traffic has stopped.

4) When the bus has completely stopped and the lights are flashing, passengers should WALK quickly to the bus, hold the handrail, watch their step, and enter the bus. ALWAYS CROSS IN FRONT OF THE BUS, IN FULL VIEW OF THE BUS DRIVER.

B. On The Bus

1) Passengers must follow the verbal and/or written directions of the bus driver.

2) Passengers should sit in their designated seats and keep the aisle clear of books, feet, etc. Belongings should be kept on passenger’s lap.

3) Passengers may not eat, chew gum, or drink on the bus.

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4) Passengers must keep arms, hands, feet, head, etc. INSIDE the bus at all times. No objects may be released from the bus window at any time.

5) Passengers may not bring recreational items such as radios, video games, toys, or balls on the bus.

6) Passengers may not bring harmful or unnecessary items such as animals, sticks, rocks, bottles, glass, etc. on the bus. Tobacco, weapons, fireworks and alcoholic beverages are not allowed on any school bus.

7) Passengers must never litter, deface or tamper with the school bus in any way. This restriction includes emergency doors, seat covers, fire extinguishers, cameras and first aid supplies.

8) Passengers shall never attempt to ride a school bus unless assigned to it by the principal. It is unlawful for a person to ride on a school bus without proper assignment or approval.

9) Passengers may not behave in any way that distracts the bus driver or other passengers. Undisciplined behavior of passengers will not be tolerated. This includes language and/or actions that are rude, loud, annoying, obscene or profane. Fighting, real or play, will NOT be tolerated.

C. Leaving The Bus / En Route Home

1) Passengers may exit the bus ONLY at designated stops.

2) Passengers will remain in their seats when the bus arrives at their assigned stop. Once the bus has made a complete stop, passengers will exit the bus with caution and proceed immediately out of the right-of-way.

3) Never try to retrieve an item that has fallen or blown under the bus. Do not stop to talk, pet an animal, check the mailbox, etc. Move safely away from the bus so that the driver may proceed.

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School Bus Rules & Consequences

Beaufort Elementary students will ride in a safe, pleasant manner to and from school. The safety of students during their transportation is a responsibility which they and their parents share with bus drivers and school officials.

* School rules and bus rules will be posted on all buses.
* Buses will be unloaded (am) or dismissed (pm) when students are quiet and seated properly.
* Students who break bus rules will receive appropriate consequences.

Since failure to follow bus rules may affect the safety of others, a student who misbehaves in the morning will be reported by the driver to the principal on the same school day; if the misbehavior occurs in the afternoon, it will be reported the next morning. The following action will be taken:

The assistant principal will determine if the offense warrants parent notification as follows:

1. FIRST OFFENSE: A form describing the incident will be sent home. The letter must be signed by the parent and presented by the student to the driver for signature when the student next boards the bus, and returned to the assistant principal. 

2. SECOND OFFENSE: A form clearly labeled Offense #2 will necessitate the parent’s appearing with the child in a meeting with the assistant principal before the student may ride the bus again.

3. THIRD OFFENSE: A form clearly labeled Offense # 3 will result in suspension of bus-riding privileges for a stated period of time. The period will be in relation to the seriousness of the offense. 

4. CONTINUED OFFENSES: will result in increased periods of bus suspension and possible loss of bus privileges.

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FIELD TRIPS

Field trips are a vital part of the curriculum, allowing students to see and experience things outside the classroom, and to have more exposure to their local environment.  Because field trips are and extension of classroom activities, the same appropriate behavior that is expected from our students in the classroom is also expected when they are away from school.  Therefore, it is imperative that your child be on his/her best behavior at all times while on a field trip.

The same discipline policy that exists in the classroom and on school buses also applies on trips.  If a child has shown difficulty behaving appropriately during class, he/she will NOT be allowed to participate in the field trips unless accompanied by a parent or guardian.  This policy exists to ensure the safety of ALL students while traveling to and from their destination, and to maximize their experience during the trip.  The classroom teacher and administrators reserve the right to modify consequences of any infraction, and will contact the parents in the event of a problem.  

A field trip permission form will be sent home at the beginning of the school year. Please sign and return this form. Parents will be informed of scheduled dates for field trips and any other information pertinent for each trip. 

CHANGE OF ADDRESS / PHONE #

It is imperative that we have the correct E-911 address and phone # of each student on file in our office. If you move or change your phone # during the school year, please inform the office and your child’s teacher immediately so that your child’s information card can be updated. 


If your move takes you out of Beaufort Elementary school district, but your home is still in Carteret County, you may wish to apply for a waiver if you feel that a transfer of schools will be a hardship for your children. 

A form to request a change of school assignment (JECC) is included in the Carteret County Schools Policies and Procedures Manual.

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GUARANTEE TRUST LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY offers an economical group insurance program selected for your child’s protection. Statistics indicate that chances are better than 1 in 4 that a school-aged child will be injured this year in an accident. We urge you to consider purchasing coverage for your child. Enrollment forms will be sent home during the first week of school. Premiums are to be paid directly to the company as directed on the application form.

DELTA DENTAL PLAN OF NORTH CAROLINA offers dental accident insurance. Information and applications will be sent home with each student during the first week of school, or may be obtained in the school office. All premiums are to be paid directly to the company as directed on the application form. 

Lost and Found 

Items of clothing, lunchboxes, jewelry, etc. that are found on the school campus should be turned in to the media center. Money that is found should be taken to the school office where it will be held for one week and if not claimed will be awarded to the finder. All other items will be shown in the daily BES-TV news broadcast at 8:10, and can also be seen on the school website at www.carteretcountyschool.org/bes/lstndfnd.htm.

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We realize that it is sometimes necessary during school hours for children to take medication prescribed by a doctor. To assist parents with this task, we require that they adhere to the following guidelines:

1) The student’s physician MUST fill out a medication form to be brought to the school office with the medication.

2) The medication MUST be in the original container bearing a prescription label with the name of the patient, the medication and the doctor. The dosage and time to be given must also be on the label.

3) Only the necessary medication should be brought, and only the prescribed dose will be administered at school by a designated person(s).

4) The medication must be delivered to the office by the parent. Carteret County Schools policy states that NO medication can be delivered by the student. All medication will be counted and verified by school personnel
in the presence of the parent. 

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HEAD LICE (PEDICULOSIS)

Students who show evidence of head lice shall be removed from the classroom and their parents will be called to pick them up from school. An official notice outlining recommended treatment measures, school policy and procedures to be followed in the prevention of spread or reinfestation shall be given to the parent.

The day after treatment is rendered, the parent must bring the child back to school along with evidence of treatment (empty box or container). Do not send the child on the bus.

Before the child will be allowed to return to the classroom, a designated school person (usually the assistant in the child’s class) will check the child’s head to determine the absence or presence of nits. If eggs or adult lice are found, the child will be refused admission to school until treatment has completely rid the child of lice and nits. The child will be rechecked within 7 to 10 days.

If a child is absent more than three days because of head lice, the principal will notify the school social worker. A visit to the home by the school nurse or the school social worker may be needed if more intensive counseling is required.

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Our Library~Media program strives to integrate the activities of the classroom and the media center to provide a selection of materials to meet the needs and abilities of our students and to promote independent reading and learning. We wish to provide flexible scheduling opportunities for all classes to use the media center for research and to develop information-gathering skills. We also encourage the use of the library for recreational reading as we develop partnerships among teachers, students and parents.

There are exceptions to most rules and the library~media center staff will be as flexible as possible in meeting the needs of parents, students and staff. Teachers may allow individual students to check-out / return books or conduct research at any time during the day. Students must have a pass to come to the media center without their class. Parents are welcome to sign out materials with their children, or to find a quiet corner to read or to browse during the day.

CLASSES

Classes should come to the media center for instruction on a weekly basis as an extension of their classroom learning. Small group or large group instruction will be offered by the media coordinator upon request. Teachers must plan and schedule these classes with the media coordinator as far in advance as possible.

MATERIALS CHECK-OUT

When given a theme or subject and at least three days notice, the media center staff will print a bibliography and gather materais for teachers to use in their classrooms.  

Before removal from the media center, 
all materials must be checked out by the media center staff.

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Check-Out Periods

BOOKS
Students: 1 week (for check-out renewal, see Media Coordinator)

CD-ROMS
1 week check-out by teachers. Teachers will be advised of new titles.

VIDEOS
1 day check-out by teachers (popular videos may require half day check-out).


Inter-Library Loan System

The inter-library loan system allows borrowers to request materials from other school libraries. Check-out periods for these books will depend upon the individual lending library’s policy.

MATERIALS REQUESTS

Requests for the acquisition of specific materials may be submitted in writing directly to the Media Coordinator or to members of the Media Advisory Committee. This committee includes representatives from each grade level.

PERIODICALS

The Media Center subscribes to a variety of popular children's magazines covering a broad spectrum of interests.  Students are invited to peruse the magazines during their library visits, and to use them as research aids, but the magazines are not generally checked out of the media center.

LOST OR DAMAGED BOOKS

Payment for lost or damaged books will be the responsibility of the person who checked them out. Fees will be determined by the Media Coordinator based on replacement cost of the item. Students who pay for a lost book and then “find” it will be reimbursed upon the return of the book.

STUDENTS WHO OWE FOR LOST LIBRARY BOOKS OR DAMAGE FEES WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO PARTICIPATE IN FIELD DAYS.

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This is a computerized reading incentive program that evaluates reading comprehension and reading level. Books are rated according to their complexity, vocabulary, reading level and length. Point levels range from 0.5 to 50+ points. Students read these specially marked books and take tests on them using the computer in their classroom or in the Media Center. The computers grade the tests and award points for each test based upon the percent correct. Points are accumulated throughout the year as the students read more. At the end of the year, cash prizes will be awarded as follows: 

1) Top Reader in the school,
2) 2nd & 3rd Top Readers in the school, and 3) Top Reader per Grade Level. Other incentives and rewards are also being considered for the top readers. This program is used to motivate students for reading advancement in our school.

L. E. A. P.
(Literacy Education Advancement Program)

Classes in grades 1 - 3 begin the day by participating in LEAP.  During the hour of the instructional day, the class is divided into small groups for a 1/2 hour period of reading and/or writing.  Groups are led by the classroom teacher, the assistant, a specials teacher, another BES staff member or a volunteer.

Special books and other reading materials such as Weekly Reader are used to help students develop oral reading skills, comprehension, vocabulary, writing language, and test-taking skills.

Some classes incorporate craft-making or cooking during LEAP time as a means of reinforcing the process of following instructions.

Through exposure to a variety of interactive teaching styles and environments, our students learn while having fun.

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Beaufort Elementary School has an Advisory Council consisting of 8 to10 volunteer which consists of parents, a PTO representative, and a member of the community at large.  The guidelines and regulations governing the Council’s operation is established by the Board of Education and are as follows:

The function of the Advisory Council is to counsel and recommend. Responsibilities include advising and counseling the Principal and/or Superintendent and Board of Education concerning personnel, curriculum and activities of the school; assisting the Principal and his staff in interpreting the school program and communicating the needs of the professional staff to the school community; assisting the Principal, his staff and other groups in the care and beautification of the school buildings and grounds; and assisting the school staff in creating a community atmosphere of pride and concern in regards to the school and its programs, by encouraging the participation of parents and other citizens in the various activities of the school.

The Advisory Council also serves as a sounding board: to receive suggestions from parents for improving the school; to hear complaints of parents who feel their concerns or problems have not been properly handled by teachers or principal; to establish a time for regular monthly meetings in order to keep themselves well informed of the progress and problems of the school so that they may be effective channels to and from the school community; and to assist the Principal in handling problems and complaints when requested by the parents or the Principal.

An important function of the Advisory Council is to receive requests and suggestions from citizens in order to promote and encourage more effective use of school facilities for educational, recreational and cultural activities in order to enrich the life of the community to the greatest possible extent.

Monthly meetings will be announced in the Carteret County News-Times and are open for public attendance. The following page contains a list of the 2001-2002 Advisory Council members. If you have concerns or recommendations, please feel free to call a member. We appreciate your input. School Advisory Councils are established to serve as an important link between the community, the school and the Board of Education. Minutes from each meeting will be posted on our school website   (http://www.carteretcountyschools.org/bes/advisory.htm) for your information.

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2005 - 2006
Advisory Council 

Micah Davis

Guy Murrell

Robbie Phillips - Boys & Girls Club

Mike Cockrell

Ashley Hardison

Alicia Nelson

Andrea Johnson

Valerie Lewis

Rhonda Waller

Lise Sabiston

Sandy Giacobbi

Questions, concerns or suggestions regarding BES may be directed to any Advisory Council member for discussion at their monthly meeting

Dates, time and location of meetings will be announced after the first meeting of each school year.  All advisory council meetings are open to the public.

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BES Parent Teacher Organization
Officers and Board Members
2005-06

President: Sandy Giacobbi
Vice President: Michelle Lasky
Secretary: Ashley Hardison
Treasurer: Mamie Holt

C O M M I T T E E  C H A I R S

R.I.F.:  Valerie Lewis
Hospitality:  Wendy & Mike Cockrell
Teacher Liaison: Lisa Lawrence & Billie Chadwick
PTO Membership: Sara Bulla & Ellen Gaskill
Boxtops for Education: JoAnn Maulshagen
Santa’s Workshop: Sybil King & Donna Rowland
Yearbook:  Janet Cannon & Evelyn Carraway
Volunteer Coordinator: Sara Bulla
Discount Cards:  Ellen Gaskill & Bonita Banks
Fall Festival Coordinators:  Stephanie Johnson & Andrea Johnson

GET INVOLVED... JOIN THE PTO

One of the reasons that Beaufort Elementary is a special place for your children is the number of parents who are involved in the school.  BES has an active and well organized PTO and a Volunteer Program that is a very important part of the education process.  Everyone has something to share whether it be a skill, talent, idea or experience.  Time -- any amount of time -- spent volunteering is an investment in the future of our children.

We encourage all of our parents to join the PTO each year.  Your $5 family membership show your commitment to education and reinforces your support of the BES staff.  Form more information on joining the PTO or becoming a volunteer, simply contact any PTO Board member.

REMEMBER:  No time is too little to share!

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Greetings from the President...

On behalf of the BES Parent-Teacher Organization, I extend a warm welcome to all our new and returning students and their families.  The PTO Board encourages everyone to be a part of the BES-Team as we strive to make our school a fun and productive setting where our children can learn and grow both in knowledge and in character.

The PTO serves to coordinate volunteers at school in many different areas and in a variety of ways.  I would like to stress that parental involvement is a very important part of the elementary education process, especially to our own children.  When parents are involved in their child's education and activities, student achievement increases, and they have a better attitude towards school.  Remember, there are many different ways to offer your services -- no amount of time is wasted when you are touching the life of a child.  Please contact any PTO Board member and let them know how YOU would like to become involved in volunteering.  This is a great way to show our children how much we care about them.

Last year was the 7th year for our BES Yearbook.  It was a success and we hope to continue the tradition.  Fall portraits will be used in the 2005-06 yearbook.  Parents, be sure to take plenty of pictures during the year and send copies to the PTO to be considered fro inclusion in the yearbook.  Snapshots of the children in their classroom, on field trips, at school functions, working on various projects, or just being kids-- anything depicting school life will be appreciated.  We want to fill our yearbook with precious memories!

 Hopefully you'll agree that when we work together, everyone wins.  Each year, the PTO organizes a variety of fundraisers.  Again this year, we are planning to offer the BES Discount Cards, Seadog T-shirts and sweatshirts, a Fall Catalog fund-raiser and a Fall Festival.   The money raised will be used to purchase additional materials for the teachers, and to fund many programs for the school.

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Already this year, the PTO has donated $5000 to be divided among our teachers.  Each teacher receives a share of this start-p gift in order to purchase educational materials and supplies for their classroom.  In light of the recent budget cuts, this money is more important than ever.  The PTO also helps provide funding for several RIF distributions.

Again, money from the PTO will once again help to fund the 4th and 5th grade Academic Banquet at the end of the year which recognizes and rewards student achievement.  In addition, the PTO promotes physical fitness by providing extra funds for the PE department.  Funds will also be provided for landscaping, to purchase equipment for the media center, and to help pay mileage when school buses are used for local field trips.

The PTO has pledged to continue its efforts to raise money to fund all of these worthwhile projects, and to recruit volunteers for school involvement.  We appreciate an suggestions, concerns or ideas that you have for becoming involved, so please feel free to contact any of the PTO Board members.

The future of Beaufort Elementary School is filled with possibility and promise.  There are many exciting and challenging plans in the works that will require the support of teachers, staff, students and parents in order to succeed.  I realize that it sometimes seems there is no end to all the fund-raising.  But keep in mind that your support and hard work earned over $30,000 for BES last year.  This money was spent to purchase a roll-out protective floor cover and storage stand for the new gym floor.  It paid for twelve outdoor benches located around the campus, and helped to fund 8 new picnic tables built by some really great Eagle Scouts.  And you'll have to agree that the wonderful graphics painted by Eve Norman have really lived up the walls.

This is YOUR PTO fundraising money at work!  I would like to thank each of you for all you have done and will continue to do for the BES-PTO and our children.  I encourage each parent to take an active role in the life of our school.  Get involved.  Volunteer.  Remember that "many hands make light work."

Many thanks,

Sandy Hewitt-Giacobbi
PTO President.

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FALL FESTIVAL

Again this year the PTO and the staff of BES will hold a fall Festival to raise money to fund a variety of projects throughout the school year.  Always a popular event, the Fall Festival features a variety of booths offering games and prizes, food and drinks, face painting, a hay ride, exhibits, yard sale and country store, cake walk, pumpkin walk, dunking booth and many, many more opportunities for fun and laughter for the whole family.  Join us on Friday, October 21 for a fun-filled evening that the whole family is sure to enjoy!  Proceeds from the Fall Festival are re-invested in our school as they are used to purchase supplies and materials for the classrooms.

Academic Banquet

The PTO helps to sponsor an Academic Banquet at the end of the school year. Students in grades 4 and 5 who have a 90 average or above in each of their academic courses on grade level, and no unsatisfactory grades in Art, Music, PE or conduct will be honored at the banquet. The students are treated to dinner and recognized individually with a certificate and trophy. A special guest speaker is engaged to address the students, acknowledge their hard work, and challenge them to continue their efforts. The cost of each student’s meal is paid by the PTO. Parents or invited guests (2 per student) pay a nominal fee for their meal.

BES Discount Cards

"Better than a clearance sale!" is just one way to describe the deals available to BES discount card holders.  One of our best fund-raisers, the sale of these cards generates the majority of working capital for the PTO each year.  The variety of merchants who use our cards to advertise discounts and special offers on their goods and services makes the $10 cost a bargain for the community members who purchase cards for their own use and for gifts.  We hop you will take advantage of the opportunity to save some money for you family, and support the local merchants who continue to support our school, our programs, and our students.

Reading is Fundamental (RIF)

Another popular reading incentive program is RIG which sponsors FREE book distributions three times a year.  Getting books into the hands of students who might not otherwise be able to afford them is the primary goal of this federally funded reading program.

During the distributions, each BES student is allowed to choose one book to keep FREE.  A wide variety of popular paperback titles, selected by a committee of PTO members is paid for by RIF and PTO.

Beaufort Elementary is the only school in the county to participate in this program.  Our dedicated volunteers deserve many thanks for providing the RIF program and FREE books for our children.

If you would like to help with a distribution, contact our RIF Coordinator, Valerie Lewis.

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Campbell’s Labels For Education

The Campbell’s Soup Company offers this program by which schools may redeem labels for FREE audio/visual equipment, athletic equipment, reference books, teaching aids, and much more. Product labels from Campbell’s, Franco-American, Open Pit, Pace, Pepperidge Farms, Prego, Swanson, V-8 Juice, Vlasic, and a host of other brands are all eligible for redemption. Once you save the purchase proofs or labels, send them to school to be redeemed for FREE merchandise for use by our students. 

BOXTOPS FOR EDUCATION

Look for specially marked packages on your grocer's shelves, cut off the "Boxtops for Education" symbols and send them to school by your child.  The symbols can be redeemed for cash to help fund some of our programs.

Lion's Shop and Share

Food Lion's "LionShop & Share" allows customers to support their favorite not-for-profit organization by shopping at Food Lion. Once linked, using your MVP Card each time you shop at Food Lion, a portion of your total grocery bill will be donated to Beaufort Elementary. 
  Customers may link their MVP Cards to Beaufort Elementary School by calling Food Lion's customer relations number (704-633-8250 ext. 3810) or click here.

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