September, 2010

 

   Dear Parents: 

   A.B. McDonald Elementary School welcomes you to the 2010 – 2011 school year!  We look forward to working with you
   as a partner in your child's education. 

   This handbook is designed to provide you with necessary information regarding the policies and procedures at McDonald
   School.  We appreciate you taking time to read this and discuss its contents with your children.  With this handbook, you also
   will receive a Student Information Packet.  Please keep this stapled together and return it to school.  Your signature
   indicates that the student information is accurate and that you have discussed the contents with your children.

   We encourage you to visit McDonald Elementary School!  Please call if you have questions or concerns.  We look forward to
   working with you! 

 

Sincerely,

 

The Faculty and Staff of A.B. McDonald Elementary School

 

McDonald School Faculty and Staff

 

Cindy Bechinski................................................................ Principal

Kim Mikolajczyk.............................................................. Counselor

 

Linda Rogers.......................................... Administrative Assistant

Susan Tuchscherer................................ Administrative Assistant

 

Nikki Cox.................................................................... Kindergarten

Heidi Palmer.............................................................. Kindergarten

 

Kristine Fitze................................................................. First Grade

Brenda Iverson............................................................. First Grade

Denise Johnson........................................................... First Grade

 

Debbie Bell............................................................. Second Grade

Sydney Maillot......................................................... Second Grade

Patty Pancheri........................................................ Second Grade

 

Anna Fehrenbacher.................................................... Third Grade

Wendy Thompson....................................................... Third Grade

Martha Zirker............................................................... Third Grade

 

Susan Boehne........................................................... Fourth Grade

Sue Bowe.................................................................. Fourth Grade

Karen Tripepi............................................................ Fourth Grade

 

Lee Ann Berg................................................................ Fifth Grade

Lance Hamma.............................................................. Fifth Grade

Wes Bascom................................................................ Fifth Grade

 

Brian Carhart............................................................... Sixth Grade

Jerri Parce................................................................... Sixth Grade

 

 

 

 

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Students who choose NOT to follow the rules can expect the following consequences:

        

Step 1:   A verbal WARNING will be given.

 

Step 2:   If a student continues NOT to follow the rule after receiving a verbal warning, he or she will be given a brief TIME OUT.

 

Step 3:   If the student continues NOT to follow a rule after the brief time out, a TIME OUT SLIP will be issued, and the student will be given TIME OUT IN THE OFFICE or other designated area.  During this TIME OUT, the principal or her designee:

 

a.      will meet with the student to help him or her learn ways of solving his or her problems.

 

b.      may notify parents that the student has not met behavioral expectations and has received a time out in the office.

 

c.            will meet with parent and student if misbehavior continues.

 

Step 4:  Parents will be notified immediately regarding serious behavior issues including bullying/harassment, threats, or possession of weapons at school.  These actions are grounds for immediate suspension.

 

*If appropriate, a personalized behavior management program may be developed with staff and parent input for a student who continues to make inappropriate choices.

 

*Any step of the above procedure may be used upon the principal's discretion.

 

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GENERAL INFORMATION

 

 

 

 

 

*Students who walk to school should arrive between 8:15        and 8:25.

Breakfast                             8:00- 8:22

Lunch and Recess:         10:55-11:40    Grade 1 and K+

                                               11:05-11:50    Grade 2

                                               11:15-12:00    Grade 3

                                               11:25-12:10    Grade 4

                                               11:35-12:20    Grade 5

                                               11:45-12:30    Grade 6

 

Breakfast/Lunch Prices:

               Breakfast                   $1.35

               Adult Breakfast          $2.25

               Lunch                          $1.85

               Adult Lunch                $3.50

               Milk                                  .35

 

Emergency           School closures will be announced over

Closures:              the following radio stations:

KRPL - AM (1400)          KWSU - AM (1250)

KQQQ - AM (1150)         KZFN - FM (106.1)

KRFA - FM (91.7)           KUOI - FM (89.3)

 

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DRESS CODE

 

Children and parents are asked to plan together about appropriate dress for academic learning.  Children should be neat, clean, and organized in their appearance.  If students’ attire is disruptive to the educational process, parents will be notified.

 

VISITORS

 

Parents/Guardians are always welcome at school.  It is desirable to schedule a visit directly with the teacher ahead of time.  We require that all visitors report directly to the school office.

The office staff can then notify the teacher of your arrival.  All guests must wear a visitor’s badge.

 

 

The general rule is that these individuals are not permitted to visit school.  If you have a case for special consideration, please contact the principal.

 

 

 

 

 

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NOTES FROM THE COUNSELOR

 

Occasionally, a child may be dealing with a particularly stressful situation.  The death of a pet or any event that causes stress can influence the child's day at school.  We want your child to be as successful as possible at school, so please notify your child's teacher or the office when there are days that your child may have some special needs.

Special days like birthdays are important to children.  If a child wishes to share a birthday treat with his or her class, please contact the teacher in advance to make arrangements.  Invitations and transportation for private parties should be handled outside of the school environment.

 

ATTENDANCE

It is important for every student to attend school on a regular basis.  Good attendance is important for continued progress in school.  Except in very special circumstances, students who attend school should participate in all phases of the school day, including physical education and recess.

Moscow School District Board Policy, 5000.01 and Idaho Code 33-202 defines truancy as “absences without a legitimate excuse.”  Procedures for handling truancy cases are as follows:

 

1. All absences are subject to review.  Patterns of excessive absences, unexcused absences, and/or truancies may result in denial of credit in the related class or classes as well as being subject to appropriate disciplinary action.
2. Students with ongoing attendance problems will be referred to the principal to determine action to be taken.
3. After six (6) absences in a quarter, or if lack of attendance is negatively affecting the pupil’s academic success, the building administrator is hereby authorized by the Board of Trustees to refer students to Attendance Court.
4. After four (4) unexcused absences, the building administrator is hereby authorized by the Board of Trustees to refer pupils to the Prosecutor’s Office as habitually truant.

 

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BUS TRANSPORTATION

 

Pupils picked up in the morning must be returned to their home bus stop unless other arrangements have been made.

 

 

Busing is NOT provided for students for their personal business.  Personal business consists of things such as Scouts, Blue Birds, birthday parties, spending the night with friends, etc.  Bus students may not ride a bus other than their regular bus for any personal business.  Please make sure all after school plans are made prior to the event.

 

Due to state regulations, students are listed on one bus roster only.  Students will not be allowed to ride another bus unless they are issued a bus pass for an emergency situation.  A note to the principal must come from the parent/guardian stating the family emergency.  Please include the dates that will be affected and the name and phone number of the occupants of the destination.  Students may then receive an Emergency Bus Pass.

 

 

 

 

 

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SPECIAL RULES FOR SPECIAL PLACES

 

Classroom

At the beginning of the year, teachers will review classroom rules.  These rules are posted on the wall so you can refer to them. 

 

Lunchroom

Students should expect to eat meals in the cafeteria with very good manners. McDonald students remember to talk quietly, remove their hats, use proper utensils, clean up spills or messes, and show respect and courtesy for adults on duty and visiting parents.  Pleasant table manners will make our breakfast and lunch times more enjoyable for all.

 

Playground

Specific playground rules will be posted in each classroom. Students will be instructed on the proper use of playground equipment including balls, bats, swings, and climbing apparatus.  Safety on the playground is our major concern.  All McDonald students should be considerate of others while at recess.  Good sportsmanship is essential!

 

 

 

 

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

McDonald School Staff-------------------------------------------------- 3

 

General Information------------------------------------------------------ 5

 

School Closure Dates/Important Dates---------------------------- 6

 

Notes From The Counselor-------------------------------------------- 7

 

Attendance------------------------------------------------------------------ 7

 

Health------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8

 

McDonald School Map------------------------------------------------ 10

 

Bus Transportation----------------------------------------------------- 12

 

Bus Rules------------------------------------------------------------------ 13

 

Dress Code--------------------------------------------------------------- 14

 

Visitors--------------------------------------------------------------------- 14

 

McDonald Management Plan--------------------------------------- 15

 

Special Rules------------------------------------------------------------ 17

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MCDONALD  MANAGEMENT  PLAN

 

Students enjoy rights within our schools and must accept the responsibilities of citizenship. These responsibilities require that all student behavior contribute to a positive and safe educational experience.

 

Responsible students at McDonald School will:

 

1.    Show respect for self, others, and school property.

 

2.    Walk through the school in a quiet and orderly fashion.

 

3.    Honor all school rules and make safe and wise choices.

 

4.    Carry a pass when moving through the building.

 

5.    Use appropriate language.

 

6.    Wear hats outdoors only.

 

7.      Keep cell phones and other electronic devices off during school hours.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Mary Berthiaume....................................................... Music Education

Lisa Carscallen..................................................... Physical Education

Stephanie Sant........................................ Movement/Music Education

 

Gail Sipe....................................................................... GT Facilitator

 

Pepper Abbott........................................................ Special Education

Michelle Bledsoe.................................................... Special Education

Antoinette “Toi” Creech.......................................... Special Education

Janet Mundell...................................... Speech Language Pathologist

 

Mitzi Houska............................................ Special Education Assistant

Julie Davies............................................. Special Education Assistant

Janet McIntosh........................................ Special Education Assistant

Mary Jo Hollenhorst................................. Special Education Assistant

Adam McNamee...................................... Special Education Assistant

Arianna Olmstead................................... Special Education Assistant

 

LeAnna Ricks............................. Developmental Pre-School Teacher

Michelle Bower.................................... Speech/Language Pathologist

Julie Comstock .............................. Pre-School Instructional Assistant

Sean Sullivan................................. Pre-School Instructional Assistant

 

Beth Papineau................................................... School District Nurse

Becky Cole.......................................................... School Psychologist

 

Charlene Krumpe..................................................... Library Assistant

Elyse Cregar.......................................... District Elementary Librarian

 

Cassie Schierman.............................................................. K+ Leader

Denise Davis................................................................... K+ Assistant

 

Jorja Cash................................................................ Kitchen Manager

Joanne Eastburn........................................................................ Cook

Debby Germer.............................................................. Cook/Cashier

                                                                                                           

Lisa Snyder.................................. Building Aide/Playground Assistant

Karen Douglas.................................................. Playground Assistant

Gail Bickford...................................................... Playground Assistant

Vince Rathbun............................................................. Day Custodian

Adam Naranjo............................................................ Night Custodian

 

 

 

 

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