Englewood School, located on the Trans-Canada Highway, in the village of Crapaud, was established as a high school for the area and was officially opened on April 30, 1961. The School originally served Grades 9-12 from districts in the Crapaud-Tryon area. Other surrounding districts soon joined the School and in 1967-68, Grades 7-8 were added. In September, 1973, all elementary schools except Crapaud Village and Bonshaw were closed and the students were transferred to Englewood. In September, 1978, high school students from the area began attending the new Bluefield High School in Hampshire and Englewood became an elementary-intermediate school for the area. In 1982, the long-awaited extension to the building was constructed; the School finally had a modern gymnasium and facilities for community activities. In 2005, the music room was renovated and the mobiles were removed. The School, one of seven schools in the Bluefield Family of the Eastern School District, presently serves approximately 200 students in Grades 1-9 from an area which includes Tryon, Crapaud, Victoria, Kelly’s Cross, Bonshaw, and Argyle Shore. Englewood School’s mascot is the Bulldog and our school colours are royal blue and white.

School Programs

The School offers the authorized English‑language curriculum to Grades 1-9. All students are expected to take Physical Education in all grades; Music in grades l-6; and French in grades 4-9. A Band program is offered as an option for students in grades 4-9. Resource-Special Education is available as well as access to a well-equipped library and computer lab.

Englewood operates on a six-day cycle like all other schools on Prince Edward Island. This means that each day has a number from l-6. The cycle begins on the first teaching day in September and continues throughout the school year. Holidays, workshop days and storm days are not counted as a day in the cycle. Our school Newsletter reminds parents of the day of the cycle as often as possible.

School Hours

8:25 a.m. Doors Open

8:35 a.m. O=Canada-Announcements

8:40-10:10 a.m. First Morning Session

l0:10-l0:20 a.m. Recess

l0:20-ll:40 a.m. Second Morning Session

ll:40 a.m.-12:10 p.m. Recess

12:10-12:40 Lunch Break-Silent Reading

l2:40-2:40 p.m. Afternoon Session

2:45 p.m. Dismissal

Englewood Official Supervision Times

All students are supervised and under the care of school personnel between the hours of 8:25 a.m. and 2:50 p.m. To accommodate for before and after school practices of band students and also sports activities that are co-ordinated through the physical education department, special supervision arrangements of band students are made through the respective teachers. For safety reasons, all other students are to arrive and depart as determined by regular bus schedules. Students who return after school hours for use of playground facilities are to do so after 4:00 p.m.

Reporting to Parents

Both parents and teachers must accept the responsibility of instructing our students. Constant communication between the school and the home is very important. This happens whenever one of the parties feels it is necessary to contact the other about a student=s academic progress or discipline concern. In addition to these communications, six formal reporting times (roughly every 6-8 weeks) have been set by the School. These times are outlined in the School Calendar.

As a result of observation and assessment, much consideration and consultation with parents, a student may be retained to strengthen basic academic and-or social skills.

Placement occurs when: 1) the skill and-or social level need more time for strengthening; however, the student has already been retained a year; and-or 2) parent-school personnel agree that placement is the best option.

When agreement is not reached between parent and school, under Section 79 of the School Act, a parent of a student may appeal the decision and have the right to be heard on an appeal. The decision of the School Board on the appeal shall be final and binding on the student and the student=s parent.

We would like to stress that the report card is only part of any assessment. We feel that interviews are another vital component, so that communication on the child=s progress is more complete.

A student receives ‘Honours’ if they receive an overall average of 85% with no mark under 80%.

Name Tags

It is helpful to have name tags on a student=s personal belongings so that lost items can more easily be located. We appreciate your help. Parents are encouraged to label items such as lunch pails, sneakers(!!!!), snow boots, school bags, outdoor clothing, ball gloves, etc. Every June, large quantities of the above‑mentioned items are given to volunteer agencies because they have not been claimed during the year.

Peanut Free

Englewood School is a Peanut Free School. We have a student who is very allergic to peanuts and carries an Epi-Pen in case of anaphylactic shock. As a result, students will not be allowed to bring peanuts or products that contain traces of peanuts to school.

Lunch and Snack Program

Lunch Program

On Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, students have the option of purchasing a variety of lunch options at school for their noon lunch. Englewood Home & School works with the PEI Healthy Eating Alliance to help introduce and promote healthier alternatives at an affordable price to the children. A healthy lunch promotes better learning abilities and reduces the risk for obesity and other health problems and promotes long term healthy eating patterns for our children. On certain days these purchased lunches may substitute a lunch from home but we encourage good, nutritious food from the home as a means of acquiring a more balanced noon meal. Noon lunches are eaten during the allotted time in the classrooms and are supervised by home room teachers.

Hot lunches offered Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Some examples of choices are:

Ø macaroni with meat sauce

Ø baked potato with various toppings

Ø nutritious soups-crackers

Ø pizza (ham, beef or chicken toppings)

Ø subs from Captain Sub

Ø grilled chicken burgers-nuggets

Ø hamburgers

Ø pasta dishes

Lunches will be available for $2.00 each (except the subs which average $3.50). Order forms will be sent home with your child at the first of the week for the following week’s meals. Payment for the meals is sent in with the order form and may be in the form of cash or coupons (available for sale by sheets of 20 coupons in the office).

Snack Program

On Tuesdays and Thursdays snack trays will be brought to each classroom during morning recess. On Tuesdays a fruit tray composed of 3 different types of fruit and cheese will be available to all students. On Thursdays 3 different types of veggies with ranch dip and cheese will be provided to each classroom. Also, occasionally there will be whole grain crackers offered alongside the fruit. These trays of fruit, veggies, cheese and crackers are all provided free of charge and are available to all students.

Canteen

The School Canteen is open to all students during the first part of their lunch break. The canteen offers healthier items to be purchased at reasonable prices. Some examples of items are: fruit cups, puddings, 100% juices, granola bars, cheese & crackers etc. There are also ice cream products (provided by ADL) and subs provided by Jacks Catering.

Our healthy lunch-snack program is second to none for a school of our size and is totally dependant on volunteers. This is a very energetic program which has proven itself with the children being much more open to trying new healthier options in the presence of their peers. Without our volunteers this program would soon disappear. Volunteers are always needed for the Tuesdays and Thursdays to prepare the fruit or vegetable trays so we hope you will respond positively when approached to volunteer or feel free to leave your name and phone number at the school.

Milk is provided through the Provincial School Milk Program at the cost of 45 cents for a 250 ml serving of 2% milk. Chocolate milk is also available at the cost of 70 cents.

Juice is also available for $1 through a juice dispenser (across from the canteen) where a variety of flavours are offered.

Microwave ovens are available in every classroom for students who may wish to warm up their lunch. Please refrain from bringing frozen products (such as Michelina’s) that require extended heating time, as it prevents others from accessing the microwave. We also discourage bringing microwave popcorn as it creates a mess on our floors.

Sports

Englewood School normally participates in a variety of interscholastic sports throughout the school year. Although small, the School has been able to form competitive teams for both boys and girls in such sports as cross country running, badminton, soccer, track and field and basketball. All coaches are volunteers!! We are thankful to a number of individuals from within our community and school who so graciously devote so many hours for our students!

As there is considerable cost involved in operating an interscholastic sports program, measures have been introduced to curb these costs, while still providing our youth the opportunity to experience these higher‑level activities, so important in the formation of tomorrow=s citizens.

For a great number of students not inclined to sports on the interscholastic level, our Physical Education program offers a variety of activities in class and during the noon break.

Library Books, Team Uniforms, Etc.

Items of school property on loan to students must be returned upon request and in similar condition. Families may be liable for replacement costs if loss or damage occurs.

Englewood Band Program

The Englewood Band Program provides an excellent opportunity for students to develop skills in instrumental music, pursue an interest and love of music as a performing art, and gain valuable life skills in the process. The program begins in January of Grade 4. Performances will be scheduled throughout the year to highlight and fulfill the role of the different bands (Grade 4, grade 5, Senior, Jazz) as performing groups.

The Band program has the support of a very active and effective Band Parents group which meets regularly to carry out responsibilities detailed in its constitution. In particular, the Band Parents Organization assists through funding, volunteer service, and moral support, especially when the band participates in special events.

Rehearsal Schedule (tentative)

Tuesday Wednesday Thursday

7:45 ‑ 8:30 a.m. Senior (6-9) 5 Band Jazz Band

Home And School Association

Parents and teachers are invited to join the Englewood Home and School Association and to become active in their students= education. This organization has been active at this school for a number of years and has proven invaluable to us. Its primary purpose has been to serve as a link between these two very important institutions in a child=s life. Fund‑raising and programs to enlighten parents to new curriculum and to help them in parenting skills have been in the forefront of the association=s agenda in the past.

School Attendance

The School Act addresses school attendance under a number of headings in Part 6 of the Act. The provisions are quite specific with respect to the responsibilities of parents and school personnel in the matter of student attendance at school.

Where it appears to the principal that a particular student is frequently absent from school without satisfactory explanation, the principal shall report the matter to the Superintendent of Schools. In order that home room teachers may fulfill their responsibilities under the School Act, parents are asked to provide a satisfactory explanation in writing or by telephone when a student is to be excused from attendance. On the morning of the absence, a parent is asked to make a call to the school office before 9:30 a.m. If the school does not receive a phone call, a call from the school office may be made to the home.

School Closure

Parents will be notified via radio announcements beginning at 7:00 a.m. whenever schools are to be closed due to storms. Early in the year, a form will be sent home to be filled out and return to school, informing the school where your child should go in the event of school closure (furnace breakdown, power outage, winter storm). We ask parents to discuss with their children the procedures to be followed on storm days. Children should be aware of where they are to go in the event that school is cancelled during the day. If school is cancelled due to inclement weather, any programs scheduled for that day and evening will also be cancelled.

School Health

Section 115 of the School Act states that the principal may exclude a student from school where it appears necessary, in the interest of the other students, to protect against the spread of nuisance, notifiable, or regulated diseases.

Pediculosis (head lice) is the most common of the conditions which require students to be treated. Parents are expected to carry out regular checks for pediculosis as part of good family grooming and to report any outbreaks to the school. Periodic school‑wide checks for lice will be conducted at the school. The School is required to exclude any individual so affected. Students will not be readmitted to class as long as nits (eggs) are present! This policy arises from the fact that even proper washing of hair does not always guarantee that dead nits (eggs) are not present. Authorization of health from a Public Health official or from a family doctor, presented to the principal, is necessary for re-admittance to the School.

Eastern School District Scent Free Policy

Due to scent sensitivies, all students, teachers and visitors who are in Eastern School District facilities are asked to refrain from the use of scented products (perfumes, body sprays such as Axe, etc.).

Eastern School District Policy on Electronic Devices

Students are prohibited from the unauthorized use of electronic devised, cell phones, video cameras, personal digital assistants (palm pilots, digital voice recorders, IPods, CD-DVD players, miniature T.V.’s, laptops, etc. in school at all times. This includes classes, corridors, offices, libraries, cafeterias, labs and specifically, areas where there is an increased expectation of privacy such as change-locker rooms and washrooms. Similarly, unauthorized use on the school bus may cause the driver to divert his-her attention unnecessarily from driving or the overall management and supervision of the bus and its passengers and this is likewise prohibited. When not authorized for use, all electronic devices must be turned off and out of sight while in the school building. Staff may confiscate any electronic device unless authorized for use.

Englewood students are permitted to use IPods, MP3 players and hand held games during outdoor recess and on the bus. They should be out of sight inside during school hours or they will be confiscated.

Lockers

Lockers are provided for students in Grades 6‑9. Lockers are to be kept clean and free of objectionable material at all times. Graffiti in lockers will not be tolerated. The administration reserves the right to search individual lockers when sufficient reason is present. Students should not leave valuables nor large sums of money in their lockers.

Medication

Students may take medication provided it is under the direction of a physician and provided the parents have so indicated in a note to the school. In some cases, staff may administer such medication, but under no contractual obligation to do so! Students who are required to take medication on a daily basis must have a form filled out by a physician. Please contact the school for further details. The school is not permitted to administer pain reliever should a student have a headache.

Phone Use

Use of the Main Office phone will be restricted to emergencies (sick child, lunch left at home, etc) and will be left up to the discretion of the teacher. Students will be required to have permission in order to use the office phone. Students have been provided with a pay phone in the foyer area for other necessary calls. The pay phone is only to be used during non‑class time.

Parking Lot Safety

When picking up students or visiting the school, parents are asked to park in the parking lot closest to Victoria. Do not leave your vehicle in the area near the school entrance as this blocks the flow of traffic and the departure and arrival of the busses. It is prohibited to park on the Trans Canada Highway when picking up students after school as this hinders the bus drivers from seeing oncoming traffic on the highway.

Transportation

No students will be permitted to drive any type of motorized vehicle to school. This includes vehicles, All Terrain Vehicles and dirt bikes.

Busses

Bus drivers have a major responsibility for the safety of the students and assistance from parents is always greatly appreciated.

Due to full loads on our busses, the School is not able to honour requests to have students >hitch= a ride on another bus for the sake of birthday parties, etc. We can, however, allow students to be dropped off at baby‑sitters when the school is given sufficient notice by parents.

The safety of the children on the bus is of paramount importance. Each bus has a posted set of rules which all students are asked to respect. If, in the opinion of the driver, a student does not conform to these rules, the driver will explain the infraction to the student and will expect the student to behave appropriately from then on. If a second offence occurs, the administration will explain the infraction to the student, ask for cooperation, and will notify the student=s parents. If a third offence occurs, the student may be suspended from bus privileges for up to 3 school days. Should the behavior persist, the school has the authority to suspend bus privileges for an extended period of time. Certain infractions such as fighting, or throwing items out the window, will result in immediate suspension.

Englewood School Dress Code

The purpose of a Dress Code is to promote a respect for self and others and to stimulate a positive, professional, learning environment.

An acceptable standard of dress is required of all students. Clothing that will be considered inappropriate includes short shorts - skirts, halter tops, spaghetti strap tops, muscle shirts, and any clothing which portrays a message whether visual and-or written that is profane, demeaning, sexually suggestive, in poor taste, or promotes the use of alcohol, drugs, violence, or discrimination in any form. Pants-shorts-skirts are not to have holes or slits in them above mid‑thigh level and must cover the hips. The student=s stomach shall be covered. The administration reserves the right to further define the term >inappropriate= as circumstances require. Students failing to comply will be required to change into appropriate dress.

Hats and outdoor coats and jackets are not permitted to be worn indoors.

Outdoor footwear will not be worn in elementary classrooms or teaching areas. In the interest of safety, health, and fuller participation in physical education classes in the gymnasium, it is strongly recommended that students have footwear for indoor use only. All shoes to be worn in the gymnasium must have non-marking soles.

Intermediate students are encouraged to contribute to the cleanliness of classrooms by leaving outdoor footwear in lockers. Wet and muddy footwear is prohibited in teaching areas.

Students in physical education classes are expected to wear clothing that allows for successful participation in the required athletic activities. Students in Grades 4‑9 are encouraged to have a change of apparel for physical education classes. Students are required to wear appropriate indoor footwear for all physical education classes and athletic activities in the gymnasium. Sneakers which leave a black scuff mark on the floor are prohibited.

Guidelines for Noon Indoor-Outdoor Activity

Ø Students will be permitted to remain indoors only if there is a medical reason and they have a written request from parents. We truly appreciate your co-operation in this regard.

Ø Students in Grades 7‑9 who are permitted to remain indoors will be expectedto remain in an approved activity or area.

Ø Outdoor students may not return indoors except:

· with permission of the supervising teacher.

· in the case of injury or other emergency.

· a signal to come inside is given by administration.

Ø Because of the safety factor along the Trans Canada Highway, we find it necessary to refuse permission for students to go off school property at noon time. Exceptions will be made in cases involving appointments for dentist or doctor. In such cases, a note from home must be provided. Students require written or verbal permission to leave school grounds after school if altering their usual practice.

Ø Foul language will not be tolerated! No student should be subjected to hearingfoul language on school property.

Ø Students will avoid the following areas that are not designated for play:

· Paved and grassed areas immediately in front of the School.

· Sloped area leading to the river at the northern boundary of the property

· All wooded areas.

Ø Throwing objects or material that create a risk of injury to others is forbidden (snowballs, rocks, etc.)

Ø Acts of intimidation, threat, disrespect, intolerance, prejudice and provocation are violations of the principals of the Eastern School District’s Caring Places to Learn and Englewood School Discipline Policy (examples: play fighting, name calling, gang-like activity, etc.).

The staff has worked to develop a comprehensive discipline policy for the school to provide standards and expectations to guide student conduct in and around the school. The Policy also provides, in clear terms, what actions are to be taken by staff for behavioural problems. Section 72 of the P.E.I. School Act was used as a basis for the Policy.

The administration has the authority and the duty to deal with misbehaviors that do not fall under the guidelines of the Discipline Policy or with matters which require immediate action as outlined in the School Act and the ‘Caring Places to Learn’ policy.

Philosophy:

School discipline should protect and nurture the physical, mental, and emotional growth of its students. Regulations are made to protect persons and property and to protect the right to participate in every facet of the educational program. Englewood’s Discipline Policy reflects an understanding of human maturation. The School’s Policy specifically limits the opportunity of any individual to interrupt his-her own educational growth or that of another student.

The aim of this Discipline Policy is not to punish, but to improve behaviour. It is recognized that the role of adults (school staff and parents) is to guide young individuals to do what is proper in a learning continuum. In the implementation of this policy, a student is afforded a number of chances to correct improper behavior. It is only after many reminders of impropriety that the student is faced with administrative action.

Procedures:

There exist two classifications of misbehavior:

MAJOR INCIDENCES: Some examples:

· aggression that causes injury or anguish.

· disrespect toward teachers, support staff, or fellow students.

· intent to injure.

MINOR INCIDENCES: Some examples:

· misuse of equipment.

· running in the hall

· lack of cooperation.

When a staff member witnesses an incident outside the classroom, he-she will explain the ‘bad choice’ to the student concerned and will issue a Reporting Form which the student must take to the Student Support Room.

Every support issued will be documented by the school. This document must be taken home by the student, signed by a parent-guardian and returned the following school day to the detention room. It is the responsibility of the student to return the form to the reporting teacher...if the form is not returned the following school day, the student will be issued another lose privilege for another lunch‑time recess.

After three behavioral reports, the student will, for the fourth infraction, serve an after school detention. A notice will go home notifying parents-guardians that an after school detention has been issued for the following school day. This will allow an opportunity to set up travel arrangements. After school detentions will begin at 2:50 and end at 4:00. If a student accumulates two more detentions, after serving an after school detention, that student will, on their next infraction, serve an after school detention.

In the case of a Major incident (as described on the previous page), the Principal can-may, in consultation with parents-guardians, issue a suspension, an in‑school suspension or an after school detention. School work assigned during a suspension will have to be completed prior to the student being readmitted to class.

The disciplining of any form of incident such as smoking, stealing, fighting, and those not described above will be the responsibility of administration.

At Englewood School it is important that everyone feels safe. We care about each other and we treat each other with kindness and respect. We are free to learn, grow and pursue our personal best.

Englewood Staff For 2009‑2010

Randy Reardon - Principal

Lynn Hufnagel - Vice-Principal-Resource

Cathy Cairns- Administrative Assistant

Mary Johnston - Guidance

Helen Nicholson - Reading Recovery-Resource

Kerry Sorensen - Phys. Ed.

Jeff Trainor - French- Library-Resource

Brian Langille - Music-Band

Shannon MacLeod - Gr. 1

Krista Millar-Smith-Pam Kelly- Gr. 2

Jill MacCormack - Gr.3

Melissa McKinnon - Gr. 3

Nadine DeRoche - Gr. 4

Stacie Crabbe - Gr. 5

Stephanie Rooney - Gr.6

Kent Butler -Gr. 7

John Salter - Gr. 8

Meghan MacDougall - Gr. 9-Resource

Cindy Bryenton - E.A.

Kathy Buote - E.A..

Rosalie Dawson - E.A.

Charlene MacQuarrie - E.A.

Ruby MacPhail - Day Custodian

Jarvis Mill - Night Custodian

Linda Genge - Bus #164

Evelyn MacEachern - Bus #101

Ronnie McQuaid - Bus #37

Charlie Sherren - #180

February 1 ‑ End of Semester Admin.- Professional Development Day (No Classes)