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Guided Reading
Many teachers at Mt. Wolf Elementary send home guided reading books for your child to practice reading at home. Please continue to be conscientious in sending the books promptly back to school the next day. Often, the teacher needs those same books to reread with his/her reading groups the very next day.
Jewelry Policy
A jewelry policy was passed by the Northeastern School District. This policy went into effect, for elementary students, during the 2004-2005 school year. The district recognizes the right of students to wear jewelry and other adornments; however, the type and manner in which they are worn may pose a danger to the safety of the student or other students.
This policy pertains to physical education classes or other programs, which involve physical contact between students or physical contact by a student with physical objects. The administration and /or teaching staff require that students remove any jewelry, which might reasonably be considered as posing a threat to the safety of the student, or other students. Students may wear “spacers” in the case of new piercing.
Behavior Reinforcement
School wide plan: T.R.A.C.K.S.
Take responsibility for what you say and do
Respect self, others, and property
Act safely and cooperatively
Come prepared to learn
Keep hands and feet to yourself
Solve problems peacefully
More information about T.R.A.C.K.S. will be provided.
Faculty and Staff Listing
ROOM
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NAME
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ASSIGNMENT
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Office
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Randi Payne
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Principal
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Office
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Shelley Laughman
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Secretary
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102
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Demetra Pandelaras
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Reading
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101
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Lisa Kinsinger
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Guidance
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104
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Maria Krout
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LIU-PCC
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105
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Jenna Gargas
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LIU-Autistic Support
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106
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Melissa Forry
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1
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107
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Teresa Wilson
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1
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108
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Danielle Myers
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3
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200
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Sue Zortman
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2
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202
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Kristin Stiffey
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2
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203
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Lauren Loughman
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Kindergarten
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204
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Morgan Daugherty
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Kindergarten
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205
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Angie Irwin
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2
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206
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Pete LoBianco
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Kindergarten
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207
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Ashley Donnelly
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3
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208
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Mary Jo Welker
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3
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103
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Kay McMillen
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Learning Support
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103
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Carolyn VanHousen
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Speech
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Katie Rowan
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Psychologist
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Library
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Sarah Gepfer/Marcy Kehler
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Library
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201
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Keri Wright
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Art
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201
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Donna Marie Dietz/John Rau
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Music/Instrumentals
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Gym
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Nicholas Donnelly
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Physical Education
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Linda Martier
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Gifted
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Elysa Boffa
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ELL
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Health
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Deb Beam
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Nurse
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Health
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Stacey Zelger/Elizabeth Baker
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Health Assistants
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Colleen Warrender
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Instructional Assist.
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Doris Boyer
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Instructional Assist.
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Maria Heim
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Instructional Assist.
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Jenny Peterman
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Playground/Café Aide
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George Brumbaugh
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Head Custodian
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Wendy Garman
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Cafeteria Manager
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Kim Wentz
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Cafeteria Assistant
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Deb Wilt
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Cafeteria Assistant
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Volunteer Clearances Policy
As part of the district’s ongoing efforts to ensure student safety, a volunteer clearance policy went into effect at the start of the 2011-12 school year. The district’s Safe Schools Committee is following a recommendation from the PA State Auditor General’s Office, which requires all volunteers to undergo both a Child Welfare and a PA Criminal Background Check. Those who volunteer more than 10 hours per week, and are in direct contact with students, must also undergo a tuberculosis test.
The new volunteer application is posted on the district website (www.nesd.k12.pa.us) and is available in your child’s school office. Volunteers must be at least 18 years of age. Whether you are a new volunteer or have been volunteering within in the district for years, you must complete the new application. Clearances must be renewed every three years.
Please understand that the majority of districts in York County require volunteers to obtain these clearances. Reviewing clearances allows the district to ensure the adults working with our students do not have a criminal background. The Northeastern School District wishes to take the necessary steps to maintain a safe school environment for our students.
Examples of Volunteers Requiring Clearances:
Classroom Helpers
Tutors
Field Trip Volunteers
Chaperones
Book Fair Volunteers
Kid Writing Volunteers
Examples of Volunteers NOT Requiring Clearances:
Junior Achievement Presenters
Guest Speakers
Fundraising Distributors
NORTHEASTERN SCHOOL DISTRICT
No. 249
SECTION: PUPILS
TITLE: BULLYING/CYBERBULLYING
ADOPTED: February 2, 2009
REVISED:
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249. BULLYING/CYBERBULLYING
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1. Purpose
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The Northeastern School District Board of School Directors is committed to providing all students with a safe, healthy, and civil school environment in which all members of the school community are treated with mutual respect, tolerance, and dignity. That that end, the school district has in place policies, procedures, and practices that are designed to reduce and eliminate bullying and harassment when they occur.
This policy is in effect while students are on property within jurisdiction of the school district; while on school-contracted or school-operated vehicles; and, while attending or engaging in school-sponsored activities. Students who file a bullying complaint or who have assisted or participated in any manner in a bullying investigation may not be retaliated against.
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2. Authority
SC 1303.1-A
SC 510
22 PA. Code S
12.3 (C)
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Any violation of this policy shall be considered an infraction of the Code of Conduct, with discipline implemented accordingly. All bullying behavior that is a violation of the PA Crimes Code will be reported to the Appropriate legal authorities.
The Board encourages students who have been bullied to promptly report such incidents to the building principal or designee.
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3. Definition
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Bullying shall mean an intentional electronic, written, verbal or physical act, or series of acts:
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Directed at another student or students;
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Which occurs in a school setting;
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That is severe, persistent, or pervasive; and,
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That has the effect of doing any of the following:
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Substantially interfering with a student’s education;
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Creating a threatening environment; or,
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Substantially disrupting the orderly operation of the school.
“School setting” shall mean in the school, on school grounds, in school vehicles, at a designated bus stop, or at any activity sponsored, supervised, or sanctioned by the school.
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4. Delegation of Responsibility
SC 1303.1-A
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Bullying, as defined in this policy, includes cyber-bullying.
The Superintendent or designee shall develop administrative procedures to increase the awareness of the problems associated with bullying (i.e., a bullying awareness program) and shall develop procedures for the prompt investigation of and correction action for bullying when verified.
This policy shall be implemented through the cooperative efforts of the Superintendent, building administrators, school staff members, parents/guardians, regional police and state police, and the school district’s community.
Each staff member shall be responsible for maintaining an educational environment free from bullying. Staff members who observe or become aware of an act of bullying shall take immediate, appropriate steps to intervene unless the intervention would be a threat to staff members’ safety. In that case, or if the bullying persists, s/he shall report the bullying to the school principal for further investigation. This investigation may include interviews with students, parents/guardians, and school staff; review of school records; and, any other appropriate means of investigation.
Each student shall be responsible in respecting the rights of his/her fellow students, to ensure the rights of his/her fellow students, and to ensure an atmosphere free from all forms of bullying.
The Board expects that students and parents/guardians who become aware of an act of bullying shall report it to a school official (usually the building principal) for further investigation. Any student who retaliates against another person for reporting bullying, intimidation and/or physical assault shall be subject to further disciplinary action.
Students shall be informed about the policy on the district’s publicly accessible internet website, and in every classroom. The policy shall be posted at a prominent location within each school building where such notices are usually posted. Each school building principal shall ensure that the policy and procedures for reporting bullying incidents are reviewed with students within ninety (90) days after the adoption of this policy and thereafter at least once each school year.
The Superintendent or designee, in cooperation with other appropriate administrators shall review this policy every three (3) years and recommend necessary revisions to the Board.
District administration shall annually provide the following information with the Safe School Report:
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Board’s Bullying Policy
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Report of bullying incidents
3. Information on the development and implementation of any bullying prevention, intervention, or education programs.
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5. Guidelines
SC 1303.1-A
Title 22
Sec. 12.3
Pol. 218
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The Code of Student Conduct, which shall contain this policy, shall be disseminated annually to students.
This policy shall be accessible in every classroom. The policy shall be posted in a prominent location within each school building and on the district web site, if available.
Preventive Measures
A copy of this policy will be included in the student handbooks annually. The K-12 Anti-Bullying program will be introduced and integrated into the general curriculum. Teacher, counselors, specialists, and school administrators will routinely discuss bullying with students and will provide appropriate examples to assist students with recognizing, identifying, and reporting bullying incidents. All students shall be informed that bullying will not be tolerated in any form. All students shall be encouraged to report any bullying regardless of whether they are the victim or an observer.
When an investigation substantiates that bullying has occurred, the building principal or assistant principal shall inform a staff who work with the offending student and the victim about the bullying so that those staff can more closely monitor for future incidents of bullying. The primary purpose of such action is to protect the victim and deter such behavior in the future. The disciplinary action imposed on the offender will match the severity of the offense.
Reporting Procedures
Victims – All students who believe they have been the victim of bullying shall promptly report the bullying incident to a teacher, counselor, or building administrator.
Parents/Guardians – All parents/guardians who become aware of any bullying are encouraged to report the bullying incident(s) to a building administrator.
Witnesses – All students who witness bullying shall immediately report the bullying incident(s) to a teacher, counselor, or administrator. Any teacher, counselor, or administrator who witnesses bullying shall immediately intervene and take appropriate action to stop the bullying.
Teacher/Counselors – Any teacher/counselor who witnesses bullying or receives a report of bullying shall document such incident and promptly investigate the matter.
Administrators shall seek to discuss the bullying incident(s) with the victim in a place where the victim feels secure. The initial discussion with the victim shall not take place in the presence of the offending student(s). If more than one (1) student is involved in perpetrating the bullying, the administrator shall talk to each of the offending students separately. After the investigation has been completed, the building principal shall take appropriate actions consistent with this policy.
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SC 1303, 1-A
Pol. 218, 233
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Disciplinary and Other Action
A student who violates this policy shall be subject to appropriate disciplinary action consistent with the Code of Student conduct, which may include:
● Counseling within the school.
● Parental conference.
● Loss of school privileges.
● Transfer to another school building, classroom, or school bus.
● Exclusion from school-sponsored activities.
● Detention.
● Suspension.
● Expulsion.
● Counseling/Therapy outside of school.
● Referral to law enforcement officials.
If an investigation substantiates that bullying has occurred, a written record of the incident shall be placed in the file of the offending student(s). The district recognizes that parents/guardians can play an important role in educating their children and preventing bullying. Accordingly, the parents/guardians of each offending student shall be informed of any bullying incidents involving their child. Parents/Guardians of the offending students will be encouraged to attend one (1) or more conferences with an administrator to review the bullying behavior and cooperative strategies for correcting it. The building principal or designee shall also inform the victim’s parents/guardians of any and all bullying incidents involving their child.
Disciplinary action shall be in accordance with the Board approved student Code of Conduct. Depending on the severity of the offense, the disciplinary action for bullying may include loss of privileges, removal from class, suspensions, and a Board expulsion hearing. If the investigation has determined that the conduct rises to the level of a crime, disciplinary action may also include referral to law enforcement officials. In addition to imposing any disciplinary action, the building administrator will discuss the bullying behavior with the offending student and the parent/guardian and review why the behavior is inappropriate.
In some circumstances, mediation may be used as a viable alternative or in addition to disciplinary action when addressing a first offense of bullying. The building administrator shall consider the nature and sensitivity of the offense in determining
whether mediation is appropriate. Mediation shall not be used without the consent of the victim and their parent/guardian, or where the building administrator has a concern about retaliation being perpetrated against the victim. Victims shall not be pressured into participating in mediation. The Northeastern School District Board of Directors recognizes that a severe imbalance exists between the victim and the bully and that this imbalance can make mediation an intimidating situation for the victim.
All incidents of confirmed bullying, including those that are mediated, shall be recorded in writing and placed in the offending student’s discipline file.
The penalties and prohibitions in this policy are in addition, and do not replace or supersede, any related provisions in district policy prohibiting conduct such as harassment, violence, assault, and hazing.
References:
School Code – 24 P.S. Sec. 1302-A, 1303, 1-A
State Board of Education Regulations – 22 PA Code Sec. 12.3
Board Policy – 000, 218, 233, 236
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The NESD
Wellness Policy
What is this, why do we need this, and how does this affect my child?
The federal government estimates that an unhealthy diet and lack of physical activity account for a large number of deaths each year. These may include deaths from cardiovascular disease, certain types of cancer, and diabetes. Most children do not get the recommended 5 fruits and vegetables a day. This minimum is required for good health and disease prevention.
All School Districts are required to have a Wellness Policy. Each policy must include Nutrition Guidelines for all foods available on the school campus during the school day (30 minutes prior to school beginning and 30 minutes after school has ended). The Northeastern School District Wellness Committee has developed goals and guidelines for all foods available on the school campus. The areas of focus are:
Ala Carte Classroom parties
Fundraisers Foods used as rewards
Vending Machines School stores
This will have an impact on the PTO with fundraising and classroom parties/celebrations. In addition, we will be offering tasty, healthier, and affordable selections in all vending machines and ala carte areas in our cafeterias.
As parents, guardians, care givers, and educators, we can be positive role models. Help our district promote healthy lifestyle principles.
If you are interested in being a member of our Wellness Committee, please contact Kimberly Alessandroni, Director of Child Nutrition Services at the Administration Center (266-3667).
Special Thanks to the following contributing artists: Brittany Arentz, Jessica Bear, Damon Faulkner, Leah Gross, Grace Meile, Laney Seifert,
and Drew Wilson
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