Welcome to Joli Ann
Leichtag Elementary!
Go, Jaguars!
Get to know us!
Mrs. Costanzo
Mrs. Gomez
Mrs. Walker
Mr. Lu
Mrs. Casarez
First Things First
Here is some information that will help
you be a successful Jaguar TODAY!
Day 1
What are the main
school rules?
• Keep hands, feet and objects to yourself.
• Follow directions from all school adults
the first time they are given
• Stay in the assigned areas.
• Be kind in actions (things you do) and in
words (things you say).
Always walk on white!
What about restrooms?
• Treat the school restroom
like it was in your home.
• No playing inside or in
front of restrooms.
• No climbing on stalls.
• No water play
• Be sure to flush
• Wash your hands
• Do not waste soap or
tissue
• Your teacher will explain
the restroom procedures
for your class.
What about snacks at recess?
• If you bring a snack from home, it should be a
healthy snack (fruit, cheese & crackers…). Do not
bring soda or candy to school.
• All food should be eaten in the outdoor lunch area
sitting at a table, not while walking.
• Eat your snack before you go play.
• To be excused
(1)Raise your hand
(2) WAIT to be excused,
(3) Pick up & throw your trash away, then
(4)Go play! 
What can I do on the
playground?
• You can climb on the play equipment
• You can play tetherball, four square,
hop scotch, handball, basketball, soccer
or kickball.
• You can use hula hoops and jumpropes
• You can run laps for exercise!
What activities and actions
are not allowed?
• Tag (chasing others) & football are not allowed
(except in P.E. where it is closely supervised)
• Do not walk through planters; use sidewalks
• Do not play in hallways or by classrooms. Students
in class are always working and learning.
• Do not throw rocks at people or things.
• No pens, crayons, pencils or other school supplies
may be on the playground or in the restrooms.
• No cartwheels or tumbling ~ our ground is too hard!
• Do not climb on or hide behind the backpack racks.
Please stay away from these.
What areas are out of
bounds during recess?
• Parking lot
side of 300
building
• Field side
of 400
building
Between
Kindergarten
and the 300
building (primary
classes)
If your classroom door is in one of these walkways, once
you leave your classroom you may not go back. Use the
tub provided for anything you need to take back later.
My class is on the side that is out of
bounds. Where can I put my lunch
box or jacket during recess?
• Each class on the back
side of the 300 building
will have a tub with the
room number on it. Put
your items inside the
tub for your room.
There will be one tub at
each end of the
sidewalk to the 400s.
New Bells
Grades 1, 2 and 3 have
two bells at recess. The
first means that recess
is almost over. Go use
the restroom, get a
drink, and return
borrowed equipment to
the ball cart.
At lunch, the first two
bells are for Grades 1 &
2; a warning and a final,
just like morning recess.
Grade 3 needs to listen
for the third bell. It has a
different sound. This bell
signals the end of
recess.
What do I do when the bell rings?
• Stop playing immediately and FREEZE in
place.
• Hold any balls.
• Listen for the Supervisor’s whistle
• After the whistle, walk toward your classroom
• Be sure to return equipment you may have
borrowed.
• Make an orderly line in the spot your teacher
shows you.
Lunch Time Procedures
What do we do at
lunch time?
• Your teacher will
have your class line
up and walk you to
the side of the
cafeteria
• Sit with legs crossed,
facing the building
• Use quiet voices and
keep your hands to
yourself
• Hold on to your lunch
card and do not bend
it
• A school adult will
invite your class in
when it is your turn
Tip: A well-behaved class may earn
the FAST PASS!
How do I get my
cafeteria lunch?
• Walk in the line with
your lunch card or
money ready
• Pick up your fork
packet
• Pick up one milk
• Give the cashier your
card or your money
• Go to the lunch window
and get your 2 fruits or
vegetables and a main
dish
• Be polite, smile and
say, “Thank you.”
• Select some healthy
fruits and vegetables
from the salad bar
• Walk to the outdoor
eating area with 2
hands on your tray.
What happens at the
lunch tables?
• Sit down at a table
• Eat your lunch
• Use good manners
When you have finished and your
mouth is empty
1. Raise your hand
2. WAIT to be excused
3. Throw your trash away
4. Walk to the playground
Let’s review that again….
When you are finished eating:
1.Raise your hand
2.Wait for a supervisor to excuse you
3.Throw your trash away
4.Walk to the playground
Be respectful
• Many people have allergies.
• An allergy may be to a bee sting, a smell, an
animal, a medicine or a food.
• Some tables are marked as, “PEANUT
FREE.”
• If you have anything with peanuts or peanut
butter, please do not sit there.
• Items with peanuts may include trail mix,
granola bars, cookies, snacks, or sandwiches.
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Do not ruin the signs that identify
our special Peanut Free tables.
We are almost done!
Here’s how to have a safe dismissal at
the end of the day.
The end of the day
• If you brought a backpack,
a lunchbox or a jacket to
school, be sure to take it
home.
• Our school library is not
open after school
• You may not play on the
playground after school
• Walk when you are
dismissed
Please do not climb or stand
on the landscape rocks.
Do not climb or stand on our
dedication plaque.
What about JAG P.M.?
• Students must be officially enrolled in JAG
P.M. to attend the program. (There is probably
a ‘waiting list’).
• Students in JAG P.M. need to stay inside
the school fence and go directly to the
cafeteria where you will get a card and “scan
in.”
• JAG P.M. staff will explain procedures
that you need to know.
What if I walk home?
• Try to walk with a family
member, a neighbor or a
buddy
• Leave school right away
• Use school crossings & follow
directions from the Crossing
Guard.
• Use sidewalks and be a good
citizen; don’t throw rocks,
don’t use bad words, don’t
tease or pet dogs, don’t‘ pick
flowers, etc.
• You represent our school--show proper JAGUAR Pride.
Can I ride my bike?
• Students in grades
3– 5 may ride bikes.
Students must wear
a helmet.
• Scooters, skates,
skateboards, and
“heelie shoes” are
NOT allowed at
school.
That’s it for today!
We are glad you are
here!
Have a successful
school year.
The Successful Jaguar
Day 2
We hope you are meeting many teachers
and students at our school.
Here are some more details on how to be
a SUCCESS . . .
When can I arrive at
school?
• The playground opens
at 8:15. Anyone
arriving before that
time must wait in front
of the cafeteria.
• The gate at the west
end of the playground
is for pre-school
families only.
When does breakfast
begin?
• The cafeteria opens
for breakfast at
• 8:15 for
Grades 1 – 5
• 8:00 for
Kindergarten
Let’s review rules for the
eating area
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Walk
Sit down to eat
Use good manners & kind words
Raise your hand to be excused by a
school adult
• Throw your trash away AFTER you are
excused
What are the rules in the
equipment area?
• Walk!
• Go down the slide on your
bottom.
• One person on the slide at a
time.
• Do not sit or play under the
platforms
• Travel on monkey
bars goes in one
direction
• Use two hands on
the bars
• No pushing
• No “Tag” or chasing
others
• Follow all directions
from the supervisor.
Tetherball Basics
• All tetherball games have the
same rules. You may not
make up new rules.
1. You may not touch the rope.
2. You may not grab the pole.
3. You must stay on your side of
the divided circle.
4. All play immediately stops
when the bell rings.
What things can I bring to
school?
• You can bring a
backpack
• You can bring some
school supplies
(Ask your teacher).
• You can bring a
healthy snack
• You may bring your
own lunch
What things should not be
brought to school?
• Do not bring toys to
• Do not bring cameras,
school.
iPods, MP3 players,
• Do not bring candy, gum
video game players,
or soda.
etc.
• Sidewalk chalk is not
• Do not bring sharp
allowed at school.
items, “poppers”, toy
• No footballs.
guns, or items that
• If you are not sure if it is
might hurt someone or
okay to bring something,
scare them.
ask a school adult
before you bring it.
Dress at School
Hats, caps and mittens
may not be worn inside
school buildings.
Baseball caps must
be worn with the bill
in the front.
Any writing or pictures on
clothing should be
appropriate for school.
• Clothing should be
comfortable and
modest. (No strappy
tops or bare tummies).
Always look your best!
What if I am sick or hurt?
• We have a health office
at school.
• Students must have a
pass to go to the health
office
• Only the person with the
pass should enter the
office; friends need to
stay on the playground.
What happens in P.E.?
• Coach Brown is our
P.E. teacher!
• Your teacher will walk
your class to the spot
you will meet the P.E.
teacher.
• You may be divided
into groups to learn
skills or play games
• Listen, be a good sport,
follow directions, have
fun!
• After P.E. you will be
dismissed to walk back
to the place you will
meet your teacher.
• Remember to wear
appropriate shoes for
P.E.!
Can you hear me now?
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If you have a cell phone it must be
turned off during school hours and
kept in a backpack or a safe spot
your teacher designates in your
classroom.
Cell phones may not be on the
playground before school, during
recess or during P.E.
No texting at school.
You may not take photos at school
using your cell phone.
Keep your cell phone in a safe
place.
The Successful Jaguar
Day 3
Follow the
GOLDEN
RULE
Treat others the way
you want to be
treated.
Treat others the way you
want to be treated.
• Compliment
someone
---“I like your shirt”
---“That’s a cool back pack.”
---”You look nice today”
---”Your art project is really
great.”
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Be helpful
Be kind
Be supportive
Use good manners
Say, “Please” and
“Thank you”
• Be friendly & smile.
No Bullying!
Actions that are unkind that
MAY be Bullying
• Harassment
• Pushing / Hitting / Kicking
• Leaving people out
• Teasing
• Verbal threats of harm
• Name Calling
• Saying mean things
• Cyber Bullying
(Use of computers, texting, or Internet)
BE AGAINST BULLYING
RESPECT DIFFERENCES
TELL AN ADULT,TEACHER OR PARENT
DON’T REACT – TRY TO IGNORE OR WALK AWAY
BE WITH OTHER KIDS RATHER THAN ALONE
TRY TO TALK TO THE BULLY
(For example, “It makes me feel upset when
you do that. Please stop.”
IF YOU SEE SOMEONE BEING
BULLIED, SPEAK UP. (For example,
Stop saying mean things. None
of us like to hear it. Please stop.)
What are some of the GOOD things I
might earn at school?
• Safari Tickets
• Citizen of the Week
• Student of the
Month
• Principal’s
Signature
• Jag Tags
• Lunch Fast Pass for
your class
• Breakfast of
Champions
• Feeling proud!
What are the consequences for not
following the rules?
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Phone call home
“Time out”
Loss of recesses
Loss of privilege
(field trip, assembly,
special event)
• Referral
• In-School
Supervision
• Out of School
Suspension
We are all individuals.
We all have feelings.
Every one has different abilities.
Every one looks different.
CELEBRATE DIVERSITY!
Name calling based on how a person looks, a
person’s color or a person’s abilities is not
tolerated.
Let’s review. . .
Whisper to your neighbor
• Keep ____, ____ and ____ to ______
• Follow directions from all __________
the _____ time.
• Be kind in ______ and ______
• To leave the lunch table I need to
(1)R___(2) W____(3) T____ (4)W____.
Self Check with the
Four Way Test
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Is it KIND?
Is it SAFE
Is it HONEST?
Is it something I would want someone
to SAY or DO to me?
If you answer “No” to any of these
questions, you should not be
doing it at school.
Expect SUCCESS
Be your BEST