Student Handbook Information 2010-2011 Weld County School District 6 1025 9th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 348-6000 S. Christa McAuliffe Elementary 600 51st Ave. Greeley, CO 80634 970-348-1900 www.mcauliffe.greeleyschools.org The purpose of this handbook is to acquaint students and parents with the educational program of the S. Christa McAuliffe Elementary School as well as the policies and procedures of the school district. It is our goal that students and parents will read this handbook at the beginning of the school year. The handbook should be kept in a handy location for easy referral regarding questions that may come up during the school year. An electronic copy will always be on file on our website as well. Updated 8-4-2010 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Staff List/phone# ……………………………………………………………….…………………… 3 Attendance Policies Arrival & Dismissal Times ……………………………………………………………….…………………… 4 Tardy Students ……………………………………………………………….…………………… 4 Absences ……………………………………………………………….…………………… 4 Checking in/out students ……………………………………………………………….…………………… 5 Student pick-up/drop off ……………………………………………………………….…………………… 5 Academic Policies Class Assignments ……………………………………………………………….…………………… 5 Conferences ……………………………………………………………….…………………… 5 Communication ……………………………………………………………….…………………… 6 Report Cards ……………………………………………………………….…………………… 6 S.T.A.R. Team ……………………………………………………………….…………………… 6 Debby Merrill Library/Media Center ……………………………………………………………….…………………… 6 Transportation Policies Walking students ……………………………………………………………….…………………… 7 Field Trips ……………………………………………………………….…………………… 7 Health and Safety Policies FERPA ……………………………………………………………….…………………… 8 PPRA ……………………………………………………………….…………………… 9 Health Recommendations ……………………………………………………………….…………………… 11 Medicines ……………………………………………………………….…………………… 11 Immunizations ……………………………………………………………….…………………… 12 Head Lice ……………………………………………………………….…………………… 12 Accidents/Emergencies ……………………………………………………………….…………………… 12 Missing Children ……………………………………………………………….…………………… 12 School Conduct Discipline Philosophy ……………………………………………………………….…………………… 13 Playground ……………………………………………………………….…………………… 13 Recess ……………………………………………………………….…………………… 14 Lunchroom ……………………………………………………………….…………………… 14 Hot Lunch Policies and Information ……………………………………………………………….…………………… 14 Dress ……………………………………………………………….…………………… 15 District Dress Code ……………………………………………………………….…………………… 16 Sportsmanship ……………………………………………………………….…………………… 17 Other School Information Newsletter/News ……………………………………………………………….…………………… 17 Lost and Found ……………………………………………………………….…………………… 17 Parties ……………………………………………………………….…………………… 17 PTO ……………………………………………………………….…………………… 18 Open House ……………………………………………………………….…………………… 18 Visitors ……………………………………………………………….…………………… 18 Telephone ……………………………………………………………….…………………… 18 School Closing ……………………………………………………………….…………………… 19 Parent’s Right To Know ……………………………………………………………….…………………… 19 School Colors/Mascot/Song ……………………………………………………………….…………………… 20 ~ 2 ~ S. Christa McAuliffe Staff Ext Staff Member Position Room # Email 1966 Beckman, Tim Music Teacher 54 [email protected] 1944 Beeman, Lu Ann 1st grade 05 [email protected] 1959 Bernhardt, Judy Asst SPED 20 [email protected] 1950 Call, Chuck 4th grade 11 [email protected] 1964 Charaska, Brenda Asst SPED 52 [email protected] 1900 Cousins, Cindy Office Secretary Office [email protected] 1947 Feit, Dana 2nd grade 08 [email protected] 1940 Fulton, Shanna Kindergarten 01 [email protected] 1955 Gallegos, Jacinda 5th grade 16 [email protected] 1951 Gerk, David 4th grade 12 [email protected] 1964 Godson, Sylvia SPED Teacher 52 [email protected] 1959 Gonzales, Debbie Asst SPED 20 [email protected] 1946 Grant, Margaret 2nd grade 07 [email protected] 1959 Griego, Elana Asst SPED 20 [email protected] 1940 Halsey, Leanne Kindergarten 01 [email protected] 1964 Horton, Jenny Asst SPED 52 [email protected] 1969 Huwa, Karen 3rd grade 22 [email protected] 1962 Kruse, Tammy PS Teacher 41 [email protected] 1964 Kuban, Pepi (Liz) Asst. Instructional 52 [email protected] 1954 Johnston, Andrea 5th grade 15 [email protected] 1900 Kennedy, Eamon Adaptive PE Teacher 19 [email protected] 1973 Layden, Toby 3rd grade 23 [email protected] 1972 Lee, Amy 3rd grade 21 [email protected] 1926 Lefor, Lori Health Clerk Clinic [email protected] 1992 Lewis, Tina Librarian 50 [email protected] 1959 Lousberg, Connie Asst SPED 20 [email protected] 1956 Mattenklodt, Kathy G/T Resource Teacher 17 [email protected] 1959 McGrath, Susan SPED Teacher RLC 20 [email protected] 1948 McMurren, Denise 2rd grade 09 [email protected] 1959 Miranda, Maria Asst SPED 20 [email protected] 1901 Mitchell, Mary Office Manager Office [email protected] 1958 Mountford, Janis Vision Teacher 19 [email protected] 1953 Mueller, Jodee 4th grade 14 [email protected] 1958 Nelson, Jennifer PTA 19 [email protected] 1952 Ortiz, Maggie 4th grade 13 [email protected] 1918 Perales, Kim School Pyshologist 34 [email protected] 1926 Phillips, Diane School Nurse Clinic [email protected] 1958 Pisacka, Janet OT 19 [email protected] 1929 Ramirez, Dee Kitchen Manager Cafeteria [email protected] 1941 Rangel, Paulette Kindergarten 02 [email protected] 1945 Ranous, Shanna 1st grade 06 [email protected] 1963 Reed, Joan ELL Teacher 41 [email protected] 1967 Roberts, Charlotte P.E. Teacher 55 [email protected] 1928 Ruiz, Victor Building Manager 62 [email protected] 1959 Schaeffer, Julienne Asst SPED 20 [email protected] 1949 Schaumberg, Sandy 2nd grade 10 [email protected] 1965 Shea, Mike Art Teacher 53 [email protected] 1962 Smitham, Erika Asst Preschool SPED 41 [email protected] 1943 Sparkman, Karin 1st grade 04 [email protected] 1957 Starkey, Susan 5th grade 18 [email protected] 1909 Tuttle, Wes Principal Office [email protected] 1959 Verhoeff, Belinda Asst SPED 20 [email protected] 1974 Vierow, Konna 3rd grade 24 [email protected] 1964 Winn, DeeDee Asst SPED 52 [email protected] 1918 York, Hannah SLP 34 [email protected] ~ 3 ~ ARRIVAL AND DISMISSAL TIMES DO NOT ARRIVE BEFORE 8:10 AM (our morning supervision begins at this time) PLEASE LEAVE THE BUILDING AND GROUNDS AT 3:30 PM (dismissal time) ALL MONDAY’S DISMISS AT 2:00 PM AM Kindergarten 8:30-2:00 (M) and 8:30 - 11:25 AM (T-Th) PM Kindergarten 12:35 - 3:30 PM (T-Th) and 8:30-2:00 (F) Morning Preschool 8:30 - 11:30 AM (T-F) Afternoon Preschool 12:30 - 3:30 PM (T-F) We ask your help in assuring that your child arrives at school on time. The bell for students to enter the building rings at 8:25 A.M., with school beginning promptly at 8:30 A.M. Please be diligent in the delivery and pick up of your children. TARDY STUDENTS We believe that every student should be at school, in their classroom, and ready to work by 8:30 am. We believe children who arrive after 8:30 am are tardy and will not be excused unless there is a valid parental explanation. Students will be allowed FIVE unexcused tardies during the school year, any thereafter will be referred to the District Truancy Officer. ABSENCES School attendance is important in order to allow children to learn. Excessive and unnecessary absences can only hinder a child's growth in education. Parents are urged to cooperate by encouraging pupils to attend school regularly, and to be at school on time. Please avoid appointments or shopping trips during the school hours. If a student is absent from school: • Parents must notify school by 8:30. The school secretary will call your home if no call is received by 9:30 a.m. • He/she must make up all work missed. If a student knows before hand that he/she will be absent: • The parents should complete a pre-arranged absence form requesting that the absence be considered an excused absence. Forms are available on the parent zone of our website or in the office. • He/she should make arrangements for his/her assignments to be completed after he/she returns to school. If a child is absent from school, he/she has two days for every day missed to makeup school assignments. In some cases, the teacher may request that the child stay after for individual tutoring. Makeup school assignments will be completed upon return to school. Teachers will assemble makeup school assignments while the student is absent. Make up work will be given to the student upon his/her return to school. When a student is absent because of illness, makeup work may be picked up from the student's teacher(s) after school is dismissed for the day. If at all possible, students should arrange to have their medical and/or dental appointments after school or on Monday’s after 2:00p.m. early release. These are excused absences if a written excuse is presented to your child's teacher at the start of the school day. Students will automatically be referred to the District Truancy Officer after 10 unexcused absences. ~ 4 ~ CHECK IN/OUT OF STUDENTS Any student entering school after 8:30 am or returning from an appointment must check in at the front office. Appointments should be scheduled before and after school if at all possible. If you need to check out a child early, please come