Dear Parents and Guardians, This handbook is intended as an introduction to programs, policies and procedures that will facilitate a better understanding between home and school. You will find a listing of teachers and pertinent phone numbers. Please take time to familiarize yourself with this information. It is suggested that you use this folder as a resource and a place to keep important information sent to you throughout the school year, such as progress reports, report cards and letters from teachers. We encourage you to continue to be involved in our school as it benefits not only our children, but also our entire school community. If we are to fulfill our commitment to our students, we must work together. Please join us in making this an exciting year for all by being active members of our school family through participation in school events and activities. Come share our pride, as we continue to build on our tradition of excellence. Let’s work together to assure that the coming year is a successful and productive one for our children. Sincerely yours, Matthew P. Malone Principal
Donna T. Denon Assistant Principal
Mission Statement The Sag Harbor School District, in partnership with all members of the community, is committed to provide equity in education; its mission is to provide students with a safe, child-centered environment that fosters personal, academic and creative excellence. This will empower students to become responsible and respectful members of a global society. As lifelong learners, students will be prepared to move successfully to the next stage of their lives. School Hours School hours are from 8:45 a.m. until 3:20 p.m. each day. Children should not arrive earlier than 8:35 a.m. unless they are participating in a supervised activity. Children line up in the courtyard where there is adult supervision, and will be directed to enter the building at the appropriate time. Students who arrive at Morning Program after the Pledge of Allegiance (8:45 a.m.) are late to school and will be marked as tardy on their attendance record. Students who arrive at school any time after the completion of Morning Program must check in at Main Office. Attendance Regular and punctual attendance is essential to a student’s success in school. All children are expected to be in attendance each day unless they are ill or a family emergency arises. Please remember to call the school the morning of your child’s absence. Absences can be reported by calling 725-5301. In addition, please provide a written note explaining the absence on the day the child returns to school. We realize that there will be instances when your child may be late, but please avoid this whenever possible. Tardiness interrupts your child’s instructional time. A note should accompany your child to explain the reason for his/her lateness. Family vacations taken while school is in session are considered illegal absences. For continuity of instruction, the district strongly encourages family vacations to coincide with the school calendar vacations. Early Release of Students Students who leave school early miss important instructional time. In the event a student must leave they must be signed out with the security monitor before 2:45 p.m. Students will be called from their classrooms after a parent or guardian has arrived. Dental and medical appointments should be made for non-school days or after the regular school day ends. Morning Program We start each day at 8:45 a.m. with Morning Program. All students, faculty and staff gather in the gymnasium as a school family to begin our day with curriculum related presentations, announcements, celebrations and music. Parents and community members are welcome to attend Morning Program. Snack/Lunch All students must bring their snack and lunch to school every day as the Sag Harbor Elementary School does not provide snack or lunch services for the students. Healthy snacks are encouraged, such as fruit and vegetables. Reusable water bottles may be filled at our filtered water stations. Beverages in glass bottles and soda are not