ROSLAND ELEMENTARY PARENT HANDBOOK 2018-19

“Grounded in the Past…Soaring to the Future”

Rosland Elementary School 52350 Yaeger Way PO Box 3360 La Pine, OR 97739 Phone: (541) 355-8100 Fax: (541) 355-8110

Julie Linhares, Principal

PLEASE KEEP THIS IN A CONVENIENT PLACE FOR REFERENCE THROUGHOUT THE SCHOOL YEAR. TABL

Last updated 8/13/18 WELCOME TO ROSLAND ELEMENTARY!

MISSION

Our mission is to educate, guide and nurture all students along their journey to become thriving citizens of our future.

VISION

To accomplish our mission, we will strive to become: • A place where children are valued, supported, encouraged and safe • An environment dedicated to teaching so that children master the Core Academic Skills at each grade level • A community where individual talents and gifts are recognized and fostered • A place where the behavioral focus is on cooperation and positive behavioral support • A staff that is part of a collaborative support learning community focused on student learning • The hub of the community where partnerships are developed between the school, families and the community

Rosland Elementary has established the following expectations for students everywhere at school:

BE SAFE Follow school and classroom rules.

BE RESPONSIBLE Come to school ready to learn; hold high expectations for yourself; complete assignments; contribute positively to your school and community.

BE RESPECTFUL Demonstrate through words and actions mutual respect to students, staff, parents, and community members, respect individual differences, cultures and ethnic backgrounds.

2 Parent Involvement Policy Parents are their children’s first and most important teachers. Research tells us that parent involvement makes a big difference. When schools’ welcome families, establish personal relationships among families and staff, help parents understand how the system works, and encourages family-staff collaboration to improve student achievement, students do better in school and the school gets stronger!

Our school is committed to being fully family-friendly and to work as partners with our families to help all of our students achieve at high levels. Our school encourages families to be: • Teachers of their children at home • Supporters of our school and of public education • Advocates for their own and other children, and • Decision makers in school policy and practice

Parent Involvement Plan In order for Rosland Elementary to be fully family-friendly, we will 1. Create and maintain a welcoming environment for all families and community members. a. Friendly signs to help them feel welcome and how to get around the building b. Standards of welcoming behavior that apply to all staff c. Visitors will be greeted politely and can get information easily d. A comfortable environment for parents to meet with staff and collect resources and educational information for use at home e. Clear policies in parent handbook 2. Create and maintain connections between the school community and broader community to support student learning. a. Information for students and families on community health, culture, recreation, social support, and other programs and services b. FAN services information c. Business partnerships with local agencies (Deschutes Public Library, Deschutes County Sherriff, Deschutes County Behavior Health, La Pine Park and Rec., Chamber of Commerce, etc.) d. Grants and Foundation work for support of school programs e. School building used after school hours for community groups f. Parent and community bulletin board and reader board 3. Educate families and provide needed resources for supporting their children’s learning. a. Parent workshops b. Information in newsletters c. Kiosk shows tips that change frequently d. Display work around the building for visitors to understand the purpose of the work and the standards it is to meet

3 e. Parent teacher conferences f. Open House 4. Ensure family members have the opportunity for meaningful involvement in the school. a. Volunteer jobs for family members to help in an area that is convenient and comfortable b. Rocket Boosters parent club to support staff c. SMART reading – Start Making a Reader Today d. Field trip participation for approved volunteers e. Notification of family events 5. Leadership includes families on all decision-making and advisory committees and ensures training for such as areas as policy, curriculum, budget, school reform initiatives, and safety. a. Site Council b. Key parents to advise on school programs and activities c. School survey d. Suggestion box 6. Involve parents and students in setting student goals and preparing the student for post-secondary education and careers. a. College/Career Day event each year b. Walk of Grads c. Provide additional information on careers d. Film high school graduation for use during discussions e. Blue and Gold Day 7. Use a variety of tools on a regular basis to facilitate two-way communication among stakeholders. a. Suggestion box b. Coffee with the principal c. Popcorn with the principal d. Open door Parents, teachers, support staff, and community members developed this policy. In preparing this policy, they: 1. Talked with families, staff, and community members and reviewed parent and staff surveys to identify what was important to school stakeholders. 2. Drafted this policy and distributed it for comment 3. Revised the policy using the comments gathered during the review process, and then presented it to the staff and site council for adoption. 4. This policy will be reviewed annually. It will be updated or revised as needed.

4 NUMBERS TO KNOW Please do not hesitate to contact the school with any questions or concerns. Here are some important numbers to know: Julie Linhares, Principal 541-355-8100 Leslie Reif, Student Services 541-355-8100 Karen Kromer-Foster, Office Manager 541-355-8101 Susie Prentice, Secretary & Attendance 541-355-8100 Deana Presley, La Pine Transportation 541-355-5750 Jim Boen, Director, South County Schools 541-355-8101

SCHOOL HOURS The morning bell rings at 8:45 a.m. School starts promptly at 9:00 a.m.

K - 5th Grades 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Office Hours 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

ARRIVAL TIME: Students should not arrive before 8:30 a.m., as there is no supervision prior to 8:30 a.m. Our doors will be locked until 8:30 am. Breakfast is served from 8:45 – 8:55.

DEPARTURE TIME: Students taking the bus will leave between 3:30 and 3:35 p.m. If you are picking up your child from school, please do so by 3:40 p.m. There is no supervision after that time. Students who do not ride a bus will be dismissed to the front of the building. If you are meeting your child, please park in a designated parking space, and meet your child inside the front entrance.

SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT WEDNESDAYS/EARLY DISMISSAL: The Bend-La Pine School District has dedicated Wednesday afternoons to staff development and students will be released early. School Improvement Wednesdays will start September 13th and will be every Wednesday until the end of the year. Release time is 2:00 pm on these Wednesdays.

5 INCLEMENT WEATHER AND EMERGENCY CLOSURES The Bend-La Pine School District will communicate any closures or delays through local media outlets as soon as possible, usually before 6:00 a.m.

The district has a dedicated message line that you can call for updated information on delays or closures. Please call 541-323-SNOW (7669), not the school, if you have a question about weather related school delays or closures. Parents should listen to the radio or check the local television station for news about school delays or closures. If no announcements about the Bend-La Pine Schools are made, schools are open.

Bend-La Pine Schools Website: www.bend.k12.or.us or call 541-323-SNOW (7669)

Text Messaging System: Go to this website http://connect.bend.k12.or.us to register and sign up for text message alerts. This option provides parents and students immediate and reliable information in the event of school closures or delays due to icy weather conditions

Radio Stations KICE – 940 AM KTWS – 98.3 FM KLTW – 95.7 KBND – 1110 AM KMGX – 100.7 FM KMTK – 99.7 FM KXIX – 94.1 FM KLRR – 101.7 FM KSJJ – 102.9 FM KWLZ – 96.5 FM KWPK – 104.1 KNLR – 97.5 FM KQAK – 105.7 FM

Television: KTVZ-TV channel 21 or channel 5 on cable Bend Cable information on channel 4 Good Morning Central Oregon on cable channel 11 KOHD – Cable channel 9

6 ATTENDANCE Regular attendance in school is essential for a quality education. Developing the habit of going to school regularly is critical to do well in school, college, and on the job. We encourage students to be present every day. Daily attendance will help them feel more closely associated with their classmates and will dramatically improve their educational progress. The time missed from class results in loss of valuable educational experiences.

When Can Your Child Miss School? Your child’s absence may be excused if he/she: • Is sick – but if the illness lasts three or more days, you may want to take him/her to the doctor or call the school nurse to obtain a medical excuse. • Is needed because of a family emergency. If possible, please call the school and let the office know how long you expect to have your child out of school. • If your child is suspended or expelled.

Your child will not be excused for missing school: • To go shopping or get a haircut. • Because he/she slept in. • Because he/she does not want to go to school. • Because he/she has a problem at school. These are just a few of the reasons that will cause your student’s absence to be unexcused. We want to help – please contact the teacher or principal.

State of Oregon law authorizes the school, not the parent, to determine which absences may be excused. If a student is gone three or more days a doctor’s note may be required. The State of Oregon requires that any student gone for more than ten days will be dropped from enrollment on the eleventh day. The State of Oregon recognizes the important role of attendance in students’ success in school by including it as an integral part of every school’s yearly Oregon Department of Education Report Card rating.

96% and above = exceptional 94% - 95.9% = strong 90.1% - 93.9% = satisfactory 90% and below = chronic absenteeism

Both excused and unexcused absences are recorded in a student’s official attendance record, which affects our state report card rating. A written excuse from a parent is needed when your child returns to school after an absence. If your child is absent more than two days and must have work sent home, please give the teacher 24 hours notice to get it ready. Students are expected to make up missed assignments.

Remember, much of the learning that goes on in the classroom cannot be duplicated at home. Please feel free to contact our Student and Family Support Coordinator/ Student Services to discuss absenteeism issues.

Last updated 8/13/18 If Your Child Is Sick By school district policy, a child who has had a fever or has been throwing up should stay home at least one day. If the office staff calls to let you know your child is sick and needs to go home, please make arrangements to be here or send someone within 20 minutes. Children who are not well enough to participate in all school activities should be kept at home. A doctor’s note is required if a child is to be excused from PE and other regular activities, such as recess. If your child is sick you may call the La Pine School Based Health Center for an appointment or for information. Their number is 541-536-0400

Immunizations Oregon Law requires all students in public school to show evidence of compliance with immunization requirements by the district exclusion date (November for kindergarten students and February for first through fifth. If you want a nonmedical exception for your child, complete the required online education module and turn in the certification prior to these exclusion dates.

Dental Screening Certificate Oregon Law now requires a child who is 7 years of age or younger to have a dental screening before entering school for the first time (HB 2972-2015). If you need assistance finding a dentist or completing this, please contact our FAN advocate, at 541- 355-8117.

Kindergarten Kindergarten is the beginning of a child’s formal entrance to school. Kindergarteners learn essential foundational skills of reading, writing, and math. Additionally, your child learns social behaviors for success in the classroom setting they will use for years to come. Kindergarten standards are higher than ever before. Consistent attendance is the best way for children to establish the routine of school. If your child is showing a particular fear about school, please be open with your child’s teacher. This will help the teacher know how to quickly help your child conquer his/her fear.

Title I Title I is a federally funded program, which employs a reading specialist and several educational assistants for additional support in reading and math at Rosland Elementary. Because Rosland Elementary is a ‘school-wide’ Title I school, all students are able to benefit.

Parents may request information regarding the professional qualifications of their student’s classroom teacher. If you would like this information, contact the principal and you will receive information on their baccalaureate degree, academic major and any graduate degrees or certifications and the type of Oregon teaching license held by your child’s teacher. If your child is also serviced by a paraprofessional, (educational assistant) you may also inquire about their qualifications.

8 Student Support Teams EBISS Team (Effective Behavioral and Instructional Support System) EBISS is a multidisciplinary team of teachers, administrators, and specialists who meet with classroom teachers to share ideas about how to best meet the needs of all students. Rosland Elementary is committed to ensuring each child makes significant academic progress. To do this, we continuously review information that tells us how each child is progressing. Grade level teams and support staff review all students’ progress in the area of reading and math three times a year using short assessments. The teams use the data to decide which students are doing well in the core classroom instruction, which students may need supplemental intervention in addition to their core classroom instruction. When students receive supplemental small group instruction, we check their progress frequently. We use “decision rules” to look at the student’s progress and decide if the child needs to have a different kind of supplemental instruction. The first step is to provide small group interventions for a student. If, after a period of instruction, there is still concern, we will plan an individualized intervention, known as Individual Problem Solving (IPS).

SET Team Student Effectiveness Team (SET) is a multidisciplinary team of supported education specialists, the school evaluator, classroom teacher, and an administrative representative that evaluates a student who may need additional instructional services, beyond the EBISS Team, to reach his/her full potential.

Supported Education Our Supported Education team is a multi-disciplinary team, which addresses the needs of our children who qualify for supported education services. The team includes a SpEd and/or academic specialist, nurses, educational assistant and an evaluator. The team works with the parents to develop appropriate IEPs (Individual Education Plans).

Speech and Language Speech and language assistance is provided to students who have specific speech and language needs, stipulated by the IEP. Referrals for this program are made by teacher and parent concerns.

TAG (Talented and Gifted) This service is for students in grades K-5 based on qualifying behavioral, learning and/or performance information, or a nationally standardized mental ability test, and/or checklist. A team creates Personalized Educational Plans for students that qualify for TAG programs.

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EMERGENCY PROCEDURES

Fire and Earthquake Drills Students will have at least 30 minutes of fire and earthquake danger and drills each month of school per Administrative Regulation EBCB-AR. This will include 11 fire drills during the school year, two in September and one each month for October - June and at least two earthquake drills throughout the school year. Students will follow the direction of their teachers and evacuate the buildings swiftly and silently in a single file line.

Lockdown Drills We are required to do two lockdown drills during the school-year. During a lockdown, students, staff and visitors will move out of sight and remain silent until instructed otherwise. Classroom doors will be locked and lights will be turned off. Doors will remain locked until the room is released by an emergency responder. In the event of a real lockdown, we will work together with law enforcement.

Lockout Drills During a lockout, the school safety team members or their designees will secure the school perimeter, bring students into the building and increase situational awareness while continuing business as usual inside the school. Visitors and Volunteers will not be allowed to come and go during a lockout. There will be information posted on the front door during a lockout drill or event.

Emergency Closure In the event of an emergency such as a power outage or loss of water, it may be necessary to send students home early. Should school need to be closed during the day after students have been picked up and transported, the closure will be communicated through the various media and parents will be notified. Students will not be transported home without parent notification and contact, per Administration Regulation EBCD-AR, Emergency Closures.

You can sign up for Bend La Pine School’s Text Messaging System to receive notifications of emergency situations. Go to this website http://connect.bend.k12.or.us to register and sign up for text message alerts. This option provides parents and students immediate and reliable information in the event of school closures.

10 POSITIVE BEHAVIOR SUPPORT At Rosland Elementary we use a school-wide system known as PBS (Positive Behavior Support). Our goal and our three school-wide rules are for students to Be Safe, Be Respectful, and Be Responsible. The chart shown below describes the expected behaviors in the many areas of our school. During the year, we will be discussing and reviewing ways to make Rosland Elementary a great place to work, learn and have fun. The Rosland staff will develop and maintain a productive school where positive behaviors are recognized and supported. Teachers will spend time at the beginning of the year teaching students our expectations. They will also review the matrix periodically throughout the year. We believe that having consistent school-wide rules will help students know and follow expectations that will create a safe and secure learning environment. Please take time to go over these expectations with your child(ren).

Be Safe Be Respectful Be Responsible Arrival • Use sidewalks. • Use kind words and • Arrive on time and • Walk at all times. actions. go to a supervised • Follow adult directions. area. • Stay in supervised areas. • Touch others property • Use front and back with permission only. entrances only. • Keep hands, feet and objects to yourself. All • Walk at all times. • Respect property, yours • Go directly to common • Keep hands and feet to and others. where you need to areas, halls yourself. • Keep hands off the walls. be. • and • Keep to the right in passing • Walk quietly at all times. You must have a areas. • Be respectful of artwork. pass to go to the passing • Walk facing forward. office, restroom, areas library or study hall. • Stay in supervised areas.

Restrooms • Keep water in the sink and • Respect other’s privacy. • Use inside voices. off the floor. • Use inside voices. • Go quickly. • Keep toilet paper in the • Wait quietly on the • Inform adults of toilet. Waiting Wall for your vandalism, spills or • Put paper towels in garbage turn. problems. cans. • Keep the restroom clean. • Keep feet on the floor. • Don’t take pens, pencils, • Wash your hands with soap. or other items in with you. Dismissal • After being dismissed from • Follow common courtesy • Walk safely. – walker class, walk directly to rules. • Stay on sidewalk or predetermined destination. off the roadway. • Follow safe pedestrian traffic rules. Dismissal • Walk at all times. • Use your inside voice. • Follow all rules. – bus rider • Keep hands and feet to • Get along with your • Be on time. yourself. neighbor. • Wait only in • Follow adult directions. assigned areas. • Go directly to the bus when your bus is called.

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• AM – Unload from cars • Follow adult • Walk to cars. Positive Behavior Support, continued in front parking lot of supervisor’s • Students wait Dismissal – car rider the school. directions. for adult to • Walk on the sidewalk. dismiss • PM – Stay inside the them. front until your ride picks you up. • PM – Parents, park in designated parking only. Dismissal – bike rider • Wear a helmet. • Be a smart • Ride • Walk your bike off bike rider. responsibly school grounds. following bike safety rules.

No Tolerance Policy Our school is a safe place for your children and we work hard to make sure you feel comfortable sending your children to school each day. Sometimes children bring things to school that do not belong at school. This may include a pocketknife that was left in a backpack after a camping trip, a water gun, or a bullet collected while hunting. It is very important that these items do not make their way to school. The Bend-La Pine Schools have a zero-tolerance policy regarding students possessing, concealing, or using weapons or look-alikes on school grounds or at school activities. The consequences for students possessing, concealing, or using a weapon can result in expulsion for a calendar year and a referral to law enforcement, even in elementary school. Please help us ensure these items do not come to school, including outside the school day. Even with no intention to harm, having these items at school or on school grounds could result in the required consequences. Please ask your child to share knowledge of any unsafe item at school to an adult so that we may take appropriate action. The following is an excerpt from the district’s handbook:

“Oregon law defines a no tolerance policy toward weapons in the school environment. This includes destructive devices, replicas of weapons, and any item used as a weapon. Weapons include all types of firearms plus any weapon, device, instrument, material or substance that is capable of causing serious physical injury or death under the circumstances in which it is used, attempted to be used or threatened to be used.

Bend-La Pine Schools is a member of the Safe Schools Alliance (SSA) and follows SSA and law enforcement protocols when handling violations. Consistent with Oregon law, a student who brings a weapon into a school environment, or at any time is in possession of a weapon in a school environment, shall be expelled for a minimum of one year, is prohibited from enrolling in any other Oregon school during the period of expulsion, and may lose the opportunity of having a driver’s permit or license until the age of 21. School environment includes all school campuses, all School District vehicles, and all school activities whether or not on school property.”

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Bullying We are committed to providing a safe learning environment and will not tolerate bullying or harassment of any kind. Incidents of bullying or harassment can be reported to the Principal or Student and Family Involvement Coordinator Student and Family Support Coordinator/Student Services. While this is a very serious topic, it is important to clearly define bullying as opposed to general conflict that may occur at school. Bullying is aggressive behavior that involves an imbalance of power or strength that is generally repeated over time. Conflict is friction/hostility among two or more people such as a disagreement or fight. We work to reduce conflict as much as possible and work with students on problem solving and conflict resolution skills. We also implement a Bully Prevention and Awareness program, which empowers students to practice skills for these types of situations.

Busing Issues The district’s transportation department handles all problems or questions regarding buses. This includes problems at bus stops. Please call 541-355-5750 for assistance.

Toys at School Students are to leave their personal toys, game cards, electronics, etc. at home. Such items are a distraction in the classroom and may be lost, damaged or stolen. The school is NOT RESPONSIBLE for lost, stolen, damaged or broken personal items. Any personal items brought to school will be confiscated and the parent will be notified to pick them up from the office.

Cell Phones We believe that there is no need for elementary children to have access to cell phones during the school day. Therefore, students who bring phones for safety reasons when walking home from the bus stop must keep them in their backpacks and turned off until they reach their bus stop. This includes walking out to the bus from school. Any cell phone that is out, or rings during the day will be taken from the child and the parent will be called to come pick it up. If you feel your child must have a cell phone for safety reasons, please make sure your child knows it is to be kept off, in the backpack, and not shown to others. If you need to make changes to your child’s after school plans, please contact the office instead of your child’s cell phone. We will get the message to your student and your student’s teacher.

Student Technology Use Guidelines Bend-La Pine Schools provides students with access to technology resources for educational use. Technology resources include computer equipment and programs, telecommunication devices and services, Internet access, smart boards, projection equipment, iPads etc. Any computing or electronic device or Internet connection used on school district premises, even if personally owned, is subject to the following: When using technology resources, the student should: • Keep password and personal information private to prevent unauthorized use. • Use computer equipment appropriately, for school-related purposes only. • Navigate to Internet sites that are relevant to the topic being researched and are school-related and teacher authorized. • Communicate with others via email or social network services only when doing so is relevant to, or part of, the classroom activity and authorized by the teacher. • Inform a teacher if District computer settings or equipment have been altered. • Follow copyright laws and restrictions and always cite research sources when using information from the Internet. 13 • Keep food and drink away from computers and electronic devices. • Take care to avoid damaging/modifying technology tools (e.g., computers, projectors, document cameras, smart boards, printers, phones, fax, etc.). • Avoid wasting resources (i.e., printing unnecessary information). • Use technology tools with teacher/staff supervision. • Students may not use technology resources, including those that are personally owned, for: • Personal mail, gaming, or social networking services not related to completion of a classroom assignment. • Accessing sites or services blocked by the District, even if doing so on a personally owned device or connection. • Accessing inappropriate sites (if accessed by mistake, inform teacher immediately). • Capturing passwords or login information from others or using any device or technology to intercept or modify electronic communications or files. • Downloading copyrighted software and programs, graphics, music, etc. without proper license or payment. • Commercial/business purposes. • Cyber bullying, illegal or malicious purposes. • Disclosing contact or personal information about other students. • Accessing other student or staff’s files/data without permission. • Publicly posting or reviewing publicly posted information that defames or degrades other students or staff or that might reasonably be considered offensive by another student or staff member. Leave such sites immediately. • Intentionally modifying or disrupting any District service or communication including web services, telephone and calling services, and student grade records. Violations: The information contained in this handbook is expected behavior regarding the appropriate use of technology. Violations may result in disciplinary action up to and including expulsion. In situations where violations of state and/or federal laws pertaining to the use of the computer and other telecommunications devices or services occur, the appropriate enforcement agencies will be contacted and offenses will be prosecuted as a felony.

Digital Integration The term digital integration refers to the transformation of instruction from a paper-based world to a primarily digital world, in which every student in grades 3-12 and every teacher has access to a personal computing device and the Internet anytime/anywhere. IPads will be checked out to 3rd – 5th grade students, after the student and parent have completed the Acceptable Use Agreement. Students will receive permission to transport the iPad home after the student has met all digital citizenship requirements. This privilege can be revoked at any time during the school year if expectations are not met. The iPad’s use and care are the responsibility of the student and it will need to be returned in the same condition it is checked out, including the charger. The student will receive the same iPad the following year that they are enrolled at Rosland. Any fees to repair or replace an iPad will be charged to the student. Insurance is recommended and available through the school office all year. If you choose to purchase insurance after the iPad has been checked out to your student, it will need to be inspected by the school before insurance is purchased.

14 Library Classes visit the library once a week for 30 minutes. Kindergarten students check out one book that usually stays in their classroom, while other students may check out two books, which can be taken home. All books are checked out for two weeks. Students are responsible for what they check out. Parents are responsible for any lost or damaged books checked out by their children.

Music Students in kindergarten through fifth grades will receive music instruction each week. Please read the school newsletters for more information about concert performances.

Physical Education Children in kindergarten through fifth grades participate in PE each week. This class revolves around activities, skills and games that will help our children in physical and social development. Because your child needs to be safe, we ask that each child have a separate pair of non-marking athletic shoes to be worn for PE.

Pick Up and Drop Off Procedures Parents who transport their children need to bring them to school after 8:30 a.m. Parents picking up children after school should arrive by 3:40 p.m. Students who are not riding the bus are to be dropped off in front of the school and picked up inside at the main entrance of school.

Visitors and Volunteers We love to have parents and family visit at Rosland Elementary. You are welcome to visit your child’s classroom or have lunch with your child. If you visit or volunteer at school, you must sign in at the office and get a pass. You will need to bring a valid, state-issued ID (passport, driver’s license, government issued identification, etc.), which will be scanned into the system. The next time you visit, you will simply swipe your identification in at our kiosk in the office/entry and your unique badge will print at the front desk – just head over there after you check in and pick up your badge before heading down the hall. Our new badges will include your name, a photo of you (pulled from your ID), the date, where you are heading in the school and if you are a volunteer or visitor. A badge will not be necessary for those who come by to simply to drop off an item or to pick up something and do not need to go beyond the main office. If you come to visit other than to eat lunch or volunteer, you need to prearrange the visit the day before and it will be for no longer than 30 minutes (this includes going out to recess with your child).

Volunteers must complete a ‘Volunteer Background Check’ Application on line before volunteering at school or chaperoning a field trip. (https://volunteer.bend.k12.or.us/) Volunteer applications need to be renewed every two years. We have switched to a new background check servicer so this year, everyone will have to do a new application. Volunteering needs to be prearranged with the classroom teacher ahead of time. The amount of time you volunteer in the classroom is at the discretion of the teacher. Younger siblings may not accompany a parent who is volunteering at school or is a chaperone on a field trip.

15 Rocket Boosters Rosland does not have a registered Parent Teacher Organization/Association (PTO/PTA). We do however have the Rocket Boosters that help us with fundraising, supporting and celebrating staff and helping to organize events at the school. It is $10.00 to join and 100% of these funds go to support the school. Please sign up today! You are welcome to participate as much or as little as it works with your family.

Field Trip Chaperone Expectations Field trips can add great value to a child’s education with real world experiences and learning in an alternative environment. Because we feel the experiences of field trips are so important and beneficial in a child’s education we ask our chaperones to help with keeping our students safe, focused, accountable and help with great educational questions. Additional help is always welcome and the following is a list of expectations to ensure the best learning experiences possible. • All chaperones and volunteers must complete the district background check that can be found on our district webpage under the parent tab. (https://volunteer.bend.k12.or.us/) • Due to supervision requirements and liability, chaperones may not bring siblings to the field trip. • We highly encourage all chaperones to ride the bus with the class to and from the field trip to help with supervision coverage on the bus. • This is a school sponsored event and all rules and expectations of attire, manner, and behavior apply while on the field trip for students and chaperones. This includes being drug and tobacco free. • This is a great time to be involved in your child’s learning, however please make sure you are adding to the experience of the entire group of kids you are working with. • We ask that you stay with the group at all times, unless needing a restroom break. If you do, please let the person from the school know or the adult running the field trip so we can make sure there is an adult watching the group. • Please make sure you are attentive to your group at all times to ensure the safety of students as well as building educational dialogue about the field trip with the students. • If you sign up to be a chaperone, please ensure that you are able to go. We understand that things come up at the last minute too; if this happens please notify the teacher as soon as possible so they can try and get another person or restructure their groups. • All chaperones must respect the confidentiality of sensitive information learned at school and on our field trip. Students and families should not be discussed outside of the field trip or learning environment.

Student Information Please keep your address and all home and work phone numbers up-to-date, including emergency contacts and daycare provider phone numbers by stopping by the main office. Your emergency contacts are the only people we may contact if your child is ill and they are also the only ones who may pick up your child from school.

Custody Issues Please keep us informed about custody orders, restraining orders, etc. These are kept in a confidential file. We must have copies of any legal documents on file that affect your child’s custody and safety.

16 Checking Your Child Out of School If you need to check your child out of school early, you must come to the office and sign him/her out. The office staff will call down to the classroom and get your child for you. We prefer not to call your child to the office prior to your arrival so they can continue to benefit from being in class as long as possible.

Contacting Your Child During School Hours Our goal is to keep classroom interruptions to a minimum. During class time, calls will not be put through to teachers unless it is an emergency. Please call the office or send a note with your child in the morning to let the teacher know about daycare instructions, bus changes, after-school arrangements and any other changes from the normal routine. Parent contact must be made in order for regular after school plans to be changed. You may call the office (before 3:00 p.m. if possible, please) with changes to after school plans, and a message will be delivered to your child before buses are called. For our student’s safety, we do not allow parents to meet their child at the classroom at the end of the day and request parents wait at the entrance for their child.

Student Dress Let’s dress for success! Students’ clothing, jewelry or hairstyles and/or color should not create a disruption to the learning environment at school. Hats and hoods will be for outside use only and on special ‘hat days’. Clothing and jewelry cannot display or refer to drugs, including alcohol and cigarettes, or contain bad language or motifs. We recommend that children wear sturdy shoes for safety reasons. No open toed shoes, such as flip-flops or high heels are allowed. Shorts/dresses must be long enough to be touched by fingers when arms are extended straight down. Halter tops or tops with less than two-inch shoulder straps are not appropriate for school. Bare midriffs are not permitted. For winter weather conditions, we recommend that students have snow pants, boots, coats, hats and gloves. Please dress your child appropriately for the cold winter weather. If you need assistance with winter clothing, please contact our FAN advocate, at 541-355-8117.

School Snow Rules Please review the following snow rules with your son and/or daughter. 1. Students may not throw, kick or toss snow or ice. 2. Students not wearing snow boots, snow pants and snow coats must remain on the playground BLACKTOP. The blacktop is defined as any surface that is black in color and composed of asphalt. 3. Any student wearing snow boots, snow pants and a snow coat may do the following activities: • Roll around in the snow and have safe fun. • Slide down snow hills or mounds on their bottom, feet first. • Make snow angels. • Create snowballs of various sizes, snow forts or any structure they choose made of snow.

The purpose of these rules is to keep students dry and safe. Appropriate outside gear keeps people dry. No snow or ice flying through the air keeps people safe. Outside Recess: Only if the temperature (with wind chill) is 15 degrees or below, will students be permitted to stay inside.

17 Medications at School Medications may be administered at school if they are medically necessary to keep your child in school. All medications must come to school with a parent, and the parent must complete the paperwork in order for any medication to be given to the child. Please do not send medications to school with your child, this includes cough drops. Prescription medication must come to school in the original bottle with the correct dosage noted on the bottle. Over-the-counter medication may also be given, but it must be in the original package, age appropriate and accompanied by the proper school paperwork signed by the parent. Children MAY NOT self-medicate. The only exception to this is inhalers for students with asthma.

Homework Policy Homework can be a valuable tool to help enhance student learning when used appropriately. There are four types of homework: a. Memorization of basic rules so skills become rote. b. Increase in skill speed; used for improving students’ ability to apply these skills in more complex problem solving. c. Deepening understanding of a concept, providing students time to read further, elaborating on a new idea and expanding their understanding. d. Preparation for the following day’s learning, such as an advance organizer or cue to increase readiness for new information. At Rosland Elementary every child is to read or be read to at least 20 minutes every night. Teachers may give additional regular assignments. Teachers will outline expectations for at home practice and reading in their newsletters and at conferences. Parents are encouraged to provide a quiet study area, give assistance when necessary, and be positive and praise often. Please talk to your child’s teacher if you have any questions or concerns about homework.

Food Products for the Classroom Research shows that children who regularly eat healthy do better in school, are more inclined to be physically healthy, have fewer weight problems as adults and have a more positive social and emotional outlook on life. We care about your children and, like you, want them to be at the absolute best. Please remember this when packing lunches from home, as soda pop, candy, and excessive amounts of chips, etc. are not encouraged. Also, when it is your child’s birthday, please consider a healthy alternative to cupcakes such as a fruit/veggie tray, peanut butter and crackers, cheese sticks, yogurt, etc. or even a non- edible party favor instead. Your child’s teacher can give you some ideas if you need them. Food products for classroom functions must be prepared by a licensed production kitchen or bakery and should be brought to school in sealed containers. Foods may not be prepared at home and brought to classroom functions.

School Breakfast and Lunch Universal breakfast and lunch are served to all students at no charge under the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) program through the National School Lunch. You do not need to fill out an application to qualify. Breakfast will be served every morning from 8:45am to 8:55 am. Lunch is served for grades K-2 is at 11:30 am and grades 3-5 at 12:05 pm. You are always welcome to join your student for lunch. The charge for an adult meal is $3.75 and a sibling lunch is $2.50. Please plan to pay for meals at lunchtime to prevent the nutrition services employees having to locate you at a later time to collect these charges. We have envelopes in the front office if you would like to get one when you sign in at the office. Rosland is also the recipient of a grant that provides fresh fruit and vegetables for an afternoon snack.

18 Lost and Found Lost and found items are located in a bin in front of the cafeteria. Please look for lost items there first. To check the lost and found bin, please sign in at the office first. All items left in the lost and found bin are given to a non-local charity at winter break and at summer break. There is also a lost in found in the main office for non-clothing items. It is recommended that your child’s name be marked in coats and other clothing items.

Is Something Wrong at School? It is not uncommon for parents to learn that their child is having problems at school. Maybe it is a problem on the playground, a problem with another child or a group of children, or a misunderstanding with a teacher or other employee. These things can and will happen. We recommend you follow the steps below when there is a problem: If it is serious (life threatening, involves weapons, drugs or a legal issue), immediately contact the Principal or Student Services through the office. Otherwise, please report as follows: • Contact your child’s teacher. Start here and see if you can come up with a plan of action. • If that is not successful, contact the Principal or Student and Family Support Coordinator/ Student Services if you believe the problem is not being addressed at other levels.

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Rosland Elementary Major Dates 2017-18 Please make your appointments and travel plans accordingly to avoid missing school.

September 5 First day of school grades 1-5 First day for KG - last names A-H September 6 First day for KG - last names I-Z September 7 All KG attend school

September 12 School Improvement Wednesdays start – 2pm release October 24-26 Parent/Teacher Conferences – No School November 12 Veterans’ Day – No School November 19-23 Thanksgiving Break – No School December 24–January 4 Winter Break – No School January 7 School Resumes January 21 Martin Luther King Holiday – No School February 1 End of Semester – No school February 18 Presidents’ Day – No School March 25-29 Spring Break – No School April 10-12 Parent/Teacher Conferences – No School May 27 Memorial Day – No School

June 5 Last School Improvement Wednesday June 12 Full day – 3:30 pm release June 13 Last Day of School – 2 pm release

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