Student Handbook
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Student Handbook 2012-2013 Muldown Elementary School Linda Whitright, Principal John Coyne, Assistant Principal 1 August 31, 2012 Dear Parents, Students, and Friends; Welcome to the 2012-2013 school year! We are excited to see our returning students and those students who will be attending our school for the first time! After a great summer of fun and relaxation and summer classes, our staff is ready to start a new year that will be full of new learning, fun, and friendships. You are an important part of your child’s education. We look forward to working with you throughout this school year and welcome your presence here at school as a part of our parent reading program, helping out with class parties, volunteering in your child’s class with projects or field trips, and helping with various PTA projects. Our school has been cleaned from top to bottom thanks to our superior custodial staff! This beautiful facility provides a safe and positive learning environment for our students and staff and we are proud and grateful to work in such a great building! Please keep this packet in a safe place, as many questions you may have during the year may be answered in the information provided. Please call if you should have any further questions at 862-8620. Our office is open every school day from 7:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. We are always willing to meet when the need arises; we want you to know that we have an open door policy. If you are new to Whitefish Schools, please stop by for a tour if you would like. We are happy to show you around Muldown School. If you are returning, please stop by and say hello! Once again, welcome back to the new school year! Sincerely, Linda Whitright, Principal 2 Table of Contents Page # General Information Welcome Letter 2 Mission Statement 4 Muldown Staff Members 5 Whitefish School District Calendar 2011/2012 6 Daily Schedule 7 Muldown Map 8 Muldown Map Guide 9 Absences 10 Ill or Injured Students 10 Medications 10 Enrollment Age/Immunizations/Birth Certificate 11 Health Screenings 11 School Safety 11 Cell Phones 12 Electronic Devices 12 Lost and Found 12 Dogs as School Visitors 12 Pledge of Allegiance 12 Report Cards 12 Inclement Weather 13 Snow Days 13 Website & Alert Now Calling Service 13 School Lunch Program 14 Student Pick Up and Drop Off 15 Behavioral Expectations and Information General School Rules 16 Muldown Foundations of Discipline 16 Bullying/Harrasment 17 Out of School Misconduct 17 Drugs and Alcohol 17 Dress and Appearance 17 Bus Expectations 18 Muldown Behavioral Expecations 19 3 Whitefish School District No. 44 District Mission Statement “The mission of the Whitefish School District is to assure that all students entrusted to the district be provided with the educational opportunity to gain the knowledge and skills necessary to function effectively in a changing society.” Muldown Mission Statement “Muldown staff is dedicated to helping students achieve academic excellence and to becoming life-long learners and responsible citizens.” Every Muldown staff member is committed to: Being supportive of each other Being professional Managing conflict positively The best interests of the child are the basis of all decisions and actions. (child-centered) Every child will be challenged at their developmental level to achieve their potential through a variety of instructional techniques. A child’s social and academic development is viewed as a cooperative endeavor between the family, school and community. The environment that the school provides is safe, nurturing, and one in which all children can be successful. Team process is a part of effective decision making. Classroom instruction is guided by current best practices, technology and researched- based programs. This shared philosophy allows for balance within a school program. All staff has the responsibility to improve their skills and knowledge. Administration has the responsibility to provide support I meeting this need for professional development. 4 2012-2013 Muldown Staff Members Kindergarten Laura Ferda Kaye Haller Sue Moll Dacia Prather Krista Schulz Lisa Olson First Grade Eryn Calobeer Mara Goligoski Dana Grove Pam Morgan Taunja Wagner Jennifer Watson Second Grade Kathy Akey Sue Argabright Kitty Dowaliby Kathy Joern Mae Koopal Rita Salisbury Third Grade Sarah Akey Lisa Bloom Pam Gianos Amy Rosenthal Kayla Ryan Fourth Grade Sheri Glaspey Shawn Lenzner Jessica Mintz Nikki Smith Shelly Snipes Music Dawn Hashley Library/Media Stacy Kelch/Rita Wolfe Health Enhancement Vonda Garcia Fourth Grade Specials Patti Faustini Counselors Diana Graham, Kelly Talsma Special Education Gail Leonard, Sherri Sadino, Brianna Shuttler, Alisha Meyer Occupational Ther. Rita Haskins Physical Therapist Leslie Hayden Educational Support Sandy Cain, Eden Diaz, Malinda Goldhirsch, Carol Smith, Debbie Caferro, Professionals Greta Norcross, Bonnie Kuehne, Donna Sproul, Christine Samuels, Maggie Roberts Title I Teachers Kathy Clark, Darcy Gould Psychologist Dana Remley CSCT Program Eric Greenberg, Matt VanVlack Speech Clinicians Char Cordier, Janet Maddock, Christina Schmidt ALPS/Spanish Patti Faustini Kitchen Workers Jay Stagg, Brenda Banning, Trish Acton, Alice Thramer, Joyce Fletcher, Pam Sexton Custodians Travis Fredrickson, Jim Marron, Ginger Darner Principal Linda Whitright 5 WHITEFISH SCHOOL DISTRICT NO.44 2012/2013 JULY AUGUST SEPTEMBER S M T W TH F S S M T W TH F S S M T W TH F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 1 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 29 30 31 26 27 28 29 30 31 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 OCTOBER NOVEMBER DECEMBER S M T W TH F S S M T W TH F S S M T W TH F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 1 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 28 29 30 31 25 26 27 28 29 30 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH S M T W TH F S S M T W TH F S S M T W TH F S 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 1 2 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 27 28 29 30 31 24 25 26 27 28 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 APRIL MAY JUNE S M T W TH F S S M T W TH F S S M T W TH F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 1 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 28 29 30 26 27 28 29 30 31 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Assistant Principal John Coyne PIR/Prof Dev Days Open House: School Nurse 2nd Grade--September 18--6:00-6:30 PM Karen VACATION 4th Grade--September 18--6:30-7:00 PM Spangler Secretaries DAY 1st Grade--September 20--6:00-6:30 PM Becky Goeres, Vivian Allen Kindergarten--September 20--6:00-7:00 PM 3rd Grade--September 20--6:30-7:00 PM 11:30 EARLY RELEASE START - END OF SCHOOL Parent/Teacher Conferences: K-4th Grade--November 13, 14, 15--4:00-7:00 PM END OF QUARTER Snow Makeup 6 Daily Schedule 2012 - 2013 Kindergarten School Begins 8:35 Morning Recess Scheduled by classroom teacher Lunch/Recess 11:00 – 11:45 Afternoon Recess 1:40 – 2:00 Dismissal 3:05 Grade One School Begins 8:30 Morning Recess 10:00 – 10:20 Lunch/Recess 12:00 – 12:45 Afternoon Recess 2:00 – 2:20 Dismissal 3:05 Grade Two School Begins 8:30 Morning Recess 10:15 – 10:30 Lunch/Recess 11:45 – 12:30 Afternoon Recess 2:00 – 2:15 Dismissal 3:05 Grade Three School Begins 8:30 Morning Recess 10:00 – 10:15 Lunch/Recess 11:35 – 12:20 Afternoon Recess 2:15 – 2:30 Dismissal 3:15 Grade Four School Begins 8:30 Recess/Lunch 10:55 – 11:30 Afternoon Recess 1:05 – 1:20 Dismissal 3:25 7 8 MULDOWN MAP GUIDE KINDERGARTEN AREA SPECIALISTS 102 – Kaye Haller 305 – Gail Leonard/Preschool 105 – Sue Moll 605 – Vonda Garcia/H.E. 108 – Krista Schulz 611 – Dawn Hashley/Music 111 – Laura Ferda 503 – Rita Haskins/Leslie Hayden 114 – Dacia Prather OT/PT 117 – Lisa Olson 505 – Teachers’ Lounge 524/525 – Multipurpose Room FIRST GRADE AREA 539 – Diana Graham/Counselor 709 – Brianna Shuttler/Resource 538 – Christina Schmidt/Speech 711 – Dana Grove 534 – Dana Remley/Psychologist 712 – Jennifer Watson 202 – Eric Greenberg/CSCT 713 – Darcy Gould/Title I 502 – Conference Room B 718 – Taunja Wagner 537 – Kelly Talsma/Counselor 719 – Eryn Calobeer 416 – Patti Faustini/Enrichment/Specials 720 – Mara Goligoski 721 – Pam Morgan SECOND GRADE AREA 810 – Sue Argabright MISCELLANEOUS 811 – Mae Koopal 325 – Office: Becky Goeres; Vivian Allen; 812 – Rita Salisbury John Coyne; Karen Spangler; Conference 813 – Kathy Joern Room 818 – Kathy Akey 326 – Office: Linda Whitright 819 – Kathy Clark/Title I 313 – Workroom 820 – Kitty Dowaliby 323 – Media Center: Stacy Kelch; Rita Wolfe 821 – Alisha Meyer/SLP THIRD GRADE AREA 407 – Pam Gianos 408 – Janet Maddock/Speech Rita Wolfe Office 413 – Sarah Akey 414 – Amy Rosenthal 415 – Lisa Bloom 404 –Kayla Ryan Phone room- Char Cordier FOURTH GRADE AREA 210 – Sherri Sadino/Resource 204 – Sheri Glaspey 203 – Shawn Lenzner 211 – Shelly Snipes 212 – Jessica Mintz 213 – Nikki Smith 9 Muldown School Policies and Procedures Absences/Tardies If your child will be absent from school, please call the office at 862-8620 before 9:00 A.M.