Little Rock Schools: Geyer Springs Elementary

03/06/1991 11:37 FROM JOHN W.UfiLKER P.O. TO 3710100 P . 02 TO
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On site MEMORANDUM MR. JOHN W. WALKER MR. KIRK HERMAN MRS. JOY CHARLES-SPRINGER LR8D V. PC38D - New Construction within the LRSD MARCS Sz 1991 visits to four elementary schools (Geyer Springs, Cloverdale, Woodruff, and Western Hills) within the Little Rock District revealed substantial construction underway. Over 5.5 million dollars has been budgeted to effectuate changes in the present structures that were visited. Changes range from construction of additional classrooms, new playgrounds, parking lots, and cafeterias. Construction at all sites has been tentatively set for completion by the beginning of the new school year. August, 1991. Mr. Herman visited Woodruff and Western Hills. I visited Cloverdale and Geyer Springs, as follows: Our findings at the locations were CLOVERDALE ELEMENTARY Principal: Sadie Mitchell (black female) Current Student capacity: 400 students 75% black 25% white Current number of classrooms: 15 After construction the school will have 21" classrooms (3 sections each of K-6) The construction will consist of "5 additional classrooms, a new playground, office, nurse's station and a cafeteria to be shared with Cloverdale Jr. High School. Final students student capacity (after construction): 492 I I03/-06/-19 91 1 1 : 3S FROM JOHN U.WALKER P.A. TO 3710100 P. 03 ! i ! I PAGE TWO March 5, 1991 The only portable building at Cloverdale Elementary is the music room, High has several Cloverdale Jr, portableji, The budget between Cloverdale Elementary and Jr, High is approximately 2 1/2 million dollars. GEYER BPRINQS ELEXSNTARY Principal: Eleanor Cox (black female) Current student capacity: 200 students 76% black 24% white Current number of classrooms
9 After construction, the school will have 2 3 classrooms. The construction will consist of 14 new classrooms, a new playground and a new parking lot. Final student capacity: 400 Anticipated capacity next school year
326 There are currently 8 portable buildings that house the intermediate classes. There is also classroom sharing at Geyer Springs. The budget for Geyer Springs' construction has been set at 1 1/2 million dollars. I I WESTERN HILLS ELEMENTARY Principal: Margie Puckett (white female) Current student capacity: 336 students 63.7% black 35.8% white .5% other The construction will consist of "10 classrooms. additional I i03/06/1991 1 1 ! 39 FROM JOHN U.UflLKER P.P. TO 3'10100 P . 04 PAGE THREE March 5, 1991 There are currently 6 portable buildings that house classes at Western Hills. The budget for Western Hills has been set at 1 million dollars. woopRnyr elementary principal: Pat Higginbotham (white female) Current student capacity: unknown 80% black 20% white The construction will consist of expansion of the cafeteria. 10 new classrooms and There are no portable buildings that house classes at Woodruff. The budget for Woodruff has been set between $800,000 and 1 million dollars. I i J i Please let us know if additional information is needed. I I I I i i ! i I I03x06/1991 11S37 FROM JOHN U.WALKER P.fl. TO 3710100 P. 01 JOHN w. Walker, P.a. Attorney At Law 172:J Broadway Little Rock, .Arkansas 7!o Telephone (501) 374J3758 FAX (501) :?744187 JOHN W. WALKER RALPH WASHINGTON MARK BURNETTE WILEY A. BRANTON. JR. Also a(umt0 to rnu.-Lw in CmorYio th. Di.-irt of Coiumbia. yacsiMiLS COVER IJIZAR M. PALNICK LAW i FINANCE BLDG. SUITE 1002 129 fourth avenue PmSBURGH, PA 152IS (412) 288-9220 TO: NO.
311-01^ FROM: hr DATE: 3-e>-'^1 RE: i^\! MESSAGE: h^irrZi. THIS FAX CONSISTS OF IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE 4& PAGE(S), INCLUDING THIS COVER PAGE. PAGE(S), PLEASE CALL AT THE NUMBER LISTED ABOVE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. I I i t LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT SCHOOL PROFILE 1991-92 SCHOOL: GEYER SPRINGS ELEMENTARY GRADES: K-6 PRINCIPAL: Eleanor V. L. Cox Race/Gender b / f ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL(S): Race/GenderSCHOOL ENROLLMENT GRADE LEVEL WHITE MALE FEMALE BLACK MALE 14 OTHER TOTAL PERCENT SPECIAL ED. Self Contained FEMALE 12 MALE FEMALE TOTAL 38 10 40 34 ENROLLMENT WHITE MALE FEMALE 16 16 10 18 16 92 15 16 83 SPECIAL SERVICES BLACK OTHER MALE FEMALE MALE FEMALE 43 33 25 28 43 36 250 TOTAL K 3 9 1 9 8 2 3 4 5 6 Spec. Ed. 5 3 8 6 3 2 4 3 4 1 2 8 9 2 3?% 2 9 1 ? -7 4 Resource Room 1 2 3 6 Speech/Vision or Hearing Impaired, etc. 3 1 5 2 11 Indirect Services Lf 1. *GIFTED/TALENTED REMEDIAL/ COMPENSATORY / Li 11 TOTAL 18 13 30 29 72 47 43 121 7 5 8 1 1 c 9 ! PERCENT * Include ONLY those students who have been identified as Gifted by the G/T office and are receiving G'T instruction. The official date for enrollmei"! data is October 1, 1991. Do not compute the percentages. Complete and return to Planning, Research, and Evaluation office.POSITION Administrator(s) Classroom Teachers Counselor f s) Librarian(s) Reading (Compensatory/ Remedial) Mathematics (Compensatory/ Remedial) Gifted (Elementary only) Speech Therapist Other Music Special Education TOTAL CERTIFIED PERSONNEL WHITE BLACK male MALE FEMALE OTHER TOTAL MALE FEMALE 13 13____ 5 * *7^ 22 Advanced Placement/Honors/Gifted/Enriched (Secondary Only) Of the secondary classroom teachers listed above, indicate the number teaching AP, Honors, Gifted, and/or Enriched classes. ACADEMIC AREA (Enqlish, History, etc) WHITE BLACK OTHER TOTAL MALE FEMALE MALE FEMALE MALE FEMALE 6 1 1 1 9__ 1 7 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 TOTAL The official date for staffing in'-ormation is October 1, 1991. Complete and return to Planning, Research, and Evaluation office.POSITION W H MALE Attendance Clerk Cafeteria Workers Custodians Instructional Aides Media Clerk Nurse Recfistrar Secretary Security Officer(s) Social Workerfs) Superyision Aides Other Computer Lab Attn. TOTAL SUPPORT PERSONNEL T E FEMALE BLACK MALE FEMALE OTHER MALE FEMALE TOTAL 6 3' 17 3 1 4 1 2 2 1 3 3 1 1 1 3 1 8 1 1 1 3 1 rr- I The official date for staffing information is October 1, 1991. Complete and return to Planning, Research, and Eyaluation office.CLASS ENROLLMENT (Elementary Schools Only) 1991-92 SCHOOL Geyer Springs Elementary PRINCIPAL Eleanor V. L. Cox GRADE ROOM TEACHER'S GENDER/RACE WHITE MALE TOTAL CLASS ENROLLMENT FEMALE BLACK OTHER MALE 12 16 21 22 20 19 18 15 40 76-' I* If I 10 1 ?5.- 0 /.A'' 1 I'*'. 10 92 FEMALE 7 5 MALE FEMALE TOTAL 19 19 23 20 I/!' 17 'iCif 16 25 -Ilf 1' CO C/ 83 28 20 23 16 20 250 K K 1 1 2 2 3 4 5 5 6 6 Spec. Ed. 1 4 3 6 5 1 F F F F F F F F F F F F F B B W B W B W B W B B W B 1 2 6 4 3 2 3 8 3 3 2 1 2 4 11 7 5 b 1 6 3 2 2 3 4 3 0 1 9 4 8 1 3^ 8 9 9 8 7 9 2 8 ,JO 9 0 4 Do notinclude teachers of pull-out classes (art, music, physical education, etc.). List each class separately. The official date for enrollment data is October 1, 1991. Duplicate if needed.STAFF CHANGES (After October 1) Added/Deleted Certified Staff Positions During Current School Year POSITION Added Deleted BLACK WHITE OTHER Total M F M F M F K 1 1 1 Gifted/Talent 1st Grade 2nd Grade TOTAL Added/Deleted Support Staff Positions During Current School Year 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 4 2 2 4 J POSITION Added Deleted BLACK WHITE OTHER Total M F M F M F TOTAL .. 1 Duplicate if needed.COMMITTEE W H MALE : T E FEMALE EMPLOYEES BLACK MALE FEMALE Biraclal Committee 1 1 Parent Teacher Assoc. 1 3 VIPS Parent Workshops (Please Specify Others) 7 SCHOOL COMMITTEES/PAREWTAL INVOLVEHEKT OTHER WHITE PARENTS / PATRONS OFFICERS BLACK OTHER WHITE MALE FEMALE MALE FEMALE MALE FEMALE MALE FEMALE MALE FEMALE black OTHER MALE FEMALE HALE FEMALE 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 1 3)^ .jO s 1 2 3 5 List membership of all school committees, including committees composed of parents/patrons, staff members, or a combination of parents and staff. Note: Have available upon request documentation concerning physical involvement. Examples of such documentation are the VIPS' Sign-in Roster, notices of various school functions, items of publicity about parent participation, etc. necessary to provide monitors with a sign-in sheet of attendance at PTA meetings. It is not Duplicate as needed. Complete and return to Planning, Research, and Evaluation to 4-' \2- office. 4' 3ACTIVITY 0 R CLUB Student Council DARE Ambassador total WHITE MALE 3 3 4 10 MEMBERSHIP BLACK OTHER FEMALE 3 1 5 9 MALE FEMALE MALE FEMALE EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES SPONSORS c 3 4 16 8 27 16 7 27 W H MALE : T E FEMALE BLACK MALE FEMALE 1 1 OTHER MALE FEMALE W H MALE OFFICERS/LEADERSKIP POSITIONS
T E FEMALE BLACK MALE FEMALE OTHER MALE T FEMALE TOTAL 14 36 24 74 pv'l his report should include membership information, egarding sponsors and officer po'-itions. Ir. Lddi lembers of committees. Juplicate as needed. Include information In addition, include student Complete and return to Planning, Research, and Evaluation office.STUDENTS RETAINED At the secondary level 1 eve 1 include only those students retained at grade Do not include failures of individual courses. RETAINED WHITE GRADE LEVEL MALE FEMALE BLACK OTHER TOTAL 1 MALE FEMALE MALE FEMALE MALE FEMALE I . -K- 1 1 TOTAL PERCENT Provide the most current information SECONDARY SUBJECT AREA COURSES FAILED WHITE BLACK OTHER SUBJECT AREA Grade Male Female Male Female Male Female TOTAL Male I Female English 7/10 English 8/11 English 9/12 Math History/Social Studies Science Provide the most current information GRADUATION DATA FOR 1990-91 SCHOOL YEAR (HIGH SCHOOL ONLY) TOTAL NUMBER OF STUDENTS GRADUATING: BM BF WM WF OM OF TOTAL TOTAL TOTAL Duplicate as needed. Complete and return to Planning, Research, and Evaluation office.0^/10/2004 12:48 501-447-1161 LRSD COMMUNICATIONS PAGE 02/02 El 810 West Markham Little Rock, AR 72201 For Immediate Release May 10, 2004 For more information: Julie Davis, 447-1027 Scholarship program to be announced for Geyer Springs students BFI of Little Rock and the Geyer Springs Neighborhood Association have partnered with Metropolitan National Bank and various elected officials to form the BFI Children of Promise Scholarship Foundation. The newly formed foundation will hold a press conference at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, May 11, 2004, at Geyer Springs Elementary School to formally announce its formation and plans for the future. Each year the BFI Children of Promise Scholarship Foundation will identify ten Children of Promise from 5* grade students at Geyer Springs Elementary. BFI will contribute $1,000 per year in individual trust fund accounts for each of these students at Metropolitan National Bank, and if the students go on to college, university or technical school within one year of high school graduation, the funds will be made available to them for their education. The foundations Board members will be present at the press conference- They are: Joan Adcock, Aldetperson-at-large
Donna Hall. Geyer Springs Elementary principal
Willie Hinton, Ward 2 Alderperson
Joa Humphrey, Geyer Springs Neighborhood Association
Josh Mascaro, Metropolitan National Bank
Tony Rose, Little Rock School District Board member
and Dale Stevener, General Manager, BFI of Little Rock. ### t*i M V 7 , 4f?r. 8 . *criMnAV iiirvnx SUNDAY^-J JEAN BRIGGS SPRINGHORN, 69, of LIRIe Rock, passed away Friday, July 22,1994. She was a member of the Ge^ er Springs First Baptist Church, a member of the Pulaski County Retired Teachers Association and a member of Delta Kappa Gamma. Mrs. Spring- horn taught school at Geyer Springs Elementary School for 24 years. She is survived by 2 daughters, Jackie Clark of Mabelvale and Jerrye McGinty of Benton
1 brother. Bill Briggs of Memphis, Tenn.
S grandchildren, Jennifer and Jeremy McGinty of Benton and Joshua, Eilssabeth and Jacob Clark of Mabelvale. Memorials may be made to the Arkansas Children's Hospital. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. until 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday, July 25, 1994, at the Geyer Springs First Baptist Church with Rev. Paul Anders officiating. Burial will be In Pinecrest Memorial Park by Huson Funeral Home, 6400 Mabelvale Pike, Little Rock, Ark. I IGeyer Springs Elementary School i
Communication Speciaity "W fs hn1 IA * * f 1 1 J I f I J 4 j I J J J I s J 5240 Mabelvale Pike Little Rock, Arkansas 72209 Eleanor V. L. Cox, Principal Telephone 565-0184 5A6bJSiW)iuaw^lij^'WWj>2.'4u..
g r 1 .1 I SCHOOL PROFILE . 1 Geyer Springs Elementary School is located at 5240 Mabelvale Pike, Little Rock, AR 72209. I The school facility is comprised of seven (7) classrooms, a library, cafeteria, and counselor's room. Additional classrooms are located in the rear of the facility by means of portable buildings. There are eight (8) classrooms outside that include 1 special programs such as reading, math, special education, music, and the gifted progra. 1 Geyer Springs is surrounded by several small businesses and churches at large. A good relationship has been established with some of the local businesses and two of the churches. As a result of planned resource speakers from the community, our children have become familiar with the school surroundings In spite of the court mandated busing. mobile, The community is in steady transition and many families resulting in a constant flux of new students. are This has proven to be a challenge regarding instructional effectiveness, but our varied programs are addressing these challenges by way of assessments and individualized instruction. Community involvement with the school is on the rise. This is attributed to the help of the District's encouragement of using the school facility after school hours for such programs as the girls and boys scout, PTA functions. It Just Say No Club, ft tutoring, and various I [ I I I The staff and I are very proud of our accomplishments thus far in both the school and community, and take pride in our SUCCESSES. We welcome the challenges 1 T I I I I I I La 1 1 1 I 1 ENROLLMENT 1989-90 1 11 Jl >1 I Rrarip Mack Uther Tfit.al 1st 2nd 3rd 4 th 5 th 6 th 9 15 10 13 11 7 12 13 20 32 17 27 22 33 43 24 39 Splf-Cnnt.ainpd 7 I 1 Siih-Tntpl Kindprqart.pn Oranrl Total 7 69 124 11 135 186 11 201 L I SCHOOL POPULATION : 204 I RACIAL MAKE-UP OF STUDENT BODY:- 66% Black/34% White L STAFF COUNT: 30 on Staff 50% Black/50% White L I I REMEDIATION PERCENTAGES : PAL READING PAL Math Resource 617, Black/13% White 167, -S,laz}!i 111^7. White 167, Black/22% White ENRICHMENT/GIFTED : in. White I L I1 1 SPECIAL EDUCATION 1 Special Education services are provided for students with specific learning disabilities. A trained certified teacher 1 plans with teachers and parents to identify the most appropriate environment. instructional program in the least restricted 1 In our case, by way of main streaming. GIFTED PROGAM Our gifted program is now coordinated by our gifted L 1 specialist, Ms. Carolyn Rand. She is here two days a week to provide gifted instructional activities to our students. I FAMILY LIFE EDUCATION We have a new program this school year that will address 1 four (4) correlates for students K-6 grades. They are: I Self-esteem I Communication I Decision Making 1 I Reproductive health I Our coordinator is Anita Paul. I MUSIC AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION Both of these programs are offered twice a week to each I child in the school, by certified teachers. Special programs I will be presented throughout the year in both areas. I I I 11 1 1 ART 1 Art activities are conducted in the classroom weekly 1 throughout the school year. A nine week, specialized program will be offered in the spring of the year. 1 DARE 1 DARE stands for Drug Abuse Resistance Education. This program is offered to our youngsters for nine weeks and is 1 conducted by an officer of the Little Rock Police Department. L 1 SCHOOL SPECIALTY Our school specialty is Communication. Many communication 1 I learning experiences will be offered to our youngsters during I the school year. Stay tuned for these special events. I I I I I I I I I I I I I1 1 STRENGTHS L 1 1 1 1 1 L I r 1 I 1. 2. 3. 4. 5 . 6. 7 . 8. 9. 10. 11 . 12 . 13. 14. 15 . 16. 17 . 18, 19. 20. Strong Instructional Leadership Dedicated Staff PAL Program Proactive Parents Active PTA Supportive Partner in Education Computers in School Counselor Child-Centered Environment School Newspaper Peer Tutoring Special Education Program 75^ Teachers PET Trained Emphasis on Field Trips and Resource People As Role Models Orderly Climate Emphasis on Basic Skills School Programs Emphasis on Effective Communication Skills Indiviualized Instruction Discipline Plan I I I 1,1 I I 'l I I I I1 1 I WEAKNESSES AHEAS OF CONCERN Physical Plant L 1 I building that is in good Gever Springs is a seven room _ - unusually clean and is maintained, been added on to address the condition. It is Five po Ti fc-sia hav b&sn acclsCL ou uo uuc P0Ptales able is not serviceable, at all nue to its narrow width Other needs include: Portables are in need of .nan. * Additional classrooms built I Pence around playground _ * The drainage system repaired * Covered walKways and concrete walkways to por.ables Security lights installed at the rear of the buixding I Driveway needs resurfacing condition in office area * Central heat/a. * Repair ceiling in restroom Discinline I I I I I I I the discipline plan taat will be ___ HrtrVehnn A ciea* directive regarding I- . __ Even though an inservice worksnop implemented is much needed, has been provided to principals, plan that will be implemented in I an not sure about the type of the fail. effective * Continue or implement an Full time counselor needed rals and suspensions * Decrease oflice ref Instruction^ Ertectiveness * Hire full tine counselor Mors AV equipment Purchase more library books * lOu
of staff THSA trained * New 16 mm projector * More trained gifted teacher Effective Gifted Coordinator discipline plan Overall, we have"had a productive school year, success this year have been experience, effective Hy assets tor leadership and. a supportive, competent staff. I I I I1 1 1 DISTRICT GOALS 1. I I 2. To increase educational achievement for all students with specific emphasis on closing disparities in achievement. To establish climates of educational excellence in all schools through: 1 a) providing equitable educational opportunities for all students in a desegregated learning environment I I b) enabling all students to develop a lifelong capacity and love for learning 1 I c) leading all students to be productive contributors in the school, the community and the workplace 1 1 d) providing a disciplined, structured learning environment for all students I 3. To enhance human relations skills for principals, teachers, and central office administrators. I L I LOCAL SCHOOL GOALS I 1. At the end of the 1989-90 school year, a 5% decrease in the educational achievement disparity will be evident at Geyer Springs Elementary School as measured by objective data. 2. 1 To create an effective, desegregated school climate that fosters educational excellence, discipline, equitable educational opportunities, productive citizenry, and a lifelong love for learning as measured by objective data. 3. I To develop ongoing human relations activities that include parents, teachers, and students as measured by objective data. I II L L 1 L L 1 I I 1 rb I u I u n 1 u p '1 L 1 Dear Parent(s): Geyer Springs Elementary School's Faculty and staff extend a warm welcome to each of you for the 1989-90 school year. p k This is the home of the 11 Geyer Springs Cardinals," and we are I very proud and pleased that you and your child/ren have chosen to be a part of our school family this year. I This handbook has been written to share important information that we feel will play a viable role in your child/ren's successful school experiences. I 1 The school should be an extension of the home where clear 1 communication, positive interactions, and mutual cooperation and support lend itself to the success and happiness of "our" children. It The staff and I want you take an active role in the education of 1 your child/ren at Geyer Springs by visiting the schools for classroom visitations, information, or as a conferences, "VOLUNTEER". child's education. You are always welcome. We are partners in your n u Again, thank you for sharing your most valuable investment with us your child. Sincerely, I I Eleanor V.L. Cox Principal I I 1 II I I PHILOSOPHY I 1 Geyer Springs Elementary School is dedicated to providing an equitable, quality, integrated school environment that fosters I maximum intellectual and inter-personal development of each child. The values of our democratic society, worthy citizenship, and ethical I behavior are emphasized and continually reinforced. When based on a I knowledge and understanding of human growth and development, quality education and mastery learning evolve through intense concentration 1 on Arkansas Basic Skills as youngsters are presented relevant and i significant tasks. In addition to the emphasis on basic skills mastery, higher level thinking opportunities, and challenging content are I provided with high expectations for each student. Recognizing that each child has his/her own maturational patterns 111 of physical, mental, social and emotional growth, a diagnostic, ind1vi Hl 1A1i zpd instructional program is implemented and ongoing I throughout the school year. Positive, goal-oriented learning is rein- I forced by continuous recognition of student successes achievement. at all levels of Diligent efforts of a unified staff, patrons, and student I body merge to reflect a communicative, enthusiastic learning atmosphere that embellishes the idea of "planning together for a better tomorrow. n I I II 1 I CURRICULUM I I I 1 -*1 The curriculum at Geyer Springs Elementary -School is sequentially designed to provide your child with a series of learning experiences which have been decided upon in terms of his/her individual needs. Futher, these learning experiences foster continuous growth, development, and desirable goals for each child. Our staff is aware that each child is unique. The teachers are . I I dedicated to helping each child develop his/her fullest potential at a rate that is comfortable for him/her. In so doing, a good self image is inevitable. The staff is loyal, friendly, and understanding. 1 I 1 Teachers work well together, sharing materials and ideas always keeping the child's welfare in mind. Special personnel are provided to enhance pupil learning opportunities. These include special resource teachers, a speech therapist, music teacher, reading and math teachers, nurse, counselor, librarian and library clerk, instructional assistant, supervision aides, and our school secretary. J 1 I I I II I I 1. I J I 1 1 1 1 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17 18. 19. 20. 21. I 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. Strong, Effective Leadership 15 Certified Teachers Certified Counselor Assertive Discipline Plan Communication Specialty Honor Roll Gifted Program CARE Program Peer Tutoring Accelerated Learning Program Special Education Program Music Program Cafeteria Stars "Good Apples" All Teachers PET Trained VIPS Programs Frequent Field Trips Frequent Resource Speakers Emphasis on Vocabulary Einphasis on Effective Student Leadership Student council Einphasis on Basic Skills Friendly, School environment Artist in Residence Staff Development Citizenship Awards Daily Praise and Reinforcement I 1 Computers in Classrooms Participation in "Kids Break" 30. Writing Across the Curriculum 31. Journal Writing 32. Reading Incentive Programs 33. Science Fair 34. Physical Education 35. Seasonal School Programs 36. Student Video Taping Sessions 37. Speech Therapist 38. Friendly Office Staff 39. Playground Aides Indiviudal Student Academic Needs Met 40. 41. Bnphasis on Patriotism 42. Media Center 43. Monthly School Newsletter 44. Frequent Communicaiton to Parents 45. Teacher Conferences 46. Interim Reports 47. Home Visits 48. Standardized Testing I I1 I I I I 1 i I n Dl u1 49. 50. 51. 52. 53. 54. 55. 56. 57. 58. 59. 60. 61. 62. 63. 64. 65. 66. 67. 68. 69. 70. 71. 72. 73. 74. 75. 76. 77. 78. 79. 80. 81. 82. 83. 84. 85. 86. Dignostic Reading/Math Placements Studentbody Election Safety Awareness Program School Nurse Goal Oriented School Book Fair Self-Contained Classes Annual Boy's Scout Recruitment Program Annual Field Day Annual Talent Show Annual Parent/Teacher Talent Show Breakfast Program Einphasis on Low Achievers 50% of Staff has a Master's Degree Certified Instmctional Assistant Well Equipped Building Enthusiastic Cafeteria Staff Full Certified Kindergarten Program Colorful, Attractive Building Nifty Nutrition Program Easy Accessability to Student Data A Sympathetic and Concerned Staff Small and Personable Hot Cooked Meals on Premises Clean Building Fund Raisers Computer Exposure Einphasis on Student Learning Styles Resource Classes An Orderly Climate Active and Supportive PTA Media specialist Library Club Adequate Playground Facilities High Student Expectations Climate Condusive to Learning Cross Level Grouping Films that Complement the Curriculum 1 1 I I I I I IJ 1 -.nie Lpower of Parents r I i J PARENT'S PLEDGE 1. I want my child to have the best possible education and 1 realize that strong school systems are essential. 2. I will provide a home environment that will encourage my child to learn. 3. I will help my child build a small but meaningful home library. 4. I will insist that all homework assignments are done each night. 5. I will discuss at dinnertime what my child has learned at school each day. 6. I will include stimulating books among the presents I give my child. 7. I will review newspaper stories and TV newscasts with my child and discuss how the news may affect our lives. 8. I will meet regularly with my child's teachers. 9. I will remind my child of the necessity of discipline in the classroomespecially self-discipline. 10. I will help my child appreciate and enjoy the excitement in learning and the thrill of an inquiring mind. I I I J Parent (signed with love and responsibility! Child (signed with love and appreciation! Teacher (signed with great expectations! . ADVbkl lSkMhN I I A Ui published in the Wali Stfrfi fifUttiuJ hv United TeehntdoKies Cutputaiiun Hartiufd, (. onneetieui ObHH] 1 School Visitation - We welcome and appreciate our visitors, recommend that visitations begin the third week of school. We Visitors Do sign must check in the office before moving about the building. our visitor's book. Volunteers are reminded to sign our VIPS sheet to assure accurate credit for your services. Conferences - Conferences with teachers are scheduled daily after 2:30 p.m. (scheduled by teachers, school phone It is 565-0184). conferences must be scheduled at a time that is not allocated tor All instruction. Parents desiring conferences with teachers and/or principal can be scheduled by note or telephone calls. Pets and Toys - Pets and toys can be brought to school only when permission is given by the teacher in advance. School Parties - School District Policy allows two parties (Christmas and Valentine) to be held at school during instructional time. mothers are in charge of these activities. Room Attendance - The Little Rock School District believes that it is necessary to require students to be in attendance a minimum number of days for instructional purposes during the school year. It is the responsibility of the parent to see that the student is in attendance at school and to have the child in class on time each day. The parent is to notify the school office by telephone when the student is absent. 'l Messages - Please see that your children are informed before they leave home about after school activities and rides home. The office cannot handle every day routine instructions from parents to students. We cannot interrupt class activities to give intercom messages unless absolutely necessary. messages to students. In cases of emergency the office will deliver Illness or Injury - If your child becomes ill or is injured at school, you will be notified immediately. Please be sure that the school secretary has a current registration card which tells where to reach you or someone who can take care of your child if you cannot be reached. Our school nurse is on duty one day each week. She is responsible for taking care of illnesses or accidents that occur at school. Please consult your doctor when in doubt about whether to send your child to school. Please We cannot keep sick children at school. _____ days the nurse is not volunteer to work in our health room the Four here. I J 1 I J I I I J 1 1 I I I Volunteers - If you will volunteer in any capacity, please sign the volunteer sheet. We need you often during the school year. I PTA - We are proud of Geyer Springs' PTA for the active role it takes in enhancing our school, serving as a springboard to the community, and establishing a unity that is felt by teachers, patrons, and students alike. As an indication of our active I involvement in Geyer Springs, our school received the "Arkansas PTA Outstanding Local Unit" award. I II Entrance and Exit Procedures - Each person who comes to Geyer Springs Elementary School is responsible for observing safety rules and regulations. If your child is tardy, (after 8:00 a.m.) it is permissable to drop him/her off I in front of the building. (This is the ONLY EXCEPTION.) In the morning, students who ride the bus, walk or are dropped off by parents 1 should go to the playground at the rear of the building immediately. Students do not come into the building until the bell rings. Exceptions are accidents. I injury, teacher requests or the purchasing of school supplies at the bookstore. (7:50 - 8:10) During inclement weather, students go directly to the cafeteria and remain there until the bell rings. I I I 1 When the bell rings at 7:55, students should enter the building from the playground and the door nearest their classroom. If your child is tardy, (after 8:00 a.m.) it is permissable to drop your child off at the front entrance. Your child should come by the office for a late slip. School is dismissed at 2:30 p.m. If you bring and pick up your child, please be on time. Bus students will be dismissed at 2:30 or as soon as their buses arrive. They will exit from the front entrance. Walkers will exit the door nearest the classroom and leave the campus immediately. I I I Program for Accelerated Learning - We are very excited about a new program that has been adoped by the LftSO and will be implemented this school year. tt It is the Program for Accelerated Learning or "PAL" as it will be called. This program will have two certified teachers and a laboratory aide. I The purpose of the program will be to help remediate and reinforce skills in the area of reading and math. A wealth of materials will be used to stimulate youngster's learning, but we are especially excited about the use of a computer lab that will be set'up in the PAL lab to reinforce skills that the math, reading, and classroom teachers teach. 1 This is a child centered program that will yield SUCCESS IN LEARNING. 1 Our School Day - Our school day for students is from 8:00 a.m. to 2130 p.m. Our tardy bell' rings at 8:00 a.m. Students must report to the office for late slips. All side and rear entrance doors will be locked from the outside after the tardy bell rings. 7:40 a.m. Students are not expected to arrive on the school campus until after I I I I I IBus Information 1 ' ...Jr Pupils who ride buses must follow all rules for behavior and safety. ----- ' 1 I niiK-ino rha e- They mut know their bus number and their address. During the first three weeks, please make bus number, an emergency phone number, and the bus provide efficient transportation, all students. sure your child knows his/her stop. In order to . bus regulations must be followed by SUSPENSIONS, LOSS OF BUS RIDING PRIVILEDGES OR OTHER DISCIPLINARY SANCTIONS MAY RESULT WHEN STUDENTS VIOLATE OUTLINED IN THE BROCHURE. ----------- I SHEET TO THE SCHOOL. ____ THE REGULATIONS PLEASE READ, SIGN, AND RETURN ACCOMPANING Pupils - This is done through the office for child s protection. Parents or guardians are required to sign a register when checking in or out. office. If you neea to pick up your child early, telephone the school in advance and we will have your child waiting for you. are a needless interrruption of the classroom simply working through the school office. Parents or guardians are required to sign _ - This register is located in the if need early. your Check outs that can be avoided by I 1 Safety on Playground - Encourage your child/children to learn our rules for good safety that will enable him/her to play playground. On most days our children will be inclement weather. safely on the school . sent outside unless If for some reason your child cannot during recess, please send a note or doctor's statement. go outside I Withdrawals - If it is necessary to withdraw a child from schoolshould be notified at least two days in advance. I all textbooks and library books are accounted for. written request from the parent or the parent may request a transfer for a pupil. "S your complete new address, and if possible, will be attending. I school, the We must be sure We must have a . come in person to If you send a note, please give us the school that your child I Lost and Found 1 - Please be sure that your child's belongings -- Clothing and lunch boxes are easily misplaced and proper identification will facilitate their properly marked and/or labeled. are return. I Alost and found box will be kept either on the stage or at the , Once a month all lost clothing and items will be displayed in the corridors for children to claim. entrance to the cafeteria. 1 School Bookstore - Many of the supplies needed by your child can be purchased at the school bookstore. (NO EXCEPTIONS) It is open daily for 7:50-8:10 a.m. I I Large amounts of money should only be sent to Send money to school only when it is required, to Geyer Springs Elementary School. All returned checks to an additional charge taxed by the school. school when necessary. Make checks payable are subject II I Entrance Requirements - Students must be 5 years old on or before October 1, 1988 to enter the kindergarten program. .Arkansas state I I law requires all children of public or private school to be immunized from poliomyllitis, diptheria, tetanus, pertussis (whooping cough), rubeola (measles), and rubella (three-day or German measles) as I I public health that children I evidenced by a certificate of a licensed physician, or a department, acknowledging the sained 8tate law requires entering kindergarten, and new to the Little Rock School District present an official copy of the child's birth certificate. This birth certificate should be presented at registration. Deadline for certi- ficates is September 8, 1988. After this date, the child will be excluded until an official birth certificate is presented. I I I Physical Examination - All pupils entering the Little Rock Public Schools Kindergarten Program must have a physical examination by a The results of this examination are to be recorded private physician. on the "School Medical and Nursing Record" form furnished by the school. I Class Assignments - Students are assigned to classes by the principal. Teacher ana room assignments will be forwarded to you by U.S. Mail. Assignments 1 Bring or send class assignments the first day of school. _________ are subject to change if necessary to balance classes or to place individuals in a group more suitable to his/her needs. No request for specific teachers will be honored unless extenuating circumstances warrant consideration o such requests. Medication at School - Medication must be in its original, labeled guardian must be on file. I 1 bottle. A permision slip signed by parent or Teachers do not administer medication of any kind, administered by the building principal or her designee. administered three times a day can be scheduled to be given at home instead of at school. (i.e. before and after school, and at night.) This will help eliminate large groups of students in the office receiving medication during lunch periods. instead of at school. Medication is Medication 1 School Supplies - Teachers have prepared a list of needed supplies for These supplies may be purchased now or after The bookstore is open each morning from 7:50-8:10 a.m. use in the classrooms. school opens. Lunch I Student lunches are $1.00 (includes milk)
visitors lunches . Lunch tickets for the week are sold on Milk is available for those who bring sack are $1.10 (milk 15c extra) Monday mornings for $5.00. oring sacx The luncheon menu will be announced to students a day lunches for 15c. in advance. to students who occa- Borrowing Lunch Money - We provide a service A-ionallv forffet oT T^se lunch monev. Our children must learn that sionally forget or lose lunch money. along with every priviledge, there is a responsibility. bilitv is to repay the next day, or we won't have change for someone The responsibility is to repay the next day. 1 else. 1 1I I I GEYER SPRINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Master Bell Schedule 1989-90 J 1 7:A5 Teacher Arrival 7:45-7:55 Teacher Preparation 7:55* 8:00* First Bell F I Tardy bell 8:00-8:15 Opening and Planning I 8:15 11:00-12:00* Instruction Begins Lunch Schedule Kindergarten, Primary 1,2,3 12:00- 1:00* Intermediate 4,5,6 1 2:30* Dismissal 2:30-3:00 Teacher Planning 3:00* I End of Teachers' Day * Denotes the time the bell will ring. I 1 1 II I I PRICE LIST 1989-90 LUNCH I Elementary School 1.00 I Secondary Student 1.05 I Reduced-Price Meals Adults (non-students) Meal with Milk .40 1.35 I Meal without Milk..1.20 All Milk Sold .20 1 BREAKFAST Student .50 Reduced-Price Student .30 Adults .60 1 * Adult prices on lunch will change during the year. I I I IJ I GEYER SPRINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL BOOKSTORE SUPPLIES August, 1989' FIRST YEAR PRICES SUBJECT TO CHANGE SECOND YEAR J 1102-B Writing Tablet Crayons Glue Scissors (blunt end) Pencil Large Pink Eraser $ .80 1.25 .75 .90 .15 .35 $4.20 1105-J Writing Tablet 1109-J Spelling Book Crayons Glue Scissors (blunt end) Pencil Large Pink Eraser o J Cap Eraser $ .80 .90 1.25 .75 .90 .15 .35 . 10 $5.20 I THIRD YEAR FOURTH YEAR I I ( 1109-J Spelling Book 1107-C Imaginary Lines Crayons Glue Scissors (blunt end) Pencil Large Pink Eraser Cap Eraser Ruler $ .90 .85 1.25 .75 .90 .15 .35 .10 .50 $5.75 1104-D Writing Tablet 1110-D Spelling Book 1106-D Filler Paper Crayons Glue Scissors (sharp end) Pencil Large Pink Eraser Cap Eraser Ruler $ .80 .90 .85 1.25 .75 .90 .15 .35 . 10 .50 $6.55 n^i FIFTH YEAR SIXTH YEAR 1110-D Spelling Book 1106-D Filler Paper Crayons Glue Scissors (sharp end) Pencil Large Pink Eraser Ruler Cap Eraser $ .90 .85 1.25 .75 .90 .15 .35 . 50 .10 $5 .7 5 1110-D Spelling Book 1106-D Filler Paper Crayons Glue Scissors (sharp end) Pencil Large Pink Eraser o Ruler Cap Eraser $ .90 .85 1.25 .75 .90 .15 .35 .50 .10 $5.75 I 1 Composition Book 40 count $ .80 Filler Notebook Paper 44 count $ .75 Folder w/prongs only .40 Folder w/pockecs only .40 I Music Book .65 Large Pencil .20 Duo-Tang Folder w/prongs and pockets .50 I RED LEAD PENCILS .25 J lAJ KUM J :PO Bb Ccj SCHOOL rruocNT i J I n MUUWH Zz> WWTtR > IHtMXjm I ^c-ftooT 'XH09V U? ! UUMCM I ART o ijg USII II PRINCIPAL I 11 CLASSROOM I TEACHERS j KINDERGARTEN TEACHER I librarian SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER MATH PAL LAB TEACHER READING PAL LAB TEACHER SPEECH THERAPIST CERTIFIED INSTRUCTIONAL _______ ASSISTANT MUSIC TEACHER COMPUTER LAB ATTENDENT SUPERVISION AIDES CAFETERIA PERSONNEL media clerk COUNSELOR ARTIST IN RESIDENCEJ NURSE SECRETARY f OUR CURRICULUM IS DIVIDED INTO THREE LARGE BLOCKS OF TIME: READING ENGLISH WRITING SPELLING 1 I SOCIAL STUDIES SCIENCE HEALTH PHYSICAL EDUCATION MUSIC ART1 p-5 Counselor LI P-5A Music r' I r: yin. 4 Classroom P-A * P-4A Classroom Classroom p-3 13/i' Speech J 3B Special Education I P-2 Classroan P-1 Classroom J I T I 4AlfO* ifCnlH a>ia *1 If2 VA I itb I*A C4V<* I L? I 1 L f tl r T1 kOVACI 1 pT 1 .h I #3 ^4 *OO MhNCiMi CfcAiMJa* T I *1 1 *1
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