Gladstone Elementary Student Handbook
Morning Routines
The school day for students begins at 8:25 A.M. and ends at 2:40 P.M. Students should not be waiting in the schoolyard prior to 8:10 AM. as there is no adult supervision available at that time. All students are expected to enter the building at 8:10 AM.
All bus students will enter the building by the assess road and go through the auditorium.
All primary students who are walkers will enter the building at the (A) doorway and the intermediate students will enter through the (B) main entrance. All students will proceed directly to their classrooms and they will be provided witha breakfast. After 8:25, all students are late and must check in at the office for a late pass. Students who are late/ absence must bring in a written excuse from their parent or guardian.
Children are dismissed from school at 2:40 P.M. Parents who are picking up their children are asked to wait in the schoolyard Parents are discouraged from signing their child out before 2:40 P.M. as we strive to provide uninterrupted instructional time for all of our students. Walkers are expected to go straight home after school.
All bus students will enter the building by the assess road and go through the auditorium.
All primary students who are walkers will enter the building at the (A) doorway and the intermediate students will enter through the (B) main entrance. All students will proceed directly to their classrooms and they will be provided witha breakfast. After 8:25, all students are late and must check in at the office for a late pass. Students who are late/ absence must bring in a written excuse from their parent or guardian.
Children are dismissed from school at 2:40 P.M. Parents who are picking up their children are asked to wait in the schoolyard Parents are discouraged from signing their child out before 2:40 P.M. as we strive to provide uninterrupted instructional time for all of our students. Walkers are expected to go straight home after school.
Attendance
Student attendance is a vital part of the educational success for our students.
When a child must be absent due to illness, however, we ask that parents call the school between 8:10 and 9:00 to inform us of the absence. A written excuse from the parent must be given to the teacher on the day the child returns to school.
Tardiness interrupts your child’s instructional program and should be avoided at all times. If a student is tardy, a written excuse must be presented to explain the reason for his/her tardiness. Any student, who is late three or more consecutive times without a valid excuse, will lose recess privileges.
You will be notified from the school for excessive absences and or tardiness. In the case for truancy, parents will be notified so that the problem can be resolved. In serious cases, the Home/Visitor/Attendance Officer will become involved and appropriate action will be taken to obtain compliance with state law pertaining to compulsory attendance.
It is the student’s responsibility to make up all assignments, projects, and tests that were missed due to absences or tardiness. Students who are absent for vacations or other extended periods will make up the work when they return to school. Homework will not be provided in anticipation of schoolwork to be missed.
When a child must be absent due to illness, however, we ask that parents call the school between 8:10 and 9:00 to inform us of the absence. A written excuse from the parent must be given to the teacher on the day the child returns to school.
Tardiness interrupts your child’s instructional program and should be avoided at all times. If a student is tardy, a written excuse must be presented to explain the reason for his/her tardiness. Any student, who is late three or more consecutive times without a valid excuse, will lose recess privileges.
You will be notified from the school for excessive absences and or tardiness. In the case for truancy, parents will be notified so that the problem can be resolved. In serious cases, the Home/Visitor/Attendance Officer will become involved and appropriate action will be taken to obtain compliance with state law pertaining to compulsory attendance.
It is the student’s responsibility to make up all assignments, projects, and tests that were missed due to absences or tardiness. Students who are absent for vacations or other extended periods will make up the work when they return to school. Homework will not be provided in anticipation of schoolwork to be missed.
Early Dismissal
Parents are urged to leave their children in school all day. Doctor and other appointments should be scheduled outside school hours whenever possible. If, however, a child must be dismissed early, he/she must bring a note to school stating the reason and time for dismissal. For the health and safety of all children, the policy of the Cranston School Committee is that students will be dismissed only to parents or guardians. Written permission must be given if someone other than the parent/guardian is to pick up the child. The individual picking up the child must also be listed on the child’s Emergency Care Card. Parents or guardians must report to the office to sign the child out of school.
Please be sure to keep your child’s Emergency Care Card up to date at all times. We will not release a student to anyone not listed on the Emergency Care Card. Individuals not familiar to school personnel must present proper identification.
Please be sure to keep your child’s Emergency Care Card up to date at all times. We will not release a student to anyone not listed on the Emergency Care Card. Individuals not familiar to school personnel must present proper identification.
Home School Communication
Effective home school communication is essential for your child’s academic achievement and personal growth. Teachers are available to conference with you anytime throughout the school year. Please do not hesitate to call and schedule an appointment as soon as you have a concern, or you wish to discuss your child’s progress. I encourage you to call the school for any issue or concern that you may have, and assure you that I or your child’s teacher will get back to you via the phone or a note.
Students in grades one through five have been provided with planners in order that they may record and organize their short and long-term assignments. These are to be used daily for homework, important papers, or as indicated by your child’s teacher. Students will use the planners to record their assignments and homework and teachers and parents will be able to use these to communicate more readily.
Students in grades one through five have been provided with planners in order that they may record and organize their short and long-term assignments. These are to be used daily for homework, important papers, or as indicated by your child’s teacher. Students will use the planners to record their assignments and homework and teachers and parents will be able to use these to communicate more readily.
Meals and Recess
Breakfast is free and available to all students and begins at 8:10 AM in all classrooms.
Students may purchase milk or lunch through school. Two meal choices are offered daily and students are given a calendar of scheduled lunches for the month. The lunch calendar can also be viewed by visiting it on the web. Please do not send soda to school with your child for lunch.
Students receive a twenty minute recess each day. Unless the weather is extreme, recess is outside. Please make sure that your child has the appropriate clothing including hats and gloves. Students are provide a snack time in their classrooms. We encourage the students to eat a healthy food item each day.
Students may purchase milk or lunch through school. Two meal choices are offered daily and students are given a calendar of scheduled lunches for the month. The lunch calendar can also be viewed by visiting it on the web. Please do not send soda to school with your child for lunch.
Students receive a twenty minute recess each day. Unless the weather is extreme, recess is outside. Please make sure that your child has the appropriate clothing including hats and gloves. Students are provide a snack time in their classrooms. We encourage the students to eat a healthy food item each day.
Toys, iPods...
Students are allowed to bring technology to school however must complete the BYOD and submit it to the office. Toys are not permitted to bring toys to school such as cards, balls or any play items to school. We will supply recreational equipment and games for recess.
Thank you for your support on this issue.
Student Behavior Code For School
Expectations for all behaviors involve respect and the assurance of a safe environment for all.
Students are expected to demonstrate respect for their peers and all staff at all times. This is expanded upon in the Cranston Elementary Conduct Code Book. In addition, Cranston Public Schools had adopted a Harassment/Intimidation/Bullying Policy that clearly defines these behaviors and their threat to the sense of safety for all students. All students and their parents should review these expectations together and sign and return the policy agreement.
As elementary students, our children are; learning what it means to be courteous and cooperative, how to settle disagreements and conflict, how to communicate effectively, how to be responsible for their own behavior, and the importance of kindness. Learning these behaviors is an important part of the developmental process and we take a proactive role in providing the necessary supports and instruction at Gladstone Street School.
Students are expected to demonstrate respect for their peers and all staff at all times. This is expanded upon in the Cranston Elementary Conduct Code Book. In addition, Cranston Public Schools had adopted a Harassment/Intimidation/Bullying Policy that clearly defines these behaviors and their threat to the sense of safety for all students. All students and their parents should review these expectations together and sign and return the policy agreement.
As elementary students, our children are; learning what it means to be courteous and cooperative, how to settle disagreements and conflict, how to communicate effectively, how to be responsible for their own behavior, and the importance of kindness. Learning these behaviors is an important part of the developmental process and we take a proactive role in providing the necessary supports and instruction at Gladstone Street School.
Ready to Learn
We expect students come to school eager to learn. The students need to have routines that help them grow in their learning. These routines include going to bed at a reasonable time so that children are rested and ready to learn, as well as having enough time in the morning to have breakfast and be prepared for the day. Children need help scheduling quiet time to complete homework requirements and to read for pleasure as well.
COZ
Gladstone Street School is the home of the Cranston COZ Family Center. The COZ is a grant-funded program that promotes school success for children by linking the home with the school and the community.
COZ offers:
COZ offers:
- Ritecare and Food Stamps application assistance
- Voter Registration
- Coat and toy drives
- Outreach and agency referral
- Parents as Teachers program for families and preschoolers
- After school programs including 4H Clubs and Junior Great Books Clubs
- “Breakfast with the Principal” program
- Parent-child activities like “Mom & Me” and “Dad & Me”
Parent Workshops
GlThe COZ also brings programs to families at Arlington, Horton, Dutemple, Edgewood Hope Highlands and Gladstone Call 270-8078 or stop by the COZ (entrance is the back of the Gladstone building) to learn more.