Hawthorne School Parent-Student Handbook 2016-2017
FAMILY INVOLVEMENT
Research has shown that family involvement is the most important factor in a student‘s
success. Families are encouraged to be involved in their child‘s education. If you would like
to talk to your child‘s teacher, please send in a note or call the voice mail system at (201) 8621200 or the school office at (201) 833-5540. Teachers also communicate with families through
electronic bulletin boards, called eBoards. The Hawthorne School eBoards can be accessed by
clicking the eBoards tab on the District‘s home page: www.teaneckschools.org. The Parent
Teacher Association encourages families to attend its meetings and to become an active
member of this organization which supports our school.
TRANSPORTATION
Children who live more than 1.3 miles from school are entitled to bus transportation pursuant
to Board of Education policy.
Children who are walkers may not ride the buses (for insurance reasons). Children must have
prior written parent consent to alter their dismissal routine. If we do not have written
permission, children will be directed to their regular routine.
All buses have seat belts. Please tell your child that wearing the seat belt is required - it could
save his/her life!
Please check your monthly calendar for 12:30 early dismissals to assure your child will be met
at the bus stop.
HEALTH SERVICES
A two-sided emergency form is sent home on the first day of school. Parents or guardians are
required to fill out both sides and sign the form. Please return the card promptly and update the
information throughout the year. The school staff uses this information to call
parents/guardians in an emergency. The staff must be able to reach you, or the person you
designate, during the school day.
PHYSICAL EXAMINATIONS
The NJ Department of Education and the NJ Department of Health and Senior Services
requires notification to parents/guardians of the importance of obtaining physical examinations
at least once during each of your child‘s developmental stages. For the Hawthorne School
population, this means that it is recommended for your child to have at least one physical
between first and fourth grade. However, yearly physicals are beneficial in teaching your child
the importance of regular screening and early detection of any health issue that may arise in
his/her future. A yearly physical examination is strongly encouraged.
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