Vineland Public Schools 

 

Mission Statement

The Vineland Public Schools is based upon the conviction that all students can learn.  We recognize that learning is the result of a strong partnership of parents, teachers and the community, as students are challenged to become active participants in the quest for excellence.  Our goal is to ensure a safe, creative, stimulating and caring environment, which promotes self-esteem, sound character, responsibility and respect for diversity.  This will enable students to become knowledgeable, skillful, life-long learners who are contributing citizens in our changing society.  We expect the best from our students and will give no less of ourselves.

 

Petway Patriot’s Pledge

 

 

We, the students, staff and parents of Petway Elementary School,
will work together to create a safe, caring and positive community.

 

We will be respectful and truthful, solving all problems in a cooperative
way so we can learn and grow together.

 

 

 

School Rules

1.                   Follow directions the first time given.

2.                   Keep hands, feet and objects to yourself.

3.                   Use appropriate voices/language

           at all times.

4.                   Always walk inside the building.

5.                   Use friendship skills.

 

 

 

 

Consequences

 

1.                   Warning

2.                   Warning

3.                   Loss of Privilege

4.                   Loss of Privilege/Parent Notification

5.                   Principal


SEVERE / Principal

 

 

 

Rewards

 

Feeling good about yourself!

Privileges

School Rewards,
Petway Points

Class Rewards    

 

 

 

 

 

Classroom Discipline Procedures

 

·        The teacher will display School Code and Rules.

·        The teacher will use a behavior accountability chart in the classroom.

·        The first infraction is a verbal warning.

·        The second infraction is a warning.

·        The third infraction is a partial loss of a classroom privilege.

·        The fourth infraction is parental notification and full loss of a classroom privilege.

·        The fifth infraction is to send the student to the office with an Office Referral Form.

 

 

Mrs. Phillips will meet with the student and consequences will be decided.

 

SEVERE CASES

The following are causes to send a student to the office immediately.  The consequence is the Principal’s discretion.

 

Bodily harm to another

Threatening behavior

Stealing

Vandalism

 

Office Discipline Procedures

 

     The office will follow these procedures:

-The child’s assigned guidance counselor will get a copy of the office referral form.

-A copy of the referral form will be sent home to be signed by the parent and returned to school the next day.

-The original form will be put in a file housed in the office under the classroom teacher’s name for each marking period.

-When there is an accumulation of five detentions a parent/teacher/principal/child

meeting will be scheduled to determine remediation of problems and additional consequences.

 

 

Playground& Special Subjects Discipline Procedures

1.     Verbal warning

2.     Verbal Warning

3.     Time-out

 

* If a student will not comply in the time-out, they are sent to the office to serve the rest of the time-out.

After three warnings in any of the above areas, the classroom teacher will be notified and this will apply to the student’s accountability chart in the classroom.

 

 

Dress Code

 

Petway Elementary School has adopted the district Elementary School Uniform which consists of a Red top with the “Vineland Public Schools” logo.

 

If you choose not to participate, the following are not appropriate for school:


No bare midriff, halter or see- through clothing. Visible underwear, white undershirts, torn or dirty jeans, excessively tight and/or loose pants or shorts, open toed shoes are not permissible.  Hats and coats are not to be worn in the building. Parents are encouraged to dress their children appropriately for the weather.


 School-Wide Rewards

           

The students at Petway School participate in a school-wide positive reward program.  Students who exhibit appropriate behaviors receive Patriot Points. . 

 

Tokens will be saved and turned in bi-monthly to purchase items from a school store.

 

 

Phillip’s Finest

 

     Each month a student from each classroom is chosen to be student-of-the-month. These children exhibit outstanding behavior throughout the month.  The student’s photos are highlighted in the monthly Petway Post and on The Phillip’s Finest Bulletin Board.

 

 

Star Students

 

     Each week a student who exhibits outstanding behavior will be chosen by a specialized area teacher such as Music, Phys.Ed. Achieve, etc. and recognized by their name on the Star Student bulletin board.


School Opening

 

First Bell             9:05 am

 

Late Bell             9:20 am

 

   We know that you agree that your child’s attendance is extremely important.  To do our jobs, we need the children to be in school EVERYDAY and ON TIME.    

 

     A note should accompany your child back to school after the child has been absent.  Please state a reason for the absence on your note.


Lunch Periods

 

Kindergarten       11:00-11:45

1st Grade             11:30-12:15

2nd Grade            11:45-12:30

4th Grade             12:00-12:45

3rd Grade             12:15-1:00

5th Grade             12:30-1:15

 

     Parents are invited to have lunch with their children at any time.  Those who bring lunch may purchase milk.  Lunch menus are published weekly in the Daily Journal and monthly in our Petway Post.


   All students have a 4 digit PIN # that they MUST use to get breakfast and/or lunch.  Please have your child practice on a calculator.  It has the same type of keypad. Please fill out and return lunch forms.  This form determines your child’s meal prices.

 
Meal Prices

    

Prices are as follows:

Milk                              $0.75*

Breakfast                       $1.00*

          Reduced              $0.30*

Lunch                           $2.00*

          Reduced              $0.40*


     You may stop in the cafeteria at anytime to put money in your child’s account.  It is similar to a phone card whereby you need to pay ahead to receive credit towards meals. No charges can exceed $10. You can call the school to find out your child’s account status   --  362-8855.

   

Dismissal Schedule

 

Dismissal Time:   3:40pm

 

     The instructional time with your child is very important to their overall education therefore YOUR CHILD WILL NOT BE DISMISSED UNTIL 3:40 UNLESS A NOTE REQUESTING EARLY DISMISSAL IS SENT TO SCHOOL.

 

      If there are any changes in your child’s transportation home, a note MUST be sent to the school.  If there is no note your child will go home using their regular transportation.

Early Dismissal

 

..... Half-Day Dismissal Time: 1:20 pm

 

     On half days, a bag lunch will be provided for the students.

 

 

 

 

Emergency School Closings

    

At times, due to inclement weather or other unforeseen circumstances students may be required to leave school early or school may be closed. The follow will report closings.

 

Tune into Channel 13

 

KYW 1060 AM,

WBSS 97.3 FM

 

 

or Vineland’s Website at

www.vineland.org

 

 

    Also in inclement weather the school may delay its start, however school will be open on time.

 

Bus Riders

   Pupils who ride the public buses are responsible to the school for their conduct and should observe the rules and regulations printed on the bus pass and established by the bus driver.  Waiting lines at the bus stop should be orderly.  It is suggested that parents supervise the bus stop to assure proper pupil behavior and safety.  

 


Bus Rules

 

1.         Follow directions of the driver.

2.         Stay in seat with seat belt fastened.

3.         Keep all parts of body in the bus.

4.         Keep hands, feet, and objects to yourself.

5.         Food and drinks are prohibited.

 

 

 Consequences

 

1.         Warning and letter to parent.

 

2.         Three day bus suspension.

 

3.         Five day bus suspension.

 

4.         Ten day bus suspension.

 

5.         Suspension from bus.

 

 

 

Rewards: A Safe Ride Home!

 

 Walkers

 

     Some of our children may be walking home from school.  Please impress upon them that they are to use sidewalks.  They should not take shortcuts across private property.

 

 

School Security

     We are committed to provide your child with a safe and secure atmosphere.  All of our doors remain locked. Access into the building is through the front door facing Lincoln Avenue.  Please ring the bell to enter and proceed directly to the main office. You MUST obtain a visitor’s badge before proceeding in the building.

 

 

 

Safety Patrol

 

     Fifth grade Safety Patrol members  meet monthly and are assigned different duties.  One Safety each month is selected as the “Gold Badge” Winner for demonstrating outstanding safety procedures in school.  Usually on the first Friday in June, they participate in a trip to Dutch Wonderland in Pennsylvania.

 

   

 

School to Home Communication

 

Agenda

 

Every child will receive a Petway agenda. The purpose of this agenda is to give parents a daily form of communication.  It is mandatory that you check your child’s agenda each night for homework and important papers. Please sign and return the agenda to school everyday.

 

 

 

 

Petway Patriot Post


   Every month a Petway Post will be sent home. This newsletter contains important information including monthly schedule of events, lunch menu, students-of-the month and class happenings.

 

 

 

 

Petway’s Web Page

 

 

...  Our computer web page contains information exclusive to our school. To access our web site, go to www.vineland.org/petway ............Bookmark it. Share the address with relatives.

 

 
Flyers

 

     Petway School has a variety of activities designed for our students and parents.  During the year, we will notify you about special events, workshops via special flyers sent home.  We instruct our students to place them within their agenda notebooks.

 

Phone Calls

  

Every teacher at Petway School has their own voice mail recorder.  In the event that you must speak with a teacher, call Petway School at (856) 362-8855 and one of our secretaries will be happy to connect you.

 

 

Report Cards

 

Report cards are issued four times during the school year. Parent conferences are held two times once in November and again in April. Conferences are held for two consecutive days, one in the afternoon and one in the evening.