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 1847850200025Twin City ElementaryStudent Handbook2019-2020TWIN CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STAFFJennifer Allen, Principaljallen@stanwood.wednet.edu360-629-1270 ext. 2303Sarah Foreman, Office Managersforeman@stanwood.wednet.edu360-629-1270 ext. 2300Rachel Soriano Sanchez, Secretaryrsorianosanchez@stanwood.wednet.edu360-629-1270 ext. 2301Lilly McIntyre, School Nurselmcintyre@stanwood.wednet.edu360-629-1270 ext. 2304Stacey Kirn, Health Room Assistantskirn@stanwood.wednet.edu360-629-1270 ext. 2304Angelia Boyer, School Psychaboyer@stanwood.wednet.edu360-629-1270 ext. 2309JoAnna Schwarze, School Counselorjschwarze@stanwood.wednet.edu360-629-1270 ext 2308Bethany McDermott, Student Supportbmcdermott@stanwood.wednet.edu360-629-1270 ext 2308Brenda Bartholow, OTbbartholow@stanwood.wednet.edu360-629-1270 ext. 2343Linda Azure, SLPlazure@stanwood.wednet.edu360-629-1270 ext. 2318Pegi Langan, SLPmlangan@stanwood.wednet.edu360-629-1270 ext. 2318Rachel Townsend, Resourcertownsend@stanwood.wednet.edu360-629-1270 ext. 2323Katie Pickrell, Title Coordinatorkpickrell@stanwood.wednet.edu360-629-1270 ext. 2336CERTIFICATED STAFFStephani Brink - Kindergartensbrink@stanwood.wednet.eduDebbie Martin - Kindergartendmartin@stanwood.wednet.eduDeb Moline - Kindergartendmoline@stanwood.wednet.eduKari Richards - Kindergartenkrichards@stanwood.wednet.eduRenee Barrie - 1st Graderbarrie@stanwood.wednet.eduColleen Knutzen - 1st Gradecknutzen@stanwood.wednet.eduTiffany Erickson - 1st Gradeterickson@stanwood.wednet.eduKolee Harriss - 2nd Gradekharriss@stanwood.wednet.eduJoDonna Olson - 2nd Gradejolson@stanwood.wednet.eduEmily Hansen - 3rd Gradeehansen@stanwood.wednet.eduTracy Langdalen - 3rd Gradetlangdalen@stanwood.wednet.eduSandi Meier - 3rd Gradesmeier@stanwood.wednet.eduStefanie Anderson - 4th Gradesanderson@stanwood.wednet.eduKate Flickner - 4th Gradekflickner@stanwood.wednet.eduMarline Heiderer-Shoe - 5th Grademheiderershoe@stanwood.wednet.eduLinda Keck - 5th Gradelkeck@stanwood.wednet.eduCraig Kelley - 5th Gradeckelley@stanwood.wednet.eduLaura Laures - Libraryllaures2@stanwood.wednet.eduColleen Keller - Musicckeller@stanwood.wednet.eduErin Walker - PEewalker@stanwood.wednet.eduLynn Devora-McNabb - 2/3 HiCapldevoramcnabb@stanwood.wednet.eduLindsey Jacoby- 4/5 HiCapljacoby@stanwood.wednet.eduErin Nguyen - ELLenguyen@stanwood.wednet.eduJoyce Zeigen - ELLjzeigen@stanwood.wednet.eduCLASSFIED STAFFCammy Carlsonccarlson@stanwood.wednet.eduJenny Childsjchilds@stanwood.wednet.eduSharon Hansonshanson@stanwood.wednet.eduMary Harmonmharmon@stanwood.wednet.eduStacey Kirnskirn@stanwood.wednet.eduJanine Maijmai@stanwood.wednet.eduChris Oldowcoldow@stanwood.wednet.eduSandy Pitzlerspitzler@stanwood.wednet.eduAlyson Rigganariggan@stanwood.wednet.eduClara Shoenbachlercschoenbachler@stanwood.wednet.eduLinda Talkingtonltalkington@stanwood.wednet.eduMark Vineymviney@stanwood.wednet.eduCaitlin Voehlcvoehl@stanwood.wednet.eduTonia Woodstwoods@stanwood.wednet.eduTwin City Elementary Schedule8:35Doors Open8:35-8:50Breakfast Served9:00School Starts10:10-10:25Kinder & First Recess10:25-10:40Fourth, Fifth, HiCap Recess 10:55-11:10Second & Third Recess11:10-11:25Kinder & First Learning Lab11:25-11:40Kinder & First Recess11:40-12:00Kinder & First Lunch11:40-11:55Second & Third Learning Lab11:55-12:10Second & Third Recess12:10-12:30Second & Third Lunch12:10-12:25Fourth & Fifth Learning Lab12:25-12:40Fourth & Fifth Recess12:40-1:00Fourth & Fifth Lunch1:30-1:45Kinder Recess1:45-2:00First, Second, Devora Recess2:00-2:15Third, Fourth, Jacoby Recess3:30DismissalTwin City Elementary WEDNESDAY Schedule9:55Doors Open9:55-10:15Breakfast Served10:20School Starts11:10-11:25Kinder & First Learning Lab11:25-11:40Kinder & First Recess11:40-12:00Kinder & First Lunch11:40-11:55Second & Third Learning Lab11:55-12:10Second & Third Recess12:10-12:30Second & Third Lunch12:10-12:25Fourth & Fifth Learning Lab12:25-12:40Fourth & Fifth Recess12:40-1:00Fourth & Fifth Lunch1:15-1:30Kinder Recess1:30-1:45First & Second Recess1:45-2:00Third & Fourth Recess2:00-2:15Fifth & HiCap Recess3:30DismissalINTRODUCTIONOur goal at Twin City Elementary is to create a community of students, staff and parents who work together to provide a safe learning environment that enables all children to reach their highest potential. Parent involvement and collaboration is strongly encouraged. Please visit Twin City Elementary often, ask questions, and become involved with as many activities as possible. Your input and support is valued.ARRIVAL & DEPARTURE TIMEThe doors are open at 8:35 for breakfast. If a child does not eat breakfast, they will be supervised in the gym until the classrooms open at 8:45. Students are expected to be off school property by 3:45. If an emergency occurs and your child has to remain at school after 3:45 please contact the office.ASSESSMENTAll students participate in benchmark testing to help to determine what types of support or programs your child may need. This includes AIMSWeb and MAP assessment in reading and/or math. All third, fourth and fifth grade students will take the Smarter Balanced assessment required by Washington State.ATTENDANCEAttending school regularly helps children feel better about school and themselves. Your student can start building this habit in preschool so they learn right away that going to school on time, every day is important. Consistent attendance will help children do well in high school, college, and at work. Attendance at school is required by RCW 28A.225.010 and RCW 28A.225.020 for children over the age of eight. It is very important that you excuse your child’s absence(s) within 48 hours of returning to school. If the student will be absent for more than two days, please call the school office to arrange for homework assignments to be picked up. Absence and Tardy guidelines are as follows:If arrival takes place before 10:30, it is an AM absence (Wednesday before 11:00).If arrival takes place between 9:00-10:30, it is an AM tardy (Wednesday between 10:20-11:00).If early dismissal takes place before 2:00, it is marked as a PM absence. If early dismissal takes place after 2:00, it is marked as a PM tardy.BUS DISCIPLINELower levels of misbehavior can usually be handled at Levels 1 and 2. Repeat offenses of lower level misbehavior and higher levels of misbehavior move to Level 3 immediately.Level 1: Short form write up, parent contact, interventions and/or discipline administered by driver or transportation supervisors. Level 2: Short form write up, parent contact, and documentation with discipline administered by transportation supervisors. If suspension is a potential consequence, it should be noted in writing on the form at this level. Level 3: Long form write up, student conference with school administrator. That conference may include transportation staff and/or parents.DISCIPLINEStaff will maintain a safe and supportive learning environment for all students. A student’s refusal to comply with written or verbal rules or requests will result in discipline or corrective action in accordance with Board Policy 3241. We focus on a positive discipline model with the goal of helping students learn from their mistakes and consequences will be applied based on a progressive discipline model.DRESS CODEIt is expected that students will wear clothing appropriate to a school setting. All children will be outside during daily recess and should have weather appropriate clothing. Hats are not allowed in the building. Any type of clothing that promotes alcohol or tobacco will not be allowed. Students not following the dress code will be asked to change and/or call home for a change of clothing.EMERGENCY CLOSURE INFORMATIONIn the case of inclement weather or school emergency, local radio and TV stations will carry announcements of delayed opening, emergency closing, or early dismissal. Information can also be found by calling (360) 629-1240 or go to . Decisions to cancel school, delay the opening, or have an early dismissal are made by the Superintendent. Decisions are made based on weather predictions and road conditions throughout the Stanwood-Camano area. EMERGENCY PLANSRegular drills are held at school so that children will know what to do in case of fire, earthquake or lockdown. In the event of an emergency occurring during school hours, a plan is in place to ensure the safety of all students, staff, and volunteers. Our school is equipped with an electronic door access system that allows the building to remain locked during school hours for added safety.ELECTRONICSIn an effort to sustain a positive learning environment, we strongly discourage students bringing any electronic items to school. If there is a need for students to bring any type of electronic items, including cell phones or smart watches, please review with your child the following rules:Cell phones and smart watches must stay in the backpack and turned off during the day. Cell phones can be turned on and smart watches can be put back on the wrist at the end of the school day in order to be used for after school care and activities.If electronic items are taken out during school or on school grounds, they will be confiscated and locked up in the office. The items will be returned to a parent/guardian only.HARASSMENT, INTIMIDATION AND BULLYING (HIB)Our school is dedicated to maintaining a safe and secure learning environment for all students. In accordance with the Washington State RCW 28A.300.285 harassment, intimidation or bullying of students by other student, by teacher, by staff member, by parent or by volunteers is prohibited according to Board Policy 3207. To report unresolved or persist harassment you may contact an administrator, staff member or counselor at the school site. You may also contact the Stanwood-Camano School District's Harassment/Intimidation/Bullying Officer Dr. Lloy Schaaf, 360-629-1237 or email at lschaaf@stanwood.wednet.edu.HEALTH AND WELLNESSThe Stanwood-Camano School District is committed to ensuring environments and opportunities for all student to practice healthy eating and physical activity behaviors throughout the school day in accordance to Board Policy 6700. Our school will prioritize daily physical activity through recess and P.E. and encourage students to consume snacks and treats that follow the USDA Smart Snack nutrition standards. Birthday treats must be commercially produced and take into consideration student allergies. HOMEWORKHomework is up to the discretion of the teacher. Homework will be used to reinforce or practice concepts with students as new material is learned. Homework should be able to be completed by your child independently or with little assistance. If you feel that your child is struggling to complete homework or it is taking an extra long time, please let their teacher know. ILLNESS GUIDELINESYour child must be symptom free for 24 hours without medication before returning to school from an illness. Please have an emergency telephone number on file at the school for the school to use in case of injury or illness when the parent cannot be reached.NONDISCRIMINATION STATEMENTThe Stanwood-Camano School District does not discriminate in employment, programs, or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding compliance and/or grievance procedures may be directed to the District's Title IX/Affirmative Action Officer and Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator, Maurene Stanton (mstanton@stanwood.wednet.edu) or the Section 504/American Disabilities Act Coordinator, Robert Hascall (rhascall@stanwood.wednet.edu), Stanwood-Camano School District, 26920 Pioneer Hwy, Stanwood WA 98292.Telephone: (360) 629-1200.Under state law, information about every school district’s sexual harassment policy and complaint procedure must be included in staff and student handbooks, or other publications that set forth the rules, regulations, and standards of conduct for the school or district (WAC 392-190-058). Every school district must also annually inform all students, parents, and employees about its discrimination complaint procedure (WAC 392-190-060). The Equity and Civil Rights Office at the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) has developed the following sample language that districts can include in student and staff handbooks to meet these requirements. EnglishArabicChineseKoreanPunjabiRussianSomaliSpanishTagalogUkrainianVietnamesePAXPAX is the Latin word for peace and the PAX program focuses on peace, productivity, health and happiness for all students. The goal of PAX is for students to be able to self-monitor and self-regulate their behavior in different settings. Behavior management is done in positive ways that provide immediate feedback to students. All adults have the same expectations and are using the same vocabulary with students. Students celebrate good decisions and appropriate behavior frequently. These vocabulary words are unique to PAX:Spleem - undesired behavior or action Tootle - opposite of tattle; written feedback for positive actions of othersGranny’s Wacky Prize - 10-60 second activity that is a reward for meeting behavior expectationsPICKING UP YOUR CHILD FROM SCHOOLIf you are picking up your child before the end of school, please sign them out in the office. If you are picking up after school you have two choices: park and walk in to the gym or join the car pick up line. An adult will ask for your child’s name and your child will be released from the gym to meet you in front of the school on the sidewalk. REPORT CARDS AND PARENT CONFERENCESEvaluations of student progress will be completed two times during the year at the end of each semester. Parent/Teacher conferences are held in November and March. Education requires close involvement between the school and home so we strongly urge parents to attend each conference. SAFE SCHOOLS ALERTSafety is one of our district's top priorities, that's why we're now using SafeSchools Alert,a tip reporting system that allows students, staff, and parents to submit safety concernsto our administration five different ways. Easily report tips on bullying, harassment, drugs, vandalism or any safety issue you're concerned about. Tips may be submitted anonymously too.App: Search for “SafeSchools Alert” in the App Store to download for freePhone: 425.366.7201Text: Text your tip to 425.366.7201Email: 1621@alert1.usWeb: BREAKFAST AND LUNCH PROGRAMWe strongly recommend parents put money on their student’s meal account ahead of time so that charges are not needed. Breakfast is served to students between 8:35 and 8:55 a.m. Full-priced breakfast costs $1.50 and lunch costs $3.00 per day. Students may qualify for free or reduced meals. Milk may also be purchased separately for $0.50 a day. STAFF QUALIFICATIONWe are extremely proud of our staff and feel certain that we are prepared to give your child a high-quality education. Parents of students in Title I, Part A buildings (Twin City, Elger Bay, Stanwood Elementary) have the right to request information regarding the professional qualifications of their child's or children's classroom teachers. This includes: if the teacher has met state licensing requirements for the grade level and subjects in which the teacher is providing instruction; if state licensing requirements have been waived for the teacher on a temporary basis; the type of college degree of the teacher and the field of discipline for any graduate degree or certificate; and if your child is receiving Title l/LAP services from teachers and/or paraprofessionals and their qualifications as well. STUDENT SUCCESS TEAMA Student Success Team (SST) is in place at Twin City Elementary. This is a team specifically designed to address educational, behavioral and emotional concerns of individual students. The Student Success Team is comprised of parent/guardian, administrator, teacher, counselor, and any other staff deemed necessary for progress toward goals. Parents, school staff or students may initiate this process.VOLUNTEER/VISITOR GUIDELINES AND EXPECTATIONSTwin City Elementary encourages volunteers and visitors in classrooms and on field trips. However, we take the safety of each of our students very seriously. With this in mind, any adult that interacts with our students must have a current Washington State Patrol (WSP) background check and complete Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying training. If an adult is in our hallways at Twin City Elementary they need to sign in at the office and wear a visitor badge.SCHOOL COUNSELOR CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICEYour child is provided opportunities to participate in school counseling services, in either a one-on-one or group setting, provided through the Stanwood School District by the School Counselor JoAnna Schwarze. Information shared by students is confidential except in the following circumstances:School counselors may share limited information with your child’s teacher and with the school principal in order to provide the best possible support for your child’s social, emotional and educational achievement. If your child’s school counselor feels that your child is in danger of harming him/herself or harming others the counselor is required to notify appropriate individuals. Every effort will be made to inform you first if possible.If instances of previously unreported abuse of a minor or elder are brought to light, Washington state law requires the school counselor to report this information to the proper authorities or assist you in making such a report.Although the information shared during a counseling meeting is confidential, parents/guardians have a right to be informed of their child’s general progress.This notice is valid during the current school year of 2019-2020. Counseling services provided by the counselor are evaluated on an as-needed basis and may not continue throughout the entire school year. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------If you decline to have your child take advantage of counseling services, please complete the following and return it to school. Student Name (please print) _____________________________________________________________Parent/Guardian Signature ___________________________________________ Date______________Contact phone _____________________________ Email address_______________________________If you have any questions or concerns please do not hesitate to contact:JoAnna SchwarzeLicensed School CounselorTwin City Elementary School360-629-1270 ext. 2308jschwarze@stanwood.wednet.edu ................
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