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1 MARK TWAIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FAMILY HANDBOOK SCHOOL HOURS: 8:45-3:20 http://schools.fwps.org/marktwain 2450 S Star Lake Rd Federal Way, WA 98003 Phone: 253-945-3100 FAX: 253-945-3131
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MARK TWAIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
FAMILY HANDBOOK
SCHOOL HOURS: 8:45-3:20
http://schools.fwps.org/marktwain
2450 S Star Lake Rd
Federal Way, WA 98003
Phone: 253-945-3100
FAX: 253-945-3131
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Dear Mark Twain Families,
I want to express my sincerest gratitude in being appointed as the new Principal
(Interim) at Mark Twain. I have already learned that Mark Twain is truly a special
place. First of all, we have the most dedicated and hard-working teachers.
Second, we are blessed with scholars who come from culturally rich and
linguistically diverse backgrounds. Lastly, I am also following in the footsteps of
previous highly effective school leaders, who have led our school in making
significant academic gains. Again, I am very thankful and honored to serve this
amazing school community.
Our staff is very excited for this school year to start. Our school district has released
its new and powerful strategic plan, which is aimed at closing the achievement
gap. To implement this strategic plan, Mark Twain is focusing on Goal 2, The Whole
Child, and Goal 4, Mastery of Academic Content Areas. We will be continuing
our collaborative work of Professional Learning Community (PLC) and Positive
Behavioral Intervention System (PBIS) to help us focus on teaching and learning for
all students. As reflected in our school motto, Believe...Achieve...Succeed, our
staff believes that each and every student can achieve in the areas of academic
and social-emotional learning, as well as, succeed in developing their unique
talents and skills. We are committed to providing the best education for all
students.
Please read this Family Handbook carefully. Our hope is that this handbook will
provide you with important information about our routines and procedures to
ensure our school is a safe, welcoming, and positive learning environment. I want
to thank you in advance for your collaboration. I believe strong partnership
between home and school greatly impacts student learning. Please know that
my door is always open so feel free to let me know if you have any comments,
questions, or concerns. I look forward to hearing from you.
Sincerely,
Shane Baguyo, Principal
Nota en español: si necesitan ayuda para comprender este documento o
cualquier información escolar, por favor, llamen a Maria Dahl (nuestra
Colaboradora de Enlace Familiar) al 253-945-3107.
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Contents STAFF ROSTER ..................................................................................................................................................... 5
MARK TWAIN CALENDAR ................................................................................................................................... 7
BUILDING MAP ................................................................................................................................................... 8
Daily Schedule .............................................................................................................................................. 9
Bus Schedule .............................................................................................................................................. 9
SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLAN .............................................................................. Error! Bookmark not defined.
Parent Involvement Plan .............................................................................. Error! Bookmark not defined.
ARRIVAL & DISMISSAL PROCEDURES ................................................................................................................. 11
WALKING STUDENTS ................................................................................................................................ 11
BUS RIDING STUDENTS ............................................................................................................................ 11
CHANGES IN TRANSPORTATION .......................................................................................................... 12
EARLY SCHOOL DEPARTURE ................................................................................................................. 12
CURB SIDE DROP OFF AND PICK UP ................................................................................................... 12
DROP OFF AND PICK UP PROCEDURES .............................................................................................................. 14
Pick up/Drop Off Map ........................................................................................................................... 15
Traffic Pattern .......................................................................................................................................... 16
ATTENDANCE POLICIES & PROCEDURES............................................................................................................ 17
ABSENCES AND EXCUSES ...................................................................................................................... 17
TARDINESS & LATE ARRIVAL .................................................................................................................. 17
HOMEWORK ............................................................................................................................................. 18
POSITIVE BEHAVIORAL INTERVENTIONS AND SUPPORTS ..................................................................................... 18
COMMON EXPECTATIONS .................................................................................................................... 18
SELF-MANAGER PROGRAM ................................................................................................................. 19
FABULOUS FROG SLIPS ........................................................................................................................... 19
SECOND STEP PROGRAM ..................................................................................................................... 19
DISCIPLINE ................................................................................................................................................. 20
COMMON BEHAVIOR EXPECTATIONS ............................................................................................................... 21
SAFETY POLICIES & PROCEDURES...................................................................................................................... 23
EMERGENCY CARDS .............................................................................................................................. 23
SAFETY DRILLS ........................................................................................................................................... 23
WEAPONS ................................................................................................................................................. 23
MONEY AND VALUABLES ...................................................................................................................... 23
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CELL PHONES ........................................................................................................................................... 24
SNOW DAYS AND HAZARDOUS WEATHER ....................................................................................... 24
CLASSROOM TREATS/CELEBRATIONS ........................................................................................................... 24
FAMILY INVOLVEMENT OPPORTUNITIES ............................................................................................................. 25
VOLUNTEERS ............................................................................................................................................. 25
PTA .............................................................................................................................................................. 25
FAMILY LIAISON ....................................................................................................................................... 25
PARENT/STUDENT CONFERENCES ....................................................................................................... 26
FAMILY COMMUNICATIONS FROM SCHOOL .................................................................................................... 26
MONTHLY NEWSLETTERS ........................................................................................................................ 26
BLACKBOARD CONNECT 5 .................................................................................................................. 26
HOME/SCHOOL CONNECTION........................................................................................................... 27
HEALTH INFORMATION & SERVICES .................................................................................................................. 27
MEDICATION ............................................................................................................................................ 27
HEALTH SCREENING & PHYSICAL EXAMINATIONS .......................................................................... 28
ILLNESS ....................................................................................................................................................... 28
IMMUNIZATIONS ...................................................................................................................................... 28
RAINY DAY RECESS ................................................................................................................................. 28
FOOD SERVICES PROGRAMS & PROCEDURES ................................................................................................... 29
SCHOOL BREAKFAST & LUNCH PROGRAM ...................................................................................... 29
FREE AND REDUCED LUNCHES ............................................................................................................ 29
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION .............................................................................................................................. 30
UNIFORM POLICY .................................................................................................................................... 30
Dress Code – English .............................................................................................................................. 31
Dress Code – Español ............................................................................................................................ 32
FLOWERS AND BALLOONS .................................................................................................................... 33
LOST AND FOUND ................................................................................................................................... 33
STUDENT PICTURES ................................................................................................................................... 33
MONEY FOR UNIFORMS, PICTURES, AND BOOK FINES .................................................................. 33
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STAFF ROSTER
Mark Twain Elementary Staff Roster All numbers start with area code 253
Office Staff
Principal Shane Baguyo 945-3100
Assistant Principal Delonna Halliday 945-3100
Office Manager Bonnie Kness 945-3101
Data Secretary Karen Arbuckle 945-3102
Office Assistant Lynda Marvel 945-3103
Teachers
Kindergarten Amy King 945-3147
Marla Claffey 945-3118
Tara Clark 945-3119
Suzzette Wilder 945-3117
Katie Seal 945-3116
1st Grade Marguerite Hayes 945-3115
Shawna Stark 945-3145
Dianna Sullivan 945-3112
Natasha Yanez 945-3114
2nd Grade Vanessa Pham 945-3144
Anna Privette 945-3143
Colleen Richardson 945-3140
Parvin Strong 945-3139
3rd Grade Ashley Andrews 945-3149
Katie McEachern 945-3135
Melanie Wetzel 945-3136
Sha'ron White 945-3134
3/4 Split Ligia Boyd 945-3128
4th Grade Dr. Kerrie Candaso 945-3130
Jake McKinney 945-3132
Eula Williams 945-3129
5th Grade Hope Hennagan 945-3125
Christa Nowakowski 945-3124
Emily Yumo 945-3126
HiCap Melissa Kreckman 945-3133
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Staff Roster Con’t.
Librarian Steve Mayer 945-3120
Music Colin Speirs 945-3149
Physical Education Nova Jones 945-3142
Support Staff
Instructional Coach Beth Greene 945-3155
Instructional Coach Donna Black 945-3154
Interventionist April Moffett 945-3141
K-3 Literacy Teacher Dawn McCaffrey 945-3151
ELL Teachers: Carl Bradberry 945-3153
Kristin Gulotta 945-3148
Resource Room
Teacher Lorraine Comery 945-3138
Speech/Lang.
Therapist Liz Smith 945-3137
Nurse Cindy Anderson 945-3109
Psychologist Nicole Alston-Abel 945-3127
Family Liaison Maria Dahl 945-3107
Counselor Christine Robinson 945-3108
Para-Educators Carol Burns Stephanie Rogers
Joni Ferson Marilyn Wolfe
Bevin Kilpatrick Lina Yefimchuk
Debbie Loran Vera Park
Library Assistant Sharon West
Kitchen Staff Carol Magnum Dina Adzhigiry
Custodial Staff Ines deMata Hernandez Sinuhe Hernandez
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MARK TWAIN CALENDAR
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BUILDING MAP
Courtyard
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Daily Schedule Bell Schedule
8:45 First Bell
8:50 Tardy Bell
3:20 Dismissal Bell
Lunch and Recess Schedule
Grade Lunch Recess
Kindergarten 11:10 - 11:40 11:40 - 12:10
1st & 4th & Boyd 11:40 - 12:10 11:10 - 11:40
3rd 12:10 - 12:40 12:40 - 1:10
2nd/5th & HiCap: 12:40 - 1:10 12:10 - 12:40 *2nd Gr ONLY
*5th/HiCap Recess: 1:10 - 1:40
Bus Schedule
Bus #1 8:15
27916 PAC HWY S (Crestview West - N Entrance & Barkley Rdg)
~Crestview W North Ent: 27900, 27902, 27904, 27906
*Early Release Days: Students are dropped off at bus stops 90 min earlier
Bus #2 8:15
18th AVE S & S 284th Lane (Mariposa, Village @ Redondo)
*Early Release Days: Students are dropped off at bus stops 90 min earlier
Bus #3 8:15
1) 28623 MILITARY RD S (Rainier Continental)
2) 28755 18th AVE S (Kindercare, Village @ Redondo) 8:20
*Early Release Days: Students are dropped off at bus stops 90 min earlier
Bus #4 8:20
27916 PAC HWY S (Crestview West - S Ent)
~Crestview W South Ent: 27908, 27910, 27912, 27914, 27916
*Early Release Days: Students are dropped off at bus stops 90 min earlier
Early Release Days: Dismissal at 1:50
Sept 21; Oct 5, 19; Nov 2; Jan 11; Feb 1,
15; Mar 1, 22;Apr 12, 26; May 17; June 7
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TITLE 1/LEARNING ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Mark Twain Elementary School has a Title I/Learning Assistance Program to help
accelerate learning for students who struggle to meet academic standards.
Title I is a federally funded program designed to help students who need additional
support in school. Title I is based on the idea that all students can succeed.
Funds are given to each school district dependent upon the number of low-
income families in the district.
The Learning Assistance Program (LAP) is a state-funded program, which focus
primarily on K-4 Literacy.
Mark Twain Elementary School has a school-wide Title I program. All students can
receive interventions and services through our school-wide program. We can focus
our supports on students who struggle to meet standard on state assessments. Our
Title I interventions primarily include supplemental small group instruction. The goals
and objectives of LAP are also identical to Title I. Our LAP interventions also include
supplemental small group instruction.
We believe in strong partnerships with our parents. We encourage your participation in
the following activities:
Attending Open House
Developing and/or revising of the School Improvement Plan
Participating School Committees
Volunteering in classrooms
Attending Student-Led Conferences
Attending our annual Multicultural Night
Breakfast and Coffee with the Principal
Other school-related events
We will share with you our Parent-Student-Teacher Compact at our student led
conferences, which provides helpful suggestions to maximize your student’s learning.
Parent Involvement Plan are developed with parents and distributed yearly to families.
Please let us know if you have any questions about the professional qualifications of
our staff who serve students through our Title I program. Please also let me know you
seek to review our annual district and school performance reports as well as our
current School Improvement Plan.
Federal Way Public Schools makes every effort to resolve parent and community
concerns at the school or district level. Please read our District Celebrations,
Concerns & Recognitions Policy. Please check the Federal Way Public School
website http://www.fwps.org/ to find more information regarding complaint
procedures. The complaint procedures are located in the Title I/LAP section in the
Student & Family tab.
Please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns related to our Title I/LAP
services.
Shane Baguyo, Principal Phone 253-945-3100 Email: [email protected]
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ARRIVAL & DISMISSAL PROCEDURES
WALKING STUDENTS
8:20 – Cafeteria open for breakfast (no other supervision)
8:30 – Students may arrive at school and go directly to their lines
3:15 – Adults may arrive on campus to pick up students while waiting in the
courtyard
3:20 – Older siblings may leave the yellow or blue bench areas to meet students
Unless they eat breakfast, students can come on school grounds after 8:30 a.m.
Before 8:30, we do not have supervision for students except for the cafeteria.
Students who eat breakfast may arrive at 8:20 a.m. and go directly to the
cafeteria. Crossing guards do not supervise crosswalks or parking lots until 8:25
a.m. When they are on duty, students and parents must follow all directions of
supervision staff or safety patrol. If a child is involved in a before or after school
activity, they must have signed parent permission on file. Older siblings picking up
younger students at can wait at either the blue or yellow benches until 3:20.
The blue benches are near the office, and the yellow benches are near the Zone 2
pickup (covered area).
Bicycles, skateboards, and roller blades are not allowed on the Mark Twain
campus.
BUS RIDING STUDENTS
Many Mark Twain students ride buses. We want the ride to be safe
and pleasant. Bus drivers and teachers review bus safety rules with
students. The rules are strictly enforced for the safety of all students.
The bus is an extension of the school, with the same behavioral
expectations. (Be respectful, be safe, be productive)
Students will follow directions from the bus driver at all times.
Glass items and pets are not allowed on school buses for safety reasons.
No food or gum eaten on the bus
Children should be extremely careful at bus stops and when crossing streets.
Just as in school, show respect to each other at the bus stop: keep hands to
self and use kind words.
Arriving at the stop no earlier than five minutes before schedule will help
decrease opportunity of unsupervised activities.
If you want your child to ride a different bus than the usual one, send a note
requesting this signed by the parent or guardian. After the teacher turns it in to
the office for approval, your student will receive a bus pass to give to the bus
driver.
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Once students arrive at school, they go directly to their exterior classroom doors or
to the cafeteria for breakfast. Students who go to their classroom are expected to
line up outside the classroom door and wait for their teacher while following the
normal school rules. When school is dismissed, bus riders walk directly to their bus.
CHANGES IN TRANSPORTATION
The school must be notified of any changes in a student’s regular bus routine. At
the end of the day, it is very difficult to contact a student with a change of
transportation. Please call the office or send a note before 3:00pm, or students will
be sent home per their normal routine or as indicated on their registration form.
Please send notes to school regarding a change in your child’s after-school
transportation. It is important staff know of changes as early as possible. Last
minute telephone calls often result in confusion for your child(ren), and many will
go home following their usual routine because they feel uncertain about the
changes. These are very stressful events for students, families and staff.
EARLY SCHOOL DEPARTURE
Occasionally you may find it necessary to remove your child from school before
the end of the regular school day. Per District policy, elementary students leaving
more than 30 minutes early are counted as absent half a day.
1) Send a note to the teacher or call the office so preparations can be made.
2) So that students do not miss out on valuable instruction time, they are not called
from the classroom until an adult arrives in the office. Please allow extra time for
check out in the office.
3) To ensure your child leaves the school with you, office staff will call your child’s
classroom when you arrive.
For the security of all students and staff, always check in at the office.
CURB SIDE DROP OFF AND PICK UP
See the map on the next page. Safety is extremely important
to staff at Mark Twain Elementary. Our children are our most
precious resource. We want them all to be safe, respectful
and productive at all times. If ALL drivers follow these simple
rules, students will start and end every day safe and smiling.
Please keep these guidelines in mind as you drive/park on the school grounds.
Students not picked up come to the office and we phone the adults listed on the
contact sheet.
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Speed Limit on campus is 10mph; you may drive slower as conditions dictate;
but not faster.
No parking is allowed in the bus zone or student pick-up/drop-off areas.
Always remain in your vehicles. If you need to leave your vehicle, please park
in designated areas (the lower lot).
Please follow the designated pick-up route and move forward as space
becomes available. The line will move more quickly if everyone follows the car
ahead of them, so please don’t cut in front of others. When there are two lines
of cars, the line on the right will empty out first, followed by the left line, then
those waiting beyond the bus intersection may move up into the right lane.
(See map image)
Stay in cars at all times when picking up students from the top lot. You may not
park in the top lot and walk through the bus zone to retrieve your student. Your
student should never enter the bus zone unless with an adult walking them to
their bus or daycare vehicle.
If you are in a hurry because of outside appointments, please call the office
and we will try to accommodate you. Advanced notice (by 3:00) makes this
process more possible with minimal stress. We know students often have
appointments after school and we do want to help you have a smooth
afternoon.
Students walking home with a family member (parents and/or older siblings) will
meet in the lower parking lot. High/Middle School students can wait for younger
siblings at the yellow or blue benches until the bell rings at 3:20.
Middle/High school students: walk around the buildings to the yellow or blue
benches: do not walk through the courtyard. If you need to use a restroom,
please come to the office.
Daycare vans and buses use the outside lane of the bus zone to pick up
students or park behind the buses. This requires a placard (see the office for
more information).
Drive S-L-O-W-L-Y.
Do not use the Bus Zone to drop-off /pick-up students.
Be respectful to the school safety staff. These people are working hard to keep
everyone safe.
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DROP OFF AND PICK UP PROCEDURES
To ensure the safety of all students, please follow the following
procedures:
1) Parent/Guardian vehicles will be assigned zone: 1 (Kdgn), or 2 (Gr 1-5)
2) Daycare vehicles parallel park, across from the buses
3) Walkers will exit from the lower parking lot
Zone 1 Curb Side Drop Off and Pick up Reminders: Zone 1 is designated as the kindergarten drop off and pick up zone. Siblings of
kindergartners will also be assigned to this zone.
Always proceed at a slow, safe, speed and follow the directions of staff in the
drop off and pick up area. The Speed Limit is posted and monitored by
Security/Police.
To ensure a safe and steady flow of drop off and pick up of students, students
will only be allowed to enter cars at the curb.
Zone 2 Curb Side Drop Off and Pick up Reminders: Zone 2 is designated as the Grades 1-5 drop off and pick up zone. All
students in grades 1-5 who do not have a sibling in kindergarten will be
dropped off and picked up in the upper parking lot.
Always proceed at a slow, safe, speed and follow the directions of staff in
the drop off and pick up area.
To ensure a safe and steady flow of drop off and pick up of students,
students will only be allowed to enter cars at the curb.
Only registered daycares with an appropriate placard will be allowed to
pick up in the bus zone.
All non-Bus/Daycare vehicles must exit before the bus zone (see map).
With prompt arrival of students to their designated zone at dismissal
time, and with your cooperation, everyone will be able to pick up their
child in a safe and timely manner.
Mark Twain School Safety Committee
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Zone 1
Lower
Parking Log
Bus Zone Zone 2
Upper Parking Loge
Pick up/Drop Off Map
Mark Twain Elementary - Student Drop Off and Pick Up Procedure
Please use the chart below to determine which Zone applies
to your student(s):
Vehicle Pick-up: use Zone 1 or Zone 2
Walkers: All students walking home with family members (Parents and/or older siblings)
will meet in the lower parking lot.
*Day Care providers need to stop by the office to receive their placard.
All Kindergartners
and siblings will be
picked up in lower
parking lot.
All students in grades 1-5 who
do not have a sibling in
kindergarten will be dropped
off and picked up in upper
parking lot. Never leave your
vehicle
Mark Twain Elementary
Day Care
Vans/Cars
with placards
park parallel
to the Bus
Zone.
Staff
Parking
Only
Staff
Parking
Only
Pick up/Drop off:
All Kindergarteners
and their siblings
Parking for: All
guests/families
Pickup/drop off:
Grades 1-5
Staff Parking
Daycare vans
Busses
No other
pickup/drop off
Never leave
your vehicle
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Traffic Pattern
Arrival for Drop Off/Pick up:
Wait in a single or double line (as noted).
The right lane enters the pickup/drop off zone, then the left lane
Once both lines clear, those waiting in the single line may move up in the
line.
Exiting:
Exit to the left of the bus zone. (Do not enter the bus zone).
Wait here as directed so the bus has enough space to turn into the bus
zone. Then wait until the two rows ahead clear out before moving
forward
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ATTENDANCE POLICIES & PROCEDURES Students develop good or poor attendance patterns early in their school careers.
By having students stay home only when necessary, parents can help their
youngsters develop good attendance habits. Excessive or consistent absences will
affect a student's progress and grades.
ABSENCES AND EXCUSES
Mark Twain cares about our students. It is important for us to know that your child is
safe! Please call our school Office at 253-945-3100 before 9:15 to let us know your
child will be absent. You may also leave a message on the answering machine
between 4:00 pm and 8:00 am. Please include your child’s name, their teacher’s
name, and the reason for their absence. Acceptable reasons for absence are
illness, medical or dental appointments, bereavement, and unforeseen
emergencies. If we have not received a phone call or voice message, the office
will make a safety call to the parents/guardians contact numbers (home and/or
work) of all absent students. FWPS initiates an automated service call as well.
Please send a written note when your child returns to school stating the reason for
the absence. Without a written or verbal notice, the absence will be recorded as
unexcused. Washington State Law requires that all absent students have a note
explaining why they were not in school.
Please schedule doctor and dentist visits outside of school hours. Vacations should
also be planned around school holidays and vacations. Students who arrive late,
leave early, or are absent for several days miss valuable learning time. They miss
instruction, which also disrupts learning for other students. It requires the teacher to
“make it up” some other time. This can be a hindrance to meeting academic
standards.
TARDINESS & LATE ARRIVAL
Please help your child be responsible by getting to school on time and ready to
learn. Tardiness is another form of poor attendance. Students must check in at the
office and get a tardy pass, if they arrive after 9:00. This prevents unnecessary
safety calls and lunch order shortfalls. You may contact your child's teacher,
counselor, or the principal, for suggestions to assist you and your child with the
important issue of getting to school on time.
Students arriving after 9:20 need to be escorted to the office and signed in by an
adult.
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HOMEWORK
Yes, it is true! There will be homework every day that we are in school
(Monday-Friday). Every day your child’s homework will be 20 minutes of
reading. There also may be math, science, social studies, writing, or
social skills homework assignments. New learning will never be sent
home as homework. Homework assignments are meant as additional practice,
which means the concept has already been taught in class. Your student will have
a homework folder with a reading log. Please look over the assignment sheet on a
daily basis with your child, sign it; returning it with your student on the next school
day.
POSITIVE BEHAVIORAL INTERVENTIONS AND SUPPORTS
The Mark Twain school community believes appropriate school behavior is an
essential factor in maintaining a successful educational environment. Students and
staff work together to create a safe and positive learning environment that
promotes academic success and personal growth while fostering respect and
acceptance for all. Behavior rules are designed to make each student responsible
for his/her actions. Consequences for inappropriate behavior are logical and
instructive. Every attempt is made to protect the privacy of the student and to
keep the parents informed of the difficulties at school. With students, staff, parents,
and community working together, Mark Twain students realize discipline is a
positive learning process, which encourages each child to become a fabulous
citizen.
COMMON EXPECTATIONS
Mark Twain Elementary has school-wide expectations everyone is expected to
follow:
BE SAFE
BE RESPECTFUL
BE PRODUCTIVE
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We treat all people with respect and kindness. Bullying and harassment are not
acceptable at any time. Students are encouraged to ask an adult for help if they
cannot solve a problem on their own. We teach that to be a successful learner,
students need to keep a positive attitude, be persistent, follow directions, and use
time wisely. When students are observed being safe, respectful, and productive,
they are recognized in a number of ways including having their name read on
morning announcements, being awarded a “Self-Manager” badge, and receiving
“Fabulous Frog” slips.
SELF-MANAGER PROGRAM
“Self-Managers” are identified through a process. They must first exhibit excellent
behavior by adhering to classroom expectations. When the teacher and child
agree they have achieved this goal, the student receives a Self-Manager
application. To receive a badge, they must have consistently good behavior in all
parts of the school, such as: the library, the playground, and the lunchroom. (A
chart with examples of ways to be safe, respectful and productive is included at
the front of this handbook). Students who achieve Self-Manager Status get extra
privileges such as extra time on the computer, being excused first to recess,
helping tutor students in other classrooms, etc.
FABULOUS FROG SLIPS
When a teacher or supervising staff observes a student being safe,
respectful or productive, the staff member can award a Fabulous Frog
Slip to acknowledge appropriate behavior. When a student accumulates five
slips, they can come to the office to choose a prize from our assistant principal or
designee.
SECOND STEP PROGRAM
An additional component of our systematic approach to
establishing and supporting common behavior expectations is
our adoption of the Second Step Program. We want your child
to be as successful as possible at school. Success in school is
not just about reading and math. It is also about knowing how
to learn and how to get along with others. The Second Step
program is used in your child’s classroom to teach these
important skills.
The Second Step program teaches skills four areas:
1. Skills for Learning: Students gain skills to help themselves to learn including how
to focus their attention, listen carefully, stay on task and asking for help.
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2. Empathy: Students learn how to identify and understand their own and others’
feelings. Students also learn how to show compassion.
3. Emotion Management: Students learn skills for calming down when they are
experiencing strong feelings such as anger or anxiety.
4. Problem Solving: Students learn a process for solving problems with others in a
positive way.
Your child will be learning a lot this year and he or she will need your help.
Throughout the year your child will be bringing home “Home Links” that go with
several of the Second Step lessons. Home Links are simple, fun activities for you
and your child to complete together. They are a great way for you to understand
what your child is learning and for your child to show you what he or she knows.
DISCIPLINE
At Mark Twain Elementary, all behavior incidents are viewed as an opportunity to
teach and re-teach procedures and expectations. Minor behavior problems are
resolved by the supervising adult reminding the student of our common school-
wide expectations, re-teaching or modeling ways to successfully adhere to those
expectations, and if needed implementing an appropriate consequence that will
reinforce positive behavior in the future.
When a major behavior issue is observed by the classroom teacher or supervising
staff member, the student is referred to the office. The assistant principal or
principal will investigate the Incident, and document the student actions and
circumstances. The administrator or designee will record action taken to address
the incident and a plan for next steps. Please talk with your student about the rule
that was broken and the importance of following school-wide expectations.
The Federal Way School District's Rights and Responsibilities booklet is distributed
during the month of September. Students and parents are asked to read and
observe all rules and regulations stated in this booklet. Please return the signed
cover page, stating you read the booklet, and save the booklet for further
reference.
Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions about these expectations
or related concerns:
Shane Baguyo, Principal Phone: 253-945-3100 Email: [email protected]
Delonna Halliday, Asst. Principal Phone: 253-945-3100 Email: [email protected]
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COMMON BEHAVIOR EXPECTATIONS
Area/Setting Be Respectful Be safe Be Productive
Treat others the way I want to
be treated
Make sure my actions are safe for everyone I Come to school ready to learn
All A
rea
s
Check my voice level
(,1,2,3,4)
Show courtesy and proper
manners
Use respectful and
appropriate language
Follow adult directions
Keep hands, feet, body, and objects to
myself
Always walk in the building and on
walkways around school
Ask an adult if I need help
Report unidentified visitors
Report bullying or harassing behavior
Never bring dangerous objects to school
Keep a positive attitude
Be persistent
Focus attention
Follow directions and use time
wisely
Take care of materials
Clean up after myself
Help others
Ca
fete
ria
an
d lu
nc
h
lin
e
Enter and exit the
lunchroom calmly and
quietly (voice level 1)
Use conversational voices
(level 2 ) to visit at my table
Use manners and speak
kindly
Clean up my mess, and
help my table mates
Keep hands, feet, body, and objects to
myself while waiting in lunch line
Walk at all times
Remain seated at my table and not
chase or play with other students
Leave all food and drink in the cafeteria
Focus on eating my lunch and
cleaning up my area during the
allotted time
Raise my hand and wait for an
adult to come to me if I need
something
Carefully throw away my trash and
return to my table
Be ready to line up quietly when it is
time to go to recess
Po
d H
allw
ay
s,
Co
urt
ya
rd a
nd
Bre
eze
wa
ys
Use level 1 voice while
traveling in a class line
Respect others’ hard work
by not touching walls,
displays, or other things
Allow others to pass
Smile as a silent greeting to
others
Keep hands, feet, body, and objects to
myself
Walk at all times on the right side of the
breezeway
Stay in line; toes and nose forward
Travel only in the breezeways, not in the
courtyard
Walk directly and promptly to
where I am going
Obtain a pass to move without my
class
Be a positive example for others
Ba
thro
om
s
Give privacy to others
Use quiet voices (level 1)
Keep bathroom clean
Wash and dry hands
Report any problems to an adult
Use restroom without playing
Obtain a bathroom pass every time
Return to class or playground
promptly when finished
Use toilets/sinks /garbage
appropriately
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Pla
yg
rou
nd
Share and take turns
Everyone is welcome to
play
Play fair and follow the
rules
Use appropriate language
Bullying and harassing
other students is unkind
and not allowed
Walk with supervisors to the playground
Play within the playground boundaries
Rough play, tackle games, and chasing
are unsafe and not allowed
Get a pass to use the restroom
Use equipment safely and appropriately
Get an adult if equipment goes over the
fence
Follow the directions and requests
of the playground supervisors
Stop playing and walk to the line
when the bell rings
Put playground equipment in the
tub when the bell rings
Make good decisions (Kelso’s
Choices)
Ass
em
blie
s
Sit flat so all can see
Applaud appropriately
During the assembly, keep
my voice level at zero so
all can hear
Keep hands, feet, body, and objects to
myself
Walk when entering/exiting
Stay in line; toes and nose forward
Enter and exit with voice level 1
Focus on the presenter when signal
is given
Interact with performers
appropriately
Be
fore
/Aft
er
Wait quietly (level 2) in line
up location
Treat others respectfully
while waiting
Avoid
interrupting/disrupting
other classrooms
Keep hands, feet, body, and objects to
myself
Remain in line up location until doors
open
Walk and remain with supervising adult
until I reach the bus/walk/or car student
drop off area
Follow directions and requests of
adult supervisors and safety patrol
Walk quickly, with purpose, to line,
breakfast, or class
Be a positive example for others
Bu
s
Use a level 2 voice to visit
with only your seat partner
on the bus
Use respectful and
appropriate language
Keep hands, feet, body, and objects to
myself
Sit flat on the seat, facing forward at all
times
Wait calmly in line in the bus loop and at
the bus stop
Report all problems to an adult
Enter and exit the bus quietly and
quickly sit in your seat.
Follow directions and requests of
bus driver and adult supervisors
Be a positive example for others
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SAFETY POLICIES & PROCEDURES
EMERGENCY CARDS
Updated emergency information is required at all times. These are commonly called,
“Yellow Cards.” There are ongoing instances when we need to contact families
immediately during the school day. Please inform us as soon as possible when
changes occur contact numbers at work, daytime phone numbers, cell phone
numbers, or persons with permission to pick up your children. It is essential you keep this
information current through the Parent Vue System. Doctors and emergency rooms will
not treat children without their parents’ permission. We must be able to contact you
at all times.
SAFETY DRILLS
For the safety of students in a major incident, we practice fire, lockdown, bus, and
earthquake drills to help our students prepare for emergencies. These drills are serious
and a required part of preparing children for a school emergency of any kind.
WEAPONS
The Federal Way School District policy states if a student is found to have a weapon or
a look-alike weapon on school district property or at school functions, he or she will be
subject to emergency expulsion. Emergency expulsion means immediate removal
from school and school related activities. It may result in your child's permanent
expulsion from attending Federal Way Public Schools. Please keep this in mind
especially around Halloween when some costumes come with toy weapons. Even
brightly colored toys that look like weapons must be kept at home.
MONEY AND VALUABLES
Children often lose possessions at school. We are not able to replace lost or stolen
items. Personal items of any kind are brought at the student’s own risk. When you need
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to send money to school for a specific purpose, please send only the exact amount.
We do not keep change in the office.
The following are examples of items not allowed in school:
Jewelry trading cards,
Cameras electronic games,
radios, candy,
i-Pods, personal athletic equipment (including
basket/soccer balls),
DVD players, toy/real weapons,
headphones, toys of any kind.
CELL PHONES
If a parent wants their child to have a cell phone at school in case of an emergency, it
must remain out of sight and turned off during school hours. Any personal items that
are causing a disruption will be confiscated and kept by the principal or assistant
principal until the end of the school year or a conference with the parent.
SNOW DAYS AND HAZARDOUS WEATHER
Snow or other hazardous weather conditions occur occasionally
and may result in changes to bus schedules, school hours, and
the ability of parents to pick up their children. If snow or icy
conditions are predicted, please listen to the radio or TV after
6:00 a.m., for the latest information about delays or
cancellations. You can also call the school or district line for
updated information at 253-945-2000. No announcement means
school will start and end as usual. District Website: fwps.org; Student & Family Tab,
School Closures/Delays
CLASSROOM TREATS/CELEBRATIONS
In order to prevent food related illnesses, the Federal Way School District policy states
class treats must be store purchased. Due to severe allergic reactions in other students
do not allow your child to trade or share food items at lunch or breakfast.
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FAMILY INVOLVEMENT OPPORTUNITIES Family members are a child's first teachers. Mark Twain extends an invitation to you to
participate actively in a partnership with our staff to help our children work toward life-
long learning skills and interests. We welcome your involvement.
VOLUNTEERS
The teachers and staff at Mark Twain Elementary are grateful
for all of our parent and community volunteers. Children love to
see you involved at our school! Whether you have two hours a
month or one hour a week, please join us in supporting our
school community. We have many opportunities: reading to students; assisting with
popcorn day; providing lunchroom support; playground or safety patrol assistance;
making copies for teachers; helping decorate for special events, etc. If you choose to
visit your child’s classroom, make arrangements with your child's teacher in advance
so activities can be planned to make your visit productive. We have been fortunate to
have many mothers, fathers, grandparents and relatives assist us in a variety of
activities in our school including: the health room, library, office, chaperoning on field
trips and assisting with school ground maintenance! If you are interested in being a
volunteer or a visitor, please contact your child's teacher or call our Office.
Washington State Law requires each volunteer/visitor to fill out a Washington State
Patrol Criminal History and Background Check form; this form is valid for two (2) years.
The WSP Background Check Forms (WSP Forms) are available in the Office. All
volunteers and visitors are required to sign in at the Office upon arrival to ensure the
safety of our students and staff. A completed and approved WSP Background Check
will need to be on file in the Office.
PTA
Mark Twain’s PTA (Parent/Teacher Association) is a vital part of
our community. Please support this organization with your
individual or family membership. The PTA supports our students
through special events planned throughout the school year, as
well as partnering in supporting the MTW Staff. This organization
is always looking for volunteers to help plan events, participate in family activities and
recruit other parent participation. Please plan to add your support to this important
group by joining and volunteering your time. This is a wonderful way to meet other
families with the common goal of helping all students!!
FAMILY LIAISON
Mark Twain’s Family Liaison, Maria Dahl, works with all families to make connections in
the school, with the goal of improving student achievement. This partnership supports
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our parents in 3 key areas to promote academic success: Information, Preparation,
and Involvement.
Be Informed: ask questions get to know the staff, and understand the policies that
affect your student’s education
Be Prepared: have a plan, help us to understand your expectations and beliefs
while building a respectful partnership
Be Involved: share your ideas, help staff discover meaningful and effective ways to
support your involvement at home and in school
PARENT/STUDENT CONFERENCES
Student-led Conferences serve two purposes. They are a way of mutually sharing
information about a child's development as well as reporting student progress. This
form of conferencing creates a partnership between home and school that is hard to
get in any other way. Both research and experience demonstrates Student-Led
Conferences offer many benefits including the following:
stronger sense of accountability among students;
stronger sense of pride in achievement among
students;
more productive student-teacher relationships;
development of leadership skills among students;
greater parental participation in conferences; and
increased teacher focus on standards.
We encourage conferences at any time of the year,
not just during the scheduled Fall and Spring
Conferences. The Fall Student-led Conferences are: November 9th & 10th, Spring SLC’s
are scheduled for March 8th & 9th. Students do not attend class these days except for
their scheduled conference.
FAMILY COMMUNICATIONS FROM SCHOOL
MONTHLY NEWSLETTERS
Our newsletters contain important information regarding upcoming events and
activities, celebrations from the previous month, and the monthly lunch menu. Please
take a moment to read through the material when it comes home from school in your
child’s backpack. Classroom newsletters or other information will also be sent home by
individual teachers describing areas of study and class activities.
BLACKBOARD CONNECT 5
Federal Way Public Schools provides a service called Blackboard Connect 5; it helps
the district and schools to communicate quickly, accurately and efficiently with
parents/guardians, staff and students. With this service, schools can send periodic and
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personalized voice messages to parents within minutes. The service is used to
complement the district’s emergency preparedness procedures and to inform parents
of upcoming school events such as statewide testing, fund-raisers and PTA meetings.
More information about the Connect 5 service is available at
federalway.parentlink.net/main/help
HOME/SCHOOL CONNECTION
The Mark Twain Learning Community is dedicated to open communication between
home and school. We encourage parents to call or stop by the office any time
questions or concerns come up regarding student progress, curriculum matters,
discipline or other school related issues. If you have a student concern you would like
to discuss with his/her teacher, please set up an appointment by calling the school
and leaving a message with the office or on the individual teacher’s voice mail. They
will return your call as soon as possible.
HEALTH INFORMATION & SERVICES Each fall we request families fill out forms informing us of any health problems their
children may have. Please keep us informed of any change in your child's health
status and activity restrictions. A nurse is in our building twice each week and on call
the rest of the time. Because of limited facilities for the care of ill or injured children, it is
important for the school to have up-to-date information about what parents would
like us to do in case of an emergency. Please be sure we have an emergency
telephone number where you, or a person you designate, may be reached.
MEDICATION
When a student needs medication of any kind (including non-prescription) while at
school, even for a short time, Washington State Regulations REQUIRE a written note
from the doctor and parent. Forms for this purpose are available at the school office,
or in most doctors' offices in Federal Way.
Bring the medication to the school office in its original
container from the pharmacist with:
o the pharmacist's label stating child's name,
o doctor's name,
o medication and
o dosage.
If for some reason you do not have a doctor's
signature, you may come to the office and administer the medication yourself. If
you have any questions, please call the school nurse at 253-945-3109.
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HEALTH SCREENING & PHYSICAL EXAMINATIONS
Trained staff conduct vision screening for near-sightedness and hearing screening.
Staff contact families if the results show a need for additional follow up. These are
screening services only and do not take the place of regular examinations performed
by your eye specialist, dentist, and family physician. Physical examinations by a
medical practitioner are recommended but not required for all students on initial entry
into school and at kindergarten and fourth grade.
ILLNESS
Children with fevers, vomiting, unidentified rash, or possible eye
infections need to remain out of school to keep from spreading
illness to others. If your child is ill to the extent it is difficult for them to
participate in school activities, it is best to keep them home. FWPS
recommends a child with a fever or vomiting be kept home for 24
hours after a normal temperature is reached, and/or vomiting has
stopped. When children become ill at school, the health or office staff
contacts the parent or designated person to pick them up. Our
facilities are not set up to care for ill children, only monitor them until a
parent/guardian arrives. Please keep the office up-to-date with any of your
telephone, address, or work changes in case of your child's illness or emergency. A
doctor's note is required after five consecutive days' absence.
IMMUNIZATIONS
Washington State law requires all students be immunized against
diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus (DPT), polio, measles, mumps, rubella
and hepatitis B. Grade requirements for the 2nd MMR and hepatitis B
series and varicella immunizations are updated annually. The law
states parents/guardians must:
Fill out and sign a certificate of immunization status form giving the month and
year of each dose of vaccine; or
Evidence of initiation of schedule of immunizations; or
Exemption for medical, personal, or religious reasons.
Required immunizations may be obtained from your doctor or most walk-in clinics
throughout our region.
RAINY DAY RECESS
In the Pacific Northwest, children are expected to play outside even in
the rain. Their growing bodies need daily exercise and fresh air in order
to learn as much as they possibly can. Students should be prepared for
any type of weather by wearing or bringing coats and hats for cold or
wet weather. (For safety reasons, umbrellas are not allowed on the
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playground at recess.) Our weather is very unpredictable and can change in minutes,
catching children unprepared if they are not dressed properly. When it is storming or
raining very heavily, we do have alternative plans for indoor recesses. However,
normally your child will be outside during recess times.
FOOD SERVICES PROGRAMS & PROCEDURES Students eat in the classrooms. Assistants monitor students as they pick up their food,
seat themselves, eat, clean up, and are dismissed. During the students' eating time,
self-discipline is encouraged, as is consideration for others by keeping the noise level
to a minimum and safety as a top priority. For 2016, Mark Twain is part of a Federal
Grant providing free breakfast and lunch for all students, regardless of income. This is
determined by an income survey (CPE form) we sent home with this booklet. Your
completion of it helps us continue receiving the grant in the future. If you wish to send
a lunch with your student, we encourage you to help your student enjoy healthy food
choices.
SCHOOL BREAKFAST & LUNCH PROGRAM
For the 2016-17 School Year, Mark Twain received federal grant funds to provide
free lunches/breakfasts for all students.
This funding is based on information received from families. Please complete the
CPE form provided with this packet.
Breakfast and hot lunches or salads are served daily. A school breakfast/lunch menu is
sent home with students each month. A count of lunches ordered is taken at the
beginning of the school day. If your child is going to be late, please order ahead by
phone. It is the parents' responsibility to inform the nurse and office of any food allergy
which may affect your child while at school. Students eating school hot lunches are
required by federal regulation to take milk, as it is part of the nutritional value of the
meal. If your child is allergic to milk, we need to have a doctor's note so your child can
be provided with juice. Students bringing a sack lunch may purchase milk or juice for
$.60 each.
FREE AND REDUCED LUNCHES
Under the provisions of the National School Lunch Act, free and reduced
price lunches are available to children of families who qualify. Free and
reduced price lunch application forms are sent home the first day of school and are
given to the parents of new students upon enrollment. Occasionally, a change in
family income or size during the school year may qualify youngsters who were earlier
not eligible. Should this be the case, please contact Nutrition Services at 253-945-
5555. We encourage all families who might qualify to submit the application each
year. The district does qualify for extra funds according to identified number of families
qualifying for free or reduced lunches.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
UNIFORM POLICY
The students of Mark Twain are required to adhere to a specific dress code
which is designed to enhance the learning environment of our students. (The
decision to use a uniform dress code was decided upon by the families and staff
at Mark Twain.)
The colors are navy blue, khaki and white. (Off-white, royal blue, light blue are
not allowed.)
Uniforms must be clean and mended when rips or tears appear.
Contact the office if purchasing uniform clothing presents a financial hardship.
We will gladly accept your gently-used school uniforms to support other families.
Students who arrive to school not dressed in the appropriate uniform attire can borrow
a clean uniform from our health room. The supplies are limited, and may not match
the preferred style of the student. Their classroom teacher sends a dress code violation
notice home. A 2nd offense requires the teacher contact the parent/guardian; and if
there is a 3rd offense, your child will be sent to the office. According to FWPS Policy,
refusal to follow the dress code after repeated violations and offers of assistance may
lead to suspension.
OK!
OK! No holes
No sagging pants
No tight pants
(leggings OK under
skirts
No oversized clothing
No jeans
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Dress Code – English The students of Mark Twain are required to adhere to a specific dress code which is designed to
enhance the learning environment of our students. The colors are navy blue, khaki and white. (Off
white, royal blue, light blue are not allowed.) Uniforms must be clean and should be mended when rips
or tears appear.
1. Solid navy blue or khaki cotton twill or corduroy slacks or elastic waistband slacks
NO MORE than one size larger than waist, NO skin tight clothing
MUST be hemmed, straight-legged, worn at the waist
NO wide legs or bellbottoms
JEANS, SWEATPANTS, FLEECE, AND ACTIVEWEAR ARE NOT ALLOWED
2. Solid navy or khaki shorts
NO MORE than one size larger than waist and worn at the waist
Hemmed, no shorter than fingertip length when arms are at sides and above the knees
Uniform shorts may be worn under skirts and jumpers
3. Solid navy blue or khaki skirts/skorts/jumpers (Standard uniform style)
Hemmed, no shorter than fingertip length when arms are at sides with no slits
LONG SKIRTS ARE NOT ALLOWED
4. Solid white or navy blue tops only (No trim or logos); Mark Twain spirit wear – any day
Required shirt styles: Oxford style shirt (button front with collar)
Polo style (3 buttons with collar)
Turtle neck shirt or mock neck
MUST NOT be oversized or skin tight
All shirts worn under a uniform shirt MUST be all white or navy blue with no logos or designs if
visible
5. Solid navy blue or white cardigan, crewneck sweater, V neck sweater or sweater vest
Not oversized
Collared uniform shirt MUST be worn underneath
6. Solid navy blue or white sweatshirt; Mark Twain spirit wear can be worn any day.
Hooded, zipper or crew style allowed
Hoods may not be worn on head in the building
Not oversized
7. Socks/Shoes (Shoes MUST NOT have a heel higher than 1 inch)
MUST be closed-toed and closed heel
NO sandals or shoes with wheels or music
Socks MUST be worn - solid white, navy blue or black in color
Girls may wear tights, knee-highs, leggings (solid white, navy blue or black ONLY), or skin tone
nylons under shorts/skorts, skirts or jumpers.
8. Jewelry/Make-up
NO Make-up: this includes lipstick and eye make-up
Piercing rings in ears only
NO spiked jewelry or sharp-edged items
Chains or cords with house keys MUST be worn inside the shirt or pant pocket and must be school
appropriate
9. Uniforms of nationally recognized organizations are NOT allowed: Campfire, Cub Scouts, etc.
10. Coats/hats/caps MUST NOT be worn in classrooms or tied around the waist; but can be worn
before or after school and during recess. Bills of hats must face forward.
Revised 5/29/15
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Dress Code – Español
MARK TWAIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL –Código obligatorio de Uniforme El uso de uniformes en Mark Twain es obligatorio; este código es asignado para mejorar el ambiente
de aprendizaje de nuestros alumnos. Los colores son azul marino, caqui y blanco (Crema u otro tono
de azul no es permitido.) Los uniformes deberán estar limpios y remendados.
1. Pantalones de vestir o con elástico color azul marino o caqui
NO MÁS GRANDE que una talla extra de la requerida. NO extremadamente ajustados.
DEBE tener bastilla, rectos y en la cintura
NO pantalones muy anchos o bell bottoms.
PANTALONES DE MEZCLILLA, CHANDAL O PARA HACER EJERCICIO NO SON PERMITIDOS.
2. Shorts de color sólido azul marino o caqui (estilo formal de uniforme)
NO MÁS GRANDE que una talla más grande de la requerida y usados en la cintura.
Con bastilla, que sean del largo de donde llegan los dedos al poner los brazos al lado de su
cuerpo y arriba de las rodillas.
Shorts del uniforme pueden llevarse debajo de la falda o jumper.
3. Falda/ falda-pantalón/ jumper de color sólido azul marino o caqui (estilo formal de uniforme)
Con bastilla, que sean del largo de donde llegan los dedos al poner los brazos al lado de su cuerpo y
sin aberturas.
FALDAS LARGAS NO SON PERMITIDAS.
4. Blusas o camisas de color blanco sólido o azul marino solamente. (No se permiten bordes o
logotipos); También se permiten los que tienen el logo de Mark Twain cualquier día.
Estilos de camisas: Estilo Oxford (botones y cuello)
Polo (3 botones con cuello)
Con cuello alto
NO tallas extremadamente grandes o muy estrechas.
Las camisetas deben usarse debajo de las blusas o camisas y DEBEN ser de color sólido
blanco o azul marino sin bordes, ni diseños o logotipos que se vean.
5. Cardiganes, suéteres de diversos tipos o chalecos deberán ser de color sólido blanco o azul marino.
NO DEBEN ser extremadamente grandes
Deberán usarse camisas o blusas debajo de estas prendas.
6. Sudaderas de color azul marino o blanco sólido. También se permiten los que tienen el logo de Mark
Twain cualquier día.
Se permiten capuchas y cierres (cremalleras)
Las capuchas no pueden ponérselas en la clase
No deben ser extremadamente grandes
7. Calcetines/ zapatos. (Los zapatos NO DEBEN ser más de una pulgada de alto.)
DEBEN ser cerrados en la punta y el talón
NO sandalias o zapatos con ruedas o música.
DEBEN usar calcetines – colores sólidos blanco, azul marino o negro.
Las niñas pueden usar calcetines a la rodilla, pantyhose o tights (color blanco, azul marino,
negro) o medias de color natural debajo de shorts, faldas o jumpers.
8. Joyas/Maquillaje
No maquillaje: esto incluye lápiz de labios y maquillaje de ojos.
Argollas o aretes en las orejas solamente,
NO joyas con puntas o bordes afilados.
Cadenas o cordones para las llaves DEBEN usarse debajo de la camisa o blusa o dentro de los
bolsillos solamente y deben ser apropiados para la escuela.
9. Uniformes de organizaciones como son los Campfire o Cub Scouts NO son permitidos
10. Chamarras/ sombreros/ cachuchas NO SE permiten en las clases, pero sí pueden usarse antes y
después de la escuela y durante el recreo.
Rev 05/15
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FLOWERS AND BALLOONS
Because of the disruption to the classroom and its educational
process, balloon bouquets and flower arrangements may not be
delivered to classrooms. This celebration should be reserved for
home. Balloon bouquets and flower arrangements may not be
transported on school buses because of safety concerns.
LOST AND FOUND
Our lost and found is located on the courtyard wall of the cafeteria. If your child has
lost something, please have your student check Lost and Found and then ask in the
office. To reduce loss, please mark all your student’s personal items and clothing with
their name. Never send any article of value to school.
STUDENT PICTURES
Each fall, arrangements are made with a private
photographer to photograph students for student
records. As a service to parents these pictures may be
purchased. In the spring, classroom pictures and
individual pictures are taken and available for
purchase.
MONEY FOR UNIFORMS, PICTURES, AND BOOK FINES
Please bring the exact amount of money due for pictures, book fines and
uniforms. Mark Twain does not keep cash on hand to make change.
Please contact our office if you have any questions pertaining to the
information contained in this handbook. Office: 253-945-3100
