Parent Reference Guide

Parent Reference Guide
2011-2012
Don Wilson
Principal
Liz Myers
Assistant Principal
Jeannette Ingram
Secretary
Ana Paula Fernandez
Clerk II
Lori Kaden
Clerk I
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Mascot and Colors………………………………………………………………………………………….
Principal Letter to Parents………………………………………………………………………….
Partners in Learning ……………………………………………………………………………………..
Wickman Pledge …………………………………………………………………………………………….
Mission and Vision Statement…………………………………………………………………….
School Board Personnel…………….………………………………………………………………….
Staff Roster …………………………………………………………………………………………………
School Map …………………...………………….……………………………………………………………
Wickman Bell Schedule………………………………………………………………………………..
Minimum Days & Holidays……………………………………………………………………………
AM Arrival/Drop Off-PM Dismissal/Pick-Up Procedures…………………….
Academics and Instruction………………………………………………………………………….
Homework Policy…………………………………………………………………………………………….
Assessment ……………………………………………………………………………………………………
Retention Policy ……………………………………………………………………………………………
Wickman’s Attendance and Truancy Procedures and Policies………………
Discipline………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
District Behavior Code (See CVUSD Website)………………………………………
Student Academic Recognition ………………………………………………………………….
Safety………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Cell Phones ……………………………………………………………………………………………………..
Volunteers
Special Programs……………………………………………………………………………………………
Accelerated Reader ………………………………………………………………………………………
Important Dates (Yearly Calendar of Activities)…………………………………
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School Mascot:
“Winner” Wildcat
School Colors:
Forest Green & Gold
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July 2011
Dear Parents:
Welcome to Wickman! Over the years, Wickman has enjoyed a wide range
of success in a variety of areas. Much of our success is the direct result of
the high expectations and commitment to excellence shared by all
stakeholders. The purpose of this handbook is to explain the policies,
procedures, and overall school programs. We believe that only with the
continued cooperation between the home and school can all children achieve
their very best. We feel that the more informed you are, the better you are
able to support us.
The programs and policies in this handbook are a direct result of your input on
the Parent Surveys of last year, Site Council and PTO input, staff
recommendations, and past practice. Please, carefully read the entire
handbook; there have been a few revisions and clarifications. Thank you for
being such a vital member of our school. Please keep this handbook in a safe
place so that you may refer to it throughout the year.
We are confident that with your support we will be able to continue the
traditions of excellence at Wickman. If you have any questions, feel free to
contact the school office. We would be happy to assist you in any way that we
can.
Sincerely,
Mr. Wilson
Principal
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WICKMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Partners in Learning
Student Achievement is the result of the combined efforts of students, parents, teachers and
administrators. To achieve the optimum amount of learning it is imperative that all parties work
cooperatively. This agreement is a promise to mutually support and be a partner in the teaching and
learning process on our campus and at home.
Student’s Name _______________________Grade____
As a student, I pledge to:
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Work as hard as I can on my school assignments, at all times.
Complete my homework and turn them in on time.
Discuss with my parents regularly what I am learning in school.
Follow the School Wide Discipline Plan.
Ask my teacher questions when I don’t understand something.
Read outside of school on a regular basis (daily).
Limit my TV watching and read books instead.
Student’s Signature______________________________
As a parent, I pledge to:
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Provide a quiet study time at home and encourage good study habits.
Talk with my child everyday about his/her school activities.
Reinforce the School Wide Discipline Plan.
Find out how my child is progressing by attending conferences, regularly checking school work and
homework, and calling school.
Encourage my child to read by reading to him/her and by reading myself.
Limit my child’s TV viewing and help select worthwhile programs.
Read the Parent Handbook, Wickman Wire, and other School Bulletins.
Treat staff members with respect at all times.
Parent’s Signature_______________________________
As a teacher, I pledge to:
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Provide motivating and interesting learning experiences in my classroom.
Explain my expectations, instructional goals, and grading system to students and parents.
Treat students, parents, and fellow staff members with respect at all times.
Strive to meet the individual needs of all students.
Encourage the development of responsibility and independence in study habits for all students.
Teacher’s Signature______________________________
As a principal/administrator, I pledge to:
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Create a welcoming environment for students and parents.
Communicate to students and parents the school’s mission and goals.
Ensure a safe and orderly learning environment.
Reinforce the partnership between parent, student, and staff.
Act as the instructional leader by supporting teachers in the classrooms.
Provide appropriate in-services and training for the teachers and parents.
Keep parents informed on the activities of the school on a regular basis.
Principal’s Signature______________________________
Assistant Principal’s Signature ______________________
Most importantly, we promise to help each other carry out this agreement.
Signed on the __________ day of __________________, 2011.
Chino Valley Unified School District
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WICKMAN PLEDGE
I am a Wickman Wildcat
I pledge:
To praise people,
To give up put downs,
To seek wise people,
To notice and speak up about hurts I have caused,
To right wrongs,
To help others
And to always do my best…
I know to receive respect means I must give respect.
I pledge to build peace at school, at home, and
in my community each day.
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Michael G.
Wickman
Elementary School
believes that staff,
parents, and students play
equally vital roles in the success
of a student’s education.
They all must equally share in providing,
maintaining, and nurturing equal support in
our students’ lives…
and hold each other accountable for that support.
Establishing our culture has been an exciting thing to watch evolve. We believe that any healthy family
has the following woven into the fabric of their character:
 A continual FOCUS on the needs of others that drives our own need to improve;
 The ability to ADJUST our own perceptions and realign them with a bigger picture;
 The ability to MOTIVATE one another through times of challenge and adversity, as well
as through celebration of victories, large and small;
 The INTENSITY to stay true to a mission and vision for the betterment of all, regardless
of personal sacrifice;
 The endurance to LAST through taking care of the academic, social, emotional, spiritual,
and physical necessities of one another;
 And, an attitude that says “YES” to change for the advancement of all stakeholders.
“We, the stakeholders of Wickman, all agree that no one benefits when a student does not experience
success; therefore, we all must approach a student’s education with a plan for success.”
CHINO VALLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
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(909) 628-9375 (direct)
Info @ chino.k12.ca.us (email
OUR MOTTO:
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Student Achievement
Safe Schools
Positive School Climate
Humility
Civility
Service
Excellence in
Education
OUR MISSION:
Chino Valley Unified School District provides all students a rigorous
and relevant education in a safe learning environment.
OUR CORE VALUES:
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All students can learn
High academic expectations can be met through excellent
teaching and active learning
Each student has unique strengths that are recognized and
nurtured
Each student has unique needs that are recognized and
addressed
Building character is as important as building minds
Parents/guardians are our partners in the educational process
Collaboration, cooperation, and respectfulness are essential in the
learning environment
Community partners are essential in enriching the lives of
students
Excellent service is provided to all students
Positive school climate supports student learning
Board of Education
David A. Black (Board Member)
Charles E. Dickie (President)
James Na (Board Member)
Sylvia Orozco, (Vice President)
Fred Youngblood, Jr., (Clerk)
Wayne Joseph - Superintendent
5130 Riverside Drive
Chino, CA 91710
(909) 628-1201
District website: www.chino.k12.ca.us
Wickman Staff
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Bain, Pat
K-AM
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Harirchi, Maria
K-AM
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Bub, Rebecca
K-PM
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Malo, Cyndi
K-PM
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Bub, Rebecca
1st
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Weber, Lonnie
4th
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Reynolds, Vicki
1st
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James, Kim
4th
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Luiten, Jayne
1st
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Scranton, Ali
4th
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Hirchag, Nancy
1st
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Lane, Cheryl
4th
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1st/2nd
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Ingram, Dyan
5th
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Strader, Caroline
Murchey, Bonnie
2nd
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Riley, Rob
5th
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Aldaco, Susan
2nd
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Lupinetti,Harriet
5th
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Lyall, Heidi
2nd
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Conetta-Lee, Lisa
5th
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Mills, Dana
2nd/3rd
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Heiser, Lauren
5th
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5th/6th
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Fredericks, Carolyn
Thies, Sue
3rd
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Calder, Barb
3rd
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Bertello, Amber
6th
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6th
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Khademi, Joan
3rd
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Riley, Tina
Harris, Marlene
3rd
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Graf, Roseann
6th
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Mellon, Diane
6th
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Rhode, Denise
ELD
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Rich, Nancy - Band / Choir/Music
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SUPPORT STAFF
Wilson, Don - Principal
office
Jill Sanhamel - Technology
Myers, Liz - Asst. Principal
office
Klassen, Gail - Librarian
Ingram, Jeannette - Secretary
office
Sunagawa, Cynthia – Cafeteria Manager
Cafeteria
Fernandez, Ana Paula - Clerk II
office
Bickle, Marcy – Cafeteria Helper
Cafeteria
Kaden, Lori - Clerk I
office
Wanderlei, "Oliver" - Custodian II
Reyes, Lorena - Health Tech
office
Hernandez, Saul - Custodian I
Hobby, Bobbie - Nurse
office
Morales, Sonny - Custodian I
Reyes, Traci - Psychologist M&W
Office
Vaka, Nancy - Noon Aide
Sanford, Nicole - Speech
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Grant, Lori
Pappo, Amy - O.T.
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Correa, Lucia - Noon Aide
Knight, Kristen - RSP
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Train, Xenia - Noon Aide
Spykstra, Patty - RSP Aide
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COUNTY PROGRAM
Pierucci, Marisa - RSP
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Sung Kim - 1st Class – Teacher,
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Johnston, Sue - RSP Aide
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Wendy Harr- Speech Therapist
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Trotter, Joan - Inst. Aide
Maria Ureno – Inst. Aide
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Matthews, Stacy - Inst. Aide
Eileen Downey - Preschool Tchr
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Curtis, Holly – Inst. Aide
Debbie Pochon - Para Educators
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Garcia, Jennifer- Inst. Aide
Donna Rubino – Inst. Aide
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Strahan, Tommy - Adaptive PE
Sara Hernandez - Vision Teacher
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Carolyn Devine – Inst. Aide
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W i c k m a n E l e m e n t a r y
2011 – 2012 BELL SCHEDULE
KINDERGARTEN
AM Kindergarten 8:15 am – 11:36 am (M-F)
PM Kindergarten 11:34 am – 2:55 pm (M-T-W-F)
8:15 am – 11:36 pm (Thursday)
Bain, Harirchi
Malo, Bub
PM Kindergarten Overlap Day
GRADES 1-6
Grades 1-2 (M-T-W-F)
Grades 1-2 (Th)
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Class 1 & 2nd
8:15 am 9:50 am
9:50 am 10:04 am
Recess 1st & 2nd
10:04 am 11:40 am
Class 1st
11:40 am 12:25 pm Lunch 1st
Bub/Hirchag/Luiten/Reynolds
10:04 am 11:50 am
Class 2nd
11:50 am 12:35 pm Lunch 2nd
Aldaco/Lyall/Murchey/Strader- 1/2nd
12:25 pm 1:16 pm
Class 1st
12:35 pm 1:16 pm
Class 2nd
1:16 pm 1:30 pm
Recess 1st & 2nd
1:30 pm 2:49 pm
Class 1st & 2nd
8:15 am
9:30 am 10:00 am
Lunch 2nd
Aldaco/Lyall/Murchey/Strader-1/2nd
10:00 am 11:55 am
Class 1st
10:00 am 11:55 am
Class 2nd
Grades 3-4 (Th)
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Class 3 & 4
8:15 am 10:10 am
10:10 am 10:24 am
Recess 3rd & 4th
10:24 am 12:00 pm Class 3rd
12:00 pm 12:45 pm Lunch 3rd
Calder/Harris/Khademi/Thies/Mills 2/3rd
10:24am 12:10 pm Class 4th
12:10 pm 12:55 pm Lunch 4th
James/Lane/Scranton/Weber
12:45 pm 1:16 pm
Class 3rd
1:16 pm 1:30 pm
Recess 3rd
1:30 pm 2:49 pm
Class 3rd
12:55 pm 2:54 pm
Class 4th
8:15 am
10:00 am
Class 3rd & 4th
10:00 am 10:30 am
Lunch 3rd
Calder/Harris/Khademi/Thies/Mills-2/3rd
10:00 am 10:30 am
Lunch 4th
James/Lane/Scranton/Weber
10:30 am 11:55 am
Class 3rd
10:30 am 11:55 am
Class 4th
Grades 5-6 (Th)
Grades 5-6 (M-T-W-F)
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Class 1st & 2nd
9:30 am 10:00 am
Lunch 1st
Bub/Hirchag/Luiten/Reynolds
Grades 3-4 (M-T-W-F)
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9:30 am
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Class 5 & 6
8:15 am 10:30 am
10:30 am 10:44 am
Recess 5th & 6th
10:44 am 12:20 pm Class 5th
12:20 pm 1:05 pm Lunch 5th
Heiser & Conetta-Lee/
Ingram/Lupinetti/R. Riley
10:44 am 12:30 pm Class 6th
12:30 pm 1:15 pm Lunch 6th
Bertello/Graf/Mellon/T.Riley/ Fredericks-5/6th
1:05 pm 2:54 pm Class 5th
1:15 pm 2:54 pm Class 6th
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8:15 am 10:30 am
Class 5th & 6th
10:30 am 11:00 am
Lunch 5th
Heiser & Conetta-Lee/
Ingram/Lupinetti/R. Riley
10:30 am 11:00 am
Lunch 6th
Bertello/Graf/Mellon/T.Riley/ Fredericks-5/6th
11:00 am 11:55 am
Class 5th
11:00 am 11:55 am
Class 6th
First – Sixth Grade Minimum Day Dismissal @ 11:55
8/29/2011
8/29/2011
10/18/2011
10/19/2011
10/21/2011
11/28/2011
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12/16/2011 F
3/12/2012 M
5/ 8/2012 T
5/29/2012 T
9/ 5/2011
11/11/2011 F
11/21 - 11/23 M-W
11/24/2011 Th-F
11/25/2011 Th-F
12/19thru 1/2/2012
1/ 2/2012 M
1/16/2012 M
2/13/2012 M
2/20/2012 M
4/ 6/2012 F
4/9 thru 4/13/2012
5/25/2012 F
5/28/2012 M
6/ 7/2012 Th
First Day of School
Minimum Day 11:55 am Dismissal
Minimum Day 1st Trimester Conferences 11:55 Dismissal
Minimum Day 1st Trimester Conferences 11:55 Dismissal
Minimum Day 1st Trimester Conferences 11:55 Dismissal
Minimum Day Report Card Processing - 11:55 dismissal
Grades 1-6/PM K attends 8:15 am
Minimum Day Grades 1-6 Dismissal @ 11:55 PM K attends 8:15 am
Minimum Day Report Card Processing - 11:55 dismissal Grades 1-6/PM K
attends 8:15 am
Minimum Day Retention Conferences - 11:55 dismissal Grades 1-6
Minimum Day Report Card Processing - 11:55 dismissal Grades 1-6/PM K
attends 8:15 am
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Holiday
Labor Day
Holiday
Veterans' Day Break
Holiday
Furlough Days
Holiday
Thanksgiving Break
Holiday
Thanksgiving Break
Holiday
Winter Break
Holiday
Winter Break Continues
Holiday
Martin Luther King
Holiday
Lincoln's Birthday
Holiday
Washington's Birthday
Holiday
Furlough Days
Holiday
Spring Break
Holiday
Furlough Days
Holiday
Memorial Day
Last Day of School
Report Card/Progress Reports
10/18/2011
11/18/2011
12/ 2/2011
1/25/2012
3/09/2012
3/16/2012
5/ 2/2012
6/ 7/2012
6/ 6/2012
6/ 7/2012
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Th
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Progress Reports
End of First Trimester
Report Cards Go Home
Progress Reports
End of Second Trimester
Report Card Goes Home
Progress Reports
End of Third Trimester
Sixth Grade Report Card Go Home
Kindergarten – Fifth Grade Report Cards Go Home
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Wickman Elementary School
AM Arrival/Drop-Off
and
PM Dismissal/Pick-Up
Procedures
Blacktop Area
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students prior to 8:00 a.m.
Supervisors will escort students
onto the playground.
Any students arriving after this
time are to enter at the main gate or
back gate and proceed directly
onto the playground.
AM Kindergarten begins at 8:15
a.m.
All walkers will use the Safety
Sidewalks (north/south)
Students may be droppedoff/picked up on the white
sidewalk areas (black arrows)
Please note there are to be NO
LEFT TURNS out of our parking lots during arrival and/or
dismissal.
MAIN
CAMPUS
Staff
Parking
Lot
MAIN
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Kindergarten
Gate
Horseshoe Lot for CVUSD
Buses, Daycare and
Staff/Visitor Parking
ONLY
Merge
Right
Exit Only
Merge
Right
Enter
Pinehurst Avenue
PM DISMISSAL/PICK-UP PROCEDURES
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Dismissal procedures begin at 2:54p.m. and 2:55 for elementary
All Kindergarten students must be picked up by hand at the Kindergarten Gate.
All students Grades 1-3 will be brought by class to the Main Gate
All students Grades 4-6 will be brought by class to the Back Gate.
The only persons crossed at the entrance/exit apron should be Kindergarten students with their
parents or bike riders who are walking home to the north of the school. All others use Safety
Sidewalks.
All students are to wait behind the yellow line until their pick-up vehicle has safely come to a stop.
Once a vehicle has safely picked up their student, they may merge into the left “NO Stopping Lane”
and exit the parking lot.
Remember slow and safe is better than speedy and sorry. Our students’ safe arrival and pick-up
should be everyone’s concern. We are ALL in a hurry…but not in the parking lot. Drive
defensively and be courteous. Allow others to merge when safe and follow all staff directions when
arriving at Wickman. The staff are on duty to help you and ensure student safety.
Dismissal procedures rarely last longer than 15-20 minutes…just so you know
THANK YOU FOR YOUR COOPERATION and CONCERN FOR SAFETY
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Our primary goal at Wickman is that all students experience a challenging and rigorous
academic program that encourages their best effort, and that the curriculum is made
accessible to all students through differentiated methodology provided by our teachers.
LANGUAGE ARTS
Embodied within the language arts are listening, speaking, reading and writing. The academic
program emphasizes literature appreciation, comprehension, vocabulary, and communication
skills. Students are provided frequent opportunities to read, write, discuss, and learn. Grammar
and spelling skills are also included in conjunction with the Language Arts format to ensure a
balanced approach, as well as providing opportunities within the program for developing and
promoting higher-order thinking skills. Of special note, directly across from Wickman’s busy
lunch tables waits a quiet, peaceful park. While music softly floats out of the river rocks, and
water cascades into a fresh water pool, students will enjoy reading with their classmates on the
faux grass slopes
MATHEMATICS
Our program encourages mastery of processes and problem solving through practice and
exploration. Manipulatives and hands-on experiences are used to motivate, develop
understanding, and provide for a variety of learning styles that allow access and exposure to all
students. The course stresses the state standards, which include Number Sense, Algebra and
Functions, Measurement/Geometry, Statistics, Data Analysis/Probability, and Mathematical
Reasoning.
SCIENCE
Science is designed to provide knowledge of living and non-living things, their relationships to
man, and their effect upon the environment. It will also provide students with an awareness of
the world around them and the world’s effect upon them. The curriculum is comprised of units
of study, which have a performance-based, discovery-centered methodology that requires
substantial amounts of hands-on science experiments. Wickman Elementary has in operation a
primary grade multi-sensory outdoor science lab (Outdoor Butterfly and Insect Lab) for
individual and/or class instructional opportunities/projects. And, as an extension of the 6th grade
curriculum, students attend a weeklong Outdoor Education Program.
SOCIAL STUDIES
History, geography, culture, and religions of the world, and their relationships to current events
are used to provide the foundation of the social studies program. The program fosters an
appreciation for the rights and responsibilities of our citizenry.
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LIBRARY AND TECHNOLOGY
Our well-appointed school library and technology lab provide resources to enhance student
learning in all subject areas. Every Wickman classroom has a weekly assigned time to visit the
library and technology lab. The librarian regularly requests input from staff regarding purchases
of materials and scheduling of events that will support learning. These events and materials
include author visitations, Read-A-Thon activities, computer programs, and Accelerated Reader
books and quizzes.
Accelerated Reader is a computer driven, incentive based, and individualized reading program
that continually assesses and provides immediate feedback to students and staff regarding
performance and progress. The library includes a variety of fiction and non-fiction materials that
are labeled and compatible with our Accelerated Reader program. The Star reading program is a
computer reading assessment program that is prescriptive, giving immediate performance data to
the student and teacher, allowing for differentiated or modified instruction. Computer software
is purchased and available for students to practice skills, do research, take assessments, and
enrich their CORE instructional program, all under the direction of our creative Tech Lab
technician. The gathered data is then used to guide students in the self-selection of reading
material that is at their appropriate instructional level.
HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION
All students are provided the opportunity to participate in physical education activities that
promote not only fitness of the body, but encourage preparation, sportsmanship, teamwork, and a
sense of fair play. Building on the theme of meeting the needs of the whole child, Wickman
students are encouraged to make healthy choices and be physically fit. Activities and programs
that promote this include:
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Our monthly thematic Farmer’s Market
Curriculum and supplemental programs to instruct students on making good food choices
Presidential Physical fitness Program assesses and rewards fifth graders for reaching
national fitness standards
Lunchtime Noon League program in which multiple sports are offered. An average of
300 students participate on a quarterly basis
Wickman Track Team (if staffing allows)
Grade Level Field Days
PE instruction by a physical education teacher, when supported by supplemental funds,
and individual classroom PE programs
There is a strong link between student achievement and student engagement; therefore it is
imperative that we indentify Instructional Time as sacred and only interrupted for emergencies.
Please assist in protecting this time by not interrupting the teacher during classtime and planning
ahead. Classrooms will not be interrupted for items such as homework, lunches, musical
instruments, messages, etc. Students will be reminded to check in the office if they are expecting
missing items.
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All teachers utilize differentiated instructional strategies in order to ensure that all possible
learning styles are addressed within the classroom. The Course of Study developed by the Chino
Valley Unified School District is the foundation for Wickman Elementary’s course of study. This
Course of Study is based on state standards, current research in education, and state adopted
frameworks for each academic category. Our staff is professional, and as such, they aspire to
provide every possible opportunity for your student (and theirs…) to succeed at every level.
No one benefits when a child doesn’t succeed. Because this is so, you can rest assured your child
is being taught and attended to in a manner that promotes a successful and rewarding educational
experience.
Students are exposed to many types of assessment throughout the school year. The most
common assessment they will experience is that of the classroom teacher in an effort to monitor
and document your student’s progress in each assessed category. Classroom assessments play a
vital role in helping teachers complete progress reports and report cards at the end of each
trimester. Additionally, all students, grades 2-6, will be assessed at a national level when they
take the California Language Arts Standards Test and the California Mathematics Standards
Test. The results of these assessments will better enable school officials to ascertain our students’
areas of strengths and weaknesses. The State of California also requires all fifth graders to be
assessed in the area of physical fitness and Fourth Grade state writing assessments.
Finally, district multiple measures assessments are commonly used to monitor and assess student
progress, and utilize Reading Running Records as well as writing prompts. Mathematics and
Language Arts assessments have been used in the past as well.
We believe that homework holds an important place in an excellent educational program. We
believe that homework will help our students in a variety of ways, such as:
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Helping students to become more self reliant and responsible It will help students
develop responsibility, self-discipline, and lifelong habits
Helping students to learn to work independently
Helping students practice and improve the skills that have been taught
Time spent on homework directly influences students’ ability to meet both Wickman
Elementary, District, and State Academic Standards
It is the student’s responsibility to:
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Keep an accurate record of assignments
Take home the necessary materials to complete the assignment
Apply and practice the skills learned in class
Strive to produce the best quality work for which they are capable
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Complete and turn in all assignments on time – Homework is due at 8:15.
Credit for homework will be based upon the principle of either it is done or not done,
students will not be given “on-time” credit for partial completion of assignments
Homework will be assigned four days per week (Monday through Thursday) and shall promote
the development of skills and encourage family participation. Your child(ren) may take less or
more time to complete the assignment depending upon their ability levels.
Kindergarten
Homework assignments in kindergarten shall stimulate students to talk
often with their parents/guardians. Parents/guardians are encouraged to
read and discuss stories with their children.
Grade 1
Grade 2
Grade 3
Grades 4-6
10-20 minutes (+15 to 20 minutes of reading each day)
20-30 minutes (+15 to 20 minutes of reading each day)
30-45 minutes (+15 to 20 minutes of reading each day)
60-90 minutes, four days per week. May include occasional special
projects. (+15 to 20 minutes of reading each day)
MAKE-UP HOMEWORK CONDITIONS - Students must complete ALL assignments - even
if they are turned in late.
ABSENCE – Students shall be given the opportunity to make up school work and tests missed
because of an absence (except truancy) and to receive credit if the work is turned in according to
a reasonable make-up schedule. As determined by the teacher, the assignments and tests shall be
reasonably equivalent to the assignments and tests missed during the absence
SUSPENSION – If the student’s absence was due to suspension, the teacher may require the
suspended student to complete any assignments and tests missed during the suspension
(Education Code #48913).
TRUANCY – Students who miss schoolwork because of truancy or other deliberate actions
should not expect to receive credit for the time missed nor should they expect the opportunity to
take any missed examinations for credit.
If a student makes no attempt to make up work due to absences/suspension or does not submit such
work within the specific time limit, an “F” grade or no credit for grading purposes may be assigned.
CVUSD Board Policy and California Legislation (AB 1626) stipulates that all students being
promoted to the next grade level must meet minimum grade level standards. Using multiple
measures, student progress will be carefully monitored throughout the school year. Parents of
students who are at risk of failing will be notified by their child's teacher by the eighth week of
school. A remediation/intervention plan will be established. The final decision regarding
retention/promotion will be made in May. That decision may be reviewed at the end of August
(prior to the start of the next year) after additional intervention has been provided.
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There are many reasons why students should attend school everyday, unless, of
course they are ill or have serious extenuating circumstances. The most
important reason, however, is that each day of school provides an important
learning experience. Subsequently, if your student does not attend, they miss the
learning continuity of their class, and jeopardize their ability to succeed. State
law requires that each absence be cleared.
Senate Bill 727 – School Finance: Days of attendance limits funding to actual attendance only.
That is to say, “excused absences” will no longer count towards ADA.
California Education Code:
It is the responsibility of the parent or guardian to see that:
1) Children six to eighteen attend school unless exempt or graduated.
(Ed Code #48200, #48403, #48410, #48400)
2) Any child absent or tardy without excuse three or more days may be
reported as a truant. Any child absent from school without valid excuse
for more than three days or tardy in excess of 30 minutes on each of
four or more days in one school year shall be reported as a truant.
(Ed Code #48261, #48262)
Therefore, Wickman Elementary School has initiated a comprehensive
Attendance and Truancy Policy. This policy takes into account absences, both
excused and unexcused, and tardies of less than thirty minutes and thirty minutes
or greater.
In addition, parents have five (5) days to complete verification of an absence from
the date the student returns. Failure to do so will result in an unverified absence
that CAN NOT be changed. (Board Policy AR5113). When a child is absent,
their ability to succeed is compromised. When they are tardy, they disrupt others
who are attempting to learn.
As a general rule, students are given one day’s grace for each day of absence
to make-up work. Because of the amount of time required to collect the work
and bring it to the office, parents need to call by 9:00 AM if they would like to
pick-up work afterschool (3:00) that day.
An Independent Study can be arranged for students that will be out for five or more days.
Absences made-up through Independent Study will not count against Perfect Attendance and the
school receives ADA.
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I. All parents/guardians shall receive a copy of the Wickman Elementary School
Attendance and Truancy Policies and Procedures (Related to tardies,
unverified/unexcused absences, and excessive excused absences) at the beginning of
the year, within the first full week of school. A copy of this policy will be made
available to Student Support Services upon request.
II. A “First Notification of Truancy Letter” will be sent to any parent/guardian whose
student receives any combination of the following:
(a)
3 unexcused/unverified absences;
(b)
3 unexcused/unverified late arrivals of 30 minutes or more; or
A “First Notification of Tardy Letter” will be sent to any parent/guardian whose student
receives
(a)
3 excused/unexcused lates (tardies)
Note: This is an informational letter only. A copy of this letter will be placed into the
student’s CUM file.
III. A “Second Notification of Truancy Letter” will be sent to any parent/guardian whose
student receives any combination of the following:
(a)
6 unexcused/unverified absences;
(b)
6 unexcused/unverified late arrivals of 30 minutes or more; or
A “Second Notification of Tardy Letter” will be sent to any parent/guardian whose
student receives
(a)
6 excused/unexcused lates (tardies)
Note: This letter will result in a mandatory meeting between school administration and the
parent/guardian to discuss the causes and possible remedies for the truancies. A copy of
this letter will be placed in the student’s CUM file.
IV. A “Third Notification of Truancy Letter” will be sent to any parent/guardian whose
student receives any combination of the following:
(a)
9 unexcused/unverified absences;
(b)
9 unexcused/unverified late arrivals of 30 minutes or more; or
A “Third Notification of Tardy Letter” will be sent to any parent/guardian whose student
receives
(a) 9 excused/unexcused lates (tardies)
Note: This letter will result in a mandatory Student Attendance Review Team (SART)
meeting between school administration, Teacher Leaders, the parent/guardian, and district
officials to discuss the causes and possible remedies for the truancies. A copy of his letter
will be placed in the student’s CUM file.
V. Any further truancy issues will be handled at the district level by a Student
Attendance Review Board (SARB) Team referral and/or at the county level. SARB
members include CVUSD Representatives, local business members, law enforcement,
and the District Attorney’s Office.
VI. At the end of the year, students with attendance issues will be placed on an attendance
contract and closely monitored in successive years.
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CHINO VALLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
School attendance is not a matter of choice. It is a mandate!
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How many days can my student miss per school year?
Three (3) full days OR tardy or absent for more than a 30-minute period during the school day.
Example 1: If your child is absent for two days and 30 minutes late for another, then she/he is
truant.
Example 2: If your child is late 30 minutes on three different occasions, then she/he is truant.
Should I call the school to excuse my student?
YES! Only a parent/guardian may excuse a student’s absence. A written note should be sent with
the student upon return. All absences must be cleared by the end of the 5th day following the
student’s return to school.
When do I need a Doctor’s note?
A doctor’s note is preferred anytime a student is absent. A doctor’s note may be required upon
the 14th excused absence and each excused absence thereafter. The doctor should list all the days
that the student has missed due to illness, and the date the student is to return to school.
What are the excused absences from compulsory attendance law?
Illness
Medical appointment (please provide a note)
Quarantine
Funeral of immediate family – 1 day in state; 3 days out of state
Court appearance (please provide note from the court)
Are the days excused if we go on vacation?
NO! All vacation days are Unexcused.
What should I do if we are planning on leaving the country for a few days?
Contact your school attendance clerk and request an Independent Study.
What are the legal penalties?
Student:
*20 – 40 hours of community service
Parent:
* 1 conviction: A fine of not more
than $100
* 2nd conviction: A fine of not more
than $250
* 3rd or subsequent conviction(s): A
fine of not
more than $500. In lieu of
imposing fine, court
may order parent/guardian to be
placed in truancy prevention
program
parent education
and counseling program.
st
*A maximum fine of $100
*Driving privileges suspended or revoked
*Juvenile Probation
*Required attendance at a court-approved
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At Wickman, our goal is that each student learns to accept responsibility for
his/her own actions and responsibility, and does not hold others responsible for
those actions. Accountability measures will be enforced as applicable, and these
measures will be administered in a firm, fair, and consistent manner.
At Wickman Elementary, no student will disrupt the teacher or the learning of
another student in any way. At the beginning of the school year, teachers set forth
the rules and procedures for maintaining their classrooms, along with the
consequences for undesirable behavior. Please review with your child(ren) their
individual classroom rules and the following school wide rules for the playground:
1. Follow all adult directions the first time given.
2. Respect the rights and properties of everyone.
3. No rough or dangerous play.
4. Remain in assigned areas.
5. Freeze when the bell rings and line up when the whistle sounds.
Repeated violations will result in administrative action. With your support we can
all make Wickman a safe and enjoyable school for our children.
A copy of the District Behavior Code as it relates to suspension and expulsion is
provided for your review. (Pages 17 & Page 18)
A reference to the District Dress Code is located on Page 10 of the 2009-2010
CVUSD Parent Information Packet or can be found @ www.chino.k12.ca.us under
Board, Board Policies, Series 5000, 5132AR.
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Positive reinforcement of our students’ behavior is reflected in our “Catch Them
Being Good” philosophy, which includes our monthly STUDENT OF THE MONTH
and “PAWS” FOR SUCCESS AWARDS, as explained below:
1) Through our student of the month program every student will be a
candidate for positive personal recognition at Wickman. Various
attributes such as citizenship, honesty, outstanding behavior, and
academic success will be acknowledged by the classroom teacher,
principal, and assistant principal.
2) Through classroom behavior awards every student at Wickman will
develop social skills that encourage consideration for others, acceptance
of others who are different from themselves, and an understanding of
playground/cafeteria rules. Positive reinforcement of social behavior will
be implemented through our awards. Classes will receive our WILDCAT
AWARD for social accomplishments.
3) Individual progress in behavior and academic accomplishments will be
rewarded with visitations to the principal and/or assistant principal to
receive different sorts of commendations, including the very special
“PAWS” FOR SUCCESS AWARD.
4) Attendance Awards – To qualify for Perfect Attendance recognition a
student must have perfect IN SEAT attendance, as well as two (2) or
less tardies. To qualify for other attendance awards, a student must have
two (2) or less absences, and four (4) or less tardies. Attendance banners
will be distributed to classrooms with 98% monthly attendance rates.
5) Students that have exhibited outstanding citizenship, academic success,
and\or community service will be eligible to receive a PRINCIPAL’s
AWARD.
All students in grades 1-6 will attend a beginning of the year discipline assembly
with the principal and assistant principal. In addition, all students in grades 1-6 will
attend Character Education assemblies, once a trimester, with an administrator.
These assemblies note, acknowledge, and provide ways of improving students’
character while at school. Appropriate follow-up activities are done as the year
progresses, in class and outside of class to reinforce the goals for that trimester.
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 Presidential Education Awards (6th Grade)
 Writing Celebration Awards
 Academic Night Awards
(Math Olympics, Spelling Bee, Science Fair)
 Honor Roll Participation (Grades 4-6)
 Recognition Certificates for Reading and Math
Achievements
 Accelerated Reader Awards
 Rotary Club “Student Achievement” Awards
 Participation in Various Academic Competitions
 Local Merchant Gift Certificates
 Most Improved Student Awards
 ARTS Awards
 Student of the Month
 Paws for Success
 Principal Awards
 Character Education Recognition
and more……..
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It will be our continuous effort to make our students aware of walking routes to and from
school. For safety reasons we strongly encourage our students to use the “Green Mile” safety
sidewalks and cross only at corners or yellow crosswalks. At the intersection where a crossing
guard is provided, students are to cross under the supervision of the crossing guard.
All bicycles brought to school should be licensed and locked. Students MUST WALK THEIR
BICYCLES AT ALL TIMES ON OUR SCHOOL GROUNDS. RACKS ARE PROVIDED
FOR THE BIKES. For safety factors, students should ride with the flow of traffic in a single
file line. All students who ride bicycles to school must wear helmets. Students younger than 3rd
grade are requested to NOT ride bicycles to school. Continued offenses by bike riders will result
in the loss of their riding privileges. The Chino Valley Unified School District is not responsible
for damaged or stolen bicycles.
The administration of this school reserves the right to close the parking lot to all cars for the vital
interest of student safety. Upon entering and leaving, please be cautious as you enter and exit the
school parking lot. Additionally, please note that pedestrians have the right of way on the
sidewalk portion of the driveway aprons. Administration reserves the right to suspend
parking lot privileges to those who refuse to comply with school policy or directives.
It is the responsibility of each student to obey all rules and regulations listed and any school rules
of behavior not specifically covered. It is the responsibility of the Chino Valley Unified School
District to ensure that any behavior, which would in any way endanger the student or fellow
students, not be permitted to occur. The District has the right and responsibility to enforce such
rules and regulations, as it deems necessary to establish a safe climate for students and property
at each bus stop and on the bus. Continued violations of bus riding rules will result in the loss of
bus riding privileges.
In the event of an emergency such as an earthquake, fire, or air disaster, children will be kept in
the protective custody of the school until they can be released to a parent or guardian.
Elementary students will only be released to parents who come to the school office to pick them
up or to the individuals who have been authorized on the Emergency Card by the parents and are
recognized by the pupil. Parents are asked to tune to radio station KFI (640 AM), KNX (1070
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AM), or KNTF (93.5 FM) beginning at 6:00 am for any special announcements from the district.
Our school site is well prepared to handle emergency/disaster situations as per our district-wide
procedures. Our school is one of the safest places for your child to be.
To protect student safety, district policy and state law provides for students to bring cell phones
to school. However, unless an actual emergency does occur, the cell phone should remain
powered off between the hours of 8:00 AM and 3:00 PM. Once students have left campus they
are free to use their cell phones. An emergency is interpreted as being when a child is in
imminent danger of physical harm. During the school day, students are encouraged to contact or
inform office staff, administration, grounds supervisors, or teachers in the event of an emergency
or “unique circumstances.” It is also important to realize that this policy is in effect not only to
maintain a student’s focus on school business, but also that any generated phone contact, email,
text, or other electronically communicated messaging “while on campus” deemed threatening or
inappropriate by school administration places that particular student at risk of immediate
suspension or expulsion due to new legislation as it relates to “cyber bullying.” Additionally, we
advise all drivers not to use cell phone during the course of arrival or pick-up, as this is
obviously illegal, but more importantly it presents a clear danger to the safety of other parents,
staff, and students involved in the process. This policy is relayed through our school website via
Wickman Parent Reference Handbook, via the Wickman Wire (multiple editions), and verbally
communicated to all students during their initial Character Education/Discipline Assembly, held
during the first week of school.”
Inappropriate use of a cell phone will result in confiscation and returned at the end of the day for
the first occurrence; confiscation and returned to the parents for the second occurrence; and
confiscation and returned to parents on the third occurrence. After the third occurrence a child is
not to bring the phone back to school. If there is a fourth occurrence a one day suspension will
be assigned.
A parent or guardian must be present for the dismissal of your child(ren) during school hours.
An adult (age 18 or over) must come to the school office to pick up the child being released.
Students will be released only to individuals identified on their Emergency Card (hence the need
for them to be kept up-to-date). Phone calls are not acceptable. We have a sign-out book in our
office that is to be used for all early dismissals when picking up children. Please sign them out
from the office.
STUDENTS WITH MULTIPLE EARLY DISMISSALS (3 OR MORE) DURING A
TRIMESTER WILL BE INELIGIBLE FOR PERFECT ATTENDANCE RECOGNITION.
Parents are always welcome to assist at our school. Volunteers need to remember to sign-in at
the office and wear a visitor's badge that is clearly visible, prior to going to the classrooms.
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Teachers will notify you regarding opportunities to volunteer and an in-service for parents
concerning classroom duties and confidentiality of student information will be given to clarify
expectations. The PTO also offers numerous Parent Volunteer programs to assist our school in
academic and social programs. Unfortunately, due to liability, we are unable to accommodate
younger siblings in classrooms or on the playground during class time and recess.
Additionally, volunteers can help by leaving the workroom space and machines free during
recess and lunch times. Please make prior arrangements and or coordinate assistance with
teachers during non-instructional time (during recess, before or after school). Please make child
care arrangements for younger children off campus during your volunteer time.
At the end of the day, parents are asked to wait for their children near the double gate “waiting
area” and NOT by the classrooms. Not only is this a safety issue, but also many valuable
instructional minutes are wasted when parents enter the campus before dismissal and interrupt
classrooms. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.
For qualifying students, our Resource Specialist Program (RSP) is available to assist children
with more specific academic needs. A team of professionals who administer a caring yet
comprehensive academic program specified by an Individualized Education Program (IEP) heads
our program. The process consists of a Student Success Team evaluation to determine the best
course of action for your student. For more information, contact the school.
The Student Success Team (SST) is in place to offer the regular education teacher a committee
of teachers, specialists, and administrators to aid in the development of a plan to help the student
who is having difficulty achieving grade level standards. This team helps the teacher, student,
and parents to access school and district resources that address the area(s) of need. This could
include psycho-educational testing in order to determine if the child needs to receive special
education resources. Other support services could include: SELPA, an occupational therapist, an
adaptive PE teacher, and/or a counselor for the visually impaired. This team is made up of
classroom teachers, an administrative designee, parent or guardian, and specialists. It meets
immediately upon the classroom teacher or parents’ referral and revisits as needed.
Wickman students enjoy our “Noon League,” a sports program designed to offer lunchtime
competitions in a spirit of sportsmanship and fun. Our dedicated staff administers this program
open to all interested students Grades 2-6 throughout the year at different times. Activities
consist of Nationball, Basketball, Flag Football, Softball, and added additional sports as the year
progresses. Students are required to complete all of their work and maintain good behavior to
participate in this league, and awards and recognitions are given out at the end of each
session. For a more detailed schedule, contact the school, or watch the Wickman Wire.
- Pending staff leadership
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Many students train and compete each year as a part of the Wickman Track Team.
Our school spirit is on display as we’ve brought the City championship trophy back to
Wickman of the last four years that we’ve participated.
Gifted and Talented Education (GATE) students are serviced at Wickman through
differentiated and extended instruction. An Individual Learning Plan (ILP) will document,
throughout the year, the different activities that are offered to our GATE students. In addition,
our supplemental GATE program (GATE Encounters) meets after school, once a month, to
complete a thematic unit that addresses different modalities of learning. This supplemental
program is only available as funds are available from the state.
Upon registration, students who have learned English as a second language are assessed to
determine English proficiency. Those identified as English Language Learners (ELL) are
provided instruction in the acquisition, reading and writing of English. CLAD/BCLAD/ &
SDAIE certified teachers (98% of entire staff) use SDAIE and directed teaching strategies,
student mentoring, and after-school tutoring from core curriculum support texts to address EL
needs. Parents of ELL students are encouraged to participate in the school’s English Language
Learner Committee (ELAC). Meetings are held approximately once each trimester to inform
parents of the school’s ELL program and to have their input regarding services and expenditures
of money the District and State provide for ELL students. Information regarding ELAC will be
mailed home to ELL parents each year.
The Picture Person program is one of our favorites! Parent volunteers are in-serviced and
subsequently provide lessons in the classroom about art, artistic styles, artists, art history, and art
appreciation. Students are actively engaged in creating art projects that relate to the lesson at
hand. If you are interested in being a part of this program, contact your child’s teacher at Back to
School Night.
The Language Arts and Math Academies focus on the individual needs of students needing extra
support in the content areas, and provide a needed opportunity for foundational skills recovery.
Students work in small groups with credentialed teachers (and volunteers) and utilize technology
to improve their understanding of CORE curriculum. By differentiating instruction, being
knowledgeable about different learning modalities, and using multi-sensory instructional
techniques, our staff is well equipped to facilitate all students’ academic growth, whether they
begin at, above, or below grade level expectations.
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All children will eat together with their classes at an assigned location. The children are required
to remain in their seats for a minimum of 10 minutes while they finish their lunches.
Cafeteria/lunch area rules must be followed or privileges may be restricted if continued
violations occur.
1. Follow all supervisors’ directions the first time given.
2. Sit at assigned locations.
3. Raise hands to be excused.
4. Keep cafeteria/lunch area neat and clean.
5. Walk when dismissed.
Lunch prices are as follows:
 $2.00 per lunch
5 lunches for $9.75
* 1 month for $39.00
Parents can now make payments for school meals over the internet on
www.myschoolbucks.com. To register, you will need your child’s Permanent ID number that
you can acquire from your child’s report card, or from the school office.
Parents are encouraged to call the school staff concerning any matter dealing with their
child(ren). If you wish to contact a teacher by telephone, please call the office and have the
person who answers take your name and phone number or put you through to the teacher’s voice
mail. The teacher will call back at a non-instructional time. In this manner classroom instruction
will not be interrupted. In some instances, the person who answers may convey a message to the
teacher or pupil, thereby limiting disruption of the instructional program. Reminder: Repeated
phone calls requesting directions for students interrupt school operations and procedures.
Only in cases of serious need will students be allowed to use the phone as such practice
interferes with conducting school business in the office. Many calls can be averted if the
child and parent will discuss plans for that day before leaving for school. Students are
responsible for their books, lunches, and instruments.
Every month our newsletter, the WICKMAN WIRE, which contains important school
information will be available on the school website. These newsletters include a calendar of
events, meetings, or other important information regarding school activities. The “Calendar of
Events” portion of the newsletter will be kept up to date on the school website. PLEASE Read
it and stay informed! Wickman has a website for your convenience to find out important
information that occurs at school. The URL is http://wickman.chino.k12.ca.us or
www.wickmanschool.net .
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Parties at school are limited to four: Halloween, Winter Holiday, Valentine's Day, and End of
the Year. Parties are usually scheduled during the last hour of the day. Individual classes may
have activities that correspond with their grade level curriculum. Birthday parties at school are
discouraged. However, with prior teacher approval, small “Healthy Snack” treats can be brought
to school and shared with classmates.
Student items brought to school after the school day starts can be brought to the school office.
The following items will be put in the Teacher’s mailbox: homework, sweaters, coats, Library
books, jackets, umbrellas, class projects. We will not call a student out of important classroom
instruction time to come to the office to pick up these items, with the exception of: medication,
and glasses or hearing aids. Lunches will be placed on the “lunch post” located by the lunch area
outside of the school office.
It helps if personal belongings such as lunchboxes, coats, sweaters, and “Wickman Spirit Wear”
are marked so that your child(ren) can identify their articles easily. Students and parents may
check the Lost and Found located by the MAIN GATE only at recesses and before or after
school. Items not claimed within a two-month period will be boxed for donation and at that
time, the PTO representative will check articles for names, return to the child’s teacher, or put
them in the donation box. Please remember to put your child’s first and last name in your child’s
jackets, sweaters, Wickman spirit wear, lunch boxes, etc.
Students in First thru Sixth Grade are encouraged to participate in the Accelerated Reader
Program. The reading incentive program encourages students to read selected books and then
take a short comprehension quiz to earn points. The more points a student earns, the more
recognition they achieve. Each year students have the opportunity to reach Level Eight in their
grade level
Career (lifetime) Point Awards
Bronze Medal
Silver Medal
Points
250
500
Level Points
Sixth Grade
Fifth Grade
Points
120
100
Gold Medal
Platinum Medal
750
1000
Fourth Grade
Third Grade
80
60
Diamond Medal
1500
Second Grade
40
Titanium Medal
2000
First Grade
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Career Point Medals are distributed during Academic Night at the end of March and students
earning the Grade Level Points are recognized with an ice cream party in May. Wickman PTO
has supported access to the online Accelerated Reader Program for the past several years.
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