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Shawsheen Elementary School Shawsheen Elementary School Student and Parent Handbook 2016-2017 Jill Barnes, Principal Molly McCall, Assistant Principal 4020 West 7th Street Greeley, CO 80634 (970) 348-2300 office (970) 348-2330 fax [email protected] [email protected] TABLE OF CONTENTS ITEM PAGE Welcome to Our School . .. .. 2 Letter from the Principal (2) Mission and/or Vision Statements (3) Story of Shawsheen (3) Soaring Thunderbirds Expectations, Mascot, Colors, School Song, School Pledge (4) Six for Six (5) District Calendar with Important Dates (6) Home / School Communication (7) School Contact Information (7) School Hours (7) Lunch Schedule (8) Parent/Teacher Conferences (8) Homework (8) Wellness Policy (8) Parties (9) Field Trips (9) Report Cards (9) Extended Day Programs (10) Staff List (11) Student Email Accounts (12) Attendance and Safety . 13 District Attendance Policy (14) Safety (18) Playground Rules (18) Dress Code Policy (19) School Based PBIS (20) Discipline (21) Bullying (26) Personal Property (27) Weather Closure (27) Health and Medical (28) Nutrition . 32 Meal Prices (33) Payments (33) Free / Reduced Information (33) Wellness Policy (34) Breakfast / Lunch (34) Cafeteria Expectations (34) Transportation . 35 Map (36) Drop off / Pick up (37) Bus Schedule (38) Before and After School Hours (38) Getting Involved . 39 Volunteers (40) Visitors (40) School Accountability Committee (40) Parent Group (40) 1 SHAWSHEEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Jill Barnes, Principal Molly McCall, Assistant Principal 4020 West 7th Street Greeley, Colorado 80634 Phone: (970) 348-2300 Fax: (970) 348-2330 Dear Families, On behalf of the faculty and staff, I welcome you and your child to Shawsheen Elementary. Our goal is to provide a comprehensive educational program where students are able to reach their fullest potential. We are committed to creating a culture of excellence and we promise to do our very best to meet the needs of every child, every day. At Shawsheen, we follow the SOARing thunderbird expectations: Safe, Organized, Achieving, Respectful, and Responsible. We value the uniqueness of each child. We strive to create a safe learning environment where students are able to focus on learning. This handbook is intended to be a quick reference guide to our school. The handbook provides information regarding the policies and procedures that govern Shawsheen Elementary and Weld County School District 6. We strongly encourage you to examine this handbook and discuss the appropriate information with your child. On behalf of the entire Shawsheen faculty and staff, you are cordially invited to visit the school and to be an active part of your child’s education. Please know that I am available to answer questions and discuss your concerns. We are here to help each student and we are fully committed to providing the quality education that every child deserves! It is going to be a great year! Welcome to Shawsheen! Respectfully, Jill Barnes Jill Barnes Principal, Shawsheen Elementary 2 SHAWSHEEN MISSION Working together in a safe environment, our mission is for students at Shawsheen Elementary to achieve at high levels and celebrate the joy of learning. SHAWSHEEN VISION STATEMENT Shawsheen Elementary is a diverse, energetic, positive, and student-focused community which is built upon four cornerstones: Academic Excellence, Professional Excellence, Social/Emotional Climate, and Community Partnership. THE STORY OF SHAWSHEEN Shawsheen was a beautiful Indian maiden. In 1863, she was within minutes of being burned to death by the Cheyenne, at the site in Greeley now known as Island Grove Park, when she was rescued by Company B of the First Colorado Regiment. Shawsheen had been captured by the Arapahoe and traded to the Cheyenne. After her rescue, the United States Army returned Shawsheen to her people, but she never forgot the kindness shown to her by the soldiers. She became a very close friend of many settlers, including the Nathan C. Meeker family. In 1870, sixteen years after her rescue, Shawsheen was given the opportunity to repay the people who saved her life. As the sister of the great Ute Chief Ouray, she used her influence to dramatically aid in the rescue of Mrs. Meeker, her daughter Josephine, Mrs. Flora Ellen Price, and her two children – Johnnie and May, who had been captured by Indians during the Meeker Massacre. Mr. Meeker, founder of the Union Colony and the City of Greeley, was killed during the Indian uprising. The people of Greeley, where Nathan Meeker and his family lived for so many years, have never forgotten the important part Shawsheen played in gaining the release of the white captives. Shawsheen – “Queen of the Utes” – is loved and remembered by many people. 3 SOARING THUNDERBIRDS EXPECTATIONS Safe Organized Achieving Respectful and Responsible MASCOT / SCHOOL COLORS Thunderbird Orange, rust, and yellow SCHOOL SONG Shawsheen Thunderbirds, Thunderbirds, can’t help shouting Hooray, HOORAY! We’re Shawsheen Thunderbirds, Thunderbirds, and proud in every way. For we’re a school where learning is dear; a walk through our halls and it is crystal clear. We strive to be our best with each passing year, we’re Shawsheen Thunderbirds! S-H-A-W-SHEEN! Shawsheen Thunderbirds, Thunderbirds, can’t help shouting Hooray, HOORAY! We’re Shawsheen Thunderbirds, Thunderbirds, and proud in every way. For we’re a school where learning is dear; a walk through our halls and it is crystal clear. We strive to be our best with each passing year, we’re Shawsheen Thunderbirds! Stand tall and let us all profess, WE’RE SHAWSHEEN THUNDERBIRDS! YES!!! ~Music and lyrics written by Jaquelyne Lee Kuykendall, August 18, 2002 Shawsheen Pledge I am a SOARing Thunderbird. Today I will be safe, organized, achieving with my behavior and my work. I will be respectful to everyone and responsible with all my words and actions; to make Shawsheen a great school! 4 5 School District Mission and Vision MISSION Engage, Empower, Inspire District 6 provides every student with a personalized, well-rounded and excellent education in a safe, caring environment. VISION District 6 educates today’s students in partnership with families and communities to succeed in tomorrow’s world. GOALS Student Learning and Achievement Strengthening Partnerships Climate and Culture Operational and Organizational Effectiveness Values & Beliefs: Our student come first WE know every child can achieve We commit to excellence, innovation and continuous improvement We ensure safe and healthy schools We view diversity as an asset We provide opportunity and choice We partner with families and communities 6 7 Home-School Communication Parent/ Teacher communication is encouraged and can be made through personal contact, phone calls, or notes. Conference days have been set in the school calendar. If you can’t arrange to attend any of the scheduled times, please ask the teacher for an alternative appointment. It is very important that parents attend conferences. If you need to speak with your child’s teacher at a time of the year in addition to Parent/Teacher Conferences, please follow the process listed below. Process: Parents/ guardians contact the office (348-2300) and request an appointment with the teacher and/ or other staff who may work with their child. The staff member will contact parents/guardians and set up a mutual time to meet. In this manner, we will be able to ensure that those affected by the resolution of the situation are involved in the discussion. Appointments will be scheduled if further meetings are included to resolve the issue. Notes Home Many times throughout the year, parents will receive correspondence from the school, typically in the Thursday Folders. Upon occasion, it is necessary to respond to and return notes to the school. We request any correspondence requiring return to school be done promptly. Monthly Newsletters The office will send a newsletter each month. The newsletter will provide information and a calendar of upcoming events. School Contact Information Address: 4020 West 7th Street Greeley, CO 80634 Phone: (970) 348-2300 office (970) 348-2330 fax Website: http://shawsheen.greeleyschools.org Shawsheen School Hours Monday Schedule Tuesday – Friday Schedule First Bell 8:20 AM First Bell 8:20 AM School Day 8:25 AM – 2:15 PM School Day 8:25 AM – 3:45 PM Shawsheen Office Hours 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM 8 Lunch Schedule During the school year, students will have 20 minutes of recess and 20 minutes to eat their lunch. Monday Schedule Tuesday through Friday Grade Lunch Recess Grade Lunch Recess K 11:00 - 11:20 11:20 - 11:40 K 11:20 - 11:40 11:40 - 12:00 1 11:20 - 11:40 11:00 - 11:20 1 11:40 - 12:00 11:20 - 11:40 2 11:40 - 12:00 11:20 - 11:40 2 11:55 - 12:15 12:15 - 12:35 3 11:50 - 12:10 11:30 - 11:50 3 12:15 - 12:35 11:55 - 12:15 4 12:00 - 12:20 12:20 - 12:40 4 12:35 - 12:55 12:55 - 1:15 5 12:20 - 12:40 12:00 - 12:20 5 12:55 - 1:15 12:35 - 12:55 Parent Teacher Conference Schedule Fall Spring Sept. 19 (12:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.) Feb. 6 (12:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.) Sept. 22 (4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.) Feb. 9 (4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.) Homework Parents have a responsibility to make sure children have a set place and time to do homework. A consistent time should be chosen that works for the family, for example: before going out to play or after dinner. It is also good to identify a quiet place to sit and concentrate, and establish a daily routine that includes homework. Homework should be put in their backpack when it is completed. Teachers use homework as a gauge that tells them if students understood the concepts that were taught.
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