Riverview Elementary Handbook

RIVERVIEW ELEMENTARY HANDBOOK

A GREAT PLACE TO BE A KID!

2017 - 2018

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Table of Contents

Welcome..……………………………….3

Staff Directory………………………….4-5

Time Schedule……………………….....5

Attendance..………………………….....6

Visitors/Volunteers……………………..6

Conferences...... 7

Assessment/Homework…...... 7

Behavior Expectations …...... 7

Emergency Procedures/Weather……8

Transportation..…………………...... 9

Programs & Services.………………..10

Food Service Information..………….11

Parent Involvement…...... 12-13

District Notices……………………..13-20

Teacher Qualifications………………20

Supply list……………………………..21

School Year Calendar……………….22

Dear Family,

On behalf of all of the staff at Riverview Elementary we want to welcome you to a new school year! We are committed to working with you to ensure that your child has a positive learning experience. We want to work with you in a team effort to help your child meet their hopes and dreams.

You are welcome at school at any time, but letting the classroom teacher know you are coming would be a plus! We look forward to working with you and hope you will find the time to call, visit, volunteer, or share your experiences in our classrooms. Research shows that students are more successful in school when their families help them at home and get involved in school activities.

This handbook contains valuable information regarding school policies. Please carefully read through the handbook with your child(ren). After reading through the handbook please keep the handbook for future reference.

Sincerely,

Ann Fajfer

Staff Directory

RiverviewSchool is equipped with voice mail capabilities. If you need to contact any staff member, you may do so by calling the school 24 hours a day. The individual you are calling will return your call as soon as possible. This is a great way to communicate with the teacher if you are concerned about anything. Teachers also have an email address. If you have difficulty with this system please let us know as soon as possible.

Riverview School Phone Number: 920-787-4590

For leaving messages regarding your child’s absence please use voice mail #4000

Voice Mail Numbers (use school number and then follow operator instructions):

Staff Name / Voice Mail Number / Email Address
Christine Backey (Inst. Coach) / 4003 /
Rachael Barth (1st Grade) / 4116 /
Julie Berger (Inst. Coach) / 4120 /
Cheri Bunde (Guidance) / 4018 /
Sarah Bruss (Kitchen Helper) / 4010 / No e-mail
Kathy Carlson (Librarian) / 4015 /
Brianna Ceithamer (K-Art, Music, PE / 4101 /
Connie Coron (4K) / 4206 /
Cindy Dahlke (PSA) / 4109 /
John Edwards (Custodian) / 4011 /
Lori Erdman (Speech) / 4207 /
Jennifer Erickson (ELL) / 4112 /
Ann Fajfer (Principal) / 4200 /
Dawn Flatoff (4K Support Assistant) / 4206 /
Kim Floeter (Secretary) / 4000 /
Roxanne Gaetzke (Head Cook) / 4010 / No e-mail
Jolene Genskow (Kindergarten) / 4008 /
Kathy Gulbronson (PSA) / 4103 /
Amy Hopfensperger (Kindergarten) / 4005 /
Barbara Hotzel (Library Assistant) / 4009 /
Katie Jaroch (Special Ed) / 4103 /
Tracy Keller (Reading Coach) / 4111 /
Debra Klinger (Early Childhood) / 4206 /
Jana Kropp (Special Ed) / 4109 /
Brittany Laber (1st Grade) / 4006 /
Jen Lehr (1st Grade) / 4002 /
Jean Lemke (Teacher Assistant) / 4201 /
Julie Lyons (Kindergarten) / 4007 /
Shawna Matuszeski (Inst. Coach) / 4004 /
Trish McAfee (EC Support Assistant) / 4206 /
Kaycee Michalski (1st Grade) / 4115 /
Cynthia Miller (Art) / 4101 /
Jeff Miller (Custodian) / 4011 /
Lorie Miller (Lunch Accountant) / 4319 /
Kelly Miller (4K) / 4206 /
Mariah Moe (2nd Grade) / 4119 /
Miranda Napralla (2nd Grade) / 4126 /
Pam Nighbor (3rd Grade) / 4134 /
Miriam Pena (Bilingual Support) / 4100 /
Cari Pronschinske (Nurse) / 1004 /
Jean Redmann Zank (Kitchen Help) / 4010 / No email
Robin Roder (PSA) / 4109 /
Randall Schmidt (Custodian) / 4011 /
Molly Siefert (Music) / 4012 /
Tim Solarek (Phy-Ed) / 4102 /
Marissa Steppke (2ndGrade) / 4130 /
Tammy Strelow (PSA)) / 4103 /
Nicole Thorne (Kindergarten) / 4001 /
Pam Topel (3rdGrade) / 4128 /
Kelly Van (Kitchen Helper) / 4010 / No email
Charmaine Vanier (Kitchen Helper) / 4010 / No email
Jennifer Wagner (2nd Grade) / 4129 /
Erin Walbrun (3rd Grade) / 4122 /
Janice Wedde (4K Support Assistant) / 4206 /
Abby Weiland (A+ Coordinator) / 4017 /
David Woyak (3rd Grade) / 4133 /

Time Schedule

7:40 a.m. School doors open (Students should not arrive before 7:30 a.m.)

7:40 - 8:05 a.m. Breakfast is served. (Free of charge to all students.)

8:05 a.m.1st bell-Students should be in the classroom

8:10 a.m.Classes start

3:05 p.m.1st bell- Students prepare to go home (A+ students dismissed.)

3:10 p.m.End of the school day (Students are dismissed to bus or home.)

5:30 p.m.End of A+ Afterschool program-All students must be picked up.

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ATTENDANCE

TO REPORT AN ABSENCE….A parent or guardian must contact Redgranite School at 920-566-2357 by 8:00 A.M.

To leave a message regarding your child’s absence please use voicemail #2000.

EXCUSED ABSENCE GUIDELINES:

• Students are allowed ten absences per school year; additional absences require a medical excuse. Any half day or whole day will count as one absence.
• If excessive excused absences begin to have a negative impact on the student's’ academic, social, and/or emotional behavior, a meeting will be set with the principal.
• Any extenuating circumstances leading to multiple excused absences must be addressed with the principal.

EXCUSED ABSENCES

• Health care appointments. (To be medically excused a note from the doctor for the time of absence is required.)
• Pre-makeup: Vacations, church activities, weddings, funerals, required court appearances. (Send note for a pre-make-up for homework prior to the absences.)
• Special cases approved in advance, at the discretion of the principal.
• Failure to follow the excused absence protocol can result in the absence being considered unexcused.

UNEXCUSED ABSENCES/TARDIES

• If a student arrives late to school (7:45a.m. or later) a parent must accompany the child to the office.
• If a student is absent from school and the office does NOT receive a call and/or a note from a parent or guardian or physician’s office excusing the absence, the absence will be unexcused.

TRUANCY PROCESS

• Two unexcused absences/tardies -a letter will be sent to the parent/guardian.
• Five unexcused absences/tardies - a certified truancy letter will be mailed and a truancy meeting will be required.
• Unexcused absences/tardies - meeting will result in truancy being filed with Waushara County Corporation Counsel.

STUDENT ACTIVITY ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS

• Students must be in attendance at school a minimum of ½ day, the day of the activity/event unless the student has a medical excuse the day of the absence. If any part of the day is unexcused, the student will be prohibited from participating in any activity

VISITORS

For your child’s safety, if you are entering the school to conduct any business or to drop your child off, please stop in the office so we can assist you. Do not walk to your child’s classroom without approval from the office.This is for the safety of all students. The school building is locked throughout the day. A buzzer/intercom is located left of the door that visitors are required to use. All visitors/volunteers must check-in at the office. A visitor pass will be available.

Animals are not allowed unless prior approval from the school and classroom teacher is given. If approved, all vaccinations must be current.

We understand that some of our students are from separated families. Please provide the school with copies of legal documents if there is any concern for the safety of your child.

VOLUNTEER INFORMATION

In order to protect the health and safety of all students and property of the Wautoma Area School District, all volunteers will be required to submit to a criminal background check.

If you have not already been approved as a volunteer, please submit a volunteer form two weeks prior to any volunteer position with the Wautoma Area School District. This includes traveling with your child on field trips. The District shall conduct crime information records check through the Wisconsin Department of Justice. The Waushara County Sheriff’s Department or a private agency may be requested to obtain conviction records not available through the Department of Justice.

CONFERENCES

All families are expected to participate in conferences scheduled by the district in order to become acquainted with the teachers who are working with each child and to better understand your child’s curriculum and how she/he is assessed. Monitoring a child’s progress and developing open lines of communication with staff are critical elements in providing a successful experience for your child. Students are required to attend conferences with a parent.

1st Semester conferences Thursday, October 12, 2017- 4:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Friday, October 13, 2017- 7:45 a.m.-11:45 a.m.

2nd Semester conferences Thursday, February 22, 2018- 4:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Friday, February 23, 2018- 7:45 a.m.-11:45 a.m.

To make contact with your child’s teacher before or after these conference dates, please feel free to write a note or call Riverview Elementary School at 920-787-4590 to set up an appointment.

ASSESSMENT & GENERAL HOMEWORK POLICY

Homework is a necessary part of a child’s education. As children become older a greater responsibility outside the classroom is expected. We will be reinforcing the fact that student responsibility is a very important part of becoming a lifelong learner. Students have the responsibility to ask a teacher for help with assignments they do not understand prior to the due date. Students have the responsibility to bring the necessary books and supplies to school each day. Students in all grades will have a planner to be signed by an adult daily. These communication tools will help students, parents and teachers have a successful school year. Students will receive quarterly report cards in accordance with school policy.

Students in K-3 will receive a standards based report card using the following criteria.

B – Beginning: Beginning skills are limited to apply toward the learning target.

D – Developing: Developing, practicing and applying knowledge and skills toward the learning target.

S – Secure: Shows consistent and secure skills and knowledge of the learning target.

E-Exceeds: Independently exceeds expectations of the learning target.

N/A-Not Assessed this quarter

BEHAVIOR EXPECTATIONS

Students have the right to attend school without the fear of physical threat, harm or verbal abuse. Students have the responsibility to refrain from conduct that does not respect the rights, dignity, and safety of all individuals. Students have the responsibility to express their thoughts and feelings in a manner that does not offend, slander or ridicule others. Students have the responsibility to achieve at the highest possible level in a manner that does not interfere with the learning process. Students are responsible for any items they bring to school.

PLAYGROUND EXPECTATIONS

All students must go outside unless a doctor’s excuse is provided for an illness or special circumstances. Be sure your child dresses appropriately for the weather. In the event of rain or below zero temperatures recess will be inside.

During winter months your child should wear a hat, gloves, snow pants and warm jacket EVERY day. Boots are required from the time of the first snowfall until notified otherwise.

Recess rules will be posted and enforced. Electronic devices are not allowed on the playground.

EMERGENCY PROCEDURES

Emergency Preparedness Policy-8420 includes monthly drills, required by law, to prepare for emergency situations. The Board of Education recognizes that its responsibility for the safety of students extends to possible natural and manmade disasters and that such emergencies are best met by preparedness and planning.

The Board authorizes a system of emergency preparedness which shall require that fire drills are conducted at least once each month; tornado drills are conducted at least twice annually and school safety incident action plan drills are conducted at least twice annually.

FIRE DRILLS

The signal for a fire drill is sounding the alarm. Students will exit the building according to directions posted in all rooms. Students shall move quickly and quietly. All teacher directions shall be given clearly and followed completely. Students and staff will be informed when to re-enter the building.

TORNADO DRILLS

The signal for a tornado will be announced over the intercom system or from sirens located in the village. Students will assemble in the designated areas. Students are to follow all instructions during the drill and wait until they are clear to return to class.

LOCK -DOWN DRILL

Students will take action under the direction of the classroom teacher. Students will be trained on how to react to possible situations. During this lock down drill the teacher may direct students to take action. Students may or may not be evacuated.

SCHOOL INCLEMENT WEATHER PROCEDURES

In the event of adverse or hazardous weather conditions or other emergencies that present a threat to the safety of students, the procedure listed below will be followed.

During inclement weather, the District may start school later than normal, dismiss school earlier than normal, or cancel school. In the event any of these circumstances occur, the District will contact the media stations listed below and request them to broadcast the school closing immediately.

Please be sure update the office with changes to contact names or numbersfor your child in the event of an early release. Doing this can eliminate much confusion.

• provides a link to cancellations.com to sign up for email notifications and Mobile SMS text alerts!
• Because of busy telephone lines or disruptions in service, one or more of the media stations may not be contacted.
  

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Radio Stations

• WAUH 102.3 FM
• WDUX 800 AM and 92.7 FM
• WISS 1090 AM
• WPKR 99.5 FM

• Midwest Communications:

• WNFL: 1440 AM • 101.9 FM
• WYDR: 99.7 FM
• WNCY: 100.3 FM
• WGEE: 93.5 FM • 93.1 FM
• WTAQ: 1360 AM • 97.5 FM
• WIXX: 101.1 FM

Television Stations

• Local Cable 4
• NBC TV 26, Green Bay
• WAOW TV 9, Wausau
• WBAY TV 2, Green Bay
• WFRV TV 5, Green Bay
• WLUK Fox TV 11, Green Bay
• WSAW TV 7, Wausau

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TRANSPORTATION

Students may ride a bus after an agreement is signed by the student and the guardian .All riders must follow the rules of conduct listed below:

1. Students must be at the bus stop when the bus arrives, wait for buses well off the roadway and while waiting, respect property of others.

2. Always cross in front of the bus. Wait for the hand signal from the driver to cross and enter and leave the bus in single file line.

3. Remain seated at all times. Face forward when the bus is in motion, keeping feet and hands out of the isle.

4. Bus windows remain closed unless permission is given. When windows are open, do not extend head, arms, hands or any objects outside.

5. Respect the driver and others. Disruptive behavior can distract the driver and contribute to an accident, and therefore will not be tolerated.

6. Students must ride their assigned bus unless they have a signed permission a guardian and the school office. Drivers may also assign seats.

7. Possession or use of matches, lighters, fireworks or anything dangerous or disruptive will not be allowed on the bus.

8. Cell phone calls can only be made with prior driver permission. Personal devices may not be used to take video or pictures in any school vehicle without approval from a school official. Listening devices may be used if using earbuds or headphones. At no times should there be a disruption where other riders can hear the device being used.

9. Behavior issues on the bus may result in the suspension of a student’s bus privilege. In such case, it becomes the parent/guardian responsibility to provide transportation.

Suspension from bus riding privileges shall occur if the student:

1. Uses foul language, fights, or uses disruptive behavior.

2. Is disrespectful or inconsiderate of others or their property.

3. Brings items of any kind onto the bus that will be dangerous or disruptive.

4. Fails to follow bus driver directions.

BUS SCHEDULE

For information concerning what bus your child rides and what time the bus will arrive, please contact the Bus Garage (920)787-3875.

BUS LOADING/UNLOADING

Each bus will unload and load at the front entrance (door #1). A staff member will supervise arrival and dismissal.

Alternate Transportation

If your child requires alternate transportation for the day a note must be sent with the child in the morning. In case of an emergency, alternate transportation may be arranged before 2:00 P.M. The drop off point must be on the normal bus route.

STUDENT DROP-OFF AT SCHOOL

Please drop students off in the parking lotat the south end of the school. Thedriveway infront of the building is for BUS traffic only.If you need to enter the building or exit your vehicle, you must park in the parking lot stalls.

STUDENT PICK-UP

Form a double line in the parking lot for student pick up. This will help eliminate congestion and provide for the safety of all children. Please stay in your vehicles, in line, while dropping off or picking up children

WALKERS

Students that walk home will be dismissed out the back door and are to use the sidewalk all the way to the street. A staff member will supervise children across the crosswalk during after school hours.

BIKE SAFETY

Students who ride bike to school are to walk the bike while on school grounds. Park bikes in the bike rack during the day (locking of bikes in recommended, but not required). Riding in the parking lot is not allowed for the safety of all students. Please be sure to have your child wear a helmet.

PROGRAMS AND SERVICES

ART EDUCATION

Art is an integral part of our school curriculum. In addition to paralleling and reinforcing the district’s general education goals, art addresses those goals unique to the visual arts. Art balances the curriculum to help develop the whole intellect. Students are expected to attend classes eager to learn. All students will have one art class per week. Materials are supplied by the district. Students are evaluated individually in accordance with the district grading and report card policy.

EMERGENCY SERVICES

Waushara County provides 24 hour counseling through the Family Crisis Center. Children or families in need of services for family conflicts, school and personal problems or runaways, may call toll free at any time 1-800-472-3377.

GUIDANCE
Through classroom guidance lessons, individual and small group meetings, students will participate in activities to learn how to better understand themselves and others. They will learn about attitudes and behaviors and the school environment. Students will gain interpersonal and communication skills and practice problem solving and decision making skills. This will help them to develop school success skills and community pride and involvement. Guidance class will include a variety of topics including bullying, character education, communication/problem solving/friendship, appreciating others, goal setting, learning skills, personal safety, self-management and transition. Students are recognized monthly for good character.