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STUDENT/PARENT HANDBOOK

Elk Plain School of Choice 22015 22nd Avenue East Spanaway, WA 98387

253-683-7900

Principal: Chad Honig Assistant Principal: Pam Gendreau

Secretary: M. Peggy Brayton

Table of Contents

Principal's Welcome Letter

page 3

Table of Contents

page 4

Office Information

page 5

Elk Plain School of Choice PTA

page 6

Bethel School Board

page 7

Elk Plain School of Choice Bell Schedule page 8

Meet the Elk Plain School of Choice Staff page 9

Sky Warrior Codepage 10

Policies and Procedures

pages 11-18

Elk Plain K-7 Vision

page 19

Expected Behaviors

page 20-22

Kelso's Choices

page 22

Elk Plain School of Choice Building Map page 23

Bethel School District Calendar

page 24

We are the Sky Warriors

The students at Elk Plain School of Choice and our school mascot/logo (with the eagle) are referred to as Sky Warriors! This reference is from Native American stories of wisdom, courage and strength. At Elk Plain School of Choice, it symbolizes our efforts to promote an environment of learning that fosters growth and strong moral character. The story is based on a little bird that sees this majestic bird soaring among the clouds, the Sky Warrior. He wants to grow up to be just like him so he seeks advice from a wise old owl. The owl sends the little bird off on a quest with a basket of feathers that have attributes (courage, strength, and wisdom). He is told to deliver that basket to the Great Sky Warrior at the peak of the mountain. However, along the way he meets three needy strangers who he ends up giving the magical feathers to. When he reaches the peak, he has none left to present to the Sky Warrior and fears that now he will never become like him. This, of course, is what the Sky Warrior was looking for...a bird that was selfless and thought of others before himself. He immediately turned the little bird into a great Sky Warrior and granted him courage, strength, and wisdom in abundance. Like the little bird, these are the attributes that students at Elk Plain School of Choice should strive for.

Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy and validity of the information contained in this handbook. Please understand that changes are inevitable and clarification is available in the Elk Plain School of Choice office.

Welcome to

Principal: Chad Honig Assistant Principal: Pam Gendreau

Secretary: M. Peggy Brayton Elementary Registrar: Karla Moriarty Secondary Registrar: Tammy Green Attendance/Health Clerk: Lauren Austin

Counselor: Allison Meeks Social Worker: Pam Korn

School Hours

7:15 - 2:05 Breakfast Begins at 7:15 Students should not arrive before 7:15 (except for breakfast) Early dismissal time is: 10:10 Late arrival time is: 9:20

Office Hours

Monday through Friday 7:00 - 2:30

Office Phone

253-683-7900

Attendance Office

253-683-7993 - Please call the attendance line by 9:30 to report an absence.

Transportation

253-683-5900

Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy and validity of the information contained in this handbook. Please understand that changes are inevitable and clarification is available in the Elk Plain School of Choice office.

Elk Plain K-7 PTA

Our PTA works for the betterment of the entire Elk Plain School of Choice K-7 community. Membership is open to parents, guardians, grandparents, staff members, friends and community members. Dues paying members have a voice and a vote in the direction and activities of the Elk Plain PTA. PTA membership also supports the State and National PTA in lobbying for legislation that positively affects our children and our school. We hope you decide to become involved in your child's PTA. Information on membership dues will be sent home in September. See the PTA board members or Elk Plain office staff for additional membership information.

Our 2015-2016 PTA Board

Crystal Green, President Christie McMahill, Co-Vice President

Jennifer Grant, Co-Vice President Holly Ingram, Secretary Melissa Pate, Treasurer

Watch for the PTA's newsletters, published several times online throughout the year.

Bethel School Board

Stanley E. Chapin, President (District 3) Warren T. Smith Sr., Vice-President (District 1)

Amy Pivetta-Hoffman, Director (District 4) John L. Manning, Director (District 2) Brenda L. Rogers, (District 5)

Five local citizens serve a four-year term as elected officials on the Bethel School Board. Each member represents a district in the 202-square mile district. School board members, also called school directors, are the "governors" of the school district who work in partnership with their administrative team to set the district's direction. School board members have four major areas of responsibility:

Vision

The board focuses the work of the district and community on student achievement through a comprehensive strategic planning process.

Structure

The board governs the district through prudent financial planning and oversight, and diligent and innovative policymaking.

Accountability

The board infuses all programs and crucial policies with specific goals and a process for evaluation, reporting and recommending improvements.

Advocacy

The board champions public education in the local community and before state and federal policymakers.

The school board regularly meets twice a month on Tuesday nights. Meetings alternate between the district office (516 E. 176th St., Spanaway) and local schools. The public is always welcome to attend. Call 683-6000 for specific information.

Elk Plain School of Choice K-7 Bell Schedule

2015/2016

7:00 AM 7:15 AM 7:27 AM 7:35 AM 7:35 AM 10:00 AM 10:25 AM 10:30 AM 11:10 AM 11:15 AM 11:35 AM 11:35 AM 2:03 PM 2:05 PM 2:30 PM

Teacher Day Begins 1st Bell - Breakfast/Playground Classroom routines begin Tardy Bell ? Students need a tardy slip Morning Announcements/Instruction begins Kindergarten, 1st Grade and 2nd Grade Lunch* Kindergarten, 1st and 2nd Grade Recess 6th and 7th Grade Lunch* 2nd and 3rd Grade Lunch* 4th and 5th Grade Recess 2nd and 3rd Grade Recess 4th and 5th Grade Lunch* K/1 Dismissal 2 ? 7 Dismissal Teacher Day Ends

*Please check with your classroom teacher for their lunch serving times.

Please, Please, Don't be Late!

? Late Arrival Days 2 hours later - Classroom routines begin at 9:27 AM ? Early Dismissal Days End at 10:10 AM

When students arrive late to school or leave early they are missing an important part of the learning process. Please help your student by ensuring they arrive on time and limit early pick-ups at the end of the school day.

Students may arrive no earlier than 7:15 AM. At this time they can go to breakfast, to the library for silent reading or to the supervised playground until the 7:27 AM bell rings.

As per the agreement signed during the application process, families shall attend school regularly and arrive to school on time. Repeated tardy arrivals adversely affect academic progress and will accumulate towards the students' attendance record. Every 4 unexcused tardies (late arrival or early pick-up) accumulate to the equivalent of 1 unexcused absence. Every effort will be made to work with families to rectify chronic attendance issues, which may include transferring your child to his/her neighborhood school.

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