University Place School District IMPORTANT DATES 2019-2020 ...

University Place School District

IMPORTANT DATES

2019-2020

CALENDAR

Welcome

Welcome to the 2019-20 school year in University Place School District! I know our year together will be a success thanks to the ongoing support of community, the skill and commitment of amazing staff and, most importantly, the energy, enthusiasm and intelligence of our wonderful students. University Place School District has a long history of providing the highest quality education for every student in a safe environment. This success is possible because of the close partnership between our community, our parents and school staff. This calendar includes lots of information about the district to help parents stay informed, make plans and get involved. We hope you will use this information on a regular basis. I also hope you will contact us early and often with questions, concerns or needs.

Labor Day............................................................... Sept. 2 First Day of School................................................ Sept. 3 Veterans Day ....................................................... Nov. 11 Conferences 1/2 Day for K-7 (No Pre-K)........Nov. 12-15 Thanksgiving Vacation ...................................Nov. 28-29 Winter Vacation................................. Dec. 23 thru Jan. 3 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day .................................. Jan. 20 Teacher Prep and Planning Day .......................... Jan. 27 Presidents' Day Weekend .............................. Feb. 14-17 Spring Vacation.................................................April 6-10 Snow Make Up Day (if needed) ............................May 22 Memorial Day ........................................................May 25 Curtis High School Graduation............................. June 5 Last Day of School, 1/2 Day .............................. June 12

- Superintendent Jeff Chamberlin

MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of the University Place School District, in partnership with our community, is to develop competent, contributing citizens.

3717 Grandview Drive W . University Place, WA 98466 | 253.566.5600

University Place School District Website: @UPSD83

UPSD BOARD OF DIRECTORS

The UPSD Board of Directors play an important role in the education of students in our district by adopting important policies, approving our educational program and budget, and evaluating the superintendent. The school board also authorizes levies and bond issues, adopts our strategic plan and communicates with the public about district needs and community priorities. Names and contact information for our elected, five member board can be found on our website (upsd83. org) and listed below.

Community members and parents are welcome to attend school board meetings. Meetings are scheduled for 6:30 pm on the 2nd Wednesday of each month, except for in April. Most meetings are conducted at the Educational Service Center (3717 Grandview Dr. W). Some meetings are held at schools or in locations around the community. For more information about the work of our school board and school board meetings, go to the district website homepage and choose "School Board" from the menu.

UPSD BOARD CONTACT

Ethelda Burke (253) 565-0813

Mary Lu Dickinson (253) 564-6270

Annette Fitzsimmons (253) 460-2988

T'wina Nobles (253) 882-7810

Marisa Peloquin (253) 381-6006

GETTING SAFELY TO SCHOOL

School Policies & Procedures

Bus Transportation: Contact information for our Transportation Department is available on the bottom of this page. Families can lookup bus routes on-line by visiting the University Place School District webpage at . Click on Departments-Transportation-Bus Routes. Use Edulog's WebQuery to search for available bus stops near your address. Students who live more than one mile from school may ride the school buses. Students are expected to be at stops five minutes prior to the listed stop time. It is very important that all students follow the rules at bus stops and while riding buses to ensure that everyone arrives to school safely. Route changes during the academic year are also available on the district website. Bus Tags are used for all primary student bus transportation indicating the student's bus. Primary students will be asked to wear their tags on their backpack or person when riding the school bus to and from school. Parent presence is not required for primary student drop off, however it is encouraged.

Cars and Bicycles: Students who ride bicycles or drive cars to school are expected to follow all traffic safety rules and exercise caution when traveling to and from school. Bicycles should always be locked up during the school day and must be walked while on campus. Parents who drive their students to school can help us keep students safe by following all driving, waiting and parking procedures at each school site and by adhering to the 20 mph speed limit in school zones. We also ask that parents shut off engines while they wait for students to improve air quality around each school. We also ask parents to be respectful of our community neighbors by following city parking regulations and respecting private property near schools.

Walking: Students who walk to school are expected to practice pedestrian safety by using sidewalks whenever possible, crossing streets only in crosswalks and by obeying crossing patrols and traffic signals. Walkers should always be aware and alert and should not listen to headphones while walking. Safe walking routes are also available on our website. Click on DepartmentsTransportation-Safe Walking Routes and select the appropriate school name.

For more information on transportation, visit the UPSD webpage or call the transportation office at (253) 566-5724.

Each family should develop an emergency plan to provide transportation for students in the event of unexpected changes to the school schedule caused by inclement weather, poor road conditions or other emergencies. The school district will communicate with parents about closures and delays using a number of tools including our website, social media, news media, the Flash Alert system, school messenger phone calls and emails, etc.

3717 Grandview Drive W . University Place, WA 98466 | 253.566.5600

University Place School District Website: @UPSD83

ATTENDANCE POLICY

STUDENT INSURANCE

Regular attendance at school is required by law and is essential for student success. Students who are chronically absent are more likely to fall behind their peers academically and have a higher risk of dropping out. We encourage parents and guardians to schedule vacations, doctor's visits and other appointments outside of the school day as much as is possible to maximize their student's time in school. Information about the district's attendance policies can be found on the UPSD website. Policies 3121 and 3122 outline requirements for compulsory attendance as well as guidelines for excused and unexcused absences. All students will also receive a school handbook at the start of the year. Each handbook has specific information about attendance rules and procedures for that school and provides detailed information about how to communicate about absences when they do occur. Additionally, the district is committed to working with students with severe attendance concerns to improve their attendance. The district will use a variety of strategies to increase attendance and will also partner with UPSD staff, UP community groups and Pierce County Juvenile Court officials to conduct regular Community Truancy Boards to address barriers, provide support, and increase accountability. Finally, be on the lookout for information regarding Attendance Awareness Month in September and how you can support your student by making sure they attend school every day.

Student Insurance is available on-line. The safety of our students is one of our most important concerns. Even so, accidents do happen and resulting medical treatment (ambulance transport, surgery, hospitalization, etc.) can be very expensive. Please know that the District does not assume responsibility for these costs. However, as a service to you and your child, your school has joined with 1,000s of others by offering you access to a low cost, voluntary purchase, student accident/health insurance program. The program is arranged and administered by Myers-Stevens & Toohey & Co., Inc. a firm that has specialized in such coverage for 40 years. Please read the policy information carefully.

To enroll, or for more information, go to the UPSD website and click on Family Resources, Health Services, Student Insurance.

CHILDFIND SCREENINGS

The District conducts activities throughout each school year to locate, evaluate, and identify students from birth to age 21 with suspected disabilities.Contact the Special Services Department about Childfind, or regarding any child with suspected delays or disabilities. For further information call (253) 566-5645.

As part of ChildFind, the district conducts free screenings for children ages 3-5 who have not yet entered kindergarten. This service provides screenings in the areas of vision, hearing, fine and gross motor skills, communication, learning skills, social skills and self-help skills. Dates for these screenings are: August 26, October 16, December 4, January 15, March 4, and May 6.

BREAKFAST & LUNCH PROGRAMS

HOMELESSNESS

Breakfast and lunch are offered at each school for all students. Menus feature a variety of foods emphasizing fruits, vegetables, grains and lowfat milk. Students use a five-digit PIN number to access their meal account. Students are provided with a PIN number upon enrollment; they will use this number throughout their school years in UPSD. Advance payment for meals is strongly encouraged, and options include cash, checks, and online payments. For meal account balance information and the on-line payment option, please visit the district website to log-in to "Family Access". Free and reduced-priced meals are available to those who qualify. Free and reduced-priced meal application forms are available at any school office or the district website by clicking on Departments-Nutrition Services.

If your family lives in any of the following situations: In a shelter, motel, vehicle, or campground; on the street; in an abandoned building, trailer, or other inadequate accommodations; or doubled up with friends or relatives because you cannot find or afford housing; then you have certain rights or protections under the McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Assistance Act. Please contact (253) 566-5600 for more information.

Lunch money may be purchased in advance. Parents can choose to put lunch money in their student's account by prepaying on-line with a credit card. This service is optional and has a $1.00 service fee per transaction. These payments are updated to your students account immediately. This can be done through "Family Access" on the Food Service tab.

STUDENT MEAL PRICES

BREAKFAST = $1.75 for Primary students; $2.00 for Intermediate and Junior High students; and $2.25 for High School students. There is no cost for breakfast for K-12 students who qualify for free and reduced-priced meals.

FIREARMS PROHIBITED

Pursuant to State RCW 28A.600.420, possession of firearms on school property will result in a oneyear mandatory expulsion, subject to appeal with notification to parents and law enforcement.

LUNCH = $3.00 for Primary students; $3.25 for Intermediate and Junior High students; and $3.50 for High School students. Reduced-priced student lunch is $0.40. Milk = $0.60 (Students in grades K-4 who qualify for reduced-priced meals will receive lunch at no cost.)

3717 Grandview Drive W . University Place, WA 98466 | 253.566.5600

University Place School District Website: @UPSD83

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