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Monday, August 8, 2011 ...... |
Registration Day -- 8:00-10:00 (Abbreviated Day) (Kindergarten Students do not attend) |
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August 9 or 10, 2011 ............ |
Administrative Day (building level—principal’s choice) |
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Thursday, August 11, 2011 ….... |
First Full Day of School -- 8:00-3:00 |
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Monday, September 5, 2011 .... |
Labor Day -- No School |
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Wednesday, September 28, 2011 .... |
Parent/Teacher Conference –
12:00-6:00 p.m. |
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October 10 thru 14, 2011 …..... |
FALL BREAK –(No School – Monday thru Friday) |
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November 23, 24 & 25, 2011 ....... |
THANKSGIVING HOLIDAYS (No School – Wednesday, Thursday and Friday) |
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Friday, December 16, 2011 ...... |
Last Day of Fall Term-- 8:00-10:00 (Abbreviated Day) |
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December 19, 2011 |
CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS |
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Tuesday, January 3, 2012 ......... |
First Day of Spring Term |
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Monday, January 16, 2012 ........ |
Martin Luther King Day -- No School |
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Tuesday, March 6, 2012 ....... |
Election Day -- No School |
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Friday, April 6, 2012 …. |
Good Friday -- No School |
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April 9 thru 13, 2012 ....... |
SPRING BREAK –(No School – Monday thru Friday) |
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Friday, May 25, 2012 .......... |
Last Day of School
-- 8:00-10:00
(Abbreviated Day) |
LUNCH SCHEDULE
Ms. Kirby- 10:15-11-:45
Ms. Goad- 10:30-11:00
Ms. Flynn-10:30-11:00
Ms. Marshall-10:35-11:05
Ms. Horton-10:40-11:10
Ms. Willis-10:50-11:20
Ms. Pedigo-11:00-11:30
Ms. Sircy-11:05-11:35
Ms. Griggs-11:10-11:40
Ms. Denning-11:15-11:45
Mr. Jones-11:30-12:00
Ms. Budge-11:30-12:00
Ms. Smith-11:40-12:10
Ms. Cochran-11:45-12:15
Ms. Alred-11:50-12:20
Ms. Linville-11:55-12:25
Ms. Shouse-12:00-12:30
Dress Code |
Descriptor Term: Dress Code K-5 (K-6 Red
Boiling Springs Elementary School)
Descriptor Code: 6.310
Issued Date: 06/09/03
1. Skirts, dresses and jumpers and shorts must be mid-thigh in length.
2. Jeans and pants:
a. should be properly fitted; absolutely no saggy/baggy
pants
b. must be hemmed
c. must not touch the floor
d. no stove pipe legs
e. pockets on clothing must conform to standard size and
placement
f. must not have writing on the seat
3. No form fitting or body fitting clothing is allowed.
4. Sweat pants should be below the knee in length and not tight fitting.
5. No midriffs or navels should be exposed.
6. Button-front shirts must be buttoned to within two buttons of top.
7. No see-through or mesh shirts or tops. No muscle shirts or shirts that hang below the armpit.
8. No strapless or tube tops allowed.
Spaghetti strap tops not allowed unless a shirt is worn
underneath. All shirts must
have at least a 2” strap to not be considered spaghetti strap.
9. Shirts must not contain:
a. suggestive or foul language
b. references to drugs or alcohol
c. references to tobacco products
d. references to death, weapons, or violence
e. references to commercial wrestling (WWF, NW A, etc)
10. No Big Johnson, Coed Naked, or any other sexually suggestive writings are allowed.
11. Proper undergarments must be worn at all times.
12. Bandannas, toboggans, chains and dog collars are not to be worn on school grounds.
13. Pierced ears with appropriate jewelry are
acceptable. Other pierced body parts with attached
jewelry, studs, ornaments, etc. are
not acceptable.
14. No unnatural shades of hair coloring (pink, green,
yellow, etc.).
15. Students cannot wear sunglasses or caps in the
school building.
16. Shoes are required to be worn at school. Shoes
with roller skates, house shoes and house
slippers are not acceptable.
Principals and teachers will be responsible for enforcing dress code.
Principal discretion will be used to enforce the dress code at each school.
To view the Macon County School System Parent Involvement Policy, click the apple to the left!!!!
Descriptor code: 6.601
Issued Date: 06/06/02
Student Records Annual Notification of Rights
Macon County Board of Education
Within the first three weeks of each school year, the school system will notify parent(s) of students and eligible students* of each student's privacy rights.1 For students enrolling after the above period, this information will be given to the student's parent(s) or the eligible student at the time of enrollment.2
The notice will include the right of the student's parent(s) or the eligible student to:
- Inspect and review the student's education records;
- Seek correction of items in the record which are believed to be inaccurate, misleading or in violation of the student's rights, including the right to a hearing upon request;
- File a complaint with the appropriate state or federal officials when the school system violates laws and regulations relative to student records;
- Obtain a copy of this policy and a copy of such educational records;
- Exercise control over other people's access to the records, except when prior written consent is given, or under circumstances as provided by law or regulations, or where the school system has designated certain information as "directory information." Parent(s) of students or eligible students have two weeks after notification to advise the school system in writing of items they designate not to be used as directory information. The records custodian will mark the appropriate student records for which directory information is to be limited, and this designation will remain in effect until it is modified by the written direction of the student's parent(s) or the eligible student.
DIRECTORY INFORMATION
“Directory information" means information contained in an education record
of a student which would not generally be considered harmful or an invasion
of privacy if disclosed. It includes, but is not limited to the student's
name, address, telephone listing, electronic mail address, photograph, date
and place of birth, major field of study, dates of attendance, grade level,
enrollment status (e.g., undergraduate or graduate; full-time or part-time),
participation in officially recognized activities and sports, weight and
height of members of athletic teams, degrees, honors and awards received,
and the most recent educational agency or institution attended.3
Student directory information for 11th and 12th graders shall be made available upon request to persons or groups which make students aware of occupational and educational options, including official recruiting representatives of the military forces of the State and the United States.4
*The student becomes an "eligible student" when he/she reaches age 18 or enrolls in a post-secondary school, at which time all of the above rights become the student's rights.5
Legal References:
- 34 CFR § 99.4
- 34 CFR § 99.7. TCA 10-7-504
- 34 CFR § 99.3
- TCA 49-6-406. 10 U.S.C. § 503©
- 5 34 CFR § 99.5
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Descriptor code: 6.602 Student Records Inspection & Correction
Procedure
INSPECTION PROCEDUREParent(s) of students and eligible students* may inspect and review the student’s education records upon written request.1 Parent(s) or eligible students shall submit to the records custodian a request which identifies as precisely as possible the record(s) that he/she wishes to inspect, and the records custodian will contact the same to discuss how access will best be arranged as promptly and practicable as possible. This inspection procedure must be completed within 45 days from the receipt of the request. The right to inspect and review educational records includes the right to a response from school officials concerning requests for explanation and interpretation of the data. School officials shall presume that the parent has the authority to inspect and review records relating to his/her child unless the school system has been advised that the parent does not have the authority under applicable state law governing guardianship, separation, and divorce.2 When a record contains information about students other than the parent’s child or the eligible student, the parent(s) or eligible student may not inspect and review that information.2 FEES FOR COPIES CORRECTION PROCEDURES *The student becomes an “eligible student” when he/she reaches age 18 or enrolls in a post-secondary school, at which time all of the above rights become the student’s right.
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Scheduled Field Trips
None scheduled at this time.
HOMEWORK HOTLINE
Need some help working through your child's homework? Westside is proud to
again this year offer the Homework Hotline! To get help for your
child, simply call 1-888-868-5777. The hotline is open from
4:00-8:00pm each day Monday thru Thursday
Certified Teachers & Volunteers Are Waiting To Assist You With
Homework!!!!!!!!!
We would like to thank the sponsors of this program for making available to
Westside!!!
Program Sponsors Are:
Sonic
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TriStar Health System
Bridgestone Firestone Trust
BellSouth
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Nashville Public Schools
2009-2010 Calendar
Macon County School System
Monday, August 10, 2009 ..... Registration Day -- 8:00-10:00 (Abbreviated Day)
(Kindergarten Students do not attend)
August 11 or 12, 2009……… Administrative Day (building level—principal’s choice)
Thursday, August 13, 2009 ….... First Full Day of School -- 8:00-3:00
Monday, September 7, 2009 ...... Labor Day -- No School
Wednesday, September 16, 2009 ... Parent/Teacher Conference – 12:00-6:00 p.m.
(No School for Students)
October 12 thru 16, 2009 …..... FALL BREAK –( No School – Monday thru Friday)
November 25, 26 & 27, 2009 ...... Thanksgiving Holidays
(No School – Wednesday, Thursday and Friday)
Friday, December 18, 2009 ...... Last Day of Fall Term-- 8:00-10:00 (Abbreviated Day)
(84 days in the First Term)
December 21, 2009
thru
January 1, 2010
Christmas Holidays
Monday, January 4, 2010 ......... First Day of Spring Term
Monday, January 18, 2010 ........ Martin Luther King Day -- No School
Monday, February 15, 2010 …... President's Day -- No School
Wednesday, February 17, 2010 …... Parent/Teacher Conference – 12:00-6:00 p.m.
(No School for Students)
Friday, April 2, 2010 ………. Good Friday -- No School
April 5th – 9th, 2010…......... SPRING BREAK –( No School – Monday thru Friday)
Thursday, May 27, 2010 ..........
Last Day of School -- 8:00-10:00 (Abbreviated Day)
Grade Card Day
(96 days in the second term)
Health Guidelines
There have been many questions about the health guidelines and parties. As part of a new law passed by the State of Tennessee, schools have to make changes in their lunches, vending and snacks.
As you have probably noticed, there are no Pepsi drinks anymore available to students. Now the machines only vend water. Nestle Waters in Red Boiling Springs also donated a large amount of water to us to help us introduce the new program! Student response thus far has been overwhelming positive about the change. While I am sure they miss the cokes and candy bars, there are lots of good choices to pick from during snack time.
At this point, students are still allowed to bring their own lunch and snack consisting of whatever you choose to send. We are asking to please help the students by sending healthy lunches and snacks. It has been suggested by those that are making these new laws that students not be allowed to bring their lunch or snack into school therefore having to eat at school.
THIS HAS NOT HAPPENED AT THIS TIME-STUDENTS MAY STILL
BRING
LUNCH AND SNACK TO SCHOOL.
One big change is in the cafeteria. Now, temperatures must be checked of each item prepared and logged in a notebook for documentation for the state to check. While this seems minor, it has caused a great amount of work leading to the addition of a new cafeteria employee.
Another big change is in school parties. Our local school board has exempted Macon County from the guidelines for four parties-Halloween, Christmas, Valentine’s Day and Easter. While this decision is controversial in nature and one I am sure the state would not be happy with at all, I am very pleased that our local board recognizes the importance of still letting the kids have these school parties.
Birthday parties however have changed. These type of parties fall under the new health guidelines and cannot consist of cupcakes, birthday cakes, chips, cokes, etc. like they have in the past. Now, they must include healthy choices that meet the state guidelines for snacks.
Please come by and see me or call if you have any questions about the health guidelines.
Also, continue to check our new website www.westsideelementaryschool.com for links to the health guidelines and all relevant information for Westside Elementary School and the Macon County School System.
CLICK ON THE HEALTHY SNACKS PICTURE ABOVE TO SEE A LIST OF APPROVED HEALTHY SNACKS
Students have transitioned to the healthy snacks incredibly well! Below is a picture of our first Healthy Birthday Snack Time Party!!!
Juicy Juice, apple sauce, fruit cups, nuts and string cheese all make for a
great
HEALTHY BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION!!!!!
Want to send a healthy snack with your child? Here are two favorites available at school-look for them at your local grocery! For more ideas for student snack and birthday parties, please click the fruit above to see the snack guidelines or come by/call anytime to talk with us!!
Student response to the new healthy snacks has been great! Help us help them-If your child is bringing their own snack to school, please try to send healthy choices!!! HEALTHY SNACKS ARE GOOD FOR EVERYONE!!!!!
In 2001, Westside received accreditation from SACS. To learn more about the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, click the link below!
Great Sites To Visit With Your Child!
Visit FunBrain and play lots of great educational games with your child!
Students at Westside in grades K-5 use Saxon math and Saxon Phonics in
grades K-2. To find lots of on-line resources to use at home, click
the Saxon logo above!!
For the latest news in weather and school closings, visit the links above. During inclement weather, school closings are posted as they come in to the stations.