Wheaton
Elementary
R-III
School District
2011-2012
Student Handbook
WHEATONELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Dear Parents,
Welcome to the Wheaton Elementary 2011-2012 school year. I am very excited to begin my seventh year as Elementary Principal of Wheaton Schools. My goal this year is to continue the improvement of student and teacher learning. Our focus will always be what is best for your child academically, socially, emotionally, and physically. The faculty and staff of Wheaton Elementary are dedicated to this focus. It is our desire to give your child the skills and knowledge to be successful, and to do so in the safest environment possible.
This handbook was designed to be used as a tool to assist you and your child/children in understanding the guidelines and policies of our school. The policies in this handbook were designed with input from parents and staff and adoptedfor use by the Wheaton School Board. The policies reflect the district’s decisions, state mandates, and effective instructional practices and procedures.
I encourage you to become an active part of your child’s education here at Wheaton. We encourage parents to read with their children, support teachers inthe classrooms and to become an active member of PTCO. When students know their parents are involved in and concerned about their education, the learning environment is enhanced.
You are always welcome on our campus. For the safety of all our students, please always check in at the office upon arrival. Feel free to call the school, 652-7240, with your questions, comments, and concerns.
Sincerely,
Eileen Ford, Elementary Principal
P.O. Box 249
Wheaton, Mo. 64874
(417)652-7240, ext. 223
Fax: (417) 652-7355
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Student Handbook
Update Information5
District Philosophy, District Goals, Mission Statement6
Comments, Questions, and Concerns7
Faculty and Staff8-9
2008-2009 Calendar10
Supply lists11-13
Area Helping Organizations14-15
School Hours15
School Visitation15
Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)16-17
Public Notice17-18
Nondiscrimination19
Due Process, Discipline20
Daily Schedule21
Welcome, Entrance Age, Arrival Time, After School Assemblies22
Attendance Policy23-24
Bicycle Safety24
Bus Rules25-26
Bus Change Policy26
Bus Misconduct Sample Letter27
Check-out Procedures28
Counseling Program28
Custody Concerns29
Classroom/Building Procedures29
Discipline Policy and Procedures30-31
Dress Code and Conduct Rules32-33
Early Dismissal/Inclement Weather Procedure33-34
Emergency Information and Address Changes34
Emergency Crisis Plan34
K-12 Extracurricular Eligibility Policy35
Field Trips35
Food service36
Grade Reports37
Grading system37
Parent Portal37
Promotion and Retention Policy38
Honor Roll39
Homework and Make-up Work Policy39
Health Information Nurse40-41
Head Lice41
Health Participation41-42
Medication Policy42
Internet-Terms and Conditions of Use43
Lost and Found43
Library44
Parent-Teacher Conferences44
Personal Property44
Parent-Teacher-Community-Organization44
Recess Policy and Procedures45
Transfer and Withdrawal46
Title 146
Textbook Damage46
Volunteers46
Wheaton Assistance Team46
What Parents Can Do At Home To Help Their Children Succeed47
‘Teaseproof’ your kids48-49
Parent signature/Photo Release for Media (return to school)50
Parent/Student signatures/Student Handbook (return to school)51
Wheaton Elementary
Back to School 2011-2012
Update Information
This revised Student Handbook contains valuable information. Please take time to read and go over it with your child, then sign the last page and return it to your oldest child’s teacher by the end of the first week of school. Please include each of your children’s names on the form you return, indicating that you have read and discussed the contents of the handbook as a family.
The Student Information Update Form is a separate packet that will be available at Open House or your child will bring one home from school the first day. Please be sure you have completed all forms and returned to the school by the end of the first week of school. Remember: if you change your job, address, or telephone number, PLEASE inform the school so we can update our records and will be able to reach you in an emergency.
Reminder: Shorts may be worn through November 15th and then again beginning March 1st.
Breakfast and Lunch prices are as follows:
Kindergarten:Breakfast - $1.00/day or $5.00/week
Lunch - $1.25/day or $6.25/week
1st thru 6th grades:Breakfast - $1.00/day or $5.00/week
Lunch - $1.25/day or $6.25/week
Reduced K-6:Breakfast - $.30/day or $1.50/week
Lunch - $.40/day or $2.00/week
Adult:Breakfast - $1.50/day
Lunch - $2.00/day
When paying for your child’s meals, please send the correct amount.If you are paying for more than one child, provide the 1st and last names of each child that you are paying for, put it in an envelope and indicate the amount for each account on the outside of the envelope. This will assist the office in keeping accurate records of your child’s meal purchases.
Charges are not allowed.
District Philosophy
Recognizing each student as a unique individual, we believe that education should provide an opportunity for the maximum development of each individual within the limitations of his/her capacities.
We believe that education must help the student realize his/her worth as an individual and should lead him/her toward becoming a productive member of society. Strong emphasis must be placed upon democratic values, which are important for an effective and satisfying personal and social life.
We believe that the teacher, the parent/guardian, and student must all have definite responsibilities in the educational program of the community.
We believe it is the responsibility of the WheatonR-IIISchool District to provide an educational environment of the children of the district which will foster and accelerate their intellectual, physical, social and career development.
District Goals
- Respect for basic values for self, family and community
- The ability to apply critical thinking skills in solving problems and making decisions.
- The ability to learn independently and work cooperatively with others to achieve commongoals
- The skills necessary to communicate effectively
- The skills necessary to function in mathematical and technical situations
- The social skills necessary to understand and appreciate relationships between cultures and people in a global society.
- The ability to exercise responsibility in dealing with health and environmental issues.
Mission Statement
Recognizing each student as a unique individual, we believe that education should provide an opportunity for the maximum development and optimal growth of the student’s mental, physical, and emotional capacities. Through education, each student should develop proper attitudes and ideals, prepare for family and community responsibilities, become an effective citizen in our democratic form of government and are able to make a smooth transition from public education to adulthood.
We Value Your Comments, Questions and Concerns!
Should you have questions or concerns regarding your child, your child’s work, your child’s behavior, or anything to do with your child’s classroom, please go through the following chainof command:
Your Child’s Teacher
652-7240
THEN
Eileen Ford, Elementary Principal
652-7240, ext. 223
THEN
Dr. Lance Massey, Superintendent
652-3914
THEN
School Board Members
WHEATON R-III SCHOOL DISTRICT
2012-2012
Board of Education
Larry PrewittPresident
Doug GoostreeVice-President
Bobby BanksMember
Landon BrattinMember
Kendall HaynesMember
Dan GoostreeMember
Lewis RoyerMember
Administration
Dr. Lance MasseySuperintendent
Eileen FordElementary Principal
Office Staff
Donna FordElementary Office
Connie BanksCentral Office
Theresa DayCentral Office
Health Services
Dana BartkoskiSchool Nurse
Karen MitchellAssistant Nurse
Faculty Members
Pre-SchoolKindergarten
Angela RollerCarolyn Pumpkin
Julie Williams, Instructional AssistantDavid Glenn
1st Grade2nd Grade
Debra MenefeeMelissa Creed
Melissa HayslipSally Sharp
3rd Grade4th Grade
Glenda BallJaymi Bellah
Diana BraySandra Radford
5th Grade6th Grade
Pam PetersonTraci Mitchell
Ashley RoeMelissa Robertson
Title 1
Lee Nickell, Reading
Libby Shockley, Math
Special Services
Helen Hagerman, Elem. Special Services
Margie Aeverman, Instructional Assistant
ESLMusic
May YangMichael Robbins
Physical EducationArt
Rusty RoeValerie Ball
LibrarianSpeech
Twyla McInturffAugust Flohr
Food ServicesInstructional Assistants
Janice LovingSheri Robbins
Sue WallacePam Spillman
Lynn SporRayetta Tate
Louise Payne Evans
TransportationCustodial Services
Scott Mitchell, DirectorGary Bertalotto, Director
Chris Ann Bailey, Bus DriverDavid Toler
Gary Bertalotto, Bus Driver
Jerry Harper, Bus Driver
David Moore, Bus Driver
Steve Spillman, Bus Driver
Gary Goostree, Substitute Bus Driver
SCHOOL CALENDAR
WHEATON ELEMENTARY 2011-2012 SUPPLY LIST
PRESCHOOL
2-roll paper towels 2-box Kleenex tissues
1-plastic folder with name on it Plastic spoons
1 box Ziploc bags (boys sandwich/girls gallon)
Optional:
Large wiggly eyes$5.00 donation toward film development
Any type of surprise box items (ex. bouncy balls, stickers, bracelets, etc. )
Please send in a complete change of clothes (including socks) in a labeled Ziploc bag to be kept at school—appropriate for the season.
KINDERGARTEN
NO BACKPACKS Book bags will be available from your child’s teacher.
1-package of No. 2 Pencils1-1 inch 3 ring binder
2-bottles of Elmer’s Glue, 4 oz.1-Purell hand sanitizer
1-pair scissors (Fiskars are best)After Christmas please send:
2-8 count boxes of Crayola brand crayons1-large box of Kleenex
1-small plastic school box1-roll of paper towels
1-old paint shirt1-bottle of Elmer’s Glue, 4 oz.
1-towel with child’s name on it24-count box of Crayola brand crayons
2-rolls of paper towels2-large boxes of Kleenex
1-box zip-loc sandwich bags (boys-large size, girls-small size)
No Mechanical PencilsNo Pencil Sharpeners
FIRST GRADE
1-bookbag/backpack1-package No. 2 pencils, plain yellow
4-glue sticks1-package big pink erasers
1-pair child size scissors2-24 count box of crayons
1-school box2-large boxes of Kleenex tissues
1-roll paper towels2-spiral notebooks
1-quart size box of Ziploc bags (boys only)1-sandwich size box of Ziploc bags (girls only)
1-pocket folder without brads1-pocket folder with brads
1-box of washable magic markers1-bottle of white school glue
4-regular size black Expo dry erase markers (No Fine Tip)
1-box of Clorox wipes (boys only)1 bottle hand sanitizer (girls only)
No Mechanical PencilsNo Pencil Sharpeners
WHEATON ELEMENTARY 2011-2012SUPPLY LIST
SECOND GRADE
4-packages of No. 2 pencils3-big pink erasers
1-24 count box of Crayola brand crayons2-3 larges boxes of Kleenex tissues
1-vinyl pocket folder with brads1-pair scissors (Fiskars are best)
1-package wide-lined notebook paper1-small plastic school box
1-inch/centimeter ruler2-3 rolls of paper towels
4-packages glue sticks (Duck or Elmer’s brand) 2-bottles Germ-X
1-box gallon size Ziploc bags (girls only)1-box quart size Ziploc bags (boys only)
4-pocket folders without brads (red, yellow, blue, green)
2-packages Expo black dry erase markers (NO fine line—must be thick chisel point)
***Each student will need to bring a clean sock to use on their dry-erase board for math **
NO MECHANICAL PENCILS NO TRAPPER KEEPERS NO LIQUID GLUE
THIRD GRADE
1-12-pack No. 2 pencils (NO MECHANICAL)
1-1” clear-view 3-ring white binder with 1 set of index tabs or dividers
4-large pkgs wide-lined notebook paper1-70-count spiral notebook
1-small school box 1-glue stick1-large pink eraser 1-ruler (inches/metric)
1-pair scissors (Fiskars are best) 1--pkg. colored pencils w/small pencil sharpener
1-pkg. thick chisel-point dry erase marker1-red vinyl pocket folder
2 rolls paper towels2 boxes Kleenex1-water bottle w/lid
1-large bottle Germ-X (girls only)1 large container disinfectant wipes (boys only)
1-backpack
***Each student will need to bring a clean sock to use on their dry-erase board for math **
NO TRAPPER KEEPERS
FOURTH GRADE
1 school box or bag1 pair of scissors
1 standard/metric ruler1 bottle of glue or 2 glue sticks
4 plastic pocket folders with brads (1 each: red, blue, yellow, green)
1 roll of paper towels2 large boxes of Kleenex
4 packages of Wide-Lined notebook paper1 – 1 inch 3 ring binder
1 set of dividers3 packages of NO. 2 pencils
2 large erasersCrayons or colored pencils
1 Tri-fold display board (Science Fair)2 composition notebooks
1 planner1 bottle of Germ-X- Girls
1 box of quart sized zip lock bags-Boys
STUDENTS MAY BRING A WATER BOTTLE WITH A LID
NO MECHANICAL PENCILS NO TRAPPER KEEPERS
NO PENCIL SHARPENERS
WHEATON ELEMENTARY 2010-2011SUPPLY LIST
FIFTH GRADE
2-package No. 2 pencils1-package red pen (girls only)
3-packages WIDE-LINED notebook paper1-standard/metric ruler
1-spiral notebook1-package lined index cards (boys only)
1-school box1-pair scissors
1-bottle glue or 2 glue sticks2-composition notebooks
4-plastic pocket folders with brads (1 each: blue, green, yellow, and red)
2-large boxes of Kleenex1-package dry-erase markers (girls only)
1-roll paper towels(boys only)1-1-inch 3 ring binder with 2 sets of dividers
Crayons, markers, or colored pencilsTri-fold display board
1-package Zip-loc sandwich size bags (boys only)
Optional: erasable black and blue pens
NO TRAPPER KEEPERS!
SIXTH GRADE
1-small pkg. dry erase markers (rounded tip)1-old sock
24 count package No. 2 pencils1-package pens, any color
3-boxes Kleenex1-Germ X
4-packages college rules loose leaf notebook paper2-1½” 3-ring binders
8-dividers for 3-ring bindersCrayons
5-plastic pocket folders with brads (1 each of yellow, blue green, red, purple)
MarkersColored PencilsScissors
1-Glue stick2-pink erasersArt box
Index cards1-yellow highlighter1-Tri-fold board for Science project
Backpack
NO MECHANICAL PENCILS
ELEMENTARY SPECIAL EDUCATION
These items will be in addition to regular classroom supplies and will stay in the Resource classroom
4-packages No. 2 Papermate pencils (no mechanical)6-folders with brads
2-packages WIDE-LINED notebook paper6 folders without brads
4-boxes Kleenex
AREA HELPING ORGANIZATIONS
HOTLINE 1-800-392-3738
Wheaton Parents as Teachers Organization
Parents as Teachers Educator
WheatonR-IIISchool District
417-652-7240
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUSJUVENILE OFFICE
Pineville, MO64856P.O. Box 401
417-223-7147Monett, MO65708
417-235-6245
BARRY COUNTYDIVISION OFLAWRENCECOUNTYDIVISION OF
FAMILY SERVICESFAMILY SERVICES
P.O. Box 588P.O. Box 528
Cassville, MO 65625Aurora, MO65605
417-847-4761417-845-6951
BARRY/LAWRENCE COUNTYMcDONALD COUNTYDIVISION OF
COUNSELINGFAMILY SERVICES
P.O. Box 285Anderson, MO64831
Monett, MO 65708
417-235-6610
NEWTONCOUNTYDIVISION OFMID MO MENTAL HEALTHCENTER
FAMILY SERVICES#5 Hospital Dr.
209 N. ValleyColumbia, MO 65201
Neosho, MO 64850314-449-2511
417-451-3125
CLARKCENTERBRIDGEWAY SUBSTANCE ABUSE
P.O. Box 286FAMILY SERVICES
Monett, MO 65708209 N. Valley
417-235-6610Neosho, MO64850
417-451-3125
DIVISION OF YOUTH SERVICESPROFESSIONAL COUNSELING
Springfield, MO 65806SERVICES OF JOPLIN
417-895-6485Southside Mall
2914 E. 32nd St.
Joplin, MO 64804
417-782-2774
HEARTLANDHOSPITALJOPLINREGIONALCENTER
Ashland & PrewittP.O. Box 1209
Nevada, MO 64772Joplin, MO64802
417-667-2666417-629-3020
SCHOOL HOURS
Parent and student cooperation is requested in observing the daily school schedule.
- School begins at 8:20 a.m. Breakfast will be served from 7:50-8:15.
- The elementary school day ends at 3:10 p.m.
- Buses leave at 3:15 p.m.
- Walkers are dismissed after all buses and students picked up by their parents have departed the school grounds
- Students are to leave the school grounds immediately following the 3:15 p.m. dismissal. Supervision is not provided beyond this time.
- The school phone will be answered between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. (652-7240)
SCHOOL VISITATION
Parents are encouraged to visit school frequently and actively participate in the education of their child. We request that parents avoid conferences with the teacher during such visits, but rather schedule a conference for a mutually acceptable time. Please call the elementary office and the secretary will forward your message to the teacher who will return your call and schedule a conference time.
For protection of the students, anyone entering the building must report to the office. Do not go directly to the classroom. Please do not be offended if asked to show ID—remember this added inconvenience is to protect each and every child in the building. Students are not permitted to bring non-Wheaton students to school during the school day without the permission of the principal.
If you need to give your child a message, medication, homework, lunch money, supplies, etc., please go to the office. Interrupting class hampers valuable instruction time. Also, standing in the hall while waiting on the child or the teacher may be disruptive to the learning environment. Notify the elementary secretary and she will page the child or teacher to come to the office.
FAMILY EDUCATION RIGHTS AND PRIVACY ACT (FERPA)
NOTICE OF DESIGNATION OR DIRECTORY INFORMATION
The WheatonR-IIISchool District has designated certain information contained in the educational records of its students as directory information for the purposes of the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
The following information regarding students is considered directory information: (1) student’s name, (2) parent’s name, (3) address, (4) telephone number, (5) date and place of birth, (6) major field of study, (7) participation in officially recognized activities and sports, (8) weight and height of members of athletic teams,
(9) dates of attendance, (10) degrees and awards received, (11) most recent previous school attended, and (12) photograph.
The WheatonR-IIISchool District may disclose directory information for any purpose in its discretion, without the consent of a parent of a student, or an eligible student. Parents of students and eligible students have the right, however, to refuse to permit the designation of any or all of the above information as directory information. In that case, this information will NOT be disclosed except with the consent of a parent or student, or as otherwise allowed by FERPA.
Parents or eligible students have ten (10) days after the annual public notice to view the student’s directory information and to provide notice in writing to the building principal that they choose to not have this information released. Unless notified to the contrary in writing within the ten (10) day period, the school district may disclose any of those items designated as directory information without prior written consent.
In the event a notification of refusal is not filed, the WheatonR-IIISchool District assumes that neither a parent of a student or an eligible student objects to the release of directory information designated.
The WheatonR-IIISchool District offers federal programs that include the Title 1 Program
Complaints may be addressed through the following procedure:
The standard complaint resolution procedure applies to all programs administered by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education and the Goals 2000: Educate America Act and Improving America’s Schools Act (IASA)
What is a complaint for purposes of this policy?
A complaint is an allegation that a specific federal or state law or regulation has been violated, misapplied, or misinterpreted by school district personnel or the Department personnel