Bannon Creek School

Family/School Handbook

2017-2018

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Bannon Creek School

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Dear Bannon Creek Students and Parents:  

Welcome back to a new school year!  I am very excited about the 

positive changes and upgrades to our school that will support students’ 

academic and social achievement during the 2017-2018 school year.  Our 

school’s transition to a K-8 school is one fabulous change for our 

students!  On behalf of our outstanding staff I would like to welcome all 

of you to the new school year at Bannon Creek! We are looking forward 

to a great year filled with success and accomplishments.  

This parent /student handbook is a resource with information that will 

help you as a parent to keep informed and to participate in the success 

of your children attending Bannon Creek School.  It is filled with 

information about school wide procedures and policies, behavior 

expectations, positive rewards, and student programs.   

This year we will be focusing on providing students with differentiated 

instruction after reviewing individual student data and providing 

extended academic support to our students in needed academic areas. 

We will have an extended day program that will address academic needs 

in all grades.  We know, as parents, you are always looking for 

opportunities to contribute to your child’s education.  We are going to 

offer parent workshops and orientation events to provide parents with 

support your students at home with literacy activities. 

I hope you are looking forward to the 2017-2018 school year with as 

much enthusiasm as I am.  We have a number of good things happening 

here at Bannon Creek, so come by and visit us!  

Go Beavers!  

Oscar Garcia 

 

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Natomas Unified School District’s

Vision, Goals, & Core Beliefs

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Purpose

Bannon Creek Elementary School, in partnership with its children, families, community and NUSD, creates a learning community that uses common core curriculum and technology, guided by data, to provide the best possible learning environment for our students.

Bannon Creek is committed to providing a nurturing environment through positive supportive interactions using character and social emotional skills development.

Together, students, families, and staff build a safety net of support for each other. As we maximize our individual potentials, we can achieve our school wide goals. In the spirit of teamwork and responsibility we foster at Bannon Creek, we do WHATEVER IT TAKES!

 

Mission

Our Bannon Creek community believes that all children can learn. We do Whatever It Takes to nurture, educate, and challenge our students. The academic progress of each learner is measured using district and state assessments, which are shared with families through consistent communication. Interventions and enrichment strategies are provided for students performing below and above grade level standards. Ongoing instruction in social and emotional skills development and regular celebrations of students success, create an environment that fosters appreciation for learning and cultural diversity. It is our mission to empower students to successfully approach life’s transitions and challenges.

School Motto

Whatever It Takes

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Table of Contents

General Information: Calendar & Bell Schedule Page 6-7 Arrival/Dismissal Page 8-9 Independent Study Page 8 Early Dismissal Page 8 SARB Page 9 Health/Illness/Medications/Immunizations Page 9 Attendance/Illness Page 10 Before & After School Care/Preschool Page 10-11 Cafeteria/Breakfast/Lunch Page 11 Classroom Visitations Page 11 Communication and Phone Messages Page 12 Conferences/Teacher Communication Page 12 Parent Concerns Page 12 Progress Reports/Report Cards/Grading Page 12-13 Homework/Computers/Internet Page 13 Textbooks Page 13 Safe Routes/Student Safety Page 13-14 Bus Transportation Page 14

Student Programs: English Language Learners/PIE/Bridge/CELDT Page 14 Gifted and Talented Education (GATE) Page 14-15 SST/Special Education/Child Find/Psychologist Page 15-16 Student Council Page 16

School Programs: School Improvement Program (SIP) Page 16

School Site Council (SSC) Page 16

English Learner Advisory Committee Page 17

Safe Haven Page 17

Behavior and Discipline: Schoolwide Agreement Page 18-20

Dress Code Page 21-22

Unwelcome Items/ Cell Phones Page 22

Food/Birthdays Page 23

Grounds for Suspension Page 23

Especially For Students: Playground Games/Safety Page 24-27

Bicycle Rules Page 28

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General Information Arrival

● Breakfast begins at 7:15am. Supervision is not available prior to 7:15 am. ● Do NOT drop off your child earlier! ● Students go directly to playground to line up after 7:30am. ● Students line up in Multipurpose room on rainy days facing the stage.

Dismissal

● Students must be picked up in the FRONT of the school

● Teacher supervision is provided at various locations during dismissal.

● Arrangements must be made to pick students up on time

Absences Call the office staff at 567-5600 to report all absences.

● All absences must be cleared within 3 days

It is important that children be trained to be punctual and regular in attendance beginning with the first day of school. Parents who encourage their child/children to arrive to school on time, attend school each day, and remain the full day will encourage a positive learning experience for their child.

● Monthly Celebrations to support perfect attendance. ● Perfect Attendance = present everyday with no tardies and remain the full day.

The State of California has set up certain requirements regarding attendance. Each student and their parents are held responsible for meeting these requirements. The State requires each student to be in school unless their absence is excused. ABSENCES EXCUSED FOR JUSTIFIABLE REASONS: A student shall be excused from school for justifiable personal reasons, including, but not limited to, illness, medical or counseling appointments, an appearance in court, observance of a holiday or ceremony of his/her religion, attendance at religious retreats or an employment conference, when the pupil’s absence has been requested in writing by the parent or guardian and approved by the principal or designated representative. Students absent under this section are allowed to make up assignments and tests missed during the absence (E.C. 48205).

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Unexcused Absences Unexcused absences include:

● Visiting relatives and friends

● Having guests from out of town

● Oversleeping

● Bad weather

● Illness of parent or family member

● Missed Bus

● Other Transportation problems

● Vacation

Early Dismissal

If you must sign a student out early for an appointment, the following rules apply:

● Parent/Guardian must come to the office to sign student out

● Parent/Guardian will be given a permission slip to pick student up from classroom

● Contact the office staff by phone or note if anyone other than parent/guardian will be

signing student out early

o Emergency contacts are not permitted to sign a student out without prior contact

from the parent/guardian

Truancy

● When a student is absent (unexcused) or late (unexcused) more than 30 minutes, three or more times.

● Habitual truancy will result in: o Teacher conference

o Administrator conference

o Referral to School Attendance Review Board (SARB)

Short Term Independent Study Contracts

● Available for students who will be out of school five (5) or more days. ● Independent Study Contracts (IS) allow students who will be absent the ability to get

credit as if attending school. ● To request an Independent Study Contract

o Fill out the request form located in the school office o Submit to office no less than five (5) days in advance

● All schoolwork must be turned in to the student’s teacher on the FIRST day back to school after the contract period or the contract will be invalidated and the student’s

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absences will be unexcused

SCHOOL ATTENDANCE REVIEW BOARD (SARB)

One of the options listed on the student referral form is "Referral to SARB." The main responsibility of the School Attendance Review Board (SARB) is to promote good school attendance and behavior through the use of alternatives to the Juvenile Court system. This process brings together parents, students, school personnel and community agencies to help solve student attendance and/or behavior problems. The SARB coordinates community services and designs remedies for students under school authority, or who are in danger of becoming habitually truant, irregular in attendance, insubordinate, disorderly, or who have exhausted the school's resources. It is within the jurisdiction of SARB to ask that petitions be filed on behalf of minors in the County Juvenile Court if--

● SARB determines that available public and private services are insufficient or inappropriate to correct the insubordination or habitual truancy of a minor

● The minor does not follow SARB's directions or use the services provided ● The action of the Juvenile Court will result in the student's improved attendance or

behavior

A student must be in school to learn. In addition, punctuality and good attendance are attributes that lead to successful performance in all walks of life. The Natomas Unified School District will follow these procedures to ensure that attendance and punctuality are encouraged on all of its campuses.

● The office staff or classroom teacher will verify each student absence. ● On the third unexcused absence or tardy of 30 minutes or more (or combination of

tardy and absence) a "notification of truancy" letter will be sent to the parent/guardian. ● On the fourth unexcused absence or tardy of 30 minutes or more (or combination), a

second "notification of truancy" letter will be sent. A site level SARB meeting will be scheduled when reasonable.

● On the fifth unexcused absence or tardy of 30 minutes or more (or combination), another "notice of truancy" letter will be sent. A District-level School Attendance Review Board meeting will be scheduled.

● If the contract of the District S.A.R.B. meeting is not upheld, the case will be referred to the North Area School Attendance Review Board.

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Student Health Information & Immunizations

The district nurse helps identify health problems which might impact a child's learning. A Pure Tone Audiometer test for hearing acuity and a Snellen Test for visual acuity are administered in school at specified grade levels. Working closely with our office staff benefits your child's health and the general well-being of the entire school population. Natomas Unified students will not be able to attend class when school starts Aug. 9 unless they have current immunizations, obtain a medical exemption, or have a personal belief exemption on file and are not advancing this year to Preschool, Transitional Kindergarten or 7th grade. A new state law, effective Jan. 1, 2017, eliminated the parental option of exempting their children on the basis that they hold a personal belief against legally required immunizations. The law was aimed at guarding against the spread of serious diseases. Existing personal belief exemptions on file at schools will be honored, however, until the child advances to the next grade span, which means Preschool, Transitional Kindergarten or 7th grade. What immunizations does the state require? Please see NUSD’s website for a list of immunizations required by the state. Medications

Do not send medication to school with your child. These include:

● Cough drops

● Medicated creams and ointments

● Pain relievers

● Vitamins

● Cold and allergy medications

● Antibiotics

If medication must be taken during the school day:

● We must have a Doctor’s Authorization Form filled out by physician ● Request to Administer Medication form filled out by parent ● Medication must be received in a labeled prescription container with appropriate

directions for administration o Pharmacies can split a prescription between two bottles for home and school use

California State Education Code Section 11753.1:

"Any pupil who is required to take, during the regular school day, medication prescribed for him/her by a physician may be assisted by the school nurse or other designated school personnel" if the school district receives the necessary forms completed by the parents or

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guardian and physician. The form can be obtained in the school office. OVER-THE-COUNTER MEDICATION MAY NOT BE ADMINISTERED OR BROUGHT TO SCHOOL UNLESS A FORM IS COMPLETED."

Illness When to keep you child at home:

● Fever greater than 99.5 o Must be fever free for 24 hours before returning to school

● Stomach upset which may result in vomiting or diarrhea ● Rashes ● Contagious Diseases (notify the office staff)

o Measles o Mumps o Chicken Pox o Impetigo o Head Lice o Strep Throat o Pink Eye

Students may attend school with:

● Allergies/hay fever ● Mild cold/flu symptoms when no fever is present ● Injuries

o Please let the office staff know if any accommodations are needed during recovery

Bring a doctor’s note to excuse from physical education

Before and After School Care

● CDC/CDI o Offers before and after school care o Located on-site o 923-2184

● MASTERS After School Program o Free after school program o Enrolls using lottery system. Visit classroom 8.

● Roberts’ Family Development Center

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o Applications available by visiting the program in classroom 16 & 19.

Cafeteria ● Free & Reduced Lunch forms will come home in first day packets

o New forms must be filled out each school year ● You may pay for lunches online

o Go to district webpage: www.natomasunified.org o Select: Online Lunch Payments from the quick links o Call the office staff if you need your student’s ID number

● You may pay for lunches with a check at the lunch counter o Write student’s name on memo line for proper credit

● Breakfast is available starting at 7:15 AM ● Breakfast doors will close at 7:40 AM. ● Students will be sent to class by 7:45

School/Classroom Visitation

We are proud of Bannon Creek School's educational program. It is our pleasure to have any

parent visit their child’s classroom. Volunteers are especially welcome. In order to have these

visitations carried out with as little disruption to the instructional program as possible and for

safety reasons; everyone entering our campus is required by law to:

● Sign in at the office, where a picture will be taken and a visitors badge will be issued o As per district regulation, picture of visitor MUST be taken.

● Wear badge in visible location and show to any staff members who request to see it. ● You must notify your child’s teacher 48 hours in advance of visiting the classroom ● If a problem occurs between students:

o Do NOT talk to students directly o Notify staff members so they can handle the situation

● Sign out before leaving campus

Communication/Phone Messages

● Be sure your child knows important information before school o Who will be picking him/her up o Where are they to go after school

● Emergency Messages to students

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o Call the office staff if you have an emergency message for your child o We cannot always guarantee that messages received at the end of the day will be

delivered o The office is not to be used as childcare due to limited space and lack of proper

supervision ▪ Make arrangements with family to care for children in an emergency

Conferences/Teacher Communication

● Parent/Teacher Conferences

o Will be scheduled in November

o Additional Conferences/Communication with Teacher:

▪ Conferences must be requested in advance

▪ Leave a message with the school secretary or email the teacher directly

● Links to email addresses available on school website

▪ The teacher will contact you to make an appointment

▪ Teachers cannot meet or take calls during instructional time

Parent Concerns/Procedure When you have a concern about your child’s academic or social achievement:

● Parents are encouraged to communicate with the teacher first

● If the concern is not resolved by talking to the teacher, call the school secretary to make

an appointment with school administration.

Report Cards & Standards Based Grading

● All Grade Levels

● Sent home once each trimester

● Intended to show progress toward meeting Common Core State Standards.

● Also show progress in behavior and citizenship

● Envelope will be signed by parent/guardian and returned to teacher

● Standards-based grading refers to systems of instruction, assessment, grading, and

academic reporting that are based on students demonstrating understanding or mastery

of the knowledge and skills they are expected to learn as they progress through their

education. Students are expected to learn and understand Common Core State

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Standards. Progress will be reported as a 4, 3, 2, or 1 to demonstrate mastery of CCSS.

Homework

● Homework is designed to assist your child with meeting California state standards in

language arts and math.

● Each teacher will explain the homework guidelines for their class at Back to School Night

Computers/Internet

● Classroom Computers

o Have the ability to link to the internet

o May be used to research information for reports

o May also be used to access educational software

● Students will not be able to use computers until the teacher has a signed permission slip

in the classroom

o Natomas Unified School District Acceptable Use policy will come home in first day

packet

Textbooks

● Textbooks are bar-coded and checked out to students

● Each student is expected to care for their textbooks

● Board Policy states:

o Students/Parents are responsible for keeping textbooks in good condition

o Parents must pay for any lost/damaged textbooks

o Damage can include (but is not limited to)

▪ Writing in textbook

▪ Torn pages

▪ Water marks

Drop Off and Safe Route Home

For safety of our students, please drop off your child only in the designated area of the front parking lot

● Discuss your child’s travel route with him/her.

● The shortest route is not always the safest.

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● The buddy system is a good one.

● Students should enter and exit through the front of the school.

● Bus gates are opened for bus riders only in the morning and afternoon.

● Bus gates close promptly at 7:43 AM to allow teachers to pick up their classes from the

playground.

● Primary students can wait for older siblings with the teacher on duty at the playground

gate after school.

Safety

● Discuss safety procedures with your child o Be aware of where they are and who is around them o Scream or make other noise if they are approached

▪ Run home or back to school, whichever is shorter o Report anything that makes them feel uncomfortable.

Bus Transportation For the 2017-2018 school year:

● Bus Transportation is only available to the following students o Students who have home-to-school transportation written into their IEP o Natomas Middle School students residing in the Leroy Greene boundaries o Students attending NP3

● For more information see the district website or call transportation at 567-5493

English Language Development

● Students identified as English Language Learners o Provided direct instructional support in English Language Development o Will be assessed each year for English proficiency as required by state law.

▪ California English Language Development Test (CELDT)

Gifted and Talented Education (G.A.T.E.)

● The California Department of Education recognizes several identification categories for GATE

o Intellectual o Creative o Specific academic

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o Leadership o High achievement o Visual and performing arts

● Natomas Unified School District students o Identified in the intellectual category at the elementary level o All first graders will be tested in the Spring o Beyond the first grade

▪ Parent and Teacher referral submitted to district to request testing o Sometimes further testing will be indicated o Committee reviews this information to determine placement

Student Study Team (SST)

● The SST process is a problem solving effort to increase students’ academic achievement. o Discusses how to better address the student’s individual needs in areas of:

▪ Academic ▪ Medical ▪ Emotional ▪ Social areas

● SST members include the parent, teacher, school psychologist, district nurse, Speech and Language Specialist, Resource Specialist, and/or others involved with the student

● SSTs can be initiated by the teacher or parent/guardian

Special Education

● Provided to students whose needs cannot be met by the regular educational program ● Process for placement

o Teacher or parent requests Student Study Team Meeting (SST) to address student concerns

o If indicated in SST, further testing will be completed by school psychologist o IEP Team meeting to discuss outcome of testing and determine best placement

for individual student ● Bannon Creek Programs

o Resource Specialist Program ▪ Supplements regular educational program with individual and group

instruction o Speech and Language Therapy o Sacramento County Office of Education

▪ Operates as a separate school within Bannon Creek to support student achievement.

Child Find

Child find activities are the combined responsibility of each LEA, the County Office, and the

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SELPA and occur prior to a referral for special education services. These activities are designed to locate individuals, birth through 21 years of age, who may be eligible for and in need of special education and related services, regardless of the severity of their disability, including but not limited to:

-Children not enrolled in public school programs; -Children who are homeless or wards of the state; -Children with disabilities attending private school programs; -Children who are suspected of being a child with a disability and in need of special education, even though they are advancing from grade to grade; and -Highly mobile children, including migrant children. Child find activities also foster awareness and understanding on the part of educators, parent(s)/guardians and other community members of the referral procedures for special education, the eligibility criteria, and the continuum of special education programs and services available. Psychologist

● Roles include o Student Assessments o Parent/teacher/student consultations

● Available at Bannon Creek full time.

Student Council

● Students elected from grades 3rd through 6th will support school wide activities.

● Plan and facilitate Bannon Creek student activities and services

o Theme days

o Fundraisers

o Award recognition programs

o Spring Fling

Single Plan for Student Achievement (SPSA)

● Elementary and Middle Schools receive state categorical funding to supplement the general education program

● Each school develops an annual plan which addresses the needs of the students ● A School Site Council (SSC) oversees the development, implementation, and monitoring

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of the school plan and its related budget

School Site Council (SSC)

● Elected positions from staff, community, and parents o Elected at the beginning of each school year o Parents interested should contact the school office

● Acts in an advisory capacity to the principal and Board of Trustees ● Jobs include

o Assessing school needs o Setting goals o Developing a School Improvement Plan o Monitoring of Title I and other categorical funds o Evaluating and updating the SPSA

● Meets monthly

English Learner Advisory Committee

● Join this committee to share and discuss ways to support our English Learners.

Bannon Creek Elementary School is a Safe Haven School

Under the resolution, NUSD will support to the full extent allowed by law any student or family threatened by immigration or hate crimes based on their immigration status.

If federal immigration authorities request personal information or attempt to visit, enforce

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immigration laws or interrogate a student at any NUSD school, the resolution calls for the Superintendent to be notified and take necessary action to support students, families and staff.

Discipline Policy

Below you will read about schoolwide behavior agreements that will help our students be

successful Bannon Creek Beavers. When the schoolwide agreements are not followed, the

NUSD Parent/Student Code of Conduct policy will be used to support our school’s climate.

Schoolwide Agreement

Show Respect Make Good Decisions Use Positive Solutions to Solve

Problems

Arrival ● Say “good morning” to your teacher when you arrive.

● Use crosswalks when crossing the street.

● Be on school grounds no earlier than 7:30 am.

● If you eat breakfast at school, go directly to the Multi-Purpose room

● If you do not eat breakfast at school, go directly to your area on the playground.

● In inclement weather, go to the classrooms and the Multi-Purpose room.

● Know where to go before school.

● Choose to be in a supervised area.

Assemblies ● Sit on your bottom with legs crossed and quiet hands in lap.

● Eyes on speaker. ● Use quiet voices or mute

buttons. ● Applaud at appropriate

times. ● Honor others’

accomplishments.

● Ignore people and things that might distract you.

● Choose to sit next to someone who will not bother you.

Bathroom ● Give people privacy. ● Knock on the stall door if you

are not sure if someone is using it.

● Make a line and wait your turn.

● Walk. ● Keep water and soap in the

sink, trash in the trashcan. ● Keeps lights on and main

door open. ● Keep your feet on the floor.

● Seek an adult if you see a problem in the bathroom.

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● Use your quiet, indoor voices.

● Go, Flush, Wash, Dry, Dispose.

Bus ● Follow rules of the bus driver.

● Quietly get on and off the bus.

● Say “Thank you” when getting off the bus.

● Remember to bring your belongings when you get off the bus.

● Bottoms to bottom of seat, back to back of seat.

● Choose to sit next to someone who will not bother you.

● Discuss problems that happen on the bus with the bus driver.

Cafeteria ● Follow adult directions. ● Use quiet, indoor voices

during lunch, speaking only to the people across from you and beside you.

● Say “please” and “thank you” when asking for something.

● Raise your hand to get up.

● Clean your area. ● Eat only the food from your

lunch. ● Eat it or leave it. ● Walk to and from the

cafeteria. ● Remain seated. ● Cafeteria food stays in the

cafeteria.

● Choose to sit next to someone who will not bother you.

Dismissal ● Say “good bye” to your teacher when you leave.

● Use quiet voices during dismissal as other students are still learning.

● Follow adult directions.

● Use crosswalks when crossing the street.

● Promptly leave the school grounds at dismissal.

● If you parent picks you up, stay in the parent pick up area, and watch for your parent.

● If you ride the bus, stay in the bus area.

● Primary students must wait for older siblings and/or parents at the parent pick up area.

● Know where to go after school.

● Choose to be in a supervised area.

● Wait patiently in the office for parent pick up when necessary.

● Tell parent that you will be waiting in the designated and supervised area.

Dress Code ● Clothing should be clean, neat, and properly fitted.

● Clothing and jewelry should not be disruptive to the learning environment or to other students.

● Follow adult directions if you are asked to phone home for a change of clothing.

● To respect others’ health refrain from using or bringing perfume, aftershave, cologne, or perfumed lotions.

● Choose clothing that does not bag, sag, or drag on the ground.

● Choose shoes that will be safe for the playground and for P.E.

● Seek a wise person if you have questions about the dress code. Ask questions before you wear an item to school that you are unsure about.

Emergency ● Give space to the person with the emergency.

● Share information accurately.

● If someone needs help, tell the nearest adult quickly.

● Follow adult directions at all times during the emergency.

● Know what to do in an emergency and where to go.

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Guest

Teacher

● Treat the guest teacher like your regular teacher.

● Speak to the guest teacher as if the principal were listening.

● Follow the instructions of your guest teacher, even if they are different from your regular teacher.

● Be flexible and helpful. ● Follow your personal

standards at all time.

Hallways and

Quiet Zones

● Voices off. ● Yield to others. ● Hold recess equipment

quietly with both hands.

● Keep an arm’s length spacing with the person in front of you.

● Walk at all times and stay in a straight line.

● Keep clear of the red zone near doors.

● Choose to be in line next to someone who will not bother you.

Health

Assistant

● Use quiet voices. ● Wait quietly until office staff

can talk with you. ● Say “please” and “thank you”

when asking for something.

● Have an office or nurse pass before entering the office.

Media Center ● Return books on time. ● Use your quiet voice. ● Follow directions from the

Librarian. ● Treat books and materials

with care.

● Sit quietly. ● Put books back where they

belong

Playground ● Follow adult directions. ● Play games by the rules. ● Use kind words. ● Be a friend; invite kids to play

with you. ● Be a good sport. ● Leave rocks, bark, sticks, and

nature alone. ● Hold recess equipment

quietly with both hands.

● Freeze at bell, walk at whistle.

● Use the bathroom and get a drink before the bell rings.

● Put recess equipment where it belongs.

● Snacks should be eaten at picnic tables.

● Put trash in the garbage. ● Stay inside the red line

unless you have a signed pass from an adult in charge on the playground.

● Stay on the school side of the first backstop.

● Understand the rules for games and equipment before you start playing.

● Talk with your friends about following the rules.

● Walk away from others who are bothering you.

● Seek a wise person when needed.

● Use paper, scissor, rock to solve a dispute in the game.

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DRESS CODE POLICY

Listed below are the Bannon Creek Dress Code guidelines for students: Shirts and Tank Tops:

● Tank tops must be two inches or wider at the shoulder ● Not Permitted

o Spaghetti straps o Tank style undershirts o Sleeveless shirts with extended armholes o Halter tops o Bare midriffs or bare backs

Pants, Skirts, Jumpers, Skorts and Shorts:

● Fingertip length or longer ● Comfortable fit ● Not permitted

o Saggy or baggy pants o Pants which are too long and may cause a hazard during recess or P.E.

Shoes:

● Must be worn at all times for safety reasons ● Sandals must have a back strap ● Open toed shoes must be worn with socks ● No heels higher than two inches ● Not Permitted

o Flip-flops o Heelies

Outerwear

● Hats and Caps o Worn outdoors only and facing forward.

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● Coats and Jackets o Please label clearly with student name in permanent ink o School is not responsible if lost o Lost and Found is located in multipurpose room

Other:

● Clothing, jewelry, backpacks, purses, gym bags o Free of writing and/or pictures of a crude, vulgar, profane or sexually suggestive

nature o Free of advertisements for drugs, alcohol or tobacco products o Must not advocate racial, ethnic, or religious prejudices

● Also not acceptable o Writing on skin o Excessive make up o Excessive perfume or cologne

Unwelcome Items Students are NOT allowed to bring items which may distract from learning and/or create a problem in or out of class.

● Music players, ● Video game players ● Toys

CELL PHONE POLICY

● Must be turned off and in student’s backpack upon arrival – or turned over upon teacher’s request.

● May be used after school in parent pick-up area. ● We highly recommend that phones stay home – We will NOT be responsible for lost

or stolen phones

CONSEQUENCES for not following the policy:

First Offense: Phones will be confiscated and returned to the parent/guardian only.

Second Offense: Phones will be confiscated and returned to the parent/guardian only. Student will receive lunch detention.

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Third Offense: Phones will be confiscated and returned to the parent/guardian only. Student will receive after school detention.

Fourth Offense: Consequences will be determined by administration. Food/Birthdays

● Food and cupcakes brought to school for class consumption

o Must be store bought for health and safety reasons

o Cannot be homemade

o Refrain from bringing items that contain peanuts.

● Balloons delivered to students will be held in the school office until school is out

o This is to minimize instructional disruptions

● Each classroom teacher has their own policy for handling birthdays

o Please ask your child’s teacher the best time to bring cupcakes

o Notify teacher at least 24 hours in advance

Grounds for Suspension A student may be suspended or expelled upon a first offense for violations of Education Code, Section 48900, or whenever it is determined that a student’s presence in school causes danger to persons or property or threatens to disrupt the instructional process. Specifically:

a. Causing, attempting to cause or threatening to cause physical injury to another person. (2) Willfully used force or violence upon the person of another, except in self-defense.

b. Possessing, furnishing or selling a firearm, knife, explosive or other dangerous object.

c. Possessing, selling, furnishing, using or being under the influence of any illegal drug, alcoholic beverage or intoxicant.

d. Offering, arranging or negotiating to sell any controlled drug, alcoholic beverage or intoxicant of any kind.

e. Committing or attempting to commit robbery or extortion.

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****Or other offenses described in NUSD Parent/Student Code of Conduct.

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General Playground Guidelines

• BEFORE SCHOOL. Before school students should not be playing on the

play structure, shooting baskets, riding skateboards, etc. Students should also not be allowed to “cluster” away from their line. Students should go directly to where their line is.

End-of-Recess Procedure

The bell (or horn) serves as the FREEZE signal. Then:

* All students should FREEZE where they are.

* Yard duty staff will make sure that students are safe and still. The WHISTLE then serves as the RETURN EQUIPMENT/WALK TO LINE signal.

* Students should WALK the equipment to the appropriate tub and SET the ball in the tub.

* Students WALK to their class line without playing.

STUDENTS TO LINE UP AT THE DOTS AND TEACHERS WILL BE THERE TO PICK THE STUDENTS UP.

* Students DO NOT use the restroom or drinking fountains at this time.

Play Structure Rules 1. GENERAL RULES:

* NO RUNNING on the play structure OR on the rubbery surface surrounding the play structure.

* NO FOOD, CANDY, OR DRINKS should be consumed in the play structure area.

* NO “TAG” should be played in the play structure area.

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* NO BALLS OR OTHER TOYS should be used in the play structure area.

* YES, have fun with your friends and be courteous to others trying to have a good time.

* NO climbing on top of structures. 2. SLIDES:

* Go DOWN the slide only. You may not climb up the slide. * Do not wait at the top of the slide. When you are at the top, slide

down.

3. SWINGS:

* Do not push, grab, or touch anyone on the swings. * Take turns by standing well behind the swing you want to use and

counting out loud to 100. * If you have been “counted on” then please get off. You can get

back in line if you want to swing again.

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Tetherball Rules

1. There is a line that divides the court in half. Each player must stay in his or her own half of the court the whole time. Stepping on or crossing the line is a foul.

2. The two players decide who serves. The other gets to decide which side and which way they are hitting.

3. The server starts the game by striking the ball with their hand or fist in the direction that was chosen. The server cannot hit it again during that serve until their opponent has touched the ball.

4. The server may continue to strike the ball after the first swing, and his or her opponent tries to hit the ball in the opposite direction, both trying to wind the ball completely around the pole.

5. The player who does this wins the game. The next challenger coming in has their choice of serving or choosing the side and which direction they are hitting.

Fouls that put a player OUT:

1. Hitting the ball with any part of the body other than the hands or forearms 2. Stopping continuous play by holding, catching, or blocking the ball directly in front of the

opponent with his or her hand 3. Touching the pole with any part of your body 4. Hitting the rope with your forearm or hands 5. Stepping into your opponents court or on the line 6. Double hitting in your court area 7. Throwing the ball

The game stops when a foul is committed. Show good sportsmanship and honesty by stopping when you know you have committed a foul. Don’t wait for your opponent to call you on it. Stop the swing of the ball immediately and go to the end of the waiting line.

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Wall Ball Rules 2 or 3 players The game starts by the first person in line serving the ball by first bouncing it on the blacktop and then hitting the wall. In turn, each player takes turns hitting the ball on the blacktop and against the wall after it has bounced once on the blacktop after coming off the wall. (One hit, one bounce) The next person in line is the judge. Children are OUT if: 1. The ball hits the blacktop twice before the opposite player has a

chance to hit the ball. 2. When a player hits the ball and it does not reach the wall. 3. If the ball misses the wall by going over or to the side of the

wall. (The person who hit it must get it.) 4. The ball lands outside of the playing line on the first bounce. 5. If a player cannot reach the ball because of interference by the

children in line it is a play over. If a player cannot reach the ball because of interference of the opposing player the opposing player is out.

Consequences for Breaking Rules

1. Verbal reminder (“go back and do it the right way, please”).

2. Lose their right to use the particular equipment for remainder of recess.

3. Time out against the wall for 1-5 minutes. (Students may stand on a dot outside the

bathroom)

4. Behavior citations.

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Bicycle Rules

● Because of the amount of traffic in and around the school and the high level of

judgment and skill required to operate a bicycle safely...we recommend that students

in grades K, 1, 2 NOT ride their bicycles to school.

● Students who do ride their bicycle to school are expected to lock their bicycles to one

of the school racks with a suitable cable or chain and lock. Lock the bicycle through the

frame and at least one wheel to stop someone from simply removing a locked wheel

and taking the bicycle.

● All bicycles MUST BE PARKED in the bicycle area. The only time a student should be

near the bicycle parking area is when he/she is parking or removing his/her own

bicycle. Students riding bicycles to school MUST obey regular traffic rules or the

privilege of bringing a bicycle to the school may be revoked.

● ALL BIKE RIDERS SHOULD ENTER AND EXIT THROUGH THE DRIVEWAY CLOSEST TO THE

BIKE RACK AREA. Students must walk their bikes when reaching the school sidewalks or

playground.

● California State Law requires that all persons under 18 wear a bicycle helmet whenever

riding a bike. Please put your name on your helmet. If you do not have a helmet, see

the principal.

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