2008 - 2009 Roosevelt Elementary School
Parent Handbook
Dear Students and Parents/Guardians,
This Student/Parent Handbook was written to describe policies and
procedures and to provide important information for our school community.
Please read and discuss this information with the entire family.
At Roosevelt Elementary School, the staff, parents, and students
consistently promote the development of collaborative relationships in an
effort to enhance the learning process. We look forward to open communication
as we work towards our goal of providing an exciting and challenging academic
program within an equitable and safe environment for all of our students.
Please feel free to contact me or any staff member to discuss an idea,
problem, concern or challenge. I look forward to working with all of you to
support the needs of all children.
Sincerely,
Principal of Roosevelt
Elementary
ROOSEVELT SCHOOL VISION
The Roosevelt Elementary School staff will provide an environment where all
students experience:
high
academic achievement
stimulating
curriculum linked to high standards
equitable
learning opportunities
positive
social experiences and enjoyable memories
opportunities
to develop and share unique gifts and talents
STUDENT GOALS
To meet or exceed our state mandated Assessment Performance Index (API)
goals:
Student work will reflect and demonstrate:
high
quality of thinking and understanding
integration
of supportive technology
connection
to the real world
ability
to use a variety of tools and skills related to all curricular areas
ability
to self-assess
respect
and value for the diverse population of our school and community
Teachers will plan instruction for students that reflects:
principles
of a thoughtful, meaning centered curriculum
understanding
of performance-based assessment
integration
of technological tools
awareness
of a variety of learning styles and needs
differentiated
instruction
All support staff, parents and community participating in school programs
will:
contribute
in a significant way to the learning environment of the school community
as active supporters and advocates
DISTRICT
ADMINISTRATION
Christine Lim
Superintendent
Cindy Cathey
Asst. Superintendent (Ed. Services)
Song Chin-Bendib
Asst. Superintendent (Business Services)
Asst. Superintendent (Human Resources)
Sheila Lawrence
Director of Student Support Services
Greg Dyer
Director of Grounds And Maintenance
Judith Cameron
Director of Curriculum and Instruction
Aulani Cler
Director of Food Services
Katherine Piccus
Director of Special Services
Ling King
Information Technology Administrator
District Office
San Leandro Unified School District
14735 Juniper Street
San Leandro, Ca 94579
BOARD OF EDUCATION
Pauline Cutter
Rick Richards
Mike Katz-Lacabe
Ray Davis
Linda Perry
Lisa Hague
Board Meetings are held on the first and third Tuesdays of each month,
beginning at 7:00 p.m. at the district office. For more information call
(510) 667-3536.
Teachers
Grade
Room
Voice Mail
Lyn Goldflam
K
FO3-
618-4350 X3243
Patty Fishbaugh
K
FO3
618-4350 X3233
Susan Powers
K
FO4
618-4350 X3234
Linda Wittig
K
FO4
618-4350 X3245
Pam Lowe
1
12
618-4350 X3212
Renee Purdy
1
-10
618-4350 X3210
Karen Koizumi
1
9
618-4350 X3209
Kenny Moy
1
7
618-4350 X3207
Nancy Endicott
2
A3
618-4350 X3223
Sue Kaye
3
W1
618-4350 X3271
Jeni Engler
2
11
618-4350 X3252
Keri Breedlove
2
11
618-4350 X3211
Joan Bonsey
2
8
618-4350 X3208
Julie Pence-Wallan
2
8
618-4350 X3238
Robin McCluen
3
A1
618-4350 X3221
Rich Fishbaugh
3
A4
618-4350 X3224
Wendy Papciak
3
4
618-4350 X3204
Lois Smith
3
2
618-4350 X3202
Dinah Withers
3-5
6
618-4350 X3206
Kirsten Julin
4
14
618-4350 X3214
Lauren Lipka
4/5
15
618-4350 X3215
Ash McDaniel
4
W3
618-4350 X3273
Erika Lagrisola
5
W4
618-4350 X3274
Lew Williams
5
W2
618-4350 X3272
Specialists:
Voice Mail
Maureen Shapiro
Roosevelt/Dist. Nurse
618-4350 X3235
Sara Mireles
Resource Teacher
618-4350 X3201
Speech Therapist
618-4350 X3222
MaryAnn Mendoza
Preschool Speech/Lang
618-4350 X3241
Mamoutha Moorthy
Psychologist
618-4350 X3251
Kathy Tronvig
Physical Education
618-4350 X3245
Marie Bivens
Art
618-4350 X3231
Susan Dent
Vocal Music-
618-4350 X3232
Andrew Storar
Inst. Music-
618-4350 X3242
Roosevelt Support
Staff:
Voice Mail
Victoria Forrester
Principal
618-4350 X3275
Chris Lucero
Office Manager
618-4350 X0
Lynne Kruger-
Office Clerk 618-4350 X3261
Ron Brown
Head Custodian 618-4350 X3291
Josefina Gutierrez
Custodian
Cathy MacDougall
Library Clerk 618-4350 X3281
Dawn Coburn
Resource Specialist Aide
Elena Nunez
Cafeteria Staff 618-4350 X4352
Noon Supervisors:
Lilia Ularte
Parent Volunteer
Parent Volunteer
Maria Melero
Martin Francis
Parent Volunteer
COMMUNICATIONS
TELEPHONE:
School office hours are from 7:45 a.m. to 3:45 p.m., Monday through Friday
(except for holidays). Often our telephones are busy with unnecessary calls,
i.e. lunch menu, time for dismissal or parent messages for students. Parents
are asked to follow these suggestions in order to minimize the need to call
the school.
1. Make sure your child has their homework, textbooks, library books,
lunch/lunch money ready for school each day.
2. Keep your school informed of your home, work and emergency contact
numbers. Make sure that emergency contacts are able to pick up your children
and not have problems due to employment or transportation.
3. If you wish to contact your child's teacher and it is not an emergency,
write a note to the teacher or leave a message on the teacher's voice mail
giving a telephone number where you can be reached and the best times to
contact you.
4. Help your child develop responsibility for bringing messages /
bulletins to and from home and school to keep you informed of changes of
schedules and upcoming events.
5. Save the lunch menu (post it on the refrigerator or bulletin board).
6. Check parent bulletins for information and save them for reference.
7. Talk to your child before school about appointments or changes in the
school schedules. Also discuss with them any changes in their schedule for
after school. The office phone cannot be used for planning extracurricular
activities after school.
SCHOOL BULLETINS
School bulletins and newsletters are our main method of keeping you
informed about school affairs. Some bulletins will carry messages important
to you such as early dismissal of school, dates for picture taking, PTA
meetings and special schedules. Please stress to your child the importance of
bringing home all bulletins. Bulletins will be sent home every Wednesday of
each month. We also have a voice mail system that many teachers use daily.
Many of the events can also be heard in Spanish by calling the following
hotline numbers:
Para Informacion en Espanol de los asuntos importantes de los boletins,
favor de llamar al: 869-3825 X. 98
VISITS TO CLASSROOMS:
Parents are most welcome to visit classrooms although we ask that you call
first for an appointment. Please stop by the office when you first arrive. To
ensure everyone's safety, we need to know of any visitors on the school
grounds.
Please understand that all visitors/volunteers must check in at the office
to receive a visitor's pass. Teachers are not free to talk with parents
during class time. They do welcome conferences during their regularly
scheduled conference periods when they can give you their full attention.
Please send a note with your child to the teacher for conference times and
dates. All visitors / volunteers must check in at the office to receive a
visitor's pass. Volunteer packs are also available in the office and need to
be completed if you will be assisting in the classroom or driving on field
trips.
DAILY SCHEDULE
Kindergartners begin their staggered schedule immediately. All students in
Grades 1-5 will attend school on the early schedule for the first two weeks
in September. After that parents of students in grades 1-3 will be notified
of their child's scheduled time. Teachers will try to accommodate parents
requests for early/late bird schedules, but decisions will ultimately be
based on the educational needs of the child.
KINDERGARTEN
Early Birds
8:10 - 11:40 a.m.
Late Birds
11:30 - 3:00 p.m.
GRADES 1 - 3
Early Birds
8:10 - 1:50 P.m.
Late Birds
9:30 - 3:00 p.m.
GRADES 4 - 5
All Students
8:10 - 3:00 p.m.
EVERY WEDNESDAY
All Kindergartners
8:10 - 11:40 a.m.
Grades 1 - 5
8:10 - 1:50 p.m.
ARRIVAL TIMES No Supervision is available before 7:55 a.m. Students assigned
to begin classes at 8:10 a.m. should arrive prior to that time, but NOT
before 7:55 a.m. unless asked to do so by their teacher. Students who begin
class at 9:30 a.m. may not arrive on the school grounds prior to 9:15 a.m.
since there is no supervision available at that time.
ABSENCE FROM SCHOOL
We appreciate your cooperation in seeing that your child attends school each
day on time. Absences and tardies are a hardship on both pupil and teacher.
If your child is to be excused from school for a medical or dental
appointment, please send a note to the teacher stating the time to be
excused. When your child returns to school after an absence, a note must be
brought in stating the reason for the absence. In the case of illness, please
be specific. If your child has contacted a communicable disease, please phone
in to the school so that we may be alerted for signs of illness in other
children.
TARDINESS
We ask for your fullest cooperation in seeing that your child attends school
on time. When a child enters his/her classroom five to ten minutes late
he/she not only misses out on valuable instruction, but also interrupts the
other students and the teacher. Children who are habitually tardy will be
referred to the Child Welfare and Attendance Office of the San Leandro
School District. The school must have written notes on any tardies explaining
the reason. Students who are tardy should go directly to their classroom
first and will be directed to the school office only if the attendance has
already been turned in.
LEAVING THE SCHOOL GROUNDS EARLY
We ask that when possible schedule all your children's appointments after
school. If this is not possible then please send a note with your
child in the morning specifying the time he/she needs to be released.
Students must be signed out in the office by the adult at the time
he/she is picked-up.
INDEPENDENT STUDY
Students who will be absent from school for an extended period of time, 5 or
more days, should participate in the Independent Study Program offered by the
school district. Students receive school assignments to be completed during
their absence from school. The school also receives attendance credits. Contact
your child's teacher or call the school office if you need this program. You must give the teachers at least 2 days prior notice, since it takes time to prepare
the contracts that have to be signed prior to leaving. Special consideration
can be made in the event of a family emergency.
SCHOOL PROGRAMS
MUSIC PROGRAMS
Classroom vocal music is taught to all 1st -5th grade students at Roosevelt.
A variety of songs are taught along with the basic elements of music. A music
specialist is available to teach this program. We will continue to offer
instrumental music as an elective for fifth graders only. Students are pulled
out of class twice a week for this class and meet with an instrumental music
teacher.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
The physical education program includes grades 1-5. It is under the direction
of a physical education specialist who also helps teachers plan and implement
a full physical education program. All physical education programs emphasize
participation and skill development for all children. In addition to the two
45 minute periods each week in this program, additional activities are
directed by the classroom teachers. Kindergarten motor skills program is
taught by the classroom teacher with continuous assessment of each child's
skill levels. Specific activities are provided in areas where the individual
child needs further help.
ART
We provide 45 minutes of art instruction for all students in grades 1 through
5. Art is being taught to students by a teacher specialist once a week.
OUTDOOR EDUCATION PROGRAM
We offer an Outdoor Education Program for all students in grade 5. Students
may participate in a variety of fundraising activities approved by the
committee to help finance this program. In the past our Roosevelt Dad's Club
and PTA have also helped through funding and providing needed services.
A.C.E.
After-school clubs of enrichment is a fee-based program that provides
students with a variety of opportunities to explore, sing, dance, create,
cook or other activities as applicable. Students must have attended school
the day of the activity in order to participate in the A.C.E. program.
MORE SCHOOL PROGRAMS
SPECIAL EDUCATION
All children develop at different rates. Because of this, we watch students
carefully, but do not necessarily screen them for Special Education as a
first step. When there is a serious concern, we first meet through our
Student Study Team to plan for appropriate interventions.
Resource
The Resource Specialist works with students who have an identified learning
disability. Parents of these children meet at least annually with the
teacher, resource specialist, and principal to determine areas of emphasis
and specific goals and to assess progress. If you have a concern about this
area, please contact the Resource Specialist.
Speech Therapy
A speech therapist is assigned to Roosevelt School. She works part-time with
students from all grades on an individual or small group basis. These
students, who have diagnosed speech problems, are serviced both in the
classroom and on a pullout basis as indicated by their diagnostic needs.
Teachers and parents may refer students to the speech therapist for
diagnostic purposes.
English Language Development (ELD)
Students who speak a language other than English as their primary language
are placed in classrooms with an English Language Development certified
teacher.
Gifted and Talented Education Program (GATE)
Although students are not screened for the Gifted and Talented Education
program until 3rd grade, we recognize that somewhere around 5-10% of our
students are in that category. Speak with your child's classroom teacher to
find out more details about the GATE program.
SNACK TIME
Each child is encouraged to bring a nutritious snack and drink to
school each day. This is optional for grades 1-5. All teachers do
allow students to eat their snack during their first morning break. Please do
not send in soda cans or candy.
SCHOOL LUNCH PROGRAM
Lunch tickets may be purchased at a price of 11 lunches for $20.00 by cash
or check (preferred) or daily for $2.00. When sending in money for lunch,
please make sure that your child's name, grade and room number are enclosed.
Checks are made payable to San Leandro Unified School District (SLUSD). You
may refer to your monthly menu which always displays the menus that are
offered in the cafeteria. Please look for these menus that are sent home
along with your bulletins.
If your child does not have any lunch money on a given day, he/she will be
allowed to charge a maximum of 2 days. After that time, students are
eligible to receive emergency rations of milk and fruit only. Please support us
by ensuring that your child has money on his or her account.
Milk is available for 30 cents for those students bringing bag lunches.
Free or Reduced lunch applications are available in the office.
Eligibility is based on applications being cleared through the Director of
Food Services. Parents will be notified as to whether their child(ren) have
been accepted for Free or Reduced lunches. Allow 3 weeks for processing. You
must provide a lunch/lunch money until the application is approved.
Please note that an application needs to be completed every year.
Your reduced status will discontinue if you do not complete an application at
the beginning of each new year.
We have a computerized system. Students are handed a photo I.D. card,
similar to a credit card, by their teacher when they are to eat a hot lunch.
They run it through the computer which automatically reduces their lunch
count by one. This system does not allow a child to get more than one lunch
per day. Free lunch students are assigned a random number to give them the
privacy of receiving free lunches.
We ask that you explain to your children the importance of these cards.
Although students will hold them in their hands while only being in line, we
ask for them not to bend or mutilate them in any way. New students will
receive their picture I.D. as soon as school pictures are taken.
LUNCH SCHEDULES
We currently have three scheduled lunch periods. If you wish to bring a
lunch to your child, please bring it to the office marked with your child's
name and classroom. Please do not bring it into the classroom. It is best to
bring it before 11:30 a.m. The following are the hours for each lunch period.
First Lunch
Grade 1
11:30 - 12:15
Second Lunch
Grades 2 & 3
11:45 - 12:30
Third Lunch
Grades 4 & 5
12:00 - 12:45
Check with your child's teacher to find out which lunch period has been
assigned to their class. If you have any questions about the food, service or
costs you may call our Food Service department at 667-3508.
SAFETY TO AND FROM SCHOOL
The safety of our children is a primary responsibility shared by parents
and the school. Children are instructed not to accept things from a stranger
or get into a stranger's car.
Children riding bicycles or scooters should be especially cautioned
regarding hazards. Students must wear bike helmets. The following rules
should be reviewed with all bicycle riders.
1. Bicycles / scooters must be in a safe operating condition (brakes,
steering, etc.).
2. Bicycles / scooters must be locked and properly placed in the racks.
3. Bicycles / scooters may not be ridden on the school grounds or on the
sidewalks in front of the school during school hours.
4.Bicycles / scooters are not to be loaned or borrowed during the school
day.
Please remind your child to cross streets only at corners or in
crosswalks, especially in front of the school on Dowling Blvd. Running
between parked or idling cars is extremely dangerous.
When picking up your child and parking across the street from school,
please walk with your child to ensure his/her safety. Please do not call for them to run across the street to a waiting vehicle without being
escorted.
Please be courteous and use safety precautions when picking up your child.
When you are in a hurry, please be especially cautious.
Also, double parking is NOT permitted and creates a dangerous situation
for drivers and students traveling to and from school. There is no parking,
dropping off or picking up students in either parking lot. These lots are for
employees only. The San Leandro Police Dept. has communicated to us that
parking regulations will be strictly enforced. Please obey no parking signs.
STUDENT ACCIDENT INSURANCE PLAN
In accordance with Education Code Section 11710, San Leandro offers an
opportunity for parents to purchase insurance protection for their children
enrolled in our schools. This plan provides for most accidents and medical
costs incurred while the student is traveling to school, during school or
while students are participating in school sponsored activities either at or
away from school.
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
Safety is one of our greatest concerns. At Roosevelt, we use the disaster
drill format each month in order to practice disaster readiness. Each child
and adult at Roosevelt should know what to do in such emergencies as fire,
flood or earthquake regardless of the time of day or location. All staff
members at Roosevelt are also trained in their specific responsibilities
during disasters. Families are requested to discuss such emergencies which
could occur in their homes as well as at school.
Included in the folder you should have the Disaster Preparedness
Information Form. Please complete this
form in case of an emergency. Also, please read and sign the Emergency Card
enclosed. Make any changes to the cards and return these items back to the
school immediately. All new parents should have completed the Emergency Card
along with their registration forms. Please update the cards regularly to
reflect any changes in phone numbers or emergency contacts.
INJURY PROCEDURES
Without nurses on site, the staff at Roosevelt administers ice packs and
Band-Aids for minor injuries. Every classroom has a first aid kit and every
yard duty staff member is also prepared to take care of some minor cuts and
scrapes. When more serious injuries or head injuries occur we contact parents
by phone. If an emergency arises and we are unable to reach you, we will
contact all numbers you have listed on your emergency cards. Therefore it is
very important to keep us updated.
HEALTH INFORMATION FROM THE DISTRICT SCHOOL NURSE
·Please do not send your child to school if your child
has symptoms of illness. Roosevelt School does not have the facilities to
take care of children who are ill.
·Please contact the school office to report if your
child has a communicable disease. This will help us to be alert for signs of
illness, etc. in other children and to notify parents of a communicable
health outbreak.
MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION AT SCHOOL
It is strongly encouraged that children take necessary medication outside of
school hours. If, however, a physician requires prescription or
nonprescription medication during school hours, medication forms can be
picked up in the school office. This form must be completed by both
the doctor and the parent before the school can assist the child with
his / her medication. Medication must be brought to the school office in the
original prescription container. School law allows designated school
personnel to assist students who must take medication, prescription or over
the counter during the school hours. In accordance with the California
Education Code 49423 the school must have the following:
1. A written statement from the child's physician that includes:
the
name of the medication
the
dosage to be given
the
time of day
duration
of the medication order
possible
side effects (Authorization forms are available in the school office.)
2. A written request from the parent or guardian.
3. The supply of medication should be brought to the school by the parent
or guardian in a container labeled by the pharmacist. Label must include
student's name, doctor's name, name and dosage of medication and expiration
date.
4. Any changes in dosage or time of administration must be verified, in
writing, by the physician.
VISION / HEARING TESTING
You will be notified of these dates. Students in kindergarten, second and
fifth grade will be tested for hearing. Students in kindergarten and fifth
grade will be tested for vision. All new students will be tested for both
hearing and vision. Any students who are referred for any reason will also be
tested.
HEALTH EXAMINATIONS
Each child must have a health examination within the 18 months prior to the
first grade.
HEALTH GUIDELINES FOR PARENTS
Your child will enjoy school and be better able to learn if he/she is well.
It is important that children avoid unnecessary exposure to the many viruses
(flu and colds) that abound during the year. If your child becomes seriously
ill, runs a very high fever or you are concerned, please contact your doctor.
Please keep your child home from school if he/she has one of the following:
a
runny nose when the mucus is thick and green
severe
congestion that interferes with breathing or if wheezing
a
rash
fever
severe
stomach aches or cramps
If home ill, please keep your child home for 24 hours after he / she has
recovered from any of the following conditions:
vomiting and diarrhea
elevated temperature - wait
24 hours after the last aspirin or Tylenol is given
other obvious illnesses.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact your school nurse at
618-4350 X3235: Maureen Shapiro, P.H.N.
PARENT INVOLVEMENT
Volunteers are especially essential to us to provide the needed
opportunities for every student at Roosevelt. Studies have shown that
children of parents who are involved in their school do better academically
than children of nonparticipating parents. Quality involvement can be asking
about school, reading with your child, attending school events, supervising
homework at home or volunteering directly at the school.
Volunteers are required to complete a "Volunteer Packet", to be
cleared via an automated records check, and to have a TB test taken within 60
days before, or 7 days after, the volunteer service begins. Once fully
cleared, the procedure does not need to be redone each year unless an updated
TB test is required.
We do welcome you as a volunteer even if your time is very limited. Our
Dads' Club and PTA also need "willing workers", even if only an
hour or two a year. We expect you to become involved and make this our school.
Volunteers are used to help in the classroom to tutor, work in the
computer lab, correct papers, duplicate materials, make instructional games,
serve as field trip chaperones, assist with hearing and vision testing, work
in the office or on the playground, print the parent bulletin, help in our
media library, give class presentations on trips or hobbies, become a member
of our School Site Council and numerous other ways. We greatly appreciate
your time and efforts. Please send a note to your teacher or call the office
at 667-3584 if you have any questions or would be willing to help in some
way.
HOMEWORK GUIDELINES
Parent involvement in children's education is the single most important
factor in school success. Supervision of homework is one way to be involved.
Classroom policies will be distributed to all parents in the Fall and
thoroughly discussed at "Back To School Night". All students will
be held responsible for homework. If your child, or you, do not understand
the assignments, do not hesitate to call your child's teacher for assistance.
Many classrooms also have homework hotlines where homework assignments are
recorded daily.
SCHOOL SITE COUNCIL
This group of parents and staff members, commonly referred to as the
"SSC", meets once a month. The SSC has the responsibility of
monitoring the School Based Coordinated Program, its activities, budget and
evaluation. All parents are invited to attend. Watch the Parent Bulletin for
the meeting dates.
PARENT TEACHER ASSOCIATION
The PTA is organized for the purpose of getting parents together to share
in the school activities. Its yearly calendar includes guest speakers,
information meetings, fundraising activities and organizing parent
volunteers. Although its main drive for membership is in the Fall, interested
parents who are new to the school should contact the PTA President.
DADS' CLUB
The Roosevelt Dads' Club is a group of men and women who establish and
support programs and activities to help all children at our school. You are
encouraged to join the club and assist whenever you can. The major recruiting
for Dads' Club occurs in September, but parents are welcome to join any time
during the year. Dads' Club is a major supporter of several school wide
events.
DONATIONS
Your donations are always appreciated. Contacting your child's teacher
about classroom needs is a good way to find out specifics. The school
generally needs donations and supplies for the emergency shed. Scrap paper,
copy paper, mat board and art supplies are greatly appreciated. Your time is
also greatly appreciated. You will be further notified as to our specific
needs.
FIELD TRIPS
Teachers are encouraged to plan field trips as a part of our instructional
program. We are fortunate to live in an area with so many places to visit.
Our PTA holds field trips as a priority and helps fund trips for every
classroom. Local trips are made using private cars. Because of funding,
parent transportation is usually necessary. All drivers must have either an
umbrella policy of $500,000 or the following insurance:
Bodily injury liability, individual
$100,000
Total bodily injury, each accident
$300,000
Property damage liability
$25,000
Medical payment, each individual
$5,000
Uninsured motorist, each individual
$100,000
Uninsured motorist, each accident
$300,000
PLEASE
NOTE: Seat belts have to be available for all passengers and car seats
are required for children under six years of age or 60 pounds.
FIELD TRIP GUIDELINES
It is understood that regular school rules are in effect during a field trip.
1. It is advised that an adult should supervise a minimum number of
children in accordance with district policy to ensure optimum safety.
2. Parents are asked to make other arrangements for younger siblings and
not to bring them along on field trips. It is difficult to provide adequate
supervision when tending to the needs of younger children and children must
be enrolled as a student to be covered for liability purposes. Only the
children enrolled at Roosevelt are eligible to attend classroom field trips.
3. All children will be seat belted with only one child per seat belt when
being transported by car.
4. If anything should happen to a child, please inform that child's
teacher immediately.
5. Adults are not to take children anywhere other than the field trip
destination, especially stops at fast food restaurants.
6. Adults should stay with the group of assigned students at all times.
Count heads often and don't hesitate to mildly discipline.
7. Upon arrival at the destination, parents should check in and remain
with the teacher.
8. If there is a shortage of adult supervision, the field trip will be
canceled. The principal should be contacted before this is done so that she
can look for alternate help.
9. Upon returning, walk the children into the classroom and check in with
the teacher.
10. Students will not be allowed to bring spending money on field
trips. Parents can support this by not shopping for their own child as it is
not fair to other students.
11. The field trip rules will go to the "chaperone adult" a few
days before the trip. A tear-off signed by a parent indicating that he / she
has read the rules will be included.
12. A list of drivers (chaperones) will be posted in the school office on
the day of the field trip.
Field trips are a privilege. Students
who’ve proven that they cannot behave in the classroom or on prior field
trips may be excluded.
FUNDRAISER
We usually have a school wide sale in September selling paper products or
such. This money is used to provide money for field trips, computer lab and
library or other needs identified by the school community. Other fundraising
activities may be scheduled throughout the year.
During some years, we have a Spell-a-thon (kindergarten is excluded) in
order to fund our computer lab and technology needs or other existing needs.
Our final fundraiser is the Fall Festival.
We encourage you to participate in these activities throughout the year,
although we know that not everyone can support all of them. For more
information, attend your monthly PTA meetings.
YEARLY ACTIVITIES
Our active parent groups keep things lively here at Roosevelt! Just see
what they have in store for you this year. Check your calendar and updated
bulletins for the exact dates of these events.
Swim Night - Dads' Club sponsors
this end of the year event at the Farrelly Pool located on the school's
campus.
Science Fair - This year, we may
bring back our science fair. Individual students, classes and families are
invited to participate.
Ice Cream Social - Parents and
students celebrate back to school with ice cream sundaes.
Food / Toy Drive - We adopt
families to give gifts to and collect food. We often do this during the
holidays.
Special Person Day - "Drop
Everything and Read" This is a day to share our students' grandparents
or other special person in your child's life, as they read a favorite text to
the class.
Multicultural Night - Once again
we will have our students display their heritage in a great evening of fun.
Parents bring their favorite dishes and everyone gets a chance to learn about
the rich cultures that we all have in this richly diversified community.
Read At Home Program - 12 weeks of
reading at home. PTA monitors this program and awards prizes as students read
along.
Teacher Appreciation Luncheon -
Parents make salads and goodies during Teacher Appreciation Week to thank
teachers for the great job they do.
Spaghetti Feed - This event is
sponsored by the Dads' Club. It is held before Open House in the Spring and
all families are welcome.
Variety Show - Kids sign up to
perform in an evening performance. Teachers join in for a great evening of
entertainment.
Skate Nights - Sponsored by the
Dads' Club, (at a designated location) is the place where Roosevelt students
skate and enjoy the evening.
ESPECIALLY FOR OUR
KINDERGARTEN PARENTS
KINDERGARTEN BEHAVIOR EXPECTATIONS AND CONSEQUENCES
The kindergarten has a special set of rules necessary for the age and
developmental needs of the children. Please discuss these rules with your
child emphasizing the need for your child to be safe and to show respect for
others.
KINDERGARTENER'S TYPICAL DAILY SCHEDULE (Subject to change)
Early Birds
8:10 - 9:45
Reading Readiness, Language Arts and Math
9:45 - 10:00
Recess
10:00 - 10:15
Nutrition Break
10:15 - 11:00
Activity Center Time
11:00 - 11:30
Calendar, Stories and Songs
11:30 - 11:40
Closing and Early Bird Dismissal
Late Birds
11:30 - 12:00
Calendar, Stories and Songs
12:00 - 12:15
Recess
12:15 - 12:30
Nutrition Break
12:30 - 1:15
Activity Center Time
1:15 - 2:45
Reading Readiness, Language Arts and Math
2:45 -3:00
Closing and Early Bird Dismissal
Don’t forget that Wednesdays ALLKINDERGARTENERS will be on the early bird schedule 8:10
– 11:40a.m.
SNACK TIME
Each child needs to bring a nutritious snack and drink to school each day. No candy, gum or soda cans please.
PLAYGROUND
Children must go down the slide only on their bottoms - no running down or
up.
Children may go across the monkey bars only in the direction from the
climbing structure to the opposite end.
Chasing, hitting, playing on the stairs, playing in the bathrooms or using
inappropriate language are unacceptable behaviors.
Children must take turns on the swings by waiting across from the desired
swing and counting to 100.
When the whistle blows, primary children are to freeze and listen for
instructions. When they are told to line up, they must do so immediately.
CONSEQUENCES FOR VIOLATIONS
When children choose to do any of the inappropriate behaviors, they will be
given a 10 minute "time out" on the playground bench. If the
behaviors continue, an office referral may be sent home, or parents may be
contacted for a conference.
CLASSROOM
Children are expected to keep their hands to themselves, respecting the
property of others and the classroom materials. Hitting, inappropriate
language, talking out (without raising their hands first) and not being on
task will require a "time out". After one time out, the child may
decide when she / he is ready to come back to the group; If a second time out
is necessary, the teacher will decide if the child is ready to come back to
the group. If a third time out is necessary, the parent will be called for a
conference. We are attempting to teach the children that they are responsible
for their own actions.
DRESS AND GROOMING CODE
In order to help maintain a safe school that
has as its main priority the expectation that students are here to learn and
become successful members of our world community, with the cooperation of the
School Site Council, and in accordance with Administrative Regulations
5132(a), Roosevelt School is adopting a school dress code. The following
guidelines shall apply to all regular school activities:
Shoes
must be worn at all times. Appropriate clothing and shoes must be worn
on days when students have P.E. class. Thongs and backless sandals are
not permitted on any day.
Clothing,
jewelry, personal items (backpacks, fanny packs, gym bags, water
bottles, etc.) and tattoos that are visible shall be free of writing,
pictures or any other insignia which are crude, vulgar, profane or
sexually suggestive, which bear drug, alcohol or tobacco company
advertising, promotions and likenesses, of or which advocate racial,
ethnic or religious prejudice.
Hats,
caps and other head coverings shall not be worn indoors except for
health or religious reasons. Clothing shall be sufficient to conceal
undergarments at all times. See-through or fishnet fabrics, halter tops,
off-the-shoulder or low-cut tops, spaghetti straps, bare midriffs and
skirts or shorts shorter than mid-thigh are prohibited.
Hair
shall be clean and neatly groomed. Hair may not be sprayed by any
coloring that would drip when wet.
Wheeled
shoes are not permitted at school.
LABELING OF PERSONAL ITEMS
Every year hundreds of unclaimed articles
appear in the "Lost and Found" at school without names. Any
lettering or identification of personal items would be most helpful in
returning the lost items to the children. After each semester unclaimed items
are given to charitable organizations.
TOYS AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT
Students will not be allowed to bring toys
and electronic equipment to school because these items are easily damaged or
stolen. (Example: headphones, radios, games, cell phones, pagers, walkie
talkies, etc.)
Exceptions are made by the teacher only.
SMOKING AND USE OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS
Smoking and the use of all tobacco products
is prohibited in all District buildings. In addition, smoking and the use of
all tobacco products is prohibited on all school grounds and in
District-owned vehicles. This policy will apply equally to all students,
staff, and visitors, and will include those who rent or use District
buildings, property, or vehicles. This policy will also apply to all
District-sponsored events, including outdoor activities and sporting events.
SEXUAL HARASSMENT Sexual harassment violates Title VII of
the Civil Rights Act of 1964, regulatory guidelines of the Equal Employment
Opportunity Commission, California law and District Board policy. Therefore,
sexual harassment will not be tolerated.
Examples of Sexual Harassment:
Unwelcome
leering, sexual flirtation or propositions
Unwelcome
sexual slurs, epithets, threats, verbal abuse, derogatory comments or
sexually degrading descriptions
Graphic
verbal comments about an individual's body or overly personal
conversation
Sexual
jokes, stories, drawings, pictures or gestures
Spreading
sexual rumors
Teasing
or sexual remarks
Touching
an individual's body or clothing in a sexual way
Concerning
or blocking of normal movements
Displaying
sexually suggestive objects in the educational environment
Purposefully
limiting an individual's access to educational equipment
Any
act of retaliation against an individual who reports a violation of the
District's sexual harassment policy or who participates in the
investigation of a sexual harassment complaint.
School officials shall reinforce the District's policy by taking action
that includes:
Removing
vulgar or offending graffiti
Providing
staff training and student instruction or counseling
Take
appropriate disciplinary action
What to do when you believe you have been sexually harassed:
Immediately
report the incident to the principal or other administrator.
If
the situation is not promptly remedied, file a complaint with the site
administrator.
Rule:
If Rule is Broken:
If Rule Continues To Be Broken:
Disruption of school activities
Discourtesy and disrespect
Climbing fences, trees, etc., (unsafe behavior)
Playing in unapproved areas
Continuing to play after bell
Chewing gum
1. Teacher will counsel student.
2. Teacher will prescribe one of the following penalties (whichever is
appropriate)
a. restriction to bench for one period
b. apology will be given orally or in
writing
c. essay of appropriate length
d. reprimand by teacher and commitment by student not
to repeat offense
e. note sent home
1. Student will be sent to office with "misconduct notice"
2. Principal will notify parent of offender by one of the following:
a. sending "Office Discipline Notice" home
b. contacting parent by telephone
c. holding parent-principal conference
d. sending student-written letter home to be returned
with parent signature
3. Principal may suspend student for one or more days
Damaging, destroying property or stealing
1. Teacher will counsel student and assure restitution of loss OR
2. Principal will notify parent and restitution will be restored
3. Office will complete "Damage and Loss Report" when appropriate
1. "Misconduct Notice" will be completed
2. Student may be suspended by Principal OR Principal Designee; restitution
will be secured
Fighting or use of physical force
Threat to use physical force
Throwing rocks, sticks, etc.
Tackling, wrestling, pushing/shoving
Play fighting
1. Student will be sent to the office and "Misconduct Notice"
will be completed
2. Principal will notify parent by appropriate means
3. Student may be suspended for a day
1."Misconduct Notice" will be completed
2. Students may be suspended for a period of one or more days
3. If injury has occurred, suspension period will be increased
4. Parent-Principal conference will be held (may be done by phone)
Derogatory or degrading remarks, including obscene gestures and racial
comments
1. Parent contact, possible suspension
1. Parent contact, possible suspension
Rule:
If Rule is Broken:
If Rule Continues To Be Broken:
Having toys or play equipment
1. Item will be taken from student and returned after school if item is
not dangerous
2. Dangerous items will be sent to the office with "Misconduct
Notice". Principal will contact parents and arrange return of item
1. Item will be confiscated and retained in the office until the last day
of school when it will be returned to the student. Item will be taken from
student and returned after school if item is not dangerous
2. Dangerous items will be sent to the office with "Misconduct
Notice". Principal will contact parents and arrange return of item
Riding bikes on yard
Not locking bikes upon arrival at school
1. Student will be reminded to walk bike both ways from the entrance
2. Teacher will counsel student
3. Student will report to the office and the bike will be locked away for the
day
1. Student loses privilege of riding bicycle for 3 days
2. Parents will be notified of offense and penalty by Principal
HATE-MOTIVATED BEHAVIOR
Definition - An incident of
hate-motivated behavior is any act; or attempted act that causes emotional
suffering, physical injury, or property damage through intimidation,
harassment, bigoted slurs or epithets, force or threat of force, or vandalism
motivated in part or in whole by hostility towards the victim's real or
perceived ethnicity, national origin, immigrant status, religious belief,
gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, political affiliation, race, or
any other physical or cultural characteristic.
Hate-motivated behavior may include
criminal or non-criminal behaviors. When criminal acts are determined to be
motivated by hate, they become hate crimes. The crimes may include the
following:
Destruction
or defacing of property
Threats
of violence
Unusual
violent assaults by groups of individuals which appear to be random
Certain
kinds of vandalism
Unlawful
use of telephones or mail for harassment
Bomb
threats, explosions, or cross burning
Non-criminal hate motivated behaviors include, but are not limited to, the following:
Posting or circulating demeaning jokes, and or graphic images
Defacing,
removing or destroying posted materials or announcements
Distributing
or posting hate-group literature or poster
Using
bigoted insults, taunts, slurs, or threats
Consequences may include: parent conference, possible suspension as
defined by Ed. Code.
When parents and
teachers collaborate on behalf of children, they create windows of light for
the generations that follow.