2009-2010 Calendar of Events

August
31-Sept. 16 MAP testing
September
18 Midterms Issued
21 Official Enrollment
21-Oct. 8th DIAL 3 Testing (Kindergarten)
October
16 Non Teaching Duty Day - NO SCHOOL
19 District Inservice - NO SCHOOL
21 Fall Individual Pictures
21 Parent / Teacher Conferences (School out at 1:30)
22 Parent / Teacher Conferences (School out at 1:30)
23 Parent / Teacher Conferences (School out at 1:30)
23 Report Cards Issued
26-30 Red Ribbon Week
26-Nov. 20 Social Studies Demonstration (Grades 4-5)
30 Fall Parties in classrooms
November
1 Daylight Savings Time ENDS (Fall Back 1 hour)
3 Site Council (6:00 pm) Library
10 PTO (6:30 pm) Library
11 Veteran’s Day – NO SCHOOL
13 Mid Terms Issued
19 First Grade Music Concerts 3:15 & 7:00 pm (Bostic Gym)
24 Picture Retakes
25 Conference Release Day
26-27 Fall Recess – NO SCHOOL
December
1 Site Council (6:00 pm) Library
1-11 District Science Performance (Grades K – 5th)
8 PTO (6:30) Library
21 District Inservice – NO SCHOOL
22 Non Teaching Duty Day – NO SCHOOL
21—31 NO SCHOOL –Winter Recess
January
1 NO SCHOOL –Winter Recess
4 School resumes
8 Report Cards Issued
12 Choices Fair 5-8pm at Century II
18 Martin Luther King Day – NO SCHOOL
19 District Inservice – NO SCHOOL
28 2nd Grade Music Concert 3:15 & 7:00 pm
February
2 Site Council 6:00 pm-- Library
5 Mid Terms Issued
9 PTO 6:30 ---Library
12 District Inservice –NO SCHOOL
15 President’s Day –NO SCHOOL
25 3rd Grade Music Concert 3:15 & 7:00 pm (Gym)
March
1st - 5th Kansas State Reading Assessment 3rd-5th

2 Read Across America (Dr. Seuss B-Day)
2 Site Council 6:00 pm (Library)
5 PTO sponsored Fun Night
9 Parent / Teacher Conferences (School out at 1:30)
10 Parent / Teacher Conferences (School out at 1:30)
11 Parent / Teacher Conferences (School out at 1:30)
12 Non Teaching Duty Day—NO SCHOOL
14 Daylight Savings Begins (Spring forward 1 hour)
15—19 Spring Break –NO SCHOOL
25 Kindergarten Music Concert 3:15 & 7:00 pm
26 Grade Cards Issued
April
2 Conference Release Day—NO SCHOOL
5 District Inservice –NO SCHOOL
6 Site Council 6:00 pm (Library)
6-16 DIBELS testing Window
13 Class Pictures (Students wear uniforms)
14 Individual Spring Pictures (students may dress for pictures…no saggy, baggy jeans or sweats…please)
15 Spring Open House (details will be sent home)
22 Earth Day
23 Mid Terms Issued
29 4th Grade Music Concert 3:15 & 7:00 pm (Gym)
May
3—7 Teacher Appreciation Week
4 Site Council 6:00 pm (Library)
11 PTO 6:30 (Library)
12 5th Grade Concert 10:00 & 3:00 (auditorium)
25 2:30 Fly Up Day (each classroom)
26 5TH GRADE GRADUATION 10:30 in Bostic Gym
26 LAST DAY OF SCHOOL

First Day of School August 17th

Last Day of School

Daily Schedule 9:00 AM to 4:10 PM

All Day Kindergarten

Standardized Dress

Southeast Quadrant of City for Boundaries

Parent Involvement Required

Mission of Bostic Traditional Magnet Elementary School

 

The mission of Bostic Traditional Magnet Elementary is to expect and value maximum academic performance from every child and to prepare each child to be a successful, productive, responsible citizen by:

 

Promoting self-respect and respect for others;

Actively involving parents in their child’s education;

Providing a safe, supportive, and structured environment for learning;

Providing and assessing a challenging curriculum exceeding the district standards;

Allowing opportunities to apply learned skills in real-life situations;

Providing interventions to support social and academic needs;

and

Encouraging responsibility and self-discipline.

 

Statement of Non-Discrimination

The Wichita Public Schools is committed to ensuring an environment that is free of discrimination and to fostering a climate in which all employees and students may participate, contribute, and grow to their fullest potential. 

 

We recognize and value our diverse population and are committed to fair treatment of all employees and students.

 

Harassment and disparate treatment based on race, color, national origin, sex handicap/disability, age, or religion will not be permitted or condoned in the Wichita Public Schools.

 

All Wichita Public Schools employees have the responsibility to support this policy and to take appropriate steps to ensure a workplace free of discrimination against any person.

 

Each of us should:

• Treat every student, parent, coworker, customer, and supplier with respect and dignity.

• Examine our attitudes and actions toward people who are different from ourselves.

• Speak out when we see harassment and discrimination in our work environment.

We will not tolerate any action that violates the core beliefs of our school district!

 

The mission of the Wichita Public Schools Unified School District 259, the primary source of educational excellence where diversity is valued, is to ensure all students learn the skills and acquire the knowledge necessary for success at continuing stages of their lives by providing: a safe, supportive, nurturing environment; an innovative curriculum taught by highly qualified teachers who respect and teach the worth and dignity of individuals; the equitable distribution of services and resources; and the creation of partnerships that encompass the total community.

 

Bostic Traditional Magnet Elementary School Policies and Procedures

                   

Absence from School

BOE Policy 1461 states: “A Valid Excuse for Absence is defined as:

1.       Medical or dental treatment, examination, or recuperation;

2.     Death or serious illness in immediate family;

3.     Approval by school authorities, secured prior to the absence;

4.     Circumstances or conditions, which, in the opinion of the principal or designee of the school the pupil attends, constitutes a valid excuse.

 

‘Inexcusable Absence and “Inexcusably Absent’ is any absence that is not a Valid Excuse for Absences as defined above…Continued absence of  [a] child without a Valid Excuse for Absence will be reported to the Secretary of Social & Rehabilitation Services.”        

As part of the Parent Commitment Agreement; Bostic parents agree to limit absences from school. In the event of a valid excuse for an absence, parents must call or write the office within 72 hours to excuse the absence. Otherwise, the absence will be recorded as unexcused. Students arriving after 10:30 a.m. or leaving school before 2:30 p.m. will be counted absent for that half-day. After five days of excused illnesses, parents will be required to provide a doctor’s note in order for subsequent absences to be considered excused. After continued absences, arrangements for makeup work are advisable. Remember that “tardies” will be recorded as such, even if they are excused. A note to the teacher should also be sent when a child is tardy. This indicates to the school that the parent is aware of the tardiness. BOE policies 1460 and 1461 are available at the school office.

If a child becomes ill or is injured at school, every effort will be made to contact one or both parents. Children are never sent home for any reason during the school day until one parent is notified. However, in the event that neither parent can be reached; the person listed under emergency will be contacted to request a course of action.  This is only if the office should be unable to contact either the parent or guardian. Please make certain the office has multiple numbers so we can reach the adults listed for your child in case of an emergency. Please update the numbers as soon as possible when a change occurs. 

Pupil absences and tardies are recorded each day. This is a legal record and needs to be accurately kept for full days, half days, and tardies.

Arrival and Departure from School

The safety and well being of students is our main priority! Children should arrive at school no earlier than ten (10) minutes before starting time. Supervision is not provided for students before 8:50 a.m. nor after 4:10 p.m. Children are not to play on the playground or grounds before school or before returning home in the evening. Children should wait by the front doors before the bell rings. On cold or rainy mornings children will wait in the foyer. If you bring a child before 8:50 a.m., or neglect to pick up your child by 4:20 p.m., your child will be placed under the safe supervision of the Bostic Latchkey program and parents will be charged for the time. The safety and well being of students is our main priority!

Parking Note

Bostic has limited parking space, as well as congested traffic before and after school. Therefore, it is requested that parents park on Eastmoor Street, along the west side of the playground, to drop off or pick up their students; making sure not to block the new bus drive. Parking is also available in the church parking lot across from Eastmoor. This keeps private vehicles out of the bus path, and allows students to walk along the sidewalk to school without crossing the street or parking lot. DO NOT park along Gilbert Street in the front of the school as this is posted by the city as a no parking zone. Please also do not drive behind the school in the bus area loading and unloading area.  Traffic should be allowed to move fluidly along Gilbert Street, and buses should be able to travel without fear of endangering our students.

Birthdays

Children may bring treats to their classmates on their birthdays. The treats should be simple, easily distributed items accompanied by napkins and appropriate eating and serving utensils. Students with summer birthdays may select a school day to celebrate, if desired.

Please do not send birthday party invitations to be delivered at school. They can distract from schoolwork, and cause hurt feelings for children not included.

Bicycles

Bicycle riding is discouraged. However, if parents desire their child to ride a bike to school, the parents must sign a permit. City law requires that the bicycles have a current license, a lock provided, and either a basket or backpack.

Bus Information

Bus schedules are distributed during August enrollment. Bus routes are designed to pick students up at intersections near their homes. Questions about bus routes or procedures should be directed to the school secretary.

Campbell Soup Labels/Box Tops for Education

Our school collects Campbell Soup and Campbell product labels and Box Tops for Education.  These labels are sent in to provide extra school equipment and supplies for our school. Please send these labels to school with your child to deposit them in the “Campbell’s” box in student classrooms.

Childcare

Bostic Childcare is available before and after school, Monday through Friday, from 6:30 to 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 to 6:00 p.m.

Children attending Bostic Childcare enjoy the extra time to interact with their classmates in a more social setting. Organized games and activities are provided before and after school as well as time to self-select activities of their choice. Children may choose to complete homework during this time as well. We maintain fifteen children to one adult Para professional/Teacher ratio and are certified and licensed by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment.

Breakfast is served at 8:30 a.m. for those who prefer to eat at school. This is charged to the child’s lunch/meal account. Nutritious snacks are provided after school at 4:30, and are included in the childcare fees.

Leicle Bostic Traditional Magnet

Discipline Philosophy/Behavior Guidelines

The traditional school is based on the assumption that the best learning takes place in a structured and disciplined atmosphere. The preferred form of discipline is self-discipline. It is hoped that in the school society each student will develop a strong sense of self-discipline.  Self-discipline frees an individual from external constraints that control and direct him or her.

To help each child develop self-discipline, the school will emphasize obedience to authority as well as independence. In adult society, not everyone is self-disciplined; therefore laws and regulations have been established to protect the rights of individuals. Students should understand that, at times, what seems best for the group takes precedence over what seems best for the individual. Students should understand that rules are necessary when people live together, and that rules should be respected. When self-control is not evident, external control will become necessary.   

The school needs the support of the parents if this is to work effectively

A. Parent/Guardian Responsibilities.

1.       To teach the child self-discipline and respect for authority.

2.     To see that the child attends school regularly and on time.

3.     To see that the child is prepared and has the necessary materials.

4.     To familiarize the child with the discipline policy and regulations.

5.     To provide the school with a current telephone number through which he/she can be reached during the school day.

6.     To come to the school to get the child when necessary.

7.     To be available for conferences when necessary.

8.     To cooperate with the school for the benefit of the child.

9.     To encourage the student to report to the proper person (teacher, principal, etc.) any problems that develop, rather than resorting to hitting, etc.

B.   Student Responsibilities

1.       To be aware of and follow system-wide policy and regulations and school guidelines for acceptable behavior.

2.     To refrain from disruptive behavior, which may interfere with a teacher’s right to teach and a student’s right to learn.

3.     To refrain from: physical force, verbal abuse, threats, blackmail.

4.     To seek clarification from school personnel concerning the appropriateness of any action or behavior.

5.     To attend classes regularly and punctually with necessary materials and preparation.

6.     To follow policy and regulations for every event considered part of the school program regardless of the time or place.

7.     To report problems that develop (instead of hitting, name-calling, etc.) to resolve a problem.

• Prohibited Behaviors Could Result in Exclusion from School

 

USD 259 Board Policy P5113 states the following:

The principal or designee may suspend or propose to expel a pupil from school for any of the following reasons:

1.       Willful violation of any published regulation for pupil conduct adopted or approved by the BOE or developed and promulgated by an individual school.

2.     Conduct, which substantially disrupts, impedes, or interferes with the operation of any public school.

3.     Conduct, which substantially impinges upon or invades the rights of others.

4.     Conduct which has resulted in the conviction of the pupil for any offense specified in Chapter 21 of the Kansas Statutes Annotated or any criminal statute of the United States.

5.     Disobedience of an order of a teacher, peace officer, school security officer, or any school authority when such disobedience can reasonably be anticipated to result in disorder, disruption, or interference with the operation of any public school or substantial and material impingement upon or invasion of the rights of others.

6.     Any student who brings or is found to be in possession of a dangerous weapon, or who places a person in fear of bodily harm with a dangerous weapon or a weapon on school premises before, during, or after school or at any school sponsored activity (See BOE policies 1462, Assault and Battery of Staff, Policy 1465, Pupil Behavior-Alcohol, Drugs, Drug Paraphernalia and/or Other Controlled Substances, and Policy 1466 Possession or Use of Weapons. Copies of these policies may be obtained from school).

D. Recommended Course of Action for Teachers

    The teacher will:

1.      Discuss the matter with the student and unless the seriousness of the offense merits immediate action, warn the student that continued misbehavior will result in the loss of certain privileges.

2.      Proceed, as appropriate, with any of the following corrective actions if misbehavior continues:

3.      Isolate within the classroom.

4.      Have the child write a letter to parent concerning misbehavior.

5.      Have the child call parent at home or work to explain misbehavior.

6.      Detain child after school, provided adequate prior arrangements have been made with a parent/guardian.

7.      Any other acceptable action as adopted by the school staff: loss of playtime, not allowed to participate in group activities, etc.

8.      Withhold privileges. (No student may be denied the right to participate in any part of the instructional program or to have a lunch period).

9.      Isolate outside of the classroom in a location away from the classroom and under supervision for a maximum of one hour. Records are to be kept of all times that students are outside of the classroom for disciplinary reasons.

10.  Contact parent by telephone/letter for input and cooperation when necessary.

11.  Consult with the principal concerning misbehavior.

12.  Refer child to the principal for further corrective action.

Standardized Dress Code

Revised 1-02-08

The school colors of red, white, and blue are incorporated with several options for students and parents. After a great deal of research, we believe that the choice that we have made is both cost-effective and increases convenience for parents in that the items are easily available.  If you are concerned about the cost factor, please contact the principal so that options may be discussed. Bostic remains a school for all students. We will ensure that everyone has access to the uniform.

Shirt options:

Style: Long sleeve or short sleeve polo with collar, or white oxford style with collar, or plain white button up blouse with plain solid white collar

Color: White or red polo shirts

•           White or red oxford style shirt

•           White button up blouse with solid white collar (no lace or   embellishments)

•           Red shirts must be a “true red” color

• Sweaters may be worn over a collared shirt and may be either navy or white solid colors with no patterns, emblems, or labels of any kind displayed on the outside of the sweater.  Sweater style is up to parent discretion (i.e. cardigan, sweater vest, pullover sweater). 
• Official Bostic logo sweatshirts in red or white purchased from PTO may be worn. Solid white sweatshirts may also be worn.
• A white or “true red” turtleneck may be worn under a sweatshirt, sweater, long sleeve shirt or jumper. (This does not include short sleeves)

• A white or “true red” turtleneck or shirt with collar must be worn under sweatshirts.
• Bostic’s PTO purchases and sells red and white Bostic logo shirts at reasonable prices throughout the year.

Uniform options:

Style:  Tailored skirt, skort, shorts, pants, or jumper-style dress

Color:  Navy blue

Misc.:  Socks or tights may be worn in solid colors of red, white, or blue.

           Scout uniforms may be worn on troop / den meeting days.

 All items may be purchased anywhere such as Penney’s, Sears, Target, Wal-Mart, Kohl’s, etc.  Items not included in the uniform and left to parent’s discretion are:  backpacks, school supplies, lunch boxes, winter coats, belts, shoes, and hair accessories.

Restrictions: 

• No printing or logo on the clothing, other than the Bostic logo
• No jeans, sweats, corduroys, leggings, capri pants, cargo shorts, or cargo pants
• No extreme hairstyles, makeup or tattoos
• Flip-flop shoes will not be allowed due to safety concern
• When standing and arms are down to side, the length of skirt, skort, or shorts may not be shorter than one inch below fingertip length
• Turtlenecks may not be worn alone

Requirements:

• Shirts must be tucked in
• Clothing should be neat and clean, and of proper length and size
• Shoes are required. Tennis shoes or flats are suggested

It is the parents’ responsibility to mark all articles of clothing with the student’s name.  Uniforms will be next to impossible to identify without the child’s name written in an inconspicuous location.  Teachers will not be responsible for lost articles of clothing that have not been marked with the child’s name.

The principal may grant occasional exceptions to the Dress Code for special days or circumstances.

Enrollment information

For pupils new to the Wichita Public School System, the following items are needed in order to complete the regular enrollment procedure for pupils:

• Birth certificate

• Kansas Certification of Immunization signed by a Kansas physician or by the parent if a legal exemption is claimed.

• Report card or other official information from the sending school for children attending school previously.

• Parents will be requested to sign a release for records from previous school.

Children may enroll in kindergarten if they will be five years old before September 1st.

HOMEWORK POLICY

We believe that homework is an important part of each child’s education. It fosters independence and increased responsibility on the part of the student.

Homework will be:

a)     determined by the classroom teacher and clearly communicated to parents and students in September.

b)    relevant to classroom instruction;

c)     used to complete unfinished daily work;

d)     occasional special projects;

e)     recreational reading;

f)     skill practice in any area.

Organizational skills will be emphasized, with an emphasis on self-discipline development. The emphasis will be on completion, rather than duration. The assigned work will be clearly communicated to the student, and parent assistance will be limited. Parents are expected to communicate any concerns or feedback regarding homework to their child’s teacher.

A “Student Planner” will be utilized in grades 2 – 5 to get students accustomed to bringing materials home and returning them to school, as well as to foster increased communication between school and home regarding curriculum.  Parents may send notes to the teacher in the planner, and parents will want to check their child’s planner to find occasional notes from the teacher. 

For the most part, school communications (classroom and school newsletters, field trip notes, etc.) will be sent home with students on Fridays. Parents are encouraged to assist the school by expecting and asking their children for these weekly communications.

MAKE-UP WORK

Students and parents should contact their teacher as soon as possible to obtain make-up work for an absence. A Bostic student will generally be given two days to complete work, for each day of school missed. For example, a student missing school on Monday and returning Tuesday would have Tuesday and Wednesday to catch up the missed assignments. Teachers require ample prior notice to assemble make-up work.

District Policy 1472 states:

1.      The pupil or parent should contact the principal or designee to obtain assignments and materials for make-up purposes. A reasonable amount of time is necessary for each teacher to prepare meaningful make-up assignments. Each year, the time limits for students to complete missed assignments shall be included in the staff and student handbooks.

2.      Make-up assignments shall consist of the same general kind and quality of schoolwork missed, not hour-for-hour detention.

3.      Credit will be allowed for make-up work on the same basis as for regular in-class performance, with the exception of credit, which can only be obtained by being present in the classroom.

4.      When a pupil has foreknowledge that an excused absence will occur, she/he should exert effort to complete the work assignments before the absence occurs.

5.      A pupil who is given a building-level suspension of ten days or less is responsible for obtaining make-up work as specified in AIP’s 1,2, and 3 above.

6.      Pupils with unexcused absences are encouraged to make up their work, but teachers are not required to accept such make-up work for credit.

Lunch and Breakfast Program

Bostic will operate a breakfast and hot lunch program as well as sell milk to students wishing to bring a sack lunch. Children are encouraged to purchase lunches or milk 10 or more at a time.

Lunch money may be turned in to the school office any morning.  Meals must be paid for in advance.  All monies will go into your child’s meal account and the correct amount will be deducted for breakfast, lunch, or milk each day. 

Application forms for free and reduced-cost lunches are available through the school office. Students participating in the free lunch program are expected to eat the meals provided each day.  

Health Policies

Matters of health are an integral part of the educational program. 
We solicit your full cooperation in dealing with your child’s health concerns.  If your child becomes ill while at school, you will be asked to come after your child or the child will be taken home by a school official after proper notification of parent or authorized person in charge of the child.  The professional staff takes every precaution for the welfare of your child in safety and health.  Please be sure to keep an up-to-date emergency number in the office.  If your child has a history of significant health problems or is taking medication, please keep us informed!

Medication

Board of Education Policy 5316 states “Prescribed medication is given at school only upon written request from the pupil’s local attending physician.  A physician’s written request is required before administration of either short-term or maintenance medications.  School personnel will not be responsible for administering injectable medications.”  Please understand that we will not be giving any type of medication at school unless we have a note from your physician requesting that medication be given at school.  Medications must be kept in the original prescription bottle.  If medications are to be given to your child during school hours, please deliver the medication to the school nurse, secretary, or principal.  Parents may come to the school office and give medication to their child.  This cannot be done in the classroom.

In most cases, it is possible to work medication around the school day to avoid the process of securing authorization from your physician.  However, in some cases it will be necessary to give medication at school.  Non-prescribed, over-the-counter medication such as aspirin, cough syrup, ointments, and cough drops will not be administered unless we receive a request from the physician. 

Immunizations

Any pupil entering a Kansas school for the first time is required to present to the school a valid Kansas Certificate of Immunization (KCI) or to sign a form indicating that immunizations will be up-to-date within 14 days.  You are required by law to present a signed KCI at the time your child starts school.  Since the complete schedule of immunizations requires several weeks to complete, the first KCI form may only indicate that the immunizations have begun.  However, the complete series of immunizations must be completed within ninety (90) days and a second KCI form provided to the school.  Children for whom KCI forms have not been provided are subject to exclusion from school to protect the health of themselves and other pupils.  Legal alternatives to immunization are required by law:

1.       A licensed physician may sign the KCI form and indicate that the physical condition of the child is such that the immunizations would seriously endanger the pupil’s life or health.

2.     A physician may sign the KCI indicating that the parent/guardian adheres to a religious denomination whose teachings are opposed to such immunizations.

Public Regulations for the Control of Communicable Diseases

No person having an infectious or contagious disease shall be admitted to any public, parochial, or private school, or to any other public place.

1. A child who has any of the following diseases shall be excluded from school, other public places, and contact with other children until a written release is obtained from:
   1. The Wichita Sedgwick County Health Department

1.       Whooping Cough

2.     Typhoid Fever

3.     Diphtheria

4.     Tuberculosis

5.     Meningitis

6.     Any unusual disease

2. Either the Wichita Sedgwick County Health Department or from a private physician:

1.       Streptococcal infections, including strep throat – excluded until 24 hours after appropriate therapy has begun or after 10 days if antibiotics are not administered.  Antibiotics must be continued for a complete course of therapy.

2.     Ringworm of the skin and scalp – excluded until the child has been under active treatment by a physician.  The physician shall certify that the child is under continuing medical care at two (2) week intervals until a cure has been affected.

2. For the following diseases, no Health Department release is necessary.  However the child may be excluded from school, and all other public places, and contact with other children according to the following regulations:

a.      Measles – excluded until four days after rash appears.

b.     Chickenpox – excluded until eruptions are scabbed over.

c.      Mumps – excluded for ten days from onset of illness.

d.      Rubella (German Measles) – excluded for ten days from onset of illness.

e.      Conjunctivitis (Pinkeye) – excluded until there is no discharge from the eye.

f.      Scabies – excluded until adequately treated.

g.      Pediculosis (Lice) – Students infested with lice shall be excluded from school or childcare facilities until treated with an antiparasitic drug and all nits have been removed.

h.      Impetigo – excluded until under medical treatment by a physician.  A child may be excluded for an additional period of time if the principal or other personnel feel it is necessary for the child’s protection or for the protection of other children.

i.        Fifth Disease is an acute viral disease that occurs most often during the spring and is fairly common in elementary aged children.  It begins with mild cold-like symptoms, which are followed by the characteristic ‘slapped cheek’ rash.  This rash will then spread to the chest, stomach, back, arms, and legs.  This disease is passed through coughing and sneezing, but is usually no longer contagious after the appearance of the rash.  Children can remain in school with this rash, but will be asked to go to the doctor to obtain a note verifying this diagnosis

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