Dear Parents,
On behalf of the Crest View Elementary teachers and staff, it is my pleasure to extend a warm welcome to you and your family. We look forward to working together to produce a successful and stimulating year. Our goal is achieving educational excellence for each child by meeting their academic, social, emotional and physical needs. To do so, we are committed to developing a positive working relationship among our students, families, staff and community.
My staff and I value the consistently outstanding support and involvement of the Crest View parents. Your participation is the keystone of our success. Together we will continue to build a strong, academic program dedicated to individual growth and achievement.
I hope you will find this handbook a helpful introduction to our school. If I can be of any assistance, please contact me by phone or e-mail.
Respectfully,
Ned Levine
Principal, Crest View Elementary
Phone: 303-443-6363
ned.levine@bvsd.org
Our mission is to help develop competent, confident and compassionate citizens who will excel in their life’s work, contribute to tomorrow’s society, and be able to compete in tomorrow’s global economy.
Program EMPHASIS:
• Fundamental and advanced academic skills
• Science and technological skills
• Appreciation of the arts, cultures, the environment and health
• Critical thinking and creative problem solving
• Individual and collaborative learning skills
• Individualized progress and achievement
• Parent involvement and contribution — an extension of the faculty
• Community connection
SCHOOL HOURS
Grades 1-5: 8:00 – 2:30
Morning Kindergarten: 8:00 –10:45
Afternoon Kindergarten: 11:45 – 2:30
Playground supervision begins at 7:50 a.m.
Please time your child’s arrival accordingly.
OFFICE HOURS
Mr. Levine believes in employing an “open door” policy with all students, parents and staff. However, it may be easier for everyone involved if you call ahead and schedule an appointment.
PHONE: 720-561-5461 FAX: 720-561-2855
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
For Kindergarten: 5 years old on or before Sept. 30.
For First Grade: 6 years old on or before Sept. 30. BVSD has a process for early entrance for highly gifted students
ATTENDANCE AND REPORTING
In the event your child is ill or unavoidably detained, please call the attendance message line at
720-561-5459 (all hours) or the school office before 9 a.m. As a safety precaution, we will call to verify a child’s absence. Promptly contacting the office will prevent us from possibly disturbing your home or workplace.
We urge you to stress the importance of regular, prompt attendance. Habits of a lifetime are formed in elementary school and can only benefit your child in future years of education and employment.
Since there is no adult supervision on the playground until 7:50 am, students should not arrive at school before then unless they are enrolled in the YMCA program. Additionally, students are required to leave school grounds at dismissal time unless they are enrolled in an after-school enrichment class. PM Kindergarten students should not be arriving prior to 11:45 am since the supervision provided is only for Kinder Care students as part of their fee program.
We urge you to stress the importance of regular, prompt attendance. Habits of a lifetime are formed in elementary school and can only benefit your child in future years of education and employment.
Since there is no adult supervision on the playground until 7:50 am, students should not arrive at school before then unless they are enrolled in the YMCA program. Additionally, students are required to leave school grounds at dismissal time unless they are enrolled in an after-school enrichment class. PM Kindergarten students should not be arriving prior to 11:45 am since the supervision provided is only for Kinder Care students as part of their fee program.
LATE ARRIVAL
All children arriving after the 8:02 tardy bell must report to the office and obtain a late admission tardy slip BEFORE entering their classroom. It is very important for children to be at school on time.
EARLY RELEASE
If you need to pick up your child at a time other than normal dismissal, please stop at the office for a staff member’s assistance. Teachers are not permitted to release students without authorization from the office. This policy has been developed for the protection of all Crest View children.
VISITING SCHOOL
Parents are always welcome to visit Crest View!
We do ask you to please sign in at the office upon arrival. We especially encourage your visits after the first month of school in order to give teachers and students time to become acquainted and establish routines. If you need to discuss personal problems concerning your child, please call in advance to reserve a convenient conference time with the teacher.
RECESS POLICY
Recess is an important part of the regular school day that provides students with a healthy outdoor break to stretch and socialize. All children are expected to participate. Outdoor recess will be canceled only under the following conditions: sustained/heavy rain, very high wind, extremely cold temperatures (i.e., below 20°F with windchill), or lightning.
We believe that children who are well enough to attend school are most likely well enough to go outside for recess. However, there are circumstances when it may be wise for a student to remain indoors. In this case, a parent’s note (not a student’s verbal request) is necessary. A physician’s note is required to miss more than one day of recess.
BREAKFAST, LUNCH AND LUNCHROOM POLICIES
Hot lunch and a beverage is available daily for $2.75. Those who carry a cold lunch can purchase a beverage for 50¢. We prefer lunch drinks that are brought from home to be in a container other than glass. The cost for breakfast is $1.50. Choices will be offered every day as an alternative to the menu entrée.
In addition to the regular menu and choices, the snackline will have a variety of entrée choices available for purchase including a fresh salad from our Harvest Salad Bar.
We encourage students to purchase lunches and/or breakfasts by the week or month. Your child will be notified when more money is needed in their meal account. No charges are allowed by Boulder Valley Food Services. Your child will be given a beverage and a sandwich if he/she has no money left in his/her account. Debit or credit cards are accepted are through the kitchen or BVSD accounting department or online at www.payforit.net.
Make checks payable to Boulder Valley Schools. Any surplus money will be rolled over into the next year’s account unless the student is leaving the Boulder Valley School District. In that case, the money will be refunded. Breakfast and weekly lunch menus are printed in the Daily Camera and are also sent home monthly in the Cougar.
The new state and federal rules encourage that all foods served during the school day have high nutritional value. District Policy ADR asks that schools ensure:
“...that snacks served during the school day or in after-school care or enrichment programs make a positive contribution to children’s diets and health, with an emphasis on fruits and vegetables as the primary snacks and water as the primary beverage.”
This means that school party snacks, birthday treats, etc. should be limited to healthy foods. Sweets need to be eliminated from our celebrations during the school day.
At any time during the school year, families may apply for free or reduced price lunches. Necessary forms are in the school office. Parents are always welcome to eat lunch at Crest View. An adult hot lunch costs $3.75 and includes milk. Please make your lunch reservations by calling the school before 8:30 a.m. so we can place an order for you. Payment will need to be in the kitchen before 10:30 a.m.
Please note: Appropriate behavior is expected in the cafeteria. Good table manners and consideration of others are emphasized. It is unacceptable to litter, throw food, run or talk loudly. Students are expected to cooperate with the lunchroom supervisors at all times.
HEALTH POLICIES
Our health room is staffed by a health paraeducator trained in first aid. These people are supervised by the school nurse. It is essential that the following information be current and on file in case of illness or emergency:
1. Telephone numbers where parents can be reached.
2. Names and numbers of relatives or friends to contact when parents are unavailable.
Students should remain home if they have a fever of 100° or more, strep throat, persistent cough, vomiting, diarrhea, rash or other signs of illness. All communicable diseases must be reported to the school office as soon as diagnosed.
Please note: Children who become ill at school must be sent home if they have a fever or other obvious symptoms of illness.
IMMUNIZATION
Colorado law states that all children entering school for the first time must have:
VACCINE AGES 5 yrs. +
DPT 5
Polio 4
Measles 2
Rubella 2
Mumps 2
Hepatitis B 3
Varicella (Chicken Pox) 2
Immunizations can be obtained from your family doctor or the Boulder County Health Department. Prior to school entry, an immunization certificate must be submitted by all kindergarten and transfer students. The Colorado Health Department requests that measles, rubella and mumps vaccines be administered after a child is 15 months old.
MEDICAL EXAMS
All students are required to have two physical exams — one before entering kindergarten and another before entering 4th grade. Students new to the BVSD must have a current medical exam. Vision and hearing screenings are performed annually for grades K–3 and grade 5 under the supervision of the school nurse.
New students and special referrals are screened throughout the year. You may request these services
or obtain more information by calling the office.
MEDICATIONS IN SCHOOL
Medications are seldom necessary for students during the school day. However, they are justified in some chronic health conditions or short-term acute health conditions. State law requires:
No medication, prescription or non-prescription, shall be administered by any school personnel including the nurse, except on written authorization of a physician.
Parents are responsible for providing and monitoring prescription refills for the school.
Also: No medication, prescription or non-prescription (including cough drops, eye drops or first aid ointment), may be carried by the student to take on his/her own, (i.e., in lunch box or pocket).
When a student requires an antibiotic, please request that it be ordered three times a day so it can be administered at home.
Parents can always come to school and administer medication to their child.
DISCIPLINE POLICY JFC/JGD/JGE
At Crest View we believe each student must learn to make personal choices and realize the subsequent consequences. If a student repeatedly makes poor choices, the parents are contacted by either the teacher or principal and a conference is scheduled.
SCHOOL RULES AND DISCIPLINE
District behavior expectations are sent home the first day of school in the BVSD Student Rights and Responsibility booklet. We feel fortunate at Crest View to have a student body that realizes the importance of appropriate behavior. It is our goal to develop and maintain a safe and happy learning environment. In order to ensure a positive learning experience, we are required to follow current Colorado law dealing with school discipline and student behavior. According to this law, there are seven reasons identified for which a student must be suspended or expelled from school. They are:
1. Continued willful disobedience or open and persistent defiance of proper authority.
2. Willful destruction or defacing of school property.
3. Behavior on or off the school grounds which is
detrimental to the welfare or safety of pupils or
school personnel.
4. Repeated interference with school’s ability to
provide educational opportunities to other students.
5. Habitually disruptive student, FOR WHICH
EXPULSION SHALL BE MANDATORY.
6. Serious violations such as bringing a deadly
weapon, sale of drugs or controlled substances
and commission or assault as defined in criminal
code FOR WHICH EXPULSION SHALL BE
MANDATORY.
7. Assault upon, harassment, false allegation of child
abuse; any offense under the “Colorado Criminal
Code”; damage of personal property of a school
employee will result IN A MANDATORY THREE
DAY SUSPENSION OF THE STUDENT.
Please review these behaviors and rules with your child. The law has been established for everyone’s safety and well-being.
SCHOOL DRESS / RECESS
We ask that your child be comfortably as well as appropriately dressed for school and the weather. No hats are to be worn in school and children are expected to wear clothing that is not revealing nor has offensive slogans or graphics on them. Short tank tops or skirts, short shorts or other warm weather attire which may reveal midriffs or exposed undergarments are not allowed on boys or girls. Appropriate footwear should be worn for active participation in physical education. Except in cases of extreme weather, students may not enter the building before the 8:00 bell and recess is held outside. Please remember to dress your child accordingly, since coats, hats and boots are often a Colorado necessity. (On particularly rainy or snowy days, it’s a good idea to send in an extra pair of socks!). We encourage you to clearly mark all clothing with your child’s name and phone number.
LOST AND FOUND
The lost and found box is located outside the Copy Center. Valuables and small items such as glasses, watches and jewelry are stored in the front office. All money is kept for a short time and if unclaimed, returned to the student who found it. All unclaimed items are donated to charity at the end of each trimester.
SCHOOL CLOSINGS
Occasionally, bad weather forces the district to cancel or close school. The Superintendent of Schools, together with the Transportation Department, makes the decision and immediately contacts the following radio and television stations:
Radio stations: KBCO 1190 AM and 97.3 FM, KBNO 1220 AM, KBVI 1490 AM, KCFR 90.1 FM, KEZW 1430 AM, KGNU 88.5 FM, K-HITS 107.5 FM, KHOW 630 AM and 95.7 FM, KKFN 950 AM, KOA 850 AM, KOSI 101.1 FM, KWBI 91.1 FM, KXKL (KOOL) 1280 AM and 105.1 FM, KYGO 1600 AM and 98.5 FM.
Television stations: Channels, 4, 7, and 9.
Daily Camera Infocall: 938-9090 and enter SNOW.
Generally speaking, school closure decisions based on weather are made and announced any time after 6:30 a.m. Upon occasion however, conditions may force schools to close early or unexpectedly (building or mechanical problems for example). In this event, the district immediately notifies area radio and television stations. To deal effectively with these circumstances we strongly urge all families to discuss and develop an emergency, contingency plan so children will have a warm, safe place to go. If Crest View closes because of inclement weather and we cannot reach you, or your emergency contact, we will keep your child at school.
GENERAL SAFETY PROCEDURES
Please discuss good safety procedures with your child and together determine the safest walking route to school. It is always a good idea to use marked crosswalks when crossing busy streets. Encourage walking with a “buddy” or neighboring students. Caution your child to NEVER accept a ride or anything else from a stranger. Some good safety strategies are: Play or walk where you can be seen by many people. Say NO to any request to accompany a stranger. Get away fast and tell someone you can trust. REMEMBER: SAY NO — GET AWAY—TELL SOMEONE.
TRANSPORTATION
Bus transportation is provided by the school district for all elementary students residing more than 1.5 miles from school. Complete information concerning bus stops, rules and procedures is available in the school office or from the BVSD Transportation Department at 303-447-5120. A note from a parent, signed by the school office, is required for a child to ride a bus other than the one normally assigned (i.e., to visit a friend after school). A written permission slip is mandatory. The school phone is not available for last minute visiting arrangements.
BUS RULES: Use a safe walking route to the bus stop and stay well off the road while waiting. Be on time, use the handrail and greet your driver cheerfully. Take your seat quickly, remain there and keep the aisle clear. Open windows with driver’s permission only. Stay seated when the bus is moving. Keep head, hands and arms inside at all times. Never throw paper or any other objects out windows. Shouting, pushing, fighting, vulgar language and bothering others are prohibited. Obey the driver’s instructions at all times. Always cross in front of the bus when crossing a road or highway.
BICYCLES: Bicycles may be ridden to school, but must be locked individually in the provided racks immediately upon arrival and left there until school is dismissed. Bikes should not be ridden on school grounds and only one rider per bike is permitted. Crest View School is not responsible for bicycle loss or damage. Parents may want to note that the National Safety Council recommends that children under nine years of age not be allowed to ride their bicycles to or from school. Bicycle helmets should always be worn. Motorcycles, motorbikes, scooters, roller-blades, and skateboards are not permitted at school. Additionally, no toys from home are allowed at school, including electronic devices and cell phones.
APPROPRIATE STUDENT DRESS
The Board of Education recognizes that responsibility for the dress and appearance of students generally rests with individual students and their parents. Students are encouraged to dress appropriately for all school activities. The following general standards will be in effect:
1. Dress will not be worn that causes or is likely to cause disruption of the educational process, the classroom environment, or to the maintenance of a safe and orderly school.
2. Clothing/accessories that interfere with or endanger the student while he or she is participating classroom activities will not be worn.
3. Any manner of grooming or apparel, including clothing, jewelry, emblems, and badges which by virtue of color, arrangement trademark, or other attribute is associated with or denotes membership in or affiliation with any gang, will not be allowed. The prohibition on gang-related apparel shall be applied at the discretion of building level administrators, after consultation with the Superintendent or designee, as the need arises at individual schools.
4. To avoid injury and disease, shoes, sandals, boots, or other footwear must be worn in the building.
5. Reasonable cleanliness of wearing apparel is expected as a matter of general health and welfare.
BVSD NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION TO STUDENTS, PARENTS AND EMPLOYEES
The Boulder Valley School District does not discriminate against anyone in the school system on the basis of race, age, marital status, creed, color, sex, disability or national origin. The Boulder Valley School District will not tolerate discrimination, harassment, or violence against anyone, including students and staff members, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability or religion.
This notice is provided as required by Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1982. Questions, complaints, or requests for additional information regarding the District’s nondiscrimination policies may be forwarded to the following:
Titles VII and IX, ADA, Section 504: Office of Legal Counsel, Voice (303) 245-5903, Facsimile (303) 245-5906. Complaints may also be filled: Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Dept. of Education, Region VIII, Federal Office Bldg., 1244 N. Speer Blvd., Suite 310, Denver, CO 80204.
This notice can be made available upon request in large print, on audio tape, in Braille, and in other languages.