Welcome to
Kirtland Elementary
School
New Student Handbook
Written by the students for the students
Table of Contents:
ABC’s of Kirtland Elementary School …………….…2-3
How to Act in the Hallways……………………….……...4
How to act at recess and what to do ……….………..5
How to become a buzz out bullies ………………….….6
How to act in library ………………………...……………..7
How to act during music ………………………….………8
How to keep our school clean …………………………9
How to act at art…………………………………………..10
Kirtland Elementary School Alphabet
Here is a brief overview of 26 school policies
Aa is for…Art
We have Art class with Mrs. Davis. At art class,
we get to paint and draw. Art is super fun!
Aa is for … Amazing
KES is an amazing school!
Bb is for… Buzz out Bullying
Kirtland Elementary School is a bully free school
and we do not allow students to be bullies or to
get bullied.
Bb is for…. Best
Always try you best at school no matter what!
Cc is for…Caring
Dd is for… D.E.A.R,
Caring is showing that you are helpful to others
D.E.A.R. stands for Drop Everything And Read.
at Kirtland Elementary School
We do this often at K.E.S.
Cc is for…cheerful
Dd is for… Dungeon Dodgeball
Kirtland is full of cheerful people and we are
In Physical Education we play dungeon
always happy! We cheer on our football team!
dodgeball to stay active
Ee is for…Enter
We love when new students enter the school.
Ee is for… Eager
We are always eager to learn at Kirtland
Elementary School!
Gg is for…Gym
Gym is fun because we get to be athletic.
Gym is awesome because we can play
basketball and other sports that help us stay
healthy.
Gg is for… Guidance
In guidance we learn about the six pillars of
character: respect, responsibility, citizenship,
caring, trustworthiness, fairness.
Ii is for…Independent Work Time
During tests you will work quietly and
independently.
Ii is for… Interviewing
In Miss Wenham’s Toss Up Tuesday you get to
interview people in the school.
Kk is for …Kirtland Elementary School
Kirtland is the best school to go to! We learn a
great deal at K.E.S. and always have an
amazing time while challenging ourselves.
Kk… if for Kids
All the kids at Kirtland are very smart!
Ff is for…Fun
At Kirtland School our teachers try to make
many of their lessons fun and meaningful, so
that we will remember and understand them.
Ff is for… Fit Fridays
Fit Fridays remind us to stay healthy at Kirtland.
Hh is for…Hallways
In the hallways you should be quiet, so that you
do not disturb other classes.
Hh is for… Help
With help from our teachers and parents we
learn as much as we are capable of.
Jj is for… Job Well Done
Make sure you always feel that you have done
a job well and have done your best work!
Jj is for… Just Run
Just Run is when you get to run a mile every
Monday and Friday morning before school.
Ll is for…Learning
At Kirtland you get to learn new things every
day. Our teachers challenge us and expand
our minds.
Ll is for… Leaving
When the day is over no one wants to leave!
Mm is for…Music
Music is neat. In third grade you get to start
playing the recorder. It is always interesting to
learn the new songs.
Mm is for… Math
In third grade we learn how to do
multiplication and division in Math class.
Oo is for…Open House
Here you get to learn about the upcoming
school year. You can also stock up on Kirtland
gear and eat ice cream!
Oo is for… Others
You should always help others when they need
help.
Qq is for…Quizzes
Quizzes are fun because they test our
knowledge. In math we have timed quizzes
that allow us to know how well we know our
facts.
Qq is for… Questions
When you are learning it is good to ask lots of
questions to make sure you understand what
you are being taught.
Ss is for…Specials
At Kirtland Elementary we have specials, such
as: Art, Computer, P.E., Music, Guidance, and
Library. You should give these teachers the
same respect that you give to your classroom
teacher.
Ss is for… Specific
You need to be specific when you answer a
question.
Uu is for…Understanding
The work that we do in our classroom helps us
understand new concepts and helps build our
knowledge.
Uu is for… Useful
School supplies are very useful at school, such
as: pencils, paper, glue sticks and scissors
Ww is for…Welcoming
We always welcome new students at Kirtland
Elementary School!
Ww is for… Write
At Kirtland we always write neatly!
Nn is for…Nice
If you are nice to others then others will be nice
to you. You will make new friends if you are
nice to others.
Nn is for… New
We love having new students at Kirtland
Elementary School.
Pp is for…Paper
Paper is important because we use it every
day in school. We always use our best
handwriting while using the paper!
Pp is for…Push in your chair
It is important to push in your chair because if
you don’t someone might trip and get hurt.
Rr is for…Respect
Respect others, so that others will respect you.
If you don’t respect other people won’t
respect you!
Rr is for… Responsibility
We are always responsible at Kirtland
Elementary school. This means we are always
doing what we are suppose to do when we
are suppose to.
Tt is for…Talking
You may talk when your teacher allows you to
and when it is related to the topics being
discussed. You may also talk at recess and
lunch.
Tt is for… Tests
At KES we take many tests and we always try
our hardest on every test we take.
Vv is for…Voting
At Kirtland we get to vote on issues, such as our
student council members.
Vv is for… Visitors
At KES we always welcome visitors to help in
our classrooms!
X, Y, and Z are for...
We are eXcited to meet You! Make sure you gets
plenty of Zzzz's each night as we have exciting days
planned at Kirtland Elementary School!
X, Y and Z are for..
At KES we are eXcellent students, if You don’t know
an answer you can ask for help!
We Zoom outside on the field.
KIRTLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
HOW TO Act IN THE HALLWAY
By: Marko, Madelyn, Brielle and Jake
There are many expectations for
students in the hallways at Kirtland
Elementary School. According to our
guidance counselor, Mrs. Bowen, it is
very important that students are aware
of all of the rules in the hallway. One of
these rules is not to talk in the hallway
because it is an interruption to other
classes. In the hallway you need to
make sure you wear a pass at all times,
so that an adult knows where you are.
The reason you need to walk is for the
safety of yourself and the safety of
others. When you are in the hallway
you need to stay on a certain side to
make it easier for people to pass you.
At Kirtland you are always expected to
stay on the right side of the hallway.
Walk, speak quietly, keep hands to
yourself, and follow the directions from
adults in the hallways at Kirtland
Elementary.
It is important to behave in the
hallways at Kirtland Elementary School.
If you do not follow the rules in the
hallways a teacher might have to close
their door, or you might get in trouble.
At Kirtland Elementary School there are
cameras in the hallway to make sure
everyone is following the rules and
everyone is safe. You are not supposed
to run because you might hurt yourself,
you should not throw soap on the floor
in the bathroom because you might fall
and it is unsafe. The restrooms are a
place to go to the bathroom and wash
your hands, they are not a place to
goof off. If you run you may run into
someone else and not only hurt
yourself, but also may hurt someone
else. If you are loud you may distract
someone who is taking a test or working
hard on a assignment, which may
make them get a bad grade. It is very
significant to behave in the hallways for
many reasons.
KIRTLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
HOW TO Behave at Recess
By: Timmy, Kevin, Nick and Anthony
Recess is an important part of the day at
Kirtland Elementary School. It allows for students to
have a break from learning and to have fun with
their friends. Each grade gets 25 minutes for recess
every day. Kindergarten and first grade go out to
recess at 11:05 and go back inside at 11:30. Third
grade and fifth grade go out for recess at 11:35
and come back in at 12:00. Lastly, second grade
and fourth grade go out to recess at 12:05 and
come back in at 12:30. When you go to recess you
go to the playground that is right outside in front of
the school.
At recess there are many activities that you
can do. You can play on the swings, play on the
playground, play basketball. You can even play
football. The football field is by the playgrounds in
the grass that is right in front of the school.
Sometimes recess is inside due to the
weather. If this is the case it is either in your
classroom or in the gym. We still have lots of fun
even if we can’t go outside. We play games such
as knock out or basketball. We play with the hula
hoops, jump ropes and the rock wall. Recess is an
essential part of the day at Kirtland Elementary
School.
It is important to be respectful at recess and to be
aware of what you are not allowed to do at recess.
You are not allowed to climb on the slides and
tubes. You can’t throw rocks at people or at the
school. You need to make sure you stay clear of
the mud during recess time. If you have to go the
bathrooms ask permission and get a pass before
going inside. If you bring toys out to recess you
cannot throw them up the slide. There is no
tackling allowed at recess, whether you are playing
sports or not. The slide is for sliding down not
climbing up. When we line up to go to lunch you
need to stand quietly and respectfully. If you
disobey these rules you will have to stand against
the wall and will go to lunch last. If you are very
disrespectful at recess you will be sent to the
principal’s office. Please make sure you know the
rules at recess time.
Recess is the favorite time of day for many
students at Kirtland Elementary School. You get to
see and play with friends that aren’t in your class, as
well as friends that are in your class. It is the time
when you can let loose and be loud without being
disruptive to classes. We always have a good time
during recess at Kirtland Elementary School.
KIRTLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
HOW TO BECOME A BUZZ OUT BULLY BUDDY
By: Danny, Alex, Chelsea, Mia and Emma
The definition of a bully is someone who
likes to hurt or tease weaker people. A bully
can be physically, verbally, or emotionally
abusive to another person. One type of bully is
an intimidating bully. An intimidating bully is
someone who teases another person. Another
bully is a physical bully. A physical bully
physically hurts another person. This type of
bully hits, punches, or kicks people. Another
bully is a verbal bully. A verbally abusive bully
is a person who calls other’s names. Kirtland
Elementary School is proud to be a bully free
school.
A bully free school is a school where we
are proud of the fact that we do not have
bullies. Kirtland Elementary School is full of
buddies rather than bullies. At Kirtland
Elementary School we do not accept bullies as
a part of our daily lives. If we see someone
being bullied we put a stop to it right way and
tell a student what they are doing wrong when
it is happening, so that it does not continue to
happen.
These are the ways to become a buzz
out bully buddy. One way is to be nice to
somebody else. If you know someone that is
being bullied be a friend to them. Help people
out when you see they need help. For
example, if someone drops their stuff in the
hallway be a buddy and help that person pick
up their stuff or if you see someone is sitting at
lunch all alone go and sit with them. After you
have done something worth being recognized
for, somebody has to notice you and write it
down and give it to Mrs. Davis. People are
always looking for new buddies so be aware
that many people are paying attention to you
and your actions wherever you may be. Lastly,
Mrs. Davis gets the letter and calls you on the
loud speakers during Friday announcements.
Once your name has been announced you
get to go and get your award and your name
is put up for everyone to see.
KIRTLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
HOW TO ACT IN LIBRARY
By: Skylar Kasmerski and Megan Yarborough
Library is one of the specials that
we get to attend at Kirtland schools.
Each class typically gets a half an hour
of library each week. It is important to
be considerate during library. The
dictionary definition of considerate is
“caring about a person’s feelings.” Our
definition of considerate is to be nice to
someone and to treat them with
respect.
Pictured above Mrs. Juday
Mrs. Juday is our school librarian.
Mrs. Juday has worked at Kirtland
Elementary School for eight years. She
is awesome and is always helpful to us.
She loves working with children and we
love going to library with her. Her
favorite book is The Heavenly Village by
Cynthia Rylant. Mrs. Juday also
believes that it is important to be
considerate no matter what.
When you go to library at Kirtland
Elementary School you want to make
sure you check out books that are at
your reading level. These books that
are at your reading level are called,
“just right books.” You can find a book
that is just right for you by reading one
page of your book and putting up one
finger for each word you miss. If you
have one or two fingers up, the book is
at your level. If you only have one
finger up then the book is too easy. If
you have three, four or give fingers up
then the book is too hard. You can also
ask your teacher what letter level you
are at and find books at your level that
way. Mrs. Juday is able to help you find
books that are just right for you. IT is
very important that you check books
out that are at your level, so that you
are able to read and enjoy the book.
KIRTLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
HOW TO ACT IN MUSIC
By: Aidan Marsch, Brandon Selvaggio, Lauren Namciu
One of the specials that we
have the opportunity to go to at
Kirtland Elementary School is music.
Our music teacher is Mr. Witzack. He
used to teach in the Kirtland High
School, but now he teaches at the
Kirtland Elementary School. Mr.
Witzack is a nice teacher.
Grades kindergartens through
fifth grade have the opportunity to
go to Music. In music class we sing
songs, play instruments and get to
play games.
One of our favorite things to do is
play games at music. Two of the
games that we play are: Bickle
Boccle Blue Bottom and Old Mother
Witch. In Bickle Boccle Blue Bottom
there is a shark that you need to try
and get away from. First you sing
the song, Bickle Boccle Blue Bottom
if you want a partner just use me.
Then, you get a partner and
whoever does not get a partner
becomes the shark and is the goal is
to avoid the shark. If the shark lightly
taps you, you are out and so is the
shark. The last person sounding is the
winner! In Old Mother Witch you sing
a song, “Old Mother Witch fell in a
ditch picked up a penny and
thought she was rich..” and then the
classmates sing and the witch sing
back and forth. Then the witch tries
to tag people to get them out.
These are just two examples of the
games we get to play at Kirtland
Elementary School.
In third grade you start to play
the recorder in music class. You get
to move in belt color (like you would
in karate) by playing a song to the
best of your ability. If you succeed
you’ll get a new belt color. It is so
much fun! The last belt you will
receive is the black belt and then at
this point you will get to do a solo.
This is our favorite part about music in
third grade!
Music is a nice break during the
week in our schedule. Everyone
enjoys going and getting to sing and
play games! We are lucky to have it
at our school!
KIRTLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
HOW TO KEEP KIRTLAND CLEAN
By: Carson Andonian, Ryan Ritossa
There are many different ways
that we help keep our school clean at
Kirtland Elementary School. If we
someone littering or making a mess in or
on the school property we make sure
that we tell them to stop and tell a
parent or teacher, or that we help
them clean it up. It’s important to keep
the school clean because the school is
where we spend a great deal of time
and we definitely do not want our
school to smell bad. At Kirtland
Elementary School we don’t want to
make a mess because we don’t our
janitor, Mr. DeCarlo to have to clean it
up. These are some ways that we keep
our school clean. Mr. DeCarlo uses a
machine called the Viper to keep our
hallways and cafeteria clean. The
Viper wipes and dries the floor. It is
awesome!
Pictured: Mr. Decarlo
The definition of clean is free from
dirt. That is what we want Kirtland
Schools to be. One way that we can
keep our school clean is to pick up
paper towels on the floor in the
restroom rather than leaving it there.
There are many other ways that we can
keep our school clean, too. One is to
make sure you pick up trash whether it
is on the school or not. We do not want
our community to be dirty, either.
Clean up little messes because they
lead to bigger messes. And last, but
not least don’t forget that the janitors
have families so you need to pick up
your mess to allow them more time to
spend with their family. We love our
school janitors!
It is important to clean up after
yourself and others so that we don’t
make extra work for our school janitors
that work so hard every day to help our
school be a clean place for us. If you
see something on the ground or on
school property pick it up. If someone
spills their drink grab some paper towels
and help clean up the mess. If we all
help out it can make a big difference!
KIRTLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
HOW TO ACT AT ART
By: Kelly Faber, Audrey Ryser, Hailey Johnson- Stewart
There are many important thing
you should know at Kirtland Elementary
school when you go to art. Art class is a
favorite among many of the students
here because of all the fun projects we
get to do, but in order to participate in
these projects it is very important that
you follow the rules. You cannot tip
your chair at all when you are there
because if you do it might flip over and
you might get hurt. If you do not listen
to our teacher, Mrs. Davis then you will
not be able to participate in that
week’s project. You are not allowed to
sit next to a friend if you are going to
talk them. You cannot throw your trash
on the ground or you will have to pick it
up and you will get in trouble. These
are important things that you need to
know before going to art class at
Kirtland.
Mrs. Davis with first grade
It is important to have rules and
routines in art class, so that we can
accomplish a lot during the time we are
there. When we come to Art we know
exactly how to behave and we also
know what will happen if we are
disrespectful. It is important to be
respectful at K.E.S.
When you get to art class it is
important that you know the routine.
The first thing you do when you get
there is find a seat. Mrs. Davis allows us
to sit where ever we want as long as we
are good listeners. Once Mrs. Davis
knows that everyone is listening she
gives directions on what we will be
doing that day. We typically go to Art
for 50 minutes one time a week. Within
these 50 minutes we are able to
accomplish many different projects.
We always have fun at Art at Kirtland
Elementary School.