About Us
Welcome to Northeastern
Northeastern Elementary School is a community-based resource center for teaching and learning. We serve pre-school aged children to fifth graders. We dedicate our efforts to meeting the individual needs of all of our students and have worked to make our school a complete community-based resource center.
Northeastern Elementary is a vibrant PEEP through fifth-grade school. Full-day PEEP (a Great Start Readiness preschool program for 4 year olds) and full-day kindergarten are provided at Northeastern. Northeastern has a one-to-one ratio of computers to students and children are immersed in technology daily. Third through fifth graders enjoy going to the YMCA’s Sherman Lake Camp each year.
The school partners with The Boys & Girls Club of Greater Kalamazoo, offering students four days a week of after-school programming. We house a satellite Michigan Department of Health and Human Services office in our building, which serves the Eastside community. The Kalamazoo Loaves & Fishes food pantry in the school can be accessed by all Northeastern families. Through our partnership with Western Michigan University occupational therapy interns and medical school interns we provide college students with hands-on experiences in the field of health care and extra support for our students. Eastside Youth Strong supports children and families through specialized programming and mentoring. Communities In Schools of Kalamazoo is a strong force in helping Northeastern meet the needs of the school community by providing tutoring, school supplies, winter clothing, Mobile Dental Clinic and Mobile Health Clinic.
Vision Statement
Our goal is to work in partnership with our parents and community to create an environment where students are empowered to discover their strengths and to achieve their maximum potential.
Opening and Dismissal Times, page 4
Half Day Schedule, page 4
Arrival Time, page 4
Breakfast/Lunch Program, page 4
Drop Off Procedure, page 4
Visitor/Security, page 4
Dismissal Time, page 5
Pick up Procedures, page 5
Tardies/Absences, page 6
Student Registrations, page 6
Classroom Assignments, page 7
Release of Students, page 7
Riding the Bus, page 7
Telephone Calls, page 8
Medication Policy, page 8
School Closing, page 8
Immunizations, page 9
Illness Policy, page 9
Vacations, page 9
Birthdays, page 10
Emergency Situations, page 10
Curriculum, page 10
Academically Talented/AT Program, page 11
Parent Conferences/Mid-quarter Progress Reports, page 11
Homework, page 11
Home/School Communication, page 11
School Improvement Team, page 11
PTO , page 12
Code of Conduct, page 12
Bullying, page 13
Dress Code, page 13
Lunch Room, page 13
Lost and Found, page 14
Buses, page 14
Field Trips, page 14
Classroom Parties, page 14
Ms. Sylvia Washington
Principal
Secretary: Lori Lavin
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Behavior Specialist: Tammye Timmerman
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Student Hours: 8:44 a.m. - 3:56 p.m.
Half day dismissal: 12:06 p.m.
Student Motto
I am a Northeastern Elementary School student. I have pride in myself and my school. I am full of possibilities. I can learn, I will learn and I must learn. I believe I must start today to prepare for my future. I am determined to work hard today to make the next day possible. I pledge to make the right choices, not because it’s expected but because it’s the right thing to do.