R A Y M IL L E R E L E M E N T A R Y S C H O O L...W e w i l l c he c k t he c l a s s room s c he...

33
RAY MILLER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Kristin VanRie, Principal On behalf of the faculty and staff at Ray Miller Elementary, welcome to the 2019-2020 school year! Please contact us if you ever have questions or concerns, as we are your partners in education. Ray Miller Elementary Office: 660-665-2834 (Ext. 0) Secretaries: Lisa Kephart & Chris Mikel Principal’s Office: Ext. 2 Academic Interventionist: Mandy Gray (Ext. 3) Counselor: Peggy Mohan (Ext. 4) School Nurse: Wendy Ward (Ext. 5) Ray Miller Elementary School Fax: 660-626-1464

Transcript of R A Y M IL L E R E L E M E N T A R Y S C H O O L...W e w i l l c he c k t he c l a s s room s c he...

Page 1: R A Y M IL L E R E L E M E N T A R Y S C H O O L...W e w i l l c he c k t he c l a s s room s c he dul e s o t ha t your vi s i t w i l l not be a n i nt e rrupt i on i n l e a rni

RAY MILLER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL  

Kristin VanRie, Principal

On behalf of the faculty and staff at Ray Miller Elementary, welcome to the 2019-2020 school year! Please contact us if you ever have questions or concerns, as we are your partners in education.

Ray Miller Elementary Office: 660-665-2834 (Ext. 0)

Secretaries: Lisa Kephart & Chris Mikel

Principal’s Office: Ext. 2

Academic Interventionist: Mandy Gray (Ext. 3)

Counselor: Peggy Mohan (Ext. 4)

School Nurse: Wendy Ward (Ext. 5)

Ray Miller Elementary School Fax: 660-626-1464

Page 2: R A Y M IL L E R E L E M E N T A R Y S C H O O L...W e w i l l c he c k t he c l a s s room s c he dul e s o t ha t your vi s i t w i l l not be a n i nt e rrupt i on i n l e a rni

Daily Schedule

7:40-8:00................................................. Morning Recess 8:00 ……..................................................Students go to Classrooms 11:00-11:45...............................................Lunch, Third Grade 11:25-12:05...............................................Lunch, Fourth Grade 11:45-12:25 ...........................................Lunch, Fifth Grade 2:55...........................……………………Dismiss walkers, pick-ups 3:00.............................……..……………Rural bus dismissals 3:10.....................................…..................City bus dismissals

In the interest of safety and order, it is important that students not arrive at school

prior to 7:15 a.m. Breakfast is served from 7:30-8:00. *A student is considered tardy after 8:11 and must check in at the office for attendance and lunch count. Once a student arrives at school, he/she must have permission from a teacher or principal to leave school grounds and must check out through the school office.

*Parents, please bring students no later than 8:05 so attendance and lunch count can be taken. The first several minutes of the school day are vital to students, as the teacher will be giving basic instructions for the day.

VISITATION Parents are always welcome to visit. Please call the school prior to the visit and stop

by the office as you enter the building and sign in. We will check the classroom schedule so that your visit will not be an interruption in learning. If you desire a teacher conference, an appointment is necessary, as our teachers’ schedules do not allow time for drop-in conferences. Please remember to sign out when leaving. Students attending other schools should not visit during the school day. Children under school age may visit only when accompanied by a parent. If you have any questions, feel free to call us or write a note. Working together students, parents, teachers, and staff can ensure the success of each child.

ATTENDANCE The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) monitors

2

Page 3: R A Y M IL L E R E L E M E N T A R Y S C H O O L...W e w i l l c he c k t he c l a s s room s c he dul e s o t ha t your vi s i t w i l l not be a n i nt e rrupt i on i n l e a rni

Kirksville R-III through the DESE Annual Performance Report based on the number of students the district has at or above the 90% mark. The Kirksville School District has created a goal for attendance in which 90% of students will be present 90% of the time. The Kirksville School District believes that a student’s attendance is directly related to how well a student will perform in school. As directed by the Kirksville School Board, the following procedures will be used to implement the district’s attendance procedures. The Kirksville School District does not make a distinction between excused and

unexcused absences. The only absences that do not count toward a student’s attendance are school activities. If a student is not at school, they will be considered absent or truant.

A student will be considered truant when any of the following apply: 1. Not attending school after leaving home to do so. 2. Leaving school without permission from the office and parent/guardian. 3. Not attending a class the student is enrolled in or assigned to, without a legitimate pass

to do so (this includes a student wandering in the hall rather than returning to class) 4. Leaving class without permission. 5. Being absent without parent/guardian permission.

For a student not to be considered truant, the student must have the permission of

their parent/guardian, validated by the parent/guardian contacting the school office on the day of the absence. Parents/guardians are expected to call on the day of the absence and it will be recorded on the student’s electronic file. Parents/guardians are encouraged to provide evidence in the form of notes from medical professionals that may have caused the absence.

School Start Times and Numbers to Report an Absence

Kirksville Primary School 8:10 665-5691 Ray Miller Elementary 8:10 665-2834 William Matthew Middle School 7:43 665-3793 Kirksville High School 7:47 665-4631 Kirksville Area Technical Ctr 7:47 665-2865

Notifications Regarding Attendance In an effort to keep parents/guardians informed regarding student attendance, the

Kirksville R-III School District monitors attendance every 20 days and will communicate with families that have students with attendance below 90%.

When a student reaches 10 absences or more, their family will be referred to our

3

Page 4: R A Y M IL L E R E L E M E N T A R Y S C H O O L...W e w i l l c he c k t he c l a s s room s c he dul e s o t ha t your vi s i t w i l l not be a n i nt e rrupt i on i n l e a rni

Juvenile Officer. The Juvenile Officer will contact families to make a determination as to what supports could be provided to the family to improve attendance.

Notice and Due Process A summary of the Board-adopted attendance policy and related procedures will be

published in student handbooks and posted on the district’s website. In addition, students and their parents/guardians will be notified prior to the imposition of any consequences and given the opportunity to appeal the decision and his or her parents/guardian may present evidence that the student has missed fewer days that the district’s records show or than an absence recorded as unexcused should have been excused. An appeal will not be taken based on whether the reason for the absence justifies an exception to this rule.

HOMEBOUND INSTRUCTION Students who are absent for extended periods of time due to illness or injury may

apply for homebound instruction. If approved, a teacher will be made available to the student to assist with coordinating assignments between home and school. Requests for home bound instruction are to be made by contacting the special education office at 626-1400.

REQUEST TO LEAVE SCHOOL EARLY A request to have a student excused from classes early should be sent with the child

on the morning of the dismissal, with the time and reason included. A child will be released only to the parent or guardian unless the school has been notified differently in advance by the parent. The parent or authorized person must come to the office and present identification when signing the child out.

DISMISSAL PROCEDURES In all cases when your child is not going to be transported the usual way from school,

unless you are here to pick up your child, a note must be sent to the teacher explaining where the child is going and with whom, and how they will get there. If not, the child will be sent home in the usual way. Please contact the school by 2:00 p.m. if changes are necessary. Students who walk home, ride bicycles, or are picked up by parents are dismissed at 2:55. Use the drive-through lane in front of the building to pick up students. Please do not park in the drive-through lane as it causes congestion during dismissal. The northern most lanes on the parent pick-up road are designated parking for visitors and staff. If you must pick a child up early from school, park in the parking area and come into the school. Bus dismissal will be along the 3rd grade (west) side of the building at the Bus Loop entrance.

All students arriving late or leaving early must check in and out at the office. Please pick up your child promptly at the designated dismissal times. Those students still waiting to be picked up at 3:20 will be returned to the building to wait at tables in the commons near the office. Parents or

4

Page 5: R A Y M IL L E R E L E M E N T A R Y S C H O O L...W e w i l l c he c k t he c l a s s room s c he dul e s o t ha t your vi s i t w i l l not be a n i nt e rrupt i on i n l e a rni

guardians will then need to pick the student up inside the school.

Parents may assemble in a single file lane in front of the building until 2:45 to pick up their child from school. After 2:45, they may use two lanes in front of the building. Do to our safety code and in case of emergencies, please do not block the lanes in front of the building.

ACCIDENTS AND ILLNESS AT SCHOOL If your child becomes ill or has an accident at school, we will contact you

immediately. Please leave a phone number where you can be reached, or the name and phone number of some other person who can contact you or is authorized to pick up your child. Please be sure to notify the school office if address or phone numbers change during the school year. Also, any changes in emergency contact numbers or persons we are to call in case of an emergency. It is our policy to contact the parents if children have a temperature of 100 degrees or above, so they may be taken home from school. Ray Miller Elementary has a full-time nurse. You may contact our school nurse, at 665-2834 if you have any questions or concerns.

MEDICATIONS AT SCHOOL If your child requires medication at school, it can be administered by school

personnel according to the following guidelines: *The medication must be prescribed by a licensed physician or dentist. *The medication shall be in the original prescription container which shall be labeled

with: name of student, name of medication, directions for use, name of physician/dentist, name & address of pharmacy, and date of prescription.

*Kirksville R-III requires that each student receiving medication at school have an assigned Medication Administration Consent on file in the nurse’s office. This must be renewed annually.

*The medication, while at school, shall be kept in the school office of the nurse. Refrigeration will be provided when it is required.

*The nurse will keep a written record of any medication(s) given at school. This record will include the students name, medication name, amount of medication to be dispensed, and time it will be dispensed.

*At the end of the dispensing time or end of the school year, any remaining medication shall be returned to the student’s parents or destroyed.

*When a student is required to receive medication at school, it is necessary that a parent/guardian bring the medication to the school nurse’s office. Medications brought in by a student will not be dispensed. This procedure will assure that medications will be dispensed in accordance with the guidelines and will be given at the proper time with the correct dosage.

Please send only enough medication to cover the required amount to be given during school hours. When requested, local pharmacies will provide you with an additional labeled container to be left at school. If you have any questions or wish to talk to our nurse, you

5

Page 6: R A Y M IL L E R E L E M E N T A R Y S C H O O L...W e w i l l c he c k t he c l a s s room s c he dul e s o t ha t your vi s i t w i l l not be a n i nt e rrupt i on i n l e a rni

may call the office at 665-2834 between 8:00 and 3:00 p.m. IMMUNIZATIONS State law requires that a child must be totally immunized according to the state

requirements before they can attend any school in the State of Missouri. Therefore, your child will not be allowed to start school until all shots are complete and on file with school nurse. If there is a question whether your child is adequately immunized, please check with your doctor, the school nurse, or the county health department.

CONTAGIOUS ILLNESS MANAGEMENT Children with contagious illness should not be brought to school. Students should not

come to school if during the previous 24 hours they exhibit any of the following symptoms: *A temperature of 100 degrees or greater *Vomiting or diarrhea *An unusual or unexplained rash, unrelenting and itchy *Presistent cough *Informed by doctor they are still contagious Children with chicken pox are to remain home until they are no longer in the

contagious stage. They may return to school when all lesions are crusted over. CANCELLATION OR EARLY DISMISSAL DUE TO INCLEMENT

WEATHER School may be canceled or dismissed early due to adverse weather conditions.

Information concerning cancellation or early dismissal will be given on local radio stations and/or KTVO. Please do not call the school. Listen to the radio or TV for the announcement. You can also check the district’s web page at, www.kirksville.k12.mo.us, for updated school cancellations or dismissals and district news. You may also sign up with text caster to receive district information on the district home page.

USE OF THE SCHOOL TELEPHONE EXCEPT in an emergency, we do not dismiss students from class to receive or make

telephone calls. The office will take messages and see that the student receives the information. Please call before 2:00 p.m. to assure delivery of your message by dismissal time. Cell phones are not permitted with students during the school day. They may be brought to the office if needed for after school activities.

TRANSFER OF STUDENT RECORDS When parents know that a student will be transferring to another school, the student

should bring a note from home or the parents should telephone the office. The student will 6

Page 7: R A Y M IL L E R E L E M E N T A R Y S C H O O L...W e w i l l c he c k t he c l a s s room s c he dul e s o t ha t your vi s i t w i l l not be a n i nt e rrupt i on i n l e a rni

receive instructions regarding the return of textbooks, library books, and other school materials as well as payment or refund from their lunch account. Ray Miller Elementary will mail records directly to the receiving school district once a request is received from that district.

BREAKFAST AND LUNCH PROGRAMS Kirksville R-III Schools participate in the National School Breakfast and Lunch

Program. The cost for Ray Miller Elementary students for breakfast is $1.10 and $2.35 for lunch. A debit card is used. In other words, a student has money deposited in their account and uses against that balance until time for another deposit. It is preferred that lunch money be sent on Monday to cover meals for the week. Milk is available for .30 for those who bring a home lunch or wish to purchase an extra drink. Students may charge a lunch (up to a $5.00 limit), but cannot charge a carton of milk. Students who buy lunch infrequently may pay on a daily basis. We strongly discourage “fast food” being brought into the lunchroom. This practice causes problems. We also discourage parents from sending soft drinks or soda pop to school. Children can buy milk at school for their lunch.

Free and reduced breakfast/lunch forms are available for anyone who wishes to apply. Applications must be approved in accordance with the guidelines provided by the federal government. For questions regarding the food service program, call 626-1441 or the RMES cashier at 626-1465 between 7:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

GUIDANCE and COUNSELING Ray Miller Elementary provides a Guidance and Counseling Program with the

services of a full time counselor. The role of the counselor is to enhance learning in the classroom and help students develop a positive self-image and character. Our counselor is available to assist students with specific concerns.

STANDARDIZED TESTS In accordance with the Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) and Missouri Learning

Standards, yearly assessments are given at RME. Each year students in grades 3-8 will take MAP assessments in Communication Arts and Math. This is done to meet the state guidelines for the federal legislation of the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001. In addition to the Communication Arts and Math testing, students in grade 5 take the Science MAP test. Scores will be available to parent and school personnel to review for curriculum and guiding instruction. Scores are also reported on the annual District Report Card as mandated by Missouri State School Standards. Questions about testing should be addressed to our principal or parent coordinator. Testing window for the 2019-2020 school year and specific dates for each grade level, will be announced later in the year.

REPORTING STUDENT PROGRESS Report cards are issued every nine weeks during the school year. Parent/teacher

7

Page 8: R A Y M IL L E R E L E M E N T A R Y S C H O O L...W e w i l l c he c k t he c l a s s room s c he dul e s o t ha t your vi s i t w i l l not be a n i nt e rrupt i on i n l e a rni

conference days are scheduled during October for all parents. Information will be sent home regarding the dates and methods of scheduling a conference time with your child’s teacher. If the parents and teacher discuss together the goals they have for the child, and the ways in which these goals can be reached, more can be accomplished. We welcome any questions you have about your child’s progress. If a conference is desired at some time other than that scheduled, feel free to call the child’s teacher or the principal for an appointment. Grading is used as a measure of student progress and achievement in mastering skills at each grade level.

RAY MILLER ELEMENTARY - LEARNING AND WORKING TOGETHER

As a RME student, it is my responsibility: ● To attend school every day and be on time to all classes ● To come to school prepared with books, paper, pencil, and

any materials and assignments as directed by teachers ● To obey the directions of all staff members ● To maintain a positive attitude toward learning and believe

in my ability to succeed ● To respect myself and the rights and property of others ● To use the character traits of kindness, respect, responsibility, safety and

cooperation in the school setting and community. The staff of RME accepts the responsibility:

● To provide a quality instructional program in an integrated setting for each student

● To provide an orderly classroom and safe school environment ● To develop programs and activities which will respond to the social, emotional, personal, and physical developmental needs of each

student ● To assist parents in helping their children develop selfdiscipline,

selfrespect, and selfconfidence to participate in school as a responsible member

● To encourage kindness, respect, responsibility, safety and cooperation by building positive relationships among students, faculty, staff, parents and community.

As the parent of a RME student, it is my responsibility:

● To send my child to school each day on time, prepared with the necessary materials, well rested, and properly dressed

● To check my child's backpack, schoolwork and homework and sign

8

Page 9: R A Y M IL L E R E L E M E N T A R Y S C H O O L...W e w i l l c he c k t he c l a s s room s c he dul e s o t ha t your vi s i t w i l l not be a n i nt e rrupt i on i n l e a rni

designated papers daily ● To provide my child with suitable study conditions at home desk or table,

lights, books, and supplies ● To communicate with teachers and nurse when I am concerned about my

child's work or health ● To be a partner in the education of my child with the staff at Ray Miller

Elementary

DISCIPLINE

The Ray Miller Elementary staff believes that to promote a safe learning environment, and to ensure the educational rights of all students, it is critical to have respect for people and property, responsibility for behavior, and zero tolerance toward school violence. Our theme, “Build Tiger Pride” is a part of our Leading through Character program. We will teach and model appropriate behaviors through classroom management techniques to promote respect and responsibility. In the event of inappropriate behavior, we will remove the student from the setting, work with the student for understanding of what is expected, and give the student the opportunity to correct the behavior. For each occurrence that results in a visit with the principal, we will document the incident and contact the home with a verbal or written report. Recurring incidents will result in parent conferences, referral for special services, removal from the classroom.

The Positive Behavioral Supports Initiative

At Ray Miller Elementary The Positive Behavioral Support district wide initiative encompasses a broad range of systemic and individualized strategies for achieving important social and learning outcomes while preventing problem behavior. All staff support participate and lead in this initiative. We have a common purpose and approach to discipline. Students learn appropriate behavior in the same way a child learns to read through instruction, practice, feedback and encouragement. By implementing school wide language and universal rules we expect students to learn appropriate behaviors. All students will be exposed to similar universals at every educational level. The universals for each school are age appropriate and are taught through the character education lessons, morning intercom messages, assemblies, classroom meetings and teacher modeling. To accomplish this, RME staff will:

9

Page 10: R A Y M IL L E R E L E M E N T A R Y S C H O O L...W e w i l l c he c k t he c l a s s room s c he dul e s o t ha t your vi s i t w i l l not be a n i nt e rrupt i on i n l e a rni

1. Have a clear set of positive expectations and behaviors for students in all settings posted.

2. Use pre-correctives. A pre-corrective is a positive statement used to teach and

reinforce appropriate behaviors in students.

3. Adhere to the established universals as outlines in the PBS matrix. (Kindness, Respect, Responsibility, Cooperation and Safety.)

4. Have a classroom matrix in place incorporating the school wide universals posted

and implemented in the classrooms and common areas of the school.

5. Use the Discipline Report form when referring a student to the office for discipline.

6. Keep in close contact with parents regarding academic and discipline issues that

arise at Ray Miller Elementary.

7. Monitor effectiveness of the PBS model through data and staff observations. The benefits of the school-wide Positive Behavior Support Program are three-fold. It follows our district and school CSIP goals!

● Improve Academic Achievement ● Improve Student Attendance ● Improve School Climate

WEAPONS Weapons (guns, knives, brass knuckles, chains, etc.) or toys that look like weapons are not allowed on school grounds or at school activities. Exceptions are made by the principal when weapons are in the control of law enforcement officials or are being displayed for educational purposes. If students bring any weapons or weapon-like toys to school, the parents will be contacted and/or law enforcement officials may be called. Appropriate disciplinary actions will be taken, if necessary.

SAFE SCHOOLS Missouri legislators passed The Safe Schools Act (House Bill 1301 and 1298) outlining several policy requirements focusing on promoting a safe school environment. Student/parent notification is extremely important and a requirement. Listed below are key elements to this law:

● Pupils and their parents or guardians must be provided a copy of the district discipline policy.

10

Page 11: R A Y M IL L E R E L E M E N T A R Y S C H O O L...W e w i l l c he c k t he c l a s s room s c he dul e s o t ha t your vi s i t w i l l not be a n i nt e rrupt i on i n l e a rni

● District administrators are required to report acts of school violence to teachers and school employees who have direct responsibility for the child’s education

● A student shall be suspended or expelled a minimum of one year for bringing a firearm or other weapon to school. District policy will determine the definition of weapon.

● Districts are required to compile and maintain records of serious violations of district policy. These records shall also be sent to any district the student subsequently attends.

● Threats or acts of violence against students, teachers and administrators will be treated very seriously. These threats may result in suspension by the principal. The school resource officer assigned to Kirksville Public Schools in partnership with the Kirksville Police Department will be called. It is our hope that Ray Miller Elementary students and personnel will feel safe on our campus at all times.

● Keeping schools safe is a responsibility for all staff, students, and patrons. If you learn of/or suspect a school violence incident, please help prevent the act before it happens. You can report incidents anonymously by calling:

● Missouri School Violence Hotline, 1-866-748-7047 or by reporting on-line at www.schoolviolencehotline.com

HAZING, BULLYING AND CYBER BULLING In order to promote a safe learning environment for all students, the Kirksville R-III School District prohibits all forms of hazing, bullying and student intimidation. Students participating in or encouraging inappropriate conduct will be disciplined in accordance with school board policy JG-R. Such discipline may include, but is not limited to, suspension or expulsion from school and removal from participation in activities. Students subjected to hazing or bullying are instructed to promptly report such incidents to a school official. There is a ZERO tolerance policy for activities of hazing and bullying. In addition, staff at Ray Miller Elementary School do not permit, condone or tolerate any form of harassment, tormenting or bullying. The principal shall investigate complaints of hazing, bullying and cyber bullying and shall administer appropriate discipline to all individuals who violate this policy. Bullying and cyber bullying are defined as repeated and/or systematic intimidation or harassment of a student or multiple students perpetuated by individuals or groups. Bullying includes, but is not limited to: physical actions, including violence, gestures, theft, or damaging property; oral or written taunts, including name-calling, put-downs, extortion, or threats; threats of retaliation for reporting such acts; sending or posting harmful or cruel text or images using the Internet or other digital communication devices; sending or posting materials that threaten or raise concerns about violence against others, suicide or self-harm. Students will not be disciplined for speech in situations where the speech is protected by law. Incidents can be reported online through school websites, in person, or through emails to counselors or other staff. Children learn about bullying prevention in classroom counseling lessons.

11

Page 12: R A Y M IL L E R E L E M E N T A R Y S C H O O L...W e w i l l c he c k t he c l a s s room s c he dul e s o t ha t your vi s i t w i l l not be a n i nt e rrupt i on i n l e a rni

All bullying concerns will be taken seriously and investigated by the school administration. Focus Room and Office Referral information available upon request. Discipline of Students with Disabilities: Normal disciplinary procedures will be followed using the Code of Conduct unless otherwise specified by law under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. The unique needs of all students will be taken into account on an individual basis. All IEP’s, 504 Plans, Behavior Intervention Plans, and Safety Plans will be implemented and followed with fidelity to ensure the success of the student. Alternative disciplinary measures may be made per the discretion of the IEP or 504 team when appropriate. Focus Room: A safe area other than a classroom where students are given extended time to think through the situation, reflect and practice what they will do next time. An adult will discuss with each student the problem that took place and look at alternative methods of handling the situation. The adult and student determine when he/she is ready to return to the classroom. Often the student works his/her way gradually back into the classroom. Conferences: These may occur with the student, teacher, parent and principal. Loss of privileges: Students may miss other privileges as a consequence for misconduct and/or to help solve a problem or issue. A student may be suspended from the bus as a consequence for severe or on-going bus infractions. Classroom Safe Spot: A place in the classroom for students to go where their inappropriate behavior can stop and the students can begin to think about what they did. The teacher and/or child will determine when he/she is ready to leave the safe spot. Buddy Room: A classroom other than the student’s regular room. A safe place where students can stop their inappropriate behavior, begin to take responsibility for their behavior and continue with their schoolwork. Students may complete a “Think Sheet” which helps them focus on what they did and what they need to do next time to be respectful in the classroom. After talking, the teacher and child determine when he/she is ready to return to the classroom. Success Plan:

12

Page 13: R A Y M IL L E R E L E M E N T A R Y S C H O O L...W e w i l l c he c k t he c l a s s room s c he dul e s o t ha t your vi s i t w i l l not be a n i nt e rrupt i on i n l e a rni

Students and teachers may work together and/or with the principal and parents to create behavior plans to help modify and correct an ongoing behavior problem. In-School Suspension: Students stay at school to complete work outside the classroom Out-of-School Suspension: Principals may suspend students for up to 10 days for serious defiance of authority or behavior that is seriously detrimental to the student or others. The Superintendent of Schools may suspend students for up to 180 days of violation of the District Discipline Policy. STUDENT SEARCH AND SEIZURE School administrators, or any person the school administrator designates with search authority, have the authority to perform searches in school zones based on the reasonable suspicion standard. This is based upon the vital responsibility to preserve a proper educational environment and a special need for an immediate response to behavior that threatens either the safety of school children and teachers or the educational process itself. Personal searches can include, but are not limited to desks, backpacks, book bags, containers and purses. K-9 dogs may also be used to do unannounced sweeps of the school building and property within the school zone. Personally intrusive searches will require more compelling circumstances and be conducted by the school Safety Officer. A search of a student will be justified when there are reasonable grounds for the

suspicion that the search will turn up evidence that the students has violated, or is violating the law or school district policy, Safe Schools Act, rules, or regulations affecting school order.

Reasonable suspicion may be formed by considering factors, which include, but are

not limited to the following: ● Eyewitness observations by employees or administrators ● Information received from reliable sources ● Suspicious behavior by the student

A search will be permissible in its scope or intrusiveness when the measures adopted

are reasonably related to the objectives of the search. Reasonableness of scope or intrusiveness may be determined by the nature of the infraction, and the emergency requiring the search without delay.

DRUGS AND ALCOHOL

13

Page 14: R A Y M IL L E R E L E M E N T A R Y S C H O O L...W e w i l l c he c k t he c l a s s room s c he dul e s o t ha t your vi s i t w i l l not be a n i nt e rrupt i on i n l e a rni

Students are prohibited from distributing, dispensing, manufacturing, possessing, using and being under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or look-alike substances, and possessing or using tobacco, tobacco products or look-alike substances. Any student of the Kirksville R-III School District in possession of, or under the influence of, any quantity of drugs without our prior notification to the school nurse or respective building administrator shall be in violation of School Board Policy. The school administration or teachers shall have the right to conduct searches, which are reasonable in scope, on persons reasonably suspected to be in violation of Board Policy. If drugs are found, parent/guardians will be notified and appropriate discipline measures will be taken.

SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER The Kirksville Police Department officer is employed by the district and stationed at the high school. This officer enables the school to enhance security efforts in a proactive rather than a reactive way. The officer is governed by local law enforcement policies making sure that student rights are not violated. The overall mission of this public resource officer is to provide a safe environment for the educational process. The school resource officer is available to our school by teaching D.A.R.E. curriculum to students in 5th grade and working with students, parents, teachers and school administration.

APPROPRIATE DRESS Weather conditions and good taste should determine a child’s apparel. Rules concerning student dress have been established to assure that students dress in a business-like manner, meet the standards of cleanliness, healthfulness, and safety, and to assure that dress does not disrupt the educational process. Below are specific areas we want to address:

● Hats, bandanas, visors and sunglasses are not to be worn in the building. If a child wishes to bring a hat, bandana, visor or sunglasses to school they must stay in their backpack until it is time for recess or dismissal.

● Shirts with spaghetti straps, tube and tank tops, undershirts or ones that do not cover the stomach are NOT appropriate. Shirts are not to be slit open on the side or cut in any way.

● Apparel promoting products which are illegal for use by minors, double meaning messages and clothing making reference to prohibited conduct are NOT to be worn.

● Pants and jeans should fit. It is NOT considered appropriate for a student to wear pants/jeans that sag excessively or drag on the floor, or with holes that are revealing or designed to expose underclothing.

● Distracting accessories such as tattoos, chains, excessive jewelry, makeup, long

14

Page 15: R A Y M IL L E R E L E M E N T A R Y S C H O O L...W e w i l l c he c k t he c l a s s room s c he dul e s o t ha t your vi s i t w i l l not be a n i nt e rrupt i on i n l e a rni

artificial nails are not permitted at school. Parents of students who distract from the educational process will receive a phone call.

When a student’s clothing causes a distraction, presents a safety or a health hazard and/or is judged by the teachers or principal to be inappropriate, the student will be asked to change clothing or turn clothing inside out. Additional dress regulations may be imposed upon students participating in certain extracurricular activities. While the primary responsibility for appearance rests with the students and their parents, the building administrators have the authority to determine if apparel is in violation of this policy. We also ask volunteers to adhere to our appropriate dress policy. All students must have tennis shoes to wear when they participate in their physical education class. Due to health and safety reasons, NO student will be allowed to participate in physical education class unless they have the required footwear. Girls wearing dresses need to have shorts to wear under them during the physical education class and on the playground.

CARE OF SCHOOL PROPERTY If a student loses/destroys books, materials and/or equipment belonging to or in use by the school district, parents are required to pay for fines, charges and/or replacement costs for said losses. The amount of the fine will be based on the age of the book and the cost of a new book.

VALUABLE ITEMS Students are not to bring valuable items such as handheld electronic games (i.e. gameboys & ipods) cell phones, tape recorders, baseball cards, trading cards etc. to school. If these items are brought to school, they will be sent to the office. In addition, students should not bring skateboards (unless they will be used for transportation to and from school), shoes with wheels on the bottom or baseballs to school. Ray Miller Elementary is not responsible for lost, stolen, or misplaced items. Students must not bring money to school unless it is to be used for a specific school

15

Page 16: R A Y M IL L E R E L E M E N T A R Y S C H O O L...W e w i l l c he c k t he c l a s s room s c he dul e s o t ha t your vi s i t w i l l not be a n i nt e rrupt i on i n l e a rni

purpose such as milk, lunches, or library books. If a student would need a cell phone for an after school activity, the cell phone should be left in the office until the end of the school day. If the cell phone is NOT turned into the office and found on the student, it will be held in the office until a PARENT picks it up.

PTA The Ray Miller Elementary PTA exists to promote the education and welfare of our students. Parents are encouraged to join and participate in the activities of the PTA. Watch the monthly newsletter for opportunities to become involved in the PTA. SELLING PRODUCTS AT SCHOOL Elementary students are not allowed to sell products at school for personal use or gain. However, PTA, Scouts and other organizations may have fundraisers which involve elementary age students. Those transactions should occur before class begins or after dismissal in the afternoon. Teacher permission is required to go to another room or another part of the building for that purpose. SUPPLIES A supply list will be provided each year at the beginning of school. The district provides all major materials such as textbooks, workbooks, handwriting paper, etc. Major supplies such as paper, pencils, erasers, etc. may be purchased before school in the RME store. All students use assignment books to record their daily assignments. The first assignment book is provided by the school, however additional assignment books can be purchased in the main office if the first book is lost or destroyed. FIRE, TORNADO AND EARTHQUAKE DRILLS Drills are held throughout the year to familiarize students with the procedures. Each room has a written set of plans they are to follow. In case of fire, all students will vacate the building to a predetermined place near the school where roll is taken. In case of a tornado warning, all students will proceed to the specified location where they position themselves on their knees with their hands covering their heads. In case of earthquake, the students will “duck and cover” in the classroom. If evacuation of the building is every necessary, Moberly Area Community College or the YMCA are the Ray Miller Elementary evacuation sites. LOST AND FOUND RME maintains a lost and found. Any student finding an article should take it to the lost and found area. Also, check with the office if you have lost an item. A lost and found area is located near the front of the Commons.

16

Page 17: R A Y M IL L E R E L E M E N T A R Y S C H O O L...W e w i l l c he c k t he c l a s s room s c he dul e s o t ha t your vi s i t w i l l not be a n i nt e rrupt i on i n l e a rni

 

PHYSICAL EDUCATION, MUSIC AND ART CLASSES Physical education and health instruction are combined into the physical education class. Students participate in approximately 100 minutes per week in this class. Two classrooms of students and two instructors lead this class. Art, music and physical education classes have a prescribed curriculum that is aligned with state standards and district curriculum. In addition, students receive instruction in computer keyboarding, counseling and library/media skills on a weekly schedule. OUTSIDE RECESS Children need to come to school with apparel needed to go outside. The following is a chart of what a child needs to go outside with wind chill and temperature. 60+ no extra clothing 50-60 jackets & sweatshirts 50-below coats 20-32 coats, hats, gloves 20-below inside play *All children will go outside following district guidelines when the wind chill is greater that 20 degrees.

 

 

 

 

PLAYGROUND RULES 

1. The playground boundaries are: on the north--a line extending along the

south end of the fourth grade and the south end of the fifth grade wing: on the east - the hike and bike trail; on the south - the edge of the ecology area; and on the west - the soccer field. All courtyards are out of bounds.

2. Games involving tackling, rough play, wrestling, fighting, carrying people,

chasing and pushing, or knocking people down are prohibited. 3. Softballs may be brought to school and used in games. Baseballs are

prohibited. Softball games should be played on designated fields and away from congested areas.

4. No food, gum, or candy on the playground. 5. Notify the office if items should go on the roof. 6. Students who bring their own equipment should have their equipment well

17

Page 18: R A Y M IL L E R E L E M E N T A R Y S C H O O L...W e w i l l c he c k t he c l a s s room s c he dul e s o t ha t your vi s i t w i l l not be a n i nt e rrupt i on i n l e a rni

identified with their name or initials. Equipment and jackets for playground need to be brought down by children prior to being in the line for lunch.

7. Team games get first choice for areas and equipment. 8. Once outside for lunch recess, students must stay out until their teacher

calls them in or they have permission from the supervisor to come in. 9. Soccer balls and red playground balls should be kicked. Do not kick the

volleyballs or basketballs. No footballs or football games are allowed during school hours.

10. Balls may be kicked on the football/soccer field, not near the building or

on the blacktop. 11. Balls should be given to another student or the playground supervisor or

placed in the storage container when students leave the playground or no longer need the ball.

12. Skateboards, skates, scooters, rollerblades and boomboxes are not

permitted on the playground. If these items are brought to school for after school use, they are to be brought to the office with child’s name on them.

13. Students are to avoid running through games that are in progress (four

square, basketball). 14. Balls should not be thrown or kicked against the building. Children should not hit building with any object. 15. Permission must be requested from the playground supervisor to cross the

track to get balls that have gone into the apartment area east of the playground.

16. Students are not to run through the swing and slide areas. 17. Swingers should be seated and swing in a straight manner. If all swings

are full, a waiting student should count 30 swings, then the swing must be given up.

18

Page 19: R A Y M IL L E R E L E M E N T A R Y S C H O O L...W e w i l l c he c k t he c l a s s room s c he dul e s o t ha t your vi s i t w i l l not be a n i nt e rrupt i on i n l e a rni

18. Use the playground equipment properly. The P.E. teachers will review proper use of this equipment. No sitting on top of equipment.

19. Students using the ladder and rings should move to the north and leave a

safe distance between the person in front. 20. Do not hang on the basketball rims or grab the net. 21. No profane language is to be used at school or on the playground. 22. No snowball throwing is allowed. 23. No talking to people on the bicycle trail or at the apartments to the east of

the building. If someone approaches a child, investigate and immediately call the office on the walkie talkie.

24. Listen to and obey all directives from the playground supervisor. 25. No devices on the playground.

  

 

 

 

SPECIFIC EQUIPMENT RULES 

MERRY-GO-ROUND 

● Only 1 person on each color. (A total of 8 sitting down) ● The students on the RED panel may push. ● Once you push, you can get on, BUT you must hold on to the bars. ● NO JUMPING OFF! ● Students waiting in line should count (1-1000, 2-1000…) until they get to 20. ● Wait on the grass until it is your turn. ● Stop the merry-go-round before getting off. ● Wait until students get off the merry-go-round before the next group gets on. ● Do Not hang your feet over the edge.

YELLOW AND BLUE CLIMBER 

● Only 4 students on the climber. One student on each section. ● NO climbing over the top. ● Do not stick your head through any of the holes. ● Do not hang by your arms. ● NO PUSHING!

19

Page 20: R A Y M IL L E R E L E M E N T A R Y S C H O O L...W e w i l l c he c k t he c l a s s room s c he dul e s o t ha t your vi s i t w i l l not be a n i nt e rrupt i on i n l e a rni

CHAIN CLIMBER 

● Only 2 students on the equipment. ● You may climb over the top, but you may NOT sit on top of the equipment.

  

CONSEQUENCES FOR FAILURE TO FOLLOW RULES 

First Offense: Reteach expectation and walk for 5 minutes around the tree and orange basketball hoop with numbers. That game/piece of equipment is not to be used for the remainder of that particular recess. Second Offense: within 5 consecutive days: Reteach expectation and walk for 10 minutes around the tree/hoop and that game/piece of equipment is not to be used for one week (5 consecutive days). Third Offense: within 5 consecutive days: Student will walk the remainder of that recess and not be allowed to play games or be on equipment.

Violent Acts: will be an immediate removal from the playground. Students will be sent to the office and may lose playground privileges for multiple days and parents may be notified.

These rules will be enforced by all teachers at all times including their own classroom’s recess period and at after school activities.

STUDENTS WHO DISOBEY PLAYGROUND RULES WILL BE SUBJECT 

TO DISCIPLINARY ACTION. THIS MAY RESULT IN EXTENDED 

EXCLUSION FROM THE RAY MILLER ELEMENTARY PLAYGROUND. 

PARTIES Parties are planned for the students (Fall, Winter and Valentine’s Day). Parties

generally begin at 2:00 p.m. except for those rooms having special classes at that time. Kirksville

R III School District follows the Healthy and Hunger Free Kids Act. Please see brochure on the District web-site.

SPECIAL EDUCATION There are several special programs to ensure that all children in Ray Miller

Elementary School needing specialized instructional programs receive such instruction

20

Page 21: R A Y M IL L E R E L E M E N T A R Y S C H O O L...W e w i l l c he c k t he c l a s s room s c he dul e s o t ha t your vi s i t w i l l not be a n i nt e rrupt i on i n l e a rni

as established under Missouri statutes. The eligibility criteria are based on guidelines for identification established by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. The programs include Speech and Language and all areas of Special Education. If you would like more information about these classes, please contact your child’s school office at 665-2934, the Office of Special Education at 626-1400 or the Title I office at 626-1440.

SCHOOL WIDE TITLE R-I READING Title I services are available to students in the Kirksville R-III Schools. The models for these services vary within the grade levels at Ray Miller Elementary. For information on these programs, contact Kristin VanRie, RME principal.

TEACHER QUALIFICATIONS Parents may request information regarding the professional qualifications of their student’s teacher(s) by contacting the building principal, Kristin VanRie per Title I.A-3.

RAP AT RAY MILLER ELEMENTARY The Rapid Academic Program (RAP) serves students who have been identified as

gifted. The purpose of the program is to provide an educational environment beyond that offered in the regular school program and to meet the needs of the identified gifted student. The curriculum for this program is differentiated and is based on information processing, problem solving, critical thinking, creative thinking, communication and affective education.

Identified students at Ray Miller Elementary in grades 3, 4 and 5 are provided direct instruction through a “pull out’ model for one day each week during the school year. The gifted facilitator designs enrichment activities, directs independent study, and helps classroom teachers modify instruction to meet the needs of identified students in their classroom. RAP students are exempt from regular classroom assignments on their pull day out as the enrichment teacher will assign homework for this day. Students who meet criteria may be tested for the program in the Spring. Students in grade 2 at the primary school come to RME for a half day program once a week.

INTERNET AGREEMENT Internet access is available to students and teachers and can be a valuable research

tool. In order to ensure proper use of this tool, students will be supervised closely and be expected to be responsible with its use. An Internet Agreement form must be signed by parent/guardian at the beginning of the school year.

21

Page 22: R A Y M IL L E R E L E M E N T A R Y S C H O O L...W e w i l l c he c k t he c l a s s room s c he dul e s o t ha t your vi s i t w i l l not be a n i nt e rrupt i on i n l e a rni

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CODE OF CONDUCT: The Code of conduct applies to the regular school day and all school sponsored activities. All school district personnel responsible for the care and supervision of students are authorized to hold every pupil strictly accountable for any disorderly conduct in school and during school sponsored activities. MISSION STATEMENT OF THE CODE: We believe our students are unique and capable of being productive citizens. We take pride in their academic achievements, personal success and positive behavioral choices. Our standards of student conduct ensure that our school is a safe, caring, learning environment for students, parents and staff. PHILOSOPHY OF THIS CODE: School must prepare students for their responsibilities as productive citizens. Kirksville R-III School District strives to maintain a positive and inviting school, which is essential for student learning. To ensure each student is provided with a quality education, in a safe environment, this Code of Conduct has been established. Discipline policies help develop student self-control, self-discipline and contribute to personal success. This purpose of the Code of Conduct is not to punish students but to provide an avenue for positive change of behavior. This document is intended as a guide and does not cover all possible incidents. All elementary school students are expected to follow school rules and to show proper respect to all students, teachers and supervisors. Students who misbehave will be disciplined by immediate supervisors. Discipline procedures are to be commensurate with the age and special needs of the student. STUDENT DUE PROCESS RIGHTS: Students will be afforded due process in accordance with the law. The process will comply with state law and with the provisions outlined in the Board’s Policy and Regulations on Student Suspension and Student Expulsion.

22

Page 23: R A Y M IL L E R E L E M E N T A R Y S C H O O L...W e w i l l c he c k t he c l a s s room s c he dul e s o t ha t your vi s i t w i l l not be a n i nt e rrupt i on i n l e a rni

Students have the following rights to due process concerning disciplinary actions:

1. To be given oral or written notice of the charges against them. 2. To be given oral or written explanations of the facts which form the basis of

the proposed disciplinary actions. 3. To be given the opportunity to present their version of the incident. 4. To appeal disciplinary decision when required by law and/or policy.

Principals or their designees are authorized to conduct a search of a student based upon reasonable suspicion of misconduct as provided by law, and may search the student’s desk/items at any time.

23

Page 24: R A Y M IL L E R E L E M E N T A R Y S C H O O L...W e w i l l c he c k t he c l a s s room s c he dul e s o t ha t your vi s i t w i l l not be a n i nt e rrupt i on i n l e a rni

24

Page 25: R A Y M IL L E R E L E M E N T A R Y S C H O O L...W e w i l l c he c k t he c l a s s room s c he dul e s o t ha t your vi s i t w i l l not be a n i nt e rrupt i on i n l e a rni

LUNCH SCHEDULE 2019-2020 EAST LINE WEST LINE Class Time Class FINDLING 11:00-11:25 MCCLAMROCH SHAHAN 11:05-11:30 TUGGLE PECK 11:10-11:35 COLEGROVE LEWIS 11:15-11:40 SWEITZER MARSHALL 11:20-11:45 PRICE 11:25-11:50 PAFFORD WALKER 11:30-11:55 CASSADY MELVIN 11:35-12:00 MCNEILL HIX 11:40-12:05 HOLLENBECK BALL 11:45-12:10 JONES HUNSICKER 11:50-12:15 TREASURE ROSSBACH 11:55-12:20 GORDY SMITH 12:00-12:25 THARP

25

Page 26: R A Y M IL L E R E L E M E N T A R Y S C H O O L...W e w i l l c he c k t he c l a s s room s c he dul e s o t ha t your vi s i t w i l l not be a n i nt e rrupt i on i n l e a rni

2019-2020 Ray Miller Elementary

Kirksville School District School Parent Involvement Plan

School Vision: Build positive relationships between students, faculty and staff parents, and community that encourage kindness, cooperation, respect and responsibility. Create a safe environment in which the community of learners are focused on high expectations, child-centered and research-based instruction, where every child has the opportunity to succeed.

School Mission: Preparing students today for success tomorrow. To Fulfill our Mission and Vision: We are committed to a quality educational program that values parental involvement. We recognize that parents play a very important role in their children’s education and take every opportunity to foster the relationship between school, parent, and child. We believe in fostering strong relationships with students, families, and community to strengthen lifelong learning. Ray Miller Elementary School recognizes that:

● A child’s education is a responsibility shared by the student, school and family during the entire time the child spends in school.

● To support the goal of the school to educate all students effectively, the school and parents must work as knowledgeable partners.

● Although parents are diverse in culture, language, and needs, they are an integral component of a school’s ability to provide for the educational success of their children.

● Engaging parents is essential to improving student achievement. ● The school should foster and support active parental involvement.

PART I. SCHOOL PARENT INVOLVEMENT PLAN REQUIRED COMPONENTS ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZe will jointly develop/revise with parents the school parent involvement plan and distribute it to parents of participating children. Activity Date Due Person Responsible Distribute draft plan to parent involvement committee;

April 2019 Principal and Instructional Leader for Reading

Parent involvement meeting to review draft April 2019 Instructional Leader for Reading Draft review and approval April 2019 Parent Involvement Committee ILT (Instructional Leadership Team) approves final draft

April 2019 Principal, Academic Interventionist, and ILT

Parent Plan available on school website and in Ray Miller school office

August 2019

Principal and District Webmaster

B. Convene an annual meeting to which all parents of participating children shall be invited and encouraged to attend, to inform parents of their school’s participation under this part and to explain the requirements of this part, and the right of the parents to be involved;

26

Page 27: R A Y M IL L E R E L E M E N T A R Y S C H O O L...W e w i l l c he c k t he c l a s s room s c he dul e s o t ha t your vi s i t w i l l not be a n i nt e rrupt i on i n l e a rni

Activity Date Due Person Responsible New student orientation, Meet the Teacher August

2019 Principal, Academic Interventionist, School Counselor

Annual Public Meeting/Title 1 meeting (PBIS/Literacy Family Night)

Fall 2019 Reading Specialists

C. Offer various opportunities to meet, such as meetings in the morning or evening, and may provide, with funds provided under this part, transportation, child care, or home visits, as such services relate to parental involvement; also may arrange to meet in a public library. Activity Date Due Person Responsible Parent Teacher conferences October

2019 Principal and Teachers

Follow up with parents who do not attend the conference

October 2019

Principal and Teachers

Attendance at school events recorded Ongoing ILT and School Secretary Meet the Teacher, PBIS/Literacy Family Night, Parent Teacher Conferences, and Book Fair Family Night

Ongoing ILT, Reading Specialists, PBIS team, PTA, and Teachers

D. Involve parents, in an organized, ongoing, and timely manner, in the planning, review, and implementation of the school plan and the process of school review and improvement. Activity Date Due Person Responsible School Improvement Letters sent home (MAP performance)

Fall 2019 or Winter 2020

Principal, Office Staff

Parental Involvement Meetings (PBIS/Literacy Family Night; Title I Annual Parent Review)

Fall 2019 Spring 2020

Principal, Academic Interventionist, Instructional Leader for Reading

E. Provide parents of participating children – a. timely information about programs under this part; b. a description and explanation of the curriculum in use at the school, the forms of academic

assessment used to measure student progress, and the proficiency levels students are expected to meet; and

c. if requested by parents, opportunities for regular meetings to formulate suggestions and to participate, as appropriate, in decisions relating to the education of their children, and respond to any such suggestions as soon as practically possible.

Activity Date Due Person Responsible New Student Orientation, Meet the Teacher, ELL Parent and Student Orientation

August 2019 Principal, Academic Interventionist, School Counselor, ELL Coordinator, All Certified Staff

Monthly newsletter to parents about curriculum and school activities posted to website and social media

Ongoing Principal

27

Page 28: R A Y M IL L E R E L E M E N T A R Y S C H O O L...W e w i l l c he c k t he c l a s s room s c he dul e s o t ha t your vi s i t w i l l not be a n i nt e rrupt i on i n l e a rni

Grade level curriculum overview Quarterly Grade level teams Parent Reading Packet distributed (Title I overview, assessment overview, tips on how to be involved in your child’s education)

Fall 2019 Principal, Instructional Leader for Reading, Reading Specialist

Parent teacher conferences (curriculum, student progress, and student proficiency levels discussed, academic assessment)

October 2019 Principal, All Certified Staff

Teacher planning time available for parent conferences to discuss concerns

Ongoing All Certified Staff

Encourage parents to visit website and check social media

Monthly newsletters

Principal, All Certified Staff

Reading Connection (from Title I to whole building)

Monthly Reading Specialists, Classroom Teachers

F. If the school wide program plan is not satisfactory to the parents of participating children, parents may submit comments on the plan available for review to the local educational agency. Activity Date Due Person Responsible Final plan posted to public and available for parent comments

August 2019 Principal

G. Ray Miller Elementary will inform parents and parental organizations of the purpose and existence of the Parental Information and Resource Center (PIRC) available on the Missouri Department of Education website. Activity Date Due Contact person Newsletters Monthly Principal School website Monthly Principal, District

Webmaster Meet the Teacher/Orientation

August 2019 All Certified Staff

PART II REQUIRED SHARED RESPONSIBILITIES FOR HIGH STUDENT ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT As a component of the school-level parent involvement plan, each school shall jointly develop with parents for all children served under this part a school-parent compact that outlines how parents, the entire school staff, and students will share the responsibility for improved student academic achievement.

B. Conduct a parent/teacher conference in elementary schools, annually (at a minimum), during which the compact shall be discussed as the compact relates to the individual child’s achievement;

ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZrovide frequent reports to parents on their children’s progress; and ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZrovide parents with reasonable access to staff, opportunities to volunteer and participate in their child’s class and observation of classroom activities.

28

Page 29: R A Y M IL L E R E L E M E N T A R Y S C H O O L...W e w i l l c he c k t he c l a s s room s c he dul e s o t ha t your vi s i t w i l l not be a n i nt e rrupt i on i n l e a rni

ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZtaff appreciation and support Activity Date Due Person Responsible Parent teacher conferences with documentation

October 2019 Principal, All Certified Staff

School parent compact signed Fall 2019 Academic Interventionist, Instructional Leader for Reading

Contact all parents that did not attend conferences to sign school parent compact

Fall 2019 Parent Coordinator, Classroom Teachers

School parent compact available in handbook

Ongoing Parent Coordinator

Access to grades using Information Now Ongoing Principal, Academic Interventionist, School Counselor, All Certified Staff

Entrance Reading Intervention Letter Intervention Entrance Date

Reading Interventionists

Exit Intervention Letter with supporting data

Exit Intervention Date

Reading Interventionists

Teacher contact information is on district website

Ongoing Principal, District Webmaster

Volunteer opportunities shared via email and social media

Ongoing All Certified Staff, PTA

Meet the Teacher August 2019 Principal, All Certified Staff PBIS/Literacy Family Night Fall 2019 Principal, ILT, Reading Specialists,

PBIS team, PTA Book Fair Family Night Fall 2019 Principal, PTA Literature Festival Spring 2020 Ms. Kruger Leading Through Character Monthly Ms. Motley Student of the Month Monthly Ms. Motley Math Contest Ongoing TBD After School Arts Program Ongoing Ms. HIx Copy of STAR Annual Progress Report (Math and Reading)

Quarterly Classroom Teacher

BUILDING CAPACITY REQUIREMENTS FOR INVOLVEMENT To ensure effective involvement of parents and to support a partnership among the school involved, parents, and the community to improve student academic achievement, each school and local educational agency assisted under this part – a. Shall provide assistance to the parents of children served by the school or local educational

agency, as appropriate, in understanding such topics as the State’s academic content standards and State student academic achievement standards, State and local academic assessments, the requirements of this part, and how to monitor a child’s progress and work with educators to improve the achievement of their children;

Activity Date Due Person Responsible

29

Page 30: R A Y M IL L E R E L E M E N T A R Y S C H O O L...W e w i l l c he c k t he c l a s s room s c he dul e s o t ha t your vi s i t w i l l not be a n i nt e rrupt i on i n l e a rni

Curriculum information sent home in grade level curriculum guides

Quarterly Principal, Grade level teams

Report cards Quarterly All Certified Staff Parent teacher conferences October

2019 All Certified Staff

PBIS Daily Recognition Ongoing Academic Interventionist, PBIS Team

Meeting to explain STAR assessment (PBIS/Literacy Family Night)

Fall 2019 Reading Specialists

b. Shall provide materials and training to help parents to work with their children to improve their

children’s achievement, such as literacy training and using technology, as appropriate, to foster parental involvement;

Activity Date

Due Contact person

Reading Connection (from Title ! to whole building) Monthly Reading Specialists, Classroom teachers

Bridges Family Letter Ongoing Classroom Teachers Meeting to explain STAR assessment (PBIS/Literacy Family Night)

Fall 2019 Reading Specialists

c. Shall educate teachers, pupil services personnel, principals, and other staff, with the assistance of parents, in the value and utility of contributions of parents, and in how to reach out to, communicate with, and work with parents as equal partners, implement and coordinate parent programs, and build ties between parents and the school;

Activity Date

Due Contact person

Parent Involvement Professional Development (meetings and handouts)

Ongoing Principal, Academic Interventionist, Counselor

d. Coordinate and integrate parent involvement programs and activities with Head Start, Early

Reading, the Home Instruction Programs for Preschool Youngsters, the Parents as Teachers Program, and public preschool and other programs, and conduct other activities, such as parent resource centers, that encourage and support parents in more fully participating in the education of their children.

Activity Date Due Person Responsible Provide information on District’s Early Education Program

As Requested

ECLC Director, Principal

30

Page 31: R A Y M IL L E R E L E M E N T A R Y S C H O O L...W e w i l l c he c k t he c l a s s room s c he dul e s o t ha t your vi s i t w i l l not be a n i nt e rrupt i on i n l e a rni

e. Shall ensure that information related to school and parent programs, meetings, and other activities is sent to the parents of participating children in a format and, to the extent practicable, in a language parents can understand.

Activity Date Due Person Responsible Notices regarding specific events sent home As needed All Certified Staff Newsletters posted on website and social media

Monthly Principal

Text Caster As needed RME Secretary District Website As needed Principal, District

Webmaster

f. Shall provide such other reasonable support for parental involvement activities under this as

parents may request. Activity Date Due Person Responsible Information Now Ongoing All Certified Staff Wrap Around Services As needed School Counselor Volunteer opportunities Ongoing All Certified Staff g. May involve parents in the development of training for teachers, principals, and other educators

to improve the effectiveness of such training; h. May provide necessary literacy training from funds received under this part if the district has

exhausted all other reasonably available sources of funding for such training; i. May pay reasonable and necessary expenses associated with local parental involvement

activities, including transportation and child care costs, to enable parents to participate in school-related meetings and training sessions;

j. May train parents to enhance the involvement of other parents;

k. May arrange school meetings at a variety of times, or conduct in-home conferences between

teachers or other educators, who work directly with participating children, with parents who are unable to attend such conferences at school, in order to maximize parental involvement and participation;

l. May adopt and implement model approaches to improving parental involvement; m. May establish a district parent advisory council to provide advice on all matters related to

parental involvement in programs supported under this section n. May develop appropriate roles for community-based organizations and businesses in parent

involvement activities. PART III ACCESSIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

31

Page 32: R A Y M IL L E R E L E M E N T A R Y S C H O O L...W e w i l l c he c k t he c l a s s room s c he dul e s o t ha t your vi s i t w i l l not be a n i nt e rrupt i on i n l e a rni

In carrying out the parental involvement requirements of this part, districts and schools, to the extent practicable, shall provide full opportunities for the participation of parents with children with limited English proficiency, parents with children with disabilities, and parents of migratory children, including providing information and school reports in a format and, to the extent practicable, in a language such parents can understand. Activity Date Due Person Responsible Transportation arrangements Ongoing Principal, Special Education Staff, ELL Staff Explanation of Procedural Safeguards

Ongoing Special Ed Director , Special Education Staff

Assessment & Pre-referrals Ongoing Special Ed Director , Care Team, Psych Examiner

Implementation of IEP Ongoing All Staff (Certified and Non-Certified) Translation Services As

needed ELL Staff

PART IV ADOPTION This Ray Miller Elementary Parental Involvement Plan has been developed jointly with, and agreed on with, parents of children participating in Title I program, as evidenced by meeting minutes. The Parent Involvement Plan was developed by Ray Miller Elementary on 4/30/19 and will be in effect for the 2019-2020 school year. The school will distribute this Parent Involvement Plan to all parents of participating Title I children and parents of non-participating Title 1 children. The plan will be made available on the Ray Miller website no later than August 2019. _______________________________________ (Signature of Title I Authorized Representative) ___________04/30/19_____________________(date) These people were involved with the development of this document: Ms. Mandy Grady Academic Interventionist (Administrator) Ms. Kristin Van Rie Principal (Administrator) Ms. Saturn Cassady Parent Ms. Nicole Marshall Parent Ms. Cheryl Dorrell Parent Ms. Amee Jones Parent Ms. Rachel Hix Teacher Ms. Cheree Ball Teacher

32

Page 33: R A Y M IL L E R E L E M E N T A R Y S C H O O L...W e w i l l c he c k t he c l a s s room s c he dul e s o t ha t your vi s i t w i l l not be a n i nt e rrupt i on i n l e a rni

Ms. Molly Tuggle Teacher Ms. Elizabeth Starkey Teacher (Special Education) Ms. Diane Meehan Teacher (Reading Interventionist) Ms. Casey Chapman Teacher (Reading Interventionist) Ms. Peggy Mohan Counselor Ms. Casey Chapman Instructional Leader for Reading

33