Harmar Elementary School

Principal: Cheryl Cook
Grades: K - 5
Approximate Enrollment: 310
Computers: 150
Partners In Education:Harmar Area Merchants Assoc., Harmar Place, Hotel Lafayette, Dimex

From The Principal's Office

Dear Parents and Visitors,

Welcome to Harmar School! Our scenic, historic location at the confluence of the Muskingum and Ohio Rivers offers the advantage of many field trips within walking distance and a “front-row” observation of the river and river activities. Students, staff, and visitors enjoy our occasional “river alerts,” a PA announcement inviting classes outside to observe the arrival/departure of special boats and ships and other interesting events.

Our school mission statement serves as a daily guide in maintaining a positive and safe-to-learn environment. “The Harmar School Community will work together to be respectful, responsible, and ready to learn.” The vision of Harmar School is to be a school of excellence by meeting the needs of a diverse student population.

Each year a theme unites our school and provides a fun way for everyone to focus on a goal. For the past eleven years students and staff have enjoyed animal themes. Some students and staff have even begun lobbying for a particular animal to represent the theme. This year’s theme is “Hop To It.” No doubt many adults can recall hearing a parent urge them to get at a task with the words, “hop to it.” The frog will be our special animal and remind us to quickly get into activities and learning.

We are especially proud of our student-operated postal program. Each September, fourth and fifth graders submit applications for one of five different jobs in the school post office. Two crews, one for each semester, are selected and trained. The postal crews are introduced at an all-school assembly that also reviews the correct way to address envelopes. Everyone in the school participates in sending letters and cards. Parents are invited to stop by the school to mail a letter to their own child. Postage is very inexpensive: a hand-drawn picture, sticker, or an inked stamp. The Harmar Post Office can be counted on to deliver positive messages. It never delivers bills!

The Harmar Hikers program was piloted in the 2005-2006 school year by third grade teachers, Mrs. Clarke and Mrs. Tornes, and their students. In addition to the obvious benefits of ten minutes of sustained exercise, Harmar Hikers proved to be a popular, fun activity and each year more teachers have included this time in their daily schedule. On days when weather permits, students have about ten minutes to walk or run, if they choose, around the black-topped area of the playground. Seven laps equal one mile. Teachers assist with the record keeping. In the spring of 2007, the Harmar Hikers program was recognized by the Washington County Safety Council. The past two years, K-2 Harmar Hikers have earned special recognition through a Ronald McDonald fitness program.

Students have many opportunities for recognition. The Harmar Junior Pioneer Award is given at the end of each month to outstanding students in kindergarten through second grade who meet the criteria in the areas of citizenship and school attitude. The Harmar Pioneer Award is given at the end of each grading period to outstanding students in grade three through five who meet the criteria in the areas of scholarship, citizenship, and school attitude.

The Terrific Kids program sponsored by the Marietta Kiwanis Cub, is designed to motivate, encourage, and recognize positive attitudes and self-discipline. Each letter of T-E-R-R-I-F-I-C represents a characteristic which students will need to move successfully into the world of work and to become tomorrow’s leaders.

We appreciate the support provided by so many members of the Harmar School Community. Our school community extends well beyond the families of the children who attend Harmar School and includes the colleges, and many local organizations who regularly support the teachers and students of Harmar School.

I hope you will choose to be an active member of our Harmar School Community, contributing whatever amount of time you can share: helping your own child at home become and remain an engaged and curious learner, attending and participating in school activities, volunteering, getting involved in PTO. No one can do everything, but everyone can do something.

Cheryl Cook
Principal

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Harmar School Staff, 2011-2012

Principal: Cheryl Cook
Secretary: Jane Page
Kindergarten: Courtenay Halliday, Alison Swaney
Grade 1: Ellen McVicar, Jean Caldwell
Grade 2: Sue Smith, Kathi Carr, Jessica Newhart
Grade 3: Alyson Tornes, Hattie Clarke
Grade 4:Brianne D'Ambrosio, Sarah Hess
Grade 5: Ginny Cochran, Angela Shriver
Title I: Terrie Bain,Anne Burnworth, Sandy Winans
Art: Carol Garoza
Guidance: Kim Cwynar
Health Aide: Renae Ball
Music: Michael Tobar
Physical Education: Jason Schob
Special Education: Earlene Watson, Susan Miller, Judy Levine (LD)
Speech: Peg McCarthy

Harmar School Classified Staff, 2011-2012

Secretary: Jane Page
Head Custodian: Mike Jacobs
Custodian: Diane Offenberger
Library Aide: Darcie Ash
Teacher Aide: June Fritsche

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Harmar School Fees, 2011-2012

Kindergarten: $36.00
Grade 1: $48.00
Grade 2: $60.00
Grade 3: $36.00
Grade 4: $23.00 without recorder, $25.00 with recorder
Grade 5: $36.00

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Harmar School Handbook, 2011-2012

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Harmar School Supplies, 2011-2012 pdf

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Harmar School Bell Schedule, 2011-2012

Entrance bell: 8:50
Tardy bell: 9:00
End of lunch recess for grades K & 1: 1:20
End of lunch recess for grades 2 & 3: 1:30
End of lunch recess for grade 4 & 5: 1:40
Announcements 3:35
Prepare for dismissal: 3:40
Dismissal: 3:50

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PTO

The Harmar PTO sponsors and supports a variety of activities for the students and staff of Harmar School. A monthly calendar informs parents of upcoming events.

The objectives of this organization are to:

A. Promote and advocate the welfare of children and youth in school, home, and community.
B. Bring into closer relationship the school and community, that parents and teachers may join in partnership, in education and training of our children.
C. Enhance and enrich the learning opportunities and environment available to our students.
D. Foster an on-going working relationship between PTO and Partners-in-Education for the support of Harmar Elementary School and to enhance the education of the students.
E. Foster respect for all individuals, maintain a positive approach in all endeavors, and protect the confidentiality of parents, teachers, and students.

PTO Officers

President: Nikki Burchett
Vice Pres.: Lynn Graham
Secretary: Melinda Crone
Treasurer: Don Caltrider

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Harmar Elementary School MCS District Info. Home School Closings and Delays Administration Links Superintendent Administration Board of Education B.O.E. Agenda B.O.E. 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Our scenic, historic location at the confluence of the Muskingum and Ohio Rivers offers the advantage of many field trips within walking distance and a “front-row” observation of the river and river activities. Students, staff, and visitors enjoy our occasional “river alerts,” a PA announcement inviting classes outside to observe the arrival/departure of special boats and ships and other interesting events. Our school mission statement serves as a daily guide in maintaining a positive and safe-to-learn environment. “The Harmar School Community will work together to be respectful, responsible, and ready to learn.” The vision of Harmar School is to be a school of excellence by meeting the needs of a diverse student population. Each year a theme unites our school and provides a fun way for everyone to focus on a goal. For the past eleven years students and staff have enjoyed animal themes. Some students and staff have even begun lobbying for a particular animal to represent the theme. This year’s theme is “Hop To It.” No doubt many adults can recall hearing a parent urge them to get at a task with the words, “hop to it.” The frog will be our special animal and remind us to quickly get into activities and learning. We are especially proud of our student-operated postal program. Each September, fourth and fifth graders submit applications for one of five different jobs in the school post office. Two crews, one for each semester, are selected and trained. The postal crews are introduced at an all-school assembly that also reviews the correct way to address envelopes. Everyone in the school participates in sending letters and cards. Parents are invited to stop by the school to mail a letter to their own child. Postage is very inexpensive: a hand-drawn picture, sticker, or an inked stamp. The Harmar Post Office can be counted on to deliver positive messages. It never delivers bills! The Harmar Hikers program was piloted in the 2005-2006 school year by third grade teachers, Mrs. Clarke and Mrs. Tornes, and their students. In addition to the obvious benefits of ten minutes of sustained exercise, Harmar Hikers proved to be a popular, fun activity and each year more teachers have included this time in their daily schedule. On days when weather permits, students have about ten minutes to walk or run, if they choose, around the black-topped area of the playground. Seven laps equal one mile. Teachers assist with the record keeping. In the spring of 2007, the Harmar Hikers program was recognized by the Washington County Safety Council. The past two years, K-2 Harmar Hikers have earned special recognition through a Ronald McDonald fitness program. Students have many opportunities for recognition. The Harmar Junior Pioneer Award is given at the end of each month to outstanding students in kindergarten through second grade who meet the criteria in the areas of citizenship and school attitude. The Harmar Pioneer Award is given at the end of each grading period to outstanding students in grade three through five who meet the criteria in the areas of scholarship, citizenship, and school attitude. The Terrific Kids program sponsored by the Marietta Kiwanis Cub, is designed to motivate, encourage, and recognize positive attitudes and self-discipline. Each letter of T-E-R-R-I-F-I-C represents a characteristic which students will need to move successfully into the world of work and to become tomorrow’s leaders. We appreciate the support provided by so many members of the Harmar School Community. Our school community extends well beyond the families of the children who attend Harmar School and includes the colleges, and many local organizations who regularly support the teachers and students of Harmar School. I hope you will choose to be an active member of our Harmar School Community, contributing whatever amount of time you can share: helping your own child at home become and remain an engaged and curious learner, attending and participating in school activities, volunteering, getting involved in PTO. No one can do everything, but everyone can do something. Cheryl Cook Principal Back to the Top Harmar School Staff, 2011-2012 Principal: Cheryl Cook Secretary: Jane Page Kindergarten: Courtenay Halliday, Alison Swaney Grade 1: Ellen McVicar, Jean Caldwell Grade 2: Sue Smith, Kathi Carr, Jessica Newhart Grade 3: Alyson Tornes, Hattie Clarke Grade 4:Brianne D'Ambrosio, Sarah Hess Grade 5: Ginny Cochran, Angela Shriver Title I: Terrie Bain,Anne Burnworth, Sandy Winans Art: Carol Garoza Guidance: Kim Cwynar Health Aide: Renae Ball Music: Michael Tobar Physical Education: Jason Schob Special Education: Earlene Watson, Susan Miller, Judy Levine (LD) Speech: Peg McCarthy Harmar School Classified Staff, 2011-2012 Secretary: Jane Page Head Custodian: Mike Jacobs Custodian: Diane Offenberger Library Aide: Darcie Ash Teacher Aide: June Fritsche Back to the Top Harmar School Fees, 2011-2012 Kindergarten: $36.00 Grade 1: $48.00 Grade 2: $60.00 Grade 3: $36.00 Grade 4: $23.00 without recorder, $25.00 with recorder Grade 5: $36.00 Back to the Top Harmar School Handbook, 2011-2012 Adobe® Acrobat® Reader is free and needed to view and print our handbook. If you don’t have Adobe® Acrobat® Reader, click on icon below to download it. Back to the Top Harmar School Supplies, 2011-2012 pdf Back to the Top Harmar School Bell Schedule, 2011-2012 Entrance bell: 8:50 Tardy bell: 9:00 End of lunch recess for grades K & 1: 1:20 End of lunch recess for grades 2 & 3: 1:30 End of lunch recess for grade 4 & 5: 1:40 Announcements 3:35 Prepare for dismissal: 3:40 Dismissal: 3:50 Back to the Top PTO The Harmar PTO sponsors and supports a variety of activities for the students and staff of Harmar School. A monthly calendar informs parents of upcoming events. The objectives of this organization are to: A. Promote and advocate the welfare of children and youth in school, home, and community. B. Bring into closer relationship the school and community, that parents and teachers may join in partnership, in education and training of our children. C. Enhance and enrich the learning opportunities and environment available to our students. D. Foster an on-going working relationship between PTO and Partners-in-Education for the support of Harmar Elementary School and to enhance the education of the students. E. Foster respect for all individuals, maintain a positive approach in all endeavors, and protect the confidentiality of parents, teachers, and students. PTO Officers President: Nikki Burchett Vice Pres.: Lynn Graham Secretary: Melinda Crone Treasurer: Don Caltrider Back to the Top Superintendent\|School Closings and Delays Announcements\|Administration\|Athletics\|Board of Education\|Academic Report Financial Report\|Calendars/Test Dates Nutrition\|Student Services\|Transportation Community Connections\|Educational Links\|Handbooks Kindergarten Registration\|Forms\|Health Information Health and Safety\|Facilities Management\|Information Technology\|Home