School Handbook 2021-2022
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Valley View Elementary School 3000 Crest Drive Rocklin, California 95765 916.435.4844 http://vves.rocklinusd.org @vvescubs Recipient of CA Distinguished School Rocklin Unified School District K-6 School Handbook 2021-2022 The Rocklin Unified School District is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals. District programs, activities and services shall be free from unlawful discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and/or bullying based on actual or perceived characteristics of race, color, ancestry, nationality, immigration status, age, ethnicity, religion, marital status, medical information, mental or physical disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or any other legally protected status or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. For inquiries/complaints, contact our Title IX Coordinator, Associate Superintendent of Secondary Programs and Education Services at (916) 624-2428 or by email at [email protected] or contact our Equity Officer, Associate Superintendent of Elementary Programs and Education Services at (916) 624-2428 or by email at [email protected]. Page 2 Table of Contents PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE/WELCOME TO PARENTS 5 SCHOOL MISSION STATEMENT 5 STAFF LIST 5 SCHOOL HOURS/OFFICE HOURS 5 SCHOOL CALENDAR 5 ATTENDANCE INFORMATION 5 Absences 5 Missed Work 6 Request for Homework 6 Notes from Parents 6 Tardies 6 Independent Study 6 Appointments 6 PARENT COMMUNICATION / PARTICIPATION 6 Student Folder 6 SchoolMessenger 7 School Website 7 School Newsletter 7 School Visitations / Visitor Registration 7 Student Records 7 Complaint Procedures 7 Volunteers 8 Parent/Teacher Club (PTC) 8 SAFETY 8 Student Safety 8 Emergency Cards 8 Accidents 8 Emergency Situations 8 Office Telephone 9 Safety Drills 9 Safe Arrival and Departures 9 Page 3 Dogs on Campus 9 CAFETERIA 9 Breakfast - Lunch / National School Breakfast and Lunch Program 9 Lunches from Home and Snacks 10 TK and Kindergarten Lunch 10 TRANSPORTATION 10 Bus Transportation 10 Thomas Edward Lanni School Bus Safety Act of 1997 (AB1297) 11 HEALTH SERVICES 11 Health Office Information 11 Medications 11 Health Screening 12 Home Hospital Instruction 12 Immunizations 12 Short Term Independent Study Student Work Assignment 13 Health Services Webpage 13 ACADEMIC INFORMATION 13 California Assessment of Student Performance & Progress (CAASPP) 13 Homework 13 Standards Based Grading 13 Promotion / Retention Information 13 Teacher Training / Planning Time 14 Student Success Team 14 Special Resources 14 Special Programs 15 STUDENT INFORMATION 16 Bicycles / Skateboards 16 Big Buddies 17 Birthdays 17 Books and Materials 17 Cell Phones on Campus 17 Page 4 Gum 17 Lost and Found 17 Library Usage and Behavior 17 Library Book Damage or Loss 18 Personal Property 18 Student Clubs and Extracurricular Activities 18 Student Council 18 Student Dress and Appearance 18 Textbook and Library Book Refund Information 19 STUDENT CONDUCT 19 Valley View School Rules 19 Social Skills Development 19 Discipline Procedures 19 Bully Prevention 19 Internet Safety / Social Networking 19 Sexual Harassment 20 Suspension and Expulsion 20 COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS 21 BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL CARE – CLUB ROCKLIN 21 APPENDIX 22 1. VOLUNTEER ASSISTANCE (Board Policy/Administrative Regulation 1240) 22 2. SCHOOL VISITOR REGISTRATION (Board Policy/Administrative Regulation 1250) 23 3. STUDENT CLASS ASSIGNMENTS (Board Policy/Administrative Regulation 6152) 24 4. GROUNDS FOR SUSPENSION AND EXPULSION (Board Policy/Administrative Regulation 5144.1) 25 5. UNIFORM COMPLAINT PROCEDURES (UCP) 28 6. ANNUAL NOTIFICATION OF TITLE IX / GENDER EQUITY 29 Page 5 PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE/WELCOME TO PARENTS I would like to take this opportunity to welcome you and your family to Valley View Elementary School! We are very excited to be starting our twenty-first year of high standards, expectations, and support for all! The Rocklin Unified School District and Valley View staff are dedicated to providing the highest quality education for each child entrusted to us. It is our desire that communication between home and school will be open and effective, leading to our successful partnership. Please read this handbook carefully. It has been prepared to answer your questions that may arise during the year. We encourage all parents to become active and involved with your child’s learning, collaborate closely with your child’s teacher, and be a supporter of the VVES Parent Teacher Club. Please feel free to call or email your child’s teacher or myself if you have any questions. I look forward to a great year together. Sincerely my pleasure to lead and serve, Principal Shari Anderson SCHOOL MISSION STATEMENT THE MISSION OF VALLEY VIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, A DISTINGUISHED LEADER IN EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE, IS TO EMPOWER ALL STUDENTS TO BECOME CRITICAL THINKERS, EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATORS, AND ENGAGED COLLABORATORS WHO DEMONSTRATE PASSION AND INDEPENDENCE IN ORDER TO THRIVE ACADEMICALLY AND PERSONALLY THROUGH: ● A SAFE AND POSITIVE ENVIRONMENT ● RELEVANT AND CHALLENGING CURRICULUM ● SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT ● OPPORTUNITIES FOR ENRICHMENT AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT Board of Trustees Dereck Counter, President [email protected] Rachelle Price, Vice President [email protected] Julie Hupp, Clerk [email protected] Rick Miller, Member [email protected] Tiffany Saathoff, Member [email protected] Rocklin Unified School District Administration Roger Stock Superintendent 916-630-2230 [email protected] Barbara Patterson Deputy Superintendent, 916-630-2234 [email protected] Business and Operations Anthony Limoges Associate Superintendent, 916-630-2240 [email protected] Human Resources Page 6 Craig Rouse Senior Director of Facilities, 916-630-3188 [email protected] Maintenance and Operations Stacy Barsdale Director of Special 916-630-2232 [email protected] Education/Support Programs Bill MacDonald Associate Superintendent, Elementary Education & Educational Services 916-630-3187 [email protected] Martin Flowers Associate Superintendent, Secondary Education 916-630-3318 [email protected] & Educational Services Beth Parrish Director of Fiscal Services 916-630-2236 [email protected] and Purchasing Hannah Anderson Director Innovation, 916-630-3301 [email protected] School Programs and Accountability Charles Douglas Director of Food Services 916-624-1112 [email protected] Trystan Thomas Director of Transportation 916-624-9106 [email protected] VALLEY VIEW ELEMENTARY STAFF OFFICE STAFF Principal - Shari Anderson Principal’s Secretary - Carol Cogan Clerk - Yvonne Goyhenetche Health Aide- Linda Brown TEACHERS Kindergarten Melissa Dorenzo Lilly McLean Jessica Penney First Grade Melanie Frost Jennifer Hampleman Jessica Richards Jan Scherer Second Grade Jessica Brenk Lyndsay Lee Brenda Parr TBD Third Grade Anne Dryer Melissa Dowling Cammy Grimes Nicole Sprung Fourth Grade Daniele Koelewyn Andrea Muller Katie Tweltridge Fifth Grade Sara Gardner Daniele Koelewyn Sallie Snyder Page 7 Sixth Grade Doug Ennis Shannon Gomes Donna McDaniel Support Classes April Wagner - Learning Recovery Teacher Nicole Cisneros - Resource Special Education Laurie Kruse - TK-3 Special Day Class Megan Sellers - 4th-6th Special Day Class Andrea Grizey - VAPA Amy Adam - Music Kristen Berlant - PE TBD - English Learner SUPPORT STAFF Psychologist – Jackie Santos Speech Therapist - Tracey Jones Occupational Therapist - Brittany Harlan 21 Commons/Library – Allison George Science Lab - Emily Astle INSTRUCTIONAL AIDES/SUPERVISION Kay Jones Marnie Perez Heather Agnew Shelley Eagle Kris Dahla Karla Diaz Jennah Richmond Janis Wuelfing Ali Taroli Jennifer Overboe Nicole Warner Carrie Roberts Elizabeth Robinson Elizabeth Riseman CUSTODIAN Jesus Pina Reyes - Daytime Andrew Adams - Nighttime OFFICE HOURS Monday-Friday 7:15a - 3:45p SCHOOL HOURS Regular Day Schedule Every Monday (Early Release for Team Collaboration) Kindergarten - 7:50a-1:10p Grades 1st-6th - 7:50a-1:20p Tuesday-Friday Kindergarten 7:50a-2:10p Grades 1st-6th 7:50a-2:20p Minimum Day Schedule Kindergarten - 7:50a-12:10p Grades 1-6 - 7:50a-12:20p Page 8 SCHOOL CALENDAR Please note: The Rocklin Unified School District 2021-22 school year calendars are posted on the website. Posted on this site you will find the Rocklin Unified Student Detailed Calendar and the Rocklin Unified District Detailed Calendar. They contain the following NO SCHOOL HOLIDAY PERIODS FOR STUDENTS: 2021-22 School Year September 6, 2021 (Labor Day) November 11, 2021 (Veterans Day) November 22-26, 2021 (Thanksgiving Break) December 20-31, 2021 (Winter Break Part 1) January 1-3, 2022 (Winter Break Part 2) January 17, 2022 - (Martin Luther King Day) February 21-25, 2022 (President’s Week) April 11-15, 2022 (Spring Break) May 30, 2022 (Memorial Day) NO SCHOOL STAFF DEVELOPMENT DAYS: Oct 18, 2021 April 18, 2022 Please take advantage of these holiday periods as you plan your family schedules for the school year. We continue to encourage your child’s regular attendance throughout the entire school year. Everyday that your child misses school is lost learning that we cannot give back to our students. No packet we give you will replace the authentic, in-person instruction while being in the classroom with the teacher and peers. Click a link to view: 2021-22 Rocklin Unified School District Student Detailed Calendar 2021-22 Rocklin Unified School District Detailed Calendar