Highland Elementary School
2014-15 Calendar/Handbook
HIGHLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
14001 Pilot Knob Road
Apple Valley, MN 55124
(952) 423-7595
FAX (952) 423-7665
Chad Ryburn, Principal
A Recognized School of Excellence
Dear Parents:
Welcome to Highland Elementary School! This handbook/calendar has been prepared to help acquaint you
with Highland. We hope this handbook/calendar will assist you and your child in learning more about policies,
programs and services offered at our school. Please read this handbook/calendar and use it as a reference
during the school year.
Partnership between home and school is essential to your child's success at school. We value your contribution
of ideas, time and effort.
The staff is looking forward to working with you and your children this year. We are all anticipating an exciting
year and are committed to providing excellent learning experiences for our students.
Sincerely,
Chad Ryburn
Principal
HIGHLAND ELEMENTARY STAFF - 2014-15
Chad Ryburn, Principal
Kindergarten
Megan Bastyr
Ben Clausen
Cindy Johnson
Susan Lindeman
Kim Salay, TL
First Grade
Katherine Brandeen
Theresa Granger, TL
Becky Markstrom
Lynnette Ryberg
Trudy Strandemo
Second Grade
Anne Ammons
Christine Anderson
Wendy Pedersen
Beth Sullivan, TL
Terri Tech
Beth Wanzek
Third Grade
Megan Bjorgaard
Becky Bernhardson, TL
Susan Brown
Kathy Cook
Heidi Setterlund
Fourth Grade
Phil Gribble
Gina Johnson
Kim Scheuring, TL
Katie Youngberg
Fifth Grade
Susan Almeida
Jeanette Dunning
Myles Knutson
Jennifer Moe, TL
Media Specialist
Karen Benson
Social Worker
Mary Jo Kacvinsky
Art Specialist
Linda Hansen
Resource Teachers
Lauren Albers
Monica Augustin
Laura Baker
Becky Hutchinson
Vocal Music
Michelle Ehlers
Danielle Zick
Band
Anja Firchow
Speech Clinicians
Jill Glosemeyer
Laura Hamilton
Physical Education
Mary Delperdang
Blair Rummel
ELL
Sara George
Vlada Symonova
Nurse
Amy Gillis
Adaptive Phy Ed/OT
Christi Walker/DAPE
Philip Stromme/DAPE
Charisse Courteau, OT
Program Nurse
Kim Bergland
Reading Recovery
Anne Reed
Basic Skills/AOM
Kathy Laramy
GT/Explore/Young Scholars
Michelle Clendening
Inst. Asst./Young Scholars
Bonnie Sevcik
Psych./Student Services
Nancy Risch
CID/DCD Teachers
Amy Becker – DCD
Dana Bengtson – CID
Adrien Buzzo – CID
Lia Ess - CID
Cindy Fries - DCD
Secretaries
Lois Brown
Patti Labs
DeeDee Melander
Computer Clerk
Sue Rush
Teacher Clerks
Deb Hager
Marcie Messick
Ann Nathe
Sharon Sole
Sharon Sutliff
Library Clerk
Jari Lanier
Custodians
Jeff Dold, Building Chief
John Feyder
Liz Kapas
Tim Schmidt
Linda Dahl – custodial aide
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Kitchen
Susan Ambrus
Paraprofessionals
Ann Caspers/Barb Donnegan/
Julie Fromm/Judy Howard/Cathy
Howland/Biddi McIsaac/Kay Naylor/
Karen Osvold/Diane Proulx/Diana
Quinlan/Kate Tabor/Linda Voight/Judy
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2014-15 Calendar of Events at Highland
Aug. 19-20
- Student Assessment Days
Aug. 25-28
- Elementary Teachers’ Workshop
Sept. 1
- Labor Day – No School
Sept. 2
- First Day of School
Sept. 2
- Kindergarten Orientation
Sept. 4
- 2nd Grade Curriculum Night/5:00 p.m.
Sept. 8
- 1st Grade Curriculum Night/5:30 p.m.
Sept. 9
- 4th Grade Curriculum Night/5:00 p.m.
Sept. 9
- 3rd Grade Curriculum Night/5:30 p.m.
Sept. 9
- 5th Grade Curriculum Night/6:00 p.m.
Sept. 10-Oct. 15 - MAP Testing Window/Grades 2-5
Sept. 15
- Highland Site Council Meeting/3:30-5:00 p.m.
Sept. 23
- 3rd Grade to River Rendezvous-Bloomington
Sept. 24
- Lifetouch School Picture Day
Sept. 24
- Da Capo Choir begins/7:30-8:20 a.m.
Sept. 30
- Band Rehearsal begins/7:30-8:20 a.m.
Oct. 1
Oct. 7
Oct. 7
Oct. 8
Oct. 10
Oct. 13
Oct. 14
Oct. 15
Oct. 16-17
Oct. 21
Oct. 21
Oct. 21
Oct. 22
Oct. 28
Oct. 29
Oct. 31
Nov. 4
Nov. 4
Nov. 5
Nov. 5
Nov. 6
Nov. 7
Nov. 10
Nov. 11
Nov. 12
Nov. 18
Nov. 19
Nov. 20
Nov. 24
Nov. 25
Nov. 25
Nov. 25
Nov. 26
Nov. 27-28
- Da Capo Choir/7:30-8:20 a.m.
- Highland Day @ Culvers
- Band Rehearsal/7:30-8:20 a.m.
- Da Capo Choir/7:30-8:20 a.m.
- No School – Data Analysis & Instructional
Alignment
- Highland Site Council Meeting/3:30-5:00 p.m.
- Band Rehearsal/7:30-8:20 a.m.
- Da Capo Choir/7:30-8:20 a.m.
- State teachers’ convention/No school for all
students
- Band Rehearsal/7:30-8:20 a.m.
- Lifetouch Picture Re-take Day
- Kindergarten Curriculum Night/5:30 p.m.
- Da Capo Choir/7:30-8:20 a.m.
- Band Rehearsal/7:30-8:20 a.m.
- Da Capo Choir/7:30-8:20 a.m.
- Fall Festival Parade/Wax Museum/Parties – 1:00 p.m.
- Band Rehearsal/7:30-8:20 a.m.
- Highland Day @ Culvers
- Da Capo Choir/7:30-8:20 a.m.
- Evening Conferences /Scholastic Book Fair– 4:008:00 p.m.
- No School - Conferences/Scholastic Book Fair –
12:00-8:00 p.m.
- No School
- Highland Site Council Meeting/3:30-5:00 p.m.
- Band Rehearsal/7:30-8:20 a.m.
- Da Capo Choir/7:30-8:20 a.m.
- Band Rehearsal/7:30-8:20 a.m.
- Da Capo Choir/7:30-8:20 a.m.
- Musical Dress Rehearsal/7:30-8:20 a.m.
- Da Capo Choir performs for students in afternoon
- Band Rehearsal/7:30-8:20 a.m.
- Highland’s “Special Friend Day”
- End of 1st Trimester
- No School – Staff Development Day
- No school - Thanksgiving Vacation
Dec. 3-17
Dec. 2
Dec. 2
Dec. 2
Dec. 4
Dec. 5
Dec. 9
Dec. 9
Dec. 16
Dec. 16
Dec. 16
Dec. 19
Dec. 22-Jan. 2
Jan. 5
Jan. 5-9
Jan. 6
Jan. 6
Jan. 8
Jan. 12
Jan. 13
Jan. 14
Jan. 19
Jan. 20
Jan. 21
Jan. 27
Jan. 28
Jan. 28
Feb. 3
Feb. 3
Feb. 3
Feb. 4
Feb. 6
Feb. 9
Feb. 9
Feb. 10
Feb. 10
Feb. 11
Feb. 11
Feb. 12
Feb. 13
Feb. 16
Feb. 17
Feb. 17
Feb. 18
Feb. 24
Feb. 24
Feb. 25
Feb. 26
Feb. 27
Feb. 27
- NNAT2 Testing/Gr. 1, CogAT Testing/Gr. 3 & 5
- Band Rehearsal/7:30-8:20 a.m.
- Recorder Club/7:30-8:20 a.m.
- Highland Day @ Culvers
- 4th Gr. to Orchestra Hall
- Report Cards go Home
- Band Rehearsal/7:30-8:20 a.m.
- Recorder Club/7:30-8:20 a.m.
- Band Rehearsal/7:30-8:20 a.m.
- Recorder Club/7:30-8:20 a.m.
- 5th Grade Band Concert – 1:45 p.m. for students &
7:00 p.m. for parents
- Holiday Parties - 1:30 p.m.
- No School - Winter Break
- Back to School
- Dance Unit
- Band Rehearsal/7:30-8:20 a.m
- Highland Day @ Culvers
- 3rd & 4th Gr. Family Dance Night/6:30 p.m.
- Highland Site Council Meeting/3:30-5:00 p.m.
- Band Rehearsal/7:30-8:20 a.m.
- Da Capo Choir Winter Session begins/7:30-8:20 a.m.
- No School - Martin Luther King, Jr. Day- Data
Analysis Day for teachers
- Band Rehearsal/7:30-8:20 a.m.
- Da Capo Choir/7:30-8:20 a.m.
- Band Rehearsal/7:30-8:20 a.m.
- Da Capo Choir/7:30-8:20 a.m.
- GT/YS 5th grade students to Biztown
- Band Rehearsal/7:30-8:20 a.m.
- 4th Gr. Recorder Club/7:30-8:20 a.m.
- Highland Day @ Culvers
- Da Capo Choir/7:30-8:20 a.m.
- Valentine’s Day Parties - 1:30 p.m.
- 5th Grade WITNESS Concert @ Ordway
- 2nd Grade Music Participation Night/6:30-7:30 p.m.
- Band Rehearsal/7:30-8:20 a.m.
- 4th Gr. Recorder Club/7:30-8:20 a.m.
- Da Capo Choir/7:30-8:20 a.m.
- Evening Conferences /Scholastic Book Fair – 4:008:00 p.m.
- No School - Conferences/Scholastic Book Fair –
12:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.
- No School
- Presidents’ Day – No school
- Band Rehearsal/7:30-8:20 a.m.
- 4th Gr. Recorder Club/7:30-8:20 a.m.
- Da Capo Choir/7:30-8:20 a.m.
- Band Rehearsal/7:30-8:20 a.m.
- 4th Gr. Recorder Club/7:30-8:20 a.m.
- Da Capo Choir/7:30-8:20 a.m.
- 2014-15 Kindergarten Registration/8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
- 2014-15 Kindergarten Registration/8:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.
- Music Concerts: 4th Grade – 6:30 p.m., 5th Grade
– 7:45 p.m.
Mar. 3
Mar. 3
Mar. 3
Mar. 4
Mar. 5
- Band Rehearsal/7:30-8:20 a.m.
- 4th Gr. Recorder Club/7:30-8:20 a.m.
- Highland Day @ Culvers
- Da Capo Choir/7:30-8:20 a.m.
- Kindergarten Music Program for students/9:00 a.m.
& 1:00 p.m.
Mar. 6
- Kindergarten Music Program for parents/9:00 a.m. &
1:00 p.m.
Mar. 9 - May 8 - MCA Testing Window/Gr. 3-5
Mar. 9
- Highland Site Council Meeting/3:30-5:00 p.m.
Mar. 10
- Band Rehearsal/7:30-8:20 a.m.
Mar. 10
- 4th Gr. Recorder Club/7:30-8:20 a.m.
Mar. 11
- Da Capo Choir/7:30-8:20 a.m.
Mar. 12
- 4th Gr. Music Concert/6:30 p.m.
Mar. 12
- 5th Gr. Music Concert/7:45 p.m.
Mar. 12
- End of 2nd Trimester
Mar. 13
- No School for students – Staff Development Day
Mar. 17
- Band Rehearsal/7:30-8:20 a.m.
Mar. 18
- Last Da Capo Choir/7:30-8:20 a.m.
Mar. 20 - Report Cards go Home
Mar. 23-27
- No School - Spring Break
Apr. 7
Apr. 7
Apr. 13
Apr. 14
Apr. 21
Apr. 23
Apr. 24
Apr. 28
Apr. 28
Apr. 28
Apr. 28
Apr. 30
May 4-5
May 5
May 7
May 8
May 11
- Band Rehearsal/7:30-8:20 a.m.
- Highland Day @ Culvers
- Highland Site Council Meeting/3:30-5:00 p.m.
- Band Rehearsal/7:30-8:20 a.m.
- Band Rehearsal/7:30-8:20 a.m.
- 3rd Grade Recorder Concert/6:30-7:30 p.m.
- No School for students – Data Analysis Day for
teachers
- Last Band Rehearsal/7:30-8:20 a.m.
- 1st Gr. to Children’s Theatre
- 5th Gr. Band Concert/1:45 p.m. for students
- 5th Gr. Band Concert/7:00 p.m. for parents
- 1st Gr. Donuts/7:30-8:30 a.m.
May 15
May 18
May 21
May 25
May 26
May 26
May 27
May 28
May 29
- 4th Grade Band Registration @ Highland/4:00-6:45 p.m.
- Highland Day @ Culvers
- 1st Grade to Children’s Theatre
- 1st Grade Music Informance /1:30-2:30 p.m.
- 5th Grade Track Meet @ Eastview High School/
All Day
- Kindergarten to Gale Woods Farm
- Alternate 5th Grade Track Meet @ EVHS
- Highland Family Picnic/Fun Run Event
- No School - Memorial Day
- Highland Site Council Meeting/3:30-5:00 p.m.
- Track and Field Day/1st –A.M./2nd-P.M.
- Track and Field Day/3rd – A.M./4th-P.M.
- 5th Grade Bike Rodeo – 8:30-11:00 a.m.
- 5th Grade Bike Trip to MN Zoo
June 2
June 3
June 4
June 5
June 5
- Highland Day @ Culvers
- Highland All School Showcase
- 5th Grade Graduation/12:45 p.m.
- Last day of school for students
- Report Cards go home
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School Procedures
School District 196 Mission Statement
Educating our students to reach their full potential
Highland’s Mission Statement
Parents, community and staff working together to develop lifelong learners and contributing members of our society.
Highland’s Vision
We envision a school in which staff:
 Demonstrate accountability for each student through ongoing assessment;
 Regularly collaborate within and between teams;
 Address the needs of the whole child, including academic, social and emotional development;
 Research and implement "best practices";
 All work together toward common goals; and
 Welcome and utilize parent/community involvement.
Highland's Collective Commitments
In order to attain the vision we have for our school, the following collective commitments were established by Highland Elementary staff:
 Develop and implement common assessments that are aligned with district frameworks;
 Utilize the Student Profile to analyze all testing data;
 Apply time and structure for creative teaming for all staff;
 Examine and utilize building, district and community resources to support the whole child;
 Participate in job-embedded opportunities for ongoing collaboration and professional development;
 Enhance professional skills through acquired knowledge and staff development;
 Develop agreed-upon goals directly related to student achievement; and
 Evaluate building needs to broaden opportunities for community involvement at Highland.
Starting and Dismissal Times
8:14 a.m. 8:14 a.m. 8:15 a.m. 8:25 a.m. –
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Walkers admitted to the instructional area
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Last tardy bell for K-5
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Kindergarten, all walkers and patrols dismissed
First and second grade busers dismissed
Third, fourth and fifth grade busers dismissed
Attendance Guidelines
We would like to encourage student attendance every day that is possible, as consistent attendance helps ensure a child’s success in school. In the State
of Minnesota, it is the parents’ legal responsibility that all elementary age children attend school. Elementary age students who miss 7 unexcused days of
school or more, according to the Minnesota Statutes regarding education, are considered at risk for educational neglect and their parents are in violation
of the state law on compulsory education (See MN Statutes 260C.007, Subd. 19.)
Students are expected to be at Highland in their classrooms when the bell rings at 8:25 a.m. If a student is not in their classroom by 8:25 a.m., it will be
considered an unexcused tardy. Excessive absences and/or tardies may result in a letter of concern from the school. It should also be noted that three
unexcused tardies may be considered as one unexcused absence.
We want to support parents and children so all of our students have the best attendance record possible. If you have any questions regarding
Independent School District 196 attendance guidelines, please contact Mary Jo Kacvinsky, School Social Worker at Highland Elementary, 952-423-7595.
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• Da Capo Choir
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• Band Rehearsal
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Bicycles
Students who live on the south side of 142nd Street may ride bicycles to school. Bicycles must be walked across the intersection. Bicycles are to be
placed in racks and locked. Bicycles are not to be ridden on school property during school hours, including the noon hour and one-half hour after
dismissal of school. Bicycles may not be left at school overnight. Bikes are to be ridden single file on the right side of the street. Bicycle riders are
expected to follow the same safety regulations as automobile drivers.
Please note: Students are not allowed to walk or bike across 140th Street or Pilot Knob Road unless accompanied by an adult. These roads are
considered hazardous crossings.
Bus Students/Student Drop-offs
The Transportation Department notifies parents concerning pickup and drop-off times for students who are bused to Highland School. School bus safety
patrols are placed on every bus to assist the driver with loading and unloading safety measures. Students are to ride on the bus assigned to them unless
they have a written request from their parents, signed by the principal, which would allow them to ride another bus. A written parental request, signed
by the principal, is also necessary for students to get off at bus stops other than their own. Students need to make these arrangements before coming to
school on any given day. Parents should use the South parking lot to drop off or pick up students. We request that you keep the traffic flow to a single
lane for the safety of our children. Please remember to pull ahead as far as you can and do not allow your child(ren) to walk between cars. When
parking along the yellow curb, please do not leave your car unattended. Buses will be loading and unloading students from the North parking lot for
the 2013-14 school year. Thank you for making the safety of our children our first priority.
Communication
All of us at Highland Elementary School are very interested in promoting communication between the staff, students and parents. We encourage you
to call or contact any staff member when you have concerns or need questions answered. District 196 believes in a multi-dimensional, comprehensive
communication system which includes but is not limited to:
A. SchoolConnects – You may receive telephone calls via the district’s SchoolConnects mass notification service.
This mass communication system
is available to quickly inform parents of any changes in schedules, snow days, early dismissals or other pertinent information that the school district or
specifically Highland Elementary feels needs to be quickly communicated to parents. The most common use of this service at the district level will be
to inform parents of changes to the school day schedule. When there is a weather-related change to the school schedule, the district will call just the
primary (home) phone number listed for each student – one call per student. Parents can review and update their contact information in the student
information system if they have a SchoolView (parent portal) account for their family. Families that do not have a SchoolView account can call their
child’s school to review which phone numbers are listed and update the information, if necessary.
B. The SPOTLIGHT is published quarterly at the District Office. The SPOTLIGHT communicates information to all citizens in the district. Items such as a district
calendar, upcoming events, summaries of Board of Education meetings, etc. are printed for your information. If you do not receive the SPOTLIGHT, call (651) 423-7700.
C. Parent/Teacher Conferences – Formal conferences are held twice during the fall and winter. Evening and day appointments are available. As
always, if concerns come up throughout the year, parents may wish to call the teacher to schedule an additional time to meet. You will be asked to sign
up for a conference time online twice during the school year. You will be meeting with your child’s homeroom teacher at conferences. If you would
like to meet with special teachers such as music and physical education, appointments may be scheduled at that time also. Please try to arrange your
schedule so that you may attend at the appointed time. Also, please call the school if you need to cancel your scheduled conference.
D. Report Cards – District 196 elementary schools operate on a trimester system. Report Cards are sent home with the students at the end of each
trimester (December, March and June). The purpose of the report card is to communicate a student’s achievement, behavior and effort based on our
district grade level expectations and standards. A grading scale of 1-4 is used, based on rubrics with easy-to-understand descriptors of what the student
is able to do in each of the four achievement levels; 1) Limited, 2) Developing, 3) Proficient and 4) Exemplary. For more information, go to the district
website, www.district196.org/elementaryreporting.
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E. Grade Level Newsletters – Grade level newsletters are sent home electronically through the List Serve or if you prefer, they can be sent home
with your child. The newsletters will keep you informed of what is happening in your child’s classroom, detail further units of study and other special
grade level events. In addition, special reading and math letters are sent at the end of each unit section to give details on the upcoming material.
F. Scottie Dogs Newsletter – A monthly newsletter will be sent home electronically through the List Serve or if you prefer, they can be sent home
with your child throughout the year. The newsletter will keep you informed of building level activities/events at Highland.
G. School Visits – Parents are always welcome to visit Highland Elementary. Remember this is your school! If you would like to observe in the
classroom, please schedule your visit with the teacher at least 24 hours in advance. Please check in at the office before entering the instructional areas.
All visitors are asked to wear a nametag.
H. Highland Web Site – www.district196.org/hl - At this web site we will attempt to keep you up-to-date with information such as lunch menus,
calendars and newsletters.
Dress
In general, students should wear clothing that is comfortable, in good taste and appropriate for the weather. Students are expected to go outside unless
we have inclement weather. During the winter months, students should be dressed appropriately. Boots are required if there is snow on the ground. The
wind chill factor and temperature are checked before students go outside for recess.
Emergency Procedures
Fire drills, tornado drills, bus evacuation drills and lockdowns will be held regularly during the school year. Procedures for these drills will be reviewed with
students so they are aware of necessary measures.
Family Night
As a tradition in District 196, we would ask that all families designate the evening of the first day of school as a "family night" or "togetherness night" in
which all outside activities are canceled and parents and children have an opportunity to gather together at home to talk about how the first day of school
went and bring up some hopes and expectations for the school year. By doing so, parents can emphasize the interest and value they place in their child's
education and set a positive tone for the remainder of the school year.
Homebound
Independent School District 196 provides homebound instruction for all students who are homebound with a serious illness or injury. Students are
eligible for this instruction when it becomes apparent that they will be absent for 15 consecutive days.
Homework
Homework is a positive supplement to daily lessons. Being aware of and interested in what your child does at school is vital to his/her success in school.
Selecting a quiet area, as well as a specific time for homework, is important for your child.
Insurance
The district does not carry or offer insurance for accidents at school or during school activities. Parents may wish to explore this type of coverage
independently.
Lost and Found
Please label all your child’s belongings so that they may be identified if misplaced. Each grade level has its own lost and found box. If items are left on a
bus, check with the Transportation Department. Lost items are kept on each bus.
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Health Information
Health Information
Many parents are frequently concerned about when students should stay home or attend school. The following information is intended to help with this decision. Please inform the school
nurse/office
of any
communicable
diseases
your
child
may be
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stay home We
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school.
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with this decision. Please inform the
school nurse/office of any communicable diseases your child may be experiencing. We will then alert other students in that class by sending a note home.
General practices:
• If student has had a fever of 100° or more, the student should stay home for 24 hours after a normal temperature returns.
General Practice:
• If student has vomited or had diarrhea, the student should stay home 24 hours after the last episode.
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If student has had a fever of 100 degrees or more, the student should stay home for 24 hours after a normal temperature returns.
• If student has any rash that may be disease-related or you do not know the cause, check with your family doctor before sending the student to school.
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If student has vomited or had diarrhea, the student should stay home until 24 hours after the last episode.
• If student has a cough that interferes with the student’s ability to sleep, work, eat or play, the student should stay home.
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If student has any rash that may be disease-related or you do not know the cause, check with your family doctor before sending the student to school.
• •Specific
illnesses may require a student to be excluded from school for a period of time. Please refer to the information below or feel free to talk with the school nurse.
If student is ill, please call the school daily to report the illness. The number of the voice mail is 683-6969 ext. 4677.
• If student is ill, please call the school daily to report the illness. The number of the voicemail is 651-683-6969 ext. 94677.
Note:Children
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given aspirin
aspirin or
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aspirin-containingmedications
medications
unless
specifically
prescribed
by doctor.
Communicable Disease Information
Disease
Symptoms
Chickenpox
Slight fever, general feeling of illness, rash
resembling water blister appearing after 3-4
days. Scabs appear as vesicles dry.
Fifth Disease
Slapped cheek appearance followed by light lacy
rash. May experience mild fever of sore throat.
In adults, joint pain is common. Rash may come
and go for several weeks, especially when in the
sun or warmed by exercise.
Acute upper respiratory signs, including watery
eyes, sneezing, runny nose, general feeling of
illness.
4-14 days
Will not be excluded from school. Virus is
contagious only before rash appears. All
pregnant acquaintances should be informed of
illness.
12 hours3days
No restriction unless ill. Communicable 24 hours
before onset and for 5 days after nasal
involvement.
Cold Sores
(Herpes
Simplex)
Impetigo
Vesicles usually on lips but may occur anywhere
on skin or in mucous membranes.
2-12 days
No restrictions. May be communicable as long as
7 weeks after lesion appears.
Blisters, pustules rapidly covered with honeycolored crusts. May be confused with cold sores.
Usually seen near the mouth or nose, can spread
rapidly.
1-6 days,
occasionally
longer
Exclude from school until verification of
treatment, and until lesions are dry. Contagious
until lesions are healed.
Pink eyeConjunctivitis
Redness of whites of eyes. May or may not have
discharge. Eye irritation.
24-72 hours
Restrict from school until after 24 hours of
treatment prescribed by MD.
Influenza
Chills, body aches, headache, fever, sore throat
followed by a cough, runny nose and possibly a
stomachache.
Fever, sore throat, headache, vomiting, possible
stomachache, and possible swollen lymph nodes
in the neck. If associated with a rash, it is called
Scarlet Fever.
24-72 hours
Exclude from school until well, usually 2-7 days.
1-3 days
Fever, sore throat, swollen glands (neck).
2-6 weeks
Restrict from school until culture is read. If
positive for strep, exclude from school until after
24 hours of antibiotic treatment and the student
feels well. Contagious until 24 hours after
treatment is started.
Restrict only according to MD’s orders. Period
of communicability unknown.
Common Cold
Strep Throat
Scarlet Fever
Mononucleosis
Incubation
period
2-3 weeks
School action and comments on Communicability
Source of Infection and Mode of Transmission
Exclude from school until vesicles are dry and
crusted. Contagious before formation of blisters
and until scab has formed.
Virus spread directly from person through
discharge from the nose and mouth, also by
discharges from the skin and mucous membranes
of infected person. Readily communicable. One
episode usually confers immunity.
Virus spread directly from person through
discharge from the nose and mouth.
Virus spread directly through coughing, sneezing,
and explosive manner of speech in which droplets
are cast, indirectly through articles freshly soiled
by discharges of infected person.
Virus is transmitted by direct contact with the
infected person, a majority of whom has no
apparent infection.
Bacteria spread by direct contact with sore,
sometimes with contact from discharges from nose
or throat of infected person. Airborne
transmission also occurs. Usually caused by Strep
or Staph bacteria.
Most are viral, some are bacterial. It may be
spread through hand-eye contact. Redness of eye
may also be result of allergic reaction.
Virus spread directly through coughing, sneezing,
and direct contact with nose or throat discharges
of infected person. Possibly airborne.
Caused by streptococcus bacteria. Spread directly
from the nose and throat discharges of infected
person.
Virus spread by respiratory route. Kissing may
facilitate spread among young adults.
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January 5-9
• Band Rehearsal
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• Highland Day at
Culver's
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ighland Site Council
Meeting
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• Band Rehearsal
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7:30-8:20 a.m.
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7:30-8:20 am
• Da Capo Choir
7:30-8:20 a.m.
• GT/YS 5th Grade
Students to Biztown
• 3rd & 4th Grade
Family Dance Night
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If one or more symptoms appear, call M.D.
Usually follows viral infection. Not contagious,
1-7days
Sudden onset of violent vomiting, mental
immediately. Go to emergency room or hospital.
cause unknown. May be associated with aspirin.
following
confusion, extreme sleepiness, very fatigued,
Requires immediate attention at onset of
viral
twitching or jerking movements, personality
symptoms. Most common in young children.
infection
changes, or coma
Days to
Exclude from school until adequately treated.
Mite (tiny insect) is transferred by direct contact
Scabies
Itching, scratch marks or burrow marks.
weeks.
Communicable until treated. Family should be
with an infected person and to a limited extent,
Common sites are thighs, belt line, wrists, elbows,
examined.
undergarments or soiled sheets freshly
and webs of fingers. Scratching may cause
contaminated by infected person.
secondary infection or rash.
Variable
Exclude until lice and nits are adequately treated
Louse transmitted primarily by direct contact with
Lice
Infestation of the head hair or other hairy parts
eggs hatch in
and removed. Considered communicable until
infested person. Lice can also be transmitted
(Pediculosis)
of the body or of clothing with lice or nits. Pubic
Lice
(Pediculosis)
7-8 at
days.
are during
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Head lice are not an
infectious
but are
a tremendous nuisance. The district Nursing Department website ( http://www.district196.org/headlice ) contains updated
Reye’s
Syndrome
information about preventing, detecting and treating head lice. We encourage all parents to read and familiarize themselves with this information so they know how to
detect and treat head lice on their own children.
Medication in School:
It is parents’ responsibility to check their children regularly for head lice whether or not symptoms are present. It is very time-consuming for our school nurse to check
All Medication (includingover-the-counter preparations) must be kept in the nurse’s office.
students
for head lice and excludes students from valuable classroom time. If a teacher believes a student is showing symptoms of having head lice, the teacher will send
Non-prescription
--Must be in original container.
the student to the school
nurse to be checked. If the student has lice, a parent will be contacted to pick up their child and the child will remain at home until treatment is
--Parents must send a note explaining when and why student should take medication.
complete.
Prescription
--Prescription medication must be supplied in original labeled prescription bottle. Ask pharmacist for an extra bottle when getting medication.
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children
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to headtolice.
is one
of the least likely places for that to happen. Play dates, sleepovers, and the sharing of brushes,
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questions,
please
first review
information
onyou
thechild’s
Nursing
Department
website.
for changes
your understanding
and cooperation.
feel free
to call with
any concerns
or questions
regarding
health.
Also remember
to callThank
if thereyou
are any
in your child’s health
status or family
information on the emergency card. Thank you. Donna Sagmoen, School Nurse
952-423-7595
Hours 9AM-3Pm daily
Medications
Students requiring medication at school shall be identified by parent and/or physician to the school nurse. When medication is necessary, written permission is required
stating the student’s name, medication, dosage, time to be given, duration of treatment, illness and prescribing physician. (A form is available or a handwritten note
including the preceding information is acceptable.) If your child requires medication for more than two weeks, a doctor’s order must accompany the medication.
All medication (including over-the-counter preparations) must be kept in the nurse’s office and dispensed by the school nurse. It is preferable for you, the parent, to
bring the medication rather than have your child bring it to school.
Non-prescription - Must be in original container.
Parents must send a note explaining when and why student should take medication.
Prescription -
Prescription medication must be supplied in original labeled prescription bottle.
Ask pharmacist for an extra bottle when getting medication.
Parents must provide written permission to give medication in school.
Physician order must be presented to school for any prescription medication to be given for longer than a 2-week period.
* Inhalers, Insulin, and Epi-Pens: If your student has been trained on how and when to administer these medications, he or she may carry
these medications at school. However, parents must send a note stating their student may carry and self administer these medications.
Health screening is scheduled as follows:
Kindergarten - hearing
Third grade - vision
First grade - vision
Fourth grade - hearing
Second grade - hearing
Fifth grade - vision
School Nurse
952-423-7596
Hours 8 a.m.-3 p.m. daily
(Screening procedures may also be requested anytime there is a concern by a parent or teacher.)
Students' immunization records must be on file in the nurse's office by the first day of school. Parents should feel free to contact the school nurse regarding health
concerns for their child(ren).
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• Highland Day at
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• Da Capo Choir
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• Band Rehearsal
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• 4th Grade
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7:30-8:20 am
• Da Capo Choir
7:30-8:20 a.m.
• Conferences
4:00-8:00 pm
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Nurse’s Office
The nurse at Highland is Amy Gillis. Her hours are 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Good health is essential to successful learning. The purpose of the school health program is to
maintain, improve and promote the health of the school-age child. See the nurse's page on the Highland website for health information throughout the school year.
Ways to Promote Healthy Environment for All Students and Staff
1.
Always keep your child at home if he/she has an elevated temperature and/or is vomiting. Temperature should be normal for 24 hours with no
vomiting before your child returns to school. This is a “district wide” policy.
2.
Please notify the school nurse if your child develops a communicable disease (strep throat, chicken pox, head lice, impetigo, scarletina/scarlet
fever, pink eye, etc.).
3.
If your child becomes ill or is injured during the school day, you, the parent or guardian, will be notified so arrangements can be made for your
child to be taken home. (Emergency information cards should be kept current. A note or phone call about a change in work phone or
home phone numbers, etc., would be appreciated.)
4.
Children should be dressed appropriately for the season and specific weather, and also be prepared for Minnesota's changing conditions.
5.
It is important that your child eat a nutritional breakfast every day before coming to school.
6.
Please read communicable disease information and follow suggestions for each specific illness.
Staying inside for recess
The benefits of exercising and socializing with peers are important to a student’s physical and mental health as well as school performance. In general, if
your child is well enough to attend school, he or she should plan on going outdoors for recess. Please make sure your child brings appropriate clothing
(coat, snow pants, boots, hats and mittens) for the weather conditions.
At times when a child is recovering from an illness and you feel that he or she needs to stay indoors for a short period of time (less than 3 days), please
provide a written note. The note should state why your child may not go outside for recess as well as the length of time you would like him or her to stay
inside. If your child needs to stay inside for longer than 3 days, please contact the school nurse as a physician’s note may be required.
If your child has activity restrictions and may not participate in all activities at recess, he or she will still be able to go outside. Our playground clerks will
monitor your child to ensure he or she is following the appropriate restrictions and remains safe.
Lunch Program
The prices are:Hot lunch credits
-$2.30 each (5 for $11.50)
Milk credits
-
40¢ each (5 for $2.00)
Adult lunches -$3.50 each
SchoolView/FeePay accounts give families the ability to pay for meals online. Please call Highland @ 952-423-7595 if you haven’t yet obtained your
Access Key. If not paying online, students are asked to bring their money for school lunches in a sealed envelope with their name, teacher, and number
of school lunches being purchased written clearly on the envelope. Parents need to include sibling names on the envelope if buying meals/milk for more
than one student. All checks should be made payable to Independent School District 196 for the amount of the purchase only.
Please keep track of your child’s lunch account. This account balance can be checked through your SchoolView/Fee Pay account or by calling Susan
Ambrus, Food Service Manager at 952-423-7581.
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• 4th Grade
Recorder Club
7:30-8:20 am
• Highland Day at
Culver's
• Da Capo Choir
7:30-8:20 a.m.
•K
indergarten Music
Program for students
• Kindergarten Music
Program for parents
• Band Rehearsal
7:30-8:20 am
• 4th Grade
Recorder Club
7:30-8:20 am
• Da Capo Choir
7:30-8:20 a.m.
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usic Concerts
6:30 pm - 4th Grade
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• End of Trimester Two
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• Last Da Capo Choir
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Lunchroom Policies
Students are expected to be neat and orderly in the lunchroom so that we may maintain a pleasant atmosphere for our students. Children may choose
not to be given an item of food on the menu, but they are encouraged to try all the foods they are served.
Make-Up Work
You may request school work for your child if he/she has missed two or more consecutive days due to illness, vacation, etc. Please do not request
homework for a child who has missed a single day of school unless it is due to unusual circumstances.
Pet Policy
Please do not bring family pets to school for visitation/sharing. Student allergies and uncharacteristic, nervous responses by animals create health and
safety concerns at school. (Also, please be aware that it is against district policy for any living creature [including insects] to be transported on the school
bus.)
Playground Rules
All teachers review our playground rules with their students at the beginning of each school year. Any inappropriate behavior on the playground could
result in a child losing playground time. The only playground equipment which may be brought to school from home is any kind of soft ball (tennis balls,
Nerf balls, volleyballs) and jump ropes. This equipment is your child’s responsibility and should be labeled with his/her name.
School Closing Information
For 2014-15, the district will publicize school closings and make schedule change announcements via SchoolConnects (telephone call), on the following
stations or you may call the district’s information line:
WCCO-AM (Radio 830 AM)
WCCO-V (Channel 4)
KSTP-TV (Channel 5)
KARE-TV (Channel 11)
District 196 Information Line – 651-423-7777
School Parties
School parties are scheduled for:
Fall Festival - October 31, 2014 (Parade begins at 1:00 p.m.)
Holiday - December 19, 2014 - 1:30 p.m.
Valentines Day - February 6, 2015 - 1:30 p.m.
School Safety Patrol
Student safety patrols will be assisting students across 142nd Street before school (8:00 - 8:15 a.m.) and after school (2:35 - 3:00 p.m.) each day. Please
instruct your children to obey the safety patrols and to cross the street only at the crosswalk. The children should stay on sidewalks whenever possible.
We also need to remind students and parents that school safety patrols are not escorts to and from school, but are meant to be stationed to help students
at the designated crosswalk.
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Security in the School
In order to ensure the safety of all children at all times, procedures have been set up in the schools. The following procedures are in effect:
1.
All visitors to Highland are to report to the office where they will sign in and receive a name tag. (Exceptions are school programs and
conferences.) Please sign out before leaving Highland.
2.
Parents wishing to pick up their children from school must come in to the office to do so. At the office, the secretary will call your child to the
office, and you may then sign him/her out.
Student Absence
If your child is absent, please call the school after 7:30 a.m. stating the reason for the absence. It will be helpful to us if you call as close to 7:30 a.m.
as possible. We request your cooperation with this procedure so that home and school will always know whether your child is safely at home or school.
Our school number is 952-423-7595. We appreciate your assistance in helping to make sure that all of our students are accounted for as early as possible
each morning. You may also call our voice mail number to leave a message for us regarding attendance. Call 651-683-6969 or 651-683-8566, wait for the
greeting; then dial 94677 and leave your message. We encourage you to use this system. Voice mail calls may be made during night time hours if you
know your child will be absent the next day.
Telephone Calls by Students
Students should use the telephone at school only when absolutely necessary. A permission slip needs to be secured by each child from his/her
classroom teacher in order to use the phone. Arrangements for transportation, visiting another child, etc., should be made before the student leaves
home and requested by parents in writing. We will not allow students to use the phone to arrange same-day visits with friends.
Student Cell Phones: Student cell phones should be kept in backpacks at all times. Since we do not have lockers in our building, we are not responsible
for lost or stolen phones. If you need to talk with your child via the telephone, please call the office and leave your message with the secretary. We will
forward the message to the child. It is difficult to have students come to the office for telephone calls initiated by parents.
Telephone Calls to Teachers from Parents
Parents are encouraged to call the classroom teacher if there is ever a concern or question. If the teacher is not available, please leave your name and
number, and the teacher will return your call at his/her first opportunity. We will not interrupt classrooms during the normal student day. You may also
contact teachers by leaving a message on their voice mail or e-mail.
Treats (Birthdays), Snacks
Children may not bring food or small gifts such as pencils or stickers to share with other students. The primary reason for this change from the past
practice is to comply with our district’s wellness policy on making healthy choices as requested by Section 204 of the Child, Nutrition and WIC
Reauthorization Act of 2004. The change also addresses increasing concerns about students affected by food allergies, childhood obesity and economic
disparities. Classroom teachers will recognize students in special ways on their birthday.
Healthy Snack Procedures
District 196 elementary schools follow our Wellness Policy and federal health guidelines. Grade levels choosing to utilize snack options for their students
will require families to only send fruits and/or vegetables for their snacks. Snacks such as crackers, nuts, chips, etc. will not be permitted.
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Registration –
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• 4th Grade Band
Registration –
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• Highland Day at
Culver's
• 1st Grade Music
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• Highland Family
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• Track & Field Day
Grade 1 - AM
Grade 2 - PM
• Highland Site Council
Meeting
3:30 pm
• Track & Field Day
Grade 3 - AM
Grade 4 - PM
• 5th Grade Bike Rodeo • 5th Grade Bike Trip to
8:30 am
MN Zoo
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Food Allergies
We have students at Highland who have severe food allergies.
Allergic reactions can range from hives, itching and swelling in and around the mouth to anaphylactic shock, a severe reaction which causes difficulty
breathing, vomiting and diarrhea, and even cardiac arrest.
We are working with the parents of these children to ensure a positive and safe school experience. Any exposure to any food allergen, especially to
peanuts and nuts could result in a very serious medical emergency. We are asking all students to follow the precautions we have established because our
students often come in contact with students in other grade levels through the school day.
If your child does have an allergic reaction, please inform us immediately so we can work with you to develop a plan that will work for your child. We are
also asking that you work with your child(ren) to make sure your child’s face and hands are washed before coming to school, especially if he/she has just
eaten peanut butter or a peanut product. If your child attends a daycare before school, please advise them of this important concern.
We want to take a proactive approach to this situation and we appreciate all of the help that you can give us. If you have questions about peanut
allergies or any other allergy, please contact our school nurse, Amy Gillis.
For the safety of all our students, the decision was made that LATEX balloons will no longer be permitted at Highland. Latex balloons pose two significant
hazards to children. First, with repeated exposure to latex, a natural rubber found in many products, an increasing number of people are becoming
sensitive to latex and developing allergies to latex. These allergies may be as minor as a skin irritation or as life threatening as respiratory and heart
difficulties. The only way to prevent an allergic reaction to latex is to strictly avoid latex.
Secondly, deflated or broken balloons are a choking hazard, especially to children under the age of 8 years. For these reasons, latex balloons are no
longer permitted in many public areas such as hospitals, clinics, and daycares. As we continue to strive for a safe learning environment for all our
students, latex balloons will no longer be permitted at Highland. Thank you for your understanding of our commitment to the safety of all children.
Respectfully, Chad Ryburn
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School/Home Communication
Open communication between home and school is critical to your child's success. We encourage you to call or contact us when you have concerns or
need questions answered. The following are some of the formal methods we will use to keep you informed about your child's experiences:
Highland Site Council
The Highland Site Council consists of four parents, four staff members, the parent volunteer co-coordinators and the principal of Highland. Members are
elected for two-year terms. During the 2014-2015 school year, parent members will be Jonathan Buckley, Michelle Fischer, Sara-Lynn Nash, and Pam
Paulsen. Sara George, Theresa Granger, Sharon Sutliff and Katie Youngberg will be staff representatives. Principal Chad Ryburn and our parent volunteer
co-coordinators are automatically part of the Highland Site Council.
The Highland Site Council advises, recommends and makes decisions in various areas that affect the operation of Highland. Staffing patterns, budgeting,
grouping patterns, class size, and special programs are just a few of the areas in which the council gives input to our school. Fund raising and fund raising
expenditures are examples of an area which the Council has decision making authority. Members of the Site Council may also be asked to serve on
district-wide committees. Involvement with committees of this type will depend on the goals and priorities set forth by the district.
Our Site Council generally meets on the second Monday of each month from 3:30-5:00 p.m. Parent Forum, where parents have an opportunity to address
the Site Council, is always the first part of our meeting. Parents are welcome at these meetings.
Special Visitations
Each grade level will have a formal parent visitation once each school year, either during school hours
or in the evening. This will give parents an opportunity to see either a typical school day or possibly
a special project developed by the grade level. In addition, Highland hosts "Special Friend Day" the
Tuesday before Thanksgiving. On this day, guests are invited to visit the students' classrooms.
Volunteer Program
This fall, parent volunteers will be recruited to help at Highland. Volunteers assist in the classroom,
contribute to the basic skills program, work with computers, do clerical work and help on special art
projects. Many volunteers donate time on a weekly basis, but we welcome volunteers with a varying
schedule or those who can work only at home. In the event that you miss our fall volunteer request
letter, you may call Highland at any time to volunteer your services. Stacy Kronberg and Sharon Sole,
Highland Volunteer Co-Coordinators, will be working with the Highland Site Council to coordinate the
volunteer program and parent activities this year.
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Anti-Discrimination
District 196 complies with state and federal laws prohibiting discrimination, including Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VI of the Civil
Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1991 and the
Minnesota Human Rights Act.
No person protected by these laws shall, on the grounds of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, disability, status with regard to
public assistance, sexual orientation or age, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under
any educational program or activity operated by the district.
The superintendent develops and implements programs and processes to:
•Assure district compliance in educational programs, athletics, counseling, activities and facilities;
•Evaluate district operations in terms of applicable federal and state laws prohibiting discrimination;
•Set up a Title IX grievance process and appoint a district Title IX compliance officer, and
•Set up a Section 504 grievance process and appoint a Section 504 compliance officer.
Students are responsible for reporting to their principal any evidence of discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex,
marital status, disability, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation or age in the district.
Title IX Grievance Process -- Any district student who believes himself or herself to be a victim of discrimination on the basis of sex in violation of Title
IX may file a grievance in writing with the District 196 compliance officer (the School District Attorney) if not grievable by means of another grievance procedure. The grievance must be filed within seven calendar days of the alleged discriminatory act or conduct, or the grievance will be waived.
The School District Attorney may be reached at 14445 Diamond Path West, Rosemount, Minnesota 55068, or by telephone at 651-423-7883.
Disciplinary Policy
Highland Elementary School uses a discipline policy based on positive reinforcement and the Highland Elementary Bill of Rights. This means that good
behavior will be acknowledged through individual class activities and reward days.
We feel that we have well-behaved children, but occasionally discipline problems will occur. In order for school and home to work together with these
concerns, it is necessary to have some procedures outlined to create a common base of understanding. This policy outlines more specifically, the
expectations and limits we at Highland Elementary have for student behavior and the procedures we use for dealing with inappropriate behavior.
There are minor incidents which occur each day at school that require a teacher or supervising adult to give special attention to a student or students in
order to maintain a healthy learning environment. Incidents that are considered minor include too much talking, disturbing others at their seats, making
inappropriate noises and not taking turns. Many times a student will respond by changing his/her behavior following a simple glance, a comment, a brief
conference, a seating change, or removal from a desired activity. These techniques are used quite effectively. In order to be consistent in the above
examples, as well as other incidents, we have developed the following procedure:
Adoption of a Bill of Rights which consist of the following:
WE, THE STUDENTS AND ADULTS AT HIGHLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, HAVE A RIGHT TO BE SAFE.
This means that everyone has the responsibility to walk and keep hands and feet to oneself in order to create a safe atmosphere.
WE, THE STUDENTS AND ADULTS AT HIGHLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, HAVE A RIGHT TO LEARN.
This means that everyone has the responsibility to work quietly and independently without interrupting or disturbing others.
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WE, THE STUDENTS AND ADULTS AT HIGHLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, HAVE A RIGHT TO BE
RESPECTED.
This means that everyone has the responsibility to be respectful and cooperative to others.
WE, THE STUDENTS AND ADULTS AT HIGHLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, HAVE A RIGHT TO HAVE ALL
PROPERTY RESPECTED.
This means that everyone has the responsibility to protect all property from damage.
We feel by stating what is expected of students and staff at school, any disciplinary action that may be necessary
will be more clearly understood by all those involved.
When any of the above stated rights are broken a series of warnings will take place. If the rights are broken
after verbal warnings students will be given a Discipline Warning and parents will be notified. Teachers will
communicate grade level expectations and reward policies to parents and students early in the school year.
This discipline plan is to be used in all areas of the school which are used by students. These areas include the
playground, lunchroom, library and hallways. The classroom teachers will also include the use of the Highland
Elementary Bill of Rights in setting up class rules.
Adjustments to this policy are made for primary students (K-2). Part of educating children is helping them develop appropriate social skills. Teaching
these kinds of skills is emphasized more at an earlier age. As students work and progress through elementary school more responsibility and
accountability for behavior are given to our students. Therefore, we would not have the same expectations for a kindergarten student as we would for a
fifth grade student. If we can work together to understand and deal effectively with behavior exhibited, then together we have done our job in helping
our children cope effectively with their behavior and in creating a healthier climate for learning at Highland Elementary.
Appropriate Behavior Counts at Highland
At Highland, we believe it is important to look specifically at how we celebrate and recognize
student accomplishments. One way we celebrate is our school wide positive behavior program
called Appropriate Behavior Counts. Students earn ABC tickets for demonstrating positive behaviors
or random acts of kindness. Once a student earns an ABC ticket, they bring it down to the office
and place it in a blue box. They then have a chance to earn an ABC pencil during a drawing at one
of the assemblies during the year. Children practice and learn social and group behaviors as well as
feel part of the school community during these celebrations.
Telephoning Parents Regarding Discipline Concerns
Telephoning a parent because of a discipline problem may be used independently of or in conjunction with any disciplinary action. Often, a telephone
call home may suffice in solving a discipline problem. We will definitely involve parents at an early stage if we feel we need any additional information
and support.
Sending Students to the Principal
A student will be sent to the principal whenever he/she has posed a problem in the classroom for a length of time and other disciplinary procedures have
been tried. It is intended to be used as a last resort rather than a routine procedure. The exception to this would be a severe incident such as fighting or
physically harming another student, deliberate destruction of school or personal property, possession and/or use of dangerous instruments, and flagrant
disrespect for an adult in charge.
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Rights and Responsibilities
The school district’s “Rights and Responsibilities” handbook has been mailed to all families.
Please review this information with your child(ren) because it will contain some changes from last year. This handbook contains the school district’s
discipline policy and the consequences for inappropriate behaviors. It is important for students and parents to be aware of the contents of this policy.
Assurance of Mastery
Special Programs/Services
The Assurance of Mastery (AOM) Program gives assistance to students in the areas of reading, math or written language. This daily help is given on a
one-to-one basis or in a small group setting by trained Assurance of Mastery personnel.
Band
The instructional music program at Highland provides instruction for band instruments in small and large groups. Instruction begins either the summer
before fifth grade or at the beginning of the school year.
English Language Learners (ELL)
Highland's ELL Program provides students whose primary language is other than English with the opportunity to develop proficiency in reading, writing,
speaking and comprehending the English language. This program is tailored to the individual needs of each student.
Explore
Highland offers enrichment activities to high performing students not formally identified in kindergarten through the middle of third grade. These flexible
groups focus on students' individual strengths and interest that enable them to go beyond the basic curriculum. Classroom teachers
recommend students to participate in the enrichment group, Explore. This service can be in the form of pullout instruction or
inclusion when the Explore teacher co-teaches with the classroom teacher.
Gifted & Talented Program (GT)
District 196 provides a continuum of services directed to meet the needs of gifted and talented students. Services include
curriculum differentiation provided by classrooms teachers as well as academic opportunities offered by building GT specialists.
Additional activities may also be offered after or before school in the form of competitions, classes, and fairs.
Students may self-select some opportunities, while others are offered based on standardized test scores and/or recommendations by
classroom teachers. Students selected for more specialized programming meet criteria that are consistent throughout all District 196
schools. Each building’s GT specialist can provide information specific to their school.
Media Center
All children have a minimum of 50 minutes every four days in the media center. Each grade level has specific
curriculum taught to them at the media center, and children are allowed to check out books at this time. No
fines are charged for overdue books, but parents are encouraged to help their child(ren) remember to return
books on time.
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Reading Recovery
Reading Recovery is an early intervention program for first grade students. It provides daily individual instruction for children who need extra help in
reading by building on what the child can do. Every lesson has both reading and writing activities designed to meet a particular child's needs. The goal is
to develop early reading strategies at an accelerated pace so the child can benefit from classroom instruction.
Special Education Programs
Special programs are set up for students who qualify for service in the areas of learning disabilities, speech, adaptive physical education, occupational
therapy, physical therapy and emotional/behavioral disorders. Children may be referred to the child study team by parents, classroom teachers, special
education staff, outside agencies already serving the child, or by the child him/herself.
The team, for an individual child, will include—1) the parent, 2) the child’s current classroom teacher, 3) appropriate special education staff and other
support personnel (i.e., psychologist, social worker, school nurse and SLD personnel involved in assessment and implementing the educational plan) and
4) a school administrator or designee.
The team may also include professionals and other representatives from the community who are providing medical or social services for the child, or
particular persons who are for any reason, knowledgeable about the needs of the child. Parents are essential members of the team and will be involved in
all decisions regarding the Individual Educational Plan developed for their child.
School Social Work Program
The School Social Worker provides proactive educational support, as well as individual and group supportive services to help students overcome barriers
to learning. The School Social Worker works directly with individual students, students in small groups and students in the classroom setting to enhance
social and emotional skills, teach problem solving skills, cope with family changes and loss, teach anger management coping strategies and help students
respect themselves and others.
The School Social Worker's overall goal is to work directly with students and their families, teachers and other support staff to provide the guidance and
support so essential to academic success. The school social worker also consults and advocates for families regarding parenting strategies, connects
families with community resources and assists in times of crisis.
Volunteers for Literacy
Trained parent volunteers meet for 30 minutes once a week with young readers in a partnership to promote
literacy development. Each volunteer provides one-to-one support for reading and writing at a child's
instructional level.
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Curriculum
Language Arts
K-5 classrooms will be implementing 6 week units of study that integrate reading, writing, word study, research, social studies, science, and health. Math
is also integrated in each unit in addition to being taught in its own block. Each grade level will have several units of study across the year. During each
unit students will research different types of reading and writing, as well as a topic. Students will present out their individual and classroom research at
the end of every unit.
Resources
Guided Reading Resources
Classroom Libraries
Writing, Units of Study for Teaching Writing, Grades 3-5
Word Study, District developed
Handwriting, District developed
Topics
Reading
• Read and respond to fiction, nonfiction, and poetry
• Read with expression, intonation and phrasing
• Use comprehension strategies including:
•Predicting,
• Making connections,
•Inferring,
•Questioning,
•Summarizing,
• Synthesizing and
•Evaluating
• Use elements of fiction and nonfiction to understand text
• Use text features of informational text to enhance understanding
Writing
• Plan, compose and revise pieces of writing
• Edit for grammar, capitalization, punctuation, spelling and sentence structure
• Write narratives, essays and poetry
• Write focused, well-supported, organized text with appropriate word choice
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Speaking and Listening
• Express ideas clearly
• Incorporate ideas of others into conversations
• Use oral presentation skills
Word Study
Students will have a systematic word study program daily at school. The program has five hands-on experiences
with words each week. Students will not bring words home to practice, but will bring home the artifacts from
their work at the end of the week. Students will be bringing home large vocabulary words around their topics
of study to share with family members.
Handwriting
• Practice and apply cursive and manuscript letter formations
• Apply technology to writing activities
In Speaking, Listening and Critical Viewing:
• students will develop skills in each area as they listen, read or view for a variety of purposes.
• students will be encouraged to respond creatively or critically in written or oral form.
Home Extensions:
Students will carry their research topics home each evening for lively discussions around different topics. Families will be encouraged to join in the
research conversations with their children, and compare research across grade levels. Students will bring home interesting books that match their
research topics and will be eager to share out their new learning each night.
Elementary Mathematics Program
The elementary school mathematics curriculum is based on the Minnesota Academic Standards in Mathematics. The curriculum builds students’
mathematical understanding, skill and proficiency at each grade level within the strands of number and operations, algebra, geometry, measurement, data
analysis and probability.
Resources
Grades K-2: Bridges in Mathematics published by The Math Learning Center
Grades 3-5: Bridges in Mathematics published by The Math Learning Center
Project M Cubed-Mentoring Mathematical Minds published by Kendall Hunt
Handwriting
The Zaner Bloser Handbook of handwriting instruction is to be used in District 196. Handwriting is to be taught in grades three through five throughout
the year. The transition between manuscript and cursive takes place in grade three. The Harcourt-Brace-Jovanovich Program will be used in first and
second grades.
Social Studies
Students will research social studies topics through integrated units of study. Every classroom will begin with a community unit as they establish the habits
of mind of a strong learning and research community. The social studies program will provide the opportunity for each student to acquire the knowledge
of content and concepts, develop the critical thinking skills and processing skills necessary for responsible social, political and economic participation in a
diverse, interdependent and changing world.
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Spelling - Zaner-Bloser, High Frequency Lists, Content Words
Science - Students will be immersed in 3 different science research projects across each school year. Students will study an earth science, life science,
and physical science and engineering topic for six weeks. Students will be immersed in reading many books around a science topic of study and will be
responsible for presenting out their research in writing, as well as sharing their research with an audience. Students will also keep a science notebook and
record hands-on science investigations.
Language
Writing and Thinking—A Process Approach by Mastery Education. All staff are to use the process writing strategies that were adopted by our school
district. Each teacher should work toward one completed project per quarter.
Library
Kindergarten through Grade Five use the Elementary Media Skills Curriculum developed by the district media personnel. These skills are also integrated
into the regular classroom curriculum. The media program is coordinated by the media specialist. Students meet with the media specialist 50 minutes
every four days.
Physical Education
Students will have their total physical education program taught by a specialist.
Music
Music is taught by a music specialist for approximately 50 minutes every four-day cycle. Students sing, play a variety of instruments, use creative
movement, compose their own pieces and listen critically to a variety of music from different periods. Students in third, fourth and fifth grades play the
soprano recorder individually and in groups. Each grade level presents a program to the parents and community
once a year.
Health - Your Health, published by Harcourt, Inc., will be the primary resource to support the curriculum.
Art
All students will have a portion of their art instruction taught by an art specialist this year. The art specialist will
work with the classroom teachers to develop programs that will be reinforced in the regular classrooms. Each
class will have a 50-minute lesson with our specialist every four days.
Safety - Safety is to be correlated with the health program.
Computer Education
The elementary school technology curriculum education is based upon the standards of ISTE (International
Society for Technology in Education) and it is designed to enhance classroom learning and to promote creativity.
As students are promoted from kindergarten to grade 5, they are led from guided practice to independent use
of technology in the areas of basic concepts, communication tools, and technology research tools. Students
progressively build up their proficiency at file management, keyboarding, data entry, communication with text
and graphics, and internet-based research.
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Review of Curriculum
Please note that parents have a right to review any materials used in instruction of students, and/or request that students be excused from instruction on
specific topics and/or lessons. If you wish to have more information on this, please contact your principal.
Health Education
Human Growth and Development and HIV/AIDS
District 196 teaches a human growth and development curriculum to fourth and fifth grade students, and an HIV/AIDS prevention curriculum to fifth
grade students. The Human Growth and Development curriculum covers basic information about reproductive anatomy, physical and emotional changes
during puberty, and proper hygiene. If you would like more specific information about what is taught in this area, please contact your school principal.
Parents who are uncomfortable with the curriculum after reviewing it or talking with the principal may withhold their children from specific class sessions
in which the curriculum is taught.
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Statewide Tests
The Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments (MCAs) were developed by the state of Minnesota to evaluate district, school and individual student
progress on the State standards. These tests are administered to all students in grades 3, 4 and 5 in public schools throughout Minnesota. There is no
minimum passing score required on the MCAs.
Test dates are as follows:
•The reading test for students in grades 3, 4 and 5 will be given during the following testing window: March 9 - May 8, 2015. The reading text
includes multiple-choice and open-response questions that test skills in comprehension, interpretation and evaluation.
•The math test for students in grades 3, 4 and 5 will be given during the following testing window: March 9 – May 8, 2015. This on-line math
test includes multiple-choice and open-response questions involving shape, space and measurement, number sense, and chance and data
handling.
MAP – grades 2-5 – September 10 – October 15, 2014
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HIGHLAND ELEMENTARY VOICEMAIL LIST
2014-15
(651) 683-6969
NAME
Albers, Lauren
POSITION
Resource Teacher
VM #
Almeida, Susan.
Ambrus, Susan
Ammons, Anne
Anderson, Christine
ATTENDANCE
Augustin, Monica
Baker, Laura
94600
37650
94796
94647
94677
93867
93506
Bastyr, Megan
Baud, Brenda
Becker, Amy
Bengtson, Dana
Benson, Karen S.
Bergland, Kimberly
Bernhardson, Becky
Bierlein, Amy
Bjorgaard, Megan
Brandeen, Katherine
Brown, Lois
Brown, Susan
Buzzo, Adrien
Caspers, Ann
Clausen, Ben
Grade 5 Teacher
Head Cook
Grade 2 Teacher
Grade 2 Teacher
HIGHLAND
Resource Teacher
Tier 3 RtI Lead Tchr/
Resource Teacher
Kindergarten Teacher
Para/ECSE-Vicky Cole
DCD Teacher
CID Teacher
Media Specialist
Nurse – Sp. Ed.
Grade 3 Teacher
Paraprofessional
Grade 3 Teacher
Grade 1 Teacher
Child Study Secretary
Grade 3 Teacher
CID Teacher
Paraprofessional
Kindergarten Teacher
Clendening, Michelle
Cole, Vicky
Cook, Kathy
Grade 3 Teacher
Courteau, Charisse
Dahl, Trudy
Delperdang, Mary B.
Dold, Jeff
Donnegan, Barb
Dunning, Jeanette
Ehlers, Michelle
Ess, Lia
Firchow, Anja
GT/Explore/YS
Connections Preschool
Literacy Coach
93193
OT
ECSE Speech Tchr
Phy Ed Specialist
Building Chief
Paraprofessional
Grade 5 Teacher
Vocal Music Spec.
CID Teacher
Band Teacher
94640
95403
37663
92373
92081
94622
93856
37663
92373
94803
93846
93260
92319
92813
95401
93052
92804
94697
94631
92642
35649
94654
94652
37594
94609
92627
94589
NAME
Foster, Julie
Fries, Cindy
Fromm, Julie
George, Sara
Gillis, Amy
Glosemeyer, Jill
POSITION
Paraprofessional
DCD Teacher
Paraprofessional
EL Teacher
School Nurse
Speech Clinician
VM #
94602
94674
95532
96624
37596
Granger, Theresa
Gribble, Phil
Hamilton, Laura
Hansen, Linda
Howard, Judy
Howland, Cathy
Hutchinson, Becky
Johnson, Cindy
Johnson, Gina
Kacvinsky, Mary Jo
Kapus, Liz
Knutson, Myles
Kral, Alison
Labs, Patti
Lanier, Jari
Laramy, Kathy
Lindeman, Susan
Markstrom, Becky
McIsaac, Biddi
Melander, DeeDee
Moe, Jennifer
Naylor, Kay
Pedersen, Wendy
Proulx, Diane
Quinlan, Diana
Reed, Anne
Risch, Nancy
Robinson, Janet
Ross, Thana
Rush, Sue
Grade 1 Teacher
Grade 4 Teacher
Speech Clinician
Art Specialist
Paraprofessional
Paraprofessional
Resource Teacher
Kindergarten Teacher
Grade 4 Teacher
Social Worker
Custodian
Grade 5 Teacher
Connections Preschool
Principal’s Secretary
Library Clerk
AOM Clerk
Kindergarten Teacher
Grade 1 Teacher
Paraprofessional
Building Secretary
Grade 5 Teacher
Paraprofessional
Grade 2 Teacher
Paraprofessional
Paraprofessional
Rdg Recovery Teacher
Building Psychologist
Paraprofessional
Physical Therapist
Technology Support Clerk
94621
94607
94625
94626
94682
94685
94634
94619
94615
92831
94641
94616
94613
94965
94601
94562
94643
94646
94678
94679
93189
93186
94604
94596
94639
94653
94382
35653
95263
94645
94637
NAME
Ryberg, Lynnette
Ryburn, Chad
Salay, Kim
Scheuring, Kimberly
Setterlund, Heidi
Sevcik, Bonnie
Sole, Sharon
Strandemo, Trudy
Stromme, Philip
Sullivan, Beth
Sutliff, Sharon
Symonova, Vlada
Tabor, Kate
Voight, Linda
Walker, Christi
Wanzek, Beth
Youngberg, Judy
Youngberg, Katie
Zick, Danielle
Zimmer, Raedi
POSITION
Grade 1 Teacher
Principal
Kindergarten Teacher
Grade 4 Teacher
Grade 3 Teacher
Instructional Assistant
Instructional Clerk
Grade 1 Teacher
DAPE
Grade 2 Teacher
Instructional Clerk
EL Teacher
Paraprofessional
Paraprofessional
DAPE
Grade 2 Teacher
Paraprofessional
Grade 4 Teacher
Music Specialist
OT
VM #
94657
37599
94658
94202
94628
94660
94618
94659
94623
95093
94668
92220
94591
94688
92639
95179
94698
94614
30657
95197
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Wanzek
Johnson
K
Anderson
Benson
Sullivan
Brown
Clausen
Cindy
Lindeman
Lindeman
Johnson
Salay
K
Bastyr
K
Sullivan
Matthees
Pedersen
23
Ammons/
Erickson
Tech
3
3
Brown
Moe
Anderson
Wanzek
22
ELL
Scarpetta
Brandeen
Strandemo
1
Almeida
Brandeen
11
Markstrom
Paulson
1
Ryberg
French/
Ess
Oliver
CID
EC
Buzzo
Sunwall
CID
DCD
Fries
DCD
Granger
Bjorgaard
OPEN
3
ECSE
Cole
Integrated
Connections
Program Preschool
D.
Johnson
Ramirez
Benson
Holtz
3
ELL
Bernhardson
Bjorgaard
Cook/
Setterlund
3
Spande
Gribble
4
Dreifke
Scheuring
4
Almeida
Leighton
55
Ruck-
Clendening
dashel
GT/YS
Hansen
ART
Gribble
Media
Lab
Clendening
4
G. Johnson Computer
Lab 5
Dostal
Ehlers
Band Vocal
Firchow Music
Dunning
5
Savre
Knutson
5
Gina
Johnson
Moe
5
Sullivan
DCD
Ekstrand
Fries
DCD
4
DCD
Fimmen
Becker
DCD
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4
Kral
Hundertmark
Youngberg Connections
Preschool
Delperdang
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