Fox Hollow Elementary School Vision: Every Child…A Lifelong Learner PARKING KINDERGARTEN HOURS Mission: Our commitment is: When visiting school, please use the school parking lot and park in a Morning kindergarten hours are from 8:45 am – 11:35 am o To provide a safe and trusting environment designated space. The two Auction VIP parking spaces are for those families Afternoon kindergarten hours are from 12:45 am – 3:30 pm. o To welcome diversity who purchase the spot at the school auction and are theirs alone to use Kindergarteners should line up on the playground near the mobile. everyday, twenty-four hours a day. Parents are asked not to stop or park in the o To practice compassion fire lane, the crosswalks or bike lanes. Parking is not allowed in the service drive o To foster a sense of wonder and joy REPORTING ABSENCES or bus lane. Please call the Attendance Line at 720-886-8795 by 8:55 am to report your child’s absence or if they will be late arriving to school. School staff will BELIEFS ABOUT STUDENT LEARNING TELEPHONE/ADDRESS CHANGES contact parents of absent students who have not been reported. The following statements reflect our beliefs about how students learn: Please notify the school office immediately if there is a change in your address, telephone number, babysitter or person to contact in an emergency. REQUEST TO LEAVE SCHOOL EARLY I. All students can learn. This information is very important in case your child becomes ill or injured. If it becomes necessary to pick your child up from school during the II. Students learn in a positive, safe environment that encourages risk school day, please send a note to the teacher informing him/her of the time you taking and decision making. BICYCLES/SCOOTERS plan to pick the child up. You will need to come to the office to sign your child III. Students learn when self-esteem is high. Students in grades 1-5 may ride a bike or scooter to school. Bikes and out. The office will check identification and call the classroom teacher. The IV. Students learn best by doing. scooters must be walked on the school grounds. Bikes should be placed in the student will remain in class until the parent arrives. This procedure is designed V. Students learn by practicing. bike racks and locked. Students may not ride bikes or scooters during recess to protect your child and to hold classroom interruptions to a minimum. VI. Students learn when motivated. and/or playground activities. Scooters will be stored in student cubbies. The VII. Students learn at different rates. school cannot be responsible for bikes brought to school. Kindergartners may VIII. Students learn from each other. WEATHER EMERGENCIES not bring bikes or scooters to school. IX. Students learn when experiences address different learning styles. Inclement Weather: When early morning weather and road X. Students learn best when skills are taught within meaningful context. conditions or other emergency situations are deemed hazardous, the Cherry XI. Students need to have ownership and responsibility for their learning. SUPERVISION Creek School District will announce closures and delays through the media. XII. Students learn best when knowledge is related to life experiences. Outside lineup begins at 8:30 and crosswalk coverage begins at Every local radio and television station will carry the updates. Any changes will 8:25 am, so please DO NOT send students to school before that time. After also be posted to a link on the district’s website (www.ccsd.k12.co.us) by school, crosswalk coverage is from 3:30-3:45 pm. Students should leave the 5:00 am. You may want to bookmark this address for easy access. PARENT ORGANIZATION school grounds promptly after dismissal and must go home before coming back Please do not call the school. Weather-related schedule decisions will When you enroll your children in Fox Hollow Elementary School, you to play. be made by geographic area. Please call the Southeast Area Hotline at automatically become a member of the Parent Teacher Organization (PTO). The 720-554-4701. Information for the hotline will be updated by 5:00 am daily. purpose of the organization is to promote the welfare of the children and to Delayed Start/School Closure: If you see that the Cherry Creek promote understanding among parents, teachers and school officials. DRESS School District has called a delayed start for schools, Fox Hollow will start class The business of the PTO is conducted in monthly board meetings. All School clothing should be functional and reflect the attitude of the 60 minutes later than usual. That means that school will begin at 9:45 am. parents and teachers are welcome and encouraged to attend. PTO meetings are students toward their jobs – learning. School personnel have confidence in the Please do not have your student come to school before 9:35 am. District school held on the third Wednesdays form 6:30-7:30pm. Please contact your PTO judgment of the parents in the selection of clothing that is appropriate for school. buses will pick students up 60 minutes later than usual. Afternoon kindergarten President if you have any questions or concerns. Students may wear shorts, but they must come to mid-thigh. No halter tops, spaghetti straps, bare midriffs or “muscle shirts” are allowed. Clothing with buses will pick up students at the regular time. Dismissal time remains 3:30 pm. inappropriate printed messages is not allowed. Neither boys nor girls are In the event of a school closure, all field trips, before and after school daycare SCHOOL VISITORS permitted to wear hats in the building. During changing and cold weather, programs and special school events will be canceled. All visitors are required to enter through the front doors of the school children should have warm clothing since they spend a part of everyday outside Fire/Tornado Safety: Fox Hollow Elementary will conduct periodic fire and report to the office. They are required to sign in, show an ID and receive a playing. During Physical Education classes, tennis shoes are required. and tornado drills. In the event of a weather emergency during the school day, visitor’s badge or sticker to wear until they leave the building. Students from please remember that our first concern is the safety of your children, and we other schools, or friends of Fox Hollow Elementary School students, are not ATTENDANCE need your cooperation. Students will not be dismissed at 3:30 pm in the event of allowed to visit during the school day. Parents are always welcome and may visit inclement weather. A yellow flag will be displayed in the event of delayed at any time; however, teachers are expected to supervise their students, so they The importance of regular school attendance cannot be over- emphasized. Children should be in school when they are physically able. dismissal. All students will be released when the weather improves or the cannot visit with parents during school hours. If you wish to talk with the teacher, warning is lifted. please schedule a conference. Although some assignments can be made up, the interaction between student and teacher is irreplaceable. Students are expected to arrive at school at Please take a few minutes with your children and develop an 8:30 am. The first bell rings at 8:40 am. Classes begin at 8:45 am. Students emergency plan of your own. Make sure he/she knows how to get into your should go directly to their class lines outside the designated doors without going house if you are not home, or which neighbor’s home is a safe place to go. through the school. Any student arriving at school after 8:45 am should enter through the front doors and report to the office before going to class. School dismisses at 3:30 pm. Students should go directly home. If a student has to stay after school, the student or teacher will call parents. MEDICATION HOMEWORK FOX HOLLOW ELEMENTARY Medicine: Most medications can be administered before or after school. In the Your child’s homework will depend on their grade level. There are rare case where medicine must be brought to school, please be aware that the several reasons for homework: SCHOOL PARENT school nurse is required by district policy and state law to have a “Permission for o A direct line of communication is established between home and Medication” form on file, the doctor’s signed order and the parent’s signature. school which helps parents to be involved with the student’s progress HANDBOOK The medicine must be brought to school in the original container, labeled with the on a first-hand basis. student’s name, the name of the medication, the dosage and the time and o The development of study habits and self-discipline are needed by all number of days it must be administered. of our students. Your cooperation will be greatly appreciated. Our school nurse’s o Learning is a life-long habit that should occur in a variety of situations, license is at risk if she deviates from strict compliance with this policy. The including both at home and at school. various Permission for Medication forms are included in the first-day packet or are available from the school nurse. WHAT MAKES A SUCCESSFUL LEARNER? Research shows that students who do well in school believe that their LOST AND FOUND own efforts, not luck, are responsible for their success. Helping your child A lost and found is maintained in the galleria. Items that accumulate develop the skills and attitudes they need to achieve in school is one of the most will be displayed on track off weeks during the course of the year. Unclaimed important things you can do for them. Successful students want to learn; they items will be given to charitable organizations. have the ability to pay attention and to understand and remember facts and ideas. KIDS’ CAFÉ Breakfast: Served between 8:15 and 8:40 am and may include a DISCIPLINE choice of juice, cereal, toast, sweet rolls, etc. The cost of breakfast is $1.30. No We believe the entire school staff is responsible for developing an advance purchase is necessary. atmosphere which facilitates a safe, cooperative and emotionally secure learning Lunch: Students may purchase a hot lunch from the menu, which environment. Our three school-wide rules are: Be Respectful, Be Responsible, includes milk or juice, or they may bring a brown-bag lunch. Children who prefer Be Safe. These three rules are reinforced throughout the school in classrooms, to bring their own lunches may buy milk or juice. The cost of lunch is $2.40. playground, café and hallways. Parents, students and staff need to work Breakfast and lunch are served on all regular days of school. No cooperatively to teach the students to be self-disciplined and responsible for their meals are served on shortened days. own behavior. Bully Proofing skills are integral at Fox Hollow Elementary School. Buying Lunch and Breakfast Credits: Please send money to pay for school meals in advance of need. When a student is down to just enough money PARTNERS IN EXCELLENCE for one more lunch, or is completely out of money, they will receive a “last lunch” Parents and schools share the same goal: helping children succeed at learning. stamp on their hand. Please send money immediately. The cafeteria manager To reach that goal, it is important to work in partnership with the school. keeps a small reserve of cash to help students who forget their lunch money. o Make a point of visiting your child’s classroom early in the year. This is a LOAN to be paid back promptly. Please impress upon your student the Don’t be reluctant to ask questions about school policy or about your importance of keeping you informed when their money is running low. Any lunch o Every Child…A Lifelong Learner credits left at the end of one school year will carry over to the next. child’s progress. Please send a check to the Kids’ Café made payable to Cherry o Read and respond to school newsletters and announcements. Creek Schools at the beginning of the school year and each time your o Support the conduct policy plan at home. Fox Hollow Elementary School child’s credits run short. o Volunteer to help out with school programs and projects. 6363 S. Waco Street o Contact the school about any problem you think may affect your child’s Aurora, CO 80016 NEWSLETTER learning or behavior. School Office: 720-886-8700 The official school communication bulletin, Fox Tales, will be posted to the Fox Hollow website every three weeks. The newsletter contains important Together, we can do what neither of us can do alone. Attendance Line: 720-886-8795 dates and information about school activities. Please refer to it to stay up-to-date on your child’s life at school.