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Maplewood ElementaryStudent Parent Handbook2019-202066134511769880Dear Maplewood Elementary Students and Parents,On behalf of the staff at Maplewood Elementary School, we are excited to welcome you to the upcoming school year. Our goal at Maplewood is to provide an outstanding educational program that encourages students to attain their highest possible achievement level while recognizing and respecting their needs as individuals. We strive to help each child to develop academic and social skills that will contribute to their future successes and enjoyment of life. We will be creating a culture of excellence that will guide everything we do here at Maplewood.As the new school year begins, we want you to be aware of some of the initiatives we will be emphasizing during the 2019-2020 school year. Our teachers are working collaboratively to improve the quality of the reading, writing and mathematical instruction we provide to students. Dr. Thompson, Mrs. Knoche, and Mrs. Poling will work diligently during professional development meetings, during staff evaluations, and will strive to be as visible as possible to every student and staff member to assure that our staff is consistently working at the highest level. Mrs. Hansen, Mrs. Coatman, and Miss Nutting will lead the MTSS teams, and the staff will work to teach the students our expectations of a positive, safe and collaborative learning environment for our students in every learning location of the building. The staff members will all work together to ensure all students receive the interventions they need to become the best learners possible. We are confident these practices will enhance the learning experiences we offer students on a daily basis.The Maplewood parent handbook is intended to make useful information available to families and answer questions that come up during the school year. Weld County School District 6’s policies, regulations and behavior matrix (including but not limited to those in this handbook) also apply at Maplewood Elementary and keep our attendance, conduct and discipline as consistent and fair as possible. Although this handbook makes reference to district policies and regulations, the actual language of the referenced policies and regulations is controlling over the language in the handbook. By sharing expectations and responsibilities we hope to be able to work closely with you to support the growth of your children. Please do not hesitate to call us (970) 348-3800 if you need additional information or clarification of material in this handbook. Effective schools are characterized by strong partnerships between school and home to help children become successful. We look forward to your involvement and support as we enjoy the opportunity to work with your children!Sincerely, Mark Thompson, Ed.D., Principal, Chloe Knoche, M.A., Assistant Principal, Marianna Poling, Ed.S., Dean of StudentsMaplewood Mission StatementMaplewood Elementary School will develop a learning community that promotes academic success through effective instruction, high expectations, clear goals, and accountability, which will allow every student to succeed.Belief Statements Maplewood Elementary students, staff, parents, and community will:ensure academic success through high expectations, clear goals, accountability, and effective instruction.support responsible decision-making through example, guidance, and a variety of opportunities.embrace diversity!provide a safe and nurturing child-centered environment.demonstrate teamwork through integrating, supporting, communicating, cooperating, and celebrating!strive to make education fun to encourage life-long learners.demonstrate respect for self, others, and the environment.277177513970show STAR:SSafetyTTeamworkAAchievementRRespect-399941-43942000Table of ContentsGreeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Letter from the PrincipalGreeley Evans School District 6 Innovation 2020Mission Statement Partners in Learning: Six for Six Commitments Welcome to Our School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Calendar and Important DatesHome / School CommunicationSchool Contact InformationSchool Hours ScheduleStaff ListHomework Guidelines Birthday Parties Field Trips Extended Day Programs Attendance and Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11District Attendance Policy School and District Dress CodeSchool Based PBIS DisciplineBullyingStudent Email AccountsWeather ClosureHealth and MedicalPlayground SafetyPersonal PropertyNutrition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22District Letter Breakfast / Lunch CostsLow Balance, Charging Policy, and Meal PaymentsFree and Reduced Meal BenefitsWellness PolicyServing Schedule Transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24Bus Expectations Drop off / Pick up Walkers, Bicycles, Skateboards Getting Involved . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26Visitors Volunteers School Accountability Committee Parent Engagement Meetings-66675-5715000Welcome to Our SchoolImportant DatesParent Teacher Conferences will be held on the following dates:Monday, September 30, 2019 from 11:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.Thursday, October 3, 2019 from 3:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.Monday, February 3, 2020 from 11:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.Thursday, February 6, 2020 from 3:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.Home / School CommunicationParent and community communication is very important to the success of our school program. We would like to keep you highly informed, involved, and a part of the education of your child. We realize this close communication cannot happen by any single method. Monthly newsletters, report cards, conferences and our school/district website are a few means by which we hope to meet this challenge. Also, we would like for our parents to keep us informed of any contact information changes that may take place. This information is crucial in times of emergency. If your contact information (email address, home address, phone, emergency contacts, etc…) should change during the year, it is important that you let the office know so we can keep the information current. School Contact InformationMaplewood Elementary1201 21st AvenueGreeley, CO 80631Phone Number (970) 348-3800Fax Number (970) 348-3830Office Hours: 7:00 a.m. - 4:15 p.m.School Hours: Monday–Friday 7:45 a.m. - 3:10 p.m. Teachers: Monday 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Tuesday-Thursday 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Friday 7:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.Daily Student ScheduleMonday-FridayPlayground Supervision Begins 7:35 a.m.First bell 7:45 a.m.Tardy Bell 7:50 a.m.Student dismissal 3:10 p.m.Playground Supervision Ends 3:15 p.m.Maplewood Elementary Staff List 2018-19PositionNamePrincipalDr. Mark ThompsonAssistant PrincipalChloe KnocheDean of StudentsMarianna PolingOffice ManagerSusie SalazarSecretaryRosa VergaraParent LiaisonMaria LinoHealth ClerkYolanda TrujilloBuilding ManagerJose HerreraKitchen ManagerJennifer RileySchool NurseKelley StanleyPositionName?PositionNameKindergartenRobin Hall?ArtKristen MaldonadoKindergartenJoseph Schoenecker?Library Shawna RothKindergartenJessie Sims?Music Bernardo SolisKindergartenTeresa Tauber?Physical EducationBrian Breese1st GradeStephanie Brownlee Technology Tamar Pletcher1st GradeKathleen Fuchs?English Language DevelopmentKatrina Akers 1st GradeSandy Elbell?English Language DevelopmentDebbie Wellborn1st GradeMolly Thomas?English Language DevelopmentSally Reid2nd GradeKate Ferrey?InterventionistAaron Gidley2nd GradeClaire Fisher?Interventionist2nd GradeLorraine Montoya-Mackey?InterventionistSarah Mireles2nd GradeBri Yount?K-3 Reading InterventionistRebecca Hunter3rd GradeCelia NuttingReading Corps TutorJenelle Burrier3rd GradeRebecca Hoover?Instructional CoachJennifer Rios Alers3rd GradeRebecca RobbinsSchool PsychologistMaria Ruiz3rd GradeMichele WarnerNRBH School Based TherapistAnita Reynoso4th GradeShannon Bennett?Special EducationAlicia Mathewson4th GradeApril Kramer ?Special EducationTammy Matier4th GradeKhrin Robb?Special Education4th GradeLaura Sneesby?Speech Language PathologistGenevieve Cornell4th GradeJosh WainscottSPED ParaprofessionalRachel Gawlikowski5th GradeSarah Coatman?SPED Paraprofessional5th GradeKimberly Foster?SPED ParaprofessionalTraci Wright5th GradeVanessa Gonzalez?SPED ParaprofessionalKevin JonesGifted & Talented Pamela Smith?Title 1 ParaprofessionalCustodianGabe Martinez ?Title 1 ParaprofessionalTammy WitmerCustodianAngela Sanchez?Lunch MonitorHomeworkHomework is an important part of a student’s development at Maplewood Elementary. There are a number of reasons our teachers assign homework. Teachers will choose the amount of homework according to the students’ age and instructional level. To reinforce concepts that have been introduced and practiced in school.To do work that can be done more effectively at home than at school.To complete work that a student did not finish in the allotted time.To make up work missed because of absence.To assist a pupil in acquiring progressively better home study techniques.For the benefit of your child, it is very important that we work together in this important aspect of school. In the lower grades taking the time to read to your child or listening to your child read every night is one of the most important things that you can do for your child. In the upper grades have your child establish a regular 30 minute reading time just before going to bed. We thank you for checking with your child each day regarding homework, to build in him/her the satisfaction of knowing he/she can handle this responsibility. Great satisfaction comes from being a responsible person.Birthday PartiesThe last 5 minutes of the school day may be spent observing students’ birthdays and passing out treats. Many people feel it would be more lasting and beneficial to all children if instead of buying treats the student would buy a book for the library or classroom. As required by the Weld County Health Department, all party treats, birthday treats, or snacks must be prepackaged, not homemade items. Items purchased from bakeries are acceptable. The reason for this change is to protect the health of all students in our school. Please check with your child’s classroom teacher before bringing treats to the classroom. Deliveries to school such as flowers, etc. will be held in the office until the end of each school day, including party days and will then be delivered to students.Field TripsField trips are a fine way to acquaint students with various ideas first hand. Each grade level may take one field trip per year and it should correlate with their grade level standards. Parents will be informed of the field trip and will give parental permission. Extended Day ProgramsMaplewood is proud to be working to enrich and educate students before and after school as part of the Summit Extended Day Learning Program. Please check with the office and on the website for additional information about these programs. There will be a variety of enrichment opportunities for our students. Improving Our Student’s Safety with the Raptor SystemWe are looking forward to welcoming all our students back for the 2019-2020 school year. Our mission at Maplewood and in District 6 is to provide every student with a personalized, well-rounded and excellent education in a safe and caring environment. To help us fulfill that mission, we want to let our families know about some changes and improvements we are implementing to help keep your students safe. Using money secured through the 2017 Mill Levy Override Election, District 6 has purchased a new visitor and volunteer management system called Raptor. As of August 21, 2019, the first day of school, all visitors to any non-charter District 6 school will need to present a form of identification at the front office in order to visit with your student. Volunteers will also need to present identification to log into the school at which they are serving.Forms of identification that are accepted include a state driver’s licence, a state ID, a military ID, a Mexican consulate ID and a passport. Once the ID is scanned and the identification of the visitor is verified, a visitor or volunteer badge will be printed out and must be worn while the entire time you are in the school. Visitors and volunteers must also sign out at the office before they leave the site. District 6 will also require that all current and new volunteers register at the District 6 website, getinvolved before volunteering at any school. We will NOT BE able to transfer volunteers from the old management system to the new Raptor system. ?All volunteers will undergo a background check before they are approved to volunteer at a school site. All information collected in the visitor and volunteer management system is confidential and will not be shared with anyone. As with the current system, volunteers will be notified once they are approved to volunteer. Those who are denied as volunteers will also be notified, and can appeal the decision if they wish. This new system improves security at our schools in several ways. All visitors will have their information scanned against the National Sex Offender Registry. If any visitor is listed on this registry, they will not be allowed unsupervised access to any school, and may be banned from the school in accordance with a new visitor policy that the District will be implementing this month.In addition, the background check performed on volunteers is more robust than the previous volunteer management system, and will help keep serious criminal offenders from volunteering in classrooms and schools. Finally, this system will allow District 6 officials to know and manage who is in schools at any given time. It will help emergency personnel to account for all people who might be in a school should the site need to be evacuated for any emergency.Attendance District 6 Attendance PolicyIt is our philosophy that significant learning for all students is provided each time class is held in Weld County School District 6. This educational opportunity is provided as a result of in-class participation and high-quality instruction. The benefits of this experience cannot be fully replaced. Consequently, regular and punctual attendance is an important criterion for success in school and absences are detrimental to effective learning. It is imperative that the phone numbers we have on record are up to date. In the event of an emergency, we need to be able to contact you quickly. Excused AbsencesExcused absences are defined as any absence from school due to temporary illness or injury and any other reason deemed acceptable by the school administrator. Parents must call the office to excuse an absence within 48 hours. The school administrator may require verification, such as a physician’s statement when absences become habitual. The school administrator may call a meeting with the student and their parent or guardian if the child has four excused absences from school in any month, or ten excused absences during any school year. Together we will create a plan to ensure students are in school, learning at high levels. Excused Absences Include:Temporary illness or injuryPrearranged absence approved by an administratorExtended absences due to physical, mental or emotional disabilitySchool-sponsored field trips or activitiesA work-study program under the supervision of the schoolExtreme inclement weatherEmergency, serious illness or death in the familyParticipation in religious observancesAny absence that occurs when the student is required to be in court or in the custody of the court or law enforcement authoritiesUnexcused Absences Unexcused absences are absences which are not reported to the school by a parent or guardian within 48 hours, or not judged as excused by the school administration. Students who have four unexcused absences in any month or ten unexcused absences during any school year may be called “Habitually Truant” and may be referred to the Youth and Family Connection. TardiesAll students need to be in their classrooms by 7:45 a.m. Any student arriving after 7:50 a.m. is tardy and will be required to go to the office to receive a tardy slip. Only students who are ill or have a written doctor’s appointment note will be excused. Students dismissed at or before 11:30 a.m. will be marked absent for a half day.Perfect Attendance Award Students who have no absences (excused or unexcused) and tardies are eligible to receive a perfect attendance award.Parents are encouraged to notify the school for student absences, but the absence will be “excused” by the school according to the above guidelines. When a student has reached four excused absences from school in any month or ten excused absences during any school year, the school shall either require a meeting or other form of communication between the student’s parent guardian and appropriate school personnel to review and evaluate the reasons for the student being habitually absent from school. A plan may be developed for the student with the goal of assisting the student to remain in school. When practical, the student’s parent/guardian may participate with school personnel in the development of the plan.Any pre-arranged absences must be pre-approved by the school administrator. If you have any questions regarding attendance, please call (970) 348-3800.Maplewood Elementary School Student Dress CodeThe Maplewood Elementary School uniform dress code is aligned with the Weld County School District 6 dress code. We believe that a school uniform helps keep all students focused on learning and helps keep them safe. Maplewood administrators reserve the right to amend any of the rules listed below if it is felt that a student’s appearance interrupts instruction or interferes with a student’s feeling of safety at our school.Maplewood School Student Dress Code Expectations 2019-2020Shirts:Maplewood students are expected to wear white or gray short or long sleeved polo or button down shirts with a collar. Shirts that do not have sleeves or bear the midriff may not be worn.Shirts should be tucked in at all times.Pants, shorts, skirts:Maplewood students are expected to wear pants (slacks), skorts, jumpers, skirts and/or shorts in dark blue, black, khaki (tan). Jeans and denim material are not allowed even when they conform to the uniform colors, this includes “skinny jeans”. Please refrain from wearing sweat pants or workout shorts. Leggings, tights, or knee high socks are permitted, but should not be patterned. These should be navy, white, black, or khaki. Shorts, skirts, jumpers and skorts should be within 1” of the knee.Baggy/saggy pants will not be allowed.Shoes:Shoes must be closed toed (no sandals). Shoelaces must be tied at all times (laces should not be tucked in the shoe). Other Considerations:Clothing with slogans or pictures advertising drugs, alcohol, sexually inappropriate statements or gang symbols will not be allowed in the school or on the school campus.Stripes, logos, words, pictures, designs and/or brand names on shirts or pants are not permitted.Students will be asked to remove their coats, jackets, sweatshirts, hoodies, etc., while in the building. Hats, caps and handkerchiefs should be removed upon entry of school by male and female students.Belts should be worn in an appropriate size and length.Clothing should completely cover any and all undergarments. Undergarments should not be a color that can be seen through the uniform shirts.Parents may purchase clothing wherever they wish (i.e. uniform store, local businesses, etc.). Clothes purchased must follow the uniform dress code requirements.Student’s hair should be a natural color- please no red or blue hair. Symbols or designs cut into eyebrows or hair are not allowed. Non-Compliance with the Maplewood Elementary Dress CodeIt is an expectation at Maplewood Elementary School that every student will be dressed within compliance of the dress code guidelines every day of school to curb any or all behavioral issues related to a student’s appearance.If a student is sent to school out of uniform:Parents are expected to call the office to notify the school of the reason.If parents do not call the office, the parents will be called by the office.Parents will be expected to bring appropriate uniform clothing to the student.If parents cannot bring appropriate uniform clothing to the school in a timely manner, the school staff will make an attempt to clothe the student appropriately in a uniform from the bank of clothing supplied to the school.The borrowed clothing will be returned to the health clinic at the end of the school day.GREELEY-EVANS SCHOOL DISTRICT 6 NON-NEGOTIABLE UNIVERSAL STUDENT DRESS CODE EXPECTATIONSAny clothing item or accessory that causes a disruption to school safety, personal safety and/or the learning environment may result in discretionary intervention by school administrators Tattoos, clothing or accessories that display drugs, including any marijuana reference, sexual innuendos, inappropriate language, alcohol, tobacco products, violence, weapons or gang connotations are not permitted. Tattoos displaying any of these must be covered at all timesNo hats permitted inside of the school building during the school day. If “hoodies” are worn, the hood may not be worn inside of the school. (Religious headwear exceptions)Sunglasses or dark glasses, absent a verified medical condition, are not to be worn or displayed inside of the school buildingTrench coats are not permitted anywhere on school propertySoled shoes or sandals must be worn at all times (For example, no “bedroom” slippers or similar footwear)No exposed undergarments, inappropriately sheer, tight or low cut clothing that bare or expose traditionally private parts of the body including, but not limited to, the stomach, buttocks, back, breasts or cleavage is not permittedNo shaved or notched eyebrows (Absent a verified medical condition) No red or blue unnatural hair color or belts. No clothing or belt buckles that display the numbers 13, 14, 18, 31, 41 or 81 No solid red or solid blue shirts (Other than designated school uniforms) No red or blue “Dickies” or “Southpole” brand pants, shorts or shirts No red or blue bandana or any color bandana that is draped on clothing or hanging out of a pocket ENDORSED AND SUPPORTED BY THE D6 COUNCIL OF STUDENT REPRESENTATIVESSchool Based Positive Behavior Interventions and Support (PBIS)right74644700Our School-wide Climate Plan is designed to help create a climate of safety, teamwork and cooperation, academic excellence, and respect. The plan is based on seven guiding principles. We believe these principles will create an optimal learning environment for the students at Maplewood Elementary School. The guiding principles are as follows:Clear expectations for student behavior.Clear and consistent strategies for teaching appropriate behavior.Clear and consistent strategies for encouraging appropriate behavior.Clear and consistent consequences that discourage inappropriate behavior.A support system and individual behavioral programs for students with unique or exceptional needs. Clearly designed methods for evaluating and revising the plan.The characteristics and philosophy of the behavior plan will be communicated to the students and parents.At Maplewood, we blend school wide PBIS and explicit instruction to provide every student the tools to succeed behaviorally. PBIS has been shown to have both short and long term beneficial effects on academic achievement, decreased discipline, aggression, crime, school attachment, and drug use. All students and staff are taught how to show Safety, Teamwork, Achievement, and Respect in all school settings. When students follow these basic rules, results for their behavior include positive recognition, rewards, and self-satisfaction.50526041397000PlayworksThis year during both of our recesses, we will be implementing Playworks. Playworks is a program that promotes environments of respect and inclusion while creating healthy communities through healthy play. During the school year, we will be providing positively structured, inclusive games to play on the playground and in the gymnasium so that students are safer and have more fun at recess. For these games to be successful, only the equipment provided by the school will be allowed at school. Please encourage your student(s) to leave personal playground equipment at home as they will not be able to use it while they are at school. Maplewood’s Behavior MatrixClassrooms*PlaygroundLunchroomHallwaysRestroomsCommunitySafety-Use walking feet-Respect other’s space-Keep a watchful eye on others-Report accidents-Stand quietly in line-Hold your tray with both hands-Use walking feet-Keep hands to yourself -Clean up after yourself-Keep hands to yourself-Notify others of unsafe situationsTeamwork-Work cooperatively -Collaborate with others-Include others-Participate in activities-Pick up trash-Help others (students, staff)-Keep up with your class-Stay in line-Keep the hallways clean-Conserve water and paper towels-Pick up trash-Help others-Be a good leaderAchievement-Model dedication to learning and teaching-Engage in enthusiastic learning-Show pride in all work-Follow the rules-Model good sportsmanship-Use walking feet-Eat as much as you can (without wasting food)-Model good behavior for younger students-Open doors and hold doors for others-Be speedy-Report anything needed in the restroom (Paper towels, toilet paper etc.)-Be a good citizen and friend-Model positive behaviors for othersRespect-Actively listen-Respect self and others-Follow directions-Use equipment appropriately-Encourage others to have fun-Use polite manners (please, thank you, etc.)-Use inside voices-Be silent-Walk in a single line on the right side of the hallway-Wash your hands with soap and water-Put trash in the garbage-Respect other people’s property-Be kind to people and animals*Please note: Classrooms are defined as any environment where learning is occurringPrincipal’s Excellence AwardStudents who have no absences or tardies (excused or unexcused), no major or minor office referrals, and are showing extraordinary effort and/or growth – as determined by the teacher- are eligible to receive a Principal’s Excellence Award. Parents will be notified when their child will be receiving a Principal’s Excellence Award at a monthly awards assembly. Student Conduct and DisciplineMaplewood believes in Positive Behavior Interventions and Support to help us to be as effective as possible so children learn to make positive behavior choices and work through any interpersonal problems they may experience. According to Board Policy JIC regarding student conduct, every student is expected to follow accepted school rules of conduct and to show respect for and to obey persons in authority. Certain behavior, especially behavior that disrupts the classroom, is unacceptable and may result in disciplinary action by an administrator. The administrator will follow the district student conduct and discipline code for inappropriate behaviors and the student will receive appropriate consequences for the behavior. The code shall be enforced uniformly, fairly, and consistently for all students. The discipline philosophy at Maplewood Elementary School is intended to help all students act responsibly and respectfully toward others in our school community.BullyingBullying is the use of coercion to obtain control over another person or to be habitually cruel to another person. Bullying can occur through written, verbal or electronically transmitted expression or by means of a physical act or gesture. Bullying is prohibited on district property, at district or school-sanctioned activities and events, when students are being transported in any vehicle dispatched by the district or one of its schools, or off school property when such conduct has a connection to school or any district curricular or non-curricular activity or event.A student who engages in any act of bullying is subject to appropriate disciplinary action, including suspension, expulsion and/or referral to law enforcement authorities. The severity and pattern of the bullying behavior, if any, shall be considered when disciplinary decisions are made.Teachers who observe or become aware of bullying shall take appropriate steps to intervene and/or report such behavior to the school principal. Parents and students who become aware of bullying are encouraged to report it to the school administration. Anti-bullying efforts are aligned with PBIS and are evidence-based practice. Maplewood has developed a comprehensive plan that will further address practices that promote awareness, focus on prevention, and help us respond in consistent and appropriate ways. The School Board has adopted Policy JICDE regarding bullying prevention and education in schools. Board policies are revised as state laws and regulations change. Student Email AccountsGreeley-Evans School District 6 will provide a free email account for every student. Having an email account will allow students to email teachers questions and receive classroom updates. Depending on the teacher, students may also be able to turn in assignments using email.All students will receive training on appropriate use of email before teachers provide them with their usernames and passwords. Training will include: dealing with potential bullying, handling email from unknown senders, general email etiquette, and informing students that email messages leave a permanent digital record. Parents are encouraged to use CommonSense Media resources to learn how to support their children as they navigate the online world. Resources can be accessed by visiting the following website ().If you do NOT want your student to have a district provided email account, you may fill-out a “Student Electronic Mail (email) Opt-Out Form” in the office of any district school. Otherwise, your child will be assigned a school email account. Acceptable use of email falls under the Board of Education policy governing student use of the Internet and electronic communications. Policy JS states that no student shall access, create, transmit, retransmit, or forward material or information:That promotes violence or advocates destruction of property including, but not limited to, access to information concerning the manufacturing or purchasing of destructive devices or weapons.That contains pornographic, obscene, or other sexually oriented materials, either as pictures or writings, that are intended to stimulate erotic feelings or appeal to prurient interests in nudity, sex, or excretion.That harasses, threatens, demeans, or promotes violence or hatred against another person or group of persons in violation of the district’s nondiscrimination policies.That uses inappropriate or profane language likely to be offensive to others in the school community.That is knowingly false or could be construed as intending to purposely damage another person's reputation.That contains personal information about themselves or others, including information protected by confidentiality laws.Using another individual’s Internet or electronic communications account without written permission from that individual.?That impersonates another or transmits through an anonymous remailer proxy.If you have questions, please contact the school principal.Internet SafetyAs social media becomes more and more prevalent in the lives of our students, we must be aware of the dangers that can be associated with it. Please discuss the potential dangers of social media with your students, and monitor their Facebook, Instagram, Google+, etc. accounts. We will also be educating students on how to use social media accounts appropriately. Weather ClosureIn the event that schools are closed due to extreme weather or other situations, parents can tune in to local radio, television stations, or go online to Weld County School District 6’s website at to find out about school closures the morning of the day in question. The announcement regarding the closure of school is broadcast by approximately 6:00 a.m. Please do not call the school. It is extremely important that the telephone lines be kept open during times such as these.Health and MedicalHealth Services - Who are we?For Health Service forms and information please see the District 6 Health Services Website. > departments > health servicesDistrict 6 has School Health Clerks who are the main care-givers in health offices in all district and charter schools. They perform first aid and care for ill children, administer medications, perform health screenings, manage immunization and health records. They are available to answer questions and are able to contact School Registered Nurse Consultant at all times. Health Clerks have taken a health clerk training course and have yearly CPR, First Aid, Medication Administration, and other trainings as needed for specific student health needs.District 6 has School Registered Nurse Consultants who work as a team with health clerks, school administration and staff to provide physical, mental, and social support to help children learn. School Registered Nurse Consultants are trained with an RN-BSN and have obtained School Nurse licensure through CDE. School Nurses are responsible for preparing health care plans, documenting health histories, collaborating with special education team on educational plans, delegating to unlicensed personnel who provide care for students, assisting with health education units, consulting with outside health providers and agencies. Illness/Injury, Emergency InformationAccidents/Illness/Injury –Health office staff or other qualified personnel will administer first aid for any ill or injured student. If needed, parent/guardians will be contacted and in extreme cases, 911 may be called. Emergency information – PLEASE KEEP EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION UPDATED WITH THE FRONT OFFICE STAFF. We need to be able to contact you if your child is ill or injured.MedicationsIf your child must have medication of any type during school, including prescription or over-the-counter medicine (pills, syrups, cough drops, eye drops, creams, ointments, inhalers, injectable), you have three choices:Parents/Guardians may come to school and give it to their child at the appropriate time. Parents/Guardians and health care providers may complete and sign a physician authorization form. The medication must be in a pharmacy-labeled bottle or original packaging with instructions. Parents/Guardians may discuss with their health care provider an alternative schedule so the medication can be given outside of school hours. Medications of any sort (over the counter or prescription) are not to be in the possession of students, except for those with written authorization from their health care provider, their family and school registered nurse consultant.If your child will need any medication or treatment at school, please obtain a copy of the physician authorization form from the health office or download from health services website Questionnaire / Students with Health ConcernsHealth questionnaires - It is extremely important that parents/guardians complete the annual health questionnaire and Emergency Information form. Students with known health concerns – School Registered Nurse Consultants write Health Care Plans (HCP) for students that require specific procedures at school. All students who have diabetes, seizures, severe allergies, severe asthma or who have any medication (prescription or over the counter) in school should have a HCP. Other disorders may also have specific precautions which would require a HCP. PLEASE contact the school Health Clerk or School Nurse if you have concerns about your child’s health. Students with Severe Asthma, Severe Allergies, Seizure Disorder or Diabetes – forms are available from health office or on health services website for physician completion are an important part of our children’s health care and Colorado Law requires that children going to school be vaccinated to prevent vaccine-preventable disease. Students are not permitted to attend school without meeting immunization requirements or having a signed personal, medical, or religious exemption.If parents have concerns about immunizations and vaccine safety, visit . The Colorado Immunization Program’s website is located at . Schools work hard to ensure compliance with the immunization laws. Your help in providing updated immunization records at school registration and when your child receives additional vaccine(s) is greatly appreciated. ScreeningsHearing and vision screenings are conducted annually by health services staff including District Audiologist. The following grades are screened: Pre-K, K, 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, and 9, all new students, and students with special education needs – per the State of Colorado guidelines. Glasses when prescribed by an eye care professional are extremely crucial to student success. Please make sure students wear them daily at school. Students who do not pass vision screening will receive a “referral” for follow-up care. Students who do not pass hearing screening will continue to be monitored by school audiologist. Loaned ClothingThe health office has a limited supply of extra clothing for accidents. Please wash and return these clothes at your earliest convenience.Parent Health ResourcesHealth office staff members are happy to assist parents in finding health information and access to health care. School Wellness Research shows that children perform better in school when they eat healthy and are physically active.? To support academic achievement and healthy living, District 6 offers exciting wellness opportunities for both students and employees.? Please visit wellness.When to keep your child home / Exclusion from school for health reasonsHealthy Children Learn Better. The following Exclusion Guidelines will be utilized to determine if a student should be sent home because of illness. District 6 Health Exclusion GuidelinesSymptomExclusion GuidelinesCoughRecommended for students experiencing severe, uncontrolled coughing or wheezing, or difficulty breathing.DiarrheaRecommended for students with other symptoms in addition to diarrhea such as: vomiting, abdominal pain, fever, the diarrhea cannot be contained in a toilet, there is blood or mucus in the stool. Student should be diarrhea free for 24 hours without medication before returning to school.Fever (defined as a temperature >100.5 F orally) Recommended if the student has symptoms in addition to the fever such as a rash, sore throat, vomiting, diarrhea, etc. Student should be fever free for 24 hours without medication before returning to school.Mouth SoresRecommended if student is drooling uncontrollably.RashRecommended if student has symptoms in addition to the rash such as behavioral change, fever, joint pain, bruising not associated with injury, or if the rash is open and oozing.Stomach AcheAbdominal PainRecommended if the pain is severe, if the pain appears after an injury, or if the student had symptoms in addition to the stomach ache such as vomiting, fever, diarrhea, etc.Swollen GlandsRecommended if the student has symptoms in addition to the swollen glands such as difficulty breathing or swallowing, fever, etc.Vomiting Generally recommended if the student has vomited more than 2 times in 24 hours, if the vomit is green or bloody, if the student had a recent head injury, or if the student has symptoms in addition to the vomiting such as fever, diarrhea, stomach ache, etc. Student should be vomit free for 24 hours without medication before returning to school.EaracheNo exclusion necessaryHeadacheNo exclusion necessary. Contact nurse if headache is persistent, severe, is accompanied by other symptoms or if the student has a health care plan.LiceExclusion is for children found with live head lice only. Data does not support school exclusion for nits (lice eggs).Contagious IllnessStudents on antibiotics for contagious illnesses, such as strep throat, tonsillitis, bronchitis, pinkeye or pneumonia, must stay home until antibiotic has been taken for 24 hours.All skin lesions must be covered by a bandage or clothing during the school day. This may include impetigo, ring worm, scabies, and other fungal, bacterial or viral skin infections.Other considerationsConsider exclusion if:The student is unable to participate comfortably in usual activitiesThe student requires more medical care than the school personnel are able to provideThe student has a high fever, behavioral changes, persistent crying, difficulty breathing, uncontrolled coughing, or other signs suggesting a severe illness.The student is ill with a potentially contagious disease and exclusion is recommended by a health care provider, the state or local public health agency.Source:D6 Exclusion Guidelines 08022012*Adapted from CDPHE - Infectious Disease Guidelines in Public Schools, Revised Dec. 2004. Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. SafetyGeneral RulesPlay nicely with each other. No fighting, play fighting or wrestling. Use respectful language. Line up immediately when you hear the bell or whistle. Walk on paved areas. Running is permitted on the grass only. Wood chips need to stay on the ground. Do not throw woodchips. Slides One student may use the slide at a time. Slide on your bottom with your feet first. Swings One student may use a swing at a time. Sit on your bottom. Swing back and forth- do not twist. Swing for 20 pumps back and forth and then allow the next person to swing. Play StructuresPushing and shoving is not permitted. Play on the dome jungle gym without standing on top of it. Tetherball Stay on your half of the court. 1st person in line is the judge for the two players. Stay on the ground. No climbing or touching the pole. Personal PropertyStudents are not permitted to bring any electronic devices such as video games, CD players, I-Pods etc., to school. These items are easily lost or damaged and are a distraction to learning. Maplewood Elementary School regulates student possession and use of personal communication devices (PCDs) at school. A PCD is defined to include all cell phones, pagers, personal digital assistants, cameras, audio/video recorders, and other hand held electronic communication and data storage devices. While we do not encourage students to bring cell phones or PCDs to school, we ask for your cooperation in seeing that cell phones are used only before and after school for contact with a parent/guardian. During school hours they must be kept in backpacks, out of sight and turned off. The student and guardian must take full responsibility for bringing this expensive item to school.lefttop00Free and Reduced Price School MealsNutrition Information Letter for Universal Free Sites Children need healthy meals to learn and be successful in the classroom. The Greeley-Evans District 6 Nutrition Services Department is dedicated to providing healthy meals to your student(s) each and every school day!Although meals are free at your student’s school, it is still critical for each family to complete their Free and Reduced Price Meal application each school year. The data gained from these completed school meal applications will be the determining factor to whether meals remain free for your school in future years. Free & Reduced Meal applications will be provided to every household. For quicker processing, please go to the Greeley-Evans School District 6 website to complete an online application (at ). Additional hard copy applications are available in the school kitchen, school office, and Nutrition Services office (at 2508 4th Ave). STUDENT PRICES:??All breakfast and lunch meals are free to students attending your school. Additional milk may be purchased by students at?60? cents?per carton.??ADULT MEAL PRICES:?We love having the opportunity to host adults in our cafeterias! Please plan to come join your kiddo(s) for breakfast or lunch sometime this school year! Adult lunches can be purchased?for $3.50 and an adult breakfast for $2.00.??Adults can pay by cash, check or online.?Greeley-Evans School District 6 Wellness Policy:?Not only do we provide delicious and healthy meals for our students, we focus on the health of the whole child! Research shows that children perform better in school when they eat healthy and are physically active.? To support academic achievement and healthy living, Weld County School District 6 offers exciting wellness opportunities for both students and employees.? With devotion to wellness programming for the entire district, healthy initiatives are changing behaviors for life.? District 6 has strategies in place to improve eating habits, increase physical activity, and provide a healthier school atmosphere.? For more information about the wellness program, visit?wellness.Sincerely,Nutrition Services2508 4th Ave., Greeley, CO 80631(970) 348-6600Serving Schedule at Maplewood:GradeLunchRecessKindergarten10:35 a.m.10:55 a.m.1st Grade10:55 a.m.10:35 a.m.2nd Grade11:35 a.m.11:15 a.m.3rd Grade11:55 a.m.11:35 a.m.4th Grade12:15 p.m.11:55 a.m.5th Grade12:35 p.m.12:15 p.m.TransportationBus ExpectationsRiding the school bus is a privilege. According to Weld County School District Six Policy #EEAEC the driver of a school bus is in complete charge of the bus and its passengers. Student passengers are expected to comply promptly with any request made by their driver or bus monitor and to observe the student code of conduct and discipline both at bus stops and on buses.Misbehavior on a school bus can result in the driver being distracted, and such distractions could endanger the lives of all students being transported. Therefore, inappropriate behavior must be reported and disciplinary action will be taken. Parents/guardians are asked to explain the importance of proper behavior on the bus and are expected to support disciplinary actions that are necessary to help the child improve his/her behavior.All students are expected to exercise self-control commensurate with their age and development. Students are expected to remain in their seat and listen respectfully to the directions of the bus driver. Students failing to follow the rules of the bus jeopardize the safety of others. If your child is written up for a bus infraction, you will be contacted. If the infraction continues, the privilege of riding the bus to school may be taken away. In addition to the rules mentioned above, bullying behavior, loud voices, and bringing food on the bus are considered infractions. Schedules and bus route information can be obtained from the transportation department (348-6800) or the school office (348-3800).Parking and Student Drop Off/PickupWe ask your help in making our drop off and pick up as safe as possible. Please park only in designated, marked parking spaces. Do not leave your car unattended in the drive-through area in front or back of the school. Please pull as far forward as possible when you pick-up or drop-off your child. Thank you for your assistance.Walking To and From SchoolYour child's safety is a major concern of the school district, whether he/she is in school or out of school. It is important children learn to be safe at an early age. Parents should talk to their children about safety measures.Allow yourself enough time to arrive at school no earlier than 7:45 a.m.Walk on the sidewalk. Cross only at intersections protected by adult crossing guards.Obey the crossing guards.Refuse to enter or approach strange automobiles.Proceed directly to school or home before beginning to play. Be considerate of smaller children.Be respectful of the neighbors and their property. Bicycle Safety RulesAll students may ride bicycles to and from school. We strongly recommend that students wear helmets when riding bicycles to and from school. Students are highly discouraged from riding their bicycles to school on icy and snowy days. Upon arrival at school, please make sure that your child has an adequate lock for his/her bike. Bicycles are not to be ridden on the playground, blacktop, or sidewalk. The school is not responsible for bikes that are vandalized or stolen.If a student is found to be in violation of these rules, a staff member will give the student one warning. A teacher will also communicate this warning to the parents. If a second infraction occurs, the child may not be permitted to ride a bicycle to school for 30 days.Students riding skateboards, scooters, or roller blades must follow the same rules as those riding bicycles. Skateboards and roller blades should be stored in a location that will not disrupt learning. Scooters should be locked in the bike racks. Again, we strongly recommend that students wear helmets when riding bicycles, skateboards, scooters or roller blades to and from school.Getting InvolvedParent VisitationsIn order to help ensure a safe, secure environment at our school, all outside doors will be locked during the regular school day. All visitors should use the intercom system located at the front main doors of the school to gain entry into Maplewood. Every visitor will sign in, scan their ID and will be printed a badge to wear while in the building. The visitor badge will let everyone know that you have checked in. Parents are welcome to come to school any day to visit their child and even eat lunch with them. Please refrain from bringing infants and younger siblings when visiting the classroom as younger children often distract the attention of both the visitor and the class. An adult must accompany student visitors. Visits from out-of-town students, friends and relatives are discouraged. Due to liability issues, non-Maplewood students cannot accompany your student to school. VolunteersParent and community involvement is an important connection to a positive educational environment. We invite our Maplewood families to volunteer and we have a variety of opportunities for our parents to do this. Please visit the Get Involved website for an application and additional information on volunteering: Click on the “”Register Now” button in the green box at the bottom. When our parents are involved, all of our school community will benefit. A cooperative effort between school and home has a positive impact on your child’s academic growth. Please contact the office for more information.School Accountability CommitteeOur School Accountability Committee meets several times throughout the year in the school library. We are always looking for parents and community members who are willing to serve on this committee. Meetings are held at 4:00 p.m. Childcare is provided. September 10, 2019October 22, 2019February 11, 2020May 5, 2020Parent Engagement Events Maplewood will have three Parent Engagement Events this year. These gatherings allow our school community to unite in learning and fellowship for the evening. The event includes breakfast or dinner. We hope that you will join us this year. Kindergarten Parent Welcome Breakfast August 20, 2019, 7:45 a.m.November 12, 2019, 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.March 10th, 2020, 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. ................
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