Student Handbook
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Student Handbook 2015-2016 Muldown Elementary School Linda Whitright, Principal John Coyne, Assistant Principal Dear Parents, Students, and Friends; Welcome to the 2015-2016 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. We will be continuing our WATCH D.O.G.S. volunteer program for dads this fall. This program is designed to allow dads and other males that are a part of your child’s life an opportunity to volunteer at the school in a variety of situations. Look for more information as we start the school year and as we approach Open House, 2015 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 Page 2 Updated 8/22/2015 Table of Contents Page # General Information Welcome Letter 2 Mission Statement 4 School Board 5 Muldown Staff Members 6 Whitefish School District Calendar 2015-2016 7 Daily Schedule 8 Muldown Map 9 Muldown Map Guide 10 Absences 11 Ill or Injured Students 11 Medications 11 Enrollment Age/Immunizations/Birth Certificate 12 504 Information 13 Health Screenings 14 School Safety 14 BYOD, Cell Phones 14 Lost and Found 15 Dogs as School Visitors 15 Pledge of Allegiance 15 Report Cards 15 Inclement Weather 15 Snow Days 16 Website & Automated Message Service 16 Nut Free Zone 16 School Lunch Program 17 Student Pick Up and Drop Off 18 Behavioral Expectations and Information General School Rules 19 Muldown Foundations of Discipline 19 Playground Monitors 20 Bullying/Harassment 20 Out of School Misconduct 20 Drugs and Alcohol 20 Weapons 20 Dress and Appearance 21 Bus Expectations 22 Muldown Behavioral Expectations 23 Page 3 Updated 8/22/2015 Whitefish School District No. 44 District Mission Statement Mission (why we exist) The Whitefish District will develop and support reflective thinkers and citizens who are well equipped for life beyond high school. Each Whitefish student will graduate ready for college, career and citizenship. 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 in meeting this need through professional development. Page 4 Updated 8/22/2015 WHITEFISH SCHOOL DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS 2015-2016 SCHOOL YEAR Shawn Watts, Chairperson 1655 2nd St. East Whitefish, MT 59937 Heather Vrentas 471-4714 (c) 345 Shady River Lane Term Expires: 5/2017 Whitefish, MT 59937 [email protected] 862-7627 (w) Term Expires: 5/2017 David Fern [email protected] 211 Dakota Avenue Whitefish, MT 59937 Nick Polumbus 862-9170 (h) 303 Stumptown Loop 212-0674 (c) Whitefish, MT 59937 Term Expires: 5/2017 862-1955 (w) [email protected] Term Expires: 5/2016 [email protected] Ruth Harrison, Vice-Chair 1585 East Edgewood Drive Marguerite Kaminski Whitefish, MT 59937 P.O. Box 1658 862-2657 (h) Whitefish, MT 59937 Term Expires: 5/2016 862-8111 (h) [email protected] Term Expires 5/2018 [email protected] Carol Atkinson PO Box 370 Whitefish, MT 59937 862-7591 (h) Term Expires: 5/20/16 [email protected] Page 5 Updated 8/22/2015 2015-2016 Muldown Staff Members Kindergarten Laura Ferda Kortney Guier Alisa Smith Dacia Prather Krista Schulz Lisa Olson First Grade Eryn Calobeer Kelsey McCluskey Mara Goligoski Dana Grove Pam Morgan Taunja Wagner Marni Thomas Second Grade Lisa Bloom Lindley Lynch Kitty Dowaliby Kathy Joern Mae Koopal Alisha Meyer Bonnie Hannigan Third Grade Sarah Akey Pam Gianos Amy Rosenthal Kayla Ryan Jennifer Watson Fourth Grade Sheri Glaspey Shawn Lenzner Jessica Mintz Nikki Smith Shelly Snipes Music Dawn Hashley Library/Media Stacy Kelch/Gary Carmichael Health Enhancement Vonda Garcia Fourth Grade Spanish Kate Hunter Counselors Kelly Talsma, Lacy Eccles Special Education Gail Leonard, Sherri Sadino, Brianna Schuttler, Laura Raykoski, Barbara Castleman Occupational Ther. Rita Haskins Physical Therapist Leslie Hayden Educational Support Eden Dias, Malinda Goldhirsch, Carol Smith, Kate Whitcomb, Joe Newby, Lisa Wiley Professionals Christina Gray, Donna Sproul, Cheryl Wilder, Leann Hughes, Title I Teachers Darcy Gould, Amy Muhlfeld Psychologist Dana Remley CSCT Program Eric Greenberg, Matt VanVlack Speech Clinicians Janet Maddock, Christina Schmidt ALPS/Spanish Kate Hunter Kitchen Workers Jay Stagg, Brenda Banning, Lesley Quigg, Alice Thramer, Pam Sexton, Robin England Playground Christine Samuels, Maggie Roberts Custodians Travis Fredrickson, Marty Quigley, Adam Rhode School Nurse Jamie Conkey Secretaries Vivian Allen, Chelsea Lefcourt Principals Linda Whitright, John Coyne Page 6 Updated 8/22/2015 Page 7 Updated 8/22/2015 Daily Schedule 2015-2016 Kindergarten School Begins 8:40 Morning Recess Scheduled by classroom teacher Lunch/Recess 11:00 – 11:45 Afternoon Recess 1:20-1:40 Group 1 Afternoon Recess 1:40-2:00 Group 2 Dismissal 3:10 Grade One School Begins 8:35 Morning Recess 10:00 – 10:20 Lunch/Recess 12:00 – 12:50 Afternoon Recess 2:00 – 2:20 Dismissal 3:10 Grade Two School Begins 8:35 Morning Recess 10:15 – 10:30 Lunch/Recess 11:45 – 12:30 Afternoon Recess 1:45 – 2:00 Dismissal 3:10 Grade Three School Begins 8:35 Morning Recess 10:00 – 10:15 Lunch/Recess 11:35 – 12:20 Afternoon Recess 2:15 – 2:30 Dismissal 3:20 Grade Four School Begins 8:35 Recess/Lunch 10:45 – 11:30 Afternoon Recess 1:10 – 1:25 Dismissal 3:30 Page 8 Updated 8/22/2015 Page 9 Updated 8/22/2015 MULDOWN MAP GUIDE KINDERGARTEN AREA 102 – Kortney Guier 212 – Jessica Mintz 105 – Alisa Smith 213 – Nikki Smith 108 – Krista Schulz 211 – Shelly Snipes 111 – Laura Ferda 114 – Dacia Prather SPECIALISTS 117 – Lisa Olson 305 – Gail Leonard/Preschool 605 – Vonda Garcia/H.E. FIRST GRADE AREA 611 – Dawn Hashley/Music 709 – Brianna Schuttler/Resource 502 – Conference Room B 710 - Kelsey McCluskey 503 – Rita Haskins/Leslie Hayden OT/PT 711 – Dana Grove 505 – Teachers’ Lounge 712 – Marni Thomas 524/525 – Multipurpose Room 713 – Darcy Gould/Title I 534 – Dana Remley/Psychologist 718 – Taunja Wagner 536 - Janet Maddock/Speech 719 – Eryn Calobeer 537 – Lacy Eccles/Counselor 720 – Mara Goligoski 538 – Christina Schmidt/Speech 721 – Pam Morgan 539 – Kelly Talsma/Counselor SECOND GRADE AREA MISCELLANEOUS 809 - Barbara Castelman/Resource 325 – Office: Chelsea Lefcourt; Vivian Allen; 810 – Kate Hunter John Coyne; Jamie Conkey/Nurse; Conference 811 – Mae Koopal Room 812 – Kitty Dowaliby 326 – Office: Linda Whitright 813 – Kathy Joern 313 – Workroom 818 – Lisa Bloom 323 – Media Center: Stacy Kelch; Gary Carmichael 819 – Bonnie Hannigan 820 – Lindley Lynch 821 – Alisha Meyer THIRD GRADE AREA 404 – Kayla Ryan 407 – Pam Gianos 408 – Amy Muhlfeld/Title I 413 – Sarah Akey 414 – Amy Rosenthal 415 – Jennifer Watson 416 – Laura Raykowski/Resource Phone room- Gary Carmichael FOURTH GRADE AREA 202 – Eric Greenberg & Matt Van Vlack/CSCT 203 – Shawn Lenzner 204 – Sheri Glaspey 210 – Sherri Sadino/Resource Page 10 Updated 8/22/2015 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. If you know that your child will be gone in advance, please call the office to inform us about planned absences. If you plan to pick up your child early during the day, please make sure to sign them out at the office. Thanks for your help! More than 6 absences per trimester are considered to be excessive. Notification from administration may be sent home to address excessive absences.