north hill elementary parent/student handbook 2013

Trustworthiness
Respect
Responsibility
NORTH HILL
ELEMENTARY
PARENT/STUDENT
HANDBOOK
2013-2014
SCHOOL YEAR
Caring
Fairness
CHARACTER COUNTS! is a service mark of the CHARACTER COUNTS! Coalition, a project of the Josephson Institute of Ethics
Citizenship
Table of Contents
Page No.
Letter of Welcome………………………………………………………………………1
B.C.S.D./North Hill Vision/Mission Statements……………………………………...2
Staff Names/Positions …………………………………………………………………3-4
Parent Teacher Organization …………………………………………………………4
Positive Behavior Intervention Support Introduction………………………………..5
Character Counts/Dragon-Do-Right…………………………………………………..6
PBIS Explanation………………………………………………………………………..7-11
Building Discipline Plan………………………………………………………………..12-14
School Day – Daily Schedule…………………………………………………………15
Floor Plan – North Hill …………………………………………………………………16-17
School Supply Lists ……………………………………………………………………18-19
Burlington Community School District
NORTH HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
825 North 9th Street
Burlington, Iowa 52601
(319) 753-6363
Phil Noonan, Principal
FAX: (319) 753-6901
July 25, 2013
Dear North Hill Elementary Parents,
This handbook has been prepared for the students and parents of North Hill Elementary
School. It presents guidelines and directions which will help to answer some of the questions you
may have regarding our school. Please read the information carefully and keep this booklet for
reference. The practices and procedures outlined are presented in the best interests of all members
of our school family.
Our main goal as educators is to provide a strong educational experience for your child(ren).
The elementary teaching staff is a dedicated one, and through your contact with them, you should
remain well informed about your child’s progress. The teachers are also very willing to listen to your
concerns. It is always better to discuss an issue before it becomes a major concern. The key to our
success is to work together toward a common goal, which is to have your child or children
experience a positive and rewarding year both educationally and socially at North Hill.
Please stop by at any time to discuss questions or concerns that you may have. We, the
North Hill Elementary Staff, are here to serve you and your children. Our success greatly depends
on your parental guidance in respect to school.
Once again, thank you for your cooperation and concern. Please feel free to contact North
Hill School at 753-6363, or by e-mail at [email protected].
Respectfully,
Phil Noonan
Elementary Principal
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Burlington Community School District
Vision Statement:
“Supporting all students in their quest for life-long learning”
Mission Statement:
The mission of the Burlington Community School District, in cooperation
with family and community, is to provide a nurturing learning environment
where students grow and thrive, value life-long learning and are prepared to
succeed in an ever-changing world.
North Hill Elementary School Mission Statement:
At North Hill School, a nurturing learning environment is created as all
individuals continually strive to be Friendly, Helpful, Responsible, and
Respectful.
Belief Statements:
 Student, staff, parents, and community working as partners promote positive
character development.
 A caring community fosters students’ social and academic challenges.
 Positive problem-solving strategies resolve social and academic challenges
 Best results occur in an atmosphere free of undue stress and threat of violence.
 The more positive the relationship, the greater the productivity.
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2013-2014 NORTH HILL ELEMENTARY STAFF
Office Staff:
Phil Noonan
Diana Remele
Vickie Carhoff
Jill Smith
Aimee Hingst
Linda Robinson
Rhonda Daniels
Rm 1A
Rm 1
Rm 1
Rm 1F
Rm 1F
Rm 141
Rm 27
Principal
Secretary
Clerk
Nurse
Clinic Clerk
Student Facilitator
Home-School Liaison
Teaching Staff:
Tammie Allsup
Mary Baum
Dan Bell
Beriet Bichel
Ian Blanchard
Todd Blythe
Angela Butler
Rachel Cameron
Donna Carlson
Nathan Chapman
Millie Comiskey
Sarah Dirks
Mindy Dunkin
Shannon Dunn
Lucia Francis
Maureen Heath
Lindsey Johnston
Julie Kelley
Sue Klossing
Barbara Krieger
Krystal Malik
Kellie Mason
Nicki Moad
Mike Sayre
Darlene Selman
Jaimee Sparrow
Jan Szymula
Tammi Turner
Terri Van Hagen
Mim Van Winkle
Liz Vanerstrom
Tracy Walding
Adrianne Worley
TBA
TBA
TBA
TBA
TBA
Rm 12
Rm 102
Rm 134
Rm 131
Rm 209
Rm 6
Rm 205
Rm 101
Rm 141
Rm 5
Rm 104
Rm 4
Rm 226
Rm 211
Rm 22
Rm 101
Rm 227
Rm 202
Rm 2
Rm 206
Rm 20
Rm 229
Rm 140
Rm 208
Rm 204
Rm 24
Rm 8
Rm 29
Rm 144
Rm 125
Rm 3
Rm 224
Rm 26
Rm 27
Rm 27
Rm 136
Rm 138
Rm 142
GPAEA Speech
Music
Kindergarten
Art
4th Grade
2nd Grade
Co-Teacher
P.E.
Media Specialist
2nd Grade
Orchestra
Title I Reading
3rd Grade
5th Grade
Title I Reading
P.E.
3rd Grade
Title I Math
Title I Reading
5th Grade
ELL
4th Grade
Preschool
5th Grade
3rd Grade
1st Grade
2nd Grade
1st Grade
ELP
Counselor
Co-Teacher
4th Grade
1st Grade
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Kindergarten & Gr 1 Behavior Disorder
Co-Teacher
Kindergarten
Kindergarten
Co-Teacher
2013-14 NORTH HILL ELEMENTARY STAFF
(continued)
Associate Staff:
Katy Darnell
Diane Holland
Pat Malone
Dian Marshall
Brent Mixer
Mavis Mickey
Nancy Montrone
Roxy Shields
Dellanna Tiemeier
Jaleesa Wilson
TBA
TBA
TBA
Disorder
Rm 141
Rm 204
2nd/3rd grades
K/1st grades
K-2nd grades
3-5th grades
Rm 140
Rm 108
4th grades
Rm 224
2nd/3rd grades
Rm 227
Rm 27
Library Associate
Level I Associate w/student
Program Associate
Program Associate
Regular Ed. Associate
Regular Ed. Associate
Preschool Associate
Computer Lab Associate
Program Associate
Level I Associate w/student
Program Associate
Level I Associate w/student
Level II Associate w/Behavior
Kitchen Staff:
TBA
Diane Anderson
Norma Johns
Michelle
Marie Renteria
Carrie Wallace
Rm 105
Rm 105
Rm 105
Rm 105
Rm 105
Rm 105
Food Service
Food Service
Food Service
Food Service
Food Service
Food Service
Custodian Staff:
TBA
Dan Boyd
Rm 10
Rm 10
Day Custodian
Night Custodian
Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO)
The North Hill PTO is an active, exciting organization committed to involving all parents in the
education of their children. All parents and interested persons are encouraged to join and become
active members. The North Hill Elementary PTO sponsors a number of projects aimed at enhancing
the quality of education our students receive. Whether it is raising funds to purchase equipment for
our library, playground, and classrooms, or conducting a reading incentive program, or holding a
series of family nights, their activities are designed to directly benefit the students at North Hill
School. Generally, meetings are held every month. A newsletter is published on a regular basis to
provide information concerning past and future North Hill School PTO activities.
The North Hill PTO Officers for 2011-12 are:
President………………………………………………. Ann Peters
Vice President………………………………………… Destiny Warfield
Secretary……………………………………………….Melissa Ring
Treasurer……………………………………………… Susan Sharp
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NORTH HILL
ELEMENTARY
Introduces
Positive Behavior Intervention Support
MAKE YOUR MARKS
M- Make Wise Choices
A- Accountability
R- Respect and Responsibility
K- Kind and Caring
S- Be Safe
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Character Counts
Primary Goals:
CHARACTER COUNTS!
Be Friendly!
Be Responsible!
Be Helpful!
Trustworthiness
Respect
Responsibility
Fairness
Caring
Citizenship
Be Respectful!
Be Friendly!
The Character Counts Program is used in the Burlington Community School District. Each month
a different “pillar” is introduced. Below are the months when each character trait (pillar) is
emphasized:
September: Awareness Activities for Character Counts
October: Trustworthiness
November: Respect
December/January: Responsibility
February: Fairness
March: Caring
April: Citizenship
May: Review all pillars and culminating activities
DRAGON-DO-RIGHT TOKENS
The blue Dragon Tokens we currently use will only be used as a “whole class” reward.
Each classroom will be given a chart with certain number of pocket/spaces to hold the
tokens. When the chart is filled, the classroom teacher will choose a class reward from a
list. The list will be composed of ideas from all teachers.
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Positive Behavior Intervention Support at
North Hill Elementary
Positive Behavior Intervention Support will allow us the opportunity to provide
a consistent and fair behavior plan. The original theories behind this approach
to discipline were developed by special education instructors. However, the
benefits of this type of a plan are beneficial to ALL students.
Research shows us that students achieve at a higher level when they know the
expectations and feel safe. Positive Behavior Intervention Support will help us
improve both of these. Our plan provides detailed expectations in every area
of the school while putting an emphasis on safety.
The success of our plan will improve with time and with the participation of our
families. Research also shows us that school behavior plans that are followed
in the home greatly improve their effectiveness in the school. Throughout this
process, North Hill Elementary will provide information to help with home
implementation of the Positive Behavior Intervention Support Plan.
North Hill’s Expectations/Procedures
1.
Cafeteria
2.
Playground
3.
Hallways
4.
Library
5.
Assemblies
6.
Office
7.
Bathroom
8.
Water Fountains
9.
Classroom
10. Arrival and Dismissal Areas
11. Bus
12.*Please see Matrix describing expectations.
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Guidelines for Teaching
Positive Behavior Expectations (The
Matrix)
 Plan to teach positive behavior expectations over the first three-four weeks of
school. Lessons will need to be repeated a few times initially and reinforced
strongly throughout the year. Teachers should designate time each day to
focus on behavior instruction, relationship (community) building, and review
aspects of the matrix. Keep the lessons brief 5-15 minutes per lesson.
 Repeat this process as often as it takes for students to learn the behaviors. The
idea is to teach behavior the same way we teach academics. We know how
important practice is for mastery of academics.
What do you mean by “teach” the expectations?
I always go over the class rules.
 This is a little different. By teach we mean show, as in model, demonstrate, or
role play. Have the students then actually get up and practice exactly what you
have shown them to do. Have fun with it! Give them feedback on how they
did. Lastly, praise them for their effort (and reward).
 Team up with a colleague to plan and teach lessons.
 Repeat this process as often as it takes for students to learn the behaviors. The
idea is to teach behavior the same way we teach academics. We know how
important practice is for mastery of academics.
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Guidelines for Teaching (cont.)
How do I fit this in with everything else?
 Accompany your students to the different areas of the school described on the
Matrix and plan to conduct brief lessons. Consider it an investment during the
first part of the year that will pay off with more orderly behavior thereafter.
How is this different than teaching “procedures” as described
in Harry Wong’s book, The First Days of School?
 Harry Wong talks about how important it is to have clear classroom procedures
defined and directly taught to students. These are the foundations of good
classroom management. For example:
-What to do when you enter the classroom.
-How to get the teacher’s attention.
-What to do when you need to go the bathroom.
 The positive behavior expectations defined in the Matrix may be included in
classroom procedures, but they are grounded in the core values of MAKE WISE
CHOICES, ACCOUNTABILITY, RESPECT/RESPONSIBILITY, KIND AND CARING, and
BE SAFE.
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BODY BASICS & VOICE LEVEL
RUBRICS
CLASSROOM Body
Basics – Give Me 5
1. Eyes Watching
2. Ears Listening
3. Voice Level
4. Sit Up:
a. Six on the floor
b. Hands in lap
5. Engaged Brain
PLAYGROUND Body
Basics – Give Me 5
1. Eyes Watching
2. Ears Listening
3. Personal/Bubble Space
4. Check Voice Level
5. Engaged Brain & Body
VOICE LEVELS
5. Screaming/Emergency Only
4. Recess/Outside Voice
3. Classroom Voice/Talking
2. Soft Voice/Whisper
1. No Talking At All
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Building Discipline Plan
At North Hill, we are serious about Positive Behavior Intervention Support, Character Counts
and Olweus Anti-Bullying programs. We have developed a plan that identifies unacceptable
behaviors at school as well as appropriate interventions for them. Here is our list:
Behavioral Infractions/Interventions
Minor Infraction Behaviors:
Definition
Inappropriate language
Low intensity of inappropriate language, arguing
Physical contact
play, hitting
Inappropriate physical contact: pushing, rough
Defiance
Brief or low-intensity failure to respond to adult
requests
Disruption
Repeated/continuous disruptions within the
school setting
Inappropriate cafeteria behavior
Trading food, poor manners, loud behavior
Other
Any other minor problem behaviors that do not
fall within the above categories
Minor Infraction Intervention Examples:
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Stop and do over, “Walk with me”, “What is the friendly thing to do?” etc.
Kind & Caring behavioral rehearsal
Make wise choices
Accountability: making amends
Have child walk with the adult for a minute or so after talking things out
Be safe: have child take a “time out” until they have calmed down enough to talk
Detention lunch table
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Major Infraction Behaviors:
Abusive language
Verbal messages that include swearing, name
calling or use of words in an inappropriate way
Fighting/Physical Aggression
Actions involving serious physical contact where
injury may occur, e.g. hitting, punching, striking
with an object, kicking, hair pulling, etc.
Overt Defiance
Ongoing or high-intensity failure to respond to
adult requests
Harassment/Bullying
Student delivers disrespectful messages to
another person that includes threats and
intimidation, obscene gestures, pictures, or
notes.
Disrespectful messages include negative
comments based on race, religion, gender, age,
disabilities, or other personal matters
Conduct in cafeteria
Throwing food, inappropriate language, taking
food from others
Disruption
Behavior causing an interruption in a class or
activity. Disruption includes sustained loud talk,
yelling or screaming, noise with materials,
horseplay or roughhousing, and/or sustained
out-of-seat behavior
Possession of weapons or look-alike weapons
Possession of nuisance or dangerous objects
(such as fire crackers, sharp objects, toy
weapons)
Chronic violation of school rules
Leaving school without permission, stealing,
threats (verbal or written), inappropriate conduct
during detention or in-school suspension
Other
Any other major problem behaviors that do not
fall within the above categories.
Major Infraction Interventions:
 Strategies for defusing tension (staff will be in-serviced)
 Give students space – lower voice, don’t touch unless absolutely necessary
 Tell them they need to follow you into the building and walk ahead
 Have someone take your class out for a walk or join their class if child will not leave
the room
 Get help from principal or counselor or another available adult with a child who is
completely out of control, noncompliant
 Detention: phone call to parent
 Major Infraction Notice to parents
 After 3 major infractions: parent meeting (RTI: Response to Intervention)
 In-school suspension
 Out of school suspension
 Police intervention
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School Day – Daily Schedule/Recess
Arrival Time:*
Earliest arrival time/Breakfast…….…………………………………………….8:00AM
Earliest arrival non-breakfast students………………………………………...8:10AM
Bell Rings/Enter Building………………………………………………………..8:15AM
School Begins…………………………………………………………………….8:30AM
Recess (15 minutes for K-2):…………………………………….First Grade 9:30AM
Second Grade 9:45AM
Kindergarten 10:00AM
Dismissal for Lunch:
Grade K………………………………………………………………………. …. 11:05AM
Grade 1.……………………………………………………………………….. …11:15AM
Grade 2 …………………………………….……………………………………..11:35AM
Grade 3..…………………………………………………………………………..11:45AM
Grades 4 & 5………………........………………………………………………...12:00PM
2nd Semester: 5th grade will go to lunch first
Kindergarten & first grade teachers assist in lunchroom until 11:25
Second grade teachers assist in lunchroom until 11:50
School resumes in PM:
Grades K - 1………………………………………………………………………………… 12:00PM
Grade 2…...…………………………………………………………………………….…… 12:25PM
Grade 3……………………………………………………………………………………… 12:35PM
Grade 4 - 5……………………………………………………………………………………1:00PM
Afternoon Recess (15 minutes)
Grade 2…….…………………………………………………………………………………….1:30PM
Grades 3 & 4…………………………………………………………………………………….1:45PM
Grades K & 1.……………………………………………………………………………………2:00PM
Grade 5…………..……………………………………………………………………………… 2:15PM
Dismissal:
All walkers & riders……………………………………………………………………………3:10PM
Bus students……………………………………………………………….. dismissed as announced
*Earlier arrival than those listed above is the responsibility of the parent and no supervision will
be provided by the school except for children riding school buses.
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NORTH HILL SCHOOL FIRST FLOOR
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NORTH HILL SCHOOL SECOND FLOOR
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BURLINGTON COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
SCHOOL SUPPLY LIST
2013-2014 SCHOOL YEAR
EARLY CHILDHOOD / PRESCHOOL
Backpack or Book Bag
Box of 8 Large Crayons (Not Jumbo)
1 Large Glue Stick
2 Large Boxes of Facial Tissue (optional)
1 School or Pencil Box
1 Change of clothes
1 Plastic/Vinyl Rest Mat (Approx. 18”x43”x1”) [All Day Students Only]
GRAYHOUND 4 YEAR OLD PRESCHOOL
Back Pack or Book Bag (not needed for North Hill Preschool Students)
3-5 Large Glue Sticks
1 Box of Crayons
1 Spiral Notebook
1 Set of Watercolors
2 Large Boxes Facial Tissues (optional)
1 Box of Classic Markers – Set of 8 Colors
1 Change of Clothes labeled with child’s name
1 Roll of Paper Towels (optional)
KINDERGARTEN
Backpack or Book Bag
1 Bottle of Elmer’s Glue (4 oz)
1 School or Pencil Box for Supplies (4-1/2”x8”)
1 Box of Classic Markers – Set of 8 Colors
1 Box of 8 Large Size Crayola Crayons
1 Box of 24 Crayola Crayons
4 Expo Dry Erase Markers
2 Spiral Notebooks (wide ruled)
2 Pocket Folders or 1 Red Plastic Folder
1 Bottle of Hand Sanitizer (optional)
4 Large Glue Sticks (or 8 Small)
1 Package #2 Lead Pencils
1 Large Pink eraser
1 Pair Fiskars Rounded Scissors (No Substitute)
1 Vinyl/Plastic Rest Mat- Approx. 18”x43”x1”
2 Large Boxes of Tissues (optional)
1 Package of Napkins (optional)
2 Containers of Disinfectant Wipes (optional)
1 Box of Bandages (optional)
GRADE 1
Backpack or Book Bag
1 School or Pencil Box – No Larger than 9”x6”
2 Boxes of 24 Crayons (Crayola Preferred)
4 Pink or Green Erasers (No Soap Erasers)
4 Expo Dry Erase Markers
2 Containers of Disinfecting Wipes (optional)
2 Dozen #2 Lead Pencils
4 Large or 8 Small Elmer’s Glue Sticks
2 Large Boxes Facial Tissues (optional)
1 Pair of Scissors – 5” (Fiskars Preferred)
2 Two Pocket Folders
GRADE 2
Backpack or Book Bag
1 Pair of Scissors – Pointed, 5” (Fiskars Preferred)
2 Dozen #2 Lead Pencils
2 Large Glue Sticks
1 Box of 24 Crayons (Crayola Preferred)
1 Set of Watercolors (Prang Preferred)
1 Ruler
Eraser
1 Box of 8-12 Colored Pencils
2 Large Boxes of Facial Tissues (optional)
8 Oz. Bottle of Elmer’s Glue
School or Pencil Box
2 Expo Dry Erase Markers
NO TRAPPER KEEPERS OR MECHANICAL PENCILS
Please label all items with your child’s name. Your child’s teacher may ask for some additional classroom
supplies at registration or during the first week of school in the fall. Supplies may need to be replenished
during the school year.
All students should wear gym shoes on days when their class has gym.
BURLINGTON COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
SCHOOL SUPPLY LIST
2013-2014 SCHOOL YEAR
GRADE 3
2 Pkg. Notebook Paper – Wide Lined
1 Box of 24 Crayons
2 Erasers
2 Large Glue Sticks
1 Pair Scissors – Sharp Pointed
1 Box Colored Pencils
1 Ruler – With Inches and Centimeters
5 Wide Lined Spiral Notebooks
2 Dozen #2 Lead Pencils (Dixon Ticonderoga)
2 Red Checking Pencils
1 4 Oz. Bottle of Elmer’s Glue
2 Large Boxes of Facial Tissue (optional)
4 Pocket Folders – Plain Front
1 Set of Crayola Classic Markers
1 Box of Watercolors
2 Expo Dry Erase Markers
GRADE 4
1 Box of Crayons – 24, or 36 Size Pkg.
2 Red Pens or Pencils
6 Pocket Folders with Fasteners – Plain Front
2 Large Boxes of Facial Tissues (optional)
2 Pkg. of Notebook Paper – Wide Lined
1 Eraser
1 Zipper Pencil Pouch, NO Pencil Boxes
1 Highlighter
1 Set of Crayola Washable Markers
2 Dozen #2 Lead Pencils (Dixon Ticonderoga)
1 Glue Stick or Bottle of Elmer’s Glue
5 Wide Lined Spiral Notebooks
1 Set of Colored Pencils
1 Ruler – With Inches and Centimeters
1 Box of Prang Watercolors
1 Pair of Scissors – Sharp Pointed
2 Fine Point Dry Erase Pens
GRADE 5
1 Box of Crayons
5 One Subject Spiral Notebooks
1 Box of Prang Watercolors
1 Small Bottle of Elmer’s Glue
2 Red Pens or Pencils
2 Large Boxes of Facial Tissues (optional)
1 Box of Colored Pencils
2 Dozen #2 Lead Pencils (Dixon Ticonderoga)
4 Expo Dry Erase Markers
1 Eraser – Not Art Gum
2 Pkg Notebook Paper – Wide Lined
1 Pair of Scissors
2 Large Glue Sticks
1 Set of Crayola Classic Markers
1 Ruler – With Inches and Centimeters
2 Black or Blue Pens
6 Pocket Folders with Fasteners – Plain Front
NO TRAPPER KEEPERS OR MECHANICAL PENCILS
Please label all items with your child’s name. Your child’s teacher may ask for some additional classroom
supplies at registration or during the first week of school in the fall. Supplies may need to be replenished
during the school year.
All students should wear gym shoes on days when their class has gym.