2017 2018 PARENT / STUDENT HANDBOOK

[Pages:26]2017-2018 PARENT / STUDENT HANDBOOK

The Mission of John Muir Elementary is to provide every student with the highest quality education. We will create a learning environment which offers educational enrichment to each student. Our goal is to prepare every child to be an informed decision maker and a lifelong learner.

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Welcome to the 2017-2018 school year at John Muir Elementary. To those returning, welcome back. To those who are new to our school, a heartfelt welcome to our community of learners. New or returning, you are encouraged to be an active member of our community and to participate in the joy and excitement of watching our students grow and develop academically and socially. Muir is a fabulous school because of the incredible dedication of our staff, the strong support and cooperation of our community, and of course, our wonderful students.

The purpose of this handbook is to give you important information about Muir Elementary. Please read it completely so that you are aware of the many policies and procedures that are necessary to make our school operate smoothly. It is also important that you review many of the documents with your children so that they can be aware of our expectations for them. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact your student's teacher, the office staff, or myself. We look forward to another great year working closely with you to promote the strong partnership between home and school that is critical to helping each child achieve their best.

This year promises to be filled with many new challenges, great achievements, new friendships, unknown disappointments, and significant growth. Join us on this exciting journey.

Sincerely,

Jeff DeGallier Principal jdegallier@

Welcome to the John Muir learning community! I'm very excited to be returning to JME and to be part of such a passionate, caring, and dedicated staff that genuinely cares about our amazing students and their families. I look forward to working with you to form strong relationships between school and home in order to help your child/ren achieve their best!. Please don't hesitate to call, e-mail, or speak with me if you have a question or concern. We both want what's best for your child/ren and I can't wait for the school year to start!

Sincerely,

Ric Baileykaze Associate Principal rbaileykaze@

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HISTORY

HISTORY: The original John Muir Elementary was completed in the fall of 1971, opening as a K-6 school with a population of 312 students. Growth since that time has leveled off and is consistent at around 390 students. Over the course of its 45-year history John Muir Elementary has received national recognition several times; once in 1990 and again in 2010, as one of the outstanding schools in the United States. In 2013, 2014 and 2015 we were named a Washington Achievement Award winner, by demonstrating reading & math growth over a three year period. 2017-18 will be our 6th year in our new building named for the famous naturalist John Muir, who was very active in the National Park movement. We have 4 shared learning spaces named in honor of him; Mt. Rainier, Yosemite, Sierras and Redwoods.

SCHOOL COLORS: Red, White & Blue SCHOOL MASCOT: Mountie the Mountain Lion

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PTSA

The Muir PTSA is very active with a number of volunteers who assist the school in a variety of ways and help make John Muir an even better place to learn. Regular PTSA meetings are held on Thursday evenings, once a month. Watch for the dates in the weekly John Muir/PTSA News that comes home via email or with your youngest child.

The 2017-2018 PTSA officers are:

Co-Presidents Sabrina Miller Amy Robl Treasurer Lindsay Raymond

Co-Ways and Means Carlee Avery Sarah Staff Volunteer Coordinator

After School Programs

Secretary Tressa Halcrow

Co-F.A.C.E. Chairs

Advocacy Karim Noormohamad

Co-Membership Megan Dejarnett Jen Lacey

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DAILY SCHEDULE 2017-2018

School dismissed at 2pm every Wednesday

No Preschool on Wednesdays

10:00 AM-12:30 PM AM Preschool begins and ends 1:30-4:00 PM PM Preschool begins and ends 8:00-8:45 AM Before school groups: Reading, Math and Lexia

8:35 AM 8:50 AM

Breakfast for students enrolled in the breakfast program. Please line up outside our Cafeteria doors.

Students should not arrive to school earlier than 8:50 am. There is no staff supervision before that time. At 8:50 a.m. students may enter the building and walk to their line outside their classroom doors.

8:55 AM

First Bell. Students will be invited into their classroom by their teacher.

9:00 AM

School Begins

3:30 PM

School Dismissed M, T, Th, F

* 2:00 PM * Kindergarten--5th grade students are dismissed EVERY Wednesday

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RECESS/LUNCH SCHEDULES

AM RECESS Kindergarten 1st

10:30-10:45 10:45-11:00

LUNCH / LUNCH RECESS GRADE Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th

LUNCH 12:00-12:30 12:00-12:30 12:30-1:00 12:30-1:00 11:30-12:00 11:30-12:00

PM RECESS 4th and 5th 2nd and 3rd

2:15-2:30 2:30-2:45

M-F M-F

RECESS 12:30-1:00 12:30-1:00 1:00-1:30 1:00-1:30 12:00-12:30 12:00-12:30

M, T, Th, F M, T, Th, F

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GENERAL INFORMATION

AFTER SCHOOL EXPECTATIONS: In order to ensure the safety of all students after dismissal at the end of the day, students will be expected to leave the school grounds immediately unless participating in a school sponsored activity. Students being picked up by car are expected to go immediately to the pick-up zone in the north parking lot. Students being picked up by daycare van are expected to go immediately to the pick-up zone in the south parking lot. Students are not permitted to stay and play on the playground unless under the direct supervision of a parent or guardian. All students who are not sure what they are to do after school should go immediately to the school main office for help.

ARRIVAL TO SCHOOL: Students who eat breakfast should arrive at 8:30 a.m. and line up outside the cafeteria doors. ALL OTHER STUDENTS should arrive no sooner than 8:50 a.m. and line up at their designated area near

their classroom. Please do not play on the playground before school. THERE IS NO ADULT SUPERVISION BEFORE 8:50 a.m.

BICYCLES: Students 10 years and older will be permitted to ride bikes to school. If this is something you are interested in doing, you must complete the John Muir Bicycle Contract, indicating you agree to follow the list of safety rules and have met the required conditions. Any student requesting permission to ride a bike to school may only do so after turning in this document and receiving principal approval. Bicycle contracts are available in the front office or you may print a contract from our school website.

BIRTHDAYS: By building policy, students may not distribute birthday invitations at school. Please mail them or hand deliver outside school hours.

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