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Jackson Park
Elementary School
Student/ Parent
Handbook
Tess McCartan, Principal
2900 Austin Drive
Bremerton, WA 98312
(360) 662-9000
[email protected]
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Jackson Park Elementary Mission Statement
To educate a predominately mobile student body
to its potential, in a secure environment that empowers
culturally, educationally, and economically diverse
students to become lifelong learners.
Children Learn What They Live
If a child lives with criticism,
he learns to condemn.
If a child lives with hostility,
he learns to fight.
If a child lives with ridicule,
he learns to be shy.
If a child lives with shame,
he learns to feel guilty.
If a child lives with tolerance,
he learns to be patient.
If a child lives with encouragement,
he learns confidence.
If a child lives with praise,
he learns to appreciate.
If a child lives with fairness,
he learns justice.
If a child lives with security,
he learns to have faith.
If a child lives with approval,
he learns to like himself.
If a child lives with acceptance and friendship,
he learns to find love in the world.
Children learn what they live. With these thoughts
in mind, the staff of Jackson Park Elementary
School strives to provide a quality education for
the children it serves. This handbook will provide
you with the information you need to fully use this
quality educational service.
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Dear Jackson Park Elementary Students and Parents,
Welcome to Jackson Park School! Jackson Park
Elementary is one of 12 elementary schools in the
Central Kitsap School District. We are committed to
your student’s achievement at Jackson Park School
and seek your involvement as we work together for
your child’s successful learning this year.
As you get to know our school, you will learn about
our curriculum and the various programs we offer.
Please feel free to call me, or your child’s teacher, at
ANY time if you have questions or concerns about
any aspect of our school program.
Again, WELCOME to our school. We are happy
that you are here!
With best wishes,
Tess McCartan, Principal
and the Jackson Park School Staff
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Contents
Jackson Park Elementary Schedules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Central Kitsap School District Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Jackson Park Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Breakfast & Lunch Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Transportation To & From School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
School Supply List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Curriculum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Progress Reports/Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Homework/Textbooks and Library Books . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Student Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Volunteer Opportunities/ PTA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Student Expectations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Dress Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
School Attendance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
School Closure/ Delay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Family Emergency Plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Health and Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Physician’s Order For Medication at School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Other Useful Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Family Education Rights and Privacy Act . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Jackson Park Staff Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
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Jackson Park Elementary Schedules
Please post the Central Kitsap School District calendar in your home, so you are
aware of early release dates, non-student days, and holidays. All our reminders of
important information and schedules will be included in our school newsletter that
will be sent home with your child every two to three weeks on Fridays.
1st –6th Grade Daily Schedule and All Full Day Kindergarten
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School Begins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:20
School Ends . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2:35
School Ends on Thursday Early Release Days . . . . . . . . . . . 1:05
School Warning Bell
Preschool Times
AM Preschool
PM Preschool
8:20 – 11:00
11:55 – 2:35
Arrival Times
Breakfast starts at 7:45. If your child plans to eat breakfast at school, please make
sure they arrive between 7:45 and 8:00, unless they ride the bus. Students not
eating breakfast may arrive at 8:00. Please make sure your child does not arrive
to school too early. We will notify parents if this occurs.
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School Calendar
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JP Map
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Lunch/ Breakfast
School Lunches/ Breakfast
Jackson Park’s hot lunches are prepared in a central kitchen and transported to the
school. If your child is going to be late for school, and wants a hot lunch, you must
call and order one by 8:50 a.m. Lunch menus for the month will be sent home.
Breakfasts may include: pancake roll ups, muffins, cereal, fruit, milk, breakfast
bars, and/or sausage dogs. We strongly advise depositing weekly to your child’s
lunch account.
Regular Price Daily Lunch .
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Reduced Price Daily Lunch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $0.40
Daily Milk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $0.75
Adult Lunch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$2.75
Regular Price Daily Student Breakfast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1.50
Reduced Price Daily Student Breakfast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Free
Adult Breakfast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2.00
Checks for breakfast and lunch should be made out to Jackson Park Elementary for
the amount you desire to deposit in their account. Please have your student drop
off their lunch money before school in the office. State regulations prohibit the
school from charging lunches.
Free and Reduced Price Lunch/Breakfast
Jackson Park students may purchase nutritious lunches or breakfasts every full and
early release school days. On parent conference days, no lunches are served.
Some children may be eligible for free and reduced price meals. New applications
are mailed home in July. Families must renew their application every year. If
during the school year, your family has a change of income and becomes eligible
for free or reduced price lunch for your children, please call the school office, and
we will send a form home to you.
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Transportation To & From School
Bus Transportation
Bus riding is a privilege extended by the Central Kitsap School District to its students. The
support and cooperation of parents and students are needed to ensure that bus rides are as safe as
possible. The bus driver is in complete charge of the bus and may establish additional rules to
assure safety on the bus. If you have bus problem questions, first contact the driver via note, and
the driver will call you to discuss the situation. The second point of contact, after talking with
the driver, is the principal.
Rules For Students Riding School Buses
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The driver is in full charge of the bus and its passengers. Students shall obey both the
driver and/or teacher, coach, or other staff members.
Students shall ride only the assigned bus and get on and off at the assigned bus stop,
unless signed written permission from the building administrator/parent is given to the
driver. Students suspended from one bus are suspended from all buses.
Students may be assigned to seats.
Students shall not engage in unsafe acts while waiting for the school bus. Elementary
students who cross the roadway will cross at the direction of the driver.
Students shall not bring hazardous items including breakable containers onto the bus.
Belongings shall be kept out of the aisles and the areas in front of emergency exit doors
and rear windows.
Ordinary conversation and classroom conduct must be observed.
Students are to remain seated until permission is given by the driver.
Students will not litter the bus. Eating and drinking are not allowed on the bus, except
when authorized by the driver.
Students shall follow emergency exit drill procedures as prescribed by the driver.
No passenger may extend any body part out of a window.
Students causing damage to buses shall be charged with the cost of the damage.
Helium balloons are not allowed on the bus.
Consequences For Students Riding School Buses
From time to time misconduct on the bus or at the bus stop will create unsafe conditions, and
should this result in temporary suspension, the offending student will lose the privilege to ride on
any District bus. At such time transportation will become the responsibility
of the parent. If students receive a bus conduct report from the bus driver, parents are asked to
discuss the inappropriate behavior, as noted on the Bus Conduct Report, with their child.
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Consequences For Students Riding School Buses Continued
Possible consequences for receiving bus conduct reports may include:
1st report:
2nd report:
3rd report:
4th report:
5th report:
warning, possible seat assignment
1-3 day bus suspension from any District bus
3-5 day bus suspension from any District bus
5-10 day bus suspension from any District bus
10 or more days bus suspension from an District bus (to be determined by
offense)
Students are expected to be respectful to adults and follow adult directions for changing
inappropriate behavior while in line for the bus. If a student is disrespectful or defiant to an
adult, or refuses to be redirected, he/she will be removed from the bus line and taken to the
office. A parent will be called promptly to pick up the child.
Driving Your Child To School
If you drive to Jackson Park School to drop off or pick up a child,
please read these important parking lot procedures:
IMPORTANT! For the safety of our children, the parking lot speed limit is 5 miles
per hour.
Children will stand on the sidewalk by the flagpole or gravel parking lot to wait for their
ride. Drivers must remain in their cars. Keep moving forward as cars ahead pick up
their children and move out of the pick-up lane. If parents/drivers need to go into the
building they should park in the Visitor Parking and use the crosswalk to enter the
building.
If you are waiting for a child in an activity (eg: Safety Patrol, Book Club etc.) PLEASE
park in the parking lot; waiting at the curb severely congests the traffic flow.
Since there is always adult supervision in the front of the school at dismissal, please
consider arriving a few minutes later than 2:35; this will also ease congestion.
ALL STUDENTS MUST USE THE CROSSWALK TO GO TO THEIR CARS.
Bicycles/Scooters
Children are allowed to bring bicycles and scooters, but they must walk
them while on school grounds.
It is strongly recommended that each child have a lock to secure the
bicycle to the bike rack in the back of the school.
Please put your child’s name on their scooter with permanent
marker.
Skateboards ARE NOT ALLOWED on school grounds.
Students are required to wear helmets when riding their bicycles and scooters to school.
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Supply list
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Supply list
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Curriculum
The Essential Learnings are written for each grade level K-12 and are aligned to our state
standards. The Essential Learnings explain in more detail what we want students to both know
and be able to do. The Essential Learnings statements allow parents to know exactly what
Central Kitsap expects of its students at the end of each grade level. Copies of your child’s grade
level Essential Learnings are available from the office or your child’s teacher.
We use a variety of materials at Jackson Park Elementary to help our students achieve. Among
them are:
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Houghton Mifflin “A Legacy of Literacy”
http://www.eduplace.com/kids/hmr/
http://www.eduplace.com/parents/
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Literacy
(Reading, Language,
Writing, & Spelling)
Math
Science
Social Studies
Accelerated Reader
http://www.cksd.edgate.org/d.pl?url=http://www.cksd.wednet.edu/information/
new_schools.htm
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Class Novels
Silver Burdett & Ginn
Write Source
http://www.thewritesource.com/
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Six Traits
World of Language
Daily Oral Language
Rebecca Sitton High Frequency Word Spelling
Everyday Mathematics
http://everydaymath.uchicago.edu/parents/index.shtml
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Foss Science Kits
http://lhsfoss.org/fossweb/teachers/index.html
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Harcourt Brace “Stories in Time”
http://www.harcourtschool.com/menus/stories_in_time.html
We also offer:
Montessori grades 1-6
All Day Kindergarten
Opportunities for Highly Capable Students
Special Education
School-wide Title Math and Reading Assistance
Physical Education
Vocal Music for grades 1-6
Instrumental Music for grades 5 and 6
English as a Second Language
Speech Therapy
Physical and Occupational Therapy
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Student Progress Reports
Progress Reports are sent home with students 1st and 2nd trimester. 3rd trimester progress reports
will be mailed home. Parent teacher conferences are scheduled for November. Conference sign
up sheets will be available at Open House in September. This is an important time for parents
and teachers to get to know each other, discuss the special needs of the student, interpret their
progress, and work toward the student’s success. Conference appointments are not limited to
once a year. You are encouraged to make an appointment to see your child’s teacher whenever
you feel there is a need. If it seems necessary, your child’s teacher also may initiate additional
conferences.
Progress Report Dates
1st Trimester . . . . . . November
2nd Trimester . . . . . March
3rd Trimester . . . . . . June
Student Testing Schedule
In the Spring, students in grades 3 through 6 take the M.S.P. (Measure of Student
Progress). These tests measure student progress toward meeting the state’s academic standards
based on the GLE’s in reading, language, and mathematics. Information derived from these tests
will help teachers plan for instruction and help schools evaluate programs. Various other
classroom assessments are used on a regular basis for academic placement and evaluation
of progress. Please check our Spring school newsletters for the exact M.S.P.testing dates for
your child’s grade level. There is a short window of opportunity to complete these tests, so
please help your child be at school on time each of these days. We would appreciate it if you
could try not to schedule doctor, dentist, or other appointments during these times. Thank
you!
Here are some things you can do to help your child do his or her best during testing:
REST
Make sure your child gets plenty of sleep before the test.
FOOD
Be sure your child has a good breakfast on the morning of the test. Taking a test uses a lot
of energy.
ENCOURAGE
Encourage your child to pay close attention to the directions for the test and to attempt to
answer each question asked. If the directions are unclear, encourage your child to ask the
teacher to repeat or explain them. Do let your child know that the teacher may not be able
to help them read directions inside the test.
CHALLENGE
Challenge your child to do his or her best. Let them know you expect them to work hard,
and try, even if some of the questions seem hard.
DISCUSS
Talk to your child about school and the test. Help him or her understand these tests
simply give information. They will not be used to reward or punish.
RELAX
Try to help your child stay calm before the test. Don’t make them nervous.
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Homework
Many students are expected to some work at home to perfect their skills. A quiet
place to work with materials at hand will be helpful. Contact the teacher, if you or
your child feel unsure how to proceed. Your parent involvement and interest in
your child’s homework is key to their academic growth.
School Board Homework Policy #2430
The School Board believes homework is a constructive tool in the
teaching/learning process when geared to the needs and abilities of students.
Purposeful assignments not only enhance student achievement, but also develop
self-discipline and associated good working habits. As an extension of the
classroom, homework must be planned and organized; must be viewed as
purposeful to the students; and must be evaluated and returned to the students in a
timely manner.
Homework may be assigned for one or more of the following purposes:
1. Practice- to help students master specific skills which have been presented in
class;
2. Preparation- to help students gain the maximum benefits from future lessons;
3. Extension- to provide students with opportunities to transfer specific skills or
concepts to new situations; and
4. Creativity- to require students to integrate many skills and concepts in order to
produce original responses.
The purpose of homework assignments, the basis for evaluating the work
performed and the guidelines/rules will be made clear to the students at the time of
the assignment.
It is expected of students in the Central Kitsap Schools that a certain amount of
preparation and studying will be necessary outside of class time for each academic
course. As a student progresses through the school, the amount of such preparation
will normally increase. This will vary by student. Usually the best students are
those who spend the most time in outside preparation.
Library Books – Text Books
Each year many expensive books must be replaced due to loss and careless
handling. Students are expected to pay for the replacement of books that are
destroyed or lost. Report cards or transcripts are not issued until all fines are paid.
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School Programs
Activities and dates may vary from year to year.
Family Nights
Fall Festival . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . October
Winter Festival . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . December
Celebration of Jackson Park . . . . . . . . May
Student Opportunities
Safety Patrol
Chorus
Accelerated Reader
Band 5th, 6th grade
Art Club
Volleyball Club
Stage Crew
Talent Show
Needlework Club
Job Squad
Students have the opportunity to apply and interview for a volunteer job around the school
during their recesses.
Self Managers
A Self Manager is someone who consistently shows they care for themselves, others, our school,
and their learning. They are responsible, respectful, and fun to be around. If a student
demonstrates these qualities they may apply and earn a Self Manager badge that will allow them
special privileges only given to those students who have proven they consistently follow our
school rules.
P.E.
The focus in Jackson Park PE class is on safety – safety for all students at all times. Students
need to wear safe shoes and safe clothing on the days they have PE. Some examples of safe
shoes are tennis shoes, high tops, shoes that are flat with no wedge, and that cover the entire foot.
An example of safe clothes would be pants that hang on or above the top of the shoes, pants that
stay up on the waist (with a belt if needed) so hands are free to move, and are more straight
legged as opposed to a flaired-out look. By wearing safe shoes and clothing, children are free to
move and play without the concern of falling, tripping, turning an ankle, or feet being stepped on
during our various activities.
To ensure a safe environment physically and emotionally, students also are expected to follow
our PE safety rules:
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Stay moving up on your feet.
Rest standing up on your feet.
Use safe soft tags during our PE tag games.
Maintain your personal space at all times.
Tie your shoelaces against the wall.
Wear safe shoes and safe clothes.
Remove gum or candy before you enter the gym.
Respect all students’ human rights.
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Volunteer Opportunities at Jackson Park Elementary
Volunteers are valued and needed at Jackson Park. We recognize parents, grandparents and
volunteers as a wealth of experience, talent, and interest. Our volunteer program provides one
way these resources may be used for the benefit of our children. Volunteers at Jackson Park
work in many ways:
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Sharing special talents
Helping children on a one-to-one basis
Assisting teachers with clerical tasks
Participating in classroom projects
Accompanying classes on trips
Assisting in the computer lab
Helping in the library
Some volunteers work at Jackson Park on a regular basis. Others may help with an individual
project or activity. Our volunteer program is limited only by the imagination of our community.
Community members are also encouraged to participate on our school committees: Student
Learning, Safety, Behavior, Technology, Partners For School Success, and Budget. We have a
volunteer coordinator who arranges help needed at school. If you would like to volunteer, please
call the school office at 662-9000, or contact your child’s teacher. If you agree to volunteer,
please remember to sign in at the office and pick up a volunteer badge to wear each day so we
know you are here. Students know adults with badges are safe to approach if they need
assistance. Also, please be sure you have signed a “Volunteer and Confidentiality
Commitment” form. This needs to be turned into the office with a copy of your ID.
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Student Expectations
Jackson Park Patriots: Working hard, learning well, enjoying each other.
School Goal
All students learning well in a safe and caring environment is our primary school
goal that guides everything we do. We expect all students will learn at their
maximum potential. We will do our utmost to insure every student can feel safe
and secure at Jackson Park Elementary.
Our School Rules
CARE about learning.
CARE about yourself, others, and adults.
CARE about Jackson Park School.
Each of our school rules begin with the word CARE. These rules have developed over the years,
and we believe they closely mirror our belief in the importance of CARING about ourselves,
others, our learning, and our school. Our school rules tell us how we expect ourselves and others
to act. They are our guidelines for behavior and success at Jackson Park School.
Kelso’s Choices
Kelso the Frog reminds students to make good choices for their behavior. Our
school-wide behavior program teaches students about “big” and “small” problems.
Big problems are any that make a child feel threatened or frightened. If a student
has a big problem they need to tell an adult. Problems that don’t cause a child to
feel threatened or frightened are small, and children are taught to use Kelso’s Choices to solve
these problems on their own. The use of Kelso’s Choices helps students learn strategies to solve
problems and more importantly, it allows children to be the judge of what kind of problem they
are having. If they feel threatened or frightened, the problem is a big one, no matter what it is.
Problem Solving
A problem solving process is used at Jackson Park Elementary when a problem/ unsafe situation
occurs. This problem solving may take place in classrooms, on the playground, or in our
problem solving/ time-out room. Students will be asked to go the problem solving room for
more serious situations where safety is a concern or when other interventions have been
unsuccessful. If a student has a problem they will be expected to complete a green Success Plan
sheet, which they will bring home for their parents to review, sign, and return to school the
following day. If the Success Plan is not returned, the student will owe additional recesses.
When problem solving, students are expected to think through the following questions:
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What happened? What did I do?
Why did I do that?
What will I do next time
Students are encouraged to take responsibility for their own actions without using blaming
behaviors. This helps our students gain skill in problem solving and responsible selfmanagement.
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Behavior Management Program Evaluation
Our schoolwide Behavior Management Program is reviewed each month by our behavior
committee. In reviewing this data, teachers are able to see how students are progressing in
following classroom and school rules. As a building we can review any areas of concern we may
target for improvements or reteaching. We take time and care with our school management
program because we know students can only learn well in a safe and caring school. Every
student deserves to attend a school where she/he feels safe and secure. We work very hard to
maintain a safe environment at Jackson Park Elementary School.
Playground Rules and Regulations
• Stay in designated areas.
• Use appropriate equipment.
• Use equipment appropriately.
• Be respectful of students and adults.
• Respond promptly to requests by school staff.
• Behave in a cooperative manner that does not interfere with the activity of others.
• Keep your hands and feet to yourself.
• Use appropriate language.
• Leave rocks, sand, grass, etc. on the ground.
• WALK, don’t run, on pavement around the building.
For safety reasons and to eliminate disruptions baseball gloves, softballs, hardballs, footballs and
other sports items from home are not permitted.
Other items NOT ALLOWED:
• Sports, Pokemon, or other trading cards need to remain at home.
• Electronic devices, such as walkmans, or toys that make noise are NOT permitted at school.
• Food, candy, paper airplanes, pencils, pens, hard balls, skate boards, roller blades, roller
skates, or any other unsafe items are not allowed on the playground.
• Cell phones are for emergency purposes only. They are to remain turned off and kept
in a backpack at all times.
Students are not allowed to climb on, or over the fence or backstops for any reason, not even to
retrieve a ball. Students are not allowed to pick up or carry other students. Piggy-back rides are
not allowed. Spitting is not allowed. Students are to behave in a cooperative manner that does
not interfere with the safety of other students. Traditional games and sports, including soccer,
touch football, wall ball, softball, etc. are permitted. Because we do not have the appropriate
equipment, there will be no wrestling, tackle football, or martial arts (karate, etc.)
Playground Consequences
The following are possible consequences a playground supervisor may use when students do not
follow the playground rules and regulations:
• verbal warning
• 5 minute time out
• recess against the wall
• referral to the problem solving/ time-out room
For severe problems such as fighting, use of profanity, or defiance of authority, the playground
supervisor will send students involved immediately to the problem solving room.
Bullying
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You can help make Jackson Park Elementary School bully free.
The following actions are considered bullying behavior: name
calling, teasing, pushing or pulling someone, threatening,
BULLYING
hitting, kicking, or attacking, taking and throwing around other’s
possessions, spreading rumors, ignoring and leaving someone
out, or forcing others to do something they don’t want to do.
These behaviors are not allowed at Jackson Park Elementary
School. We can work together to reduce and eliminate bullying from our school.
If you are being bullied please tell an adult. Bullying is a bad habit. If you are a
bully you can change.
Weapons Policy #3316
State law and our school board have developed a no-tolerance policy for weapons
at school (Policy #3316). Any student who brings a gun to school must be
expelled, regardless of the age of the student or the circumstances behind the
incident. That student will not be considered for re-admission for at least one year
from the date of the violation. Even then, there is no guarantee that a student will
be readmitted.
In addition, the state law says students bringing a gun to school may not be
admitted to any other public school in the state.
This weapons policy also applies to knives, “nun-chu-ka sticks,” throwing stars,
explosive devices (bullets, fireworks, etc.), look-alike weapons, and other
dangerous weapons as defined in RCW 9.41.250.
The goal is to have our children safe at Central Kitsap schools. So that there will
not be any confusion for the children, not even toy weapons are allowed at school,
including things such as squirt guns and toy knives. This applies to Halloween
costumes, pumpkin carving contests, show and tell items, etc. This will help
students as they will not have to make decisions about what might or might not be
acceptable. Thank you for your cooperation. We care about your children. A
weapons letter is required to be signed when the student enters school and again at
the fourth grade level.
Sexual Harassment
Central Kitsap School District and Jackson Park Elementary provide a school
environment where sexual harassment is not allowed. Sexual harassment has been
defined by Jackson Park students and staff as words, gestures, or actions that make
a person feel uncomfortable.
Jackson Park Student Dress Code
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A committee of staff, students, and parents drafted the following dress code for
Jackson Park Elementary School:
Students are asked to wear clothes that are neat, clean, and suitable for school.
Clothing which interferes with/ distracts from the educational process will be
prohibited. This might include, but is not limited to; make-up, cut-offs,
extremely tight or excessively form-fitted clothing, excessively short or
revealing clothing, T-shirts with abusing pictures/ words, and any garment or
footwear which could be determined unsafe. This includes shoes with skates
built in the soles. These are unsafe for school.
Skirts need to be long enough so that the student can sit comfortably and
decently. Shorts need to come to the bottom of the student’s fingers when
standing.
Shirts and tops need to look appropriate and are to cover the
underarms and entire midsection of the body. Tube tops,
spaghetti straps and halter tops are NOT permitted.
Pants worn to school need to fit appropriately so that no midsection or skin can
be seen. If pants are too loose, a belt needs to be worn. If a belt is needed, we
will provide a length of string or rope.
T-shirts with sayings and pictures need to be appropriate for school and our
curriculum Shirts should be free of messages depicting drugs, alcohol,
violence, gangs, and bad language.
Shoes must be appropriate for school. Thongs or flip flops are NOT safe
footwear.
On PE days, students should wear clothing and shoes (no thongs, sandals,
clogs, heels) that allow students to run and participate safely and appropriately
in PE. Leather soled shoes on our slick floor can also be a hazard. Jewelry,
watches, rings, and dangling earrings are not safe to wear in PE.
Hats may NOT be worn in our school buildings.
Decency, appropriateness, and safety are to be considered. Students
inappropriately dressed will need to contact their parents for a change of clothing.
School Attendance
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Regular school attendance is important to your child’s progress. The absences associated with
childhood illnesses sometimes make it difficult for a student to keep up with the class. We do
not suggest you send an ill child to school, but we ask that you make every effort to assure your
child of as much classroom time as reasonably possible. If your child is going to be out, please
call the school at 662-9000 before 9:00 a.m. to let us know. Since parents might assume a
child is in school and we think he/she is at home, this is a real safety concern. So please call.
Otherwise, we will call you at home or work to make sure your child is safe. Try to make doctor
and dentist appointments after school or on Saturday if at all possible. If you are unable to call,
please send a note to the office with your child the day he/she returns to school
It is the parents’ responsibility to ensure students are on time to school and maintain regular
attendance. Tardiness affects your child’s educational growth. Being on time establishes future
patterns of responsibility. Once Jackson Park School’s authorities have determined a student is
absent from school more than 10% of the time, a proactive conference will be set up with the
parents to investigate the situation. Positive attempts will be made by school authorities to help
facilitate attendance on a case by case basis. If attendance does not improve, continued absences
may be considered unexcused or a doctor’s note may be required for justification of the absence.
Central Kitsap School Board Attendance Policy
Absences due to illness or a health condition, school approved activities, family emergencies and
as required by law, disciplinary actions or short- and long-term suspensions shall be excused. In
addition, the principal may, upon request by a parent, grant permission in advance for a student’s
absence. Examples of instances that require advance permission include: vacations, visits to
relatives, visits to parents’ work, etc. However, in all cases stated above such excused absences
including illness, shall not be permitted if deemed to cause a serious adverse effect upon the
students’ educational progress.
An excused absence shall be verified by the parent or school authority responsible for the
absence. Religious Absences; parental right: The right of parents to determine when their
students may be absent from public school in order to observe a religious holiday shall not be
limited by school officials.
Washington State Law On Student Attendance
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With two unexcused absences, parents must be contacted about the problem.
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With seven excused absences in a month or ten unexcused absences in a year (cumulative),
schools are required to notify the truancy court service officer in writing.
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The penalty at the first uncontested hearing is an order from the judge that the student must
return to school.
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The penalty of disregard of the order is a maximum of seven days in juvenile detention for
each day absent. School is held inside the detention center and students must attend.
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Schools must report all absences to the state at the end of the school year.
School Closure Or Delay
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Please listen to any Seattle radio or TV station especially during inclement
weather. Listen for information regarding “Central Kitsap Schools.” They will tell
you if school is closed for the day or delayed for an hour or two. You can also
check the Central Kitsap School District website at: www.cksd.wednet.edu. When
school is delayed, remember that your child should not arrive at school more than
10 minutes before school begins. There will be no one available to supervise
students before school on these occasions. Also, no breakfast will be served on
these days.
Emergency School Closure
On rare occasions school may be closed before the regular dismissal time because
of power failure, extreme weather conditions, an earthquake, or some other event
that forces school closure. Parents should prepare children for this possibility and
have procedures worked out with their children in the event school is closed early
unexpectedly.
For your child’s safety:
1. He/she should know his/her name, address, area of home, and phone number.
2. He/she should know rules of road; walking from home to school or bus stop.
3. When going to a friend’s home or some other
destination other than parent’s home, a note must be
brought from home giving permission to do so.
4. An emergency name and phone number must be
available at school to be used when a parent or guardian
cannot be reached.
5. When not planning to be at home, please inform your
child, so that in case of an emergency some knowledge
of your whereabouts is known.
6. Provide a plan for your child upon arriving at home and
you are not there. (Example- Go to a neighbor.) Occasional circumstances
such as weather, power, or water failure can cause us to close early.
Dear Parents,
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Plan now so that any sort of emergency will not be frightening or dangerous
for your children. Each family needs to have an emergency plan. This form is to
help with your family discussion. Please do not return this form to school.
Tess Danubio, Principal
Emergency Plan For Our Home
Child’s Name_________________________________Grade_________________
Teacher ___________________________________________________________
Parent/Guardian Names_______________________________________________
Day Phone(s)_______________________________________________________
Parent/Guardian Checklist
1. My child knows what to do if an emergency occurs and school closes (or, if the
bus does not come).
2. My child knows how/where to reach me or our emergency contact person.
3. My child knows a near-by house that is safe to go to if our house is locked.
Name at alternate home________________________________________
Address of alternate home______________________________________
Phone number of alternate home_________________________________
4. My child has a key and will be home alone.
5. have the District’s “Emergency Procedures” posted and handy.
6. I have a battery operated radio, so I can hear school closure information even
during a power outage.
Health and Safety
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Immunization
PARENTS: Washington Sate Law RCW 28A31.118 mandates that your child
comply with immunization requirements in order to attend school.
The minimum immunization requirements for school attendance are:
DPT: at least 4 doses, the last being after the 4th birthday
Polio: at least 4 doses, the last being after the 4th birthday
Measles: 2nd dose after the 1st birthday
Rubella: 1 dose after the 1st birthday
Mumps: 1 dose after the 1st birthday
Hepatitis B: 3 doses
Vericella: 1 dose or date of chicken pox, 2 doses for Kindergartners
Tdap: 1 dose for students entering 6th grade and are 12 years old
Scoliosis
A state law requires scoliosis screening of all 5th grade
students. Scoliosis is a lateral curvature of the spine.
Scoliosis causes deformity and medical problems during
adulthood. Parents will be notified of the date of the
screening.
Vision and Hearing Screening
Students in grades K, 1, 2, 3, and 5 receive vision and hearing screenings each
year. Any 4th or 6th grade student who is new to the District, receiving special
education services, or is referred by a teacher or parent will also be screened. You
will be notified by mail should your child appear to have a vision or hearing
deficit.
Children with Life-Threatening Conditions
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Washington State law requires that a nursing plan be in place before students with lifethreatening conditions attend school. Examples of life-threatening conditions include: severe bee
sting or food allergies, severe asthma, diabetes, severe seizures, severe heart conditions, etc. If
the child requires medication and/or treatment order is not provided, the school is required by
law to exclude the child from attending until such order has been provided.
If your child has a life-threatening health condition, please contact your child’s school
office or school nurse. Necessary forms will be provided and a time will be arranged for you to
meet with your nurse. Please contact our Health Services department at 662-1070 if you have
any questions or need clarification.
Medication
Washington State Law does not allow cough drops, aspirin, pills, eye drops, or any
medication to be dispensed by school personnel without a physician’s written
order. This applies to both prescription and non-prescription medications.
Occasionally a child under medical care may continue to attend school. In these
special cases, school personnel may supervise the taking of the medication when
parents have provided a physician’s order which includes name(s) of the medicine
and the time(s) when the medicine is to be taken by the child. This form must be
signed by the physician. This medication is kept locked up at school and may not
be carried at any time by the student. When refills are needed, parents are to drop
off the medication at the office.
A Physician’s Order For Medication At School form is on the following page
for your convenience. It needs to be signed by your physician if medication is
necessary during school hours. Extras can be obtained in the school office (and
often the doctor’s office).
Law Change
As of June 7, 2006, all prescriptions “must be hand printed, typewritten, or
electronically generated.” Cursive writing will be considered illegible pursuant to
RCW 69.41.010(11) & 69.41.120.
CENTRAL KITSAP SCHOOL DISTRICT
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Health Services
PHYSICIAN’S ORDER FOR MEDICATION AT SCHOOL
In order for children to receive medication while at school, the following form must be
completely filled out and returned to the school prior to its administration.
I request the following student be given medication during the school day:
Name of student: ___________________________________________ DOB: ______________
Condition being treated: __________________________________________________________
Name of medication: ____________________________________________________________
Dosage to be administered: _______________________________________________________
Time to be given at school: _______________________________________________________
Inclusive dates for medication to be given: ___________________________________________
Side effect of drug to be expected, if any: ____________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
Action required if side effects occur: ________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
Name of Physician: _____________________________________ Phone: __________________
(Please print)
Health Care Provider: ___________________________________________________________
(Please print)
Signature of Physician: __________________________________________________________
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PARENT’S REQUEST FOR MEDICATION AT SCHOOL
I request that a designated staff member give my child, _________________________________
________________, the medication prescribed above by Dr. ____________________________
I will deliver the prescribed medication to the school in the original pharmacy container with the
label intact. If I want to discontinue this medication prior to the date indicated by the physician,
I will make that request in writing.
I agree to hold Central Kitsap School District #401 harmless from any liabilities it may incur in
connection with this requested medication at school when the medication is administered in
accord with this physician’s written direction except as might arise because of negligence on the
part of the Central Kitsap School District or it’s employees
____________________________________________ _____________________
(Signature of parent or guardian)
(Date)
This request will expire at the end of the current school year.
(Rev. 6/01)
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Other Useful Information
Lost and Found
All valuable articles found at school are taken to the school office and placed in the
Lost and Found. You or your child should report any loss as soon as possible. It is
a good idea to occasionally check the Lost and Found collection at school when
items are missing from home. Twice a year items left are donated to charity.
Telephone Use
The school telephone is extremely busy. Important
incoming and outgoing calls have priority. Messages
for children must be limited to emergencies only. It
is disruptive to classes when messages to individual
students must be transmitted. Arrangements for
transportation, visits to friends, etc., must be made
before school or after arriving home. Thank you for
your cooperation and understanding. Our office will deliver messages to students
at the end of the school day. If you have a change in your student’s schedule you
may leave a message for them.
Support Services
Our families and students benefit from the services of a Learning Specialist and
School Psychologist. These staff members provide assistance for special learning
needs, behavioral challenges, and social/emotional needs.
Medicaid
You may qualify for additional free medical insurance. Please contact our office
for further information.
Voter Registration
We would like to remind parents, especially new parents in the
area, that they may register to vote in the Jackson Park
Elementary School office between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 3:30
p.m. every school day. On-going absentee ballot forms are also
available in our office.
Parent Visits To Classrooms
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Parent classroom visits to their children’s current classrooms are encouraged with
prior arrangements made with the teacher and principal.
Student Visits To Classrooms
Students visiting the classroom are not allowed without prior approval from the
principal and teacher.
Junior High and High School Students on Jackson Park Elementary
School Grounds
If a junior high or high school student is picking up a student from Jackson Park,
they must have a note with them giving them permission from the student’s parent
or guardian. This is necessary even if the junior high or high school student is a
sibling. If they are not picking up a Jackson Park student, they may not be on
Jackson Park property until 4:00 p.m.
Celebrations
Some special celebrations are occasionally planned in the
classroom. You may be asked to assist. Please contact the
teacher if you plan a special treat. Nutritious fresh fruits and
vegetables can often be substituted for heavily sugar-laden
treats. Private invitations should be mailed to guests of home
parties, rather than brought to school.
Community Partners
We have maintained a partnership with the Naval Hospital. Our partners are able
to come into our school to observe student learning and assist us in our endeavors
to prepare the future workforce.
Headstart/ECEAP Preschool
This preschool is housed at Jackson Park Elementary School. Morning and
afternoon sessions are available. Their phone number is: 373-6248.
Asbestos Notification
In compliance with the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) of
1986, a copy of the Central Kitsap School District’s Asbestos Management Plan is
available in the main office at Jackson Park. In addition, a master copy of the plan
is available in the District Maintenance Office. Questions may be directed to the
Communications Office, 662-9300.
Notification of Rights under FERPA for
Elementary and Secondary Institutions
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The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) affords parents and students over 18
years of age (“eligible students”) certain rights with respect to the student’s education records.
They are:
(1) The right to inspect and review the student’s education records within 45 days of the day
the District receives a request for access.
Parents of eligible students should submit to the school principal (or appropriate official) a
written request that identifies the record(s) they wish to inspect. The principal will make
arrangements for access and notify the parent or eligible student of the time and place where
the records may be inspected.
(2) The right to request the amendment of the student’s education records that the parent or
eligible student believes are inaccurate or misleading.
Parents or eligible students may ask Central Kitsap School District to amend a record that
they believe is inaccurate or misleading. They should write the school principal, clearly
identify the part of the record they want changed, and specify why it is inaccurate or
misleading. If the District decides not to amend the record as requested by the parent, the
District will notify the parent or eligible student of the decision and advise them of their right
to a hearing regarding the request for amendment. Additional information regarding the
hearing procedures will be provided to the parent or eligible student when notified of the
right to a hearing.
(3) The right to consent to disclosures of personally identifiable information contained in
the student’s education records, except to the extend that FERPA authorizes disclosure
without consent.
One exception which permits disclosure without consent is disclosure to school officials with
legitimate educational interest. A school official is a person employed by the district as an
administrator, supervisor, instructor, or support staff member (including health or medical
staff and law enforcement unit personnel); a person serving on the School Board; a person or
company with whom the District contracted to perform a special task (such as an attorney,
auditor, medical consultant, or therapist); or a parent or student serving on an official
committee, such as a disciplinary or grievance committee, or assisting another school official
in performing his or her tasks.
A school official has a legitimate educational interest if the official needs to review an
education record in order to fulfill his or her professional responsibility.
Upon request, the District discloses education records without consent to officials of another
school district in which a student seeks or intends to enroll.
(4) The right to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education concerning alleged
failures by the District to comply with the requirements of FERPA. The name and
address of the Office that administers FERPA are:
Family Policy Compliance office
U.S. Department of Education
600 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20202-4605
JACKSON PARK STAFF
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Tess Danubio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Principal
Kim Backlund . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Learning Specialist
Diane Yetter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Office Manager
Kathy Payne. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Support Secretary
Lesa Padua. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Psychologist
Miki Paulson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Principal Intern
Diane Gourley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kindergarten Teacher
Jennifer Threadgold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kindergarten Teacher
Carolyn Cartwright . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kindergarten Teacher
Linda Brown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Primary Teacher
Sue Stine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Primary Teacher
April Peeples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Primary Teacher
Crista Kepner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Primary Teacher
Daryll Brady . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Primary Teacher
Nikki Makris . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Primary Teacher
Melissa Ottmar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Primary Teacher
Carla Vogt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Primary Teacher
Dayle Crain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Intermediate Teacher
Wendy Saxon. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Intermediate Teacher
Cece Flegel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Intermediate Teacher
Katy Nightingale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Intermediate Teacher
Suzanne Sullivan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Intermediate Teacher
Mike Waymire. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Intermediate Teacher
Nanci Andvik . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2-3 Montessori Teacher
Kathy Beckstrom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2-3 Montessori Teacher
Beth Ramm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2-3 Montessori Teacher
Debbie Makar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5-6 Montessori Teacher
Tina Piper/Debbie Mosely. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5-6 Montessori Teacher
Bonnie Manuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Special Education
Melody Maxim. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Special Education
Dina Tarabokija. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..Special Education
Kurt Thompson. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Librarian
Carrie Riplinger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Library Assistant
Cheryl Sanlin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Vocal Music
Kathy Guy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Physical Education
Drew Jackson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Instrumental Music
Sue Walter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . School Health Consultant
Mary Watson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Teacher Assistant
Lynn Gore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Special Education Paraeducator
Jenny Rice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Special Education Paraeducator
Cathy Frederickson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Special Education Paraeducator
Missy Umstead- Buccholz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Special Education Paraeducator
Jessee Lindberg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Special Education Paraeducator
Glenda Bowers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .School-wide Title Paraeducator
Jean Halvorson. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . School-wide Title Paraeducator
Valerie Hansen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . School-wide Title Paraeducator
Marlys Tonge. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . School-wide Title Paraeducator
Patty Hedgecock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . School-wide Title Paraeducator
Gayle Spilman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .School-wide Title Paraeducator
Sue Kingsbury. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Food Service Helper
Dedra Whyte. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Food Service Helper
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Lisa Scheele . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lunchroom Monitor
Cathy Wolfe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Noon Assistant
Tina Miglio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Noon Assistant
Deana Krause. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Noon Assistant
Joni Coyle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Discipline Assistant
Ric Razon. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Head Custodian
Greg Fang . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Night Custodian
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