Bobcat Beacon
Weekly Newsletter #oneLC
Week of September 18, 2017
Homecoming Week (see dress up days listed below)
HOSA Sponsored County-Wide Food Drive starts today and will end September 29th, 2017. Please bring non-perishable items to the front lobby from 7-7:30 each morning!
Flintville School
Flintville,TN. 37335
Mission Statement
The mission of Flintville School, in partnership with students, parents, teachers, and the community, is to provide a safe, secure, and positive learning environment in which all students can learn and thrive.
Vision Statement
We, at Flintville School, visualize a school where all stakeholders work collaboratively and strive continuously for excellence.
Phone: 931-937-8271
Fax Number: 931-937-6739
Principal’s Corner
Hello Flintville Parents and Community,
This week is homecoming week is Football Homecoming Week. We hope you to see you this Thursday for our game against Huntland when we have our Homecoming Festivies. We are looking forward to a lot of fun with our students this week, and we hope to see you all cheering on our Bobcats Football Team and Cheerleading Squad.
We also want you all to mindful of student attendance and the importance of having your students here on time and present everyday. If you have any questions, you can check our webpage for the LCDOE Attendance Policy or come in to discuss the policy or attendance issues with us personally.
Sincerely,
Dr. David Golden
Attendance Policy
Flintville School
Regular attendance is a most important factor in the establishment of a good scholastic record. Work missed through absence from school is difficult to make up. There is no substitute for actual participation in the daily classroom discussion and work. Every student is expected to be in school each period of every day.
Absences shall be classified as either excused or unexcused as determined by the principal or his/her designee. Excused absences shall include:
- Personal illness
- Illness of immediate family member
- Death in the family
- Extreme weather conditions
- Religious observances
- Circumstances which in the judgment of the principal create emergencies over which the student has no control
- Principals may accept three (3) parent notes per semester and allow those absences to be excused based solely on those parent’s notes. After a parent has used those three(3) notes, then all other absences will require a doctor’s note, a note from the court, or other school approved activity note. All notes must be turned in to the principal within two (2) days of returning to school. In case of a death in the family or other extenuating circumstances, administrative judgment must be used. Only one day per parent note will be allowed. If a student has been sent to Truancy Court, the school can no longer accept parent notes.
Personal transportation difficulties or travel for recreation will not be considered excused absences. If planning a trip which will be of educational value to the child, the parent must see the principal before the trip is taken and must get pre-approval from the principal. No trips will be approved during any state testing dates.
All schools – When a student accumulates five (5) unexcused absences (per year, not semester), the computer will generate a letter to the child’s parents. At this point, the principal will refer the student to the Truancy Board. All children with 5 unexcused absences will be referred to this Board.
After Truancy Board, if the student has additional unexcused time out of school he/she will be referred to Juvenile Court for truancy. Truancy Board is a one time opportunity for parents and students. Once summoned to Truancy Board, further attendance problems will warrant Truancy Court.
The school day begins at 7:45 a.m. and ends at 2:50 p.m. Students must be in their classroom before the bell rings to begin the school day at 7:45 a.m. Tardy is defined as “late arrivals and early dismissals”.
Truancy is defined as an absence for an entire school day, a major portion of the school day or the major portion of any class, study hall or activity during the school day for which the student is scheduled.
Students who are absent five (5) days with adequate excuse will be reported to the director of schools who will, in turn, provide written notice to the parents/guardian of the student’s absence.
Student Drop Off/Pick Up Policy
- Students must have a parent note allowing them to ride to a different location besides home.
- No phone calls will be taken after 2:30 p.m. to alter a student’s place of arrival or change of bus.
- Parents of car riders may begin getting in the car rider line at 2:30 p.m. The car rider line will begin across the road and will be directed over into the school parking lot by a staff member.
- Parents do not let students out in the morning along the road or in the parking lot across from the school. Only let children out in front of the school in car rider line.
Lunch Menus, Free/Reduced information and Online Pay Available
School Bank
Childcare and LEAPS
Our LEAPS program will start on Monday, September 11, 2017. LEAPS is a free after school program for Flintville School. We are excited to implement some new programs this year. LEAPS will be from 3:00-4:45. All students need to be signed out in Mrs. Russell's room (the room closest to the flag pole in the front of the building) around 4:45. If students are not picked up by 5:00, then they will be sent to childcare for an additional charge.
Drama, Technology, Greenhouse, and Intervention will begin this week. Middle School Intervention is provided, but it is invitation only. Additional information will be provided at a later date for Archery and Art. Those two programs will not begin on Monday, September 11, 2017. Check below to see our new programs!
Sports Corner
Football News:
Sept. 21st-Football vs. Huntland 6:00 p.m.
Homecoming Week
Sept. 28th- Football @ Highland Rim 6:00 p.m.
Volleyball News:
Sept. 18th-Volleyball vs. Blanche 5:30 p.m
Sept. 22nd-23rd- Volleyball County Tournament
Homecoming Week is this week! Check out our dress up days below!
Box Tops
Bobcat Store
Upcoming Important Dates
- Sept. 18th- Volleyball vs. Blanche 5:30 p.m.
- Sept. 18th- Country vs. Country Club Day- dress in country/camo or dress preppy
- Sept. 19th-Throwback Tuesday- dress from any past decade
- Sept. 20th- Disney Day/Favorite Character Day- dress as your favorite book, movie, or Disney character- or wear your favorite Disney shirt
- Sept. 21st- #FlintvilleNation Day- Dress in your favorite Flintville gear/ wear Blue and Gold
- Sept. 22nd- #oneLC Day- Wear Red, White, and Blue! Show your Falcon Pride!
- Sept. 21st- Football vs. Huntland 6:00 p.m.
- Sept. 21st- Football Homecoming
- Sept. 22nd-23rd-Volleyball County Tournament
- Sept. 28th- Football @ Highland Rim 6:00 p.m.