Duncan Creek Information:
Principal: Ms. Carrie Yougel
Assistant Principal (K, 1, 3, 4): Ms. Patty Bickell
Assistant Principal (2, 5, Sp. Ed.): Ms. Erline Jackson
School Hours:
8:50 am-3:20 pm
Student Arrival: 8:20-8:45
Student Dismissal: 3:15-3:45
Classroom/School Information:
School Hours:
The earliest students may arrive is 8:20 am. Car riders will be dismissed at 3:15 p.m. Bus call will begin at 3:20 p.m.
Tardies and early check-outs:
Students arriving after 8:50 am are marked tardy. A parent will then have to sign the child in at the front office. If you bring your child to school after 8:50 am, you must go with them to the office. Students are considered absent if they check-out (and do not return) before 12:10 pm, or if they check-in after 12:10 pm. Students are not allowed to check out after 3:00. This is strictly enforced. Thank you for your consideration in this matter!
Absences:
If your child is sick, please send me a written note when your child returns. Absences will be excused for illness when accompanied by a note. We are not able to accept emails for this purpose. Your child will make up his or her work in class or at home depending on the nature of the assignments.
Absences for vacation are not excused.
Behavior:
Behavior calendars are sent home daily in your child’s Daily Folder. Please review this information, initial, and return to school the following day. Other pertinent information may also be included in your child’s folder. Please be sure to check each day!
Communication:
If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact me at school through a note, phone call, or email.
DCES #: (678) 714-5800
Email: [email protected]
Homework:
A homework folder will be sent home every Friday with a homework assignment sheet for the week. This folder and completed assignments should be returned the following Friday. Please be sure to read the homework assignment sheet each week. In addition to this, your child should be reading 15-20 minutes daily.
Daily snack & Bathroom Breaks:
We will have daily snack time and encourage your child to bring a healthy snack and a water bottle from home. It is recommended that water bottles are kept in a zip-lock bag to avoid spillage in backpacks. Bathroom visits occur 3 to 4 times daily as a class. Please encourage your child to TRY during those visits!
Lunch:
The first ten minutes of our lunch period will be silent. After these ten minutes, students may talk quietly to their friends. You are welcome to come eat with your child and we ask that you meet us at the café. When sitting at the guest table, please take only your child with you. Thanks in advance for adhering to Duncan Creek procedures!
Birthdays:
We'd love to celebrate your child’s birthday! Lunch time is preferred. Please meet us at the café with your special birthday treats (individual portions please!) We will celebrate towards the end of our designated lunch time. Thank you!
Ice cream:
Ice cream will be available for students each day. $1.00. All frozen treats must be finished in the café. No ice cream will be permitted in the hallways or outside. Thanks!
Grading Scale:
90-100........A
80-89..........B
74-79……...C
70-73……...D
0-69……….U
Principal: Ms. Carrie Yougel
Assistant Principal (K, 1, 3, 4): Ms. Patty Bickell
Assistant Principal (2, 5, Sp. Ed.): Ms. Erline Jackson
School Hours:
8:50 am-3:20 pm
Student Arrival: 8:20-8:45
Student Dismissal: 3:15-3:45
Classroom/School Information:
School Hours:
The earliest students may arrive is 8:20 am. Car riders will be dismissed at 3:15 p.m. Bus call will begin at 3:20 p.m.
Tardies and early check-outs:
Students arriving after 8:50 am are marked tardy. A parent will then have to sign the child in at the front office. If you bring your child to school after 8:50 am, you must go with them to the office. Students are considered absent if they check-out (and do not return) before 12:10 pm, or if they check-in after 12:10 pm. Students are not allowed to check out after 3:00. This is strictly enforced. Thank you for your consideration in this matter!
Absences:
If your child is sick, please send me a written note when your child returns. Absences will be excused for illness when accompanied by a note. We are not able to accept emails for this purpose. Your child will make up his or her work in class or at home depending on the nature of the assignments.
Absences for vacation are not excused.
Behavior:
Behavior calendars are sent home daily in your child’s Daily Folder. Please review this information, initial, and return to school the following day. Other pertinent information may also be included in your child’s folder. Please be sure to check each day!
Communication:
If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact me at school through a note, phone call, or email.
DCES #: (678) 714-5800
Email: [email protected]
Homework:
A homework folder will be sent home every Friday with a homework assignment sheet for the week. This folder and completed assignments should be returned the following Friday. Please be sure to read the homework assignment sheet each week. In addition to this, your child should be reading 15-20 minutes daily.
Daily snack & Bathroom Breaks:
We will have daily snack time and encourage your child to bring a healthy snack and a water bottle from home. It is recommended that water bottles are kept in a zip-lock bag to avoid spillage in backpacks. Bathroom visits occur 3 to 4 times daily as a class. Please encourage your child to TRY during those visits!
Lunch:
The first ten minutes of our lunch period will be silent. After these ten minutes, students may talk quietly to their friends. You are welcome to come eat with your child and we ask that you meet us at the café. When sitting at the guest table, please take only your child with you. Thanks in advance for adhering to Duncan Creek procedures!
Birthdays:
We'd love to celebrate your child’s birthday! Lunch time is preferred. Please meet us at the café with your special birthday treats (individual portions please!) We will celebrate towards the end of our designated lunch time. Thank you!
Ice cream:
Ice cream will be available for students each day. $1.00. All frozen treats must be finished in the café. No ice cream will be permitted in the hallways or outside. Thanks!
Grading Scale:
90-100........A
80-89..........B
74-79……...C
70-73……...D
0-69……….U