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Caryl E. Adams School
2021-2022
WELCOME FAMILIES!
Whitney Point Mission Statement-
The purpose of the Whitney Point Central School District is to provide an excellent
education ensuring that all children maximize their potential, become contributing
citizens and pursue lifelong learning.
Whitney Point District Vision –
To be a community of excellence achieved through a commitment to HIGH perfor-
mance, morale, and involvement.
WELCOME
to the
WHITNEY POINT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
This booklet has been prepared to give you and your children helpful information regarding the Caryl E. Adams
School. Please read it carefully and place it in a convenient location for quick and easy reference.
Please note: Much of the information provided is based on current guidance from the NYS Education Department and
NYS and Broome County Departments of Health. Updated guidance throughout the school year may result in changes in
procedures and protocols
District Administration
Superintendent……………………….…………..Ms. Jo-Ann Sexton
Assistant Superintendent ……………...………...Mrs. Shannon Gillette
High School Principal……….……….…………..Mr. Daniel Sweeney
Assistant High School Principal………………....Mr. Jeffrey Isaacs
Tioughnioga Riverside Academy Principal……...Mr. John Whalen
Assistant TRA Principal…………………………Ms. Julie Lamuraglia
CEA Primary Principal…………………….…….Mrs. Molly H. Goosman
Athletic Director…………………………………Ms. Murphee Hayes
Director of Special Services……………………..Mr. Aaron Kaminsky
WPCSD BOARD OF EDUCATION
Mrs. Stephanie Champney
Mrs. Kathleen Driscoll
Mrs. Donette Griffith
Mr. Brian Jeker
Mr. Eddie Maslin
Mr. Thomas Tasber
Dr. Christine Widdall
Caryl E. Adams Office
Phone: 692-8241
Fax: 692-8297
When the school and family work together, every Eagle soars!
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ATTENDANCE AND ABSENCE EXCUSES
Daily attendance/interaction will be required for all students whether they are participating in-person or as remote
learners.
When a child is absent from school for illness or other reasons, including in the remote setting, we ask that you call
the school by 9:30am. A written note MUST also accompany the child when he/she returns to school. For in-
school learners, the family of the child who is absent will be called if we don’t receive a call from the parents by
9:30am. The number to call for CEA is 692-8238. If there is no answer, there will be voice mail to leave a mes-
sage. Please state your child’s name and the reason for the absence. All students will be required to be here for in
person instruction this year. However, if there are mandated quarantines, learners will be remote for the period of
the mandated quarantine. For remote learners, attendance will be based on daily engagement with class meetings
and submitted assignments.
We want to insure your child’s early success in school. The building principal and Student Support Team will re-
view student attendance patterns each marking period and contact parents when needed. The New York State Edu-
cation Department requires schools to report chronic absence rates. The definition of chronic absence is any stu-
dent missing 10% or more of their enrolled days in our district. Good attendance will reap future benefits for your
child!
DISEASE CONTROL/COVID-19 SCREENING
We will need to work together to ensure the health, wellness, and safety of all students and staff.
• DAILY SCREENING - Parents will be required and expected to complete a DAILY screening of their child/ren to check for
COVID-19 symptoms BEFORE their child/ren enter the bus or school.
• CLOTH FACE COVERINGS/MASK WEARING - Appropriate cloth face coverings/masks must be worn on the bus at all times
and throughout the school day unless directed by a staff member or when students are eating. Students should come to school
wearing a well-fitted mask that covers both their nose and mouth. A mask will be provided, if needed. Designated age-
appropriate mask breaks will be offered.
• SOCIAL DISTANCING - Social distancing at 6 feet will be practiced whenever practicable.
• WHEN A STUDENT SHOWS SYMPTOMS OF COVID-19 - Students exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19 with no other expla-
nation for the symptoms should be sent to the school health office for an assessment by the school nurse. Students who are sent
home should seek evaluation and provide a note from a healthcare provider, and work with the school to determine any other re-
quirements for their return, per Department of Health guidelines.
• BUILDING VISITS - Building visits will be limited for all visitors including parents. Please do not come to a school building
without providing prior notice. All visitors will be screened and are expected to wear a mask. All appointments should be sched-
uled 24 hours in advance and will take place remotely whenever possible.
REMOTE LEARNING
Will only occur when students are quarantined: Please call school nurse or building principal if theis need
arises with your child.
It will be important for us to work together to maintain reasonable expectations and “norms” for learning in our
remote settings. Parents will be important partners. Some things to consider that will provide an environment that
will optimize your child’s learning and help your child understand the importance of giving their best when attend-
ing remote sessions.
• Create a designated space for learning that is quiet, well-lit, and provides an uncluttered work space.
• Have all necessary supplies on-hand and ready to go.
• Keep distractions to a minimum.
• Save all snacks/food for other times in the day.
• Establish that following teacher directions is very important.
• Emphasize the importance of their best work.
3BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETINGS
The Whitney Point Central School Board of Education has scheduled its monthly meetings at 7:00 p.m. in the High
School library. Please see the District Calendar or check with our Main Office for specific dates.
CLOTHING
The Whitney Point Code of Conduct states that all students are expected to dress appropriately for school. Stu-
dents attending in-person should be dressed according to the anticipated weather forecast for the day. Even on
rainy days, the children may go outside if the weather clears up prior to the end of the school day. Special atten-
tion to providing warm clothes during winter months is appreciated. Students do not go outside for recess if the
temperature and/or wind chill is below 20º. Please remember that hats are not to be worn in school. This in-
cludes all types of headgear including bandannas, head coverings and sunglasses. In the interest of student
safety, flip-flops are not permitted in school.
SOCIAL DISTANCING
Students will practice social distancing from the arrival on campus through departure. Markers have been placed
on hall floors and walls to help children maintain a safe distance while moving in the building. Student desks have
been spaced six feet apart and extraneous furniture has been removed from classrooms. Breakfast and lunch will be
eaten in the classroom..
CLOSING OF SCHOOL
Due to possible quarantines and other unexpected closures or early releases, parents should have a contingency
plan for their children. It is important that your child be instructed as to the plan you have in place. This will help
to reduce any level of concern your child may experience.
The school will use automated school voice messages for any school closings, delays in opening, or early dismissal
because of inclement weather and other emergencies. Please be sure your information in the student manage-
ment system is current. If you would like to receive text alerts, please call 692-8269. You can also listen to your
local stations or check the webpage for up-to-date information. Again, your help in emergency changes of school
schedules is welcomed.
CONTACTING TEACHERS
Teachers have numerous responsibilities and varied schedules during the instructional day and may not be imme-
diately available when you reach out. You may contact them via email, the Remind network, or the classroom
learning platform (Seesaw or Google Classroom). They will respond as quickly as their schedule allows. Our
teaching staff is always willing to work toward better communications to enhance your child’s development. Ap-
pointments for Zoom sessions with teachers can be made in advance so they are scheduled during a time of the day
when the teacher is not responsible for students.
4PARENT COMMUNICATION NETWORK
The CEA will use the REMIND network for building-level matters for parents and guardians and to allow for help-
ful reminders of important dates and announcements of school happenings and activities. It can also be used in the
event of an early dismissal or closing due to weather or other emergencies. Sign-up information for the building
level REMIND will be posted on our website. You can also contact our Main Office for the information. This ac-
count is separate from the account your classroom teacher may be using. Parents will also receive email alerts on
building level news. Please be sure to check CEA news on the Whitney Point website weekly.
EMERGENCY DRILLS
Twelve emergency drills including fire drills, building evacuations, and lockdown drills are mandated for each
building throughout the school year in accordance with state law. Eight drills must be completed prior to Decem-
ber 1 with the remaining four in the spring. Our district and school’s emergency management team, in cooperation
with the NYS Police Department, has developed these drills and other emergency plans with your child’s safety in
mind. The current health and safety guidelines will be considered in the implementation of our required drills.
FIELD TRIPS
If field trips are permitted and viable, we will be taking trips as the year progresses. Please fill out the forms in
your child folder and watch for teacher updates/
GLASS CONTAINERS
Child safety concerns prohibit the use or possession of glass containers of any type on the school grounds or while
riding in school vehicles.
HOMEWORK
We encourage the best school attendance possible for your child, both in person and remote learners. In cases of
prolonged absences due to illness, students will have access to instruction via the learning platforms (Seesaw or
Google Classroom) when they are well enough to do so.
Students in grades 1-3 may be asked to engage in additional practice at home. Our teachers will provide supportive
materials to you so that you can encourage and assist your child with their work. Parents supporting their children
with their homework are sending a clear message about high expectations, responsibility, and the importance of
learning.
ACCIDENT DURING THE SCHOOL DAY
If an accident or illness occurs, first aid will be given and the parents notified. First aid is defined as the immedi-
ate, temporary care given in an emergency. No care beyond first aid is given at school.
If medical attention is needed and a parent cannot be reached, the individuals designated by the parents in case of
emergency will be called. In the event neither person is available, a local hospital will be contacted. Please com-
plete the Emergency Contact Card with all contact numbers provided. Children will not be released to persons
not listed on the Emergency Card without written permission from the parent or guardian. It is important
to keep this information current.
5LEAVING SCHOOL DURING THE DAY
When it becomes necessary to take your child from school, you are requested to send a note to the child’s teacher
indicating the time you will come for him/her and the reason for taking your child out of school. Parents should
call the Main Office (692-8241) when arriving in The Loop for pick-up. Your child will be called from class and
walked out to you. Every instructional minute counts! Students will not be called to the office ahead of their par-
ents’ arrival at school. Teachers are instructed NOT to release any child unless they have office approval. Children
will not be released to persons not listed on the Emergency Card without written permission from the parent or
guardian. It always important to have identification with you. Again, your child’s safety is our primary concern!
LOST AND FOUND
Articles that are lost and found at school are generally turned in to the nurse’s office. We suggest putting students’
names on their belongings, as we would then be able to return them to the rightful owner.
LUNCH PROGRAM
A well-balanced breakfast and/or lunch are available. A free lunch program is available for all students this school
year due to the USDA COVID Funds. We ask all families to fill out the lunch program forms to assist our school
with meting the form requirements for the USDA. Forms are available in the CEA School Office. The USDA
states that a child must take a full meal for it to fall under the free guidelines. Just a purchase of a juice or milk is
allowable but must be paid for with use of student account. It is our obligation to follow this policy. Please send in
a letter to the cafeteria if you would like a BLOCK placed on your child’s account so ice cream cannot be pur-
chased.
A free breakfast program for all students at CEA begins at 8:30am. Students will eating in their classroom. If you
do not want your child to get breakfast during the school year, please send a letter to the cafeteria and let them
know.
Student Lunch - FREE Student Breakfast - FREE
Our cafeteria works diligently to provide for your child’s specific dietary needs. It is important that parents
complete and submit a dietary form signed by a physician and submitted to our school nurse when special
consideration is needed. Our cafeteria cannot make dietary adjustments for your child without this form. Contact
our Main Office for a copy of this form.
MEDICATION FOR IN-SCHOOL STUDENTS
If it is necessary for your child attending in person to receive medication during school hours, the following pro-
cess must be followed:
1. The doctor’s written order for the medication must be submitted to the school nurse.
2. The parent or guardian must sign a consent form for the administration of the medication. This
form is available in the nurse’s office.
3. Any medication to be administered by the school nurse must be delivered by the parent or guard-
ian to the health office in its original bottle. This includes over-the-counter medications such as
Tylenol, Advil, cough syrups, decongestants and antibiotic ointment.
4. Unused medications must be taken home by the parent or guardian.
6NOTICES
From time to time notices will be sent home with your child. Please read and discuss these notices with your child.
This time spent with your child will demonstrate how important the day-to-day happenings in their lives are to us
all.
PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES
The home and school have joint responsibility for a child’s development. What happens to him/her in either place
affects his total behavior. Individual parent-teacher conferences are one of the most helpful means of making this
cooperative planning possible. Teachers will be contacting all parents at the end of the first marking period to
schedule a virtual conference to discuss their child’s progress. The afternoons of November 12th and 19th have been
set aside for this purpose. The first report card will be distributed and discussed at the conference. Parents are en-
couraged to arrange a virtual conference with their child’s teacher or school principal whenever a need is apparent,
or a meeting is desired. Do not feel that you must wait until you receive a report card or an unsatisfactory notice
before contacting the teacher regarding your child and any problem that might exist. Please contact them to in-
form, discuss, or ask for their assistance and cooperation in resolving a problem or situation. All parent-teacher
conferences will be pre-arranged to assure availability and avoid time constraints for both teacher and par-
ent. Conferences will be held via the Zoom platform.
PARTIES/CELEBRATIONS
Teachers will not distribute party invitations for family events for student health and safety reasons. A re-
lease will be sent home at the beginning of the school year to permit the sharing of family contact infor-
mation for this purpose for those who agree.
Only store-bought food that can be individually served will be offered for any celebration or snack at school.
If you are sending a celebration treat please contact the classroom teacher at least 2 days in advance and fol-
low any dietary/allergy restrictions needed.
PHYSICALS AND IMMUNIZATIONS
Medical examinations by a physician are required by New York State law for each student who is a new entrant,
regardless of grade, and for all students in PK or K, 1 and 3. Proof of immunization and the dated physical exam-
ination form must be provided to the health office by the 28th day of school according to NYS law. This school
year the deadline for this is September 21, 2021. Per the NYS Department of Health, there will not be any exten-
sion of time in the 14-day exclusion rule for immunizations. Students need to be up-to-date or be in process on all
their immunizations to attend school, whether in person or remotely. Please contact our school nurse with any
questions regarding immunizations and physicals.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
All Caryl E. Adams students participate in Physical Education classes. All classes at the CEA have Physical Edu-
cation every other day for forty minutes. The physical education staff includes Mrs. Danielle Montesano and Mr.
Stephen Samsel. Sneakers and masks are required for the child’s safety. Masks will be worn for any indoor
aerobic activity. It is not yet decided whether the pool will be available for swimming in the spring. The decisions
will be based on the health and safety guidelines in place at that time. Feel free to send an extra fresh mask if
needed for a student refresh.
7PLAYGROUND
Children look forward to the opportunity to participate in outdoor activities. Again, we remind you to please dress
your child according to the anticipated weather forecast. Please see that he/she wears boots when the ground is
wet or covered with snow. They will be allowed to play on the snow-covered portions of the playground areas in
inclement weather. Students will not go outside if the temperature and/or wind chill is below 20°. It is encouraged
to send sneakers to change into when boots are worn to school.
Our recess times will be scheduled so that children can get outside daily when weather allows. Classes will be
scheduled in a rotation of areas to allow our children to play safely outside. Proper social distancing and hand-
washing before and after will be the protocol.
REPORT CARDS
Each marking period is approximately ten weeks in duration. Report cards are sent home approximately one week
after the end of the second, third, and last marking period. At the end of the first marking period, Parent-Teacher
conferences are held. When interpreting a report card, keep in mind that the marks reflect your child’s ongoing
progress in his/her grade level. We suggest that you study this report of your child’s progress and discuss it with
your child. Always feel free to contact your child’s teacher with any questions you may have.
SCOLIOSIS SCREENING
Mandatory screening for scoliosis is the law in New York State. In the event possible scoliosis is detected, parents
will be notified and recommendation for referral to the family physician will be made
NYS ASSESSMENTS
Each school year the New York State English Language Arts and Math assessments are scheduled for our third
grade students. The assessment will be scheduled over two days within a three-day window. The dates of the 2021
assessments will be:
Grade 3 ELA TBA
Grade 3 Math TBA
TRANSPORTATION
The school district’s transportation department arranges bus schedules. Questions pertaining to bus routes, time
schedules, etc. should be referred to the Transportation Director (692-8227).
No changes in pick-up or drop-off points will be permitted as per current health and safety guidelines.
The Whitney Point code of conduct has been established for the safety, health and welfare of all children who ride
school buses. Students not conforming to these regulations are subject to the same disciplinary measures as mis-
conduct at school. When necessary, the Principal or the Transportation Director may cancel riding privileges.
8PARENT TRANSPORTATION IN THE MORNING
Parents dropping children off at school in the morning should do so beginning at 8:20am. Do not drop your child
off before 8:30am, as there is no one available to supervise them. The Pick-Up/Drop-Off loop in front of the
CEA should be used for this purpose. We will have staff on hand each morning to support a smooth and safe entry
into the building for your child. Parents will need to stay with their cars in The Loop. There is no parking in The
Loop.
PARENT TRANSPORTATION OF CHILD AT THE END OF THE DAY
Families are advised that if they are planning daily pick-ups of their students, they will need to register in our Main
Office and be assigned a FAMILY NUMBER to be displayed on their car dash when using the Parent Drop-
Off/Pick-Up Loop. Additional details and directions were emailed to families and can also be found on the CEA
webpage.
VISITORS
It is essential to create a healthy and safe environment by limiting potential COVID-19 exposure whenever possi-
ble. Our district will be limiting access to visitors and volunteers to appointment only, and only when necessary. A
request must be made 24 hours in advance. All meetings will be scheduled as virtual unless a specific request is
approved by the principal. Anyone entering the building will be screened and temperatures will be checked.
WEAPONS
Students are not permitted to carry any weapons, including knives, guns or sharp instruments to school. Such
items will be confiscated immediately, and parents will be notified in accordance with New York State Mandates.
PROGRAM AND STAFF
FACILITIES
The original Caryl E. Adams Elementary School was opened in the spring of 1961. The building houses students
in Pre-kindergarten through third grade. There are regular classrooms, special subjects of art, music and physical
education and additional services such as: cafeteria, library, speech, instructional support, guidance, school psy-
chologist, school social worker, pool, multi-purpose gymnasium, computer lab and health office.
9MEET OUR STAFF
PRINCIPAL: Mrs. Molly H. Goosman SECRETARIES: Mrs. Christina Bolson
Mrs. Jennifer Barrows
CLASSROOM TEACHERS:
PRE-K: Mrs. Tracy Pfeiffer, Miss Richelle Lawrence, and Mrs. Cortney Whalen
KINDERGARTEN: Mrs. Amy Manvell, Miss Danielle Stanke, Miss Caitlyn Sweeney, Mrs. Sharryl
Tiderencel, Ms. Jacqueline Walsh and Miss Kimberley Frechen.
FIRST GRADE: Miss Loganne DiRusso, Mrs. Kristen Hammond, Mrs. Rachel Kolb, Mrs. Anne Lloyd,
Mrs. Meredith Scott and Mrs. Stacie Winterstein
SECOND GRADE: Mrs. Angela DeVito, Mrs. Stephanie Ewald, Mrs. Rebecca Foran, Mrs. Jessica Head,
Miss Delilaha Wells, and Mr. Troy Rounds.
THIRD GRADE: Mrs. Stephanie Abrahamson, Mrs. Kaitlyn Ayers, Miss Shannon Ferraro, Mrs. Ashley
Driscoll, Mrs. Christy Croft-Driscoll.
LITERACY COORDINATOR: Mrs. Valerie Priscott
TEACHER AIDES: Mrs. Abbie-Jo Abbott, Mrs. Kelli Brown, Mrs. Amanda Collyer, Mrs. Tiffany Conroy,
Mrs. Barbara Ellerson, Miss Barbara Ellerson, Mrs. Cindy Frost, Mrs. Karen Frost, Mrs. Kelsey Harmon,
Mrs. Erin Heath, Mrs. Colette Kallfelz, Mrs. Barbara Kim, Mrs. Colleen Lindow, Mrs. Heather Livingston,
Mrs. Julie Lounsberry, Mrs. Rachel O’Neil, Mrs. Jodi Ross, Mrs. Ellen Russell, Mrs. Heather See,
Mrs. Holly Slack, Mrs. Tammy Taylor, Mrs. Mary Tillotson, Mrs. Sheila VanDusen, and Mrs. Jarah Weber.
CAFETERIA: Ms. Amber Stissi-Shaff– manager, Mrs. Veronica Demeck, Ms. Wendy Houck, Ms. Karen Sabo,
Ms. Connie Kelly, Ms. Brooke Pratt.
CUSTODIANS: Mr. Kevin Neiss, Mr. Lance Laudig, Mrs. Lori Meyer, and Mrs. Theresa Poklemba.
10SPECIAL SUBJECT AREAS – STAFF AND PROGRAMS
ART and MUSIC
Mrs. Taryn Hubbard is our CEA Art specialist and Mrs. Jennifer Haynes is our Music specialist. They work col-
laboratively to provide all students art and music classes once in each six-day cycle.
CAFETERIA
The cafeteria prepares a breakfast and a hot lunch daily under the direction of Ms. Amber Stissi-Shaff. The staff
also participates in helping the children learn about nutrition and good eating habits. Ask your child about any spe-
cial programs/slogans being noted by our cafeteria staff.
IST (INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT TEAM)
Our Instructional Support Team facilitates discussion and planning for support to students both in and out of the
classroom environment. The team assists teachers in identifying students, both in person and remote, in need of
higher level intervention through data analysis and teacher recommendation. The team works to support students
by sharing effective strategies to classroom teachers and individual progress monitoring. The protocols of the team
meet the NYS Response to Intervention guidelines
LIBRARY/TECHNOLOGY
Our librarian, Mrs. Nadine Ferguson, will push in to all our classrooms providing instruction that supports student
learning and mastery of the NYS Technology standards. This will be especially important as our building as
moved to a devise for each student with the possibility of periods of remote learning present. Each class will meet
for a forty-minute session once during each six day cycle.
SPECIAL EDUCATION
Mr. Michael Williams, Miss Olivia Dennison and Mrs. Lori Stone will provide consultant teacher special educa-
tion services to children in grades Kindergarten through Third Grade.
Ms. Tina Hall and Mrs. Amy VanTuyl are Special Education teachers who provide a self-contained program for
children with needs that cannot solely be met in the regular classroom. We are always working to include all chil-
dren in the richest learning environment that we are capable of structuring.
SCHOOL NURSE
The school nurse, Mrs. Jessica Burke, is responsible for the total health needs of our students, as well as conduct-
ing health lessons for students in grades PK-3. Mrs. Burke can provide you with information regarding immuniza-
tions, physicals, and general health care for your child.
11PUPIL PERSONNEL SERVICES
Miss Mackenzie Root, CEA School Psychologist, is responsible for individual student testing and consultation ser-
vices. Ms. Emma Irwin, School Social Worker, conducts a supportive program to address the multi-dimensional
development of our children. Miss Root and Ms. Irwin will work as a team to support our staff in creating a quali-
ty program of social-emotional learning for our CEA children. Miss Ashton Hawks, CEA School Counselor.
The Family and Children’s Society also provides support for families in our district. Miss Nichole Rigotti accepts
referrals from our PPS staff and has an office at the CEA.
The Whitney Point School District also partners with the Binghamton University Community Schools to provide
service and support to area families.
OLWEUS
October 10, 2013 marked the Kick-Off of the implementation of the OLWEUS Anti-bullying program.
Our implementation team is comprised of members representing all areas of our building and a parent representa-
tive. Throughout the school year, students will learn the rules of the OLWEUS program and regular class meetings
will be held. The class meetings will provide an opportunity for students to discuss a variety of topics and build a
healthy community at CEA. Other information will be provided to you as things develop throughout the school
year.
SCHEDULE
The Caryl E. Adams building is on a six-day schedule. The days will be labeled on the menu to help you and your
child keep track and be prepared for gym and library days. In this schedule, we count only the days we are actual-
ly in attendance at school. For example, if we had a snow day on Day 3 we would not skip Day 3. The snow day
doesn’t count since we were not at school. The next day school is in session would become Day 3.
SPEECH
Two full-time speech therapists, Miss Meghan Cawley and Mrs. Gayle Tillotson, are scheduled in our building
each day to provide speech therapy and speech improvement classes.
OCCUPATIONAL AND PHYSICAL THERAPY
Mrs. Jessica Smith, Mrs. Janelle Haliday and Mrs. Melissa Cross provide occupational and physical therapy to stu-
dents who are recommended for these services.
DAILY SCHEDULE
8:30-8:50 - Arrival of students/breakfast
8:50 - All students are to be in their classrooms – instruction begins
10:50-1:10 - Lunchtime for all K-3
3:10 - PK-3 dismissal begins
12ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS
The CEA is a Literacy Collaborative School. Literacy Collaborative is a school reform program designed to trans-
form school literacy achievement from kindergarten through grade eight. It is a long-term collaborative program
between the Lesley University Center for Reading Recovery, Literacy Collaborative and individual schools. Its
focus is on the implementation of research-based teaching methods that are student-centered. All CEA teachers are
in various stages of this training. Regular professional development sessions are scheduled throughout the school
year to support our teachers in the implementation of the Language and Literacy framework and effective teaching
strategies. Visit the Literacy Collaborative website at www.literacycollaborative.org or contact our Main Office if
you’d like more information. Our K-3 classrooms implement the Fountas and Pinnell Phonics and Word Study sys-
tem. Teachers in grade three will continue the implementation of the NYS ELA modules. These materials can be
found at www.engageny.org. Our K-3 classrooms also use the Lucy Calkins Units of Study to support the devel-
opment of student writing.
MATH
CEA uses the NYS Math Modules in all classrooms K through Grade Three. This curriculum was developed to be
closely aligned with the NYS Learning Standards and can be found at www.engageny.org, the information website
for the NYS Department of Education.
RESPONSIVE CLASSROOM
June 2016 marked the beginning of training for teachers as we implement the Responsive Classroom model in our
school. This approach emphasizes academic, social, and emotional growth in a strong school community. Our new
teachers receive training and resources to support a “safe and joyful classroom and school where children can
thrive.” More information can be found at www.responsiveclassroom.org
FULL-SCHOOL MORNING PROGRAM
CEA will hold school-wide virtual Morning Programs this school year. The Monday schedule will vary to meet
the needs of the OLWEUS program. Teachers will send reminders to parents regarding the schedule and the dates
will be posted on our webpage. A monthly school calendar will also serve as a reminder. Our programs will be
posted and available to all out remote learners. If viable there may be grade level morning programs as well.
Philosophy of Morning Program . . . We believe that academic success in school is closely linked to a student’s
self-concept. Therefore, starting the school day together on a positive note will instill in each student good feel-
ings about school, themselves, and each other. Academics, values and attitudes, with interaction between students,
staff and our community, will be the basis of Morning Program. It is our purpose to develop positive values and
behaviors through a variety of activities fostering the attitude that we belong and can make a difference.
Goals of Morning Program . . .
Children participating in Morning Program will be happier about school and motivated to learn.
Children participating in Morning Program will feel that they are an important part of our school and com-
munity.
Children participating in Morning Program will take pride in their surroundings – whether they are in a
classroom, school, home or community.
Children participating in Morning Program will develop confidence and self-esteem.
Children participating in Morning Program will be exposed to a variety of positive values.
13PTA
You, as parents, are encouraged to be actively involved with our school by joining our local Parent/Teacher Asso-
ciation. The PTA provides student programs and fun activities that extend learning throughout the year. Look for
information regarding your opportunity to join PTA early in the school year.
BOXTOPS for EDUCATION
The school is collecting Box Tops for Education coupons found on many products that you purchase for your
home. Box Tops for Education helps schools earn cash for things they need including books, computers, play-
ground equipment and field trips. The CEA has designated these funds to meet needs that may fall outside our
regular budget. In the past we purchased voice recorders and books for our students. This donation can now be
done online! More information and a complete listing of products that carry these coupons can be found at
www.boxtops4education.com. Thanks for your continued support!
CHANGE OF ADDRESS
Parents are expected to notify the school when a change of address, work place, and/or baby-sitter or contact per-
son(s) occurs. Please include new telephone number(s) if there are changes. Keeping your child’s emergency con-
tact information current is very important.
MOVING
If you are planning to move out of our district, please inform both the Adams School and the new school as far in
advance as possible, so that your child’s school records can be transferred to his/her new school.
CODE OF CONDUCT
You will find the CEA Code of Conduct on the following pages. Please read and review it with your child. It will
take the support of all of us for your child to grow and succeed while at CEA.
14The Caryl E. Adams Primary School Code of Conduct
Our School is a Responsive Classroom and Olweus Anti-Bullying School.
In order to have a safe learning environment, including remote settings, we must
Work together safely and positively
Demonstrate tolerance by treating each other with respect, kindness, and caring.
We will work as a school to ensure each of us is responsible for our own learning and our own
behavior. Our staff will greet each of our students and each other with a smile and a word of as-
surance that it will be a good day. All will be assured that each day starts fresh and new. Every
day is a new day at CEA!
We begin our learning as Whitney Point Eagles through the CEA Pledge:
Today is a new day.
I will act in a safe and healthy way.
I will respect the rights of others.
I will treat all property with respect.
I will take responsibility for my learning.
Today I will be the best me I can be.
15We will support our pledge through learning and practicing together. The following are ways we can do this to-
gether!
Today is a new day:
I will start each day fresh.
I will greet others with a smile and positive attitude.
I will learn from my mistakes.
I will act in a safe and healthy way:
I will be thoughtful in my actions.
I will listen to and follow the directions of adults.
I will be a friend, not a bully.
I will make safe choices:
Walk in the hallways
Keep my hands and feet to myself
Wash my hands frequently and as directed
Maintain a positive attitude toward others
Remain seated unless I have permission to move about.
I will respect the rights of others:
I will allow my fellow students to learn and my teacher to teach without unnecessary interruption.
I will be patient and wait my turn.
I will use manners in conversation and during mealtimes:
Listen to others
Use the appropriate voice level in conversation
Be polite and kind to everyone
16Encourage others to make positive choices
I will allow my fellow students to learn without unnecessary interruption.
I will allow my teacher to teach without unnecessary interruption.
I will treat others the way I wish to be treated.
I will respect my own space and the space of others.
I will treat all property with respect.
I will keep my belongings neat, organized, and in my assigned space.
I will ask permission before using the possessions or materials of others.
I will clean-up after myself in all places at CEA.
I will use all school materials the way they are intended to be used or as directed by my teacher.
I will take responsibility for my learning:
I will maintain a positive attitude toward my work and perservere.
I will ask for help when I need it.
I will take responsibility for my mistakes and use them to grow and learn.
I will be an active participant in the classroom, during virtual sessions, and all places at CEA.
I will always do my very best and strive to reach my goals.
TODAY I WILL BE THE BEST ME I CAN BE!!!
17Range of Possible Consequences:
Every decision and action we make results in a consequence, both positive and redirective in nature. We may
make mistakes in our behavior and our learning. Learning from our mistakes will help us to grow and fly proudly
like eagles.
Our staff will review this Code of Conduct with our students during the first weeks of school. We ask that you
take time to review it with your child to help him/her understand the importance of their responsibilities at
school. Our students are just beginning as proud Whitney Point Eagles and will require repeated practice, re-
minders, reinforcement, and redirection as they grow. The Responsive Classroom model is built on the belief
consequences should be logical, related to the infraction, and respectful of the student. The range of conse-
quences includes, but is not limited to:
Redirection by the classroom teacher or other supervising adult
Time-out in the classroom
All of our classrooms have a space to allow a student to calm, think about his/her mistake and a more
positive choice and then return to the task at hand.
Time-out in another classroom
A student may need time away from the distraction of current classmates. Our teachers work together to
provide alternate spaces for the minutes a student may need to regroup and return.
Parent contact
We need to work together for success. Teachers are encouraged to make frequent contact with parents
before problems become too frequent and disruptive. This may be by phone, email, or note in the child’s
book bag.
Time-out in the Main Office
This will require a formal Discipline Referral Notice and a copy will be sent home to parents in a timely
manner. A conference with the principal may be included at the request of the classroom teacher.
Confiscation of items
Students may bring to school items that are a distraction or a clear violation of school policy. Students
may be asked to put them away or they may be taken and held by the teacher through the end of the
school day. Items of a more serious nature will be turned in to the Main Office.
Responsible expectation of clean-up of any destructed area.
When materials in the classroom or food in the cafeteria are intentionally thrown, the student will be ex-
pected to participate in the clean-up of the mess.
18Conference with the teacher
This will be a redirection and re-teaching of the appropriate behavior. This may also be a verbal warning
of next steps should the behavior be repeated.
Conference with the principal
This will require a formal Discipline Referral Notice and a copy will be sent home to parents in a timely
manner. The teacher will attempt to reach the parent on the same day to inform them of the need.
Parent conference
A conference may be requested at any point in the school year. Working together with the teacher, school
counselor, and/or the principal, individualized behavioral plans can be created and followed.
Assignment to the Thinking Table during lunchtime
This can be assigned for a portion or the entirety of a lunch period. Our cafeteria aides may also make this
assignment when a student’s choices are disruptive to the breakfast or lunchtime setting.
Restricted recess
Students will have the choice of walking the path that encompasses the playground or resting on a bench.
They will not be permitted to play on the equipment or interact with classmates for the duration of the
consequence.
Loss of recess
Students will sit/read quietly for a portion, or all, of recess.
In-school suspension
Students will be away from the classroom for all, or a portion of, the day, Classwork will be provided and
an aide will be assigned to supervise and support the student throughout the day. Breakfast and lunch will
be provided at scheduled times. Our school counselor or social worker may spend some time with the as-
signed student at the discretion of the principal.
Out-of-school suspension
This is our most restrictive consequence. Students will not be permitted to attend school during the regu-
lar school day during this assignment. Scheduled tutoring will be offered to the family during this time.
Tutoring will be provided by an available teacher during afterschool hours. The schedule for tutoring will
be established between the tutor and the parents.
Parents will be expected to bring the student to school for a brief conference with the principal at the end
of the suspension period. A phone conference may be scheduled in some instances. Repeated need for
suspension will result in the principal referring the student for a short-term counseling period as support
for student success.
19Character Education Words of the Month
September FRIENDSHIP Being kind to others
October COOPERATION Being helpful and working together
November RESPONSIBILITY Taking care of yourself and your
jobs
December COMPASSION Caring about other’s needs
January PERSEVERANCE Keep on trying and don’t give up
February ACCEPTANCE Believing each person is special and
Unique
March RESPECT Showing that we value each other
and our world
April CITIZENSHIP Understanding the jobs that come
with being a member of a
community
May COURTESY Using your manners
June COURAGE Being brave
20After reading and discussing this handbook, please detach and return the
bottom portion of this page and return it to your classroom teacher. We
looking forward to working together with you this school year!
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Please sign and return to your child’s classroom teacher no later than Friday, September 18, 2021.
Our family has read and discussed the CEA Family Handbook with special attention to the
CEA Code of Conduct.
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Student Name (printed) Parent Name (printed)
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Student signature Parent signature
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Date
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