Wilson School

Student Handbook

2012-13


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T ABL E OF CONT ENTS

Page number

Welcome Letter 2
General Information 3
Wilson School Vision and Supporting Beliefs 3
Staff Overview 4
School Improvement Goals 5
School Hours, Tardies, Absences 6
Dress Code 7
Bus Policy 7
Student Arrival and Dismissal 7
Volunteers/Visitors 8
Inclement Weather 8
Cellular Phone Use 8
TCSD Bullying Policy 8
Discipline Plan 9
Parent Involvement 12
Curriculum, Report Cards, Assessment 12
Specials Classes 12
Health Services 12
Communications school and district 13
Emergency Planning 13
Weapons Policy 13
Network/Internet Use 14
Notice of Directory Information & Media Access 15
2012-13 School Calendar 16
Staff Phone Extensions & Room Numbers 17

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August 29, 2012




Dear Families,

This handbook is designed to communicate important information to Wilson School families regarding
school policies and procedures. It is our hope that this handbook will also serve as a helpful reference for
parents as you support your child`s learning at home. Please take time to read the entire handbook with
your child.

This handbook provides a faculty overview to assist you in knowing and understanding the supports we
have in place to help your student succeed. If you have any questions at anytime during the school year,
please call. We encourage open lines of communication between home and school. We appreciate
knowing about issues early on, and of course, hearing about what is working and going well is
appreciated, too!

Please review the papers in the school folder carefully and return the contact information ASAP.




Sincerely,

The Wilson School Faculty

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GENERAL I NF ORMA TI ON

School Telephone: 733-3077
School Fax: 733-8431

Address: 5200 HHR Ranch Rd. (we no longer have a PO Box)
Wilson, Wyoming 83014

District Web Site: www.tcsd.org
Principal : Tracy Poduska
Secretary: Laura Davenport

Wilson School Vision

Wilson Elementary School provides students with learning experiences to grow academically,
socially, and physically toward becoming productive global citizens.

Beliefs that support our vision:

x We nurture and challenge students to become self-directed learners within and beyond the classroom.
o Clear expectations, outcomes, and adequate time are essential parts of the learning process.
o Children develop their individual strengths and styles through differentiated learning experiences.
o Movement, the arts, technology, and media are integral in the education of the whole child.
o Every student develops as a creative thinker, problem solver, and effective communicator.
o Students have the opportunity to demonstrate their learning to diverse audiences.

x We believe quality educators are essential.
o Educators use current, innovative best practices when teaching students.
o A strong professional development plan supports teacher leadership and educators` proIessional
growth.
o Educators recognize and nurture the intellectual potential of each student.
o Educators function in collaborative teams, integrating the arts, physical education, technology, and
media into the curriculum.

x We believe students thrive in a respectful, responsible, and safe learning envi ronment.
o Our small K-5 school nurtures positive relationships among all students and faculty.
o Everyone in our school community has a part in caring for the school.
o Parent/teacher relationships are critical to supporting student success.
o We use all spaces at our school as learning environments.
o The health and well-being of our school community members is important.

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Wilson School Staff, 2012-13

Classroom teachers - At Wilson School, we have 2 teachers at each grade level, K-5:
Grade K - Ann Makley and April Tremante
Grade 1 - Karen Trombley and Rachel Freundlich
Grade 2 Jenny Rogers and Kate Hudacsko
Grade 3 - Lauren Butze and Nick Dolentz
Grade 4 Libby Wood and Deb Barbee
Grade 5 Mary Kitto and Nancy Shibuya
Specials teachers - A well-rounded education is important in Teton County School District #1. Students at
Wilson School are taught by the following specialists at least once weekly:
x Grace Hammond Library-Media Center
x Kim Hunt - Physical Education
x Pat Kelley - Computer
x Holly Peralta -Spanish
x Lori Maples - Art
x Doug Starks Music
Special Education teachers - Students who are on an IEP (Individualized Education Plan) receive instruction from
our Special Education faculty:
x Lee Fitzpatrick Speech/Language
Pathologist
x Tiffany Tate Special Education
Paraprofessionals/I nst ructional Aides - Students and teachers are supported by the following faculty members:
x Lell Kirsten K-5 Instructional Aide; works
with each grade level each day during the
literacy block, primarily with small groups of
students

x Patty Krause Library-media center
paraprofessional; assists librarian Grace
Hammond
x Diane Redzich K Instructional Aide
Main office - The main office can answer just about any question you have about your student or Wilson School in
general! If not, we will find the answer for you!
x Principal Tracy Poduska
x Secretary Laura Davenport
x Nurse Andi Ross

I nst ructional Support - Includes the following faculty who work with students, teachers, or both, to improve
student success in the core academic areas:
x Nancy Baker, Instructional Support Teacher teaches struggling readers in grades K-5. Students are
recommended for an intervention group with Nancy based on student progress and assessment results.
Students leave the regular classroom to attend small group work, typically 2-4 times per week, and the
instructional focus depends on student need.
x Anne Long, Instructional Coach supports the faculty in curriculum and instructional strategies, school
improvement initiatives, and student success. Ann also works with the other coaches in TCSD #1 to
facilitate the implementation of the K-5 Instructional program that results in a quality and cohesive
curriculum district-wide.
x Nial Overbay (Guidance Counselor) works at Wilson School on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, every
other Thursday, and Friday. Nial offers:
o Individual short-term counseling via student self sign-up, teacher and/or parent request
o Friendship mediation
o Meetings with parents to discuss their child`s academic, social and emotional well-being
o Consultations with teachers, classroom student observations
o Short term counseling groups: Anger & Stress Management, Social Skills, Bully Proofing, Divorce
& Separation support, etc.
o Classroom interventions and themed class meetings
o Building Intervention Team: Support and referral for at-risk students
o Referrals to community agencies and resources
Student and parent work is confidential.

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SCHOOL I MPROVE MENT PROCESS
Wilson School`s improvement process includes every Iaculty member on one oI 3 goal teams: reading,
writing, and school climate. Improvement plans developed by the goal teams are implemented throughout
the school year and are shared at PIE meetings and available online. Parent and community input are
always welcomed to support and encourage our efforts.


2011-12 WI LSON SCHOOL I MPROVE MENT GOALS
2012-13 improvement goals will be published in October, 2012
Goal : All students will improve thei r reading comprehension skills.
Measures:
x 80% of students in grades 1
st
5
th
will achieve their growth goal on MAP
x 80% of students at each grade level, 3-5 will achieve proficiency on Reading PAWS
x 85% of students will reach benchmark on DIBELS

Strategy #1: Teachers will confer with all students to plan for differentiated instruction and enable
students to meet individual growth goals.
Strategy #2: Continuous Improvement practices will be implemented in reading in all classrooms.

Goal : All students will improve thei r written communication skills.
Measures:
x 80% of students will score 2 or 3 on conventions on the state writing assessment and 80% of
students will maintain scoring a 2 or 3 on the idea development and organization traits.

Strategy #1: All teachers will implement the Writer`s workshop components, using the K-5 writing
maps as a guide, with a focus on conventions.
Strategy #2: Students will be regularly assessed on both writing process as well as 'on demand
prompts.
Strategy #3: Teachers will work with students to show them their data and help set goals.

Goal : All students will contribute to a positive and safe school climate.
Measures:
x 100% of students will be respectful and other students and faculty as demonstrated by school-
based measures.
x Zero students will exhibit bullying or harassment toward other students.

Strategy #1: WES will work collaboratively to create a school-wide culture based oQWKH7KUHH
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Strategy #2: WES will use a multi-tiered approach to support anti-bullying efforts.
Strategy #3: WES will employ the 'Love and Logic philosophy and strategies.

Student Technology Goal : All students will use technology appl ications to facilitate and
demonst rate thei r learning.




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SCHOOL HOURS
The school office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Supervisor begins at 8:10 a.m., and the school day
begins promptly at 8:25 a.m. We realize that there is an occasional need to drop your child off early. We
appreciate you keeping this to a minimum as the teachers use this time to prepare for the day. School is
dismissed at 3:05 p.m.

T ARDY POLI CY
At Wilson School, we strive to have all students in their classrooms and prepared for class when the
school day officially begins at 8:25 a.m. This enables the teachers to promptly start teaching with
minimal interruptions. Your help in getting your child(ren) to school in enough time for them to get to
class by 8:25 is much appreciated. One of the best ways to ensure a child gets to school on time is to ride
the school bus.

Wilson School`s policy is as Iollows:
x Fi rst Grading Period: on a student`s 6th and 7th tardy, he/she will be required to spend one
lunch recess in the office each time. Beginning with the 8th tardy, and each one thereafter, the
student will be required to serve afternoon detention, from 3:05 to 3:35.
x Second Grading Period: on a student`s 10th and 11th tardy, he/she will be required to spend one
lunch recess in the office each time. Beginning with the 12th tardy, and each one thereafter, the
student will be required to serve afternoon detention, from 3:05 to 3:35.
x Thi rd Grading Period: on a student`s 9th and 10th tardy, he/she will be required to spend one
lunch recess in the office each time. Beginning with the 11th tardy, and each one thereafter, the
student will be required to serve afternoon detention, from 3:05 to 3:35.

If there are any circumstances that prevent your child(ren) from arriving to school on time, please
contact the principal to discuss.

ABSENCES
If your child will be absent from school, please call the school office at 733-3077 (or send an e-mail to
ldavenport@tcsd.org) between 7:45 a.m. 8:45 a.m. If you are going to be out of town, please notify
both the office and teacher of this absence in advance. This will give the teacher sufficient time to
prepare make-up work. This policy helps ensure the safety of our children. School Messenger will
automatically begin to call parents of absent students after 9:30am, if you have not called before 8:45
a.m., you may be called by the system.

It is Wilson School`s belieI that consistent attendance is an integral part oI a student`s learning experience
and there is a direct relationship between attendance and academic achievement. If there are ever reasons
why your child does not want to come to school, I encourage you to set up a meeting with the counselor,
Nial Overbay, or with the principal, Tracy Poduska. The faculty wants your child to be successful at
Wilson Elementary School and will do our best to meet his/her needs.

Of course, if your child is seriously ill, he/she should stay home. As much as possible, family trips should
be planned during vacation time. I also encourage parents to consider the amount of after school and
evening commitments their child is involved in, as they may exhaust a child and affect his/her ability to
attend school. When a student reaches 10 and 20 absences, an email or letter will be sent to parents
making you aware of the number of absences your child has.

Thank you in advance for your cooperation in promoting good attendance for your student at Wilson
Elementary School!


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STUDENT DRESS AND APPE ARANCE
To create and support an appropriate learning environment, students are expected to dress in a manner
fitting for school. With the arrival of spring, students get the fever, and wear more warm-weather
clothing. Please discuss the following guidelines with your child to be sure they are appropriately dressed
for school:
-dress must not be immodest or distracting to the learning environment (fingertip-length rule for skirts and
shorts,
-shirt must cover the stomach, wide straps only on tank tops)
-shoes must be worn at all times
-hats, caps, bandannas or headwear may not be worn in the building after reaching the cubbies
-attire that depicts illegal or adult only products (i.e. alcohol) is not permitted.

BUS POLI CY
It is the policy of Teton County School District #1, as established by the School Board, that only regular
bus riders may ride school buses to and from school. This means that only those students who live in an
area regularly serviced by buses may ride the bus. If your child needs to get off at a stop other than
his/her regular stop or ride a different bus, please write a note and give it to the school office (bus drivers
are NOT permitted to accept notes), or call the transportation office (733.4943) to notify them of the
change. Proper behavior is expected of students, and students may lose bus privileges if their behavior is
not acceptable for the safety of others.

STUDENT ARRI VAL AND DISMISSAL
Bus Ridership - Ultimately, we encourage all families who live in the Wilson School area to utilize the
school bus routes for transportation to and from school. This is a safe and convenient way for children to
get to and from school, and is also more environmentally friendly. Furthermore, bus students RARELY
get a tardy slip -
If you must transport your child to or from school, parents (and/or authorized guardians) are asked to
abide by the following rules:
x Always stay in your vehicle while in the pick-up/drop-off lane. The pick-up/drop-off lane is
designed to be a place for children to be quickly and safely dropped off.
x Students are dismissed only out the front entrance; they may not wait out back to be picked up.
x If a child needs to be accompanied into the school, and it is 8:00-8:30 or 3:00-3:30, please park in
the designated spots only.
x To minimize clogs in the morning, consider dropping your student off closer to 8:10 a.m. (when
supervision begins).
x To minimize clogs in the afternoon, consider arriving at school to pick up your student at 3:15
p.m. (teachers are on duty until 3:20).
x Refrain from entering the bus lane at all times.
x Afterschool, wait in your car for your child to be dismissed by the afternoon duty teacher.
x Ensure your children are dropped off and picked up at curbside.
x Refrain from using cell phones in the pick-up/drop-off lane.
x If you are picking up your student, please park in the front and the students will use the walkway
that runs across the school.


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VOLUNT E ERS/ VISI T ORS
Wilson School staff appreciates our dedicated volunteers. To enable convenient access to the school,
visitors and volunteers are asked to abide by the following rules:
x Parking option #1: If you ar rive to volunteer after 8:25 a.m. and plan to leave prior to 3:00
p.m., you may park in the pick-up/drop-off zone. Please do not park in this zone between 8:00-
8:25 and 3:00-3:30!
x Parking option #2: Park on HHR Ranch Rd. . (avoiding the space between the 'drop oII exit and
the 'bus entrance lanes) or Main St. and enter through the front door.

We welcome you to Wilson School at any time. For safety reasons, all doors except one front door are
locked. Please be sure to stop in the office every time you visit the school to sign in and get a visitor
sticker.

I NCL E MENT WE AT HER PROCEDURE
Our students are outside for recess every day, unless it is below zero (ambient temperature) or pouring
rain. The weather here changes very quickly, so please make sure that the children are prepared for a
change of weather during the day. In the winter, please make sure they have the proper clothing. We
require students to have the 'big Iive coat, snow pants, snow boots, hat and gloves. Local radio and
television stations, as well as our website and Twitter, will broadcast any school closures.

CE L L PHONE USE
Student cellular phones are discouraged at Wilson School. If a student must bring a cell phone to school,
we ask that it is kept in the backpack all day and is turned off. Instead of a cell phone, you are welcome
to call the school office if a message needs to be relayed to your child.

BUL L YI NG POLI CY
On both a national and local level, the topic of bullying is an emotional one. At Wilson School, through
adequate supervision, consistent expectations, educating students, and a team approach to discipline and
problem solving, we put a great amount of thought and energy into eliminating bullying behaviors.

Although conflict between children has been, in the past, considered normal and " just part of growing
up," educators and community members have begun to see that bullying can have long term and
devastating effects on individuals and communities. Bullying and normal peer conflicts are NOT the
same. Conflict is normal and resolvable. Bullying is destructive and hurtful to children.

To view Teton County School District`s bullying policy, visit www.tcsd.org > district > board of
education > TCSD #1 board policies > Section J: Students. Our bullying policy is JICFA.








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Wilson Elementary School
School-Wide Discipline Plan

When parents, teachers, and students work together toward a common goal, it will help students be more
successful at Wilson Elementary School. Although discipline is not a formal subject, it is one of the most
important lessons learned. Discipline underlies the whole educational process and is the key to good
citizenship and proper consideration for other people. Our students deserve the most positive educational
climate for their academic growth.

Based on our Love and Logic philosophy, we believe...
x Building positive relationships with students and treating them with dignity at all times are
essential to their social, emotional, and academic well-being.
x Problems are really opportunities to learn and grow, and we can help students build responsibility
for solving their problems.
x Adults are here to help students, not judge them.
x Logical consequences will be used instead of punishment, when possible. There is a connection
between the infraction and the consequence.

Our plan communicates to all stakeholders the expectations we know are important for maintaining a
trusting, safe, and positive environment where all students will learn. Positive approaches will be used in
the classroom and throughout the school to encourage appropriate behavior, so that the focus on learning
and teaching is preserved. Each teacher`s classroom management system is developed with student input
and addresses classroom expectations.

Through the implementation of a Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) curriculum taught by our counselor,
and observed and reinforced by the classroom teachers, students are taught self-management behaviors
and strategies, and how to exhibit appropriate behavior. The curriculum also reinforces responsibility for
actions, empathy, problem solving, and self-reflection; and models good choices and decision-making.

Wilson Elementary`s School-Wide Expectations
Be Safe. Be Respectful. Be Responsible.

To view our expectations grid, go to
http://www.tcsd.org/education/components/scrapbook/default.php?sectiondetailid=16823&

On a proactive basis, Wilson School is committed to ensuring
1. All teachers implement Proactive Classroom Management Strategies
2. All students are taught, practice, and follow classroom and school-wide expectations and
procedures through our PBS (Positive Behavior Support) program and SEL (social-emotional
learning) curriculum.

Defining Discipline:
Discipline is a process that uses teaching, modeling and other appropriate strategies to maintain the
behaviors necessary to ensure a safe, orderly and productive learning environment by changing
unacceptable behavior to acceptable behavior.

When unacceptable behaviors occur, strategies and/or interventions are implemented to change the
inappropriate behavior to appropriate and positive. Strategies and consequences are documented
appropriately, and communication between home, school, and student is consistent.

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Discipline Refer ral Process:
When an undesirable or inappropriate behavior occurs`..

Step 1
x Any teacher or support staff (supervising staff member) who observes the behavior reteaches the
expected behavior. This reteach may occur more than once. At this level, the reteach must happen at
least 3 times (i.e separate incidents). A behavior modification technique or consequence may be
enforced.
x If an undesirable or inappropriate behavior and reteach occurs with someone other than the classroom
teacher, supervising staff member will report what happened via email to the classroom teacher.
x If the behavior does not improve..

Step 2
x Supervising staff member must provide a behavior modification technique/consequence for behavior
(examples: time out, missed recess, walk with teacher, etc.).
x Supervising staff member makes parent contact, and informs classroom teacher of the
consequence/parent contact.
x Classroom teacher begins documentation in a 'student log (document behavior(s)/incidences, calls to
parent, etc.).
x If the behavior still does not improve...

Step 3
x Supervising OR classroom teacher (depending on when/where the inappropriate behaviors are
happenings) initiates a Behavior Improvement Plan. The student will bring the plan with him/her to
the office.
x Principal or her designee meets with the student as soon as possible to develop the plan. Additional
input from the supervising staff member, teacher, or counselor may be helpful. A copy of the plan is
given to the teacher, and the office retains a copy.
o Possible interventions to include on the plan are: Rule School, behavior contract, self-
monitoring, school-home notes, check-in/check-out, class pass, positive peer reporting, small
group social skills training.

Step 4
x Teacher(s) will begin implementing behavior management changes articulated in the plan (2-6 weeks).
x Classroom teacher will contact parent regarding the student`s plan.
x Principal/Counselor/Psychologist will work with the teacher to support plan at the classroom level.
x If behavior continues.

Step 5
x Teacher will communicate lack of success of plan with the principal and document in student log.
x A team (including at least classroom teacher, supervising teacher, principal, counselor, parent) meets
to determine what adjustment needs to be made to the original plan. Repeat Step 4 for adjusted plan.
x If behavior continues, the team should consider individual supports such as FBA (functional behavior
assessment)-based behavior plan, replacement behavior training, and/or home/community supports.

*This excludes 'mafor` behaviors see Behavior and Consequences chart for clarification.

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Wilson Elementary School
Relationship Between Unacceptable Behavior and Corrective Disciplinary Consequences
Fairness is not all students getting the same thing;
fairness is each student getting what he/she needs to grow and improve.

Behavior
Consequences
May include but not be limited to: Maximum:
Repeated Minor Behaviors
Disruptive behaviors, name
calling, excluding others, non-
compliance, inappropriate physical
contact, property misuse,
inappropriate language
Teacher intervention/reteaching
Apology verbal or written
Teacher phone call home/documentation
Parent/teacher conference


Repeated minor behaviors (3 or more)
will result in an office referral and
Behavior Improvement Plan.
Defiance/Disrespect
Includes horseplay that may be
dangerous to student safety, talking
back, extreme rudeness
Reteaching lesson
Apology verbal or written
Parent Phone Call/Conference
Service project/restitution
Removal from activity for a set period of
time (recess, etc.)
Counseling
Behavior Plan
Suspension
Fighting/ Hitting
With Intent to harm

Behavior Plan
Conference with all students involved
Apology verbal or written
Counseling
Referral to BIT team
Removal from activity for a period of time
In-school or out-of-school suspension

Bullying/ Harassment
Repeated with intent to harm
emotionally, racially, physically,
sexually, verbally
Counseling/bullying classes
Apology verbal or written
Removal from activity for a period of time
Behavior Improvement Plan
Parent Conference
Suspension
Profanity Di rected at
Teacher
Admin/student conference
Apology verbal or written
Parent Notification
Removal from activity for a period of time
Behavior Improvement Plan
Counseling
Suspension
Theft
Admin/student conference
Parent notification
Return item or reimbursement
Behavior Improvement Plan
Counseling
School Resource officer contacted

Vandalism
Deliberately defacing school
property or property of
staff/students
Parent notification/conference
Reimbursement for damage
Removal from area where vandalism
occurred
Behavior Improvement Plan
Service project/restitution
Referral to school resource officer
Suspension
Weapons

Admin/student conference
Parent notification
Behavior Improvement Plan
Counseling
School Resource officer contacted
Expulsion

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PARENT I NVOL VE MENT
At Wilson School, Parents in Education (PIE) and monthly PTO meetings are a great way to hear parent
input and discuss issues, concerns, and commendations. Classroom volunteers are welcome, and are
arranged through each teacher. Every September, the PTO sends home a list of volunteer opportunities
for both classroom and PTO, and parents are encouraged to participate through volunteering.

CURRI CULUM
Wilson teachers are required to teach the grade level curriculum which has been carefully aligned to state
academic standards. Our reading (Scott-Foresman) and mathematics (Everyday Math) curricula are
developed with their own scope and sequence to ensure that skills and concepts taught at each grade level
are vertically aligned. The teachers at Wilson School follow the scope and sequence, but differentiate it in
the classroom to meet the needs of the individual learners. K-5 writing maps are used to articulate the
writing curriculum. Goal team meetings have typically been the time to review vertical alignment of the
curricula.

REPORT CARDS
Report cards are prepared each grading period (November, March, and June). At the end of the first and
second grading periods, parents will obtain the report card at their scheduled parent/teacher conference
time. The June report card is sent home with students on the last day of school.

ASSESSMENT
Throughout the year, students participate in a variety of assessments to not only monitor progress and
adjust instruction, but to comply with the federal No Child Left Behind Act. Assessments allow us to
assist student learning based on identified strengths/weaknesses, assess the effectiveness of a particular
instructional strategy/curriculum program, provide data to assist in decision making, and to communicate
with and involve parents. Wilson School utilizes data from multiple sources including classroom
assessments, DIBELS, PAWS, and MAP to monitor trends and student growth.

SPE CI ALS
Every student attends specials classes each week: library, art, computer, music, Spanish, and physical
education. Your child`s teacher will inform you of the specific dates and times of the specials classes.

HE AL T H SERVI CES
Wilson Elementary employs a part-time nurse whose office is located in the main office area. Should
your child become ill they should report to the office and the school nurse or other trained personnel will
see the student and notify the parents as needed.

Medication policies - Though we recommend that all medication required by your student be given at
home, we recognize that there are times when this is impossible. If your child must receive medication
the following is required before any medication can be administered.
Prescription medication:
1. A permission form for prescription medication or a prescription note signed by the prescribing
physician.
2. The prescription is in a current pharmacy container labeled with the student`s name.
3. A note stating the child`s name, time medication is to be given and any speciIic instructions.

Immunizations - All students, K-12, are required by Wyoming State Law to have a completed
immunization record on file. This record must be presented at the time of enrollment. If there are
deficiencies you will have thirty days in which to comply.

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Health screening - Each fall our students undergo a health screening. In the past this has included:
height and weight, vision and hearing screenings. If the nurse feels that your child needs follow-up
testing, you will be notified.


WE E K L Y COMMUNI CATI ON
Every week, expect to receive a weekly newsletter Irom your child`s teacher (either via email or our
website), and a Bell Ringer from the principal. The Bell Ringer is sent on Monday morning via School
Messenger, unless other arrangements have been made. These weekly communications include important
information about curriculum and learning, classroom and school happenings, reminders, and requests for
support at home.

SCHOOL AND DISTRI CT ACTI VI TI ES AND I NF ORMATI ON
In addition to the Bell Ringer, there are 2 great resources to utilize for Wilson School and TCSD #1
information, such as upcoming events, activities, and calendars. The first is our website, www.tcsd.org
(choose Wilson under 'schools tab). The other is a one-page ad in the News and Guide each
Wednesday, in the Valley section.

E MERGENCY DRI L LS
Fire drills, earthquake drills, intruder drills and bomb threat drills are scheduled monthly throughout the
school year to ensure that our students know the proper procedures to be followed in any of these
circumstances. Our emergency management team consistently monitors the drills and has advanced
training in emergency procedures.

E MERGENCY PL ANNI NG
Local emergency services in Teton County have access to an email/text message alert system called
NI XL E through Teton County Emergency Management. This system sends emails and/or text messages,
based on user preferences, to subscribers to the system. You will not receive messages if you do not
subscribe. There are 2 ways to subscribe:
1. Visit www.nixle.com and click ~Sign In Here in the upper right corner of the screen, then
click on ~Register Now for Free (tip: iI your actual address won`t register with the system,
simply use the intersection of N Cache Dr and W Broadway as your address)
2. Text your zip code to 888777 f rom your cell phone (tip: if you do this, you will only receive
text message alerts. Follow the web link in a text message alert to receive more detailed
information that is included in the email message alerts)
Nixle is a completely free service that costs nothing for subscribers or for taxpayers.

WE APONS
The TCSD#1 policy states that carrying, bringing, using, or possessing a dangerous weapon is a serious
oIIense Ior which expulsion may be mandatory. 'Dangerous weapons may include guns, knives, or any
other weapon, device, instrument, or substance, used or intended to be used to inflict death or serious
bodily injury.