Student Handbook - Madison School District

Student Handbook - Madison School District

Madison Simis Student Handbook
2015-2016
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Welcome Letter from Principal…………………………………………………… 2
Important Names and Numbers…………………………………………………. 3
Important Dates……………………………………………………………………... 4
Attendance and Tardy Policies…………………………………………………… 5
Cafeteria………………………………………………………………………………. 7
Communication……………………………………………………………………… 11
Daily Schedule………………………………………………………………………. 12
Dress Code……………………………………………………………………………. 13
Health Office………………………………………………………………………… 15
Parent Involvement/Volunteering……………………………………………….18
School-wide Positive Behavior Plan……………………………………………. 21
School Safety………………………………………………………………………… 32
Transportation………………………………………………………………………. 33
General Information……………………………………………………………….. 37
Birthdays and Food/Treats………………………………………………….. 38
District Policies……………………………………………………………………... 41
2015-2016 Simis Calendar………………………………………………………… 61
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W E L C O M E!
August 10, 2015
Dear Parents and Students,
Welcome to the 2015-2016 school year! The Simis Elementary teachers and staff are delighted to have the privilege
of working with your children. We are committed to providing a wonderful educational experience for each and every one
of our students. We can’t emphasize enough our appreciation of the strong partnership that exists between Simis’ parents
and staff. United, we can only benefit our students in a positive way.
The handbook before you is designed as an informational tool. We have included pertinent information regarding
school procedures and expectations. We have included our behavior expectations, attendance policy, health information,
cafeteria procedures, and a wealth of other important information for you.
To reduce traffic within our neighborhood, we urge all students to take the bus. Shuttles are available from Simis to
North Phoenix Baptist Church. This shuttle is safe and convenient, and only 10 minutes in length. Please use the bus as a
safe, convenient transportation opportunity for your child. Note: if your child is an Open Enrollment student, this is a
condition of enrollment.
Madison Simis is an International Baccalaureate World School for the Primary Years. IB World Schools are schools
that share a common philosophy—a commitment to a high quality, challenging, international education that we believe is
important for our students. We offer instruction in transdisciplinary units that connect the subject areas of English
Language Arts, Science, and Social Studies. We provide instruction in Spanish. We utilize instruction that is inquiry-based.
We encourage each child to wonder, to interact with their learning and to consider taking action to forward their beliefs.
Our mission includes a phrase that I love; we help to build a better, more peaceful world.
This year we look forward to a new, improved Simis being built as we occupy the current buildings. We will keep you
updated on progress through our email blast entitled “Construction Communication” coming out every other Monday.
Stay tuned for the excitement of a whole new Simis!
We are so glad that you are here and ask that you take the time to read this handbook and review the information
with your child. Thank you for your support and cooperation.
Sincerely,
Dr. Joyce Flowers, Principal
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IMPORTANT NAMES and NUMBERS
Madison Simis
7302 N. 10th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85020
602-664-7300 phone
602-664-7320 attendance line
Principal – Dr. Joyce Flowers [email protected]
Assistant Principal – Lynzee Booras [email protected]
Secretary to Principal- Wendy Carmona-Wilks [email protected]
School Registrar – Michaella Serna [email protected]
Attendance – Laurel Moran 602-664-7320 [email protected]
Cafeteria – Carol Corrington 602-664-7397 [email protected]
Health Office–Marla Elias [email protected]
IB Coordinator-Melissa Powers 602-664- 7315 [email protected]
MAC and Preschool – 602-664-7370 Sandra Warren [email protected]
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IMPORTANT DATES
First Day of School: August 10, 2015 Last Day of School: May 25, 2016
NO SCHOOL - School Holidays
Labor Day
Fall Break
Veteran’s Day
Thanksgiving Break
Winter Recess
Martin Luther King
President’s Day
Spring Recess
Spring Holiday
September 7, 2015
October 12-16, 2015
November 11, 2015
November 25-27, 2015
December 21, 2015-January 1, 2016
January 18, 2016
February 15, 2016
March 14 - 18, 2016
March 25, 2016
11:00 a.m. Student Early Release Days
Teacher planning day
Parent/Teacher Conferences
Teacher planning day
Parent/Teacher Conferences
Teacher planning day
Last Day of School
October 9, 2015
October 27 and 28, 2015
December 18, 2015
January 13, 2016
March 11, 2016
May 25, 2015
1:00 p.m. Wednesday’s Early Release - Teacher Collaboration Time (T.C.T.)
August 26
January 27
September 2, 16, 23, 30
February 3, 10, 24
October 21
March 2, 30
November 4, 18
April 6, 27
December 2, 9
May 4, 11, 18
Report card dates: October 23, January 8, March 25, and May 25
Parent Teacher Conference Dates:
October 26 & 27 Evening Conferences & October 27 & 28-Half-day schedule for students – with afternoon conferences on 28th
March 12-Evening Conferences & March 13-Half-day schedule for students – with afternoon conferences
AzMERIT/NRT Testing Dates- April 11 through April 22, 2016
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ATTENDANCE AND TARDY POLICIES
Parents or guardians should call the school at 602-664-7320 to report an absence. Absences not reported within 48 hours
will be considered an unexcused or truant absence. If a note is submitted upon the student’s return, it too must be received
within the 48 hours of the absence. For your convenience, voice mail is available 24 hours a day to inform the school of an
absence. Please make sure you clearly indicate the student's name and reason for absence if you use the voice mail system.
Student initiated calls will not be accepted.
Students whose parents do not excuse the absence will be considered truant. Truant means an unexcused absence for at least
one class period of the day.
Students are expected to attend regularly and be prompt arriving at school. If it is necessary for your child to leave school early,
a parent must come to the school office to “sign out” his/her child. You may designate friends or relatives to pick up your child.
Please advise your friends or relative that a picture I.D. is required in order for the school to release your child. You will be
asked to fill out a yellow “emergency” card for use in the health associate’s office. Please ensure this information remains
current. For your child’s safety, we will not release your child to anyone else without your written consent; students cannot be
released from class by a telephone call. They must be signed out. This is for your child’s protection.
Students will not be called out from class to wait in the office for an early pick-up. You must come in the office and sign out your
child.
Homework during absence:
Upon the student’s return, the teacher will provide instructional materials and/or assignments that were given during the time
of the student’s absence. The same number of days as absent will be allowed for the completion of homework assignments. If
it is necessary to remove a child from school for a personal trip, parents may request (at least a week in advance) assignments to
be covered during the child’s absence.
Arizona State Law charges the parent or guardian with responsibility for the student’s consistent school attendance. Attending
school each day, being on time and remaining for the entire day is very important for the total commitment to learning.
Absences and tardiness disrupt the learning process. Parents are encouraged to make doctor, dentist and other appointments
for students at times that will not interfere with school. Students who miss two hours of instructional classroom time are
considered absent for ½ a day.
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ATTENDANCE AND TARDY POLICIES cont’d
Maricopa County CUTS Program
Simis has joined with Maricopa County’s CUTS (Court Unified Truancy Suppression) program. An introduction letter from the
school is sent after the 5th truancy, and warning letters sent after that. When the child has an excessive number of unexcused
absences, a truancy citation can be issued. Once cited, the parent and child are referred to the Maricopa County Juvenile Court
center for possible prosecution.
According to Arizona State Law (15-803), and under the CUTS Program, absences exceeding 10% are considered excessive.
Children with excessive excused absences may be asked to bring a doctor’s note for each day absent, in order for the absence to
be an excused absence. If deemed necessary, the child may be referred to the CUTS Program.
Students need to arrive to school in order to be seated in their classroom by the time the second bell has rung at 7:45 a.m. All
students arriving tardy must stop in the attendance office prior to going to class to receive a pass.
Parents can excuse up to five tardy arrivals per semesters. Tardy arrivals of six or more per semester will be excused only
with a note from a medical office stating that the student had an appointment.
Students are expected to attend a minimum of 95% of the school days per year. Each student’s attendance record will be
assessed individually as to the impact it has on the student’s success in school, and is a fact when considering promotion,
retention, and continued Open Enrollment. (IKE-R (2) and A.R.S. 15-803C)
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CAFETERIA/MADISON FOOD & NUTRITION SERVICES
Our school cafeteria offers nutritious breakfasts and lunches every day. Students may purchase school meals daily or on an as
needed basis. All students must either have a lunch from home or purchase a school lunch.
PAYMENTS/MEAL BALANCES:
• The cashier is available between 7:20-1:30 to receive payments for meals. Parents/Guardians may come in
person to make payments OR send payments in with their students. Checks should be made out to:
Madison Simis; write student’s name/lunch in the memo line.
• You can also make payments to your child’s account through Madison’s NEW payment site:
www.myschoolbucks.com. Click on “enroll now”, and create an account for yourself and your child(ren).
You’ll need to enter your child’s school, grade, birth date, student ID number, and your credit or debit
account information.
• All meal payments must be made daily before 9:00 am in order to minimize delays as students are traveling
through lunch lines.
• Pre-Paid Balances: Parents are encouraged to pre-pay 10 days’ worth of meals. Meal balances follow the
student their whole career at Madison. Refunds should be requested through the cafeteria prior to
leaving the Madison School District.
• Low/No balance: The cashier will also contact the parent/guardian by phone or letter.
• Zero balances: Students will be permitted to make 3 meal charges. After that, the student receives a
replacement meal until parents pay outstanding costs, including the charged meals.
Applications for free or reduced priced meals are available in the school office, the cafeteria OR you
can also complete one online at: www.madisonaz.heartlandapps.com
BREAKFAST & LUNCH
Menus are sent home with each student monthly. You may also view them online at: www.madisonaz.org/parents/lunchmenus/
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The current prices are:
o Lunches $2.25 per day, which includes milk. You can pay ahead in the cafeteria
o Breakfast is $1.15 per day. Breakfast is served from 7:20 - 7:40 am.
o Milk, juice, or water can be purchased separately for $0.50.
o **prices subject to change**
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Lunches must be paid for before school starts for the day. If you are paying for one meal it can be done at lunch,
prepayments should be brought any time except at lunchtime. Checks should be made payable to: Simis Cafeteria. Put your
child’s name, grade, and teacher on each check.
If the student forgets his/her lunch money (or has run out of money on the lunch ticket), he/she can charge for that day. Only
one charge is allowed and that must be paid before the student can charge again.
A student can bring a lunch and buy milk in the cafeteria. It is important that the student’s name be written on the lunch box
or sack. If a student forgets his/her lunch, he/she may charge that day in the cafeteria. A student is not permitted to call
home for a forgotten lunch.
Students are not to share lunches or exchange food.
Parents, guardians, grandparents or adult relatives are welcome to have lunch with a student. The adult price for lunch is
$3.00, which includes one (1) drink. Adult breakfasts are $1.75. An extra drink is $0.50. Please no bills larger than a $5 if one
meal is being purchased. Visitors must sign in at the school office before going to the cafeteria to eat.
Students are expected to behave in an appropriate manner at all times in the cafeteria. All students will take responsibility
for removing their tray and cleaning their area. (See student expectations for additional information.)
Payment – www.myschoolbucks.com. Click on “enroll now”, and create an account for yourself and your child(ren). You’ll need
to enter your child’s school, grade, birth date, student ID number, and your credit or debit account information. This program,
available to parents and guardians of Madison School District students, is a service to prepay for your child's school breakfast,
lunch, and a la carte food items using your credit card or debit card.
Birthday Boxes
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You can celebrate your child's birthday by ordering a “Birthday in a Box”, a box of treats/snacks for his/her class. These may
be purchased through the school cafeteria. These treats will be served in the cafeteria during the students lunch time. For
more information and a list of items and prices please contact Mrs. Corrington at 602-664-7397.
OUTSIDE BIRTHDAY CUPCAKES OR OTHER BIRTHDAY TREATS/SNACKS ARE NOT ALLOWED TO BE BROUGHT TO THE
SCHOOL, as this interrupts your child, teacher, and classmate’s instructional time.
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Cafeteria Procedures
• Enter the cafeteria quietly.
• Students bringing lunch – walk to your table.
• Students buying lunch – stand in line quietly by menu choice and class, keeping hands and feet to self.
• Quiet voices in the serving zone.
• Give your attention to the cafeteria personnel.
• Walk to your table.
• Remain seated facing forward.
• Use a soft voice and talk only to those across and next to you.
• For assistance, raise your hand using appropriate hand signals, then wait.
• Eat your food only, no sharing.
• Use good table manners.
• Pick up any food or trash you drop on the floor.
• When finished, collect trash and recycling, raise hand, and wait for adult permission to leave the table.
• Place unopened items in designated area.
• Put all trash and recycling in appropriate bins.
• Table captains will clean tables and remain until clean tables are acknowledged by supervisor.
• Wait quietly in the designated area.
• Walk single file out of the cafeteria.
USDA SMART SNACKS IN SCHOOLS & THE ARIZONA NUTRITION STANDARDS
The Arizona Nutrition Standards have been revised to incorporate the new USDA Smart Snack in Schools requirements. The
revised standards are effective July 1, 2014. They apply to all foods sold or served on campus during the school day. The school
day is defined as the period from midnight before, to 30 minutes after the end of the official school day. The intent of the
standards is to ensure consumption of healthful foods during the school day and create an environment that reinforces the
development of healthy eating habits. There is a list of snacks that parents or staff can purchase through the cafeteria. Food &
Nutrition Services has done the work for you. We have analyzed the nutrition facts and determined that the snack meets all of
the new requirements. In addition, snacks meeting the standards will be available for purchase at breakfast and lunch. Food
sales of any kind, outside of those for sale in the cafeteria, are prohibited by the Madison School District Wellness Policy
from the midnight before, to 30 minutes after the end of the official school day.
Please visit www.madisonaz.org (Parents –School Menus –Smart Snacks/Birthday Program) for more information.
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CAFETERIA cont’d
Hand Signals
Student Signals
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2
W
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“I need some help.” (i.e. 0pening ketchup or milk, had a spill)
“I need to get up for something.” (i.e. spork, napkin, butter)
“I have to go to the bathroom.”
“I am all done. Can I go now?”
Adult Symbols
S
“Yes”
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COMMUNICATION
Positive communication and cooperation between parents and school are essential to the success of our children.
Reporting student progress is an ongoing process through written and oral communication. Consistent effort
will be made to keep parents informed of the achievement of their children in school.
There are various forms of communication that are used here at Madison Simis, which may include:
Email and Webpages
Most teachers communicate through email and a classroom or grade level website. To ensure consistent communication please inform
your child’s teacher if your email changes.
District website: www.madisonaz.org
Simis website: www.madisonaz.org under Madison Simis in the Schools section
PATS (Parents and Teachers at Simis) website: www.simispats.com
Communication Sheets
Grade level specific communication sheets will be used daily. They may include behavior, homework, special assignments, and other notes
home. Parents are expected to review and sign nightly.
Communication sheets may be used as a part of a student’s citizenship/behavior mark on the report card.
Parent/Teacher Conferences
2015-16 Parent Teacher Conference Dates:
October 26-evening conferences, October 27-afternoon and evening conferences, October 28 -Half-day schedule for students –
with afternoon conferences
January 12-Evening Conferences & January 13-Half-day schedule for students – with afternoon conferences
Report Cards
Parents receive a written report of the academic progress of their children on a quarterly basis.
2015-16 Report card dates:
October 23, January 8, March 25, and May 25
Simis Scoop
This is our school-wide parent newsletter that is distributed almost every other Friday to the oldest student in a family—and is also posted
on the Simis website. The Scoop contains general school information and announcements of special events and meetings.
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DAILY SCHEDULE
Campus opens for students at 7:20 a.m.
The first bell rings at ………………………………7:43 a.m.
Call to Colors and Instruction begins at………7:45 a.m.
Regular Day hours are…………………………………..………7:45 – 2:30 p.m.
T.C.T Early Release Wednesday hours are…………………..7:45 – 1:00 p.m.
Early Dismissal hours are…………..………7:45 – 11:00 a.m.
Campus does not open until 7:20. Supervision is provided on each playground starting at 7:20.
Students are not to enter the campus before the first bell except by special permission.
Half Day Kindergarten Hours
Regular Day hours are…. 7:45 a.m. - 10:35 a.m.
T.C.T.- Teacher Collaboration Times- Wednesday hours are………..7:45 - 10:35 a.m. (see calendar for dates)
Early Dismissal hours are……….7:45 – 9:10 a.m.
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DRESS CODE
The Simis Dress code is designed to allow us to focus on educating our students and to minimize distractions.
All students are expected to comply.
Simis students must dress in a manner that reflects the mood, safety, age-appropriateness, climate and the working ability that
Simis students require. We believe it is the responsibility of parents to ensure that their child come dressed in an appropriate
manner for a school setting.
Any disruptive or distractive mode of clothing or appearance that adversely impacts the educational process is not acceptable.
Shoes
o Must be worn at all times
o Heels, platforms, metal plates, cleats, flip flops, or wheels on shoes are prohibited
Hair
o Is to be out of eyes and be of natural color only
o Haircuts/styles that draw attention away from the educational process are prohibited
o No Mohawks
Clothing
o Over and undersized clothing not permitted
o Shorts and skirts must reach at least fingertip length
o No frayed jeans or shorts
o Tank top straps must be more than 1” wide (no spaghetti straps)
o No half shirts, halter tops, or see through shirts
o Should be free from inappropriate, offensive language, symbols, or pictures
Hats
o Includes all head wear: hats, caps, bandanas, hoods
o Should not be worn in any school building
Miscellaneous
o No tattoos or writing on skin
o No false nails
o Modest jewelry that does not interfere with active play is acceptable. No large or dangling earrings.
Dress Code Exceptions: Special occasions (spirit days or loop celebrations) designated by the teacher, grade, or school (i.e. pajama day,
wacky day).
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DRESS CODE VIOLATION
Dress Code Violation
Student Name______________________________ Grade:_____
Date_______________
Time_________ Referring Staff____________________ Teacher___________________
Problem Area
Shoes
Flip flop
Heel
Wheels
Other ________
Shirt
Spaghetti straps
Over/under sized
Words/picture
Pants/Shorts/Skirts
Too short
Over/under sized
Hair
Mohawk
Color
Skin
Tattoo/drawing
Other
________________
Consequence
Sent to nurse for change of
clothes*
Call home for change of
clothes
Wear clothes inside out
Other____________
*Clothes need to be returned,
cleaned, to nurse’s office
within 48 hours.
Parent notified on ______
by
phone
email
Comments/Additional Information (optional):
_____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________
Please sign
and return
Parent/Guardian Signature ___________________________________
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HEALTH OFFICE INFORMATION
Medication at School
Administration of prescription or non-prescription medication may only occur upon the written or oral request of a
parent/legal guardian. All medication MUST be in its original container, (ARS 15-344).
Parents shall not send medication to school with children. Bring the medication directly to the health office and discuss
with him/her the administration of the medication.
Arizona State Law requires all children entering school to be immunized against polio, diphtheria, tetanus,
measles, mumps, rubella and Hepatitis B. Schools must refuse to enroll children who do not have completed
immunization records.
It is essential that we have the following information in case of a health emergency:
1. TELEPHONE NUMBERS(S) WHERE PARENTS MAY BE REACHED DURING SCHOOL HOURS.
2. Names and phone numbers of those to whom the child can be released when parents are not available.
3. Name and telephone number of family doctor, name of insurance carrier, and hospital of choice in case of
a medical emergency.
PLEASE NOTIFY THE OFFICE IMMEDIATELY OF CHANGES IN YOUR TELEPHONE NUMBER (EITHER WORK OR
HOME) OR ADDRESS. IT IS IMPORTANT THAT WE BE ABLE TO CONTACT YOU AT ALL TIMES. Any updates to
phone numbers of other emergency contacts must also be kept current.
***REMEMBER, if you are picking your child up early for ANY reason, you will be asked to show a photo ID. No exceptions.
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HEALTH OFFICE INFORMATION cont’d
When deciding whether to keep your child home from school, consider this information. The common cold is the most
frequent illness. A child with “mild” cold symptoms without fever, and is otherwise feeling well may go to school. A child with “heavy” cold
symptoms with a cough belongs home in bed even though there is no fever. If your child complains of a sore throat and has no other
symptoms, he may go to school. If the sore throat is accompanied by a headache, stomachache, or a fever, keep your child home and call
your doctor.
FEVERS—A fever is a warning that all is not right with the body. No child with a temperature over 100° should be sent to school. Do not
allow child to return to school until he has been free of fever for 24 hours (this is without medication for the fever).
STOMACHACHE—Consult your doctor if your child has a severe stomachache, which is enough to limit his/her activity.
VOMITING—If vomiting occurs, keep your child home for 24 hours after the last time he/she vomited and until the child can keep food
down. Call your doctor if prompt improvement does not occur.
DIARRHEA—A child with diarrhea should be kept home for 24 hours after the last loose stool. Call your doctor if prompt improvement
does not occur.
RASH—A rash may be the first sign of one of the many childhood illnesses, such as strep or chicken pox. A rash, or “spots” may cover the
entire body or may appear in only one area. Do not send a child with a rash to school until your doctor has said that it is safe to do so.
TOOTHACHE—Contact your dentist.
EARACHE—Consult your doctor without delay.
HEADACHE—A child whose only complaint is a headache usually need not be kept home.
ASTHMA—If a breathing treatment was needed prior to coming to school, please inform the health associate that morning stating what
time the treatment was given and any other pertinent information so that the health associate may continue treatment, if needed, during
the lunchtime hours.
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VOLUNTEERING
Parents are welcome to volunteer in their child’s class. Volunteers are always needed for special projects and field
trips; sometimes they are needed to work on a regular basis in the classroom. Also, the library welcomes volunteers.
All volunteers must complete a volunteer form, which may include a background check, before being allowed into
the classroom. This form will be kept on file by the classroom teacher. Please schedule a time to volunteer with the
teacher prior to coming.
Parents are not to “drop in” the classroom to visit or “drop off” forgotten books, homework, lunches, etc. This practice
disrupts the learning process of the entire class. The office can assist with these "drop offs", notifying the teacher by
email.
All volunteers and other visitors must sign in and get a visitor’s sticker in the office.
If you are visiting a classroom, please turn off cell phones. If you must take a call please step out of the classroom.
Students not enrolled in Madison Simis School cannot be permitted to attend class.
P.A.T.S.(Parents and Teachers at Simis)
Simis Elementary School is very fortunate to have such an active parent-teacher organization. P.A.T.S. sponsors many events to enhance
the education process, provides enriching activities for students, and raises the funds to cover the cost of these. Parents are encouraged to
join and participate. Our P.A.T.S. co-presidents for this year are Brandi Carter and Carrie Lifshitz.
Visit their website at www.simispats.com,!
Simis Site Based Management Team
The Simis Site Based Management Team is the decision-making committee which is responsible for the development, implementation
and supervision of program decisions for the school. Members include teachers, a classified staff member, parents, assistant principal and
principal. This committee meets monthly. Decisions are made by consensus. Meetings are always open and meeting updates are
reported at the monthly PATS meetings.
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MADISON SIMIS FAMILY COMMITMENT FORM
This compact represents our shared commitment to the quality educational opportunities of Madison Simis Elementary School. The educational experience we
expect and demand from Simis can only become reality when parents, families, students, teachers and staff work together towards our common goal of excellence.
Each vital element of student and school success requires a commitment from all those involved.
As TEACHERS AND STAFF, we will strive to do the following to encourage and support Madison Simis students and families:
• Provide a friendly, safe and caring environment for learning
• Aspire to motivate all students to reach high academic standards
• Provide meaningful assignments to explain, reinforce and extend learning
• Communicate effectively regarding student achievement and social interactions
• Participate in professional development to continue our growth as a teacher
• Provide assistance to parents so they can help their children learn
• Respect Madison Simis school, students, staff and families
As PARENTS/FAMILY, we will strive to do the following to support our Madison Simis students and the faculty and staff at Madison Simis:
• Read the school handbook.
• Regularly monitor my child’s progress: academically and socially.
• Respond promptly to school correspondence or initiate appropriate communication should a concern arise.
• Provide a quiet time, place and resources for homework and reading time
• Support school rules and decisions
• Interact respectfully with Madison Simis faculty, staff, students and other Simis families
• Participate and volunteer in school activities (In order to maintain the atmosphere of success we have become accustomed to at Madison Simis, we estimate
there is a collective need for at least 20,000 volunteer hours which translates to approximately 2 hours per family per month.)
• Ensure that my child attends school every day, gets adequate sleep and proper nutrition and comes to school prepared to meet scholarly expectations
• Abide by the Madison Simis bus riding, parking lot and neighborhood parking guidelines, as well as attendance, tardiness and school absence (leaving early,
leaving during the day) policies
As a STUDENT, I will become an active partner in my own learning progress by doing the following:
• Come to school every day ready to learn and do my best
• Bring necessary materials, completed assignments and homework
• Know and follow school and class rules, including those pertaining to personal conduct and safety
• Communicate regularly with my parents, teachers and/or Madison Simis staff so they can help me if I need help
• Take pride in my achievements
• Respect the school, fellow students, Madison Simis faculty, staff and families
• Behave as a role model for younger students
• Do my part to help create a better, more peaceful world
Teacher Signature______________________________________________________________Date______/______/______
Parent/Guardian Signature____________________________________________________Date______/______/______
Student Signature_______________________________________________________________Date______/______/______
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Simis School Wide Expectations (Parent/Guardian)
General Practices
Follow school dress code
Be Respectful
Be supportive of teachers,
staff, and volunteers
Use all equipment and
supplies correctly
Avoid gossiping about or
comparing teachers
and/or students
Communicate problems
directly with teacher
All Learning Areas
Turn off cell phone
before entering a
learning area
If you need to make/take
a phone call, do so
outside
Cafeteria
Walkways
Use hand signals
Use walking feet
Use polite table
manners
Quiet voice
Clean-up after yourself
Use a quiet voice
Enter and exit quietly
Playground
Parking Lot
Include all who want to
be included/play
Be on-time to pick-up
your child
Allow duty teachers to
roam and talk to students
Take turns when
merging
Keep an eye out for kids
walking around campus
without passes
Use nice words and hand
signals
No left hand turns out of
parking lot
Discuss all
issues/concerns with
teacher outside of class
time
Honor learning time
Be Responsible
Remind students of school
expectations when
needed
Keep all areas clean
Attend copier and
laminator training before
using machines
Assist children with
homework when needed
Do not complete any
homework for the child
Be Safe
Always sign-in with the
office and wear visitor
sticker
Simis is a smoke, drug,
and alcohol free campus
Schedule time with the
teacher to volunteer
Be on time
Call or e-mail if you will
not make your scheduled
time
Remind students to
clean-up after
themselves
Stay on sidewalks
Wait your turn
Throw all trash in the
trash can
Pick your student up in
the designated area
Remind students of
playground rules if
necessary
Do not leave car
unattended
Be patient
Report problems to a
playground supervisor
Honor all teaching and
learning in the classroom
Have students in school
all day
Keep hands to self
Use materials correctly
Adults and students
should always eat their
own food
Clean up any spills
immediately
Stay off of the walkway
during dismissal
Follow all playground
rules
Stay in the designated
areas
Allow children to use
equipment
independently
Have all children wear
seat belts when in
motion
Drive slowly
Watch for children
Refrain from using cell
phone
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Madison Elementary School District Volunteer Agreement
I hereby acknowledge that I have received a copy of the Madison Elementary School District Volunteer Handbook and that I have read and will
abide by its contents and all other applicable Madison Elementary School District policies and procedures.
I understand that, as a volunteer, I am not compensated for any services, including wages and insurance. I further understand that I have the right
to terminate my arrangement at any time with or without cause, and the Madison Elementary School District has a similar right.
I understand that each child is entitled to his or her privacy and agree to treat information regarding each child and teacher as confidential. I
understand the Importance of confidentiality and will keep all confidential matters confidential.
Code of Conduct:
As a volunteer, I agree to abide by the following code of conduct:
1. Immediately upon arrival I will sign in at the front office or designated sign in station.
2. I will wear a volunteer identification badge at all times.
3. I will use only adult bathroom facilities.
4. I agree to never be alone with individual students without authorization of teachers and/or school authorities.
5. I will not solicit outside contact with students.
6. I agree not to exchange telephone numbers, home address, e-mail address (including social network information) with students for any
purpose.
7. I will maintain confidentially outside of school and will share concerns that I may have with teachers or school administrators.
8. I agree not to transport students.
9. I will not disclose, use or disseminate student photographs or personal information about students, self or others.
10. I agree not to post, transmit, publish or display harmful or inappropriate matter that is threatening, obscene, disruptive or sexually explicit or
that could be constructed as any form of harassment.
11. I agree not to photograph students.
12. I agree only to do what is in the best personal and educational interest of every child with whom I come into contact.
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Signature
Last name
First name
Middle initial
Date
Please return this form with the volunteer application. This form must be completed annually.
Parent Stepparent Legal Guardian Grandparent Chaperone Community Coach
____________________________________________________________________________________
Last Name
First Name
Middle Initial
____________________________________________________________________________________
Street Address
City
State
Zip Code
____________________________________________________________________________________
Telephone
Cell Phone
E-Mail Address
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School you wish to volunteer at:
Does your child attend this school: Yes No Child’s first and last name________________________
Have you previously been employed by Madison Schools? Yes No
If so, indicate dates, location & position ____________________________________________________
Have you previously volunteered for Madison Schools? Yes No
If so, indicate dates, location & position ___________________________________________________
Because of the tremendous responsibility Madison Elementary School District has to its school children and community, the following information is
required from all volunteers regarding convictions. * A record of conviction does not prohibit volunteering; however, failure to compete accurately and
completely can mean disqualification from becoming a volunteer, or can be cause for consideration for dismissal if accepted for volunteer service.
* Conviction means the final judgment on a verdict or a finding of guilty, or a plea of nolo contender, in any
state or federal court of competent jurisdiction in a criminal case, regardless of whether an appeal is
pending or could be taken. Conviction does not include a final judgment that has been expunged by
pardon, reversed, set aside or otherwise rendered invalid.
Carefully read and answer the following questions:
Have you ever been convicted, pled guilty or “no contest” to any offense in a court of law?
Have you ever been convicted of a sex, alcohol or drug related offense?
Have you ever been convicted of a dangerous crime against children as defined in ARS 13.604.01**?
**Crimes defined as second-degree murder, aggravated assault, sexual assault of a child, sexual
conduct with a minor, sexual exploitation of a minor, child abuse, kidnapping and sexual abuse.
If any of the questions above are answered Yes, please fill in the information below:
Conviction charge: _________________________________________________________________
Date of Conviction: __________________________ City: __________________ State:__________
Jail: Yes No
Probation: Yes No Length: ____________________
Remarks: ________________________________________________________________________
Please read carefully& sign below in order to serve as a volunteer and/or chaperone
I certify that the information presented in this application is true, accurate and complete. I authorize the investigation of all statements contained in this application. I
understand that misrepresentation, falsification or omission of pertinent facts will cause forfeiture on my part of all eligibility to serve as a volunteer and/or chaperone.
____________________________________________________
Signature
________________________________
Date
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SCHOOL-WIDE POSITIVE BEHAVIOR PLAN
Expectations for Simis Students:
School discipline is a team effort. It requires the cooperation of students, parents, administrators,
teachers, school staff, and the community. In all school settings, whether it is the classroom,
playground, cafeteria, or bus, our goal is to develop a healthy, safe, and optimal learning environment.
We have developed specific school wide expectations and an acknowledgement system which help
promote positive student behavior.
We have 3 Simis School Wide Expectations:
1. Be Respectful
2. Be Responsible
3. Be Safe
Simis School-Wide Expectations (Students)
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Be Respectful
Be Responsible
All Learning Areas
-Follow adult directions
Cafeteria
-Use hand signals
-Use inside voice
-Use inside voice
-Be caring and openopenminded
-Use good table
manners
-Be an active listener
-Wait your turn
-Treat materials with
care
-Say “please” and
“thank you”
-Be prepared and
ready to learn
-Eat your own food
-Stay on sidewalks
-Keep it clean
-Keep it clean
-Use Stop, Walk, &
Talk
-Use Stop, Walk,
& Talk
-Remain at your table
until you are dismissed
-Go directly to
and from your
destination
-Keep it clean
-Use Stop, Walk, &
Talk
-Do your best
Be Safe
Walkways
-Walk in a
straight line
-Bubble in your
mouth
-Keep your body
to yourself
Playground
-Use kind words
-Take turns and share
-Agree on rules
before you start to
play
Bus
- Follow adult
directions
Bathroom
-Give others
privacy
-Use inside voice
-Use inside voice
-Use kind words
-Use equipment
and supplies as
intended
-Water only
-Flush, wash, dry,
goodbye
-Include all who want
to play/be a good
sport
-LineLine-up when whistle
blows
-Keep it clean
-Use Stop, Walk, &
Talk
-Keep it clean
-Appropriate items
only
-Keep it clean
-Report problems
to an
an adult
-Follow directions the
first time
-Line up quietly
-Keep your body to
yourself
-Keep your body to
yourself
-Keep your body
to yourself
-Keep your body to
yourself
-Keep your body
to yourself
-Keep your body
to yourself
-Walking feet
- Walking feet
-Walking Feet
-Stay in your area
-Walking feet
-Use materials as
intended
- Sit in your seat,
facing forward
-Eyes forward
-Use equipment as
intended
-Sit in your seat,
facing forward
-Stay in your own
space
- Enter and exit in an
orderly fashion
- Keep food on tray
or in lunchbox
-Walk through
the office
-Leave rocks, sticks,
sand, and leaves on
the ground
-All body parts and
objects must remain
INSIDE the bus
-Use equipment as
intended
-Wash your hands
* Appropriate is defined and taught explicitly in each area
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Consequences for Misbehavior
All students are expected to follow the campus rules and procedures. Students who do not follow these rules and procedures will
receive a consequence. Prior to delivery of any consequence teachers and staff will use pre-correction (reminders about
expectations) and redirection to help students make good choices.
Minor incident/offense consequences are delivered by classroom teachers and other school staff. Major incident/offense
consequences are delivered by a school administrator or other designated individual.
A list of some possible consequences follows:
1. Verbal Reminder
First offenses will be given a reminder of the proper procedures to ensure student understanding.
2. Procedure Practice
Students will be given more practice with specific procedures (i.e. raising hand to speak, walking quietly).
3. Think Time/Thinking Chair
Students are removed from the group in order to help focus and gain control. Students either sit in a specified area in the classroom
or in another/buddy classroom. Students then discuss with the teacher what should or could be done to prevent removal from
group in the future. Students who are sent to think time may be sent home with a think time sheet, which could require a parent
signature.
4. Loss of Privilege
Students may lose privileges such as recess, specials, center time, etc. Privilege lost is directly related to the misbehavior. For
example, a student who consistently leaves the playground will lose playground privileges.
5. Phone Call and/or Note Home (this includes the use of green sheets)
6. Sent to Office
Office referral from teacher for a major incident/offense or 4th minor incident. Administrator delivers consequence.
7. In-school Suspension
8. Out-of-school Suspension
9. Expulsion
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Acknowledgement System
The acknowledgment system is a way for all faculty and staff to recognize Simis students for following our school wide expectations:
Be Respectful, Be Responsible and Be Safe.
At the beginning of the school year the school wide expectations will be taught by classroom teachers to all students. Each expectation,
respect, responsibility, and safety will be focused on for one week: Safety during week two, responsibility during week three, and respect
during week four. After the first month the acknowledgement includes all expectations.
Students will be acknowledged in the following ways:
1. Specific Verbal Feedback
When you observe students being safe, respectful, and/or responsible acknowledge them by giving specific positive verbal
feedback. Examples:
o “Chris, I like the way you are walking with your hands to your sides.”
o “Diane, that was nice of you to include Erica in your game.”
o “Thank you for raising your hand Rita.”
2. Loop bracelets
All faculty and staff will be given loop bracelets and carry them at all times. These bracelets will be given out at the teacher’s
discretion to any student(s) who are observed being safe, respectful, and/or responsible. Loops are given along with specific verbal
feedback of the behavior. Classroom teachers may implement individual incentive plans in their own classrooms and are
encouraged to share their experiences with other teachers and with the PBIS committee at our monthly meetings.
3. Class Collection Jar/Loop Celebrations
Each day, the bracelets that students earn will be placed in their classroom collection jar. The goal is to fill the jar. Once the jar is
full, the class will acknowledge their efforts with a “loop celebration”. Some possible examples: pajama day, 30 minute game time,
twin day, extra recess, show and share day, picnic lunch. Monetary items are excluded from these celebrations (i.e. popsicles,
pizza). Once jar is full, it is to be emptied and the loops reused.
4. Super Cyclone Award
Students who go above and beyond the Simis school-wide expectations are eligible to receive the Super Cyclone Award.
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Severe Behavior Problems
Severe behavior is defined as:
1. Any willful action, which could or does result in injury to others or self.
2. The destruction of property.
3. Any behavior that significantly interferes with the learning process.
This behavior will result in immediate action by teachers or referral to the Principal/Assistant Principal.
No illegal substances of any kind may be brought to school - alcohol, tobacco or drugs. Police will be called immediately if drugs are found.
No weapons – guns, knives, etc., real or toy may be brought to school. Doing so will result in the appropriate disciplinary action.
Bomb Threats
Any student found issuing a bomb threat will be recommended for long-term suspension or expulsion. These offenses also mean violation
of local or state law. School officials will also notify appropriate police authorities. Law enforcement authorities may take action in
addition to that by the school.
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Minor Behavior Incidents
Behavior
Definition
defiance
failure to respond to adult requests in a
timely manner and/or failure to comply with
Simis School-wide Expectations
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low intensity use of rude or unkind words
• bodily function words
• offensive statements without intent
non-serious but inappropriate contact
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pushing
shoving
poking
tripping
personal space violation
play-fighting
wresting
low-intensity but inappropriate distractions
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•
talking out of turn
off task
wandering around the room
attention seeking behavior (noise/physical/lack
of attention, etc.)
low-intensity, inappropriate use of materials
and resources
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eating/chewing on school supplies
writing on surfaces
carelessness
playing in sinks
inappropriate use of toilets
taking classroom supplies/property
disrespectful/inappropriate language
physical contact
disruption
property misuse
(includes theft and vandalism)
harassment
disrespectful messages regarding race,
religion, ethnic origin, disability, orientation,
and/or other personal matters.
Some Examples
not completing work
not lining up when the bell rings
sharing food
not following directions
dress code violations
• inappropriate name calling
• repetitive/ill-intended
• endangerment
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Major Behavior Incidents
Behavior
overt defiance
disrespectful/abusive language
fighting/physical aggression
repeated disruption
vandalism/property damage
harassment
Definition
Some Examples
refusal to respond to adult request and/or
refusal to comply with Simis School-wide
Expectations
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leaving designated area
loitering
talking back
endangerment
ill-intended and purposeful use of offensive
words or gestures
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vulgar/offensive gestures
profanity
verbal bullying
threats
excessive name-calling
actions involving serious physical contact
where injury may occur
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intent to hurt another
kicking, punching
throwing dangerous objects
hair pulling
biting
endangerment
sustained and purposeful intent to upset
and/or distract from environment
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screaming
loud noises
sustained out-of-seat behavior
endangerment
horse-play
throwing objects
deliberately impairing and/or damaging
property
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•
inappropriate objects in toilets/sinks
breaking objects/surfaces
defacing
vandalism
expensive damage situation requiring extensive
and/or professional repair
disrespectful messages regarding race,
religion, ethnic origin, disability, orientation,
and/or other personal matters. Any action
causing an individual to feel
alarmed/intimidated
• inappropriate name calling
• repetitive/ill-intended
• endangerment
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Major Incidents cont’d
Behavior
assault
threat/intimidation
bullying
Definition
Some Examples
an unprovoked attack
• stabbing a student with a pencil
intentional behavior that would cause a
person fear of injury or harm
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humiliation/embarrassment
whispering behind someone’s back
spreading rumors
nasty notes
insulting remarks
repeated acts over time that involve a real or
perceived imbalance of power with the more
powerful child or group attacking those who
are less powerful
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•
teasing
social exclusion
spreading rumors
physical aggression
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Minor Incident Report
Minor Incident Report*
ID #___________
st
1 referral
2nd referral
Student Name___________________________
3rd referral
Date__________________
Grade:______ Teacher____________________
Time____________ Referring Staff________________________ Parent Notified by _________________
Problem Behavior
Disrespectful and/or
Inappropriate
Language
Defiance
Disruption
Physical Contact
Property Misuse
Harassment
Other
Location
Classroom
Cafeteria
Bathroom
Playground
Bus Loading Zone
Parent Pick up
Hallway/Walkways
Consequence
Separate from group
(think time, back to seat, etc)
Time out in a buddy
classroom
Loss of privilege _______
________________________
Other ________________
Comments (optional) _________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
Please sign
and return
*I understand that the 4th minor incident report will result in an office referral
Parent/Guardian Signature _____________________________________
White-Parent
Yellow-Teacher
Pink-PBIS Mailbox
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Office Referral
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SCHOOL SAFETY
To ensure student and staff safety Madison performs numerous emergency response drills throughout the school year. Madison’s
Emergency Response Plan is comprised of information provided by the Department of Homeland Security and the Arizona Department of
Education. Our staff is regularly trained how to handle campus emergencies through best-practice courses offered by the Arizona Division
of Emergency Management and FEMA.
Fire Drills: All Madison schools perform monthly fire drills.
Bus Evacuation Drills: All students practice bus evacuation procedures once a semester.
Lockdown Drills: All Madison schools hold at least two lockdown drills each year. During a lockdown all campus buildings are closed and
locked. No one, other than emergency responders, is permitted to enter or leave the building until the all-clear is given.
For your own safety, as well as that of the children inside, we ask that parents refrain from congregating outside the campus during a
school-wide emergency. Details and/or instructions will be sent to parents via our all-call phone and email system. Please be advised that
staff is not permitted to answer phones during drills/emergencies in order to keep lines open for critical communication.
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TRANSPORTATION
Please communicate how your child will get home each day with your child’s teacher. If transportation changes for any reason a
written note must be sent in to the teacher explaining the change. No child will be allowed to change regular transportation without
written consent from a parent.
All Open Enrollment students are required to use the bus for transportation to and from school.
Bus
Madison Simis features comfortable, safe buses which are fully air conditioned and driven by superbly trained bus drivers.
A shuttle is available from Simis to the North Phoenix Baptist Church parking lot at Central & Bethany Home Rd.
Bus Rules
1. The bus driver is the authority on the school bus.
2. Only quiet conversation should be used.
3. Students should remain seated, face forward and keep the aisles clear.
4. Profane language or gestures are not allowed.
5. Students should not have snacks or drinks (except water bottles) on the bus.
6. Any problems occurring on the bus should be reported to the driver.
SEVERE CLAUSE: Any act that is potentially harmful or dangerous to any person or property will result in immediate referral to the
school principal and possible suspension of bus privileges.
THE BEST ADVICE IS TO ALWAYS FOLLOW THE BUS DRIVER’S DIRECTIONS!
Riding the school bus is a privilege and that privilege can be taken away if a student does not follow the rules.
Bus behavior reports will be issued to students who do not exhibit proper bus behavior. The first time a slip is issued, the parent will receive
a slip from the bus driver that will require the parent’s signature and must be returned to the driver the next day. Recurring incidents may
result in bus suspension.
If you have any questions or initial concerns about bus transportation, please call 664-7701.
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Parent Drop Off and Pick Up
To better ensure our students safety during arrival and dismissal times, we have instituted specific procedures for pick up and drop off. With
everyone’s patience and cooperation, the children will not be leaving and/or boarding cars from the street or out in the parking lot.
A few reminders:
• Do not pull into the school bus lane or the MAC/Preschool pick up and drop off area.
• All students MUST be picked up at their designated grade level area. (Older siblings may sit with younger
siblings).
• No parking 30 feet next to or across from the school entrance.
• Do not drop off children before 7:20 a.m. There is no supervision on the playgrounds and gates are locked
before 7:20 a.m.
• No parking at Orangewood Church. Until construction is complete, the McCarthy Construction firm will be
using the church parking lot. No parent or staff parking will be available at the church.
MORNING PROCEDURE: (No Parking Curbside 7:20 – 7:50 a.m.)
*Do not abuse carpool and handicapped parking.
1. Proceed into the area in a single lane fashion following the flow of traffic.
2. Pull up behind the car in front of you.
3. Do not park or leave your car unattended. Parents wishing to escort their child to class will need to park in a parking space.
4. Students will leave the vehicles at curbside. (10 second disembark/loading.)
5. Vehicles will proceed in a single lane of traffic to exit. Please adhere to the turn lanes provided.
AFTERNOON PROCEDURE: (No Parking Curbside 2:00 – 2:45 p.m.)
*Do not abuse carpool and handicapped parking.
1. Proceed into the designated grade level area in a single line fashion following the flow of traffic.
2. Pull up behind the car in front of you. Do not leave a large space.
3. Do not park or leave your car unattended at any curbside. Parents wishing to pick up their children at the classroom door will need to
park in a parking space.
4. The children will be assembled along the blue fenced area according to their grade and supervised by a staff member.
5. Watch for sudden starts or stops. Pass safely and SLOWLY.
6. In order to keep the flow of traffic moving, if your child is not in view within a minute, please circle again rather than waiting.
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Afternoon Parent Pick-up Procedures
When you reach the parking spaces, please follow these directions for
picking up:
If you have more than one student being picked up, it would help to
designate one of the pick-up spots for all in your carpool. Hopefully
this will alleviate some of the congestion and speed up the afternoon
pick-up process. When exiting the campus, RIGHT TURN ONLY!
Thank you for your cooperation and patience!
Things to Remember for Morning Drop-Off
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No Parking allowed on 10 Street from Myrtle to
Northview
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You must pass the cross walk before dropping off your
child.
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You may NEVER park your car curbside for any reason.
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If you need to leave your vehicle you must park in a
designated parking space.
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Under no circumstances should students be let out of
vehicles in the middle of the parking lot to walk across
traffic.
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Hang up your cell phone while in the parking lot.
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No left turn into the lot, arrive from the south only.
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Have the back pack on and the seat belt undone in the
lot.
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Make sure child safety locks are disengaged so child can
exit vehicle without assistance.
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If assistance is needed, please park in a designated spot.
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Ten (10) seconds maximum for dropping off.
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Remember the best way to avoid the parking lot is to
have your student ride the bus to and from school. Ask
the office about bus stops that may work for you.
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Be Safe!
Things to Remember for Afternoon Pick-Up
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No Parking allowed on 10 Street from Myrtle to
Northview.
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You must pass the cross walk before picking up your
child.
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You may NEVER park your car curbside for any reason.
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If you need to leave your vehicle you must park in a
designated parking space.
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Hang up your cell phone while in the parking lot.
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If assistance is needed for child to enter vehicle, please
park car in a designated spot.
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Remember the best way to avoid the parking lot is to
have your student ride the bus to and from school. Ask
the office about bus stops that may work for you.
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Be Safe!
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GENERAL
INFORMATION
Bicycles
It is suggested that parents provide their children with a good padlock. The school cannot assume responsibility for lost,
stolen, or damaged bicycles. The bicycle cages will be locked ALL DAY. It is our suggestion, because of safety issues, that
riding bicycles to school be limited to third and fourth graders. However, if you wish your younger child to ride a bicycle,
please send a note to the homeroom teacher to that effect. Parents are also encouraged to teach their children proper
bicycle safety habits and are asked to remind their children that bicycles must be walked; they are not to be ridden on the
school grounds at any time.
Birthdays
Students are not permitted to distribute private party invitations at school. Parents are to mail invitations for these types of events.
The P.A.T.S. organization makes available each year a directory for parent use which is provided free with P.A.T.S. membership dues.
Parents should plan private parties far enough in advance so that they can get addresses or phone numbers either through this directory or
from some other means.
Our school policy prohibits sending special treats on birthdays. In lieu of treats you may send in a new or used “birthday book” that will
be donated to the classroom.
Arrangements can be made through our cafeteria manager, Carol Corrington, for a “Birthday in a Box” treat (see page 9).
In order to limit distractions in the classroom do not send flowers, balloons, etc. to school for your child. In recognition that birthdays are
so important to children, a “Happy Birthday” token will be given in the lunch room at the end of each month, and birthdays will be
acknowledged in the classroom as well.
Field Trips
No student will be allowed to take a field trip without written permission from a parent or guardian. Students will not be allowed to
participate in field trip experiences if behavior difficulties on campus indicate that participation is not advisable. If this is necessary, parents
will be consulted. If you are interested in helping as a parent volunteer on a field trip, please let your child’s teacher know in advance. Also,
parents please remember, no smoking is allowed on campus or during a school sponsored activity, including field trips. Students not part
of a grade level will not be able to attend.
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Food/Treats
Any snacks or treats brought in for a class celebration will need to be pre-packaged/store bought items and approved by the teacher.
Absolutely no homemade items are allowed. Be sure to check with the teacher for any classroom allergies or special dietary restrictions.
We do have a number of children with severe allergies, so please be cautious. (Please see pg. 10)
Lost & Found
The lost and found is located in the Cafeteria and is open during school hours. Please check often for missing jackets, shoes, pants and lunch boxes.
Please write your child’s name and room number on the inside of their clothing or lunch boxes, and on backpacks and sports equipment. Lost and
Found items are donated to a local shelter at the end of each semester.
Messages
Classrooms will not be interrupted for parent messages unless an URGENT situation arises. PLEASE be sure your child knows where
he/she is going after school (bus, MAC, parent pick-up, etc.) before leaving home in the morning. A change in the normal method will
require a note from the parent.
Moving
If you are moving, please notify your teacher and the office at least one week in advance. This will help make your transfer an easier one.
Library books, texts and cafeteria charges must be cleared before leaving.
If during the year you move out of the Madison District but wish your child to remain at Simis, it is the parent’s responsibility to make that
request, in writing, to the Principal, within two weeks of the move. Failure to inform the office of out-of-district or out-of-area status will
result in the student being automatically withdrawn from Simis.
Permanent Records
A cumulative record is maintained on individual students as they progress through school. These records are open for inspection, but only
to the person of concern, that is, the parent or guardian and in the presence of the building principal. You may ask to see these records at
any time. They are maintained in the files in the office.
Student Supplies
We do ask that students furnish such items as pencils, paper, notebook, etc. However, each grade level or teacher does provide a list of
these, as they will vary from one grade to the next.
P.A.T.S. does offer pre-order of supplies each spring for those interested in an economical and easy way to obtain all supplies on the grade
level supply list. Supply boxes will be delivered to your home in time for the first day of school. Supply lists are available in the office year-
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round. Some supplies will need to be replenished throughout the year. Homeroom teachers may ask for donations of supplies as the need
arises.
Telephone Calls to Classrooms
In an effort to cut down on the potential for interruptions to the school day, calls from an outside line made to any classrooms during
regular school hours will now automatically be forwarded to that classroom phone’s voicemail. If you need to reach someone immediately,
please call the office: (602) 664-7300.
Telephone Usage by Students
Permission for students to use the phone must come from the teacher. A student must have a note from his/her teacher to use the office
phone. In case of an emergency, the student will be allowed to use the phone without a note.
Toys and Personal Items
Students are not to bring toys, candy/gum, hard balls, and electronic or other non-school items to school without the teacher’s permission.
Any items that interfere with study may be confiscated by the teacher and either returned at a later time or kept to be picked up by
parents. Simis School personnel are not responsible for any of these items if lost at school.
Such things as toy knives, batons, toy guns, and skateboards should never be brought to school.
Please note: No animals should be brought to school without special permission from the teacher and principal. They
cannot be transported on the bus.
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D I S T R I C T P O L I C I E S : ANNUAL NOTICE
In accordance with federal regulations and for the benefit of parents and students in the school district, this notice serves to notify parents
of students currently in attendance and students of legal age of their rights regarding educational records and confidentiality.
Parent Rights
You have the right to the following:
1. Inspect and review your child’s educational record. (FERPA 99.4)
2. If you feel the educational record is misleading or inaccurate, you can request an amendment to the part of record that is
a\inaccurate.
3. Give written consent before any personally identifiable information is released about your child.
4. File a complaint with the Department of Education in Washington, D.C., which enforces regulations pertaining to educational
records if alleged violations are being made by the c\school district and you have been unable to resolve those differences at the
school district level.
Procedures to Obtain Educational Records
1. Contact the school principal and inform him/her that you would like a copy of your child’s educational record.
2. Allow the school five days to copy and provide the requested information. There may be a small fee to cover the copying.
Procedures for Requesting a Change in Your Child’s Education Record
1. Inform the school principal that you have discovered inaccurate or misleading
information and would like it amended or removed.
2. Allow the school district five to 10 working days to decide whether your request is
valid.
3. If the school district disagrees with the request, you can file for a hearing with the school district to voice your concerns.
4. If, as a result of the hearing, the school district decides that the information is inaccurate or misleading, the school will amend
the record and inform you of the amendment in writing.
5. If, as a result of the hearing, the school district decides that the information is accurate and not misleading, they will notify you
of the right to place a statement in the record explaining why you feel the information is misleading or incorrect.
6. The school district is obligated to place a copy of your statement in the educational record.
For more information or further explanation, please contact:
Anmarie Stone
602-664-7958
[email protected]
Records and Census Custodian
Madison School District #38
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NOTICIA ANUAL
De acuerdo con las regulaciones federales y para los beneficios de los padres y estudiantes en el distrito escolar, esta noticia es para
notificar a los padres de los estudiantes de asistencia actual y a estudiantes de edad legal de sus derechos con respecto a los archivos
educativos y confidencialidad.
Derechos de los Padres
Usted tiene derecho a lo siguiente:
5. Inspeccionar y revisar los documentos educativos de su niño. (FERPA 99.4)
6. Si usted cree que los archivos educativos son incorrectos o falsos, usted puede solicitar una modificación en la parte incorrecta
de los archivos.
7. De un consentimiento por escrito antes de que cualquier información exclusivamente personal sobre su niño sea dada.
8. Haga una declaración de su descontento al Departamento de Educación de Washington, D.C., el cual hace cumplir las
regulaciones con respecto a los archivos educativos en caso de una sospecha de violación hecha por el distrito escolar y usted no
pueda resolver esas diferencias a nivel de distrito escolar.
Procedimientos para obtener reportes educativos
3. Comuníquese con el director de la escuela e infórmele que a usted le gustaría tener una copia de los reportes educativos de su
niño.
4. Déle a la escuela cinco días para copiar y proveer la información requerida. Podría haber una pequeña cuota por las copias.
Procedimientos para solicitar un cambio de los reportes educativos de su niño
1. Infórmele al director de la escuela que usted ha descubierto información inexacta o
ambigua y que le gustaría arreglarla o removerla.
7. Déle al distrito escolar 10 días hábiles para decidir si su solicitud s valida.
8. Si el distrito escolar no esta de acuerdo con su solicitud, usted puede pedir una investigación con el distrito escolar para expresar
sus inquietudes.
9. Si como resultado de la investigación, el distrito escolar decide que la información es incorrecta o falsa, el distrito enmendará
los reportes y le informará de la modificación por escrito.
10. Si como resultado de la investigación, el distrito escolar decide que la información es correcta y no es falsa, ellos le notificaran
de su derecho de hacer una declaración en el reporte explicando el porqué usted sintió que la información esta incorrecta o
falsa.
11. El distrito escolar esta obligado de colocar una copia de su declaración en los archivos educativos.
Para más información o futuras explicaciones, por favor comuníquese con:
Anmarie Stone, 602-664-7958, Encargada de archivos y censos, [email protected]
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Child Find Notice
It is the Madison School District’s responsibility to inform the general public and all parents within our boundaries of our responsibility to
make available special education services for students with disabilities aged 3 through 21 years and how to access those services. In
addition we have a responsibility to provide information regarding early intervention services for children birth through 2 years.
We are responsible for identifying, locating, and evaluating all children with disabilities including children aged 3 through 21 and for
referring children from birth through 2 years of age to Arizona Early Intervention Program (AzEIP) for evaluation and appropriate services.
We are also responsible for providing a free and appropriate public education (FAPE), which includes special education and related services
to children with disabilities at public expense, under public supervision and direction without charge to the parents.
For all new students to the district, the classroom teacher will complete screening activities within 45 days of enrollment. The teacher will
look at the child’s ability in the areas of academics, vision, hearing, communication, social/emotional, and motor skills. If any concerns are
noted, the child may be referred for additional help.
Children birth through 2 years of age who are receiving early intervention services and will be participating in preschool programs for
children with disabilities will be assured of a smooth transition into that program.
If you have any concerns about a child you know, please contact Madison School District’s Special Education Department at (602) 664-7927
or the school in which those boundaries you reside.
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Aviso, búsqueda de niños para educación especial
Es el deber del Distrito Escolar Madison informar al público en general y a todos los padres de familia, que residen dentro de nuestro
distrito, sobre nuestra responsabilidad de hacer disponibles los servicios de educación especial para los estudiantes de 3 años de edad
hasta los 21 y como tener acceso a esos servicios. Además tenemos la responsabilidad de proporcionar información sobre los servicios de
intervención temprana para niños recién nacidos hasta los 2 años de edad.
Somos responsables de identificar, localizar y evaluar a todos los estudiantes de 3 años de edad hasta los 21 con incapacidades, y de referir
a Arizona Early Intervention Program (AzEIP), un programa de intervención temprana del estado de Arizona, a niños recién nacidos hasta los
2 años de edad para evaluación y obtener los servicios apropiados.
También somos responsables de proporcionar una educación pública gratis y apropiada (FAPE), que incluye la educación especial y
servicios relacionados para los estudiantes con incapacidades a costo público, bajo la supervisión y dirección pública sin cargo a los padres.
El maestro de la clase termina actividades de investigación de todos los nuevos estudiantes en los primeros 45 días después de la fecha de
inscripción. El maestro observa la capacidad del estudiante en las áreas académicas, audiovisual, comunicación, estado social/emocional y
habilidades de motor. Si el maestro observa falta de capacidad en alguna área el niño puede ser referido para obtener ayuda adicional.
A los niños recién nacidos hasta los 2 años de edad que reciben servicios de intervención temprana y participarán en los programas
preescolares para niños con incapacidades se les asegurara una transición fácil a ese programa.
Si usted tiene algunas preocupaciones por un niño que usted conoce, por favor póngase en contacto con el departamento de educación
especial del Distrito Escolar Madison (602) 664-7927 o llame a la escuela que le corresponde según su domicilio.
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No Child Left Behind Act
In 2002 a new federal law, the No Child Left Behind Act, was passed to improve educational opportunities for all children. Many parts of
the new law, including professional development for teachers and extended learning opportunities for children, such as after-school
tutoring have been common practices in Madison School District. The No Child Left Behind Act affects parents and students in several
ways. One part of the new law is highlighted below:
Teacher Qualifications –
The federal government provides assistance to schools serving students from high-poverty backgrounds through the Title I
program. Madison School District has a number of schools served through the Title I program. As part of the change in federal law, parents
of students attending Title I schools may now request information about the professional qualifications of their child’s classroom teacher.
Specifically, parents may request information about:
• Whether the teacher has met criteria for the grade levels and subject areas taught;
• Whether the teacher is teaching under an emergency credential or license, or other provisional status;
• The baccalaureate degree major of the teacher and any graduate degree held by the teacher, and the field of discipline of that degree;
and
• Whether your child is provided services by paraprofessionals and, if so, their qualifications.
If you would like to know the qualifications of your child’s teacher or paraprofessional, please contact 602-664-7900.
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Que ningún niño se quede atrás
En el año 2002 la nueva ley federal Que ningún niño se quede atrás, fue aprobada para mejorar las oportunidades educativas para todos
los niños. Muchos aspectos de la nueva ley incluyen el desarrollo profesional para los maestros y las oportunidades educacionales
ampliadas para los estudiantes, tales como atención particular después de las clases, que han sido prácticas comunes en el Distrito Escolar
Madison. La ley, Que ningún niño se quede atrás, afecta a los padres y a los estudiantes de varias maneras. Uno de los aspectos de la
nueva ley se destaca abajo:
Capacidades de los maestros –
El gobierno federal proporciona asistencia a las escuelas que ayudan a estudiantes que provienen de familias de bajos recursos a
través del programa Title I. El Distrito Escolar Madison tiene varias escuelas bajo el programa Title I. Como parte del cambio en la ley
federal, los padres de los estudiantes que asisten a estas escuelas pueden ahora solicitar la información sobre las capacidades profesionales
de los maestros de sus hijos. Específicamente, los padres pueden solicitar información sobre:
• si el maestro ha logrado los requisitos para enseñar en el nivel de grado y las materias actuales;
• si el maestro está enseñando con una credencial o licencia urgente, u otro estatus provisional;
• el bachiller del maestro y cualquier maestría obtenida, y del campo de la disciplina del diploma y
• si a su hijo se le es proveído con servicios por para-profesionales y, si es así, sus calificaciones.
Si usted desea saber las capacidades de los maestros de su hijo o de los para-profesionales, por favor póngase en contacto con
602.664.7900.
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Information Regarding Homeless Students
Students are considered homeless if they are:
• In a shelter , motel vehicle, or campground
• On the street
• In an abandoned building, trailer or other inadequate accommodations
• Doubled up with friends or relatives because they cannot find or afford housing
If children are homeless they have certain rights or protections under the McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Assistance Act. These
protections include the right to:
• Go to school, no matter where they live or how long you have lived there
• Be enrolled immediately without birth certificates, immunizations or school records
• Attend school while the school arranges for the transfer of school and immunization records or any other required documents
• Enroll in school without giving a permanent address. Schools cannot delay enrollment.
• Continue in the school they attended before becoming homeless or the school they last attended
• Receive transportation to and from the school they attended before becoming homeless or the school they last attended, if
requested.
If you have questions or concerns, please contact your local school office.
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Información con respecto a Estudiantes sin vivienda
Los estudiantes son considerados sin vivienda si ellos están:
• En refugios, vehiculo de motel o en campamentos
• En las calles
• En un edificio abandonado, remolque u otro hospedaje inadecuado
• Viviendo con amistades o parientes porque no pueden encontrar o no puede pagar vivienda.
Si los niños no tienen donde vivir, ellos tienen ciertos derechos o protecciones bajo el Acto de Asistencia Educativa de estudiantes sin
vivienda McKinney-Vento. Estas protecciones incluyen el derecho a:
• Ir a la escuela, sin importar donde viven o por cuanto tiempo han vivido allí
• Matricularse inmediatamente sin certificado de nacimiento, cartilla de vacunas o documentos escolares.
• Asistir a la escuela mientras la escuela hace los arreglos de traspaso de escuela y documentos de vacunas o cualquier otro
documento requerido
• Matricularse en la escuela sin dar una dirección permanente. Las escuelas no pueden demorar la matriculación.
• Continuar en la escuela que asistieron antes de quedarse sin vivienda o a la última escuela a la que asistieron.
• Recibir transporte hacia y de la escuela que asistieron antes de quedarse sin vivienda o a la última escuela a la que asistieron, si lo
solicitan.
Si tiene preguntas o comentarios, por favor comuníquese a la oficina de su escuela local.
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STUDENT HARASSMENT / INTIMIDATION / BULLYING (Form JICK-EB©)
The Governing Board of the Madison School District believes it is the right of every student to be educated in a positive, safe, caring, and
respectful learning environment. The Governing Board further believes a school environment that is inclusive of these traits maximizes
student achievement, fosters student personal growth, and helps a student build a sense of community that promotes positive
participation as citizens in society.
To assist in achieving a school environment based on the beliefs of the Governing Board, bullying in any form will not be tolerated.
Bullying: Bullying is repeated acts over time that involves a real or perceived imbalance of power with the more powerful child or group
attacking those who are less powerful. Bullying can be physical in form (e.g., pushing, hitting, kicking, spitting, stealing); verbal (e.g.,
making threats, taunting, teasing, name-calling); or psychological (e.g., social exclusion, spreading rumors, manipulating social
relationships).
Harassment: A person commits harassment if, with intent to harass or with knowledge that the person is harassing another person, the
person:
o Anonymously or otherwise communicates or causes a communication with another person by verbal, electronic,
mechanical, telegraphic, telephonic or written means in a manner that harasses.
o Continues to follow another person in or about a public place for no legitimate purpose after being asked to desist.
o Repeatedly commits an act or acts that harass another person.
o Surveils or causes another person to surveil a person for no legitimate purpose.
o On more than one (1) occasion makes a false report to a law enforcement, credit or social service agency.
o Interferes with the delivery of any public or regulated utility to a person.
Intimidation: A person commits intimidating if the person intimidates by word or conduct:
o To cause physical injury to another person or serious damage to the property of another; or
o To cause, or in reckless disregard to causing, serious public inconvenience including, but not limited to, evacuation of a
building, place of assembly or transportation facility; or
o To cause physical injury to another person or damage to the property of another in order to promote, further or assist in the
interests of or to cause, induce or solicit another person to participate in a criminal street gang, a criminal syndicate or a
racketeering enterprise.
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STUDENT HARASSMENT / INTIMIDATION / BULLYING (continued)
Students are prohibited from bullying on school grounds, school property, school buses, at school bus stops, at school sponsored events
and activities, and through the use of electronic technology or electronic communication equipment on school computers, networks,
forums, or mailing lists.
Students who believe they are experiencing being bullied or suspect another student is bullied should report their concern to any staff
member of the School District. School personnel are to maintain appropriate confidentiality of the reported information.
Reprisal by any student directed toward a student or employee related to the reporting of a case or a suspected case of bullying shall not
be tolerated, and the individual(s) will be subject to the disciplines set out in applicable District policies and administrative regulations.
Students found to be bullying others will be disciplined.
Knowingly submitting a false report under Policy JICK or this exhibit shall subject the student to discipline up to and including suspension
or expulsion. Where disciplinary action is necessary pursuant to any part of this policy, relevant District policies shall be followed.
Law enforcement authorities shall be notified any time District officials have a reasonable belief that an incidence of bullying is a violation
of the law.
4949
STUDENT HARASSMENT / INTIMIDATION / BULLYING (Spanish)
ACOSO / INTIMIDACIÓN / BULLYING ESTUDIANTIL
El Consejo Directivo del Distrito Escolar de Madison cree que es el derecho de todo estudiante ser educado en un ambiente de aprendizaje
positivo, seguro, comprensivo y respetuoso. El Consejo Directivo también cree que un ambiente escolar que integra estas características
maximiza el logro estudiantil, fomenta crecimiento personal en estudiantes, y ayuda a un estudiante construir un sentido de comunidad
que promueve participación positiva como ciudadanos en la sociedad.
Para ayudar a lograr un ambiente escolar basado en las creencias del Consejo Directivo, no se va a tolerar el bullying en cualquier manera.
Bullying: Bullying son actos repetidos a través del tiempo que involucra un desequilibrio real o percibido de poder con el niño más
poderoso o grupo atacando a aquellos quienes son menos poderosos. Bullying puede ser de manera física (p.ej. empujones, golpes,
patadas, escupidas, robos); verbal (p.ej. haciendo amenazas, burlas, tomaduras de pelo, insultos); o psicológico (p.ej. exclusión social,
difundir rumores, manipular relaciones sociales).
Acoso: Una persona comete acoso si, con el intento de acosar o con el conocimiento que la persona esta acosando a otra persona, la
persona:
1. Anónimamente o de otra manera comunica o causa una comunicación con otra persona por medios verbales, electrónicos,
mecánicos, telegráficos, telefónicamente o por escrito en una manera que acosa.
2. Continua siguiendo a otra persona en o alrededor de un lugar público sin ningún propósito legitimo después de que se le haya
pedido desistir.
3. Repetidamente comete un acto o actos que acosa a otra persona.
4. Vigila o causa que otra persona vigile a una persona sin ningún propósito legítimo.
5. En más de una ocasión hace un informe falso a una autoridad competente, agencia de crédito o servicio social.
6. Interfiere con la entrega de cualquier utilidad pública o regulada de una persona.
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Intimidación: Una persona comete intimidación si la persona intimida por palabras o conducta:
1. Causar lesión física a otra persona o daños serios a la propiedad de otro; o
2. Causar, o hacer caso omiso al causar, seria inconveniencia pública incluyendo, pero no limitado a, evacuación de un edificio, lugar
de reunión, o centro de transportación; o
3. Causar lesión física a otra persona o daño a propiedad de otro para así promover, fomentar o asistir en los intereses de o causar,
persuasión o solicitación para que otra persona participe en una pandilla criminal, una organización criminal o una asociación
delictiva.
Se les prohíbe el bullying a estudiantes en el recinto escolar, parada de autobús escolar, eventos y actividades patrocinados por la escuela,
y a través del uso de tecnología electrónica o equipo de comunicación electrónica en computadoras, redes, foros y lista de distribución de
la escuela.
Estudiantes quienes creen que están sufriendo del bullying o sospechan que otro niño está siendo acosado deben reportar su inquietud a
cualquier miembro del personal del Distrito Escolar. El personal escolar debe mantener confidencialidad adecuada sobre la información
reportada.
Represalia por cualquier estudiante dirigido hacia un estudiante o empleado relacionado a la denuncia de un caso o un posible caso de
bullying no será tolerado, y el individuo(s) será sujeto a las disciplinas fijadas en las políticas aplicables del Distrito y regulaciones
administrativas.
Estudiantes que sean encontrados bullying a otros serán disciplinados.
Si a sabiendas se somete un informe falso bajo esta política el estudiante será sujeto a disciplina y hasta incluir suspensión o expulsión.
Donde acción disciplinaria sea necesaria conforme a cualquier parte de esta política, se deben seguir políticas relevantes del Distrito.
Autoridades competentes deben ser notificadas en cualquier momento que funcionarios del Distrito tengan una creencia razonable de
que un incidente de bullying es una violación de la ley.
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STUDENT CONCERNS, COMPLAINTS, AND GRIEVANCES (Policy JII-EB)
Students may present a complaint or grievance regarding one (1) or more of the following:
• Violation of the student's constitutional rights.
• Denial of an equal opportunity to participate in any program or activity for which the student qualifies not related to the student's
individual capabilities.
• Discriminatory treatment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, or disability.
• Concern for the student's personal safety.
Complaints and grievances related to allegations of student violence, harassment, intimidation or bullying are to be filed in accordance
with Board Policy JICK.
Provided that:
• The topic is not the subject of disciplinary or other proceedings under other policies and regulations of this District, and
• The procedure shall not apply to any matter for which the method of review is prescribed by law, or the Governing Board is
without authority to act.
The guidelines to be followed are:
• The accusation must be made within thirty (30) calendar days of the time the student knew or should have known that there were
grounds for the complaint/grievance.
• The complaint/grievance shall be made only to a school administrator or a school staff member.
• The person receiving the complaint will gather information for the complaint form.
• All allegations shall be reported on forms with the necessary particulars as determined by the Superintendent. Forms are available
in the school office.
• The person receiving the complaint shall preserve the confidentiality of the subject, disclosing it only to the appropriate school
administrator or next higher administrative supervisor or as otherwise required by law.
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STUDENT CONCERNS, COMPLAINTS, AND GRIEVANCES (continued)
Any question concerning whether the complaint/ or grievance falls within this policy shall be determined by the Superintendent.
A student or the student's parent or guardian may initiate the complaint process by completing Exhibit JII-EA.
A complaint/ or grievance may be withdrawn at any time. Once withdrawn, the process cannot be reopened if the resubmission is longer
than thirty (30) calendar days from the date of the occurrence of the alleged incident. False or unproven complaint documentation shall
not be maintained.
Retaliatory or intimidating acts against any student who has made a complaint under the District policy and its corresponding regulations,
or against a student who has testified, assisted or participated in any manner in an investigation relating to a complaint or grievance, are
specifically prohibited and constitute grounds for a separate complaint.
Knowingly submitting a false report under this policy shall subject the student to discipline up to and including suspension or expulsion.
Where disciplinary action is necessary pursuant to any part of this policy, relevant District policies shall be followed.
When District officials have a reasonable belief or an investigation reveals that a reported incident may constitute an unlawful act, law
enforcement authorities will be informed.
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INQUIETUDES, QUEJAS, Y RECLAMOS DE ESTUDIANTES
Estudiantes pueden presentar una queja o reclamo sobre uno (1) o más de los siguientes:
• Violación de los derechos constitucionales del estudiante.
• Denegación de una igualdad de oportunidades para participar en cualquier programa o actividad por el cual el estudiante califica no
relacionado a las capacidades del estudiante.
• Tratamiento discriminatorio sobre la base de raza, color, religión, sexo, edad, origen nacional, o discapacidad.
• Preocupado por la seguridad personal del estudiante.
Quejas y reclamos relacionados a alegaciones de violencia, acoso, intimidación o bullying (acoso escolar) escolar debe ser registrado de
acuerdo a la Política del Consejo JICK.
En el entendimiento que:
• El tema no sea materia disciplinaria u otro procedimiento bajo otras políticas y regulaciones de este Distrito, y
• El procedimiento no debe aplicar a cualquier asunto del cual el método de revisión es dictado por derecho, o el Consejo Directivo
este sin autoridad para actuar.
Las directrices a seguir son:
• La acusación debe ser hecha dentro de treinta (30) días naturales desde el momento que el estudiante se dio cuenta o hubiera
sabido que habían fundamentos para la queja/reclamo.
• La queja/reclamo sólo se debe hacer con un administrador escolar o un miembro del personal de la escuela.
• La persona recibiendo la queja va a reunir información para el formulario de reclamo.
• Toda alegación debe ser reportada en formularios con los particulares necesarios como ha sido determinado por el Superintendente.
Los formularios se encuentran disponibles en la oficina escolar.
• La persona recibiendo la queja debe preservar la confidencialidad del tema, únicamente revelándola al administrador escolar
adecuado o próximo supervisor administrativo más alto o de cualquier otra manera requerido por la ley.
Cualquier pregunta sobre si la queja/ o reclamo se encuentra dentro de esta política debe ser determinado por el Superintendente.
Un estudiante o el padre o guardián del estudiante puede iniciar el proceso de reclamo al llenar Exhibit JII-EA.
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INQUIETUDES, QUEJAS, Y RECLAMOS DE ESTUDIANTES (continuación)
Una queja/ o reclamo puede ser retirado en cualquier momento. Una vez retirado, el proceso no se puede reabrir si la nueva presentación
se hace después de treinta (30) días naturales desde el acontecimiento del incidente alegado. No se debe mantener documentación de
una queja falsa o no comprobada.
Represalias o actos de intimidación contra cualquier estudiante quien ha hecho una queja bajo la política del Distrito y regulaciones
correspondientes, o contra un estudiante quien ha testificado, asistido y participado de cualquier manera en una investigación relacionada
a una queja o reclamo, son específicamente prohibidos y constituyen fundamentos para un reclamo por separado.
Si a sabiendas se somete un informe falso bajo esta política el estudiante será sujeto a disciplina y hasta incluir suspensión o expulsión.
Donde acción disciplinaria sea necesaria conforme a cualquier parte de esta política, se deben seguir políticas relevantes del Distrito.
Cuando funcionarios del Distrito tienen una creencia razonable o una investigación revela que un incidente reportado puede constituir en
un acto ilícito, autoridades competentes serán informadas.
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HAZING (Madison District Policy JICFA ©)
There shall be no hazing, solicitation to engage in hazing, or aiding and abetting another who is engaged in hazing of any person enrolled,
accepted for or promoted to enrollment, or intending to enroll or be promoted to schools within twelve (12) calendar months. For purposes
of this policy a person as specified above shall be considered a "student" until graduation, transfer, promotion or withdrawal from the
school.
Definitions
“Hazing" means any intentional, knowing or reckless act committed by a student, whether individually or in concert with other persons,
against another student and in which both of the following apply:
• The act was committed in connection with an initiation into, an affiliation with or the maintenance of membership in any
organization that is affiliated with an educational institution.
• The act contributes to a substantial risk of potential physical injury, mental harm or degradation, or causes physical injury, mental
harm or personal degradation.
“Organization" means an athletic team, association, order, society, corps, cooperative, club, or similar group that is affiliated with an
educational institution and whose membership consists primarily of students enrolled at that educational institution.
Directions
It is no defense to a violation of this policy if the victim consented or acquiesced to hazing
In accord with statute, violations of this policy do not include either of the following:
• Customary athletic events, contests or competitions that are sponsored by an educational institution.
• Any activity or conduct that furthers the goals of a legitimate educational curriculum, a legitimate extracurricular program or a
legitimate military training program.
All students, teachers and staff shall take reasonable measures within the scope of their individual authority to prevent violations of this
policy.
(continued on next page)
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HAZING continued
Reporting/Complaint Procedure
Students and others may report hazing to any professional staff member. Professional staff members must report the incident to the
school administrator or next higher administrative supervisor, in writing, with such details as may have been provided. A failure by a staff
member to timely inform the school administrator or next higher administrative supervisor of a hazing allegation or their observation of an
incident of hazing may subject the staff member to disciplinary action in accord with School policies. The staff member shall preserve the
confidentiality of those involved, disclosing the incident only to the appropriate school administrator or next higher administrative
supervisor or as otherwise required by law. Any instance of reported or observed hazing which includes possible child abuse or violations
of statutes known to the staff member shall be treated in accord with statutory requirements and be reported to a law enforcement
agency.
A person who complains or reports regarding hazing may complain or report directly to the school administrator or to a professional staff
member. The professional staff member receiving the report/complaint shall retrieve sufficient detail from the person to complete the
form designated for such purpose. At a minimum the report/complaint shall be put in writing containing the identifying information on the
complainant and such specificity of names, places and times as to permit an investigation to be carried out. When a professional staff
member receives the information, the staff member will transmit a report to the school administrator or supervising administrator not
later than the next school day following the day the staff member receives the report/complaint.
The report/complaint will be investigated by the school administrator or a supervising administrator. The procedures to be followed are:
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An investigation of the reported incident or activity shall be made within ten (10) school days when school is in session or within
fifteen (15) days during which the school offices are open for business when school is not in session. Extension of the time line may
only be by necessity as determined by the Superintendent.
The investigator shall meet with the person who reported the incident at or before the end of the time period and shall discuss the
conclusions and actions to be taken as a result of the investigation. Confidentiality of records and student information shall be
observed in the process of making such a report.
The investigator shall prepare a written report of the findings and a copy of the report shall be provided to the Superintendent.
All violations of this policy shall be treated in accord with the appropriate procedures and penalties provided for in School policies related
to the conduct and discipline of students, staff, and others.
5757
Madison School District No. 38 Philosophy Statement
The Madison School District Governing Board is committed to the prevention of alcohol and other drug use. The
District recognizes the use and abuse of mood altering chemicals as an increasingly important problem in our society,
and that students cannot make full use of the total school program if they are harmfully involved with chemicals or
exhibiting other harmful behaviors. The District also recognizes chemical dependency and harmful behaviors as a
treatable health problem. The District will share with the family in the responsibility of assisting troubled students by
providing a comprehensive, sequential K-8 chemical abuse prevention program that provides the following:
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Comprehensive policy and procedures for students and staff
An active school/community advisory committee
A comprehensive, sequential K-8 chemical abuse curriculum
Staff training on the signs and symptoms of chemical abuse and other harmful high-risk behaviors
Early identification and referral of students harmfully involved with chemicals and other harmful high-risk
behaviors
Involvement of parents and community members
Student activities that promote involvement and positive life skills
A supportive school environment that promotes a positive, “no-use” atmosphere for staff and students
Evaluation of the chemical abuse prevention program to determine effectiveness
Tobacco/Smoke-Free School District
Effective September 1, 1991 Madison School District will be entirely tobacco and smoke-free. All students, employees
and visitors will be strictly prohibited from smoking or using tobacco in all district buildings, on all district property,
and in all district vehicles. Signs are posted in all district buildings and vehicles.
The success of this policy depends upon the thoughtfulness, consideration, and cooperation of smokers and nonsmokers. All of us share in the responsibility for adhering to and enforcing this policy.
5858
Chemical Abuse Prevention Program
Madison School District offers a Chemical Abuse Prevention Program for all students in grades K-8. As part of this
program and in order that we are able to offer the best prevention services possible, we will be surveying students
regarding alcohol and drug use.
Should you wish that your child not participate in this alcohol and drug use survey, please submit a letter to that effect
to your school principal. IF YOU DO NOT SUBMIT SUCH A LETTER, YOUR CHILD WILL BE SURVEYED.
5959
Directory Information
The Superintendent’s office will disseminate directory information on the student as considered necessary, without further notification, unless the
parent or guardian declines in writing to have this information made public.
”Directory Information” for a student may include the following:
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Name, address, and telephone number
Student’s class designation (i.e., 1st grade, 8th grade, etc.)
Date and place of birth
Participation in officially recognized activities and sports
Weight and height of members of athletic teams
Dates of attendance
Degrees or awards received
Most recent previous educational agency or institution attended by the student
Student’s photography (permission obtained for each usage of student’s photograph)
Parents who do not wish directory information released must notify the Superintendent in writing. The
address is as follows:
Dr. Quinn Kellis, Superintendent
Madison School District #38
5601 N. 16th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85016
Student Information
On requests from parents who are in a custody battle:
It is the district’s position that teachers/staff are neutral to both parents in such circumstances. The only time that a
staff member responds to any requests would be in situations in which the teacher is served with a subpoena to
provide information and this is done only under the guidance of district legal counsel. Contact the school principal for
more information about this issue.
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August 2015
SUNDAY
MONDAY
TUESDAY
DON’T FORGET SCHOOL ACTIVITY FEE! ☺
2
9
3
4
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
5
6
7
Meet & Greet:
3rd Grade: 2-3
1st Grade: 3-4
Meet & Greet
2nd Grade: 1-2
4th Grade: 2-3
11
12
13
14
First Day of School
-Safe Start
Back to School
Night: K, 3 (6-7)
Back to School
Night: 1, 2, 4 (6-7)
-Safe Start
-Safe Start
-Safe Start
-Safe Start
SATURDAY
1
10
Boo-Hoo Breakfast
16
WEDNESDAY
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
17
18
19
20
21
(3)
(4)
8
15
22
2:30 RELEASE
5:30 HRP Mtg.
6:30 PATS Mtg.
7:30 Groundbreaking
Ceremony
23
(6)
24
(1)
25
(2)
26
27
TCT:
TCT 1:00 Release
28
29
Specials Teachers
Breakfast
(5)
30
31
(4)
(6)
(1)
(2)
(3)
6161
September 2015
SUNDAY
MONDAY
TUESDAY
1
6
13
THURSDAY
WEDNESDAY
FRIDAY
2
3
4
TCT:
TCT 1:00 Release
6:30 PATS
Meeting
Fall Picture Day
First Friday
Coffee/Directory
Drive Ends
(5)
(6)
(1)
(2)
7
8
9
10
11
Labor Day: No
School
Fall Fundraiser
Kick-Off
2:30 RELEASE
6:30 PATS MTG.
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
15
16
17
18
(4)
(5)
14
SATURDAY
5
12
19
TCT:
TCT 1:00 Release
20
(1)
21
Fall Fundraiser
Coin Drive
27
(6)
28
(2)
22
Fall Fundraiser
Coin Drive
(1)
29
(3)
23
24
25
26
th
TCT:
TCT 1:00 Release
Fall Fundraiser
Coin Drive
Fall Fundraiser
Coin Drive
-4 Grade
Teachers Breakfast
-Fall Fundraiser
Coin Drive
(2)
(3)
(4)
30
TCT:
TCT 1:00 Release
(5)
(6)
(1)
6262
October 2015
SUNDAY
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
1
11
18
(2)
(3)
5
6
7
8
9
40th day of school
-Vision & Hearing
Screenings
-Vision & Hearing
Screenings
2:30 RELEASE
-Vision & Hearing
Screenings
-Vision & Hearing
Screenings
End Fall Fundraiser
3
(4)
(5)
(6)
(1)
12
13
14
15
16
Fall Break
NO SCHOOL
Fall Break
NO SCHOOL
Fall Break
NO SCHOOL
Fall Break
NO SCHOOL
Fall Break
NO SCHOOL
19
20
21
22
23
(3)
(4)
10
11:00 Release
-Vision & Hearing
Screenings
TCT:
TCT 1:00 Release
6:00 HRP Meeting
6:30 PATS Mtg.
25
2
SATURDAY
First Friday Coffee
Box Tops due
this Month
4
FRIDAY
(2)
17
24
Fall Box Top
Collection
(5)
(6)
(1)
30
26
27
28
29
P-T Conferences
Fall Box Top
Collection
(2)
P-T Conferences
11:00 Release
P-T Conferences
11:00 Release
Picture Re-Takes
(3)
(4)
(5)
31
(6)
6363
November 2015
SUNDAY
1
8
MONDAY
2
TUESDAY
3
WEDNESDAY
4
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
5
6
TCT:
TCT 1:00 Release
6-7 Third Grade
Musical
First Friday
Coffee
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
9
10
11
12
13
(2)
(3)
SATURDAY
7
14
Veteran’s Day
NO SCHOOL
15
(6)
16
(1)
17
18
19
22
29
23
(5)
24
21
rd
TCT:
TCT 1:00 Release
6:30 PATS Mtg.
(4)
20
3 Grade
2:00 Turkey Trot
Teachers Breakfast
(6)
(1)
(2)
25
26
27
Thanksgiving Break
No School
Thanksgiving Break
No School
Thanksgiving Break
No School
28
(3)
30
(5)
(4)
6464
December 2015
SUNDAY
MONDAY
TUESDAY
1
WEDNESDAY
2
THURSDAY
3
TCT:1:00
Release
TCT
6
7
FRIDAY
4
SATURDAY
5
Simis/Meadows
Holiday Party
(6)
(1)
(2)
(3)
8
9
10
11
(1)
(2)
17
18
19
End of 2nd Quarter
Holiday Helping
Distribution
12
TCT1:00
Release
TCT
6:30 PATS
Meeting
(4)
13
14
(5)
15
(6)
16
2:30 RELEASE
20
27
(3)
(4)
(5)
11:00 Release
Holiday Gift
(6)
(1)
21
22
23
24
25
Winter Break
Winter Break
Winter Break
Winter Break
Winter Break
28
29
30
31
Winter Break
Winter Break
Winter Break
Winter Break
26
6565
January 2016
SUNDAY
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
1
SATURDAY
2
Winter Break
3
4
5
School Resumes
10
(2)
11
(1)
17
18
31
25
(3)
(4)
P-T conferences
P-T Conferences
11:00 Release
(2)
12
13
8
(5)
(6)
15
(3)
(4)
(5)
19
20
21
22
(6)
2:30 RELEASE
6:00 HRP Meeting
6:30 PATS Mtg.
(1)
26
27
(2)
28
(6)
16
23
(3)
29
30
2nd Grade
Teachers Breakfast
TCT: 1:00 Release
(5)
9
First Friday
Coffee
14
100th Day of
School
(4)
7
2:30 RELEASE
MLK Jr. Day
No School
24
6
(1)
(2)
6666
February 2016
SUNDAY
MONDAY
1
TUESDAY
2
Box Tops Due This
Month
7
WEDNESDAY
3
THURSDAY
4
TCT:
TCT 1:00 Release
FRIDAY
5
SATURDAY
6
First Friday
Coffee
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(1)
8
9
10
11
12
13
TCT:
TCT 1:00 Release
14
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
15
16
17
18
19
2:30 RELEASE
Spring Pictures
Spring Box Tops
Collection
(3)
(4)
25
26
President’s Day
No School
5:30 Experience
Meadows (Lounge)
6:30 PATS Mtg.
(1)
21
22
23
29
Read Across
America Begins
(4)
24
(6)
(1)
27
1st Grade
SIMIS COUNTY
Teachers Breakfast FAIR
TCT:
TCT 1:00 Release
(5)
28
(2)
20
(2)
(3)
6767
March 2016
SUNDAY
MONDAY
TUESDAY
1
6
13
20
27
7
WEDNESDAY
2
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
3
4
-Read Across America
-Read Across
America Week
-Read Across America
TCT 1:00 Release
-Read Across
America
(5)
(6)
(1)
(2)
8
9
10
11
2:30 RELEASE
6-7 Fourth Grade
Musical
11:00 Release
(4)
(5)
(6)
(1)
14
15
16
17
18
Spring Break
Spring Break
Spring Break
Spring Break
Spring Break
21
22
23
24
25
School Resumes
5:45 Kindergarten
Welcome
2:30 RELEASE
(2)
(6)
(3)
29
(1)
12
19
26
Spring Holiday
NO SCHOOL
(4)
(5)
TCT:
TCT 1:00 Release
(6-7:30) Spring
(2)
(3)
30
5
1st Friday
Coffee
(3)
28
SATURDAY
31
Open House/
Book Fair (5:30-8)
6868
April 2016
SUNDAY
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
1
SATURDAY
2
First Friday
Coffee
(4)
3
10
17
4
5
6
7
8
TCT:
TCT 1:00 Release
6-7 First Grade
Musical
Kindergarten
Teacher Breakfast
(5)
(6)
(1)
(2)
(3)
11
12
13
14
15
AzMERIT
AzMERIT
AzMERIT
2:30 RELEASE
AzMERIT
AzMERIT
(5)
(6)
(1)
(2)
(4)
18
19
20
21
22
AzMERIT
AzMERIT
AzMERIT
2:30 RELEASE
AzMERIT
AzMERIT
9
16
23
6:30 PATS Slate Vote
24
(3)
(4)
(5)
25
26
27
28
29
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
TCT:
TCT 1:00 Release
(6)
Rams Round-Up
(Meadows)
(1)
30
6969
May 2016
SUNDAY
1
8
MONDAY
2
(1) Teacher
Appreciation Week
9
TUESDAY
3
(2) Teacher
Appreciation Week
10
WEDNESDAY
4
THURSDAY
5
TCT:
TCT 1:00 Release
6-7 Second
Grade Musical
(3) Teacher
Appreciation Week
(4) Teacher
Appreciation Week
11
12
TCT:
TCT 1:00 Release
15
(5) Teacher
Appreciation Week
13
(6)
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
16
17
18
19
20
(6)
(1)
(2)
(3)
23
24
25
26
27
(4)
30
Memorial Day
4 Grade Water
Party
Last Day of School
11:00 Release
(5)
31
(6)
7
14
21
Administration
Appreciation
Breakfast
(5)
th
29
6
SATURDAY
Volunteer
Luncheon
TCT:
TCT 1:00 Release
22
FRIDAY
28
4th Grade Award
Ceremony
School Closed
7070