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TABLE OF CONTENTS

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND PUPIL NONDISCRIMINATION PROVISIONS 5

DISTRICT MISSION STATEMENT 5

EVERGREEN MISSION STATEMENT 5

BUILDING PHILOSOPHY 5

HISTORY OF THE D.C. EVEREST DISTRICT 5

A LETTER TO PARENTS 6

A LETTER TO STUDENTS 6

D.C. EVEREST BOARD OF EDUCATION 7

D.C. EVEREST SCHOOL BOARD 8

EVERGREEN PTO BOARD 8

D.C. EVEREST AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF 9

EVERGREEN STAFF 10

SCHOOL DAY 12

SCHOOL DAY SCHEDULE 12

MAP TO TWIN OAKS 13

RELATED ARTS TEACHERS 14

SPECIAL EDUCATION GLOSSARY 15

FOOD SERVICES 16

ATTENDANCE 18

PARENT SHOULD CALL SCHOOL WHEN CHILDREN ARE ABSENT 18

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STUDENTS WHO ARE TARDY 18

STUDENTS LEAVING SCHOOL EARLY 18

CHANGES FOR STUDENT PICK-UP DURING THE DAY 18

STUDENT ARRIVAL AND DISMISSAL 19

SCHOOL BUS ROUTES 19

ALTERNATE PICK UP AND DROP OFF LOCATIONS 19

GENERAL PUPIL CONDUCT 21

PBIS TABLE 22

PLAYGROUND BEHAVIOR 23

CONSEQUENCES 25

COMMUNITY SERVICES 25

USE OF SCHOOL FACILITIES AND GREENHECK FIELD HOUSE 25

DISTRICT HEATLH STAFF 26

HEALTH CONDITIONS 26

IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENTS 26

STUDENT IMMUNIZATION RECORD 27

MEDICATION AT SCHOOL 28

PARENT-PHYSICIAN MEDICATION CONSENT FORM 29

PLANNING FOR ILLNESS AT SCHOOL 31

VISION AND HEARING SCREENING PROGRAMS 31

KINDERGARTEN EYE HEALTH EXAMINATION REPORT 32

BIRTHDAY INVITATIONS 35

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FOODS BROUGHT FROM HOME 33

CHANGE OF ADDRESS 35

DANGEROUS OR DISRUPTIVE OBJECTS 35

ELECTRONIC DEVICES 35

TOYS FROM HOME 35

DISMISSAL OF STUDENTS 35

DRESSING AND GROOMING 35

EDUCATIONAL STUDY/FIELD TRIPS 36

EMERGENCY MEETING LOCATION 36

FIRE AND TORNADO DRILLS 36

GUIDANCE SERVICES 36

FLOWERS OR BALLOONS 36

SAFETY GUIDELINES FOR ANIMAL VISITATION AT SCHOOL 36

HOMEWORK POLICY 37

INCLEMENT WEATHER 37

LIBRARY BOOKS 37

LIFE EDUCATION 38

LOST AND FOUND 38

NEWSLETTER 38

PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES 38

CUSTODIAL MAILINGS 38

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PERSONAL CHECKS 39

PTO 39

PARENT VOLUNTEERS 39

PREARRANGED ABSENCE 39

RECESS 39

SCHOOL FOREST 40

SCHOOL BUS ROUTES 40

SMOKE-FREE ENVIRONMENT 40

SCHOOL PICTURES 40

STUDENT DIRECTORY 40

SCHOOL INSURANCE 40

TENNIS SHOES 41

TEXTBOOKS 41

VISITING SCHOOL 41

APPENDICES 41

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EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND PUPIL NONDISCRIMINATION PROVISIONS “The right of a student to participate fully in classroom instruction and extracurricular activities shall not be abridged or impaired because of sex, race, religion, ancestry, creed, sexual orientation, national origin, pregnancy, marital or parental status, physical, learning, mental, or emotional disability or handicap.” DISTRICT MISSION STATEMENT D.C. Everest schools, in partnership with the community, are committed to be innovative educational leaders in developing knowledgeable, productive, caring, creative, responsible individuals prepared to meet the challenges of an ever-changing global society. EVERGREEN MISSION STATEMENT Evergreen Elementary is dedicated to providing each student with meaningful experiences in a safe environment that enhances a life-long love of learning and promotes a positive self-concept. We believe…

…the education of our children is a partnership of home, school, and community.

…in engaging each child with challenging and enthusiastic instruction.

…individualized instruction fosters life-long learning.

…all individuals need a positive, safe, nurturing environment to become successful and caring citizens. BUILDING PHILOSOPHY PHILOSOPHY OF EVERGREEN ELEMENTARY The Evergreen Elementary School Program is based upon the premise that children have a wide range of abilities, needs, and interests. Our intent is to help each child attain their highest potential academically and socially by providing appropriate learning experiences to meet their needs. The support of parents and the cooperation of students are essential for the attainment of this goal. HISTORY OF THE D.C. EVEREST DISTRICT The D.C. Everest District was consolidated in 1950. In that year, the old Union High School was combined with the Common School District #1 to form the D.C. Everest Area School District. The district is named after David Clark Everest, once President of the Marathon Paper Mills Company, who encouraged expansion of educational opportunities for the young people of our area. In 1961, Hatley joined the district, as did Easton in the following year. Today, the D.C. Everest Area School District includes the City of Schofield, the Villages of Hatley, Rothschild and Weston, the Townships of Easton, Ringle and Weston, and parts of the Townships of Wausau, Norrie, Reid, and Kronenwetter. This area covers 162 square miles, with a population in excess of 29,000. Before 1953, the district operated a kindergarten through tenth grade in Rothschild. A kindergarten through eighth grade was in operation in Schofield, and smaller, one-room schools were in the Townships of Weston, Wausau, and

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Kronenwetter. Since most of these buildings were old, the district developed a plan to build new structures. The first newly constructed elementary school was completed in Rothschild in 1960. By 1963, the D.C. Everest Junior-Senior High School (which is now the Junior High) was overcrowded, so a new section was added. During this time, the Weston Elementary School was built and another section was added to Schofield Elementary School. In 1968, the present Senior High School was built because the Junior-Senior High School continued to be overcrowded and facilities were becoming inadequate. In 1970, a new elementary school was started in the Junior High School section of the old Junior-Senior High School building. The school became necessary because of increased elementary enrollments and was named Everest Elementary School. In 1975, a ten-room, open-concept structure, was added to Weston Elementary School to accommodate continually growing district enrollments. In 1976, Evergreen Elementary School was built; the staff and about one-third of the students from Everest Elementary School moved into that building. The balance of the students came from other elementary schools in the district after grade realignment. In 1977, the District Administration Building was built just north of the new Senior High School. In 1979, Riverside Elementary School was built. Further construction in 1979 included remodeling at the Schofield, Hatley, and Easton Elementary Schools and at the Junior and Senior Highs. In 1990, the citizens of the Everest District approved a bond referendum that provided $3.6 million dollars for remodeling and expansion of many of the District's buildings. The remodeling and projects were completed during the summer of 1991. On October 12, 2000, construction of a new middle school was underway. Since the 2002-03 school year, the Middle School serves the District’s 6th and 7th grade students. The Junior High serves 8th and 9th grade students. As enrollment continued to grow our elementary schools became overcrowded. In the fall of 2006 Mountain Bay Elementary was opened to reduce student numbers at Evergreen, Weston and Riverside elementary schools. In 2011, Schofield Elementary school was closed. Those students were re-aligned to Rothschild, Weston and Evergreen schools. Today, our school District is organized as a Common School District for kindergarten through grade twelve. The enrollment has grown from 1,688 in 1963 to over 5,000 this school year. A LETTER TO PARENTS Welcome to Evergreen Elementary School. We are looking forward to our association with you and your child(ren). For some of you, this is a continuation of our association, for others this is the beginning of a new experience. The purpose of this handbook is to familiarize you with the organization and operation of our school. Hopefully, it will answer some of your questions and give you an overview of our program, operation, and goals. Feel free at any time, however, to contact the school with a question, problem, or comment. We are always happy to hear from you. A LETTER TO STUDENTS Many of you are beginning your school experience while others are continuing your elementary education. Your teachers and principal will do their best to make this an interesting and rewarding year. Learning should be exciting and we hope you will find your school experience exciting, enjoyable, and of value to you. A successful school needs many people who will take their job seriously and perform duties in the best possible way. Teachers are important to a school--so are principals, secretaries, cooks, bus drivers and many other school workers; however, the most important people in any school are the boys and girls themselves. That's you. Your job is beyond

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any doubt the most important of all. You will enjoy school and feel proud to belong to your school if you have a good understanding of your responsibilities. What are your responsibilities? Become acquainted with the rules of your school. If you don't understand a rule, don't be afraid to ask your teacher or principal for an explanation. The rules we have are to protect your rights and freedom. Make good use of your time at school. You will have time to ask questions, use the IMC, try things on your own, and spend time with your friends. You will "run out of time" and perhaps be confused and unhappy because you didn't use your time in a good way. Work hard at getting along with other children. It may not be hard to get along with your neighborhood friends, but our school group consists of hundreds of children--not three or four. You may find it hard at times to "get along" with some other children who don't want to cooperate. Your teacher will help you as much as possible, but try to be patient and understanding. The best teacher for children with problems is to see your good behavior as an example to follow. In order to have friends, you must first be a friend. There are many of you who will be able to read this school handbook by yourselves. We urge you to take the time to do so. For those of you who are just learning to read, perhaps Mom and Dad can read to you the sections of the book that are most important to you. Good Luck and Have a Wonderful School Year! D.C. EVEREST BOARD of EDUCATION School Board meetings are held on the 4th Wednesday of every month at 6:30 p.m., except for December board meeting, which is held on the third Wednesday. Meetings may be changed and special meetings scheduled with appropriate public notice. The school board will set the time and date of the annual meeting pursuant to state statute 120.08(1)(a).

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D. C. EVEREST SCHOOL BOARD 2015-16

Helen Ackermann

Member – Term ends 2016

9410 Lambert Street

Rothschild, WI 54474

715-359-4770

Joshua Dickerson

Treasurer – Term ends 2016

1720 Highland Avenue

Weston, WI 54476

715-571-1774

Jason Jablonski

Vice President – Term ends 2017

9306 Lambert Street

Rothschild, WI 54474

715-241-7416

Rita A. Kasten 2503 Camp Phillips Rd. 715-842-1131

Clerk – Term ends 2016 Wausau, WI 54403

Larry A. Schaefer

Member – Term ends 2018

2176 Creciente Drive

Mosinee, WI 54455

715-359-7374

Diane Stroik

President – Term ends 2018

3406 River Meadow Drive

Weston, WI 54476

715-355-7320

Yee Leng Xiong

Term ends 2017

4809 Augustine Avenue

Weston, WI 54476

715-348-6214

WASB LEGISLATIVE NETWORK MEMBER – Yee Leng Xiong

CESA #9 DELEGATE – Helen Ackermann

D.C. EVEREST AREA EDUCATION FOUNDATION BOARD – Larry Schaefer

School Board meetings are held on the 4th Wednesday of every month at 6:30 p.m., except the

December board meeting, which is held on the third Wednesday. Meetings may be changed and

special meetings scheduled with appropriate public notice. The school board will set the time and

date of the annual meeting pursuant to State Statute 120.08(1)(a).

Regular Board meetings are held at the Administration Building Board Room, 6300 Alderson

Street, Weston.

EVERGREEN PTO BOARD

President Andrea Reede Vice President Kerry Vesely Secretary Kristel Marquardt Treasurer Jodi Berndt Teacher Representative Jason Lammert

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D.C. EVEREST AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT LEADERSHIP 2015-2016

Superintendent of Schools Kristine A. Gilmore

Assistant Superintendent, Business/Personnel Services Jack E. Stoskopf, Jr.

Human Resources Director Kimberly D. Hall

Finance Manager Aaron P. Nelson

Supervisor of Facilities & Community Services Aaron W. Mull

Supervisor of Food Services Christine L. Welsh

Supervisor of Maintenance Operations Jeffrey J. Belott Assistant Superintendent, Curriculum & Learning Mary Jo Lechner

Director of Elementary Education Craig A. Miller

Director of Secondary Education Steven S. Pophal

Director of Pupil Services & Special Education Jennifer L. Zynda

Supervisor of Pupil Services & Special Education Rebecca Konkol-Kintop

School Nurse Roxanne R. Kenitzer

Director of Technology Emmett J. McBride

Information Systems Supervisor Pauline P. Schield

Senior High School Principal Thomas W. Johansen

Assistant Senior High School Principal Todd J. Bohm

Assistant Senior High School Principal Gina L. Lehman

Athletic Director LeeAnn Kitchell

Psychologist Tami L. Mlodik

Junior High School Principal Jason R. McFarlane

Assistant Junior High School Principal Randy M. Weller

Assistant Junior High School Principal/Athletic Director Christopher J. Heller

Psychologist David A. Fischer

Middle School Principal Casey J. Nye

Assistant Middle School Principal Jodi M. Devine-Schwantes

Psychologist Kelsey Parkin

Hatley Principal / Instructional Coach Barbara J. Lawrence

Psychologist Stefanie Teske Evergreen Principal Richard L. Koepke

Psychologist Kelsey Parkin

Mountain Bay Elementary Principal Patrick J. Phalen Psychologist Stefanie S. Teske

Riverside Elementary Principal Kevin J. Kampmann Psychologist Stefanie S. Teske

Rothschild Elementary Principal Rena S. Sabey

Psychologist David A. Fischer Weston Elementary Principal Fritz M. Lehrke

Dean of Students Psychologist

Joshua Wright Andrew J. Low

Curriculum Coordinators Fine Arts Diane L. Goetsch Science Scot F. Abel English & World Language Arts Kelly A. Thompson Social Studies Paul S. Aleckson LVEC Aaron M. Hoffman PE/Health Karen A. Wegge Mathematics Mark A. Schommer

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EVERGREEN STAFF OFFICE: Mr. Richard Koepke, Principal Mrs. Tracy Vick, Secretary KINDERGARTEN: Mrs. Tammy McFarlane

Mrs. Cassandra Doran Mrs. Chelse Wodalski

Mrs. Erin Johnson GRADE 1:

Mrs. Kami Resch Mrs. Becky Stadler Mrs. Amy Vanderwyst Mrs. Sarah Lammert

GRADE 2: Mrs. Tonya Brost

Mrs. Sarah Kwick Mrs. Michelle Sendelbach Miss Amanda Lamb

GRADE 3: Mrs. Ann Heinzen Mr. Jason Lammert Mrs. Kathleen Westergard GRADE 4: Mrs. Kathy Kowalke Miss Dawn Hanson Mrs. Sara Widmann Miss Emily Bouche

GRADE 5: Mrs. Cheryl Goetsch Mrs. Lisa Reid-Michlig Miss Lexi Morgan

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SPECIALS: Miss Nicole Anderson, Reading Teacher

Mr. Isaac Bray, Physical Education Mrs. Stacey Daigle, Reading Coach Miss Kaylin Evje, Emotionally Disabled

Ms. Suzanne Franck- Reading Teacher Miss Gretchen Fox, ELL

Mr. Eric Heeren, IMC Director Mrs. Lisa Jacobson, Learning Disabilities Mrs. Tiffany Lukasko, Physical Therapist Mrs. Melissa Meyer, Guidance Counselor Mrs. Lisa Morgan, Social Worker

Mrs. Renee O’Brien, Speech/Language Clinician Mrs. Kelsey Parkin, School Psychologist

Ms. Sara Pensinger, Occupational Therapist Mrs. Mollie Rulien-Brost, Literacy Coach Mrs. Beth Umlauf – Title 1 Math

Mrs. Kendra VanSlyke, Art Teacher Mrs. Sarah E. Wegner, Cognitively Disabled Mr. Brian Zell, Music EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANTS: Mrs. Debra Amsrud, SWD Assistant

Mrs. Cynthia Belanger, Office Assistant & Food Service Mrs. Jodi Berndt, Educational Assistant

Mrs. Victoria Buelow, Educational Assistant Mrs. Sheri Gierczak, CD Assistant Mrs. Wendy Hildebrandt, Educational Assistant Mrs. Lyndsay Laakonen, SWD Assistant Ms. Maikia Lor, ELL Assistant Mrs. Kathie Merkel, Educational Assistant Ms. Mary Narlock, CD Assistant Mrs. Andrea Reede, Health Assistant Mrs. Kristel Marquardt, Educational Assistant Ms. Kelly Wolslegel, IMC Assistant Mrs. Tracy Vick, Secretary

CAFETERIA SERVERS: Mrs. Marilyn Beecher Mrs. Tina Hollis

CUSTODIANS: Mr. Chris Jilek Mr. Todd Froehlich

Ms. Shelly Ninabuck

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SCHOOL DAY Kindergarten and grades one through five attend school from 8:42 a.m. until 3:35 p.m. Within the school day, there is a fifteen-minute recess and a forty-five minute noon recess for all students. Occasionally, a student will be required to remain after school to complete work or for disciplinary reasons. In these instances, the teacher will notify parents. We ask that parents make arrangements for transportation if necessary or allow the child to walk home if feasible. Your cooperation in these instances is important. SCHOOL DAY SCHEDULE 8:20– 8:30 a.m. Breakfast 8:35 a.m. Warning Bell 8:42 a.m. Classes Begin with Attendance, Hot Lunch Count, Etc. 10:50 – 11:05 a.m. Grs. 1, 2, 4 & 5 recess 12:05 p.m. Gr. K Lunch 12:20 p.m. Gr. 1 & 2 Lunch 12:35 p.m. Grs. 3 Lunch 12:50 p.m. Grs. 4 & 5 Lunch 12:50 p.m. Gr. K Resumes 1:05 p.m. Gr. 1 & 2 Resumes 1:20 p.m. Grs. 3 Resumes 1:35 p.m. Grs. 4 & 5 Resumes 2:35 – 2:50 p.m. Grs. K & 3 Recess 3:35 p.m. Dismissal

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MAP TO TWIN OAKS

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RELATED ARTS TEACHERS Students receive special instruction in art, music, physical education, guidance, and library skills from special instructors who are referred to as "related arts" teachers. Classroom teachers expand upon the lessons introduced

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by related arts teachers and reinforce newly acquired skills. SPECIAL EDUCATION GLOSSARY DPI: State of Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction EC: Early Childhood encompasses the services and programming for students who have a disability and need special education from age 3-5. EVALUATION: Can include testing, observation, and review of records to enable teachers to learn more about an individual student. An evaluation is sometimes needed during the initial referral or reevaluation process to determine eligibility and need for special education services. These services are only those educationally relevant to the child’s needs. Parental consent is required for this level of testing. IEP: Individualized Education program. The IEP is a written plan of the specialized instruction and goals the child needs within the school setting. The IEP is updated annually at an IEP meeting. IEP TEAM: An IEP team is made up of at least one regular education teacher, a special education teacher(s) who work with the child, parents, and the child when appropriate or required, and a Local Education Agency Representative (LEA Rep.) who represents the district during the meeting. At an IEP evaluation meeting the team will also include someone who can explain the testing results to the parents. Those who do testing and provide services are skilled in assessment and programming. LRE: Least restrictive environment is a concept referring to the extent of removal of a child from education with children who do not have disabilities. OT: Occupational Therapy services that are provided as a related service under a specific impairment area by a trained and licensed occupational therapist. PT: Physical Therapy services that are provided as a related service under a specific impairment area by a trained and licensed occupational therapist. REFERRAL: The first step in formally indicating that there is a problem in which a student might have a disability and need for special education services. REGULAR EDUCATION: All non-special education programming in the public schools. REGULAR EDUCATOR: A teacher licensed by the DPI who teaches within the regular grade level classroom. RELATED SERVICES: Things a child may need to benefit from special education. They are included in the IEP, examples would be OT, PT, or special transportation. SPECIAL EDUCATION: Specially designed instruction to meet the unique needs of a child with a disability. The services are provided at no cost to the parents. The services can be provided in many different school settings.

SUBJECT INSTRUCTIONAL TIME WITH SPECIALIST Art Grades K-5 60 minutes/week Music Grades K-5 60 minutes/week Physical Education Grades K-5 90 minutes/week Guidance Grades 1-5 60 minutes/month Library Grades K-5 60 minutes/month

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SPECIAL EDUCATOR: A teacher licensed by the DPI who is specially trained to provide specialized instruction to a child with special needs. SUPPLEMENTARY AIDS AND SERVICES: These are services and supports provided in regular education classes and other settings to help a child with a disability be educated with children who do not have disabilities as much as is appropriate.

SWD: Students with Disabilities. This is the term used in Wisconsin to mean "a student with a disability."

IMPAIRMENT AREAS

AUTISM: A developmental disability that affects a child’s social interaction and non-verbal communication, that affects their educational performance. Other characteristics often associated are repetitive activities or movements, a difficult time with changes in their routine, and sensory difficulties. EBD: Emotional Behavior Disorder. Students in this program have emotional or behavioral difficulties, which impede their progress in school. These difficulties must be present in school and either or both the home and community setting. LD: Now formally referred to as a Specific Learning Disability. The student must have a significant delay in classroom achievement in one of eight specific areas, a significant gap between their overall cognitive ability (IQ) and academic achievement, and a documented information-processing deficit. The discrepancy is determined with standardized evaluation measures. The eight possible areas are mathematical calculation, mathematical reasoning, reading fluency, basic reading skill, reading comprehension, oral expression, listening comprehension, and written expression. ID: Students in this program have significantly sub-average intelligence, academic abilities, and adaptive skills. HEARING IMPAIRMENT: Hearing impairments, including deafness, means a significant impairment in hearing, with or without amplification, whether permanent or chronically fluctuating, that adversely affects a child’s educational performance including academic performance, speech perception and production, or language and communication skills. ORTHOPEDIC IMPAIRMENT: A child with a severe orthopedic impairment that adversely affects a child’s educational performance. The term includes but is not limited to a congenital anomaly, impairments caused by disease, or impairments from other causes, such as poliomyelitis, cerebral palsy, amputations, and fractures or burns that cause contractures. OTHER HEALTH IMPAIRMENT: Means having limited strength, vitality, or alertness, due to chronic or acute health problems. SIGNICANT DEVELOPMENTAL DELAY: Encompasses children who are ages 3, 4, and 5 years of age or below compulsory school attendance age, who are experiencing significant delays in the areas of physical, cognitive, communication, social-emotional or adaptive development. SPEECH OR LANGUAGE: A child with impairment in speech sound production, voice fluency, or language that significantly affects educational performance or social, emotional or vocational development. TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY: A child with an acquired injury to the brain caused by an external physical force resulting in total or partial functional disability or psychosocial impairment, or both, that adversely affects a child’s educational performance. VISUAL IMPAIRMENT: A child with a visual impairment even after correction that impacts the child’s educational performance. Further information on additional special education information is available on the Department of Public Instruction website. http://dpi.state.wi.us/sped/index FOOD SERVICES (SCHOOL BREAKFAST & LUNCH PROGRAM)

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The D. C. Everest Area School District participates in the National School Lunch & Breakfast Program. Nutritious

lunches and breakfasts are made available each day that school is in session for a full day.

Application forms for Free or Reduced Price Lunch/Breakfast benefits are sent to each family at the beginning of

the school year. Parents are encouraged to complete and return this form if they feel their family may be eligible to

receive these benefits. A new form must be completed each school year. Please submit only one form for all

members of your family. Application for Free or Reduced Price Meals may be made at any time during the school

year. Forms are available from the school office, online on the district website or by calling the Food Service office

at 241-9700, extension 2407. All information on this form is confidential and will only be used to approve meal

benefits.

At each elementary school, a student lunch account is set up with a PIN (personal identification number) assigned.

Parents are asked to make payments to their child’s lunch account to cover the cost of their child’s meals. Each

child inputs their PIN into a computerized register at mealtime. The cost of their meal is deducted from their lunch

account. The elementary school lunch price is $1.55 per day. For those students eligible for reduced price meals,

the cost is 40¢ per day. School breakfast is $1.25 per day. Students who qualify for free or reduced meal benefits

receive breakfast at no charge.

Students who carry their lunch to school may purchase milk for 40¢ per 8 oz. carton. Skim milk, 1% milk, and

chocolate skim milk is available on a daily basis. The cost of this milk will also be deducted from the student lunch

account. Students eligible for free meals receive free milk with school lunch only. No free milk is available

for students who bring a cold lunch. Parents are expected to provide payment for school lunch or a cold lunch

for their child each day.

It is the parent’s responsibility to track student usage and maintain a sufficient balance in the student lunch account

to cover the cost of breakfast, snack milk, school lunch, or cold lunch milk. Students are reminded in the lunch line

that their lunch account balance is getting low. The school district also utilizes School Messenger, an automated

dialing system, as a courtesy to remind you when your student’s lunch account balance is low or negative. You

must contact the school office if your phone number changes. Parents may also monitor account payments and

student usage online. Payment can be made by check at the school office. Please include the student name and PIN

with the deposit. Payment may also be made by checking withdrawal or credit card over the internet. Please log

into the district website and follow the Food Service link. Any balance in a student lunch account at the end of the

school year is carried over into the next year. If a student leaves the district, a refund will be made for amounts over

$5.00 that are in the lunch account, at the parent’s request.

If there is not a sufficient balance in the student lunch account, one lunch will be served to the student. The parent

is expected to reimburse the school district for the cost of this lunch. If payment is not received by the following

day, the student will be served a light lunch. A written notice will be sent to the parent prior to refusal to allow

additional meals. Parents are encouraged to sign up for LunchBox Online found on the district website by

following the Food Service link. This enables parents to view their child’s lunch account activity on their

computer.

The school lunch menu is sent home monthly. Menus are also printed in the Wausau Daily Herald, announced

daily on several local radio stations and available on the D. C. Everest home page, www.dce.k12.wi.us.

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ATTENDANCE Students are expected to be in school. Illness of a pupil up to five days per semester is a normal circumstance where excused absence occurs. Students who have absence due to illness beyond five days per semester may be required to submit a doctor's excuse. Students returning to school after an absence, are required to produce evidence that the absence was unavoidable and with parent's knowledge and consent. After a student has been absent, he or she should bring to school a written excuse signed by a parent. The only excused absences are those due to illness of the student, death in the family, a doctor or dentist appointment that cannot be scheduled after school hours, or whenever the principal considers that exemption from attendance is in the best interest of the student. Students are expected to be in school. Illness of a pupil up to five (5) days per semester is a normal circumstance where excused absence occurs. Students who have an absence due to illness beyond five (5) days per semester may be required to submit a doctor’s excuse. Absences for which a written statement by a physician or other authority as listed in State Statute 118.13(3)(a) is required but not presented will become unexcused. Habitual unexcused absences will be referred to the principal or his designee PARENT SHOULD CALL SCHOOL WHEN CHILDREN ARE ABSENT When a child is absent, a parent should call school in the morning (by 9:00 a.m.) to inform the office that the child will not be in attendance. STUDENTS WHO ARE TARDY Children who arrive at school after the attendance bell will be considered tardy. When such cases occur with the parents’ knowledge, they should send an excuse explaining the reason for the tardiness. All children who are tardy must report to the office to receive tardy slips admitting them to their classrooms. The office secretary will make the necessary changes in the school attendance report. STUDENTS LEAVING SCHOOL EARLY At times, it may be necessary for you to schedule an appointment or an emergency occurs which requires an early release of your children. If you are aware of the appointment/situation in advance, please send a note to school informing the teacher of the early release. The teacher will have the student ready for a quick exit to the office upon your arrival. In the event of an emergency, come to the office and request the early dismissal of your child. The teacher will be contacted and the child instructed to come to the office. Parents picking up children prior to school dismissal are required to sign them out in the office. This procedure will be followed for your child's protection. CHANGES FOR STUDENT PICK-UP DURING THE DAY If a parent needs to change the plan during the school day for pick-up/drop-off at the end of the day, the parent must call the office and leave the message with the secretary. She will relay the message to the student. Do not email the child’s teacher or leave messages on their phone, as the teacher may not get the message before the end of the day.

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STUDENT ARRIVAL AND DISMISSAL Students should not arrive at school prior to 8:20 a.m. Students who ride the school bus can expect to arrive at school between 8:20 and 8:40. Students who walk to school or are driven by parents should plan to arrive at about the same time. Students will not be permitted to go to the classrooms earlier, since prior to that time, teachers are not available to provide necessary supervision. Students who arrive before 8:40 will report directly to the playground. During inclement weather, a “rain cloud” will be displayed at the main entrance. When the “rain cloud” is present, students will report directly to their classroom. Children are not to remain after school or play on the playground unless it is an organized, coach-supervised practice or game. In the event that children return to the playground after dismissal, teachers or other school personnel will not be responsible for supervising their play or for accidents. If parents need before or after care for their child, Everest Adventure Care provides these programs at Evergreen School. SCHOOL BUS ROUTES Prior to the opening of school in the fall, First Student will mail each student notification of the route the student will ride throughout the school year. Parents should review the information sent by the bus contractor and help their child determine the appropriate bus stop. During the first few days of school, routes may be altered. If a child boards the wrong bus during the first few days, he or she will be taken home at the end of the driver's run. ALTERNATE PICK UP AND DROP OFF LOCATIONS It is the intent of the D.C. Everest Area School District to try to accommodate the special needs of parents and children and to help working parents, whenever possible, by allowing transportation to baby-sitters or day care centers. The concern of the school district and the transportation company is for the safety and welfare of our children. Therefore, effective with the 1988-89 school year, all children must be picked up and/or delivered to the same location on a regular basis. The district will honor requests for multiple pick-up or delivery points for the same days during the same week, providing the alternate drop-off and/or pick-up location is on an established bus route in the school's attendance area. Parents are required to provide the district with a schedule for the alternate pick-up and/or drop-off location. Requests to have children change bus routes to go to a baby-sitter or day care center may be granted only when it is determined by the transportation company that there is room on the affected bus. Requests for a change in bus stops that are on existing bus routes and for a period of at least 30 days will be considered. Pick-up and delivery to a location outside the school's attendance areas will be considered, if the pick-up or delivery point is on an established bus route. Requests for alternate pick-up and drop-off locations must be in writing, must meet the above criteria, and be approved by the Supervisor of Auxiliary services. Temporary bus changes will be approved on a short-term basis for emergency situations only. Requests of a social nature will not be approved (sports, parties, lessons, etc.). Transportation Change Request Forms can be obtained at First Student, the individual school offices, or at the Administration Building. Requests for the next school year must be submitted no later than July 15th, so the change, if approved, can be incorporated into the bus routing. Transportation Policy Highlights of this section:

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Requests to have children picked up or dropped off at a sitter or day care may be granted if the necessary request form has been submitted. Pick up the form at the school, the Administration Building or at the First Student. Requests to have a student ride a different bus for a “social reason” (sports, parties, etc.) will not be permitted. The rules and regulations in this booklet are designed to ensure the safety and welfare of all our students. Student Rules and Regulations (General) Parents and pupils must assume that school bus transportation is a privilege to the student, not a right. Remember that misbehavior of any kind will not be tolerated. Pupils who misbehave will be referred to the principal. Suspension of riding privileges will take place in accordance with policy #3541.3E Be courteous. Help look after the safety and comfort of small children. Students are not allowed to leave school grounds after getting off the bus in the morning or before entering the bus in the afternoon. No snowball throwing is allowed while waiting for the bus. Previous to Loading Be on time at the designated school bus stop--the bus cannot wait for those who are tardy. Wait for the bus as far to the right side of the road as practical. Conduct yourself in a safe manner while waiting. Do not accept rides from strangers. Wait until the bus comes to a complete stop before attempting to enter the bus. Line up in an orderly fashion in single file. Do not rush or push to get on the bus. If there is no sidewalk, it is recommended that you walk on the side of the road facing traffic to get to the bus stop. Use the grab rail and watch your step when getting on the bus. While on the Bus The driver is responsible for controlling the bus riders. While you are riding the bus, you must obey the driver promptly and cooperatively. Students will be assigned a seat as the bus is loaded and are expected to stay in that seat until they reach their destination. Conversing with the bus driver while the vehicle is in motion is absolutely forbidden. Keep your hands and head inside the bus at all times after entering and until leaving the bus. Assist in keeping the bus safe and sanitary at all times. Eating will not be allowed. Remember that loud talking and laughing or unnecessary confusion diverts the driver's attention and may result in a serious accident. Keep books, packages, coats, and all other objects out of the aisles. Treat bus equipment as valuable furniture in your own home. Damage to seats, etc., must be paid for by the offender. Never tamper with the bus or any of its equipment. Leave no books, lunches, or other articles on the bus. Do not throw anything out of the bus windows. Always remain in your seat while the bus is in motion. Be courteous to fellow pupils, the bus driver, the driver's assistants and passersby. Keep absolutely quiet when approaching a railroad-crossing stop. Parents will be notified if there is continuous misconduct on the bus. Bus riders may be denied the privileges of riding. After Leaving the Bus Cross the road, when necessary, after getting off the bus (at least 10 feet in front of the bus) but only after checking to be sure no traffic is approaching and after receiving the signal from the driver. Be alert to the danger signal from the driver.

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Riders are not permitted to leave the bus at other than regular stops unless parent and school officials have given proper authorization in advance. Students must go directly to the school building after getting off the bus In the morning. No student that rides the bus may leave the school grounds without parent permission. GENERAL PUPIL CONDUCT PBIS stands for Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports. PBIS is a positive, research-based approach that is integrated throughout the entire school. The overall goal of PBIS is to support and encourage the social, emotional, and academic successes of students. PBIS includes all students, all staff, and all settings in our building. Research shows that integrating PBIS decreases discipline problems and increases instructional time for students to help our students and staff remember our rules, our program will be called S.O.A.R.! With PBIS, we will help all Evergreen Eagles S.O.A.R to new heights! Students at Evergreen Elementary are…

Super Safe

On Task (Productive)

Always Respectful

Really Responsible

The table on the opposing page tells how students should be acting in various settings (classroom, hallway, lunchroom, bus, playground, etc). Please take a minute to review this table to see how your child learned the lessons that were taught. Your child may benefit from reviewing this information with you! Supports for students struggling to meet expectations are in place and consequences for misbehavior will be related, reasonable, and respectfully delivered. As always, students will be reinforced for their great behavior, so be on the lookout for S.O.A.R.! slips (K-3rd) and Eagle Pride wristbands (4th-5th grade). If you have any questions or would like to be involved in our PBIS efforts, please contact Mr. Koepke. Body Basics and Line Basics are listed below:

Body Basics Line Basics

1. Face the person 1. Face forward in single file

2. Eye contact 2. Voices off

3. Voice (tone, volume, rate) 3. Hands by your side

4. Body posture 4. Quiet walking feet

5. Facial expression 5. Stay to the right

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PLAYGROUND BEHAVIOR

Recess is an important time for our students. During recess students have an opportunity to run and play and

have fun with others. This helps students focus and learn upon returning to the classroom. We hope that all

children are able to enjoy their recess time. To help children have a safe, enjoyable recess we teach the rules of

common games during our ‘Recess Rodeo’ at the start of the year. We ask that all students follow these rules

without exception. In case the rules are forgotten, signs are posted to help students remember. The rules to

common games are:

Soccer

1. Make even teams

2. Kick-off after a goal or to start the game

3. Only goalie may use hands

4. Free-kick at spot of handball

5. Throw-in when out of bounds on

sideline

6. Goal-kick or corner-kick when out of

bounds on end-line

7. Allow others to play

Football

1. Make even teams

2. Kick-off after a score or to start game

3. 5-Mississippi rush

4. Two-hand touch

5. No aggressive blocking

6. Quarterback may not run

7. Allow others to play

Four Square

1. Serve ball from 4 to 1 by bouncing ball

one time in square 4 and pushing the

ball to land in square 1.

2. When the ball lands in your square allow

it to bounce one time and then push it

into someone else’s square.

3. If ball lands out of bounds, the last

person to touch it is out.

4. If ball lands on outside line it is IN.

5. No catching or holding ball during play

(sticky fingers)

6. Allow others to play.

Basketball

1. Make even teams

2. Choose which team will start with ball

3. Double-Dribble/Traveling/Foul=turnover

4. Defense (person vs person) Match up with

someone of your ability.

5. 5 Fouls on same person tell adult, player has

to sit

6. No Press - free dribble up after rebound or

basket

7. Aggressive play=tell an adult

8. Allow others to play.

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Children need help in realizing that activities that may be perfectly acceptable in neighborhood play are not always appropriate on the school playground. Recess should be a time for fun and above all a time for safe play. Children are directly responsible to the playground supervisor and are expected to observe playground rules. Follow directions of playground supervisor the first time given. Use playground equipment properly in designated areas. Tackling, playing rough games, and throwing harmful objects will not be allowed.

Lightning

1. Make a line facing basket.

2. First player takes shot.

3. Second player takes shot right away.

4. If either player’s shot misses, they

rebound and shoot again.

5. Once a player makes a basket, they

rebound and pass ball to next player in

line.

6. If the 2nd player makes a basket before

the 1st person, the 1st person is OUT.

The two basketballs go to the first two

players in line and the game continues.

7. Allow others to play.

Kickball 1. Make even teams

2. Rotate pitchers every inning

3. No bunting

4. No Cherry bombs

5. No sliding, leading off, or stealing

6. Once pitcher has the ball all runners must

return to last base touched.

7. Allow others to play

How to Make an Out:

1. Catch fly ball in air

2. Force outs at bases

3. Tag player with ball (no throwing at kids

while running)

4. The kicker kicks 3 foul balls in a row

5. 3 Outs=inning over

Tetherball

1. Make a line that divides the court in

half.

2. New player serves.

3. The winner is the first player to wind the

rope and ball around the pole.

4. Allow others to play.

Player is out when:

1. Hitting the ball with anything other than

the hands, fists or forearms.

2. Holding or catching the ball.

3. Touching the pole.

4. Touching the rope.

5. Stepping across the line.

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CONSEQUENCES Verbal reminder A 5-minute time-out. Student will also be referred to the office if they misbehave during the time-out period. Continued misbehavior on the playground may lead to a student being suspended from school. COMMUNITY SERVICES Community Services is a concept that embraces the idea that learning is a lifelong process; therefore, education should be a lifetime opportunity. The D. C. Everest Community Services program provides all residents of the D. C. Everest Area School District with opportunities in community services that otherwise would be unavailable or inaccessible to them. These opportunities are offered in vocational and avocational education, cultural presentations, social gatherings, and recreational activities. Programs are provided on the basis of a demonstrated interest or need in a specific area, the identification and coordination of resources to serve the need, the availability of school facilities, and the age range of the public to be served, be it preschoolers, youth, adults, senior citizens, or the community as a whole. A few of the activities the Community Services Office offers to the youth of our district include the following: swim lessons, gymnastics classes, a flag football program, a boys' and girls' basketball program, an indoor soccer program, and preschool classes. The Community Services Office also facilitates the use of school facilities for community use. The D. C. Everest School Board and the area schools recognize that its buildings and facilities can be a valuable asset to the community. Therefore, they encourage participation and involvement in the use of school facilities by community groups when such uses do not interfere with regular school activities. Community Services helps bring community members together through program offerings and through the use of the school facilities. Community Services is one way the school district links the schools and community together. For more information on Community Services programs and activities, please contact the Community Services Office at 715-359-6563. USE OF SCHOOL FACILITIES AND GREENHECK FIELD HOUSE All community groups wishing to use the school facilities/buildings (including the Greenheck Field House) must contact the Community Services Office (715-359-6563). An “Application for Use of School Facilities” form needs to be completed. Organizations or individuals requesting use of school facilities must give the Community Services Office at least 7 school days notice for past facility users and 10 school days notice for first time facility users. Requests are handled on a first come basis.

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DISTRICT HEALTH STAFF A health assistant works at each school. The health assistant works under the direction of the district school nurse. The health assistant has the following roles:

Provides basic first aid care for injuries and illnesses.

Observes for symptoms of communicable disease. Notifies the parent(s).

Maintains student health records.

Gives medications to students as ordered by the parent and/or the physician.

Provides specialized healthcare for a student(s) as ordered by the parent and/or physician under the direction of the district health nurse.

The district employs a registered nurse to assist students with health care needs at the elementary schools, middle schools; and secondary schools. The district health nurse has the following roles:

Evaluates and assesses a student’s physical condition.

Consults with the parents and/or physician to decide the health care needed by the student at school.

Writes individualized health plan for the student as needed.

Reviews and educates staff about a student’s healthcare needs as directed by the parent and/or physician.

Directs the district immunization program, hearing and vision program, and blood borne pathogen program.

Develops policy/procedure to ensure the safety of the students.

Educates staff on a need-to-know basis about the student’s health needs. . HEALTH CONDITIONS School staff needs to know about your child’s health and/or medical condition(s). Please contact the district health nurse at 715-241-9700 ext 2309; or the school health aide about your child’s health condition(s). These include, but not limited to, students who have asthma, epilepsy, diabetes, a significant physical impairment or an anaphylactic – life threatening – reaction to latex, stinging insects or foods. It is important that the school staff know about the care that your child needs and how to provide that care. Complete the annual action plan(s) for the condition and inform the school nurse of any changes in the care needed. All information shared is confidential; information is shared on a need-to-know basis with your child’s teachers with your permission.

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Immunization Requirements 2015 - 2016

The Wisconsin state immunization requirements for 2015 – 2016 school year are listed below. Review the requirements carefully. Students need the listed vaccinations by September 1, 2015.

I. II.

III. WISCONSIN STATE LAW (HSS 144.03) REQUIREMENTS - Number of Doses

Age/Grade DTaP/DTP Polio MMR Hepatitis B Varicella IV. T

dap

V. Pre K - 4K 4 3 1 3 1 -

VI. Grades K - 5 4 4 2 3 2 -

VII. Grades 6 - 12 4 4 2 3 2 1

DTP/DtaP/DT Vaccine (Kindergarten students): Your child must have one dose of the vaccine after age 4. IF your child received all four doses before age 4, a 5th dose is required before Kindergarten. Tdap Vaccine: One dose of the vaccine is required for students in grades 6 through 12

If your child received the Td/Tdap vaccine within 5 years of entering grades 6-12 the vaccine is not required.

Tdap vaccine protects your child from pertussis or whooping cough. MMR Vaccine: Two doses are required for students in grades K through 12. Your child must have the 1st dose of MMR vaccine on or after the first birthday and the 2nd dose before starting kindergarten. Varicella or Chickenpox Vaccine: Two doses OR a history of chickenpox is required grades K through 12.

If your child had chickenpox, see step 2 on the waiver form. a) No vaccination needed. b) Tell the school health aide that your child had chickenpox

Hepatitis B: Three doses are required for all students grades K through 12. Waivers: Parents have the option to decline any and/or all immunizations based on personal, religious and/or health reasons. If you choose not to immunize your child, check the appropriate waiver (Step 4) and sign the form. Immunization waiver form is on the district website at www.dce.k12.wi.us. What do parents need to do? Schedule appointments for the vaccinations that are needed Sign a waiver if you do not want your child vaccinated Report the dates of the vaccinations and/or history of chickenpox to the school health assistant. Please call Roxie Kenitzer, RN-BSN at 715-214-9700 ext. 2309 with questions.

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STUDENT IMMUNIZATION RECORD

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Medication at School

The purpose of the medication procedure is to keep your child safe and provide him/her with the medication ordered. District staff will not give any medication – prescription and/or OTC - to any student if the criteria below are not met

Parent-Physician Consent Forms

1. Parent signature is required for over-the-counter medications (OTC). A physician’s signature is required if the dose needed of the over-the-counter medication is more than the recommendations

listed on the label. A physician’s signature is required if the medication is not appropriate for your child’s age.

2. Parent and physician signature are required for all prescription medication. 3. Complete a new consent form when the dose of the medication is changed and/or the medication is discontinued. 4. Parent and physician signatures are required before staff is allowed to administer herbal, homeopathic or dietary

supplements at school. 5. Medication consent form is on the district web site at www.dce.k12.wi.us

Medication Bottles and Labeling

1. Prescription medication MUST be in the original labeled pharmacy bottle. The label must clearly state:

Student’s name.

Name of the medication.

Time to give medication and dose to give.

Physician’s name.

Date medication was dispensed by pharmacy. 2. OTC medication must be in the original container or single dose package. 3. Staff cannot give any medication sent in a plastic bag or an envelope. 4. Medication will not be given to your child if the bottle is incorrectly labeled.

Handling and Storage of Medication at School 1. Medications are stored in the original labeled pharmacy container and in a locked cabinet. 2. Parents and/or guardians must pick up all unused, discontinued, or outdated medications. 3. Parents and/or guardians must pick up all medication at the end of the school year. 4. Any unclaimed medication will be disposed of at the end of the school year.

Special Considerations – Inhalers and Epi-pens

1. Students can self- carry emergency medications - Epi-pens, inhalers and glucagon - to treat a life-threatening health condition. All students needing an emergency medication are taken by ambulance to the nearest emergency room. Parents will be notified.

General Safety Considerations

1. Bring your child’s medication to the health office. 2. Send only limited quantities of medication to school. 3. All medication is stored in the health room.

Contact Roxie Kenitzer, RN-BSN at 715-241-9700 ext. 2309 with questions.

No medication can be given to your child without the signed completed consent form. Parents are responsible to obtain the signatures needed from the physician.

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Parent-Physician Medication Consent Form

6300 Alderson Street

Weston WI 54476

The state medication law requires written permission from the parent and physician to give all prescription medications, and herbal supplements. This includes students who carry and self-administer inhalers and Epi-pens. All over- the- counter (OTC) medication given at school must have written permission from the parent/guardian. A physician signature is not required for OTC medication providing the dose is within the manufacturer’s guidelines. It is understood that: 1. All medications must be in an original over the counter (OTC) and/or pharmacy container with student’s

name, name of medication, dose and time of administration on the label and/or container. 2. Medications sent in baggies or not in the original package will not be given by staff. 3. A new form is needed for changes in the dose of medication or if the medication is discontinued. 4. Students will be taken to the emergency room after using an Epi-pen or giving Glucagon. 5. Students are responsible for taking self-carried, emergency medications on field trips. 6. Students must notify a staff member if they use an emergency medication(s) at school. Name of student: Date of Birth: Address: Phone: School: Grade: Medical diagnosis(es):

MEDICATION INSTRUCTIONS Medication(s) Dosage Times given

at school Specific instructions

Medication order effective from: until: Self-Carry Medication Authorization Student understands the correct use of his/her emergency medication. Yes No

Epi-pen for anaphylactic life threatening reactions, may self-carry . Yes No Inhalers for breathing emergencies, may self-carry Yes No

Student may take his/her emergency medication home at the end of the year Yes No

PHYSICIAN–PARENT CONSENT I hereby give permission to staff as designated by the school nurse or principal to give the above medications to my child. I authorize the school nurse to contact the physician regarding the medication if necessary. Physician’s signature directs the above medication administration and indicates his/her willingness to communicate if needed with staff regarding the medications. Consent is valid for the current school year. Physician’s name, address, phone Physician’s signature/date Parent/guardian signature Date

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PLANNING FOR ILLNESS AT SCHOOL The best way to prevent infection is good hand washing at regular intervals throughout the day. Even with the best hand washing, illnesses are unavoidable. Some parents have limited flexibility at work if their child gets sick at school. Many employers do not allow parents leave work or stay at home with a sick child. If both parents work, arrange for an emergency care provider if your child gets sick at school and needs to go home. School health rooms are not designed or supplied to provide quality day care for sick students. Parents will be called when their child is sick at school. If the parent(s) is not available, the school staff will call the emergency contact person listed on your child’s demographic card to come for your child. Students belong in school in order to learn and be successful. Children learn more and are able to concentrate when they are healthy. The goal is simple: stay well, stay in school to learn and succeed. Together…parents, teachers, and students can accomplish that goal.

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Vision and Hearing Screening Programs

Vision Screening Recommendations – Kindergarten Students

Research by the Wisconsin Optometric Association states, “Eighty percent of all learning during a child’s first twelve years is obtained through vision.” Routine vision screening is a part of the five-year-old well check. This vision screening checks how well your child can see a chart from twenty feet away. This type of vision screening identifies about thirty percent of children who have vision problems.

The state of Wisconsin passed the Children’s’ Vision Initiative Law – Chapter 118.135 Wisconsin State Statutes in 2002. The law recommends that parents of kindergarten students have their child’s vision checked by a licensed optometrist.

A copy of the Kindergarten VISION Examination Form is included. Take the form with you to your child’s eye exam. Ask your eye doctor to complete the form. Return the completed form to your child’s school. Copies of the form are available at your child’s elementary school.

The Wisconsin Optometric Association’s participating physicians will provide free eye examinations to students if parents cannot afford the cost of the eye exam. VISION USA is a Wisconsin State Project that offers basic eye examinations to children under the age of 18 for employed low-income families without eye care health insurance coverage. Applications are available at Marathon County Public Health Department (715-261-1900). You will be given the names of local physicians that will check your child’s vision after the completed application is approved. Parents need to schedule the appointment with one of those eye doctors. State law recommends, but does not require this eye examination for kindergarten entrance.

Hearing and Vision Screening Programs Marathon County Public Health Department staff will be at each elementary school this fall to conduct a vision and hearing-screening program. Screening dates will be listed in the school newsletters. Students in grades K-3 and 5 are screened. This program is only a screening. Participation in the screening is optional. If you do not want your child to participate in the screening, send a written signed note to the health aide at school telling us you do not want your child screened. If your child wears glasses please make sure the glasses are at school for the vision screening. Any student who does not pass the initial screening will be re-screened by the health department staff in 4 weeks. If your child does not pass the re-screening, you will receive a letter and a phone call from the health department.

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KINDERGARTEN EYE HEALTH EXAMINATION REPORT

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BIRTHDAY INVITATIONS

In order to prevent hurt feelings and to keep disruptions to the educational process to a minimum,

invitations to parties (birthday, etc.) are not to be distributed at school. Parents may request a listing of

names and addresses from their child’s teacher so that parents may send invitations by US mail. Such

requests can be expected to be filled within 24 hours.

FOODS BROUGHT FROM HOME For any foods BROUGHT to school: This includes birthday and other food items brought to school by

students, staff, or parents. Our policy states that in order to prevent possible food contamination or food-

borne illness, foods brought for classroom distribution by students or staff must be commercially prepared

and in the original packaging. Any food items brought to school that do not meet these requirements will

not be distributed. So, birthday treats are still welcome, but must be purchased (not baked at home) and

in original packaging.

CHANGE OF ADDRESS Parents who have moved and whose children remain in the same school are required to send a change of address and phone number to us as soon as the move is completed.

DANGEROUS OR DISRUPTIVE OBJECTS

Objects that might be considered dangerous or that are disruptive to the educational process are not allowed in school. Objects such as knives, fireworks, squirt guns, cap guns, rubber bands, pins and so forth, will be confiscated. Items taken from students for safety reasons will be held for a reasonable length of time to permit parents to retrieve them on behalf of their child. Objects not promptly claimed by parents will be discarded. ELECTRONIC DEVICES Because the focus of our time with students is educational, all electronic devices such as cell phones, pagers, Ipods, MP3 player, DS players, CD players, CD’s, Gameboys, SEGA, trading cards (baseball, Yugi Oh), etc., should be left at home. We cannot be responsible for items brought from home that get lost or taken. We are not able to supervise the types of music, games, etc., students may possess and therefore, they are not to be brought to school. TOYS FROM HOME Children’s toys should be left at home. This includes all trading cards, trucks/cars, dolls etc. DISMISSAL OF STUDENTS When your child reaches school, it is the school's obligation to keep him/her until regular dismissal time. If for any reason your child is to be released for dental or medical appointments, etc., it is required that the parent or guardian send a note stating the time and reason for which the child is to be released. Parents should also come to the school office to sign their children out of school. We make this request in order to help protect your children.

DRESSING AND GROOMING

The school does not have an official dress code. We rely on parents to see that their children are properly dressed for school. Clothing should be in good taste and of such a nature as to not disrupt the educational process. Garments, which publicize tobacco use, alcohol, or drugs, shirts with spaghetti straps (under 1 inch wide), tube tops (No Straps),

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exposed midriff tops, short shorts or low cut waist pants/shorts, etc., are not appropriate. EDUCATIONAL STUDY/FIELD TRIPS Trips are used to enhance the study of many concepts or units. Whenever your child is going on a trip, a notice will be sent home. Your child will not be permitted to go unless the parents or legal guardian has signed the "blanket consent form" granting permission for the child to participate in all study trips. This form is kept on file. EMERGENCY MEETING LOCATION Should it be deemed necessary to evacuate the grounds, First Student Bus Service will be contacted to mobilize busses for student transport. In the event that student safety dictates a more immediate evacuation than offered by First Student, one of our two partnering safe locations may be utilized. Northland Lutheran High School (2107 Tower Rd.) and Lamers Bus Lines Inc. (2415 Trailwood Ln.) are the partnering locations. Each place offers a safe, warm location. Under staff supervision, students may be walked to one of these locations when directed by the principal or person in charge or when no other safe alternative presents itself. Such action will be communicated to the offices of both partnering organizations in advance where possible. Parents will be required to sign their children out when picking up from that location. FIRE AND TORNADO DRILLS Fire and tornado drills are held periodically in our school. It is extremely important that children practice the proper procedures so they will be prepared for such an emergency. Although the importance of these drills is carefully explained to all children by the school staff, it would be helpful for parents to also stress the importance of these safety procedures with their children. GUIDANCE SERVICES A developmental guidance program aimed at enriching the emotional and social skills of each child is offered by the counselor, psychologist, and teacher as a regular feature of the classroom curriculum. The counseling services provided vary depending on the particular needs of each child. Individual counseling is available for children who have concerns of a personal nature. Group counseling is also offered for children who have social skill needs or for those who can benefit from the support of peers. Consultation with the counselor regarding the educational, emotional, or behavioral development of their children is available to parents. FLOWERS OR BALLOONS Occasionally, families request that we permit florists or other businesses to deliver flowers or balloons to their child while at school. While we recognize the importance of birthdays and other special occasions in a child's life, we have found that this practice disrupts classes and interferes with instruction. Also, there is always the potential for children in attendance to have allergies to plants and latex. Therefore, we are asking that families not have flowers, balloons or other special deliveries made to school. If a delivery is made to a child at school, the delivery will have to remain in the office until school is out and parents are required to come to school to pick the delivery up as First Student, does not permit this type of item on the bus. SAFETY GUIDELINES FOR ANIMAL VISITATION AT SCHOOL

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Visiting pets or animals (Show and Tell) that are going to visit classrooms should be well groomed and current on rabies vaccinations (if required). Since some diseases are transmitted by the bites of fleas, ticks, or mites, it is important that visiting pets be screened in some manner to assure they are not infested. A fecal (stool) check by a veterinarian for intestinal parasite within the previous year is recommended. Visiting animals should be properly restrained and restricted to a designated area of the school campus or classroom. It is important for the safety of both the children and the animal that the visiting pet be effectively controlled. Animals away from their accustomed environment may become frightened and react strangely in a classroom setting. Fear may cause a usually docile pet to try to escape or bite. Appropriate restraint will allow the holder to react quickly and minimize any potential harm to the students or animal. The animal owner, or other adult responsible for that animal, should remain with the animal during the pet’s visit to the school. Specific health, restraint, and handling requirements according to the type of visiting pet are as follows: Dogs Evidence of current rabies vaccination is required and should be brought to the office. Since puppies are not old enough to receive their first rabies vaccination until three months of age, and the vaccination is not considered protective until thirty days after the vaccination, dogs should be at least four-months-old to participate in visiting pet programs. A stool check for intestinal worms and other parasites within the previous six weeks is recommended, yet a negative stool check within the previous year is sufficient. It is preferable that female dogs in estrus (“heat”) not be permitted to visit during that time. All puppies and adult dogs should be wearing a collar/harness and leash and be accompanied by an adult. Dogs that appear to be aggressive should not be allowed in the classroom. Cats Evidence of current rabies vaccination is required and should be brought to the office. Similar to puppies, kittens should be at least four-month-old to meet the rabies vaccination requirement. It is recommended that a feline pet have a negative stool test for worms and intestinal parasite performed by a veterinarian within six weeks prior to the school visitation, yet a negative stool check within the previous year is sufficient. A cat or kitten should be confined in a cat carrier for transporting to and from the school. When the cat is removed from the carrier for “show and tell,” an adult should hold the cat if students are allowed to pet the animal. HOMEWORK POLICY It is the policy of the district elementary schools to assign homework throughout the school year. Homework will be assigned when a child is absent from school, additional practice is necessary for the child to acquire the new skill, assignments are not completed on time and must be made up, a student needs an opportunity to review previously learned skills, or students need to complete a project that is intended as a long-term assignment. It is the responsibility of the child and the home to have homework completed in the allotted time. INCLEMENT WEATHER On those rare days in which school must be called off because of weather conditions, the decision to cancel school will be made at the district level. Public notification will be carried by local radio stations. In the event that the weather patterns change during the day and it becomes a potential threat to the safe transportation of students home, school may be dismissed early. On such days, please listen to your radio for information regarding an early dismissal. Please make advance preparations and develop a plan for your children in case of an early dismissal. LIBRARY BOOKS Students are permitted to check books out of the library for a period of two weeks. If a child fails to return or

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damages a book, he or she will be charged with the cost of replacing the book. LIFE EDUCATION Life Education is a special program for fifth and sixth grade students and their parents. In this special curriculum, students and their teachers discuss how the human body grows and changes during puberty. Students study how life begins as well as special health concerns during puberty. Because our school wants to work cooperatively with parents to instruct our students in these important concepts, we actively seek parental involvement. Each year parents receive a complete outline of the Life Education curriculum before their child enters the unit of study. All parents are also invited to an evening meeting to inspect teaching materials and to meet with the teachers of the Life Education curriculum. We look forward to your active involvement in this curriculum when your child is in the fifth and sixth grades. LOST AND FOUND It is very helpful when parents label all articles of clothing (including boots and tennis shoes) and school items to ensure that they are brought home at the end of the seasonal period or school term. Each week, a number of good articles of clothing are left at school that no student claims. These items are placed in the lost and found box in the main lobby of the school. If any item is left on the bus, the driver will retain it a day or so to enable the child who lost the item to reclaim it. NEWSLETTER Monthly, an updated newsletter will be available on our website. PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES Formal conferences will be held each Fall and Spring to permit teachers and parents to discuss a student's progress in school. We use an online Parent-Teacher Conference Scheduling Program for scheduling conferences. A parent, using any computer with online access, can do the scheduling on a first come, first served basis. We are excited about this new program, because this will give you direct access for scheduling at your convenience. With this program, you will know your conference times immediately and be able to change appointments, if necessary. An assigned ID for each child will be sent home with each child about three weeks before conferences. If a change of time is desired, parents should change the scheduled time online. Since it is important for a teacher and parents to communicate with one another, the school annually sets a goal of 100% parent participation at conferences. Should parents desire to confer with teachers in addition to these conference dates, we encourage them to call the school. Arrangements will be made to accommodate all such requests. The nature of the family structure has changed dramatically in recent years. Now many students reside either with one parent or the other. While it is understandable that both households wish to be involved in their child’s education, it is not possible to accommodate two conferences for every student whose parents do not co-reside. It is suggested, therefore, that both parents attend both the spring and fall conferences together. In the event that circumstances warrant this impossible, then one parent should attend the fall conference while the other parent attends the spring conference. Notice of conference appointments will be sent to each parent. Parents are to work together in order to arrive at an arrangement. CUSTODIAL MAILINGS DCE elementary schools will send the following information to non-custodial parents routinely: state test scores,

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progress reports, parent/teacher conference schedules, mid-term reports, gifted & talented program information, and excessive absence reports. Copies of other information students receive at school, newsletters, etc., can be sent to the non-custodial parents if self-addressed, stamped envelopes are provided to the school. These will be given to the homeroom teacher to be used to mail informational items as they become available. PERSONAL CHECKS During the course of the year, students will bring money to school to purchase lunch, milk, and other items. As an aid in our bookkeeping, please make all checks payable to the school. Also, please do not combine the amounts for different activities on one check. Please make separate checks for any money needed at school. PTO The school staff feels very strongly that parents must play an active role in the education of their children. The school has provided many opportunities for you to become involved. The PTO invites parents to participate in programs, informs the community, raises funds, and provides an avenue for parents and teachers to work and socialize with each other. Parents are encouraged to attend PTO meetings and help with special projects whenever possible. PARENT VOLUNTEERS Evergreen Elementary has many great parents, guardians, grandparents, and other members of the community who volunteer to make Evergreen a rewarding, well-rounded school environment and not just a place for our children to go to school. On behalf of the staff and students, we would like to say a big "THANK YOU!" to all of the volunteers in our school community. Many programs at Evergreen would not be possible without you, our volunteers. Although we have many dedicated volunteers, there is always a need for more parent volunteers and the opportunity to get involved if you have not done so already. If you'd like to join our list of volunteers, please visit our website and click on the “We’re searching for volunteers” tab on the left. PREARRANGED ABSENCE Families should make a sincere effort to plan family vacations to correspond with the scheduled vacation days of the school year. This way students will experience the best of both worlds; they can participate in educational vacations and not miss learning experiences at school. If your child will have a pre-planned absence of more than three consecutive days, please complete a form available in the office. Upon written request from parents, the principal may approve the prearranged absence of students. Requests should be made one week prior to the intended absence. All students are expected to make up work missed. A form is included in the appendix of this handbook. Additional copies are available in the school office. RECESS All children are expected to participate in school recesses. Except on days when inclement weather would be a threat to student health, recesses will be held out of doors. The only exceptions to the above policy are as follows:

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The child has a medical excuse from the family physician, Other written requests from parents approved by the teacher and/or principal on a daily basis. Since students will be out in cold weather, parents are asked to help their children make wise choices about outer clothing. Students often decide after leaving home that they do not want to wear the hat or boots in which their parents dressed them. The school policy, except in times of exceptional changes, is to send students out for recess in the outer clothing they wore to school. SCHOOL FOREST The D.C. Everest district has made a major commitment to developing its school forest facilities. At the present time, classes of students at all grade levels may visit the school forest on day trips. Students at the fifth grade level may participate in over-night camping in the district lodge at Twin Oaks. Each year, teachers send out information about this unique opportunity. SCHOOL BUS ROUTES Prior to the opening of school in the fall, the First Student will mail each student notification of the route the student will ride throughout the school year. Parents should review the information sent by the bus contractor and help their child determine the appropriate bus stop. During the first few days of school, routes may be altered. If a child boards the wrong bus during the first few days, he or she will be taken home at the end of the driver's run. SMOKE-FREE ENVIRONMENT The School Board prohibits the use of all tobacco products on all school district property and in all school vehicles by all persons at all times. Smoking and the use of tobacco in any form by elementary students on school property, at school-sponsored activities, and on school buses are expressly forbidden. Tobacco products, lighters, and matches shall be confiscated with students violating this rule subject to disciplinary action including suspension. SCHOOL PICTURES In the fall, a professional photographer will visit the school to take student pictures. All students should have their pictures taken, even if they do not intend to purchase a package of pictures to keep. The D.C. Everest schools attempt to select a school photographer who will produce high quality pictures for the children at a reasonable rate. STUDENT DIRECTORY According to the law, public institutions must provide directory information to individuals that request this information. Therefore, the D.C. Everest District Board of Education has adopted a policy that enables individuals to secure directory information. The directory information includes only the child’s and parent’s name, and address. No other information will be provided. If for some reason you do not want this information made available, please call the school office and let us know. SCHOOL INSURANCE The D.C. Everest District does not carry an accident insurance policy for students. However, if you wish to purchase insurance, a comprehensive program is made available for a small fee. More information is available in the office. If you are interested, please remit the correct amount to directly to the insurance provider.

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TENNIS SHOES All students should have tennis shoes for physical education activities. TEXTBOOKS All textbooks and workbooks needed for the education of your child will be furnished by the school district. Texts and all other school property are to be handled with extreme care by the students to ensure long use. Property that is damaged through misuse or carelessness by a student will be replaced by that student at his/her expense. VISITING SCHOOL Parents are welcome to observe the students at work and at play within the classroom and on the school grounds. One of the best ways to understand the classroom program of your child is to visit the classroom. Advanced arrangements are encouraged to avoid visiting the classroom during a critical testing period or recess. As part of the D.C. Everest District’s safe school policy, visitors are required to register in the school office and obtain a visitor’s pass. APPENDICES These policies and all other policies can be found on the District website. http://policies.dce.k12.wi.us

Attendance and Truancy* Truancy Legal Reference – WSS 118.16(1) Code of Student Conduct* Possession or Use of Weapons* Gang Activity or Association* Gang Activity or Association* Request for Transportation Change* Student Locker Searches* Equal Education Opportunities* Pupil Nondiscrimination* Pupil Nondiscrimination/Harassment* Electronic Communication Devices* Pupil Discrimination Complaint Procedures* Pre-Arranged Absence Request D.C. Everest Acceptable Use Policy for Technology Services* Acceleration/Retention Policy* Elementary Progress Grade Advancement Grade 4-5* Asthma Action Plan (included in handbook) Map to Twin Oaks (included in handbook) New Special Education Glossary (included in handbook) Rules and Regulations for School Bus Riders* * board policy