COMMUNITY HANDBOOK 2016-2017 - 12619 SE 20TH PLACE BELLEVUE, WA 98005 425-456-6200 - Bellevue School District
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COMMUNITY HANDBOOK
2016-2017
12619 SE 20TH PLACE
BELLEVUE, WA 98005
425-456-6200
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
TOPIC PAGE
Welcome to Woodridge & Overview of Handbook 4
Principal Letter to Students and Families 5
District/School/PTSA Calendar & Websites 6
Student Guidelines for Success 6
Getting Involved 7
Daily School Schedule 7
Staff Contact Information 8-9
FREE Learning Databases & Websites for Students & Families 10
STUDENT PARENT HANDBOOK ABCs (General Information)
Address Or Emergency Information/Changes 11
After School Plans 11
Arrival/Dismissal 11
Arrival/Dismissal Drop-Off/Pick-Up MAP 12
Attendance 13
Becca Bill: Washington State Truancy Law 13
Bicycles and Scooters 13
Birthday Celebrations 13-14
Breakfast Program 14
Buses 14
Calendar 14-15
Cell Phones 15-16
Chaperones 16
Conferences 16
Curriculum Nights 16-17
Discipline 17
Dress Code 17-18
Drop Off/Pick Up Route and Expectations (see also pages 11-12) 18-19
Emergency Information 19
Emergency Preparedness 20
Harassment/Weapons/Drug Policy 20
Lost and Found 21
Lunch and Breakfast 21
Map 21
Medications 21
Network Access 21-22
Parents as VIBES Volunteers 22
Parent Volunteers on Campus 22
Parking 22
Pets 22
Photographs and/or Video 22-23
Playground Supervision 23
-2-PTSA 23
Recess 23
School Closures 23
Sharing (in the classroom), Money and Valuables 23-24
Snacks at School 24
Student Placement 24
Student Progress Reports 24
Telephones/Messages 24
Toys 25
Volunteering 25
Virtues/Safe and Civil Schools 25
Visitation at School 25-26
STUDENT BEHAVIOR
What is Social Emotional Learning (SEL)? 26
What is Positive Behavior Intervention Support (PBIS)? 26
Guidelines for Success 26
Common Area Expectations (PBIS) 27-28
Positive Behavior Recognition System 28
POLICIES AND OFFICIAL NOTICES
Electronic Resources and Acceptable Use Policy 2022, 2022P 29
Substance Abuse Program Policy 2121 29
Attendance, Excused and Unexcused Absences Policy 3122 29
Prohibition of Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying Policy 3207 29-30
Student Conduct Policy 3240 30
Child Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation Prevention Policy 3421 30
Sexual Harassment Policy 5011 30-31
Nutrition and Physical Fitness 31
-3-Welcome to Woodridge Elementary!
Welcome to Woodridge Elementary School for the 2016-2017 School Year! Woodridge
Elementary is one of 17 elementary schools within the Bellevue School District. Woodridge
serves, an estimated, 650 students in grades Kindergarten through the fifth grade. The
Woodridge staff is committed to working together to provide the best possible education for
each student. We value working collaboratively with each family (YOU!) and believe that the
connection between home and school plays an important role in the success of each student
and their educational journey in the Bellevue School District. Thank you for sharing your
children with us!
Woodridge Elementary School
12619 SE 20th Place
Bellevue, WA 98005
Woodridge Elementary Main Office 456-6200
Woodridge Attendance Hotline 456-6205
Woodridge Attendance Email woodridgeattendance@bsd405.org
Bellevue School District Transportation Office 456-4512
Bellevue School District Public Information 456-4000
Bellevue School District News Line 425-456-4111
(Call this number for school closures/weather-related changes)
Woodridge Elementary School Community Handbook
2016-2017
The policies and procedures in this handbook will be reviewed regularly by the Woodridge staff
and will be revised and amended each year, as necessary.
NOTE: It is our intent that the information contained in this handbook is useful, clear and easy to
understand. Throughout the year, please discuss the material in this handbook with your child. As always,
your written comments and suggestions for improvement of future editions of the Woodridge
Parent/Student Handbook are welcome in the school office. Thanks!
-4-Dear Woodridge Students:
Welcome to Woodridge Elementary School for the 2016-2017 school year; a safe place to learn
and play. All of the adults at Woodridge are excited to meet you! Together, with your family,
we are here to support you in being the best student you can be. At Woodridge we believe in
UNITY, which means we will work on supporting one another to have the self-discipline to be
kind, be responsible, be respectful and to always show kindness to each person we meet or know.
If you make a promise to yourself to work on these areas and strive to learn all you can
throughout the year, you will be a successful student at Woodridge! We look forward to seeing
you all soon!
Dear Woodridge Families:
Welcome to Woodridge Elementary, for the 2016-2017 school year. On behalf of the
entire staff, we extend a sincere welcome to those of you who are new and a shared celebration
for those returning! The entire staff shares a mutual interest with you, in your child’s educational
experience and preparation for college, career and life. Your support is always welcomed. Please
know we welcome and encourage you to share in this very special partnership by volunteering,
taking the time to get to know your child’s teacher, joining the Woodridge Parent-Teacher-
Student Association (PTSA), becoming a parent ambassador to new families or becoming familiar
with the school’s staff and programs. Should you have questions about how to get involved, please
don’t hesitate to contact our front office!
We encourage each of you to take an active role in your child’s education by supporting
his/her work at home and communicating regularly with your child’s teacher, and when
appropriate the School Counselor, Assistant Principal and/or Principal. Working as a team will
assist all of us in providing your child the best education possible.
Please take some time to read through this handbook. Particular areas we’d
recommended reviewing first include, but are not limited to:
Daily School Schedule for 2016-2017 (page 7)
Address/Emergency Information Updates/Changes (page 11)
Arrival/Dismissal procedures (page 11)
Drop off/Pick up Route and Expectations (page 18-19)
Lunch and Breakfast (page 21)
If you have any questions about any information, we encourage you to speak with your
child’s teacher or call the Main Office and speak with the Principal, Ms. Hepworth or our
Assistant Principal, Mrs. Whitten. Woodridge’s Main Office line is 425-456-6200 or we can be
reached at:
Mrs. Hepworth, Principal- hepworthn@bsd405.org
Mrs. Whitten, Assistant Principal- whittene@bsd405.org
The staff and I are looking forward to a rewarding year ahead. Returning or new
families, we welcome you to a new school year and thank you in advance for joining us to help
make this school year positive and productive for each student in every classroom! You are a
critical partner in our school community!
Nicole Hepworth, Principal
-5-DISTRICT/SCHOOL/PTSA CALENDAR &
WEBSITES
Bellevue School District’s website is www.bsd405.org. It is here where you will find
information about district-wide events, workshops, partnerships, the district calendar, etc.
Bellevue School District’s OneStop website is: http://www.bsd405.org/help/onestop/. It is
here where you’ll find quick links/resources, designed for parents and community members for
ease of access.
Woodridge Elementary school’s website: http://www.bsd405.org/woodridge. In addition, our
school, as well as each school across the district, has a school website. It is here where you will
find information related specifically to Woodridge as well as information related to the Bellevue
School District’s services provided at the school and at the district level.
Woodridge PTSA (Parent-Teacher-Student Association) website:
http://www.woodridgeptsa.org. This website includes information about important upcoming
school events. You can sign up for a weekly email newsletter that will allow you to receive
important updates, information on a variety of activities occurring at the school, and ways in
which you can provide support to our school. Becoming a member above you’ll be a part of this
non-profit organization, run by Woodridge parents, specially designed to support our students,
staff and school community.
STUDENT GUIDELINES FOR SUCCESS
Woodridge Elementary is a school that works to create a positive social/emotional learning
environment and challenging/supportive academic experience for each and every child. Our
staff will work toward our goal of improvement in all academic areas. Over the years we have
particularly focused our professional development by studying best practices in reading
comprehension through the powerful practice of Accountable Talk, differentiation in math,
social/emotional learning and most currently guided language acquisition design for students
who have a talent of knowing more than one language and come to us with English as a second
language. This year we will continue these best practices while also refining our expertise in
response to our ongoing analysis of qualitative and quantitative student data.
Our three behavioral expectations include: Show respect, be responsible and make good
decisions. Each month, our district and school will focus on a virtue as part of our focus on
character education. The monthly virtue study will include:
(09) September- Respect/Unity (01) January- Kindness (05) May- Perseverance
(10) October- Cooperation (02) February- Integrity (06) June- Courage/Unity
(11) November- Thankfulness (03) March- Forgiveness
(12) December- Compassion (04) April- Confidence
-6-GETTING INVOLVED
One of the best ways to get to know what’s happening at Woodridge Elementary is to get
involved. You can become involved by:
Staying up to date on school events via the PTSA website or school website,
Volunteer in your child’s classroom,
Join the PTSA (Parent-Teacher-Student Association),
Volunteer for important committee work,
Support from home by checking homework and reading daily with your child.
We know that when families and school work hand-in-hand in the lives of our children, their
opportunities and potential for success soars! We believe “Every Eagle Can Fly!”
DAILY SCHOOL SCHEDULE
2016-2017
Updates in August/September will be noted online at http://www.bsd405.org/woodridge
Woodridge School Hours
9:00 AM - 3:25 PM (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday)
9:00 AM – 1:05 PM (Every Wednesday)
Woodridge Office Hours
8:30 AM - 3:50 PM (Monday thru Friday)
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday Daily Schedule
8:30 AM Breakfast Begins – All students are invited to attend breakfast
8:45 Students enter the building
8:55 Classroom Doors open
9:00 Tardy bell rings, Instruction Begins
11:15-12:00 Lunch A (11:15-11:40) and Recess (11:40-12:00)
11:50-12:35 Lunch B (11:50-12:15) and Recess (12:15-12:35)
12:25-1:10 Lunch C (12:25-12:50) and Recess (12:50-1:10)
2:10-2:25 1st Afternoon Recess (Half the school)
2:30-2:45 2nd Afternoon Recess (Half the school)
3:25 PM Dismissal, All Grades
Wednesday Daily Schedule
8:30 AM Breakfast Begins – All students are invited to attend breakfast
8:45 Students enter the building
8:55 Classroom Doors open
9:00 Tardy bell rings, Instruction Begins
11:15-11:55 Lunch A (11:15-11:35) and Recess (11:40-11:55)
11:45-12:25 Lunch B (11:45-12:05) and Recess (12:05-12:25)
12:15-12:55 Lunch C (12:15-12:35) and Recess (12:35-12:55)
1:05 PM Dismissal, All Grades
-7-STAFF CONTACT INFORMATION
*All phone numbers include area code (425)*
Updates in August/September 2016-2017 will be noted online at
http://www.bsd405.org/woodridge
General Information
Main Office Please call the main office to be transferred. 456-6200
Fax 456-6204
School Website www.bsd405.org/woodridge
Attendance Line woodridgeattendance@bsd405.org 456-6205
Front Office
Principal Nicole Hepworth hepworthn@bsd405.org 456-6200
Assistant Principal Emily Whitten whittene@bsd405.org 456-6209
Principal Intern Chitra Bhardwaj
Office Manager Laurie Englund englundl@bsd405.org 456-6201
Office Assistant Chiwa Matsumura matsumurac@bsd405.org 456-6200
Kindergarten Team
Teacher Angie Atkins atkinsa@bsd405.org 456-6231
Teacher Vincy Christian christianv@bsd405.org 456-6232
Teacher Janice Cannon-Kyte cannonkytej@bsd405.org 456-6233
Teacher Kelly Sauve fraserk@bsd405.org 456-6241
Teacher Jenny Sheffler schefflerj@bsd405.org 456-6235
First Grade Team
Teacher Andrea Espinosa espinosaa@bsd405.org 456-6226
Teacher Michal Friesen friesenm@bsd405.org 456-6236
Teacher Gyeong Song songg@bsd405.org 456-6224
Teacher Amy Hess hessa@bsd405.org 456-6225
Teacher Susan Wilson wilsons@bsd405.org 456-6237
Second Grade Team
Teacher Anastasia Leja lejaa@bsd405.org 456-6263
Teacher Alicia Lieb lieba@bsd405.org 456-6264
Teacher Jordan Nova novaj@bsd405.org 456-6238
Teacher Tiffany Reimergartin reimergartint@bsd405.org 456-6240
Teacher Bree Russell russellb@bsd405.org 456-6239
Third Grade
Teacher (Job Share PM) Jocelyn Byker bykerj@bsd405.org 456-6255
Teacher Heidi Frederick frederickh@bsd405.org 456-6260
Teacher Colette Graybeal graybealc@bsd405.org 456-6256
Teacher (Job Share AM) Rechelle Wong wongr@bsd405.org 456-6255
Teacher Jennifer Stevens Stevensje@bsd405.org 456-6262
Fourth Grade
Teacher Dawn Abbott abbottd@bsd405.org 456-6258
-8-Teacher James Aries ariesj@bsd405.org 456-6257
Teacher Debbie Greisen greisend@bsd405.org 456-6259
Teacher Joshua Nova novajo@bsd405.org 456-6261
Fifth Grade
Teacher Jennifer Dillon dillonj@bsd405.org 456-6275
Teacher Larry Hopper hopperl@bsd405.org 456-6216
Teacher Katie Brooks brooksk@bsd405.org 456-6215
Teacher Erin Ropposch ropposche@bsd405.org 456-6276
K-5 Cascade Program
Primary Brittany Craig craigbr@bsd405.org 456-6244
Intermediate Brittany Komen komenb@bsd405.org 456-6243
Social Worker Julie O’Brien obrienju@bsd405.org 456-6268
Specialists
Art Gina Ray rayg@bsd405.org 456-6254
Counselor Kristen deAlteriis dealteriisk@bsd405.org 456-6208
English Language Facilitator Chitra Bhardwaj Bhardwajc@bsd405.org 456-6250
English Language Facilitator Pam Murray murrayp@bsd405.org 456-6250
Instructional Coach Kirsten Pickering pickeringk@bsd405.org 456-6270
LAP Reading Intervention Robin Lessing lessingr@bsd405.org 456-6245
Library Media Specialist Linda Peterson petersonli@bsd405.org 456-6212
Music & Band Stephen Holmes holmess@bsd405.org 456-6210
Nurse Laura Menenberg menenbergkl@bsd405.org 456-6214
Occupational Therapist Wendy Watervall Watervallw@bsd405.org 456-6266
Physical Education Marnie Kazarian Kazarianm@bsd405.org 456-6247
Physical Therapist Debbie Roberts ro 456-6266
Psychologist Kristen deAlteriis dealteriisk@bsd405.org 456-6209
Special Education Teacher Josh Killion killionj@bsd405.org 456-6242
Special Education Teacher Becky Shuey shueyr@bsd405.org 456-6252
Speech/Language Pathologist KC Messner messnerk@bsd405.org 456-6207
Technology Assistant Carlos Humaran humaranc@bsd405.org 456-6213
Childcare
Anna Matson matsona@bsd405.org 456-6219
Kitchen & Custodial Management
Kitchen Manager Karen Ralph ralphk@bsd405.org 456-6248
Day Custodian Nate Lazaro-Shea lazaron@bsd405.org 456-6249
Night Custodian Cam Dang dangc@bsd405.org 456-6249
Night Custodian Hue Vo voh@bsd405.org 456-6249
Every Woodridge Eagle CAN Fly!
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FREE LEARNING DATABASES & WEBSITES
FOR STUDENTS & FAMILIES
BrainPOP Jr.- www.brainpopjr.com
Login/Username: wood10 Password: eagles
Highly engaging animated curricular content for students in grades K-3.
Includes movies, quizzes, games and more!
BrainPOP- www.brainpop.com
Login/Username: wood10 Password: eagles
Highly engaging animated curricular content for students in grades 3-6.
Includes movies, quizzes, games and more!
CultureGrams Kids- http://online.culturegrams.com/kids/index.php
Login/Username: pugetesd Password: cgrams
Facts and statistics on cultures and countries in a student-friendly format
Also available: CultureGrams States Edition (information on states)
Destiny Library- http://destiny.bsd405.org/
Patrons can search the library, place holds on books, access and create resource lists,
utilize the robust embedded research tools including databases, research website links,
OneSearch and many more features.
PebbleGo- www.pebblego.com
Login/Username (no login necessary through Destiny Library)
Designed for beginner researchers
Three databases available for:
1) Animals
2) Earth & Science
3) Biographies
TumbleBooks- http://asp.tumblebooks.com
Login/Username (no login necessary through Destiny Library)
A collection of animated, talking picture books, TumblePuzzles and TumbleQuizzes
Titles are actual picture books!
World Book Online- http://www.worldbookonline.com
Login/Username: bsd405 Password: asdfg
Student-friendly online encyclopedia with over 25,000 articles. Readable and accessible
source to begin research!
- 11 -STUDENT – PARENT HANDBOOK ABCs
(General Information)
ADDRESS OR EMERGENCY INFORMATION/CHANGES
It is the Parent/Guardian’s responsibility to notify the front office at 425-456-6200 or via e-mail
englundl@bsd405.org of any changes of address, work or home phone number or emergency
contacts so they may be changed on school records. Any changes need to be noted
immediately for safety reasons.
AFTER SCHOOL PLANS
Should your child wish to go home with a friend or anywhere else other than the normal after-
school destination, written permission from a parent or guardian must be brought to the school
office in the morning where it will be recorded and stamped. School phones are not available
to make last minute play plans. If plans should change during the school day, please notify the
main office before 2:00 pm. Change of dismissal plans called in after 2:00 pm are not
guaranteed to be delivered to the student unless it is deemed an emergency.
ARRIVAL/DISMISSAL (SEE MAP ON NEXT PAGE FOR DROP-OFF/PICK-UP AREA BY CAR)
In order to ensure the safety of each student, the following are the intended arrival and
dismissal times:
Arrive to enter doors at 8:45
Tardy (late arrival) bell rings at 9:00
Dismissal occurs at 3:25 on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Fridays
Dismissal occurs at 1:05 on Wednesdays
Students are expected to leave campus at the end of the day (3:25 and 1:05 on
Wednesdays), unless directly supervised by a parent/guardian. The school and staff are
not responsible for students and their safety after 3:25 or 1:05.
In order to not interrupt instruction at the end of the day, parents are asked to wait outside the
building at a designated area. If you are:
A. Picking your child up by foot, meet in the courtyard (west)
B. Picking your child up by car, wait in your car in the drop-off/pick-up area (northwest)
C. Child takes the bus, load/unload in the bus zone (north)
D. Child attends a paid outside, after school activity, bus/van picks up (east parking lot)
E. Child attends BSD after school daycare, child goes to the Woodridge Café for check-in
If you are using the designated drop-off/pick up area, please remain in your car at all times, pull
forward in order to keep the traffic flow moving, and follow the directives of staff members. In
order to ensure student safety, any student picked up after 3:35 will need to be picked up in
the main office and signed out by a parent /guardian.
Frequent late pick-ups may result in the need for a plan to be made between the
principal and family in order to rectify the situation.
- 12 - On-going late pick-ups may result in paying a child care hourly fee or a referral to CPS
DROP-OFF & PICK-UP MAP FOR NORTHWEST PARKING LOT
---------------------SE 20th Place---------------------
For morning (AM) drop-off by car:
School staff will direct traffic (either by hand
motion or verbally)
Cars are to stay in a line and pull forward to the
designated letter
Once stopped, students may then exit the vehicle
in a timely manner so as not to disrupt the flow
of traffic or delay any students from getting to
school on time.
NOTE: Staff are present for student safety and not valet
services.
For afternoon (PM) pick-up by car:
Vehicles will wait in the seven lettered spots for
their student
Staff will direct/instruct students to the assigned
letter on the sidewalk to meet their
parents/guardians
As traffic flows from G to A, parents will pull
forward to the designated letter by staff where
their student will be waiting.
Cars waiting to pick up their child must wait in
NORTH the line to proceed along the curb and should not
cut in. (Cutting in line creates physical and safety
hazards for all)
The letters are also intended to keep the
crosswalk cleared for pedestrian crossing and
safety.
NOTE: Staff are present for student safety and not valet
services.
- 13 -ATTENDANCE
24 Hour hotline (425)456-6205. Call by the start of school to notify the Office of your child’s
absence. You may also send an e-mail message to Office Manager Laurie Englund at
englundl@bsd405.org or woodridgeattendance@bsd405.org.
Regular attendance is important to a student’s success in school, and students are expected to
be in school unless excused. An absence from school will be excused for the following reasons:
Illness or medical injury
Family emergencies
Observations of established religious holidays
Pre-arranged medical and dental appointments
Absences which are considered appropriate at the discretion of the Principal.
Please be advised that 3 unexcused tardies is equal to 1 unexcused absence. Because frequent
tardiness and absences affect student learning, this issue will be addressed by the Principal
and/or Assistant Principal. Actions might include referrals to the County Court system and, if
pertinent, sending students back to their home schools. You will be informed via letter and/or
phone call if you are in jeopardy of your student being considered “truant”.
PRE-ARRANGED ABSENCES: If your child is going to be absent for more than 2 days due to
family plans, please obtain a Request for Excused Absence Form from the Office. It must be
received by the Principal, or Assistant Principal, at least 5 days prior to the absence, in
order to be considered for possible excusal.
BECCA BILL: WASHINGTON STATE TRUANCY LAW
The Attendance office, administrators and counselors will ensure that Woodridge Elementary
complies with the state truancy law, RCW 28A 225. The law requires parents to cause their
student(s) to attend school regularly and to provide valid justification to the school when their
student(s) is absent. Woodridge Elementary will notify parents/guardians of unexcused
absences. Students may be subject to consequences such as conferences, detention, in-school
suspension, or lower grades due to continued unexcused absences.
BICYCLES & SCOOTERS
Fourth and Fifth grade students may ride their bicycles and scooters to school. A bicycle helmet
is required. Bicycles and scooters must be walked on and off the school grounds and riders
must obey the school crossing guards at all times. Students are required to lock their bikes and
scooters up on the bike rack which is located on the other side of the office, between the
Woodridge toddler/preschool/childcare building and the kindergarten rooms.
BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS
Due to food safety issues, allergies and the rise of childhood obesity, teachers and parents
- 14 -are strongly encouraged to celebrate holidays and birthdays with NONFOOD ITEMS and
activities, according to BSD Board Policy 6700 as well as BSD Board Procedure 3420P.
Teachers may have specific requests regarding birthdays and celebrations. Therefore, it’s
always important to learn about your child’s classrooms guidelines and to discuss your desire
for a birthday celebration with your child’s classroom teacher ahead of time. If a birthday is
celebrated at school, please note that staff will plan on a short celebration (5 minutes).
If your child’s classroom teacher allows birthday treats, they should be healthy and
nutritious. (See appendix for the Bellevue School District Nutrition Policy)
There is no refrigeration available for birthday treats at school.
Please be aware of children with all food allergies.
Birthday invitations must be emailed/mailed and cannot be handed out at school.
** A new popular idea for celebrating a child’s birthday or special accomplishment is to donate
a favorite book to the school library or classroom in the child’s name. Kids LOVE this gift! Ask
the teacher or librarian for title suggestions.
BREAKFAST PROGRAM
Nutritious hot lunches and breakfasts will be available for purchase every day for all students,
or students may bring a lunch from home. Our computerized accounting system enables
students to pay in advance.
Breakfast/Lunch Money Deposits: Money is accepted in the Office. Payment envelopes
are available in the Office. Please label them with Student’s name, grade, teacher, PIN
#, and amount to be deposited. Please do not bring money through the lunch line.
Your child will receive a “stamp” on their hand when his/her balance drops below the
price of a school lunch. Please be sure to send money immediately as we are unable to
extend credit. While no school lunch will be served to children with inadequate funds,
no child will go hungry. Free/reduced Lunch Forms are available in the Office for those
qualifying for financial assistance.
MEAL PRICES:
Elementary Lunch - $3.25 Milk a la carte - $.50
Elementary Breakfast - $2.25 Adults - $4.25
Reduced Lunch - $.40
BUSES
Bus service is provided for any student living within the school attendance area that is not
within walking distance. If you have a question about a bus stop, please contact District
Transportation at (425) 456-4512 or check out the Bellevue School District website.
CALENDAR
Please refer to the district website calendar for the most up-to-date district information
(http://www.bsd405.org/about/calendar/). Additional information pertinent to Woodridge
families will be sent or emailed home, advertised in PTA and classroom newsletters, and
displayed on the Woodridge message board and/or school website. Additionally, you can find
- 15 -out about Woodridge events on the PTSA Website (http://www.woodridgeptsa.org/)
First Day of School
September 1 (Gr 1-5)
September 6 (Gr K)
No School/Students
September 5
October 14
November 10-11
November 24-25
December 19-Jan 2
January 16
January 30**
February 20-24
March 17
March 20
April 10-14
May 26
May 29
Last Day of School:
June 23
OR
**IF emergency closures
occur, dates to be
considered for make-up
include:
January 30
June 26
June 27
CELL PHONES
Use of cellular phones is NOT allowed at Woodridge, during the hours of 8:45-3:35. Students
are encouraged to leave their devices at home. However, should a student need to bring their
cell phone on campus, they may have it at school ONLY if it is turned OFF, is OUT OF SIGHT, and
is kept in their backpack. Students who keep cell phones for emergencies may use their phone
in parent pick-up zones before and after school only. If a staff member sees or hears a cell
- 16 -phone during the school day, it will be confiscated and held for parent/guardian pick-up.
Woodridge is not responsible for recovery of lost or stolen property and will not investigate the
theft of cell phones. Disciplinary action for cell phone usage during school hours includes:
1. Cell Phone confiscated and picked up at the office
2. Cell Phone held for parent/guardian pick-up
Please read BSD Policy 3245 should you wish to learn more about telecommunication devices
on school property.
CHAPERONES
All adults working with students are required to complete a background check prior to
volunteering or working with students. This process can take anywhere from 2-4 weeks to
complete. This includes all field trip chaperones. Volunteer applications are available at our
Woodridge Office or any Bellevue school.
A. Complete and return the application to the school where you wish to volunteer
B. Provide a copy of valid photo identification when returning the application
C. All applicants must pass the screening process BEFORE volunteering in our school
and/or attending any field trips.
It is extremely helpful if all chaperones adhere to the guidelines outlined below:
1. Strictly follow the field trip schedule (No unapproved stops or deviations)
2. Remain close to your assigned group of students at all times, in order to prevent unsafe,
impolite or inappropriate behavior
3. Report problems with student behavior to teacher immediately (Do not accept
disrespectful behavior of any kind from students)
4. No smoke breaks or smoking in front of students allowed
CONFERENCES
Parent-Teacher Conferences provide the opportunity to share valuable information about
student progress in school. Parents may request a conference with the child’s teacher or the
principal at any time during the school year. Formal conferences are held in the fall for all
students. Spring conferences are held at teacher/parent discretion.
CURRICULUM NIGHTS
Woodridge grade combined Curriculum Nights will take place at the beginning of the school
year. Each grade level hosts an independent curriculum presentation. This night is intended for
you to hear from your child’s teacher about the grade level standards, expectations and how
you can support your child throughout the school year. Childcare is typically not provided.
Students are encouraged to stay at home, unless directly supervised by the adult/guardian. The
following Introduction and/or Curriculum Nights will occur as outlined on the next page.
- 17 -2016-2017 Curriculum Nights by Grade Level
Please note: This time is not intended for individual conferencing with your child’s teacher.
Date Day Time Grade Event
10/5/2016 Wednesday 5:30-6:30 PM 5 Curriculum Presentation
6:35-7:10 PM 4 & 5 Principal’s Message
7:15-8:15 PM 4 Curriculum Presentation
9/20/2016 Tuesday 5:30-6:30 PM 2 Curriculum Presentation
6:35-7:10 PM 2 & 3 Principal’s Message
7:15-8:15 PM 3 Curriculum Presentation
9/22/2016 Thursday 5:30-6:30 PM K Curriculum Presentation
6:35-7:10 PM K & 1 Principal’s Message
7:15-8:15 PM 1 Curriculum Presentation
DISCIPLINE
We believe in utilizing the research behind positive behavior intervention strategies and
support systems; intended to teach students appropriate behaviors in response to their
actions.
We specifically instruct students in the areas of self-management and self-awareness
and problem solving through the utilization of the Second Step curriculum (in grades K-
2) and the RULER curriculum (in grades 3-5).
We encourage students to use the Virtues language and other problem solving
strategies to peacefully solve social and behavioral conflicts.
If a student is not able to meet the guidelines for success, we have a progressive system that
involves communication to the family of student(s) involved and varying levels of consequences
at school. The consequences rendered will be based on several factors including, but not
limited to the severity of behavior, a particular student’s behavior record, and the age of the
student(s) involved. Please see the Student Behavior section for more detailed information
about expectations.
DRESS CODE
Please be thoughtful in helping your child select appropriate clothes and shoes to wear to
school each day. Clothes selected to wear to school should be appropriate for the learning
environment and weather forecast. While short shorts, short skirts and spaghetti strap tops
may be appropriate for summer days, they are not appropriate for the school day. Please
discourage your child from wearing short shorts or skirts, halter tops (bare back tops), spaghetti
strap tops, half shirts (bare skin showing between the shirt and pants/skirts), or any jeans,
sweats, tops etc. where your child’s underwear is visible. As a good measurement tool, dresses,
skirts, and shorts should be as long as where a child’s fingers reach when arms are held to the
side. “Tank tops” or sleeveless tops should be at least three fingers width wide.
Footwear should be chosen with safety in mind, considering that most students are running
around outdoors during recess, climbing on playground equipment, and playing games. While
- 18 -“flip flops” and sandals are allowed, please be advised that as a safety precaution students may
be told they may not participate in any type of running or movement oriented games with open
toed shoes, sandals or “flip flops” (tether ball, soccer, kickball, 4-square, basketball). If your
child really wants to wear flip flops or sandals to school and participate at recess, w suggest
packing a pair of tennis shoes into the backpack to wear at recess - for safety’s sake!
Tennis shoes are required for every PE session. Every student will attend PE once a week.
If a child is deemed to be dressed inappropriately, parents will be contacted and asked to bring
more appropriate clothing to school for your child. Whenever possible, alternative clothing will
be provided to the child (sweat shirt, pants, etc) to wear for the duration of the day.
DROP OFF/PICK UP ROUTE AND EXPECTATIONS
Please also see Arrival/Dismissal Section on pages 11-12
Please review the below diagram and read the following options carefully to determine the best
plan of action for your family to use during the busy arrival and departure times at Woodridge.
3
2
1
- 19 -If you would like to park your car and meet your child, the following options exist (See map
also):
1. Park in the west visitor parking lot.
2. Park in the gravel turn around (across the street near the water tower)
3. Park across SE 20th Place using 126th to park your car in the neighborhood
If you park in the west visitor parking lot:
Please plan on getting out of your car and meeting your child in the circular courtyard
on the west side of the main building.
If you park across the street or in the gravel parking area
Use the designated cross walks as a model for all children, to ensure safety!
If you would prefer to stay in your car:
Utilize the student drop off lane located in visitor parking,
Remain in your vehicle at all times (as this is the designated fire lane).
Pull all of the way forward before letting your child in the car
If your child needs assistance in getting situated in a booster seat, please park your car
rather than using the drop off/pick up lane.
Finally, in the Woodridge parking lot, please use the virtues of patience and responsibility and
help keep our children safe by refraining from using your cell phone! Also, as a general rule,
please allow additional time during our peak arrival and dismissal periods. Furthermore, while
every Woodridge staff member assists in ensuring a safe dismissal for our students and families;
please use a respectful tone at all times towards Woodridge staff members, patrol students,
and other people patrolling the parking lot.
Should you have any questions or concerns, please direct them to the Woodridge Principal,
Nicole Hepworth (425-456-6200 or hepworthn@bsd405.org) or Assistant Principal, Emily
Whitten (425-456-6200 or whittene@bsd405.org).
EMERGENCY INFORMATION
It is EXTREMELY important that each child has an Emergency Information Form on file in the
office. Forms are distributed the first week of school and due back in the office the first week
of school. This form provides names and phone numbers of emergency contacts. If your child
is sick or injured, or if there is an emergency at the school, the office first calls the
parents/guardians listed at their home, work, cell and pager numbers. If we are unable to
reach them, we leave messages whenever possible and proceed down the emergency contact
list in the order given. We often face the dilemma of not being able to contact anyone because
phone numbers have changed or are no longer in use, or we simply don’t have other names to
call. We would appreciate you listing several contacts and advising us when changes occur.
Should an emergency occur, please refer the map below for where to report to meet your
child and sign them out. Additional information will be distributed to all parents/guardians
throughout the school year.
- 20 -EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
An extensive emergency plan has been prepared for our school. Students are instructed on
emergency procedures and participate in monthly drills. A large storage container houses our
emergency supplies including bottled water, tools, first aid supplies, etc. In the event of an
emergency, power may be lost and we may be unable to contact you. For that reason we ask
you to provide us with instructions and permission regarding your child’s dismissal. Please
refer to the emergency information section above for more information.
HARASSMENT/WEAPONS/DRUG POLICY
School administration and staff have an obligation to all Woodridge students to keep them safe
and able to focus solely on their learning. Woodridge Elementary is a harassment free,
weapons free, and drug free zone!
“Harassment” is defined as a verbal or physical assault that makes the receiver in any way feel
uncomfortable, ostracized, or threatened. Woodridge Elementary School has a very clear policy
against any form of harassment, whether it is physical or verbal, student or teacher directed.
There is no tolerance for harassing behavior, and students or adults engaging in harassment can
receive the severest of consequences, including suspension and expulsion and/or police
involvement.
A “weapon” is any instrument that threatens, or appears to threaten, the safety of the school
community. Any student with an object resembling a knife, gun, or other possibly dangerous
instrument, regardless of the object’s actual ability to cause harm or the intent of the bearer of
such an object, can receive the severest of consequences, including police contact, suspension
and expulsion.
- 21 -LOST AND FOUND
Lost and Found is located in the main school hallway underneath the staircase and across from
the Cafeteria. Unclaimed items from the Lost and Found are donated to charity at the end of
each trimester.
LUNCH AND BREAKFAST
Nutritious hot lunches and breakfasts will be available for purchase every day for all students,
or students may bring a lunch from home. Our computerized lunch accounting system enables
students to pay in advance.
Breakfast/Lunch Money Deposits: Lunch money (cash of checks) is accepted in the
Office. Payment envelopes are available in the Office. Please label them with Student’s
name, grade, teacher, PIN #, and amount to be deposited. Please do not bring money
through the lunch line.
Your child will receive a “stamp” on their hand when his/her lunch balance drops below
the price of a school lunch. Please be sure to send money immediately as we are unable
to extend credit. While no school lunch will be served to children with inadequate
funds, no child will go hungry. Free/reduced Lunch Forms are available in the Office for
those qualifying for financial assistance.
Meal prices:
Elementary Lunch - $3.25 Milk a la carte - $.50
Elementary Breakfast - $2.25 Adults - $4.25
Free/Reduced Lunch Price - Adult Breakfast $3.25
$0.40, Breakfast - free
MAP
A school map is available upon request. Please contact, or visit, the front office for more
information.
MEDICATIONS
Whenever possible, parents and physicians are urged to design a schedule for administering
medication before or after school hours. If this is not possible, parents must come to the Office
to complete an Authorization to Administer Medication Form. This authorization is good for
the current school year only. Unused medication must be collected from the school at the end
of the prescribed period or end of the school year, whichever is sooner. Bellevue School
District policy states that all medications must come to the Office, not in the classroom or
student’s backpack, in the original container labeled by the pharmacy or physician with the
medication name, the dosage to be taken, frequency of administration, and name of physician.
NETWORK ACCESS
The District expects students to exercise good judgment and use network resources in an
appropriate manner. All use of the network must support education and research and be
- 22 -consistent with the mission of the District. Use of the electronic resources provided by the
District is an expectation and privilege. In order to maintain the privilege, students agree to
learn and comply with all of the provisions included in BSD School Board Procedure 2022P.
Proper use of network access and technology will be reviewed with all students throughout the
year.
PARENTS AS VIBES VOLUNTEERS
Parents may volunteer to mentor and tutor students other than their own. In this case, they
are considered VIBES (Volunteers in the Bellevue Education System) volunteers. Additional
requirements include:
1. One-time attendance at VIBES Volunteer Orientation
2. Two reference checks (conducted by the VIBES office)
PARENT VOLUNTEERS ON CAMPUS
All parent volunteers with regular access to students must complete and submit a volunteer
application. Applications are available at our Woodridge Office or any Bellevue school. Please
complete and return the application to your child's school. All applicants must provide a copy
of valid photo identification when returning the application. All volunteers must pass the
screening process BEFORE volunteering in our school and/or attending any field trips.
PARKING
Please park in the visitor parking lot located on the West side of the building. If you need to
park on a side street, please use the designated crosswalks and adhere to all safety rules.
Parking is also available near the water tower across the street and west of the school. See
Arrival/Dismissal or Drop Off/Pick Up sections for more information.
PETS
In order to ensure the safety of all students, pets are not allowed on school campus or grounds.
Students are not allowed to bring pets to school or onto school grounds. If a pet does follow a
student to school, every effort will be made to contact the owner, if known.
PHOTOGRAPHS AND/OR VIDEO
For liability and privacy purposes, photographing and videotaping of students at school during
school hours or school sponsored events, is not allowed without permission from the
parent/guardian as well as the Principal.
Occasionally, your student might be included on videotapes and/or in photographs used for
appropriate district-authorized purposes possibly outside the district. Permission forms have
been sent home and are available in the office for you to sign only if you do not want your child
included in these videotapes or photographs. Examples of uses are:
show the Bellevue community what we do in our school
use for broadcast media and newspaper articles
include in the Annual School Performance Report
Bellevue Schools Foundation programs
televise through the City of Bellevue Cable TV station
- 23 - make presentations to other audiences at workshops
other appropriate district-authorized purposes
PLAYGROUND SUPERVISION
School staff supervises the play areas during the mid-afternoon and afternoon recesses only.
These areas are NOT supervised before or after school and students are not to play while
unsupervised. Students are to sit down in a line inside the hallways next to their classroom
door before the morning bell rings and doors open at 8:55. Please note: The Woodridge
Daycare leases our playground for their after school program and due to liability issues the
program may not share the playground with other children. When the daycare is using this
space, please choose another area for your child(ren) to play.
PTSA (Parent Teacher Student Association)
Woodridge’s Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA) is a major program facilitator and
economic resource for Woodridge Elementary students and support to staff. Some
educational programs, most financial classroom support, all social activities and all before or
after-school programs would not exist without the support of Woodridge’s PTSA. Membership
in Woodridge’s PTSA shows your support for Woodridge Elementary and our students. You can
join Woodridge’s PTSA in the front office of the school or check out Woodridge’s PTSA website
for PTSA events, membership and additional information at http://www.woodridgeptsa.org/
RECESS
At the beginning of the year, each student is taught the Woodridge recess expectations. Each
student is responsible for safe and fair play while at recess, as well as expected to stay within
the playground boundaries. Please help your child to dress appropriately for Washington
recess weather….rain! Warm rain jackets and weather-sturdy shoes are recommended. Rainy
day recess will only occur during the harshest of weather conditions. When rainy day recess
does take place, students will be offered indoor and/or covered area alternatives to play in with
adult supervision.
SCHOOL CLOSURES
Do you know where you can find updated school closure information? Below is a list of
resources for you to access in order to plan for how your child will get to/from school, in the
event school is delayed.
www.schoolreport.org
www.bsd405.org
BSD Newsline 425-456-4111
Local TV / Radio Stations
SHARING IN THE CLASSROOM, MONEY AND VALUABLES
Students come to school to learn and therefore should leave any items which may distract
learning at home. Toys, trading cards, electronic games, stuffed animals, money, and other
personal items of value need to remain at home so they are not misplaced, lost, or broken.
- 24 -These items should not be brought on the bus either. If a child wishes to bring a special item to
share with the class, he or she must first get permission from the teacher.
SNACKS AT SCHOOL
Students may bring healthy snacks to eat prior to lunchtime, as long as they are in compliance
with BSD School Board Anaphylaxis Prevention Procedure 3420P. Your child’s classroom
teacher can give you more information about snack time as each classroom handles snack a
little differently, in consideration of student safety. Check with your child’s teacher to see if
he/she would appreciate a donation and to ensure the donation would not interfere with a
child’s food allergy.
STUDENT PLACEMENT
One of the most important responsibilities of the staff each year is to assign students to classes
for the next school year. The goal of student placement is that each student be placed in a
positive learning environment. Many factors are considered when placing students. Academic
strengths and needs, social and emotional characteristics, as well as parental input are
thoughtfully considered. Should a parent feel that a child’s placement is inappropriate; a
request in writing should be made to the Principal using the “Request for Change of Placement”
form found in the Office. Change of classroom placement during the school year is rare. Unless
considered a safety concern, no change of placement will happen during the first two weeks of
school.
STUDENT PROGRESS REPORTS
The chief purpose of reporting student progress to parents is to provide the information
necessary for a solid working relationship between school and the home in guidance of the
student. Parents will be kept informed about the growth and progress of their children in all
aspects of school curriculum, including observed student behaviors in the intellectual,
emotional, physical and social development areas. Written progress reports will be sent home
with each student and/or mailed when necessary (e.g. end of the school year).
TELEPHONES/MESSAGES
If absolutely necessary, with teacher permission and supervision, students may call home at
appropriate times. Students may also be directed by teachers to call home in order to report
their own school successes and areas for growth. The telephone in the Office is also available
for visitors to the building.
Messages to students must be telephoned to the office by 2:00 pm to allow adequate time for
delivery. Please limit these, as every call to a classroom interrupts valuable teaching time.
Use of cellular phones is NOT allowed at Woodridge. If students carry a cell phone for
safety purposes before or after school, the phone must be turned off and left in the
student backpack at ALL times throughout the school day 8:45-3:25. If a cell phone
becomes an issue on campus, the phone will be confiscated and held in the main office
until a plan of action can be agreed on between the school and family.
- 25 -TOYS
Toys are not allowed at school, unless permission has been arranged with your child’s teacher.
Should a child bring a toy/item from home without their teacher’s permission:
1. The toy/item will be confiscated and picked up at the office
2. The toy/item will be held for parent/guardian pick-up
VOLUNTEERING
All volunteers with regular access to students must complete and submit a volunteer
application. Applications are available at our Woodridge Office or any Bellevue school. Please
complete and return the application to the school where you wish to volunteer. All applicants
must provide a copy of valid photo identification when returning the application. All volunteers
must pass the screening process BEFORE volunteering in our school and/or attending any field
trips.
VIRTUES/SAFE AND CIVIL SCHOOLS
The Safe & Civil Schools Series is a collection of practical materials designed to help school staff
improve safety and civility across all school settings. By so doing, school personnel lay a
foundation to engage students and enhance learning. The Virtues Project was honored as a
model global program for families of all cultures by the United Nations. It is based on the
simple wisdom of the world’s diverse cultures about living by the best within us –
demonstrating virtues like self-discipline, unity, honesty, courage, and service. The strategies of
the Virtues Project are a simple, proven methodology which helps children to remember who
they really are, and to awaken the virtues that already exist within them.
Each month our school community will learn and celebrate a Virtue. The 2016-2017 monthly
Virtues for Woodridge are as follows:
(09) September- Respect/Unity (01) January- Kindness (05) May- Perseverance
(10) October- Cooperation (02) February- Integrity (06) June- Courage/Unity
(11) November- Thankfulness (03) March- Forgiveness
(12) December- Compassion (04) April- Confidence
VISITATION AT SCHOOL
Parents are welcome to visit their child’s classroom or any other activity on the school grounds,
such as special programs and assemblies, as long as a completed application and background
check has been processed and completed for approval. Please contact the teacher and/or
principal in advance if you wish to observe or visit a class. On-going observations of a
classroom can cause disruption to the regular school day, therefore the Principal/Assistant
Principal, or designated staff, reserve the right to limit the number of observations requested
by a parent, as necessary. As an added measure of safety, we have implemented a sign-in
system for all visitors and volunteers. If you come to the school to visit or volunteer, please
stop by the office first and sign in. We will ask you to wear a badge that identifies you as a
visitor or volunteer. We truly appreciate your support at Woodridge and want you to feel
welcome here while realizing that the safety of our students is a high priority for us.
- 26 -If you are bringing an item to school for your child, please leave it in the Office and your child
will be called to the Office to pick it up. Do not deliver it to the classroom. If you are a PTSA
member who volunteers on a regular basis, you may be given a permanent badge to wear while
on campus, but will still need to sign in/out at the main office.
STUDENT BEHAVIOR
The basis of our behavior plan at Woodridge Elementary is a desire for all children to grow and
learn positive social skills while accepting responsibility for their actions. During the 2016-2017
school year we will be continuing our education of Social Emotional Learning (SEL) and
increasing our use of a Positive Behavioral Intervention and Support (PBIS) Systems.
What is Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)?
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) is the process of acquiring the skills to recognize and
manage emotions, develop caring and concern for others, establish positive relationships, make
responsible decisions, and handle challenging situations effectively. SEL provides schools with
an evidence-based framework for preventing problems and promoting students’ well-being and
success. The SEL framework is an integrated approach involving every student, the entire staff,
the family, and the community.
Effective SEL addresses the fundamental conditions for learning and fosters students’ capacity
to learn. Best practice includes classroom teachers modeling evidence-based explicit social
emotional skills instruction in a safe, caring, supportive, participatory learning environment. SEL
is fundamental to children’s healthy development and enables schools to educate students to
be good problem solvers and caring, responsible, engaged citizens. A major review of SEL
research provides strong evidence that building social and emotional skills improves student
attitudes, behaviors, and academic performance. At Woodridge and in the Bellevue School
District, we have partnered with the University of Washington and have also been consulting
with www.casel.org for evidence-based programs that match our needs and characteristics.
What is Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS)?
Positive Behavioral and Interventions Supports (PBIS) is a framework for providing a range of
systemic and individualized strategies for achieving important academic and behavior outcomes
while preventing problem behaviors. Schools that apply PBIS establish clear school wide
expectations for behavior which are taught, modeled and reinforced by all staff.
Our Guidelines for Success at Woodridge include:
Solve Problems, Show Respect and Make Good Decisions
We teach students skills to support them in their self-awareness, self-management,
social awareness, relationship skills and responsible decision making. We do so through
the use of K-2 Second Step curriculum, 3-5 RULER curriculum and teach and encourage
students to use the Virtues language and other problem solving strategies to peacefully
solve social and behavioral conflicts.
- 27 -Bellevue School District Policy 3207 strictly prohibits harassment, intimidation and
bullying. This policy and procedure (p/p) applies to all school district employees, students,
parents/guardians, volunteers, patrons, and school board members including conduct between
students. A copy of the district’s p/p is available on the district’s website (www.bsd405.org) and
available in each school. Every effort will be made to provide to the student and/or
parent/guardian a copy of the district’s p/p in their predominant language, upon request by the
student and/or his/her parent/guardian.
PBIS COMMON AREA EXPECATIONS
At Woodridge, we use our “big three” behavioral expectations to
target our expected behaviors in common areas of our school.
1. Solve Problems,
2. Show Respect
3. Make Good Decisions
All staff follow a behavioral matrix to teach, model, cue and reinforce
expectations for students, as outlined with the stated and desired
expected behaviors for students. The matrix is noted below.
LOCATION: SHOW RESPECT SOLVE PROBLEMS MAKE GOOD DECISIONS
Before Level 1 voice— Ask an adult for help Sit backs against the wall
School (whisper) Help others be safe Line outside of classroom
Greet others Follow patrol members Talk quietly
(Good Morning!) directions
Hallway Voice Level 0 Ask an adult for help Go directly to and from
(wave) destination
Be polite Walk on the right side
Use appropriate pass
Bathroom Voice Level 0-1 Clean up after yourself Go directly to/from
(whisper) bathroom
Use kind words Use toilet
Be polite Keep it clean
Wash hands
Place paper towels in
garbage
Cafeteria Level 1 voice— Clean up after yourself Eat
(whisper) Raise hand for Sit while eating
Use kind words help/bathroom
- 28 -SHOW RESPECT SOLVE PROBLEMS MAKE GOOD DECISIONS
Cafeteria Say Please and Help one another Use both hands to carry
(Continued) Thank you tray
Patiently wait in Keep hands and feet to self
line Place food and waste in
the appropriate garbage,
recycle, and compost bins.
Playground Level 4 voice— Be responsible for Follow playground rules
(outside voice) yourself Play safely
Invite others to Ask a recess supervisor Play fairly
play for help before the bell Return the recess
rings, and ask your equipment that you
teacher for help after borrow
the bell rings Keep track of your
Get a pass if you need belongings
to go inside
Assembly Level 0 voice Raise hand for Sit on pockets
Listen help/bathroom Participate
Eyes on speaker Give gentle reminders
Bus Level 2 voice— Raise hand for help Stay in seat at all times
(talking quietly) Report problems to the Follow directions of the
Sit still and face bus driver bus driver
forward at all Keep hands and objects
times inside the bus
Keep hands and
feet to yourself
After Level 2 voice— Look for your ride, bus, Walk to location and wait
School (talking quietly) van, adult in assigned spot
Be polite Help others be safe Follow directions from
Ask an adult for help adults
POSTIVE BEHAVIOR RECOGNITION SYSTEMS
At Woodridge we recognize classes, as they portray the virtues and follow our three behavioral
expectations in our common areas. Each week, we recognize two classes each week by
awarding them with class awards of Woody or Wendy our giant stuffed animal eagles.
At Woodridge give out individual awards by positively recognizing students by giving students
“Flying High Awards”, and celebrating this with our school community by reading and posting
them. Our PBIS/Unity Team also plans monthly virtues assemblies to build positive community.
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