Mrs. Amanda Ogren, Principal
Mrs. Anne White, Secretary
Mrs. Mindy Berry, Attendance

School Office:	419-824-8610
Fax:	419-824-8606

www.sylvaniaschools.org

Central Trail
Elementary School
4321  Mitchaw Road
Sylvania, Ohio 43560
Phone:
419-824-8610
Fax: 419-824-8606

Dear Central Trail Families,

Welcome to Central Trail Elementary, home of the Cubs! I am excited and honored to begin my first year as Central Trail’s principal. For the past nine years I have served Sylvania School District families both as an Assistant Principal and Principal. Prior to this, I worked for many years as an Intervention Specialist for students with special needs and their families. My husband and I live in Sylvania and have two children; one who currently attends Sylvania Schools and one who will join her sister all too soon. Through my experiences as a Sylvania parent, administrator, and educator, I have developed a deep respect; gratitude and admiration for the talented educators in this district, and, as a result, have a strong desire to serve this community. I considering working with you and your children an honor and I look forward to being your partner
in your child’s success.

The Central Trail staff is known for being energetic and passionate about education. The Central Trail building is known for being a high achieving school. Central Trail Trial parents are known for being actively involved in the education of their children and for being supportive of our teaching and support staff. I look forward to building positive relationships with all Central Trail students, families, and educators.

The elementary school years are the most exciting and enjoyable for students and parents. These years represent a change from small children to young adults. We have learned that cooperation and communication between the home and school can maximize a child’s academic and social-emotional success in school.

The purpose of this handbook is to make you aware of the policies and procedures of Central Trail Elementary School and to better enable you to be an active participant in your son or daughter’s school program. We encourage you to visit the school, attend meetings and conferences with your child’s teachers, and to volunteer!

In taking the time to read through and adhere to the guidelines in our handbook, we can accomplish the following goals:
1.	Challenge our students to make significant academic growth through data based decision making
2.	Unite parents, students, and staff to ensure student success
3.	Build positive communication and relationships among students, families and staff
4.	Smile as we go through the school year
We appreciate your interest in our efforts to work with your son/daughter and we will work diligently to earn your continued support. Please do not hesitate to ask questions, make suggestions, or share your concerns. Let’s make it a great year!

Sincerely, Amanda Ogren
Central Trail Elementary Principal

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General Information

Arrival and Dismissal Schedule

8:50 Bell: All students enter the building and head to their classrooms. Students may not enter the building before 8:50 am.

9:05 Bell: All students need to be in the classroom ready to begin the day.

3:30 – 3:35: Students are dismissed as busses arrive.

Recess and Lunch Schedule 2016-2017

Grade	Recess Begins	Lunch Begins	Lunch Ends	
Kindergarte n	11:10	11:30	11:55	
1st Grade	11:40	12:00	12:25	
2nd Grade	11:50	12:10	12:35	
4th Grade	12:15	12:40	1:00	
3rd Grade	12:20	12:45	1:05	
5th Grade	12:45	1:05	1:30	

Drop Off/Pick Up Car Lane

For the safety of students and adults in our parking lot, please follow these simple guidelines when pickup and dropping off your children. Children who get picked up after school will be asked to walk as far down the sidewalk as possible (toward Sylvania Avenue).

1.	Pull as far as possible past the crosswalk before allowing your children to exit or enter your car.
2.   Keep the crosswalk clear. Children and adults use this lane to cross from the parking lot to the building.
3.   Please have your children exit the car on the passenger side of the car.
4.   If you need to get out of your car, park in the parking lot and walk your child to/from your car. Children will not be allowed to use the crosswalk without being accompanied by an adult.

Table of Contents
Academic Support and Enrichment 	6
Adult-in-Charge	6
After School (Student) 	6
Art Gallery	6
Attendance and Absences	6
Auxiliary Student  Services 	8
Behavior 	8
Birthday Book Club	9
Book Club	9
Bus Transportation and Safety 	9
Cafeteria……..	…10
Care and Facility 	10
Cell Phones 	10
Central Trail Parents’ Club	10
Communication 	11
Community Partners 	11
Computers 	11
Counselors 	11
Discipline Code 	11
Dress Code 	12
Electronic Monitoring 	13
Emergency Form 	13
Emergency Drills	13
Extended Time Program 	13
Extra-Curricular Activities	13
Field Day	13
Field Trip Forms 	13
Immunizations 	13
Late Arrival and Early Dismissal 	14
Library/Resource Center 	14
Lockers 	14
Lost and Found 	14
Mascot 	14
Medication at School 	14
Mission Statements 	14
Open House 	15
Personal  Property 	15
Progress Reports 	15
Safety Patrol 	15
School Day	15
School Service Opportunities	15
School Song 	16
Student  Council 	16
Telephone 	16
Textbooks and Workbooks 	16
Visitation	16
Withdrawals 	16
Weather Delays/Cancellations	17
Yearbook	17

Academic Support and Enrichment

Knowing that not all children learn in the same way, support  services are available  as deemed  needed.   Reading interventions are available  as well as special education services.  These services are provided during the school day.

Adult- in-Charge

There is always an adult in charge of supervision.  It may be a teacher,  librarian, bus driver, cafeteria  worker or playground supervisor.  These adults are trained  to provide supervision  and help keep students safe.

After School (Student)

Any student staying after school should have the permission  of his/her parents  and an adult in charge. Arrangements for transportation should be made prior to that day. No child will be kept after school by a teacher  or principal unless the parent of the child is notified prior to the day.
After school classes are periodically offered through  the Central Trail Parents’ Club. Additionally, some Girl Scouts or Boy
Scouts meet at Central Trail after school with parent  permission.

Art Gallery

Central Trail Elementary has an Art Gallery of works created  by our students, throughout the building. Our Gallery continues to grow each year.

Attendance – Absences and Tardiness

The Board of Education requires all students enrolled  in the schools of this District to attend school regularly in accordance with the laws of the State. The District’s educational program is predicated upon the presence of the student and requires continuity of instruction  and classroom  participation. PARENTS MUST WRITE AND SEND IN AN EXCUSE FOR STUDENTS WHO ARE ABSENT OR TARDY FROM SCHOOL. PARENTS ALSO NEED TO PROVIDE A WRITTEN NOTE WHEN A STUDENT NEEDS TO BE EXCUSED EARLY FOR MEDICAL OR DENTAL APPOINTMENTS.

Excusable Reasons for Absence
The District accepts  only the following reasonable excuses  for time missed at school. Each absence  shall be explained in writing and signed by the student’s parents.  The excuse shall be submitted to the building principal/designee and filed as part of the student’s school record.

A written excuse for absence  from school may be approved  for one (1) or more of the following reasons  or conditions: A.  Personal  Illness – The principal/designee may require a doctor’s confirmation  if s/he deems it advisable.
B. Illness in the Family – The absence  under this condition  shall not apply to children under fourteen  (14) years of age. C. Quarantine  of the House – This is limited to the length  of the quarantine as fixed by the proper health  officials.
D. Death in the Family – The absence  arising from this circumstance is limited to three (3) days unless a reasonable cause may be shown by the applicant  child, parent/guardian for a longer absence.

E. Necessary Work at Home Due to Absence or Incapacity of Parents/Guardian – Any absence  arising because  of this condition  shall not extend  for a period longer than that for which the parents  were absent  from the home or incapacitated, nor to any student younger than fourteen  (14).

F.  Observation  or Celebration  of a Religious Holiday – Any student shall be excused  for the purpose  of observing or celebrating a bona fide religious holiday consistent with his/her creed or belief.

G. Emergency or Set of Circumstances  – The building principal shall serve as the Superintendent’s designee in the determination of such emergency  or set of circumstances.

Absence ​During ​the ​School ​Day ​for ​Professional ​Appointments:

Parents  are encouraged to schedule  medical, dental,  legal, and other necessary  appointments other than during the school day. Since this is not always possible, when a student is to be absent  for part of the day:

1.  The student shall have a statement to that effect from his/her parents.

2.  The student shall bring a signed statement from the doctor, dentist,  lawyer, counselor,  etc. upon return to the school.

3.  The student shall report back to school immediately  after his/her appointment if school is still in session.

Excessive Absence Guidelines
(Not included in this count are days for which a medical excuse has been provided or a PCA has been approved.)

1.  A student who misses ten days of school in the current school year will have a letter  sent informing parents  that future absences will require a doctor’s verification to be excused, telling them that a hearing will be required if the child reaches  15 days of absences,  and including a copy of state  law relative to attendance etc.

2.  A student reaching  15 days of absence  will have their name forwarded to Student  Services. Student  Services will set up a hearing with the parents,  the school principal/designee and the director of Student  Services.

PCA (Personal Convenience Absence) or Student Vacations During the School Year
Uninterrupted attendance in school is essential for student success. It is therefore expected that absences from class should occur only in unavoidable circumstances. Absence from school for student and/or parent  personal  convenience is not provided for under school attendance laws of the State of Ohio. Therefore, such absences will be considered unexcused.  Personal convenience absences are available  to parents  for students participating in special trips or family activities. The absence  is unexcused and must be taken in compliance  with the following provisions:

A.  The PCA will be considered unexcused.

B. The PCA forms will be issued only to parents/guardians by the student’s principal or his/her designee. C. The PCA forms must be completed and on file before the date(s) of the absence.
D. The PCA forms will not be issued for absences during district wide testing,  including exams, as well as the first two and the last two weeks of school.
E. The PCA absences are applicable only to trips on which students accompany their parents  or designated chaperone. F.  Students/parents are responsible to inform each teacher  of the dates  of the PCA.

G. Students  will be permitted to make up graded assignments, classroom  tests, and examinations that are recorded  or calculated as part of the student’s grade.

H. Students/parents are responsible to make arrangements to make up tests  by the second day the student returns.

I.   Failure to abide by the above procedures and other administrative guidelines  will result in denial of make up privileges.

J.    Sylvania Schools assumes  no responsibility  for a drop in grades.

K. Teachers are not required to prepare  assignments in advance for students who are anticipating days of absence.

L. Teachers are not required to examine  or correct assignments missed during a PCA that are not recorded  or calculated as part of the student’s grade.

M. Teachers are not required to grade, examine, correct, or replicate  any missed activity, written work, or class experience the completion of which is predicated upon a student’s attendance of in-class participation (e.g. lab, play, etc.)

Truancy and Habitual
A student shall be considered truant  each day s/he is absent  without written excuse from his/her assigned  location.

Truancy demonstrates a deliberate disregard  for the educational program and is considered a serious matter  for which administrative action will be taken as follows:

1.  No credit will be recorded  for work missed as result of truancy.

2.  A record of the truancy will be entered in the student’s attendance record file.

3.  Parent contact  will be made and a parent  conference may be held.

4.  The promotion  of a student to the next grade level will be prohibited  if the student has been truant  for more than ten percent  (10%) of the required attendance days of the current school year and has failed two (2) or more of the required curriculum subject areas in the current grade unless the student’s principal and the teachers of any failed subject areas agree that the student is academically  prepared to be promoted to the next grade level.

Auxiliary Student Services

Many additional  professionals join with teachers to work for the betterment of all Central Trail Elementary students. Student services professionals available  include counselors,  psychologist,  special education teacher,  intervention specialists, speech/hearing specialist,  occupational therapist, physical therapist, English as a second language teacher,  and a school nurse.

Behavior

The Sylvania City School District Board of Education is committed to providing a safe, positive, productive  and nurturing educational environment for all its students.  They have developed policy as prescribed  in R.C. 3313.666.

• 	Prohibited ​Conduct ​– Harassment,  intimidation or bullying toward another student on school property or at
school-sponsored events, whether  by other students, staff or third parties, is strictly prohibited  and will not be tolerated.

• 	Definition ​– Harassment,  intimidation or bullying toward a student means any intentional written, verbal, graphic or physical act that a student or group of students exhibits toward another particular  student more than once, which behavior both causes mental  or physical harm to the other student,  and is sufficiently severe, persistent, or pervasive that it creates  an intimidating,  threatening or abusive educational environment for the other child.

Expectation
Everyone who enters  the doors at Central Trail are expected to be safe and kind in what they say and do.  This is true for both students and adults.

Management
All students are expected to be safe and kind in what they say and do.  Classroom guidance  is provided to assist students in learning  life skills to meet this expectation.

• 	Peer  ​Mediation ​– Students  trained  as guides in the conflict resolution process known as peer mediators  assist their peers in resolving conflicts.  A conflict is a disagreement with words.  When two students in Grades 3,4 or 5 have a conflict, they may use Peer Mediation to resolve the conflict.  In mediation,  students use the skills they learn in classroom  guidance:
self-calming,  empathy, communications and problem-solving skills.  The Peer Mediation Program is coordinated and supervised  by the School Counselors.

• 	Physical ​Acts ​of ​Aggression ​– Physical acts of aggression are referred to and addressed by the principal.

• 	Bullying ​– Bullying is an intentional act, and imbalance  of power and is repeated over time.  Bullying is not allowed at
Central Trail.

Target ​– If a child feels that he/she is being bullied, he/she is to tell the Adult-in-Charge immediately.   If the child feels safe, he/she should tell the other student to “Stop.”
By-stander ​– If a child witnesses bullying, he/she should tell the Adult-in-Charge immediately.   If the by-stander feels safe, he/she should tell the bully to “Stop.”
Bully ​– If a child bullies, they are to stop it as it is not allowed at Central Trail. A school counselor  will assist students in strategies to stop this unacceptable behavior.

Birthday Book Club

Your child can select a book from the school office.

Book Club

This is an optional  program where students can participate with other students in their Grade Level to read and discuss books. The books are purchased by the parent  when the student signs up for the program. This program takes place during lunch in the winter and is facilitated  by parents.  Information regarding  this program will be sent home.

Bus Transportation and Safety

Department ​of ​Transportation ​– ​419-824-8686
(See ​Weather ​Delays ​also)

Bus Safety

Rules of conduct for student bus passengers are basic and are necessary  for safe operation.  Students  are asked to be on time to their bus stops. Students  should wait in the designated safety position until the bus comes to a full stop before
approaching the bus. If the bus is on the opposite  side of the road, wait until a signal from the driver is given indicating  that it is safe to cross.

Once on the bus, the student should always remain seated  while the bus is in motion. The bus driver has the authority, granted  by the Ohio Legislature, to require student riders to sit in assigned  seats, appoint  school bus stewards,  or use any of the classroom  techniques to maintain  order and discipline on the bus.

Follow these  rules:

1.  Observe same conduct as in the classroom.

2.  Be courteous;  use no profane or obscene  language.

3.  Do not eat or drink on the bus.

4.  Leave the bus clean; no littering.

5.  Cooperate  with the driver.

6.  Do not smoke.

7.  Do not be destructive or tamper  with the emergency  equipment.

8.  Stay in your seat.

9.  Keep head, hands, and feet inside the bus.

10.Be quiet at railroad crossings.

Referrals for misconduct  on the bus will be directed  to the principal by the driver. These referrals will be handled  in the following manner:

First ​Referral ​– Principal, student conference,  signed referral by parents  and student.

Second ​Referral ​– Five to ten days suspension from riding the school bus. Principal, student,  parent  conference is desired.

Third ​Referral ​– Suspension  from the bus for remainder  of current semester, minimum 30 days.

If any of the above offenses are deemed  serious enough  by the school officials, many of the preceding  steps need not be followed. The result of this action could result in the permanent loss of bus privileges.

Missing the Bus
If students miss their bus or board the wrong bus, please  follow these  instructions:

1.  If your child misses the bus, we will immediately  contact  you by phone.

2.  If your child does not arrive home at the correct time, please  contact  the school at 419-824-8610, extension 2100 or the Transportation Department at 419-824-8686.

Riding a Different Bus
Any student wishing to ride a different bus to and/or from school must bring a note to the school office stating  such a need. This note must include the student’s name, the number of the bus the student wishes to ride, reason, and parent  signature. After turning this note in to the office, the student will receive another note from the office which must be given to the bus driver of the bus the student wishes to ride.

Cafeteria

Monthly menus are available  online @ www.sylvaniaschools.org Hot lunches  are available  for all elementary students. Students  who carry lunches  from home may purchase  milk. Prices will be announced at the beginning  of the school year. Students  may purchase  lunches  or milk on a weekly or monthly basis. Checks should be made payable to Central Trail Elementary School.

Recess and Lunch Schedule:

Kindergarten  – 11:10 to 11:55	Fourth Grade – 12:20 to 1:05

First Grade – 11:40 to 12:25	Third Grade – 12:15 to 1:00

Second Grade – 11:50 to 12:35	Fifth Grade – 12:45  to 1:30

Students  are expected to exhibit good manners  and self-discipline while in the cafeteria. Failure to cooperate will result in a specific seat assignment or the loss of lunch room privileges for a period of time.

Care of the Facility

Who owns Central Trail Elementary School? You do! Parents  and all taxpayers  are legally required to pay taxes that build and maintain  the public school system. We expect  all students and groups using our facilities to respect,  care for, and maintain
the building and property. Parents  are responsible for payment  when a child causes damage.

Cell Phones & Electronic Devices

A student bringing cell phones  and any other electronic  devices to school is not encouraged.  A telephone is available  in the office and in every classroom.  If a student brings an electronic  device to school, it should be turned  off, kept in the student’s book bag and used only for emergencies.  The school is not responsible for the loss any electronic  devices or cell phones.

Central Trail Parents’ Club

The Central Trail Elementary Parents’ Club, along with the staff and faculty, promotes  and enriches  the educational opportunities for students. All parents  and legal guardians  of children attending Central Trail are automatically Club members. The Parents’ Club meets  each month throughout the school year. A monthly newsletter is published  to keep our members  informed about current Parents’ Club officers, committee chairpersons, timely activities, and volunteer opportunities.
Please fill out the Volunteer Request Form at the beginning  of the school year and return it to school. It is through  our involvement at Central Trail that we help make our children’s school experience the best it can be.

Communication

You will receive the Cub Update newsletter at the end of each week from the principal.

Teachers will send home weekly (primary) or monthly newsletters to share each classroom’s events  and expectations. District and school information  can be found on www.sylvaniaschools.org

Community Partners

Central Trail Elementary enjoys a rich history of community support.  Our community partners  show their support  in many ways by providing direct learning  opportunities, service opportunities and educational materials.

Computers

The faculty recognizes  the importance of students working with computers.  Both computer  assisted  instruction  and work processing  skills are used within the defined courses of study.

Counselors

Our school counselors  are educators who work with students and their families on an as-needed basis. They can help students deal with any issues or concerns that would impact their emotional or academic well-being.  Additionally, they lead classroom lessons, train peer mediators  and oversee  the peer mediation  program.

Discipline Code

Good discipline is not only important in establishing and maintaining a positive learning  environment, but also is a vital aspect  of your child’s social maturity development. All students are expected to cooperate with the teachers in developing good discipline.  Teachers will work with each child in the area of social development and will report to you regarding  your child’s progress  in this area.  If necessary, the principal may be asked to assist with a particular  problem.  It is at this time when it may be advisable  to ask you, as parents,  to come to the school for a conference.   Jointly, we can strive to develop a plan to bring about a positive change  in the child’s behavior.

Responsibility Contract – You will receive a contract  (containing  the rules below) for parents  and students to sign. Please discuss these  rules with your child and then both you and your child sign your names to the contract. We find if helps the students if they are aware of the rules they are to follow. The signed contracts  must be returned by the end of the first week of school.

Responsibility Contract for Students of Central Trail Trail Elementary School

Act ​in ​a ​Safe ​and  ​Healthy ​Way

•  Do not leave school grounds during school hours

•  Mitchaw Road and the parking lots are off limits

•  Walk (do not run) in the building

•  No tackling games

•  Do not jump off (frontward or backward) playground  equipment

•  Do not throw snow or anything that could hurt someone

•  Follow positive classroom  behaviors  on the bus

Treat ​All ​Property ​with ​Respect

•  Take care of textbooks,  library books, school furniture, bathrooms, and computers

•  Take care of your property

•  Borrow the property of others  only with their permission

•  Do not bully (see definition of bullying under the heading of
Behavior on page)

Respect ​the  ​Rights ​and  ​Needs ​of ​Others

•  Work without disrupting  others

•  Show courtesy toward students and adults

•  Use appropriate language

•  Never hit, kick, spit, or bite another child or adult

•  Do not bully or harass or call another student names

Take ​Responsibility ​for ​Learning

•  Work hard 	•  Do your homework

•  Do your best 	•  Keep track of your materials

•  Come to school prepared to learn  •  Set a good example

•  Be a good listener 	•  Strive for excellence

•  Turn in all assignments

Referral/Detention ​Process
For students who are demonstrating unacceptable behavior, the teacher  and/or principal has three options:

1.  Referrals (1st - 5th) – Write a referral for a specific behavior, which is then sent home for the parent/guardian to sign.
NO detention is given. This gives the student the opportunity to correct the behavior.

2.  Detentions (Kdg. – 5th) – A copy of the detention notice will be sent home with the student indicating  the detention and when it will be served. In most cases the detention should be served before or after school on the next school day. The student will serve the detention with the teacher  or principal who assigned  the detention.

3.  Suspension/Expulsion – Such actions may be taken by the principal in response to violations of the Sylvania
district-wide  student discipline code (5130) to ensure  the maintenance of effective school conditions  and good school order. This code is available  for your information  in the school office.

Dress Code

The appearance of any child is primarily the responsibility  of the child and parents.  Students  are expected to maintain  the type of appearance that is conducive to a good school atmosphere and is not inappropriate or distracting to teachers or other students. When a student’s appearance is considered improper, he or she will be sent home or detained in the school office until an appropriate outfit is brought  to school. Sleeveless,  but not spaghetti strapped or low cut shirts are allowed. Appropriate shorts can be worn, but weather  should be checked as our building remains cold in the early spring and late fall. Students  may not wear hats or scarf-like hats in the building. No inline skates in shoes, short tops or inappropriately short skirts or shorts are allowed.

Electronic Monitoring

Students,  parents  and visitors should be aware that the school premises  are under video surveillance.  Contact the main office for more information.

Emergency Form

Each student must have a Sylvania Emergency Form filed in the school office. These forms are to be completed when sent home at the beginning  of school and promptly returned to the school. If there are any changes  in your family status  during the school year, i.e., place of employment, telephone numbers, doctors, etc., please  notify us so we can keep this information up to date. If you have an unlisted  telephone number, please  indicate this on the form.  Information will be kept confidential.

Emergency Drills

Fire and/or tornado  drills are held monthly throughout the school year to familiarize the students with the procedures to follow in case of an emergency.  We also run lock-down and emergency  evacuation drills as a part of our Safety Plan throughout the year.

Extended Time Program

A before and after school daycare program is available  at Central Trail. It is managed by Sylvania Community Services (SCS). For more information,  call SCS at 419-885-4126.

Extra-Curricular Activities

Choir (Grades 3, 4, 5) and Morning Running Club (All Grades) are activities that are offered at various times throughout the school year.  Additionally, sports are offered by the Sylvania Recreation  Department. Both Boys and Girls Scouts are offered.

Field Day

Field Day is one of the many great traditions  at Central Trail Elementary.  It is held on the last day of school.  Students  are assigned  to a ‘Color Team’ with all grade levels in each color team.  They participate in various field day games.  This day culminates in a school-wide  gathering of recognition and celebration.  Field Day is supervised  by all teachers under the leadership of the Physical Education teacher.

Field Trip Forms

A field trip form must be signed by a student’s parent  or guardian  for each specific field trip taken.

Immunizations

Immunizations  – The Ohio Department of Health Requires students to have immunizations for polio, diphtheria,  tetanus, pertussis  (whooping cough), Hepatitis B, measles,  mumps, rubella and Varicella (Chicken pox). No students will be permitted to remain in school for more than fourteen  days without written evidence  of immunizations.   Shots for Tots is a local consortium  that offers immunizations for a reasonable cost. Their telephone number is
419-213-4121. You may also contact  the Ohio Department of Health Immunization  Program at (800)-282-0546.

Forms for your physician to fill out are available  in our school office.  Your physician’s office can fax these  forms back to us at
419-824-8606.

Late Arrival and Early Dismissal

Sylvania City School District’s Bylaws & Policy # 5230 states,   “ no child shall be released to anyone whose signature authorizing  such custody is not on file in the school building.” Students  will not be released to anyone not authorized by the parent  and on file in the school office.

Library/Resource Center

Central Trail School is fortunate to have a fine library and resource  center. We encourage each child to use the facilities; however, we expect  students to respect  the materials  and use them carefully. Each child is issued a number that will be scanned  each time a book is checked out. Parents  are responsible for the cost of lost books.

Lockers

Students  are assigned  lockers. This is a place to keep coats, backpacks, outerwear and lunches  during the school day. Students  are expected to keep lockers clean, organized  and closed. Students  should not put stickers on the inside or outside of lockers as they are extremely  difficult to remove and damage  the paint.

Lost and Found

A “Lost and Found” box is located  across from the cafeteria  in the hallway. Small lost items such as jewelry and glasses  are kept in the office.

Parents  can help reduce lost articles, especially clothing and boots, by labeling  them with the child’s name. Parents  should check the “Lost and Found” box from time to time.

Mascot

The mascot of Central Trail Elementary is the “Cub”. The definition of a cub in the dictionary describes  a young learner. Our goal is to nurture  our learners  as they grow. Therefore, the “Cub” is the most appropriate mascot. Our Cubs will grow and become Timberwolves and Cougars as they move on to Timberstone  and Southview.

Medication at School

The Sylvania Board of Education requires a written prescription from the child’s physician accompanied by a written authorization of the parent/guardian be kept on file in the school office. Only medication  in its original container,  labeled with the student’s name and exact dosage  will be administered. Students  who require administration of an emergency medication  may have such medication  stored in the school office.

Mission Statements

Sylvania Schools:  We educate students to make a difference.

Central Trail Elementary:  We are Central Trail…Together, we show…
C ompassion
E xcellence
N urturing
T eamwork
R esponsibility  & Respect
A chievement
L iteracy for all

Open House

Open House is an evening for parents  and students and is held two nights before the first day of school. Students  are encouraged to bring their school supplies  on this evening.

Personal Property

Electronic devices, cameras, expensive  watches, large sums of money, electronic  games, and other valuables  should not be brought  to school. We cannot  be responsible for losses; therefore,  we encourage students not to bring these  items.

Progress Reports

Progress reports  are sent home quarterly. Please return the signed envelope each quarter.

Interim reports  will be sent home mid-quarter with students who are having difficulty in a particular  subject area. These reports  must be signed by the parent  and returned to the classroom  teacher.

Parents  are encouraged to consult with their child’s teacher  at any time during the year with any questions or concerns.

Safety Patrol

Fifth Grade students have an opportunity to apply for a Safety Patrol position. Safety Patrol members  are assigned  positions to aid the safe arrival and dismissal of students.

School Day

8:50 a.m. 	Students  Enter Building

9:00 a.m. 	First Bell

9:05 a.m. 	Second Bell – The Day Begins

11:10 a.m. – 11:55 a.m. 	Kindergarten  Lunch and Recess

11:40 a.m. – 12:25 p.m.	Grade 1 Lunch and Recess

11:50 a.m. – 12:35 p.m.	Grade 2 Lunch and Recess

12:15 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.	Grade 4 Lunch and Recess

12:20 p.m. – 1:05 p.m.	Grade 3 Lunch and Recess

12:45 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.	Grade 5 Lunch and Recess

3:25 – 3:30 p.m.	Student  Dismissal

School Service Opportunities

Peer Mediation is offered in Grades 3, 4 and 5.  Students  in Grade 5 have the opportunity to self-nominate for consideration in being a Student  Council or a Safety Patrol member.  All students in school are encouraged to take part in the many Student Council service projects such as food drives or collections  to help various agencies.

School Song

Central Trail, the Cool School	Lyrics and Music by: Laryce Sasaki

A school is more than bricks and win-dows, more than playgrounds  and classrooms.–– School is a place where people  care about you.–– There are teachers,  counselors,  cooks, and playground  aides, Secretaries and the principal– Nurse-  librarian- custodians,  and parents,  All– to help us learn– and who make–

School– is- cool,–– and Central Trail is our school.–– We are one big family,– and Central Trail is our school.––

We learn math and music,– science and writing,– Art-  p.e.-  and read,– read,– read!– And all about how people  are really the same.–– As the country says, “United we stand!” – our school’s united, too! And we are all proud each day– when we do– the best we can!–– And we’ll make

School– is- cool,–– and Central Trail is our school.–– We are one big family,– and Central Trail is our school.–– No matter  where we go, we’ll remember–– Central Trail is our school.––

Student Council

Fifth grade students have an opportunity to work with and better  understand the democratic  process. Each classroom  elects a student representative. These representatives meet monthly with Student  Council advisors. The council will pick yearly projects and also will present a forum for ideas and suggestions from their classmates.

Telephone

The school telephone may be used by students who are given permission  to do so.  Children are allowed to bring cellular phones  to school but they are to be kept in desk or book bag.

Textbooks and Workbooks

Textbooks are furnished by the school at no cost to the pupil and remain the property of the school. Books that are lost, damaged,  or destroyed  by a student will be paid for by the student.  Parents  pay workbook fees for consumable books. You will receive notice of the amount  of the fee for each grade level at the beginning  of the new school year.

Visitation

Parents  are, of course, welcome at Central Trail Elementary. We ask that all visitors stop first in the school office to sign in and receive a visitor/parent pass. Appointments may be made to visit your child’s classroom  through  the school office of the classroom  teacher.  Please do not disrupt a teacher  who is responsible for teaching  students.
Parents  and younger siblings are invited to eat lunch with their child, but are not permitted to accompany children to recess.

Withdrawals

In the event a family plans to move our school, we appreciate notification  of the impending  move. Ask for a Request of Records form from the new school. The new school will forward the request  to our office. At that time, your child’s records will be sent to the new school.

Weather Delays/Cancellations

There are days when, due to fog, snow, ice, or other inclement weather,  it is deemed  unsafe to transport students on buses. School could be delayed or canceled  on these  days. Please tune in to major television  and/or radio stations  for an accurate  list of delays or closings. The telephone number to check about school closings is 419-824-8696. You may also download  the Sylvania Schools app onto your phone to receive occasional  alerts and reminders.

Yearbook

Your child will have the opportunity to purchase  a yearbook with photographs of students and activities. Order forms will be sent home in January or February of the school year.