At Parkview Elementary, We Respect Learning, Ourselves, Others, Property and Safety .
Beliefs
Respect
Self
Assemblies
Enter/exit area
quietly and in
an orderly
fashion
Hallways,Stairs
and Entrances
Move safely and
peacefully
Clap politely
and at
appropriate
times
Remain seated,
quiet, and
facing speaker
Follow the
speaker’s
instructions
Respect
the
Environ
ment
Treat mats,
chairs, benches
with care
Use good
manners
Use inside
voices
Listen quietly
and intently
Respect
Others
Eating Time
Washrooms
Flush toilets
Wash your hands with
soap and water
Playgrounds
Remain on
designated
playground areas
Play safely and by
the rules
Eat healthy
food
Walk quietly
Walk on the right
hand side of the hall
Respect bulletin
board displays
Keep entrances
clear
Wash hands
before eating
Stay seated in
your class or
lunch room
until the bell
rings
Listen to and
follow lunch
supervisors’
instructions
Use designated
washrooms
Flush toilets
Wash your hands with
soap and water
Respect privacy of
others
Tell office if there is a
problem
Wipe feet and/or
remove footwear at
entrances when
appropriate
Use designated doors
Keep entrances clear
Put litter in
garbage or
recycling bins
Clean
desks/tables at
the bell
Be cooperative,
help and include
others
Tidy up after yourself
Conserve soap and paper
towels
Respect washroom
equipment and
furnishings
Listen and follow
supervisor’s
instructions
Play safely and by
the rules
Walk your wheels
Use designated
doors
Use equipment
safely and properly
Put litter in garbage
or recycling
containers
Bussing
All Settings
Bus students wait in
bus line-up, stay
behind the yellow
line.
Respect learning by
coming prepared,
staying on task, and
doing your best
Non bus students
clear school ground
once the buses leaves
Dress appropriately
for the weather
Be on time for your
bus
Listen intently to
others
Listen and follow
the instructions of
your bus driver
Follow all
instructions
Stay seated facing
forward
Keep the aisle clear
at all times
Respect bus seats
Follow bus driver’s
instructions re: food
and drink
Be in class and ready
to work by the 2nd bell
Follow Parkview’s
Dress Code
Treat school property
with care
Keep work-space tidy
Ask before using
others’ property
Wear indoor shoes
At all times we keep our hands, feet and property to ourselves.
At Parkview Elementary, we respect
Box 444, 605 Parksville Street, Sicamous B.C. V0E 2V0
Phone No: (250) 836-2871 Fax No: (250) 804-7792
E-mail: [email protected]
Student Handbook
2014-2015
Dear Parents and Guardians:
Please take some time to go through this handbook with your child. This book
contains valuable information regarding school programs, expectations and
policies. This handbook can be a wonderful way for parent and teacher to
communicate. Please help your child by checking the planner daily for
homework and other important information.
Val Edgell, Principal
We have read through this handbook and look forward to a great school year!
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PARKVIEW STAFF 2014-2015
Area Counsellor
Ms. Reta Moerike
Music/Band Teacher
Mr. Giles Borland/Mr. Jonathan Pickup
Bus Drivers
Mrs. Kathy Keam / Mr. Richard
Chartrand
Certified Education
Mrs. Joanne Fitzpatrick/Mrs. Rhonda
Assistants
Kerr/Mrs. Tamyra Simcoe/Mrs. Jayme
Laroy/Mrs. Therese Laverdiere/Mrs.
Cheryl Klyn/ Mrs. Tara Willey
Custodians
Mrs. Cathie Fitzpatrick / Mr. Rob Scott
Family Liaison Worker
Mrs. Dana Chapman
First Nations Support
Ms. Erica Seymour
Worker
Intermediate Teachers
Ms. Janine Stuart/ Mrs. Heather Milton
/Ms. Wendy Taylor/TBA
Learning Resource Teacher
Ms. Crystal Truscott
Lunch Hour Supervisors
(LHS)
Librarian
Primary Teachers
Mrs. Joanne Fitzpatrick / Mrs. Rhonda
Kerr / Mrs. Cheryl Klyn
Mrs. Jennifer Reed
Mrs. Sonya Rokosh / Mrs. Liz Piazza /
Ms. Karen Quinton / Mrs. Christine
Peel/Ms. Carla Wessely
Ms. Val Edgell
Mrs. Sandra Northway/Mrs. Lynn
Konrad
Ms. Nancy Kolkind
Principal
Secretary
Speech Pathologist
BELL SCHEDULE 2014-2015
1st Supervisor on Duty
7:50
First bell / classes begin
8:10 / 8:15
Recess
9:55-10:10
Classes begin
10:10
Play Outside / Eat Lunch
11:50 / 12:23
Return to class / Classes begin
12:37
Dismissal
2:10
September
SCHOOL CALENDAR 2014-2015
February
Mon- 1st Labour Day – no school
Tue- 2nd
School Opens
Mon- 15th Professional Development Day
Wed – 24th Terry Fox Run
Mon-9th B.C. Family Day (school closed)
Fri Feb 20th Professional development day
October
March
Mon-13th Thanksgiving (school closed)
Fri-24th Professional Development Day
Fri-13th
Last day before Spring Break
Mon-16th- 27th Spring Break/School Closure
Mon- 30th
School Reopens
November
April
Mon 10th Professional Development Day
Tues-11th Remembrance Day
Wed-1st
Fri- 3rd
Mon-6th
Fri 24th
May
Mon-18th
December
Fri-19th Last day before Winter Vacation
Dec-22-Jan 2 Winter Vacation
Kindergarten Registration
Good Friday
Easter Monday (school closed)
Professional Development Day
Victoria Day (school closed)
January
June
Mon-5th School re-opens
Fri- 23rd Professional development day
Thurs-25th Last day for students
Fri-26th
Admin Day - Last day for teachers
PARKVIEW ELEMENTARY ACTIVITY FEE
A school activity fee of $20.00 per student is requested by Parkview Elementary. This optional activity
fee supports the cost of cultural performances and other recreational programs. These activities enrich
the regular education curriculum. Prompt payment of fees is appreciated. Fees can be waived in
certain circumstances. Please consult with the school principal.
SCHOOL GROWTH PLAN 2014-2015
Focus 1: To improve the reading skills for all students.
Focus 2: To improve writing skills, particularly non-fiction writing, for all students
Focus 3: To improve the math skills of all students.
PARENT ADVISORY COUNCIL/SCHOOL PLANNING COUNCIL
Parents are encouraged to be actively involved at Parkview Elementary. There are many opportunities
for you to be a part of the school community.
 Attend monthly Parent Advisory Council meetings (all parents
 Join the School Planning Council.
 Volunteer to be part of the One-to-One Reading program.
 Volunteer in your child’s classroom.
 Volunteer to coach a team.
 Sign-up to supervise a field trip.
 Attend school events and assemblies.
 Volunteer for the Breakfast and Hot Lunch Program.
 Be part of our annual “Fun Fair” organization committee.
are members).
PARKVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISCIPLINE
All individuals at Parkview Elementary School are expected to show respect for our school beliefs:
“At Parkview Elementary School, we respect learning, ourselves, others, property and safety”.
In instances, where students misbehaviour occurs, these expectations are reviewed either at the
classroom or office level. Our school staff believes in the philosophy of restitution. We teach our
students to identify their misbehaviour and the underlying causes of the misbehaviour. Students are
expected to accept responsibility for their actions and actively seek a way to fix the problem.
Where behaviours are chronic, Parkview Elementary implements a progressive discipline model.
 Review of school beliefs.
 Restitution - student attempts to fix the problem with an Action Plan.
 Parent notification and involvement in Action Plan.
 In-school suspension (parents phoned).
 Out-of-school suspension (parents phoned, letter home, letter to District).
 District Referral.
“Bottom Line” behaviours such as physical or verbal violence, drug and alcohol use, or direct defiance
of a staff member will result in a student automatically being sent home (out of school suspension).
PARKVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL POLICIES
Aboriginal Education Programs
 Parkview Elementary School is pleased to be able to offer some Aboriginal Education
programs throughout the school year.
 These programs supplement our regular programs and are available through Aboriginal
Education Support Workers hired by the School District.
Accident/Injury Policy
 Essential first aid will be administered by staff with First Aid training.
 In the event of injury or illness, a parent or “emergency contact” will be notified to take the
child home. Please advise the school of any changes to home, doctor or emergency contacts.
Allergy policy
Parkview is a nut sensitive school. Due to severe and life threatening allergies for both students and
staff, please do NOT send peanut butter or any nut products to school. Your cooperation is appreciated.
Bussing
 Contact District Transportation (250-832-9415) regarding specific routes and schedules.
Information can also be found on the District website (www.sd83.bc.ca)
 Students are expected to follow school behaviour expectations when riding the
bus. Bus transportation is a privilege not a right.
 For safety reasons, kindergarten students must be met by a parent/guardian/designate at their
stop.
 A student must bring a note from home if he/she wishes to get off at a stop other than their
regular stop.
Closed Campus Policy
 Students cannot leave the school grounds during the day unless they are signed out at the office
by a parent or guardian.
 Students should not arrive at school prior to the first supervisor going on duty.
 Students are required to leave the school ground and go directly home once the last bus has
arrived for pickup.
Computer Policy
 Computer time is available for all Parkview Elementary classes.
 Students must be supervised in the computer lab. Students are not to access the internet
without staff supervision/permission. Students must have signed permission from a parent in order to
access the internet.
 No computer disks/jump drives from home are allowed in the lab. (This is to protect against
virus and copyright violations).
Dress Code
 Students wearing clothing depicting drugs, alcohol or inappropriate slogans or gestures will be
asked to cover up or change.
 Students wearing spaghetti straps or showing bare mid-drift will also be
asked to cover up.
 Sunglasses and hats are not to be worn indoors.
Electronics Policy (as per SD#83 Regulation 3000)
The School District will not be held responsible in any capacity for physical damage, loss or theft of
any personally-owned device.
Use of personally-owned devices in the classroom will be at the discretion of the classroom teacher.
Classroom teachers may prohibit, restrict or regulate use of personally-owned devices.
All use of a personally-owned devices must support the instructional activities occurring in the school
environment.
Personally-owned devices may be used only for instructional purposes. Cell phones and other
electronic devices must be turned off at the beginning of the day and not turned on again until
following dismissal at the end of the day, unless otherwise directed by a teacher.
Extra-Curricular Activities
 A number of extra-curricular sports and activities are offered at Parkview Elementary.
These will depend on the interests and abilities of staff and students.
 Community volunteer coaches are appreciated and encouraged.
Healthy Schools/Healthy Foods
 Parents are asked to send healthy snacks and lunches to school with their children. Please do
not send pop and candy with your child.
 Parkview Elementary does offer a breakfast and lunch program for any child needing food.
Inclement Weather
 Weather allowing, students are expected to play outside before school, at recess, and at lunch.
 If the temperature is extremely cold or if it is excessively wet or windy, students will be
permitted to stay in during break times.
 Please note, if your child is too ill to go outside to play, he/she should not be at school. This
policy is in the interest of the health of staff, students and guests of Parkview Elementary.
Indoor Footwear
 All outdoor footwear is to be removed when entering the school. In order to keep our school
clean and reduce the damage to the flooring, students are asked to have a pair of indoor shoes.
Running shoes are suitable for this use. For safety and health reasons stocking feet are not
permitted.
 Please try to avoid shoes that will mark the floors.
Lice Policy
 In the case of a suspected lice infestation, the child will be checked and, if confirmed, the
parent will be notified to take the child home. District #83 regulation 9070.3.e states that
“students infested with head lice will remain out of school until they have been treated with a
recommended agent or protocol to ensure that they are free of all head lice.”
Lost and Found
 Over the course of each term, numerous lost clothing items are accumulated. Students and
parents can view the Lost and Found contents at any time.
 At the end of each term, clothing will be displayed to all students. Any unclaimed items will be
sent to the local thrift shop.
 To reduce the number of lost items, please clearly mark all student property with your child’s
name.
Medication
 Staff members can only administer medication to a student if there has been a written consent
form filled out and signed by a parent/guardian.
 Medication and consent forms are then kept secure in a cabinet at the school.
 Forms are available at the office.
Newsletters
 Newsletters
 Newsletters
are sent home at the beginning of every month.
are also posted on the school website (www.par.sd83.bc.ca).
Safe Arrival Program
 Please inform the school if your child is going to be away.
 If your child does not arrive at school, and we have not received a message
from home, a call will be made to the parent/guardian.
Student Reporting Periods
 Formal report cards are issued three times a year, typically in December, March and June.
These formal reports will be supplemented with a minimum of two additional informal reports
during the year.
 Please feel free to contact your child’s teacher at any time during the year should you wish to
discuss their progress.
Telephone Use
 Students are to use phones for emergencies only.
 Students must have permission from a staff member before they use a phone.
 Though the school has a message retrieval system, we cannot guarantee that messages received
after 1:45 p.m. will be delivered prior to students going home.
“Wheels” at School
 Students who bring bikes to school must keep them locked up in the bike stands during school
hours. By law, all students must wear a helmet. Students are not permitted to ride bikes on
school grounds.
 Skateboards, scooters, “heelies”, and in-line skates may not be used on school property. At
Parkview Elementary, we respect safety by “walking our wheels”.
Volunteers
 Parkview Elementary welcomes parent and community volunteers. District #83 policy,
however, requires that all volunteers now fill out volunteer forms.
 Parent drivers are also required to fill out a “School Use of Private Vehicle” form.
 All forms can be obtained in the school office. Forms must be completed each year.