VIROQUA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL & VIROQUA AREA MONTESSORI SCHOOL PARENT-STUDENT HANDBOOK 2019 – 2020 …because the children are our future Revised and Board Approved – July 15, 2019 Dear Parent/Guardian, Welcome to the Viroqua Elementary School & Viroqua Area Montessori School. This handbook is prepared for the purpose of providing basic information about the operation of our elementary school. Please review the contents with your child(ren). A Parent-Student Signature Form/Technology Acceptable Use Form is at the end of the information book. A copy of the form will be sent home with elementary students. Please complete the form and return it to your child's classroom teacher by Monday, September 9. It is important for schools, families, and the community to work together in the education of children. Education is a team effort. Our school district has adopted the following mission statement that reflects our community’s belief in educating youth. VIROQUA AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT MISSION STATEMENT The Viroqua Area School District provides a quality education for all students that inspires continuous learning, positive relationships, curiosity and compassion in an environment that welcomes diversity while developing respectful and responsible citizens. It is our hope that we can work together as a team to meet goals and objectives related to this mission. The Vision for Viroqua Area School District: To foster students’ love for learning, where educators inspire and where family and community are engaged. Have a great year! Viroqua Elementary & Viroqua Area Montessori School Staff We are Mobile! To receive school delay and closing information, announcements, event calendars,daily menus and much more go to the App store on your phone and search "Viroqua Area Schools" and the Apptegy App should be your top choice. It's free! Just click and download. There is also a link to the App stores at the bottom of our school website. *Like us on Facebook! viroquaareaschools.com 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Viroqua Area Schools Contact Information 4 Elementary Staff Directory 5,6 AED Location 6 Air Quality Index 6 Asbestos Management 6 Attendance 6 Attendance and Health 7 Bicycles, Roller Blades, Roller Shoes, Scooters, Skateboards 7 Birthday Invitations, Parties, and Treats 7 Books and Instructional Materials 7 Building Entry Guidelines 7 Census Data Reporting Instructions 8 Change of Demographic Information 8 Conferences – Parent/Teacher 8 Custodial/Non-Custodial Rights 8,9 Daily Schedule 9 Eligibility of Resident/Non-Resident Students 9 Family Access 9 First Grade Enrollment 9 Health Information 9, 10 Homeless Students 10 Homework 11 Immunizations 11,12 Nutrition Programs 12,13 Open Enrollment Program 13 Phone Calls 13 Physical Education 13 Plagiarism 13 Playground Regulations 13, 14 Proper Attire 14 Religious Accommodations 14 Reporting Child Abuse or Neglect 14 Rules and Expectations 14,15 Safety Notification 15 School Family Communication 15 School Pictures 15 Screening: Child Development Days 15 Screening: Vision and Hearing 16 Student Discipline 16 Student Code of Conduct 16,17 Teacher/Room Assignments 17 Technology Information 17,18,19,20 Testing 21 Transportation Information 21,22 Use of Personal Electronic Devices 22 Viroqua Area Schools Additional Information 22,23 Visitors/Pets 23 Volunteers 23 Weather/Emergency Announcements 23 Wellness Initiative 24 Withdrawals 24 Parent-Student Signature Form/Technology Acceptable Use Form 25 3 For further information concerning the Viroqua Area Schools, please feel free to contact the following people: Dr. Kehl Arnson Mark Getz District Administrator Elementary Principal 115 N. Education Avenue 115 N. Education Avenue Viroqua, WI 54665 Viroqua, WI 54665 (608)637-1186 (608)637-7071 E-Mail: [email protected] E-Mail: [email protected] Jana Yashinsky Jason Cress Director of Student Services High School Principal 115 N. Education Avenue 100 Blackhawk Drive Viroqua, WI 54665 Viroqua, WI 54665 (608)637-1182 (608)637-3191 E-Mail: [email protected] E-Mail: [email protected] Mike Brendel John Schneider Director of Business Services Middle School Principal 115 N. Education Avenue 100 Blackhawk Drive Viroqua, WI 54665 Viroqua, WI 54665 (608)-637-1186 (608)637-3171 E-Mail: [email protected] E-Mail:[email protected] Randy Pederson Kristi Ethridge Supervisor of Transportation Food Services Supervisor 115 N. Education Avenue 100 Blackhawk Drive Viroqua, WI 54665 Viroqua, WI 54665 (608)637-1642 (608)637-1645/637-1644 E-Mail: [email protected] E-Mail: [email protected] Terry Olson Supervisor of Buildings & Grounds 100 Blackhawk Drive Viroqua, WI 54665 (608)637-1636 E-Mail: [email protected] BOARD OF EDUCATION – VIROQUA AREA SCHOOLS Angie Lawrence, President Robert Nigh, Clerk (608)637-6850 (608)689-2633 E-Mail: [email protected] E-Mail: [email protected] Vicki Koppa, Vice President Amanda Running, Treasurer (608)637-0550 (608)606-2963 E-Mail: [email protected] E-Mail: [email protected] Kim Littel, Member Marina Abt, Member (608) 606-2037 (608)634-2094 E-Mail: [email protected] E-Mail: [email protected] Matt Tubbin, Member (920)650-8299 E-Mail: [email protected] THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE VIROQUA AREA SCHOOLS believes that respect, trust, communication among the Board of Education, administrators, staff, students, and the community are the cornerstone of maintaining a strong, focused and effective District which develops productive citizens and a healthy school environment. 4 ELEMENTARY STAFF DIRECTORY STAFF MEMBER ASSIGNMENT E-MAIL ADDRESS PHONE # Alderman, Kristin Special Education Teacher [email protected] 637-1141 Allie, Kelsey Food Service [email protected] 637-1144 Arenz, Ericka Fourth Grade Teacher [email protected] 637-1174 Babb, Christiane First Grade Teacher [email protected] 637-1129 Bauer, Christina Special Education Assistant [email protected] 637-1154 Berra, Kristin Special Education Teacher berkri@ viroquablackhawk.org 637-1130 Blatz, Marlene Title I Teacher [email protected] 637-1152 Boland, Mary Kay Kindergarten Teacher [email protected] 637-1136 Buckingham, Julia Montessori CH Teacher [email protected] 637-1131 Cade, Cheryl Occupational Therapy Assistant [email protected] 637-1142 Cade, Kim Fourth Grade Teacher [email protected] 637-1175 Call, Nola Special Education Assistant [email protected] 637-1154 Clark, Debra Pre-Kindergarten Teacher [email protected] 637-1143 Clements, Aimee Fourth Grade Teacher [email protected] 637-1172 Clements, Amanda Kindergarten Teacher [email protected] 637-1139 Deaver, Deb Health Assistant [email protected] 637-1103 Attendance 637-1101 Dickson, Jill Title I Instructional Aide [email protected] 637-1152 Dobbs, Christine Second Grade Teacher [email protected] 637-1163 Dregne, Linda Special Education Assistant [email protected] 637-1154 Drucker, Michelle Physical Therapist [email protected] 637-1142 Durochik, Linda Food Service [email protected] 637-1144 Fletcher, Carol Food Service [email protected] 637-1144 Fogelson, Adam Special Education Assistant [email protected] 637-1141 Geary, Amy Third Grade Teacher [email protected] 637-1166 Getz, Mark Elementary Principal [email protected] 637-7071 Goltz, Tracey Occupational Therapist [email protected] 637-1142 Hanson, Elizabeth Montessori E1 Assistant [email protected] 637-1132 Harris, Haylee LMC Director [email protected] 637-1110 Haugrud, Brenda Elementary Secretary [email protected] 637-7071 Henthorn, Deb, RN School Nurse [email protected] ES 637-1103 MS/HS 637-1509 Johnson, Thea Pre-Kindergarten Teacher [email protected] 637-1147 Kane, Aaron Montessori E1 Teacher [email protected] 637-1128 Knight, Becky Food Service [email protected] 637-1144 Korn, Kathy First Grade Teacher [email protected] 637-1126 LaCour, Melissa Art Teacher [email protected] 637-1151 Larson, Bethany Special Education Assistant [email protected] 637-1145 Lee, Brandon Special Education Teacher [email protected] 637-1156 Leirmo, Elizabeth Second Grade Teacher [email protected] 637-1162 Lind, Aaron Title I Teacher [email protected] 637-1114 Lind, Betty Custodian [email protected] 637-7071 Lomas, Lori First Grade Teacher [email protected] 637-1127 Lund, Cathy LMC Assistant [email protected] 637-1110 Marien, LeeAnn School Psychologist [email protected] ES 637-1117 MS/HS 637-1534 Mastin, Tammy Second Grade Teacher [email protected] 637-1161 Mills, Margo Montessori CH Assistant [email protected] 637-1131 Moilien, Jessica First Grade Teacher [email protected] 637-1120 Moilien, Katie Kindergarten Teacher [email protected] 637-1137 Myhre, Mary Food Service [email protected] 637-1144 Oldenburg, Nanette Title I Teacher [email protected] 637-1115 Oldham, Janelle Kindergarten Teacher [email protected] 637-1138 Olson, David Custodian [email protected] 637-7071 Olson, Lorna Pre-Kindergarten Assistant [email protected] 637-1143 Oppreicht, Jennifer Guidance Counselor [email protected]