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Glacier Hills Elementary
School of Arts & Science
2014-2015 School Year
Glacier Hills Mission Statement
Our mission at Glacier Hills Elementary School
of Arts & Science is to teach students the
academic and social skills necessary to be life
long learners and positive, contributing
members of their society.
We will:
 Teach the academic skills necessary to
ensure students’ ability to thrive in an
increasingly competitive world.
 Develop responsible, self-disciplined
individuals with good decision making
skills.
 Promote respect for self, others and
property.
 Promote appreciation of the diverse
cultures, backgrounds and talents of
each student.
 Provide a safe, stimulating environment.
 Recognize and nurture the uniqueness
of each student and staff member.
 Develop a partnership among staff,
learners and the community.
3825 Glacier Drive, Eagan, Minnesota 55123
651-683-8570-Fax 651-683-8577
http:// www.district196.org/gh
Office Hours: 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Dear Families,
Glacier Hills School of Arts & Science is an elementary magnet school where we believe that all students
have interests, gifts and talents that can be nurtured through the Arts & Science focus. Our inquiry-based
approach to learning supports natural curiosity and deepens understanding through research and projectbased opportunities that blend arts and science, technology and much more. In 2014, Magnet Schools of
America designated Glacier Hills School of Arts & Science as a National Magnet School of Excellence in
recognition of our student achievement, theme fidelity and commitment to diversity.
While Glacier Hills draws students from across the district as well as the southern metro area. We strive to
create community during the school day through the Responsive Classroom approach as well as through a
variety of opportunities for families to meet and interact. Glacier Hills is also a designated International
Peace Site, which supports our emphasis on community and kindness. Students experience the arts through
in-depth classes with specialists (traditional and multi-media) as well as through the daily curriculum. In
third grade, students can begin taking strings lessons and participate in the school orchestra; in fourth grade,
students can begin participating in the school band. Science is experienced in the classroom in our
S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts & Math) room as well as throughout our campus and
on field experiences that are supported by our science specialist. Students will interface with technology on
a daily basis through our iPad lab, multiple mobile laptop classrooms, digital cameras, iPods and 3D printers
for learning, research and design opportunities that prepare them for the future. Partnerships with local
artists, scientists, businesses, parks and non-profits are essential to providing students with rich and
meaningful experiences. Glacier Hills School of Arts & Science is an incredible learning community where
we believe all students can thrive!
We are proud of our achievements and remain focused on ensuring achievement for all of our students. I
hope you will visit and be an active member of our learning community!
Sincerely,
Scott Thomas
Principal
1 Glacier Hills Elementary School
of Arts & Science
Table of Contents
Parent Conference Schedule
Fall
Wednesday, November 5, 4:30-8:00 p.m.
Thursday, November 6, 12:00–8:00 p.m.
Winter
Wednesday, February 11, 4:30-8:00 p.m.
Thursday, February 12, 12:00-8:00 p.m.
Daily Schedule
7:30 a.m.
8:00 a.m.
9:10 a.m.
9:25 a.m.
3:45 p.m.
3:50 p.m.
4:00 p.m.
4:30 p.m.
Office opens
Teacher day begins
Buses arrive. Walkers should not
arrive at school prior to 9:10 a.m.
Classes begin
Dismissal
Buses leave Glacier Hills
Teacher day ends
Office Closes
For up-to-date calendar changes
please visit:
Absences…………………………………..………………………………… 5
Allergies………………………………………………………………………23
Anti-Discrimination………………………………………………………….. 3
Arrival/Dismissal Times……………………………………………………... 5
Art……………………………………………………………………………. 8
Band………………………………………………………………………….. 8
Bicycles……………………………………………………………………….16
Birthdays……………………………………………………………………... 16
Busing………………………………………………………………………... 13
Curriculum……………………………………………………………………. 8
Dress…………………………………………………………………………. 18
Emergency Procedures………………………………………………………. 18
Gifted/Talented (G/T)………………………………………………………... 8
Health Policies……………………………………………………………….. 20
Home Communications ……………………………………………………….6
Homework…………………………………………………………………… 12
Human Growth/Development and HIV/AIDS………………………….…… 8
Lost and Found………………………………………………………………. 18
Lunch Program………………………………………………………………. 18
MN State Wide Tests: MCA-II……………………………………………… 13
Music…………………………………………………………………………. 9
Physical Education……………………………………………………………10
Reading Recovery ……………………………………………………………10
Recess During Cold Weather…………………………………………………19
School Closing and Late Start……………………………………………… 19
Site Council/Booster Club…………………………...…………………….… 19
Special Education Program……………………………………………….….. 11
Staff Voicemail Numbers………………………………………………….…. 4
Strings………………………………………………………………….…..… 11
Telephones.……………………………………………………………….……20
Title I …….……………………………………………………………………11
Young Scholars (Y/S)…………………………………………………………12
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2 ANTI-DISCRIMINATION
District 196 complies with state and federal laws prohibiting discrimination, including Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VI of the
Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of
1991 and the Minnesota Human Rights Act.
No person protected by these laws shall, on the grounds of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, disability, status with
regard to public assistance, sexual orientation or age, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of or be otherwise subjected to
discrimination under any educational program or activity operated by the district.
The superintendent develops and implements programs and processes to:
• Assure district compliance in educational programs, athletics, counseling, activities and facilities;
• Evaluate district operations in terms of applicable federal and state laws prohibiting discrimination;
• Set up a Title IX grievance process and appoint a district Title IX compliance officer, and
• Set up a Section 504 grievance process and appoint a Section 504 compliance officer.
Students are responsible for reporting to their principal any evidence of discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex,
marital status, disability, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation or age in the district.
Title IX Grievance Process -- Any district student who believes himself or herself to be a victim of discrimination on the basis of sex in violation of
Title IX may file a grievance in writing with the District 196 compliance officer (the School District Attorney) if not grievable by means of another
grievance procedure. The grievance must be filed within seven calendar days of the alleged discriminatory act or conduct, or the grievance will be
waived.
The School District Attorney may be reached at 3455 153rd St. West, Rosemount, Minnesota 55068, or by telephone at 651-423-7883.
3 Glacier Hills Elementary School of Arts & Science
Staff and Voicemail Numbers
To leave a voicemail, dial the following number 651-683-6969 followed by the extension listed below:
Administration
Principal, Scott Thomas
38574
School Social Workers
Meg Bueltel-Bell
Anne Kalb
92487
94933
Kindergarten
Angie Brinkmeier
Holly Ceynowa
Jennifer Gnatkowski
Grace Haugan
Kayla Heuring
Laura Johnson
First Grade
Sandra Benson
Stephanie Foley
Emma Holmblad
Lisa Lyons
Kathe McFarlane
92404
92565
92458
92491
92471
93076
93603
92472
93198
92414
95150
Second Grade
Melissa Brooks
Katie Drew-Oney
Anne Flahavan
Kathryn Haave
Carol Luedtke
Katie Zupan
92454
92490
92408
92486
95151
92408
Third Grade
Kathryn Anderberg
Ann Berg
Kelli Kelly
Ann Yule
Danielle Zdon
92455
92409
92421
92440
92469
Fourth Grade
Meredith Boughton
Dan Gasteazoro
Heather Houlding
Laurie Ollhoff
92418
93822
92499
92479
Fifth Grade
Karen Griessner
Nicole Hosek
Gretchen Lansing
Elise Williams
92417
92453
92459
92478
Instructional Assistant
Alyssa Bartosh
93939
Special Education
Adaptive Phy. Ed, Dana Beck
Center-Based Classroom, Terri Powell
Center-Based Classroom , Mike Wagner
Occupational Therapist, Cheryl Austin
Psychologist, Jessica Hoida
Resource Teacher, Marci Arrigo
Resource Teacher, Stephanie Larsen
Speech Clinician, Sally Chapman
Speech Clinician, Ariel Mackley
92422
92492
92413
95198
30660
92425
92522
96588
92496
ELL
Kathryn Finkle
Kristin Lindstam
Nick Csargo
Tony Sobaskie
Kong Yang
92401
92482
92464
92405
93463
Reading Recovery
Sue Anderson
Nicole Tschohl
92424
92494
Interventionists
Beth Determan
Kristie Hondl
Cynthia MacGregor
Barb Theobald
Nicole Tschohl
92429
93858
92441
92447
92494
Specialists
Art, Erin Paulson
Gifted and Talented/Young Scholars, Christine Mulcare
Instrumental Music, Susan Smith
Library, Kathryn Behlmer
Multi-Media Arts, Holly Grimsrud
Physical Education, Kevin Beckers
Science, Jill Jensen
Strings, TBD
Vocal Music/Gina Engelking
RTI
Kathryn Haave
92415
92486
4 92450
92431
95565
92465
92497
92427
92446
Secretarial Staff
Secretary to Principal, Cindy Johnson
Building Secretary, Linda Bates
Child Study Secretary, Kathy Barber
School Nurse
Kathy Herbrand
Special Education Nurse
Lainey Durscher
92419
92145
92457
38571
92411
Instructional Clerks
Kathy Buske
Karen Duholm
Chia-Wen Hoiland
Karen Hosch
John Jaques
Pam Lassonde
Sheila Sparks
Colleen Wagner
92644
92430
92483
92439
92436
92426
92470
92462
Program Support Assistants (PSA’S)
Terri Chavie
Julie Finstad
Michelle Flesvig
Toni Fredrickson
Pauline Harder
Fatima Idris
Karen Lackey
Karen Phillips
92463
93560
92432
92499
92485
98607
92474
92488
Building Maintenance
Building Chief, Paul VanZuilen
Custodian, Dave Bensen
Custodian, Ken Warnke
38576
Food Service
Food Service Manager, Linda Wicker
Associate, LuAnne Bork
Associate, Kristi Wallerich
38582
93087
93081
Important Phone Numbers
Glacier Hills
Glacier Hills Fax
District Office
District Transportation
651-683-8570
651-683-8577
651-423-7700
651-423-7685
Starting and Dismissal Times
Arrival/Dismissal Times
7:30 a.m.
8:00 a.m.
9:10 a.m.
9:25 a.m.
3:45 p.m.
3:50 p.m.
4:00 p.m.
4:30 p.m.
Office Opens
Teacher Day Begins
Buses arrive. Students should not arrive at school prior to 9:10 a.m.
School begins
Dismissal
Buses leave Glacier Hills
Teacher day ends
Office closes
Elementary School Attendance Guidelines for Independent School District 196
We expect student attendance every day that is possible, as good attendance helps to ensure a child’s success in school. In the state of Minnesota it is
the parents’ legal responsibility that all elementary age children attend school. Elementary age students who miss seven unexcused days of school or
more, according to the Minnesota Statues regarding education, are considered at risk for educational neglect and their parents are in violation of the
state law on compulsory education (See MN Statutes 260C.007, Subd.19.)
In order to provide for the added safety of the children, parents are to call the school before 9:00 a.m. to inform us if your child is going to be absent.
You may call the school’s attendance line at 651-683-6969 mailbox 95148. Please leave your child’s name, grade level, teacher’s name, date of
absence and reason for the absence. If we have not received a call before 9:25 a.m., we will call you either at home or at work to verify your child’s
absence. Our school office opens at 7:30 a.m., and our school nurse arrives at 9:00 a.m. When you are aware that your child will be absent in
advance, a note to school before the absence is requested.
Excessive absences and/or tardies may result in a letter of concern from the school. It should also be noted that three unexcused tardies may be
considered as one unexcused absence.
We want to support parents and children so all of our students have the best attendance record possible. If you have any questions regarding
Independent School District 196 attendance guidelines, please contact a Glacier Hill's Social Worker.
5 Excused Absences
• Illness
• Doctor’s visit, including mental health
• Funeral
• Religious holiday
• Extreme family emergency
• Planned family vacation
Unexcused Absences
• Child overslept
• Parents forgot to wake child
• Parents did not know school schedule
• Child did not feel like going to school
• Child was sleepy
• Child thinks school is boring
• Child is having a difficult time separating from parents
• Child does not meet state immunization law requirements
• Child is babysitting a younger sibling
• Cold weather
*Excessive absences due to illness may be unexcused unless a doctor’s note is provided.
Homebound Instruction
The school district provides homebound instruction for all students who are homebound with a serious illness or injury. Students are eligible for this
instruction when it becomes apparent that they will be absent for 15 consecutive days. Contact the principal for more information.
After School Messages - office hours are 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Call 651-683-8570 to leave a message. A school secretary will retrieve the messages the following school day.
Communication
School/home communication is crucial. District 196 believes that parents play an essential role in laying the foundation for learning about literacy. A
parent is a child’s first teacher in unraveling the fascinating puzzle of communication and language. Parents are partners in establishing an
expectation that school activities are supported and practiced at home. All of us at Glacier Hills Elementary School of Arts & Science are very
interested in promoting communication between the teaching staff and parents. We encourage you to call or contact any staff member when you
have concerns or need questions answered. Calls placed during the instructional day will not be forwarded to the classroom. If messages are left for
staff, please allow 24 hours for a response. Other methods of communications used in ISD 196 and at Glacier Hills Elementary are:
A. The SPOTLIGHT is published quarterly at the District Office. The SPOTLIGHT communicates information to all citizens in the
district. Items such as a district calendar, upcoming events, summaries of Board of Education meetings, etc., are printed for your
information. If you do not receive the SPOTLIGHT, call 651-423-7700.
6 B. Parent/Teacher Conferences – Formal conferences are held twice during the school year, in the Fall and in the Winter. Day and
evening appointments are available. Appointments provide you time to confer with your classroom teacher. If you would like to meet with
special teachers such as music, art, media, multi-media arts and physical education, appointments may be scheduled at that time also. Please
arrange your schedule so you may attend at the appointed time. Please call the school if you need to cancel your scheduled conference.
C. Report Cards – District 196 elementary schools operate on a trimester system. Report Cards are sent home with the students at the end
of each trimester (December, March and June). The purpose of the report card is to communicate a student's achievement, behavior and
effort based on our district grade level expectations and standards. A grading scale of 1 – 4 is used, based on rubrics with easy-to-understand
descriptors of what the student is able to do in each of the four achievement levels; 1) Limited, 2) Developing, 3) Proficient and 4)
Exemplary. For more information, go to the district website, wwww.district196.org/elementaryreporting.
D. Grade Level Newsletters – Newsletters are sent home with the students in each grade level to keep you informed of what is
happening in your child's classroom. Newsletters detail further units of study and other special grade level events.
E. Glacier Hills Newsletter – A Glacier Hills Newsletter will be sent electronically on a monthly basis. This newsletter will keep
you informed of building activities & events.
F. School Visits – Parents are always welcome to visit Glacier Hills Elementary School of Arts & Science. Remember this is your school!
We encourage you to visit as often as you wish. Please check in at the office before entering the instructional areas. Prearranging visits with
the teacher is preferred. All visitors to Glacier Hills Elementary School of Arts & Science are required to report to the office and wear a
name tag.
G. Backpack Online – This is the District 196 e-mail list server that provides free information about your schools. Join online at
http://district196.org.
H. Glacier Hills Website –www.district196.org/gh – At this web site we will attempt to keep you up-to-date with information such
as lunch menus, calendars and newsletters and Booster/Site Council information. Please visit the Booster/Site Council website at:
http://ghboosterclub.org/
I. Glacier Hills Listserve - Emails are sent home updating you to relevant school events at
www.district196.org/gh/backpackonlineemaillist.html
J. Glacier Hills Calendar – The online calendar is located on the front page of our website.
K. SchoolConnects – You may receive telephone calls via the district’s SchoolConnects mass notification service. This mass
communication system is available to quickly inform parents of any changes in schedules, snow days, early dismissals or other pertinent
information that the school district or specifically Glacier Hills Elementary feels needs to be quickly communicated to parents. When there
is a weather related change to the school schedule, the district will call just the primary (home) phone number listed for each student – one
call per student. Parents can review and update their contact information in the student information system through SchoolView. Please call
the school office if you have any questions on the steps to completing your SchoolView account.
7 Curriculum
Parents have a right to review any curriculum materials used in the instruction of students, and/or request that students be excused from instruction on
specific topics and/or lessons. If you wish to have more information on this, please contact the principal.
Art
The art specialist at Glacier Hills teaches Visual Arts, using the Explorations in Art curriculum, which interweaves creative studio activities,
perceptual awareness, art appreciation, art history, and builds an awareness of art in everyday life. Students examine art from a broad multicultural
perspective, and are encouraged to learn cooperatively in both large and small groups. They have the opportunity to experience a variety of art
media, while learning basic art concepts and thinking skills. Student artwork is constantly on exhibit throughout the school. Student artwork is also
highlighted in a yearly student art show.
Band
The instrumental music program at Glacier Hills provides instruction for band instruments in small and large groups. Instruction begins during the
summer preceding the child's fifth grade year or at the beginning of the child's fifth grade school year. Participation in the instrumental music
program is optional for fifth grade students. It is recommended that students who select Oboe, French Horn or Percussion have at least two years of
piano lessons.
Gifted and Talented (GT)
District 196 provides a continuum of services directed to meet the needs of gifted and talented students. Services include curriculum differentiation
provided by classrooms teachers as well as academic opportunities offered by building GT specialists. Additional activities may also be offered after
or before school in the form of competitions, classes and fairs. Students may self-select some opportunities, while others are offered based on
standardized test scores and/or recommendations by classroom teachers. Students selected for more specialized programming meet criteria that are
consistent throughout all District 196 schools. Each building's GT specialist can provide information specific to their school.
Health
The health curriculum K-5 covers the following areas: Personal Responsibilities for Wellness, Healthy Family and Social Relationships, Human
Growth and Development, Healthy Nutrition, Consumer and Personal Safety, Safety and First Aid, Exercise and Fitness, Drugs, Diseases and
Disorders and Decision-Making. The Harcourt Brace series is used in kindergarten through grade five.
Human Growth and Development and HIV/AIDS
District 196 teaches a human growth and development curriculum to fourth and fifth grade students, and an HIV/AIDS prevention curriculum to fifth
grade students. The Human Growth and Development curriculum covers basic information about reproductive anatomy, physical and emotional
changes during puberty, and proper hygiene. If you would like more specific information about what is taught in this area, please contact your school
nurse. Parents who are uncomfortable with the curriculum after reviewing it or talking with the nurse may withhold their children from specific class
sessions in which the curriculum is taught.
8 Language Arts
K-5 classrooms will be implementing 6 week units of study that integrate reading, writing, word study, research, social studies, science and health.
Math is also integrated in each unit in addition to being taught in its own block. Each grade level will have several units of study across the year.
During each unit students will research different types of reading and writing, as well as a topic. Students will present out their individual and
classroom research at the end of every unit.
Library
1. The Glacier Hills' Library Media Center is a child-centered open library. Open check-out times and guided research times are provided
during the day with teacher's permission.
2. Since students are welcome to check-out every day, the number of books allowed to be checked out follows these limits:
Children in grades: K and 1
1 book / 2 books starting in January
2 and 3
2 books
4 and 5
3 books
Extra books needed for projects are permitted. The student loan period is 10 school days.
3. The Glacier Hills' Library Media Center is a community library. Parents are welcome to obtain their own patron number for checking out
materials. The parent loan period is 10 school days and the limit is 10 books.
Math
The elementary school mathematics curriculum is based on the Minnesota Academic Standards in Mathematics. The curriculum builds students’
mathematical understanding, skill and proficiency at each grade level within the strands of number and operations, algebra, geometry, measurement,
data analysis and probability.
Resources
Grades K-2
Bridges in Mathematics published by The Math Learning Center
Grades 3-5
Bridges in Mathematics published by The Math Learning Center
Project M Cubed-Mentoring Mathematical Minds published by Kendall Hunt
Music
Making Music by Silver Burdett is the textbook series used in grades K-5 along with valuable supplemental materials. The focus is on student
creativity, self-expression, multi-cultural awareness, and interdisciplinary connections. Our goal is to provide total musical involvement for each
child through teaching music, related arts and school curricular concepts. Student learning and understanding will be assessed through active
participation in singing, movement, games, instrumental and related curricular activities. Students will gain an appreciation for music and connected
curriculum. The music teacher facilitates student learning.
9 Physical Education
Grades one through five use the Physical Education guide developed by the teachers in District 196 for continuity in physical education skills. The
physical education program will provide every student the opportunity to grow through varied experiences that promote active participation and
commitment to lifelong health-related fitness and wellness using enjoyable physical activity. District 196 expects all students to participate in
physical education classes unless there is an appropriate written request for a student not to participate. Physical education classes are coordinated by
a physical education teacher in the building. Students are strongly encouraged to have non-marking tennis shoes for physical education class.
Reading Recovery
This program gives assistance to selected first grade students in the areas of reading and writing. Incoming first grade students are assessed during
the month of August by first grade teachers to help determine who would benefit most from this additional help. Students selected for this program
are given individual assistance for 30 minutes per day, five days per week, for approximately 20 weeks during the school year. This intensive
program will provide a strong early intervention for first grade students who need extra assistance.
Science
The classroom teachers use district provided science curriculum as a foundation for students to learn science and engineering concepts through
hands-on activities. Students learn to observe, compare, collect data, organize and analyze information and communicate what they have learned. The
investigations focus on physical, life and earth science concepts. In addition, classroom teachers use inquiry-based instruction to guide students
through their learning. All students K-5 use science notebooks as a means of documenting their learning.
In addition, all students experience additional lessons in the science lab, taught by a K-5 science specialist. This opportunity allows for enrichment,
extensions and/or further application of science concepts and engineering principals. A variety of specialized equipment is available for student use
during science investigations or engineering design challenges, including: a 3D printer, a laser cutter/engraver, hand and power tools, measurement
equipment and unique science apparatus.
Multimedia Arts
Multimedia Art is an innovative discipline, which combines a large range of art forms such as film, literature, performance, music and sound, drama,
visual arts and design. Students will utilize digital resources including MacBooks and iPads to create, design and display their thinking and
creations.
Social Studies
Students will research social studies topics through integrated units of study. Every classroom will begin with a community unit as they establish the
habits of mind of a strong learning and research community. The social studies program will provide the opportunity for each student to acquire the
knowledge of content and concepts, develop the critical thinking skills and processing skills necessary for responsible social, political and economic
participation in a diverse, interdependent and changing world.
10 Word Study
Students will have s systematic word study program daily at school. The program has five hands-on experiences with words each week. Students
will not bring words home to practice, but will bring home the artifacts from their work at the end of the week. Students will be bringing home large
vocabulary words around their topics of study to share with family members.
Home Extensions
Students will carry their research topics home each evening for lively discussions around different topics. Families will be encouraged to join in the
research conversation with their children, and compare research across grade levels. Students will bring home interesting books that match their
research topics and will be eager to share out their new learning each night.
Special Education Program
Special programs are available to students who qualify for services in the areas of learning disabilities, speech, adaptive physical education,
occupational therapy and emotional/behavioral disorders.
Children may be referred to the Child Study Team by parents, classroom teachers, special education staff or by an outside agency already serving the
child. If classroom interventions were unsuccessful, the child study team will meet to see if an assessment is warranted. If an assessment is
recommended, paperwork will be sent home to parents for permission to test their child. A meeting will be conducted at the conclusion of the
assessment. Parents are essential members of the Child Study Team and will be directly involved in all decisions regarding the child.
Strings
Glacier Hills is pleased to offer strings lessons (violin, viola, cello, bass) after school, no fee instruction, on site for students in grades 3-5. More
information can be found at www.district196.org/gh/classroom_strings.html.
Title 1 Service
Title I is a federally funded program whose purpose is to improve achievement in the basic skills of reading and math. It does not replace the
classroom reading instruction but provides supplemental assistance to students who are performing below grade level. Title I is taught by licensed
teachers who receive ongoing training in reading and math instruction.
Homework
Homework is not assigned as a daily requirement, but rather a growth or continuation of a school project. Homework is the child’s responsibility, not
that of the parent. Being aware of and interested in what your child does at school and on papers and projects he/she brings home is vital to the
child’s success in school.
11 Young Scholars Program
The Young Scholars (YS) program is an academic program designed for students with high potential who are not likely to be identified for gifted
programs using traditional methods of identification. It is funded by state integration dollars and is available in all district 196 elementaries. The
program includes whole class thinking skills lessons at the beginning of the year in grades K-3. Utilizing student performance information from these
classes as well as other school data, teachers collaborate to identify students for the YS program. These students are supported to develop their
potential as creative and critical thinkers, with the goal being their pursuit of advanced coursework in middle and high school.
Homework
Homework is not assigned as a daily requirement, but rather a growth or continuation of a school project. Homework is the child’s responsibility, not
that of the parent. Being aware of and interested in what your child does at school and on papers and projects he/she brings home is vital to the
child’s success in school.
Homework as it Relates to Short Term Illnesses
If a teacher receives a call late in the day to pull assignments for a child who is ill that day, it is impossible to fulfill such a request before the end of the day.
Therefore, if a child is ill one day or less we request that the child wait until they return to pick up missed assignments. If a child is out of school for two or more
days the parent may request daily homework assignments. The school asks that parents do this by calling the office before 10:30 a.m. and a written message will
be forwarded to the teacher. The homework may be picked up at the front desk after school (4:00 p.m.) or by a sibling. Any request for homework later than
10:30 a.m. will be ready for pick up the following day.
Homework Requested Prior to Vacation
When a student is absent due to family vacations, it is our belief that much more is accomplished during the teaching day other than assigning and
correcting of worksheets. Discussions, explorations, discovery through experimentations, social interactions, formal and informal evaluation, and the
learning of new concepts in a designed fashion are all missed when the student is not at school. For these reasons, we would like to ask that
vacations be planned, whenever possible, during the times when school is not in session. Since that is not always possible, our policy for these
occasions is a follows:
• Homework will not be assigned to students so that it can be completed before they leave on a vacation.
• Assignments which do not need special lead-up teaching, such as review sheets, drill work, independent work and journals will be given at
the discretion of the teacher.
• New concepts and ideas which need teacher direction and involvement will not be assigned, but made up upon the return of the student.
If your student will be gone from school for more than 5 days, please contact the principal prior to the leave.
12 Minnesota Statewide Tests – MCA
The Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments (MCA’s) were developed by the state of Minnesota to evaluate district, school and individual student
progress on the State standards. These tests are administered to all students in grades 3, 4, and 5 in public schools throughout Minnesota. There is
no minimum passing score required on the MCA’s.
Test dates are as follows:
 The reading test for students in grades 3, 4 and 5 will be given during th4e following testing window: March 9 – May 8, 2015. The reading
text includes multiple-choice and open –response questions that test skills in comprehension, interpretation and evaluation.The math test for
students in grades 3, 4 and 5 will be given during the following testing window: March 9 – May 8, 2015. This on-line math test includes
multiple-choice and open-response questions involving shape, space and measurement, number sense, and chance and data handling.
 MAP – grades 2-5 testing window: September 10 – October 15, 2014.
Busing/Transportation
1. Bus stops are established so that students in kindergarten and grades one through five who live a half mile or more from their school are
transported to their assigned schools.
2. Elementary school students (K-5) will be picked up and dropped off at a designated school bus stop.
3. Students may be picked up or dropped off at a destination other than their normal bus stop only when requested in writing by the student’s
parent or guardian. A written request must be submitted each time a different drop-off or pick-up point is desired. Also, when parents decide
to allow their child to choose between riding a bus or walking home or riding their bicycle, we ask that you send a blanket note indicating
your permission. This note will be kept on file for one school year. Students who do not have a signed permission note will not be
allowed to ride another bus or walk. They will be asked to board their scheduled bus.
4. The district will provide transportation to and/or from the residence of a student’s child-care provider only if the residence meets
transportation distance guidelines as noted above and if service is established on a five-day-a-week basis.
5. The following are some rules of conduct that should be observed by the students riding buses:
a. Always listen to and obey the bus driver.
b. Always take a seat promptly and remain seated while on the bus.
c. Feet and other objects must be kept out of the aisles.
d. Board bus only at designated stops.
e. Ride only the bus assigned.
f. Obey bus drivers promptly, as they are in full charge of buses and pupils while in transit.
g. Be prompt at the designated bus stops, but do not arrive more than 10 minutes before the designated stop time.
h. Be in a line approximately 10 feet back from the roadway. Maintain this 10 feet until the bus has stopped. Load in an orderly manner.
i. While at bus stops, show proper respect for school patrol. Stay off private property.
j. There will be no shouting, yelling or abusive language on the bus.
k. There will be no fighting, scuffling or moving around in any way while on the bus.
l. Keep hands, feet, and objects to yourself and inside the bus.
m. Backpacks must be removed from students’ back and held before boarding the bus. Key chains and other items attached to backpacks
have injured others as children have boarded the buses. Caution is required.
13 Bus Students
The Transportation Department notifies parents concerning pickup and drop-off time for students who are bused to Glacier Hills. School bus patrol
members are placed on every bus to assist the driver with loading and unloading of students safely.
Bus Transfer Procedures
The following procedures will be used when parents request to have their children ride a bus not assigned to them or to get on or off at a different bus
stop.
• The student must have a note dated and signed by his/her parent or guardian for each request to transfer buses or use a stop not
assigned to him/her. See example.
Homeroom Grade/Teacher _________________
Please Allow ____________________________
To Ride Bus #___________ On _____________
Parent Signature_________________________
• Notes must be given to the classroom teacher in the morning.
• The approval of one note does not imply that future notes will be approved. The student load on each bus changes with new
enrollment, therefore, a seat may not be available every week.
Remember: Riding the bus is a privilege that can be refused at any time if the rules are not observed. We want your child to have a safe
journey both to and from school.
Video Cameras on School Buses
Video cameras are used on some school buses in our district and are intended to decrease student misbehavior and allow safe bus operation for
students, drivers and other motorists. This is to notify you that your child may be videotaped while riding the bus. When a significant misbehavior
occurs on the bus, the driver or principal will notify the transportation department so the videotape can be pulled and reviewed as soon as possible.
Parents will then be notified regarding the inappropriate behavior and appropriate consequences will be applied.
Bus Changes Due to New Daycare
Parents need to fill out the TRANSPORTATION FOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN DAYCARE form every time daycare changes. A
form is required for every child in their family and new forms are needed each year.
School-Aged Child Care Program
The School-Age Child Care Program is operated by the Southwest YMCA in cooperation with Community Education Services of Independent
School District 196. For additional information including registration procedures, please call 651-457-6083.
14 The Pick Up of Students by Parents or Authorized Personnel
• If a child needs to be picked up before the dismissal bell, the parent/guardian must come to the office and sign the child out. Children
will be called to the office after being signed out.
• For safety reasons, a child is not allowed to leave with any person, other than a parent or guardian, without written permission. If you
want your child to be involved in any carpooling, the note must specify to whom the child may be released. An example would be:
“Mrs. Jones will pick up Jane Smith at 3:30 for dance class.” The parent or guardian must sign and date the note which will be kept
on file in the office. The specified person must come to the office to sign the child out. Identification may be asked for at this time.
• It is not necessary to sign a child out after the dismissal bell has rung.
• Students, including walkers, will not be permitted to leave the school property during the school day without being checked out by a
parent or guardian.
• Students must have written permission to stay for after school activities.
Student Pick-up/Drop-off Procedures
To maintain a safe and orderly parking lot we require parents dropping off or picking up students:
• Stay in your car and move as far forward as possible during drop-off and pick-up times
• Stay as close to the curb as possible to allow vehicles to enter and leave via Glacier Drive
• Follow the directions of staff members supervising the pick-up/drop-off procedures
• Park in a designated spot if you are leaving your car for any reason
• Move through the lane in an expedient manner
We appreciate your assistance as we ensure the safety of everyone.
Changes in Going Home
At any time that you wish to have your child deviate from the regular going home routine, whether he or she is a buser or a walker, a note should be
sent to school indicating your preference. (That includes asking a child to stay at school for you to pick them up for a special appointment, class, etc.,
or having them picked up by someone other than a parent.) This is required to assure the safety of your children. Teachers will not accept verbal
information from a student.
Withdrawing Children from School
If you are planning to move out of the Glacier Hills attendance area, please call us at 651-683-8570 to give us the last day of attendance for your
child. If you move within the school district, we will need your new address; if you are moving out of the school district we need to know the name
of the city and state to which you are moving. Records for students enrolling in a school outside of District 196 must be requested in writing by the
new school. If you move within the school district, your child’s school records will be sent to the receiving school.
15 School Safety Patrols
Patrols are generally fifth grade students who are stationed at major intersections near Glacier Hills from 9:05 a.m. to 9:20 a.m. and from 3:45 p.m. to
3:55 p.m. each school day.
Please instruct your child(ren) to obey the safety patrols. School patrols are only designated to be at intersections (where stop signs and marked
crossings are present) and must be within visual distance from the school. When the air temperature and/or wind-chill are below zero, our patrols
will not be sent outside to patrol. Please check the Glacier Hills home page calendar for updates regarding weather conditions for patrols.
Bicycles
Walkers who wish to ride their bicycles to school may do so with parental permission. Bicycles are to be placed in the bike racks and padlocked at
school. Bicycles are to be walked on and off school property which includes the walking path to Denmark Avenue. Bikes must be walked across
intersections and on school property and may not be left at school overnight. All bicycle riders are expected to follow the same safety regulations as
automobile drivers. Neither District 196 nor Glacier Hills staff can accept responsibility or liability for bicycle accidents which may happen enroute
to or from school. Bicycle helmets are strongly encouraged.
Birthdays
In recent years we have noticed that the size and quantity of birthday treats brought to school has increased. As a staff we feel that birthdays can be
celebrated at school without an additional snack for the class. Therefore, students are not allowed to bring birthday treats to school. We believe
that birthdays are special days for young children. Classroom teachers provide a variety of age-appropriate events for students on their birthdays.
Students will receive a birthday pencil from Mr. Thomas. In consideration of classroom teacher’s time and student’s feelings, please refrain from
sending birthday invitations for distribution. Please do not send gifts to your child at school. Balloons and latex items are not permitted.
Behavior Policy
Board of Education Policy 503, Student Rights and Responsibilities, (student behavior and discipline) spell out the behavior expectations for all
students in Independent School District 196. A booklet entitled “Rights and Responsibilities; A Handbook for Elementary and Secondary Students”
is mailed home at the beginning of the school year. The principal and teachers explain and review the contents of this booklet with students. Parents
are also asked to become familiar with the contents of this booklet.
16 School Social Workers
The School Social Workers provide proactive educational support, as well as individual and group supportive services to help students overcome
barriers to learning. The School Social Workers work directly with individual students, students in small groups and in the classroom settings to
enhance social and emotional skills, teach problem solving skills, cope with family changes and loss, teach anger management coping strategies,
present harassment and anti-bullying curriculum and to help students respect themselves and others.
The overall goal is to work directly with students and their families, teachers, and other support staff to provide the guidance, support and nurturance
so essential to academic success. The social worker also consults and advocates for families regarding parenting strategies, connects families with
community resources and provides information & referral during times of crisis.
Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting by School Officials
Under Minnesota Statute 626.556, persons in designated professional occupations are mandated to report suspected child abuse or neglect. A
professional is considered to be someone who is engaged in the practice of the healing arts, social services, hospital administration, psychological or
psychiatric treatment, child care, education, law enforcement, or employed as a member of the clergy. When a mandated reporter knows or has
reason to believe that a child is being neglected or physically or sexually abused by a person responsible for the child’s care, or has been so within the
previous three years, a report must be made. A person responsible for a child’s care includes family members, teachers, daycare providers and
coaches, and can include anyone lawfully entrusted with a child’s care.
If a mandated reporter fails to report, the person could be prosecuted. This crime ranges from a misdemeanor to a felony, depending on the harm
suffered by the child. Also, depending upon the mandated reporter’s position, the person may be disqualified from having professional contact with
vulnerable people in the course of their work. However, mandated reporters are immune from liability for any report made in good faith. Dakota
County, Minnesota Child Protection Madated Reporter (2012)
Home Alone?? Student Supervision Guidelines for Parents
The Dakota County Social Services Department has provided information on supervision guidelines for children who are home alone. The
supervision guidelines are as follows.
1. Children 7 years old and under cannot be alone for any period of time.
2. Children 8-9 years old can be alone for up to 2 hours.
3. Children 10-13 years old cannot be alone for more than 8-12 hours.
4. Children under 11 years old cannot babysit younger children.
All of these guidelines assume that children know how to reach a parent or adult, are not afraid to be alone, and have average behavior, health and
maturity levels for their age. Occasionally other circumstances are considered on a case-by-case basis. Questions about these issues may be directed
to the Dakota County Social Services Department: (952) 891-7459.
17 Dress Code
Children should be dressed appropriately for the season and specific weather. Children go outside for recess daily. Exceptions require a note from the
parent/guardian or doctor.
• Examples of inappropriate dress would include halter tops, degrading or inappropriate language on shirts, spaghetti strap tops, bare midriff
tops, short shorts or mini-skirts.
• Head coverings can only be worn for religious purposes.
• Clothing that is excessively baggy or sagging is not allowed.
• Footwear must be worn at all times. Roller shoes are not permitted for safety reasons.
When a student's dress is deemed inappropriate by a staff member, the student will be offered the opportunity to change or call a parent/guardian for
appropriate clothes. Emergency Procedures
Fire, tornado and lockdown drills will be held regularly during the school year. Procedures for these drills will be reviewed with students so they are
aware of what action is necessary. Glacier Hills Elementary School also has a parent/child reunification plan written and on file to cover the
procedures followed for parents signing their children out of school during an emergency situation.
Lost and Found
Please label all your child’s belongings so that they may be identified when misplaced. Lost and found boxes are located outside the cafeteria/gym
area. Valuable items such as radios, electronic games and expensive jewelry should not be brought to school. Items left on buses are kept on each
bus or you can check with the Department of Transportation at 651-423-7865. At the end of the school year unclaimed items are on display for one
month and if not claimed are given to a charitable organization.
Lunch Program
Parents are always welcome to join their children for lunch. We ask that parents sign in at the front office when they arrive. Visitors must wear a
visitor badge in the lunchroom, hallway and on the playground.
The prices for 2013-2014 school year are as follows:
Student full-price lunches
$2.30 per meal
Student full-price breakfast
$1.45 per meal
Student reduced breakfast
No Charge
Kindergarten breakfast
No Charge
Student milk
$ .40 per carton
Student reduced lunch
No Charge
Adult lunches
$3.50 per lunch
18 Prepayments are accepted at school or can be mailed directly to the Food and Nutrition Services Office at 4187 Braddock Trail, Eagan, MN 55123.
Unused credits will be carried throughout the school year. The total amount of the check will be deposited into the lunch account; change cannot be
given for personal checks. If sending a check, please write the student’s full name on the check. If depositing cash, please place it
in an envelope with the student’s full name and classroom teacher on it. Make checks payable to “ISD 196”. You may also pay for meals using
FeePay. FeePay can be accessed through your SchoolView account or directly through district196.feepay.com
No charges for school lunch or milk will be allowed
Students with no lunch credits will be offered a sandwich only. Please keep track of your child’s lunch credits. Your account balance can be
checked by calling your school cafeteria at 651-683-8582 or by going to www.district196.org/gh. The school lunch menu is available online and
applications for free and reduced priced meals can be found at: https://www.schoollunchapp.com/District.aspx. Our school district can be found
under Rosemount, Apple Valley, Eagan.
Glacier Hills Elementary School of Arts & Science Booster Club/Site Council
Glacier Hills has a dedicated group of parents and staff who form the Glacier Hills Elementary Booster Club/Site Council with the express purpose
to:
• Enhance the education and development of the students at Glacier Hills.
• Support a positive working and learning environment at Glacier Hills; and
• Raise and distribute funds in a manner that supports these goals.
The Booster Club/Site Council meets monthly. Please see the on-line calendar for times and dates of meetings.
Recess during Cold Weather
The district uses “0” degrees wind-chill or temperature, as the guide for use of the playground for recess. Students do not have outside recess if the
wind-chill or temperature is “0” degrees or if weather is inclement. Children are expected to go outside for recess, so please send your child/children
with the proper outdoor clothing.
Delayed Starts and School Closing
All families will be informed of school closings by the Superintendent of schools, via the SchoolConnects system which calls each home. Also, in the
event of a late start or school being closed due to inclement weather please check the district website www.district196.org. School closing
information will be available on District 196 Information Line, (651) 423-7777. Announcements will also be posted on WCCO-AM (radio 830)
WCCO-TV (channel 4), KSTP-TV (channel 5), KARE-TV (channel 11). Listed as "Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan." Frequently a school in
Starbuck, Minnesota, Glacial Hills Elementary is confused with our school. Glacier Hills Elementary School of Arts and Science will never be
cancelled by itself.
If there is a delayed school start:
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Morning School-Age Care (SACC) is cancelled, and
19 Buses operate on a normal, but delayed schedule (with the exception of buses for the classes and activities noted above). After-school and evening
activities, including ECFE and SACC, will take place as scheduled unless otherwise noted.
If school is cancelled for the day:
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All regularly scheduled classes are cancelled;
All daytime and after-school elementary education activities are cancelled;
SACC programs are cancelled, and
All elementary and middle school after-school and evening activities are cancelled.
Security in the School
In order to insure the safety of all students at all times, the following procedures are in effect at Glacier Hills:
• Outside doors are locked from the outside during the day. Visitors should enter the far right door when entering the main entrance.
• All visitors and parents to Glacier Hills are to report to the office before entering instructional areas. Please sign in and wear a visitor badge
while in the building. Please sign out when leaving the building.
• For safety reasons, a student is not allowed to take a ride with any person, other than a parent/guardian, without written permission. (If you
want your child to be involved in a car-pooling situation, the note must specify when the student is to be released and who is picking them up.
One note for the year or the duration of the activity is sufficient in this case.)
• Students, including walkers, will not be permitted to leave the school property during the school day unless a parent/guardian picks them up,
signs them out or the principal gives his permission.
Telephone Calls to Teachers From Parents
Parents are encouraged to call the classroom teacher if there is ever a concern or question. If the teacher is not available, please leave your name and
number, and the teacher will return your call within 24 hours. You may leave a message at any time through our voice mail system by dialing 651683-6969. We will not interrupt classrooms during the normal student day.
Telephones
Students should use the telephone at school only when absolutely necessary. Arrangements for transportation, visiting another child, etc., should be
made before the student leaves home.
Health Policies
Our school nurse is here from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Good health is basic to sound education and productive living. The purpose of the school health
program is to maintain, improve and promote the health of our students. Parents should feel free to contact the school nurse regarding health
concerns for their children.
General Practices:
• If student has had a fever of 100 degrees or more, the student should stay home for 24 hours after a normal temperature returns.
• If student has vomited or had diarrhea, the student should stay home until 24 hours after the last episode.
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Please notify the school nurse if your child develops a communicable disease or condition (strep throat, chicken pox, head lice, impetigo,
shingles, pink eye, whooping cough, etc.)
If your student is ill, please call the school daily to report the illness. The number of the voice mail is 651-683-6969 ext 95148.
If your child becomes ill or is injured during the school day, the parent or guardian will be notified so arrangements can be made for your
child to be taken home. (Emergency information cards should be kept current. A note or phone call about a change in work phone, home
phone, or cell numbers, etc. would be appreciated.)
Children should be dressed appropriately for the season and inclement weather.
It is important that your child eat a nutritional breakfast every day before coming to school.
Medications
All prescription or non-prescription medications to be taken by a student during school hours must be kept in the school nurse’s office and
administered by the licensed school nurse or other appropriate school personnel. Students requiring medication at school shall be identified by their
parent or guardian and/or physician to the school nurse.
The following must be provided by the parent or guardian or doctor before a school nurse or other appropriate personnel can administer medication
to a student:
Medications in School:
Non-Prescription
Prescription
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Must be in original labeled container.
Parents must send note explaining when and why student should take medication.
Prescription medication must be supplied in original labeled prescription bottle. Ask the
pharmacist for a bottle for home and one for school.
Parents must provide written permission to give medication in school.
A Physician's order needed for any prescription medication to be given for longer than a twoweek interval.
Kathy Herbrand, School Nurse, 651-683-8570 ext. 38571
Health screening is done as follows:
Kindergarten………………………...hearing
First Grade…………………………. vision
Second Grade……………………….hearing
Third Grade………………………… vision
Fourth Grade………………………...hearing
Fifth Grade………………..................vision
Screening procedures may also be requested at anytime by a parent or teacher if there is a concern.
21 Immunizations Required for Students
The State of Minnesota has enacted a law which states:
“No child shall be allowed to enroll or remain enrolled in any school in this state until proof of immunization has been submitted to a school official
before the first day of the school year.” If your child has not met the requirements of the State Immunization Law by the first day of the
school year, your child will not be permitted to attend school until the requirements are met.
To help ensure the health of all children, state law requires that a child, six years of age or younger, must have the following immunizations in order
to enroll or remain enrolled in school:
1. No less than two doses of vaccine each for measles, mumps and rubella, given separately or in combination;
2. No less than four doses of vaccine for poliomyelitis, or no less than three doses if the third dose was given after the fourth birthday, and
3. No less than five doses of vaccine for diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis, or no less than four doses if the fourth dose was given after the fourth
birthday.
4. No less than two doses varicella or documentation from the physician that your child has had the disease.
5. No less than three doses of Hepatitis B.
You must comply with the law by submitting one or more of the following documents to the nurse of the school your child will be attending before
the school year begins:
1. A copy of an immunization record from a walk in clinic sponsored by a county, showing your child has received the required immunizations
from the county, or
2. A copy of an immunization record signed by a physician showing your child has received the required immunizations from your child’s
physician; or
3. A statement from you that your child has been immunized by a physician or at a public clinic, indicating the day, month and year of each
immunization given, or
4. A statement signed by a physician stating that one or more of the immunizations are contraindicated for medical reasons or that laboratory
confirmation of the presence of adequate immunity exists, or
5. A notarized statement signed by you stating that your child has not been immunized as required by state law because of your conscientiously
held beliefs.
The school district will be compelled to take steps to enforce this law for parents who fail to comply with the above.
If your child had any additional immunizations since kindergarten, please submit updated records to our school.
Minnesota law states that any student transferring into our schools from out-of-state has 30 calendar days to present immunization records in
compliance with our laws.
This law has been enacted to ensure a healthy environment for all Minnesota children. Your child will not be allowed to enroll in District 196 if the
appropriate provision of the law is not met. If you have questions, please call our school nurse.
22 Allergies
When a school nurse receives information about a student with an allergy, the nurse will contact the student’s parent or guardian to determine
whether the student’s allergy could impair his or her ability to learn and therefore requires special accommodations for the student at school or at
school activities.
If special accommodations are required, the nurse will ask the parent or guardian to complete and return District Procedure 506.2.3P, Student Allergy
Information, and District Procedure 505.2.3P, Prior Consent to Release Private Data To or From an Outside Agency/Person, so the school can obtain
information about the student’s allergy from his or her physician.
Allergies to animals and insects
If the student has allergies to a specific type of animal or insect, school employees will make every effort to ensure that type of animal or insect is not
kept or brought into classrooms or other school spaces where the student is or will be present.
Allergies to specific foods
If the student has allergies to a specific food, contact the school nurse and food service manager for your child's school. The school will make every
effort to ensure the student does not come into contact with that food.
Allergies to a specific substance
If the student has allergies to some other specific substance, such as latex, school employees will make every effort to ensure the student does not
come into contact with that substance.
Additional information on allergies can be found in the following District 196 policies, regulations and procedures:
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505.2.3P Prior Consent to Release Private Data To or From an Outside Agency/Person
506.2.3AR Student Allergies
506.2.3P Student Allergy Information
506.2.3.1P Guidelines for Responding to Students Who Have Allergies
23 Head Lice Protocol
It is safe to assume that one or more students may have head lice at any given time during the year. We are asking parents to take a proactive
approach to prevention and treatment of head lice so our focus at school can remain on teaching and learning.
Head lice are not an infectious disease but are a tremendous nuisance. The district Nursing Department website ( http://www.district196.org/headlice)
contains updated information about preventing, detecting and treating head lice. We encourage all parents to read and familiarize themselves with
this information so they know how to detect and treat head lice on their own children.
It is the parent’s responsibility to check their children regularly for head lice whether or not symptoms are present. It is very time-consuming for our
school nurse to check students for head lice and excludes students from valuable classroom time. If a teacher believes a student is showing symptoms
of having head lice, the teacher will send the student to the school nurse to be checked. If the student has lice, a parent will be contacted to pick up
their child and the child will remain at home until treatment is complete.
There are many places children can be exposed to head lice. School is one of the least likely places for that to happen. Play dates, sleepovers, and the
sharing of brushes, combs, helmets and hats are all common ways head lice are spread. Direct head-to-head contact is almost always necessary for
the spread of lice to happen.
If you have questions, please first review information on the Nursing Department website. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Additional Health Information
Many parents are frequently concerned about when students should stay home or attend school. The following information is intended to help with
this decision. Please inform the school nurse of any communicable diseases your child may be experiencing. We will then alert other students in that
class by sending a note home.
General Practice:
• If student has had a fever of 100 degrees or more, the student should stay home for 24 hours after a normal temperature returns.
• If student has vomited or had diarrhea, the student should stay home until 24 hours after the last episode.
• If student has any rash that may be disease-related or you do not know the cause, check with your family doctor before sending
the student to school.
• If student is ill, please call the school daily to report the illness. The number of the voice mail is 651-683-6969 ext. 95148
Note: Children should not be given aspirin or aspirin-containing medications unless specifically prescribed by doctor.
24 Communicable Disease Information
Disease
Symptoms
Incubation
period
2-3 weeks
School action & comments on Communicability
Source of Infection and Mode of Transmission
Chickenpox
Slight fever, general feeling of illness, rash
resembling water blister appearing after 3-4
days. Scabs appear as vesicles dry.
Exclude from school until vesicles are dry and
crusted. Contagious before formation of blisters
and until scab has formed.
Slapped cheek appearance followed by light
lacy rash. May experience mild fever of sore
throat. In adults, joint pain is common. Rash
may come and go for several weeks, especially
when in the sun or warmed by exercise.
Acute upper respiratory signs, including watery
eyes, sneezing, runny nose, general feeling of
illness.
4-14 days
Will not be excluded from school. Virus is
contagious only before rash appears. All
pregnant acquaintances should be informed of
illness.
Virus spread directly from person through
discharge from the nose and mouth, also by
discharges from the skin and mucous
membranes of infected person. Readily
communicable. One episode usually confers
immunity.
Virus spread directly from person through
discharge from the nose and mouth.
Fifth Disease
12 hours3days
No restriction unless ill. Communicable 24
hours before onset and for 5 days after nasal
involvement.
Cold Sores
(Herpes
Simplex)
Impetigo
Vesicles usually on lips but may occur
anywhere on skin or in mucous membranes.
2-12 days
No restrictions. May be communicable as long
as 7 weeks after lesion appears.
Blisters, pustules rapidly covered with honeycolored crusts. May be confused with cold
sores. Usually seen near the mouth or nose,
can spread rapidly.
1-6 days,
sometimes
longer
Exclude from school until verification of
treatment, and until lesions are dry. Contagious
until lesions are healed.
Pinkeye/
Conjunctivitis
Redness of whites of eyes. May or may not
have discharge. Eye irritation.
24-72
hours
Restrict from school until after 24 hours of
treatment prescribed by MD.
Influenza
Chills, body aches, headache, fever, sore throat
followed by a cough, runny nose and possibly a
stomachache.
24-72
hours
Exclude from school until well, usually 2-7
days.
Strep Throat/
Scarlet Fever
Fever, sore throat, headache, vomiting, possible
stomachache, and possible swollen lymph
nodes in the neck. If associated with a rash, it
is called Scarlet Fever.
1-3 days
Restrict from school until culture is read. If
positive for strep, exclude from school until after
24 hours of antibiotic treatment and the student
feels well. Contagious until 24 hours after
treatment is started.
Common Cold
25 Virus spread directly through coughing,
sneezing, and explosive manner of speech in
which droplets are cast, indirectly through
articles freshly soiled by discharges of
infected person.
Virus is transmitted by direct contact with the
infected person, a majority of whom has no
apparent infection.
Bacteria spread by direct contact with sore,
sometimes with contact from discharges from
nose or throat of infected person. Airborne
transmission also occurs. Usually caused by
Strep or Staph bacteria.
Most are viral, some are bacterial. It may be
spread through hand-eye contact. Redness of
eye may also be result of allergic reaction.
Virus spread directly through coughing,
sneezing, and direct contact with nose or
throat discharges of infected person. Possibly
airborne.
Caused by streptococcus bacteria. Spread
directly from the nose and throat discharges of
infected person.
Reye’s
Syndrome
Sudden onset of violent vomiting, mental
confusion, extreme sleepiness, very fatigued,
twitching or jerking movements, personality
changes, or coma
1-7days
following
viral
infection
If one or more symptoms appear, call M.D.
immediately. Go to emergency room or
hospital.
Scabies
Itching, scratch marks or burrow marks.
Common sites are thighs, belt line, wrists,
elbows, and webs of fingers. Scratching may
cause secondary infection or rash.
Infestation of the head hair or other hairy parts
of the body or of clothing with lice or nits.
Pubic (crab) lice usually infect the pubic area.
Scratching causes reddened scabbed areas.
Nits are tiny white eggs stuck to hair, usually
close to scalp at neckline and/or behind ears.
Days to
weeks.
Exclude from school until adequately treated.
Communicable until treated. Family should be
examined.
Variable
eggs hatch
in 7-8
days.
Exclude until lice and nits are adequately treated
and removed. Considered communicable until
nits are removed. Advise exam of household
contacts for nits and lice.
Lice
(Pediculosis)
Usually follows viral infection. Not
contagious, cause unknown. May be
associated with aspirin. Requires immediate
attention at onset of symptoms. Most
common in young children.
Mite (tiny insect) is transferred by direct
contact with an infected person and to a
limited extent, undergarments or soiled sheets
freshly contaminated by infected person.
Louse transmitted primarily by direct contact
with infested person. Lice can also be
transmitted through combs, brushes, bedding,
wearing apparel and upholstered furniture.
Please feel free to call with any concerns or questions regarding your child’s health. Please remember to call if there are any changes in your child’s
health status or family information on the emergency card. Thank you.
26 Board of Education and Administration
Educating our students
to reach their full potential
Board of Education
Jackie Magnuson, Chairperson
Rob Duchscher, Vice Chairperson
Art Coulson, Treasurer
Bob Schutte, Director
Joel Albright, Clerk
Mike Roseen, Director
Gary Huusko, Director
Superintendent
Jane K. Berenz
Glacier Hills Elementary
School of Arts & Science Administration
Scott Thomas, Principal
District 196 does not engage in unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed,
religion, national origin, sex, marital status, disability, status with regard to public assistance,
sexual orientation or age. The School District Attorney, 3455 153rd Street West, Rosemount, MN
55068, 651-423-7883, has been designated to respond to inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies, including inquiries under title IX.
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