Opstad Elementary Student/Parent Handbook Opstad ...

Opstad Elementary Student/Parent Handbook

Opstad Elementary

Student/Parent Handbook

Caring About Learning

Learning About Caring

2013-2014


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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Daily Schedule 3

Staff Roster 4

General Informa�on 5-11

Discipline Policy and Student Behavior Expecta�ons 12-14

Medica�on Policy, Discrimina�on Statement,

and Drug, Tobacco and Alcohol Policy 15

Transporta�on Procedures 16-18

Transporta�on Schedule/Immuniza�on Requirements 19

District Mission Statement 20

Parent Sign-Off and Emergency Procedures Forms 21-22

Opstad Elementary School

1345 Stilson Ave. SE

North Bend, WA 98045

(425) 831-8300

FAX (425)831-8333

www.svsd410.org


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Opstad Elementary School Daily Schedule 2013-14

Teachers Hours: 8:25 AM - 3:55 PM

8:45 – 9:00 AM Breakfast is served

8:45 AM Students arrive

9:05 AM School commences—Students arriving a9er 9:05 AM must be

accompanied to the office by a parent for an Excused Tardy Pass.

9:15 AM Preschool bus arrives

9:20 AM AM Preschool commences

10:20 – 10:35 AM Recess for grades K, 1, 2

10:35 – 10:50 AM Recess for grades 3, 4

10:50—11:05 AM Recess for Preschool

11:45 AM AM Kindergarten dismissal

11:55 AM AM Preschool dismissal

12:00-12:35 PM Lunch for grade 5


12:15-12:50 PM Lunch for grades 3


12:30-1:05 PM Lunch for grade 1 & Kindergarten

12:45 PM PM Kindergarten commences

12:50 PM PM Preschool commences

2:05-2:20 PM Recess for grades 3, 4, & 5

2:2:20-2:35 PM Recess for grades K, 1 & 2

3:25 PM Dismissal for K-5

3:35 PM PM Preschool dismissal

1:25 PM Friday Early Dismissal Time


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Principal: Mrs. Amy Wright

Preschool: Mrs. Diann Lund

Mrs. Chris�na Marchione

Ms. Suzanne Spuhler

Kindergarten:

Mrs. Tonya Coburn

Mrs. Shellie Groscost

Mrs. Lisa Renahan

Grade 1: Mrs. Jeana Gresham

Mrs. Cathy Kilian

Mrs. Nancy Pastrana

Mrs. Sharon Reorda

Mrs. Tammy Williams

Grade 2 Mrs. Sandi Bishop

Mrs. Molly Haggerty

Mr. Keith McHenry

Grade 3: Mrs. Marianne Bradburn

Mr. Chris Har�ng

Mrs. Sharon Miller

Mrs. Sharon Piper

Grade 4: Mrs. Kelly Billington

Mrs. Jennifer Engdahl

Mrs. Rhonda Mitchell

Grade 5: Miss Erica Acton

Mr. Dave Brun

Mr. Marty Cloud

Mrs. Karen Eddy

Highly Capable Teacher:

Mrs. Marcia Townsend

Librarians: Mrs. Amy Bonner

Ms. Nancy Hues�s

Music Teacher:

Mrs. Carol HeiD

Occupa�onal Therapist:

Jody Fridens�ne

PE Teacher: Mark McConnell

Special Educa�on Teacher:

Ms. Marie AydeloDe

Miss Jennifer Jorgensen

Counselor: Mr. Steve Bates

Psychologist: Mrs. Anne Pair

Speech Language Pathologist:

Mrs. Kari Weed

Mrs. Jen Irvine

Computer Tech:

Mr. Bart Durbin

Cooks: Mrs. Kathy Ryan

Mrs. Pam Orr

Mrs. Jennifer Glover

Custodians: Mr. Ron Alm

Mr. Heath Lawson

Instruc�onal Assistants:

Mrs. Susan Baysinger

Mrs. Tahvia Bridgman

Mrs. Robin Coppo

Mrs. Teri Crandell

Mrs. Kerry Devore

Mrs. Barbara DiTrani

Mrs. Lenora Hearing

Mrs. Amber Henry

Mrs. Melanie Miller

Mrs. Ca�e Spellman

Mrs. Rhonda Treglown

Special Programs Instruc�onal Assistants:

Mrs. Theresa Bothell

Mrs. Amy McGhee

District Nurse for OES:

Mrs. Carol Gunning

Principal’s Secretary:

Mrs. Cheryl Bachelder

Secretary/Registrar:

Mrs. Tina Longwell

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General InformationGeneral InformationGeneral InformationGeneral Information

AFTER-SCHOOL ARRANGEMENTS

Please make every effort to have all a9er-school arrangements seDled with your child before school.

Changes made by parents during the middle of the day cause unnecessary interrup�ons and confusion.

Students are not allowed to call parents to change a9er-school arrangements for social reasons. The

telephones are for student emergency use only. Students need permission of a school staff member to

use the telephone.

If you are planning on picking up your child from school, please send a note to the teacher. It will be for-

warded to the office, and a “Pick-Up Pass” will be issued to the student. If you are picking up the student

at the end of the school day, your child will be wai�ng at the Kindergarten fence with a supervisor.

Our district transporta�on office asks that parents ask to change bus arrangements only for valid emer-

gency reasons. If you have such an emergency, please send a signed note from home that day, with your

child’s name and teacher, specifying the name, address and phone number of where the child will be go-

ing, and sta�ng the nature of the emergency. If an emergency arises during the school day, please be sure

to call the office prior to 2:00 PM. BUS PASSES WILL NOT BE ISSUED PAST 2:00 PM. BUS PASSES WILL

NOT BE ISSUED FOR PLAY DATES OR AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES SUCH AS SCOUTS, CAMPFIRE, ETC. BUS

PASSES WILL ONLY BE ISSUED FOR VALID EMERGENCIES.

Anyone picking up a child for an early dismissal must check in at the office, and sign out the child. I.D. will

be required at that �me. If someone other than parent/guardian will be picking up your student, advance

no�ce (in wri�ng) is required. The student will then be called to the office. Taking your child off the

parked bus before it departs school is not allowed. Please make arrangements ahead of �me if you intend

to pick up your child a9er school, by calling the school office at 425-831-8300.

ATTENDANCE

School begins at 9:05 AM sharp. Students need to arrive at school no later than 9:00 AM to ensure

prompt arrival to their classroom. Students arriving a9er 9:05 AM need to come to the office with their

parent to write down the reason for their tardiness. Please make every effort to ensure students arrive on

�me.

Students may be dropped off between 8:45 and 9:00 AM.

Regular aDendance is extremely important for your child’s educa�onal progress. In the event of an ill-

ness, please call our aDendance line at 831-8303 in order for the absence to be excused. If your child

must be absent for unavoidable reasons, please be sure to complete an “excused absence form” prior to

the date of the absence.

If absences or tardies become excessive, the school will require a doctor’s note to excuse absences or tar-

dies.


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BIKES

Only 4th and 5th Graders may ride bikes or scooters to school. (NO MOTORIZED SCOOTERS AL-

LOWED). Helmets must be worn. Bikes are to be walked on and off campus. All bikes/scooters must be

locked into the bike rack in front of the school during the day. No bikes/scooters past the bike rack.

(Experts agree that students of 4th grade age and above are mature enough to ride independently, and

make appropriate judgments and reac�ons to traffic.)

CARS

Parents delivering and picking up children at school should park in the main parking area, and walk the

child onto campus, or wait in the student drop off lane. A9er school, please instruct your children to

meet you at the wooden fence adjacent to the parking lot. Please park in the main parking lot and walk

onto campus to get your child from the kindergarten fence area. Supervision is provided in this area.

Keep bus lane and mailbox areas clear! Unless you have a permit, parking is prohibited in the

handicapped parking spaces. Please do not park in the service entrance area. Please do not drive in or

drop off students in the bus loading zone. Unfortunately, our school was built with a small parking lot,

so please plan plenty of extra �me to get in and out of the parking lot if you are bringing students to

school or coming to pick them up. Thanks for helping keep our parking lot safe by ensuring that stu-

dents always walk with an adult across the parking lot.

DRESS CODE: CLOTHING, JEWELRY, BODY ADORNMENTS, AND HAIR STYLES

Acceptable dress and appearance is that which does not endanger health or safety, is not offensive to others, and

is non-disrup�ve to the educa�onal process. Students need to give proper aDen�on to personal cleanliness and

to wear clothes that are suitable for the school ac�vi�es in which they par�cipate. Students sent to the office for

a dress-code viola�on will call home to have appropriate clothing brought to school before returning to class.

Medical and religious excep�ons can and will be made.

• Hats, caps, bandanas or hoods are not to be worn except outside by both boys and girls.

• No spagheP straps, halter tops, backless tops, off-the-shoulder, low-cut tops or tube tops unless a shirt

covers them.

• Clothing and jewelry may not adver�se or promote the use of drugs, alcohol, tobacco, profane or

• sugges�ve language, or other obsceni�es.

• Children are to have their midriff/navel/chest area covered while siPng and standing.

• Excessive amounts of perfume or cologne. This can cause respiratory difficul�es and allergic reac�ons.

• No sunglasses or goggles

• No wallet/pocket chains

• Casual shorts/skirts are allowed but must be longer than fingers when hands are put to the side.

• No Magic Markers or pen markings on skin

• Shoes must be durable for recess and PE. No flip-flops or light-weight sandals.

• Wheelie shoes should not be worn to school.

• Undergarments must be covered.

• Clothing cannot be excessively revealing.

• Clothing must be free from large holes.

• Personal cleanliness, including clean hair, is expected.


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Please label all coats, hats, boots, backpacks, and any other personal belongings with your child's name. A "Lost

& Found" rack is located near hallway A. Items not claimed by the end of the school year will be donated to a local

clothing bank.

*** Please make sure your child is appropriately dressed for our wet Northwest weather condi�ons.

CONFERENCES

Conferences are scheduled by the school in the fall and will be op�onal in spring (as needed). See the

School District Calendar or our website at hDp://oes.svsd410.org. Teachers are available to conference

any �me during the year. Please make an appointment.

DOGS/PETS

No dogs on campus please, except required personal guide dogs. “Show and tell” pet visits should be pre-

arranged with teacher, and then be on a leash or in a carrier.

EMERGENCY KITS

All students are required to provide an Emergency Kit. Please see the list of items to include on our web-

site (hDp://oes.svsd410.org). Items must fit into a one-gallon zip lock bag.

FINES

Students shall be responsible for the cost of replacing materials or property which are lost or damaged

due to negligence.

FIREARMS/WEAPONS

Firearms/weapons are not allowed in school, at school sponsored ac�vi�es, on school grounds, facili�es,

or school provided transporta�on. If a student brings a firearm to school, it will result in an immediate

expulsion for no less than one calendar year; including no�fica�on of parents and law enforcement. The

expulsion may be modified by the school district on a case-by-case basis.

HEALTH ROOM

When a child is ill, a parent or emergency contact person will be no�fied to pick up the student. The

student needs to be picked up as soon as possible. We do not have staffing or facili�es to care properly

for sick children.

HOMEWORK POLICY

To ensure uniform understanding of homework policies among students and parents, the Opstad staff has

created a general statement of purpose for homework.

Our hope is to help your child develop the paDerns and study skills needed for lifelong learning. The


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Opstad staff views homework as a way to make a connec�on between home and school. It is a way to

share and support your child's efforts in school. Homework will vary between grade levels and individual

teachers. However, we share a common philosophy here at Opstad for the purpose and focus of

homework. We have also provided some guidelines to assist you in helping your child develop

responsibility and organiza�on toward his/her homework rou�ne.

Homework should be suppor�ve of one or more of the following purposes:

To complete work started in class

To expand or enrich regular classwork

To build interest in reading and learning

To make up work missed due to absence

To promote parent awareness of student learning

To provide opportunity to pursue special interests or skill areas

To increase learning �me

To increase the amount of �me in class available for direct instruc�on

To reinforce independent study skills

To pursue projects for extra credit

To enhance reten�on of skills

HOMEWORK GUIDELINES

1. Help your child set up a proper study area with minimal distrac�ons and materials needed.

2. Establish a daily homework �me - approximately 10 minutes for every year your child has

been in school (10 minutes - 1st grade, 50 minutes - 5th grade). If you feel that the �me it takes

your child is excessive, please discuss this with your child’s teacher.

3. Encourage your child to do homework independently.

4. Consistently praise your child's effort.

5. Use incen�ves if necessary.

6. Communicate so that your child will really listen.

7. Take a firm stand regarding your expecta�ons for your child's

homework.

8. Contact your child's teacher, if necessary, for clarifica�on or

concerns.

INTERNET USE

It is our goal to have all students using the Internet and the many valuable resources available to them as

they progress with their educa�on at Opstad. We have a security and filtering system that very effec�vely

controls access to inappropriate material by students. In addi�on, teachers and instructors are present

whenever students are working on computers at school. With this educa�onal opportunity also comes

responsibility. It is important that your child has a signed Internet Use Consent Form on file with our

school. This form needs to be completed only one �me during a student's stay at Opstad. Forms will be

sent home at the beginning of each school year to students who do not yet have a signed Internet Use

Consent Form.


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LUNCH AND BREAKFAST PROGRAM

Students may pre-pay into their school lunch account in the cafeteria, pay online through Family Access

($1.50 fee), or may bring cash daily. Breakfast is available in the cafeteria from 8:50 to 9:00 AM. The price

is $1.75 for a regular breakfast, no charge for ‘reduced price’ breakfast, and $2.25 for an adult breakfast.

Hot lunches, which include milk, are available daily at the school.

Prices are:

$3.25 for regular lunch with milk for grades 1-5, $4.00 for adult lunch with or without milk, $.40 for re-

duced-price student lunch (zero cost for Grades 1,2,3), $.40 milk only, $1.75 Breakfast (zero cost for re-

duced-price student breakfast), $.50 for dessert or ala carte items. Your student will bring home a note

from the kitchen staff when your account balance is low. MEALS CANNOT BE CHARGED.

Adults wishing to buy lunch must let the kitchen know by 9:30 AM that day (831-8298).

FREE AND RECDUCED-PRICE MEALS are available for those who qualify. Forms are available in the office,

and on the District website at www.svsd410.org/departments/foodservices. Forms need to be returned

to the office as soon as possible.

OTHER PROHIBITED ITEMS

No toy weapons, sharp or dangerous objects, laser pointers, heelies, solid hard rubber balls, yo-yos.

PTA

The PTA is an ac�ve parent organiza�on in our school. PTA officers will be sending mee�ng no�ces to all

parents. We encourage your aDendance. PTA website is opstad.ourschoolpages.com

2012-2013 PTA Officers

Co-Presidents Amy Moszeter

Lori Eubank

Vice-President Liz Schomber

Secretary Heidi Hendrickson

Co-Treasurers Janine Weihe

Jennifer Fierling

Website/Communica�ons Heidi Beth Billingsley


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PARTIES

Classroom par�es are held by agreement between teachers, and their classes. Volunteer room helpers

work with the teachers on those occasions. Dona�ons are never mandatory, but are some�mes volun-

teered to help defray costs of refreshments and/or supplies. Students are not to plan par�es without the

permission of their teacher and/or principal. Please do not ask teachers for names or addresses of class-

mates. Private party invita�ons will be distributed at school only if an invita�on is going to an en�re class.

Food served at school par�es should meet District Nutri�onal Guidelines (no foods of minimal nutri�onal

value).

PHOTOGRAPHS & STUDENT WORK SAMPLES

As part of our instructional activities, Opstad School will photograph and videotape students at work.

These pictures may be used for classroom and/or school-wide displays or presentations. These pictures,

work samples or video clips may be posted on a classroom or school website (last names are not listed on

any of our websites). Photographs of students may be released to local newspapers for publication. If you

do not want us to publish or release photographs or video clips which include your child, or samples of their

work or performances, you must write a letter to the school specifically indicating what you do not want us

to release. Please send the letter via your child’s teacher.

PLAYGROUND PASSES are available to parents in the school office, for parents who are on the Approved

Volunteer list. (See VOLUNTEERS)

REPORT CARDS

First Trimester report cards will be given out at Fall Conference Time.

Second and third trimester report cards can be accessed under Family Access. Please contact the school

office if you need your log in and password.

SCHOOL SAFETY PATROL

School safety patrol is made up of 5th grade students. Students are required to follow directions from pa-

trols. The patrol person’s job is to ensure student safety on our campus.

TEACHER CONTACT

Teachers can be reached at school by phone outside of their class time, from 8:25-9:05 AM, and 3:30-3:55

PM. All teachers have voicemail and email.

Please do not interrupt teachers during the instructional day (9:05 AM to 3:25 PM). Please do schedule

appointments to meet with teachers.


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VALUABLES

Students who bring valuables, toys or extra money to school invite problems. Parents are asked to

monitor items and money their children bring to school. Please, no radios, two way radios, electronic

games, skate boards, scooters, roller shoes, heelies, skates, sports cards, or collec>ons. Cell phones

must be turned off during the school day and remain in students’ backpacks. MP3/iPods, DS and other

hand-held video game devices must remain in backpacks during the day, but may be used on the school

bus traveling to and from school. Abuse of these rules will result in confisca�on of the item. A parent

may contact the school to come and pick up the item.

VISITORS

All visitors need to sign in at the office upon arrival, and wear a Visitor Badge. All volunteers and visi-

tors must wear a Visitor Badge. We make every effort not to disturb classes in progress. When you are

dropping off items at school (lunches, lunch money, books, food for the class, etc.) please come directly to

the office. Your child's teacher will be no�fied of the delivery at their next class break or recess. If you

wish to visit the playground, ask for a playground pass in the office. You must be on the approved volun-

teer list (see below) to get a playground pass.

VOLUNTEERS

We welcome volunteers. All volunteers are required to complete a Disclosure Form For Perspec�ve Vol-

unteers for a background check and have their picture taken for a Volunteer Badge. Sign in at the office

upon arrival, and always wear your Volunteer Badge. When working in your child's classroom, or any

other part of the building, please make child care arrangements for young siblings.

Children are not allowed in the staff lounge, workrooms, or office work areas.


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SNOQUALMIE VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT STUDENT DISCIPLINE POLICY

Any student who willfully performs any act that materially interferes with or is detrimental to the orderly

opera�on of a school, a school sponsored ac�vity or any other aspect of the educa�onal process within

the school district shall be subject to discipline, suspension, or expulsion. Such acts shall include, but not

be limited to, those enumerated below. The following acts by a student on school premises (or in

reasonable proximity thereto) or off school premises at any school-sponsored ac�vity shall cons�tute

sufficient cause for discipline, suspension, or expulsion: disrup�ve conduct; disobedience of reasonable

instruc�ons of school authori�es; refusal to iden�fy oneself; truancy or unauthorized absence from class;

chea�ng; immoral conduct; vulgarity or profanity; use or possession of tobacco; use or possession of

alcoholic beverages; possession or use of any controlled substance as defined by RCW Chapter 69.50

(including without limita�on, any narco�c drug, hallucinogenic substance, mood-altering substance, or

marijuana) not prescribed by a physician for such possessor or use; or drugs, sale or delivery of any

controlled substance to another person; possession of drug paraphernalia intended or designed for use,

storage or distribu�on of any controlled substance except to the extent authorized by a physician for such

possessor; abuse by inhala�on, injec�on or otherwise of any substance for its intoxica�on effect (see Poli-

cy #2121 and Procedures #2121P on the district website [District Informa�on—Policies} for exact language

and details); destruc�on or defacing of school property; extor�on; harassment, including, but not limited

to, the in�mida�on of another student or staff member, or any other malicious act or “bullying” intended

to substan�ally harm the physical or mental health of the person(s) threatened; assault of another

student or staff member; sexual harassment; the9; possession or use of any dangerous weapon, objects,

or facsimile; and the commission of any criminal act as defined by law.

OPSTAD DISCIPLINE PROCEDURES

Students' misconduct may be handled in one or a combina�on of the following ways. The procedure

taken depends on the nature or degree of the offense, and whether or not there is an established paDern

of similar offenses with the student. Students may be asked to do or be given the following:

* Think �me by themselves, but within view of an adult.

* Think �me at recess within view of an adult.

* Sit-out a recess or special ac�vity in the office or in their own classroom, within view of an adult.

* Write a behavior improvement plan.

* Par�cipate in miscellaneous jobs around the school, under adult supervision.

* Misconduct may be reported home with a phone call or note from the principal.

* Principal and parents together may decide that it is best to remove a child from school to the

home for the remainder of a school day, a9er an incident occurs.

* Suspension from school, a9er a major offense has occurred.

* Referral to outside authori�es (police, Child Protec�ve Services, etc.), if appropriate.

**As set forth in the Snoqualmie Valley School District Policy Manual, a grievance procedure is available

to any student, parent or guardian who is aggrieved by any disciplinary ac>on. School district student

discipline and grievance procedure guidelines are available for preview at school district sites.


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Dear Parents,

In order to ensure that each student receives a quality educa�on at Opstad Elementary School, we have de-

veloped a discipline plan that will help each student take responsibility for him or herself. All Opstad students

will be expected to follow the SWIM Code at all �mes. The SWIM Code states that: Opstad O�ers Solve prob-

lems fairly and peacefully; Opstad O�ers are Warm hearted toward ourselves and others by using kind words

and ac�ons; Opstad O�ers are Industrious in our work by following direc�ons and doing our best; and Opstad

O�ers are Mindful of others by keeping our school safe and clean. The teachers and Mrs. Wright would like

you to read the following plan and discuss it with your child. Please sign this form and return it to your teach-

er as soon as possible.

OPSTAD OTTERS BEHAVIOR PLAN

Think Time

A child will be sent to Think Time if he/she is misbehaving, talking at inappropriate �mes or off task.

⇒ 3 Think Times per week = one Lunch Time Out and parents will be no�fied from school by the student.

⇒ If a child receives Think Time at recess or in a specialist class such as Music, Library or PE it is an auto-

ma�c Lunch Time Out.

Lunch Time Outs Per Semester

⇒ 3 Lunch Time Outs = one half day office �me out

⇒ 6 Lunch Time Outs = one day office �me out, and no end of the trimester reward

A Super Swimmers Lunch is being offered as a posi�ve reinforcement to all students. This is a reward for fol-

lowing the SWIM Code, in which students have a special lunch with the Mrs. Wright on the stage. This will

occur on a weekly basis each Monday. Students bring or buy their own lunch and Mrs. Wright provides a

treat! Awards are also being given in each classroom for students who are modeling the SWIM Code, and

there will be an all-school reward at the end of each trimester for students who have exhibited posi�ve be-

havior.

Thank you for discussing this plan with your child. Opstad Elementary School aims to give your child the best

educa�onal experience possible. We believe that consistent discipline procedures provide a more produc�ve

and posi�ve learning environment for all students. We look forward to a great year with your child.

_____________________________ _____________________________

Principal Parent

_____________________________ _____________________________

Teacher Student


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STUDENT BEHAVIOR EXPECTATIONS

Opstad ODers:

⇒ Solve problems fairly and peacefully

⇒ Are Warm Hearted toward ourselves and others by using kind words and ac�ons

⇒ Are Industrious in our work by following direc�ons and doing our best

⇒ Are Mindful of others by keeping our school safe and clean

PLAYGROUND RULES

Students have the right to a safe environment. All faculty and student property and equipment are to

be treated with respect. It is the responsibility of the students to follow the playground rules:

1. Be Responsible

A. Students will follow the direc�ons of the adult in charge.

B. Passes to re-enter the building are required.

C. Students are to return to the outside classroom door at the sound of the whistle/bell.

2. Be Ready To Play

A. All games are open to all students.

B. Equipment is to be shared. Items brought from home should be shared if brought out onto the

playground.

3. Be Safe And Healthy

4. Be Respec_ul Of People And Property

STUDENT’S RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

RIGHTS

I have the right to be happy and treated with

understanding in this school. I have the right to be

safe in this school.

I have the right to learn and study in this school,

and to appropriately express my feelings,

opinions, and ideas.

I have the right to a reasonable amount of teacher

aDen�on and help needed in the school.

RESPONSIBILITIES

I have the responsibility to respect others'

feelings. I have the responsibility to be

considerate of others, to use my �me well, to use

self-control, and to respect school property.

I have the responsibility to treat all others equally

and fairly.

I have the responsibility to listen to others and

wait my turn to be heard. I have the

responsibility to be respec_ul of other people’s

�me.


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RULES OF CONDUCT

Students will not:

1. behave in an unsafe manner - unsafe behavior includes: aggressively using hands and feet to contact

others, or throwing others; spiPng, bi�ng, and other ac�ons dangerous to self and others

2. act in an unkindly, harassing, bullying, or threatening manner; i.e. roaming in groups

3. use discourteous, inappropriate language or behavior to others

4. disturb others

5. carry dangerous or pointed objects

6. have open umbrellas in the school

7. use any material carelessly, disrespec_ully or inappropriately

8. bounce, spill, roll or throw balls in the building

9. run in the building, climb or hang on objects, jump up to touch doorways or archways

10. be out of assigned loca�on without permission

11. leave messes they have created

12. bring anything to school that could be dangerous to self and/or others (e.g. knives, guns, laser point-

ers objects to use as weapons, possession of matches, tobacco, alcohol, or drugs, hardballs, bats or

controlled substances)

13. refuse to take turns at use of equipment and facili�es

14. throw rocks/snow, slide on ice, or splash mud/water on others, or self

15. use playground equipment for other than its intended use

16. jump rope in playshed, flower beds or grass

17. kick balls on the blacktop

18. bring skateboards, skates, roller-shoes, or rollerblades to school

19. use the restroom for other than its intended use of: going to the restroom, washing up, or grooming

20. stay in the restroom when they have finished using it

21. beg for food or money

22. cheat, lie or shout

23. eat outside the lunchroom without permission

24. move from assigned sea�ng during the lunch period except to return trays

25. throw food

26. disobey the teacher or any other adult

27. give cuts in line or leave the line without permission

28 wear inappropriate clothing

29. trade, buy or sell items, or food, from each other

30. chew gum

31. re-enter the building without permission or a pass during recess

32. exhibit unsportsmanlike conduct

33. use abusive or improper language

34. shout out in class or in the lunchroom

35. interrupt other people

STUDENT CONDUCT

Any student who willfully performs any act that materially interferes with or is detrimental to the orderly

opera�on of a school-sponsored ac�vity or any other aspect of the educa�onal process within the school

district shall be subject to discipline, suspension, or expulsion. Such acts shall include but are not limited to

those enumerated below. The following acts by a student on school premises (or in reasonable proximity)

shall cons�tute sufficient cause for discipline, suspension, or expulsion:

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MEDICATIONS AT SCHOOL

It is VERY IMPORTANT for parents to obtain the "Physician Orders For Medica�on at School" form from

the school. Take it to your physician to be filled out with specific dates, and �mes that medica�on is to

be dispensed during the school day. It must then be signed by the trea�ng physician.

According to District policy, we CANNOT give medica�ons at school without having this form completed

by both the physician and parent.

Also, all medica�ons must be labeled by the pharmacy, and in their original containers. This is for your

child's safety in receiving the correct medica�on.

Please do not send medica�ons, over-the-counter (including cough drops) or prescrip�on, to school for

children to take on their own. This creates a danger to other students at school because of the lack of

supervision in the dispensing of their medica�on.

Medica�on forms are available in the school office. Stop by and pick one up to keep on hand. Then

take it with you when your child sees a physician due to illness.

DRUG , TOBACCO AND ALCOHOL POLICY

It is important to us that you understand that the use of tobacco, alcohol, and other drugs has very harmful effects on

young people. Because we care about the health of our students, we have very strict rules about alcohol, tobacco, and

other drugs. Washington state law prohibits the possession, use, or being under the influence of drugs or alcohol, or

possession of drug paraphernalia on or about the school grounds, at school sponsored events, on school buses, and at

bus stops. A student who is caught with alcohol or other drugs at school or at school ac�vi�es, or has been using them,

will be suspended from school, consistent with our School District Policy #2167, and will be asked to see our Drug/

Alcohol Counselor, and to follow his or her recommenda�ons. The informa�on will also be referred to local law en-

forcement. Drug and alcohol use is a serious maDer, and there are no excep�ons to these rules. There will be no use

of tobacco on school grounds by any student or adult.

If you or someone you know needs help with a drug or alcohol problem, please see your teacher, your principal, your

school nurse, or call one of the numbers given below. We care about you and your friends!

Alcohol/Drug 24-hour Help Line 1-800-562-1240

Friends of Youth 888-4151 or 392-6367

DISCRIMINATION

The Snoqualmie Valley School district complies with all federal and state statutes and regula�ons and does

not discriminate in any programs or ac�vi�es on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, na�onal origin,

age, veteran or military status, sexual orienta�on, gender expression or iden�ty, disability, or the use of a

trained dog guide or service animal, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth

groups. This holds true for all district employment and student opportuni�es. Inquiries regarding compli-

ance and/or grievance procedures may be directed to the school district’s Title IX/RCW 28A.640 Office and

Sec�on 504/ADA Coordinator, Nancy Meeks, PO Box 400, Snoqualmie, WA 98065, or phone 425-831-8015.


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TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT

(425) 831-8020

STUDENT CONDUCT ON BUSES

The superintendent shall establish written rules of conduct for students riding school buses. Such rules

shall include, as a minimum, the requirements of WAC 392-145-035 and shall be reviewed annually by the

superintendent and revised, if necessary. If the rules are substantially revised, they shall be presented to the

Board for approval.

A copy of the rules of conduct for students riding buses shall be provided to students at the beginning of the

year. The classroom teacher and/or bus driver shall review the rules with the students at or near the

beginning of each school year. A copy of the rules shall be posted in each bus and shall be available upon

request at the district office.

Administrative Regulations

These rules and regulations have been established under the guidelines of the Washington Administrative

Code (WAC 392-145-035) for the safety and well being of the students riding school buses.

Any misconduct by a student, which in the opinion of the bus driver or transportation management is

detrimental to the safe operation of the bus or the safety of other students on the bus, shall be sufficient

cause to suspend transportation privileges. Following are basic expectations of acceptable bus behavior:

Follow bus driver’s directions the first time they are given.

Respect yourself and others’ space and property.

Talk in a quiet voice.

Keep your hands and feet to yourself.

Make safe choices for yourself and for others.


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Student passengers are expected to conduct themselves in the following manner when loading, unloading, and

riding a school bus.

Prior to Loading and After Unloading

1. Students are to be at their designated bus stop five (5) minutes before pick-up time.

2. At the bus stop, while waiting for the bus, students are to stay off the traveled portion of the roadway and respect

private property.

3. Students are to cross the street in front of the bus and not behind it.

4. Students going to and from their bus stops where there are no sidewalks shall walk on the left-hand side of the

roadway facing oncoming traffic or as often found in non-sidewalk areas on the best side of the road (RCW

46.61.250).

5. Students shall get on/off the bus in an orderly manner and shall obey the instructions of the driver or school safety

patrolman on duty. There shall be no pushing or shoving when boarding or leaving the bus. Once off the bus,

students shall adhere to rules for pedestrians.

While on the Bus

6. Upon entering the bus, students are to go directly to their seats, sit down facing forward, with their feet out of the

aisle, and remain seated.

7. Students shall not be permitted to sit in the driver’s seat or to the immediate right or left of the driver. Students are

under the supervision of the bus driver and must obey the driver at all times. In so doing, they shall conduct

themselves in a manner that will not distract the driver and not disturb other riders on the bus.

8. Each student may be assigned a seat by the bus driver in which he/she will be seated at all times unless permission to

change has been given by the driver.

9. Students are to ride only their regularly assigned bus and leave the bus at their regular stop. To ride another bus or

get off at a different stop requires written permission in the form of an official bus pass issued from the student’s

home school office.

10. In the interest of the physical safety of the students involved and cleanliness of the bus, students shall not eat or drink

on the bus, except for driver and advisor discretion while on field trips and sports activities.

11. Students should open bus windows only if the driver gives permission. Hands, heads, legs, etc., are to be kept inside

the bus at all times. No objects are to be thrown or passed through open windows or doors.

12. Items not allowed on the bus include:

a. All forms of animal life (except seeing eye dogs),

b. Firearms, weapons (including, but not limited to knives), (RCW 9.41.250-9.41.280),

c. Breakable containers (glass bottles, aquariums, etc.),

d. Flammables (including, but not limited to matches, lighters, tobacco of any sort), and

e. Any article which could adversely affect the safety of the bus and passengers.

f. Personal items, allowed on the bus shall be limited to only those items that can be contained in the student’s

personal seating space.

g. Large musical instruments which cannot be held on the student’s lap or between the student’s legs, i.e.

trombone.

13. Student conduct on buses shall be the same as standards for student conduct in the classroom and other school

sponsored activities.

14. Any student sitting in a seat that is equipped with lap belts must use them.

15. Students shall not tamper with emergency doors or equipment and shall follow the emergency exit drill procedure as

prescribed by the driver (WAC 393-040 and 045).

16. Students identified as causing damage to buses shall be charged with the cost of the incurred damage. Students

causing damage may be suspended from transportation privileges.

17. Student misconduct shall constitute sufficient reason for suspending transportation privileges.


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Disciplinary Procedures

The Bus Driver and Transportation Management will follow a progressive discipline procedure for dealing with

students who do not follow bus-rider rules. If the violation is of such a serious nature that it would cause danger or

unlawful action toward the driver or students; the violation may result in immediate loss of bus riding privileges, plus

notification of parent/guardian, and building principal, and if necessary the appropriate legal agency.

Open lines of communication will be maintained and encouraged among students, bus drivers, transportation

supervision, school officials, and parent/guardian.

Elementary School

Driver will talk and work with student, possibly assigning a seat or separating them from a problem area or

other student(s).

Driver will call parents and explain the unacceptable behavior that is occurring on the bus and how the driver

has worked with the student in an attempt to correct the unacceptable behavior. The driver will ask for assistance

and suggestions from the parent. At this time parents should also be told that the behavior must improve or bus

privileges may be lost in the future should the child receive a 3rd Referral.

1st Referral: Driver will write Referral, call parent notifying the parent of problem and telling them the referral

will be brought home by their child. Student takes the Referral home and returns it, signed by parent, to the bus

driver. Should the Referral not be returned, the driver shall call the parent and advise his/her supervisor and the

student’s principal.

2nd Referral: Follow same procedure as 1st Referral.

3rd Referral: Follow same procedure as 1st and 2nd Referrals except the 3rd Referral will generate a letter home to

parents denying bus privileges for 3 days. The driver will call parent telling them of 3rd Referral and bus

suspension letter notifying them of bus suspension. The letter will include dates of bus suspension and the phone

number of transportation office should there be any questions or possible adjustments to dates of the bus

suspension.

Serious offenses, not limited to fighting, flagrant displays of disrespect toward a driver, or possession of drugs or

alcohol will result in immediate loss of bus privileges for a minimum of five (5) school days. Assault on a bus driver

will result in indefinite suspension of bus riding privileges and possible criminal charges. These and all other displays

of exceptional misconduct are covered in District Policy 3300.1.2, Exceptional Misconduct.

Dangerous conduct that threatens the safety of the driver and students will result in immediate suspension.

Notification will be by phone, or appropriate police authorities.


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TRANSPORTATION SCHEDULE

IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENTS

The following immuniza>ons will be required for school aHendance—updated 08/17/2010.

Immuniza>on Kindergarten through 5th

Hepa��s B 3 doses

DTP 5 doses, or 4 if the last dose was on or a9er

4th birthday

Polio 4 doses, or 3 if the last dose was on or a9er

4th birthday

Measles, Mumps, Rubella 2 doses Measles; 1 dose Mumps, & 1 dose

Rubella given on or a9er 1st birthday, and

at least 28 days apart.

Hepa��s B 3 doses

Varicella 2 doses upon entering Kindergarten

or Date of Disease (had chickenpox)

Route 1: Snoqualmie Pass

Route 2: Edgewick, Truck Town, Norwest Mobile Home Park, Alpine Apartments, Millwork Outlet

Route 3: Mount Si Rd. (all of Mt. Si Rd.-Middle Fork Park, River Point, etc.)

Route 4: SE Tanner Rd., Alpine Estates, Maloney Grove/432nd Ave. SE Loop, Daycare for Mt. Valley

Montessori and Si View Activity Center

Route 5: Wood River, Middle Fork, River Ridge, (Alpine Apts., Cascade East-PM only), Mt. Si Mobile Home

Park, and Meadows-Bus stops at 140th

Route 6: Cedar Falls Road (before getting to River Bend), River Bend-serving the back half

Route 7: River Bend-serving the front half, Cedar Village, Cedar Falls Road up to and including SE 160th

Route 9: Wilderness Rim (front loop, Cedar Falls side), Wilderness Rim cut-through..

Route 10: Wilderness Rim (back half and around lake) & Cedar Falls Rd. above SE 160th.

For more detailed information please check the District website Transportation at www.svsd410.org or call 425-831-8020.


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Snoqualmie Valley School District No. 410

"Expect the Best.

From our Students, of our Staff, for our Community"

Mission Statement

lt is the mission of the Snoqualmie Valley School District to meet the individual learning needs of its

students, thereby enabling them: to iden�fy and realize their poten�als, to develop skills and aPtudes for

life-long learning, and to be knowledgeable, produc�ve, and involved ci�zens.

To accomplish our mission, the Snoqualmie Valley School District will:

Emphasize

basic skills, effec�ve communica�on, ability to access and process informa�on, responsible

decision making, problem solving, cri�cal thinking, and crea�ve endeavors;

Expect

the highest and greatest development of self-esteem, intellectual and crea�ve abili�es

through a diverse and integrated curriculum, using varied teaching techniques and

resources in a challenging, s�mula�ng, caring and safe environment;

Foster

acceptance, apprecia�on and respect among students for themselves and others in the

tradi�on of the cultural and ethnic diversity of our community, na�on and world;

Promote

understanding and apprecia�on of the rights, du�es, privileges and responsibili�es through

ac�ve involvement as a ci�zen in an everchanging world;

Prepare

students to live and work in a rapidly changing technological future;

Cul�vate

students' environmental awareness and responsibili�es;

Involve

parents, students, staff and community in a partnership to take responsibility for the

learning process;

Empower

parents, students and staff in the decision-making process in maDers effec�ng the quality

of educa�on provided in our schools;

Celebrate

educa�onal accomplishments and the excitement of learning.

The Snoqualmie Valley School District complies with all federal and state statutes and regula�ons and does not discriminate in any programs or

ac�vi�es on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, na�onal origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orienta�on, gender expression or

iden�ty, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth

groups. This holds true for all district employment and student opportuni�es. Inquiries regarding compliance and/or grievance procedures may

be directed to the school district's Title IX/RCW 28A.640 Officer and Sec�on 504/ADA Coordinator, Nancy Meeks, P.O. Box 400, Snoqualmie, WA

98065, phone 425-831-8015.


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Edwin R. Opstad Elementary School 1345 S>lson Avenue S.E.

North Bend, Washington 98045

Principal, Amy Wright

Counselor, Steve Bates

Phone 425-831-8300 Fax 425-831-8333

www.opstadelemtary.org

“Caring About Learning, Learning About Caring”

Student Name _______________________ Teacher __________________ Grade ______

Parent Name: ______________________ Primary Email: ________________________

Parent Name: ______________________ Parent Email:________________________

Home Phone:__________________________ Cell Phone:______________________

The above information will be shared with the Opstad PTA for the student directory and electronic newsletters

so that we may save on paper use. If you do not want this information released to Opstad PTA, please write a

letter to the school via your child’s teacher, so indicating.

We routinely publish students’ photographs to newspapers, school websites and newsletters, or our district

website and newsletters. If you do not want your child’s picture to be released for such publications, please

write a letter to the school via your child’s teacher, so indicating.

PLEASE REMOVE THIS FORM FROM THE STUDENT HANDBOOK, AND RETURN IT TO SCHOOL

BY FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2013.

STUDENT HANDBOOK:

My child and I have reviewed the Opstad Student Handbook, including the Behavior Expectations, Discipline

Policies, Dress Code, and Bus Transportation Guidelines. We share an understanding of the guidelines and

will work together to keep our school a wonderful place to learn and grow.

Parent Signature:____________________________________

Student Signature:___________________________________

PLEASE COMPLETE THE EMERGENCY PROCEDURES PLAN ON BOTH PAGES OF THIS FORM.


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EMERGENCY INFORMATION PROCEDURES:

In the event of an emergency such as fire, flood, earthquake, power outage, etc., it could be necessary to close

school and send students home early.

• Please arrange an alternative destination within your neighborhood for your child to go in the event that school clos-

es and you are not home.

• Discuss the arrangements clearly with your child.

• Walking students will be dismissed when we receive early closure instructions from the Superintendent’s Office.

• Bus riders will remain on the school grounds until their bus or other transportation arrives to take them to their regu-

lar stops.

We would like to emphasize the importance of these procedures. Your child will need to know where to go, what to do,

or how to gain entrance to your house.

IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY SCHOOL CLOSURE, MY CHILD WILL FOLLOW THESE IN-

STRUCTIONS:

___ RIDE THE BUS HOME

___ WALK HOME

___ MY CHILD WILL GO TO THE FOLLOWING

Please list siblings, grade level and teacher name

Name Grade Teacher

Please give name, address, relationship, e-mail, and phone number:

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