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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.