LONG PRAIRIE-GREY EAGLE K-6 PARENT-STUDENT HANDBOOK
2016-17 School Year
LPGE K-6 Parent Student Handbook Table of Contents
School Calendar------Page 2
LPGE Staff------Page 3
Mission Statement/Introduction------Page 4
School Hours------Page 4
Staggered Start-Kindergarten------Page 4
Early Entrance to Kindergarten------Pages 4-5
SOTM/Attendance/Absenteeism/Tardiness/Truancy------Pages 5-6
Cafeteria/Meal Charge Policy------Pages 6-7
PBIS Discipline------Pages 8-10
Dress Code------Pages 11
Bullying Policy------Pages 11-19
Harassment and Violence Policy------Pages 19-22
Homework Policy------Pages 22-24
Injuries/Medications------Pages 24-25
iPad Policy, Procedures, and Information------Pages 26-31
Internet Policy------Pages 31-33
Miscellaneous: BOLT------Page 33
Summer School------Page 33
Buses------Page 33
School Dances------Pages 34
Electronic Devices------Page 34
Leaving School During the Day------Page 34
Lost and Found------Page 34
No Smoking------Page 34
Open House Night------Page 34
Parent/Teacher Conferences------Page 34
Phy. Ed. Excuses------Page 34
Phone Calls------Page 34
Property Destruction------Page 34
Report Cards------Page 35 Sanctioning Class Sponsored Activities------Page 35
Weather------Page 35
Visitors to School District Buildings------Page 35
Thunder Pride Matrix Behavior Expectations------Page 36
2016-17 SCHOOL CALENDAR
August 29-31 Teacher In-service Days-No School
31 K-12 Parent-Teacher Open House
September 1 Teacher In-service Day-No School
5 Labor Day-No School
6 First Student Day ( Kindergarten “A”- 12) K-Staggered Start
7 First Student Day (Kindergarten “B”) K-Staggered Start
8 First Day for all Kindergarten Sections
October 4 Midterm 1st Quarter
20-21 Education Minnesota--No School
November 4 End of 1st Quarter (42 Days)
7 No School-Staff Day
10 K-12 Parent-Teacher Conferences
17 K-12 Parent-Teacher Conferences
24-25 Thanksgiving Break-No School
December 9 Midterm 2nd Quarter
22-30 Winter Break-No School
January 2 Winter Break-No School
3 Classes Resume
20 End of Second Quarter (44 Days)
23 No School-Staff Day
February 17 No School-Staff Day
20 No School-Presidents’ Day
28 K-12 Parent-Teacher Conferences
24 Midterm 3rd Quarter
March 24 End of Third Quarter (42 Days)
27 No School-Staff Day
April 14 No School-Spring Break
28 Midterm-4th Quarter
May 27 HS Graduation 7:00 pm
29 No School-Memorial Day
June 2 End of 4th Quarter (47 Days)
2 Last Day of School –1:00 Dismissal
LPGE Board of Education
Dennis Breitenfeldt, Kelly Lemke, Linda Gohman, Tanya Levin, Leroy Uhlenkamp, Charles Wolf, Stacy Lux
LPGE Administration
Jon Kringen Superintendent of Schools
Paul Weinzierl 7-12 Principal
Peter Lingen K-6 Principal
Tammy Cebulla Community Education Director-Assistant Principal
LPGE PK-6 Staff
Secretary: Karen Holt
Community Ed/Attend. Secretary: Mary Holman
ELL Parent/Student Liaison: Rocio Fernandez-Lugo
Preschool Readiness: Emili Hibbs
Preschool Readiness: Desiree Achermann
Headstart: Julie Lambrecht
Early Childhood SPED: Kathy Danielson
Kindergarten: Jessica Rosenow, Lori Hovey, Maressa Rousslange, Christina Wolden
Grade 1: Melanie Bachmeier, Susie Bergmann, Paula Muellner
Grade 2: Brad Evenson, Jan Pederson, Katie Lieser
Grade 3: Mary Miklavcich, Tracy Schultz, Katrina Meyer
Grade 4: Carissa Bitz, Ashley Pesta, Beth Hartokolis
Grade 5 Math: Marlene Lundeen
Grade 5 Language Arts: Marcy Welberg
Grade 6 Math: Breann Krogh
Grade 6 Language Arts: Beth Gustafson
Grade 5 & 6 Science: Myke Zimmerman
Grade 5 & 6 Social Studies: Brett Eisenschenk
Title I: Laura Koetters, Jean Weinzierl
K-6 General Music: Kirstin Welz, Glenda Forster
Grade 5 & 6 Bands: Glenda Forster
Physical Education: Steve Christians
ELL: Ann Klos, Barb Neumann, Clair Wolters
Art: Gr. 1-6 Ashley Splonskowski
Library: Kim Engle
SPED: Vanessa Wielenberg, Erica Gohman, Chelsea Marthaler, Mike Evans
Speech: Megan Zahnow-SLP and Emily Smith-SLPA
K-6 Counselor: Nicole Cuchna
Social Worker: Amanda Notsch
School Psychologist Greg Studelska
School Nurse: Melissa Bauer
Nurse’s Assistant: Christy Kuhl
Tech Coordinator: Mitchell Ganske
Tech Curriculum: Dave Nelson
Elem. Lit. Tutor Gr. 1-3 Deanna Zinter
Kindergarten Lit. Tutor Reta Dahlen
Math Tutor Gr. 4-6 1/2 Time Lara Miller
K-6 Math Interventionist Christie Ruda
K-6 Reading Interventionist Patti Larson
Educational Assistants: Beth Gessell, Missy Becker, Patti Hinnenkamp, Vicki Munson, Marina Montanez-Rameriz, Nora Carillo, Dora Osbourne, Lynell Blanchard, Sandy Wienhold, Judy Berscheid, Beth Kringen, Diane Spieker, Idania Montanez, Dustin Bleess, Deanne Brown, and Tara Wojtowicz.
Custodial: Steve Becker, Cory Georges, Gayleen Grisamore, Cheryl Luke, Steve Petrie
Kitchen Staff: Greg Van Hoever, Larae Bauer, Linda Guse, Lesa Wettstein, Michele Anderson, Vicky Noska
Mission Statement of Long Prairie-Grey Eagle School District
The mission of the Long Prairie-Grey Eagle School District, as an innovative progressive leader in education, is to ensure that every student is a confident, responsible global citizen with a passion for learning. This will be accomplished through: state of the art facilities, dynamic positive relationships and a rigorous engaging curriculum, in partnership with parents and the community.
School Hours
The official school day is 8:05 am to 3:00 pm. Teachers are available before and after school to help students. Students in the building before 7:30 am and after 3:00 pm must be under the direct supervision of a teacher. Students are asked not to arrive at school before 7:30 am if at all possible. . Students in the building before 7:30 am and after 3:00 pm should be under the direct supervision of a staff member.
Staggered Start for Kindergarten:
Purpose: It is a valid instructional strategy for facilitating a smooth entry for our students as they
enter kindergarten.
Program Goals: The goals of the program are to: provide the opportunity for teachers to begin
to get to know the students and their needs more quickly; allow kindergarten teachers an
opportunity to explain the practice school routines and safety issues more easily with a smaller
group; offer several small group lessons and activities dealing with citizenship skills, such as
working and playing together, self-control, and following directions.
Program Format: The staggered start format divides students into Group A or Group B. Group
A will attend kindergarten on Tuesday, September 6. Group B will attend kindergarten on Wednesday, September 7. Both groups will start on Thursday, September 8.
Grouping of Students: Each kindergarten teacher will divide their class into small groups
balanced by the following criteria: gender, English Language Learners, summer testing results
which focus on academic and social skills.
Early Entrance Into LPGE Kindergarten (6/1/2012)
A child may be evaluated for early entrance into Kindergarten upon request of the parent or guardian. The fifth birthday of the child must fall between August 31 and December 1 in order to be considered. The purpose of early entrance is to give those children who are truly ready for formal instruction an opportunity to attend kindergarten. The only acceptable reason for early entrance is that the child has special talents or abilities and is ready mentally, socially, emotionally, academically, and physically. This determination requires a great deal of assessment in all of these areas.
Procedure for Early Kindergarten Entrance:
1. An Application Questions Form completed with birth certificate attached turned into the building principal office by April 1st. To be considered for early entrance, a child must turn five years of age by December 1.
2. The child must participate in the District preschool screening program and the results will be evaluated. Above average results would be expected on the preschool screening assessment.
3. Interview with the building principal. Parents and child must be present.
4. Dependent upon results of interview, a psychological test may be required. Above average to superior performance would be expected on the psychological assessment.
5. The testing results will be given to the Early Entrance Evaluating Team for their recommendation to the principal.
6. A parental conference will be held at this time to discuss the results from the interview and the assessments to determine the most appropriate placement for your child at LPGE School.
7. Those students meeting eligibility for early entrance will attend a trial period (end of first quarter) after which a decision will be made regarding their continued placement in Kindergarten. The final decision lies with the LPGE School District.
8. All information shall be regarded as confidential.
K-6 Thunder Pride Student of the Month (SOTM)
September (Cooperation):Program-October 13; October (Leadership): Program-November 10; November (Responsibility): Program-December 1; December (Caring): Program- January 12; January (Tolerance): Program-February 9; February (Respect): Program-March 9; March (Compassion)-April 6; April (Perseverance): Program-May 4; May (Honesty): Program-May 25.
Attendance
Regular school attendance is necessary for students to achieve educational progress. Good attendance is directly related to their academic success, benefits them socially, and helps them to establish regular habits of dependability important for their future.
Students are expected to be on time and prepared for school. If a student arrives after 8:05 AM, the student is considered tardy. The student’s parent/guardian must go to the office to sign the student in. This way the office can remove his/her name from the absentee list.
Parents/Guardians are to do the following when your child is absent or tardy:
1.) Call the elementary office (320-732-4603) after 7:30 AM if your child will be absent or tardy. If you get the answering machine, then please leave a message.
2.) Pick up your child’s school work. This is especially important if your child is going to be absent for an extended period of time.
3.) After an extended absence because of illness (3 consecutive days or more) parents need to provide the school with a physician’s note giving the reason for the absence.
4.) Parents/Guardians need to sign your child in at the elementary office if he/she is late for school or returning from a scheduled appointment.
5.) Parents/Guardians need to sign their child out at the elementary office if he/she is going to leave the school grounds.
Regular Student Attendance:
LPGE School recommends the following to help with your child’s attendance:
1.) Parents/Guardians are encouraged to make personal or medical appointments for your children before or after school hours. Students may be counted absent for any personal or medical appointments made during school hours.
2.) Parents/Guardians are encouraged to plan their vacations during school breaks or summer vacation. Please do not take your child out of school for extended periods of time if at all possible.
Excused absences (or tardiness) are as follows: personal sickness, death in the family, quarantine, medical emergency or dental treatment. The student, upon his/her return to school, must present the teacher a written statement from the parent or guardian stating the reason for the absence. Any excused absences is at the discretion of the school principal.
Unexcused absences are absences for any reason other than the above mentioned will be considered unexcused.
Long Term Absenteeism: A homebound teacher may be provided for a student upon request from parents and approval of the principal. A doctor’s note will be required to support the need for homebound instruction.
Excessive Absenteeism/Tardiness/Truancy: Students and parents/guardians shall be notified when a student has accumulated three unexcused absences/tardies. When said student has accumulated five unexcused absences/tardies, a letter will be sent home. The purpose of the letter will be to make sure that this issue becomes resolved. Upon receiving their seventh unexcused absence/tardy, the student will be referred to the principal’s office.
Attendance/Tardiness Student/Parent Meeting: Upon referral to the principal’s office for excessive absences/tardies, a meeting will be set up with the parents/guardians, student, school liaison, classroom teacher, and principal. The purpose will be to determine the reason(s) for the poor attendance/tardiness. A plan will be developed to improve the attendance/tardiness of the student.
Lack of improvement in attendance/tardiness will be considered neglect on the part of the parent/guardian thus resulting in referral to the Todd County Social Services. Affected students may face detention or suspension as determined by building principal.
Student absenteeism accumulating twenty or more days may result in a meeting with the principal, school liaison, school counselor, and classroom teacher(s) to determine student advancement to the next grade.
Poor school attendance/tardiness has a direct correlation to poor performance in the classroom. We all need to work together to make sure that school attendance/tardiness becomes better for the sake of our students and instructional staff.
Cafeteria
The cafeteria provides a nutritious well-balanced diet. Students are required to eat their noon meals in the cafeteria. Families can make out one check for lunches for all students including high school. We encourage paying for lunches at 4-week intervals at the beginning of the month. Free and reduced lunches are available to families who qualify because of economic circumstances. Information is available through the elementary school office.
LONG PRAIRIE-GREY EAGLE PUBLIC SCHOOL MEAL POLICY
I. PURPOSE
The purpose of this rule is to establish consistent meal account procedures for the Long Prairie-Grey Eagle Public School District #2753.
II. GENERAL STATEMENT OF POLICY
A. The Long Prairie-Grey Eagle School District recognizes the parent/guardian’s responsibility to provide breakfast and lunch for their children. Proper nutritional intake is essential for adequate learning to occur.
B. It is the policy of the Long Prairie-Grey Eagle School District to offer breakfast and lunch. The Food Service Department strives to produce quality meals at a reasonable cost.
C. Students may purchase meals when funds have been deposited into their family account or by cash payment.
D. Households may apply for free/reduced meals anytime during the school year. Applications are delivered to all households in the school district prior to the school year and are included in enrollment packets. In addition, applications are available on the district website.
III. 2016-17 FOOD SERVICE PRICES(Prices are subject to change)
Student Breakfast: $2.10
Adult Breakfast: $3.10
Elementary Lunch PS&K-6: $2.45
Secondary Lunch 7-12: $2.55
Visiting Student Lunch: $3.45
Adult Lunch: $4.00
Milk $0.35
Reduced Price Breakfast/Lunch Free
IV. PROCEDURES FOR NOTIFYING FAMILY OF ACCOUNT STATUS
A. The parent/guardian will be notified when the household account has balance of less than $20.
B. The method of notifying the parent/guardian of children in grades K-12 will via automatic calling system. If parents do not respond to the phone call, a letter will be sent.
C. Students will be notified in line each day when their account has a negative balance.
D. If the household account is less than adequate to pay for breakfast and/or lunch, a student in the household will be allowed to charge. The District reserves the right to initiate collection procedures if the parent/guardian is unresponsive to phone calls, letters or other methods of communication.