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- School Handbook
- William B. Ward Elementary School
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- The Ward family was a prominent New Rochelle family who owned the Wa=
rd
Baking Company and a large amount of land in the North End of New
Rochelle, known as Ward Acres Farm. Robert Ward, who founded the
baking company in Pittsburgh, bought the first 100 acres of the farm=
in
1912. His son, William B. Ward, lived on the farm with his wife,
Ethel Haney Ward, and added 300 acres to it. William died in 19=
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at the age of 44, leaving the farm to his wife and their five childr=
en.
- Ethel Haney Ward and her children continued to live at Ward Acres Fa=
rm
after the death of her husband. One of her sons, Jack Ward, beg=
an a
horse breeding business considered one of the best horse stables for
show horses in the country. The business flourished until 1957,=
and
the horse barns are still in use today as the site of the Haunted Ho=
use
at Ward Acres.
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- In 1956, the Ward family donated approximately 13.3 acres to the New
Rochelle City School District for a new elementary school and 60-foot
strip of land for a public road to extend Broadfield Road. In a
letter, Mrs. Ward wrote, "I am aware of some of the many financ=
ial
and other problems which confront the Board of Education in providing
adequate educational facilities for the City of New Rochelle and I
should like to contribute in a measure toward their alleviation...&q=
uot;
- The Board of Education accepted this gift of land in December,
1956. In July, 1957, the Board authorized $1,865,000 worth of
serial bonds to build the school on the Ward site. The school w=
as
completed in time for a September, 1959 opening, and has had four
principals to date.
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- The mission of the New Rochelle School System, acknowledging its ric=
hly
complex history, is to produce responsible, self-sufficient citizens=
who
possess the self-esteem, initiative, skills and wisdom to continue
individual growth; pursue knowledge; develop aesthetic sensibilities;
and value cultural diversity, by providing intellectually challenging
educational programs that celebrate change but affirm tradition and
promote excellence through an active partnership with the community,=
a
comprehensive and responsive curriculum, and a dedicated and
knowledgeable staff.
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- I have the right to go to school every day. I have the
responsibility to be on time and come to school every day unless I am
sick.
- I have the right to be spoken to courteously, in a nice voice. I
have the responsibility to speak to all staff members and other stud=
ents
courteously.
- I have the right to be respected as an individual and the responsibi=
lity
to respect others as individuals.
- This means: To treat everyone as I want to be treated.
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- I have the right to be safe in school at all times. I have the
responsibility to make the school safe. This means:
- I will follow directions of all staff members at Ward School.
- I will be gentle with all staff members and other students at all
times, even when I am upset and angry.
- I will use my words when I need to solve a problem.
- I will keep my hands at my side and control my body so I don't hurt
anyone.
- I have the right to work and learn in a calm school. I have the
responsibility to maintain a calm and quiet school. This means:=
- I will speak in a quiet voice when I am in the school building.
- I will remember that other people are working and learning and need=
my
cooperation.
- I will walk calmly and quietly through the halls.
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- I have the right to have my personal property respected and safe.&nb=
sp;I
have the responsibility to respect the property of others. This
means:
- I will treat other people's property carefully.
- I will use my own things unless given permission to use things that
belong to someone else.
- I will return lost things to their owners or to the front office.
- I will take care of my school and be careful with school property.<=
/li>
- I have the right to be helped to learn self-control and the
responsibility to control myself in this school.
- I will expect to be corrected if I do abuse the rights of others as =
they
shall be corrected if my rights are abused.
- I have the right to expect that all these rights will be mine in all
circumstances so long as I am exercising my full responsibilities.
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- We, at Ward School, provide for our children a safe, healthy, nurtur=
ing
learning environment. We promote fairness, decency and equity in
education.
- We model cooperation, awareness of others and respect for authority =
and
peers. We encourage enthusiastic participation in all school
activities.
- In life, as in school there are rules and limits. To help our
children learn self control, cooperation and decision-making skills,=
it
is necessary to provide positive reinforcement. Complimenting
appropriate behavior promotes the continuation of that behavior and
enhances self-esteem. Appropriate and timely praise often
eliminates the need for consequences and helps change inappropriate
behavior.
- Our goal in discipline is self-discipline:
- To have children become responsible for their own behavior.
- To help children make good and caring decisions.
- To make children work out conflicts with others.
- To have children accept the consequences of their decisions.
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- Explain school and class rules to the students.
- Set limits and consequences which are explained to the students.
- Protect the individual student's dignity while correcting behavior or
interceding in a conflict.
- Help the student(s) identify specific problems.
- Allow student(s) some time and guidance in solving conflicts.
- Allow for a "cooling down" period when needed.
- Help him/her find ways to monitor and control him/herself when upset=
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- Guide the student to a better decision.
- Help students set a plan for better behavior.
- Apply appropriate consequences where necessary.
- Contact parents if inappropriate behavior is serious or becomes
repetitive.
- Contact the school psychologist or social worker for assistance or
insight.
- Send the child to the Assistant Principal or Principal for additional
guidance.
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- Provide support for teachers and students.
- Add insight regarding situations possibly affecting the student's
behavior.
- Assist teachers in parental contact.
- Conduct activities designed to promote social/emotional growth.
- Work with groups of students with similar concerns.
- Refer to outside counseling and other family services.
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- Work with students and teachers to solve problems or determine
consequences.
- Serve as liaison between school and home.
- Help when serious problems occur.
- Consult with teachers, parents or students at their request.
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- Read and explain school rules to your child.
- Keep open and regular contact with your child's teacher. (Discipline=
is
a "work in progress;" it does not stop.)
- Help your child set limits and consequences for his/her behavior.
- Help your child to identify and solve problems.
- Guide your child to choose better decisions.
- Help your child plan for better behavior.
- Contact and support teachers in discipline concerns. At Ward,
we CARE about you and your children very much.
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Possible Consequences of Inappropriate Decision/Behavior
- Verbal correction.
- Chance to "make up" for the inappropriate behavior, i.e.
apology (verbal or written), something positive for the other child,
something helpful for the class.
- Time to form a plan of correct behavior.
- Denial of a privilege, in-class "time out".
- Parental contact.
- Out-of-class "time out" and sent to the Assistant Principa=
l or
Principal.
- "In house" suspension; denial of class participation.
- Suspension from school according to the District rules.
- Parents should understand that the above list is not a scale from mi=
ld
to severe action on the part of the school. The actual conseque=
nces
of any inappropriate decision or behavior will vary depending on the=
age
of the child and the specific circumstances involved.
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- School Hours:
- First Bell: 8:27 AM
Last Bell: 8:45 AM
- Dismissal: 3:15 PM
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- On half-days, dismissal for all grades, including Kindergarten, will=
be
at 11:40 AM. Half-days are mostly scheduled on Wednesdays, and
parents should refer to the District Calendar for the exact days dur=
ing
a given school year. Kindergarten parents will be notified whet=
her
morning or afternoon sessions meet on half-days.
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- All visitors to the school should check in at the Main Office's secu=
rity
desk and obtain a visitor's pass before proceeding through the build=
ing.
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- School closings due to bad weather are announced on the following ra=
dio
stations:
- WVOX 1460 AM, 93.5 FM
- WFAS 1230 AM, 103.9 FM
- WHUD 100.7 FM
- WINS 1010 AM, 6 mins. after the hour
- WCBS 880 AM 20 mins. after the hour/ 10 mins. before the hour from 5=
:20
am to 8:20 am.
- SUPERSTATION 105.5/106.3 FM, 20 mins. after the hour/20 mins. before=
the
hour
- All parents are responsible for listening to one of these radio stat=
ions
early in the morning if the weather appears threatening. Regular
schedules will apply unless announcements are made about New Rochelle
schools on the above stations. If schools are closed in the
morning, they remain closed all day, including after-school and even=
ing
activities.
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- Ward School strongly encourages good attendance and punctuality at a=
ll
grade levels. To emphasize the importance of perfect attendance,
Ward gives a certificate to those students who do not miss any days =
of
school in a given year. Good school attendance increases a chil=
d's
opportunities to learn.
- The doors at Ward open to students at 8:25 AM, and the last bell rin=
gs
at 8:45 AM. The school expects children to go promptly to their
classrooms upon arrival. Any child arriving at school after 8:4=
5 AM
must check in at the Main Office before going to class.
- Parents have the responsibility of making sure that their children
arrive at school on time. Chronic lateness can be viewed as a l=
ack
of respect for the teacher and fellow pupils because it creates
interruptions and distractions. A teacher may find it difficult=
to
begin the day when students are still arriving, and late students may
miss important morning announcements. All late arrivals are
recorded on the child's report card.
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- If a child is absent from school, the parent or guardian must call t=
he
Attendance Office at (914) 576-4452 to report the absence. In
addition, the parent or guardian must send a written note explaining=
the
absence when the student returns to school.
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- Walkers and those traveling by car enter and exit from the front of =
the
school. Students who take the bus use the back doors. Driv=
ers
should use the traffic circle in front of Ward for drop-off and
pick-up. When dropping-off or picking-up a child, drivers should
enter the traffic circle slowly, and wait until the child(ren) can g=
et
in or out. Drivers should remain in their cars while in the tra=
ffic
circle. CARS MAY NOT BE LEFT UNATTENDED IN THE TRAFFIC CIRCLE.<=
/li>
- Alternatively, parents may park in the side lot or the perpendicular
spaces on Broadfield Road. Cars may NOT park in the traffic cir=
cle,
the fire lanes or behind the school where the buses park.
- To pick up a child early from school, the parent or guardian must se=
nd a
note to the child's teacher with a reason and a time of pick-up.&nbs=
p;In
case of a last minute early pick-up, the parents should call the Main
Office before arriving at the school. Upon arrival, the parent =
must
check in at the Main Office and sign out the child in the book
provided. For dismissal procedure in case of illness see Medical
Dismissal.
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- Please adhere to the “No Parking Zone” rules on the park
side of Broadfield Road opposite the school to avoid impeding a doub=
le
lane.
- Walking within the tra=
ffic
circle is permitted on the sidewalk only, not through traffic in the
circle, please.
- In the morning, children are permitted to safely stay within the
courtyard before the first bell rings. On rainy and cold days, stu=
dents
are allowed to wait in the auditorium.
- Kindergarten children are dismissed within the courtyard. First grade students are
dismissed from the courtyard at the time of the bell, and then move =
out
to the traffic circle.
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- Please prepare your child to watch for you and your car at dismissal=
by
remaining on the sidewalk, under the roof, within the traffic circle=
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- ** Upon entering the traffic circle for drop off, please instruct yo=
ur
child on being prepared for exiting the car (i.e.: have jacket/coat =
on,
have book bag and lunch ready, know how to open seat belt and door
handle).
- If your child is experiencing separation issues, please notify staff=
in
the circle, so that you can pull to the curbside and deal with issue=
s.
- If your child has special needs or accommodations required (i.e.: br=
oken
leg, etc.), notify staff in the circle and you will be given permiss=
ion
to pull to the curbside within the traffic circle.
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- All cars are to remain in single file when inside of the traffic
circle. Please do not =
pass a
car, as children may be entering or exiting their car.
- Children are to exit from the right hand side of the car only.
- Adults must stay in the car. If you have a need to get out of your c=
ar,
please park your car.
- Please leave all pets at home.
- Cars may not be left unattended in the traffic circle.
- The Ward =
School
Staff greatly appreciate your cooperation for the safety of all.
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- At the beginning of each school year, parents receive forms to fill =
out
to provide the school with information on what to do in the event of=
an
early dismissal due to an emergency, such as bad weather. Paren=
ts
provide instructions, their phone number(s) and the numbers of two
emergency contacts on the forms which should be returned to the scho=
ol
as soon as possible. The Main Office keeps one set of
forms. Grade coordinators, head class parents and class parents=
use
the others to form a telephone chain to call each child's parent or
emergency contact person listed in the event of an emergency early
dismissal. The head class parent should be informed throughout =
the
school year of any changes in telephone numbers or of alternate cont=
acts.
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- Parents who receive phone messages regarding emergency dismissal sho=
uld
return calls. If the caller does not receive a callback, the ca=
ller
will continue to call alternate numbers, wasting valuable
time. Those who check the box, "My child, who is normally
bused, has my permission to be bused" can expect the child to be
bused even if the parent has not been reached. However, the
telephone chain will still attempt to contact an adult for each chil=
d at
Ward. Therefore, parents are urged to fill out the emergency
dismissal forms with care, and be prepared for emergency closings by
keeping abreast of changing weather conditions. Parents are
responsible for contacting their after-school care providers (e.g. -
day-care, religious school) in the event of an early dismissal.
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- When parking at Ward, parents should park in the lot to the side of =
the
school or along Broadfield Road in the designated spaces. The r=
ear
of the school is not available for parking during the day, but may be
used for evening events at the school.
- The five-car parking section in the circle is for office personnel o=
nly.
- NOTE: PARENTS MAY NOT PARK ANYWHERE IN THE TRAFFIC CIRCLE INCLUDING =
THE
FIRE LANE WHICH IS MARKED IN YELLOW. Drivers who violate these
rules will be ticketed by the New Rochelle Police.
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- Parking spaces marked in blue or with parking signs for handicapped
accessibility should only be used by persons with valid handicapped
permits. Please be
respectful of those that need these spaces for special reasons.
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- Students may ride their bikes to school but may not ride them on sch=
ool
property. When arriving at school, students should walk their b=
ikes
to the bike locks provided at the front of the school. Students=
are
responsible for their bikes while parked on school property.
- State law requires that all bike riders under the age of 14 wear bike
helmets.
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- Free bus transportation is provided for children who live at least 1=
.5
miles but less then 10 miles from Ward.
- Parents will be notified in August about the bus stop location and t=
ime
of pick-up.
- Kindergarten children are transported according to their schedule, w=
ith
door-to-door service provided ONLY at mid-day pick-up/drop-off.
- (On half-days, when dismissal is at 11:40 AM, Kindergarteners go to =
and
from school on the large buses and are picked up and dropped off at
their regular bus stop.)
- The District is not required to provide door-to-door service except =
for
students enrolled in self-contained Special Education programs.
- Parents and guardians are responsible for getting the children to the
bus stop in the morning and for meeting the bus in the
afternoon. Bus drivers are NOT required to wait for an adult wh=
en
dropping off a child at a bus stop.
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- Transportation to Child Care Providers is offered to bus-eligible Wa=
rd
students. Applications must be submitted by April 1st of each y=
ear
to obtain this service. Applications for half-day kindergarten
students, newly enrolled magnet students and newly enrolled full-day
Kaleidoscope (at Davis School) students are due by August 1st. =
The
child-care location must be 1.5 miles from school, within New Rochel=
le
and attended at least three days per week.
- Transportation to After-School Religious Instruction is also availab=
le
only if the location is on an existing bus route. Applications =
must
be submitted annually to the Transportation Office and will be appro=
ved
on a first come first served basis, according to the following prior=
ity:
1. Bus-eligible students assigned to designated bus routes. 2.
Bus-eligible students assigned to another bus route. 3. Ineligible
students.
- Further details and requirements are printed on the back of the
application. Applications for all after-school transportation a=
re
available at Ward's Main Office or the Transportation Office in City
Hall.
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- Children who are not eligible for bus transportation are not allowed=
to
ride the bus for a play date with a child who regularly takes the
bus. A child may go home on the bus with another child ONLY und=
er
the following conditions:
- 1. BOTH children must be eligible for bus transportation.
- 2. Parents must send a note to the teacher, which is forwarded to t=
he
Principal, who will then authorize the child to go home with the ot=
her
child on his/her bus.
- If a bus-eligible child has a play date with a non-bus child, the
parents or guardians must make their own arrangements for the childr=
en
to get together after school. In ALL cases, children must have a
note from home allowing them to go to another child's house directly
from school.
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- Parent should warn their children to use caution when getting on and=
off
school buses. Children should be aware that clothing such as
jackets and sweatshirts with drawstrings, backpack straps, scarves or
other loose clothing could get caught in handrails, doors or to other
sections of the bus.
- Parents should discuss the following safety rules with their childre=
n:
- Stay away from "danger zones" around the bus (i.e. directl=
y in
front of or behind the bus.)
- If you drop something near the bus, do not pick it up because the dr=
iver
might not see you. Tell the driver, and follow his/her
instructions.
- Remember that motorists do not always stop for the school
bus. Always look both ways when getting on or off the bus.
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- Ward has one full-time and one part-time nurse.
- The Nurse's Office is staffed with both nurses during lunch and
recreation periods Monday-Friday.
- A physical exam is required yearly by New York State law.
- Parents should send completed medical forms to the school Nurse's Of=
fice
by October 15.
- The nurse will notify the parents of all students who do not have
updated medical forms, and if the forms remain outstanding, the stud=
ents
will be examined by the school physician.
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- Vision and hearing tests are given to all students yearly.
- Scoliosis screening is required for grades 3-12.
- Tuberculin testing is recommended every 2 years.
- Scoliosis and TB testing can be done by your family physician or by =
the
school nurse. Parents will be notified if follow up is needed in
any of these areas.
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- New York State law required that medications to be given in school
follow these guidelines:
- 1. Physician must give written permission for the medication to be
given in school, as well as dosage and time of administration.
- 2. Parent must give written permission for the medication to be giv=
en
in school.
- 3. Medication must be brought to the health office by the parent in=
the
ORIGINAL container received from the pharmacy.
- This policy applies to BOTH prescription and non-prescription drugs.=
All
medications must remain in the Nurse's Office, and at no time may th=
ey
be carried by the child.
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- If a student has any kind of medical emergency at school, every effo=
rt
will be made to reach the parents or guardians.
- In the case of a life-threatening emergency, the nurse will call an
ambulance to bring the child to Sound Shore Medical Center (formerly=
New
Rochelle Hospital).
- At that point, if the parents still have not been reached, the child=
's
pediatrician will be notified and the hospital will continue to try =
to
reach the parents.
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- Emergency cards are sent home at the beginning of every school
year. It is very important that these cards are filled out
completely and returned to school immediately.
- It is the parents' responsibility to keep all information on the card
current.
- Please report any changes to the staff in the Nurse's Office.
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- If a child needs to be dismissed early from school due to illness, t=
he
parent or guardian must sign out the child in the Nurse's
Office. It is not necessary to sign out in the Main Office.
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- All grades (except ½ day Kindergarten) have lunch and recreat=
ion
daily between 11:40 AM and 12:45 PM.
- Grades 1 and 2, Special Education and CILA K students have approxima=
tely
30 minutes to eat lunch in the cafeteria.
- Grades 3-5 have about 20-25 minutes.
- The remainder of the period is spent in recreation.
- In order to accommodate all students, some grades eat lunch before
recreation, and others eat afterwards. This arrangement is rota=
ted
during the year.
- All students are supervised by district employed adult monitors duri=
ng
their lunch and recreation periods.
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- Students may either bring their lunch from home or purchase a lunch =
at
school. (Refer to District Calendar for exact price.) In compli=
ance
with New York State nutrition guidelines, Ward offers a hot lunch
daily. Typical meals are chicken fingers, sandwiches or pizza w=
ith
a choice of a vegetable or fruit and a drink such as juice or
milk. Teachers distribute the menus to the children
monthly. Cold sandwiches are also offered. Snacks, such as
fruit, chips or popcorn, are also available at a cost of about 50
cents. Students who bring their lunch from home may buy a snack=
or
milk in the cafeteria.
- Lunch may be purchased on a daily basis or pre-paid one week or one
month in advance. When pre-paying, the child’s user id nu=
mber
is noted in the computer system to obtain lunch.
- Ward also offers breakfast daily to students. Exact fees are listed in the
District Calendar. Breakfast is served in the cafeteria beginni=
ng
at 8:25 AM. Fresh fruit, cereal, bagels, enriched muffins or
doughnuts are offered with a drink.
- Some children may be eligible for a reduced cost of free lunch and/or
breakfast. Parents or guardians should check in the school
materials mailed at the beginning of the school year or call 576-421=
6 to
check eligibility requirements or to obtain an application.
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- For recreation, students go to their grade's designated playground f=
or
approximately 30 minutes every day.
- When the temperature is between 20 and 32 degrees F, students are gi=
ven
the option of indoor or outdoor recreation, although outside play is
encouraged.
- If there is precipitation or if the temperature (with wind chill) is
below 20 degrees F, the students remain inside.
- Indoor activities vary by grade, but include some or all of the
following: watching videos, playing in the gym, board games, reading=
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- When there is snow on the ground, children must wear boots to play
outside.
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- Generally, a mid-morning classroom snack is permitted in grades K-2 =
and
may be permitted in upper grades (3-5), depending on the teacher's
policy. If a teacher does permit a classroom snack, the school
encourages parents to send in a nutritious one.
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- Birthday snack policy varies from teacher to teacher.
- If parents want to send in a birthday snack, such as cupcakes, they
should check with their child's teacher first.
- Children may also visit the Assistant Principal's Office on their
birthday to select a special pencil or small toy.
- Children should not distribute birthday invitations in school unless=
the
entire class is included.
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- The number of field trips during the school year varies per grade
level. Some field trips may supplement the curriculum for that
grade. Teachers will prepare students to produce writing and/or
artwork incorporating ideas and information learned on the trip.
- Permission slips are sent home well in advance of the trip and must =
be
signed by the parent or guardian of the child in order for the stude=
nt
to participate in the field trip. Typically, parent volunteers =
are
needed to chaperone the students. If possible, all interested
parents may attend the field trip; otherwise, chaperones are chosen =
by
lottery.
- The cost of a field trip is determined by the activity and usually
includes admission fee and bus transportation. This cost is usu=
ally
defrayed by PTA fundraising dollars. If the trip is a full-day
trip, students should bring a brown bag lunch. Parents are
encouraged to dress their children in their Ward T-shirts and to rem=
ind
them of proper behavior on the bus and during the outing.
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- 1. Parents should dress their children in clothing appropriate for t=
he
season. In winter, the school's policy is to have the children =
go
outside for recreation unless the temperature is less than 20 degree=
s F
with the wind chill factor.
- 2. In the warm weather, the following items of apparel should be
avoided:
- Shorts more than three inches above the knee.
- Tank tops and bare midriffs.
- Clogs and strapless shoes or sandals.
- Roller shoes (“heely sneakers”)
- 3. Students should avoid wearing hats in the school, especially in t=
he
lunchroom.
- These guidelines are established for safety reasons as well as to he=
lp
children learn that there are certain standards for dress at school =
just
as there are standards for dress in the workplace. Improper app=
arel
at school could distract students, especially in the upper grades, f=
rom
their schoolwork. Students who do not dress according to the ab=
ove
guidelines will be detained in the Main Office until proper apparel =
is
brought to school for them.
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- Parents are encouraged to mark all items of clothing and other prope=
rty
with their child's name using permanent marker or name tags.
- Unclaimed articles of clothing and other property are stored in cart=
ons
downstairs by the gymnasium. Parents and students should check
these containers periodically.
- Near the end of the school year, all unclaimed property is laid out =
in
the gymnasium where parents and students are given a final chance to
find any lost articles before clothes are donated.
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- If a child has a play date after school, parents must send a note to=
the
teacher, informing her/him about the change of pick-up or bus. =
In
the case of bus-eligible students, parents should refer to the
"Bus Policy Regarding Play Dates”.
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- The Peer Mediation Program is designed to help students settle dispu=
tes
and arguments through discussion and compromise. In mediation,
people involved in a dispute are helped by a mediation team to
communicate with one another in a productive way and to arrive at a
solution that best meets their needs.
- The mediation team usually consists of two student volunteers from
third, fourth, or fifth grade who have been trained in active listen=
ing
skills and conflict management. The Program Coordinator and a
trained adult volunteer supervise all mediation sessions.
- Students who have a conflict may contact the Program Coordinator or =
the
Assistant Principal to begin the mediation process. Teachers,
monitors, staff and parents may also bring disputants to the attenti=
on
of the Program Coordinator or the Assistant Principal. The
mediators do not judge guilt or innocence, take sides or tell disput=
ing
parties what to do. Their purpose is to help the disputants work
out a mutually acceptable agreement by themselves. The Program
Coordinator follows up with both sides periodically after the agreem=
ent
has been reached.
- All mediation is voluntary and confidential.
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- Kindergarten students may be registered at Ward during scheduled
registration dates announced each spring in the local newspaper as w=
ell
as in a note to all Ward parents. At registration, parents or
guardians should bring two proofs of residency (e.g. - utility bills=
),
proof of student's age, and immunization records. Children who =
will
be five years old by December 31 are eligible to attend kindergarten=
in
September.
- For all other new student registration, parents or guardians should =
call
Ward's Main Office for an appointment. For students residing wi=
th
an adult other than their parent of legal guardian, enrollment must =
be
made through the Office of Special Services at:
(914) 576-4274.
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- Parents or guardians should report any change in a student's status,
such as:
- change of address
- apartment numbers
- telephone number
- family name
- …to the Main Office at Ward.
- Parents or guardians must update the above information as well as
emergency contact information on the emergency cards used by the nur=
se
and the class mothers for emergency dismissal procedures.
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- Parents, legal guardians and students over age 18 may inspect the
cumulative record of their child or their own record, respectively,
under the terms of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy
Act. In order to do so, the interested party must send a written
request for review to the Assistant Superintendent of Elementary
Schools.
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- If a parent has a concern about their child or the school, the
recommended procedure for handling this issue is to talk first with =
the
child's teacher; then, if necessary, to the school Principal; next, =
the
Assistant Superintendent in charge of Elementary Education or the
District Office in charge of the area of concern; and finally, the
Superintendent of the School District. The school encourages th=
is
procedure in the interests of efficiency and courtesy.
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- "AMPEL" is an acronym for Art, Music, Physical Education a=
nd
Library. These four enrichment subjects are taught by specialis=
ts
in their fields, and are briefly described below. Computer Lab =
is
also taught by specialist and divided between K-2 and 3-5.
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- Ward has two art teachers who teach weekly classes to students in gr=
ades
1-5. The visual arts program incorporates the elements of art s=
uch
as, line, shape, color and dimension with formulation of creative id=
eas
and innovative problem-solving techniques. Additionally, childr=
en
are taught to evaluate, critique and question differences between
personal taste and aesthetic values as they study art history. =
The
Art Department is also responsible for selecting student art for an
annual New Rochelle School District Show at City Hall, and a New
Rochelle School District show at The New Rochelle Public Librar=
y.
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- Ward offers vocal music to grades K-5 and CILA. The music progr=
am
is organized into five different levels of experience, study, and
performance. Music for Living focuses on social, cultural, and
historical values through listening and singing songs and instrument=
al
compositions. Understanding Music teaches children how to study
music by giving them hands-on experiences with classroom instruments,
educational trips and school assemblies. Making Music involves
individual and group performance to develop confidence and self-este=
em
while applying what children have learned. Sing and Celebrate i=
ncludes
optional holiday, patriotic and other special occasion
music. Lastly, Reading Music entails the highly concentrated st=
udy
of music reading, writing and overall music literacy. Each grade
level puts on one musical performance featuring movement and spoken
word.
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- Ward students in grades K-5 participate in an age appropriate physic=
al
developmental program. In grades 1-5, physical education classes
meet for 30 minutes two times each week in the
gymnasium. Kindergarten classes meet for 30 minutes once each
week. Children must wear appropriate clothing and
sneakers. The program includes a variety of activities designed=
to
develop physical and social skills necessary for individual and team
sport play.
- If your child cannot participate in normal physical activity for more
than one week, a note from the child's physician is required. A
note is also needed to resume normal activity. A parental note =
is
sufficient if a child cannot participate for one or two classes.
- The P.E. department also supervises the school-wide Field Day activi=
ties
which traditionally take place on school grounds on three or four da=
ys
in early June. Competitive and non-competitive games are organi=
zed
to encourage teamwork and school spirit. PTA volunteers provide
drinks during these events and also coordinate the sale of T-shirts
which the children may purchase and wear for the events.
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- Grades 1-2:
- Students may take out one book each week during their library
period. They are expected to return the book the following week=
so
that they may take out a new one. During their weekly library period,
students are read books and shown films during the holidays.
- Grades 3-5:
- Students may take out two books every other week, to be returned two
weeks later. Students in grades 3-5 present two oral book repor=
ts
per year. Students learn how to locate books with the library
computer, how to use reference materials and sources, how to use the
reference room for research and how to write a bibliography.
- Visit the Ward School Library Research Page
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- Overdue Books:
- Overdue books may be returned to the library each morning between 8:=
25
and 9:50 am. Lost books must be paid for or replaced. (If found
within one year, money will be refunded.)
- Birthday Books:
- Parents, guardians and students are invited to donate a book to the =
Ward
School library in honor of the student's birthday. A special bo=
ok
plate is place in each birthday book identifying the birthday child,
their birthday and their classes.
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- Ward School has a hand-on computer program for students in grades 3-5
run in a Computer Lab with 30 Dell computers. The students use
computers to develop problem-solving skills, improve their basic math
skills and develop confidence and competence using computer
equipment. The program also introduces them to keyboarding skil=
ls,
teaches them to use a word processor and to use utility programs to
create signs, posters and crossword puzzles.
- Students use Dell Computers and CCC software for a Computer Assisted
Instruction (CAI), which reinforces the students' math skills i=
n an
individualized way.
- Third and fourth graders come to the Lab twice a week and fifth grad=
ers,
once each week for 40 minute sessions. The teacher monitors the
growth of each student using computer printouts which are provided to
the homeroom teachers monthly.
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- William B. Ward is home to an exciting supplemental early reading
instruction computer program called Waterford. Waterford from Pearson Digi=
tal
Media offers both phonetics and reading comprehension strategies for
students in Kindergarten and First Grade. 18 state of the art compute=
rs
with integrated media server deploy this computer aided instruction =
to
students for additional reading support.
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- Classrooms at Ward have computers for use by the students. The
computers are tools to be integrated in current instruction not a
replacement for instruction. The PTA also has a Technology
Committee which keeps abreast of information regarding computers and=
the
school. Ward continues to work with the District's Technology
Committee to continuously upgrade its systems. All classroom
computers are networked to deliver appropriate software titles and t=
he
Internet to students and teachers. Our school computers have a
filtering system to block objectionable materials.
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- Ward teachers and staff believe that homework is an important part o=
f a
child's education. However, the time spent on homework should be
balanced with time spent on other activities such as sports, cultural
interests, hobbies and unstructured play.
- Lower Primary: Homework in the lower primary grades (K-2) consists of
language arts activities, including reading, writing or
spelling. Occasionally teachers assign work in basic
math. Additionally, second graders are given projects or assign=
ments
that involve other disciplines. Even in the lower grades, homew=
ork
builds responsibility.
- Upper Primary: Students in Grade 3 can expect up to 1 hour of homewo=
rk
each day, Monday-Thursday. Students in Grades 4&5 can expec=
t up
to 1 1/2 hours. These times should be used as general
guidelines. Actual work time will vary depending on the child's
ability and the particular assignments. Approximately 30 minute=
s of
this time consists of daily independent reading. In addition to
reading, students can expect some or all of the following types of
assignments.
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- Various short assignments designed to develop independent work habit=
s.
- Routine learning assignments such as spelling and math reinforcement=
.
- Major projects requiring research and use of various
resources. Teachers will inform parents about topics, expectati=
ons
and deadlines for major projects.
- Remedial work - specific assignments designed to improve the student=
's
understanding in areas of weakness.
- Completion of regular school work that children were not able to
complete during the school day.
- Opportunity to expand and enrich by understanding self-initiated
projects.
- NOTE Parents should also read to and with their children at all ages,
because that is the best way for parents to ensure lifelong literacy
skills.
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- Report cards are distributed three times per year: December, March a=
nd
June. There are different report cards for each grade
level. All formats provide a full assessment of each student's
academic and developmental progress throughout the year. They a=
re
sent home with the children and should be kept by the parents. The report card along with a
parental signature form must be returned to school in the envelope
provided. Report cards are designed to be the basis of the
parent-teacher conference.
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- The school provides one regularly scheduled teacher conference for
parents about their child during the school year. The District
calendar sets aside two half-days in December, one evening in Decemb=
er
and one half-day in March as conference days. Parents may also =
work
out a mutually convenient time with the teacher. In the fall, t=
he
school holds a Meet the Teacher Night for parents to meet their chil=
d's
teacher.
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- Standardized tests are given to all students in grades 2-5. Both
achievement and ability tests are used to evaluate each student's
academic performance. Tests vary by grade, and parents are noti=
fied
of all test results. The schedule of tests is provided in the
District Calendar. The school will notify parents of specific d=
ates
for each test (as well as make-up dates if a child is absent) about =
one
week before the test. As a rule, tests are not given on Mondays=
or
Fridays. Specific tests are as follows:
- Test of Cognitive Skills (TCS): Standard ability test evaluating
thinking ability. This test is given in grade 3.
- Elementary Science Program Evaluation Test (ESPET): New York State t=
est
evaluating the school's science program through the use of students'
test results. Test covers both objective and manipulative skill=
s,
and is given in grade 4.
- Other grade-level tests are given as follows: A math and writing tes=
t is
given at the end of first grade to assess student's abilities in the=
se
areas. Third graders do a writing activity that is used as one =
of
the criteria for the Kaleidoscope program, a Grade 5 Social Studies =
test
is administered, NYSESLAT, and Supera tests are also given.
- NOTE: Parents should not expect to get a complete picture of their
child's abilities based on one test score. Test results should =
be
seen as only one factor in the total evaluation of a student.
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- Kaleidoscope is a language arts and mathematics enrichment program
offered to all fourth and fifth grade students commensurate with the=
ir
abilities. All students participate in Kaleidoscope enrichment
programs offered throughout the year. In addition, those studen=
ts
who meet specific academic criteria qualify to participate in either=
the
half-day Modified Kaleidoscope program at Ward (focusing solely on
reading and math) or the full-day Kaleidoscope program at Davis
Elementary School (focusing on reading, math, social studies and
science). Selection for the half-day and full-day program is ba=
sed
on the results of standardized tests, creativity ratings and a writi=
ng
portfolio, all of which are given in third grade.
- Parents of all third graders receive a letter in mid-June notifying =
them
the branch of Kaleidoscope for which their child has
qualified. Because the full-day program is district wide a=
nd
limited to 60 students (30 each from fourth and fifth grades), the
students who are eligible for the full-day program are selected by a
lottery held in late June. All students from the lottery who are
not selected for the full-day program will go into the half-day prog=
ram.
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- The school psychologist provides services to help students achieve
maximum benefit from school. The psychologist aids in the
prevention of problems by participating in the presentation of progr=
ams
on topics such as self esteem and drug awareness, and acts as a reso=
urce
for parents providing information about child development. Pare=
nts
may contact the school psychologist at any time during the year if t=
hey
feel that their child has a problem.
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- The social worker provides a variety of supportive services to stude=
nts
and families. These may include individual or group counseling =
for
children with emotional, behavioral or social difficulties; consulta=
tion
with families or teachers; evaluation of students with special needs
using a social history interview and classroom observation; crisis
intervention; liaison between school, families and private practitio=
ners
or community-based agencies; assistance to needy families; and
assistance in prevention, recognition and reporting of child abuse a=
nd
neglect.
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- The goal of the Child Study Team is to identify the needs and means =
of
offering support for any child in the school. The team consists=
of
the psychologist, assigned administrator, social worker, learning
disabilities specialists, speech and language pathologists, nurse,
classroom teachers, reading specialists, and ESL teachers as
needed. Weekly meetings are held to discuss the educational nee=
ds
of individual students. Recommendations are made which may include
conferences with parents, collaboration with the classroom teacher, =
and
observation and monitoring of progress by a member of the
team. Laws mandate the implementation of non-handicapped servic=
es
prior to CSE referral. A multi-disciplinary approach is mandated by
state and federal law.
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- Ward School provides a full program of special education services
including classes for students with a range of disabilities, includi=
ng:
emotional, physical, health, speech, and language needs. The go=
al
of the program is to assist the student so that he/she will make a
successful transition into the mainstream of students to the extent
possible.
- To this end, children who have learning needs as noted by the Commit=
tee
on Special Education, work in small “transition” classro=
oms
for a portion of the day and return to typical classes in the remain=
der
of the day with the support of the learning specialist.
- Resource rooms are also available for students requiring additional
support in reading, writing, mathematics or study skills. Child=
ren
attend the resource room several times per week for a small portion =
of
the school day.
- The Committee on Special Education is required to place a student in=
the
least restrictive setting appropriate for the child so that he/she is
only removed from general education to the extent his/her educational
needs require that the child receives the additional support(s).
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- Parents who think their child may need special education services sh=
ould
discuss their concerns with the classroom teacher, and the school
psychologist or social worker. A child may be referred, in writ=
ing,
to the Committee on Special Education for a formal assessment which
includes a comprehensive psychological evaluation, medical review,
classroom observations and a full assessment by specialists, as deem=
ed
necessary.
- For further information, contact the Office of Special Education at
(914) 576-4267 and/or request a copy of "A Parents Guide to Spe=
cial
Education."
- Section 504: Students who present a handicap which does not require
Special Education services may receive support and accommodations
through Ward's Section 504 Team (Child Study Team). Parents may
contact the Principal or a member of the Child Study Team for further
information.
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- Speech Pathology is administered through the Committee on Special
Education. The speech pathologists at Ward identify and work wi=
th
children who have any of the four major types of communication
problems. Children with speech problems may have difficulty
producing certain speech sounds, may stutter, or have voice disorders
characterized by excessive hoarseness. Those with language
disorders have difficulty understanding the ideas of others and/or h=
ave
difficulty expressing their own ideas. Hearing disorders, which=
can
effect both the child's speech and language development are caused by
the blocking of sounds to the outer ear, middle ear or along the
auditory pathway itself. Children with pragmatic difficulties h=
ave
trouble using language.
- The speech pathologists assess children's needs through observation,
discussion and both formal and informal evaluation. In order to
facilitate growth in communication skills, they work with children b=
ut
also consult with teachers, parents, doctors, dentists, mental health
professional, audiologists and other speech-language
pathologists. When appropriate, they may recommend alternate
methods of presenting information and strategies for helping the chi=
ld
retain information.
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- The Remedial Reading staff at Ward provides remedial instruction to =
an
identified student population in grades 1-5; administers and coordin=
ate
individual and group testing; collaborates with classroom teachers
regarding the evaluation and selection of appropriate reading materi=
als
for use by the entire student population; serves as members of the C=
hild
Study Team; and provides reading instruction to selected at-risk fir=
st
grade students through the Reading Recovery Program. The Remedi=
al
Reading program also includes a Waterford Reading Computer Lab which
consists of eighteen computer terminals for use by the students.
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- Students enter Ward School from many countries and speak a variety of
languages and dialects. The District works to meet the academic,
social and cultural needs of its immigrant population, such as throu=
gh
its English as a Second Language (ESL) program. Once placed in =
the
ESL program, LEP (limited English proficient) children receive Engli=
sh
language instruction in small groups aimed specifically at developing
the skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing.
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- The Ward PTA provides programs and services to the Ward
community. Each fall, parents may join the PTA by paying a small
fee (dues) and returning membership forms, which are sent home with =
the
children and are also available at Meet the Teacher nights.
- In late August, parents are sent a letter which lists the members of=
the
PTA Board, and meeting dates for the school year. The meeting d=
ates
may also be found in the New Rochelle School District calendar and in
FORWARD. Most PTA information is sent home via children's
backpacks. Also, parents may find the agenda for the upcoming P=
TA
meeting as well as other important information posted on the PTA
Bulletin Board located in the hall near the Main Office.
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- The PTA provides funds for the following programs and services
throughout the year:
- Curriculum Enrichment Programs provide grade-appropriate activities
which vary from year to year, but usually include art, music, dance=
and
theater programs.
- Trip Subsidies provide funds for each child to help parents pay for
class trips.
- Scholarship Fund for the Principal covers the costs of school suppl=
ies,
class trips and after-school activities fees for families unable to
provide these.
- “FORWARD”, Ward's newsletter, is published throughout t=
he
year. It contains important information about school events,
activities in which the children participate and other issues that
affect the community.
- “Ward’sWords”, a literary magazine, is published =
once
during the year. It features original poems and fiction writte=
n by
students in grades 3-5. Student art may also be included, space
permitting.
- After-School Activities Program. (See After-School section)
- Staff Holiday Breakfast & Recognition Luncheon are held in Dece=
mber
and the Spring, respectively, to express appreciation to the staff =
for
their hard work and dedication to the children.
- Family Events take place during the year, including a Sunday picnic=
in
the fall.
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- Candy/Gift Wrap Sale, the largest fund-raiser of the year, takes pla=
ce
in the fall and raises nearly half of all yearly revenues.
- School Photos are offered as both a service to parents and as a sour=
ce
of revenues for other programs.
- Fall/Spring Book Fairs provide appropriate grade level reading mater=
ial
and are also important fund-raisers.
- Spring Fund-Raiser is usually held immediately after spring vacation=
.
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- The PTA designates Representatives to attend Board of Education
meetings, PTA Council meetings (PTA Council is the representative bo=
dy
of all PTA's in the New Rochelle School District) and SEPTA (the Spe=
cial
Education Parent-Teacher Association.) Representatives report on
information from these meetings at each Ward PTA meeting to keep PTA
members aware of District-wide issues that affect the children.
- Each grade at Ward has a PTA Grade Coordinator who meets with teache=
rs
on the grade level,
provides information to parents in FORWARD, reports at PTA
meetings and helps coordinate
grade-level activities, such as trips, performances, etc., wi=
th
head class parents. The Fifth Grade has several coordinators
because they raise their own funds for special activities, including=
a
senior class theater trip, end-of-year outing, yearbook and commence=
ment
party.
- The PTA recruits Class Parents from each classroom at the beginning =
of
the school year to help with classroom events, field trips,
etc. Each class has one head class parent and up to six other c=
lass
parents who provide a vital communication link to Ward families,
including notifying parents in the event of weather-related early
dismissals. The coordinators of this program provide a handbook=
and
hold an orientation meeting for the class parents in the fall.
- The PTA coordinates a Volunteer Program which offers parents an
opportunity to volunteer their time helping the teachers, staff and
students at Ward. Notices are sent out in the fall informing
parents about the program. Parents may choose the days, times, =
and
how often they can volunteer. Parents will then be assigned to =
the
grade their child attends. Working parents can volunteer by doi=
ng
work at home or participating in projects that are done in the eveni=
ng.
- The PTA Board is made up of people who coordinate the above programs=
and
fundraisers. In the spring of each school year, the Nominating
Committee sends a letter to all parents listing the approximately 60
Board positions for which they may volunteer. Board positions l=
ast
two year. If the position for which a parent volunteers is fill=
ed,
the Nominating Committee may suggest an alternative position to the
parent or refer their names to the appropriate committee
head. Also, other opportunities for volunteering exist on an
on-going basis throughout the year.
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- The Special Education Parent Teacher Association serves as a support
group for parents of children receiving special education services
throughout the District. SEPTA holds monthly meetings at New
Rochelle High School featuring guest speakers who help keep parents =
and
staff better informed. SEPTA representatives get politically
involved on a state and local level to advocate for the needs of all
children with learning differences. SEPTA provides parent
representatives to serve as liaisons between SEPTA and Ward and also
puts out comprehensive newsletters throughout the year.
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- The Family Outreach Program is a grant-supported program designed to
give parents an opportunity to become a partner in their child's
education. Although the program is District-Wide, its execution
varies from school to school. The program is run by two teacher=
s in
a particular grade, and covers Math, Science, or Computer
Literacy. (Funds permitting, additional programs in Art, Litera=
ture
or Parenting may also be offered.)
- Parents and their children are invited to participate in a series of
workshops which include group and individual activities that give
parents an understanding of the curriculum and provide ideas for how=
to
further develop learning skills at home. These weekly workshops=
are
scheduled in the evenings and run over a course of up to six weeks.<=
/li>
- Parent are notified if their child's grade is selected for one of th=
ese
programs. In case of over-enrollment, participants are selected=
by
lottery. Because these programs are supported solely by grant
money, they are not guaranteed to be offered every year.
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- The Student Volunteer Program is coordinated and overseen by the
Assistant Principal.
It is a three-part program, as follows:
- Student Council
- Service Squad
- Safety Squad
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- Student Council consists of two representatives (one boy and one gir=
l)
from each classroom in grades 3-5 who are elected to the Student Cou=
ncil
through a democratic classroom election held each fall. All
students in grades 3-5 who are members of the G.O. (General
Organization) are eligible to run for Student Council. The Stud=
ent
Council is headed by a President, Vice President, Secretary and
Treasurer who are also elected from among the Student Council
representatives through a democratic process by the student body in
grades 3-5.
- The Student Council meets during lunch on a weekly basis to discuss
students' interests and concerns and runs programs such as holiday f=
ood
drives. The third-grade Council members are part of the
Beautification Committee and help maintain the courtyard and
playgrounds.
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- Students from grades 4 and 5 are introduced to the Service Squad thr=
ough
several assemblies held in the fall. Students who then express a
desire to be part of this program are selected by the Assistant
Principal with the approval of the classroom teacher. Students =
are
chosen on the basis of classroom performance, acceptable behavior and
responsibility. Due to popular demand, some students may be
substitutes or alternates. The Service Squad is divided into two
separate areas:
- Service Squad I: “Children Helping Children”. These stud=
ents
assist lunch monitors in CILA K, first and second grades as well as
Special Education classes. They also monitor afternoon Kinderga=
rten
students as they arrive and then escort them to their classes when t=
he
bell rings.
- Service Squad II: These students provide services for the school thr=
ough
the mobile unit, lunch squad, supplies, beautification, communicatio=
n,
student store, snack stand as well as newspaper delivery.
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- Membership in this program follows the same guidelines as for the
Service Squad. These students monitor school corridors, student
bathrooms and playgrounds during the lunch hour to help maintain a s=
afe
and calm atmosphere in the school.
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- Ward School participates in the New Rochelle Parks and Recreation
Basketball League for Elementary Schools. In the fall, students
from grades 4-5 may try out for the Ward Warriors or Ward Liberty,
basketball teams in this highly competitive league. Students are
selected for the Ward Warriors on the basis of team needs and player
talent. Players must also maintain good standing in their overa=
ll
school profile.
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- The Ward PTA coordinates and subsidizes a variety of interesting and
enjoyable eight-week classes at the school from 3:20 PM to 4:20
PM. These non-credit courses may include art, nature,
rollerblading, science, cooking, computer design, acting, tennis,
karate, chess, magic, dance, soccer and basketball.
- Grade eligibility varies as does the enrollment limit per
class. Program schedules are distributed to students three times
per year listing course descriptions, teachers and fees. All ch=
ecks
are payable to the course instructors, and PTA members may apply the=
ir
dues to the cost of each course. Those interested in financial
assistance should contact the Principal about partial scholarships f=
or
these after-school classes.
- A late bus leaves the school at 4:30 PM to accommodate all children =
who
normally take the bus home from school. Parents must complete a
transportation from requesting the late bus in order to assist the b=
us
company in planning its routes. Students who walk or take other
transportation should be met a the school by a responsible adult at =
4:20
PM.
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- Fourth and fifth graders may elect to take weekly lessons in stringed
instruments (Orchestra) or brass, percussion or woodwind instruments
(Band) in groups with other students of similar abilities. In t=
he
fall of fourth grade, the orchestra and band teachers hold assemblie=
s to
give the children demonstrations of the various instruments for which
instruction is offered. Children may choose an instrument to st=
udy,
and the parents are asked to sign a form giving their
permission. Ward cannot provide instruments for all children, b=
ut
it does have a limited number available for use on a financial need
basis. (To qualify, parents must submit forms showing proof of
need.) Additionally, the music teachers provide parents with a list =
of
local music stores which rent instruments. Students receive
instruction once each week in reading music and playing their
instruments. The lessons are scheduled at various times during =
the
school day on a rotating basis.
- At a certain skill level, students may become eligible to join either
the string orchestra or the band. Younger students taking priva=
te
lessons may also be eligible. Students are expected to practice
their instruments for one-half hour at least three or four times per
week. The advanced and beginner orchestras meet once a week dur=
ing
lunch period. The band meets twice weekly during lunch
period. In the spring, both orchestras and the band prepare for
spring performances.
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- Fourth and fifth graders may audition for Ward's school chorus. =
;In
addition, some third graders may also be invited to join the chorus
based on their vocal abilities. Chorus meets once each week dur=
ing
lunch period to practice songs ranging from classics to ethnic and
seasonal music to popular favorites of the students. The chorus
performs at Ward twice each year for students, parents and guests, a=
nd
they occasionally accept an invitation to perform at another locatio=
n.
- NOTE: All students involved in extra-curricular activities are expec=
ted
to maintain good conduct and academic performance in their
classes. Students are limited to two extracurricular activities
(excluding after-school activities) at any given time.
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- This handbook was compiled and written through the volunteer efforts=
of
the Handbook Committee:
- Joan Faier, Editor-In-Chief
- Susna Weiller, Sr. Editor and Layout
- Melinda Herman, Editor and Illustrator
- Evelyn McCabe, Editor
- *Please note: The Ward School Handbook will take many pages if you
choose to print it all out.
- Most recent revisions compiled by Tracy Muldoon.
- On-line format created by Miss Rousseau
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- Principal:
Mr. Kenneth M. Regan
- Vice-Principal:
Mr. John Fogliano
- Administrative Assistant:
Mrs. Cynthia Barr-Pfeffer
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- William B. Ward Elementary School
- 311 Broadfield Road
- New Rochelle, NY 10804-2499
- http://ward.nred.org
- Main Office Hours:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Main Office Phone:
- (914) 576-4450
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