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Rahe BulverdeElementary School Essential Guide
2019-2020
Rahe Bulverde Elementary 1715 East Ammann Road Bulverde, TX 78163 Main Line 830-885-1600/ FAX 830-885-1601
This guide provides an overview of our goals and expectations for this school
year. We hope the information you find in this packet will answer some
questions you may have regarding our policies and procedures. The
guidelines and policies implemented at RBES are directly aligned with the
Comal ISD Handbook.
Greetings Rahe Bulverde Families!
A warm welcome back to all of you. We hope you enjoyed your summer, finding time to relax, perhaps travel, and enjoy time with family and friends.
So here we are, beginning another new school year full of hope and anticipation of the good things to come. Our school theme this year is “Dream Big!” Our emphasis will be on dreaming big, embracing creativity and deeper thinking, and expecting extraordinary results from ourselves and others.
As a staff, we hope to work in collaboration with you in providing crucial support we will need along our journey to help make great things happen in our classrooms and across campus. We will work together to provide our students access to the best possible educational experiences, including the addition of our newly purchased STEM Lab materials for our science labs, additional classroom IPADs, and the outdoor walking track (currently being built)…all purchased by our PTA with your support!
“If you have a strong commitment to your goals and dreams; if you wake every day with a passion to do your job, EVERYTHING is possible.”
As always: I’m Proud to Grow…as an RBES Bronco!
Amy Malone, Principal
School Hours
7:40 AM Ta rd y B e l l
7 :40 AM Announcements Begin
3 :05 PM D ismissa l
*Early Dismissal Days 1:05 PM
SCHOOL SAFETY
• For safety reasons, all cafeteria, gym and side doors are locked all day. • Parents/visitors are not permitted to enter the building through these
doors at any time. Parents will be directed to the front office of the building for proper sign-in procedures.
• To help maintain a safe campus, please check in at our front desk and wear a visitor’s name badge under your right shoulder while on campus so that all staff members will know that you have properly checked in at the front office. When leaving campus, name badges should be turned in at the front desk.
Rahe Bulverde Mission Statement
“Teaching kids to be respectful citizens, responsible leaders, and
confident learners”
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Stay in Touch with Rahe Bulverde Elementary
School Messenger/Comal ISD Website: Campus & District Messages, School Closings, Emergency Notifications, and other “need to know” information
• To receive these messages by email and phone, it is important that we always have the most current emails and phone numbers on file.
Websites:Comal ISD: http://www.comalisd.org/
Click on “Parents” on the main page to find additional helpful information and links.
RBES Website: https://rbes.comalisd.org/ PTA Facebook www.rbes.my-pta.org Facebook:
"Like" CISD Rahe Bulverde Elementary
https://www.facebook.com/CISDRaheBulverde
Twitter: https://twitter.com/RBES_Broncos @RBES_Broncos #RBESDreamBig
WHO’S WHO AT RAHE BULVERDE ELEMENTARY
PRINCIPAL – AMY MALONE
ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL – NATASHA WILLIAMS
COUNSELOR – ANDREA HARRIS
SECRETARY – CARMEN NIXON
REGISTRAR – HEATHER LEWIS
NURSE – ANGELA EILERS
CURRICULUM INSTRUCTIONAL COACH – MELISSA MCILWAIN
DYSLEXIA SUPPORT– LISA KADLACEK
HEAD CUSTODIAN - MIRIAN BARRIOS
CAFETERIA MANAGER – DIANA LITTRELL
From the Special Education Desk
We are excited for another year of learning at Rahe Bulverde Elementary!
As the special education teachers on campus, our goal is to meet the
individual needs of the students we serve. Our hope is the students achieve success in the classroom academically
as well as socially. Collaborating with the classroom
teachers allows for the students to be provided a continuum of services to foster maximum potential in learning and developing into lifelong-learners.
Tammy Greenfield Rebecca Johnson
Nichole Dunn Sydney Stagg
Laura Anderson Andrea Lund
From the Counselor’s DeskA variety of counseling services are offered at
Rahe Bulverde Elementary. Mrs. Harris works with students individually, in small groups, and
in classrooms with guidance lessons. Social skills and character building are taught to enhance Rahe Bulverde’s goal of helping students
be respectful, be responsible, and remain safe. There is a “zero tolerance” for bullying at RBES. An information program & “Bully Free” pledge will be shared with all students throughout the
year. Comal ISD’s character education program
establishes a common understanding of the Nine Core Values: Responsibility, Honesty, Integrity,
Sportsmanship, Respect, Confidence, Perseverance, Courtesy, and Judgment.
For more information, contact:Andrea Harris, Counselor
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Daily Lunch Schedule
Kindergarten 10:50 - 11:20
1st Grade 11:35-12:05
2nd Grade 12:10-12:40
3rd Grade 11:00-11:30
4th Grade 11:30-12:00
5th Grade 12:05-12:35
Breakfast Prices
Reduced: $0.30
Student: $1.40
Adult: $1.60
Lunch Prices
Reduced: $0.40
Student: $2.55
Adult: $3.25
Grade Level Conference Times
Kindergarten 9:30-10:25
1st Grade 10:30-11:25
2nd Grade 8:30-9:25
3rd Grade 2:00-2:55
4th Grade 12:05-1:00
5th Grade 1:05-2:00
• Breakfast will be served from 7:00-7:30 a.m.• Each child will be assigned an account number
(student ID#). Students are encouraged to memorize this number.
• Cafeteria money should be turned in first thing in the morning in a sealed envelope. Please include the student’s name and ID# to ensure proper credit. You may also prepay for school meals using the LUNCH MONEY NOW system. Visit https://www.mealappnow.com/mancco/splash.php
• Lunch Money Now/Student Meal Payments.• Students have the option of purchasing a school lunch
or bringing their own lunch. If students choose to
bring their own lunch, please make sure their lunch box/bag is clearly labeled with their name.
• If you choose to have lunch with your child, you will need to sign in the office and wait in the cafeteria until their class arrives. Due to increased food allergies & dietary restrictions, please bring food for your child only. There will be designated tables where you can have lunch with your own child…no friends at the table please. This is a special time for you and your child to eat and talk.
STUDENT RULES FOR CAFETERIA •Students are to request permission before leaving their seat,
unless there is an emergency. •Students will raise their hand if needing a fork, spoon, napkin, etc.
These items will be given to the child. •Students are dismissed to the bathroom one at a time. •Classes are dismissed one at a time after lunch. •Appropriate Cafeteria Procedures are followed at all times. •Appropriate table manners are expected. Shouting, playing with
food, etc. is considered unacceptable.
L - LINE UP QUIETLY U - USE GOOD MANNERS N - NICE CONVERSATION C - CLEAN UP YOUR AREA H - HANDS TO YOURSELF
I M P O R T A N TPLEASE INFORM THE NURSE AND YOUR CHILD’S TEACHER IF THERE
ARE ANY FOOD ALLERGIES SO THAT EVERYONE INVOLVED IS PROPERLY
INFORMED.
BIRTHDAY INFORMATIONALL birthday treats must be store bought,
due to Comal ISD policy to avoid food borne illnesses. Please note, party invitations may be given out at school if everyone in the class
is invited.
T R A N S P O R T A T I O N
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Transportation
Please review the CISD bus rider rules. As a reminder, the bus will only transport your child to and from school and their home.
Exceptions to this policy must be approved through the Transportation Department and administration. Bus passes for students to ride home with other students will not be allowed. Grades K-1 students will not be allowed to unload from the bus without an adult or older sibling waiting for them at the drop-off spot. For additional transportation information, including the InfoFinder System which provides bus route information, you can visit our district website at: www.comalisd.org/dehttp://www.infofinderi.com/tfi/address.aspx?cid=CI05358438091partments/DOT/
TIPS• Front of school drive through
is for car drop-off and pick-up only.
• Second grade side door at back of school is for walk-up parents at dismissal only. RBES Placard will be required.
• Back of school drive by cafeteria is for Bus and DayCare drop-off and pick-up only.
• Only authorized adults as indicated on the child’s AGR card are permitted to check students out during the day. A current driver’s license must be provided to the office staff to verify information.
• If there is a change on how your child will get home, please contact the office before 1:00 pm to ensure your child’s teacher will receive the message. 830-885-1600.
• Please do NOT e-mail or text your child or your child’s teacher to change the way they go home.
• We take your child’s safety very seriously, and we will follow Comal ISD Policy as well as Rahe Bulverde’s Policy as indicated. We appreciate your cooperation in this area.
School Age Child Care at RBESCommunity Education provides School Age Child Care (SACC), which is an after school program that includes quality care in a safe, friendly environment for students enrolled at Rahe Bulverde Elementary. The program begins immediately after school is released at 3:05 p.m. and closes at 6:30 p.m. The program offers children regular opportunities for indoor and outdoor activities
which include academic enrichment, group games, arts and crafts, and specific time for homework and free time. To enroll, click here. https://www.ezchildtrack.com/comalsacc/ParentLogin.aspx
Please contact Doris Padilla with any questions, (830) 221-2104 or [email protected]
Drop-Off Procedures
Drop-off is located in the front of the building by the gym and will begin at 7:00 am. There is NOT supervision before 7:00 am. If you drop off between 7-7:15, you should watch your child walk into the building. Students can be dropped off from the drop off lane or you can park and walk your child in. Check in with the office & a visitors badge is required to walk your child past the front office.Prior to 7:30- K-2nd Grade: Gym3rd - 5th Grade: CafeteriaAfter 7:35 - Classrooms
Students arriving after 7:40 am will need to obtain a tardy pass from the front office before they enter the classroom. Our school day begins promptly at 7:40 a.m.
Pick-Up Procedures
Student dismissal is at 3:05 pm. Students that ride the bus are walked to the loading area and walked to each bus. Students that are picked up by parent walk-up wait in the art room and leave through 2nd grade wing door. Students that are picked up by car wait in the gym. You may wait in the drop off line inside your vehicle . For the safety of all our students you MUST have your child’s pick-up car tag. If you have forgotten your tag, you will be asked to park and go to the front office with your driver’s license for verification. Additional car tags are available on request. Once the dismissal bell rings at 3:05, the lines move quickly. Arriving very early only increases your wait time. Make sure to have your child’s grade, first name initial, and last name displayed on the car tag.
If you have additional questions, contact transportation at 830-885-1790 or 830-885-9800.
It is pertinent if there is a change from a child’s normal routine, that you inform your child’s teacher in writing how they will be getting home each day. Student safety will continue to be our top priority.
P A R E N T A L I N V O L V E M E N T
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Back the Future, Be PTAThe Mission of the PTA is to make every child’s potential a reality by engaging and empowering families and communities to advocate for all children. We can all back the future by becoming a member of our PTA. PTA dues fund programs throughout the school year that help our children learn and grow.These programs educate families and the community and train volunteers that help at our school. If you would like to volunteer, we would love to have you help us back the future and make every child’s potential a reality. Visit our PTA website www.rbes.my-pta.org
2019-2020 PTA OfficersPresident – Tracy Alvarez
VP of Fundraising - Taryn YoungVP of Membership - Tori Johnson
Treasurer - Kelli FalkSecretary - Veronica Rutter
WATCH DOGS PROGRAM D.O.G.S. stands for Dads of Great Students! This active program involves our dads or other male family members (grandfather, uncle, etc.) who spend a day on campus helping with lunch, classroom duties, drop-off and pick-up duties, and are positive role models for our students.
An informational breakfast meeting “Pastries with a Parent” is set for September 17th at 7:00 am in the RBES cafeteria. Mr. Remeika, the father of one of our students, is our lead Watch DOG this year.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR UPCOMING PTA EVENTS
August 14th Back to School Picnic 5:00-7pm (School Gym/playground)
August 27th Boo Hoo/Yahoo Breakfast 7:30a.m. (School Library)
September 6th Grandparents’ Day Lunch Grade Level Lunch Periods
September 17th Pastries with a Parent/Watch D.O.G.S. 7:00 - 7:40 am Cafeteria
September 21st Bulverde Jubilee Parade 8:00 Downtown Bulverde
October 1st Open House 5:00 - 6:30pm
VOLUNTEERS & VISITORS ON CAMPUSRahe Bulverde is honored to have so many volunteers willing to give of their time to help create a learning
environment that is safe and nurturing for all our students. Please remember, before you can visit or volunteer on our campus, you must complete the appropriate paperwork online which will include a DPS
Background check. Please ensure this paperwork is completed at least 2 weeks prior to your scheduled visit to allow the district enough time to process the application. Volunteer checks must be completed every school year at:https://www.comalisd.org/apps/pages/volunteer_information
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CHECK STUDENT GRADES - TXConnect Request your child’s student ID#, which is also his/her lunch number. (Encourage your child to memorize this number.) Log on to https://txconnpa.esc13.net/PACO/login.aspx
Click on the Parents link. Follow the steps provided to log into TXConnect. You will be able to view your child’s most current grades and set grade alerts to meet your needs.
HOMEWORK & GRADING POLICY Homework is assigned Monday – Thursday in grades K-5. The amount of nightly homework is
determined by your child's grade.
K-1 20 minutes, in addition to 15 minutes of reading or being read to 2-3 30 minutes, in addition to 20 minutes of reading or being read to 4-5 40 minutes in addition to 20 minutes of independent reading (Students will have more than one teacher. Homework should not exceed 60 minutes)
Rahe Bulverde will follow the Comal ISD Grading Policy. The 2019-2020 Grading Guidelines can be found at: https://www.comalisd.org/apps/pages/curriculum/documents
Grades are assigned according to student mastery. It is important to monitor student grades to determine a need for further assistance or intervention. We want all students to succeed, so frequent informal and formal assessments are
administered in the classroom to monitor daily progress.
Parent Conferences – October 30, 2019 Dismissal @ 1:05
Your child’s teacher will contact you to schedule a
meeting.
PARENT CONCERNS
If you have concerns you need to discuss with your child’s teacher, you may contact them through email or phone. Unscheduled
conferences are highly discouraged. Interrupting instruction for a conference will not be allowed. Conferences can be scheduled
before 7:30 am, during the teacher’s planning time, or after school. You may also leave a message in the front office asking your child’s
teacher, administration or the counselor to contact you. If you want to visit your child’s classroom for observation purposes (30 minutes) you must provide administration 24 hours notice, per Comal ISD District
Policy. Keeping the lines of communication open is important for student success and increased achievement.
Community Education
Comal ISD offers an extensive Community Education program
for students. Some of which include; Art, Dance, Lego, Mad Science, Karate, Basketball, and
more.
Click here to enroll or for more information.
https://www.comalisd.org/apps/pages/community-
education
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OTHER IMPORTANT DATESMeet the Teacher/Parent Orientation Night* - Thursday, August 22nd 4:00-6:00pm
*Teachers will present “need to know” information sessions at 4:00 and 5:00 in the classrooms, while your child drops off their supplies * PTA, Cafeteria, Transportation information will be in the cafeteria
Open House - Tuesday, October 1st 5:00-6:30pm
Picture Day - All students will have their photo taken. This picture will be used in our school yearbook.Thursday, October 9th
Early Release Days - 1:05 pm: Oct. 30, Oct. 31, Nov. 20, Dec. 20, Jan. 29, Feb. 26, Mar. 25, Apr. 29, May 28
Dress Code & Lost and Found
https://www.comalisd.org/apps/pages/dress-code
SUMMARY Each student's appearance should reflect a positive image of the school and contribute
to a distraction-free learning environment.
Our district values and needs the support of parents in upholding the district and campus dress and grooming guidelines. The student and his/her parent(s) may determine the student's personal dress and
grooming standards provided that the student's dress and grooming shall not lead school officials to reasonably believe that such dress or grooming will disrupt, interfere with, disturb, or detract from school
activities; and shall not create a health problem or safety hazard for the student or others.
• Athletic shoes should be worn on PE days. • Girls should wear shorts underneath dresses/skirts. • Please write first and last names on all jackets, backpacks, and lunch boxes. Lost items are placed in
the lost and found area near the gym. Items not claimed are donated to charitable organizations.
Assistant Principal
It is with great excitement that I write this letter of introduction as the Assistant Principal of Rahe Bulverde Elementary. I am truly honored to serve in this role and look forward to working closely with Mrs. Malone, as well as the rest of our
staff, in our efforts to help promote a love and dedication for learning in our students. Working together, I have confidence that we will provide our students with a challenging and enriching school experience.
I look forward to continuing to learn and grow alongside our students. My goal as Assistant Principal is to ensure students have a safe and respectable environment in which to learn while growing academically and socially.
Feel free to stop in and say hello, as my door is always open. If there is anything I can assist you with, please let me know.
Natasha [email protected]
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NEWS FROM MRS. McILWAINTHE LEARNING LAB
The Learning Lab provides students with additional academic interventions. Teachers recommend students through the Response to Intervention (RTI) Team, and interventions are targeted to meet the child’s academic needs. Students may participate in small group or individual instruction in reading and math, a Read Naturally Program for fluency development, I-Station, and/or other computerized programs.
For more information, contact:
Melissa McIlwain Campus Intervention Teacher
NEWS FROM MRS. KLARGIFTED AND TALENTED PROGRAM
Gifted and talented students at our school are served through differentiation in the regular classroom. In addition, identified students participate in a pull-out program called SAGE, Significant Activities for Generating Excellence. New students who were enrolled in a GT program in a former district will be evaluated based on the Comal ISD criteria for identification during the first few weeks of school. Additional testing may be necessary.
For more information about the GT Program at Rahe Bulverde Elementary, contact me or visit my website.
Jennifer Klar, GT Facilitator [email protected]
NEWS FROM THE SPECIALS TEACHERS ART, MUSIC, PE
Our main goal for specials this year is to inspire and motivate students to be creative, musically inclined and excited about physical activity.
The concept of art will be introduced through exploration of visual elements of art, famous artists and art styles, as well as various art media and techniques.
Students will sing, dance, and learn how to play various musical instruments in music class. Monthly performances will allow students to showcase these skills.
While using good sportsmanship, the focus in PE will be on learning skills that encourage physical health and wellness, which can be enjoyed for life.
Charis Taylor, Art, [email protected] Berban, Music, [email protected] Volker, PE, [email protected]
NEWS FROM MRS. SELLERS RBES LIBRARIAN
The library is a place where students can pursue reading for fun as well as a place to learn responsible and ethical information seeking skills. Students will visit the library once a week with their classes and may also come independently to check out as needed. Kindergarteners will check out one book at a time. First grade will check out one book at a time during the 1st 9 weeks, and then may begin checking out two books for the remainder of the year. 2nd-5th may check out two books at a time.
The RBES library is here to support the students, staff, and families of Rahe Bulverde. Parents are welcome to volunteer in the library and/or become patrons checking out up to ten books at a time.
Amanda Sellers Librarian [email protected]
