Green City R-I Elementary

Green City R-I

Elementary Handbook

2014-2015

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Dear Students and Parents,

It is my pleasure to welcome you to Green City R-I Elementary. The teachers and staff join me in saying we are happy to have you as part of the Green City family. We hope this will be a successful and satisfying year for you.

The pages of the handbook are crammed with information that you will find useful about the school. I recommend that you go through the entire handbook quickly at first; then go back and read the pages that apply to you now. I suggest that parents and pupils read it together. The handbook is online at http://www.greencity.k12.mo.us. If you would like a new CD or a hardcopy please contact Megan Lunsford at 660-874-4126, ext. 224 or . Feel free to ask your teacher or me for additional information or for further explanation of the material in this handbook.

Be sure to acquaint yourself with the staff members listed on page 5. These are staff members who are here to help you get the most out of your years at Green City. Parents will want to make note of the various phone numbers.

Please visit our school web site, greencity.k12.mo.us, to view this student handbook and other pertinent information regarding your child’s school year. Our calendars this year are all located on this site.

It is my sincere wish to make the 2014-2015 school year a happy, safe, and successful one for everyone involved.

We are glad you are a Green City gopher!

Sincerely,

Tennille C. Banner

Elementary Principal

GREEN CITY R-I ELEMENTARY

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Welcome

·  Principal Welcome Letter Page 1

·  Table of Contents Pages 2 - 4

·  Board of Education/Administration/Staff Page 5

·  Green City Elementary Value Statements Page 6

·  District Calendar Page 7

·  Tentative Elementary Activities

v  August--May Pages 8 – 10

·  Schedules

v  Daily Page 11

v  Lunch Page 11

·  Supply Lists Pages 11 – 13

Elementary Programs/Activities

·  Art Page 14

·  Awards Assemblies Page 14

·  Band Page 14

·  Birthday Club Page 14

·  Book Fair Page 14

·  Book-It Page 14

·  Box Tops Page 14

·  Counseling Page 14

·  English Language Learners Page 14

·  Field Day Page 14

·  Field Trips Page 15

·  Gifted and Talented Page 15

·  Honor Roll Page 15

·  Kindergarten Round-up Page 15

·  Library Page 15

·  Migrant Education Page 15

·  Mother’s Day Tea Page 15

·  Music Page 15

·  Music Program Page 15

·  Parents as Teachers Page 15

·  Parties Page 15

·  Physical Education Page 15

·  Preschool Screening Page 16

·  Reading Circle Page 16

·  Reading Coach ….. Page 16

·  School Pictures Page 16

·  Sixth Grade Promotion Page 16

·  Special Education Page 16

·  Student Council Page 16

·  Technology/Computer Page 17

·  Title I Page 17

·  Tutoring Page 17

Health/Safety Issues

·  The Role of the School Nurse Page 18

·  Things the School Nurse Cannot Do Page 18

·  Concerns for Green City R-I Schools……………………………………… …………….Page 18

·  Health History and Emergency Release Cards and Information Page 18

·  Admission to Nurse’s Office and Health Assessment Given Page 18

·  Medication Administration Page 19

·  Medication Delivery to the Nurse’s Office Page 19

·  Health Screenings Page 19

·  Immunization Requirements Page 20

·  Elementary Students/Extra Clothes Page 20

·  Head Lice Page 20

·  Student with Special Health Concerns Page 20

·  The Vision Law Page 21

·  Earthquake Drill Page 21

·  Fire Drill Page 21

·  Lockdown Drill Page 21

·  Relocation Drill Page 21

·  Tornado Drill Page 21

Nutrition/Lunch Room Policies

·  Breakfast Page 22

·  Cafeteria Charges Page 22

·  Cafeteria Prices Page 22

·  Dietary Request Page 22

·  Free and Reduced Priced Lunches Page 22

·  Hot Lunch Page 22

·  Lunch and Breakfast Money Page 22

·  Lunch Schedule Page 22

·  Lunch Room Rules Pages 22 - 23

·  Pop Machines/Gatorade Page 23

·  Snack Milk/Juice Page 23

Parent/Opportunities/Information

·  Asbestos Public Notice Page 24

·  Bus Routes Page 24

·  Complaint Procedures Pages 25 - 26

·  Early Dismissals Page 26

·  Early-Out Days Page 26

·  Earthquake Safety For Missouri’s Schools Pages 26 - 27

·  Go Edustar EZ Message Page 28

·  Grading Systems/Scale Page 28

·  Legal Guardian Page 28

·  Make-Up Work Page 28

·  Missouri PIRC Page 28

·  Model Notification of Rights under FERPA Page 29

·  Model Notification of Rights Under PPRA Pages 29 – 30

·  Directory Information…………………………………………………………………………………………….Page 30

·  Parent Volunteers Page 31

·  Parent/Teacher Conferences Page 31

·  Pledge of Allegiance Page 31

·  Progress Reports Page 31

·  Promotion and Retention Policy Page 32

·  Public Notice Page 32

·  Report Cards Page 32

·  Rights According to “The No Child Left Behind Act of 2001” Page 32

·  Rights and Privacy of Parents and Students/Student Records Page 33

·  School Phone Directory Page 34

·  School Numbers/FAX Numbers Page 34

·  School Violence Hotline Number Page 35

·  Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 Page 35

·  Senate Bill 291 Information Pages 35 – 36

·  Senate Bill 319 Information Pages 36 – 37

·  Sign In/Sign Out Procedures Page 37

·  Standard Complaint Resolution Procedures Pages 37 – 38

·  Visitors to the School Pages Pages 38 – 39

Student Conduct

·  Absences/Tardiness Page 40

·  After-School Activities Page 40

·  Attendance Awards Page 41

·  Ballgame Rules and Regulations Page 41

·  Books Page 41

·  Bus Transportation Rules Page 41

·  Bus/Walkers Page 42

·  Cell Phones Page 42

·  Check In/Check Out Policy Page 42

·  Discipline Policy Page 42

·  General Student Regulations Page 42

·  Gifts Page 42

·  Green City Elementary School Wide Expectations Matrix Page 43

·  Internet Acceptable Use Policy Page 44

·  Library Privileges Page 44

·  Morning Rules Page 44

·  Outdoor Play Page 44

·  Playground Rules Page 45

·  Sexual Harassment Page 45

·  Student Bringing Things to School Page 45

·  Student Dress Page 45 – 46

·  Telephone Page 46

·  Board Policies Pages 47 – 76

Green City R-I

Board of Education

Tammy Kilgore, President

Jeff Kimmel, Vice-President

Randy Hatcher, Secretary

Janelle Hepler, Treasurer

Dennis Branstetter, Member

Wayne Halter, Member

Bridget Lee, Member

Administration

Donnie Campbell, Superintendent

Laura Olmstead, High School Principal

Tennille Banner, Elementary Principal

Elementary Faculty and Staff

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LaNessia Ballinger – Preschool

Melissa Hedrick – Kindergarten

Barb Tomlin – First

Rebecca Tipton – Second

Brittney Pearson– Third

Teresa Dolan – Fourth

Andi Foster – Fifth

Dawn Coy – Sixth

Shiela Bridgeman – Special Education

Charlotte Bailey – Reading Coach, Title I

Jennifer Peavler – Title I

Marjorie Fisher – Art

Jamie Halley – Librarian

Nancy Forquer – Music

Glenn Palmer – Band

Cody Moore – Physical Education

Mandy Tipton – Counselor

Janie Gray – Parents As Teachers

Donnie Fields – At-Risk

Jo Hall – Speech

Megan Lunsford – Elementary Secretary

Lisa Buck – Speech Pathologist

Mindy Conner – High School Secretary

Melissa Howard – District Secretary

Elizabeth Beyer– Nurse

Carla Aldridge – Paraprofessional

Karen Clark – Paraprofessional

Alta Kasten – Paraprofessional

Tami Watt – Paraprofessional Migrant

Tyson Snyder – Maintenance

Ray Stivers – Head Maintenance

Billy White – Maintenance

Dennis Foster – Transportation Director

Eric Littrell – Bus Driver

David VanVelzer – Bus Driver

Vern Stottlemeyer – Bus Driver

James Snyder – Bus Driver

Paul Kimmel – Bus Driver

Angie Carmack – Head Cook

Denise Moore – Cook

Candy Fields – Cook

Tyson Snyder - Cook

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GREEN CITY ELEMENTARY VALUE STATEMENTS

Teachers will:

1.  Identify the needs of each grade.

2.  Provide ample opportunities for students to grow academically, physically, socially, and emotionally.

3.  Work collaboratively.

4.  Involve the parents and the community in the learning process by using shared learning opportunities.

5.  Model lifelong learning and commitment.

6.  Evaluate our efforts and make adjustments to best serve our students.

Parents will:

1.  Insist that our students accept responsibility for their learning and conduct.

2.  Insure that students attend the full school day on a regular basis.

3.  Reinforce academics excellence in our students.

4.  Provide a quiet time and appropriate place in our home for study.

Students will:

1.  Take responsibility for learning.

This means:

·  We arrive at school on time.

·  We are prepared for class.

·  We demonstrate a serious and responsible attitude in daily work.

·  We will carefully and thoughtfully complete homework on time.

2.  Try to settle our differences in a peaceful manner.

This means:

·  We respect other people’s property and personal space.

·  We do not physically or verbally fight with other children.

·  We do not take anything that does not belong to us.

3.  Follow the directions of adults in charge, the first time given.

This means:

·  We look at the speaker.

·  We do not talk back to teachers or adults in charge; this includes substitutes and lunchroom supervisors.

4.  Be sensitive to the needs and feeling of others.

This means:

·  We use appropriate language at all times.

·  We do not bully or tease other children.

·  We never boo or whistle in the auditorium.

·  We are willing to help each other.

·  We are friendly and courteous.

5.  Be expected to move safely while at school.

This means:

·  We will not play around in the bathrooms or hallways.

·  We will not run in the lunchroom, hallways, or up and down stairs.

·  We will observe playground rules

Green City R-I

2014- 2015

July 2014
S / M / T / W / T / F / S
1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5
6 / 7 / 8 / 9 / 10 / 11 / 12
13 / 14 / 15 / 16 / 17 / 18 / 19
20 / 21 / 22 / 23 / 24 / 25 / 26
27 / 28 / 29 / 30 / 31
/ Teacher Workshop
First Day of School
No School
Early Out / X
+
#
* / January 2015
S / M / T / W / T / F / S
# / X / 3
4 / 5 / 6 / 7* / 8 / 9 / 10
11 / 12 / 13 / 14* / 15 / 16 / 17
18 / # / 20 / 21 / 22 / 23 / 24
25 / 26 / 27 / 28 / 29 / 30 / 31
August 2014
S / M / T / W / T / F / S
1 / 2
3 / 4 / 5 / 6 / 7 / 8 / 9
10 / 11 / 12 / X / X / 15 / 16
17 / +* / 19* / 20 / 21 / 22 / 23
24 / 25 / 26 / 27 / 28 / 29 / 30
31
/ May 28-29, 2014
August 13-14
August 18
August 19
September 1
October 23
October 24
October 27 / Teacher Workdays
Pre-service Workdays
First Day of School –Early Out
Early out
Labor Day
Early Dismissal Parent/Teacher Conferences
Teacher Workday
Teacher Workday / February 2015
S / M / T / W / T / F / S
1 / 2 / 3 / 4* / 5 / M / 7
8 / 9 / 10 / 11* / 12 / 13 / 14
15 / # / # / 18 / 19 / 20 / 21
22 / 23 / 24 / 25 / 26 / 27 / 28
September 2014
S / M / T / W / T / F / S
# / 2 / 3* / 4 / 5 / 6
7 / 8 / 9 / 10* / 11 / 12 / 13
14 / 15 / 16 / 17 / 18 / M / 20
21 / 22 / 23 / 24 / 25 / 26 / 27
28 / 29 / 30
/ November 26
November 27-28
December 19
Dec. 22 – Jan. 2
January 2
January 5
January 19 / Early Dismissal
Thanksgiving Break
Early Dismissal
Christmas Break
Teacher Workday
Resume Classes
Martin Luther King Jr. Day / March 2015
S / M / T / W / T / F / S
1 / 2 / 3 / 4* / 5 / 6 / 7
8 / 9 / 10 / 11* / 12 / Q / 14
15 / 16 / 17 / 18 / 19* / X / 21
22 / X / 24 / 25 / 26 / 27 / 28
29 / 30 / 31
October 2014
S / M / T / W / T / F / S
1* / 2 / 3 / 4
5 / 6 / 7 / 8* / 9 / 10 / 11
12 / 13 / 14 / 15 / 16 / Q / 18
19 / 20 / 21 / 22 / 23* / X / 25
26 / X / 28 / 29 / 30 / 31
/ February 16
February 17
March 19
March 20
March 23
April 2 – April 6
April 10
May
May 19 / President’s Day
No School
Early Dismissal Parent/Teacher Conferences
Teacher Workday
Teacher Workday
Easter/Spring Break
Prom
Graduation
Early Dismissal Last Day of School / April 2015
S / M / T / W / T / F / S
1* / # / # / 4
5 / # / 7 / 8* / 9 / 10* / 11
12 / 13 / 14 / 15 / 16 / M / 18
19 / 20 / 21 / 22 / 23 / 24 / 25
26 / 27 / 28 / 29 / 30
November 2014
S / M / T / W / T / F / S
1
2 / 3 / 4 / 5* / 6 / 7 / 8
9 / 10 / 11 / 12* / 13 / 14 / 15
16 / 17 / 18 / 19 / 20 / M / 22
23 / 24 / 25 / 26* / # / # / 29
30
/ May 20
Snow Days
1) January 19
2) February 17
3) April 6
4) March 23
5) May 20
6) May 21 / Teacher Workdays / May 2015
S / M / T / W / T / F / S
1 / 2
3 / 4 / 5 / 6* / 7 / 8 / 9
10 / 11 / 12 / 13* / 14 / 15 / 16
17 / 18 / S* / X / 21 / 22 / 23
24 / 25 / 26 / 27 / 28 / 29 / 30
31
December 2014
S / M / T / W / T / F / S
1 / 2 / 3* / 4 / 5 / 6
7 / 8 / 9 / 10* / 11 / 12 / 13
14 / 15 / 16 / 17 / 18 / S* / 20
21 / # / # / # / # / # / 27
28 / # / # / #
/ October 17
December 19
March 13
May 19 / End 1st Quarter
End 2nd Quarter
End 3rd Quarter
End 4th Quarter / June 2015
S / M / T / W / T / F / S
1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 6
7 / 8 / 9 / 10 / 11 / 12 / 13
14 / 15 / 16 / 17 / 18 / 19 / 20
21 / 22 / 23 / 24 / 25 / 26 / 27
28 / 29 / 30

ELEMENTARY MONTHLY ACTIVITIES