Ann K. Heiman Elementary School
2014-2015
Student and Family Handbook
Preparing every child for success in tomorrow’s world!
Dear Parents,
Welcome to the Ann K. Heiman School Community! We are very excited
that you have chosen to attend our school. Thank you for entrusting us with the
education of your child. We take this responsibility very seriously. You have our
pledge that we will do everything in our power to help your child grow and learn
at the highest possible levels. We believe in creating a safe and stimulating
learning environment for all of our children.
Parent involvement and effective communication are highly valued at our
school. We are continually working toward the goal of making Ann K. Heiman
Elementary School a “community of learners.” We invite you to become involved
in this very important mission.
Our school handbook is designed to provide you with important
information about our school community. Please review this document and keep
it in a handy place for future reference. Please know that you are always
welcome to call us with any concerns that you might have.
I look forward to our working together for a great school year!
Sincerely,
Anne Ramirez ~ Principal
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Ann K. Heiman Elementary School
School Handbook
Table of Contents
Item Page
Welcome to Our School. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Letter from the Principal
School Mission and Vision Statements
2014-2015 School Calendar
District and Building Contact Information
School Hours
Homework
Thursday Folders
Birthday Celebrations
Field Trips
Extended Day Programming
2014-2015 Staff Listing
Attendance and Safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
District Attendance Policy
Dress Code Policy
School Rules and Positive Behavior Support
Inclement Weather School Closure or Delayed Start
Health and Medical
School Safety
Personal Property
Nutrition. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Services Overview
Pricing
Charging Policy
Free and Reduced Benefits
Supervision / Transportation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Pick-up/Drop-off
Bus Transportation and Behavior
Walkers, Bicycles, Skateboarders
Getting Involved. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Visitors
Volunteers
School Accountability Committee
Parent Teacher Organization
Parent/Student Signature Page. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Signature Page
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Ann K. Heiman Elementary School
This Document:
This document serves the purpose of communicating those key items that keep you
the parent in good communication with all departments of our school, as well as
provide information on those areas that when discussed with your student, will help
him or her to succeed with school routines, rules and expectations that make this
school the safe, great, proud place it is. We together are the Ann K. Heiman Huskies!
Our Mission
The mission of Ann K. Heiman Elementary School is to provide a safe learning
environment where all students grow in knowledge, skills, and character to reach
their optimal level of achievement.
August 2003
The Ann K. Heiman School Vision
We believe that the most promising strategy for achieving the mission of Ann K.
Heiman is to develop as a professional learning community focused on
 Promoting LEARNING that is challenging, valued, collaborative, engaging,
and acquiring skills and tools to learn.
 Utilizing TEACHING STRATEGIES that are purposeful, flexible, innovative,
research based, and data driven.
 Developing SOCIAL SKILLS that foster respect, responsibility, relationships,
pride, and accountability.
 Recognizing, embracing, and honoring DIVERSITY
 Creating a CLIMATE that is welcoming, safe, positive, and inclusive.
August 2003
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Communication
We value two way communications with all of our parents! It is very important that
we hear both positive feedback and areas we need to improve on. We work to solve
issues as they arise so it is helpful to hear about the same issue from several families.
This helps us to be certain that we are addressing the problem. If we are not in the
office when you call, leave a message and we will return your call within 24 hours.
We improve the quality of our school and the learning of students when we are all
talking with each other and working together to solve issues.
District and Building Phone Information
3500 Palermo Avenue- Evans, CO 80620
Main Office
348-2400
District Transportation
348 -6800
Absence Reporting
348-2466
Cafeteria
348-2429
School Fax
348-2430
Nutrition Dept.
348 -6600
Ann K. Heiman Elementary
School Hours
Morning Kindergarten
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Afternoon Kindergarten
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
All-Day Kinder & 1st-5th Grades
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
8:00 AM
8:20 AM
8:25 AM
8:20
8:20
8:20
8:20
A.M.
A.M.
A.M.
A.M.
to 2:15 P.M.
to 11:25 A.M.
to 11:25 A.M.
to 11:25 A.M.
12:45 P.M. to 3:45 P.M.
12:45 P.M. to 3:45 P.M.
12:45 P.M. to 3:45 P.M.
8:20 A.M. to 2:15 P.M.
8:20
8:20
8:20
8:20
8:20
A.M.
A.M.
A.M.
A.M.
A.M.
to 2:15
to 3:45
to 3:45
to 3:45
to 3:45
P.M.
P.M.
P.M.
P.M.
P.M.
Playground and Before School Supervision Begins
First Bell Rings
Tardy Bell
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Homework
Homework is given on a regular basis at our school. Some grade levels assign work for
the week instead of nightly. Students are expected to complete and return
assignments neatly and on time. Every grade level has different homework
expectations, please communicate with your teacher, and support your student with
those expectations.
One of the most important things that you can do for your child in kindergarten and
1st grade is to make time to read to your child or listen to your child read every night.
In 2nd-5th grade, have your child establish a regular 30 minute reading time every day
after school. The positive results of this commitment will last your child a lifetime.
Thursday Folders
Every week on Thursday, a folder of information will be sent home from our school.
We encourage you to take time and look over information contained in this folder.
There are always important notices from our school, parent bulletins, and other
school related info. There will be a monthly calendar showing all of the school events
scheduled for the upcoming month so you can make plans to be an active participant
in our school. Much of the information contained in the folder may help answer any
questions that you might have. The Thursday folder should be returned to school with
your child or in his/her backpack every Friday.
Classroom Celebrations and Birthday Parties
Please support the District 6 School Wellness Policy (Policy ADF) when considering
foods to send in for classroom holiday celebrations and birthday parties. The District
6 Policy encourages healthy alternatives to food with high sugar and high fat content.
Home baked products cannot be accepted. We have many children with peanut
allergies, so please make sure that any product that you might consider sending in is
clearly labeled. Avoid foods with any type of peanut base if possible. Please call the
school if you need further clarification. We have birthday celebrations during the last
10 minutes of the school day on the second Friday of the month. There are some
exceptions to this process, please make arrangements with your child’s teacher in
advance.
Birthday Books
We make it a practice to announce children’s birthdays as they occur throughout the
school year. These announcements are made every morning as we move through the
school year. Thanks to our PTO, all children are awarded a free birthday book on the
day of their birthday.
Field Trips:
Throughout the year, your student may be invited to attend a grade level or class
field trip. Please review school communication for permission slips, and communicate
any health or personal needs that would need to be addressed with the teacher,
school nurse or front office.
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Extended Day Programming
We offer many extended day programs through the course of the year. Whether your
student becomes involved in our Summit® before and after school programming,
University of Northern Colorado Reader Achievers or one of our many clubs or
intramurals, please plan to arrange for student drop-off or pick-up as is appropriate.
We look forward to serving your student before, during and after the regular school
day!
2014 - 2015 STAFF LISTING
POSITION
Principal
Assistant Principal
Office Manager
Secretary
School Psychologist
Health Clerk
Nurse
Literacy Coach
Math Coach
Library Desk / Office
Gifted/Talented
Interventionist – 4th Grade
Interventionist
PE
Art
Music
Spec. Education
Spec. Education
SPED Resource Room
Spec. Education
ESL
Motor Room
Kindergarten AM/PM
Kindergarten AM
Kindergarten AM/PM
First Grade
Second Grade
Third Grade
NAME
Anne Ramirez
Rick Bucher
Gina Hohmann
Melanie Fernandez
Chelsea Garcia
Terry Strachan
Jennifer Berg-Ramsey
Amber Every
Christine Hopkinson
Sharon Wright
Deanna Butherus
Mary Higgins
Marcia D’Amato
Bill Osentoski
Tim Thorngate
Pam Korth
DeDe Huebner
Jen Clark
Lisa Lamb
Patti Brug
Portable 2W
Sarah Padilla
Erin Garner
Jane Molander
Karissa Koberstein
Brittney Bilyeu
Jennifer Orona
Terri Maldonado
Melissa MacKinnon
Cathy Lande
Denise Shannon
Brenda Trautner
Marissa Hurtado
Kaitlyn Hix
Deb Highfield
Elizabeth Gallegos
Nan Popineau
EXTENSION
ROOM #
2409
2410
2401
2400
2418
2426
2426
2487
2487
2491 / 2492
2463
2484
130A
130B
130
130
130C
131
2461
2460
2462
2474
2485
2449
2451
2424
2425
2441
2442
2440
2443
2444
2445
2446
2450
2452
2447
2453
2459
2454
2455
2456
2458
125
122
126
175
252
110
112
184
185
102
103
101
104
105
106
107
111
113
108
114
120
115
116
117
119
256
256
128
128
222
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Fourth Grade
Jennifer Mays
Erin Snyder
Ryan Galloway
Tammy Hermance
Tiffany McCall
2480
2481
2482
2483
2457
217
218
219
220
118
Fifth Grade
Stefani Hutchins
Leslie Heinz
Maureen Neville
Barb Paulson
2476
2477
2478
2479
213
214
215
216
2468
2485
2438 / 352-2222
152
252
Cafeteria
174
173
173
173
173
ABC Before/After Program
Speech
Occupational Therapist
Physical Therapist
Vision/O&M Specialist
Adaptive PE
Building Manager
Night Manager/Custodian
Ellen Guercio
Emily Hawkins
Erika Graslie
Janis Mountford
Judy Smaic
Jose Godoy
2473
2472
2472
2472
2472
2428
2428
Kitchen Manager
Kitchen Staff
Kitchen Staff
Instructional Assistant
Lunch Monitor
SPED Assistant
SPED Assistant
SPED Assistant
SPED Assistant
SPED Assistant
SPED Assistant
Cindy Folsom
Sophia Herrera
Wendy Bailey
Billie Charf
Kathy Hansen
Jessica Mayer
Luda Ditter
Wendy McSwain
Augie Rekers
Sarah Peña
Lara Vannest
2429
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District 6 Attendance Policy
The Board believes that significant learning is provided daily for all students in every
district classroom. This educational opportunity is the result of in-class participation
and quality classroom instruction. The benefits of this experience cannot be fully
replaced. Consequently, regular and punctual attendance is an important criterion for
success in school and absences are detrimental to effective learning.
Each student in the district is required to attend school daily as established by the
calendar determined annually by the Board and in compliance with state law.
Unauthorized absences shall be subject to disciplinary action as outlined in
accompanying procedures.
A cooperative effort between the student, parent, district, and the community
regarding attendance fosters a positive educational experience. Therefore, the
following goals and guidelines have been developed to establish good attendance
habits at an early age. These habits will positively transfer with the students and their
parents/guardians as the students’ progress through the district’s educational
program and beyond the scholastic setting.
Policy Goals
The goals of this policy shall be as follows:
1. To improve the attendance of elementary and secondary students.
2. To improve student achievement through improved attendance.
3. To develop attitudes and habits in students, parents/guardians, and the community
that reinforce the value of school and good attendance.
4. To address potential attendance problems through early intervention.
Excused absences
Excused absences are defined as any absence from school due to temporary illness or
injury, and any other reason deemed acceptable by the school administrator. In
general, prior notice of absence from the student’s parent or guardian is required and
the school administrator may require verification, such as a physician’s statement,
when appropriate.
The following shall be considered excused absences:
1. A student who is temporarily ill or injured or whose absence is approved by the
administrator of the school of attendance on a prearranged basis. Prearranged
absences shall be approved for appointments or circumstances of a serious
nature only which cannot be taken care of outside of school hours. Approval for
a pre-arranged absence(s) may necessitate a parent conference.
2. A student who is absent for an extended period due to physical, mental or
emotional disability. Medical documentation may be required.
3. A student who is pursuing a work-study program under the supervision of the
school.
4. A student who is attending any school-sponsored activity or activities of an
educational nature with advance approval by the administration.
5. A student who is suspended or expelled.
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The district may require suitable proof regarding the above exceptions, including
written statements from medical sources.
When a student has reached four excused absences from school in any month or
ten excused absences during any school year, the school shall either require a
meeting or other form of communication between the student’s parent/guardian and
appropriate school personnel to review and evaluate the reasons for the student being
habitually absent from school. A plan may be developed for the student with the goal
of assisting the student to remain in school. When practicable, the student’s
parent/guardian may participate with school personnel in the development of the
plan.
If a student is in out-of-home placement (as that term is as defined by C.R.S. 22-32138(1)(e), absences due to court appearances and participation in court-ordered
activities shall be excused. The student’s assigned social worker shall verify the
student’s absence was for a court appearance or court-ordered activity.
Unexcused absences
An unexcused absence is defined as an absence that is not covered by one of the
foregoing exceptions. Additionally, an unexcused absence shall be recorded if a
student leaves a school or leaves a class without permission of the teacher or school
administrator. Each unexcused absence shall be entered on the student’s record. The
parents/guardians of the student receiving an unexcused absence shall be notified
orally or in writing by the district of the unexcused absence.
When the district is aware that criteria exist to designate a student as habitually
truant, the district shall refer the students and his or her parent/guardian to the Weld
County Judicial System, Youth and Family Connections and/or the Weld County
District Attorney’s Juvenile Diversion Unit.
In accordance with law, the district may impose academic penalties which relate
directly to classes missed while unexcused. Penalties may include a warning, school
detention or in-school suspension. Academic penalties, out-of-school suspensions or
expulsion shall not be imposed for any unexcused absence. The administration shall
develop regulations to implement appropriate penalties. The school administration
shall consider the correlation between course failure, truancy and a student dropping
out of school in developing these regulations and shall implement research-based
strategies to re-engage students with a high number of unexcused absences. Students
and parents/guardians may petition the Board of Education for exceptions to this
policy or the accompanying regulations provided that no exception shall be sustained
if the student fails to abide by all requirements imposed by the Board as conditions
for granting any such exception.
The maximum number of unexcused absences a student may incur before judicial
proceedings are initiated to enforce compulsory attendance is 10 during any
calendar year or school year. In general, all absences occurring after the 10th
school day missed are unexcused.
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Tardiness
Tardiness is defined as the appearance of a student without proper excuse after the
scheduled time that a class begins. Because of the disruptive nature of tardiness and
the detrimental effect upon the rights of the non-tardy student to uninterrupted
learning, appropriate penalties shall be imposed for excessive tardiness.
Parents/guardians shall be notified of all penalties regarding tardiness.
As with daily attendance, tardies can affect your child’s progress in school. Tardies
are tracked by our office attendance secretary. Just like absences, an accumulation
of tardies will result in a warning letter from the school and a conference with the
school principal. Please help us out by making sure that your child is at school on
time every day.
Any child who arrives after 10:00 a.m. is considered absent for the morning. A
student who leaves before 2 pm and does not return will be considered absent for the
afternoon.
Vacations
Personal vacations taken during regularly scheduled school sessions are discouraged.
An “pre-arranged absence” request form must be filled out and signed by the building
administrator prior to the planned event. You can obtain this form by contacting the
school office. In general, all absences occurring after the 10th school day missed are
unexcused. When a student is absent and classes continue, the student is missing
valuable instruction. The student is responsible for making up all work during the
absence time. If your child needs to be out of school for an extended period of time
due to a vacation or special activity, please contact the office.
Early Student Checkout
We discourage checking students out of school during the regular instructional day.
This causes the child to miss information and interactions that help them learn the
grade level curriculum and may imply that school is not important. It can also lead to
attendance issues now and in the future. Please make appointments when the school
day will not be interrupted. Please bring your child back to school after appointments
if there is time left in the school day. A guardian or person authorized by the guardian
must check out students at the front office. Students will be dismissed from class
when the guardian or designee arrives at school to sign the student out.
If you need to get your child a message before the end of the school day, please call
before 3:30. Messages will be taken throughout the morning, and delivered at 3:30.
Calls/Messages after this time will not be delivered to your child in time.
D6 Non-negotiable Universal Student Dress Code Expectations
A dress standard is maintained for students to wear clothing that is in good taste and
not disruptive to the educational process or constituting a health or safety hazard.
Shoes and shirts must be worn at all times. Students not appropriately dressed will be
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advised, their parents will be contacted, and the students will be asked to change to
appropriate clothing before returning to class.
During inclement or cold weather, please ensure that proper clothing is worn for
being outside for limited amounts of time during recess. Students will be outside for
recess on days warmer than 18 degrees Fahrenheit. Rain and snow will also be
considered.
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Non-Negotiable Universal Student Dress Code Expectations
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Any clothing item or accessory that causes a disruption to school safety, personal
safety and/or the learning environment may result in discretionary intervention by
school administrators
Tattoos, clothing or accessories that display drugs, sexual innuendos,
inappropriate language, alcohol, tobacco products or gang connotations are not
permitted. Tattoos displaying any of these must be covered at all times
No hats permitted inside of the school building during the school day. If “hoodies”
are worn, the hood may not be worn inside of the school. (Religious headwear
exceptions)
Sunglasses or dark glasses, absent a verified medical condition, are not to be worn
or displayed inside of the school building
Trench coats are not permitted anywhere on school property
Soled shoes or sandals must be worn at all times (For example, no “bedroom”
slippers or similar footwear)
No exposed undergarments
Inappropriately sheer, tight or low cut clothing that bare or expose traditionally
private parts of the body including, but not limited to, the stomach, buttocks,
back, breasts or cleavage is not permitted
No shaved or notched eyebrows (Absent a verified medical condition)
No red or blue unnatural hair color, belts or shoelaces
No clothing or belt buckles that display the numbers 13, 14, 18, 31, 41 or 81
No solid red or solid blue shirts (Other than designated school uniforms)
No red or blue “Dickies” or “Southpole” brand pants, shorts or shirts
No red or blue bandana or any color bandana that is draped on clothing or hanging
out of a pocket
School Safety
At Ann K. Heiman, we take the safety of our students very seriously. We have a
school safety committee that looks at safety issues and makes safety
recommendations throughout the entire school year.
Some things to note:
 All exterior doors are locked during the school day- Please utilize our front
door monitor system to gain access to the building
 Our campus is closed to all community members from dusk until dawn- There
will be no trespassing during this time
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Our school will run periodic fire drills, tornado drills, and lockdown drills to
ensure proper student and staff training in the event of an emergency.
In the event we should ever go on complete lock down, whether by drill or by
request of local law enforcement you can expect communication to come home
informing you of our situation or drill.
School Rules (Positive Behavior Intervention Support)
Ann K. Heiman Elementary School is a school dedicated to creating a successful
learning environment for all students through a system of Positive Behavior Support.
We are in our 12th year of being a PBIS school. In all grades and all classrooms we use
the PBIS system to encourage and develop problem solving skills and good behaviors.
There are four basic guidelines for students to follow at Ann K. Heiman.
- Be Respectful
- Be Safe
- Be Responsible
- Be Kind
These guidelines of behavior are introduced to children at all grade levels and
students are taught to apply them, not just in the classroom, but in all areas of our
building and our school grounds. When students follow these basic rules positive
rewards, recognition, and self-satisfaction result.
We use a problem solving approach to help correct poor choices students sometimes
make. This includes:
- clearly define the problem
- help the student see his or her responsibility for the problem
- consider appropriate consequences
- make a plan for how the problem can be avoided in the future
A range of consequences to help the student learn and implement more appropriate
choices may include loss of privileges during the school day and recess, visiting the
principal, calling parents, detention, and restitution for damages caused.
Boys Town
Boys town and the “Well Managed Classroom” utilize a sound foundation and
understanding of classroom management and the need for students to build strong,
positive teacher-student and peer relationships. It provides motivational instruction
methods, organizational and group management techniques that maximize student
“on-task” behaviors as well as problem solving and behavior management techniques
that empower students to assume responsibility for managing their own behavior.
Social skills we’re teaching your student, and for you to reinforce at home:
Following Instructions
Greeting others
Disagreeing appropriately
Having a conversation
Accepting criticism/ consequences
Accepting “no”
Getting the teachers attention
Asking for help
Making an apology
Accepting compliments
Asking permission
Staying on task
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Bullying
Bullying in schools is a real concern of students, parents, staff and community
members. Anti-bullying efforts have been aligned with our PBIS systems here at Ann
K. Heiman. We adhere to the Bullying in Schools- board policy JICDE regarding
bullying prevention and education in our school. We currently utilize a K-5 curriculum
called “Bullying Prevention In Positive Behavior Support.” This program utilizes a
system of “Stop, Walk and Talk” to help not only victims of bullying but bystanders
and bullies themselves to know what to do when bullying has occurred. The mission
here is to give students the tools to reduce bullying behavior through the blending of
school-wide positive behavior support, explicit instruction, and a redefining of the
bullying construct.
Student Email Accounts
Greeley-Evans School District 6 will provide a free email account for every student.
Having an email account will allow students to email teachers questions and receive
classroom updates. Depending on the teacher, students may also be able to turn in
assignments using email.
All students will receive training on appropriate use of email before teachers provide
them with their usernames and passwords. Training will include: dealing with
potential bullying, handling email from unknown senders, general email etiquette,
and informing students that email messages leave a permanent digital record.
Parents are encouraged to use CommonSense Media resources to learn how to support
their children as they navigate the online world. Resources can be accessed by
visiting the following website (http://www.commonsensemedia.org).
If you do NOT want your student to have a district provided email account, you may
fill-out a “Student Electronic Mail (email) Opt-Out Form” in the office of any district
school. Otherwise, your child will be assigned a school email account.
Acceptable use of email falls under the Board of Education policy governing student
use of the Internet and electronic communications. Policy JS states that no student
shall access, create, transmit, retransmit, or forward material or information:
1. That promotes violence or advocates destruction of property including, but not
limited to, access to information concerning the manufacturing or purchasing
of destructive devices or weapons.
2. That contains pornographic, obscene, or other sexually oriented materials,
either as pictures or writings that are intended to stimulate erotic feelings or
appeal to prurient interests in nudity, sex, or excretion.
3. That harasses, threatens, demeans, or promotes violence or hatred against
another person or group of persons in violation of the district’s
nondiscrimination policies.
4. That uses inappropriate or profane language likely to be offensive to others in
the school community.
5. That is knowingly false or could be construed as intending to purposely damage
another person's reputation.
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6. That contains personal information about themselves or others, including
information protected by confidentiality laws.
7. Using another individual’s Internet or electronic communications account
without written permission from that individual.
8. That impersonates another or transmits through an anonymous remailer proxy.
If you have questions, please contact your school principal.
Personal Property
Lost and Found
All coats, jackets, or other personal property that your child brings to school should
be clearly marked with your child’s name. We have a lost and found area located
near the outside entry to the school cafeteria, by the playground door.
Each semester the unclaimed items will be donated to a local charity. We do take
every precaution to try and return lost and found items to the rightful owner. Often
we cannot find the owner because the item has no identification marked on it. Lost
and found items are often put on tables in the lobby before “all” school events (such
as parent conferences). If your child left an item at school, please check the lost and
found.
Play Items from Home
Playground equipment will be provided for all children to use during recess. Children
should not bring toys to school. This includes items such as hand held electronics,
Pokemon, Beyblades, Legos, roller blades etc… We are not responsible for any lost,
broken or stolen items brought from home.
Technology/Cell Phones
We have many students who are bringing cell phones to school. While we don’t
encourage students bringing cell phones we realize that it may be a necessity for
some families for communication purposes. Due to the mobile connection to the
internet most devices now have, It’s important for students and parents to read Board
Policy JS (Student Use of the Internet and Electronic Communications), as violation of
this policy, even on a personal device can have serious implications for student safety
and wellbeing. Students will be asked to keep all mobile devices in a backpack and
not use them during the school day. Please remember the school is not responsible
for lost, broken or stolen cell phones or mobile devices.
Bring Your Own Device Policy
It is the teacher’s discretion to implement a policy that allows students to bring their
own devices to school for an educational purpose. If a teacher does implement such a
policy, parents will receive a copy of the policy along with a permission slip that must
be signed by the parent. The following rules would apply:
Any student at Ann K. Heiman wishing to use a personally owned electronic device
must, with their family, read and sign this agreement and submit it to their classroom
teacher.
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As a review, any parent who wishes that their child use a personally owned electronic
device at Ann K. Heiman Elementary agrees to the following:
1. The student takes full responsibility for his or her device. The school is not
responsible for the security of the device.
2. The student is responsible for the proper care of their personal device, including
any costs of repair, replacement or any modifications needed to use the device at
school. A sturdy case is highly recommended.
3. The school reserves the right to inspect a student’s personal device if there is
reason to believe that the student has violated school policies, administrative
procedures, school rules or has engaged in other misconduct while using their
personal device.
4. Violations of any school policies, administrative procedures or school rules involving
a student’s personally owned device may result in the loss of use of the device in
school and/or disciplinary action.
5. The student must comply with teachers’ request to shut down the device or close
the screen.
6. The student may not use devices to record, transmit or post photos or video of a
person or persons on campus. Nor can any images or video recordings at school be
transmitted or posted at any time without the express permission of a teacher.
7. The student should only use their device to access relevant files.
8. The student will use the district’s secured wireless network. Use of cellular 3G, 4G,
LTE wireless connections is not allowed.
9. Students are not permitted to use personally owned devices in the cafeteria,
health clinic, office, or on the playground.
10. Students are not to share the use of their device with others.
Weather Related School Information
Unless the weather is extremely inclement, children will remain outside until school
begins. If for medical reasons your child must stay inside, please send a note from
your doctor. During severe weather we will have the children enter the building to
remain in the gym until the first bell rings for school to begin. The signal for this will
be an orange cone by the north and west entrance. If there is inclement weather
during the day, the children will remain in their classroom during recess times.
When District 6 decides to delay the opening of school or cancel a school day, The
decision will be made with the safety of our students in mind. The decision will be
made by 6:30 a.m. Listen for school announcements on KFKA 1310 AM, KVVS 1170 AM,
KGRE 1450 AM, and KUAD 99.1 FM. The Denver television stations will have
information if school will be closed. There will also be a recording on the school
phone (348-2400) or check the main District 6 website (www.greeleyschools.org).
Inclement weather or emergencies may result in closing schools, delayed opening, or
early dismissal. In any case, working parents need to make daycare arrangements in
advance in case of early dismissal or closing. If you do not have a person listed on
your database as being permitted to pick up your child, we will not release your child
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to them. Please make sure your database is updated when phone numbers, contacts,
and emergency contacts change.
Delayed Start
The district may implement a 2-hour delayed start to school should the need arise. In
this case, buses will pick students up 2 hours later than the regularly scheduled time,
classes will start 2 hours after their regular time (10:25 am for elementary). All AM
kindergarten and pre-school programs will be cancelled when there is a 2-hour
delayed start and no breakfast will be served on a delayed start day. School dismissal
times will remain on regular schedules, including bus drop-off times. All afternoon
and evening programs will operate as normally scheduled.
Health and Medical
Health Services - Who are we?
 For Health Service forms and information please see the District 6 Health
Services Website. http://www.greeleyschools.org/Page/8187
www.greeleyschools.org > departments > health services
 District 6 has School Health Clerks who are the main care-givers in health
offices in all district and charter schools. They perform first aid and care for ill
children, administer medications, perform health screenings, manage
immunization and health records. They are available to answer questions and
are able to contact School Registered Nurse Consultant at all times. Health
Clerks have taken a health clerk training course and have yearly CPR, First Aid,
Medication Administration, and other trainings as needed for specific student
health needs.
 District 6 has School Registered Nurse Consultants who work as a team with
health clerks, school administration and staff to provide physical, mental, and
social support to help children learn. School Registered Nurse Consultants are
trained with an RN-BSN and have obtained School Nurse licensure through CDE.
School Nurses are responsible for preparing health care plans, documenting
health histories, collaborating with special education team on educational
plans, delegating to unlicensed personnel who provide care for students,
assisting with health education units, consulting with outside health providers
and agencies.
Illness/Injury, Emergency Information
 Accidents/Illness/Injury –
o Health office staff or other qualified personnel will administer first aid
for any ill or injured student. If needed, parent/guardians will be
contacted and in extreme cases, 911 may be called.
 Emergency information – PLEASE KEEP EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION
UPDATED WITH THE FRONT OFFICE STAFF. We need to be able to contact
you if your child is ill or injured.
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Medications
 If your child must have medication of any type during school, including
prescription or over-the-counter medicine (pills, syrups, cough drops, eye
drops, creams, ointments, inhalers, injectable), you have three choices:
o Parents/Guardians may come to school and give it to their child at the
appropriate time.
o Parents/Guardians and health care providers may complete and sign a
physician authorization form. The medication must be in a pharmacylabeled bottle or original packaging with instructions.
o Parents/Guardians may discuss with their health care provider an
alternative schedule so the medication can be given outside of school
hours.
 Medications of any sort (over the counter or prescription) are not to be in the
possession of students, except for those with written authorization from their
health care provider, their family and school registered nurse consultant.
 If your child will need any medication or treatment at school, please obtain a
copy of the physician authorization form from the health office or download
from health services website http://www.greeleyschools.org/Page/8183
Health Questionnaire / Students with Health Concerns
 Health questionnaires - It is extremely important that parents/guardians
complete the annual health questionnaire and Emergency Information form.
 Students with known health concerns – School Registered Nurse Consultants
write Health Care Plans (HCP) for students that require specific procedures at
school.
 All students who have diabetes, seizures, severe allergies, severe asthma or
who have any medication (prescription or over the counter) in school should
have a HCP. Other disorders may also have specific precautions which would
require a HCP. PLEASE contact the school Health Clerk or School Nurse if
you have concerns about your child’s health.
 Students with Severe Asthma, Severe Allergies, Seizure Disorder or
Diabetes – forms are available from health office or on health services
website
for
physician
completion
http://www.greeleyschools.org/Page/8183
Immunizations
 Immunizations are an important part of our children’s health care and Colorado
Law requires that children going to school be vaccinated to prevent vaccinepreventable disease. Students are not permitted to attend school without
meeting immunization requirements or having a signed personal, medical, or
religious exemption.
 If parents have concerns about immunizations and vaccine safety, visit
www.ImmunizeForGood.com . The Colorado Immunization Program’s website is
located at www.ColoradoImmunizations.com.
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
Schools work hard to ensure compliance with the immunization laws. Your help
in providing updated immunization records at school registration and when your
child receives additional vaccine(s) is greatly appreciated.
Screenings
 Hearing and vision screenings are conducted annually by health services staff
including District Audiologist. The following grades are screened: Pre-K, K, 1,
2, 3, 5, 7, and 9, all new students, and students with special education needs –
per the State of Colorado guidelines.
 Glasses when prescribed by an eye care professional are extremely crucial to
student success. Please make sure students wear them daily at school.
 Students who do not pass vision screening will receive a “referral” for followup care. Students who do not pass hearing screening will continue to be
monitored by school audiologist.
Loaned Clothing
 The health office has a limited supply of extra clothing for accidents. Please
wash and return these clothes at your earliest convenience.
Parent Health Resources
 Health office staff are happy to assist parents in finding health information and
access to health care.
School Wellness
 Research shows that children perform better in school when they eat healthy
and are physically active. To support academic achievement and healthy
living, District 6 offers exciting wellness opportunities for both students and
employees. Please visit www.greeleyschools.org/wellness.
When to keep your child home / Exclusion from school for health reasons
 Healthy Children Learn Better. The following Exclusion Guidelines will be
utilized to determine if a student should be sent home because of illness.
District 6 Health Exclusion Guidelines
Symptom
Exclusion Guidelines
Cough
Recommended for students experiencing severe, uncontrolled
coughing or wheezing, or difficulty breathing.
Recommended for students with other symptoms in addition to
diarrhea such as: vomiting, abdominal pain, fever, the diarrhea
cannot be contained in a toilet, there is blood or mucus in the
stool. Student should be diarrhea free for 24 hours without
medication before returning to school.
Diarrhea
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Fever (defined as a
temperature >100.5 F
orally)
Mouth Sores
Rash
Stomach Ache
Abdominal Pain
Swollen Glands
Vomiting
Earache
Headache
Lice
Contagious Illness
Other considerations
Source:
D6 Exclusion Guidelines 08022012
Recommended if the student has symptoms in addition to the fever
such as a rash, sore throat, vomiting, diarrhea, etc. Student should
be fever free for 24 hours without medication before returning to
school.
Recommended if student is drooling uncontrollably.
Recommended if student has symptoms in addition to the rash such
as behavioral change, fever, joint pain, bruising not associated
with injury, or if the rash is open and oozing.
Recommended if the pain is severe, if the pain appears after an
injury, or if the student had symptoms in addition to the stomach
ache such as vomiting, fever, diarrhea, etc.
Recommended if the student has symptoms in addition to the
swollen glands such as difficulty breathing or swallowing, fever,
etc.
Generally recommended if the student has vomited more than 2
times in 24 hours, if the vomit is green or bloody, if the student
had a recent head injury, or if the student has symptoms in
addition to the vomiting such as fever, diarrhea, stomach ache,
etc. Student should be vomit free for 24 hours without medication
before returning to school.
No exclusion necessary
No exclusion necessary. Contact nurse if headache is persistent,
severe, is accompanied by other symptoms or if the student has a
health care plan.
Exclusion is for children found with live head lice only. Data does
not support school exclusion for nits (lice eggs).
Students on antibiotics for contagious illnesses, such as strep
throat, tonsillitis, bronchitis, pinkeye or pneumonia, must stay
home until antibiotic has been taken for 24 hours.
All skin lesions must be covered by a bandage or clothing during the
school day. This may include impetigo, ring worm, scabies, and
other fungal, bacterial or viral skin infections.
Consider exclusion if:
- The student is unable to participate comfortably in usual
activities
- The student requires more medical care than the school
personnel are able to provide
- The student has a high fever, behavioral changes, persistent
crying, difficulty breathing, uncontrolled coughing, or other
signs suggesting a severe illness.
- The student is ill with a potentially contagious disease and
exclusion is recommended by a health care provider, the
state or local public health agency.
*Adapted from CDPHE - Infectious Disease Guidelines in Public
Schools, Revised Dec. 2004.
Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment.
http://www.cde.state.co.us/cdesped/NurseHealth.asp#infect
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Food and Nutrition Services
Nutrition Services
Weld County School District 6 Nutrition Services Department is taking a proactive
approach to offering healthier and fresher foods for the students in our community.
Our ‘home-cooked’ meals are prepared fresh daily utilizing whole, natural
ingredients. Eliminating processed foods and replacing them with items made ‘from
scratch’ has allowed the department to significantly reduce the amount of sodium,
preservatives and other artificial ingredients that are served to our students. In
addition, the Nutrition Services Department continues to expand its Farm to School
Program by purchasing fresh produce from local growers. This provides our students
with the freshest fruits and vegetables possible, while also supporting the local
community. If you ever have a question, concern or want to give some general
feedback, please contact us at schoolfood@greeleyschools.org or call the Nutrition
Office at 970.348.6600.
Nutrition Services aims to “Fuel the Future of Our Students” with healthy, nourishing
foods that provide their bodies with the nutrients they need to grow, learn and
succeed in the classroom! Thank you for allowing your student to dine with us. Here is
some additional information about our program:
2014-2015 Meal Prices
Meal Type
Elementary
Paid Breakfast
$1.40
Reduced Breakfast Free
Paid Lunch
$2.50
Reduced Lunch
Free
K-2nd Grade
Reduced Lunch
$0.40
3rd-12th Grades
Middle School
$1.50
Free
$2.75
N/A
High School
$1.50
Free
$2.75
N/A
Adults
$1.80
N/A
$3.25
N/A
$0.40
$0.40
N/A
Low Balance/Charging Policy
If your student(s) meal balance begins to run low, nutrition staff will provide verbal
reminders to students and utilize auto-call and low-balance letters to communicate
the need for additional funds to be placed on the meal account. However, from time
to time a student’s meal account may have insufficient funds to cover the cost of a
meal. Our policy in District 6 is to allow Elementary students to charge up to two (2)
breakfast and two (2) lunch meals, Middle School students to charge one (1) breakfast
and one (1) lunch and we extend no charging privileges for high school students. All
meal charges are to be paid in full by the end of the school year.
Meal Payments
 Payments to your student’s account may be made a number of ways:
 Cash can be sent with your student to pay for each meal and/or be placed on
their meal account.
 Checks are accepted at all schools for meal accounts.
 Credit/Debit cards are accepted online at the “web store” at
www.greeleyschools.org
 Please allow 24 hours for payment to post to your students’ meal account.
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Free & Reduced Meal Benefits
Your student(s) may qualify to receive their breakfast and lunch meals for free or at a
reduced rate. Meal Benefit Applications are mailed to each district household
approximately 30 days prior to the start of the new school year and are also available
in the school office and cafeteria and online on the district’s website. Only one
application per household is necessary. Application processing can take up to 10
business days with families responsible for all meal costs until the application is
approved. Once approved, meal benefits are in effect for the entire school year and
carry over for the first thirty (30) days into the next school year.
Wellness Policy
Research shows that children perform better in school when they eat healthy and are
physically active. To support academic achievement and healthy living, Weld County
School District 6 offers exciting wellness opportunities for both students and
employees. With devotion to wellness programming for the entire district, healthy
initiatives are changing behaviors for life. District 6 has strategies in place to improve
eating habits, increase physical activity, and provide a healthier school atmosphere.
For more information about the wellness program, please visit
www.greeleyschools.org/wellness.
Daily Lunch / Recess Schedule 2014-2015
Lunch
Recess
Tuesday, Wednesday
And Thursday
Pickup Lunch Recess Pickup Lunch
11:20
11:40
12:00
11:20
11:40
12:00
11:45
12:05
12:25
1
11:00
11:20
11:40
11:10
11:30
11:50
2
11:00
10:40
11:20
11:30
11:10
11:50
3
11:40
11:20
12:00
12:00
11:40
12:20
4
12:20
12:00
12:40
12:50
12:30
1:10
5
12:00
12:20
12:40
12:30
12:50
1:10
Grade
½
Kinder
Full
Kinder
Monday
Friday
Recess
Pickup
11:45
12:05
12:25
11:45
12:05
12:25
Scheduled same as
Tuesday-Thursday
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Student Pick-Up/ Drop-off
We have designated the lane in front of the school as one way from west to east and
exiting one way north on Monte Christo Avenue. It is very important that cars and
other vehicles stop only to pick up or drop off in this lane, there is no parking in this
lane along the sidewalk in front of the school. If you have business in the school,
please park in the parking lot, not in the lane. There are several designated crossing
zones around the school and we often have a staff member available to help the
children cross safely. If you are picking up your child across the street, please teach
them to use the crosswalks. Please observe the safety signs posted around the school
grounds.
Please use the map below as a guide for planning for student drop-off and pick-up.
The bus lane to the west of the school is for busses only. We have worked with law
enforcement this past year who has determined that parent/student crossing, U-turns
and any parking in this area is extremely dangerous. Plan to utilize one of the “Pickup & Parking OK” zones for safe student drop-off or pick-up. We ask that you avoid
parking in the developed neighborhoods to the west of the school as much as possible.
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Playground Supervision
The playground supervision starts at 8:00 a.m. Students should not arrive prior to this
time unless they are participating in a scheduled activity with supervision.
There is no supervision before 8:00 a.m. on our playground.
After School Supervision
If you are running late, children should wait by the main entrance once our after
school supervision ends. If your child attends after school day care and is picked up
by the after school provider, please remind the provider of school dismissal times and
ask them to pick up your child on time.
We do have an after school day care (ABC) that provides fee based day care at our
school every day. If you are unable to pick up your child in a timely manner, or if you
know you will be delayed on a regular basis, please make arrangements for your child
to wait safely with the daycare provider who works out of our school cafeteria (ABC)
352-2222.
Bus Transportation and Behavior
Riding the school bus is a privilege. Students are expected to remain in their seat and
listen respectfully to the directions of the bus driver. Students failing to follow the
rules of the bus jeopardize the safety of others. If your child is written up for a bus
infraction, you will be contacted. If the infraction continues, the privilege of riding
the bus to school may be taken away. In addition to our school expectations
behaviors such as bullying, loud voices or bringing food on the bus are considered
infractions. Schedules and bus route information can be obtained from the
transportation department (348-6800) or the school office (348-2400).
If for some reason, your child needs to go home on a separate bus or needs a different
drop off point, please send a note with your child with your request. Make sure your
child brings the note to the office to be signed by the principal. After the note is
signed by the principal or assistant principal, the note should be given by your child to
the bus driver.
Walkers, Bicycles, Skateboards
Please remind your walker, bicycler or skateboarder about road safety. These
students need to cross onto school property at cross walks. Bicycles and skateboards
need to be dismounted and walked while on school property. Bike racks may be used
to lock up bicycles during the school day. Skate boards can be stored in the
classroom.
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Getting Involved
Visiting School and Volunteers
Parents and community members are always welcome visitors at our school. Your
visits give all of our children the feeling that what they do in school is important. We
invite you to get involved and help with the great happenings at our school. To get
involved at our school, contact our volunteer coordinator by e-mailing
getinvolved@greeleyschools.org or going to the volunteer website
www.greeleyschools.org/volunteertoday. You might consider joining the PTO, or let
your child’s teacher know you’re available whenever help is needed. When our
parents are involved, all of our school community will benefit. A cooperative effort
between school and home has a positive impact on your child’s academic growth.
Visitors:
You will check-in at the front office, and sign into our visitor’s kiosk computer. This
will ensure we have a quality real-time record of who is in our building. As a visitor
you will receive a daily visitor’s sticker and be invited to enjoy time with your
student.
Volunteers:
The School’s Matter-Get Involved program encourages parents and community
members to give their time, knowledge and abilities for the benefit of students in our
schools. Whether you have students in the district or not, District 6 welcomes your
involvement. Individual school volunteers help support a high-quality educational
environment in our schools. If you are looking for a one-time project or an on-going
experience there is something for you.
Volunteers can:
 Help in classrooms
 Chaperone field trips and school activities
 Assist in science and computer labs
 Help tutor students
 Take part in career fairs
 Serve on one of the various district committees
 And more!
Online Registration and Background Check
All volunteers in the Greeley-Evans School District must register online and pass a
criminal background check before volunteering in a school. Once registered,
volunteers can update their profile, change their volunteer preferences and change
the schools where they volunteer. You can read the board policy or the Frequently
Asked Questions for more information.
Thank you for your time and support. It makes a difference!
School Accountability Committee
Our school has established a school accountability which consists of the school
administration, at least one classroom teacher, at least three parents, a
representative of our community business partner, and one person from our
community. This committee is charged with making recommendations to the school
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principal on such decisions as spending money and school improvement planning. The
team meets quarterly to discuss whether school leadership, personnel and
infrastructure are advancing or impeding implementation of the school’s performance
and improvement.
Ann K. Heiman Parent Teacher Organization
The Ann K. Heiman PTO meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month in the school library.
This is a group that with great reputation and leadership with its board serves the
parents, teachers and students at Ann K. Heiman. The parent group discusses school
improvement issues, answers parent questions, discusses fund raising and plans for
and implements valuable presentations by community and district leaders as well as
school fairs, and community building events. Meetings are open to all parents and we
value your input and time. Free child care is provided during the meetings.
Translation is also provided, as needed.
September 9th
PTO Meeting dates for 2014 - 2015
October 14th
November 11th
December 9th
January 13th
February 17th
March 10th
April 14th
May 12th
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Ann K. Heiman Elementary School
3500 Palermo Avenue, Evans, CO 80620
(970) 348-2400
I _____________________________ have read through the 2014-2015 Student & Parent
(Parent / Guardian(s) )
Handbook with my student(s). As parent(s)/guardian(s) I/we commit to these 6
actions to help make sure students succeed in school and thrive:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Honor the start and end times of the school day – Page 6- Initial (___)
Have my child follow the school dress code- page 13- Initial (___)
Talk daily with my child about school including homework and activities
Communicate regularly with my child’s teachers – page 6- Initial (___)
Encourage my child to do his or her best in school every day and make
graduation the goal - Page 3- Initial (___)
6. Have my child read every day for 30 minutes- Page 7- Initial (___)
Parent/Guardian ___________________________________
Parent/ Guardian___________________________________
Student___________________________________________
Student___________________________________________
Student___________________________________________
Student___________________________________________
Please contact your teacher or our office anytime with questions or concerns.
Educating your child is something we will do together.
~Ann K. Heiman Staff~