Parent/Student Handbook
Hazel Strauch Elementary School ![]()
Sacramento, CA 95833
Office: (916) 566-2745
Fax: (916) 566-3546
Twin Rivers Unified School District
Welcome Strauch Families!![]()
School Mission![]()
Strauch School Staff![]()
Daily Schedule![]()
Communication![]()
Once a month we schedule Coffee and Conversation for our parents to meet with Strauch Administration. During this time we discuss current activities, upcoming events and look to parents for recommendations and support with everything from how to improve school safety to volunteering in classrooms. Meetings dates are listed in the school newsletter.
Frequently flyers are sent home with students to keep you up to date on upcoming activities and events at Strauch. We do our best to send all notices home each week in students’ Friday folders. Periodically we will call every family with a recorded message about an upcoming event. Please make sure the office has a current phone number on file so that you will receive all phone messages throughout the year with reminders and announcements.
Our school newsletter is sent home every other month with important information about current events, ways to support your child at school and any upcoming parent meetings.
Our school webpage can be accessed at http://strauch.twinriversusd.org. In addition, classroom teachers send home classroom newsletters, progress reports and communicate directly with parents either by phone or email. All Strauch teachers can be reached by email or by phone. A voicemail message can also be left at any time.
Parent Involvement![]()
- Encouraging parents/families to serve as volunteers in the school, chaperone field trips, attend student functions and school meetings, participate in school and district committees and advisory councils.
- Regularly communicate with families regarding events, homework, academics and behavior through classroom contracts, teacher reports, school newsletter, individual classroom newsletters, automated phone calling system, progress reports each trimester, phone calls and home visits.
- Offering parent/family educational opportunities including: Adult Education English Tutoring, parent workshops, family nights and referrals to community resources.
- School Site Council (SSC)
- District Advisory Council
- English Learner Advisory Council (ELAC)
- Clerical work in the classroom and home
- Tutoring support
- Field trips and assemblies
- School events, fundraisers, and family nights
- School Beautification Projects
- Student awards assemblies
- Open House and Back to School Night
- Parent Conferences
- Parent Workshops
- Student performances and events
Policies and Procedures![]()
By law, parents are obligated to send their child to school daily. Parents are strongly encouraged to schedule medical appointments during non-school hours. A student’s absence from school shall be excused only for the following reasons: personal illness, medical/dental appointment, court appearance (child’s), quarantine under the direction of a county or city health officer, observance of religious holiday or attendance at a funeral service for a member of the immediate family. Unexcused absences are those due to unreported absences, vacations, non-medical appointments….etc.
School absences are monitored carefully throughout the year. If a student has more than 10 absences in a school year for illness, a physician may be asked to verify further absences for illness. Excessive excused absences may also require notification to the School Attendance and Review Team (SART) or the district School Attendance Review Board (SARB).
A student absent from school without a valid excuse or tardy in excess of 30 minutes or more on three (3) or more days in one (1) school year is considered truant. Parents will receive written notification in the event their child is truant. Students who continue to have unexcused absences or tardies of 30 minutes or more may also require notification to the School Attendance Review Board (SARB). This is a requirement of the California Education Code. {Education Code: 48200}
Late Arrivals
- Students are tardy if they arrive to their classroom after the morning start time.
- Students who arrive late must report to the office for a late slip.
- Habitually late or tardy students will be referred to the School Attendance Review Team (SART).
- Students who are tardy or absent are not eligible for attendance awards.
Independent Study Contracts - Students who are going to be out of school for five or more days for reasons other than illness or injury may be eligible for independent study. There is a specific set of district criteria for independent study, which can be picked up from the office. An Independent Study Contract must be requested three or more days prior to a planned absence so that teachers can prepare materials for the student. Independent Study Contracts will not be issued after April 1st. Independent Study Contract forms are available in the school office. Students who use Independent Study Contracts are not eligible for trimester attendance awards.
Arriving and Departing from School - School begins at 8:30 and is dismissed at 3:12. Every Wednesday we have early release and school is out at 1:12. The cafeteria serves breakfast between 7:45 and 8:15 a.m. The playground is to stay clear until the students are taken out for recess 15 minutes before school starts, and is closed after school. Families that arrive early are asked to wait in the cafeteria, not on the playground. Playground supervision of students begins 15 minutes before the start of school. Please have a backup plan with your child if you are running late or are unable to pick them up. Please call our office by 12:00 p.m. if you need to make last minute alternate arrangements for after school pick up. Teachers are often doing outside activities with their class towards the end of the day and may not receive these messages before the dismissal bell.
For your child’s safety and to minimize strangers on campus, our campus is closed from the time school starts until the time school ends. The gates will be opened at the last bell to allow students to walk off campus, and parents to go to classrooms. Please do not try to step into a classroom at the beginning or end of the day, as it takes the teacher away from teaching their class. Students are dismissed by their teacher, not the bell, and anyone picking up a child must wait until students come out of their classrooms. If an older child will be picking up a younger sibling after school, let them know they may be asked what brings them on campus, and they simply need to tell the adult who they are picking up.
Car Drop Off/Pick-Up
- The gates on Edmonton will be closed throughout the day except in an emergency. Staff will have gate keys if they need to take their students outside the gates.
- Children waiting to be picked up must remain in front of the school, until picked up.
- Students not picked up by 3:25 PM will be brought to the office to contact a parent/guardian.
- Students are not to go into the street to meet parents/guardians.
- Do not leave your car unattended along the pick-up and drop-off curb area. Drivers must be in cars at the loading area at all times. Police will cite illegally parked cars in the red zone.
- Continue to pull forward during pick-up and drop-off to utilize the entire front of the school. Please do not block others or the crosswalks. The children will know to look for your car all along the pick-up area.
Emergency Cards - Emergency cards are kept on file in the office and in the classroom. If you have changes with a telephone number or address, please contact the school immediately so that the card can be updated. IF AN EMERGENCY SHOULD ARISE WITH YOUR CHILD, IT IS VITAL THAT WE HAVE IMMEDIATE ACCESS TO PARENTS OR A DESIGNATED ADULT.
Medication - The school recognizes that students may have special medical needs. The Education Code (49407) outlines conditions for administering medications at school during the time the student is under the supervision of school personnel. Medications, both prescription and over-the-counter, can only be given if there are written instructions from a health care provider and written permission from the parent/guardian. Written instructions must be renewed at the start of each school year. Medication must be labeled and in the original container. Students may not carry any medications with them during the school day. If your child needs an inhaler, please ask your doctor for an extra one to keep in the school office for emergencies. Arrangements can be made with the health office for asthma sufferers who need to carry an inhaler with them.
Illness or Injury - Parents will be promptly notified of any serious injury or illness that occurs on the school grounds. It is critical to keep up-to-date information on your child’s emergency card, which is on file in the school office. Parents may be asked to pick up their child for their own observation or examination by their family physician. If the accident or injury warrants, the school will call 911 and notify the parents immediately. The school does not have a full-time nurse.
Classroom and School Visitations - To ensure the safety of our students, all visitors must sign in at the office and get a visitors badge, which must be worn while on campus. Parents/guardians and interested members of the community are encouraged to visit the school and observe the educational program. Visits during school hours should be arranged twenty four hours in advance with the teacher or administrator. If a conference with the teacher is desired, an appointment should be set with the teacher during non-instructional time. When school is in session, all visitors must go directly to the school office to register (Penal code 627.6) before going into instructional areas.
Volunteers - We value the contributions that parents and community members make in our schools. We welcome volunteers in our classrooms and on our campus. Volunteers are special people who are willing to donate their time and energy to the students and staff of our district. All visitors/volunteers must sign in at the school office and wear a Strauch Elementary visitor badge prior to going onto the campus. Visitors must sign out and return the badge before leaving the campus. Classroom volunteers are under the direct supervision of teachers and administrators while on campus.
It is the District policy that cellular phones, pagers, and other personal electronic communication devices not be used in a manner that interrupts or distracts students or staff members in the performance of assigned duties, except for emergency purposes. Please set phones to “silent” mode while on campus. Phone calls should be made in areas away from instructional activities.
If an adult is going to volunteer more than ten hours a week or be alone with children, for example, attend or drive students on a field trip, they need to complete a volunteer application, be fingerprinted and have a cleared TB test verification. Please call 916-566-1600 to set up an appointment to be fingerprinted. Volunteer applications need to be turned in at the district office. Once cleared, the district will issue a district approved volunteer badge.
There are times when a volunteer may see or hear something in a classroom or on the campus regarding a student’s academic progress, a discipline issue or other matter that must be kept confidential. Therefore, we ask volunteers to be aware that individual student information should not be discussed with anyone other than the appropriate school officials.
English Language Advisory Committee (ELAC) - Our ELAC meets four to five times a year. This is an advisory committee where parents and guardians can make recommendations for school operations and the School Plan.
School Site Council - Strauch Elementary School receives funding beyond the district general budget through participation in the Title I Program. The School Site Council develops and improves school programs with these funds. Site Council is made up of parents/guardians, staff and administrators and meets five to six times a year. All parents may attend site School Site Council meetings. Meeting dates are listed in the school newsletter.
Closed Campus - To ensure student safety and supervision, Strauch has established a closed campus policy. When a student arrives on the school grounds, they must remain on campus until the end of the school day. No one is allowed to visit the campus or go into a classroom during school hours without checking in at the office and receiving a badge.
Cell Phone Use - Cell phone use by students is not permitted during school hours as they become a distraction and can lead to disputes or problems on the playground. If students bring a cell phone to school, they must be turned off and left in their backpack. If students disregard this policy, the cell phone may be confiscated and will be held until a parent can pick it up. The school is not liable or responsible for theft, loss, or damaged cell phones.
Messages and Deliveries - Due to the volume of requests and multiple classroom interruptions, the office staff will not deliver personal messages or items in order to minimize interruptions to classroom instruction. Messages about change of plans, transportation and other non-emergency matters will not be delivered during instructional time. Students should be directed by parents to go to the school office after school, if necessary. The office cannot be held responsible for delivering messages to students unless it is an actual emergency. Parents are encouraged to let students assume responsibility for remembering lunches, school items, homework, etc. Items that may be distracting to the learning environment (balloons, flowers, etc.) will not be delivered to the classrooms.
Birthdays - A child’s birthday is a family celebration. Instructional time cannot be used to celebrate a child’s birthday. If you would like to send a birthday treat for your child’s class, please make arrangements with their teacher prior to bringing it in due to potential food allergies, scheduling, etc. Treats must be purchased at a store or bakery and may not be homemade. Children will be provided the treat during a non-instructional time (recess, lunch, dismissal). Balloons, presents, etc. should be presented to the child at home. Please refrain from distributing birthday or party invitations at school unless the entire class is invited. This avoids hurt feelings.
Homework - The purpose of homework is to extend and reinforce what has been taught in class. Students who regularly do homework are more successful in school. Homework is explained to students before they take it home. Parents are requested to support the classroom homework program by providing a quiet place and a regular time for your child to do homework and reviewing all work with your child upon completion. In addition to class work assignments, every child at Strauch School is expected to read or be read to for 20 minutes a day.
Report Cards - Report cards are sent home at the end of each trimester. Your child’s first trimester report card will be handed out during parent conferences on November 16 & 17, 2017. The remaining two report cards will be handed out in March and June. Trimester schedules are:
1st Trimester: August 8, 2017 – October 30, 2017
2nd Trimester: November 1, 2016 – February 23, 2018
3rd Trimester: February 24, 2018 – June 1, 2018
Concerns/Complaints - The district has adopted a clear set of procedures to address concerns and complaints. Please use the following steps when you have a concern:
- Classroom or behavior concerns should first be brought to the attention of your child’s teacher. Please call the teacher to explain your concern. Small concerns may be addressed through a phone call; larger concerns are better addressed in a conference/meeting.
- If the classroom concern is not satisfactorily addressed with the teacher or the concern is a school level concern, then please call the school administrator. Small concerns may be addressed through a phone call; larger concerns are better addressed in a conference/meeting.
Library Checkout - Children are encouraged to take home books from the School Library. We ask your cooperation in seeing that your child takes care of the books and returns them when due. Students will be required to pay for lost or damaged materials. If you do not want your child to check out materials from the library, please send a note stating this with your signature and date to your child’s teacher.
Lost and Found - Clothing, backpacks and larger items that are found will be held in the bin located in the cafeteria. Unclaimed items will be donated periodically throughout the year. Please try to label everything for your child. Smaller items (e.g. jewelry, glasses) will be held in the office.
Emergency Procedures - Strauch Elementary has an Emergency Plan that specifies an action for any emergency situation (e.g. fire, earthquake, intruder alert). Parents are advised that in the event they are picking up students or visiting school in the middle of an emergency drill, they will be asked to wait until the drill is over to pick up their student. Additionally, any individuals on campus during an emergency drill are subject to participate in the emergency drill. Students will discuss and practice emergency procedures periodically throughout the year.
Academic Assessments - Students are assessed each year using different assessment tools to measure progress toward meeting grade level standards. To monitor student learning, students are given classroom, district and state assessments. Assessment results are used by teachers to plan classroom instruction, identify the individual needs of students, monitor student progress toward grade-level standards and/or recommend student placement in various school programs.
State Assessments - In the spring, all students in grades three through five take the California SBAC (Smarter Balance Assessment Consortium). This assessment contains an English, Math and Writing component. The entire test is electronic and taken on computers. To help your child do well on this test, and in their normal school work, please ensure that your child gets plenty of sleep and has a healthy breakfast each day.
Prohibited Items - The following items are not allowed at Strauch Elementary School at any time:
Balloons Electronic Games/Music devices Toys/Trading cards
Cameras Fireworks/Poppers Rolling Shoes/Heelies
Gum/Sunflower seeds Perfume Skateboards
Drugs/Paraphernalia Matches/Lighters Weapons/Replicas
Laser pens Footballs
Personal Possessions - Only items necessary for school should be brought to school (backpacks, folders, pencils, etc). The school will not be responsible for the theft or damage to personal possessions that students bring to school. Personal basketballs or playground balls may come to school to be used for recess games only. Students may not exclude other students from games with their personal balls.
Special Programs![]()
Language, Speech & Hearing - The Language, Speech and Hearing Program provides designated instruction to students who exhibit delayed development of articulation skills, understanding and use of language skills and hearing impairment. To enable students to actively participate and achieve in the classroom, students receive individual/small group instruction by the Speech and Language Therapist.
Student Study Team - The Student Study Team (SST) is an effective way to bring together all resources to support students having difficulties in regular classes (a group problem solving method). The team gathers, at the request of the teacher, for a concentrated problem solving meeting where all involved persons are present. The parent may be asked to participate in person, or provide input via phone conference or a written questionnaire. During an SST meeting, either recommendations or a comprehensive action plan is formulated to support student achievement. If necessary, a follow-up meeting is scheduled to review the results of diagnostic testing, report progress or make further recommendations. The SST is a teacher/student support system and is an expression of the school’s concern for students and their academic success.
Gifted and Talented (GATE) Program - Students are identified for the Gifted and Talented Program as early as third grade. State assessments are used to determine eligibility. Differentiated instruction is provided in the classroom, and GATE students are invited to participate in our afterschool GATE program.
Sports/Afterschool Activities - Students at different grade levels are invited to tryout or join our sports teams and after school activities that are offered during the year. Please check the school calendar, website or newsletter throughout the school year for more information.
Awards and Recognition![]()
Student of the Week/Month - Many classrooms select a student of the week/month. Teachers will recognize these students in the classroom through a variety of activities such as student picture displays, sharing their favorite toy or item from home, or having a special job assigned for the week/month. The teacher will establish criteria for this recognition and will inform students and parents.
Fantastic Falcon Tickets - Staff members who witness students doing an excellent job following school rules and demonstrating good citizenship/work habits will issue the student(s) a fantastic falcon ticket. Tickets can be earned on the yard, in the classroom and in the cafeteria. Students will place their tickets in the class container and a drawing will be held every Friday to reward those students whose names are drawn.
Uniform Policy![]()
- Long pants, skirts, jumpers and shorts may be navy blue or khaki. Plain dark blue jeans are also acceptable.
- Sweats with elastic at the ankles, nylon shorts or nylon warm-up pants are not considered uniform attire.
- Clothes must fit well and may not be “baggy” or skintight. ‘Sagging’ pants are not allowed at any time.
- Leggings may be a solid blue, white, or black and cannot be worn as pants.
- Polo shirts, turtlenecks and shirts with a collar may be worn in white, navy or light blue only. These items should be free of logos or designs. They must be a solid color.
- No tank tops or short tops may be worn as a shirt. (No midriff showing).
- Colored undershirts are not allowed.
- At no time are undergarments to be exposed.
- No special jacket is required. Please avoid jackets with team logos.
- Shoes that are suitable for physical education should be worn. Lace-up or Velcro sneakers are the ideal style. Socks should always be worn. Sandals or backless shoes are not to be worn; shoes need to be close-toed.
Hats are discouraged at school. Only hats to protect from the sun or cold weather are allowed. Hats may not be worn indoors. - Shorts and Skirt length: Must be longer than the student’s fingertips when their arms are extended straight down.
- Red: We do not allow children to wear the color red at any time. Please try to avoid purchasing red jackets or shoes.
- Strauch logo t-shirts (sold in the office) with uniform bottoms are acceptable uniform shirts and can be worn daily.
- Last Friday of each month: Free dress. Please remember that dress code is still in effect for these days which does include no red or open toed shoes.
- Call home and ask that a change of clothing be brought to the school.
- Lend an item from our uniform closet.
- Send a note home to the parent.
School Behavior Plan![]()
Climate for Learning - The school staff is committed to providing a safe, orderly and caring learning environment where students feel comfortable, share responsibility for maintaining a positive school climate and take pride in their school and their achievements. As a school, we encourage attitudes and behaviors that promote mutual respect and harmonious relations. Students are not allowed to bully other students or provoke conflicts. Behavior or statements that degrade an individual on the basis of his/her race, ethnicity, culture, heritage, gender, sexual orientation, physical/mental attributes, religious beliefs or practices shall not be tolerated. All school personnel are mutually responsible for managing student conduct, safety and the enforcement of school policies and regulations.
School Rules
- Be Safe
- Be Respectful
- Be Responsible
- Warning
- Loss of recess
- Time-out
- Parent contact
- Loss of privileges
- Citation
- Office referral
- Suspension
Office Referrals - Students are sent to the office on referral for serious infractions. Students meet with the administrator or designee to discuss the incident that caused the referral. Office referrals are documented in the Student Discipline database. Students receiving office referrals may be excluded from participating in activities/assemblies and may lose recess and other privileges.
General Playground Rules:
- Students are to stay in the playground area at all times
- Contact sports or physical contact of any kind are not permitted (e.g. play-fighting, tag, pushing)
- No throwing of rocks, bark, dirt, sticks or any other objects
- ALL students are welcome to participate in ALL games during recess
- Classroom walls may not be used as ball walls
- No playing on classroom ramps
- Students wait in line for drinks at the water fountains
- Get drinks and use the restroom BEFORE the bell rings/whistle blows
- Students who bring lunch from home may go immediately to their assigned tables
- Students remain seated at assigned lunch tables until they are dismissed by noon duty staff
- Students will use proper and appropriate table manners
- Students are not permitted to trade or share food with each other
- Students are to leave their lunch tables and surrounding area clean and free from trash
- Students dispose of garbage as they are excused from their table and then line up for recess
- Students have 20 minutes to eat their lunch but may take their entire lunch period if they choose (45 minutes)
Bully Prevention Policy![]()
A student shall not intimidate or harass another student through words or actions. Such behavior includes patterns of direct physical contact such as hitting or shoving, verbal assaults such as teasing or name calling (in person, in text messages or online) and social isolation or manipulation.
Incidents of bullying are expected to be reported immediately to a school administrator or designee. Staff is expected to immediately intervene when they see a bullying incident occur. Each complaint of bullying should be promptly investigated.
Teachers will discuss the bullying policy with their students in age-appropriate ways and will assure students that they need not endure any form of bullying. Students who bully are in violation of this policy and are subject to disciplinary action up to and including expulsion. School rules are to be followed by every student while on school grounds, or when traveling to and from a school-sponsored activity.
Our policy includes the following:
- Any student who engages in bullying may be subject to disciplinary action up to and including expulsion.
- Students are expected to immediately report incidents of bullying to their teacher, a school administrator or designee
- Students can rely on staff to promptly investigate each complaint of bullying in a thorough and confidential manner
- The school prohibits retaliation against any complainant or any participant in the complaint process
- Parent/Student/Administrator conference
- Conflict resolution through group or individual work with an administrator or designee
- Disciplinary action from staff or administrator, including loss of privileges, loss of recess time or suspension
STRAUCH SCHOOL RULES AND BEHAVIORAL EXPECTATIONS![]()
Area |
Be Safe
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Be Respectful
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Be Responsible
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Arrival & Dismissal Areas __ Bus Riders __ Car Riders __ Walkers __ Bicycles __ Skateboards __ Scooters
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Use sidewalks and cross walks Wait in designated areas Walk safely with a friend or family member Walk bicycles, skateboards & scooters while on campus Wear helmets Secure bicycles, skateboards & scooters Obey crossing guards & staff members |
Walk quietly to your designated place Be present in supervised areas Students stay on campus until dismissed
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Arrive and leave on time Always go directly home or to your after school location Make arrangements for after school plans before coming to school
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Classroom
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Keep hands, feet & objects to self Sit in chair safely Use furniture & supplies appropriately |
Practice active listening Raise a quiet hand to speak Use quiet, kind words and actions Ask to use other’s property |
Follow directions Be on time and be prepared Stay on task Clean up after yourselves |
Cafeteria
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Keep hands, feet and objects to self Hold tray with two hands Report spills immediately Walk to line up & out to playground |
Wait patiently & use good manners Raise hand for help Listen & obey when staff is speaking Use polite language and appropriate level of talking Allow anyone to sit next to you |
Follow directions Be on time and be prepared Stay on task Clean up after yourselves
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Playground
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Walk to and from playground Stay within boundaries Be aware of activities/games around you No play fighting |
Play fairly Include everyone No teasing or bullying Listen and obey all staff members Ask for equipment politely |
When whistle blows, stop playing and freeze Walk quietly to your classroom line when 2nd whistle blows
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Hallways
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Walk in single file |
Hold the door open for others Be silent in the hallway |
Keep hands, feet, and object to yourself Must have a pass |
Bathrooms
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Keep feet on floor Keep water in the sink Wash hands with soap & water Put paper towels in garbage |
Give people privacy No playing Leave lights on Doors unlocked when not in use |
Flush toilet after use Return to room or playground promptly
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Office & Health Office
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Stay where told
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Wait your turn & follow directions Sit quietly |
Must have office pass Get permission to use phone
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Media / Library
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Use books and equipment Appropriately Walk while in the library
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Use whisper voices Food and drink with permission only Get permission to use printer |
Return books when due Stay in your space Listen & follow directions Use internet appropriately
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Special Events & Assemblies |
Enter cafeteria quietly and sit in assigned area Use quiet signal Keep hands, feet & objects to yourself |
Use manners Show appreciation by applauding appropriately
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Be quiet so others can hear Stay seated so others can see Sit on bottom with legs crossed |
HAZEL STRAUCH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - SCHOOL PLEDGE/COMPACT 2017-2018![]()
In order to provide the best education for your children, it is essential that we work closely with you. You are a very important part of our team. We encourage you to take an active role in your children’s education. Teachers, parents, and students share responsibilities that we as partners carry out to achieve student success in school and in life. Teachers have reviewed these responsibilities with students in class, please review them again at home. Thank you!
TEACHER PLEDGE
The school plays a very important role in developing learning skills for life. To enhance your child’s education and success in school, I will make every effort to:
- Provide each student with the best educational program possible.
- Provide a safe, nurturing environment in which students can learn.
- Communicate your child’s progress in a timely manner, through conferences, meetings, progress reports and other available means.
- Maintain high expectations for every student, and ensure every student learns.
- Enforce school and classroom rules fairly and consistently.
- Maintain professional behavior and a positive, supportive mindset.
STUDENT PLEDGE
I realize that my education is important. I know I am the one responsible for my own success. Therefore, I will make every effort to:
- Be Safe, Be Respectful, Be Responsible
- Come to school every day and on time ready to learn and work hard.
- Complete all my work to the best of my ability.
- Follow school and classroom rules.
- Be respectful toward my teachers, school staff, other students and families.
- Bring necessary materials, completed assignments and homework.
- Actively participate in class and ask for help when I need it.
PARENT PLEDGE
Parents and family are a child’s first and most important teachers. To encourage my child’s learning and success in school, I will make every effort to:
- Ensure that my child comes to school every day on time and ready to learn.
- Assist my child with daily homework.
- Provide a quiet place for my child to read every day. (20 min. grades K-3 / 30 min. grades 4-5)
- Make sure my child gets at least eight hours of sleep every night.
- Limit and supervise recreational technology (video games, TV, etc.).
- Attend school conferences and scheduled meetings.
- Maintain open lines of communication with school staff and let my child’s teacher know when I have a concern.
HAZEL STRAUCH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - PACTO DE LA CASA Y ESCUELA 2017-2018![]()
Con el fin de proporcionar la mejor educación para sus hijos, es esencial que trabajamos estrechamente con usted. Usted es una parte muy importante de nuestro equipo. Le animamos a tomar un papel activo en la educación de sus hijos. Los maestros, los padres y los estudiantes comparten las responsabilidades que nosotros como socios llevamos a cabo para lograr el éxito estudiantil en la escuela y en la vida. Los maestros han revisado estas responsabilidades con los estudiantes en clase. Pedimos que los repasen de nuevo en casa. ¡Gracias!
PROMESA DE MAESTRO(A)
La escuela juega un papel muy importante en el desarrollo de habilidades de aprendizaje para toda la vida. Para mejorar la educación y el éxito escolar de su hijo, voy a hacer cada esfuerzo para:
- Proporcionar a cada estudiante con el mejor programa educativo posible.
- Proveer un ambiente seguro y acogedor en el que los estudiantes pueden aprender.
- Comunicar el progreso de su hijo en el momento oportuno, a través de conferencias, reuniones, informes de avance y otros medios disponibles.
- Mantener altas expectativas para todos los estudiantes y asegurar que cada estudiante aprende.
- Hacer cumplir las reglas de la clase y de la escuela de manera justa y consistente.
- Mantener un comportamiento profesional y una mentalidad positiva y de apoyo.
PROMESA DE ESTUDIANTE
Me doy cuenta de que mi educación es importante. Yo sé que soy el responsable de mi propio éxito. Por lo tanto, voy a hacer todo lo posible para:
- Comportarme seguro, respetuoso, y responsable.
- Asistir a la escuela todos los días a tiempo y listo(a) para aprender y trabajar duro.
- Completar todo mi trabajo a lo mejor de mi capacidad.
- Seguir las reglas de la escuela y del salon.
- Ser respetuoso hacia mis maestros, personal escolar, otros estudiantes y familias.
- Traer los materiales necesarios y mis tareas terminadas.
- Participar activamente en clase y pedir ayuda cuando la necesite.
PROMESA DE PADRE/GUARDIAN
Los padres y la familia son los primeros y más importantes maestros de un niño. Para fomentar el aprendizaje y el éxito en la escuela de mi hijo(a), voy a hacer todo lo posible para:
- Asegurar que mi hijo(a) venga a la escuela todos los días a tiempo y listo para aprender.
- Ayudar a mi hijo(a) con la tarea diaria.
- Proporcionarle un lugar tranquilo para que mi hijo(a) pueda leer todos los días.
- Asegúrarme de que mi hijo(a) reciba por lo menos ocho horas de sueño cada noche.
- Límitar y supervisar la tecnología recreativa (videojuegos, TV, etc..).
- Asistir a las conferencias de padres, juntas escolares y reuniones programadas.
- Mantener abiertas las líneas de comunicación con el personal de la escuela y dejarle saber al maestro(a) de mi hijo(a) cuando tengo una preocupación.
2017-2018 Strauch School Calendar![]()
First Day of School August 8th
No School / Labor Day September 4th
Fall Picture Day October 17th
End of 1st Trimester October 30th
No School /Professional Development Day October 31st
No School /Veterans’ Day November 10th
Shortened Day November 14th
No School /Parent conferences November 16th and 17th
No School/ Thanksgiving Recess November 20th – 24th
Minimum Day December 20th
No School /Winter Break December 21st- January 5th
No School /Martin Luther King Jr. Day January 15th
No School /Professional Development Day January 26th
No School /Presidents’ Day February 16th & 19th
End of 2nd Trimester February 23rd
No School March 16th
No School / Spring Recess March 26th - April 2nd
Spring Picture Day April 13th
Open House April 19th (5:30-7:00)
No School /Memorial Day May 28th
End of 3rd Trimester June 1st
5th Grade Promotion June 1st
Last Day of School (Minimum Day) June 1st
Minimum Days – dismissal at 1:42
Shortened Days – dismissal at 2:12
Early Out Wednesday - dismissal at 1:12
Refer to newsletters and fliers for more details about other upcoming school wide events, parent meetings, School Site Council and ELAC meeting dates and times.