Parent/Student Handbooks!

On the first day of school, each teacher will spend some time going over the Parent/Student Handbook with their students. These handbooks will come home with the students and I would encourage each child to sit down with their parents to go over the handbook, especially some of the items noted below! If you ever have any questions, never hesitate to email me or call (623-6630).

Staff Listing (p.2)
- We are a family. It is important we know who works at Washington. Being respectful means you introduce yourself to staff members you do not know. The staff at Washington will also take the time to greet and get to know you!

Attendance (p.5)
- It is important you’re here every day as that will ensure the best chance for you to be successful! Instruction starts at 8:25 AM so being ready and prepared before then will be important! School is out at 3:10 PM each day. (Parents note that the handbook states 'students are allowed to enter the building at 8:15a.m. with instructional time beginning at 8:25a.m. Our building is open before 8:15a.m and students are to go into the gym to either eat breakfast or sit down along the side of the gym. We have supervision until the teachers pick the students up from the gym at 8:15a.m. Sorry for the confusion!)

Birthdays (p.6)
- Bringing snacks for all classmates is not required but it is okay. Healthy snacks are even better! Please do not bring birthday invitations to school – send them in the mail!

Clothing (p.7)
- Bottom line on clothing…if you or your parent has a question about whether what you put on in the morning is okay to wear, it probably is not! Wear clothes that cover you from the knees to the neck! No inappropriate or disrespectful words, phrases or pictures should be on your clothes either.

Harassment (p.9)
- Every school in the state of Iowa passed new harassment policy. EVERY child should feel safe and comfortable at school. If students are making others feel unsafe or uncomfortable at school by what they are saying or doing to them, students have the right to complain to an adult. If you feel like you’re being harassed, you need to take the following steps:
1. Talk to the person harassing you and tell them you expect it to stop. Ask a teacher, counselor or the principal to help you do this if you do not want to do it on your own.
2. If it does not stop, tell a teacher, the counselor, or principal.
3. You need to write down exactly what happened in your words and give it to the counselor.
4. The counselor will look into the harassment and let the principal know what happened.

Bus (p.12)
- Cameras have been added to every bus so all students may enjoy a safe ride to and from school. Students not making it safe may lose the right to ride the bus. Play it safe by always sitting down, talking quietly and being respectful to your bus driver each day!

We believe that by being respectful, responsible and showing pride in ourselves, our school and our community, we can have an awesome year! Thanks for helping! Mr. Barry