Daily Schedule
Kindergarten
Morning 8:40 - 11:25
Afternoon
Monday 12:05 - 1:40
Tuesday - Friday 12:05 - 3:10
Grades 1 - 6
Monday 8:40 - 1:40
Tuesday - Friday 8:40 - 3:10
PTA and Parent Advisory Council
Valley View has a wonderful PTA. We would encourage you to join the PTA. We
would also invite you to get involved. Working in the PTA is a great way to
get involved in your children’s education. In addition to a very supportive
PTA, we have in operation a Parent Advisory Council. This group is made up of
patrons and staff. They meet quarterly to provide valuable input into important
decisions that affect the operation of the school.
Safety
Students should be safe coming to school, while at school and returning from
school. Reviewing these rules every few weeks will help make the school year
much safer.
To and From School Students should:
* Know which route you want them to take.
* Obey traffic laws at all times.
* Be extra careful around cars or buses (especially in bad
weather).
* Not talk to strangers nor accept rides from strangers.
Walking Students should:
* Cross the street with the crossing guard at the Southeast
corner of the school.
* Enter the school grounds using the sidewalks or on the east
hill.
* Not walk on the driveway ramp.
Riding Bicycles Students who ride bikes should:
* Obey the same traffic laws as cars obey.
* Walk bikes while on the school grounds.
* Walk their bikes on the east side of the driveway when
arriving or leaving the school grounds.
* Park in the bike racks in the front of the school and lock
their bikes.
Cars may load and unload in drop-off areas.
Supervision Teachers rotate outside supervision: 15 minutes before school and
10 minutes after school. Adult aides supervise at recess and lunch times. Students
should follow directions of any supervisor.
Health Sheets An emergency and Health Information Sheet should be filled out
and returned to the office by each family each year . This information is critical
in case of an accident, injury, illness or emergency and should be kept up to
date. Please call when changes occur.
Emergency Plan There is an emergency plan in place in case of a situation that
threatens the safety of students. This is coordinated in conjunction with the
PTA.
Checking Out Students should not leave the school during school hours except
to go home for lunch. A parent or other authorized adult must sign in the office
before a child may leave school during school hours.
Immunizations State law requires students to be current on immunizations before
they can attend school, unless exempted by the county health department.
Student Insurance The Board of Education requires students to purchase school
insurance unless they are covered by their parent’s insurance plan. If
you have your own insurance, you must sign the insurance waiver on the bottom
of the health information sheet and return it to the office. If you have any
insurance questions please call 1 800-327-5400.
Accidents
Whenever an accident or illness occurs, the school will contact the parents
or call for assistance at the emergency numbers listed on the Health Information
Sheet. In an extreme emergency, the school will take whatever action necessary
to help the child, including hospitalizing the child. Sick children will not
be sent home unless permission is given by the parents. That includes those
listed as emergency numbers on your Health Information Sheet.
Attendance
Absences Regular attendance at school provides children with the best chances
for success and is required by law. Students should bring a note explaining
their absence each time they miss school. Teachers will call home after three
consecutive absences. Excessive absences (10 or more) will be referred to the
principal.
Tardiness Punctuality is also important. Students who are late coming to school
or coming in from recesses miss important learning time and disrupt others.
Excessive tardiness (10 or more) may be referred to the principal.
Withdrawal/Transfer If you are moving and need to withdraw your child(ren) from
school, please come to the office before 1:00 p.m. The secretary will fill out
the transfer papers while you check out with teachers, the library, and the
lunchroom. (The lunchroom staff leaves at 1:30.) Please note that your school
will likely require a transfer form when registering midyear.
Out of Area Students Valley View Elementary is closed to out of area students
for the 2000 2001 school year. Students attending out of area must fill out
an Out of Area Form with approval signatures of both the school of residence
principal and the out of area school principal. Families who live outside the
school boundaries and do not notify the principal are subject to immediate transfer
to their school of residence.
School Breakfast and Lunch
School Breakfast Breakfast will be served beginning at 8:00 a.m. In the lunchroom.
The price of breakfast is $.70 per meal. The reduced price for those who qualify
is $.40 per meal.
School Lunch Lunch prices will be $1.10 per meal or $21.00 per month (20 meals
@ $1.05/meal). Lunch money should be paid before school. Reduced prices are
$8.00 per month ($.40/meal).
Charges When a student’s account runs out his/her hand will be stamped
to notify parents that a deposit is needed. One charge will be allowed in an
emergency. The charge must be paid the following day. Remember, parents, not
the school, are responsible for meals.
Free/Reduced Lunches Those wishing to apply for free or reduced lunches may
obtain an application at the office.
Lunch Menus Lunch menus are published monthly in the PTA Newsletter.
Dress
Dress Code Dress styles or hair styles which are disruptive to the educational
program are not permitted. Short shorts, short skirts, halters, tanktops, bare
midriffs, muscle shirts, cutoffs, and thongs may not be worn at school. Hats
may not be worn inside the school. Also, clothing which displays vulgarity,
profanity, obscenity, or advertises tobacco, alcohol, or drugs may not be worn.
Dress for the Weather Children should arrive at school dressed so they can play
comfortably outside. All Children are expected to go outside for recess and
after lunch unless the weather is bad. Bad weather means cold (20 degrees or
less) or wet. If your child needs to stay in for health reasons, please send
a note with him/her.
Lost and Found Clearly label jackets, coats, book bags, lunch boxes, etc. Every
year there are dozens of these items lost which we give away if we cannot find
the owner. Please check the lost and found near the office.
Behavior Guidelines
The goals of our policy are to guide students to accept responsibility for their
own decisions and actions, to respect the rights and property of others, and
to appreciate the value of each individual regardless of differences that may
exist. This policy is also necessary to maintain a safe and orderly learning
environment.
Students should be courteous, honest and hard working. They should also be good
sports and play safely. This is appropriate behavior. Our school guidelines
are:
1. Follow directions the first time.
2. Use hands, feet and mouth to help, not hurt.
3. Build people up, don’t put people down.
4. Be in the right place, doing the right thing.
5. Use materials and equipment properly.
Positives The teacher will teach appropriate behaviors for inside and outside.
These behaviors will be positively reinforced by strategies such as praise,
positive notes,to students and parents, public recognition, special activities,
awards, treats, and extra time (recess, games, etc.).
Negatives When a student is disobedient or disruptive, teachers will point out
misbehaviors and give the student a chance to correct them without penalty.
If misbehaviors continue, teachers will use strategies such as conferences,
change in seating, contracts, behavior tracking, parent conferences, missing
activities and staying after school. When a student’s misbehavior is habitual,
dangerous or extreme, a conference will be held with the student, teacher, parent,
and principal. A plan will be developed to help the student correct the problem.