Bannon Creek School
Family/School Handbook
2013-2014
“Whatever It Takes”
Dear Bannon Creek Students and Parents:
My name is Amreek Singh and I am the proud new principal of Bannon Creek
Elementary School. I am very excited about the 2013-2014 school year and on
behalf of our outstanding staff I would like to welcome all of you to the new school
year at Bannon Creek. We are looking forward to a great year filled with success
and accomplishments.
This parent /student handbook is a resource with information that will help you as
a parent to keep informed and to participate in the success of your children
attending Bannon Creek School. It is filled with information about school wide
procedures and policies, behavior expectations, positive rewards, and student
programs.
This year we will be focusing on providing extended academic support to our
students. We are going to have an extended day program that will address
academic needs in all grades. We will also use out Early Learning Intervention
Specialist to lead our Response to Intervention work in the 1st through 3rd grades.
We know, as parents, you are always looking for opportunities to contribute to
your child’s education. We are going to offer parent workshops and orientation
events to get parents to support your students at home with literacy activities.
I hope you are looking forward to the 2013-2014 school year with as much
enthusiasm as I am. We have a number of good things happening here at Bannon
Creek, so come by and visit us!
Go Beavers!
Amreek Singh
Principal, Bannon Creek Elementary
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Vision
Bannon Creek students are empowered to successfully approach life’s transitions and challenges. We
envision a safe and inviting atmosphere that creates a sense of belonging. Positive, supportive interactions
among students, staff, families and the community create the feeling of an extended family. Everyone is a
valued member of the learning community and is motivated to be present each day. A nurturing environment
encourages students to take risks and develop self-confidence. Student successes and achievements are
frequently recognized and celebrated.
Our learning community uses state approved curriculum and technology to address academic
standards. Academic language and problem solving strategies are explicitly taught and reinforced to help
students develop higher order thinking skills and meet grade level benchmarks. Extending the curriculum
enables students to approach academic assessments with greater confidence, resulting in improved
performance. A system of prevention and intervention strategies is systematically utilized to address the
needs of all students.
Positive social skills are valued at Bannon Creek. Students take pride in exhibiting citizenship, respect,
and manners. As a result, cooperation, empathy, patience, and appreciation of differences are practiced and
celebrated. Positive role models and explicit instruction in desired behaviors are complemented by character
trait education programs.
Opportunities for students to take active leadership roles within the school abound. Upper grade
students mentor younger students through collaborative learning activities. Working cooperatively with the
school to support and enhance the learning environment, families assume leadership roles in their child’s
education. Our staff of caring professionals is encouraged to work as a team. Teachers collaborate within and
across grade levels to share strategies for student success. Together, students, families, and staff build a
safety net of support for each other. As we maximize our individual potentials, we can achieve our school
wide goals. In the spirit of teamwork and responsibility we foster at Bannon Creek, we do WHATEVER IT
TAKES!
Mission
Our Bannon Creek community believes that all children can learn. We do Whatever It Takes to nurture,
educate, and challenge our students. The academic progress of each learner is measured using district and
state assessments which are shared with families through ongoing communication. Interventions and
enrichment strategies are provided for students performing below and above grade level standards. Bannon
Creek fosters appreciation for learning and cultural diversity. It is our mission to empower students to
successfully approach life’s transitions and challenges.
School Motto
Whatever It Takes
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Table of Contents
General Information:
Arrival/Dismissal
Independent Study
Early Dismissal
SARB
Health/Illness/Medications
Attendance/Illness
Before & After School Care/Preschool
Cafeteria/Breakfast/Lunch
Classroom Visitations
Conferences/Teacher Communication
Parent Concerns
Progress Reports/Report Cards
Homework/Computers/Internet
Textbooks
Safe Routes/Student Safety
Bus Transportation
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Page 13
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Student Programs:
English Language Learners/PIE/Bridge/CELDT
Gifted and Talented Education (GATE)
SST/Special Education/Psychologist
Student Council
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School Programs:
School Improvement Program (SIP)
School Site Council (SSC)
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Behavior and Discipline:
Schoolwide Agreement
Dress Code
Unwelcome Items/ Cell Phones
Food/Birthdays
Grounds for Suspension
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Page 20-21
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Especially For Students
Playground Games/Safety
Bicycle Rules
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General Information
Arrival
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Supervision is not available prior to 7:30 a.m.
Do NOT drop off your child earlier!
Students go directly to playground unless getting breakfast
Students line up in Multipurpose room on rainy days
Dismissal
 Students must be picked up in the FRONT of the school
 Teacher supervision is provided at the playground gate
 Arrangements must be made to pick students up on time
Absences
Call the office staff at 567-5600 to report all absences.
 All absences must be cleared within 3 days
It is important that children be trained to be punctual and regular in attendance beginning
with the first day of school. Parents who permit unnecessary absences and tardiness are
handicapping their child's education.
 A Perfect Attendance Certificate will be given for each trimester
 Perfect Attendance = present everyday with no tardies
The State of California has set up certain requirements regarding attendance. Each student
and their parents are held responsible for meeting these requirements. The State requires
each student to be in school unless their absence is excused.
ABSENCES EXCUSED FOR JUSTIFIABLE REASONS: A student shall be excused from school for
justifiable personal reasons, including, but not limited to, illness, medical or counseling
appointments, an appearance in court, observance of a holiday or ceremony of his/her
religion, attendance at religious retreats or an employment conference, when the pupil’s
absence has been requested in writing by the parent or guardian and approved by the
principal or designated representative. Students absent under this section are allowed to
make up assignments and tests missed during the absence (E.C. 48205).
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Unexcused Absences
Unexcused absences include:
 Visiting relatives and friends
 Having guests from out of town
 Oversleeping
 Bad weather
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Illness of parent or family member
Missed Bus
Other Transportation problems
Vacation
Early Dismissal
If you must sign a student out early for an appointment, the following rules apply:
 Parent/Guardian must come to the office to sign student out
 Parent/Guardian will be given a permission slip to pick student up from classroom
 Contact the office staff by phone or note if anyone other than parent/guardian will be
signing student out early
o Emergency contacts are not permitted to sign a student out without prior contact
from the parent/guardian
Truancy
 When a student is absent (unexcused) or late (unexcused) more than 30 minutes, three
or more times.
 Habitual truancy will result in:
o Teacher conference
o Administrator conference
o Referral to School Attendance Review Board (SARB)
Short Term Independent Study Contracts
 Available for students who will be out of school five (5) or more days, but not longer
than ten (10) days
 Independent Study Contracts (IS) allow students who will be absent the ability to get
credit as if attending school
 To request an Independent Study Contract
o Fill out the request form located in the school office
o Submit to office no less than five (5) days in advance
 All schoolwork must be turned in to the student’s teacher on the FIRST day back to
school after the contract period or the contract will be invalidated and the student’s
absences will be unexcused
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SCHOOL ATTENDANCE REVIEW BOARD (SARB)
One of the options listed on the student referral form is "Referral to SARB." The main
responsibility of the School Attendance Review Board (SARB) is to promote good school
attendance and behavior through the use of alternatives to the Juvenile Court system. This
process brings together parents, students, school personnel and community agencies to help
solve student attendance and/or behavior problems. The SARB coordinates community
services and designs remedies for students under school authority, or who are in danger of
becoming habitually truant, irregular in attendance, insubordinate, disorderly, or who have
exhausted the school's resources.
It is within the jurisdiction of SARB to ask that petitions be filed on behalf of minors in the
County Juvenile Court if- SARB determines that available public and private services are insufficient or
inappropriate to correct the insubordination or habitual truancy of a minor
 The minor does not follow SARB's directions or use the services provided
 The action of the Juvenile Court will result in the student's improved attendance or
behavior
A student must be in school to learn. In addition, punctuality and good attendance are
attributes that lead to successful performance in all walks of life. The Natomas Unified
School District will follow these procedures to ensure that attendance and punctuality are
encouraged on all of its campuses.
 The office staff or classroom teacher will verify each student absence.
 On the third unexcused absence or tardy of 30 minutes or more (or combination of
tardy and absence) a "notification of truancy" letter will be sent to the parent/guardian.
 On the fourth unexcused absence or tardy of 30 minutes or more (or combination), a
second "notification of truancy" letter will be sent. A site level SARB meeting will be
scheduled when reasonable.
 On the fifth unexcused absence or tardy of 30 minutes or more (or combination),
another "notice of truancy" letter will be sent. A District-level School Attendance
Review Board meeting will be scheduled.
 If the contract of the District S.A.R.B. meeting is not upheld, the case will be referred to
the North Area School Attendance Review Board.
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Student Health Information
The district nurse helps identify health problems which might impact a child's learning.
A Pure Tone Audiometer test for hearing acuity and a Snellen Test for visual acuity are
administered in school at specified grade levels.
Working closely with our office staff benefits your child's health and the general well-being of
the entire school population.
Medications
Do not send medication to school with your child. These include:
 Cough drops
 Medicated creams and ointments
 Pain relievers
 Vitamins
 Cold and allergy medications
 Antibiotics
If medication must be taken during the school day:
 We must have a Doctor’s Authorization Form filled out by physician
 Request to Administer Medication form filled out by parent
 Medication must be received in a labeled prescription container with appropriate
directions for administration
o Pharmacies can split a prescription between two bottles for home and school use
California State Education Code Section 11753.1:
"Any pupil who is required to take, during the regular school day, medication prescribed for
him/her by a physician may be assisted by the school nurse or other designated school
personnel" if the school district receives the necessary forms completed by the parents or
guardian and physician. The form can be obtained in the school office. OVER-THE-COUNTER
MEDICATION MAY NOT BE ADMINISTERED OR BROUGHT TO SCHOOL UNLESS A FORM IS
COMPLETED."
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Illness
When to keep you child at home:
 Fever greater than 99.5
o Must be fever free for 24 hours before returning to school
 Stomach upset which may result in vomiting or diarrhea
 Rashes
 Contagious Diseases (notify the office staff)
o Measles
o Mumps
o Chicken Pox
o Impetigo
o Head Lice
o Strep Throat
o Pink Eye
Students may attend school with:
 Allergies/hay fever
 Mild cold/flu symptoms when no fever is present
 Injuries
o Please let the office staff know if any accommodations are needed during
recovery
Bring a doctor’s note to excuse from physical education
Before and After School Care
 CDC/CDI
o Offers before and after school care
o Located on-site
o 923-2184
 Think Together 807-8659
o Free after school program
o Enrolls on first come/first serve basis
o Applications available by calling
 Natomas School Readiness Program
o Free preschool classes
o Parent/Toddler Playgroups
o Summer Kinder Camp
o Early Intervention for Special Needs
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o Health Screenings
o Family Literacy Classes
o Parenting Education
o Resources & Referrals
o Contact 567-5516 or www.natomas.k12.ca.us/preschool
Cafeteria
 Free & Reduced Lunch forms will come home in first day packets
o New forms must be filled out each school year
 You may pay for lunches online
o Go to district webpage: www.natomas.k12.ca.us
o Select: Online Lunch Payments from the quick links
o Call the office staff if you need your student’s ID number
 You may pay for lunches with a check at the lunch counter
o Write student’s name on memo line for proper credit
 Breakfast is available starting at 7:25 AM
School/Classroom Visitation
We are proud of Bannon Creek School's educational program. It is our pleasure to have any
parent visit their child’s classroom. Volunteers are especially welcome. In order to have these
visitations carried out with as little disruption to the instructional program as possible and for
safety reasons; everyone entering our campus is required by law to:
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Sign in at the office and obtain a visitors badge
Wear badge in visible location and show to any staff members who request to see it
You must notify your child’s teacher 48 hours in advance of visiting the classroom
If a problem occurs between students:
o Do NOT talk to students directly
o Notify staff members so they can handle the situation
 Sign out before leaving campus
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Communication/Phone Messages
 Be sure your child knows important information before school
o Who will be picking him/her up
o Where are they to go after school
 Emergency Messages to students
o Call the office staff if you have an emergency message for your child
o We cannot always guarantee that messages received at the end of the day will be
delivered
o The office is not to be used as childcare due to limited space and lack of proper
supervision
 Make arrangements with family to care for children in an emergency
Conferences/Teacher Communication
 Parent/Teacher Conferences
o Will be scheduled in September
o Additional Conferences/Communication with Teacher:
 Conferences must be requested in advance
 Leave a message with the school secretary or email the teacher directly
 Links to email addresses available on school website
 The teacher will contact you to make an appointment
 Teachers cannot meet or take calls during instructional time
Parent Concerns/Procedure
When you have a concern about your child’s teacher:
 Parents are encouraged to communicate with the teacher first
 If the concern is not resolved by talking to the teacher, call the school secretary to make
an appointment with the teacher.
Progress Reports
 Grades 4-6
 Will be sent home in the middle of each trimester
 Must be signed by parent/guardian and returned to teacher
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Report Cards
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All Grade Levels
Sent home once each trimester
Intended to show progress toward meeting California state standards
Also show progress in behavior and citizenship
Envelope will be signed by parent/guardian and returned to teacher
Homework
 Homework is designed to assist your child with meeting California state standards in
language arts and math.
 Each teacher will explain the homework guidelines for their class at Back to School Night
 Kindergarten
o Will stimulate students to talk with their parents
o Will encourage reading
 Grades 1-3
o Will promote development of skills
o Will encourage family participation
o Should take approximately 30 minutes to complete
 Grades 4-6
o Will continue to promote skill development
o Should help develop good personal study habits
o May include occasional projects
o Should take approximately 60 minutes to complete
Computers/Internet
 Computer Lab
o Grades 2-6
o Computer based assessments to gauge progress toward meeting California state
standards
 Classroom Computers
o Have the ability to link to the internet
o May be used to research information for reports
o May also be used to access educational software
 Students will not be able to use computers until the teacher has a signed permission slip
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in the classroom
o Natomas Unified School District Acceptable Use policy will come home in first day
packet
Textbooks
 Textbooks are bar-coded and checked out to students
 Each student is expected to care for their textbooks
 Board Policy states:
o Students/Parents are responsible for keeping textbooks in good condition
o Parents must pay for any lost/damaged textbooks
o Damage can include (but is not limited to)
 Writing in textbook
 Torn pages
 Water marks
Drop Off and Safe Route Home
For safety of our students, please drop off your child only in the designated area of the front
parking lot
 Discuss your child’s travel route with him/her
 The shortest route is not always the safest
 The buddy system is a good one
 Students should enter and exit through the front of the school
 Bus gates are opened for bus riders only in the morning and afternoon
 Bus gates close promptly at 7:43 AM to allow teachers to pick up their classes from the
playground
 Primary students can wait for older siblings with the teacher on duty at the playground
gate after school
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Safety
 Discuss safety procedures with your child
o Be aware of where they are and who is around them
o Scream or make other noise if they are approached
 Run home or back to school, whichever is shorter
o Report anything that makes them feel uncomfortable.
Bus Transportation
For the 2013-2014 school year:
 Bus Transportation is only available to the following students
o Students who have home-to-school transportation written into their IEP
o Natomas Middle School students residing in the Leroy Greene boundaries
o Students attending NP3
 For more information see the district website or call transportation at 567-5493
English Language Development
 Students identified as English Language Learners
o Provided direct instructional support in English Language Development
o Will be assessed each year for English proficiency
 California English Language Development Test (CELDT)
 Required by state law
Gifted and Talented Education (G.A.T.E.)
 The California Department of Education recognizes several identification categories for
GATE
o Intellectual
o Creative
o Specific academic
o Leadership
o High achievement
o Visual and performing arts
 Natomas Unified School District students
o Identified in the intellectual category at the elementary level
o All first graders will be tested in the Spring
o Beyond the first grade
 Parent and Teacher referral submitted to district to request testing
o Sometimes further testing will be indicated
o Committee reviews this information to determine placement
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Student Study Team (SST)
 The SST process is a problem solving effort
o Discusses how to better address the student’s individual needs
 Academic
 Medical
 Emotional
 Social areas
 May include the parent, teacher, school psychologist, district nurse, Speech and
Language Specialist, Resource Specialist, and/or others involved with the student
 Can be initiated by the teacher or parent/guardian
Special Education
 Provided to students whose needs cannot be met by the regular educational program
 Process for placement
o Teacher or parent requests Student Study Team Meeting (SST) to address student
concerns
o If indicated in SST, further testing will be completed by school psychologist
o IEP Team meeting to discuss outcome of testing and determine best placement
for individual student
 Bannon Creek Programs
o Resource Specialist Program
 Supplements regular educational program with individual and group
instruction
o Special Day Learning
 Placed by district office
 Self contained classes for special needs students
o Speech and Language Therapy
o Sacramento County Office of Education
 Operates as a separate school within Bannon Creek
 Severely handicapped students
Psychologist
 Roles include
o Student Assessments
o Parent/teacher/student consultations
 Available at Bannon Creek on Wednesday, Thursday and every other Friday
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Student Council
 Students elected from grades 3rd through 6th
 Plan and facilitate Bannon Creek student activities and services
o Theme days
o Fundraisers
o Award recognition programs
o Spring Fling
School Improvement Program (SIP)
 Elementary and Middle Schools receive state categorical funding to supplement the
general education program
 Each school develops an annual plan which addresses the needs of the students
 A School Site Council (SSC) oversees the development, implementation, and monitoring
of the school plan and its related budget
School Site Council (SSC)
 Elected positions from staff, community, and parents
o Elected at the beginning of each school year
o Parents interested should contact the school office
 Acts in an advisory capacity to the principal and Board of Trustees
 Jobs include
o Assessing school needs
o Setting goals
o Developing a School Improvement Plan
o Monitoring of Title I and other categorical funds
o Evaluating and updating the SIP
 Meets monthly
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Schoolwide Agreement
Show Respect
Arrival
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Say “good morning” to your
teacher when you arrive.
Make Good Decisions
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Assemblies
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Bathroom
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Bus
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Sit on your bottom with legs
crossed and quiet hands in
lap.
Eyes on speaker.
Use quiet voices or mute
buttons.
Applaud at appropriate
times.
Honor others’
accomplishments.
Give people privacy.
Knock on the stall door if you
are not sure if someone is
using it.
Make a line and wait your
turn.
Use your quiet, indoor voices.
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Follow rules of the bus driver.
Quietly get on and off the
bus.
Say “Thank you” when
getting off the bus.
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Use Positive Solutions to Solve
Problems
Use crosswalks when
crossing the street.
Be on school grounds no
earlier than 7:30 am.
If you eat breakfast at
school, go directly to the
Multi-Purpose room
If you do not eat breakfast
at school, go directly to your
area on the playground.
In inclement weather, go to
the classrooms and the
Multi-Purpose room.
Ignore people and things
that might distract you.
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Choose to sit next to
someone who will not
bother you.
Walk.
Keep water and soap in the
sink, trash in the trashcan.
Keeps lights on and main
door open.
Keep your feet on the floor.
Go, Flush, Wash, Dry,
Dispose.
Remember to bring your
belongings when you get off
the bus.
Bottoms to bottom of seat,
back to back of seat.
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Seek an adult if you see a
problem in the bathroom.
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Choose to sit next to
someone who will not
bother you.
Discuss problems that
happen on the bus with the
bus driver.
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Know where to go before
school.
Choose to be in a
supervised area.
Cafeteria
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Dismissal
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Follow adult directions.
Use quiet, indoor voices
during lunch, speaking only
to the people across from
you and beside you.
Say “please” and “thank you”
when asking for something.
Raise your hand to get up.
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Say “good bye” to your
teacher when you leave.
Use quiet voices during
dismissal as other students
are still learning.
Follow adult directions.
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Dress Code
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Emergency
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Guest Teacher
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Clothing should be clean,
neat, and properly fitted.
Clothing and jewelry should
not be disruptive to the
learning environment or to
other students.
Follow adult directions if you
are asked to phone home for
a change of clothing.
To respect others’ health
refrain from using or bringing
perfume, aftershave,
cologne, or perfumed lotions.
Give space to the person with
the emergency.
Share information accurately.
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Treat the guest teacher like
your regular teacher.
Speak to the quest teacher as
if the principal were listening.
Follow the instructions of
your guest teacher, even if
they are different from your
regular teacher.
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Clean your area.
Eat only the food from your
lunch.
Eat it or leave it.
Walk to and from the
cafeteria.
Remain seated.
Cafeteria food stays in the
cafeteria.
Use crosswalks when
crossing the street.
Promptly leave the school
grounds at dismissal.
If you parent picks you up,
stay in the parent pick up
area, and watch for your
parent.
If you ride the bus, stay in
the bus area.
Primary students must wait
for older siblings and/or
parents at the parent pick
up area.
Choose clothing that does
not bag, sag, or drag on the
ground.
Choose shoes that will be
safe for the playground and
for P.E.
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Choose to sit next to
someone who will not
bother you.
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Know where to go after
school.
Choose to be in a
supervised area.
Wait patiently in the office
for parent pick up when
necessary.
Tell parent that you will be
waiting in the designated
and supervised area.
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Seek a wise person if you
have questions about the
dress code. Ask questions
before you wear an item to
school that you are unsure
about.
If someone needs help, tell
the nearest adult quickly.
Follow adult directions at all
times during the
emergency.
Be flexible and helpful.
Follow your personal
standards at all time.
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Know what to do in an
emergency and where to
go.
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Hallways and
Quiet Zones
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Voices off.
Yield to others.
Hold recess equipment
quietly with both hands.
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Health
Assistant
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Media Center
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Playground
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Keep an arm’s length
spacing with the person in
front of you.
Walk at all times and stay in
a straight line.
Keep clear of the red zone
near doors.
Have an office or nurse pass
before entering the office.
Use quiet voices.
Wait quietly until office staff
can talk with you.
Say “please” and “thank you”
when asking for something.
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Return books on time.
Use your quiet voice.
Follow directions from the
Librarian.
Treat books and materials
with care.
Follow adult directions.
Play games by the rules.
Use kind words.
Be a friend; invite kids to play
with you.
Be a good sport.
Leave rocks, bark, sticks, and
nature alone.
Hold recess equipment
quietly with both hands.
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Sit quietly.
Put books back where they
belong
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Freeze at bell, walk at
whistle.
Use the bathroom and get a
drink before the bell rings.
Put recess equipment
where it belongs.
Snacks should be eaten at
picnic tables.
Put trash in the garbage.
Stay inside the red line
unless you have a signed
pass from an adult in charge
on the playground.
Stay on the school side of
the first backstop.
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Choose to be in line next to
someone who will not
bother you.
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Understand the rules for
games and equipment
before you start playing.
Talk with your friends about
following the rules.
Walk away from others who
are bothering you.
Seek a wise person when
needed.
Use paper, scissor, rock to
solve a dispute in the game.
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DRESS CODE POLICY
Listed below are the Bannon Creek Dress Code guidelines for students:
Shirts and Tank Tops:
 Tank tops must be two inches or wider at the shoulder
 Not Permitted
o Spaghetti straps
o Tank style undershirts
o Sleeveless shirts with extended armholes
o Halter tops
o Bare midriffs or bare backs
Pants, Skirts, Jumpers, Skorts and Shorts:
 Fingertip length or longer
 Comfortable fit
 Not permitted
o Saggy or baggy pants
o Pants which are too long and may cause a hazard during recess or P.E.
Shoes:
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Must be worn at all times for safety reasons
Sandals must have a back strap
Open toed shoes must be worn with socks
No heels higher than two inches
Not Permitted
o Flip-flops
o Heelies
Outerwear
 Hats and Caps
o Worn outdoors only
 Coats and Jackets
o Please label clearly with student name in permanent ink
o School is not responsible if lost
o Lost and Found is located in multipurpose room
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Other:
 Clothing, jewelry, backpacks, purses, gym bags
o Free of writing and/or pictures of a crude, vulgar, profane or sexually suggestive
nature
o Free of advertisements for drugs, alcohol or tobacco products
o Must not advocate racial, ethnic, or religious prejudices
 Also not acceptable
o Writing on skin
o Excessive make up
o Excessive perfume or cologne
Unwelcome Items
Students are NOT allowed to bring items which may distract from learning and/or create a
problem in or out of class.
 Music players,
 Video game players
 Toys
CELL PHONE POLICY
 Must be turned off and in student’s backpack
 May be used after school in parent pick-up area
CONSEQUENCES for not following the policy:
First Offense:
Phones will be confiscated and returned to the student at the end of the day.
Second Offense:
Phones will be confiscated and returned to the parent/guardian only. Student will receive
lunch detention.
Third Offense:
Phones will be confiscated and returned to the parent/guardian only. Student will received
after school
detention.
Fourth Offense:
Consequences will be determined by administration.
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Food/Birthdays
 Food and cupcakes brought to school for class consumption
o Must be store bought for health and safety reasons
o Cannot be homemade
 Balloons delivered to students will be held in the school office until school is out
o This is to minimize instructional disruptions
 Each classroom teacher has their own policy for handling birthdays
o Please ask your child’s teacher the best time to bring cupcakes
o Notify teacher at least 24 hours in advance
Grounds for Suspension
A student may be suspended or expelled upon a first offense for violations of Education
Code, Section 48900, or whenever it is determined that a student’s presence in school
causes danger to persons or property or threatens to disrupt the instructional process.
Specifically:
a. Causing, attempting to cause or threatening to cause physical injury to another
person. (2) Willfully used force or violence upon the person of another, except in
self-defense.
b. Possessing, furnishing or selling a firearm, knife, explosive or other dangerous
object.
c. Possessing, selling, furnishing, using or being under the influence of any illegal drug,
alcoholic beverage or intoxicant.
d. Offering, arranging or negotiating to sell any controlled drug, alcoholic beverage or
intoxicant of any kind.
e. Committing or attempting to commit robbery or extortion.
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General Playground Guidelines
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BEFORE SCHOOL. Before school students should not be playing on the
play structure, shooting baskets, riding skateboards, etc. Students should also
not be allowed to “cluster” away from their line. Students should go directly
to where their line is.
End-of-Recess Procedure
The bell (or horn) serves as the FREEZE signal. Then:
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All students should FREEZE where they are.
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Yard duty folk should make sure that students are safe and still.
The WHISTLE then serves as the RETURN EQUIPMENT/WALK TO LINE signal.
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Students should WALK the equipment to the appropriate tub and SET
the ball in the tub.
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Students WALK to their class line without playing.
 STUDENTS TO LINE UP AT THE DOTS AND TEACHERS WILL BE THERE TO PICK THE
STUDENTS UP.
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Students DO NOT head to the bathroom or drinking fountains at this
time.
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Play Structure Rules
1.
GENERAL RULES:
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NO RUNNING on the play structure OR on the rubbery surface
surrounding the play structure.
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NO FOOD, CANDY, OR DRINKS should be consumed in the
play structure area.
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NO “TAG” should be played in the play structure area.
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NO BALLS OR OTHER TOYS should be used in the play
structure area.
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YES, have fun with your friends and be courteous to others trying
to have a good time.
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NO climbing on top of structures.
2.
SLIDES:
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Go DOWN the slide only. You may not climb up the slide.
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Do not wait at the top of the slide. When you are at the top, slide
down.
3.
SWINGS:
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Do not push, grab, or touch anyone on the swings.
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Take turns by standing well behind the swing you want to use and
counting out loud to 100.
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If you have been “counted on” then please get off. You can get
back in line if you want to swing again.
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Tetherball Rules
1. There is a line that divides the court in half. Each player must stay in his or her own half
of the court the whole time. Stepping on or crossing the line is a foul.
2. The two players decide who serves. The other gets to decide which side and which way
they are hitting.
3. The server starts the game by striking the ball with their hand or fist in the direction that
was chosen. The server cannot hit it again during that serve until their opponent has
touched the ball.
4. The server may continue to strike the ball after the first swing, and his or her opponent
tries to hit the ball in the opposite direction, both trying to wind the ball completely
around the pole.
5. The player who does this wins the game. The next challenger coming in has their choice
of serving or choosing the side and which direction they are hitting.
Fouls that put a player OUT:
1. Hitting the ball with any part of the body other than the hands or forearms
2. Stopping continuous play by holding, catching, or blocking the ball directly in front of
the opponent with his or her hand
3. Touching the pole with any part of your body
4. Hitting the rope with your forearm or hands
5. Stepping into your opponents court or on the line
6. Double hitting in your court area
7. Throwing the ball
The game stops when a foul is committed. Show good sportsmanship and honesty by
stopping when you know you have committed a foul. Don’t wait for your opponent to call
you on it. Stop the swing of the ball immediately and go to the end of the waiting line.
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Wall Ball Rules
2 or 3 players
The game starts by the first person in line serving the ball by first bouncing it on the blacktop
and then hitting the wall.
In turn, each player takes turns hitting the ball on the blacktop and against the wall after it has
bounced once on the blacktop after coming off the wall. (One hit, one bounce) The next
person in line is the judge.
Children are OUT if:
1.
The ball hits the blacktop twice before the opposite player has a
chance to hit the ball.
2.
When a player hits the ball and it does not reach the wall.
3.
If the ball misses the wall by going over or to the side of the
wall. (The person who hit it must get it.)
4.
The ball lands outside of the playing line on the first bounce.
5.
If a player cannot reach the ball because of interference by the
children in line it is a play over. If a player cannot reach the
ball because of interference of the opposing player the
opposing player is out.
Consequences for Breaking Rules
1.
2.
3.
4.
Verbal reminder (“go back and do it the right way, please”).
Lose their right to use the particular equipment for remainder of recess.
Time out against the wall for 1-5 minutes. (Students may stand on a dot outside the
bathroom)
Behavior citations.
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Bicycle Rules
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Because of the amount of traffic in and around the school and the high level of
judgment and skill required to operate a bicycle safely...we recommend that students
in grades K, 1, 2 NOT ride their bicycles to school.
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Students who do ride their bicycle to school are expected to lock their bicycles to one
of the school racks with a suitable cable or chain and lock. Lock the bicycle through the
frame and at least one wheel to stop someone from simply removing a locked wheel
and taking the bicycle.
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All bicycles MUST BE PARKED in the bicycle area. The only time a student should be
near the bicycle parking area is when he/she is parking or removing his/her own
bicycle. Students riding bicycles to school MUST obey regular traffic rules or the
privilege of bringing a bicycle to the school may be revoked.
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ALL BIKE RIDERS SHOULD ENTER AND EXIT THROUGH THE DRIVEWAY CLOSEST TO THE
BIKE RACK AREA. Students must walk their bikes when reaching the school sidewalks or
playground.
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California State Law requires that all persons under 18 wear a bicycle helmet whenever
riding a bike. Please put your name on your helmet. If you do not have a helmet, see
the principal.
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