utaw-Marshburn Elementary #11
2010-2011
STUDENT HANDBOOK
MARILYN R. JACKSON
PRINCIPAL
MARCELLA KIDWELL
ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL
"The Place to Be, Where Learning Is Our Priority"
FOREWORD
The publication of this handbook is an effort on the part of Eutaw-Marshburn #11 to
bring attention to its goals, objectives and special services. It is distributed in the interest of
serving with excellence, boys and girls who are entrusted to our care.
This document represents an endeavor to disseminate the school’s philosophy, goals,
objectives and services provided to reach each child at their point of need. Careful reading and
periodic references to this handbook, should enable parents and students to realize that the task
of our school is to consider every child a person of infinite worth, and to personalize his/her
education, so that each student has an opportunity to rise to the level of his/her potential.
Additionally, this handbook serves as a constant reminder to our staffs that, while at this site, we
must continue to live, manage, teach and learn according to guidelines set forth by our city, state
and federal government.
Marilyn R. Jackson
Principal
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The History of Eutaw -Marshburn Elementary School
Eutaw-Marshburn Elementary School #11 is located at 1624 Eutaw Place in the Marble
Hill community, adjacent to Bolton Hill and Reservoir Hill. The school stands as an institutional
anchor in the neighborhood. Formerly known as Eutaw Elementary School, the name was
changed in 1971 to honor Theresa Marshburn, a longtime crossing guard and supporter of
EMES.
Today, Eutaw-Marshburn Elementary School proudly serves 369 students.
The school curriculum is designed for students from pre-kindergarten to fifth grade. Our annual
school improvement plan provides a focus for instruction as well as for school-based staff
development designed to increase student achievement EMES takes part in the Reading First
Initiative (RFI). The goal of RFI is to have all students reading on grade level by the end of third
grade. The initiative is based on a solid foundation of research –based practices. The curriculum
for the Baltimore City Public School System is the Voluntary State Curriculum (VSC). Students
in every grade will be taught using the curriculum through the Open Court reading series. For
mathematics instruction, EMES will implement Math Works and Scott-Foresman Mathematics,
in all grades.
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Vision Statement:
The vision of Eutaw-Marshburn Elementary School is to put students, educators and
families at the center of learning.
Mission Statement:
The mission of Eutaw-Marshburn Elementary School is to provide a program of
educational excellence to all students, their families and the community. Eutaw-Marshburn will
meet the following goals:
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Offer a safe, orderly and inviting environment with high expectations
Provide effective strategies for educating and improving the academic
performance of all guidelines for Special Education; and
Implement the Baltimore City Public School System’s curriculum rigorously in a
student-centered environment
Philosophy:
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We believe that student learning is the central goal of our/my school and school
district.
We believe in realizing each learner’s individual intellectual potential.
We/I believe that the student, the family, the school staff and the community
create the educational partnership and share responsibility for learning success.
We believe that safe, trusting and respectful relationships and environments best
serve learning.
We believe in the value of working together to achieve shared goals.
We/I believe that education plays a vital role in enabling students to become
leaders, life-long learners and socially responsible citizens.
We/I believe that a focus on instruction and learning programs will result in the
building of excellent education communities to accomplish state standard
outcomes.
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Marilyn R. Jackson, Principal
Marcella Kidwell, Assistant Principal
Doris Graham, RIS
Celia Elliott, Secretary
Faculty Roster 2009-2010
Teacher
Grade/Section
Room No.
Dorothy Davis
Math/Science IST
313
Dawn England
Reading First
313
Darnise Mickey
Literacy IST
202
Sandra Douglass
Pre-Kindergarten
109
Janice Dotimas
Kindergarten
107
Joyce Chapman
Kindergarten
111
Kimberly Davis
Kindergarten
104
Janine Lindsey
First
105
Betty Whitfield
First
101
Sharon Powell
First
102
Shavonne Berkley
Second
210
Denise Montgomery
Second
209
Tonya Taylor
Second
208
Angela Saunders
Third
309
Leisha Correia-Day
Third
310
Sha-Nekwa Winfield
Fourth
304
John Reale
Fourth
308
Sage Dagit-D’Amico
Fifth
301
Alicia Harkum
Fifth
302
Quandra Robinson Yolanda Espinosa
Intervention Teacher
Special Education Resource
311
Jacqueline Robinson
Special Education
106
Lanisa D’Onofrio
Art
201
Samuel Coffey
Physical Education
Gym
Lilin Yang
Librarian
214
Sherry Norwitz
Instrumental Music
312
Ericka Jackson
Vocal Music
Auditorium
Eltanese Davis-Lee
ITA
212
Patrice Palmer
Parent Liaison/TSP
204
Paraprofessionals—Instructional Support
Mary McGregor
Child Study Team
To Be Announced, Psychologist
Agnes Reid, Social Worker
Brenda Major, Speech Pathologist
Esther Carroll, School Nurse
Paraprofessionals –Non Instructional Support
Darlene Taylor
Patricia Wilson
Grace Thornton
Cafeteria Staff
Lisa Johnson, Manager
RoseMarie Wilson
Hazel Gamble
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Custodial Staff
Denise Phillips
Rena Stewart
Sharon Mints
Baltimore City Public School System
2009-2010 School Year at a Glace
Day
Date
Event
Monday
August 31, 2009
Opening Day for Students
Monday
September 7, 2009
Labor Day-School Closed
Friday
September 25, 2009
Professional Development (Whole Day for Students)
Friday
October 9, 2009
Early Release Day for Students
To Be Announced
October
Progress Reports (1st Quarter)
Thursday & Friday
October 15 & 16, 2009
Wednesday
November 4, 2009
To Be Announced
November
Thursday & Friday
November 26 & 27, 2009
Friday
December 18, 2009
Early Release Day for Students
To Be Announced
December
Progress Reports (2nd Quarter)
Thursday-Friday
December 24-January 1, 2010
Monday
January 18, 2010
Dr. Martin L. King’s Birthday Observed
Friday
January 22, 2010
End of Quarter 2 (46 days)
To Be Announced
January
Thursday & Friday
January 28 & 29, 2010
Monday
February 15, 2010
Friday
March 5, 2010
Early Release Day for Students
To Be Announced
March
Progress Reports (3rd Quarter)
Tuesday-Thursday
March 9-25, 2010
Monday-Monday
March 29-April 5, 2010
Wednesday
April 7, 2010
To Be Announced
April
Monday-Friday
April 12-16, 2009
Friday
May 7, 2010
Early Release Day for Students
To Be Announced
May
Progress Reports (4th Quarter)
Monday
May 31, 2010
Memorial Day
Thursday
June 10, 2010
End of Quarter 4 (45 days)
Thursday
June 10, 2010
Report Cards Issued (4th Quarter)
Thursday
June 10, 2010
Last Day of School
Professional Development (Whole Day for Students)
End of Quarter 1 (45 days)
Report Cards Issued (1st Quarter)
Thanksgiving Holiday
Winter Break
Report Cards Issued (2nd Quarter)
Professional Development (Whole Day for Students)
Presidents’ Day
MSA
Spring Break
End of Quarter 3 (44 days)
Report Cards Issued (3rd Quarter)
Stanford Achievement Test
Make up inclement weather/emergency closings:
* First Day
Friday, June 11, 2010
* Second Day
Monday, June 14, 2010
* Third Day
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
* Fourth
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
* Fifth
Thursday, June 17, 2010
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Arrival:
Promptness to school is very important. You are expected to arrive at 7:45 a.m. each day.
At 7:45 a.m. students will line-up at the warning bell. Students will enter through the
playground entrance. Students are escorted in with their teacher at 7:50 a.m. It will be necessary
for a student to receive a late pass if he/she arrives after 8:00 a.m.
Breakfast:
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Breakfast is served from 7:15 a.m. 7:45 a.m. When you arrive for breakfast, enter through the playground doors. Students are not
to go to any other area of the building during breakfast. Do not go to your locker. After
completing your breakfast, students are to go to the playground and line-up with his or her class.
End of the School Day:
Regular dismissal is at 2:40 p.m. Your teacher will dismiss and escort you to your
designated area. We are anticipating starting our after school-tutoring program in late October.
Future information will be sent home in reference to this. All students must be picked up no
later than 2:45 p.m. We are anticipating our after-school programs to begin in late October.
Again, it is each parent/guardians responsibility to see that arrangements are made for his/her
child.
Inclement Weather:
During inclement weather, students will assemble in the auditorium. All students will
quietly proceed to their class with their teacher after the directions have been given.
Attendance:
You are expected to be in school every day. Regular attendance has a direct effect on
your success in school.
If you must be absent, by law, you are required to bring a note signed by a
parent/guardian, with the date(s) you were absent and the reason of your absence. In the event
you experience a long-term illness, you must bring in a doctor's slip indicating permission to
return and the reason you were out.
Lateness:
In case of lateness, a written note explaining the reason for lateness should be sent to the
teacher. All students entering the building after 8:00 a.m. must come to the office for a late pass
in order to be permitted into their classroom.
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Code of Behavior
Hall Behavior: Students are expected to move through the halls in a quiet and orderly fashion.
Students will walk on the right-hand side of the hall when traveling through the halls. All
teachers are requested to monitor behavior during entry, lunchtime and dismissal.
If a student is needed to be in the hall other than at designated times, he or she will be expected
to have a pass, issued by a teacher or administrator and accompanied by another student.
Classroom Behavior: It is the responsibility of each child to be responsible for his or her
actions and behavior in the classroom. Discipline in the classroom will develop from mutual
respect between the teacher and her students as well as student and students.
Students are not to leave their classroom without permission. It is important that each child
receive permission and a pass to leave the classroom.
Students are not allowed to eat in their classroom. All eating will be done in the cafeteria.
Candy and gum are not to be eaten in the classroom. Candy and gum will be taken if brought
into the school.
It is expected that each child respects his/her school and not place graffiti or any other writing on
furniture, walls or any parts of the building.
Cafeteria Behavior: You are expected to conduct yourself properly while in the cafeteria,
practice good table manners and abide by the following rules:
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Use the lavatory before going to the cafeteria.
Move quietly in the hall on your way to and from the cafeteria.
Listen to and follow the direction of any staff member or parent volunteer.
Refrain from pushing and jostling in the line.
Be seated and remain seated at your assigned table.
Eat all food in the cafeteria. Do not take any food from the cafeteria into your
classroom or lockers.
7. Talk with your inside voice.
8. Put trash in the proper container when a staff member instructs you to do so.
9. Leave the cafeteria only after receiving permission from a staff member.
*Special Note:
Sodas or other drinks requiring bottles or cans are not permitted in the cafeteria. Drinks of this
nature may be enjoyed if they are contained in a thermos bottle. Candy, potato chips and other such items
may be eaten in the cafeteria only.
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Lavatory Behavior: Students are expected to attend to their needs as quickly as possible, to use
toilet paper and paper towels properly, and to flush toilets after each use. *Prior to the lunch
period, when masses of students are using the lavatory, the teachers are to supervise this activity.
Teacher’s Discretion: The teacher has the authority and responsibility to maintain discipline in
the classroom consistent with school policy. When a problem occurs, a teacher will:
- Conference with the student
- Conference with the parent/or student
- Conference with other school personnel concerning action
- Use classroom disciplinary action
Principal’s Discretion: In instances where the teacher has used the general discipline
guidelines to promote discipline in the school setting without success, the problem will be
referred to the assistant principal. The assistant principal or principal has the authority and
responsibility to maintain an atmosphere conducive to learning through a fair and consistent
application of School Board Policies and Procedures. When a problem occurs, the
principal/master teacher will:
1. Identify the problem (student’s view and teacher’s view)
2. Consider disciplinary action after a thorough investigation of all parties
involved.
When disciplinary action is necessary, the principal/master teacher may:
- Conference with the student
- Conference with parent and student
- Take other appropriate disciplinary action
Dress Code: Eutaw-Marshburn has a school uniform policy. It is the responsibility of the
parent/guardian to send his/her child to school each day in his/her uniform.
Students have shown that wearing school uniforms helps to promote school pride, self-esteem
and positive behavior.
The uniform colors are navy blue bottoms and yellow tops. The attire is as follows:
Girls - navy blue skirts, shorts below the knee, skorts, pants and or jumpers and yellow
tops.
Yellow uniform blouses blue sweaters.
Boys - navy blue pants or shorts below the knee, yellow shirts, blue sweaters
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The attire for girls and boys for physical education will be white tee shirt and blue shorts/blue
sweat pants. All uniform items can be purchased at the Super Kids, Target, Wal-Mart, K-Mart,
Forman Mills or Sears.
During the summer months, students in all grades are still expected to wear their school
uniforms. When the school is involved in special activities/events, all parents will receive a
letter in writing notifying you of the event and the type of attire that can be worn.
Thank you very much for your support in promoting school pride.
Early Dismissal: If it is necessary for you to leave school before the end of the school day, you
must bring a written note to school explaining the reason for leaving. The written note must be
taken to the office to make the administrator aware. Permission can be granted for legitimate
reasons only. The person coming for the child, name must be written on the note and parent’s
daytime telephone number. The person coming for the child must confer with the principal or
her designee upon arrival. The principal or her designee will then give directions on signing
student out for an early dismissal.
Emergency Closing of School and Delayed Openings: The Superintendent of our schools
recognizes that emergency closing of schools may create problems for some parents; however,
the safety of all school children remains a priority. The danger of walking or traveling on icy
and unsafe streets is factors that impact on the decision to close schools.
Once the decision is made to close schools or to delay the opening of schools, a public
announcement is made on radio and television stations. This announcement will be made
sometime after 6:00 a.m. If school opening is delayed for two hours, school will open at 10:00
a.m. No breakfast will be served on those days.
Fire and Emergency Drills: As required by law, drills are held throughout the school year to
enable you to learn how to leave the building quickly and safely in case of a fire or other types of
emergencies. Whenever a drill occurs, cooperate fully with your teacher or any other member of
the staff. They have been instructed to have students do the following:
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Walk quickly in an orderly double line. (Running creates unsafe conditions).
Remain quiet, talking prevents you and others from hearing needed instructions.
If you are near an open window or door close it quickly, if possible.
If you are the last to leave the room, close the door.
Outside, stand in an orderly, quiet manner with your class at the designated area away
from the building.
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6. If you are away from your class when the emergency alarm sounds, leave the nearest
exit. When outside go to where your class has assembled. If this is not possible,
report to the nearest staff member.
7. When you are instructed to return to the building, do so in the manner in which you
left. (In a quiet and orderly manner).
Misconduct during a fire drill is considered a serious offense and can result to a severe
disciplinary action.
Field Trips: Your teacher may arrange field trips for your class at various times throughout the
school year. These trips will be part of your class work. The teacher(s) in charge will expect
you to learn as well as enjoy yourself. He/she will supervise the trip. You will be required to
have written permission from your parent/guardian to go on all bus and walking trips.
Homework: Homework assignments are given Monday through Thursday to help students
reinforce learning that has taken place in school, develop work-study habits and to relate school
learning to out of school interests.
Parents are encouraged to provide their child with a suitable place and a quiet environment for
homework. You are also requested to initial your child’s home assignment and write the date on
it before your child brings it to school the following day.
Your assistance in helping your child with his/her homework is greatly appreciated and is a
combine effort in making homework more effective.
Change of Address:
Parents who change their address and/or telephone number at any time are requested to
notify the school. This change is registered in our office and enables us to contact you in the
event of an emergency or informational purpose.
Injury or Illness:
If we have the services of a school nurse, first aid treatment is administered. Otherwise
in case of an emergency or illness the parent or person responsible for the child is notified
immediately. It is extremely important that you keep the school informed of accurate emergency
information. Each parent should complete and return the emergency card in September. Call or
write to report any information, which was changed.
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Insurance:
School accident insurance is available. Information is sent home in the fall regarding its
purchase.
Health Services:
It is important that all our students receive a physical examination at least once each year.
A healthy child is a happy child. A healthy child is also able to do his/her best work in the
classroom.
School Immunization Compliance Criteria:
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By law, children need 4 DPTs, 3 OPVs, and 2 MMRs upon entry into kindergarten.
By law, upon entry into middle school, students need 3 DPTs, 3 OPVs, and 2 MMRs.
Verification of these shots is done at registration; Maryland law says that a child who
does not meet these requirements should not be permitted to enter.
If the child has a medical reason for not having certain immunizations, there needs to be a
doctor’s note, stating the reason that the child cannot receive the immunization, either on
a temporary or permanent basis, AND signed by the doctor.
If the child has a religious reason for not receiving certain immunizations, the parent
must state in writing why there is a religious objection AND sign it.
If a child is delinquent on immunizations and is in the process of getting caught up, the
school can accept a doctor’s note stating that the child is in process and state when the
next immunization is due. However, if the child does not receive the immunization by
that date, he or she will be excluded from school.
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EUTAW-MARSHBURN EAGLES
TIPS:
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Be prepared to learn.
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Show respect everywhere.
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Use best manners always.
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Listen and follow directions.
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Stay on task.
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Do your very best work.
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Be ready to work.
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Be responsible.
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Eutaw- Marshburn #011
School Colors: Blue, Yellow
School Slogan: “The Place To Be, Where Learning Is The
Priority”
School Mascot: The Eagle
SCHOOL SONG
Eutaw-Marshburn
You’re a grand old school
With some high minded rules
That forever and ever will stand.
You’re the leader of
The things we love.
Eleven, you really are grand!
All our hearts are true
And our teachers are, too.
With never a brag or a boast
If old acquaintance be forgot
Eutaw-Marshburn, we love you most.
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Eutaw-Marshburn Elementary School #11
1624 Eutaw Place
Baltimore, Maryland 21216
(410) 396-0779
Dear Parent/Guardian,
We are excited about working with you and your child. We feel that the expectations
outlined in this handbook will give you an opportunity to understand that we are about the
business of teaching and learning. We know that together we can empower a future leader to
achieve.
As a stakeholder of your child’s education, please take time and carefully review the
contents of this handbook with your child. After doing so, please sign and return to your child’s
teacher to acknowledge that you have discussed the contents with your child.
We sincerely hope that this will truly be a rewarding year for you and your child. Please
feel free to make an appointment with the teachers or administrators if you have any concerns.
We always welcome your input!
Sincerely,
Eutaw-Marshburn Elementary Administrators
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I have discussed the contents of this handbook with my child and will try to the best of my
ability to help my child follow the guidelines at Eutaw-Marshburn Elementary School #11.
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Parent’s Signature
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Child’s Name
Eutaw-Marshburn Elementary School Compact
To encourage the learning and success of my child in school, as a parent I pledge to:
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Attend parent teacher conferences.
Provide a quiet study time at home.
Look at and check my child’s homework.
Participate in three Parenting and/or Parent Education sessions during the school year.
Reinforce the code of student conduct and the school wide discipline plan.
Monitor my child’s activities and TV watching.
Make sure my child is in school daily, on time, and physically and mentally ready to
learn.
Volunteer at least 20 hours per year.
Ensure that my child wears his/her uniform daily.
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Parent’s Signature
To encourage maximum achievement, as a student I pledge to:
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Work as hard as I can on my school assignments.
Discuss with my parents what I am learning in school.
Follow the Code of Student Conduct/School-wide Discipline Plan.
Ask my teacher questions when I don’t understand.
Go to my public or school library at least once a week.
Limit my TV watching.
Read for pleasure consistently.
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Student’s Signature