2015-2016 Student/Parent Handbook

TABLE OF CONTENTS
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND PUPIL NONDISCRIMINATION PROVISIONS
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DISTRICT MISSION STATEMENT
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EVERGREEN MISSION STATEMENT
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BUILDING PHILOSOPHY
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HISTORY OF THE D.C. EVEREST DISTRICT
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A LETTER TO PARENTS
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A LETTER TO STUDENTS
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D.C. EVEREST BOARD OF EDUCATION
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D.C. EVEREST SCHOOL BOARD
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EVERGREEN PTO BOARD
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D.C. EVEREST AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF
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EVERGREEN STAFF
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SCHOOL DAY
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SCHOOL DAY SCHEDULE
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MAP TO TWIN OAKS
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RELATED ARTS TEACHERS
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SPECIAL EDUCATION GLOSSARY
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FOOD SERVICES
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ATTENDANCE
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PARENT SHOULD CALL SCHOOL WHEN CHILDREN ARE ABSENT
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STUDENTS WHO ARE TARDY
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STUDENTS LEAVING SCHOOL EARLY
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CHANGES FOR STUDENT PICK-UP DURING THE DAY
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STUDENT ARRIVAL AND DISMISSAL
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SCHOOL BUS ROUTES
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ALTERNATE PICK UP AND DROP OFF LOCATIONS
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GENERAL PUPIL CONDUCT
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PBIS TABLE
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PLAYGROUND BEHAVIOR
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CONSEQUENCES
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COMMUNITY SERVICES
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USE OF SCHOOL FACILITIES AND GREENHECK FIELD HOUSE
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DISTRICT HEATLH STAFF
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HEALTH CONDITIONS
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IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENTS
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STUDENT IMMUNIZATION RECORD
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MEDICATION AT SCHOOL
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PARENT-PHYSICIAN MEDICATION CONSENT FORM
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PLANNING FOR ILLNESS AT SCHOOL
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VISION AND HEARING SCREENING PROGRAMS
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KINDERGARTEN EYE HEALTH EXAMINATION REPORT
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BIRTHDAY INVITATIONS
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FOODS BROUGHT FROM HOME
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CHANGE OF ADDRESS
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DANGEROUS OR DISRUPTIVE OBJECTS
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ELECTRONIC DEVICES
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TOYS FROM HOME
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DISMISSAL OF STUDENTS
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DRESSING AND GROOMING
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EDUCATIONAL STUDY/FIELD TRIPS
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EMERGENCY MEETING LOCATION
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FIRE AND TORNADO DRILLS
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GUIDANCE SERVICES
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FLOWERS OR BALLOONS
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SAFETY GUIDELINES FOR ANIMAL VISITATION AT SCHOOL
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HOMEWORK POLICY
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INCLEMENT WEATHER
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LIBRARY BOOKS
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LIFE EDUCATION
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LOST AND FOUND
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NEWSLETTER
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PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES
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CUSTODIAL MAILINGS
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PERSONAL CHECKS
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PTO
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PARENT VOLUNTEERS
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PREARRANGED ABSENCE
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RECESS
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SCHOOL FOREST
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SCHOOL BUS ROUTES
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SMOKE-FREE ENVIRONMENT
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SCHOOL PICTURES
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STUDENT DIRECTORY
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SCHOOL INSURANCE
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TENNIS SHOES
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TEXTBOOKS
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VISITING SCHOOL
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APPENDICES
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EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND PUPIL NONDISCRIMINATION PROVISIONS
“The right of a student to participate fully in classroom instruction and extracurricular activities shall not be abridged
or impaired because of sex, race, religion, ancestry, creed, sexual orientation, national origin, pregnancy, marital or
parental status, physical, learning, mental, or emotional disability or handicap.”
DISTRICT MISSION STATEMENT
D.C. Everest schools, in partnership with the community, are committed to be innovative educational leaders in
developing knowledgeable, productive, caring, creative, responsible individuals prepared to meet the challenges of
an ever-changing global society.
EVERGREEN MISSION STATEMENT
Evergreen Elementary is dedicated to providing each student with meaningful experiences in a safe environment that
enhances a life-long love of learning and promotes a positive self-concept.
We believe…
 …the education of our children is a partnership of home, school, and community.
 …in engaging each child with challenging and enthusiastic instruction.
 …individualized instruction fosters life-long learning.
 …all individuals need a positive, safe, nurturing environment to become successful and caring citizens.
BUILDING PHILOSOPHY
PHILOSOPHY OF EVERGREEN ELEMENTARY
The Evergreen Elementary School Program is based upon the premise that children have a wide range of abilities,
needs, and interests. Our intent is to help each child attain their highest potential academically and socially by
providing appropriate learning experiences to meet their needs. The support of parents and the cooperation of
students are essential for the attainment of this goal.
HISTORY OF THE D.C. EVEREST DISTRICT
The D.C. Everest District was consolidated in 1950. In that year, the old Union High School was combined with the
Common School District #1 to form the D.C. Everest Area School District. The district is named after David Clark
Everest, once President of the Marathon Paper Mills Company, who encouraged expansion of educational
opportunities for the young people of our area. In 1961, Hatley joined the district, as did Easton in the following year.
Today, the D.C. Everest Area School District includes the City of Schofield, the Villages of Hatley, Rothschild and
Weston, the Townships of Easton, Ringle and Weston, and parts of the Townships of Wausau, Norrie, Reid, and
Kronenwetter. This area covers 162 square miles, with a population in excess of 29,000.
Before 1953, the district operated a kindergarten through tenth grade in Rothschild. A kindergarten through eighth
grade was in operation in Schofield, and smaller, one-room schools were in the Townships of Weston, Wausau, and
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Kronenwetter. Since most of these buildings were old, the district developed a plan to build new structures.
The first newly constructed elementary school was completed in Rothschild in 1960. By 1963, the D.C. Everest
Junior-Senior High School (which is now the Junior High) was overcrowded, so a new section was added. During
this time, the Weston Elementary School was built and another section was added to Schofield Elementary School.
In 1968, the present Senior High School was built because the Junior-Senior High School continued to be
overcrowded and facilities were becoming inadequate. In 1970, a new elementary school was started in the Junior
High School section of the old Junior-Senior High School building. The school became necessary because of
increased elementary enrollments and was named Everest Elementary School.
In 1975, a ten-room, open-concept structure, was added to Weston Elementary School to accommodate continually
growing district enrollments. In 1976, Evergreen Elementary School was built; the staff and about one-third of the
students from Everest Elementary School moved into that building. The balance of the students came from other
elementary schools in the district after grade realignment. In 1977, the District Administration Building was built just
north of the new Senior High School. In 1979, Riverside Elementary School was built. Further construction in 1979
included remodeling at the Schofield, Hatley, and Easton Elementary Schools and at the Junior and Senior Highs.
In 1990, the citizens of the Everest District approved a bond referendum that provided $3.6 million dollars for
remodeling and expansion of many of the District's buildings. The remodeling and projects were completed during
the summer of 1991.
On October 12, 2000, construction of a new middle school was underway. Since the 2002-03 school year, the Middle
School serves the District’s 6th and 7th grade students. The Junior High serves 8th and 9th grade students. As
enrollment continued to grow our elementary schools became overcrowded. In the fall of 2006 Mountain Bay
Elementary was opened to reduce student numbers at Evergreen, Weston and Riverside elementary schools. In
2011, Schofield Elementary school was closed. Those students were re-aligned to Rothschild, Weston and
Evergreen schools.
Today, our school District is organized as a Common School District for kindergarten through grade twelve. The
enrollment has grown from 1,688 in 1963 to over 5,000 this school year.
A LETTER TO PARENTS
Welcome to Evergreen Elementary School. We are looking forward to our association with you and your child(ren).
For some of you, this is a continuation of our association, for others this is the beginning of a new experience.
The purpose of this handbook is to familiarize you with the organization and operation of our school. Hopefully, it will
answer some of your questions and give you an overview of our program, operation, and goals. Feel free at any
time, however, to contact the school with a question, problem, or comment. We are always happy to hear from you.
A LETTER TO STUDENTS
Many of you are beginning your school experience while others are continuing your elementary education. Your
teachers and principal will do their best to make this an interesting and rewarding year. Learning should be exciting
and we hope you will find your school experience exciting, enjoyable, and of value to you.
A successful school needs many people who will take their job seriously and perform duties in the best possible way.
Teachers are important to a school--so are principals, secretaries, cooks, bus drivers and many other school workers;
however, the most important people in any school are the boys and girls themselves. That's you. Your job is beyond
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any doubt the most important of all. You will enjoy school and feel proud to belong to your school if you have a good
understanding of your responsibilities. What are your responsibilities?
Become acquainted with the rules of your school. If you don't understand a rule, don't be afraid to ask your teacher
or principal for an explanation. The rules we have are to protect your rights and freedom.
Make good use of your time at school. You will have time to ask questions, use the IMC, try things on your own, and
spend time with your friends. You will "run out of time" and perhaps be confused and unhappy because you didn't
use your time in a good way.
Work hard at getting along with other children. It may not be hard to get along with your neighborhood friends, but
our school group consists of hundreds of children--not three or four. You may find it hard at times to "get along" with
some other children who don't want to cooperate. Your teacher will help you as much as possible, but try to be
patient and understanding. The best teacher for children with problems is to see your good behavior as an example
to follow. In order to have friends, you must first be a friend.
There are many of you who will be able to read this school handbook by yourselves. We urge you to take the time to
do so. For those of you who are just learning to read, perhaps Mom and Dad can read to you the sections of the
book that are most important to you.
Good Luck and Have a Wonderful School Year!
D.C. EVEREST BOARD of EDUCATION
School Board meetings are held on the 4th Wednesday of every month at 6:30 p.m., except for December board
meeting, which is held on the third Wednesday. Meetings may be changed and special meetings scheduled with
appropriate public notice. The school board will set the time and date of the annual meeting pursuant to state
statute 120.08(1)(a).
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D. C. EVEREST SCHOOL BOARD
2015-16
Helen Ackermann
Member – Term ends 2016
9410 Lambert Street
Rothschild, WI 54474
715-359-4770
Joshua Dickerson
Treasurer – Term ends 2016
1720 Highland Avenue
Weston, WI 54476
715-571-1774
Jason Jablonski
Vice President – Term ends 2017
9306 Lambert Street
Rothschild, WI 54474
715-241-7416
Rita A. Kasten
Clerk – Term ends 2016
2503 Camp Phillips Rd.
Wausau, WI 54403
715-842-1131
Larry A. Schaefer
Member – Term ends 2018
2176 Creciente Drive
Mosinee, WI 54455
715-359-7374
Diane Stroik
President – Term ends 2018
3406 River Meadow Drive
Weston, WI 54476
715-355-7320
Yee Leng Xiong
Term ends 2017
4809 Augustine Avenue
Weston, WI 54476
715-348-6214
WASB LEGISLATIVE NETWORK MEMBER – Yee Leng Xiong
CESA #9 DELEGATE – Helen Ackermann
D.C. EVEREST AREA EDUCATION FOUNDATION BOARD – Larry Schaefer
School Board meetings are held on the 4th Wednesday of every month at 6:30 p.m., except the
December board meeting, which is held on the third Wednesday. Meetings may be changed and
special meetings scheduled with appropriate public notice. The school board will set the time and
date of the annual meeting pursuant to State Statute 120.08(1)(a).
Regular Board meetings are held at the Administration Building Board Room, 6300 Alderson
Street, Weston.
EVERGREEN PTO BOARD
President
Vice President
Secretary
Treasurer
Teacher Representative
Andrea Reede
Kerry Vesely
Kristel Marquardt
Jodi Berndt
Jason Lammert
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D.C. EVEREST AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT
LEADERSHIP 2015-2016
Superintendent of Schools
Assistant Superintendent, Business/Personnel Services
Human Resources Director
Finance Manager
Supervisor of Facilities & Community Services
Supervisor of Food Services
Supervisor of Maintenance Operations
Assistant Superintendent, Curriculum & Learning
Director of Elementary Education
Director of Secondary Education
Director of Pupil Services & Special Education
Supervisor of Pupil Services & Special Education
School Nurse
Director of Technology
Information Systems Supervisor
Kristine A. Gilmore
Jack E. Stoskopf, Jr.
Kimberly D. Hall
Aaron P. Nelson
Aaron W. Mull
Christine L. Welsh
Jeffrey J. Belott
Mary Jo Lechner
Craig A. Miller
Steven S. Pophal
Jennifer L. Zynda
Rebecca Konkol-Kintop
Roxanne R. Kenitzer
Emmett J. McBride
Pauline P. Schield
Senior High School Principal
Assistant Senior High School Principal
Assistant Senior High School Principal
Athletic Director
Psychologist
Thomas W. Johansen
Todd J. Bohm
Gina L. Lehman
LeeAnn Kitchell
Tami L. Mlodik
Junior High School Principal
Assistant Junior High School Principal
Assistant Junior High School Principal/Athletic Director
Psychologist
Jason R. McFarlane
Randy M. Weller
Christopher J. Heller
David A. Fischer
Middle School Principal
Assistant Middle School Principal
Psychologist
Casey J. Nye
Jodi M. Devine-Schwantes
Kelsey Parkin
Hatley Principal / Instructional Coach
Psychologist
Barbara J. Lawrence
Stefanie Teske
Evergreen Principal
Psychologist
Richard L. Koepke
Kelsey Parkin
Mountain Bay Elementary Principal
Psychologist
Patrick J. Phalen
Stefanie S. Teske
Riverside Elementary Principal
Psychologist
Kevin J. Kampmann
Stefanie S. Teske
Rothschild Elementary Principal
Psychologist
Rena S. Sabey
David A. Fischer
Weston Elementary Principal
Dean of Students
Psychologist
Curriculum Coordinators
Fine Arts
English & World Language Arts
LVEC
Mathematics
Fritz M. Lehrke
Joshua Wright
Andrew J. Low
Diane L. Goetsch
Kelly A. Thompson
Aaron M. Hoffman
Mark A. Schommer
Science
Social Studies
PE/Health
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Scot F. Abel
Paul S. Aleckson
Karen A. Wegge
EVERGREEN STAFF
OFFICE:
Mr. Richard Koepke, Principal
Mrs. Tracy Vick, Secretary
KINDERGARTEN:
Mrs. Tammy McFarlane
Mrs. Cassandra Doran
Mrs. Chelse Wodalski
Mrs. Erin Johnson
GRADE 1:
Mrs. Kami Resch
Mrs. Becky Stadler
Mrs. Amy Vanderwyst
Mrs. Sarah Lammert
GRADE 2:
Mrs. Tonya Brost
Mrs. Sarah Kwick
Mrs. Michelle Sendelbach
Miss Amanda Lamb
GRADE 3:
Mrs. Ann Heinzen
Mr. Jason Lammert
Mrs. Kathleen Westergard
GRADE 4:
Mrs. Kathy Kowalke
Miss Dawn Hanson
Mrs. Sara Widmann
Miss Emily Bouche
GRADE 5:
Mrs. Cheryl Goetsch
Mrs. Lisa Reid-Michlig
Miss Lexi Morgan
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SPECIALS:
EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANTS:
Miss Nicole Anderson, Reading Teacher
Mr. Isaac Bray, Physical Education
Mrs. Stacey Daigle, Reading Coach
Miss Kaylin Evje, Emotionally Disabled
Ms. Suzanne Franck- Reading Teacher
Miss Gretchen Fox, ELL
Mr. Eric Heeren, IMC Director
Mrs. Lisa Jacobson, Learning Disabilities
Mrs. Tiffany Lukasko, Physical Therapist
Mrs. Melissa Meyer, Guidance Counselor
Mrs. Lisa Morgan, Social Worker
Mrs. Renee O’Brien, Speech/Language Clinician
Mrs. Kelsey Parkin, School Psychologist
Ms. Sara Pensinger, Occupational Therapist
Mrs. Mollie Rulien-Brost, Literacy Coach
Mrs. Beth Umlauf – Title 1 Math
Mrs. Kendra VanSlyke, Art Teacher
Mrs. Sarah E. Wegner, Cognitively Disabled
Mr. Brian Zell, Music
Mrs. Debra Amsrud, SWD Assistant
Mrs. Cynthia Belanger, Office Assistant & Food Service
Mrs. Jodi Berndt, Educational Assistant
Mrs. Victoria Buelow, Educational Assistant
Mrs. Sheri Gierczak, CD Assistant
Mrs. Wendy Hildebrandt, Educational Assistant
Mrs. Lyndsay Laakonen, SWD Assistant
Ms. Maikia Lor, ELL Assistant
Mrs. Kathie Merkel, Educational Assistant
Ms. Mary Narlock, CD Assistant
Mrs. Andrea Reede, Health Assistant
Mrs. Kristel Marquardt, Educational Assistant
Ms. Kelly Wolslegel, IMC Assistant
Mrs. Tracy Vick, Secretary
CAFETERIA SERVERS:
Mrs. Marilyn Beecher
Mrs. Tina Hollis
CUSTODIANS:
Mr. Chris Jilek
Mr. Todd Froehlich
Ms. Shelly Ninabuck
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SCHOOL DAY
Kindergarten and grades one through five attend school from 8:42 a.m. until 3:35 p.m. Within the school day, there is
a fifteen-minute recess and a forty-five minute noon recess for all students.
Occasionally, a student will be required to remain after school to complete work or for disciplinary reasons. In these
instances, the teacher will notify parents. We ask that parents make arrangements for transportation if necessary or
allow the child to walk home if feasible. Your cooperation in these instances is important.
SCHOOL DAY SCHEDULE
8:20– 8:30 a.m.
8:35 a.m.
8:42 a.m.
Breakfast
Warning Bell
Classes Begin with Attendance, Hot Lunch Count, Etc.
10:50 – 11:05 a.m.
Grs. 1, 2, 4 & 5 recess
12:05 p.m.
12:20 p.m.
12:35 p.m.
12:50 p.m.
12:50 p.m.
1:05 p.m.
1:20 p.m.
1:35 p.m.
Gr. K Lunch
Gr. 1 & 2 Lunch
Grs. 3 Lunch
Grs. 4 & 5 Lunch
Gr. K Resumes
Gr. 1 & 2 Resumes
Grs. 3 Resumes
Grs. 4 & 5 Resumes
2:35 – 2:50 p.m.
3:35 p.m.
Grs. K & 3 Recess
Dismissal
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MAP TO TWIN OAKS
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RELATED ARTS TEACHERS
Students receive special instruction in art, music, physical education, guidance, and library skills from special
instructors who are referred to as "related arts" teachers. Classroom teachers expand upon the lessons introduced
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by related arts teachers and reinforce newly acquired skills.
SUBJECT
INSTRUCTIONAL TIME WITH SPECIALIST
Art
Grades K-5
60 minutes/week
Music
Grades K-5
60 minutes/week
Physical Education
Grades K-5
90 minutes/week
Guidance
Grades 1-5
60 minutes/month
Library
Grades K-5
60 minutes/month
SPECIAL EDUCATION GLOSSARY
DPI: State of Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction
EC: Early Childhood encompasses the services and programming for students who have a disability and need
special education from age 3-5.
EVALUATION: Can include testing, observation, and review of records to enable teachers to learn more about an
individual student. An evaluation is sometimes needed during the initial referral or reevaluation process to determine
eligibility and need for special education services. These services are only those educationally relevant to the child’s
needs. Parental consent is required for this level of testing.
IEP: Individualized Education program. The IEP is a written plan of the specialized instruction and goals the child
needs within the school setting. The IEP is updated annually at an IEP meeting.
IEP TEAM: An IEP team is made up of at least one regular education teacher, a special education teacher(s) who
work with the child, parents, and the child when appropriate or required, and a Local Education Agency
Representative (LEA Rep.) who represents the district during the meeting. At an IEP evaluation meeting the team
will also include someone who can explain the testing results to the parents. Those who do testing and provide
services are skilled in assessment and programming.
LRE: Least restrictive environment is a concept referring to the extent of removal of a child from education with
children who do not have disabilities.
OT: Occupational Therapy services that are provided as a related service under a specific impairment area by a
trained and licensed occupational therapist.
PT: Physical Therapy services that are provided as a related service under a specific impairment area by a trained
and licensed occupational therapist.
REFERRAL: The first step in formally indicating that there is a problem in which a student might have a disability and
need for special education services.
REGULAR EDUCATION: All non-special education programming in the public schools.
REGULAR EDUCATOR: A teacher licensed by the DPI who teaches within the regular grade level classroom.
RELATED SERVICES: Things a child may need to benefit from special education. They are included in the IEP,
examples would be OT, PT, or special transportation.
SPECIAL EDUCATION: Specially designed instruction to meet the unique needs of a child with a disability. The
services are provided at no cost to the parents. The services can be provided in many different school settings.
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SPECIAL EDUCATOR: A teacher licensed by the DPI who is specially trained to provide specialized instruction to a
child with special needs.
SUPPLEMENTARY AIDS AND SERVICES: These are services and supports provided in regular education classes
and other settings to help a child with a disability be educated with children who do not have disabilities as much as is
appropriate.
SWD: Students with Disabilities. This is the term used in Wisconsin to mean "a student with a disability."
IMPAIRMENT AREAS
AUTISM: A developmental disability that affects a child’s social interaction and non-verbal communication, that
affects their educational performance. Other characteristics often associated are repetitive activities or movements, a
difficult time with changes in their routine, and sensory difficulties.
EBD: Emotional Behavior Disorder. Students in this program have emotional or behavioral difficulties, which impede
their progress in school. These difficulties must be present in school and either or both the home and community
setting.
LD: Now formally referred to as a Specific Learning Disability. The student must have a significant delay in
classroom achievement in one of eight specific areas, a significant gap between their overall cognitive ability (IQ) and
academic achievement, and a documented information-processing deficit. The discrepancy is determined with
standardized evaluation measures. The eight possible areas are mathematical calculation, mathematical reasoning,
reading fluency, basic reading skill, reading comprehension, oral expression, listening comprehension, and written
expression.
ID: Students in this program have significantly sub-average intelligence, academic abilities, and adaptive skills.
HEARING IMPAIRMENT: Hearing impairments, including deafness, means a significant impairment in hearing, with
or without amplification, whether permanent or chronically fluctuating, that adversely affects a child’s educational
performance including academic performance, speech perception and production, or language and communication
skills.
ORTHOPEDIC IMPAIRMENT: A child with a severe orthopedic impairment that adversely affects a child’s
educational performance. The term includes but is not limited to a congenital anomaly, impairments caused by
disease, or impairments from other causes, such as poliomyelitis, cerebral palsy, amputations, and fractures or burns
that cause contractures.
OTHER HEALTH IMPAIRMENT: Means having limited strength, vitality, or alertness, due to chronic or acute health
problems.
SIGNICANT DEVELOPMENTAL DELAY: Encompasses children who are ages 3, 4, and 5 years of age or below
compulsory school attendance age, who are experiencing significant delays in the areas of physical, cognitive,
communication, social-emotional or adaptive development.
SPEECH OR LANGUAGE: A child with impairment in speech sound production, voice fluency, or language that
significantly affects educational performance or social, emotional or vocational development.
TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY: A child with an acquired injury to the brain caused by an external physical force
resulting in total or partial functional disability or psychosocial impairment, or both, that adversely affects a child’s
educational performance.
VISUAL IMPAIRMENT: A child with a visual impairment even after correction that impacts the child’s educational
performance.
Further information on additional special education information is available on the Department of Public Instruction
website.
http://dpi.state.wi.us/sped/index
FOOD SERVICES
(SCHOOL BREAKFAST & LUNCH PROGRAM)
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The D. C. Everest Area School District participates in the National School Lunch & Breakfast Program. Nutritious
lunches and breakfasts are made available each day that school is in session for a full day.
Application forms for Free or Reduced Price Lunch/Breakfast benefits are sent to each family at the beginning of
the school year. Parents are encouraged to complete and return this form if they feel their family may be eligible to
receive these benefits. A new form must be completed each school year. Please submit only one form for all
members of your family. Application for Free or Reduced Price Meals may be made at any time during the school
year. Forms are available from the school office, online on the district website or by calling the Food Service office
at 241-9700, extension 2407. All information on this form is confidential and will only be used to approve meal
benefits.
At each elementary school, a student lunch account is set up with a PIN (personal identification number) assigned.
Parents are asked to make payments to their child’s lunch account to cover the cost of their child’s meals. Each
child inputs their PIN into a computerized register at mealtime. The cost of their meal is deducted from their lunch
account. The elementary school lunch price is $1.55 per day. For those students eligible for reduced price meals,
the cost is 40¢ per day. School breakfast is $1.25 per day. Students who qualify for free or reduced meal benefits
receive breakfast at no charge.
Students who carry their lunch to school may purchase milk for 40¢ per 8 oz. carton. Skim milk, 1% milk, and
chocolate skim milk is available on a daily basis. The cost of this milk will also be deducted from the student lunch
account. Students eligible for free meals receive free milk with school lunch only. No free milk is available
for students who bring a cold lunch. Parents are expected to provide payment for school lunch or a cold lunch
for their child each day.
It is the parent’s responsibility to track student usage and maintain a sufficient balance in the student lunch account
to cover the cost of breakfast, snack milk, school lunch, or cold lunch milk. Students are reminded in the lunch line
that their lunch account balance is getting low. The school district also utilizes School Messenger, an automated
dialing system, as a courtesy to remind you when your student’s lunch account balance is low or negative. You
must contact the school office if your phone number changes. Parents may also monitor account payments and
student usage online. Payment can be made by check at the school office. Please include the student name and PIN
with the deposit. Payment may also be made by checking withdrawal or credit card over the internet. Please log
into the district website and follow the Food Service link. Any balance in a student lunch account at the end of the
school year is carried over into the next year. If a student leaves the district, a refund will be made for amounts over
$5.00 that are in the lunch account, at the parent’s request.
If there is not a sufficient balance in the student lunch account, one lunch will be served to the student. The parent
is expected to reimburse the school district for the cost of this lunch. If payment is not received by the following
day, the student will be served a light lunch. A written notice will be sent to the parent prior to refusal to allow
additional meals. Parents are encouraged to sign up for LunchBox Online found on the district website by
following the Food Service link. This enables parents to view their child’s lunch account activity on their
computer.
The school lunch menu is sent home monthly. Menus are also printed in the Wausau Daily Herald, announced
daily on several local radio stations and available on the D. C. Everest home page, www.dce.k12.wi.us.
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ATTENDANCE
Students are expected to be in school. Illness of a pupil up to five days per semester is a normal circumstance where
excused absence occurs. Students who have absence due to illness beyond five days per semester may be required
to submit a doctor's excuse.
Students returning to school after an absence, are required to produce evidence that the absence was unavoidable
and with parent's knowledge and consent. After a student has been absent, he or she should bring to school a
written excuse signed by a parent.
The only excused absences are those due to illness of the student, death in the family, a doctor or dentist
appointment that cannot be scheduled after school hours, or whenever the principal considers that exemption from
attendance is in the best interest of the student.
Students are expected to be in school. Illness of a pupil up to five (5) days per semester is a normal circumstance
where excused absence occurs. Students who have an absence due to illness beyond five (5) days per semester
may be required to submit a doctor’s excuse. Absences for which a written statement by a physician or other
authority as listed in State Statute 118.13(3)(a) is required but not presented will become unexcused. Habitual
unexcused absences will be referred to the principal or his designee
PARENT SHOULD CALL SCHOOL WHEN CHILDREN ARE ABSENT
When a child is absent, a parent should call school in the morning (by 9:00 a.m.) to inform the office that the child will
not be in attendance.
STUDENTS WHO ARE TARDY
Children who arrive at school after the attendance bell will be considered tardy. When such cases occur with the
parents’ knowledge, they should send an excuse explaining the reason for the tardiness. All children who are tardy
must report to the office to receive tardy slips admitting them to their classrooms. The office secretary will make the
necessary changes in the school attendance report.
STUDENTS LEAVING SCHOOL EARLY
At times, it may be necessary for you to schedule an appointment or an emergency occurs which requires an early
release of your children. If you are aware of the appointment/situation in advance, please send a note to school
informing the teacher of the early release. The teacher will have the student ready for a quick exit to the office upon
your arrival. In the event of an emergency, come to the office and request the early dismissal of your child. The
teacher will be contacted and the child instructed to come to the office. Parents picking up children prior to school
dismissal are required to sign them out in the office. This procedure will be followed for your child's protection.
CHANGES FOR STUDENT PICK-UP DURING THE DAY
If a parent needs to change the plan during the school day for pick-up/drop-off at the end of the day, the parent must
call the office and leave the message with the secretary. She will relay the message to the student. Do not email the
child’s teacher or leave messages on their phone, as the teacher may not get the message before the end of the day.
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STUDENT ARRIVAL AND DISMISSAL
Students should not arrive at school prior to 8:20 a.m. Students who ride the school bus can expect to arrive at
school between 8:20 and 8:40. Students who walk to school or are driven by parents should plan to arrive at about
the same time. Students will not be permitted to go to the classrooms earlier, since prior to that time, teachers are
not available to provide necessary supervision. Students who arrive before 8:40 will report directly to the playground.
During inclement weather, a “rain cloud” will be displayed at the main entrance. When the “rain cloud” is present,
students will report directly to their classroom.
Children are not to remain after school or play on the playground unless it is an organized, coach-supervised practice
or game. In the event that children return to the playground after dismissal, teachers or other school personnel will
not be responsible for supervising their play or for accidents. If parents need before or after care for their child,
Everest Adventure Care provides these programs at Evergreen School.
SCHOOL BUS ROUTES
Prior to the opening of school in the fall, First Student will mail each student notification of the route the student will
ride throughout the school year. Parents should review the information sent by the bus contractor and help their child
determine the appropriate bus stop.
During the first few days of school, routes may be altered. If a child boards the wrong bus during the first few days,
he or she will be taken home at the end of the driver's run.
ALTERNATE PICK UP AND DROP OFF LOCATIONS
It is the intent of the D.C. Everest Area School District to try to accommodate the special needs of parents and
children and to help working parents, whenever possible, by allowing transportation to baby-sitters or day care
centers.
The concern of the school district and the transportation company is for the safety and welfare of our children.
Therefore, effective with the 1988-89 school year, all children must be picked up and/or delivered to the same
location on a regular basis.
The district will honor requests for multiple pick-up or delivery points for the same days during the same week,
providing the alternate drop-off and/or pick-up location is on an established bus route in the school's attendance area.
Parents are required to provide the district with a schedule for the alternate pick-up and/or drop-off location.
Requests to have children change bus routes to go to a baby-sitter or day care center may be granted only when it is
determined by the transportation company that there is room on the affected bus.
Requests for a change in bus stops that are on existing bus routes and for a period of at least 30 days will be
considered. Pick-up and delivery to a location outside the school's attendance areas will be considered, if the pick-up
or delivery point is on an established bus route.
Requests for alternate pick-up and drop-off locations must be in writing, must meet the above criteria, and be
approved by the Supervisor of Auxiliary services. Temporary bus changes will be approved on a short-term basis for
emergency situations only. Requests of a social nature will not be approved (sports, parties, lessons, etc.).
Transportation Change Request Forms can be obtained at First Student, the individual school offices, or at the
Administration Building. Requests for the next school year must be submitted no later than July 15th, so the change,
if approved, can be incorporated into the bus routing.
Transportation Policy
Highlights of this section:
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Requests to have children picked up or dropped off at a sitter or day care may be granted if the necessary request
form has been submitted. Pick up the form at the school, the Administration Building or at the First Student.
Requests to have a student ride a different bus for a “social reason” (sports, parties, etc.) will not be permitted.
The rules and regulations in this booklet are designed to ensure the safety and welfare of all our students.
Student Rules and Regulations (General)
Parents and pupils must assume that school bus transportation is a privilege to the student, not a right.
Remember that misbehavior of any kind will not be tolerated. Pupils who misbehave will be referred to the principal.
Suspension of riding privileges will take place in accordance with policy #3541.3E
Be courteous. Help look after the safety and comfort of small children.
Students are not allowed to leave school grounds after getting off the bus in the morning or before entering the bus in
the afternoon.
No snowball throwing is allowed while waiting for the bus.
Previous to Loading
Be on time at the designated school bus stop--the bus cannot wait for those who are tardy.
Wait for the bus as far to the right side of the road as practical. Conduct yourself in a safe manner while waiting.
Do not accept rides from strangers.
Wait until the bus comes to a complete stop before attempting to enter the bus. Line up in an orderly fashion in
single file. Do not rush or push to get on the bus.
If there is no sidewalk, it is recommended that you walk on the side of the road facing traffic to get to the bus stop.
Use the grab rail and watch your step when getting on the bus.
While on the Bus
The driver is responsible for controlling the bus riders. While you are riding the bus, you must obey the driver
promptly and cooperatively.
Students will be assigned a seat as the bus is loaded and are expected to stay in that seat until they reach their
destination.
Conversing with the bus driver while the vehicle is in motion is absolutely forbidden.
Keep your hands and head inside the bus at all times after entering and until leaving the bus.
Assist in keeping the bus safe and sanitary at all times. Eating will not be allowed.
Remember that loud talking and laughing or unnecessary confusion diverts the driver's attention and may result in a
serious accident.
Keep books, packages, coats, and all other objects out of the aisles.
Treat bus equipment as valuable furniture in your own home. Damage to seats, etc., must be paid for by the
offender.
Never tamper with the bus or any of its equipment.
Leave no books, lunches, or other articles on the bus.
Do not throw anything out of the bus windows.
Always remain in your seat while the bus is in motion.
Be courteous to fellow pupils, the bus driver, the driver's assistants and passersby.
Keep absolutely quiet when approaching a railroad-crossing stop.
Parents will be notified if there is continuous misconduct on the bus. Bus riders may be denied the privileges of
riding.
After Leaving the Bus
Cross the road, when necessary, after getting off the bus (at least 10 feet in front of the bus) but only after checking
to be sure no traffic is approaching and after receiving the signal from the driver.
Be alert to the danger signal from the driver.
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Riders are not permitted to leave the bus at other than regular stops unless parent and school officials have given
proper authorization in advance.
Students must go directly to the school building after getting off the bus In the morning. No student that rides the bus
may leave the school grounds without parent permission.
GENERAL PUPIL CONDUCT
PBIS stands for Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports. PBIS is a positive, research-based approach that is
integrated throughout the entire school. The overall goal of PBIS is to support and encourage the social, emotional,
and academic successes of students. PBIS includes all students, all staff, and all settings in our building. Research
shows that integrating PBIS decreases discipline problems and increases instructional time for students to help our
students and staff remember our rules, our program will be called S.O.A.R.! With PBIS, we will help all Evergreen
Eagles S.O.A.R to new heights!
Students at Evergreen Elementary are…
Super Safe
On Task (Productive)
Always Respectful
Really Responsible
The table on the opposing page tells how students should be acting in various settings (classroom, hallway,
lunchroom, bus, playground, etc). Please take a minute to review this table to see how your child learned the lessons
that were taught. Your child may benefit from reviewing this information with you!
Supports for students struggling to meet expectations are in place and consequences for misbehavior will be related,
reasonable, and respectfully delivered. As always, students will be reinforced for their great behavior, so be on the
lookout for S.O.A.R.! slips (K-3rd) and Eagle Pride wristbands (4th-5th grade). If you have any questions or would like
to be involved in our PBIS efforts, please contact Mr. Koepke.
Body Basics and Line Basics are listed below:
Body Basics
1. Face the person
2. Eye contact
3. Voice (tone, volume, rate)
4. Body posture
5. Facial expression
Line Basics
1. Face forward in single file
2. Voices off
3. Hands by your side
4. Quiet walking feet
5. Stay to the right
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eally
Responsible
R
Respectful
lways
A
n Task
O
uper-Safe
S
Evergreen
Students
are…
Walking
feet, face
front
Keep
hands and
feet to
self, use
equipment
appropriat
ely, only
enter
building
Find
with
pass
something
productive
to do
Indoor
voice,
respect
things
displayed
on walls
Store
items
neatly
Include
others,
use kind
words,
enter and
exit
quickly
and
quietly
Line up
when the
bell rings,
bring in
what you
take out,
report
bullying
Dress/
undress
quickly
and
quietly
Hallways
Recess
Hands and feet
and objects to
self, check your
area before you
leave
Indoor voices,
kind words
Pick up/ Drop off
where assigned
Remain seated
Bus/Bus Lines
Remain seated,
if you drop
something pick
it up, wait for
dimissal
Indoor voices,
kind words
Feed your
belly, feed your
brain
Walk in the
lunchroom,
keep hands,
feet and
objects to self
Lunchroom
Think 2
2 min or less
2 pumps of
soap
2 hands to
wash
2 paper towels
2 points in the
trash
Indoor voices,
flush, respect
other people’s
privacy
Use time wisely
Wash with
soap and water
Restrooms
Stay in one
place, pick
up after
yourself,
put things
away
neatly
Indoor
voices,
kind words,
include
others.
Follow
classroom
anchor
chart
Stay in
designated
area,
objects
used
appropriate
ly
Indoor
Recess
Stay seated
Sitting on
bottom, indoor
voice, be a
good listener,
eyes on
speaker or
performer,
show
appreciation
Participate
appropriately
Hands and feet
to self
Assemblies
Know who your group
leaders are, be
responsible for
yourself and your
materials.
Follow directions of
group leaders, eyes
on speaker, thank
presenter, be a good
listener.
Participate
appropriately. Be a
good role model for
others.
Stay with your group,
follow bus & facility
rules. Stay in
assigned area, let
group leader know if
you need to use the
bathroom.
Field
Trips
PBIS TABLE
PLAYGROUND BEHAVIOR
Recess is an important time for our students. During recess students have an opportunity to run and play and
have fun with others. This helps students focus and learn upon returning to the classroom. We hope that all
children are able to enjoy their recess time. To help children have a safe, enjoyable recess we teach the rules of
common games during our ‘Recess Rodeo’ at the start of the year. We ask that all students follow these rules
without exception. In case the rules are forgotten, signs are posted to help students remember. The rules to
common games are:
Soccer
Make even teams
Kick-off after a goal or to start the game
Only goalie may use hands
Free-kick at spot of handball
Throw-in when out of bounds on
sideline
6. Goal-kick or corner-kick when out of
bounds on end-line
7. Allow others to play
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Four Square
Serve ball from 4 to 1 by bouncing ball
one time in square 4 and pushing the
ball to land in square 1.
When the ball lands in your square allow
it to bounce one time and then push it
into someone else’s square.
If ball lands out of bounds, the last
person to touch it is out.
If ball lands on outside line it is IN.
No catching or holding ball during play
(sticky fingers)
Allow others to play.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Football
Make even teams
Kick-off after a score or to start game
5-Mississippi rush
Two-hand touch
No aggressive blocking
Quarterback may not run
Allow others to play
Basketball
1. Make even teams
2. Choose which team will start with ball
3. Double-Dribble/Traveling/Foul=turnover
4. Defense (person vs person) Match up with
someone of your ability.
5. 5 Fouls on same person tell adult, player has
to sit
6. No Press - free dribble up after rebound or
basket
7. Aggressive play=tell an adult
8. Allow others to play.
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Lightning
1.
2.
3.
4.
Make a line facing basket.
First player takes shot.
Second player takes shot right away.
If either player’s shot misses, they
rebound and shoot again.
5. Once a player makes a basket, they
rebound and pass ball to next player in
line.
6. If the 2nd player makes a basket before
the 1st person, the 1st person is OUT.
The two basketballs go to the first two
players in line and the game continues.
7. Allow others to play.
Kickball
1. Make even teams
2. Rotate pitchers every inning
3. No bunting
4. No Cherry bombs
5. No sliding, leading off, or stealing
6. Once pitcher has the ball all runners must
return to last base touched.
7. Allow others to play
How to Make an Out:
1. Catch fly ball in air
2. Force outs at bases
3. Tag player with ball (no throwing at kids
while running)
4. The kicker kicks 3 foul balls in a row
5. 3 Outs=inning over
Tetherball
1. Make a line that divides the court in
half.
2. New player serves.
3. The winner is the first player to wind the
rope and ball around the pole.
4. Allow others to play.
Player is out when:
1. Hitting the ball with anything other than
the hands, fists or forearms.
2. Holding or catching the ball.
3. Touching the pole.
4. Touching the rope.
5. Stepping across the line.
Children need help in realizing that activities that may be perfectly acceptable in neighborhood play are not always
appropriate on the school playground. Recess should be a time for fun and above all a time for safe play. Children
are directly responsible to the playground supervisor and are expected to observe playground rules.
Follow directions of playground supervisor the first time given.
Use playground equipment properly in designated areas.
Tackling, playing rough games, and throwing harmful objects will not be allowed.
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CONSEQUENCES
Verbal reminder
A 5-minute time-out.
Student will also be referred to the office if they misbehave during the time-out period.
Continued misbehavior on the playground may lead to a student being suspended from school.
COMMUNITY SERVICES
Community Services is a concept that embraces the idea that learning is a lifelong process; therefore, education
should be a lifetime opportunity.
The D. C. Everest Community Services program provides all residents of the D. C. Everest Area School District with
opportunities in community services that otherwise would be unavailable or inaccessible to them. These
opportunities are offered in vocational and avocational education, cultural presentations, social gatherings, and
recreational activities. Programs are provided on the basis of a demonstrated interest or need in a specific area, the
identification and coordination of resources to serve the need, the availability of school facilities, and the age range of
the public to be served, be it preschoolers, youth, adults, senior citizens, or the community as a whole. A few of the
activities the Community Services Office offers to the youth of our district include the following: swim lessons,
gymnastics classes, a flag football program, a boys' and girls' basketball program, an indoor soccer program, and
preschool classes.
The Community Services Office also facilitates the use of school facilities for community use. The D. C. Everest
School Board and the area schools recognize that its buildings and facilities can be a valuable asset to the
community. Therefore, they encourage participation and involvement in the use of school facilities by community
groups when such uses do not interfere with regular school activities.
Community Services helps bring community members together through program offerings and through the use of the
school facilities. Community Services is one way the school district links the schools and community together.
For more information on Community Services programs and activities, please contact the Community Services Office
at 715-359-6563.
USE OF SCHOOL FACILITIES AND GREENHECK FIELD HOUSE
All community groups wishing to use the school facilities/buildings (including the Greenheck Field House) must
contact the Community Services Office (715-359-6563). An “Application for Use of School Facilities” form needs to
be completed. Organizations or individuals requesting use of school facilities must give the Community Services
Office at least 7 school days notice for past facility users and 10 school days notice for first time facility users.
Requests are handled on a first come basis.
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DISTRICT HEALTH STAFF
A health assistant works at each school. The health assistant works under the direction of the district school nurse.
The health assistant has the following roles:
 Provides basic first aid care for injuries and illnesses.
 Observes for symptoms of communicable disease. Notifies the parent(s).
 Maintains student health records.
 Gives medications to students as ordered by the parent and/or the physician.
 Provides specialized healthcare for a student(s) as ordered by the parent and/or physician under the
direction of the district health nurse.
The district employs a registered nurse to assist students with health care needs at the elementary schools, middle
schools; and secondary schools. The district health nurse has the following roles:
 Evaluates and assesses a student’s physical condition.
 Consults with the parents and/or physician to decide the health care needed by the student at school.
 Writes individualized health plan for the student as needed.
 Reviews and educates staff about a student’s healthcare needs as directed by the parent and/or physician.
 Directs the district immunization program, hearing and vision program, and blood borne pathogen program.
 Develops policy/procedure to ensure the safety of the students.
 Educates staff on a need-to-know basis about the student’s health needs. .
HEALTH CONDITIONS
School staff needs to know about your child’s health and/or medical condition(s). Please contact the district health
nurse at 715-241-9700 ext 2309; or the school health aide about your child’s health condition(s). These include, but
not limited to, students who have asthma, epilepsy, diabetes, a significant physical impairment or an anaphylactic –
life threatening – reaction to latex, stinging insects or foods.
It is important that the school staff know about the care that your child needs and how to provide that care.
Complete the annual action plan(s) for the condition and inform the school nurse of any changes in the care needed.
All information shared is confidential; information is shared on a need-to-know basis with your child’s teachers with
your permission.
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Immunization Requirements
2015 - 2016
The Wisconsin state immunization requirements for 2015 – 2016 school year are listed below. Review the
requirements carefully. Students need the listed vaccinations by September 1, 2015.
I.
II.
III.
WISCONSIN STATE LAW (HSS 144.03) REQUIREMENTS - Number of Doses
Age/Grade
V.
VI.
VII.
Pre K - 4K
Grades K - 5
Grades 6 - 12
DTaP/DTP
4
4
4
Polio
MMR
3
4
4
1
2
2
Hepatitis B
Varicella
3
3
3
1
2
2
IV.
T
dap
1
DTP/DtaP/DT Vaccine (Kindergarten students): Your child must have one dose of the vaccine after age 4. IF
your child received all four doses before age 4, a 5th dose is required before Kindergarten.
Tdap Vaccine: One dose of the vaccine is required for students in grades 6 through 12
 If your child received the Td/Tdap vaccine within 5 years of entering grades 6-12 the vaccine is not required.
 Tdap vaccine protects your child from pertussis or whooping cough.
MMR Vaccine: Two doses are required for students in grades K through 12.
Your child must have the 1st dose of MMR vaccine on or after the first birthday and the 2 nd dose before
starting kindergarten.
Varicella or Chickenpox Vaccine: Two doses OR a history of chickenpox is required grades K through 12.
 If your child had chickenpox, see step 2 on the waiver form.
a)
No vaccination needed.
b)
Tell the school health aide that your child had chickenpox
Hepatitis B: Three doses are required for all students grades K through 12.
Waivers: Parents have the option to decline any and/or all immunizations based on personal, religious and/or
health reasons. If you choose not to immunize your child, check the appropriate waiver (Step 4) and sign the form.
Immunization waiver form is on the district website at www.dce.k12.wi.us.
What do parents need to do?
Schedule appointments for the vaccinations that are needed
Sign a waiver if you do not want your child vaccinated
Report the dates of the vaccinations and/or history of chickenpox to the school health assistant.
Please call Roxie Kenitzer, RN-BSN at 715-214-9700 ext. 2309 with questions.
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STUDENT IMMUNIZATION RECORD
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Medication at School
The purpose of the medication procedure is to keep your child safe and provide him/her with the
medication ordered. District staff will not give any medication – prescription and/or OTC - to any
student if the criteria below are not met
Parent-Physician Consent Forms
No medication can be given to your child without the signed completed consent form.
Parents are responsible to obtain the signatures needed from the physician.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Parent signature is required for over-the-counter medications (OTC).
 A physician’s signature is required if the dose needed of the over-the-counter medication is more than the recommendations
listed on the label.
 A physician’s signature is required if the medication is not appropriate for your child’s age.
Parent and physician signature are required for all prescription medication.
Complete a new consent form when the dose of the medication is changed and/or the medication is discontinued.
Parent and physician signatures are required before staff is allowed to administer herbal, homeopathic or dietary
supplements at school.
Medication consent form is on the district web site at www.dce.k12.wi.us
Medication Bottles and Labeling
1. Prescription medication MUST be in the original labeled pharmacy bottle. The label must clearly state:
 Student’s name.
 Name of the medication.
 Time to give medication and dose to give.
 Physician’s name.
 Date medication was dispensed by pharmacy.
2. OTC medication must be in the original container or single dose package.
3. Staff cannot give any medication sent in a plastic bag or an envelope.
4. Medication will not be given to your child if the bottle is incorrectly labeled.
Handling and Storage of Medication at School
1. Medications are stored in the original labeled pharmacy container and in a locked cabinet.
2. Parents and/or guardians must pick up all unused, discontinued, or outdated medications.
3. Parents and/or guardians must pick up all medication at the end of the school year.
4. Any unclaimed medication will be disposed of at the end of the school year.
Special Considerations – Inhalers and Epi-pens
1. Students can self- carry emergency medications - Epi-pens, inhalers and glucagon - to treat a life-threatening health condition. All
students needing an emergency medication are taken by ambulance to the nearest emergency room. Parents will be notified.
General Safety Considerations
1. Bring your child’s medication to the health office.
2. Send only limited quantities of medication to school.
3. All medication is stored in the health room.
Contact Roxie Kenitzer, RN-BSN at 715-241-9700 ext. 2309 with questions.
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Parent-Physician Medication Consent Form
6300 Alderson Street
Weston WI 54476
The state medication law requires written permission from the parent and physician to give all prescription
medications, and herbal supplements. This includes students who carry and self-administer inhalers and Epi-pens.
All over- the- counter (OTC) medication given at school must have written permission from the parent/guardian. A
physician signature is not required for OTC medication providing the dose is within the manufacturer’s guidelines.
It is understood that:
1. All medications must be in an original over the counter (OTC) and/or pharmacy container with student’s
name, name of medication, dose and time of administration on the label and/or container.
2. Medications sent in baggies or not in the original package will not be given by staff.
3. A new form is needed for changes in the dose of medication or if the medication is discontinued.
4. Students will be taken to the emergency room after using an Epi-pen or giving Glucagon.
5. Students are responsible for taking self-carried, emergency medications on field trips.
6. Students must notify a staff member if they use an emergency medication(s) at school.
Name of student:
Address:
School:
Medical diagnosis(es):
Date of Birth:
Phone:
Grade:
MEDICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Medication(s)
Dosage
Times given
at school
Medication order effective from:
Specific instructions
until:
Self-Carry Medication Authorization
Student understands the correct use of his/her emergency medication.
 Epi-pen for anaphylactic life threatening reactions, may self-carry .
 Inhalers for breathing emergencies, may self-carry
Student may take his/her emergency medication home at the end of the year
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
No
PHYSICIAN–PARENT CONSENT
I hereby give permission to staff as designated by the school nurse or principal to give the above medications to my
child. I authorize the school nurse to contact the physician regarding the medication if necessary. Physician’s
signature directs the above medication administration and indicates his/her willingness to communicate if needed
with staff regarding the medications. Consent is valid for the current school year.
Physician’s name, address, phone
Physician’s signature/date
Parent/guardian signature
Date
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PLANNING FOR ILLNESS AT SCHOOL
The best way to prevent infection is good hand washing at regular intervals throughout the day. Even with the best
hand washing, illnesses are unavoidable.
Some parents have limited flexibility at work if their child gets sick at school. Many employers do not allow parents
leave work or stay at home with a sick child. If both parents work, arrange for an emergency care provider if your
child gets sick at school and needs to go home. School health rooms are not designed or supplied to provide quality
day care for sick students. Parents will be called when their child is sick at school. If the parent(s) is not available,
the school staff will call the emergency contact person listed on your child’s demographic card to come for your child.
Students belong in school in order to learn and be successful. Children learn more and are able to concentrate when
they are healthy. The goal is simple: stay well, stay in school to learn and succeed. Together…parents, teachers,
and students can accomplish that goal.
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Vision and Hearing Screening Programs
Vision Screening Recommendations – Kindergarten Students
Research by the Wisconsin Optometric Association states, “Eighty percent of all learning during a child’s first twelve years is obtained
through vision.” Routine vision screening is a part of the five-year-old well check. This vision screening checks how well your child can see
a chart from twenty feet away. This type of vision screening identifies about thirty percent of children who have vision problems.
The state of Wisconsin passed the Children’s’ Vision Initiative Law – Chapter 118.135 Wisconsin State Statutes in 2002. The law
recommends that parents of kindergarten students have their child’s vision checked by a licensed optometrist.
A copy of the Kindergarten VISION Examination Form is included. Take the form with you to your child’s eye exam. Ask your eye doctor to
complete the form. Return the completed form to your child’s school. Copies of the form are available at your child’s elementary school.
The Wisconsin Optometric Association’s participating physicians will provide free eye
examinations to students if parents cannot afford the cost of the eye exam. VISION USA is a
Wisconsin State Project that offers basic eye examinations to children under the age of 18 for
employed low-income families without eye care health insurance coverage. Applications are
available at Marathon County Public Health Department (715-261-1900). You will be given the
names of local physicians that will check your child’s vision after the completed application is
approved. Parents need to schedule the appointment with one of those eye doctors.
State law recommends, but does not require this eye examination for kindergarten
entrance.
Hearing and Vision Screening Programs
Marathon County Public Health Department staff will be at each elementary school this fall to
conduct a vision and hearing-screening program. Screening dates will be listed in the school
newsletters.
Students in grades K-3 and 5 are screened.
This program is only a screening. Participation in the screening is optional. If you do not
want your child to participate in the screening, send a written signed note to the health aide at
school telling us you do not want your child screened.
If your child wears glasses please make sure the glasses are at school for the vision screening.
Any student who does not pass the initial screening will be re-screened by the health
department staff in 4 weeks. If your child does not pass the re-screening, you will receive a
letter and a phone call from the health department.
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BIRTHDAY INVITATIONS
In order to prevent hurt feelings and to keep disruptions to the educational process to a minimum,
invitations to parties (birthday, etc.) are not to be distributed at school. Parents may request a listing of
names and addresses from their child’s teacher so that parents may send invitations by US mail. Such
requests can be expected to be filled within 24 hours.
FOODS BROUGHT FROM HOME
For any foods BROUGHT to school: This includes birthday and other food items brought to school by
students, staff, or parents. Our policy states that in order to prevent possible food contamination or foodborne illness, foods brought for classroom distribution by students or staff must be commercially prepared
and in the original packaging. Any food items brought to school that do not meet these requirements will
not be distributed. So, birthday treats are still welcome, but must be purchased (not baked at home) and
in original packaging.
CHANGE OF ADDRESS
Parents who have moved and whose children remain in the same school are required to send a change of address
and phone number to us as soon as the move is completed.
DANGEROUS OR DISRUPTIVE OBJECTS
Objects that might be considered dangerous or that are disruptive to the educational process are not allowed in
school. Objects such as knives, fireworks, squirt guns, cap guns, rubber bands, pins and so forth, will be confiscated.
Items taken from students for safety reasons will be held for a reasonable length of time to permit parents to retrieve
them on behalf of their child. Objects not promptly claimed by parents will be discarded.
ELECTRONIC DEVICES
Because the focus of our time with students is educational, all electronic devices such as cell phones, pagers, Ipods,
MP3 player, DS players, CD players, CD’s, Gameboys, SEGA, trading cards (baseball, Yugi Oh), etc., should be left
at home. We cannot be responsible for items brought from home that get lost or taken. We are not able to supervise
the types of music, games, etc., students may possess and therefore, they are not to be brought to school.
TOYS FROM HOME
Children’s toys should be left at home. This includes all trading cards, trucks/cars, dolls etc.
DISMISSAL OF STUDENTS
When your child reaches school, it is the school's obligation to keep him/her until regular dismissal time. If for any
reason your child is to be released for dental or medical appointments, etc., it is required that the parent or guardian
send a note stating the time and reason for which the child is to be released. Parents should also come to the school
office to sign their children out of school. We make this request in order to help protect your children.
DRESSING AND GROOMING
The school does not have an official dress code. We rely on parents to see that their children are properly dressed for
school. Clothing should be in good taste and of such a nature as to not disrupt the educational process. Garments,
which publicize tobacco use, alcohol, or drugs, shirts with spaghetti straps (under 1 inch wide), tube tops (No Straps),
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exposed midriff tops, short shorts or low cut waist pants/shorts, etc., are not appropriate.
EDUCATIONAL STUDY/FIELD TRIPS
Trips are used to enhance the study of many concepts or units. Whenever your child is going on a trip, a notice will
be sent home. Your child will not be permitted to go unless the parents or legal guardian has signed the "blanket
consent form" granting permission for the child to participate in all study trips. This form is kept on file.
EMERGENCY MEETING LOCATION
Should it be deemed necessary to evacuate the grounds, First Student Bus Service will be contacted to mobilize
busses for student transport. In the event that student safety dictates a more immediate evacuation than offered by
First Student, one of our two partnering safe locations may be utilized. Northland Lutheran High School (2107 Tower
Rd.) and Lamers Bus Lines Inc. (2415 Trailwood Ln.) are the partnering locations. Each place offers a safe, warm
location. Under staff supervision, students may be walked to one of these locations when directed by the principal or
person in charge or when no other safe alternative presents itself. Such action will be communicated to the offices of
both partnering organizations in advance where possible. Parents will be required to sign their children out when
picking up from that location.
FIRE AND TORNADO DRILLS
Fire and tornado drills are held periodically in our school. It is extremely important that children practice the proper
procedures so they will be prepared for such an emergency. Although the importance of these drills is carefully
explained to all children by the school staff, it would be helpful for parents to also stress the importance of these
safety procedures with their children.
GUIDANCE SERVICES
A developmental guidance program aimed at enriching the emotional and social skills of each child is offered by the
counselor, psychologist, and teacher as a regular feature of the classroom curriculum.
The counseling services provided vary depending on the particular needs of each child. Individual counseling is
available for children who have concerns of a personal nature. Group counseling is also offered for children who
have social skill needs or for those who can benefit from the support of peers.
Consultation with the counselor regarding the educational, emotional, or behavioral development of their children is
available to parents.
FLOWERS OR BALLOONS
Occasionally, families request that we permit florists or other businesses to deliver flowers or balloons to their child
while at school. While we recognize the importance of birthdays and other special occasions in a child's life, we have
found that this practice disrupts classes and interferes with instruction. Also, there is always the potential for children
in attendance to have allergies to plants and latex. Therefore, we are asking that families not have flowers, balloons
or other special deliveries made to school. If a delivery is made to a child at school, the delivery will have to remain
in the office until school is out and parents are required to come to school to pick the delivery up as First Student,
does not permit this type of item on the bus.
SAFETY GUIDELINES FOR ANIMAL VISITATION AT SCHOOL
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Visiting pets or animals (Show and Tell) that are going to visit classrooms should be well groomed and current on
rabies vaccinations (if required). Since some diseases are transmitted by the bites of fleas, ticks, or mites, it is
important that visiting pets be screened in some manner to assure they are not infested. A fecal (stool) check by a
veterinarian for intestinal parasite within the previous year is recommended. Visiting animals should be properly
restrained and restricted to a designated area of the school campus or classroom.
It is important for the safety of both the children and the animal that the visiting pet be effectively controlled. Animals
away from their accustomed environment may become frightened and react strangely in a classroom setting. Fear
may cause a usually docile pet to try to escape or bite. Appropriate restraint will allow the holder to react quickly and
minimize any potential harm to the students or animal. The animal owner, or other adult responsible for that animal,
should remain with the animal during the pet’s visit to the school. Specific health, restraint, and handling
requirements according to the type of visiting pet are as follows:
Dogs
Evidence of current rabies vaccination is required and should be brought to the office. Since puppies are not old
enough to receive their first rabies vaccination until three months of age, and the vaccination is not considered
protective until thirty days after the vaccination, dogs should be at least four-months-old to participate in visiting pet
programs. A stool check for intestinal worms and other parasites within the previous six weeks is recommended, yet
a negative stool check within the previous year is sufficient. It is preferable that female dogs in estrus (“heat”) not be
permitted to visit during that time. All puppies and adult dogs should be wearing a collar/harness and leash and be
accompanied by an adult. Dogs that appear to be aggressive should not be allowed in the classroom.
Cats
Evidence of current rabies vaccination is required and should be brought to the office. Similar to puppies, kittens
should be at least four-month-old to meet the rabies vaccination requirement. It is recommended that a feline pet
have a negative stool test for worms and intestinal parasite performed by a veterinarian within six weeks prior to the
school visitation, yet a negative stool check within the previous year is sufficient. A cat or kitten should be confined in
a cat carrier for transporting to and from the school. When the cat is removed from the carrier for “show and tell,” an
adult should hold the cat if students are allowed to pet the animal.
HOMEWORK POLICY
It is the policy of the district elementary schools to assign homework throughout the school year. Homework will be
assigned when a child is absent from school, additional practice is necessary for the child to acquire the new skill,
assignments are not completed on time and must be made up, a student needs an opportunity to review previously
learned skills, or students need to complete a project that is intended as a long-term assignment. It is the
responsibility of the child and the home to have homework completed in the allotted time.
INCLEMENT WEATHER
On those rare days in which school must be called off because of weather conditions, the decision to cancel school
will be made at the district level. Public notification will be carried by local radio stations.
In the event that the weather patterns change during the day and it becomes a potential threat to the safe
transportation of students home, school may be dismissed early. On such days, please listen to your radio for
information regarding an early dismissal. Please make advance preparations and develop a plan for your children in
case of an early dismissal.
LIBRARY BOOKS
Students are permitted to check books out of the library for a period of two weeks. If a child fails to return or
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damages a book, he or she will be charged with the cost of replacing the book.
LIFE EDUCATION
Life Education is a special program for fifth and sixth grade students and their parents. In this special curriculum,
students and their teachers discuss how the human body grows and changes during puberty. Students study how
life begins as well as special health concerns during puberty.
Because our school wants to work cooperatively with parents to instruct our students in these important concepts, we
actively seek parental involvement. Each year parents receive a complete outline of the Life Education curriculum
before their child enters the unit of study. All parents are also invited to an evening meeting to inspect teaching
materials and to meet with the teachers of the Life Education curriculum. We look forward to your active involvement
in this curriculum when your child is in the fifth and sixth grades.
LOST AND FOUND
It is very helpful when parents label all articles of clothing (including boots and tennis shoes) and school items to
ensure that they are brought home at the end of the seasonal period or school term. Each week, a number of good
articles of clothing are left at school that no student claims. These items are placed in the lost and found box in the
main lobby of the school. If any item is left on the bus, the driver will retain it a day or so to enable the child who lost
the item to reclaim it.
NEWSLETTER
Monthly, an updated newsletter will be available on our website.
PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES
Formal conferences will be held each Fall and Spring to permit teachers and parents to discuss a student's progress
in school. We use an online Parent-Teacher Conference Scheduling Program for scheduling conferences. A parent,
using any computer with online access, can do the scheduling on a first come, first served basis. We are excited
about this new program, because this will give you direct access for scheduling at your convenience. With this
program, you will know your conference times immediately and be able to change appointments, if necessary. An
assigned ID for each child will be sent home with each child about three weeks before conferences. If a change of
time is desired, parents should change the scheduled time online. Since it is important for a teacher and parents to
communicate with one another, the school annually sets a goal of 100% parent participation at conferences.
Should parents desire to confer with teachers in addition to these conference dates, we encourage them to call the
school. Arrangements will be made to accommodate all such requests.
The nature of the family structure has changed dramatically in recent years. Now many students reside either with
one parent or the other. While it is understandable that both households wish to be involved in their child’s education,
it is not possible to accommodate two conferences for every student whose parents do not co-reside.
It is suggested, therefore, that both parents attend both the spring and fall conferences together. In the event that
circumstances warrant this impossible, then one parent should attend the fall conference while the other parent
attends the spring conference. Notice of conference appointments will be sent to each parent. Parents are to work
together in order to arrive at an arrangement.
CUSTODIAL MAILINGS
DCE elementary schools will send the following information to non-custodial parents routinely: state test scores,
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progress reports, parent/teacher conference schedules, mid-term reports, gifted & talented program information, and
excessive absence reports.
Copies of other information students receive at school, newsletters, etc., can be sent to the non-custodial parents if
self-addressed, stamped envelopes are provided to the school. These will be given to the homeroom teacher to be
used to mail informational items as they become available.
PERSONAL CHECKS
During the course of the year, students will bring money to school to purchase lunch, milk, and other items. As an aid
in our bookkeeping, please make all checks payable to the school. Also, please do not combine the amounts for
different activities on one check. Please make separate checks for any money needed at school.
PTO
The school staff feels very strongly that parents must play an active role in the education of their children. The school
has provided many opportunities for you to become involved.
The PTO invites parents to participate in programs, informs the community, raises funds, and provides an avenue for
parents and teachers to work and socialize with each other. Parents are encouraged to attend PTO meetings and
help with special projects whenever possible.
PARENT VOLUNTEERS
Evergreen Elementary has many great parents, guardians, grandparents, and other members of the community who
volunteer to make Evergreen a rewarding, well-rounded school environment and not just a place for our children to
go to school. On behalf of the staff and students, we would like to say a big "THANK YOU!" to all of the volunteers in
our school community. Many programs at Evergreen would not be possible without you, our volunteers.
Although we have many dedicated volunteers, there is always a need for more parent volunteers and the opportunity
to get involved if you have not done so already. If you'd like to join our list of volunteers, please visit our website and
click on the “We’re searching for volunteers” tab on the left.
PREARRANGED ABSENCE
Families should make a sincere effort to plan family vacations to correspond with the scheduled vacation days of the
school year. This way students will experience the best of both worlds; they can participate in educational vacations
and not miss learning experiences at school. If your child will have a pre-planned absence of more than three
consecutive days, please complete a form available in the office.
Upon written request from parents, the principal may approve the prearranged absence of students. Requests
should be made one week prior to the intended absence. All students are expected to make up work missed.
A form is included in the appendix of this handbook. Additional copies are available in the school office.
RECESS
All children are expected to participate in school recesses. Except on days when inclement weather would be a
threat to student health, recesses will be held out of doors. The only exceptions to the above policy are as follows:
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The child has a medical excuse from the family physician,
Other written requests from parents approved by the teacher and/or principal on a daily basis.
Since students will be out in cold weather, parents are asked to help their children make wise choices about outer
clothing. Students often decide after leaving home that they do not want to wear the hat or boots in which their
parents dressed them. The school policy, except in times of exceptional changes, is to send students out for recess
in the outer clothing they wore to school.
SCHOOL FOREST
The D.C. Everest district has made a major commitment to developing its school forest facilities. At the present time,
classes of students at all grade levels may visit the school forest on day trips. Students at the fifth grade level may
participate in over-night camping in the district lodge at Twin Oaks. Each year, teachers send out information about
this unique opportunity.
SCHOOL BUS ROUTES
Prior to the opening of school in the fall, the First Student will mail each student notification of the route the student
will ride throughout the school year. Parents should review the information sent by the bus contractor and help their
child determine the appropriate bus stop. During the first few days of school, routes may be altered. If a child boards
the wrong bus during the first few days, he or she will be taken home at the end of the driver's run.
SMOKE-FREE ENVIRONMENT
The School Board prohibits the use of all tobacco products on all school district property and in all school vehicles by
all persons at all times. Smoking and the use of tobacco in any form by elementary students on school property, at
school-sponsored activities, and on school buses are expressly forbidden. Tobacco products, lighters, and matches
shall be confiscated with students violating this rule subject to disciplinary action including suspension.
SCHOOL PICTURES
In the fall, a professional photographer will visit the school to take student pictures. All students should have their
pictures taken, even if they do not intend to purchase a package of pictures to keep. The D.C. Everest schools
attempt to select a school photographer who will produce high quality pictures for the children at a reasonable rate.
STUDENT DIRECTORY
According to the law, public institutions must provide directory information to individuals that request this information.
Therefore, the D.C. Everest District Board of Education has adopted a policy that enables individuals to secure
directory information. The directory information includes only the child’s and parent’s name, and address. No other
information will be provided. If for some reason you do not want this information made available, please call the
school office and let us know.
SCHOOL INSURANCE
The D.C. Everest District does not carry an accident insurance policy for students. However, if you wish to purchase
insurance, a comprehensive program is made available for a small fee. More information is available in the office. If
you are interested, please remit the correct amount to directly to the insurance provider.
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TENNIS SHOES
All students should have tennis shoes for physical education activities.
TEXTBOOKS
All textbooks and workbooks needed for the education of your child will be furnished by the school district.
Texts and all other school property are to be handled with extreme care by the students to ensure long use. Property
that is damaged through misuse or carelessness by a student will be replaced by that student at his/her expense.
VISITING SCHOOL
Parents are welcome to observe the students at work and at play within the classroom and on the school grounds.
One of the best ways to understand the classroom program of your child is to visit the classroom. Advanced
arrangements are encouraged to avoid visiting the classroom during a critical testing period or recess.
As part of the D.C. Everest District’s safe school policy, visitors are required to register in the school office
and obtain a visitor’s pass.
APPENDICES
These policies and all other policies can be found on the District website. http://policies.dce.k12.wi.us
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Attendance and Truancy*
Truancy Legal Reference – WSS 118.16(1)
Code of Student Conduct*
Possession or Use of Weapons*
Gang Activity or Association*
Gang Activity or Association*
Request for Transportation Change*
Student Locker Searches*
Equal Education Opportunities*
Pupil Nondiscrimination*
Pupil Nondiscrimination/Harassment*
Electronic Communication Devices*
Pupil Discrimination Complaint Procedures*
Pre-Arranged Absence Request
D.C. Everest Acceptable Use Policy for Technology Services*
Acceleration/Retention Policy*
Elementary Progress Grade Advancement Grade 4-5*
Asthma Action Plan (included in handbook)
Map to Twin Oaks (included in handbook)
New Special Education Glossary (included in handbook)
Rules and Regulations for School Bus Riders*
* board policy
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