STUDENT HANDBOOK AND GUIDELINES

LEBO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 2011-2012

Tele: 620-256-6161

Toll Free Tele: 877-296-0139

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LEBO ELEMENTARY

STAFF Superintendent Dr. Patricia Bishop Principal Darla Long Secretary Julie Linsey Kindergarten Frances Ramirez 1st Grade Sheila Kelley 2nd Grade Ann Wiley 3rd Grade Patt Bray 4th Grade Vicki Rosine 5th Grade Vicki Potter 6th Grade Angela Davies Counselor, Take 5, and Guidance Ida Wilson Title I (Reading & Math) Trease Gould Title I (Reading & Math) Melissa Coleman Special Education Rochelle Wurm Early Childhood (SpEd) Marke Urban Librarian Sue Sielert Vocal & Instrumental Music Jayme Malsom Physical Education Tiffany Tastove-Rosine Speech Li Pai Extended Learning Bart Kuhlmann Technology Coordinator Doug Piper School Psychologist Chuck Wood School Psychologist (PreK) Mandy Shetler Custodian Keith Glissman Custodian Jill Milota-Krause Custodian Ronnie Stephens Special Education Para Carol Jones Special Edcuation Para Robin Jones Special Education Para Myrna Rogers Special Education Para Ann Smith Special Education Para Stacey Telfer Special Education Para Angie Weiss Lebo After School Program Karen Piper Head Cook Peggy Hodges Lunchroom Assistant Linda Scott Lunchroom Assistant Lois Barnett Lunchroom Assistant Mindy Lohmeyer Lunchroom Assistant Roberta Shea

Board of Education Members Jay Schmidt Peggy Meader

Liz Collins John Freerksen Perry Ott Dennis Polson

Jeff Holmes

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USD 243 Lebo Waverly 2011-2012 School Calendar

August

11 Enrollment 23 & 24 Flex Days 25 & 26 Inservice/Workday 29 First Day of School

September

5 Labor Day - No School 26 MTSS – Early Dismissal 1:00pm

October

10 Inservice/Workday 17 End of 1st Quarter 20 Parent/Teacher Conferences 8:00am to 8:00pm 21 No School

November 7 MTSS – Early Dismissal 1:00pm

23-25 Thanksgiving Break – No School December 5 MTSS – Early Dismissal 1:00pm

19-30 Christmas Break January

2 Inservice/Workday 30 MTSS – Early Dismissal 1:00pm

February

20 Inservice/Workday March

5 MTSS – Early Dismissal 1:00pm 9 End of 3rd 19-23 Spring Break

April

6 Inservice/Workday 30 MTSS – Early Dismissal 1:00

May

24 Last Day of School – Dismiss 11:30am 25 Inservice/Workday

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Problem Solving Process and Communications Where do you go with a question or a concern? Parents are encouraged to follow the suggested guidelines listed below:

• First Step. Contact the teacher or the employee. The first step of communication regarding a program or a service provided by USD 243 should be directed and communicated to the employee or to the director of the service being provided.

• Second Step. Contact the Principal or Service Supervisor. If step one does not resolve the situation or if you still have concerns about the program or service, a discussion should be scheduled with the principal or supervisor.

• Third Step. Contact the Superintendent of Schools. A conference with the Superintendent is appropriate if, after a discussion with the principal or supervisor, communication needs have not been met.

• Fourth Step. The Board of Education. The last level of communication with the district about a program or service is the Board of Education. Contact the Superintendent to make an appointment

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Fees

Student fees for the 2011-2012 year are as listed below: K-12 Textbook Rental $55.00 5-12 Instrument Rental $25.00/year K-12 Extra milk with meal $ .35 per carton K-12 Breakfast $ 1.20 K-6 Lunch $ 1.85 7-12 Lunch $ 1.90 Adult Lunch $ 2.40

Adult Breakfast $ 1.55 K-12 Extra Juice $ .35 per carton

K-12 Reduced Breakfast $ .30 K-12 Reduced Lunch $ .40 Fees are to be paid at the time of enrollment, unless other arrangements are made with the office. *Milk substitutions are no longer allowed by federal guidelines. If you child has an intolerance for dairy products, juice may be supplied from home or purchased daily at the extra juice rate. * Required Documents (Pre K, Kindergarten and Transfer Students) Required for Pre K, Kindergarten and all students enrolling in the building I. Birth Certificate (for students enrolling at this building for the first time) II. Social Security Number III. Immunization Records

IV. Physical Examination on file prior to the first day of school (forms available at school office and doctor’s offices). This physical must be dated within 1 year from the first day of school for the year and be signed by a Kansas physician. Students transferring from outside of Kansas may bring a doctor’s form from the residence state.

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Immunizations Required for Students attending school Pre-K Students enrolled in Kansas schools are required to be in compliance with the Kansas Immunizations Laws. (K.A.R. 28-1-20) Children not in compliance will be excluded from attendance until compliance is met. Your building principal, counselor, doctor, or health nurse can help you determine how to meet compliance guidelines. Immunizations required are as follows:

• 4 doses DTaP (Diptheria, Pertussis, Tetanus). 5 does required. Four are acceptable if the last dose is after the 4th birthday. At age 11, a booster does of is Tdap required.

• 3 doses OPV/IPV (Oral or Injectible Polio). 4 doses required. Three doses are acceptable if the third dose is given on or after the 4th birthday

• 1 dose of MMR. (Measles, Mumps, and Rubella). • 2 doses Hepatitis A • 3 doses Hepatitis B • 3 doses Hib • 4 doses Prevnar • 1 dose of Varciella (Chickenpox vaccine). This is not required if the child has had the

chickenpox disease and the disease is documented by a physician’s signature. Without a physician’s signature, a vaccine is required even if you believe your child has had chickenpox.

Immunizations Required for Students attending Grades K & Above Students enrolled in Kansas schools are required to be in compliance with the Kansas Immunizations Laws (K.A.R. 28-1-20). Children not in compliance will be excluded from attendance until compliance is met. The building principal, counselor, doctor, or health nurse can help you determine how to meet compliance guidelines. Immunizations required are as follows:

• 5 doses DTaP (Diptheria, Pertussis, and Tetanus). 5 doses required. Four are acceptable if

the last dose is after the 4th birthday. Booster dose of Tdap required at age 11. • 4 doses OPV/IPV (Oral or Injectible Polio). 4 doses required. Three doses are acceptable if

the third dose is given on or after the 4th birthday • 2 doses of MMR. (Measles, Mumps, and Rubella). • 3 Hepatitis B: three doses required through grade 9. • 2 doses of Varciella (Chickenpox vaccine). Two doses required for students in grades K - 2;

one dose required grades 3-6 unless history of varicella disease is documented by a licensed physician. Two doses are recommended by the ACIP for all ages.

***Student immunizations need to be current prior to the first day of school. Students who fail to get immunizations as required may not be allowed to attend school until the requirements are met.***

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LEBO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

GUIDELINES AND RULES

Daily Schedule

7:30 Building doors open; Lunchroom opens for Breakfast. 7:45 Teachers on Duty 7:55 Students may enter classrooms; First Bell Rings 8:00 Tardy Bell Rings – School in Session 3:20 School Dismissal 3:45 Teacher Dismissal

Before School:

Leave home prepared to arrive at school ready to learn and work diligently Bring all assignments, books, supplies, etc. with you Know when you leave home where you are to go after school, especially if different than usual Dress for the weather and the possibility it might change. Leave to arrive at an appropriate time. The playground is not supervised in the mornings and therefore it should not be used by students.

Upon Arrival At School:

Cross the streets in designated areas Enter the building through the Southwest or Northeast doors and go to designated areas in the large

gym or cafeteria. The main entrance to the Elementary building (east doors) will remain locked until 7:55.

Students participating in the breakfast program may enter the building for breakfast prior to 7:55 AM but not before 7:30 AM. Breakfast will begin at 7:30.

Do not play on playground equipment before school. Avoid walking between parked cars and busses. Exercise good judgment and caution Do not run to or from the building or busses. (Smaller children get “run over”.) The school does not provide playground supervision before or after school. For obvious safety

reasons, we therefore request that students not arrive at school or be on the school grounds prior to 7:30 a.m. The bell to begin the school day will ring at 7:55 am.

See bicycle rules listed below After School

All students (not riding the bus) will leave the building through the southwest doors. Bus students will use the west doors to exit the building.

The main elementary doors (East side of the building) will be locked at 3:10 daily. All parents are expected to meet their children on the southwest side of the building. .

All students are expected to leave the building when school is out. Exceptions only if the student is supervised by an adult for a specific purpose such as practice, Lebo after-school programs, etc. With adult supervision they may return to play on the playground equipment. We need to get the bus children loaded and on their way home before the playground is used. It is the parent’s responsibility to provide safe supervision on the playground after school has been dismissed.

Students are not permitted to remain in the building to observe athletic practices, etc. Cross streets in designated areas Avoid walking between parked cars or busses. Watch for traffic. Exercise good judgment & caution Students are to leave the playgrounds upon dismissal from school. See bicycle rules listed below

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Restrooms No horseplay Leave jackets in the hall outside the restrooms. Pick them up when leaving. Your clothes will remain

much cleaner. Wait your turn quietly. Do not peek under stalls. Flush toilets and/or urinals each time they are used. Use proper hygiene, including hand washing. After use of paper towels place them into the trash receptacles. DO NOT place paper towels into

toilets or urinals. Do not swing on or otherwise play on stall doors.

In the halls and during recess

Walk. DO NOT run Do not jump up to touch or push the ceiling tile Keep feet and shoes off walls Do not mark on walls Walk in lines behind one another as instructed by your classroom teachers. Keep hands to yourselves DO NOT push, shove, or hit people, especially when at the water fountain. Maintain quietness in the halls as other classes are in session. Excessive noise is distracting.

Playground and Recess

Be polite and courteous. Do not tease, push, shove, poke, etc. Improper language is not acceptable Do not grab other children’s clothing, arms, legs, etc. Exercise safe play. Playground equipment (balls, etc.) to be taken to playground with supervisor approval only. Do not intentionally throw or kick balls towards the buildings or windows. One person at a time on slide ladders and on the slide itself. Do not walk up or down the slide ramp. Do not twist, jump out of, or walk in front of or behind the swings. Be Careful. During inclement weather coats, hats, and gloves are strongly suggested. Parents should

realize that we go outside for recess even during cold weather. Students must understand that playground supervisors are not trained athletic officials and therefore

may not administer or interpret rules correctly. The supervisor will be the final authority and just as in a real life situation argumentative participants will not be tolerated.

Indoor Recess

As a general guideline, we do not go outside for recess if the wind chill or the actual temperature is 20 degrees Fahrenheit or colder.

Regular recess rules are in effect. In addition there may be other rules established by the supervisors. These rules are for the purpose of maintaining control and safety with a large number of children in a small area.

Indoor recess rules may differ from Physical Education class rules.

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Lunch Room Obtain milk, straw, napkins, and tableware while in line. Sit where the lunchroom supervisor/worker instructs you. DO NOT move to another area without

permission to do so. Visiting with students beside you is permissible. Do not yell. Exercise good manners. We have a large number of students to feed. Excessive noise is distracting for adequate supervision. Exercise good manners, language, common sense, and behavior. Immediately notify an adult if silverware or dental equipment is accidentally dropped into the

“garbage”. Do not leave the table until the lunchroom supervisor/worker releases your group. (Emergencies of

course would be an exception). Pop and candy are NOT allowed in the lunch room during the time that school meals are being

served. Student and parents need to be aware that these items can not be consumed during the times that meals are served to students. Parents sending lunches to school need especially to be aware of this requirement.

Trading food or giving it to a peer is not allowed. Parents have paid for your meal. You are to consume it.

If your child has a food allergy, proper paperwork must be filled out and submitted in order for the kitchen to make substitutions. Please see Mrs. Long for information regarding this.

Bicycles

Students who ride bikes are to be safe, responsible riders Each student is expected to be familiar with and to obey the bicycle rules Students are expected to dismount their bikes and walk their bikes on school grounds. DO NOT ride

bikes on school grounds. When arriving or departing school, dismount the bike and walk it across the street at the designated

crosswalk. Park bikes in the racks provided. Do not leave bikes lay on the ground. Cell Phones We are aware numerous students have cell phones, provided by a parent. We do not want these devices to interfere with the school day. In the event that a parent and student need to communicate with each other, the school has a phone and allows students to call parents and we will take messages to students.

• Students who are in possession of a cell phone at school are expected to follow these guidelines. o Phones will be kept in backpack or area designated by the teacher, not on the student. o Students will not be allowed to receive/send calls, texts, etc during school hours. o Phones should be powered off by 8:00 and not turned back on until 3:20.

• Students violating these guidelines will be subject to the following disciplinary steps: Violation 1: Teacher will take the phone and hold it for the remainder of the day. Violation 2: Teacher will take the phone and will hold until a parent/guardian comes to pick it up from the school. The student may also have additional disciplinary consequences such as detention, suspension, etc depending on the situation.

Weapons, Threats, and Violence Parents are strongly urged to discuss with their children the seriousness of this problem. Practically everyone is acutely aware of the increased levels and frequency of violent acts in our nation’s schools. No longer can teachers, administrators and others regard threats or acts as anything less than serious. In this day and age these acts just can not be ignored or treated lightly. Please caution your child to be extremely careful about making threats of violence even if in a joking manner.

Students of any age who knowingly violate the district weapons policy may be recommended for expulsion for a period of one year.

Adults and/or students will be referred to the proper law authorities. Weapons are defined as including ANY ITEM being used as a weapon or destructive device, or any

facsimile (guns, knives, clubs, facsimiles of guns, starter pistols, and other similar devices). Parents

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are URGED to thoroughly educate their children of this policy regardless of age. School grounds, activities, functions, and events are included as a part of this policy.

“Toy” guns or similar toy weapons are simply not allowed at school. Use of the term “kill” (or the threat to “kill you”) may be very serious depending upon the age of the

student and his/her ability to understand the nature of using this term.

Anti-Bullying Policy Bullying on USD #243 properties, in a USD #243 vehicle or at any USD #243-sponsored activity or event is prohibited. The Superintendent of USD #243 shall develop a plan to address bullying on USD #243 property, in USD #243 vehicles and at USD #243-sponsored activities and events. The plan shall include provisions for training and education of staff and students. The plan shall be submitted to the Board of Education for its approval. When approved, the Superintendent shall assure that the plan is implemented. As used in this Policy, the following definitions apply.

“Bullying” means (A) Any intentional gesture or any intentional written, verbal, mental, cyber or physical act or threat that is sufficiently severe, persistent or pervasive that creates an intimidating, threatening or abusive educational environment for a student or staff member that a reasonable person, under the circumstances, knows or should know will have the effect of: Harming a student or staff member, whether physically or mentally; Damaging a student’s or staff member’s property; Placing a student or staff member in reasonable fear of harm to the student or staff member; or Placing a student or staff member in reasonable fear of damage to the student’s or staff member’s property; or Any other form of intimidation or harassment prohibited by any policy of USD #243. Any student that believes that have been involved in a situation that meets the definition above, can fill out an anti-bullying complaint form and submit it to the principal. The situation will be investigated and appropriate actions will be taken as needed. (See page 20)

“School vehicle” means any school bus, school van, other school vehicle and private vehicle used to transport students or staff members to and from school or any school-sponsored activity or event

Attendance

Regular school attendance is important. It is an essential prerequisite to attaining an education in today’s world. Regular attendance makes it possible for students to become involved participants in the learning process and promotes the growth and development of the whole person – physically, emotionally, socially, and intellectually. The primary responsibility for regular school attendance belongs to the student and his/her parents or legal guardians. Numerous research studies have verified that school/student/parent attitudes about attendance have a profound affect on the student’s learning. All children between the ages of 7 and 18 must attend school continuously. The laws also apply to children under seven who are enrolled in school. Truancy is a legal term. A child who has 3 consecutive unexcused absences, or 5 unexcused absences a semester or 7 in a year, whether part or all of the day is considered truant. Mandatory reporting of student nonattendance is required by KSA 72-1113. Students age 12 and under in violation of attendance laws MUST be reported to SRS officials. Students age 13 or older in violation of attendance laws are to be referred to the Coffey County Attorney. To promote attendance and provide for effective records the following guidelines have been adopted: 1. Reporting the absence. On the day of an absence, the parent or guardian should call the school at 256-6161 between 7:30 AM and 8:15 AM to report the child’s absence. Please be as specific as possible when stating the reason of the absence. This allows the school staff to account for all students.

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2.) Tardies – It is important for our students to be in their room when school takes up at 8:00. Students arriving late miss out on initial instruction for the day. Being tardy is a poor habit to acquire. It gets the student off to a slow start. Students arriving late are to report to the office prior to be admitted to class. ALL ABSENCES AND TARDIES ARE UNEXCUSED UNTIL THE PARENT/GUARDIAN PROVIDES APPROPRIATE INFORMATION TO ALLOW THE SCHOOL TO CLASSIFY THE ABSENCE OR TARDY AS EXCUSED. 3.) Signing In and/or Out. Students leaving the building or students arriving to the building during regular school hours should “sign in” or “sign out” in the office. A school official should be aware of and the parent/guardian/adult needs to initial the sign out sheet. 4.) Make up Work. Illness of short duration, children will have one extra day to make up the work for each day absent excused. If a child is ill for 3 or more days of any 5 day period, the parents, child, and teacher may want to meet in order to set up a reasonable time frame for the work to be completed. If an agreement can not be reached the teacher will determine an adequate amount of time for the work to be completed. The building principal will review the determination for reasonableness. Teachers are encouraged to streamline the amount of make-up work so than only work necessary to insure the understanding of the material by the student will require completion. Parents of students missing school for vacations, state fairs, sporting events, etc. will be expected to confer with the teacher BEFORE the planned event. 5.) Is it Excused or Unexcused? The law delegates the authority of deciding if an absence is excused or unexcused to each school or school district. The school also has the authority to determine if the absence is enough of the day to constitute complete absences. Typical excused absences are illness with a doctor’s note, or emergencies with parent confirmation. Please consult the school if you have questions in regards to excused or unexcused absences or when a doctor note may be required. Parent notification does not guarantee the absence to be classified as excused. For example, attendance JH/HS track meets do not generally qualify as excused absences. To be absent for reasons such as a mild health issues, vacation trip, shopping, babysitting siblings, relatives visiting and hair appointments is compromising a child’s education. The school encourages families to schedule trips and/or vacations when school is not in session. It is imperative for students to be at school whenever possible. In order for absences involving family trips to be excused, the school requests advance notice of the trip so that academic work can be sent home prior to the absence. Leaving during the day/Entering the building after 8:05. Students leaving the building during the school day or entering the building after the tardy bell are to sign in or out at the office. Please come to the elementary office to admit your child or to pick them up. Do no go directly to the classroom to obtain a child. We will have the child meet you at the office. This will minimize classroom disruptions.

Appearance and Dress

Appearance does have an effect on the learning atmosphere of the building and the child. Neatness, decency, and proper taste are emphasized as guidelines for the understanding and interpretation of this dress code. The code is not intended to force a financial hardship upon any student or family. 1. Appearance should be both neat and clean. 2. Hair and body should be clean, groomed, and free of head lice. (Approved treatment is acceptable) 3. Students may wear shorts to school beginning with the first day of school until October 31st and again on

the first day of the 4th Quarter continuing through the last day of the academic year. After October 31st, girls will be expected to wear either tights or leggings with skirts until the first day of the 4th quarter.

4. Shorts and skirts should be hemmed, neat in appearance and of an appropriate length in good taste. 5. Grades K-6 students do not change clothing for PE or for recess. Shorts may be appropriate for girls to wear under dresses during these activities. 6. Students are expected to have a separate pair of PE shoes at the school at all times. 7. If “tank tops” are worn, then T-shirts are to be worn underneath regardless of the season. Spaghetti Straps

are not acceptable without a shirt underneath. 8. Messages on clothing which express or imply inappropriate language, messages, or behavior are not

acceptable.

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9. Caps/hats/headbands or similar headgear are not to be worn in the building during school hours. 10. Coordinated active wear suits may be worn, but it is suggested that shorts be worn underneath 11. “Snap Pants” may be worn. It is suggested that shorts that meet dress code be worn under the snap pants.

Snap pants must be fully snapped. 12. The school encourages students to make appropriate shoe choices based on the weather. Closed toe shoes

are preferred during the winter months. Shoes that are appropriate for playing are suggested at all times. 13. The building principal will have the discretion to determine if a student’s manner of dress is appropriate.

Care of Facilities and Equipment Students are expected to care for the building and equipment in a proper manner. Students may be expected to pay for repair of equipment or book replacement if it is determined that they were negligent in care of school property for which they are responsible.

Bus Conduct Safety of students and non- interference with the concentration of drivers is of the utmost importance. Any type of conduct which impedes the ability of the driver to maintain a safe driving environment will necessitate action to correct the situation. 1. The driver is in complete charge of the bus and passengers at all times and may assign seats if needed. 2. Students are to be at their bus stop on time. Drivers on their routes are asked to stop, blow horn, wait 30

seconds and if student is not in sight, proceed en route. 3. Unnecessary conversation with the bus driver is prohibited. 4. Outside of quiet and controlled conversation, courteous classroom conduct is to be observed. 5. Students must not, at any time, extend hands, arms, or head outside of a bus window. 6. Students are not to throw waste paper or other rubbish on the floor of the bus. 7. Students are expected to remain in their seats while the bus is in motion. 8. Any damage to the bus is to be reported to the driver. 9. When departing the bus, students must observe the instructions provided by the driver. 10. Inappropriate language will not be tolerated. 11. Pop cans, bottles, pets, or captured animals are not allowed on school busses. 12. Animals are not allowed to ride on school busses (unless required by a related handicap) 13. If a student will not be riding on a given day, the parents are requested to notify the bus driver or bus

contractor. 14. No weapons, dangerous toys, radios, cassette players, water guns or other nuisance items are allowed. 15. There will be no changes made in the destination of students without notification from the parents. Violations of these regulations may be reported to the building principal and will be handled on an individual basis as necessary to provide a safe, orderly, environment on the busses.

Fire, Tornado, and Intruder Drills Periodically the school will conduct drills for crisis situations such as fire, tornado, or intruder. Plans are provided to all employees and are posted in each classroom. 1. When the fire signal is sounded all persons (students as well as staff, regardless of duty assignment) are to exit the building as appropriate by designated and posted plans. 2. When the tornado signal is sounded all persons are to proceed to the proper designated area. 3. Teachers and administrators will check to determine if all persons are accounted for. 4. Return to class upon the all clear signal given by the building principal or designated person in charge.

Headlice L.A.R. 28-1-6 (1) regarding head lice states “(1) Prediculosis: Students infested with lice SHALL be excluded from school or child care facilities UNTIL treated with an antiparasitic drug and until all nits have been removed.” Our general procedure is somewhat more broad than the regulation requires. We notify the parent of the affected child that treatment is required. After treatment and upon return to school the student is re-inspected for approval to re-admit. In some cases, such as families with continual outbreaks, we also request

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the County Health Department counsel the family on taking recommended treatment procedures within the household. PRECAUTIONARY STEPS TO BE COMPLETED BY TEACHERS

1. Isolate clothing to the extent practical, such as placing coats on back of chairs, in trash bags, etc. 2. Notify parents by sending home notes that the problem has been detected/confirmed within the

building. 3. Notify building principal. 4. Arrange for classroom and immediate family inspection by school personnel.

Lost and Found

We often collect lost or abandon clothing of all types: shoes, sweatshirts, coats, gloves, eyeglasses, etc. Students finding lost articles are requested to turn these into the appropriate office. Please mark items with names to insure return to proper owner. Parents and students are encouraged to check with the office for misplaced items. Items not claimed in a reasonable amount of time may be turned over to a charitable organization or otherwise disposed of.

School Lunch and Breakfast Programs

Lebo schools participate in the State Hot Lunch Program. Students may purchase a hot lunch and extra milk. If a sack lunch is brought from home, a student may purchase milk for a drink. Building policy does not allow POP or CANDY in the cafeteria while meals are being served. Families are often encouraged to apply for Free or Reduced Priced meals including both breakfast and lunch. Eligibility is based upon household income. Each family is provided an application form during the enrollment process. Applications are also available at the office of the building principal. Schools with higher populations of students on free and/or reduced lunches frequently qualify for additional funding for numerous beneficial programs.

Student Food Service Accounts

The school expects student accounts to remain in good standing. Monthly payments are published in the school newsletter. Student balances can be viewed by logging in on PowerSchool. When student accounts become overdrawn, a reminder slip will be sent home in the Friday folder. Prompt payment is appreciated. If an unusual circumstance exits that you cannot make payment, please notify the building principal. Free and/or reduced lunches are available if eligibility guidelines are met. Application forms are available in the school office. Patrons are strongly encouraged to apply for this benefit.

Classroom Parties

Certain holidays or events and student birthdays are sometimes recognized with a classroom party. We are asking parents to check with the classroom teacher to determine which types of snacks are permissible. New regulations from the state need to be considered as part of our district and building wellness policy. The building wellness policy has not yet been completely developed, but will be considered by staff and the site council.

Medicine Administration

1. Written permission from a physician or dentist must accompany ALL prescription medication to be administered. Parental consent must accompany “over the counter drugs” that need to be administered. This permission must be in our possession prior to being able to give any medicine to a student. (A form is available in the Elementary office).

2. The physician permission form must be dated and shall identify the medication, dosage, time of day to be given and anticipated number of days to be provided.

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3. Written permission from the parent/guardian SHALL accompany ALL medications. 4. The parent permission form shall identify the student, date permission is given, and parent signature. 5. The original prescription container shall accompany all medication. Two containers, one for home and one for school, should be requested from your pharmacy. 6. An individual record shall be maintained of each medication administered. The record shall include student identification, date prescribed, name of medication, time and date(s) administered, signature of person administering and sections for comments. 7. Any changes in type of drugs, dosage and/or time of administration should be accompanied by new physician and parent permission signatures and a newly labeled pharmacy container. 8. All medication maintained in the school setting must be kept in a locked office or container, and/or in a refrigerator in a locked area. 9. Over the counter medications should not be maintained on school property, including athletic areas, unless a prescription is provided along with written parent permission to administer.

Student Injury/Accidents Our school does not have a school nurse on duty. In the event of an accident or injury, an incident form will be completed and kept on file in the office. The school will exercise their judgment when it is necessary to notify parents of the event. It will be the choice of the parent/guardian to seek further medical treatment.

Detentions- Teacher Assigned/Office Assigned

Detentions are assigned to students who have disrupted the educational process. Teacher assigned detentions are to be served before or after school on the date and for the length of time determined by the person issuing the detention. Office detentions will be served on Wednesdays after school for the length of time assigned. The school will generally try to give the parent and student advance notice of the time and date a detention is to be served. If the student fails to serve the detention, the building principal will then determine the next appropriate step which may include but is not limited to doubling the time to be served, assigning in-school suspension, or assigning out of school suspension. Transportation following the detention is the responsibility of the student and their family.

Nuisance Items Students are not to USE OR HAVE IN THEIR POSSESSION on school premises: tobacco, alcohol products, drugs (unless prescribed), weapons, laser pointers, dangerous toys, radios, water guns, pocketknives, or other nuisance items. This list is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded as deemed necessary. Teachers will confiscate these items from students and will hold them until a parent comes to request the return of the item. The school will not be held responsible for items that get lost or are stolen.

Telephone

The school phone is a business phone and children are not to use it except in an emergency. Calling home to get permission to go play somewhere or stay at a friend’s house is not considered a necessary use of the school phone. Please do not ask the office to break this rule. Students must have permission from a teacher before using the phone. Except in the case of an emergency, pupils will not be called out of the classroom to take a call.

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School Communications

Parents and the school need to make every effort to communicate with one another as appropriate and needed. The elementary building will conduct communication programs such as open house, parent/teacher conferences, district and building newsletters, and information for distribution to local news media. The school calendar is mailed to every household in the district. The building monthly newsletter is provided to each family of a child enrolled in our schools. In addition to these efforts, many of our teachers send home weekly newsletters for their classroom activities. The school office provides a weekly bulletin of activities to each staff member detailing important information for the upcoming week. School closures during inclement weather will be made available thru Notify me text messaging and email, local radio KVOE, KZ93, WIBW 580, and TV stations channels 13, 49, and 27.

Sexual Harassment

Any student who believes that he or she has been subjected to sexual harassment should discuss the alleged harassment with the building principal, guidance counselor, or another certified staff member. If the matter is not resolved to the satisfaction of the student, the student may initiate a complaint under the district’s discrimination complaint procedure. (See Harassment Complaint Form p 20).

Disability Harassment Students with disabilities (including those in special education programs) are sometimes the victims of intimidation or abusive behavior. This school will attempt to eliminate such behavior. Students who believe that they have been subject to this form of harassment should report the incident immediately and may file a grievance against the alleged perpetrator. Harassing conduct may take many forms including verbal acts, and name-calling, as well as nonverbal behavior, such as graphic and written statements or conduct that is physically threatening, harmful, or humiliating. These acts may also be violations of various laws.

Snowballing

Throwing snowballs is an inconsiderate, dangerous act that can result in serious injury. The practice of snowballing is prohibited on school property and areas adjacent to the schools. Violation of this policy will result in disciplinary action.

Fighting

Fighting at school or at activities is prohibited. This does not mean that the right of self-defense is denied. We encourage children to use other means to problem solving rather than resorting to fighting. We encourage students to notify the teacher of a problem, use appropriate words to change the behavior of the peer, or remove him/herself from the situation. In the case of a student fighting, an investigation is made to determine if either party had no choice but to protect him/herself. If it is determined that one party was involved primarily in self-defense, a lesser punishment will be inflicted; and, under certain conditions, perhaps none. The punishment for fighting may be a suspension (either out of school or in-school) on the first offense and could result in more harsh consequences. Subsequent offenses will be subject to longer suspensions and/or recommendation for expulsion.

Parents Right to Request Information Parents have the right to request information on the professional qualifications of their child’s teacher and any paraprofessional who assists the child. You may request information regarding the following:

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• If the teacher has met state qualifications and licensing criteria for the grade levels and subjects taught. • Whether the teacher is teaching under emergency or other provisional status through which State

qualification or licensing criteria have been waived. • The baccalaureate degree major of the teacher and any other graduate certification or degree held by

the teacher, and the field of discipline of the certification or degree; and • Whether the child is provided services by a paraprofessional, and if so, their qualifications. Band

Band is the ONLY class offered at the elementary level which might be considered as an “elective”. A student may elect to take band if he/she wishes and the parents agree. Band is available to students in grades five and six. We frequently find that kids have unrealistic expectations as to the amount of time and effort required to become proficient with an instrument. Therefore, within a few weeks or months after starting band they want to drop the class. Because parents have sometimes invested considerable money in a horn and also because we want students to give the course a “fair chance”, once a student begins taking band he/she may drop band ONLY AT THE END OF THE SEMESTER. The band instructor will send written notification to parents in regards to the policy to drop band. The parent shall provide the school principal WRITTEN consent for the student to quit by the date deemed by the instructor, otherwise the student is expected to continue participation.

Visitors and Guests

Visitors and guests are welcome at Lebo Elementary School, however all visitors should check in at the office with either the school secretary, building principal, or other school official. You will be issued a tag which identifies you as a guest in our building and shall wear it for the entire visit. If you plan to eat lunch as a visitor, we request a courtesy call by 8am on the date of your visit in order to have you included in the lunch count for the day. Visitors are expected to turn off cell phones while in the classroom. In the event that a visitor becomes a distraction or interference with the school environment, they will be asked to leave.

Equal Education Opportunity It is the policy of the Lebo-Waverly Schools to comply with all provisions of Title IX, and at no time discriminate among students on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, age, national origin, handicap or marital status. Inquires regarding compliance shall be directed to the office of the superintendent.

Civil Rights Notification

In compliance with Executive Order 11246; Title II of the Education Amendments of 1976; Title IV of the civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended by the Equal Employment Opportunity Act of 1072; Title IX Regulation Implementing Education Amendments of 1972; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and all other Federal/State school rules, laws and policies, USD #243 shall not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, age, color, national origin, or handicap in the education programs or activities which it operates. It is the intent of USD #243 to comply with both the letter and spirit of the law in making certain discrimination does not exist in its policies, regulations, and operations. Grievance procedures for Title IX and Section 504 have been established for students, their parents, and employees who feel discrimination under Title IX (sex) and Section 504 (handicap) should be referred to the superintendent of schools at the district in Waverly.

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Complaint Procedures Policy The Board encourages all complaints regarding the district to be resolved at the lowest possible administrative level. No member of the community shall be denied the right to petition the Board of redress of a grievance; however, the complaint(s) will be referred back through the prior administrative channels for solution prior to investigation or action by the Board. Exceptions are complaints that concern Board actions of Board operations.

I. Definitions: 1. A concern is a matter shared conversationally between a student, parent, patron

and the teacher and/or administrator. Concerns are handled informally, not necessarily requiring action. A conference may be held.

2. A complaint is a concern based on a non-administrator observation that requires

further investigation by district administrative personnel. The proper channels and forms should be followed and implemented.

3. A charge is a serious complaint that district administration could reasonably expect to result in an official action.

II. Procedures: The Board advises the public that the proper channels of complaints involving instruction, discipline, extra-curricular and/or learning materials are as follows: Step 1 The teacher Step 2 The principal Step 3 The superintendent Step 4 The school board

Step 1 The complaint is to be discussed with the teacher/sponsor involved during a conference set up through the principal’s office. Step 2 If a resolution is not forthcoming in Step 1, the complaint is encouraged to be filed with the principal. The proper form shall be completed. (see attachment) Patrons are encouraged to move to Step 2 if the complaint is dealing with the possible misconduct of an employee. The employee will have a right to answer any complaints, however. Step 3 If Steps 1 and 2 fail to bring about a resolution, the parties involved are encouraged to address the superintendent about the complaint. Step 4 Any patron may ask to speak to the Board of Education if Steps 1-3 have failed to bring about a resolution to the complaint. The forms filled out at Step 2 will be shared with the Board. The person(s) wishing to address the Board must request to be placed on the Agenda two weeks in advance of the Board meeting. Any meeting with the Board concerning personnel will be with individual families, in executive session in order to provide the proper forum for the patron and the employee. NOTE As a result of any investigation, there shall be no retribution to any student, patron, or district employee, by the claimant, respondent district or any other party.

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Reporting About Policy The superintendent shall report any unresolved complaint about policies to the board at the next regularly scheduled board meeting. About Curriculum The superintendent shall report a failure to resolve any complaint about curriculum to the board at the next regularly scheduled board meeting. About Instructional Materials The building principal shall report any unresolved complaint about instructional materials to the superintendent immediately after receiving the complaint. About Facilities and Services The superintendent shall report any unresolved complaint about facilities and services to the board at the next regularly scheduled bard meeting.

About Personnel

The superintendent or the building principal involved shall report any unresolved complaint about personnel to the board at the next regularly scheduled meeting. No written complaint shall be made part of any teacher’s personnel record until supported by due process and preponderance of evidence.

COMPLAINT FORM PROCEDURES

Step 2

General Provisions:

I. All complaints and charges shall be submitted in writing on FORM C. II. Any complaints regarding a teacher made to an administration shall be called to the teacher’s

attention within two (2) school days...the teacher shall receive a copy of the complaint. III. The teacher shall file a written response with the principal within three (3) school days of

receiving the complaint. If so desired by the teacher his/her written response will be communicated to the complainant.

IV. All responses shall be attached to the complaint. V. The principal shall notify all parties involved of his/her resolution of the complaint with in ten

(10) days of receiving the complaint. VI. All forms shall be kept on file and kept separate from the teacher’s personnel file.

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USD 243 LEBO-WAVERLY ADMINISTRATIVE COMPLAINT FORM

Complainant: (Circle) Student Parent Patron Date ________________ Name: __________________________________________________________________ Address: ________________________________________________________________ Phone: _________________________________________________________________ Nature of Complaint: Time:______________________________ Date: ____________________________ Location: __________________________ Witnesses: _______________________ Events: ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Would the complainant be willing to have a conference with the employee involved? Yes____ No___ Would the complainant give permission for the substance of this complain to be used in a disciplinary/due process hearing? Yes_________ No _________ _______________________________________________ ___________ Signature of Complainant Date ______________________________________________ _____________ Signature of Administrator Receiving Complaint Date ______________________________________________ ______________ Signature of Teacher Date

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Board Policy

ANTI-BULLYING/HARRASSMENT COMPLAINT FORM

Name of complainant: ______________________ Date of Complaint: _________ Position of complainant:_____________________ Named of alleged harasser or bully: _________________________________________________ Date and place of incident(s) : _________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ Description of misconduct: __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ Name of witnesses (if any): __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ Evidence of harassment or bullying, (i.e. letters, photos, etc) Attach if possible. __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ Other pertinent information: __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ I agree that all of the information on this form is accurate and true to the best of my knowledge. ________________________________________ _________________________ Signature of Student Date ________________________________________ _________________________ Signature of Parent/Guardian Date

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School Web Page The Lebo Elementary School web page can be found at http://lebo.ks.lwe.schoolinsites.com/. Important news and information about our school can be found at this site. Teachers also have the ability to publish classroom web pages. Prior to posting student photographs on this site, we ask all parents to complete the following form either granting or denying permission to post photos of your student. The permission slip is shown below. This slip must be signed annually. Parental/Guardian Consent Form We are sending you this parental consent form to both inform you and to request permission for your child’s photo/image and personally identifiable information to be published on the district and/or school’s web site. As you are aware, there are potential dangers associated with the posting of personally identifiable information on a web site since global access to the Internet does not allow us to control who may access such information. These dangers have always existed; however, we as schools do want to celebrate your child and his/her work. The law requires that we ask for your permission to use information about your child. Pursuant to law, we will not release any personally identifiable information without prior written consent from you as parent or guardian. If you, as the parent or guardian, wish to rescind this agreement, you may do so at any time in writing by sending a letter to the principal of your child’s school and such rescission will take effect upon receipt by the school. Check one of the following choices:

❒ I/We GRANT permission for this student’s photo/image and name to be published on the school and/or district’s public Internet site.

❒ I/We DO NOT GRANT permission for photo/image that includes this student to be published on the school and or district’s public Internet site. Student’s Name: (please print) _______________________________Student’s Grade: _____ Print name of Parent/Guardian: (print) ___________________________________________ Signature of Parent/Guardian: (sign) ____________________________________________ Relation to Student: __________________________________________________________ Date: __________________

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LEBO ELEMENTARY CLASSROOM SUPPLY LISTS

2011/2012

Pre-School- SpEd (Ms. Urban) 1 box of quart size Ziploc baggies 2 – Boxes of tissues 1 Box of 24 Crayola crayons 1 container of Clorox wipes 1 box of markers 3 large glue sticks 1 box of Band- Aids 1 – Regular size back pack

**must be able to open it themselves** Ongoing snacks to share with the class

2 Season appropriate changes of clothes

Kindergarten (Mrs. Ramirez)

Please put the name of your child on everything you can. Gym shoes-to leave at school **must be Velcro or zip*

Tote bag or back pack **must be able to open it themselves and be big enough to put school papers in**

15-Sheet Protectors One DVD with case Soap dish container 5-glue sticks-Crayola – washable glue sticks .29 oz. Three Elmer’s glue-4 oz. bottle (labeled with name) 2 packages Crayola markers-8 classic tip Box of 12 color pencils-for 2nd semester 2 pkgs.-Crayola crayons-24 colors One box of tissues Crayola or Prang watercolors-8 colors Crayon/pencil school box-average size 1 box of #2 pencils Fiskars scissor-5” rounded Oversized T-shirt (for painting & messy projects)

Resting mat-basic red and blue Kinder mat (5/8”x20”x46”)

Boys 1 box of 30-40 bags-quart clear plastic Ziploc baggies, and a container of 100 Clorox wipes. Girls 1 box of 30-40 bags-gallon size clear plastic Ziploc baggies, and a container of 100 Clorox wipes.

1st Grade (Mrs. Kelley)

Please put the name of your child on everything you can. 1 – Large pencil eraser 1 – Set of gym shoes for PE 1 - Box of colored pencils 2 – Pocket folders 1 –Water paints (Crayola washable preferred) 1 – Book bag 1 – Box of #2 pencils 1 – Clipboard 1 - Fiskars brand children’s scissors 1- Small bottle of Elmer’s glue 2 – Box of facial tissue 4 – Washable glue sticks (not liquid) 1 – Box of zip lock bags of any size 1 – Box of Crayola markers- FAT ones 1 – container of Clorox Wipes 1 – 4X6 Index Card Box 1 – Box of crayons 1 – DVD + R with case (Memorex) 1 – Pencil Box 1 – Set of ABC index dividers for Index Box Waterbottle 1 – Box of envelopes – any size

2nd Grade (Mrs. Wiley)

Girls: Bring one box of “ Clorox wet wipes” Boys: Bring one box of band-aids ***No trapper keepers or pencil boxes***

1 Small bottle of Elmer’s glue 1 box of crayons (24 count) 3 large glue sticks (not liquid) 2 large erasers 2 large boxes of facial tissue 1 box Ziploc baggies (snack, sandwich or gallon) 3 wide-lined only bound notebooks with perforated sheets (NOT SPIRAL)

1 tacky glue (Aleen’s tacky glue in the brown bottle)

1 ruler (metric and standard) 1 set of addition flash cards 1 notebook-size clipboard 1 set of subtraction cards x 1 set of sharp pointed scissors 1 set of gym shoes for P.E. (non marking soles)x 1 set of watercolor paints 1 book bag 1 set of washable magic markers 1 Dry Board eraser x 3 dry erase markers 1 – composition style notebook 12 – number 2 pencils (on-going supply) 4 - file folders with pockets (sturdy)

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LEBO ELEMENTARY CLASSROOM SUPPLY LISTS

2011/2012

3rd Grade (Mrs. Bray)

1 – small bottle of Elmer’s Glue 1 – cigar style plastic pencil box 2 – Large glue sticks. No liquid glue sticks. 2 - Highlighters 12 – Number 2 pencils (sharpened) – ongoing supply **No Mechanical Pencils**

2 – Composition style notebooks **Not Spiral**

1 – Pack of Colored Pencils 2 – File Folders with pockets (Pocket Folders) 3 – Dry Erase Markers 1 – ½:” White 3-ring notebook with clear plastic front 1- Roll 35mm film/24 exposures (optional) 1 _ Prang watercolors paint set 1 - Pack index cards ( 3 x 5, lined) 1 – Pair Gym shoes for PE 1 – box of 24 Crayons 1 – Pack of Magic Markers Boys: 1 box sandwich sized Ziploc baggies and 1 box of kleenex Girls: 1 box gallon sized Ziploc baggies and 1 box of facial tissue

4th Grade (Mrs. Rosine) Expo brand-dry erase markers (continuing supply)

#2 pencils – continuing supply ( 10 sharpened please) **No Mechanical Pencils or Pens please!**

1 – Set of 24 Crayola crayons 1 package 3 x 5 index cards 1 – set of gym shoes for PE 1 – Set of quality scissors 6 – sturdy pocket folders I set of markers Pencil erasers – continuing supply Prang or Crayola water colors 2 – boxes facial tissue 1 – ruler 1 – school bag/backpack Wide lined filler paper (no binders) Glue sticks 1 – 4 ounce bottle of Elmer’s glue Girls: 1 box of band-aids Boys: 1 box of gallon size Ziploc bags

5th Grade (Mrs. Potter)

Backpack 2 – Boxes facial tissue Pencil erasers 1 – Glue Stick Set of markers 1 – Bottle of Elmer’s Glue 1 – set of gym shoes for Physical Education 1 – box of 24 Crayons 2 – Wide-lined Spiral Notebooks (continuing supply) perforated to allow tearing

2 – folders with pockets

Pencils … #2 (continuing supply) **No mechanical pencils or ink pens please!**

EXPO brand – dry erase markers (continuing supply)

6th Grade (Mrs. Davies)

Gym shoes 6 pocket folders Scissors (large pointed style) #2 pencils – continuing supply 1 bottle Elmer’s glue Magic markers 1 expo marker and eraser 1 Blue or black ink pen 1 composition style notebooks 1 box of tissues Loose leaf notebook paper- continuing supply 1 clipboard 1 red pen 1 package colored pencils