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Butterfield Ranch Elementary School

Parent Handbook

2018 - 2019

Table of Contents

Page

Message from Principal & Mission Statement ………..……………….. 2

2018-2019 School Calendar/Minimum Days ……………………………. 3

2018-2019 Bell Schedule …………………..…………………………… 4

Behavior To and From School ………………………………………….. 5

Walking Route to School……………………………………………….. 5

Arrival Time …………………………………………………………….. 5

Rainy Days ………………………………………………………...…… 6

Campus Visitors and Item Drop-Off Policy ……………………………… 6

Attendance ……………………………………….……………………….. 7

Short-Term Independent Study …………………………………………. 7

Tardy Policy/ Early Pickup ……………………………………..………. 8

Student Dress and Grooming ……………………………………………… 9

Lost & Found ………………………………………………………….…. 9

Homework . ……………………………………………………………... . 10

Parent/Teacher Communication ………………………………………… 11

Progress Reports & Parent/Teacher Conferences ………………………... 11

Uniform Complaint Procedures ………………………………………….. 11

Awards Programs & STAR Spotlight Recognition….…………………. . 12

Other Student Activities & Programs………………………………….….. 12

Care of Text Books/Library Books …………. ………………………….. 13

Citizenship …….……………………………………………………….. 13

Behavior Expectations …………………………………………………...... 14

Action Steps in Unpleasant Situations …………………………………… 15

Citation and Office Referral Policy …………..………………………... 15

Student Drop Off and Pick up in Vehicles ……………………………… . 16

School Bus Procedure/ Bus Conduct…………………………………… 16

Bus Rider Policy…………………………………………………………… 17

Breakfast & Lunch Programs & Rules …………………………………… 18

Student Off Limit Areas …………………………………………………. 19

Field Trips ………………………………………………………………… 19

Pets…………….…………………………………………………………... 19

General Information ……………………………………………………… 20

Child Care ………………………………………………………………… 20

Library ……………………………………………………………………. 20

PTA …………………………………………………………………….... 21

Art Academy …………………………………………………………… . 21

Project Self Esteem ……………………………………………………… . 21

School Site Council & ELAC Committee……………………………... . 21

Volunteers ………………………………………………………………. . 22

Emergency Drills ……………………………………………………….. . 22

Health Services …………………………………………………………. . 23

Student medication ……………………………………………….……. . 23

GATE Students …………………………………………….…………… . 24

Music/ Band & Chorus ……………………………………...…………… 24

Heat & Smog Extremes …………………………………………………… 25

Dear Parents/Guardians,

Welcome to Butterfield Ranch Elementary School! I look forward to a successful school year.

We have an excellent staff of teachers and support personnel working together on behalf of our Rough Riders, dedicated to providing a safe and positive learning environment for your child.

This Parent Handbook is to provide information for you throughout the school year. Hopefully this handbook will answer some of the basic questions regarding expectations and school policies.

Thank you very much for your cooperation and support.

Al Bennett

Principal

MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of the Butterfield Ranch Elementary is to go beyond college and career readiness by developing committed citizens of the world who are intellectually confident, artistically expressive, and socially sensitive.

We are committed to the following goals:

• To develop an appreciation of self-worth and quality interaction with others.

• To instill the importance of citizenship, character development, and patriotism.

• To develop an appreciation for the value of learning.

• To realize that problems are actually opportunities, which invite solutions.

• To develop an awareness of life-long health habits and to promote physical well-being.

• The major instructional emphasis shall be on developing the basic skills necessary to function in the 21st century.

SCHOOL LOGO – “Home of the Rough Riders”

SCHOOL COLORS – royal blue & orange

SPIRIT DAY

Every Friday is SPIRIT DAY! All students and staff are encouraged to wear our school colors.

MINIMUM DAYS

Every Thursday is a Minimum Day

Minimum Day dismissals for Grades 1-6 at 12:10 p.m.

All Kindergarteners will attend 8:40 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on All Minimum Days

The following are additional Minimum Days:

August 13 – Monday – First day of school

September 24 - 28 – Monday through Friday - Parent/Teacher Conferences

October 26 – Friday – Parent Conference (invitation only)

February 8 – Friday – Parent Conference (invitation only)

May 17 – Friday – Parent Conference (invitation only)

2018-2019 SCHOOL CALENDAR

August 13, 2018 – First Day of School

Holidays – No School

September 3 – Monday Labor Day

November 12 – Monday Veterans’ Day

November 19-23 –Monday/Friday Thanksgiving Break

December 21 - Jan.4 Winter Break

January 21 – Monday Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

February 11 - Monday Lincoln’s Birthday

February 18 - Monday Washington’s Birthday

March 22 – 29 Friday/Friday Spring Break

April 19 - Friday School is Closed

May 27 – Monday Memorial Day

Last day of this school year is Thursday, May 30, 2018

(Yes, it is a minimum day)

2018-2019 BELL SCHEDULES

KINDERGARTEN:

AM Kindergarten: 8:40 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

PM Kindergarten: 12:00 p.m. to 3:20 p.m. except on Thursdays.

Thursdays and other additional Minimum Days for PM Kindergarten Only:

8:40 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Grades 1-6

Students line up at 8:30 a.m. to be walked to class when the bell rings.

Instruction begins at 8:40 a.m. Dismissal is at 3:20 p.m.

Bus Pick-up at 3:20 p.m.

Morning Recesses: Grades 1-3 at 10:20 – 10:33 a.m.

Grades 4-6 at 10:45 – 10:58 a.m.

Afternoon Recess for Grades 1-3 only at 2:05-2:18 p.m.

Daily Lunch Schedules:

Grade 1 12:00 – 12:40 p.m.

Grade 2 12:10 – 12:50 p.m.

Grade 3 12:20 – 1:00 p.m.

Grade 4 12:30 – 1:10 p.m.

Grade 5 12:40 – 1:20 p.m.

Grade 6 12:50 – 1:30 p.m.

Rainy Day Lunch Schedule is the same as always, except students will have movie time inside MPR.

Minimum Day Lunch Schedule (NO Recesses): Grades 1-2 10:35 – 11:05 a.m.

Grades 3-4 11:05 – 11:35 a.m.

Grades 5-6 11:35 – 12:05 p.m.

Minimum Day Dismissal is at 12:10 P.m. – Every THURSDAY is a Minimum Day

Please be on time when picking up your student.

BEHAVIOR TO AND FROM SCHOOL

• Students walking or riding a bicycle to and from school are under school authority from the time they leave home to come to school, through the time they return home after school.

• Only 3rd through 6th grade students may ride bicycles to school. All bicycles, scooters, and skateboards must be walked/ carried on all sidewalks, crosswalks and on school grounds at all times. They must be securely locked in the bicycle racks during the school day. Scooter riders, bicyclists, and skate boarders must adhere to all applicable laws pertaining to the riding of bicycles, including wearing a helmet.

• Scooters and skateboards are not allowed on school property, but may be used for transportation to and from school. (With parent permission) They will also be stored in the bicycle area, and the school is not responsible for any loss or damage.

• Students should not walk on the slopes or across private property when coming to or from school. Such acts can create serious safety concerns.

• All students should use the crosswalk when crossing the street and must follow the directions of the crossing guard.

• There is no supervision on campus prior to 8:30 a.m. For safety reasons, students should NOT be at school unsupervised before that time. (Does not apply to students eating breakfast)

WALKING ROUTE TO SCHOOL

Students living within walking distance are encouraged to walk to school each day in a safe manner. Students must use crosswalks on their way to and from school. Please instruct your children that they must cross at the crosswalks, even if it means walking a few extra feet to get there. Students should follow street routes only and whenever possible, walk with a sibling, friend, or neighbor. Students should always walk on sidewalks and not on private property when going to and from school.

Parents are liable for any damage caused by their children. Students are subject to school discipline while en-route to and from school. (Ed Code 44807)

ARRIVAL TIME

Only students eating school breakfast may go through the office to the MPR starting at 8:00 a.m.

After eating, they will sit in MPR quietly until 8:30 a.m., when they are dismissed onto campus by a breakfast supervisor.

All other students are not to be dropped off without parent supervision before 8:30 a.m., unless they are in the Fun Club Day Care Program.

Students will line up to enter campus in the quad area, due to no supervision until 8:30 a.m. When using the student drop-off lane, please remember to drive in the right lane only (closest to the sidewalk) and pull all the way forward. Students must be ready to exit the vehicle at this time. Once all cars stop, all students exit to the nearest sidewalk and go through the main gate.

Cars are to exit the parking lot onto Mystic Canyon making a right turn only.

If dropping off in the circular drive, near kindergarten buildings, please drive in the right lane (closest to the sidewalk). Do not leave your car unattended at any time or park to walk your child to class.

This is a drive through lane only – NO PARKING at any time!

When exiting the circular drive, please do so making a left turn only onto Mystic Canyon Drive. If you have business on campus, please park your car on the street or in a parking stall in the main parking lot. Again, these are drop off and pick up areas only.

RAINY DAYS

Rainy day schedule will be called by the Principal or designee whenever the weather appears to be too inclement for the health and safety of children to observe a playground recess.

When it is raining before school, students grades 1-6 will go into the MPR. School staff will supervise them in the MPR. At the 8:40 bell, teachers will pick up their students from the MPR to walk them to their classrooms. Kindergarten students may go directly to class as they arrive at school.

• If a rainy day schedule is called for recess, students may assemble in the MPR. Students are given a restroom and snack break and usually watch a video, read a book, or play a game quietly. If a restroom break is needed, students are reminded to stay under the covered walkway and out of the puddles.

• Students go to the MPR to watch a movie after being dismissed from lunch. Students, who do not wish to see the movie, may bring a book for silent reading. Students will be monitored by noon duty supervisors, administration and support staff as necessary, to maintain order until dismissed to return to class.

CAMPUS VISITORS AND ITEM DROP-OFF POLICY

As of January 2018, we no longer allow parents/ visitors to walk onto campus for drop off or pick up. ALL visitors and volunteers must now go to the office to swipe their driver's licenses or other state issued ID's before entry onto campus. This system compares the visitor's name and date of birth with the national database of registered sex offenders. Once entry is approved, a visitor's badge will be issued.

Items forgotten at home such as homework, books, jackets, etc., will not be taken directly to the classroom, but should be dropped off in the office. Please inform your child to check in the office for forgotten items, including lunches, with their teacher’s permission, or at their recess/ lunch times.

All students have been instructed to check with the office if they do not have a lunch. Lunches must be labeled and it is the student’s responsibility to check if there is a lunch in the office for them.

Classrooms will not be interrupted to notify students of forgotten items.

We ask parents not to go directly to the classroom when wishing to speak to a teacher or student, before, during, or after school. Leave a note or send an e-mail to make an appointment.

When a classroom visit is requested, please follow these steps:

• Notify the teacher a day in advance.

• Work out a convenient time with the teacher.

• Limit your stay to 20-30 minutes.

• Do not interrupt teaching or student learning.

• Sign in and out at the office.

NOTE: Changes in “after school arrangements” should be called in to the office before 12:00p.m. so teachers have time to get the notices from their mailboxes during lunchtime. It is our goal to keep classroom interruptions to an absolute minimum. Your cooperation is appreciated.

ATTENDANCE

It is state law that all children attend school for the time that school is in session. All absences and tardies must be accounted for, otherwise will be considered “unverified”, meaning not cleared.

A phone call to the school office at 909-591-0766 is recommended and preferred the day your child is absent. You can leave a message, if necessary. If it is not possible to call, a handwritten note is acceptable on the day your child returns to school. Absences and tardies with notification to the school are considered “verified” or cleared, and marked as either “excused” or “unexcused”. (Details below)

Actual attendance is the basis for our funding from the state. We receive funding only when a student is physically in school. Every absence costs us valuable education services for our students. It is very important that all students be in school every day for a full instructional day.

All students should be in school, on time, from bell to bell, every day.

It is in a child’s best interest to maintain excellent attendance. We ask for your cooperation in our efforts to reduce absenteeism. Here are some things to keep in mind:

• We require a note or phone call explaining a child’s absence. CVUSD Board Policy AR5113(b) Verification of absences must be completed within five (5) school days of the student’s return to school on the sixth day, the absence becomes UNVERIFIED and cannot be changed after this date. If a student has more than three unverified and/or unexcused absences, a truancy letter will be sent home to the parents.

• Tracking of excused absences will be required for compulsory education accountability.

The parent/guardian of a school-aged child is responsible for:

• Children age six to eighteen attend school unless exempted or graduated. (Education Code #48203, 48403, 48410, 48400)

• Any child absent or tardy (excess of 30 minutes) without an excuse for three or more days shall be reported truant. (Education Code #48261, 48462)

• There are only six valid excuses for being absent (or tardy) from school. These excuses are:

a. Illness (of the student)

b. Quarantine directed by a county or city health officer.

c. Having medical, dental or optometric services rendered.

d. Recognized religious holidays

e. Student’s personal court appearance

f. Attending funeral services of an immediate family member, for one day within California, and/or up to three days if services are conducted out of state.

All other reasons given will be marked as unexcused, but are considered cleared. An unverified absence means the school has not been contacted and given a reason for the absence at all.

ALL TYPES of absences, excused, unexcused, or unverified, will trigger a truancy notification.

Remember students need to be in school in order to learn and achieve success.

Please feel free to contact administration any time regarding absences.

SHORT-TERM INDEPENDENT STUDY

Short-Term Independent Study may be granted for students who must be absent for a minimum of five days and no more than twenty days. This request should be submitted to the office at least one week in advance, two weeks or more is preferred, allowing teachers the time to gather and assign work.

All work must be completed and turned in upon returning to school.

ATTENDANCE CREDIT GIVEN IS DETERMINED BY THE TEACHER, WHICH IS BASED ON WORK COMPLETED BY THE STUDENT.

TARDY POLICY

Punctuality is essential for students to receive the maximum benefits of an education. We encourage good habits of punctuality as part of good citizenship training. Students who are late not only lose valuable instructional time but also interrupt instructional activities already in progress. Students should be on campus and in line when the warning bell rings.

Students who are not in class at the 8:40 a.m. bell are considered tardy. They must report to the office and get a “Tardy” slip. An illness or doctor’s appointment qualifies for an excused tardy, but still counts against perfect attendance.

We will observe the following tardy policy. All tardy offenses will be monitored for each trimester and will have an impact on a student’s attendance record.

Parents will be contacted after the fifth tardy in a trimester. If the problem persists, a formal meeting for the parents will be scheduled with site or district officials to set up a plan so the student arrives at school on time. Inclement weather conditions or traffic are unfortunate, but NOT considered an excused tardy.

FIFTH OFFENSE

1. Any student tardy five (5) times shall receive their first Tardy Notice.

2. A log shall be kept giving the student’s name, dates of tardies, and parent contacts.

SEVENTH OFFENSE

1. When a student is tardy seven (7) times, a second Tardy Notice shall be sent to the parent.

2. The student shall be counseled by the administration.

TENTH OFFENSE

1. When a student is tardy ten (10) times, a third Tardy Notice shall be sent home.

2. A conference shall be scheduled between parents and administration.

EARLY PICKUP

We encourage you to schedule your child’s doctor or dental appointments before or AFTER school hours. If this is not possible, you must come to the office to sign your child out and show proper ID. If someone other than the parent(s) signs the child out early, they must have permission from parents, (a written note or a phone call to the office), and be on the emergency card filed in the office. Parents may come in or send a written note to add or delete names on the emergency card.

In order to minimize interruptions at the end of the day, we highly recommend students may not be called out after 3 p.m., unless it is an emergency or previous arrangements have been made.

Please note that students will not be called to the office until the parent/adult is in the office.

You may refer to the bell schedule when picking up your child early, as it can be very difficult at times to find a student once they are out for recess or lunch.

Please notify your child’s teacher in advance by e-mail or written note when leaving early to allow time for the homework to be ready at the time of pick up, and the student is prepared to go home.

STUDENT DRESS AND GROOMING (AR 5132)

Students must be dressed and groomed in an appropriate manner that will not interfere or detract from the school environment or disrupt the educational process. Dress should be suitable and comfortable for normal school activities and reflect pride and attention to personal cleanliness. Students are encouraged to wear safe and comfortable shoes. Shoes must be worn at all times.

• Student dress which disrupts or threatens to disrupt the instructional process, or which creates an unnecessary or unreasonable risk of injury or harm to any student is prohibited.

• Student grooming which disrupts or threatens to disrupt the instructional process, or which creates an unnecessary or unreasonable risk of injury or harm to any student is prohibited.

• We will allow students to wear sun-protective clothing, including but not limited to, hats as approved by administration, for outdoor use during the school day. (Education Code 35183.5)

Specific Minimum Dress and Grooming Standards for Grades K-6

• Shoes must be worn at all times. For the safety of your children all shoes must have straps on the back. Closed toe shoes are recommended. Not permitted are Flip-Flops, thong-type, or backless shoes, roller shoes, and platform shoes above 2 inches. Students should wear, or have access to, shoes suitable for P.E.

• Clothes shall be sufficient to conceal undergarments at all times. See-through or fish-net fabrics, halter tops, off-the-shoulder, or low-cut tops, bare midriffs and skirts or shorts shorter than mid-thigh are all prohibited. Outer garments shoulder straps must be at least 1-2 inches in width – spaghetti straps are not permitted.

• Hats, caps and other head coverings shall not be worn indoors unless they are worn for religious or medical reasons. Hats are permitted if worn correctly and if appropriate for sun protection.

• Clothing, jewelry and personal items (backpacks, fanny packs, gym bags, water bottles etc.) shall be free of writing, pictures or any other insignia which are crude, vulgar, profane or sexually suggestive, which bear drug, alcohol or tobacco company advertising, promotions and likenesses, or which advocate racial, ethnic or religious prejudice.

• Nail polish may be worn.

• Make-up is not permitted

• Jewelry which creates a health or safety hazard is not permitted.

• Clothes and belts must be the appropriate size and length when worn.

• Hair shall be clean and neatly groomed.

• College logo apparel is permitted as designated by school’s policy.

In the case of questionable attire, administration will make the final decision. If necessary, parents will be contacted to provide proper clothing. Until then, students will be asked to spend recesses and lunch time recesses in the office.

LOST AND FOUND

Please clearly label all your child’s belongings to help prevent loss. A “Lost and Found” cabinet is located outside the library. Please check there for lost jackets, lunch pails or other belongings. Glasses, watches and other small valuable items are kept in the office. At the end of every month any items still in the lost and found cabinet will be donated to a civic clothing bank.

HOMEWORK

Homework is assigned to help the student become more reliant, improve on skills taught, learn to work independently, and to complete assigned projects.

Good home/ school communication is imperative in fostering the full development of the student’s potential. The amount of homework may vary per day based on long-range projects and amount of work completed in the classroom. All students receive homework Monday through Thursday. District policy guidelines are as follows:

Grade 1 – 10 to 20 minutes of homework

Grade 2 – 20 to 30 minutes of homework

Grade 3 – 30 to 45 minutes of homework

Grades 4-6 – 60 to 90 minutes of homework

All elementary students are required to read 15 to 20 minutes each night in addition to the assigned homework.

IT IS THE STUDENT’S RESPONSIBILITY:

• To keep an accurate record of assignments.

• Have necessary materials.

• Follow study techniques outlined by the teacher.

• Apply and practice skills learned in class.

• Strive for the best quality of work.

• Complete and return assignments on time.

• Have all books and assignments before leaving the classroom.

• It may not always be possible for students to go back into the classroom for forgotten items after school.

Students will be assessed for their performance at meeting grade level standards throughout the year. The evaluation of student progress in each course will be the responsibility of the individual teacher. This evaluation will be based on the following performing levels:

• Extending

• Achieving

• Progressing

• Beginning

Requesting Homework and/ or Missing Classwork:

1. We encourage parents to help their child keep up with his/her work when the child is out ill.

2. If a student is out for only a day, any missed work will be handed to them by the teacher upon their return. Longer absences have extra time to make up the work missed.

3. If a student is out for a longer period of time due to illness, you may make arrangements for any missed work with the teacher by e-mail, and pick it up at the office at the agreed upon time.

4. Remember, when picking up a student early, without prior notice and/or arrangements, the homework may not be available until the next day.

Please keep in mind that homework is a follow-up for the learning that took place in the classroom. If the student was not in the class when a new lesson was taught, it may be necessary for parents to help their child meet the standard.

PARENT/TEACHER COMMUNICATION

We believe communication between home and school is necessary to guarantee the best possible education for our children. E-mails and phone calls, as well as flyers, are used to communicate with parents on a regular basis. Be certain to read all notices from school. Emphasize to your child the importance of bringing home all communication from school and showing it to you immediately.

You may want to check your child’s backpack daily.

Teachers will use various ways to communicate, which they will discuss at Back-To-School Night during the first month of school. Most teachers use e-mail, as a most effective form of communication, student assignment agendas, or homework packets as forms of communication with parents. Parents are also kept informed through progress reports, report cards, parent conferences, behavior or homework notices, citations, awards, letters, phone calls, or emails. Many teachers regularly send home notices outlining classroom events, project deadlines, etc.

We strongly encourage parents to communicate with teachers and other school personnel. Monitor progress on projects or reports, look over homework or test papers, discuss school events and activities, and attend conferences and events that involve your child. When you have concerns about classroom incidents, assignments, workloads, or other areas, please talk with your child’s teacher.

PROGRESS REPORTS

All students will be provided with a mid trimester progress report to communicate the progress of their child in their instructional program. This gives parents an opportunity to monitor academics, behavior, effort, and work habits – all areas covered by the report card. Progress reports give a clear picture of how students are progressing toward grade level standards along with behavior and work completion. Teachers notify parents if a student is not progressing toward grade level standards throughout the year. Please feel free to contact your child’s teacher any time regarding their progress.

PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCES

Parent conferences are scheduled for all parents during the first trimester, usually by the seventh week of school, on minimum days. It is very important that all parents attend this conference. Due to new legislation, we will also schedule a parent/teacher conference in the spring for those children possibly at risk of retention. Please refer to the school website for specific dates.

UNIFORM COMPLAINT PROCEDURES

The Board of Education recognizes that the District has primary responsibility for ensuring it complies with applicable state and federal laws and regulations governing educational programs. The District shall investigate and seek to resolve complaints at the local level. The District shall follow the Uniform Complaint Procedures (UCP) when addressing complaints alleging:

Unlawful discrimination based on ethnicity, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, color, or physical or mental disability, or failure to comply with state and/or federal programs, vocational education, child care and development programs, child nutrition programs, and special education programs.

Formal complaints must be written and signed. Forms are available in the school office and must be received within six months of the alleged violation.

AWARDS PROGRAMS

One of the most important aspects of our school is the recognition of positive student effort, behavior and achievement. We know that verbal praise is a very important and immediate way to recognize student achievement. In addition, our school recognizes students in many other ways:

MONTHLY ROUGH RIDER AWARDS

Each teacher, grade 1-6, determines which students receive these awards for various areas of accomplishments and achievements.

The Academic Achievement Award is recognition for overall positive academic achievement.

The Citizenship Award is recognition for positive behavior.

The Teacher Award is recognition for academic and/or behavior achievement or growth.

The Accelerated Reader Award recognizes students who have met individual AR goals.

At all assemblies, it is the responsibility of students to show courtesy and respect for those presenting the assembly and for their peers. Talking and disruptive or disrespectful behavior will result in the removal of the student(s) from the assembly and possible further discipline.

TRIMESTER AWARDS

Attendance – The Gold Attendance Award is given to students who are in attendance “bell to bell”,

no absences, tardies or early pull-outs. The Silver Attendance Award is given to students without absences, and no more than three tardies and/or early pull-outs combined.

END OF YEAR AWARDS

Rotary Awards - For students who have shown significant improvement during the year.

S.T.A.R. SPOTLIGHT RECOGNITION

(Safety First/ Take Responsibility/ A+ Attitude/ Respect Yourself and Others)

S.T.A.R. Spotlight recognition is given by staff and teachers to students who display positive behavior and work habits aligned with our school wide expectations. These students are randomly recognized during our Monday Morning Message.

OTHER STUDENT ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAMS

Spelling Bee Choral Music Band Performances

Student Council Safe School Ambassadors Project Self Esteem

Art & Science Academy Chess Masters Art Smarts

Science Detectives Special Programs (Reading, RSP, Speech, etc.)

CARE OF TEXT BOOKS/LIBRARY BOOKS/SCHOOL PROPERTY

Students and parents are responsible for all textbooks or library books issued to them during the school year. Students in grades 3 through 6 are asked to cover their textbooks. The student or parent must pay for all lost or damaged books. This includes accidental damage caused by drinks and/or miscellaneous food items left in the back pack. Final report cards will be held until payment for damaged books is made. Monies will be reimbursed if the lost book is found. Textbook or CD costs vary.

Library paperback books are $8.00 and library hardbacks are $20.00. The cost of actual textbooks is much higher. The school staff urges all parents to encourage their child to take good care of their books. The cost of books, paperback or hardback, is constantly rising. Often times the cost to replace the book exceeds the amount collected. Please help us provide your child the resources needed by helping them to take care of books. All replacement books must be purchased by the Librarian (i.e. parents cannot purchase a book from Amazon or Barnes and Noble as a replacement).

Parents should help students learn to respect school property and develop feelings of pride in their school. Each student shall be responsible for the proper care of school property, school supplies, and equipment entrusted to his/her use. Students who cause damage to school property shall be subject to disciplinary measures and their parents shall be financially liable for such damage. Fees will be charged for the loss, damage, or defacement of text books. In the event a lost book is found in “good” condition, fees collected will be reimbursed.

CITIZENSHIP

We believe optimal learning occurs within a school environment which is safe, orderly, positive, purposeful, and consistent. Every student therefore has the right and responsibility to be motivated to learn and be intellectually challenged, to be safe from physical and psychological harm, and to be treated with respect by other students, staff and adults.

Students will be asked to consistently obey all school, class, playground, and dress code rules. Students who also demonstrate positive behaviors over and above what shall be expected, by initiating actions that reflect those values and exemplary behaviors we strive to instill and reinforce, will be recognized for outstanding citizenship.

Each grade level recognizes various age-appropriate citizenship skills which will be discussed during behavior and expectation assemblies each trimester, as well as in class. However, the basic criteria for all are as follows:

• Positive attitude demonstrated on a consistent basis.

• Mutual cooperation with their peers.

• Resolving conflicts in a positive and resourceful manner.

• Looking out for and helping other students.

• Following directions to the best of their ability.

• Coming to school and class prepared.

• Seeking out adult/supervisor help when a solution can’t be reached.

• No citations or referrals within the current trimester.

• Respectful of other students’ individual rights and property.

• Participates in classroom activities and group/class discussions.

BEHAVIOR EXPECTATIONS

One of our goals at Butterfield Ranch is to provide a safe and orderly learning environment for all of our students. Fair, consistent student behavior expectations enhance the learning process for all students, and ensures a safe learning environment. We believe all of our students can behave appropriately in school. Our staff eagerly promotes a safe, positive, learning environment for ALL students.

In order to provide your child an excellent learning climate, we are committed to a

Positive Behavior Support System, where emphasis is on positive reinforcement of desired behaviors. School Expectations are specific and posted throughout the school.

Misbehaviors will be communicated to parents and a citation form or office referral will be sent home to be reviewed, signed and returned.

When a child is confronted with an unpleasant situation,

he/she is to use the following “formula” to resolve it:

• TALK to the other person. Tell him/ her, “Please don’t do that, it bothers me.”

• WALK away. If the other person persists, tell them again, “Please don’t do that, it bothers me,” and walk toward an adult.

• TELL an adult. If the child is followed, he/she is to walk directly to an adult supervisor for help.

In the event of a severe problem, such as hitting, kicking, etc., the child is to go directly to an adult for help. Please reinforce this technique at home. It teaches self-reliance and responsibility in a very direct, simple manner.

Administration will hold assemblies to review BRE’s Behavior Expectations. The teacher and students within each classroom will establish a list of class rules, rewards and consequences. Although the teacher is in charge of discipline in the classroom, there will be occasions when a student will need to be sent to the principal or assistant principal. Depending on the situation, counseling, a call to the parents, time-out, and/or suspension may be warranted.

CITATION AND OFFICE REFERRAL POLICY

School Citation and Office Referral Policy: While students are rewarded with star Spotlights for positive behavior, a citation policy is in effect for misbehaviors. If a student chooses NOT to adhere to the rules, a citation will be issued. Each time a student receives a citation, recess time may be lost and their “Habits of Success” on his/her report card may be lowered.

Repetitive or major disciplinary issues will result in an office referral. Possible administrative actions are a student, parent, and administrator conference. Parents are sent a copy of the citation notice/ office referral to be returned with a parent’s signature.

Butterfield Ranch Elementary students are expected to adhere to the Chino Valley Unified School District Behavior Code pursuant to Board Policy. Students need to be reminded that school and district rules apply when traveling to and from school.

Below are examples which may warrant IMMEDIATE SUSPENSION AND POSSIBLE RECOMMENDATION FOR EXPULSION:

• Cause or attempt to cause physical injury to others

• Damage to private or school property

• Possession of weapon(s) or other dangerous objects

• Possession of drugs, narcotics, or intoxicants

• Stealing/attempt to steal school/private property

• Obscene acts or habitual profanity

• Sexual harassment

• Harassed, threatened, or intimated a pupil

We are sure that with your cooperation, we can and will provide our students with a safe, secure, and positive learning environment.

After School Detention Policy

If a teacher or an administrator wishes to use after school detention, they may do so as long as they:

• Notify parents at least 24 hours in advance

• Supervise the student at all times

STUDENT DROP OFF AND PICK UP IN VEHICLES

If you drop your child off in the traffic lanes, please remember to pull all the way forward in the right hand lane. Do not leave your car unattended in the drive-thru areas. If you have business on campus, please park your car on the street or in a parking stall. The left lane is not for drop off. Children walking should use the sidewalk and not cut across traffic. Remember children’s safety is the main concern of our staff on duty.

For the safety of all our students please refrain from using your cell phones while in the drive-thru areas. For both drop-off and pick-up areas (in front of the office and kindergarten) drive in the right lane. Once all cars stop, all students exit to the nearest sidewalk. Students should not be dropped off or exit in the left lanes. Cars leaving the parking lot in front of the main office should make a right turn only when exiting. Cars leaving the circular drive in the Kindergarten area should make a left turn only when exiting.

UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCE WHATSOEVER should you park and leave your car in the drop-off zones. Neither should you wait in your car for the bell to ring in those areas. Instead park and walk onto campus. Just sitting in your car causes major traffic back-up, which in return will endanger the safety of our families.

SCHOOL BUS PROCEDURES Grades 1-6

School buses for drop-off/pick-up enter campus using the driveway by the Kindergarten area driving behind the portable classrooms to the N/W side of the MPR, near the black top/ playground area.

There the buses safely load and unload all student bus riders. DO NOT BLOCK THE ENTRANCE!

Student bus rider pick-up is also on campus, at the same location.

SCHOOL BUS PROCEDURES for Kindergarten

Kindergarten bus riders arriving on the bus in the morning will get off the bus with the “big kids” by the black top/ playground area near the MPR and will then be escorted to the KG area.

Going home at noon, (Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri), Kindergarteners have their own separate bus picking them up in the KG circular drive, right outside of the KG area. A teacher will make sure they get on the bus.

This same bus will be dropping off the PM Kindergarten bus riders to come to school at that time.

PM Kindergarten bus riders going home at 3:20 p.m. will be escorted to the “big kids” loading zone up by the MPR/ playground area by a teacher to get on the bus.

On minimum days, PM Kindergarten bus riders will be here in the morning hours, therefore a teacher will escort them from the KG area to the bus loading area near MPR to ride with “the big kids”.

BUS CONDUCT

Specific student behavior expectations are established for the safe and efficient operation of the district’s transportation system in accordance with state laws and regulations. Students who violate behavior expectations while riding a bus are subject to penalties established for misbehavior while students are on the school premises. Any questions or concerns pertaining to the district transportation system, such as route questions or lost bus passes, should be directed to the Director of Transportation Department at (909) 628-1201, ext. 1525.

BUS RIDER POLICY

The following regulations are deemed necessary to ensure that students are transported in a manner which is safe and conducive to the well being of everyone riding the bus. General rules governing student conduct while riding the bus shall include, but shall not be limited to, those already adopted by the school board in regard to student behavior. (AR 5131.1) Specific rules and regulations governing student conduct while at the bus stop and on the bus are listed below.

While waiting for the bus, entering the bus, on the bus, or exiting the bus, students are expected to exhibit good behavior.

• Enter and exit from the bus in a safe and orderly manner.

• Follow acceptable conduct while waiting for, entering, or exiting from the bus.

• Use the bus stop nearest his/her home.

• Use only authorized entrances and exits.

• Avoid fighting while waiting for, entering, on, or exiting from the bus.

• No aggressive personal contact, (slapping, hitting, pushing or shoving, pulling hair, etc.).

• No profane language or degrading gestures.

• No throwing of any objects at persons, cars or property.

• No playing in streets or on neighboring property.

• No trespassing or damaging property at bus stops.

• No littering of any kind at bus stops.

• Do not enter or exit the bus while in motion.

• Avoid any unauthorized or unsafe actions.

• Do not put any part of the body out of the bus window at any time.

• No changing seats while the bus is in motion.

• Do not allow legs, feet and/or objects to obstruct the aisle. Sit facing forward.

• No eating, drinking, littering, or excessive noises.

• No live animals, reptiles, or insects are allowed on the bus.

• No unauthorized opening, closing or tampering of any kind with bus doors, windows, emergency exits, radio, or bus controls.

• Do not damage or deface the bus.

• Be respectful to the bus driver and others.

Serious infractions may lead to loss of bus privileges and/or severe disciplinary action. The Board of Education has approved a schedule of penalties for use by school authorities when students are given citations for infractions bus rules and regulations.

First Citation – Warning or possible bus-riding suspension

Second Citation – Three school day bus-riding suspension

Third Citation – Ten school day bus-riding suspension

Fourth Citation – Bus riding suspension for the balance of semester or school year

After receiving a citation, the student must bring the white copy signed by a parent/guardian to be admitted on the bus the next day. If the infraction is severe, the appropriate penalty may be imposed at any time without necessarily following the above steps set forth.

BREAKFAST AND LUNCH PROGRAM

Breakfast and hot lunches are available daily at Butterfield. The daily cost for breakfast is $1.00 and lunch is $2.75. You may purchase meals by the day, the week, or the month. “Lunch” money can be dropped off in the front office before school or at . (To obtain more information about signing up for online payments for meals, please contact the school office).

All students are expected to eat lunch every day. Children learn better and have more energy if they eat regular meals and maintain a consistent level of nourishment. In order to preserve the instructional time for all students, we will not interrupt classrooms for forgotten lunches. Children who do not have lunches or expect a parent to bring a lunch are instructed to check with the office staff. Free and reduced price student meals are available for families who qualify. To apply for free or reduced meals or for any questions regarding the menu, go to the Nutrition Services website or you may contact their office located at the Chino Valley Unified School District. Tel. 909-626-1201, ext. 1500.

BREAKFAST TIME RULES:

The MPR is open only to students eating breakfast. They may arrive as early as 8:00 a.m. and enter the school office then proceed to the MPR.

1. Students are asked to line up in the MPR for breakfast and sit at their tables to eat.

2. Use good manners at all times.

3. Use only a whisper voice in the breakfast line or eating area and limit conversation

to appropriate topics.

4. Sit only at assigned tables.

5. Keep hands, feet, objects, and food to yourself.

6. Do not move once you are seated unless directed to do so by an adult.

7. Keep your area clean.

8. When a student is done eating, they are to remain seated until the 8:30 bell rings and dismissed onto campus by the cafeteria personnel. The students will then go line up at their designated area.

LUNCH TIME RULES:

When their grade level bell rings, students are walked to the lunch tables/ MPR to either sit down

at the tables to eat their lunches from home or line up at the MPR for their hot lunch.

• Students will sit only at assigned grade level tables.

• Peanut free tables are available for students with sensitivities.

• Students are to use a whisper voice in the lunch line or eating area and limit conversation to appropriate topics.

• Please use good manners at all times.

• Students keep hands, feet, objects, and food to themselves.

• Students do not move once they are seated unless directed to do so by an adult.

• Students will keep their area clean.

• They will raise their hand, look toward the supervisors, for any kind of assistance.

• Students are dismissed at certain times by noon ground supervisors or administration only.

• Lunch pails from home will be placed in the baskets assigned per classroom.

• Before being dismissed, students will check on, under, and around the table for trash. Put all litter in a trash can and walk to the blacktop or playground.

OFF LIMIT AREAS FOR STUDENTS and sometimes VOLUNTEERS (

Before and after school students are to stay off the stage and the steps in the quad area in front of the office. Students are not to play in or around the lunch table area, between classroom buildings or the covered walkways. No one should walk across the planted areas. Please give our beautiful landscaping a chance. Students should not play between the portables or in the line-up area. Students on detention are not to interact with other students.

The lounge, workroom, adult restrooms, copy machine and other equipment areas are off limits to children – including staff members’ children.

Due to a very limited time window for our teachers, all staff work areas are off limits during lunch and recess times, as well as before and after school. While we truly appreciate our volunteers and all they do for our school, we’d like to ask to be respectful of those rules, especially during the times noted above. Only TRAINED personnel may operate the Duplo or copy machines. Thank you!

FIELD TRIPS

The PTA is the only funding source we have for field trips. PTA has allocated a budget of approximately $ 8 per student to cover the cost of busses and admission. Field trips are an extension of the classroom and should provide experiences related to the curriculum. The principal must approve all field trips, including walking field trips. This is necessary to avoid budget overruns, too many classes at the same place on the same day, classes off campus without the knowledge of the office or trips unrelated to our instructional goals. The field trip budget may be used for field trips only covering the cost of the bus and admission for students and teachers, if required. Clothing and shoes for field trips should be appropriate to the activity, but must still adhere to the District and school dress code.

• Each student must have on file in his/her records a current signed copy of CVUSD “Field Trip/Excursion Waiver & Medical Authorization – Minor”. This form is placed in the packet at the beginning of each year.

• An additional parent permission form for their student’s specific field trip must also be given and on file along with any other class field trips such as: walking field trips, trips to the park etc.

• If a bus is used for a class field trip, ALL students must ride the bus to and from the field trip (no exceptions)

• Each class will work with the PTA for all sponsored field trips.

• Siblings cannot attend the class field trips and are not to accompany parents who are chaperones.

PETS

No pets other than service pets are allowed on campus, including drop off and pick-up times.

GENERAL INFORMATION

• Students will not be allowed to use school telephones except in the case of an emergency or to call home for lunch. Remind students to check the office for forgotten items, if you make plans to bring it to them. It is our goal to keep classroom interruptions to an absolute minimum. Your cooperation is appreciated.

• CELL PHONES: Many students carry cell phones nowadays, but the school is not liable for lost, damaged, or stolen phones or other devices. They are to remain off during school hours and kept in their backpacks. If a student needs to call home, they may do so with teacher permission either using the classroom or office phone. Cell phones causing a distraction in the classroom or on campus will be turned in to the office for AFTER SCHOOL pick-up. For student safety, using a cell phones on the way to or from school is considered a distraction and therefore discouraged.

• Students are not allowed to buy, sell or trade items at school. This includes fund raising items. Personal items from home, such as toys, trading cards, and electronic items are no longer permitted on campus.

• All visitors must sign in at the office and obtain a visitor's name tag before entering campus. Under no circumstance may visitors go directly to classrooms or enter campus without office knowledge and permission. This includes before, during, and after school. Parents are not allowed on the playground without permission from the administration. Forgotten homework or other items should be brought directly to the office, forgotten lunches to the MPR. It is the student’s responsibility to come and look for these items.

• Birthday celebrations on campus are not allowed. This means no flowers and/or balloons, no food items or goodie bags. Thank you for your understanding in this sensitive matter.

• Classroom Parties are limited to 4 per school year. Please follow the guidelines given by room parent coordinator. In our continuous efforts to keep all students safe at all times, no homemade items will be allowed, per district policy. All foods must be store bought – clearly labeled.

• Sunflower seeds, gum, makeup, salt packets, roller skates, permanent or paint markers are NOT permitted at school.

CHILD CARE

Before and after school care, Fun Club, is provided on the Butterfield Ranch Elementary campus. This district-run program is staffed by highly qualified staff and serves students in grades K-6. Further information may be obtained by calling the child care at (909) 628-1201 extension 6780.

LIBRARY

Butterfield Ranch has an outstanding library. All students have an opportunity to check out books. Our Media Center clerk continues to purchase new selections each year. Student must have a signed parent permission slip to check out books. (Part of first week package). We also encourage you to take your child to the public library on a regular basis. Reading is a very important habit to foster in children.

PARENT TEACHER ASSOCIATION (PTA)

The Butterfield Ranch PTA is an excellent organization made up primarily of parents. They provide valuable program support by paying for field trips, assemblies, instructional materials, library books, computers, software, other school gifts, and by giving thousands of volunteer hours for all students. We encourage all parents to join PTA, to participate in, and support all of the activities of the organization.

The volunteer members of our PTA are a very valuable support for our efforts on behalf of the children of Butterfield Ranch Elementary. They have been most generous in setting goals such as purchasing equipment and in donating time to assist us in achieving our goals.

General PTA Association meetings are held every month. New officers are elected during a Spring meeting. All major fundraising activities at Butterfield Ranch Elementary are handled through our PTA. During fundraisers, please do not allow your children to sell to strangers. We encourage them to limit recruitment to family, friends, teammates, and parents’ co-workers. While it is our desire to have highly successful fundraisers, our primary concern is the safety and well-being of our students. We encourage you to support our PTA fundraisers and, in turn, our students. The PTA’s primary goal is to enhance the educational opportunity for our students.

ART & SCIENCE ACADEMY

The Art Academy and Science Program are Art/ Science lessons and hands-on activities given by a parent volunteer once a month. There is an on-site coordinator for each program who trains all volunteers prior to doing a lesson. For art, the volunteer will use a print of an artist’s work and lead a discussion with the children on the composition, art concepts and the artist’s life. A hands-on activity relating to the print will follow the discussion with all supplies provided by the program. With the science program the experience is similar. Monthly lessons will last between 45 minutes to 1 ½ hours and will be scheduled at the mutual convenience of the teacher and the volunteer.

PROJECT SELF ESTEEM

Project Self Esteem is a school program designed to help children feel good about themselves and to help them develop positive communication and problem solving skills. The average lesson is 45 minutes long and is presented in the classroom by parent volunteers. Parent volunteers are trained by the program coordinator and assisted by the classroom teacher. Students participate in skits, discussions, and activities designed to enhance each lesson. Project Self Esteem sponsors the annual “Night of Giving” and “Random Acts of Kindness Week”. These “giving events” help reinforce the concepts of kindness, caring, and sharing taught in the Project Self Esteem program.

SCHOOL SITE COUNCIL & ELAC COMMITTEE

Our School Site Council is comprised of elected parents, staff, and the site administrator. An elected term is two years. However, an alternate from the previous election could serve if an elected member was unable to fulfill their term. Duties include overseeing the use of all state and federal funds received as categorical monies. School Site Council meetings are open to members, parents, and the community.

The elected English Language Advisory Committee also works with the School Site Council. Committee members are parents/guardians of students identified as English Language Learners.

VOLUNTEERS

There are many jobs that volunteers can do in classrooms. They can listen to children read, help with writing tasks, tutor children, assist with clerical tasks, supervise follow-up activities, work with the computers, run learning centers, or teach special lessons. We strongly encourage you to become involved.

A few tips to remember if you become a volunteer;

• Please be sure to sign in at the office prior to going to the classroom. This includes field trip chaperones, party helpers, etc.

• Volunteers are NOT to bring smaller siblings when helping in the classroom, working around office equipment, or on field trips due to liability purposes.

• Please remember, teachers and staff always have priority for use of equipment such as the copier and Duplo machine, as their time may be very limited. You must be trained as well.

• All regular volunteers must have a recent tuberculosis test on file at the Chino Valley School District Health Office.

• Student behavior, grades, and interaction on the whole are to be kept CONFIDENTIAL.

If observed, do not discuss this with a parent, friend, etc.

We encourage parent participation through several programs. Many parents provide valuable assistance by volunteering to work in classrooms or to do projects at home. All parents can provide support at home by stressing the importance of education, by ensuring that homework is a priority, by supporting the school’s program and activities, and by making sure the child’s busy schedule does not leave him/her too tired to effectively carry out the requirements of school.

EMERGENCY DRILLS

Periodically, we will hold emergency drills, both with and without announcement. Teachers will discuss attitude, silence, walking promptly, no running, etc., with the students to inform them of specific expectations in such situations. The drills will include all volunteers on campus during such times.

Fire Drill – The signal is the fire alarm which will sound throughout the school. All personnel must leave the room immediately and proceed to their designated area. CLOSE all doors, leaving them UNLOCKED. If we have a wildfire in the hills we will not be able to stay on campus and will need to leave the area under law enforcement supervision and direction. The district office will coordinate with parents a safe release area.

Earthquake (Disaster) Drill – “DUCK AND COVER” – A long, uninterrupted tone will be the signal. Everyone is to duck under his/her desk with head down and hands over the back of the head... Rooms will be checked as outlined in the School Emergency Plan. Students move to designated areas only upon signal of the teacher when he/she deems it safe to do so. The School Emergency Plan is to be implemented immediately. Classroom doors are to be CLOSED when vacated. In the event of an earthquake the earth movement, not the bell, is the signal to duck and cover.

Disturbance, Disorder, or Hazardous Circumstances – An announcement is made for teachers to “lock down” the classroom. This signifies a total lock down. Teachers are to lock doors and students are to remain silent in their seats. Duck and cover if circumstances require it.

In the event of a disaster, the designated student pick-up area is at the bus gate next to MPR.

Any person picking up a student must have proper identification and be listed on the disaster card.

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HEALTH SERVICES

Our school has the part-time services of a nurse and a health technician.

For Special Health Concerns, contact our school nurse.

Our health technician’s hours are 10:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. each day.

This is the most desirable time to communicate with us concerning medical/health information.

The office staff provides coverage for student health needs at other times during the school day when the nurse or health technician is not on duty.

Routine screenings for hearing and vision acuity are provided for all new students to the district and at certain grade levels. Please note this does not take place of an examination by a regular doctor.

Emergency Cards – Emergency cards are kept in the Health Office. A card for every child must be filled out completely so we have a contact telephone numbers in case of an emergency. This should include the name and number of at least two persons who can pick up the student within 15 minutes of a call from school. Please notify the office in writing or stop by if any information on the emergency card changes. IMPORTANT: A person listed on the emergency card DOES NOT HAVE PERMISSION to pick up a student early. That requires a phone call or note from the parent to the office staff prior to pick-up, informing us who will be picking up the student, again, with proper ID.

Crutches/ Casts – Students who need crutches while at school or have a cast of any kind, have a choice to sit at the lunch tables or in the health office during recess time. Any student with crutches/ casts may not be on the playground.

P.E. Restrictions – must be submitted to the health office with a doctor’s note if the restriction is for an extended period of time (longer than 2 days).

Sickness at School – Parents will be contacted to pick up their child in cases of fever or vomiting. Per school district policy, a fever is a temperature of 100º or higher.

Sickness at Home – Per district policy, students must be completely fever free, without fever reducers, for 24 hours, before returning to school. In case of vomiting, the student must have stopped vomiting for 24 hours before returning to school.

STUDENT MEDICATION

Medications (AR 5141.21) – Students who need to take medication during the school day

prescribed by a physician or over-the-counter medications must have a completed Medication Form filled out by both the parent and physician. The medication will be administered by the nurse, health technician or office staff.

All medications, prescriptions or over the counter, must be kept in the health office in their original labeled containers. Students who need to take medication other than that prescribed by a physician

(e.g. aspirin, cough drops, etc.) also need a completed Medication Form to be administered by school personnel. Otherwise a parent or person designated by the parent may bring the medication and administer it in the health office to the child.

STUDENTS MAY NOT CARRY MEDICATIONS WITH THEM WHILE ON CAMPUS.

The parent/guardian of any student on a continuing medication regimen for a non-episodic condition shall inform the school nurse or the school principal of the medication being taken, the current dosage, and the name of the supervising physician as required by Education Code 49480. In order to prevent the possibility of error, our CVUSD Board Policy (1007.0304-R) regarding medication will be strictly followed. Your child’s safety and well-being is of utmost concern.

GATE STUDENTS

GATE screening assessments are administered each fall to all 2nd grade students. (Parents may opt out).

Students in grades 3-6 may be re-assessed upon teacher recommendation and/or parent’s written request. These students will then be evaluated by early spring.

Our district policy for meeting the needs of these students are as follows:

• Provide extended enrichment activities within the classroom in order to increase depth of knowledge.

• Gate Students are clustered together in small groups within classrooms.

Newly Identified Students will be placed in a Gate Cluster Class the following school year.

MUSIC – BAND AND CHORUS

The overall goal for elementary music in the Chino Valley Unified School District is to increase the child’s sensitivity to the aesthetic elements of music by performing, listening to, and creating music.

Fourth grade students receive instruction using a Recorder (a pre-band, woodwind instrument.).

In addition, classroom teachers provide music instruction and appreciation through the usage of instruments and sing-a-longs.

Beginning and intermediate band is offered to students in grades 5-6, who show an interest in instrumental music.

Choir is also available to students in fifth grade.

Band and choir members give district wide concerts in the spring.

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HEAT EXTREMES

Temperatures of 80-90 degrees: Students will be allowed unrestricted access to water at recess, P.E., and as needed in the classroom. They will have adequate time for resting and cooling off after recess or P.E. and avoid prolonged vigorous activity in moderate to high humidity.

Temperatures of 90-100 degrees: Avoid any prolonged vigorous activity, regardless of humidity. Students will be allowed unrestricted access to water at recess, P.E., and as needed in the classroom. They will have adequate time for resting and cooling off after recess or P.E. Watch carefully students with a tendency towards heat illness.

Temperatures over 100 degrees: All vigorous activity is to be avoided and outdoor activity limited to short periods of time. If necessary students will be moved indoors. Students will be allowed unrestricted access to water at recess, P.E., and as needed in the classroom. Watch carefully students with a tendency towards heat illness. All students with a history of heat related illnesses will have access to remaining indoors.

SMOG

Health Advisory Episode (PSI 138): Avoid prolonged exposure by limiting vigorous outdoor activity (not to exceed 10 min.) by scheduling P.E. in the morning and monitoring playground activities during recesses. Provide alternate indoor activities for students with respiratory sensitivity.

Stage 1 Smog Episode (PSI 200): Avoid all vigorous outdoor activities that cause hard breathing. Provide alternate indoor activities for students with respiratory sensitivity.

Stage 2 Smog Episode (PSI 275): All unnecessary physical activity will be avoided. Students will be kept inside for all recesses.

Stage 3 Smog Episode (PSI 400): All schools will be closed if notification is received by 11:00 a.m. on the day prior to the anticipated Stage 3.

Each day during the smog season, the Chino Valley Unified School District is informed of the PSI readings and prediction for the day in Chino Valley. That information is sent to the schools where the site administrators make a decision as to the activity level of the students.

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