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A California Distinguished School
2015-2016 Parent/Student Handbook
5900 N. Canehill Avenue ~ Lakewood, California 90713
Phone (562) 804-6525
Lindstrom Pledge
This day has been given to me, fresh and new;
I can learn from it or throw it away.
I will choose to do my best in thoughts, words, and actions.
Today I will be a STAR, I will
STOP, THINK, AND ACT RESPONSIBLY.
Lindstrom Song
We’re a grand old school
We’re a Distinguished School
We’re the best in the west,
We all say “Yay Lindstrom”
Where the kids are smart & do their part
We are loyal to you every day.
We’re a grand old school
We’re a Distinguished School,
We’re the best in the west,
We all say “Yay Lindstrom”
Where the kids are smart & do their part
We are loyal to you every day.
HOORAY!
Respect
Only Your Best
Always Be Safe
Responsible
August 2015 Welcome to Esther Lindstrom Elementary School, a California Distinguished School, and a great place to learn. At Lindstrom we are committed to providing a collaborative, safe environment wherein students are cooperative, compassionate, and confident, use 21st Century skills, and attain academic excellence preparing them to be among the nation’s best. The staff and I invite you to join in our commitment to providing an environment of educational excellence. We believe that a strong connection between the home and school is essential to your child’s academic success and that your active support and cooperation combined with our professional efforts will ensure your child’s achievement this year. Be sure to keep this handbook easily accessible. Read through the important information and policies as well as the calendar of events. Updated calendar events will be provided on the Lindstrom Elementary school website at busd.k12.ca.us/lindstrom.html. Thank you in advance for your support and the opportunity to work with you and your children. Please feel free to call and conference with teachers to create the best educational plan for your child or contact the office if you have any questions or concerns. We are here to provide a quality education for all students and look forward to working with your family. Sincerely, Mrs. Carter Principal
Esther Lindstrom Elementary School Staff 2015-2016
Mrs. Bonnie Carter– Principal Mrs. Lisa Luna – Asst. Principal
Mrs. Terry Scofield - Secretary Ms. Kathy Lopez Frost - Clerk
GRADE TEACHER RM GRADE TEACHER RM GRADE TEACHER RM TK Kirsten Robinson 12
K Jillian Schwarze 11 3rd Teresa Manriquez 44 6th Charmaine McLaughlin 61 K Kait Martinez Gallegos 13 3rd Helena Chong 45 6th Amy Savage 62 K Valerie Navarro 14 3rd Judy Moses 52 6th Brian Hamilton 63 K Kara Pedneault 24 3rd 55 6th David Dye 71 K Dawniel Scofield 33 3rd Leon Alexander 56
1st Carol Cherpes 34 4th Rose O’Brian 51 Lisa Cornell 41 1st Jerrilee Klaiber 42 4th Dave Hurst 85 Amanda Lenhart 75 1st Leslie Ray 43 4th Jeff Savage 86 1st Kathy Fisher 46 4th Teresa Driscoll 88 Patricia Garcia 84 1st Beth Vaughn 47 Melissa Finch 83 5th Cynthia Vitwar 72
2nd Debby Crane 32 5th Cindy Nishimuta 73 Debra Lara 64 2nd Lara Cummins 35 5th Phil Blankenship 74 2nd Brenda Heaton 53 5th Ray Hedgpeth 87
Psych Stephanie Holleran 66 2nd Linda Farris 54
Inclusion Janie Nilsson 67 2nd Irena Perez 57 Health Aide Kandi Bowline
Librarian Kristen Bylsma
Counselor Kimberly Bond
September 2015
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
August 31 First Day of School 1:35 Dismissal
1 2
1:35 Dismissal
3 4
Lindy Log Due
5
6
7 Labor Day – No School
8 9
1:35 Dismissal
10
School Board Meeting 7:30 pm
11 12
13
14 15
PTA Fall Fundraiser [Kids are First]
16
1:35 Dismissal
17 12:45 Dismissal Back to School Night PTA Association Meeting
18 19
20
21 22 23
1:35 Dismissal
24 25
Meet the Masters Day
1st
– 6th
26
27
28 29 30
1:35 Dismissal
Esther Lindstrom PTA 2015-2016
PTA Executive Board PTA Committee Chairperson
President Rita Rivera 761-5620 After School Sales Traci Tutteeow 213-276-4123
1st VP Programs Sorina Hernandez 866-0022 Book Fair
2nd VP Ways & Means Kelly Thielemann 661-510-5153 Fall Festival Lisa Heapy 881-7704
3rd VP Membership Silvia Jones 818-3516 Grandparents’ Day Marisa Perez 420-9985
4th VP Parent Ed Marisa Perez 420-9985 Hospitality Cynthia Reyes 818-470-6699
5th VP Room Parent Volunteers
Bernadette Rodriguez 209-2741 Honorary Service Jasmine Whiteside
Secretary Cesar Becaria 883-2147 Lindy Log Lizette McKenna 290-9272
Treasurer Arlette Cruz-Davis 301-7022 Website/Facebook Lisa Guetzkow 714-270-5756
Financial Secretary Manny Diaz 323-401-1635 Red Ribbon
Auditor Reflections
Historian Janvi Barcarse 519-0942 School Pictures Lizette McKenna 290-9272
Parliamentarian Lisa Heapy 881-7704 T-Shirt/Spirit Wear Silvia Jones 818-3516
Advisor (Principal) Bonnie Carter 804-6525 Yearbook Tevis Diaz 818-720-6426
6th Grade Activities Carolina Doughty 310-869-8840
On the web at : www.lindstrompta.com Facebook/Twitter : Lindstrom PTA
Why Join PTA?
There is no better way to know what’s happening in your child’s school.
By getting involved at your child’s school you will be part of the solution, helping to make positive changes.
It provides each of us an opportunity to collaborate with other committed people.
PTA provides you with a powerful voice. It provides the opportunity for you to advocate for the education and well-being of all children.
Most importantly, it benefits your child. In doing so, you also help our school. Research has proven that children do better when their parents are involved both at home and in school. Grades are higher. Test scores rise. Self-esteem grows. Schools improve.
October 2015
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1 2 3
4
5
Lindy Log Due
6 7
1:35 Dismissal
8
School Board Meeting 7:30 pm
9 10
11
12 Parent Conferences 1:35 Dismissal
13 Parent Conferences 1:35 Dismissal
14
Parent Conferences
1:35 Dismissal
15 10:15 Great CA Shakeout – Emergency Drill Parent Conferences 1:35 Dismissal
16 Parent Conferences 1:35 Dismissal
17
18
19 20 21
1:35 Dismissal
22 23
PTA Fall Festival
24
25
26 Red Ribbon Week *Respect Yourself. Be Drug Free.
27 28
1:35 Dismissal
29 30
31
Esther Lindstrom Elementary School SCHOOL SCHEDULE
BEFORE SCHOOL
Main gate will be opened – Playground available to students . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:15 a.m. (For safety reasons, students are not allowed on campus before 8:15 a.m. as there is no supervision on school grounds prior to this time.)
Warning Bell (time to get in line) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:27 a.m. SCHOOL BEGINS with Patriotic Flag Ceremony and Announcements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:30 a.m.
REGULAR SCHOOL DAYS LUNCH SCHEDULE – REGULAR DAY Grades K – 6 8:30 – 2:55 Grades 1-2 11:35 -12:15
Kindergarten 11:55 -12:35 SHORTENED DAYS (1:35 Dismissal) Grades 3-4 12:15 -12:55 Grades K – 6 8:30 – 1:35 Grades 5-6 12:55 -1:40
Every Wednesday is a shortened day!
MINIMUM DAYS (12:45 Dismissal) LUNCH SCHEDULE – SHORTENED DAY Grades 1-2 11:35 -12:15
Kindergarten 11:55 -12:35
Grades K – 6 8:30 –12:45 Grades 3-4 12:15 -12:55 Grades 5-6 12:50 - 1:30 MORNING RECESS AFTERNOON RECESS Grades 1-2 9:55 –10:10 Grades 1-2 1:45 - 1:55 Grades K, 3-4 10:15 –10:30 Grades K, 3-4 2:05 - 2:15 Grades 5-6 10:35 –10:55
Reminder: A student is considered tardy if they are not in line when the bell rings at 8:30 a.m.
November 2015
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1
2
3 4
Lindy Log Due
1:35 Dismissal
5 School Board Meeting 7:30 pm
6 7
8
9
10
8:30 – Veteran’s Day Program
11
Veteran’s Day – Holiday No School
12
13 14
15
16
17
18
1:35 Dismissal
19
20
End of Trimester 1 1:35 Dismissal
21
22
23
No School
24
No School
25
No School
26
Thanksgiving No School
27
No School
28
29
30
ARRIVAL TO AND DISMISSAL FROM SCHOOL
The gates open promptly at 8:15 a.m. and certificated staff members are available for supervision. There is supervision at the bicycle area for bicycle riders and bus riders starting at 8:15 a.m. Children should be picked up at the designated areas at the end of the school day. There is no after-school supervision; children are expected to go directly home. Arrival on time at school and being picked up on time after school is extremely important for the safety and welfare of your children. Parking lot: Please follow our circular flow pattern to drop off and pick up students. If your child is not ready for pick-up, please circle until your child arrives in the student pick up area. Please talk to your children and discuss with them the importance of using the sidewalks and crosswalks at all times. Students should always walk behind the bollards, unless escorted by an adult. Please follow the signs and do not park in areas designated as “no parking.” Bicycles: Children in grades 3-6 may ride bicycles to school after they have completed and returned to the office a “Bicycle Contract.” Students must wear bicycle helmets and observe safe riding practices. In order to protect bicycles from theft, they are to be placed in the bike rack and locked. All bicycles must be walked when on school grounds. Bicycle contracts will be revoked for students who do not follow the rules. Crossing Guards: The location of Lindstrom Elementary School creates a variety of challenges for students walking to and from school. The heavy vehicle traffic can be dangerous for our children. We all must work together to inform our students of the importance of following safe rules for walking to and from school. If your child walks to school, please be certain he/she crosses the street with the help of the crossing guard. Discuss all traffic and pedestrian regulations with your children. The crossing guards are obligated to report problems to the school and their supervisors for appropriate action. Bus Riders: Riding the school bus to and from school is a privilege extended to those resident students who live beyond the designated walking distance from school. Since this is a privilege, it can be revoked at any time if proper conduct is not shown on the bus or at the bus stop. Students are responsible for being at the bus-loading zone when the bus arrives, but not more than 10 minutes ahead of the scheduled pickup. Students are to line up properly and not play in the street or on private property. While on the bus, the driver is in charge and courteous respect toward the driver is expected. The bus driver is obligated to report infractions and dangerous behavior to the school and his/her supervisor. The office will notify parent/guardians of children who miss the bus. Parent/Guardians are then responsible for picking him/her up at a reasonable time or making arrangements at the earliest time possible. Scooters, Skateboards, Heeleys: These are not allowed.
December 2015
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1 2
1:35 Dismissal
3
Lindy Log Due
4
Report Cards go home
5
6
7
8
9
1:35 Dismissal
10
School Board Meeting 7:30 pm
11 12
13
14
15
16
1:35 Dismissal
17
1:35 Dismissal
18
No School
19
20
21
No School
22
No School
23
No School
24
No School
25
No School
Christmas
26
27
28
No School
29
No School
30
No School
31
No School
HEALTH – MEDICATIONS Children who are ill should not be sent to school. A child that has had a fever should stay home until he/she is fever free for 24 hours. Your child will be sent home from school if he/she has a fever and/or vomited while at school. It is very important for the school to have up-to-date emergency information with a list of phone numbers of adults who can come for your sick or injured student. Please let the school office know if your child has contracted a contagious medical condition such as measles, chicken pox, a rash, head lice, etc., so that appropriate precautionary measures can be taken. Head lice are a serious concern in an elementary school. If a student is found to have head lice, he/she will be sent home. A letter will be sent home to notify you if your child’s classroom is checked for lice. If your child is required to take medication, a doctor’s written order must be on file in the health office. A form is available from the school office. Medication is kept in the health office and is dispensed by the health assistant, nurse, or other trained personnel. At no time should medication, including over-the-counter brands, be in the possession of children while on the playground or in class unless written direction from a physician is on file in the health office reflecting medical need. Over-the-counter medications include but are not limited to the following: Tylenol, cough drops, eye drops, ibuprofen, etc. All medication must be brought directly to the office by the parent/guardian first thing in the morning. Please remind your children that they share in the responsibility for remembering when they need to come to the health office for their medication. Medical Insurance is available through a private insurance company. There is a minimum charge for coverage, which generally is supplemental to any other family insurance policy. Information is sent home on the first day of school and interested parents are to return the completed form with payment directly to the carrier – not to the school.
ITEMS INAPPROPRIATE FOR SCHOOL In general, it is best not to bring personal items (toys, electronic items, etc.) to school unless it is first cleared by the teacher and/or office. If an item is questionable, check first. Items that are pre-approved for “show and tell” or special days should be kept in the classroom during the school day. Unapproved items will be confiscated and returned only to the parent/guardian. Money is easily lost and students should bring only what is needed for lunch or other school business. Pets are not permitted at school. Neither Lindstrom School nor Bellflower Unified School District is responsible for personal items that are broken, lost, or stolen.
Notice of Non-Discrimination: The Bellflower Unified School District does not illegally discriminate on the basis of ethnic group identification,
religion, age, actual or perceived sex, color, sexual orientation, gender, race, ancestry, national origin, mental or physical disability, or any other reason prohibited by State and Federal Discrimination Statutes in any program or activity conducted by the District. Students/parents who have questions or concerns about the policy can contact the Assistant Superintendent of Instructional Personnel and Programs at (562) 866-9011 ext. 2010.
Safe Place to Learn Act: The Bellflower Unified School District is committed to maintaining a learning environment that is free from discrimination,
harassment, violence, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived characteristics set forth in Section 422.55 of the Penal Code and EC 220, and disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. All school personnel who witness an act of discrimination, harassment, intimidation, or bullying must take immediate steps to intervene when safe to do so. Any student who engages in acts of discrimination, harassment, violence, intimidation, or bullying related to school activity or school attendance occurring within a school of the school district may be subject to disciplinary action up to and including expulsion.
January 2016
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1
No School
2
3
4
5
6
Lindy Log Due
1:35 Dismissal
7
8 9
10
11
12
13
1:35 Dismissal
14
15
Meet the Masters Day
1st
– 6th
16
17
18
No School
19
20
1:35 Dismissal
21
22
23
24/31
25
26
27
1:35 Dismissal
28
End of Semester 12:45 Dismissal
29
No School
30
ATTENDANCE There is probably no more important factor in a child’s education than maintaining regular attendance. It is extremely difficult to successfully keep up with class work if attendance is inconsistent. Attendance at school is essential for satisfactory educational progress and is required by law. The State of California compulsory attendance law states:
Education Code Section 48200: Each person subject to compulsory full time education…shall attend school for the full time designated…and each parent, guardian, or other person having control or charge of the pupil shall send the pupil to school for the full time designated as the length of the school day as determined by the governing board of the school district in which the residence of either parent or legal guardian is located. Recognition of Perfect Attendance is as defined above.
Children must attend school each and every day on time unless there is a valid reason for them to be out of school. The only excused absences are for illness, quarantine, medical or dental appointments, attendance at a funeral of one's immediate family, or exclusion for failing to meet immunization requirements. All other absences will be marked "unexcused.” When a child returns to school following an absence, a written excuse must accompany the child. The elements of an absence note must include:
the absent pupil's name the name and signature of the person who wrote the note (and relationship to the pupil if other than parent or legal guardian) the date of the note the date of the absence to which the note refers the reason for the absence
The absent note should be brought on the day the child returns to school. Unexplained absences are considered unexcused by the state and are recorded as unexcused absences in student's school records. Arriving at school on time is also extremely important to a child's educational progress as the principal and teachers often use the opening minutes of the school day to make announcements concerning the day's activities. Tardiness often puts the student at a disadvantage by starting the day with playing catch-up. * A lunchtime detention shall be given for every 3 tardies in a month. The Education Code (Section 8260): 'Any pupil subject to full-time education who is absent from school without a valid excuse three days in one school year or tardy in excess of 30 minutes on each of more than three days in one school year shall be reported to the attendance supervisor.." A pattern of excessive excused or unexcused absences, as well as habitual tardiness, will be referred to the Child Welfare and Attendance Office at the Bellflower Unified School District for School Attendance Review Team (SART) action.
Our attendance goal for each child enrolled at Esther Lindstrom Elementary School is to be present at school 100% of the school year with no unexcused tardies or early pick-ups. It is important that we work together to teach children that a quality educational experience depends upon regular attendance and coming to school on time.
February 2016
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1 Progress Reports Go Home
2 3
Lindy Log Due
1:35 Dismissal
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
1:35 Dismissal
11
12
No School
13
14
15
No School
16
17
1:35 Dismissal
18
19
20
21
22
23
PTA HSA Night
24
1:35 Dismissal
25
26
27
28
29
Homework Policy
Homework is an important part of the educational process. In addition to reinforcing specific knowledge and skills in the classroom curriculum, homework can and should be used to:
Develop responsibility and good study habits Encourage growth of the individual student to his/her full potential Exercise communication skills Logically connect or challenge facts and ideas Provide each individual student an opportunity to develop independent judgment Think critically and problem-solve Stimulate pride in work Provide for the application of learning to real-life situations
Homework is an exercise in developing responsibility and good study habits, skills that are essential to being successful in school and in life. To receive full credit, all homework assignments must be turned in on the date they are due. For each day the homework is late the grade will be affected. Each classroom teacher will establish a homework policy for his/her classroom. The following represents guidelines by grade levels for the amount of time which assigned homework should be reasonably expected four days per week. Kindergarten – 20 minutes per night 1st and 2nd Grades – 30 minutes per night 3rd and 4th Grades – 40 minutes per night 5th and 6th Grades – 60 minutes per night
March 2016
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1 2
3
Lindy Log Due
4
PTA Association Meeting – Board Elections
5
6
7
8
9
1:35 Dismissal
10
11
End of Trimester 2 1:35 Dismissal
12
13
14 6
th Grade Camp
15 6
th Grade Camp
16
6th
Grade Camp
Parent Conferences 1:35 Dismissal
17
6
th Grade Camp
18
6
th Grade Camp
Report Cards
Go Home Today
19
20
21
22
23
Parent Conferences 1:35 Dismissal
24
1:35 Dismissal
25
Spring Break No School
26
27
28
Spring Break No School
29
Spring Break
No School
30
Spring Break
No School
31
Spring Break
No School
INDEPENDENT STUDY CONTRACTS
Sometimes, because of special family needs, a child is absent from school for reasons other than illness or other excused absences. Such absences are considered unexcused by the state and recorded as such. As an alternative to these unexcused absences, an Independent Study Contract can be arranged for your child. This does not replace the importance of time lost in the classroom, but it will help to keep your student up-to-date with some of the class work, and no unexcused absences will be entered on his/her school record. An Independent Study Contract consists of the following:
1. The absence is for a minimum of five school days. 2. As soon as the parent determines that his/her child will be absent from school for extended period of time, the parent/guardian
notifies the office and meets with the principal and/or designee to request an independent study contract. 3. The parent notifies the teacher one week before the absence and agrees to supervise the child’s completion of the study/work
assignments. 4. The teacher makes up a packet of appropriate work for the duration of the time away from school. 5. The student brings the completed work packet back to school on the first day he/she returns to class with the Independent
Study Contract signed by the parent/guardian and student. 6. The work is checked by the teacher and turned into the office. After being reviewed and signed by the principal, the absences
are changed from unexcused status to excused and the Independent Study Contract with a sample of work is saved for auditing purposes.
REQUESTS FOR HOMEWORK
Homework will not be provided for a one-day absence. If homework is desired for an absence that exceeds one day, the request must be made before 10:00 a.m. on the second day of the absence. Homework should be picked up in the office before 4:00 p.m.
REQUESTS TO LEAVE SCHOOL EARLY
A written request to have a child excused from school early should be sent to the teacher on the morning of the early dismissal. The time and reason for the child leaving early should be included in the note. No child will be released to anyone who is not listed on the child’s emergency card or who is under the age of 18. No child will be allowed to leave campus without being signed out in the office by an authorized adult.
April 2016
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1
Spring Break
No School
2
3
4
5
6
Lindy Log Due
1:35 Dismissal
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
1:35 Dismissal
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
1:35 Dismissal
21
22
Meet the Masters Day 1
st – 6
th
23
24
25
26
27
1:35 Dismissal
28
29
30
EMERGENCY INFORMATION FOR STUDENTS For the safety and well-being of our students, it is critical that the school office have up-to-date emergency information. Parents/Guardians are to complete a confidential emergency card listing pertinent information needed in case your child becomes ill or is injured while at school. It is extremely important that you notify the office immediately if you change your address or telephone numbers. Please remember to list cell phone numbers on emergency cards. We may need to contact you immediately and the more information we have, the better!
SCHOOL PROPERTY
The school provides textbooks and other materials used by Lindstrom students. Students should be responsible for taking good care of the textbooks and materials provided for their use. Students and their parents will be held liable for damaged or lost textbooks and library books. Parents/Guardians will be billed for damage caused by willful acts on the part of their children including damage to buildings, property, supplies and equipment.
USE OF SCHOOL PHONE Students must obtain written permission from their teachers before being allowed to use the school phone and only when the need is urgent.
CELL PHONE POLICY
We recognize that parents want to provide their students with the means to have reliable and easy access to them. Therefore, the district has developed a policy regarding cell phone use at school. Students may not use or display cell phones during the regular school day or during participation in school activities, unless specifically authorized by a school administrator or designee. Cell phones must remain out of sight and powered “OFF” throughout the school day. Failure to comply with this policy will result in immediate confiscation of the cell phone. Confiscated items may be picked up by parent/guardian only. Continual disregard for the school cell phone policy will be considered an act of defiance and an appropriate consequence will be issued. The school district is not responsible for lost, stolen or confiscated property.
MESSAGES
The office secretaries are not always able to get messages to students near the end of the day, as students are often not in their classrooms due to P.E. or other activities. Therefore, it is important that you make arrangements with your child before school as to childcare, after school activities, rainy day pickups, etc.
VISITORS
Parents are always welcome as visitors in our school. However, to protect our children, we ask that all visitors be cleared through the office, sign the visitor book, and adhere to the Bellflower USD Visitor policy. The policy can be found on the BUSD website. The office will ask for identification and visitors going on campus are required to wear a visitor badge. Arrangements must be made with your child’s teacher at least 24 hours before visiting to make sure your visit does not interfere with instruction, an assembly, field trip, testing, etc. Classroom visitations are limited to 20 minutes for each visit so as not to interrupt the learning in the classroom. Student visitors or guests are not allowed.
May 2016
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1 2
Progress Reports Go Home Today
3 4
Lindy Log Due
1:35 Dismissal
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
1:35 Dismissal
12
Open House
PTA Association Meeting
12:45 Dismissal
13
14
15
16
17
18
1:35 Dismissal
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
1:35 Dismissal
26
27
28
29
30
Memorial Day No School
31
Lindstrom Elementary School DRESS CODE
To provide for the safety and welfare of all students and to support student participation in all instructional activities in a safe, wholesome environment, the following guidelines have been developed as a cooperative effort of parents, teachers, students, and administration. Please follow these guidelines:
All clothes must be neat, clean, in good repair and be an appropriate size (i.e. no baggy/oversized pants).
All clothes should be modest in nature with no bare midriffs, sheer blouses, or baggy tank tops (undergarments should not be visible). Dresses and tops need to have straps at least one inch wide. Shorts and skirts cannot be excessively short (have the student stand straight with arms at his/her sides—shorts and skirts should be longer than the tips of the fingers).
Clothing or jewelry that depicts or suggests sexually-related, obscene gestures, pictures or wording, which promote the use/abuse of drugs or alcohol, shall not be worn on campus or at school activities.
No student shall wear articles of clothing, jewelry, or accessories, which pose a threat to the physical well-being, and safety of the student or others (i.e. dangling pierced earrings, nose rings, plugs, spikes, hoop earrings should be less than one inch in diameter).
The wearing of hats or other head covering, except for approved bucket hats, is not permitted at school unless at a school-sanctioned special activity.
No clothing, or articles of clothing or methods of grooming (including but not limited to gloves, bandannas, belt buckles, shoestrings, wristbands, jewelry, tattoos, extreme hair styles, mohawks longer than 1 inch, unnaturally colored hair) related to a group or gang, which may provoke others to acts of violence or to be intimidated by fear of violence, or could possibly disrupt the educational process, shall be worn on campus or at any school activity.
Closed shoes are to be worn at all times for health and safety reasons. Sandals, flip-flops, soft plastic shoes, or other open-toed shoes are not permitted. Please insure students are wearing sneakers on P.E. days.
Make-up should always look natural and not be a distraction to learning. School personnel will determine if make-up is distracting.
No perfume or cologne should be worn due to many students having allergies.
The responsibility for the proper attire of all students attending the Bellflower Unified School District rests with the parent/guardian. The principal or designee shall make the determination whether or not the student is violating the school dress code. Parents/guardians will be notified. Violators of this policy shall be subjected to school and/or district discipline
procedures, including suspension and expulsion.
June 2016
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1
1:35 Dismissal
2
3
Lindy Log Due
4
5
6
7
8
1:35 Dismissal
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
1:35 Dismissal
16 6
th Grade Promotion
Last Day of School
12:45 Dismissal
Report Cards Go Home
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
WELLNESS POLICY/CLASS PARTIES * To view the entire Wellness Policy please visit http://www.busd.k12.ca.us/parents.html
This policy applies to all students, staff, and schools in the District and will be modified annually to reflect the needs of the students and community.
Nutrition Water: To promote hydration, free, safe, unflavored drinking water will be available to all students throughout the school day and throughout every school campus. The District will make drinking water available where school meals are served during mealtimes. In addition, students will be allowed to bring and carry (approved) water bottles filled with only water with them throughout the day. Water cups/jugs will be available in the cafeteria if a drinking fountain is not present.
Outside Food: Fast food items are not to be brought on campus for or by students to be eaten or sold. Only healthful snacks such as fruit, crackers, vegetables, etc. should be sent with students. Unhealthful snacks such as chips, candy and cookies are not recommended. Per the USDA Smart Snacks Guidelines, flavored and/or carbonated beverages are not permitted.
Celebrations and Rewards: All foods offered on the school campus will meet or exceed the USDA Smart Snacks in School nutrition California state nutrition including through:
Bellflower Unified School District acknowledges the special occasion of each student’s birthday. In lieu of food items such as cupcakes, punch
and other unhealthful snacks, a positive way to celebrate a student’s birthday is to recognize their birthday by donating a book to their classroom
library. Happy Birthday pencils given to the student’s teacher to distribute might also be a fun way of sharing the happy day.
With regard to rewards and incentives, the District will encourage teachers and other relevant school staff to utilize alternative student rewards.
Foods and beverages that do not meet USDA Meal Pattern Guidelines and Smart Snacks Requirements will not be used as a reward.
Fundraising/Events: Foods and beverages that meet or exceed the USDA Smart Snacks in Schools nutrition standards may be sold through
fundraisers on the school campus during the school day. It is recommended that schools use only non-food fundraisers, and encourage those promoting
physical activity (such as walk-a-thons, jump rope for heart, fun runs, etc.). All school sponsored events will adhere to the Wellness Policy.
Physical Activity
Physical activity during the school day (including but not limited to recess, physical activity breaks, or physical education) will not be withheld as
punishment except in cases involving student and school safety. [This does not include participation on sports teams that have specific academic
requirements]. The District will provide teachers and other school staff with professional development to foster alternative ways to discipline students
(e.g., PBIS). All elementary students in each grade will receive physical education for at least 200 minutes every ten days.
CAFETERIA A well-balanced lunch may be purchased for the daily cost of $2.25. Lunches may be pre-purchased in cash or by writing a check to “BUSD Cafeteria” making sure your child’s name and room number are on the check. There is no set amount on how many lunches you can pre-purchase. The office does not maintain an emergency lunch fund for lost or forgotten lunch money. Eating in the cafeteria is a privilege. The behavior standards for the cafeteria are the same as any restaurant. Each student is expected to use good table manners and behave appropriately.
Behavioral Expectations SCHOOL RULES REWARDS & CONSEQUENCES TARDY POLICY & SEVERE POLICY
SCHOOL WIDE CONDUCT 1. Keep hands, feet and objects to oneself. 2. Respect feelings and property of others. 3. Follow directions the first time. 4. Follow classroom, playground, and
cafeteria rules. 5. Do not fight, tease or use bad language and/or gestures.
PLAYGROUND CONDUCT
1. Play safely. 2. Use equipment properly. 3. Follow directions of duty supervisors. 4. “FREEZE” when the bell rings. 5. “WALK” to and from the playground. 6. Keep cafeteria and grounds clean. 7. Eat in designated areas only. 8. Do not go to the office without a pass
unless it’s an emergency. Our school is a great place to learn! Together we make a difference. It’s all about goals, attitude, teamwork, achievement, excellence, success, and pride. Learning is our #1 priority.
REWARDS
· Positive notes and phone calls home
· Verbal praise by adults and peers
· Classroom rewards
· Recognition at flag ceremony
· Academic Achievement
· Exceptional Academic Achievement
· Lindy Lion Pride Tickets
· Special assemblies and privileges
· Student of the Month K-6
· Effort Club for grade level/classroom
CONSEQUENCES
· Warning – counseled by teacher
· Time-out – at recess or in another room
· Note and/or phone call home
· In-School Suspension
· Counseled by Principal
· Informal at-home suspension
· Formal at-home suspension
· Behavior Review Team at school
· District Behavior Review Council
· District Transfer Committee Classroom rewards and consequences may vary. Each teacher has an effective classroom management system.
TARDY POLICY If a student is not in line when the 8:30 a.m. bell rings, he/she is tardy. Unexcused tardies in excess of 30 minutes are considered truancies. A lunchtime detention will be given for every 3 tardies in a month.
SEVERE CONSEQUENCES
Our Board of Education is fully committed to providing a safe and secure school environment in which students can effectively learn. Student behavior that threatens the safety of other pupils, staff, or visitors cannot be tolerated. The following serious infractions may require in-school suspension from class and/or suspension from school. 1. Verbal disrespect to adults 2. Refusing to follow adult directions 3. Obscene language or gestures 4. Bodily harm to another person 5. Fighting (or inappropriate body contact) 6. Damage to school and/or personal property 7. Violation(s) of acts enumerated in the
Education Code, Section 48900, which specifies causes for suspension
We are confident that our standards for student conduct will teach our children to accept responsibility for their own actions and help them develop caring and respectful attitudes toward themselves and toward others.
BULLYING PROTOCOLS/POLICIES: The Bellflower Unified School District believes that all students have the right to attend school in a safe learning environment. The Bellflower Unified School District will not tolerate behaviors that may compromise the safety of students. A student shall not intimidate or harass another student through words or actions. J Such behavior includes direct physical contact, verbal assaults and/or social isolation or manipulation. The Bellflower Unified School District expects students and/or staff to immediately report incidents of bullying to the principal or designee. Any complaint will be immediately investigated. Staffs are expected to immediate intervene if they see any incident of bullying occurring. To ensure bullying does not occur on school campuses, the Bellflower Unified School District will provide professional development regarding bullying prevention in order to ensure a safe learning environment. This policy applies to students on school grounds, while traveling to and from school or at any school-sponsored activity whether on or off grounds. Students who bully are in violation of this policy and are subject to disciplinary actions up to and including expulsion. You can find more information on the District’s website at busd.k12.ca.us. SEXUAL HARASSMENT: Students in the Bellflower Unified School District have the right to an environment free of sexual harassment. A student may be suspended under Education Code 48900.2 Sexual Harassment if the behavior is considered to be sufficiently severe to have a negative impact upon the individual’s academic performance or to create an intimidating, hostile, or offensive educational environment. Sexual harassment includes unwelcome sexual advances, request for sexual favors, displaying sexually explicit drawings or pictures, and other verbal, non-verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature. BUSD sexual harassment Board Policy 5145.7 applies to students in grades 4-12.
R.O.A.R. Lindstrom Behavior Expectation Matrix
Behavioral
Expectations
All Settings
Classrooms
Playground
Bathroom
Hallways
Cafeteria
Computer Lab
and Library
Bus
Flag Salute
Assemblies
Respectful ∙ Follow adult
instructions the
first time.
∙ Treat others the
way you want to
be treated.
∙ Use kind words
and actions.
∙ Respect personal
space.
∙ Raise hand for help or
to speak.
∙ Use inside voice.
∙ Listen while others are
speaking.
∙ Treat personal and
school property with
care.
∙ Follow classroom
rules.
. Follow adult
instructions the first
time.
∙ Include others in
play and
conversations.
. Wait patiently for
your turn.
. Follow adult
instructions the first
time.
∙ Value privacy.
∙ Value property.
∙ Throw all trash in
trash cans.
∙ Use quiet voices.
∙ Only use student
restrooms.
. Follow adult
instructions the first
time.
∙Walk silently so you
do not disturb
learning.
∙ Show consideration
for classrooms that
are learning.
. Follow adult
instructions the first
time.
∙ Wait your turn.
∙ Use table manners.
∙ Use indoor voices.
Throw trash in trash
cans.
. Follow adult
instructions the first
time.
∙ Keep food and drinks
outside.
∙ Use inside voice.
∙ Treat equipment and
materials with care.
∙ Hands on your own
computer.
∙ Leave computer desktop
as is.
. Follow adult instructions
the first time.
∙ Wait in line.
∙Value property.
. Follow adult
instructions the first
time.
∙ Look and listen to the
presenter.
∙ Voices off.
. Follow adult
instructions the first
time.
∙Look and listen to the
presenter.
∙Voices off.
∙ Respond appropriately
to show appreciation.
. Follow adult
instructions the first
time.
Only My
Best
. Always give best
effort.
. Follow all school
and classroom rules.
∙Ask for help when
needed.
∙ Complete work with
best effort.
∙Follow the rules of a
game.
∙Show good
sportsmanship.
∙You are only there to
use the restroom.
∙Take care of your
business quickly and
return to class.
∙Walk to where you
need to go in a
timely manner.
∙Eat your own food.
∙Say,” please” and
“thank you”.
∙Wait to be excused.
∙Ask for help when
needed.
∙Complete assigned tasks
in a timely manner.
∙Be a good role model
for others.
.∙Be an active listener.
∙Participate when asked.
∙Be an active listener.
∙Participate when asked.
Always be
Safe
∙Keep hands, feet,
and other objects to
yourself.
∙Ask permission to
leave the setting.
∙Walk
∙Use materials
appropriately.
∙Only be in the
classroom when a
school staff member is
there.
∙ Stay in boundaries
where adults can see
you.
∙ Use equipment
properly.
∙ Only run in areas
where it is allowed.
∙ Stay out of the P.E.
bin.
. Tell an adult if
someone is or could
get hurt.
∙Keep water in the sink
and toilet.
∙Walk when entering
and exiting.
∙Always walk.
∙ Be aware and watch
where you are going.
∙Face forward.
∙Keep a safe distance
away from doors.
∙Hands behind back
or at side.
∙ Only be in the
hallways when given
permission.
∙Always walk.
∙Stay seated.
∙Only be in the cafeteria
if a staff member is
there.
∙Only be in the library or
computer labs when a staff
member is there.
∙Always walk.
∙Push in chairs.
∙Remain seated.
∙ Stay in your seat.
∙Use quiet voices.
∙Keep body and
belongings inside the
bus.
∙Stay on the sidewalk
when walking to and
from the bus.
∙Stay in your line. ∙Keep seated.
∙Keep aisles clear.
∙Always walk.
∙ Enter and exit in an
orderly manner.
Responsible ∙ Accept
responsibility.
. Place trash in trash
cans.
∙ Have materials ready.
∙ Keep desk and papers
organized.
∙ Stay in your seat.
∙Complete and turn in on
time all
classwork/homework
∙Return all parent
communication.
∙Freeze and down
when the bell rings
then wait for the
signal from the
teacher.
∙Line up quickly and
quietly.
∙Return playground
equipment to correct
classroom.
∙Use the restroom and
get a drink before the
bell.
∙ Eat only at the
benches.
∙Flush toilets and turn
off sinks.
∙Wash hands with soap
and water.
∙Report vandalism,
unsanitary, and unsafe
conditions to an adult.
∙Hang bags or
backpacks neatly
only after morning
flag salute.
∙Remain in your
place in line.
∙Know your lunch
number.
∙Clean up your area.
∙ Try not to waste food.
∙Use a shelf marker.
∙Bring books on library
day.
∙Put books back where
they belong.
∙Clean up space.
∙Know your password.
∙Be on time.
∙Watch for your stop.
∙Take all belongings
with you to class.
∙Stand in your line with
your class only.
∙Walk to class with your
class only.
∙ Be in line by the second
bell.
∙ Take all personal
belonging with you
when you leave.
BELLFLOWER UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF EDUCATION
Jerry Cleveland President Paul Helzer, D.C. PhD. Vice President Sue ElHessen, Ed.D. Clerk Debbie Cuadros Member Laura Sanchez-Ramirez Member
Dr. Brian Jacobs Superintendent
Standard of Excellence;
Nothing Less
