Oakwood 2015 Parent Handbook

Parent'Handbook'201512016' www.wayzata.k12.mn.us/oakwood1 173401County1Road161 Plymouth,1MN1554471 763@745@57001

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The'Oakwood'Way:'Keys'to'a'Caring'Community

Office1 Mike1Trewick,1Principal1 Trish1Hill,1Secretary1 Jan1Jones,1Health1Office1 HomeBase1

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THE'OAKWOOD'WAY:'KEYS'TO'A'CARING'COMMUNITY'.....................................................................'21 WELCOME'TO'OAKWOOD'ELEMENTARY'SCHOOL'...............................................................................'11 The$Mission$and$Vision$of$Oakwood$Elementary$School$.........................................................................................................$21 Important$Numbers:$.............................................................................................................................................................................$31

SPECIALIST'STAFF'...............................................................................................................................'41 OAKWOOD'SCHOOL'HOURS'...............................................................................................................'51 LUNCH'AND'RECESS'SCHEDULES'.........................................................................................................'51 IMPORTANT'DATES'............................................................................................................................'51 ARRIVAL'AT'SCHOOL'..........................................................................................................................'61 ATTENDANCE'.....................................................................................................................................'61 Definitions:$..............................................................................................................................................................................................$71

BACKGROUND'CHECKS'FOR'ALL'WAYZATA'PUBLIC'SCHOOL'EMPLOYEES'............................................'71

BUS'SAFETY'........................................................................................................................................'71 BUS'TRANSPORTATION'......................................................................................................................'81 CELL'PHONES'......................................................................................................................................'81 CONFERENCES'....................................................................................................................................'81 CULINARY'EXPRESS'.............................................................................................................................'91 FREE$AND$REDUCED$ELIGIBILITY'..................................................................................................'91 DELIVERING'FORGOTTEN'ITEMS'TO'SCHOOL?'..................................................................................'101 DISCIPLINE'PLAN'FOR'OAKWOOD'.....................................................................................................'101 Philosophy$............................................................................................................................................................................................$101 Expectations$.........................................................................................................................................................................................$101 Discipline$Interventions$...................................................................................................................................................................$111

DRESS'CODE'.....................................................................................................................................'111 DRILLS'1'FIRE,'TORNADO,'LOCK1DOWN'.............................................................................................'121 DROP1OFF/PICK1UP'FOR'STUDENTS'..................................................................................................'121 DROP1OFF/PICK1UP'RULES:'...............................................................................................................'131 FIELD'TRIPS'......................................................................................................................................'151 HEALTH'SCREENING'..........................................................................................................................'151 HEALTH'SERVICES'.............................................................................................................................'161 Medications$..........................................................................................................................................................................................$161 Immunization$and$Health$Condition$Update$............................................................................................................................$161 Emergency$Procedure$.......................................................................................................................................................................$161 Guidelines$for$Exclusion$of$Ill$Children$......................................................................................................................................$171 Specific$Disease$Exclusion$Guidelines$.........................................................................................................................................$171

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HOME'BASE'......................................................................................................................................'181 LOST'AND'FOUND'............................................................................................................................'181 MEDIA'CENTER'.................................................................................................................................'181 THURSDAY'FOLDER'..........................................................................................................................'181 PHONE'CALLS'TO'STAFF'....................................................................................................................'181 PHONE'MESSAGES'FOR'STUDENTS'...................................................................................................'191 PICTURES'..........................................................................................................................................'191 PLEDGE'OF'ALLEGIANCE'...................................................................................................................'191 PTA'..................................................................................................................................................'191 RECESS'.............................................................................................................................................'191 SCHOOL'CLOSING'.............................................................................................................................'201 SOCIAL'SERVICES'AND'SPECIAL'EDUCATION'.....................................................................................'201 TESTING'OF'STUDENTS'.....................................................................................................................'201 TITLE'1'..............................................................................................................................................'211 TREATS'.............................................................................................................................................'211 VISION'21'.........................................................................................................................................'211 VISITORS'..........................................................................................................................................'211 WALKING/RIDING'BIKE'.....................................................................................................................'221 DISTRICT'PERSONNEL'AND'POLICIES'.................................................................................................'221 District$Information$Regarding$Data$Privacy$Rights$..............................................................................................................$221 Information$Which$You$Can$Inspect$and$Review$....................................................................................................................$221 Who$may$see$student$Educational$Records?$.............................................................................................................................$231

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Information$Which$Is$Made$Public$...............................................................................................................................................$231 What$Are$Your$Rights$Regarding$Educational$Records$Information?$..............................................................................$231 District$NoXSmoking$Policy$..............................................................................................................................................................$241 District$Personnel$Equal$Opportunity$.........................................................................................................................................$241 District$Policy$on$Emergency$School$Closings$..........................................................................................................................$241 District$Policy$on$Food$Served$at$School$....................................................................................................................................$241 Age$Requirements$for$School$Attendance$..................................................................................................................................$241

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Welcome'to'Oakwood'Elementary'School'

1 Oakwood$Elementary$School,$a$diverse$learning$community$responsive$to$change.$ $ Dear1Families,1 1 On1behalf1of1the1teachers1and1staff1at1Oakwood1Elementary1School,1it1is1my1pleasure1to1extend1a1 warm1welcome1to1you1and1your1family.1We1look1forward1to1working1together1to1produce1a1 successful1and1stimulating1school1year.1Our1goal1is1to1provide1a1quality1educational1program1of1 emotional1growth1and1development.1To1accomplish1this1goal,1we1are1committed1to1developing1a1 nurturing1and1safe1environment,1and1fostering1a1positive1working1relationship1among1our1 students,1families,1staff1and1community.1 1 At1Oakwood,1we1value1the1consistently1outstanding1support1and1involvement1of1the1Oakwood1 parents.1Your1participation1is1the1keystone1of1our1success.1Together1we1will1continue1to1build1a1 strong,1academic1program1dedicated1to1individual1growth1and1achievement.11 1 In1an1effort1to1provide1a1positive1and1more1complete1communication1link1between1school1and1 home,1we1have1put1together1this1handbook1for1use1by1parents1and1students.1Our1hope1is1that1the1 information1contained1in1this1handbook1will1create1a1greater1understanding1of1Oakwood1 Elementary1and1the1relevant1policies1pertaining1to1our1school.1Included1in1this1handbook1is1 information1that1will1both1help1your1family1get1organized1for1the1new1year1as1well1as1guide1you1 throughout1the1year.1 1 I1am1sure1that1I1speak1for1the1entire1staff1when1I1say1that1your1on@going1support1is1valued1as1we1 work1together1to1help1each1child1succeed.1I1hope1you1and1your1family1will1enjoy1being1a1part1of1the1 Oakwood1Learning1Community.1 1 Sincerely,1 1 Mike1Trewick,1Principal1

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The'Mission'and'Vision'of'Oakwood'Elementary'School' The1mission1of1the1Wayzata1School1District1is1to1prepare1all1students1for1the1future1by1providing1a1 challenging1education1which1builds1academic1competence,1develops1responsible1citizenship,1 encourages1creativity,1promotes1lifelong1learning,1advances1critical1thinking1skills,1instills1a1 commitment1to1personal1wellness,1and1fosters1respect1for1self1and1others.1 This1mission1is1supported1at1Oakwood1by1our1vision1for1our1school:1 •! At1Oakwood,1we1will1empower1global1citizenship1and1responsibility.1 •! At1Oakwood,1we1will1set1high1expectations1for1academic1success.1 •! At1Oakwood,1we1will1nurture1positive1self@image.1 •! At1Oakwood,1we1will1encourage1life@long1learning.1 •! At1Oakwood,1we1will1foster1critical1thinking1and1creativity.1 •! At1Oakwood,1we1will1promote1healthy1lifestyles.1 •! At1Oakwood,1we1will1instill1appreciation1for1diversity.1 1 Main$Office:$ Please1contact1our1office1if1you1are1unable1to1find1the1answers1to1your1questions1online,1 www.wayzata.k12.mn.us/oakwood,1Principal1Secretary,1Trish1Hill1763@745@5701,1and1office1 assistant,1Sue1Hubert1763@745@5702.11 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

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Oakwood$Elementary$School$ 173401County1Road161 Plymouth1MN1554471 Phone:1763@745@57001Fax1763@745@57911

Important'Numbers:' Principal1 Mike1Trewick1 Secretary1 Trish1Hill1 Office1Assistant1 Sue1Hubert1 Health1Paraprofessional1 Jan1Jones1 Home1Base1 Kari1Anderson1 Head1Custodian1 Danny1Sable1 Culinary1Express1 1 Website1 www.wayzata.k12.mn.us/oakwood1 1 Kindergarten1 Sarah1Johnson1 1 Kim1Sharp1 1 Marshall1Latterell1 1 Jessica1Sellin1 1 Kalie1Michel1 1 Chloe1Lassonde1 Grade111 Jodi1Anderson1 1 Linda1Dahl1 1 Ananda1Lemon1 1 Kari1Ingemann1 1 Sara1Kay1Johnson1 Grade121 Andi1Cohen1 1 Anna1Magnuson1 1 Michelle1Earhart1 1 Greg1Welle1 1 Aaron1Monson1 Grade131 Rhonda1Hullinger11 1 Jean1Gentile11 1 Susan1Holmes1 1 Katie1Forester1 Grade141 Carrie1Carlson11 1 Becky1Maas@Girard11 1 Bridget1Iliff11 1 Ann1Katzmarek1 Grade151 Joan1Campbell@Pyzdrowski11 1 Laura1Folven 1 1 Mark1Sullwold11 1 Alissa1King1 1 1 1

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Oakwood$Elementary$School$ 173401County1Road161 Plymouth1MN1554471 Phone:1763@745@57001 Fax1763@745@57911

Specialist'Staff'

Art1 Computer1 ELL1 Achievement1Interventionist1 Literacy1 Literacy1 Math1 Media1 Music 1 Physical1Education11 Adapted1PE11 Literacy 1 Social1Worker11 Spanish1 Special1Ed1 Special1Ed.1 Speech 1 STEP1Program11 STEP1Program11 STEP1Speech11 Vision1211 Peer1Coach11 District1Nurse11 Vision12111 Psychologist11 1 Home1Base11 1

Emma1Figgins1 Amanda1Green11 Ellen1Duetscher1 Annette1Korolchuk1 Kate1Mitchell11 Bridget1Erickson11 Risa1Palony1 Alice1Williams11 Penny1Doherty11 Susie1Hatch11 Sally1Gerber11 Anne1Naumann11 Amy1Lien1 Katy1Nelson1 Julie1Abler11 Deb1Wiitala1 Michelle1Mader1 Karla1Feland1 Patty1Peniata1 Olga1Campbell1 Angie1Henry1 Annalise1Munnich11 Angie1Dubbs 1 Angie1Henry 1 Beth1Gildemeister11 1 Kari1Shannon@Anderson11

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Oakwood'School'Hours'

Kindergarten1–1Fifth1Grade1 7:45am1–12:25pm1

Lunch'and'Recess'Schedules' $ Kindergarten$ Grade$1$ Grade$2$ Grade$3$ Grade$4$ Grade$5$

Lunch$ 10:301–110:501 10:501–111:101 11:151–111:351 11:401–112:001 12:051–112:251 12:301–112:501

Recess$ 10:501–111:101 11:101–111:301 11:351–111:551 12:001–112:201 12:251–112:451 12:501–11:101

Important'Dates'

Open$House$ Thursday,1August1271 First$Day$of$School,$Grades$KX5$ September111 Curriculum$Night$ September1171 School$Pictures$ October1141 MEA$Convention$ October1151&1161(No$School)$ Picture$Retakes$ November1181 Winter$Break$ December1241@1January111 Spring$Break$ April141@181 Last$Day$of$School$ June191 1 District1Calendar:1www.wayzata.k12.mn.us/calendar1

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Arrival'at'School'

Oakwood’s1student1day1begins1at17:45am1and1students1should1be1in1their1classrooms.1Buses1arrive1 at17:35am.1This1helps1the1staff1make1maximum1use1of1before@ school1meeting1and1planning1time,1 and1ensures1that1students1are1entering1classrooms1where1staff1and1teachers1are1ready1to1welcome1 and1supervise1them.1 1 If1a1child1arrives1at1school1after17:45am,1he/she1is1considered1tardy1and1the1parent1must1 accompany1the1child1to1the1School1Office.1In1order1to1be1admitted1to1class,1sign1the1child1in1and1 have1them1obtain1a1pass1from1the1front1office.1 1 If$your$child$does$not$take$the$bus$to$school,$do$not$drop$him/her$off$before$7:35$a.m.$Our$ school$doors$do$not$open$until$7:35$a.m.1

Attendance' If1your1student1is1going1to1be1out1of1school,1please1call1the1Oakwood1Health1Office1at1763@745@5715,1 ASAP.1All1absences1need1to1be1reported1to1the1Health1Office.1Students$must$be$in$attendance$at$ least$half$of$the$school$day$to$be$able$to$participate$in$a$schoolXsponsored$activity$on$the$ same$day.1 1 Please$call$the$Attendance$line$(763X745X5715)$before$8:30$a.m.$each$day$your$child$is$ absent.$If$we$do$not$hear$from$you,$the$absence$is$unexcused.1 1 Regular1attendance1is1very1important1for1your1child.1Please1try1to1schedule1elective1appointments1 and1family1activities1at1times1that1do not1conflict1with1school1hours.1If1your1child1is1displaying1 clear1symptoms1of1an1illness,1you1must1contact1our1attendance1line1to1establish1an1excused1 absence.1We1thank1you1for1working1with1your1children1to1ensure1their1regular1attendance1and1 prompt1arrival1each1day.1Minnesota1law1recognizes1the1value1of1regular1school1attendance1and1 requires1school1to1intervene1when1unexcused1absences1or1tardies1interfere1with1a1child’s1 education.1Here1are1the1attendance1guidelines1that1we1follow:1 1 •! Five1(5)1unexcused1tardies1=1One1(1)1unexcused1absence.1 •! Three1(3)1unexcused1absences1=1parent/guardian1notification1 (letter1or1phone1call)1by1 Oakwood’s1Social1Worker1or1the1 School1Principal.1 •! Four1to1Five1(41to15)1unexcused1absences1=1The1Principal1and/or1 Social1Worker1will1set1up1 a1meeting1with1the1parent/guardian(s)1 to1formulate1a1plan1to1improve1attendance.1 •! Six1to1Seven1(61to17)1unexcused1absences1=1Referral1to1Wayzata1 SARB1(School1Attendance1 Review1Board)1will1be1initiated.1Parents1will1receive1a1formal1written1notice1of1this1meeting.1 It1is1a1requirement1that1the1parent/guardian(s)attend1this1meeting.1 •! Eight1(8)1unexcused1absences1or1truancies1=1The1Principal1will initiate1a1truancy1referral1 to1the1court1system1or1attendance1board1within1the1district.1 $ Regular$attendance$and$prompt$arrival$each$day$is$a$part$of$developing$good$learning$ habits$throughout$life.1

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Definitions:'

Tardies$–1A1student1is1tardy1if1he/she1is1not1at1school1at1the1official1start1time1(7:451am).1If1a1 student1arrives1by1mid@day1he/she1will1be1considered1tardy.1Students1are1expected1to1be1in1their1 assigned1area1at1the1designated1times.1Failure1to1do1so1constitutes1tardiness.1Tardies1may1be1 excused1or1unexcused.1An1unexcused1tardy1is1the1failure1to1be1in1an1assigned1area1at1the1 designated1time1without1a1valid1excuse.1 1 Unexcused$Absences1–1An1unexcused1absence1is1an1absence1that1is1not1acceptable1to1school1 authorities.1These1absences1may1occur1with1or1without1the1knowledge1of1the1student’s1parent1or1 guardian.1 1 All1absences1need1to1be1reported1to1the1Health1Office.1Voicemail1will1allow1you1to1give1your1 student’s1name1and1other1necessary1information1if1you1need1to1place1the1call1before1the1school1day1 starts.1Parents$will$be$contacted$at$work$or$home$if$an$absence$is$not$reported.$Students1 should1bring1a1note1signed1by1a1parent1or1guardian1on1their1return1to1school.1

Background'Checks'for'all'Wayzata'Public'School'Employees'

For1the1safety1of1all1of1our1children,1a1thorough1background1check1is1done1on1each1and1every1 employee1hired1by1the1Wayzata1Public1School1District.1 1 All1volunteers1who1work1directly1with1children1are1also1subject1to1a1thorough1background1check1 prior1to1being1allowed1to1volunteer1within1the1school.1 1 No1individual1will1be1allowed1to1work1in1the1Wayzata1Public1School1District1if they1fail1the1 background1check1or1it1their1background1status1report1is1in1question.1

Bus'Safety'

The1following1items1are1not1allowed1on1the1school1bus1because1of1safety1issues1and1they1take1up1 vital1seating1space:1 •! hockey1sticks1 •! roller1blades1(unless1they1are1in1a1bag)1 •! ice1skates1(unless1they1are1in1a1bag)1 •! baseball1bats1 •! fishing1poles1 •! scooters1 •! skateboards1 •! golf1clubs1 •! field1hockey1sticks1

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Bus'Transportation'

New1families1need1to1contact1the1Wayzata1District1Transportation1Department1at1763@745@51961or1 763@745@51971to1set1up1bus1transportation1for1their1students.1Questions1regarding1lost1items1on1 the1bus1should1be1directed1to1the1Bus1Company.1 $ Bus$Company$Phone$ First$Student$ 763X559X9326$ 1 Please$Note:$A1student1wishing1to1board1a1bus1other1than1his/her1regularly1assigned bus1route,1 or1wanting1to1get1off1the1bus1at1a1different1stop,1must1have a1note1explaining1the1reason1for1that1 change.1This1note1needs1to1be1signed1by1both1the1parent/guardian1and1school1designee1prior1to1the1 end1of1the1school1day.1

Cell'Phones'

If1students1bring1a1cell1phone1to1school,1it1must1remain1in1the1school1backpack1during1school1hours.1 Cell1phones1are1also1not1allowed1on1the1school1bus.1If1an1emergency1arises,1and1a1student1needs1to1 contact1their1parent1during1the1school1day,1they1can1get1permission1from1the1classroom1teacher1to1 use1the1classroom1phone.1Any1and1all1other1special1requests1will1be1handled1through1the1school1 office.1 1 If1a1student1is1found1using1a1cell1phone1during1the1school1day,1the1phone1will1be1confiscated1and1 placed1in1the1school1office.1The1student1will1be1asked1to1pick1the1phone1up1at1the1end1of1the1day.1 1 Parents1will1be1contacted1and1special1disciplinary1action1may1be1taken1by1the1school1principal1in1 the1event1that1this1becomes1an1ongoing1problem,1or1in1the1event1that1an1inappropriate1or1 unauthorized1call1is1made1from1school.1

Conferences' Parents1are1welcome1to1call1the1principal1at1any1time1to1express1concerns,1offer1input1regarding1 school1programs1and1seek1professional1guidance.1Your1involvement1in1your1child’s1education1is1 both1essential1and1welcomed!1 1 Regularly1scheduled1parent/teacher1conferences1are1held1twice1each1year,1once1in1the1fall1and1 once1in1the1spring.1Your1child’s1teacher1will1work1with1you1to1schedule1your1conference.1If1parents1 have1questions1or1concerns1regarding1a1child’s1school1progress,1they1are1encouraged1to1contact1the1 classroom1teacher1or1principal1at1any1time.1Our1teachers1are1always1willing1to1discuss1children’s1 needs1with1parents1and1guardians.1

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Culinary'Express'

1 Lunch$and$Breakfast$Prices$ Culinary1Express1prepares1and1serves1more1than17,0001meals1daily.1Lunch1and1breakfast1choices1 include:1 Lunch$/$Breakfast1 Cost1 Lunch1 Choice1of1three1entrees1daily1 $2.701per1meal1 (two1hot1and1one1cold)1 Milk1included1with1the1meal1 Breakfast1 Choice1of1main1entree1or1cold1cereal1 $1.551per1meal1 Milk1included1with1breakfast11 free1for1kindergarteners1 Just1Milk10.551 1 1 For1a1cost1breakdown1for1lunch1per1month,1visit1www.wayzata.k12.mn.us/Page/16967.1 1 Free$and$Reduced$Eligibility1 Download1the1Free1and1Reduced1Application1for12015@2016.1When1completing1the1form,1please1 include1a1Social1Security1Number,1address,1and1signature.1Incomplete1application1forms1will1be1 returned.1Mail1completed1forms1to:1 Culinary1Express1 17305119th1Avenue1N1 Plymouth,1MN1554471 1 See1more1at1http://www.wayzata.k12.mn.us/Page/169671

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Delivering'Forgotten'Items'to'School?'

Stop1at1the1School1Office1before1proceeding1further.1 1 To1avoid1unnecessary1interruption,1leave1the1forgotten1item1in1the1office1for1the1student1to1pick@up.1 The1office1staff1will1make1sure1these1items1are1delivered1to1the1proper1student.1 1 Security1and1safety1is1a1priority1at1Oakwood.1Please1be1advised1that1parents1or1other1guests1cannot1 bypass1the1school1office1and1go1directly1to1the1classroom.1This1action1can1disrupt1the1learning1 environment.1On1a1more1serious1note,1it1may1also1be1perceived1as1posing1a1security1issue,1and1 further1action1could1be1taken1in1these1situations.1 1 During1the1sign@in1process,1you1will1be1given1a1nametag1that1must1be1worn1in1the1school.1Staff1will1 be1looking1for1your1name1tag1to1confirm1your1permission1to1proceeds1into1Oakwood.1

Discipline'Plan'for'Oakwood' Philosophy' Schools1are1where1students1feel1understood,1safe,1valued,1respected,1and1where1they1learn1to1value1 and1respect1others,1experience1increased1student1achievement.1Research1supports1the1idea1that1 children1attain1the1greatest1cognitive1and1social1growth1when1they1learn1to1care1for1themselves1 and1the1environment.1 1 Clear1expectations1and1consistent1procedures1help1students1know1appropriate1behaviors1for1 school1and1give1them1a1base1for1their1decision@making.1Teaching1proactive1discipline1through1 modeling1and1practicing1expected1behaviors1fosters1the1creation1of1a1stimulating1and1caring1 intellectual1community1of1learners.1 1 Parents1play1an1important1role1in1supporting1this1process1and have1a1tremendous1impact1on1the1 behavior1of1their1children.1At1Oakwood,1we1believe1that1it1is1critical1for1us1to1work1together1to1 teach1children1behaviors1that1are1expected1at1school.1Through1our1partnership,1we1can1build1a1 positive1learning1environment1for1all1students1at1Oakwood1Elementary1School.1 1

Expectations' The1expectations1for1student1behavior1at1Oakwood1are1consistent1with1the1rules1stated1in1the1 District1Student1Behavior1Policy.1Appropriate1behavior1is1expected1everywhere1on1school1property1 as1well1as1on1the1bus.1Most1Oakwood1students1are1consistently1responsible1and1behave1 appropriately.1Students1will1be1recognized1for1honoring1the151keys1to1our1caring1community.1

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' ' Discipline'Interventions' When1children1choose1to1behave1inappropriately,1it1is1the1responsibility1of1the1school1to1intervene.1 The1types1of1interventions1used1are1consistent1with1our1District1Student1Behavior1Policy.1All1 disciplinary1measures1will1be1fair1and1consistent.1 1 Providing1a1safe1and1nurturing1environment1is1a1key1goal1of1Oakwood1Elementary1School.1We1want1 students1to1feel1safe1and1parents1to1feel1assured1that1their1children1are1being1treated1fairly1and1in1 under1good1supervision1when1at1school.1 1 Please1refer1to1the1District1Student1Behavior1Policy1in1this1handbook1for1more1details.1 1 Be$Kind$ Be$Safe$ Work$Hard1 This1means1I1will1honor1the1“Keys1to1Our1Caring1Community”1 Friendship1 Respect1 Responsibility1 Cooperation1 Perseverance1

Dress'Code'

It1is1important1that1our1children1dress1appropriately1for1the1school1day.1It1has1always1been1an1 expectation1that1parents1are1the1first1level1of1decision1making1when1it1comes1to1how1their1children1 look1when1they1go1out1the1door1in1the1morning.1There1are1a1few1items1that1we1wish1to1address1as1a1 guide1for1parents1when1making1these1decisions:1 1 •! Clothing1should1not1be1disruptive1to1the1learning1environment.1It1should1not1contain1 advertising1or1writing1that1supports1or1portrays1alcohol1or1substance1abuse1in1a1positive1 way.1It1should1not1portray1violence.1Clothing1should1not1constitute1a1health1or1safety1 hazard.1 •! Wheelies1(those1shoes1that1have1rollers1imbedded1in1them)1cannot1be1used1during1the1 school1day.1If1students1wear1these1shoes1to1school,1they1will1need1to1take1the1rollers1out1of1 the1shoes1before1wearing1them1in1the1school.1 •! Cell1phones,1iPods1or1any1electronic1MP31players1should1not1be1brought1to1school.1Oakwood1 is1not1responsible1for1lost1or1stolen1items.1 1 Additional1items1that1we1wish1to1address1as1a1guide1for1parents1when1making1these1decisions:1 1 •! Headwear1such1as1baseball1caps,1doo1rags,1bandanas,1and1sweatshirt1hoods1will1not1be1 allowed1to1be1worn1in1the1school1building.1There1will1be1special1days1during1the1school1year1 when1students1will1be1allowed1to1wear1caps1in1school1during1the1day.1These1special1days1 will1be1communicated1to1students1and1families1as1they1are1scheduled.1 •! Undergarments1must1remain1covered.1 1 We1ask1your1help1in1monitoring1your1child’s1clothing1choices1in1making1appropriate1choices.1If1you1 or1your1child1wonders1if1an1article1of1clothing1is1inappropriate,1chances1are1it1is1and1probably1 should1not1be1worn1to1school.1 1

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Drills'1'Fire,'Tornado,'Lock1down'

Our1District1has1a1crisis1management1policy1requiring1five1fire1drills,1five1lock@down1drills,1and1one1 tornado1drill.1During1the1school1year,1drills1will1be1scheduled1at1Oakwood,1and1students1and1staff1 will1be1expected1to1participate1in1these1exercises.1In1order1to1ensure1efficiency1and1make1every1 experience1a1positive1learning1experience,1the1drills1will1be1conducted1with1little1if1any1warning.1 The1times1will1vary1and1may1or1may1not1interfere1with1instructional1times.1Student1safety1will1be1a1 top1consideration1when1scheduling1drills,1and1proper1steps1will1be1taken1to1make1these1events1 positive1and1constructive1for1everyone1involved.1

Drop1off/Pick1up'for'Students'

School1officially1begins1at17:45am1and1ends1at12:25pm.1Qualified1students1are1expected1to1ride1the1 bus1to1and1from1school1each1school1day.1 1 Please$help$your$child$make$arrangements$for$after$school$play$before$they$leave$home$in$ the$morning.$If$they$don’t$have$a$note$of$a$change$in$their$plan,$they$will$be$sent home$in$ the$usual$way.1Your1child1needs1written1permission1to1go1home1with1a1friend.1Students1may1not1 be1picked1up1at1their1classrooms,1in1the1hallways,1or1outside.1This1includes1end@of@the@day1pickup.1 Thank1you1for1cooperating1with1this1important1safety1procedure.1 1 Parents/guardians1that1do1not1routinely1drive1their1children to1or1from1school,1but1find1it1 necessary1to1do1so1for1doctor1appointments1or1other1family1reasons,1must1park1in1the1front of1 school1in1the1designated1visitor1parking1area1and1come1into1the1front1office1to1sign1their1child1in1or1 out.1This1measure1is1for1the1safety1of1your1child.1If1your1child1is1not1riding1the bus1home,1a1note1 should1come1to1school1that1day1to1notify1the1office.1Please1let1your1child1know1that1they1should1 meet1you in1the1office1at12:251p.m.1if1you1will1be1picking1them1up1at1the1end1of1the1school1day.1 Make1these1arrangements1well1in1advance1of1the1time1you1are1picking1them1up1so1we1know1before1 dismissal.1 $ If$you$will$be$driving$your$child$each$day,$you$will$be$asked$to$fill$in$the$form.$If$you$have$ filled$out$a$form$from$the$previous$year,$just$let$us$know$and$we$will$transfer$that$form$to$ this$year’s$status.1 1 Please$pull$all$the$way$forward$to$the$most$forward$stopping$point$to$drop$off$and$pick$up.$ Please$do$not$talk$on$your$cell$phone$during$this$very$busy$time.$In$order$to$maintain$a$ sense$of$order$and$safety,$please$complete$this$process$as$quickly$and$carefully$as$possible.$ Please$inform$your$child$to$follow$directions$from$the$adults$overseeing$this$process.$Your$ children$will$not$be$allowed$to$run$across$the$traffic$area.$Please$drop$off$and$pick$up$your$ student$curbside.$Thanks$for$helping$us$to$keep$all$children$safe!1

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Drop1off/Pick1up'Rules:' 1.! You1will1need1to1file1a1signed1“Drop@Off/Pick@up�1form1with1the1school1office1before1using1this1 zone.1Those1forms1are1available1in1the1school1office.1 2.! Students1will1not1be1allowed1to1ride1to1or1from1school1with1other1families.11 3.! Parents1need1to1go1over1the1rules1and1directions1with1their1child(ren),1and1be1sure1that1they1 understand1them1clearly.11 4.! If1a1person1other1than1the1designated1driver1comes to1pick1up1your1children,1they1will1be1 required1to1park1in1the1front1and1come1into1the1office1to1sign1them1out.11 5.! Drop@off1will1begin1at17:35am.1This1is1the1official1time1for1students1to1enter1the1building.1Doors1 will1be1locked1until1that1time.1If1you1arrive1after17:50am,1you1must1park1in1the1front1and1walk1 your1child1in.1 6.! Follow1all1arrows1and1all1signs1when1entering1and1exiting.1Students1can1only1be1dropped1off1on1 the1sidewalk.11 7.! Students1must1stay1on1the1sidewalk.11 8.! Students1will1never1be1allowed1to1cut1across1the1drop@off1zone.11 9.! Students1must1enter1the1building1at1the1marked1entrance.11 10.!No1parking1will1be1permitted1in1this1drop@zone.11 11.!Parents1need1to1stay1with1their1car.11 12.!Enter1and1exit1with1caution1and1watch1out1for1other1children.11 13.!Failure1to1follow1these1rules1may1result1in1the1loss1of1privileges1to1use1this1area.11 14.!A1new1form1needs1to1be1filled1in1at1the1beginning1of1each1school1year1or1whenever1a1change1 takes1place.11 1

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Oakwood$Elementary$School1 If1your1child(ren)1are1scheduled1to1ride1the1bus,1we1recommend1and1encourage1you1to1use1that1 service.1Using1school1district1transportation1reduces1traffic1congestion1at1busy1times1of1the1school1 day.11This1form1is1only1for1those1families1that1will1be1transporting1their1children1to1and1from1school1 on1a$regular$basis.1(Regular$meaning$almost$every$day.)$All1other1families1are1required1to1sign1 children1in1and1out1of1the1office1as1we1have1done1in1the1past.1 1 You1cannot1fill1in1a1form1for1children1from1other1families.1Each1family1is1required1to1complete1a1 separate1form.1 1 Parent/Guardian11_____________________________________________________111Date11_______________________________11 1 Street1Address11_________________________________________________________111City11_______________________________11 1 Phone11___________________________________111Secondary1Phone11_______________________________________________11 1 Name1of1person1picking1up1child(ren):11____________________________________________________________________11 (Anyone$else$that$is$sent$to$pick$up$your$children$will$need$to$park$in$the$front$and$come$ into$the$office$to$sign$out$the$child(ren).)1 Year1and1make1of1car:11_______________________________________11License1Plate11_______________________________11 List1your1children1who1will1be1dropped1off1and1picked1up1along1with1their1grade1levels:1 1 1 1 1 Name1 1

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Field'Trips'

Students1in1all1grades1participate1in1field1trips.1Trips1are1selected1by1the1instructional1staff1to1 enhance1and1enrich1the1students’1learning1program.1Part1of1the1cost1of1field1trips1is1provided1by1a1 special1contribution1from1the1Oakwood1PTA.1In1some1cases,1costs1may1exceed1this1allocation,1and1 parents1will1be1asked1to1contribute1toward1the1cost1of1a1trip.1 1 Teachers1must1have1a1signed1permission1slip1for1each1child1for1each1field1trip.1If1you1have1a1reason1 for1your1child1not1to1participate1in1a1trip,1please1talk1with1your1child’s1teacher1about1your1plans.1

Health'Screening'

Vision,1hearing1and1scoliosis1screenings1are1provided1for1students1at1Wayzata1Public1Schools.1Early1 identification1and1treatment1can1prevent or1alleviate1many1of1the1problems1that1result1from1 impaired1hearing,1vision,1or1an1abnormal1curvature1of1the1spine.1This1screening1is1done by1nurses1 employed1by1the1school1district1who1are1assisted1by1dedicated1parent1coordinators1and1numerous1 parent1volunteers.1Scoliosis1checks1are1done1by1the1nurses1only.1The1screening1schedule1is1based1 on1the1Minnesota1Department1of1Health1recommendations.1It1is1as1follows:1 1 Kindergarten1 Hearing1 Grade111 Hearing,1vision,1color1vision1(boys1only)1 Grade121 Hearing1 Grade131 Hearing,1vision1 Grade151 Hearing,1vision,1scoliosis1(girls1only)1 1 At1any1time,1if1a1parent,1teacher,1staff1member1or1student1has1concerns, a1child1can1be1individually1 screened.1If1a1parent1has1concerns1regarding1health1screening1or1wishes1to1decline1any1part1of1this1 service1for1their1child,1they1should1contact1the1health1paraprofessional1or1district1nurse1for1the1 building.1Parents1will1be1contacted1if1additional1follow@up1is1recommended1following1screening.1 Screenings1are1not1intended1to1be1a1substitute1for well1checks1with1the1student’s1primary1 provider.1Height1and1weight1checks1will1be1done1on1an1as1needed1basis1or1when1requested1by1 parent.1

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Health'Services'

The1Oakwood1Health1Office1is1staffed1during1school1hours1by a1health1paraprofessional1who1is1 trained1in1first1aid1and1CPR.1The1health1para1is1responsible1for1providing1first1aid,1administering1 medications,1assisting1with1health1screening,1and1processing1immunization1records.1There1is1 licensed1school1nurse1assigned1to1each1school1who1is1responsible1for1promoting1and1maintaining1 the1health1and1well@being1of1all1students.1The1nurse1assesses1individual1student1health1and1 developmental1status,1develops1health1plans1for1students1with1chronic1or1acute1conditions,1 develops1a1system1of1first1aid1and1emergency1care,1and1coordinates1the1prevention1and1control1of1 communicable1disease.1 1 If$you$have$questions$regarding$health$services,1please$call$Jan$Jones,$Health$Para$745X57151

Medications'

All1medications1must1be1kept1in1the1health1office1unless1special1arrangements1are1made1with1the1 school1nurse.1When1a1student1requires1any1type1of1medication1(prescription1or1over@the@counter),1 the1student1must1bring:1 •! medication1in1the1original1container1with1directions1 •! written1permission1from1the1parent1 •! a1written1order1from1the1physician1prescribing the1medication1 $ If$you$need$to$administer$a$medication$to$your$child,$we$must$have$an$“Authorization$to$ Administer$Medication”$form$$(available$online$at$www.wayzata.k12.mn.us/healthforms)$ signed$by$a$licensed$health$care$provider$on$file.1

Immunization'and'Health'Condition'Update' By1law,1students1must1have1a1complete1immunization1record1in1order1to1begin1kindergarten.1It1is1 important1to1update1the1Pupil1Health1Record1periodically.1Please1notify1Health1Services1of1any1 special1health1conditions,1changes1status,1or1immunization1updates1during1the1school1year.$ $ Students$must$have$a$complete$immunization$record$on$file$in$order$to$begin$kindergarten.1

Emergency'Procedure'

In1the1event1of1an1emergency1or1illness,1the1procedure1will1be:1 1.! Contact1a1parent1or1guardian1at1home1or1at1work11 2.! Contact1a1relative,1neighbor,1or1other1responsible1adult1whose1name1appears1on1the1 emergency1referral1form1 provided1by1the1family.11 3.! Contact1the1family1doctor1or1dentist,1if1appropriate.11 4.! Call19111in1instances1where1medical1attention1is1needed1 without1delay.1The1 parent/guardian1will1be1notified1after1emergency1personnel1have1been1called.1The1child’s1 family1will1be1financially1responsible1for1medical1and1transportation1fees,1if1deemed1 necessary1by1emergency1personnel.1 1 In1the1event1of1an1accidental1ingestion,1the1procedure1will1be:1 1.! Consult1with1Hennepin1County1Poison1Control1Center.11 2.! Administer1Syrup1of1Ipecac,1if1advised.11

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Guidelines'for'Exclusion'of'Ill'Children' The1following1recommendations1are1suggested1to1guide1decision@making1regarding1exclusion1of1ill1 children.1The1intent1of1exclusion1is1to1promote1a1healthy1school1environment1by1preventing1 exposure1and1spread1of1illness1or1conditions.1 Fever1 Temperature1of1100째1or1higher.1The1student1should1not1return1to1school1 until1fever@free1(without1medication)1for1241hours.1 Vomiting1 Two1or1more1episodes1in1the1previous1241hours.1The1student1should1not1 return1to1school1until1the1vomiting1or1urge1to1vomit1stops.1 Diarrhea1 Increased1number1of1stools,1compared1with1a1person's1normal1pattern,1 along1with1watery1stools1and/or1decreased1stool1form.1The1student1 should1not1return1to1school1until1the1diarrhea1stops.1 Rash1 Rashes1may1be1caused1by1many1different1conditions1including1illness,1 allergies1or1specific1skin1conditions.1The1student1should1not1return1to1 school1until1a1medical1evaluation1indicates1the1symptoms1are1not1 communicable.1 Eye1Drainage1 Pink1or1red1conjunctiva1with1purulent1discharge1that1causes1matting1of1 the1eyelids;1pain1or1redness1of1eyelids.1The1student1may1return1after1 medical1evaluation1indicates1the1symptoms1are1not1communicable1or1241 hours1after1treatment1has1started1if1diagnosed1with1conjunctivitis.1 Signs/Symptoms1of1 Uncontrolled1coughing,1difficulty1breathing,1wheezing,1unusual1color1(e.g.;1 Possible1Severe1Illness1 jaundice).1The1student1may1return1after1symptoms1dissipate1and/or1 medical1evaluation1determines1the1student1is1healthy1and/or1not1 communicable.1

Specific'Disease'Exclusion'Guidelines' Chickenpox1 Conjunctivitis1 Impetigo1 Head1Lice1 Scabies1 Strep1Throat1

The1student1may1return1when1all1the1blisters1have1dried1into1scabs;1 usually1about161days1after1the1onset1of1rash.1 Bacterial1(with1pus):1The1student1may1return1241hours1after1treatment1 was1started.1 Viral1(without1pus):1No1exclusion1necessary.1 The1student1may1return1241hours1after1treatment1was1started.1 The1student1may1return1after1first1treatment1and1no1live1lice1are1seen.1 The1student1may1return1241hours1after1treatment1was1started.1 The1student1may1return1241hours1after1treatment1was1started1and1they1 have1been1fever1free1for1241hours.1

1 Please1report1all1illnesses1or1health1conditions1to1the1Health1Office1763@745@5715.1 $ When$parents$are$called$about$a$child$who$has$become$ill$during$the$school$day,$it$is$the$ expectation$that$the$child$will$be$picked$up$within$one$hour.$Parent$cooperation$is$ appreciated.$

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Home'Base'

Wayzata1Public1School1District1schools1provide1a1before1and1after1school1latchkey1program1for1 students1in1kindergarten1through1fifth1grade.1The1program1is1called1Home1Base1and1is1staffed1by1 professionals1and1assistants1who1provide1care1and1direction1for1children1during1the1hours1when1 parents1are1not1at1home1to1do1so.1Program1hours1are16:30am1to16:15pm1Monday1through1Friday,1 with1full1day1programs1offered1when1school1is1not1in1session.1 1 For$Home$Base$information,$contact$Kari$ShannonXAnderson$at$763X745X5798.$

Lost'and'Found'

Items1found1at1school1are1put1in1a1bin1outside1the1nurse’s1office.1 1 Parents1are1encouraged1to:1 •! Label1boots,1sweaters,1jackets,1mittens,1gloves,1book1bags,1purses,1and1lunch1boxes1with1the1 child’s1name1so1they1can1be1recognized1and1returned.1 •! Check1the1Lost1and1Found1bin1periodically1for1your1child’s1items.1 1 Unclaimed1items1are1donated1to1charity1groups1on1the1first1of1every1month.1 1 Please$be$sure$your$child’s$name$is$on$his$or$her$lunch$bag,$backpack,$and$outerwear.$

Media'Center'

Oakwood’s1Media1Center1is1open1to1students1every1day. Our1media1specialist,1provides1instruction1 in library1skills.1The1media1paraprofessional,1also supports1students1in1obtaining1study1and1 reference1materials1and1in1selecting1and1returning1books.1 1 Parents,1grandparents1and1others1may1purchase1books1for1donation1to1the1library1to1honor1a1child1 on1a1special1occasion1such1as1a1birthday,1holiday,1or1special1achievement.1If1you1are1interested1in1 contributing1a1book1to1the1Media1Center1in1your1library1in1your1child’s1name,1please1contact1our1 Media1Center1at1763@745@5748.1

Thursday'Folder'

Oakwood1sends1a1Thursday1Folder1containing1important1information1for1parents1to1read.1It1 includes1calendar1information,1short1notes1from1the1office,1various1community1programs,1PTA1 news,1and1district1information.1Private1parties1cannot1use1it1to1advertise1services1or1promote1sales.11 $ Read$your$Thursday$Folder$to$be$better$informed$about$your$child’s$school!1

Phone'Calls'to'Staff'

Please1feel1welcome1to1contact1our1staff1by1telephone.1If1you1have1questions1or1concerns,1we1hope1 that1you1will1call1for1clarification1and1assistance.1If1you1are1pleased1with1your1child’s1progress,1we1 hope1that1you1will1let1us1know1that1too.1 1

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1 The1best1times1to1contact1your1child’s1teacher1for1a1direct1phone1conversation1are1before1and1after1 school,1and1during1the1teacher’s1prep1time1(while1your1child1is1at1a1specialist).1If1you1call1your1 child’s1teacher1during1instructional1times,1you1will1be1forwarded1to1their1voicemail.1Teachers1 check1voice1mail1regularly1and1will1follow1up1on1your1message.1

Phone'Messages'for'Students'

The1school1office1receives1many1calls1from1parents1asking1for1messages1to1be1forwarded1to1 students.1We1ask1that1you1make1every1effort1to1finalize1plans1with1your1child1before1he/she1leaves1 for1school.1We1understand1that1emergency1circumstances1do1occur1where1messages1need1to1be1 forwarded,1and1are1happy1to1do1this1for1you.1If$you$must$get$a$message$to$a$student,$please$call$ by$11:30$a.m.$in$order$to$be$sure$that$the$student$receives$the$message.$If1you1call1after1 2:00pm,1we1cannot1guarantee1that1your1request1can1be1fulfilled.1

Pictures' School1pictures1are1taken1each1year1and1sold1at1a1reasonable1cost1to1families.1Life1Touch1Studios1 provide1this1service.1Retake1pictures1are1taken1if1a1student1is1absent1or1has an1unacceptable1first1 picture.1

Pledge'of'Allegiance' Each1day,1students1at1Oakwood1Elementary1School1begin1the1day1by1reciting1the1Pledge1of1 Allegiance.1Students1that1assist1in1the1morning1announcements1are1also1asked1to1lead1the1pledge.1 In1keeping1with1state1law,1Minnesota1Statue1121A.111mandates1schools1to1include1in1their1 handbooks1a1provision1that1anyone1who1does1not1wish1to1participate1in1reciting1the1pledge1of1 allegiance1for1any1personal1reason1may1elect1not1to1do1so.1Students1must1respect1another1person’s1 right1to1make1that1choice.1

PTA'

The1Oakwood1PTA1is1a1partnership1of1parents1and1teachers1working1together1to1enhance1the1 educational1experiences1for1every1student.1 1 We1invite1you1to1become1an1active1member1of1the1Oakwood1PTA.1Your1child1will1benefit1from1your1 participation.1The1Volunteer1Opportunities1packet1contains1many1ways1you1can1share1your1time1 and1talents1to1benefit1the1entire1Oakwood1community.1 1 You1are1encouraged1to1attend1PTA1general1meetings.1PTA1members1elect1new1officers1at1the1May1 general1meeting.1You1can1access1Oakwood1PTA’s1website1by1clicking1here.1

Recess' Students1will1be1going1out1to1recess1daily.1On1days1when1the1temperature1is1extremely1cold1or1the1 wind1chill1is1a1danger,1we1will1keep1the1children1inside.1Parents,$please$send$the$proper$clothing$ every$day$to$make$sure$your$child$can$enjoy$his/her$time$outside.1There1will1be1adult1 monitors1outside1with1the1children1at1all1times.1They1can1also1bring1the1children1in1if1they1deem1it1 1

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necessary.1It1is1extremely1important1that1students1are1dressed1for1the1weather.1We1recommend1 hats,1gloves,1snow1pants1and1boots1for1the1winter.1Visitors1will1not1be1allowed1to1attend1recess1due1 to1safety1concerns.1 $ Oakwood$uses$the$National$Weather$Service’s$windXchill$chart$to$aid$us$in$making$the$ decision$to$stay$in$on$cold$days.1

School'Closing'

If1schools1are1to1be1closed1or1closed1early1due1to1weather1or1an1emergency1situation,1you1will1 receive1a1recorded1message1from1the1Wayzata1School1District12841stating1the1closure.1Wayzata1 Public1Schools1will1also1report1school1closings1to1WCCO1radio,18301AM.1It1is1important1for1parents1 to1have1a1back@up1plan1if1you1are1at1work1and1school1closes1early.1This1will1ensure1that1students1go1 to1the1right1address1if1you1are1not1home.11 $ In$case$of$inclement$weather,$stay$tune$to$your$radio$X$WCCO$–$AM$(830$on$the$AM$dial).1

Social'Services'and'Special'Education' District12841provides1a1social1service1department1to1serve both1elementary1and1secondary1 schools1with1trained1professionals1to1assist1parents1in1family1situations1and direct1them1to1 appropriate1family1service1agencies. Oakwood’s1social1worker1is1available1to1facilitate1small@ group1activities1focused1on1the1special1needs1of1children1such1as1social1skills,1loss,1change,1grief,1 and1other1school1and1family1issues.1Parents1can1reach1the1social1worker1at1763@745@5713.1 1 Oakwood1also1provides1services1for1students1who1are1having1difficulty1with1academic1growth.1 Special1Education1Services1are1available1for1students1identified1with1specific1learning1difficulties1or1 disabilities.1To1learn1about1these1and1other1opportunities1for1special1help,1please1talk1with1your1 child’s1teacher.1Ask1how1you1can1influence1school1progress1by1proving1extra1help1and1 encouragement1at1home.1 1 If$your$child$needs$help$dealing$with$social$or$family$issues,$please$call$the$Oakwood$social$ worker$at$763X745X5713.1

Testing'of'Students' Standardized1testing1provides1an1opportunity1for1teachers1to1assess1achievement1levels1of1 individual1students1and1evaluate1the1effectiveness1of1the1District’s1curriculum1and1instruction.1Our1 students1take1MAP1and1MCA1tests.1 $ Grades$3,$4,$and$5$take$the$MCA$tests$and$the$MAP$test$in$the$spring$each$year.1 1 Measurable1Academic1Progress1testing1(MAP)1is1aligned1with1the1Wayzata1Public1Schools1 curriculum.1Students1and1staff1are1held1accountable1for1the1high1expectations1included in1the1 Wayzata1curriculum.1The1achievement1reports1show1two1kinds1of1scores:1percentile1scores1and1a1 RIT1score1that1shows1growth1along1a1continuum1and1can1be1compared1from1year1to1year.1These1 tests1monitor1progress1of1students1toward1meeting1MN1Academic1Standards.1They1measure1 1

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growth1in1students1learning1over1time.1MAP1test1scores1assist1teachers1in1planning1curriculum1and1 instructional1programs.1 1 Minnesota1Comprehensive1Assessment1(MCA)1are1administered1in1the1spring.1Grades131&141will1be1 tested1on1reading1and1math,1grade151on1reading,1math,1and1science.1MCA1tests1are1required1by1the1 state1for1system1accountability1data1on1how1students1are1progressing1and1meeting1the1MN1 Academic1Standards.1They1also1are1used1for1public1reporting1and1in1calculating1Adequate1Yearly1 Progress1(AYP).1MCA1tests1are1a1graduation1requirement.1 $ Make$sure$your$child$has$plenty$of$rest$and$a$good$Breakfast$prior$to$these$tests.$Test$dates$ can$be$found$on$our$website$or$ask$your$child’s$teacher$for$them.1

Title'1'

Oakwood1Elementary1School1qualifies1for1Title1I1services.1As1such,1we1offer1Title1I1services1to1those1 students1who1qualify1for1additional1academic1enrichment1and1support.1 1 Eligibility1is1determined1by1previous1academic1progress1and1test1results.1Parents1of1students1that1 qualify1for1Title1I1services1will1be1informed1and1updated1through1Open1House1Events,1Curriculum1 Night,1Oakwood’s1website,1and1scheduled1parent1meetings.1 1 There1will1be1a1special1opportunity1for1parents1to1learn1more1about1Title1I1services1through1 scheduled1neighborhood1meetings1and1a1special1meeting1during1the1month1of1November.1

Treats'

Due1to1the1increase1in1children1with1severe1and1sometimes1life1threatening1allergic1reactions1to1 many1types1of1food1ingredients,1Oakwood1will1restrict1all1birthday1treats1to1non@edible1treats.1

Vision'21' The1purpose1of1Wayzata’s1elementary1Vision1211program1is to1provide1complex1and1challenging1 learning1opportunities1for1students1exhibiting1outstanding1academic1achievement1in1the1areas1of1 math1and/or1reading.1These1areas1provide1a1foundation1for1productive1inquiry1and1stimulate1 lifelong1learning.1Different1levels1of1service1are1available1to1students,1depending1on1the1child’s1 demonstrated1need1for1service.1Oakwood’s1Vision1211teacher1provides1direct1services1to1 academically1gifted1students,1acts1as1a1consultant1to1help1classroom1teachers,1differentiates1 curriculum1to1address1the1needs1of1students,1and1coordinates1Vision1211sponsored1events1that1are1 open1to1all1interested1students.1

Visitors'

We1welcome1and1encourage1visitors1to1our1school.1As1a1safety1measure,1everyone1must1enter1 through1the1main1doors1after17:45am.1All1other1doors1will1remain1locked1to1outside1visitors1 throughout1the1school1day.1Visitors1are required1to1report1directly1to1the1office1where1you1will1 sign1in1and1be1asked1to1wear1a1visitor1badge1during1your1stay1in1our1building.1 $ We1welcome1family1members1who1wish1to1have1lunch1with1their1child1when1it1is1convenient.1 1

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However,1due1to1District1and1school1safety1guidelines,1the1following1standards1need1to1be1followed:1 $ 1.! If$you$are$not$a$parent$or$legal$guardian,$you$will$need$to$present$a$permission$ statement$from$the$parents$as$well$as$a$form$of$I.D.1 1 2.! Visitors$are$not$allowed$on$the$playground$after$the$lunch$hour.$When$lunch$is1finished,$ guests$need$to$report$back$at$the$front$office$and$sign$out.1 $ For1the1safety1and1well1being1of1all1our1students,1please1remember1the1following1rules:1 •! All1visitors,1including1parents,1must1check1in1at1the1school1office.1 •! Do1not1go1directly1to1classrooms1or1play1areas1outside1to1remove1children.1 •! Sign1in1and1put1a1nametag1on1at1the1office1first.1 •! Adults1other1than1a1parent/guardian1will$not1be1permitted1to1pick1up1a1child1without1a1 written1note1signed1by1the1child’s1parent1or1a1phone1call1and1approved1by the1principal1or1 designee.1

Walking/Riding'Bike' Parent1permission1to1walk1or1ride1a1bike1to1school1is1required1so1that1the1school1can1monitor1 student1safety1at1dismissal1times.1A1permission1form1is1available1in1the1school1office1and1must1be1 on1file1before1a1child1will1be1permitted1to1walk1or1ride1a1bike1to1or1from1school.1A$new$permission$ form$has$to$be$filled$out$each$year.1 1 Bike1racks1in1prescribed1areas1have1been1installed1and1students1will1be1informed1of1where1they1 can1park1their1bikes1on1school1grounds.1Students1that1do1not1park1in1designated1areas,1interfere1 with1or1cause1damage1to1other1student’s1bikes,1may1lose1the1privilege1of1riding1their1bikes1to1 school.1

District'Personnel'and'Policies' Superintendent1of1Schools1 Executive1Director1of1Teaching1and1Learning1 Executive1Director1of1Finance1and1Business1Services1 Executive1Director1of1Human1Resource1Services1 Director1of1Community1Ed1Services1 Director1of1Special1Services1 Director1of1Communications1and1Community1Engagement1

Chase1Anderson1 Jill1Johnson1 Jim1Westrum1 Annie1Doughty1 Bob1Wittman1 Lori1Fildes1 Amy1Parnell1

District'Information'Regarding'Data'Privacy'Rights' Wayzata1School1District1#2841obtains1and1uses1certain1information1about1each1student1to1plan1the1 best1educational1programs.1Access1to1such1information1by1third1parties1is1limited1and1controlled1in1 accordance1with1legal1rights1of1Data1Privacy.1

Information'Which'You'Can'Inspect'and'Review'

Federal1and1state1law1allows1parents1or1legal1guardians1to1inspect1and1review1official1records,1files1 and1data1relating1to1the1child.1This1includes1all1material1that1is1incorporated1in1the1cumulative1 records;1aptitude,1psychological1and1interest1test1results;1health1data;1family1background1 1

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information;1and1verified1reports1of1serious1or1recurrent1behavior1patterns.1You1may1not,1however,1 view1personal1professional1records1such1as1psychologist1or1counselor’s1private1notes.1 1 A1public1document1is1on1file1at1Wayzata1Public1Schools1Administration1Building1that1provides1 essential1information1regarding1documentation1and1procedures1related1to1Data1Privacy.1

Who'may'see'student'Educational'Records?'

Access1to1Student1Educational1Records1is1limited1to1the1following:1 •! Parents1or1legal1guardians1of1students1or1individuals1acting1as1parents1or1guardians1in1their1 absence,1if1the1student1is1under1181years1of1age1or1dependent.11 •! Students11 •! Authorized1professional1personnel1such1as1the1principal,1teachers,1counselors,1and/or1 nurses1in1connection1with1their1school1function1and1responsibilities.11 •! Other1schools1that1provide1service1to1the1student1or1to1which1the1student1transfers.11 •! State1or1federal1agencies1as1required1by1law.11 •! Scholarship1and1financial1aid1sponsors1to1whom1the1student1is1applying1for1aid.11 •! Accrediting1organizations11 •! Researchers1who1do1not1identify1students1by1name1and1who1obtain1special1permission1 relating1to1the1type1and1purpose1of1the1research.11 •! Individuals1in1compliance1with1a1court1order1of1subpoena;1the1school1district1will1attempt1to1 notify1parent1or1student1prior1to1release1of1information.11 •! Other1third1parties1who1secure1the1written1permission1of1the1student,1parent1or1legal1 guardian.11

Information'Which'Is'Made'Public' Public1law1requires1each1district1to1identify1a1“responsible1authority”1who1is1charged1with1 determining1what1records1are1to1be1kept1and1who1has1access1to1them.1The1“responsible1authority”1 for1records1in1the1Wayzata1School1District1is1Stacey1Lackner.1If1you1have1questions1regarding1Data1 Privacy,1you1may1call1her1at1763@745@5065.1

What'Are'Your'Rights'Regarding'Educational'Records'Information?'

•! You1have1the1right1to1ask1to1obtain1information1as1to1what1records1are1kept1on1your1child.11 •! You1have1the1right1(upon1presenting1proper1identification)1to1see1your1child’s1record1and1to1 have1the1 contents1of1that1record1explained1to1you1within1a1reasonable1time1after1you1make1 the1request.11 •! You1have1the1right1to1receive1a1copy1of1your1child’s1record1if1you1pay1the1cost1of1making1the1 copies.11 •! You1have1a1right1to1challenge1the1accuracy1or1completeness1of1the1records.1You1may1make1a1 written1 request1that1school1officials1change1the1records1after1explaining1the1basis1of1your1 challenge.1If1the1change1that1you1have1requested1is1not1made1within1301days,1the1school1 officials1must1notify1you1of1that1decision.1If1you1disagree1with1their1decision,1you1have1the1 right1to1a1hearing.1In1the1meantime,1a1copy1of1your1challenge1as1to1the1accuracy1or1 completeness1of1the1record1will1be1included1in1your1child’s1records.1 $ Wayzata$Public$Schools,$ISD$284$School$Board$Policies$are$available$online$at$ www.wayzata.k12.mn.us/schoolboard/policies.$ $ $ 1

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District1Policy1Bullying1Policy1 The1safety1and1well@being1of1all1children1is1of1primary1importance.1School1Board1Policy1528:1 Bullying1Prohibition1Policy1supports1the1school1district’s1goal1of1preventing1and1responding1to1acts1 of1bullying,1intimidation,1violence,1and1other1disruptive1behaviors.1Click1here1to1read1the1entire1 policy,1or1the1general1statement1of1policy1is:1 An1act1of1bullying,1by1either1an1individual1student1or1a1group1of1students,1is1expressly1 prohibited1on1school1premises,1on1school1district1property,1at1school1functions1or1activities,1 or1on1school1transportation.1This1policy1applies1not1only1to1students1who1directly1engage1in1 an1act1of1bullying1but1also1to1students1who,1by1their1indirect1behavior,1condone1or1support1 another1student’s1act1of1bullying.1This1policy1also1applies1to1any1student1whose1conduct1at1 any1time1or1in1any1place1constitutes1bullying1or1other1prohibited1conduct1that1interferes1 with1or1obstructs1the1mission1or1operations1of1the1school1district1or1the1safety1or1welfare1of1 the1student1or1other1students,1or1materially1and1substantially1interferes1with1a1student’s1 educational1opportunities1or1performance1or1ability1to1participate1in1school1functions1or1 activities1or1receive1school1benefits,1services,1or1privileges.1This1policy1also1applies1to1an1act1 of1cyberbullying1regardless1of1whether1such1act1is1committed1on1or1off1school1district1 property1and/or1with1or1without1the1use1of1school1district1resources.11

District'No1Smoking'Policy' The1School1Board1of1Wayzata1District12841is1deeply1concerned1about1the1toxic1effects1of1smoking1 and1tobacco1use1by1students,1staff1and1community.1Accordingly,1all1tobacco1use1shall1be1prohibited1 in1school1buildings1and1on1school1district1property1at1all1times.1

District'Personnel'Equal'Opportunity' It1is1the1policy1of1the1Wayzata1Public1Schools1to1provide1equal1opportunity1in1the1education1 program1and1the1employment1to1all1persons1within1its1jurisdiction.1In1compliance1with1existing1 federal1and1state1statutes1and1regulations,1the1district1affirms1that1it1will1not1discriminate1against1 any1person1on1the1basis1of1sex,1race,1religion,1color,1national1origin,1economic1status,1marital1status,1 age1or1disability.1

District'Policy'on'Emergency'School'Closings' If1schools1are1to1be1closed1because1of1weather1or1other1emergencies,1the1school1district1will1 provide1information1via1WCCO1Radio1(830@AM).1If1bad1weather1develops1while1school1is1in1session,1 parents1should1tune1in1to1this1station1for1information1regarding1early1dismissal.11

District'Policy'on'Food'Served'at'School'

When1food1is1served1in1the1classrooms1for1parties,1birthday1treats,1etc.,1it1must1be1commercially1 prepared1and1wrapped1or1prepared1by1a1licensed1caterer1or1by1the1school1food1services1personnel.1

Age'Requirements'for'School'Attendance'

Children1must1have1reached1their1fifth1birthday1on1or1before1September11st1to1be1eligible1for1 kindergarten.1Children1younger1than1the1specified1age1may1be1enrolled1if1certain1qualifications1are1 met.1The1parent(s)1of1any1District1child1whose1birthday1falls1between1September121and1October1151 may1request1consideration1for1early1entrance1to1kindergarten1or1first1grade.1For1more1complete1 information,1contact1the1principal.1 1 Wayzata$Public$Schools,$ISD$284$School$Board$Policies$are$available$online$at$ www.wayzata.k12.mn.us/schoolboard/policies.$ 1

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