Creston School K-8

Parent/Student Handbook

2016-17

Welcome from the Principal

Dear Creston Families,

Welcome to the 2016-2017 school year at Creston! We are ready for another exciting year. Creston is known as a “hidden gem” and a positive place for students to learn. During this past school year, our staff worked collaboratively to highlight our strengths and to plan ways to make Creston even better. As a school, we intend to address the following four areas this year:

All instructional staff at the school use assessment data in planning and delivering differentiated, standards based instruction.

School staff coordinates and integrates services and programs with the aim of optimizing the entire educational program to improve student learning.

Professional development activities for all staff are aligned to ensure continued growth in content knowledge as well as in effective instructional delivery.

All instructional staff in the school use sound classroom management practices that encourage student engagement and effect student learning.

This Handbook/Calendar is meant to be a helpful resource for you and your student(s).

I encourage you to take some time to review the information in this handbook. I think it will answer many of your questions. If you have any additional questions, please feel free to talk with your child’s teacher or call the office at 503-916-6340.

Here’s to a positive and rewarding 2016-2017 school year!

Keep Smiling, Conrad Hurdle Principal

Table of Contents

Vision/Creston Staff Roster ....................................................................................... 1-3

Academics/Attendance .............................................................................................. 3-4

Student Expectations ................................................................................................. 4-6

General Information ................................................................................................... 6-9

Parent Involvement/School Programs…………………………………………………9-12

School Services/Health Information .................................................................... 13-14

Safety ..................................................................................................................... 14-16

Quarter Calendar ....................................................................................................... 17

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CRESTON’S VISION

Our vision…

“An inclusive community where personal excellence and academic growth meet”

We plan to introduce our new mission statement to the community in the fall of 2017.

FALL 2016 SCHOOL BACKPACK WITH SUPPLIES

Vernier Software will present each Creston student with a free backpack and supplies on the first day of school. This is made possible through donations to Schoolhouse Supplies’ Tools for Schools program. Please be aware that teachers will send home a wish list of additional supplies needed for their individual classroom programs. Please consider helping with any donations of requested supplies that are possible for you during the school year. You are not required to purchase additional school supplies.

Here is the list of supplies the students are expected to receive from Vernier Software: 1 backpack 1 box of pencils 3 composition books 1 highlighter (4th-8th) 2 glue sticks 3 pocket folders 1 box crayons (K-3rd), 1 box markers (4th-8th) 2 erasers 1 pencil pouch 1 pair of scissors 1 ruler Multnomah County Library card application

DAILY SCHEDULE

KINDERGARTEN-GRADE 8 8:15 AM Breakfast in the cafeteria 8:35 AM School Starts 8:45 AM Tardy Bell 3:00 PM School Ends

CRESTON STAFF ROSTER

Staff Member Position Room Conrad Hurdle Principal Office Satrina Chargualaf Assistant Principal Eagles Nest Lisa Edwards Prin. Secretary Office Eduardo Arizaga School Secretary Office

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Teachers Melissa Standley Kindergarten 115 Amber Hilbourne Kindergarten 117 Sherri Grewell 1st Grade 113 Julia Fogg 1st Grade 110 Tamara Lindemann 2nd Grade 108 Elaine Winn 2nd Grade 111 Maura Fox 3rd Grade 106 Stephanie Pearl 3rd/4th Grade 103 Kate McCartney 4th Grade 102 Kathleen Williams 5th Grade 109 Tanan Woods 5th Grade 104 Debbie Greene 6th Gr LA/SS/FR 107 Lisa Hibbert 6th Gr Math/Science 116 Chuck Billedeaux 7th-8th Grade Math 112 Lisa Coffman 7th-8th Gr LA/SS 118 Bryn Gillem 7th-8th Science 114 Jeff Johnson 7th-8th Grade LA/SS 105 Greta Bergren Literacy Support 100B TBA Counselor 100E Bryan Schalk Physical Education Gym Kim Baker Technology Computer Lab Kali Cardenas Library/Media Library Samuel McKinstry K-5 Music/ 6th-8th Band 100F/Auditorium Ken Berry 6th-8th Grade Integrated Arts 100F Laurel Wilkins Learning Center 100C Michael Todd Learning Center 100C Jason Franz ESL Teacher 100B Kellie Bizer K-5 Gr Aud/Oral CRP 101A Julie Becker K-1 Gr Dual Language CRP 101B Kelsey Mahaney 1st-5th Grade CRP 101C Specialists and Support Amy Hansen Psychologist 100A Dena Hawes Speech Pathologist Library office Judy Matsumoto Speech Pathologist Library office Renee Taylor Speech/Lang CRP 118 Office Brynne Falkowski Speech/Lang CRP 118 Office TBA Occupational Therapist Ruth Hoomissen Educational Assistant - K 115 Nancy Smith Educational Assistant - K 117 Jamal Baghdadi Educational Assistant 100B Mary Bergren Educational Assistant 100B Liz Whitehouse Educational Assistant 100B Jose Molina-Sefchick ESL Assistant 100B

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Specialists and Support-Continued Cathleen Kerr Para CRP 101C Nicole Lundgren Para CRP 101A Samantha Lyman Para CRP 101B Maria McGary Para CRP 101B Cindy Abramson Para Speech/Lang CRP 118 Office Tammy Adams Interpreter CRP Olga Chvorun Interpreter CRP Colleen Patterson Interpreter CRP Ashley Sisante Interpreter CRP TBA Nurse Nurse’s Room Ann Eschweiler Head Custodian Boiler Room Lutvijia Becic Custodian Boiler Room Jason Mcleod Custodian Boiler Room Janet Watkins Cafeteria Lead Lunch Room Janice Swanson Cafeteria Lunch Room Additional School Supports Abby Mulvihilll SUN Program Manager 503-278-0074 Elena Miranda SUN Program Coordinator TBA Creston Headstart Annex 503-916-5724 Paul Stupey SMART Coordinator Library-Hallway

ACADEMICS

The most important job we have is to help our students become independent and life-long learners. The staff at Creston work very hard to address the learning needs of each student so they meet and exceed the academic standards set by the State of Oregon. Students will be formally tested in grades 3rd-8th grade. Kindergarten through second grade students are assessed in various ways to monitor progress.

Parents can support their child by encouraging them to come to class prepared, follow directions, complete in-class and homework assignments, and maintain responsible and respectful behavior at all times. Students who develop these habits will have gained some invaluable life skills.

STUDENT ATTENDANCE

Oregon law requires that parents or guardians send their children between the ages of 7 and 18 years regularly to a full-time public school until they have completed the 12th grade. It is imperative that parents assume this responsibility because the regular and prompt attendance of children in school programs is essential for their educational success. Poor attendance patterns frequently result in school failure and diminish the motivation of students to learn with consequent loss of interest in school. Of course, when a student is ill, he/she should be kept at home, but every effort should be made to avoid having a student out of school for reasons other than illness.

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HOMEWORK

Homework consists of out of class tasks assigned as an extension of the classroom experience. Homework assignments reinforce what you have learned in class and promote independent work habits. Students should expect some homework during the week; families should learn the teacher’s homework practices: The types of homework you can expect may include:

Completion of classwork that was not finished in class.

Reading in conjunction with book reports or assignments.

Reading for enjoyment each night.

Short-term assignments that support or reinforce work done in class.

Long-range assignments that require both home and class time.

Review for tests.

GUIDELINES FOR STUDENT BEHAVIOR

Creston is now implementing a framework called Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS). We are using it to help improve the social and learning behaviors of students and decrease disruptions that interfere with instruction.

Behavior at Creston is based upon common sense and good manners with a minimum of written rules. Respect for one another, safety, and the right for students to learn and teachers to teach are basic. Each teacher will establish classroom behavior expectations. We believe each student is responsible for his/her own actions. Most students make excellent choices and demonstrate good behaviors. When a student is unable or unwilling to act responsibly, appropriate actions will occur in order to maintain a positive learning environment. Every student at Creston should have the opportunity to develop his or her abilities to the fullest. This happens in a safe, positive and caring school. Student attitudes and behaviors shape the environment. School-wide expectations have been set for common areas such as hallways, the cafeteria, the playground, the library, restrooms and assemblies. Look for posters stating these expectations throughout the school. Interventions and consequences have also been established to create a sense of consistency throughout the school. Staff will interact with students who are making poor or unsafe choices and assign consequences. These actions may result in a referral to the principal.

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All behavior incidents are investigated and consequences are assigned according to the school district guidelines. These guidelines are published in the Students’ Responsibilities, Rights and Discipline Handbook that is sent home with students in September.

CRESTON SCHOOL’S CODE OF CONDUCT

Be Respectful

Respect yourself: Respect and honor yourself by being honest, fair and by doing your best work.

Respect Others: Our classmates and teachers deserve your respect, just as you deserve respect from them. Being respectful of others means never using hurtful language around and against others. Respect the individuality of others. We are all unique. Treat others, as you would want to be treated. Respecting others means not interfering with their right to learn or teach. This goes beyond the classroom. It includes assemblies, and all other events held at Creston.

Respect Property: Please do not take, hide, or damage other people’s property. This includes school property.

Be Responsible

Learning is important. Come to class on time and prepared to do your best.

You are responsible for your own behavior. Accept the consequences for your actions when you do something harmful in the school.

Be Safe

Consider your safety and the safety of others when moving around the building.

Be careful not to endanger others or their property.

Keep your hands, feet, and objects to yourself.

HARASSMENT/BULLYING

(Source: Portland Public Schools Guide to Policies, Rules and Procedures on Student Responsibilities, Rights, and Discipline on page 11)

Harassment is an unwanted behavior at Creston. Harassment /Bullying includes intimidating, coercing, threatening, or any other act this is repeated or severe and substantially interferes with a student’s educational opportunities, or performance. This involves verbal as well as physical misconduct, particularly when the action is based on race, national origin, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age or disability. Sexual harassment is deliberate, unwanted sexual advances and/or verbal, visual, written or physical conduct of a sexual nature directed at a person because of his/her gender.

Make sure you do not pick on each other, or call names, or do anything that makes other students feel bad.

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If someone is harassing/bullying you: If someone is harassing you, it might be tempting to be mean back. Do not do it. Getting even with someone for his or her bad behavior does not help. It is not allowed and can get you in trouble. Follow this plan if you get picked on:

1. First tell the students to stop and that you do not like the behavior, then walk away.

2. If it happens again, seek help from an adult in the school. Steps taken when harassment is reported:

1. Student or staff will complete a referral report. 2. Incident(s) will be investigated, 3. Harassing student may be given a consequence. 4. Further harassment will result in disciplinary consequences including suspension

and expulsion.

STUDENTS

Electronic Equipment Electronic devices such as cell phones and iPods and other personal electronic devices are a distraction to the educational environment and are subject to confiscation. Electronic equipment confiscated from students will be held for parents/guardians to pick up and not returned to students. These items should not be brought to school and the school is not responsible for them. Staff time will not be spent investigating the theft of the above-mentioned items. Cell phones may not be used during the school day, including at lunch time. If parents feel it is important for their child to have a phone at school, they must be kept in pockets or other secure location. Phones must be turned off during the school day. Bicycles The school district does not assume responsibility for bicycles. PPS is not responsible for any stolen or damaged bikes. Please remember to lock your bikes for safety reasons. Skateboards/ Scooters Skateboards and scooters may be ridden to and from school. You are not permitted to use your skateboards or scooters in an unsafe manner or in the bus zones.

PARENTS

School Hours Students must be at school and on time each day unless they are ill. They should arrive no earlier than 8:15 AM. All students should leave the school grounds immediately after dismissal at 3:00PM. There is no supervision after school. Kindergarten-8th Grade Hours 8:15AM Breakfast is served in the cafeteria 8:35AM-3:00PM Instructional Time

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Doors open for students at 8:15AM for breakfast in the cafeteria. First bell rings at 8:35AM. Tardy bell rings at 8:45AM.

Bus Information

Students living within the Creston attendance area and more than a mile from the school are eligible to ride the bus to and from school. For more information, contact Creston’s office.

Student Drop-Off/Pick-Up Zone

Look for our loading zone at the curb in front of the school. This space was created to increase safety at opening and dismissal times. Please do not leave your car unattended in this area. Thanks!

ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE

The school is not responsible for providing supervision of students arriving at school before 8:15 AM or who remain after 3:00 PM. Please discuss the school starting and ending times with your children to be sure you have a family plan for their going to and from school at the appropriate times or arrange for childcare if your child needs supervision. Students wait in the cafeteria and eat breakfast at 8:15AM.

VISITORS

We invite parents to visit Creston School! We request that you check with your child’s teacher to make arrangements for a visit. As a safety precaution, we ask all visitors to check in and out at the school office, and wear a visitor’s badge while in the building. Please check in with the office, even if you are regular volunteer, so that staff members know you are in the building.

From time to time families have children from other schools, perhaps from out of town. Often these children want to attend school with their friends or relatives. We also have former Creston students who want to visit old friends or teachers. This can create safety issues and unexpected problems or inconvenience to the classroom teacher or school staff. Therefore, Creston does not allow visits by students not registered at Creston School.

TEXTBOOKS

Some textbooks will be checked out to students for their use in class, and in some grades, to take home for homework. Students will be responsible for taking good care of books checked out to them. Families will be billed for replacement costs of lost textbooks and library books.

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REPORT CARDS AND CONFERENCES

Parents will meet with teachers to share information and can talk about the progress being made at Fall conferences. Conferences at Creston will be held all day and in the evening of November 9th and 10th. There will be no classes on November 11. During these conferences, you will have the opportunity to discuss your child’s academic gains and hear more about what is happening in the classroom. Students will receive progress reports each quarter.

OPEN HOUSE

Open House will be held this year on September 15 from 6:00PM-8:00PM. The purpose of this event is to encourage parents to visit the classroom, meet the teacher, and learn about the curriculum for the year. This also provides a good time for parents to sign up to volunteer in the classroom, join the PTA, sign up for conferences in November, and find out more about Creston.

HOME-SCHOOL COMMUNICATION

Communication between home and school is a critical component to a successful school partnership. We strive to communicate often in regards to various aspects of our school program.

A monthly newsletter, Creston School Newsletter, will be sent home with news of educational information and special events. Here are some examples of the columns in the newsletter: a column from the principal, student writing section, news from the PTA and upcoming event dates. Teachers will also send home classroom newsletters or other communications for parents. Some Creston teachers also use a classroom blog to communicate with families. As these newsletters are a best source of communication between home and school, we urge all families to look for these once a month, and set aside time to read them together as appropriate and post them in a special place.

Creston K-8 now has a Twitter account. Go to @fhurdle1 to check us out on Twitter.

Our teachers work with your children every day. Your child’s teacher knows each child as an individual and as a member of the class. If there is a problem or question, the teacher is the best person to contact for information. We encourage parents to contact teachers by telephone, in writing, or by email, requesting a return call, whenever a question or concern arises. The best time to call teachers is before 8:30AM or after 3:10PM.

Teachers may involve the principal or other support staff in situations, such as behavior problems, counseling needs, special academic concerns or attendance problems. Parents are welcome to contact the principal if they still have unresolved questions or

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concerns that have not been answered after consulting with the teacher, or if they have a serious issue needing the principal’s immediate attention.

At other times during the year, if you wish to schedule a conference with the classroom teacher or the principal, please call for an appointment. We will try to accommodate your request as quickly as possible.

SITE COUNCIL

Creston School has a team of parents and staff who work together to help support the school’s instructional program and oversee school improvement efforts. It includes a representative group of staff and parents. Site Council holds monthly meetings, reviews the goals of the Comprehensive Achievement Plan, assesses progress and makes recommendations to the entire staff and parent community. Parents and community members are welcome to attend meetings. Parent Representatives Mike Garringer Anthony Israel-Davis

PTA (PARENT TEACHER ASSOCIATION)

We are fortunate at Creston to have enthusiastic and dedicated parents and committed staff who work together collaboratively to support student learning. The PTA is involved in supporting our students by organizing special programs, coordinating volunteers for school events and raising money for special projects. The PTA Board meets once a month and general PTA meetings are held throughout the year. All parents and staff are encouraged to join the PTA and get involved in any way possible. The commitments are both large and small, short-term and year-long. There is a place for everyone to help! You will meet many of the PTA Board on Thursday, September 15 from 6:00PM-8:00PM. If you are interested in volunteering right away, please call one of the PTA Board Members. PTA membership information will be found in your opening packet.

2016-2017 CRESTON PTA BOARD OFFICERS Abby Nisen-Kirby- President president@crestonschoolpta.org 503-236-7747 (home) Emily Graves- Vice President vicepresident@crestonschoolpta.org 503-516-6848 (home) Rebekah Garringer- Treasurer treasurer@crestonschoolpta.org 503-223-0237 (home)

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Kathryn Schmidt- Secretary secretary@crestonschoolpta.org 503-768-6937 (home) Michelle Bledsoe- Membership membership@crestonschoolpta.org 503-997-5451 (home) Jessica Wenzl- Health & Safety Coordinator healthandsafety@crestonschoolpta.org

503-490-0579 (home)

Jacob Michaels- School District/Neighborhood Liaison neighborhoodliaison@crestonschoolpta.org 503-772-0287 Teresa Decker- Volunteer Coordinator volunteercoordinator@crestonschoolpta.org 503-688-8625 (home)

VOLUNTEERS

Parents, family members and community members are welcome to volunteer! Special school events require a huge commitment of time and energy, and they are successful because volunteers devote their free time to make them happen. Organizing vision screening, school pictures, and fundraisers are one-time activities, which require several parents or volunteers to organize. Classroom teachers need tutors, room parents and field trip chaperones. If gardening is your strength, the Creston garden is always in need of an extra pair of helping hands. If you are interested in helping, but are not sure you have the skills, we would be happy to teach you. We’ll find the right spot to use your talents. For safety purposes, each volunteer must complete a criminal background check every three years.

SCHOOLWIDE TITLE 1 PROGRAM

Creston School was designated as a School-wide Title 1 School in 2001, which means all resources that were previously used to serve only students in need of extra reading or math support, are now used to enhance the learning of each student. All children at Creston are supported toward meeting challenging academic standards, and have the same access to resources and specialists. During the daily literacy block, specialists work collaboratively with classroom teachers in order to lower class size.

ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL)

The ESL Department provides support to students with limited English skills for students whose first language is not English. Our current population includes students who speak numerous languages other than English. These students receive support from a

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certified ESL teacher. ESL students are also supported within the classroom through the use of sheltered English in the content areas where language is a barrier to learning. Students who qualify for ESL services will receive instruction most of the day in a general education classroom but will receive additional services needed to assist with English language development.

SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES

Students qualifying for services will receive support from our Special Education staff which includes a teacher, a Psychologist and a Speech/Language Pathologist. Some of this support will take place in the general education classroom and some will take place in the Learning Center.

SMART (Start Making a Reader Today)

Again this year, Creston is fortunate to continue with the SMART Program. SMART provides volunteers who come to school twice per week to read with selected students in Kindergarten through Third Grade. These students have been identified as benefiting from this type of extra support. This program is a valuable asset for our students!

SCHOOL UNITING NEIGHBORHOOD (SUN) PROGRAM

We are a vibrant SUN school site. SUN Community Schools mobilize and strategically organize community resources to provide:

Strong core instructional program

Educational support and skill development for youth and adults

Enrichment and recreation activities

Family involvement and support

Social, health, and mental health resources

Family and community events

TALENTED AND GIFTED

Students who have been identified as having exceptional potential in certain areas may be eligible for the Talented and Gifted (TAG) program. Parents and teachers may nominate a student for the TAG program anytime during the open nomination period. The Creston teachers adjust the curriculum for TAG students so that it matches the individual needs for learning. Please contact our TAG coordinator, Debbie Greene, for more information.

ENRICHMENTS

Creston offers a variety of enrichments for students. This includes Physical Education, a Media Specialist/Librarian, 6th-8th Grade Integrated Arts, 6th- 8th Grade Band and K-5 Music, and Technology. Physical Education: This instruction provides a preventive

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health and fitness program and teaches basic skills within a range of movement and physical activities. Media Specialist/Librarian: Program is designed for students to gain a love for reading and to deepen their experiences with a variety of literature. Also, integrating technology into these learning experiences is an engaging part of this instruction. K-5 Music: This program includes learning about: Orff Instruments (metallophones), performing for in-school events, music appreciation, choir, electronic music integration and more. 6th-8th Grade Band: Students will develop the skills to learn to play instruments and perform for our local community. 6th-8th Grade Art Integration: Meet performing and visual arts standards as it relates to the elements of integrated arts. This includes: rhythm, harmony, timbre, melody, expression and structure, explore and appreciate different styles of artistic development, learn about electronic/computer related instruments, and perform for in- school assemblies and for various community events. Technology: Students will learn about the technology standards and to use technology as an innovative learning tool.

TECHNOLOGY

Creston students can access technology in different ways. We have 55 Chromebooks (The devices are designed to be used primarily while connected to the Internet.) in the building for students to access. The school’s computer lab provides 28 large-screen iMac desktops, offering computer access to whole classes of students. Many classrooms have a small number of networked eMac computers that work well for accessing the Internet for research or for using instructional programming. A number of classrooms have presentation stations consisting of a laptop, document camera and projector. Students and teachers also benefit from the flexibility of having access to mobile computing resources. Two carts, each supplied with 15 MacBook laptops are popular with upper-grade students who use the computers in the classroom for school-based projects. Additionally, the school has 28 iPads, loaded with instructional apps and also offering Internet access when needed. We have 10 iPads dedicated to our Kindergarten program. The goal is to use digital resources to create and share their own stories about learning in which they are engaged. All teachers have a workstation in their classrooms and Portland Public School email address at which they can be reached. Please see a list of teacher contact addresses at http://www.pps.k12.or.us/schools/creston/160.htm .

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CAFETERIA

Creston participates in the federally subsidized meal program offering free and reduced price meals to students who qualify based on family income. If you think you might qualify and did not receive a form, contact the office for a copy. If your income status should change during the course of the year please notify the office immediately. Creston’s Title 1 status/program depends upon the information provided in this form. Parents are responsible for making certain their children have money in their lunch account. Money can be paid to the cafeteria manager before the start of school each morning. Monthly purchases of lunches are encouraged. The price for hot lunches, which includes milk, will be $2.70 for K-5 lunches and $2.95 for 6th-8th grade lunches. Milk may be purchased for 50 cents.

CHILD CARE

Vermont Hills Family Life Center, in cooperation with Portland Public Schools, will provide before and after-school childcare at Creston. This service is designed to provide a safe and positive experience for children at a reasonable cost. If you are interested in this service, please call 503-452-8633.

HEAD START

The Head Start Program serves four-year-old students who qualify for this special pre-school opportunity based on family income guidelines. Multiple Head Start classrooms are housed in the Creston Annex located at 4620 SE Powell Blvd. If you have questions about the Head Start Program, please call the Creston Annex at 503-916-6219. Jane Fielding is the Creston Annex Administrator.

DENTAL CLINIC

Creston students are known to have the best smiles in Portland Public Schools because of our partnership with the Dental Clinic. All children who qualify for free or reduced meals, whose families do not have dental insurance, are eligible for services. If your child is in need of dental care, we encourage you to review the dental program information. If you think you are eligible, please check with the staff in the Dental Clinic or call them at 503-916-5808.

MORRISON CENTER MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES at CRESTON

It is no secret that students perform better academically and find greater success in social relationships when their mental and emotional needs are being attended to. Our qualified mental health provider strives to provide high quality, culturally-competent counseling services within the school-based setting to students who may be struggling with issues related to loss, prior traumatic experience, behavioral misconduct, difficulty in social and family relationships, and a variety of other concerns. If you are an Oregon Health Plan member and are interested in finding out more information, or if you feel

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that your student might benefit from receiving these services, please speak with our school counselor about being referred for services.

SCHOOL NURSE

The School Nurse is a registered nurse (RN) and is a key person for keeping students safe and well. No appointments or special permission is needed for students to see the nurse. If the nurse is not available, staff trained in first aid can help children who become sick or injured at school. The nurse will get necessary information (for example, a health history, medical diagnosis and treatment) to assist students with special physical and mental health needs at school. The nurse may use this information to train school staff how to help your child at school. In order to obtain this information, the nurse may:

Talk with parents, students, school staff, health care professionals

Use questionnaires

Look at health records

Check out a body area ( examples: listen to heart or look in the ears)

MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION AT SCHOOL

The school’s nurse provides consultation about medication administration that must occur at school. Remember to ask your medical provider if your child’s medication can be given outside school hours. This is safer for your child and easier for you. Only medication that is necessary to be given during the school day will be kept at school. By Oregon law, if medication must be given at school, you must:

Provide written permission (forms are available at school)

Make sure all medication (prescription and over the counter) is in its original container and marked with the student’s name.

All medication must be delivered to school by the parent or responsible adult designated by the parent. Student may not keep medications with them.

Make sure the school has an adequate supply of all medications required by your child.

Pick up the medication when it is no longer needed at school. Medication that is needed all year must be picked up at the end of each school year. All medication not picked up by the end of the year will be discarded.

SAFETY PATROL

Creston’s Safety Patrol is trained and organized to ensure safe crossing for children going to and from school. It is extremely critical that parents discuss the importance of following safety rules with your children. Please encourage them to cross the streets under the supervision of the Safety Patrol.

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TRAFFIC

The safety of Creston students coming to and from school is a major concern because of the continued unsafe driving that occurs. We ask you to drive with extreme caution in front of school and the nearby side streets. Be aware of students and Safety Patrol members. Students should be taught to cross streets at the corners where the Safety Patrol is present. Please obey all traffic signs posted around the school. Use the drop-off/pick-up zone in the parking lot in front of the school.

SAFETY DRILLS

Students are taught safe fire drills procedures each year. Drills will be held once per week during the first month of school and then once per month for the remainder of the year. These drills ensure that students can safely exit the building in a timely manner. An evacuation route with fire drills procedures is posted in each classroom. The signal for a fire drill is a loud siren. Students are also trained in safety procedure in the event of an earthquake. The drill signal for an earthquake happens through our intercom system. Students are taught to crouch under their desks or tables, hold on to furniture, and face away from windows during earthquake drills. In the event of a drill, or actual earthquake, staff, students and visitors immediately assume this position until another signal is given.

LOCKDOWN AND LOCK DOWN-TEAM RESPONSE

Students and staff must be prepared in the event of a Lock Down. These drills will happen throughout the year in order to practice the procedures needed if the safety of person is at risk due to police in the neighborhood, park or school grounds. The signal for the Lock Down is an intercom system announcement. When the signal is heard, staff gathers students into the nearest classroom, pull down shades, lock doors and gets children on the floor near an inside wall. It is the teacher’s responsibility to talk calmly to the children and assure them of their safety in this situation. If students are in the halls or outside when a Lock Down-Team Response occurs, they should enter the closest classroom and join the group.

EMERGENCY SIGNALS

Earthquake

Duck, Dive, and Cover

Evacuate building Fire

Evacuate Building

Take attendance Lock Down

Lock classroom doors, pull blinds, move to safe area Lock Down-Team Response

As situation calls for it

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There is no need to move students away from windows or have them sit on the floor.

Available staff to immediately address the situation and response appropriately

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Portland Public Schools recognizes the diversity and worth of all individuals and groups and their roles in society. It is the policy of the Portland Public Schools Board of Education that there will be no discrimination or harassment of individuals or groups on the grounds of age, color, creed, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex or sexual orientation in any educational programs, activities or employment.

District Title VI & Title IX Contact: Greg Wolleck, HS Regional Administrator (503-916-3963)

District 504 Contact: Tara Vargas, Student Services (503-916-2000, x71016)

American Disabilities Act Contact: Human Resources Legal Counsel (503-916-3246)