• BILLIE MARTINEZ ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

     PRIDE        ·        RESPECT        ·        COOPERATION

    341 14th Avenue                                                                                                                                                           

     
    Monica Draper, Principal
    Alison Ferguson,  Assistant Principal

    Greeley, Colorado 80631                                                                                                                              

    Phone: (970) 348-1800                                                                                                                                                

    Fax: (970) 348-1830                                                                                                                                                    

     

    Dear Families,

     

    Welcome to Martinez Elementary!  We are a neighborhood school rich in culture, tradition and high expectations for student achievement.  Our goal is to ensure the success of your children and to help each child learn and grow every day.  We value the uniqueness of each individual child and adult in our school.  We practice Pride, Respect, and Cooperation every day.  Our mission is to prepare all students in a fair, challenging, and safe learning environment to become self-motivated, independent problem solvers. Students, parents, and staff will work together to contribute positively to the school and community.

    We are looking forward to an amazing school year!  We welcome you to drop by and talk to us any time.  We want you to know your child is safe and will learn a lot in the coming year.  We know school can be challenging!  We are eager to answer any questions you have.  We will offer a variety of parent engagement opportunities for you to get involved and learn more about your child’s school.  We look forward to working with each of you throughout the school year.

    This handbook gives you lots of information about how our school works.  I encourage you to read through it carefully and to ask questions if you don’t understand something or have questions about policies within our handbook. 

    It is going to be a great year!  Welcome to our Martinez Family!

     

    With Respect,

     

    Monica Draper

    Principal, Martinez Elementary

     

     

    Martinez Elementary School

    Home of the Panthers

     

    Major Improvement Strategies and Action Steps:

     

    1.   Best First Instruction - All instructional staff members will provide aligned, integrated, and research-based instruction that engages students cognitively and ensures that students learn to mastery in all content areas, specifically literacy and math to provide equity and access for all students, including ELD, FaRM and Catch-Up.

    a.   UbD Professional Development

    b.   UbD Implementation

    c.   UbD Collaborative Planning by Teams

    d.   Formative Assessments for Student Learning

    e.   Learning Targets

    f.   Success Criteria

    g.   Instructional Data Teams

    h.   Frequent and Timely Feedback for Students

    i.    High Impact Instruction

     

    2.     Culture and Climate -  All staff members will work together to function as an effective learning community and support a climate conducive to performance excellence for students and staff, to provide equity and access for all students, including ELD, FaRM and Catch-Up.

    a.   Mission, Vision, and Belief Statements

    b.   Expectations for Performance defined for all staff

    c.   Conflict Resolution and Consensus Training

    d.   Collaboration and Vertical Planning Time

    e.   Defined Decision Making Process

    f.   Team Trust Building

     

     

     

    Vision

     
       

     

    Martinez Dedicated ~ Children Educated

    ~A Better Future Created

     

    Martinez parents, students, and teachers all work together to

    create a solid foundation of learning for the future.

     

     

    Mission and Belief Statements


    Love:

    ·         We teach and believe in the whole child.

    ·         We provide a safe environment filled with respect and love because every

     child matters.

    ·         We build positive, trusting relationships with students, parents and one

    another.

     

    Live:

    ·         Our Martinez family includes students, faculty, parents and community

    partners, all working together.

    ·         Every family member brings a unique cultural perspective and influence

    that we honor and celebrate.

    ·         By empowering parents, we empower the students.

    ·         Education gives everyone the ability to grow, learn, and succeed

    in life regardless of the circumstances.

     

    Learn:

    ·         Students will have personalized instruction that focuses on individual needs

     and strengths.

    ·         Students, teachers, and families will learn by developing a growth mindset

    focused on hard work and perseverance instead of fixed ability. 

    ·         Using Understanding by Design, standards will guide teachers to develop

     best first instruction to build students’ understanding of content.

    ·         Students and teachers are committed to innovation and change, working

    collaboratively to meet the demands of the 21st century.

    ·         Project Based Learning creates enthusiasm and engagement by involving

     students in their learning.


    School District Mission and Vision

     

    MISSION

    Engage, Empower, Inspire

    District 6 provides every student with a personalized, well-rounded and excellent education in a safe, caring environment.

     

    VISION

    District 6 educates today’s students in partnership with families and communities to succeed in tomorrow’s world.

     

    Values & Beliefs:

     

    ·        Our student come first

    ·        WE know every child can achieve

    ·        We commit to excellence, innovation and continuous improvement

    ·        We ensure safe and healthy schools

    ·        We view diversity as an asset

    ·        We provide opportunity and choice

    ·        We partner with families and communities


     

    TABLE OF CONTENTS

     

    ITEM                                                                                                                           PAGE

     

    Welcome to Our School . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . . . .    1

     

              Letter from the Principal

              Vision, Mission, and Belief Statements

              Six for Six

    District Calendar with Important Dates

              Home / School Communication

              School Contact Information

              School Hours

              School Map

              Lunch Schedule

              Parent/Teacher Conferences

    Homework

    Parties

    Field Trips

    Extended Day Programs

    Staff List

    Student Email Accounts

     

    Attendance and Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

     

              District Attendance Policy

    Safety

    Playground Rules

    Dress Code Policy

              School Based PBIS

              Discipline

    Bullying

    Personal Property

    Weather Closure

    Health and Medical

     

    Nutrition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

     

    Meal Prices

    Payments

    Free / Reduced Information

    Wellness Policy

    Breakfast / Lunch

    Cafeteria Expectations

     

    Transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

     

    Drop off / Pick up

    Before and After School Hours

     

    Getting Involved . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

             

              Volunteers

              Visitors

    School Accountability Committee

              Parent Group

    Volunteer Form

     

    Home-School Communication

    Parent/ Teacher communication is encouraged and can be made through personal contact, phone calls, or notes.  Conference days have been set in the school calendar.  If you can’t arrange to attend any of the scheduled times, please ask the teacher for an alternative appointment. It is very important that parents attend conferences.  

    If you need to speak with your child’s teacher at a time of the year in addition to Parent/Teacher Conferences, please follow the process listed below.

     

    Process:

    Ø  Parents/ guardians contact the office (348-1800) and request an appointment with the teacher and/ or other staff who may work with their child.

    Ø  The staff member will contact parents/guardians and set up a mutual time to meet.  In this manner, we will be able to ensure that those affected by the resolution of the situation are involved in the discussion.

    Ø  Appointments will be scheduled if further meetings are included to resolve the issue.

     

    Notes Home

    Many times throughout the year, parents will receive correspondence from the school, typically in the Friday Folders.  Upon occasion, it is necessary to respond to and return notes to the school.  We request any correspondence requiring return to school be done promptly.

    Notes will be color coded for parents use, this will help parents watch for specific pieces of paper to come home from the school.

    School Newsletters/News from classrooms: White paper

    Papers that need to be signed & returned to school: Yellow paper

    Information for when parents need to come to the school for a meeting, conference, parent night, etc: Green paper

     

    Monthly Newsletters

    The office will send a newsletter at the end of each month.  The newsletter will provide information and a calendar of upcoming events.

     

    School Contact Information

    Address:   341 14th Avenue

    Greeley, CO  80631

    Phone:      (970) 348-1800 office

           (970) 348-1830 fax

     

    Website:    http://martinez.greeleyschools.org

               

    Martinez School Hours

    School Day

    Monday Schedule

    First Bell 8:20 AM

    School Day 8:25 AM – 2:15 PM

    Tuesday – Friday Schedule

    First Bell 8:20 AM

    School Day 8:25 AM – 3:45 PM

    Martinez Office Hours

    7:30 AM – 4:30 PM

     

     

    Martinez School Map

     

    Lunch Schedule

    During the school year, students will have 20 minutes of recess and 20 minutes to eat their lunch.

     

     

    Monday Schedule

     

    Tuesday through Friday

    Grade

    Lunch

    Recess

    Grade

    Lunch

    Recess

    K

    10:55-11:15

    11:15-11:35

    K

    11:10 - 11:30

    11:30 - 11:50

    1

    11:15-11:35

    10:55-11:15

    1

    11:30 - 11:50

    11:10 - 11:30

    2

    11:20-11:40

    11:40-12:00

    2

    11:50-12:10

    12:10-12:30

    3

    11:40-12:00

    11:20 - 11:40

    3

    12:10-12:30

    11:50-12:10

    4

    12:05-12:25

    12:25-12:45

    4

    12:35-12:55

    12:55-1:15

    5

    12:25-12:45

    12:05-12:25

    5

    12:55-1:15

    12:35-12:55

     

    Parent Teacher Conference Schedule


    Fall

    ·         Sept. 19th- 12:00-4:30 p.m.

    ·         Sept. 20th- 4-8 p.m.

    ·         Sept. 22th- 4-8 p.m.

    Spring

    ·         Feb. 6th– 12-4:30 p.m.

    ·         Feb. 7th- 4-8 p.m.

    ·         Feb. 9th-  4-8 p.m.

     

     

     

    Homework

     

    Parents have a responsibility to make sure children have a set place and time to do homework.  A consistent time should be chosen that works for the family, for example: before going out to play or after dinner.  It is also good to identify a quiet place to sit and concentrate, and establish a daily routine that includes homework.  Homework should be put in their backpack when it is completed.

    Teachers use homework as a gauge that tells them if students understood the concepts that were taught.  Students have the responsibility to know how to complete their homework on their own.  If they have any questions, they should be asking the teacher.  Sometimes, depending on the children’s age, they may need an adult to help them approach the teacher the first time. 

     

    Wellness Policy

     

    School District 6 has adopted a wellness policy that states that 50% of all food and beverages at school celebrations should be healthy items.  Ask your child’s teacher for a list of some health ideas.  As required by the Weld County Health Department, all party treats, birthday treats, or snacks must be prepackaged, not homemade items.  Items purchased from a bakery are acceptable. The purpose of this policy is to protect the health of all children at school.

     

     

    Parties

    School parties are planned by room parents and teachers for Halloween, Winter, and Valentine's Day.   Teachers and parent helpers for parties should meet and set up clear expectations for individual classrooms for the amount of sweets and healthy foods to be served. Fifty percent of food served at parties must be healthy foods.   Holiday parties begin at 3:00 and end at 3:45 PM

    Information regarding specific times for parties will be sent home in advance.

     

    Birthday Treats

    Birthdays parties for individual children are not considered an instructional part of the school program. We do not hold birthday parties for children.  However, if a child brings treats to share with the class, the treats will be shared during the last few minutes of the day.  At Martinez, we celebrate for all children who have a birthday during that month during the first Friday of every month from 3:25-3:45.  Please make arrangements with your child’s teacher about the monthly birthday treats. Deliveries to school such as flowers, balloons, etc. are held in the office until the end of the school day and WILL NOT be delivered to classrooms.

     

    Monthly Birthday Treats Dates: September 2, October 7, November 4, December 2,

    January 6, February 3, March 3, April 7, May and summer birthdays – May 5.

     

    We request that private birthday invitations not be passed out at school.

     

    Field Trip Policy

    Most classes are involved in one or more field trips during the year.  Students are able to walk to some locations.  Often transportation is provided by school buses.  Field trips provide valuable learning experiences for children.

    Parent permission is required for student participation on field trips. We must have a signed permission slip on file before any trip (unless it is a school-wide activity).  It is extremely disappointing to the child and his/her classmates if he/she cannot join the group.

    Student misbehavior may be just cause to disallow children from attending field trips.

    Martinez Elementary Honor Roll

    Citizenship Honor Roll

    Any student in the building who exhibit outstanding behaviors in the quarter:

    ·         All 3’s and/or some 4’s in Behavior are on the Citizenship Honor Roll.

    ·         All 4’s in Behavior are on the Outstanding Citizenship Honor Roll.

    Academic Honor Roll

    Any student in grades 1 through 5 who exhibit outstanding academic skills in the quarter:

    ·         All P’s and/or some A’s in the overall reading, writing and math content areas are on the
    Academic Honor Roll.

    ·         All A’s in the overall reading, writing, and math content areas are on the Principal’s Academic Honor Roll.

     

    Report Cards

     

    Report cards are distributed every nine weeks. 

    Extended Day Programs

    Girls on the Run

    This is a life-changing, experiential learning programs for girls in third, fourth and fifth grade. The program combines training for a 3.1 mile running event with self-esteem enhancing, uplifting workouts. The goals of the programs are to encourage positive emotional, social, mental, spiritual and physical development.

    Choir

     

    All third, Fourth, and fifth grade students are eligible to participate in Billie Martinez’s Choir.  Information and expectations/requirements will be sent home with students at the beginning of the school year.

     

    Intramurals

    All fourth and fifth grade students are eligible to participate in Billie Martinez’s intramural program.  Information and expectations/ requirements will be sent home with students at the beginning of the school year.

     21st Century Summit Extended Day Program

    Billie Martinez has the privilege of having the 21st Century After School Program.  Students will receive detailed information about the program at the start of the school year. 

    Mondays and Fridays:    

    2:15 – 4:15 Enrichment thru community partners

     

    Tuesday – Thursday: 

    3:45 – 4:15 Snack

    4:15 – 5:15 Academics

    5:15 – 5:45 Enrichment

     BILLIE MARTINEZ ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STAFF

    Principal

    Monica Draper

     

    Assistant Principal

    Alison Ferguson

     

    Kindergarten

    Juanita Martinez

    Caitlyn Mounce

    Misti Murray

    Martha Ochoa

    Danielle Switzer

     

    First Grade

    Marshelle Nichols

    Debbie Neergaard

    Helen Paul

    Deborah Perry

     

    Second Grade

    Michael Amack

    Miriam Wadman

    Tiffany Georgeson

    Yolanda Reyes

     

    Third Grade

    Kori Combs

    Kelsey Crosgrove

    Laurie Nichols

    Linda Gunderman

     

    Fourth Grade

    Tracie Rodriguez

    Carlee Lutz

    Maite Velez

    TBD

     

    Fifth Grade

    Susan Knoeckel

    Kristi Small

    Erin Tappan

     

    Physical Education

    Max Morales

     

    Music

    Sarah Lillie

     

    Art

    Susan Buller

     

    Library

    Sandra Kallsen

     

    Computer

    Cassie Hermanson

     

    Gifted & Talented

    Monica Jastrabin

     

    Instructional Coaches

    Robin Murray- Literacy

    Kim Rudolph – Instructional Coach

     

    School Psychologist

    Erin Kelly

     

    Speech/Language Pathologist

    TBD

     

    Special Education

    Sara Herrmann

    TBD

     

    English as a Second Language

    Kathy Battleson

    Ines Florez

    Cheryl Schall

    Irma Vasquez

     

    Interventionist

    Wendy Hutchins

    Connie Larson

    Jill Luna

    Maria Anaya

    LaLona Dargis

     


     

    Instructional Assistants

    Katie Worley

    Debbie Rodriguera

    Johanna Slhepp

     

    Nurse/Health Clerk

    Peggy Corliss

    Blanca Rivera

     

    School Secretary

    Dyanna Aguilar

     

    Office Manager

    Lucia Cruz

     

    Building Manager/Custodians

    Shiloh Morado

     

    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.

    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.

     

     

    Attendance and Safety

     

     

    ·     District Attendance Policy

    ·     Safety

    ·     Playground Rules

    ·     Dress Code  Policy

    ·     School Based PBIS

    ·     Discipline

    ·     Bullying

    ·     Personal Property

    ·     Weather Closure

      

    Attendance

    Attendance is crucial to student learning.  If your child is going to be absent or late, please call the office at 348-1800.  If your child arrives late, please have him/her report to the office.

     

    Attendance Procedures

    ·         The office staff will follow up on prolonged absences or tardies.

    ·         The office staff will make phone calls to parents.

    Excusing Students from School

    In order to excuse a student from school, parents must call the office and provide a reason (348-1800) within at least 48 hours from the absence.  The school will determine if the absence is excused once a doctor’s note has been provided to the office when the student returns from his/her absence.  Please reference District 6 Board Policy JH on the following page. 

    The release of students from classes during school hours is not granted unless the parent/guardian comes to the school office for the child.  Students may not be dismissed from the classroom.  Only adults whose names appear on the database may take a child out of school.

     

     

     

     

    DISTRICT 6 ATTENDANCE POLICY

     

    ·         Parents are still encouraged to notify the school for student absences, but the absence will be “excused” by the school according to the guidelines for excused absences.

    ·         A student will be limited to four excused absences in a month or 10 excused absences in a year.

    ·         Pre‐arranged absences must be approved by the school administrator.

     

    District 6 Attendance Philosophy

     

    Significant learning for all students is provided each time class is held in Weld County School District 6. This educational opportunity is provided as a result of in‐class participation and high‐quality 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.

                                                                                               

    Excused absences include:

    •   Temporary illness or injury.

    •   Prearranged absence approved by an administrator.

    •   Extended absences due to physical, mental, or emotional disability.

    •   Work‐study program under the supervision of the school.

    •   Attendance at any school‐sponsored school activity or activities of an educational nature with advance approval by the administration.

    •   Expulsion or suspension.

    Questions? Please call your school principal

    POLICY JH- STUDENT ATTENDANCE

     

    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.

     

    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.

     

    1. A student who is absent for an extended period due to physical, mental or emotional disability. Medical documentation may be required.

     

    1. A student who is pursuing a work-study program under the supervision of the school.

     

    1. A student who is attending any school-sponsored activity or activities of an educational nature with advance approval by the administration.

     

    1. A student who is suspended or expelled.

     

    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.

     

    The district may require suitable proof regarding the above exceptions, including written statements from medical sources.

     

    If a student is in out-of-home placement (as that term is as defined by C.R.S. 22-32-138(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 10during any calendar year or school year.

     

     

    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.

     

    In an unavoidable situation, a student detained by another teacher or administrator shall not be considered tardy provided that the teacher or administrator gives the student a pass to enter the next class. Teachers shall honor passes presented in ac­cordance with this policy. The provisions of this policy shall be applicable to all students in the district, including those above and below the age for compulsory attendance as required by law.

     

    POLICY JHB- STUDENT ATTENDANCE


    Truancy

    If a student is absent without an excuse signed by the parent/guardian or if the student leaves school or a class without permission of the teacher or adminis­tra­tor in charge, the student shall be considered truant. In accordance with law, a student is deemed “habitually truant” when he or she is of compulsory attendance age and has four unexcused absences from public school in any month or 10 unexcused absences during any school year. Absences due to suspension or expulsion shall not be counted in the total of unex­cused absences.

     

    When the district is aware that criteria exist to designate a student as habitually truant, the district shall refer the student and his or her parent/guardian to the Weld County Judicial System, the Weld County Juvenile Assessment Center and/or the Weld County District Attorney’s Juvenile Diversion Unit.

     

    In order to reduce the incidents of truancy, parents/guardians of all students shall be notified in writing at the beginning of each school year of their obligation to ensure that all chil­dren of compulsory attendance age attend school. Parents/guardians shall be required to acknowledge in writing awareness of their obligations and to furnish the school with a telephone number or other means of contacting them during the school day.

     

    The school shall establish a system of monitoring individual unexcused absences. When a student fails to report on a regularly scheduled school day and school person­nel have received no indication that the parent/guardian is aware of the absence, school per­son­nel or volunteers under the direction of school personnel shall make a reason­able effort to notify the parent/guardian by telephone.

     

    A plan shall be developed for a student who is at risk of being declared habitually truant with the goal of assisting the child to remain in school. When practicable, the student’s parent, guardian or legal custodian shall participate with district personnel during the development of the plan. Appropriate school personnel shall make reasonable efforts to meet with the parent, guardian or legal custodian to review and evaluate the reasons for the student’s truancy.

     

    School Safety

    School District 6 and Billie Martinez Elementary are committed to having a safe, secure, and caring learning environment. Our comprehensive planning for safe schools includes a purposeful connection between physical safety and security and the psychological safety of students.


    Physical safety


    Physical safety includes measures such as a secured building, visitor check-in and identification badges, preparedness planning, and regular practice drills for a variety of potential incidents. Crisis plans for individual schools and the district as a whole are aligned with the recommendations of Homeland Security, local emergency responders, and the National Incident Management System (NIMS).

     

    Entry Video Intercom Systems were installed at all District 6 elementary and K-8 schools,

    allowing the front door to be locked while school is in session. Visitors must notify the

    main office they are outside before they are allowed entry to these schools.

    Lockdowns and drills


    Lockdown drills are frequently held to train staff and students in preparation for a potential actual emergency. We also hold fire drills and tornado drills.

    Safe2Tell: 1-877-542-SAFE (7233)


    To enhance prevention of school violence, District 6 participates in the highly regarded Safe2Tell program. Safe2Tell allows students, teachers, parents, or anyone else to call a toll-free Colorado hotline with information about a crime that has already happened, or one that they fear may happen. The reporting procedure is completely anonymous.

     

    Playground Rules

     

    ·        Students are not to be on the playground before 8:10 a.m.

    ·         Walk on the black top, sidewalk and in equipment areas

    ·         Stay off of the fences

    ·         Students must obtain permission to leave the playground, including ball retrieval

    ·         No wrestling, tackling or pretend kick-boxing.

    ·         Snow remains on the ground.  No snowballs, kicking or picking up snow.

    ·         Balls should be used away from the building.

    ·         Equipment should be used as demonstrated and explained at the beginning of the year.  If you have questions, please ask the adult on duty.

    ·         Ropes are for jumping only.

    ·         All balls, ropes and equipment are to be neatly stored in the shed.

     

     

    Martinez Dress Code Expectations

     

    The Dress Code was designed by teachers and parents in order to have students look “elegant” when they come to school. Our Dress Code is to help students feel good about themselves and how they look to promote learning and respect for all.  All students are required to dress according to the following policies:

     

    ·         Only navy blue, black or khaki pants, shorts, capris, skirts or jumpers are permitted.

     

    ·         All shirts may have short or long sleeves, but most have a collar and be tucked in.

     

    ·         Shirts, blouses, turtlenecks, sweaters or sweatshirts must be white, black, gray or yellow. Navy blue sweaters and sweatshirts may be worn. Jackets and hoodies may not be worn in the building during school hours.

     

    ·         Clothing worn under uniform shirts must match the code colors of white, black, grey, or yellow.  This includes tights, leggings and underclothing. No neon colors permitted. Socks can be any color except solid red or blue.

     

    ·         Baggy pants, jeans, sweatpants, and skinny jeans are not permitted.  Students may ONLY wear uniform dresses, skirts or pants.

     

    ·         Skirts and shorts must be of proper length.  Skirts and shorts must be longer than the fingers on the child’s hands when held at their sides. 

     

    ·         Belts must be of an appropriate size for the child and worn tucked through belt loops.  Belts may not be solid red or solid blue.

     

    ·         Shoes must be closed-toe: no solid red or solid blue shoes. Shoelaces must be tied and may not be solid red or solid blue.

     

    ·         Roller blades, skate shoes, or “heelies” are not permitted.

     

    ·         Inappropriate hairstyles that cause a disruption or distraction such as haircuts with stenciled designs and lettering, or that makes use of unnatural hair color such as lime, blue, orange, green, purple, etc…will not be permitted.  Students may not wear feathers of any color. Parents will be contacted and the situation will be dealt with on the day the infraction occurs. Your student will not be allowed to return until the inappropriate hairstyle is fixed.

     

    ·         As a matter of courtesy, hats, caps, and hoods will not be worn in the building.

     

    ·         Stripes, logos, designs, and brand names are not permitted.  Dickies and Southpole brands are not allowed per District policy.

     

    When there is a question on the dress or appearance of a student, the building administrators and school staff will use their discretion in questions concerning the dress code.  Students will be required to change clothing to comply with the dress code if they arrive with inappropriate dress for school.

     

    Facial Piercings
    For safety reasons, students are not allowed facial piercings of any kind while at school.

    Billie Martinez Elementary School

    2016-2017 School Dress Code

    Dress shirts                     Dresses and Jumpers:

    Polo shirts                                     Navy Blue

                                                      Khaki

                                                      Black

     

    Colors for Shirts:  White, Black, Yellow or Gray ONLY

     
       


     Skirts:

     Navy Blue

    Dress shirts

    Polo shirts

    Turtlenecks

     

    Colors:  white, gold or light blue only

     

    Pants:                                                                           Khaki

     Navy Blue                                                                    Black                                                                                     

     Khaki                                        

     Black                                                    Tennis Shoes:

           
     

    Close-Toe (For Safety)

    No Solid Blue or Solid Red

     

     
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       Navy Blue

       Khaki

       Black                     

    Text Box: Shoelaces may not be solid red or solid blue
        No Heelies!

     

     

    Sweatshirts or Sweaters:

    Only code colors:  black, white, gray, yellow (no hoods, stripes, logos or emblems)

     

     

    Walmart

    3103 S. 23rd Ave

    Greeley, CO

     

    Target

    4400 Centerplace Dr.

    Greeley, CO

     

    Restrictions:                          

           
       
       

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    Greeley-Evans School District 6

     

    Non-Negotiable Universal Student Dress Code Expectations

     

    ·         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 belts or shoelaces

    ·         No team jerseys 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   

    Policy JICA - Student Dress Code

    A safe and disciplined learning environment is essential to a quality educational program. District-wide standards on student attire are intended to encourage school pride and unity, and thereby help students concentrate on schoolwork, reduce discipline problems, and improve school order and safety. The Board recognizes that students have a right to express themselves through dress and personal appearance; however, students shall not wear apparel that is deemed disruptive or potentially disruptive to the classroom, to the educational process, to the environment or to the maintenance of a safe and orderly school, that presents health or safety concerns, or that contains lettering or symbols that are obscene or profane.

    Any student deemed in violation of the student dress code shall be required to change into appropriate clothing or make arrangements to have appropriate clothing brought to school immediately. In this case, there shall be no further penalty.

     

    Positive Behavior Intevention Support (PBIS)

    We reward students who demonstrate positive behavior or Pride, Respect, and Cooperation through the use of:

     

    ·         Golden Panther Paw System

    ·         Classroom Panther Paw Program

    ·         Positive phone calls and letters to parents by members of the staff

    ·         Panther Pride Assemblies

     

    Panther Paws

    Staff members who have caught a student demonstrating “Pride, Respect, and Cooperation” may decide to give this student a Golden Panther Paw.  The student takes the Golden Panther Paw to the office to have it hung on the Panther Paw Board.  Prizes and recognition are given daily.  The students that fill up the first column on the Panther Paw Board get to participate in the Panther Paw Party! 

     

    Students may also earn classroom panther paws.  Students may put their panther paws in the classroom jar.  Teachers hold drawings and the principals also randomly draw names from these classroom panther paw jars for prizes and special privileges.

     

     

    Honor Roll Assemblies/Panther Pride Assemblies

    Panther Pride Assemblies occur throughout the school year.  The assemblies provide time for teaching and reteaching behavior expectations.  Staff and students also take time to celebrate 98% attendance goals and honor students who have demonstrated outstanding performance and growth.

     

    Behavior at School

     

    School is a special place for children.  It is our wish to make every child feel valued, to develop good relationships with peers and staff members, to use self-control, and to experience success. 

     

    Our primary objective is to create an environment where all students can learn and teachers can teach. 

     

    Periodically, throughout the course of the school year, classroom teachers will review the school rules. Students who demonstrate a consistent disregard of the rules will be sent to either the Principal or Assistant Principal. The administrators will follow state statute, District Six policy and Pride Respect and Cooperation Matrix. 

    Please share with your child the expectation that school is a place to learn and that there will be consequences for inappropriate behavior at school.

     

    Student Discipline

    Any word, look, sign, or act that hurts a person’s body,

    feelings, or things is an act of violence.

     

    Violence will not be tolerated at Billie Martinez Elementary!

     

    If a student misbehaves in the classroom, hallway, cafeteria, playground, or anywhere on the school campus, teachers may take one of the following actions:

     

    1.    Talk with the student.

     

    2.    Give the student a ‘pink slip’.  Pink Slips are documentation for behaviors that are persistent or that are a little more concerning.  Students are set aside to reflect on what they did.  Depending on the teacher and on what the student did, the parents may be contacted.  If a student collects three Pink Slips, the teacher may make an automatic referral to the office (see #3 below).

     

    3.   Give the student a Direct Referral to the office.  A student who is referred to the office has done something very serious or has accrued three or more pink slips.  Administrators will give the student an appropriate consequence.  Parents will receive a copy of the referral and most likely will be contacted by an administrator.

    POLICY JICDA- Code of Conduct

     

    The principal may suspend or recommend expulsion of a student who engages in one or more of the following activities while in school buildings, on district property, when being transported in vehicles dispatched by the district or one of its schools, during a school-sponsored or district-sponsored activity or event and off school property when the conduct has a reasonable connection to school or any district curricular or non-curricular event.

     

    District 6 Consequences for Inappropriate Behavior

    Elementary School Level

    The following consequences apply to behavior on any District 6 campus, in school vehicles and at school activities and events.

     

     

    CODE

    BEHAVIOR

    FIRST OFFENSE

    SECOND OFFENSE

    REPEAT OFFENSES

    A01

    Unauthorized presence on, or in the vicinity of, another school campus.

    School counseling, detention, and up to 1 day ISS or OSS.

    School counseling, detention, and up to 2 days ISS/OSS.

    School counseling, detention, and up to 3 days ISS/OSS.

    A02

    Public nuisance - any act that is a source of inconvenience, annoyance, and/or bothersome to the school community.  Examples:  a) excessive profanity;  b) unsafe driving on or around school property;  c) others as interpreted by the Administration which cause unnecessary inconvenience to others or to normal routine; 

    d) distasteful display of affection.

    School counseling, detention, and up to 1 day ISS or OSS.

    School counseling, detention, and up to 2 days ISS/OSS.

    School counseling, detention, and up to 3 days ISS/OSS.

    A03

    Verbal abuse or obscenities toward staff.

    School counseling, detention, and up to 2 days ISS/OSS.

    School counseling, detention, and up to 3 days ISS/OSS.

    School counseling, detention, and up to 5 days ISS/OSS.

    A04

    Any act which disrupts the normal educational process.  Examples:

    setting off fire alarm,

    b) calling in of a bomb threat, c) any act that causes the unnecessary evacuation of the building.

    School counseling, detention, and up to 3 days ISS/OSS or recommendation for expulsion, depending on the severity of the offense.

    School counseling and up to 5 days OSS or recommendation for expulsion, depending on the severity of the offense.

    School counseling and up to 10 days OSS and recommendation for expulsion.

    A05

    Trespassing (unauthorized presence on a District 6 facility while under suspension)

    School counseling, detention, and up to 1 day ISS/OSS.

    School counseling, detention, and up to 2 days ISS/OSS.

    School counseling, detention, and up to 3 days ISS/OSS.

    A06

    Disrespectful behavior.

    School counseling, detention, and up to 1 day ISS/OSS.

    School counseling, detention, and up to 2 days ISS/OSS.

    School counseling, detention, and up to 3 days ISS/OSS.

    A07

    Insubordination/refusal to follow a reasonable request of a staff member.

    School counseling, detention, and up to 1 day ISS/OSS.

    School counseling, detention, and up to 2 days ISS/OSS.

    School counseling, detention, and up to 3 days ISS/OSS.

     

    A08

     

    Disruption of class.

     

    School counseling, detention, and up to 1 day ISS/OSS.

     

    School counseling, detention, and up to 2 days ISS/OSS.

     

    School counseling, detention, and up to 3 days ISS/OSS.

    B01*

    Possession /use of alcohol/consumption of alcohol or under the influence of alcohol.

    School counseling, detention, and up to 3 days ISS/OSS.

    School counseling and up to 5 days OSS.

    School counseling and up to 10 days OSS and recommendation for expulsion.

    B02*

    Possession/use of drugs or other controlled substances or possession/

    use of drug paraphernalia.

    School counseling, detention, and up to 3 days ISS/OSS.

    School counseling and up to 5 days OSS.

    School counseling and up to 10 days OSS and recommendation for expulsion.

    B03*

    Sale/distribution of alcohol.

    School counseling, detention, and up to 3 days ISS/OSS.

    School counseling and up to 5 days OSS.

    School counseling and up to 10 days OSS and recommendation for expulsion.

    B04*

    Sale/distribution of drugs or other controlled substances.

    10 day OSS and recommendation for expulsion as per State Statute.

    10 day OSS and recommendation for expulsion as per State Statute.

    10 day OSS and recommendation for expulsion as per State Statute.

    NOTE:  Any violation of B01-B04 will result in at least a 30-calendar day exclusion from all school-sponsored activities.

    B05

    Smoking/chewing or use of tobacco.

    School counseling, detention, and up to 3 days ISS/OSS.

    School counseling and up to 5 days OSS.

    School counseling and up to 10 days OSS and recommendation for expulsion.

    C01

    Intimidation or threatening of a staff member.

    School counseling, detention, and up to 3 days ISS/OSS.

    School counseling and up to 5 days OSS.

    School counseling and up to 10 days OSS and recommendation for expulsion.

    C02

    Verbal abuse/harassment/

    sexual harassment of a student.

    School counseling, detention, and up to 2 days ISS/OSS.

    School counseling, detention, and up to 3 days ISS/OSS.

    School counseling, detention, and up to 5 days ISS/OSS.

    C03

    Fighting (mutual combat -

    Including self-defense).

    School counseling, detention, and up to 2 days ISS/OSS.

    School counseling, detention, and up to 3 days ISS/OSS.

    School counseling, detention, and up to 5 days ISS/OSS.

    C04

    Possession of or setting off fireworks or other incendiary devices.

    School counseling, detention, and up to 2 days ISS/OSS.

    School counseling, detention, and up to 3 days ISS/OSS.

    School counseling, detention, and up to 5 days ISS/OSS.

    C05

    Theft.

    School counseling, detention, and up to 1 day ISS/OSS.

    School counseling, detention, and up to 2 days ISS/OSS.

    School counseling, detention, and up to 3 days ISS/OSS.

    C06

    Vandalism or defacing/

    Destruction of school property.

    School counseling and/or 1-3 days ISS or OSS suspension with restitution or recommendation for expulsion depending on severity of the offense.

    School counseling and/or 1-3 days ISS or OSS suspension with restitution or recommendation for expulsion depending on severity of the offense.

    School counseling, 5-10 day OSS suspension, and recommendation for expulsion with restitution.

    C07

    Gang activity/apparel/

    Paraphernalia.

    School counseling, detention, and up to 2 days ISS/OSS.

    School counseling, detention, and up to 3 days ISS/OSS.

    School counseling, detention, and up to 5 days ISS/OSS.

    C08

     

     

     

    Threatening another student.

    School counseling, detention, and up to 3 days ISS/OSS.

    School counseling and up to 5 days OSS.

    School counseling and up to 10 days OSS and recommendation for expulsion.

    C09

    Possession/use of a weapon or other article to cause bodily harm.

    School counseling, detention, and up to 2 days ISS/OSS.

    School counseling, detention, and up to 3 days ISS/OSS.

    School counseling, detention, and up to 5 days ISS/OSS.

    C10

    Physical abuse/assault of a student.

    School counseling, detention, and up to 2 days ISS/OSS.

    School counseling and up to 5 days OSS.

    School counseling and up to 10 days OSS and recommendation for expulsion.

    C11

    Physical abuse (assault) of a staff member.

    School counseling, detention, and up to 3 days ISS/OSS.

    School counseling and up to 5 days OSS.

    School counseling and up to 10 days OSS and recommendation for expulsion.

    C12

    Possession/use of a weapon as defined by Colorado Revised Statutes.

    10 day OSS and recommendation for expulsion as per State Statute.

    10 day OSS and recommendation for expulsion as per State Statute.

    10 day OSS and recommendation for expulsion as per State Statute.

    C13

    Off campus crimes of violence where charges or a petition has been filed in district court.

    10 day OSS and recommendation for expulsion as per State Statute.

    10 day OSS and recommendation for expulsion as per State Statute.

    10 day OSS and recommendation for expulsion as per State Statute.

    C14

    Vandalism or defacing/

    destruction of other’s

    personal property.

    School counseling and/or 1-3 day ISS or OSS suspension with restitution or recommendation for expulsion depending on severity of the offense.

    School counseling and/or 1-3 day ISS or OSS suspension with restitution or recommendation for expulsion depending on severity of the offense.

    School Counseling, 5-10 day OSS suspension, and recommendation for expulsion, with restitution.

    D01

    Continual tardies.

    School counseling, detention, and/or ISS suspension.

    School counseling, detention, and/or ISS suspension.

    School counseling, detention, and/or ISS suspension.

    D02

    Unexcused tardy.

    School counseling, detention, and up to 1 day ISS/OSS.

    School counseling, detention, and up to 2 days ISS/OSS.

    School counseling, detention, and up to 3 days ISS/OSS.

    D03

    Truancy from class.

    School counseling, detention, and up to 1 day ISS/OSS.

    School counseling, detention, and up to 2 days ISS/OSS.

    School counseling, detention, and up to 3 days ISS/OSS.

    E01

    Failure to attend detention.

    School counseling, detention, and up to 1 day ISS/OSS.

    School counseling, detention, and up to 2 days ISS/OSS.

    School counseling, detention, and up to 3 days ISS/OSS.

    E02

    Dishonest/deceitful behavior.

    School counseling, detention, and up to 1 day ISS/OSS.

    School counseling, detention, and up to 2 days ISS/OSS.

    School counseling, detention, and up to 3 days ISS/OSS.

     

    E05

    Endangering health, welfare or safety of others.

    School counseling, detention, and up to 3 days ISS/OSS or recommendation for expulsion, depending on the severity of the offense.

    School counseling, detention, and up to 5 days OSS or recommendation for expulsion, depending on the severity of the offense.

    School counseling and up to 10 days OSS and recommendation for expulsion.

    E06

    Continual defiance /

    habitually disruptive.

    School counseling, detention, and up to 3 days ISS/OSS or recommendation for expulsion, depending on the severity of the offense.

    School counseling and up to 5 days OSS or recommendation for expulsion, depending on the severity of the offense.

    School counseling and up to 10 days OSS and recommendation for expulsion.

    F01*

    Any action that affects the networking system that results in the disruption of the educational process.

    3 day OSS suspension with computer time limited to when the student is scheduled for a computer class.

    3-day OSS suspension time with total computer restrictions.

    10 day OSS suspension and recommendation for expulsion.

    F02

    Changing, deleting, or modifying the operating systems of computers (Windows, Novell, DOS, Mac OS, WIN 95, WIN 98, WIN NT).

    Parents notified, a warning given, and restricted use of computers for 3 days.

    Time limited to use of computers only when the student is scheduled in a computer class.

    Permanently restricted from computer use - if enrolled in a computer class, may be withdrawn failing.

    F03

    Loading or installing any unauthorized software, including games.

    Parents notified, a warning given, and restricted use of computers for 3 days.

    Time limited to use of computers only when the student is scheduled in a computer class.

    Permanently restricted from computer use - if enrolled in a computer class, may be withdrawn failing.

    F04

    E-mail chatting or mudding.

    Parents notified, a warning given, and restricted use of computers for 3 days.

    Time limited to use of computers only when the student is scheduled in a computer class.

    Permanently restricted from computer use - if enrolled in a computer class, may be withdrawn failing.

    F05

    Using E-mail for purposes that interfere with the instructional process. E-mail is not private and may be monitored by technology supervisors.

    Parents notified, a warning given, and restricted use of computers for 3 days.

    Time limited to use of computers only when the student is scheduled in a computer class.

    Permanently restricted from computer use - if enrolled in a computer class, may be withdrawn failing.

    F06*

    Using E-mail for purposes of intimidation, threats or harassment.

    E-mail privileges terminated.  Time limited to use of computers only when the student is scheduled in a computer class.

    Permanently restricted from computer use - if enrolled in a computer class, may be withdrawn failing, and 3 - 10 day OSS suspension based on severity.

    10 day OSS suspension and recommendation for expulsion.

    F07

    Vandalism - malicious intent to harm and destroy data.  Uploading or creation of viruses.

    Time limited to use of computers only when the student is scheduled in a computer class.

    Permanently restricted from computer use - if enrolled in a computer class, may be withdrawn failing.

    Recommendation for expulsion.

    F08

    Using any person's log-in name or password other than their own.

    Parents notified, a warning given, and restricted use of computers for 3 days.

    Time limited to use of computers only when the student is scheduled in a computer class.

    Permanently restricted from computer use - if enrolled in a computer class, may be withdrawn failing.

    F09

    Downloading or accessing profane, obscene, racially offensive, threatening, subversive, or illegal material.

    Parents notified, a warning given, and restricted use of computers for 3 days.

    Time limited to use of computers only when the student is scheduled in a computer class.

    Permanently restricted from computer use - if enrolled in a computer class, may be withdrawn failing.

               

    ISS - In-School Suspension

    OSS - Out-of-School Suspension

                Any OSS requires a behavioral plan.

    * = Involvement of school police resource officer or local law enforcement agency. 

    Any violation will include a parent contact and/or reparation.

     

    Policy JICDE - Bullying Prevention and Education

    The Board recognizes that bullying behavior can have a negative effect on the school climate and can lead to more serious behaviors affecting the health, safety, and welfare of students. The Board supports a secure school climate, conducive to teaching and learning that is free from threat, harassment and any type of bullying behavior. The purpose of this policy is to promote consistency of approach and to help create a climate in which all types of bullying are regarded as unacceptable.

     

    Bullying is the use of coercion to obtain control over another person or to be habitually cruel to another person. Bullying can occur through written, verbal or electronically transmitted expression or by means of a physical act or gesture. Bullying is prohibited on district property, at district or school-sanctioned activities and events, when students are being transported in any vehicle dispatched by the district or one of its schools, or off school property when such conduct has a connection to school or any district curricular or non-curricular activity or event.

     

    A student who engages in any act of bullying is subject to appropriate disciplinary action, including suspension, expulsion and/or referral to law enforcement authorities. The severity and pattern of the bullying behavior, if any, shall be considered when disciplinary decisions are made.

     

    Teachers who observe or become aware of bullying shall take appropriate steps to intervene and/or report such behavior to the school principal.  Parents and students who become aware of bullying are encouraged to report it to the school principal.

     

    School principals shall take appropriate steps to educate students about ways to prevent bullying.

     

    The superintendent shall develop a comprehensive program to address bullying at all school levels. The program shall be aimed toward accomplishing the following goals:

     

    1.   To send a clear message to students, staff, parents and community members that bullying will not be tolerated.

     

    2.   To train staff and students in taking pro-active steps to prevent bullying from occurring

     

    3.   To implement procedures for immediate intervention, investigation, and confrontation of students engaged in bullying behavior.

     

    4.   To initiate efforts to change the behavior of students engaged in bullying behaviors through re-education on acceptable behavior, discussions, counseling, and appropriate negative consequences.

     

    5.   To foster a productive partnership with parents and community members in order to help maintain a bully-free environment.

     

    6.   To support victims of bullying by means of individual and peer counseling.

     

    7.   To help develop peer support networks, social skills and confidence for all students.

     

    8.   To recognize and praise positive, supportive behaviors of students toward one another on a regular basis.

     

    Personal Property/Electronics

    Cell Phones, MP3 players, radios, electronic equipment, remote control cars, personal basketballs, soccer balls and baseballs or any other items of value/toys should be left at home.  If your child must have a cell phone, it must be kept in their backpack until the end of the day. If we see any of these articles, they will be confiscated and returned only to an adult related to the child.  Students should also not carry more than $5.00 on their persons at anytime during the school day. 


    School Closing Announcements

    Announcements of school closings, delayed opening or early closing of Weld County School District Six due to sleet, snow or hazardous weather conditions are made on the following radio stations: KUAD 99.1 FM; KUNC 91.5 FM; KATR 1450 AM; KYOU 92.5 FM; KVVS 1170 AM; KISF 96.1 FM or on the District’s website at;  www.greeleyschools.org

     

    Inclement Weather

    Inclement weather will be called by an administrator by 8:10 a.m. if the temperature or wind-chill is below 16 degrees.

     

    Health Services information

     

    • For Health Service forms and information please see the District 6 Health Services Website. https://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 –
      • 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. 
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    • 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.

     

    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:
    • Parents/Guardians may come to school and give it to their child at the appropriate time.
    • Parents/Guardians and health care providers may complete and sign a physician authorization form. The medication must be in a pharmacy-labeled bottle or original packaging with instructions.
      • 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 https://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. https://www.greeleyschools.org/Page/13266

     

     

    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 vaccine-preventable 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
    • 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 follow-up 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.

    Diarrhea

    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.

    Fever (defined as a temperature >100.5 F orally)           

    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.

    Mouth Sores

    Recommended if student is drooling uncontrollably.

    Rash

    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.

    Stomach Ache

    Abdominal Pain

    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.

    Swollen Glands

    Recommended if the student has symptoms in addition to the swollen glands such as difficulty breathing or swallowing, fever, etc.

    Vomiting

     

    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.

    Earache

    No exclusion necessary

    Headache

    No exclusion necessary.  Contact nurse if headache is persistent, severe, is accompanied by other symptoms or if the student has a health care plan.

    Lice

    Exclusion is for children found with live head lice only.  Data does not support school exclusion for nits (lice eggs).

    Contagious Illness

    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.

    Other considerations

    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.

    Source:

    D6 Exclusion Guidelines 08022012

    *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

     

     

     

    Nutrition

     

     

    ·     Meal Prices

    ·     Payments

    ·     Free / Reduced Information

    ·     Wellness Policy

    ·     Breakfast / Lunch

    ·     Cafeteria Expectations

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    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:

     

    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 www.greeleyschools.org

    Please allow 24 hours for payment to post to your students’ meal account.

     

    Breakfast

    Breakfast is served from 7:45-8:45 a.m. in the cafeteria.  Students who arrive before 8:00 are expected to eat breakfast. All students must report to the cafeteria in the morning before going to the playground. Students will not be dismissed to the playground until after 8:10 when there will be supervision provided outside.

     

    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.

     

    Lunch

     

    All parents are requested to fill out the application for Free or Reduced Lunches. 

    Students who have not turned in an application or who are waiting for the approval of your application will be charged for lunches at the full rate.  Students will be provided with full lunches for only two days without payment.  After two days, students will be given alternative lunch until the charges are paid.

     

    The district’s nutrition staff determines a nutritious menu for the school lunches.  We don’t require that students eat all their lunch; however, we do encourage them to try everything.  Any food or beverage that is not consumed has to be thrown away.  Due to health regulations, no one is allowed to take any uneaten food out of the cafeteria.

     

    Cafeteria Expectations

    Since we would like this to be an enjoyable place, we expect students to treat the cafeteria as they would a restaurant.  In order to ensure an enjoyable eating experience for all, the following are cafeteria expectations: 

    While in the cafeteria, students will:

    ·         Stand in line with hands and feet to themselves.

    ·         Walk in the hallway and lunchroom.

    ·         Talk only to the people at their table.

    ·         Use “quiet voices” when talking to students at their table.

    ·         Use “excellent” table manners.

    o   Gross words, noises, or inappropriate actions will not be tolerated.

    ·         Get permission and a pass before using the restroom.

    ·         Clean-up after themselves.

    ·         Do not bring glass containers to school.

    ·         Parents are not allowed in the cafeteria during lunchtime due to limited space. If you would like to eat lunch with your child please check with the office so that they can find a space for you and your child to eat lunch together.

     

     

    Transportation

     

     

    ·     Parent Pick-up/Drop-off

    ·     Before and After School Hours

     

    Parent Pick-up and Drop off

     

    In an effort to keep our students safe, we are asking that driving parents please drop off and pick up students behind the school in the Family Center parking lot.  Please follow the traffic patterns, only picking up students where teachers are supervising.  If parking is necessary, please park only in the designated area and accompany students to and from vehicles.  

     

    For persons who walk students to and from school, we are requesting that they prearrange a meeting location with students outside the building.  Siblings should determine a meeting place outside on school grounds to meet after school. 

    Whether walking or being picked up, all students must use the crosswalks to cross the streets around Martinez.

     

    Students at School before and after hours

     

    There is supervision on the playground from 8:10 until 8:20 when school begins.  When your students arrive at school they are expected to report directly to the cafeteria. If they arrive before 8 they will be expected to eat breakfast.  There is no direct supervision outside of students until 8:10 a.m. each day.

     

    Students are asked to exit the building through the designated exit door after the bell rings at 2:15 p.m. on Monday and 3:45 p.m. on Tuesday - Friday.  We request that students leave the grounds immediately, as adult supervision ends at 2:30 PM (Mon.) and 4:00 PM (Tues. – Fri.).

     

    Students are not allowed to play on the playground equipment after school until all Summit classes are finished.

     

    Getting Involved

     

     

    ·     Parent Volunteers

    ·     Visitors

    ·     School Accountability Committee

    ·     Parent Group

    ·     Volunteer Form

     

    Parent Volunteers

     

    We encourage you to be involved as a volunteer; helping students and teachers in the classrooms.  For more information about volunteering, please contact the office at 348-1800, or complete a Volunteer Application on the district website www.greeleyschools.org

     

    Parents and visitors in the School Building

     

    We welcome parents in our building and would like for them to feel comfortable in our school.  However, in order to ensure student safety, we ask that parents check-in at the office upon entering the school and check-out when leaving between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

     

    Entry Video Intercom Systems were installed at all District 6 elementary and K-8 schools, allowing the front door to be locked while school is in session. Visitors must notify the

    main office they are outside before they are allowed entry to these schools.

    Non-Martinez Students - Visitation Policy

    Children who are not enrolled at Martinez should not be sent to visit. Ordinarily it is the policy of the school to discourage child visitors due to liability reasons.

     

    School Accountability Committee

     

    This committee serves to assist in making decisions for the school.  This committee looks at teacher and principal effectiveness, instructional decisions and school budget.  We meet four times per year.  A list of dates and times will be given at that start of the school year.

     

    Martinez Parent Group

     

    The Martinez Parent Group serves as a means to increase communication between school and community.  This is one of our most vital communication systems for good public relations and support for our total program.  The parents/guardians or lay citizens of the community serve as a liaison for the community to voice any concerns, recommendations, or ask questions regarding operation of the school or any part of the instructional program.  The Martinez Parent Group is an advisory council and should not be viewed as a decision-making body.