1. Hannah Cole Primary 2013-14 School Year

2. Open House Packet Please complete the forms and return as soon as possible.

3. Title I Learning Compact

4. DRESS & APPEARANCE Students are discouraged from wearing flip flops, cowboy boots and crocs as students cannot participate in recess and gym safely. Wheelies are not permitted at school

5. COMMUNICATION Teacher newsletters – twice a month Principal newsletter – once a month Parent Portal Website: www.boonville.k12.mo.us – Links for Lunch/Breakfast menu – Upcoming events – Staff Directory – Student Handbook

6. RED (Real Time Events Delivered) Receive a text and/or email on upcoming events and early dismissals due to weather Sign up for RED on Boonville website -Hannah Cole – General and your child’s grade level. If phone numbers or email addresses change please notify the school and update your RED account.

7. School Wide Intervention 30 minutes daily Begins Sept. 30 – April 25th

8. GO MATH! Piloted this program last year & has been adopted this year for K-5. We have all the resources & materials to fully implement. Resources for parents to access for enrichment and remediation. More information to come.

9. ROCKET MATH (1 st & 2 nd Grade) Support from home on addition/subtraction Students work at individual pace and set individual goals.

10. ARRIVAL TIMES School starts at 7:45 Children cannot arrive before 7:25 as supervision is not available. Upon arrival children can either go to the gym or eat breakfast. Breakfast times are 7:25 – 7:55

11. BEAT THE BELL Arrive on time by 8:00, traveling trophy presented each week to class with the highest % of students on time. “Best Attendance of the Month” – Classes with the highest attendance per grade level will be recognized September – April. -Will receive a coupon

12. “STAR” Students S tudious, T imely, A ccountable, & R esponsible Students meeting guidelines will receive a certificate quarterly and an extra recess. 0 Absences & up to 2 Tardies or 1 Absence & 0 Tardies Each quarter everyone starts with a clean slate

13. PERFECT ATTENDANCE AWARD Students meeting the following requirements for the entire year will receive a certificate at the Awards Assembly in May: 0 Absences and up to 4 Tardies or 1 Absence and up to 2 Tardies or 2 Absences and 0 Tardies

14. Lunch Parents are welcome to eat a school lunch with their child. Please notify school by 8:30. NO FAST FOOD OR SODA MAY BE BROUGHT IN. You will sit at a table in the extended part of the cafeteria with your student. A Lunch expectation agreement needs to be signed.

15. Lunch Payment Online payment for school meals available thru Parent Portal. PayPal is the clearing agent for transactions There is a fee charged with this and is in your packet of information.

16. SICKNESS When your child is sick, please call the office by 8:30. Leave a message if on another line. Your child should be symptom/fever free for 24 hours before returning to school. If your child gets sick during the day, we will call parents first, then emergency contacts. Any prescription medications need to be brought to the nurse in the pharmacy package with pharmacy label.

17. PARTIES Students can participate in Halloween, Valentine’s Day and Christmas parties. Sign up sheets to help are in the classrooms. Only store-bought treats should be provided. Floral deliveries, balloons, candy and/or individual gifts will not be accepted at the office to deliver to students.

18. Students’ Responsiblities To respect others To come to school prepared to learn To behave so others can learn To care for all property – theirs and others

19. Students’ Rights To be safe To be respected To learn To possess a positive self esteem To make choices

20. Safety and Dismissal Procedures #1 Goal is to ensure safety for all kids!

21. Safety All classroom doors are locked Specific procedures & practice drills All outside doors are locked Buzzer system-will happen-not sure when New walkies

22. VISITORS Visitors must check in the office. No parents in hallway unless cleared through office.

23. Dismissal Procedures Plan ahead for your child’s dismissal Consistent dismissal procedures are important If you need to change dismissal plans, a parent or legal guardian must send a note or call the office by 2:00.

24. Pick-Up List The person picking up your child must be on the pick-up list. If you need someone to pick up your child that is not on the list, please send a note or call. You may be asked for a photo ID.

25. Pick-Up Forms Complete the form tonight and return tomorrow. Complete one for EACH child. We also use this list if your child gets sick at school and we can’t reach parents.

26. Parent Pick-Up Procedures Two ways to utilize parent pick-up: Car Pick-Up Face to Face Pick-Up

27. Car Pick-Up Pick-up is at 2:45 AFTER all buses have left Stay in your car Pull your car all the way around the parking lot via the following: – West side for 2 nd Graders and Preschool (behind buses) – East side for Kindergarten and 1 st Graders

28. West Side-2 nd Graders & Preschool (Behind buses)

29. East Side-Kindergarten & 1 st Grade

30. Car Pick-Up Lanes will continue to move forward and load students. Remain in single file line. You may need to park if your student is not ready. If your child has a sibling in 2 nd grade, they will all be with the 2 nd grade teacher.

31. Face-to-Face Pickup Face-to-Face Pickup will start at 2:45. If you prefer to park and walk up to the building you may use the crosswalks and an attendant will be there to direct traffic. Teachers will be in the same area each day. The teacher will make sure you are on the list and you can take your student.

32. Face-to-Face Pick-Up People picking up students will not be allowed to stand inside the school or in the front entry of the building. The only exception to this is during inclement weather. A staff member will hold a sign for parents to come in the foyer after busses dismiss.

33. Face-to-Face Pickup Inclement weather pick-up – Kindergarten – in Kindergarten hallway (by library) – 1 st Grade – in front hallway by office windows – 2 nd Grade – in front hallway across from nurse’s office. Please do not take your student without the teacher knowing.

34. What Can You Do to Help? Please share our dismissal procedures with anyone that picks up your child. Be patient. We have tried to address possible issues but realize there will still be some that might come up. If you have a concern, please contact me.

35. We are responsible for getting a third of our student population safely home through our Parent Pick-Up system. THANK YOU for your support and patience!

36. Be sure to utilize the website www.boonville.k12.mo.us Handbook & calendar are in the packets. Return paperwork as soon as possible, especially the Student Pick-Up form.

37. We look forward to a great school year with you and your children!