1. Welcome Cedar River Bears

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5. BE EXCELLENT Being excellent means you are on-time and ready to learn 5

6. BE ACCEPTING A positive, healthy attitude and behavior promotes a safe, fun and successful learning environment 6 BEARS Bucks BEARS Paws Habits of Mind End of year awards BEAR Paw Video

7. BE RESPECTFUL Being prepared and respectful to others leads to successful experiences with the school learning environment. Skills and habits you develop at this time will help you to be prepared for future success in high school and the world of work. 7

8. BE SAFE Being safe shows respect to yourself and others 8

9. Key People  Mr. McGrath – Principal  Mr. Talbert – Assistant Principal  Ms. Buckley-Student Support  Ms. Strojan/Vannice-ASB  Ms.Thibert– 6 th 7 th grade Counselor  Ms. Allen, Ms. Paterson – Office  Ms. Holly – Book Keeper  Ms. Brunette – Nurse  Mr. Hopkins – Custodian  Ms. Brisendine-Food Service 9

10. Mr. McGrath Principal 10

11. Mr. Talbert Assistant Principal 11

12. Ms. Thibert 6 th & 7 th Counselor 12 Ms. Dotson Counselor Intern

13. School Counselor  Specific services provided may include:  Classroom guidance activities  Group/individual counseling  Academic counseling  Crisis prevention & intervention  Assistance & consultation for parents  Liaison between students, parents, and staff 13

14. Ms. Buckley Student Support Services 14

15. ASB Ms. Strojan/Vannice 15

16. Ms. Allen Head Secretary 16

17. Ms. Paterson Attendance Secretary 17

18. Ms. Holly Cashier 18

19. Ms. Von Stubbe Registrar / Library 19

20. Ms. Brunette Nurse 20

21. Mr. Hopkins Custodian 21

22. Food Service Ms. Brisendine Ms. Paulson Ms Davis 22

23. Lost & Found  A lost and found service is maintained in the cafeteria. Students should turn in all items found for which ownership is unknown to the main office. 23

24. Lost and Found 24

25. Absences/Tardies  Turn in a note to Mrs. Paterson when you return to school.  If you know you will be absent, turn in a note 3 days before you leave.  Get to class on time 25

26. Free powerpoint template: www.brainybetty.com 26 LEAVING SCHOOL AT THE END OF THE DAY

27. Medication 27

28. LUNCH TIME 28

29. Alcohol and Chemical Substances  A student shall not possess, use, transmit, be under the influence of, or show evidence of having used any alcoholic beverage or other intoxicant, or other chemical substance. Students may not be in possession of drug paraphernalia. Any illegal chemical substance, narcotic, hallucinogenic drug, or medicine prescribed to another student is not permitted. No counterfeit drug is permitted. Use of inhalants (huffing) is not permitted. Students may not possess over the counter (OTC) drugs or medicines prescribed for them. In addition, a student may not knowingly remain in any area where there is alcohol or drug activity taking place. 29

30. Cellular Phones & Other Electronics .. 30

31. Electronic Listening Devices 31

32. Dress Code Free powerpoint template: www.brainybetty.com 32

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34. Reckless Physical Behavior 34

35. Weapons and Dangerous Instruments  A student shall not possess or transmit any object that can reasonably be considered a firearm, knife, air gun, dangerous weapon/ammunition, taser, pepper spray, or a facsimile thereof. State law provides that possession of a dangerous weapon is grounds for expulsion. 35

36. POSSIBLE DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS  30 Minute Lunch Detention  After School Detention  Friday School Discipline  Partial Day In-school Suspension  Full Day In-school Suspension  Short term Suspension from School  Long term Suspension from School  Emergency Expulsion from School  Expulsion from School  Restitution 36

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40. Get involved!!!  Sports, clubs, ASB, One School work, etc.  You are setting the habits for the rest of your life 40

41. An Inspirational video  Video #1 (Inspirational Quotes, 4:31) Video #1 (Inspirational Quotes, 4:31)  Video #2 (Track Runner, 3:15) Video #2  Video #3 (Jordan, 31 sec.) Video #3  Video #3 Do you BelieveDo you Believe  I Walk (PBIS 6:35) I Walk  I Lunch (PBIS 7:15) I Lunch  Upstander (PBIS 5:07) Upstander  Gossip Girls (PBIS1:52) Gossip Girls 41

42. Have a Great Year!!! Let us know what we can do to help!! 42