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CEDARBROOK PARENT HANDBOOK
2019-2020
Acting Principal: Deitria Smith-Snead
Acting Vice Principal: Zelda Spence
HOME OF THE PANTHER!
POSITIVE. PRODUCTIVE. PROUD
Table of Contents
I. Student/Parent Handbook Acknowledgment Form
II. Drop Off/Pick-Up Procedures
● Morning Drop Off
● Afternoon Dismissal
● Early Sign Out Procedure
● Classroom Visitation & Time
● Lunch
III. Daily/Half Day Schedule
IV. Attendance Procedures
● Tardies
V. Uniform Policy
VI. Teacher Directory
VII. Emergency Closing
VIII. Technology
IX. Conduct/Discipline
● Students Behavioral Expectations
● Student/Parent Responsibilities
X. Genesis- Parent Portal
XI. Grading System
● Honor Roll Criteria
XII. Cell Phone Policy
XIII. PTO Information
XIV. Special Permission Contract
Cedarbrook K-8 Center STUDENT/PARENT HANDBOOK
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FORM
This form MUST be signed by the parent/guardian and returned to the child's classroom
teacher as soon as possible. Signing this form means you have read this handbook and are
aware of its contents.
___________________________ ___________________ __________
Student Name (please print) Teacher’s Name Grade
____________________________ _____________________ __________
Parent/Guardian Name (please print) Parent/Guardian Signature Date
If you have additional children, please add their names to this sheet so you only complete this
form once. Use additional lines if necessary.
____________________________________ ____________
Student Name (please print) Grade
____________________________________ ____________
Student Name (please print) Grade
____________________________________ ____________
Student Name (please print) Grade
PLEASE COMPLETE AND RETURN THIS PAGE TO YOUR CHILD'S HOMEROOM TEACHER.
II. Drop Off/Pick-Up Procedures Morning Drop Off:
● Cafeteria doors open at 7:30 am for breakfast. No student
should be dropped off by the Main Office until 8:15 am!
● Students should be dropped off on the school side of Central
Avenue. Drop off on the opposite side of Central Ave is ONLY
permitted by the crossing guard.
● Please note students that are dropped off prior to 7:30am
are considered unsupervised minors (which is considered child
endangerment).
Afternoon Dismissal:
Students are dismissed by their Homeroom Teacher at 2:35 pm at the following
locations:
● Kindergarten/First Grade: Students are dismissed at their classroom’s back
door.
● Second Grade: Students are dismissed by Teachers’ parking lot.
● Third-Fifth Grade: Students are dismissed by the Central Avenue
doors/Flagpole.
● Sixth-Eighth Grade: Students are dismissed by the Cafeteria doors.
Students who are not picked up by 2:50 pm, must be picked up in the cafeteria and
signed out.
Early Sign Out Procedure Students cannot be released directly from their classroom. Students must be signed out at the main office. Prior notification and authorization is required.
Procedure for Classroom Visitation & Time All visitors MUST sign in the main office and receive a visitor’s pass. Classroom visitation is by appointment only. This requires a minimum of 24 hours advance notice. Please contact your child’s teacher using the teacher directory on the school’s website.
Lunch
Lunch needs to be arranged prior to the school day by either filling out proper paper-
work for free and reduced lunch, pre-paying via cafeteria account, cash, or packing
lunch. Lunch cannot be dropped off daily. Students cannot order or receive food
delivery to school.
III. Daily/Half Day Schedule
Daily Schedule
Arrival/Homeroom 8:05 - 8:10
Period 1 8:10 - 8:50
Period 2 8:52 - 9:32
Period 3 9:34 - 10:14
Period 4 10:16 - 10:56
Period 5 10:58 - 11:38
(Lunch Period K-2)
Period 6 11:41 - 12:21
(Lunch Period 3-5)
Period 7 12:24 - 1:04
(Lunch Period 6-8)
Period 8 1:07 - 1:47
Period 9 1:50 - 2:30
Homeroom 2:30 - 2:35
Dismissal 2:35
Half Day Schedule
Homeroom/Period 1 8:05 - 8:29
Period 2 8:31 - 9:53
Period 3 8:55 - 9:17
Period 4 9:19 - 9:41
Period 5 9:43 - 10:11
(Lunch Period K-2)
Period 6 10:15 - 10:43
(Lunch Period 3-5)
Period 7 10:45 - 11:13
(Lunch Period 6-8)
Period 8 11:17 - 11:45
Period 9 11:47 - 12:07
Homeroom 12:07 - 12:10
Dismissal 12:10
*In the event of a delayed opening, school starts at 10:00 am.
IV. ATTENDANCE PROCEDURES
Attendance is the collaborative responsibility of students, parents, and
school personnel. The Board of Education Attendance Policy states in part,
“The frequent absence of pupils from classroom learning experiences
disrupts the continuity of the instructional process and limits the ability of
pupils to complete the prescribed curriculum requirements successfully.”
Absences from school jeopardize the pupil’s ability to satisfactorily
complete prescribed courses of study and violate New Jersey Statutes
18A:25-31 that requires children of school age to attend school regularly.
One major factor in a Student’s success in school is regular attendance. Each time a
student is absent from school, he/she misses instructional experiences that cannot be
duplicated. It is very important that you attend school every day unless you have a
medical excuse because of an illness.
When it is necessary for your child to be absent from school, please call the school on
the morning of the first day of absence. A doctor’s note must also be sent to the school
when you return giving the dates and the reason for the absence. Those students who
attend everyday will receive an award at the end of each marking period.
If your child is going to be absent from school, please call (908) 731-4273 or email
[email protected] before 9:30 am to avoid receiving a call from the robot call.
Only doctor’s notes are excused absences. Parent notes are no longer excused for
absences.
TARDIES
Tardiness to class results in a disruption of the activities and a break of the continuity
of the teaching process. Students should make every effort to get to school on time. It
is important that students develop the habit of arriving to school on time. If you arrive
after the 8:10 bell rings, you need to check into the office and pick up a tardy slip to
enter your classroom.
If you arrive to school after 8:30, you must bring a parent or guardian with you. Excessive
lateness to school will result in a meeting with administration and/or other disciplinary
actions.
V. Uniform Policy
Uniforms help to create a positive learning environment and encourage
higher standards of excellence for students in the areas of achievement and
behavior. The Board of Education of the Plainfield Public Schools have
approved MANDATORY uniforms for all students in K-12.
Cedarbrook School Uniform
Boys Girls 6-8 Only
Bottoms Navy Blue pants Navy Blue skirts or
slacks
Khaki pants/skirts,
and jumpers are
also acceptable in
addition to the Navy
Blue
Tops White/Light
Blue/Navy Blue
shirts/polos
White/Light
Blue/Navy
blouses/polos
VI. Staff Directory
Administration
Acting Principal Deitria Smith-Snead 119A
Acting Vice Principal Zelda Spence 154
Principal Secretary T. Dyane Miller Main Office
Attendance Secretary TBD Main Office
Grade/Subject Area Teacher Room #
Kindergarten All Subjects Antoinette Ramirez 107
Kindergartern All Subjects Nicola Sobers 106
Kindergarten All Subjects Ashley Eddy 102
Bilingual 1st All Subjects Sandra Arboleda 103
Bilingual 1st All Subjects Fiorella Corrales 101
1st Grade All Subjects Melissa Alicea 108
1st Grade All Subjects Deitria Battle 109
Bilingual 2nd All Subjects Maria Doroteo 150
2nd Grade All Subjects Rebekah Ziegler 124
2nd Grade All Subjects Felicia Petway 126
3rd Bilingual All Subjects Claudia Diaz 151
3rd Grade All Subjects Nicole Short 125
3rd Grade All Subjects Anne Baca 152
4th Bilingual All Subjects Luis Mayancela 145
4th Grade ELA Rose Dean 127
4th Grade Math Felisa Sanders 130
4th Grade Science Cynthia Webster 122
Bilingual 5th ELA/Writing Vacant 123
5th Grade ELA/Writing/SS Alicia Migliore 132
5th Grade Science Rosalind Neal 131
5th Grade Math Susan Smallwood 144
6th Grade ELA/Writing Delores Jackson T6
6th Grade Math Doris Hawley T7
6th Grade Science Eric Halpern 140
6th Grade Social Studies Fonda Simmons T3
7th Grade ELA/Writing Laura Ferguson T8
7th Grade Math Lou Pedrick T5
7th/8th Grade Science Wendy Webster T1
8th Grade ELA/Writing Nancy Salter T4
8th Grade Math Steve Gable T2
7th / 8th Grade Social Studies Kay Rolle-Lucky T3
SPECIAL EDUCATION
K-2 MD All Subjects Nicole Turant 114
3-4 MD All Subjects Renee Kaplan-Davis 104
5-6 All Subjects Pamela Baumgartner 155
Resource Room Math/ELA Marcile Manatloa 133
In-class Support Math/ELA Brenda Reid
In-class Support
In-class Support
Literacy Gr. 6-8
Math Gr. 6-8
Wayne Bullock
Jillian Hopta
ESL / STUDENT SUPPORT
ESL K-8 Kimberly Miller 147
ESL Coordinator K-8 Cassandra Bazelais 147
Resource Teachers (RTI)
ELA
RTI Coach
ELA Math
ELA
Ethel Parker – P/T
Bobby Akbar
Katie Rydzy Jamie J. Carrie
Michele Dudley-Jones
147
SPECIAL AREA TEACHERS / STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES
Art/STEM Donald Jones 110
Health/PE Shauna Viebrock Gymnasium
Health/PE Joseph Yannuzzi Gymnasium
Library/Media Jo Allyn Henry 141
Instr. Music Leslie Young 134
Vocal Music Tanya Magalif 134
World Language Belkis Peralta
Climate & Culture Ayesha Howard 115
Guidance Yanira Guardado
Social Worker Beatrice Adewole
Nurse Lory Estefa Nurse Office
SUPPORT STAFF/ASSISTANTS
Bilingual Kdg. Assistant Byron Cevallos 103
Bilingual Kdg. Assistant Jean Ugbajah 107
All Students Assistant Ashley Lynch Media Center
Kindergarten Assistant Yolanda Stocks 106
MD (K-2) Assistant Guisella Penafiel 114
MD (3-4) Assistant Jasmine Hembree 104
MD (5-6) Assistant Dwight Leonard 155
Resource Assistant Norman Wheeler 133
1 to 1 Assistant Kayln Johnson-Tucker
1 to 1 Assistant Jacqueline Correa
Bilingual Assistant Berenice Gonzalez 123
Lunch Aide Doris Penn Cafeteria
Lunch Aide Blanche Smith Cafeteria
CUSTODIANS / SECURITY
Head Custodian Steven Grimes JC113
Custodian Frank Palermo
Custodian El-Amin Saunders
Custodian Breon Love
Custodian Dashawn Robinson
Custodian Ronnell Soto
Security Anthony Graham
Security Pamela Godley
Security Caron Ho-Sang
VII. Emergency Closing
In the event of inclement weather (heavy snow and/or icy
conditions), the Superintendent of Schools (or designee) will
contact the television and/or radio stations and request they
announce school closing information. In addition, the use of
the School Messenger will be implemented for all students
and staff. Parents will be notified whenever the weather could
affect the start of classes by 6:00 a.m. School officials make a judgment call, based on
weather forecasts, as to the strength of a prospective storm, wind factors affecting
visibility, and the amount of snowfall for the safety of all district stakeholders.
If a decision is made to close schools, contact will be made to:
Television
Channel 97 on Comcast or Channel 30 on FIOS
WCBS - Channel 2 - WCBS Web Site
WNBC - Channel 4 - WNBC Web Site NJ NEWS – Channel 12 - News 12
Web Site
WABC - Channel 7 - WABC Web Site Fios1 News - Fios1 News Web Site
Radio
WKXW (101.5 FM) - 101.5 Web Site
Plainfield HotLine
908-731-4440
● The decision to delay or close schools will be made prior to 6:00 a.m. based on
the most updated weather information.
● In the event of a delayed opening, students are to report at 10:00 a.m. Staff
reports at 9:30 a.m.
● If inclement weather develops during the morning when school is in session, a
decision regarding an early dismissal for students will be made by 10:00 a.m.
Parents will be advised through the School Messenger system by 10:30 a.m.,
and an update will be provided on the district’s website.
Social Media Page:
Follow us on instagram and twitter @trcedarbrookk8 to receive updates about
emergency closings and what’s happening at our school.
VIII. Technology The District’s initiative is for all students in K-12 to have a one-to-one device. This year,
all students will receive an iPad. These devices will remain in class and will not be
available for home use.
IX. Conduct/Discipline
STUDENT’S BEHAVIORAL EXPECTATIONS
1.Take pride in your home, school, and
community.
6. Take responsibility for your own actions.
2. Obey all school rules. 7.Set goals (short & long term).
3. Obey all state and federal laws. 8.Don’t give up, finish what you start.
4. Make informed choices. 9. Do what’s right, and not just what’s easy.
5. Do your best at all times. 10. Think about others’ needs and feelings.
*Please note that the full copy of the Student Code of Conduct is available
on the District website.
Students' Responsibilities Parent/Guardian Responsibilities
To be aware of and follow school policies,
regulations and guidelines regarding
acceptable behavior.
To teach the child self-discipline and a
respect for authority. To cooperate with the
school to require and reinforce self-
discipline.
To refrain from disruptive behavior which
may interfere with a teacher’s right to teach
and a student’s right to learn; and to help
keep classrooms orderly.
To familiarize the child with the School
Discipline Code and procedures and to
ensure that the child understands the
dangers and consequences of committing
acts which violate it.
To treat all students, school staff, parents
and personnel with respect. To see that the child attends school
regularly, on time and well prepared.
To report incidents or activities that may
threaten or disrupt the school environment.To
seek assistance from school personnel to
prevent or resolve conflicts.
To provide school personnel with current
emergency phone numbers and other
pertinent information available.
To attend school/ classes regularly and
punctually, prepared with necessary
materials and completed assignments.
To be available for meetings and
conferences when necessary, and to
cooperate with the school for the benefit of
the child.
To participate in, or help develop, student
government organizations and guidelines that
promote a safe and orderly environment for
learning.
To be responsive to all school memos that
are sent home regarding discipline.
To encourage and assist other students in
their academic pursuits. To develop a school/community spirit that
encourages and supports pride in one’s self,
family, home, school and community.
To develop a school/community spirit that
encourages and supports pride in one’s self,
family, home, school and community.
X. Genesis-Parent Portal The Cedarbrook K-8 Center (Plainfield Public Schools) uses
a parent/guardian communication tool that enables you to
view your child or children’s information. This online tool is
called Genesis Parent Portal. This powerful tool will allow
you as parents/guardians to view your child’s grades/report
cards, daily attendance, communicate with their teacher, and schedule via the internet.
We are requiring you to utilize this tool in order to keep track of your child or children’s
progress.
If you are not currently signed up for the Genesis Parent Portal, come to the Main Office
to gain access. You must complete an Access Request Form as well as show picture id
to verify your identity. Once this is done, you will be sent an email, using the email
address you have provided, with your login information and instructions for using the
portal.
Finally, once you are into the portal please make sure that you and your child/children’s
information is current. This is important because your contact information will be utilized
by staff members throughout the year.
XI. Grading System
Honor
Roll
High Honor
Roll
97-100=A+
93-96=A
90-92=A-
87-89=B+
83-86=B
80-82=B-
77-79=C+
73-76=C
70-72=C-
65-69=D
64=F
Honor Roll Criteria Students are required to earn the following grades according to revised grading scale to be recognized as candidates for academic achievement. Superintendent’s High Honor Roll Criteria Core Classes – 97 ~ 100% (A+) - English/LAL, Social Studies, Mathematics, Science Co-curricular classes – 90 ~ 100% (A- ~ A+) - Visual and Performing/Practical, Arts, Technology, Physical Education, World Language Honor Roll Criteria Core Classes – 80 ~ 100% (B- ~ A+) - English/LAL, Social Studies, Mathematics, Science Co-curricular classes – 80 ~ 100% (B- ~ A+) - Visual and Performing/Practical, Arts, Technology, Physical Education, World Language Achievement Award Criteria Core Classes – 80 ~ 100% (B- ~ A+) - English/LAL, Social Studies, Mathematics, Science Co-curricular classes – 70 ~ 100% (C- ~ A+) - Visual and Performing/Practical, Arts, Technology, Physical Education, World Language
XII. Cell Phone Policy District Policy 5516
Students who violate the above stated policy will be subject to
disciplinary action:
• 1st Offense - the Building Principal or designee will confiscate
the device; parent/guardian can retrieve the device at the end of the school day.
• 2nd Offense-the Building Principal or designee will confiscate the device, it can be
retrieved by the parent/guardian the last day of school in June.
• Any repeat offense – the Building Principal or designee shall immediately notify the
chief school administrator and the appropriate criminal justice or juvenile justice agency
of the violation as per 6A:16-5.8.
The Plainfield Board of Education assumes no responsibility in any circumstances
whatsoever for the loss, destruction or theft of any cellular phones, remotely activating
paging device or similar device that is brought to school at any time or to any extra
curricular or after school activity.
XIII. PTO Information
President: David Graves
Vice President: Aysha Gourdine
Treasurer: Doris Hawley
Correspondent Secretary: Bernice Gonzalez
Recording Secretary: Tiffany Brown-Green
PTO Membership
Parents of students currently attending Cedarbrook K-8 Center are automatically
members of the PTO. Parents include parents by birth or adoption, step parents, legally
appointed guardians, foster parents, and persons in parental relation to a child currently
attending Cedarbrook K-8 Center. At the beginning of each school year, the
organization shall send a welcome letter to inform parents of their automatic
membership status and voting rights. Membership shall be open to all teachers currently
employed at Cedarbrook K-8 Center.
Activity Fees/Donations
The payment of activity fees cannot be a condition for participation or membership.
However, each member shall be encouraged to make a voluntary donation minimum of
five dollars ($5.00) per membership meeting.
XIV. Cedarbrook Special Permission Contract Please place your initials on each line and sign at the bottom.
I agree to the following:
____ Come to school on time daily (before 8:05 a.m.).
_____Refrain from having more than 1 tardy a month and no more than 6 unexcused
absences for the year.
____Come to each class on time prepared with materials and all assignments.
____Show respect to all members of the learning community.
____Resolve conflict peacefully and avoid fighting inside and outside of school.
____Behave respectfully toward all staff without arguing and cooperate when a staff
member gives direction or makes a request ( I will be given an appropriate time
to voice my concerns if I do not agree with the request.
____Take responsibility for my personal belongings and respect the personal property
of others.
____Wear school uniform daily (with the exception of designated dress down day).
____Refrain from bringing weapons, illegal drugs,controlled substances/alcohol to
school.
____Follow all rules and accept the consequences of the PPS Discipline Code.
Failure to adhere to the above rules will result in an administrative meeting
regarding my continued special permission to attend Cedarbrook K-8 Center.
__________________________ __________________________ __________
Student Name Signature Date
__________________________ __________________________ __________
Parent Name Signature Date