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Jo Ella Exley Elementary Campus Pages Exley Website and Teacher Bios: http://www.katyisd.org/campus/jee/Pages/default.aspx Instagram: @exleyexpress Twitter: @exleyexpress Office Hours: 7:30AM-4:05PM You must always have a valid ID to enter into the school. School Mission Statement Exley Elementary, together with family and community, will provide unparalleled learning experiences designed to prepare and inspire each student to live an honorable, fulfilling life—to create the future. Arrival: 7:35 A.M. - No drop-offs/students out of car prior to this time. Car line will stop at the sign indicating: Drop off and pick up line forms here. Cars will not pull beyond this point until staff comes out and waves line to move up. 7:35 A.M. - First bell rings 7:50 A.M. – Moment of silence, followed by announcements 7:55 A.M. – Tardy bell rings, instruction begins. Students must be in the classroom when this bell rings. Children are expected to arrive at school on time and are expected to be in their classroom by 7:55 AM. Any child entering the building after 7:55 AM will be considered tardy. If your child reports to school after the 7:55 AM tardy bell, he/she must report to the office before proceeding to class. Please plan for extra time on rainy/bad weather days as our car rider line is longer on these mornings. For every 5 accumulated unexcused tardies/unexcused early releases, our procedures are as follows:

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Jo Ella Exley Elementary Campus Pages

Exley Website and Teacher Bios: http://www.katyisd.org/campus/jee/Pages/default.aspx

Instagram: @exleyexpress Twitter: @exleyexpress

Office Hours: 7:30AM-4:05PM

You must always have a valid ID to enter into the school.

School Mission Statement

Exley Elementary, together with family and community, will provide

unparalleled learning experiences designed to prepare and inspire

each student to live an honorable, fulfilling life—to create the future.

Arrival:

7:35 A.M. - No drop-offs/students out of car prior to this time. Car line will stop at the sign indicating: Drop off and pick up line forms here. Cars will not pull beyond this point until staff comes out and waves line to move up. 7:35 A.M. - First bell rings 7:50 A.M. – Moment of silence, followed by announcements 7:55 A.M. – Tardy bell rings, instruction begins. Students must be in

the classroom when this bell rings.

Children are expected to arrive at school on time and are expected to be in their classroom by 7:55 AM. Any child entering the building after 7:55 AM will be considered tardy. If your child reports to school after the 7:55 AM tardy bell, he/she must report to the office before proceeding to class. Please plan for extra time on rainy/bad weather days as our car rider line is longer on these mornings. For every 5 accumulated unexcused tardies/unexcused early releases, our procedures are as follows:

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Pre-K/Kinder 5 tardies – Teacher phone conference with parent/guardian 10 tardies – Teacher will send an attendance PowerPoint home via email. 15 tardies – Parent conference with teacher and administration Grades 1-5 5 tardies – Teacher phone conference with parent/guardian 10 tardies – Homework lab assigned to make up lost instructional time 15 tardies – Parent conference with teacher and administration, homework lab assigned **additional homework lab assigned for every 5 accumulated tardies Students with 5 or more tardies/early releases for the year will not be eligible to receive an Exemplary Attendance Certificate. Those students who are not on campus because of appointments

with health care providers will be counted present if they return to

school on the same day with a note from the medical professional.

Children will be permitted to arrive on campus at 7:35 AM.

Please drop off students in a single file line in the lane next to

the curb when staff members are present. Students are not to be

dropped off from the left lane. This is for thru traffic. Children

are not permitted into the school building until 7:35 AM.

Without personnel on duty, children are unsupervised. For this

reason, we ask that you do not drop off your children for school

until 7:35 AM. Utilizing the bus transportation system, when

available, will ensure that your child arrives on time and is

supervised. Due to limited parking and safety of students we ask that

parents do not park and walk students in unless they have official

school business to address.

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Attendance: One very important way we can work together to help your child achieve is through daily attendance. Research has proven that great attendance makes a difference in academic performance as well as allowing children to feel more included in the school community. At Exley Elementary, learning each day is built on what is taught the day before. Teachers plan many valuable experiences such as labs, demonstrations and cooperative group discussions that are not always easily duplicated when teachers do a re-teach for students who were absent. We understand that some absences such as those caused by illness, family life events, etc. are sometimes beyond our control. One of the things that makes our Exley community an amazing place is because our community values education and students being present at school. If your child needs to be absent, please complete the absence reporting document at our Exley website under the parent tab or click here. You may also send a handwritten note for an absence, please include student full name, teacher’s name and reason for absence. If a student went to a doctor, please provide the doctor’s note for absence.

Bicycles:

If you plan for your child to walk or ride a bike to school, PLEASE

WALK HIS/HER ROUTE WITH HIM/HER SEVERAL TIMES

BEFORE YOU PERMIT HIM/HER TO WALK OR RIDE ALONE.

Please teach your child safety procedures for walking or bike riding

to and from school. Parents are encouraged to provide alternate

plans for getting to and from school during inclement weather. These

plans must be in writing and on file with the child’s teacher.

Bicycles should have locks which will properly secure them to the

racks. Bike riders will use the closest main door to enter and exit

campus. Students must walk their bikes while on campus.

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Birthdays:

Please make sure birthday treats (food) are store bought so that

ingredients can be verified for students with allergies. Treats should

be peanut and peanut oil free. Please do not send

flowers/balloons/treat bags. Food should be individual servings and

ready to hand out. Classroom deliveries are at 10:00am and 2:00pm.

Birthday treats are enjoyed during your child’s recess time.

Breakfast: Exley Elementary offers breakfast each morning for our students. Students who wish to get the school breakfast may go to the cafeteria and purchase a grab and go breakfast to take to the classroom to eat. The breakfast line closes at 7:55.

Canvas: See the Elementary District Handbook Section for details

Character Strong: See the Elementary District Handbook Section for details

Conferences:

Parent-teacher conferences are a part of the process of reporting

student progress (academic or behavioral) to parents. At least one

conference per student is required each year unless a child has

committed one or more major behavioral infractions, has frequent

absences, or has excessive tardies. In these instances, parents will be

called for additional conferences. For minor infractions, the school

will determine if a conference is necessary.

A parent may request a conference at any time. A note asking for a

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conference should be sent to the teacher, or a call may be placed to

the office and a message will be left for the teacher. It is difficult for

teachers to conference on a “drop in” basis as they must

maintain their class schedule and often have other

responsibilities during their planning time.

Counselor:

Exley Elementary utilizes the services of a full-time certified

counselor. The counselor has a variety of duties and responsibilities

that are related directly to the parent and child. There may be

conferences throughout the year involving the counselor along with

the teacher. Some of the major functions of the counselor are:

Leading guidance classroom lessons at each grade level

Conferencing with teachers, principal, and/or parents regarding student progress in academic or behavioral areas

Leading group counseling sessions in the counselor’s office

Conducting parent study groups on effective parenting - Love and Logic

Conducting counseling sessions with individual children

The counselor is prepared at all times to talk with concerned

parents. Please call to schedule a conference.

Daycare Transportation:

Some children ride a day care bus to and from school daily. The side

door entrance on the east side of the school is designated as a day

care drop off and pick up area. Please inform the day care to bring

your children between 7:35 AM – 7:50 AM and to pick up your

children PROMPTLY at dismissal time!!! Children who are dropped

off too early, or who are picked up after 3:20, may wait

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UNSUPERVISED!

Please be sure your child’s teacher knows what day care bus your

child will be riding. Be sure your child’s teacher HAS WRITTEN

INSTRUCTIONS REGARDING THE DAILY PLAN OF HOW YOUR

CHILD GOES HOME EACH DAY.

** Any change in these instructions must be submitted in

writing! We cannot accept changes via email, phone call or

fax.**

If your child is absent or goes home ill from school during the day,

PLEASE NOTIFY THE DAY CARE CENTER that your child will not be

riding the day care van/bus.

Deliveries:

Deliveries for items left/forgotten at home are only made at 10am

and 2pm. We ask that every effort be made to send your child’s

items, including lunch, with him/her every day. Items include

homework, birthday treats, lunches, backpacks and snacks. These

may be dropped off to the cart in the front foyer. Label the item with

the child’s name, grade and teacher. Parents bringing in lunch after

10am delivery will need to Raptor in and take the lunch down to the

lunch table outside the cafeteria. It is the responsibility of the child

to pick up the lunch. Every effort must be made to have lunches

dropped off prior to the 10am delivery. Balloons, flowers, and other

things that cause distractions in the classroom will not be delivered.

Dismissal:

Regular daily dismissal time is 3:05 P.M.

Early dismissal time is sill be determined by the district.

If checking a child out early, it must be done through the front

office no later than 2:45 PM. The school doors will be locked at

3:35 PM unless there is a special activity taking place. Students

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will not be permitted back in the classroom after 3:20 PM.

The bus drive, on the side of the cafeteria/gym, is a “BUS DRIVE

ONLY” in the morning and afternoon. Do not drop off or pick up

your child from this drive or block this drive. It is EXTREMELY

DANGEROUS for children and/or parents to maneuver around

parked buses.

Car Riders - Parents will be given a tag board sign to use in order for

teachers to quickly identify students in the car rider lines. Place this

sign on the visor of your vehicle each day when you enter the car

pick up line. This will assist us in expediting the process of our parent

pick up system. Replacement cards are readily available in the front

office. If you do not have your card, you will be asked to park, come

inside the school, present a picture ID, and sign your child out.

Several cars will be loaded at one time. Please drive to the station as

directed by the teachers on duty so that we may quickly load cars at

dismissal time. We ask that parents remain in their cars. Please do

not park and walk across the pickup area to get your child(ren).

This causes added congestion and delays and poses a safety

hazard to the children and our staff.

The front of the school has been designated as the PARENT

DRIVE for picking up students at 3:05 PM. Parents should not

arrive prior to 2:35 PM. A SINGLE car line will be formed at

that time. Please do not form a second line and block the

entrance into our parking lot. At dismissal, teachers work with

safety and security in mind, while loading students into cars. To

ensure that the correct person is picking up the children and for

traffic safety, parents are asked to stay in their cars and go through

the car pick up line to retrieve children.

CHILD MUST BE SUBMITTED IN WRITING TO YOUR CHILD’S

HOMEROOM TEACHER OR TO THE FRONT OFFICE BEFORE 3:00

PM.

PHONE CALLS, TEACHER’S VOICE MAIL, FAXES, OR E-MAIL ARE

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NOT AN ACCEPTABLE WAY TO NOTIFY THE SCHOOL OF A

CHANGE IN TRANSPORTATION! THIS IS FOR THE PROTECTION

OF YOUR CHILD.

CHANGES IN AFTER SCHOOL TRANSPORTATION

Changes in transportation must be made in writing prior to

2:45 PM. WE REQUEST THAT CHANGES OF TRANSPORTATION BE

LIMITED TO EMERGENCIES AND WHEN NEEDED FOR

APPOINTMENTS. PLEASE DO NOT USE IT FOR PLAYDATES. We

also request you keep the daily dismissal plan the same for your

child. Please refrain from having a split plan (for example MW

car rider/T/Th/Fri bus rider).

CHANGE OF TRANSPORTATION WILL NOT BE MADE AFTER 2:45

PM.

TEACHERS WILL NOT PERMIT THEIR STUDENTS TO CHANGE THEIR MODE OF TRANSPORTATION WITHOUT WRITTEN NOTIFICATION FROM PARENTS! PARENTS ARE NOT PERMITTED TO PULL STUDENTS OUT OF THE BUS LINE OR OFF THE BUS.

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Homework and Grading:

Philosophy – The main purpose of homework is to reinforce skills taught in class. Homework will not be assigned unless the concept has been taught and practiced in class. A secondary function of homework is to give students some responsibility and to give parents an opportunity to be involved in what is happening at school. Homework will be assigned as needed according to the following guidelines:

• Kinder/1st grade – no more than 30 minutes daily

• 2nd grade/3rd grade – no more than 45 minutes daily

• 4th grade/5th grade – no more than 60 minutes daily

Our KISD calendar has designated certain nights as KISD Family Night. No homework will be sent home on these designated nights. We encourage our families to enjoy time together on these designated nights.

Reading Log - We strongly encourage students to read independently for pleasure both in and outside of school hours. Grading – Students who earn a failing score on a major grade will

receive additional instruction and be allowed one re-take

opportunity. Please see the Exley Elementary Redo/Retake

Procedures handout for more information.

Grading of Late Assignments

Classwork, Projects, Homework

1st Day Late -10 point

2nd Day Late -20 points

3rd Day Late -30 points

*4 or more Days Late Zero will be assigned

*Homework lab will be assigned to students missing assignments.

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Homework Lab:

Students who consistently have difficulty completing class work or

homework will be assigned to the homework lab. Parents and

teachers will work together to ensure that student work habits are

improved. Students not attending assigned Homework Lab will

receive an office referral.

Homework Lab will also be assigned to students who have excessive

tardies to regain lost instructional time. Refer to the Arrival section

of this handbook to determine the grade level practices.

Long-term projects that are completed out of class, at home, will be

due on the original date set and will be counted as a homework

grade. Projects done in class, under the supervision of a teacher, will

be counted as a test grade.

Houses:

Exley employs a house system to reinforce character traits in our

students. Students are placed in a house with a color that represents

a character trait: Kindness (Purple), Respect (Green), Integrity

(Red), Dependability (Yellow), Effort (Orange), and Safety (Blue). All

of the colors together make up our Exley Ohana Family. House rallies

are held throughout the year. Each student will receive a bracelet

that correlates to their house color and have the opportunity to

purchase a PTA student spirit shirt in the color of their house to wear

on House rally days.

Inclement Weather Conditions: Every year we seem to have inclement weather (heavy rainfall,

lightning in the area, tornado threat, and/or icy conditions) during

the school day and especially at dismissal time. Many children

become quite concerned about how they are to get home. This occurs

most often with children who ride bikes or walk to school. If your

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child is a walker or bike rider, please instruct your child's teacher in

writing as to what your child should do on days when there is an

inclement weather condition. The teacher needs to have your child's

inclement weather plan in writing before the first day of school. This

is very important as inclement weather occurs often. A child’s way

home cannot be changed by phone or email. Students who go home

a way other than a walker or bike rider will use the same mode home

on inclement weather days.

Out of protection and safety for students and staff, dismissal process

could be delayed if conditions are not safe. If the weather is

unsettled at 2:45 P.M., a decision is made as to whether it is safe or

unsafe for the students. We will send out a text notification when

Inclement Weather dismissal is called so our walker/bike rider

parents know. If student’s Inclement Plan is to remain a

walker/bike rider, they will not be released until staff deems it safe

to exit the building.

"Inclement Weather Plan” will be put in place at 2:45

P.M. if any of the following weather conditions exist. These could also delay our dismissal time:

1. Raining hard (send an umbrella for light rain as it will be

normal dismissal)

2. Lightning or thunder in the area

3. Tornado alert

4. Sleet or icy conditions exist

Library:

The Library (LMC) houses all types of instructional materials and

equipment. Children are encouraged to come to the library regularly.

Each class is scheduled for instruction and browsing. Children are

also encouraged to participate in the reading incentive programs

conducted by the librarian. Students are personally responsible for

books checked out of the library. Parents are responsible for

damaged/lost book charges.

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Library Media Center Materials Usage Policy:

Katy ISD is pleased that your child will be benefiting from the

resources of the district’s library media centers. It is the district’s

policy to serve patrons with a broad selection of materials to satisfy

the information needs of the students, faculty and community

members.

When you sign the parent handbook, it is important to understand

that you are accepting the responsibility for any material checked

out by your child. If a book is lost or damaged, a replacement fee is

required so the material can be replaced by the library Media

Specialist. Replacement books must be library quality books and

therefore must be ordered by the school. The damaged item will

then be disposed of as per Katy ISD’s property disposal procedures.

The library media centers may contain print and non-print materials

that parents may not find suitable for their children. Students have

unrestricted access to most materials in the library media centers,

and the library staff will not restrict the child’s choice of library

materials.

Self-selection is encouraged. Please familiarize yourself with the

materials your child borrows from the library media center. It is the

parent’s responsibility to determine any restrictions limiting access

to materials for his/her child and to discuss those restrictions with

the child.

The Katy ISD Library Media Specialists look forward to fostering

your child’s academic achievement as materials are provided to

meet the student’s reading and information needs.

Lost & Found:

Please mark all items of clothing and supplies with the child’s

first/last name. Properly labeled items will be returned to the child.

Other student property will be placed in the school’s lost and found

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area. Students and parents are welcome to look through the lost and

found for lost articles. Jewelry, money, and glasses are placed in the

office. *Note: All unclaimed items in the Lost and Found will be

donated to a local charity at the end of each 9 week grading cycle.

Lunch Visitors:

Please see visitors at lunch in the district elementary handbook.

Table decorations are not allowed at the parent table. Lunch visitors

are limited to parents/guardians/grandparents (with form on file),

and younger non-school aged siblings. We ask that parents limit

their number of lunch visits to no more than one time per week.

Lunch time is a time for students to socialize with their classmates

and continue to build peer social skills. If you have a stroller, please

put it in the designated stroller lot prior to entering the cafeteria.

Videos and photos may not be taken during lunch as not all

students at Exley are allowed to have photos taken. Please have

ID. Please leave through the front office when your child exits the

cafeteria. Please do not follow the line back to your child’s

classroom.

Manners/PBIS-RIDES:

Exley students will display manners that reflect good citizenship and

respect for self, others, and property, at all times. Students will

demonstrate RIDES (Respect, Integrity, Dependability, Effort, &

Safety.)

PTA:

We would like to encourage you to become an active member of the

PTA. There are numerous volunteer opportunities throughout the

school year, and we are sure that you can find something that fits

your time and talent.

Please contact the volunteer coordinator for Exley PTA. You may

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obtain additional information at exleypta.org.

Parties:

There are two classroom parties a year. Homeroom Parents are in

charge of organizing the parties. One will be in the fall and the second

will be in the spring.

We must request that siblings not attend classroom parties.

Playground /Safety:

Students will follow playground expectations to ensure fairness,

safety, and order for all Exley students. The JEE playground is closed

to the public during the school day. Each child has access to the

playground during supervised recess daily for 20 minutes (includes

7 minutes of structured exercise to meet state required PE minutes).

Safety on the playground is vital. Please remind your child(ren) to

play safely when at recess.

Remind 101: See District Handbook Section for details

Safety Patrol:

The safety patrol is a trained group of 5th grade boys and girls

organized to promote safety in and around the school. These

students are to be recognized as leaders of Exley. All students should

be instructed to obey the patrols in matters of safety.

A designated staff member will organize, instruct and maintain the

safety patrol. Students on the safety patrol must maintain a “B”

average. A student receiving a D, F, N, or U under conduct or

academic areas will be placed on probation for three weeks. A

second consecutive D, F, N, or U will result in suspension from safety

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patrol.

School Song/Motto:

We're the Exley Express, chugging to success.

When we work together, we're much stronger in our

quest. Silver, red and black, never looking back!

We'll climb the mountain of knowledge, and coast

right down the track.

E X L E Y Express, E X L E Y Express.

We're the Exley Express, chugging to success

When we work together we're much stronger in our

quest. Silver, red and black, never looking back!

We'll climb the mountain of knowledge, and coast

right down the track.

Selling Items at School:

It is requested that children do not sell any cookies, candy, etc. at

school for service organizations, groups, or clubs.

Specialty Classes:

All students in K-5 will attend art, music and physical education on

a daily rotating schedule. Physical education is every other day with

art and music alternating on the remaining days. PK students will

also receive PE, music and art time. Your child’s homeroom teacher

should inform you of your child’s specialty schedule.

For the safety and comfort of your child in PE, please have your child

wear athletic shoes with a rubber sole, closed toe and full support

around the heel and top of the foot. Flip flops, boots, sandals, dress

shoes, cleats, fashion tennis shoes, skate shoes and shoes with a strap

across the back are hazardous and therefore not permissible. Your

child's safety is a priority and we know you will help us help them

make safe shoes choices in PE.

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Student Council:

Exley Elementary has a student council composed of third, fourth,

and fifth grade representatives. Officers of the student council are

elected at large from the fifth grade student body. The student

council will sponsor various service projects throughout the year.

Transportation:

For the safety and security of your child, we strongly encourage

you to establish a transportation routine and adhere to it. A form

indicating your child’s transportation every day is to be completed

at the beginning of each school year. We kindly ask that your child’s

dismissal plan be the same every day, and that you avoid a split plan

(for example avoid plans such as bus on M/W/F and car rider on

T/Th). We understand that you may have days when you are unable

to follow normal dismissal procedures (appointments, etc.). On

those days, we suggest the following:

1. Riding the bus, if eligible.

2. Arrive at the parent pick up line by 2:35 P.M. to

ensure one of the first car rider spots.

3. Come to the front office before 2:45 P.M. to check your

child out early before dismissal. Please be sure to

have your I.D. This will count as an unexcused early

release unless you provide a doctor’s note.

**Please do not use Change of Transportation to plan for

playdates or parties. Please arrange playdates and parties to

begin after your child goes home their normal way.

ANY CHANGES IN THE NORMAL TRANSPORTATION OF YOUR CHILD MUST BE SUBMITTED IN WRITING TO FRONT OFFICE BEFORE 2:45 P.M. EMAILS AND PHONE CALLS ARE NOT PERMITTED. THIS IS FOR THE PROTECTION OF YOUR CHILD.

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Bus Transportation:

All children in Kindergarten-5th grade living ½ mile or further from

the campus are permitted to ride the bus. There is no charge for bus

service. Maps of the bus routes are available in the school office or

on the KISD website. Transportation information may be obtained

by calling East Transportation at 281-396-2700 or South

Transportation at 281-396-2115. Parents are responsible for

supervision at the bus stop prior to the bus arrival, while the

students are boarding and after the bus departs from dropping of

students. The bus will bring the children to school by 7:55 A.M.

Buses leave at dismissal time for a prompt return of the children to

their homes. When students are boarding the buses in the

afternoon, parents are not allowed to remove a child from the

bus or bus lines. Parents are encouraged to meet their children

at the bus stop in the afternoon. Children in Kindergarten will

be brought back to the school if no one is there to meet them.

A student must ride only his/her designated bus unless a note

signed by the parent/guardian is sent to the teacher in advance

with specific instructions. Students must abide by the school and

Katy ISD bus rules. Riding the school bus is a privilege, not a

right.

Bus Rules:

1. Speak in a reasonable tone of voice. 2. Obey and respect the bus driver. 3. Keep hands, feet and all objects to yourself. 4. Remain seated until it is time to unload at your stop.

**Please note KISD does not offer bus service for Pre-K students.

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Consequences for Misbehavior on the School Bus:

1st Referral Conference with a principal

2nd Referral Conference with a principal, student is placed on probation/parent called

3rd Referral Conference with a principal/parent called and student is sus pended from riding the bus for a minimum of three (3) days

4th Referral Conference with principal/parent called and student suspended from riding the bus for a minimum of (5) days

5th Referral Conference with principal/parent called and student suspended from riding the bus for a minimum of (10) days

6th Referral Bus suspension for the remainder of the semester.

Note: In the case of a severe behavioral infraction, bus privileges

may be revoked immediately.

Parent Drive:

When delivering or picking up children at school, please drive and stop in a single file line in the parent drive. All parents in the car line must go to the end of the line. Failure to adhere to the No U-Turn signs could result in a traffic ticket. Parents are asked NOT to park in the following areas during morning arrival or afternoon dismissal:

PLEASE DO NOT LEAVE UNATTENDED CARS IN THE PARENT DRIVE. THIS IS A FIRE LANE. CARS MAY BE TOWED/TICKETS ISSUED.

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• Staff parking lot (may park in this lot after 7:45 am)

• At the neighborhood park across from Exley

• On Kingsbriar behind the school

• In neighborhood across from JEE

Any child that is dropped off from a car must be dropped off in the

front parent drive next to the painted curb. Please have your children ready to exit your car upon arrival. This courtesy will help our line run smoothly and safely and decrease parent wait time. Walkers:

Who is a walker? Walkers are students who walk from JEE to their front door. If students are walking to a parked car, they are car riders and should be dismissed as a car rider and picked up in the front drive. Walkers in Pre-K, Kindergarten, and first

grade must have a parent meet them or must be with a sibling 2nd

grade or older. Pre-k through first grade walker parents must have the dismissal tag with them in order for the child to be released.

Back Walkers who live in the Meadow Ridge neighborhood include

the following streets:

1. Bend Willow Ct. 4. Kingsbriar

2. Bend Willow Dr. 5. Sage Terrace

3. Garden Field 6. Pale Meadow Ct.

*Students should not be walking to parked cars behind our school. *Please note that playground is closed until 4:00 pm.

Cross Walkers use the crosswalk at Westheimer Parkway to cross Westheimer Parkway. This is for those students living in Shadow Bend, Kelliwood Links, Lamplight Village or Ashley House. Students should not be walking to parked cars. Our crossing guards are present at this location from 7:35-7:55 each morning. Please be sure your child has crossed by this time.

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East Side Walkers exit the 1st grade doors and walk east. This is for students living in Kelliwood Pointe and Kelliwood Terrace.

Walkers or Bicycle Riders:

The help of every parent is needed to instruct their children on

safety when walking or riding a bike to school. If you plan for your

children to walk or ride a bike to school, please walk their route

with them several times before you permit them to walk or ride

alone. It is very important that students walk on the sidewalks and

cross the street by walking in the crosswalk. When arriving at school,

children need to walk bikes across the street at the crosswalk and

continue walking them to the bike racks. Bicycles may not be ridden

on school grounds. All bicycles must be locked securely when

parked at school. JEE cannot be held responsible for lost or stolen

bicycles. Students are not to share locks. Student safety patrols

will be in these areas to assist the children. Your assistance in

encouraging safety with your children is appreciated. JEE does not

permit roller blades, scooters, or skateboards to be brought to

school. Walkers/Bike riders need to have an inclement weather plan

on file with the child’s teacher.

Tutorials: You may contact the school counselor to obtain a list of teachers that

provide private tutoring.

Water Bottles:

We encourage all students to bring a water bottle daily. Hydrated

brains perform best! Please send spill-proof bottle with a sports

cap. Label the bottle with your child’s name.

Yearbooks:

Exley yearbooks are produced and sold by our JEE PTA. Contact

information for the JEE Yearbook Coordinator can be found at

exleypta.org. Only students with the Y or O privacy code will be

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included in class pictures and in the yearbook. Parents changing the

code after Sept. 18, 2020 may not have their child in the yearbook.