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Willmar Public Schools
The Mission Statement for Willmar Public Schools:
“Inspiring and preparing all learners for their future in our community and the world.”
Strategic Directions:
A. Strengthening Family and Stakeholders Engagement
B. Aligning Academic Curriculum, Assessments, and Delivery
C. Strengthening Instructional Design and Delivery
D. Strengthening School Climate and Relationships
E. Refining our Systems to Better Meet Unique Student Needs
F. Innovative and Responsible Resource Management
Kennedy Priorities:
Maintain a safe and caring learning environment.
Hold high expectations and academic rigor for all students.
Provide equitable student interactions to deepen understanding.
Establish strong school-home connections.
Kennedy Academic Goals:
At Kennedy Elementary our Fundamental purpose is to ensure high levels of learning for all students.
Table of Contents
1. Administrative Phone Directory
2. General Information, Procedures, and Practices
3. Emergency and Security Procedures
4. Appendices
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Willmar Public Schools – Administration Directory 2016-2017
WEAC:
Jeffrey Holm
Superintendent 231-8510
Pam Harrington
Director of Business & Finance 231-8511
Liz Fischer [email protected]
Director of Human Resources 231-8520
Carrie Thomas [email protected]
Director of Teaching and Learning 231-8541
Annette Derioun
[email protected] Director of Food Service 231-8521
Senior High:
Paul Schmitz
Principal 231-8310
Neil Schendel [email protected]
Assistant Principal 231-8311
Scott Hiskin
Assistant Principal 231-8312
Ryan Blahosky [email protected]
Activities Director 231-8331
Middle School:
Mark Miley
[email protected] Principal 214-6008
Amy Sack [email protected]
Assistant Principal 214-6007
Jennifer Illies-Sabol [email protected]
Dean of Students 214-6063
Roosevelt:
Lori Lockhart [email protected]
Principal 231-8474
James Mitteness
Assistant Principal 231-8471 Ext. 7514
Kennedy:
Kristin Dresler [email protected]
Principal 214-6685
Patrick Beierman [email protected]
Assistant Principal 214-6684
Lakeland:
Gretchen Baumgarn [email protected]
Principal Ext 7626
Melissa Wilson [email protected]
Assistant Principal Ext 7549
Special Education:
Andrea Fladeboe [email protected]
Special Education Coordinator 231-8540
Community Ed & Rec:
Steven Brisendine
Director of Community Ed and Rec 231-8494
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Announcements
Announcements will be streamed online for classes to view in the classrooms during the day. Leah
Thorpe, Jennifer Zamora, and the Assistant Principal will control what is placed in the announcements.
Please provide information you want included to either of them in a timely manner. All teachers are
expected to view and or share announcements with students daily.
Attendance
Teachers will take attendance each day on the computer using the Campus reporting system.
Attendance needs to be taken and submitted on campus no later than 9:00 am. Do not admit students
into your rooms after 8:35 am, unless they have checked in at the main office window and have a pass
with them. If they do not have a pass, please send them back to the window to obtain one.
Make sure current class lists are available for subs. Substitute teachers should not take attendance by
computer. Instead they should complete the Substitute teacher attendance, breakfast and lunch count
form. (see appendix for copy)
When a child is absent because of illness or other reasons, the parent/guardian must contact the school
office in order to arrange the excused absence. Parents or guardians who choose to have their child
absent from school for an extended period of time must make prior arrangements with teacher to
arrange school work for the student.
The amount of make-up work assigned is left to the discretion of each teacher but use good judgment
in the amount assigned. When assessments and tests are to be made up, the teacher should assign a
time for the make-up test as soon as the student returns to class. Example: Students should have at least
two days to make up the work for every day missed.
Attendance Guidelines
Arrive 8:30 – 8:35 AM Okay
Arrive 8:36-9:30 AM Tardy AM
Arrive 9:31 AM or later Absent AM
Leave at OR before 2:20 Absent PM
Leave 2:20 – 3:00 PM Tardy PM
PBIS
Kennedy teachers and staff will continue implementing Positive Behavior Intervention Supports during
the 2017-2018 school year. Expectations for the year are to have morning meetings and utilize the
“Show me five” prompt to gain students attention in each grade and throughout the school.
PBIS provides a framework for all staff to use to encourage positive behavior throughout our building
and into the community. Teachers will begin the year by teaching expectations that have been put in
place. These expectations will be modeled by teachers and staff throughout the school day for the
entire school year.
The goal of PBIS is to create an effective and efficient environment that fits into what is already in our
elementary schools. PBIS is built on the idea that building positive relationships is much more
effective than focusing on negative consequences. To focus on building relationships we are asking all
staff to focus on specific character traits throughout the school year during your Morning Meeting
time. This may look different between grade levels and classes but emphasis on each trait is important.
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PBIS Character Traits Schedule
September / October
Successful Learner
Responsibility (2 Weeks)
Respect (2 Weeks)
Determination (2 Weeks)
Patience (2 Weeks)
November / December
Teamwork
Appreciation and Gratitude (2 Weeks)
Honesty and Trust (2 Weeks)
Dependability (2 Weeks)
Encouragement (2 Weeks)
January / February
Acceptance
Empathy and Compassion (2 Weeks)
Fairness and Equality (2 Weeks)
Friendship (2 Weeks)
Self-confidence (2 Weeks)
March / April
Respect
Kindness (2 Weeks)
Golden Rule (2 Weeks)
Citizenship (2 Weeks)
Sportsmanship (2 Weeks)
May
Safety
Self-control (2 Weeks)
Teachers will use the PBIS matrix to set expectations with their students during the first weeks of
school. These expectations will be revisited and added to throughout the school year.
Discipline Procedures
1. Meet with staff who have student in class-identify issues/solutions
2. Communicate with parents-develop solutions if necessary
3. Inform Administration-review current plan/additional steps taken
4. In-house consequences are teacher directed and supervised.
Disciplinary Guidelines
Lateness to School:
Parent/Guardian contact
Refer to administrative team
Referral to Family Services
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Harassment/Bullying:
Student conference
Parent/guardian contact
Refer to administrative team
Endangerment:
Parent contact
Refer to administrative team
The following administrative consequences may be assigned for repeated or severe infractions of
school rules:
Loss of bus privileges
Parent/guardian conference
Reinstruction in rules and expectations
Restitution
Buddy Program
This is a wonderful opportunity in which an upper grade class may pair up with a lower grade class.
Teachers can plan joint activities during the school year. These partnerships have tremendous benefits
for all participants and the young kids feel a true kinship with their buddies and a sense of caring is
fostered among the older students.
Building Maintenance and Cleaning
For emergency custodial service, call extension 6624, the office and one of the custodians will be
notified or if your emergency needs immediate attention call Jeff’s cell phone #(320) 905-5689. To
request other services, please complete a green work request order in the office.
Cleaning Schedule
Cleaning schedules are scheduled to allow adequate cleaning for each school day. An every other day
cleaning schedule is currently in place. Trash is picked up each day. Please support the custodians by
placing the trash by the door for pickup. All chairs should be placed on top of tables or desks in order
for proper cleaning of the floors. Please help by picking up the large items that cannot be vacuumed
(larger than a dime). If your room needs immediate cleaning due to a spill, please notify the office and
the custodians will be called to your room, or one of the options listed in the first paragraph. If you
need to submit a work order, please stop in the office and complete a green form. Submit the form to
Jeff Pitt’s P.O. Box and he will place your request on a priority task list.
KENNEDY CLEANING SCHEDULE (2017-18)
Daily Cleaning
All bathrooms, all hall drinking fountains, sinks in the teachers’ lounge and sink in (138), halls swept
and entry mats vacuumed, (131) kitchen, and (150) cafeteria.
Day 1
Rooms 106, 108, 114, 116, 118, 120, sink in 135, 136, 138, 143 and drinking fountain, 145 and
drinking fountain, staff dining, 152, 154, 156, 158, 160, 162, 172, 174, 176, 201 and sink, 203, 205 and
sink, 207, 209 and sink, 211, 213 and sink, 218, 220, 222, 224 and (113) small gym.
Day 2
Rooms 102, 104, 105, 107, 112, 115, 117, 119, 134 and mezzanine, 139, 140, 151, 153, 157, 159, 161,
163, 165, 166, 168, 169, 170, 171, 173, 178, 202, 204, sink in 205, 206, 208, 210, 219, 221, 223 and
(146) big gym.
Once a week
Mondays – 109, 111, 137, 141 and sink and Orchestra room in 143
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Tuesdays – 110 and 122
Wednesdays – 121, 135, 155 and 212
Thursdays – 147/149, 179, 181, 214 and 212
Fridays – child study guide office
Note: garbage will be dumped daily unless rooms are light usage, then twice a week.
Help Needed from the Classroom Teachers and Students
Report spills to the office or custodians as they happen.
Pick up paper and other garbage on the floor or anything larger than a dime that will hinder
vacuuming at the end of each day.
Put all garbage cans by the hall door at the end of the day.
Put chairs up at the end of the day.
If you have electric pencil sharpeners empty them into the nearest garbage can.
Clean your whiteboards.
Occasionally dust counters and shelves.
Have students close their own hall lockers at the end of the day.
Shut off computers and smart boards at the end of the day.
Close all windows.
Shut off room lights when not in the room.
Lock room door.
For air quality concerns and heat efficiency, keep univent fans on and keep univents clear, in
front and on top. Univents have a filter with an antimicrobial agent that is changed during
summer cleaning, the first week of December and the first week of March each year.
Kinder Bathrooms:
Important Change: Please DO NOT store ANYTHING in the classroom bathrooms. The custodians
must clean these bathrooms properly and nothing should be stored in the bathrooms to create unsafe
conditions. Items that must be stored should be relocated-i.e. above room 102
Kennedy custodians split the building in half and clean classrooms every other day. As soon as they get a daily schedule the schedule, it will be posted in the office. The office staff can send you a cleaning schedule so you can help the custodians by having the students put their chairs on the desk/table your chairs on your scheduled cleaning day. Some of our cleaning is done by a crew from West Central Industries, so lock up valuables to eliminate any temptations for things to be taken. Notes from the custodians:
1. Do not use tape on the carpet (too difficult to shampoo the sticky tape residue), rather use Velcro provided by the custodians.
2. Whenever you have a spill on the floor (carpet or tile) in your room (or hall) call 6624 or the office and they will clean/shampoo the spill.
3. Close your windows before you go home each day. 4. Lock your classroom door when you leave each day. 5. If you come in the building after hours or on weekends, please check the outside entrance door since
many doors stick and don’t close all the way. 6. Turn off all lights (classrooms/offices and halls). 7. No household furniture in classrooms unless they have a fire rated tag on it (fire code violation). 8. Do not block exits as they are considered fire exits (OSHA and fire code violations). 9. Do not block univents, top or front, efficiency and proper air flow. 10. Each classroom has an instant hand sanitizer dispenser, if need refills call the custodians @ 6624. 11. During the school day the building is locked down at 8:30 am, so if you leave the building do not prop
open outside doors (district safety issue).
7 12. Teacher cards for the card reader work only between the hours of 6:00 am to 10:50 pm. 13. The intruder alarm arms at 11:15 pm and disarms at 5:25 am 7 days per week, 365/366 days per year. 14. For teacher requests from the custodians use the green “Maintenance Work Order” found in the main
office or e-mail Jeff or call 6624. 15. Do not block fire extinguishers (fire code violation). 16. Do not block electrical panels (fire code violation). 17. Do not use household cleaners or disinfectants unless accompanied by a Safety Data Sheet (OSHA
violation)
Building Security
In an effort to promote and maintain building safety, the school doors are closed and secured
throughout the school day and an intercom/buzzer system will be used to allow visitors in. In addition,
all visitors are required to report to the main office immediately upon entering the building and receive
a visitor’s badge. All staff is required to wear their school ID badge during their working hours each
day. Parents are asked to come to the office to sign their children out of the building if they leaving
before the close of the school day. Children are released only to legal parents or guardians.
Grandparents, friends, or other relatives must have written permission from the parent to pick up
children from school. If there are custody issues within the family, a court order is required to identify
parental rights and access to the child.
You have access to the building from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM using your key cards Monday through
Sunday. If you enter the building before 6:00 AM or are in the building past 10:50 PM you will set off
the alarms and be moved to the bottom of Jeff’s “favorite staff members” list
Cardinal Kids
Cardinal Kids is a pre-school program for 20 students housed at Kennedy in room 105 ext 6630.
Cardinal Place
Cardinal Place is a child care, fee-based program through Community Education and is available
before school, after school, and during non-school days (conferences, in-service days, snow days, and
summer). Parents are asked to call Jenna at Cardinal Place at 214-6680 for more information. Child
care is available from 6:30AM until school begins and after school until 6:00PM.
Cell Phone Use
Cell phones should only be used before school, after school, during prep time, and during your lunch
break. Even during these allowed times to use cell phones, do not be walking the hallways while
using/talking on your phone.
Class Records
All teachers should keep their records as complete and neat as possible. The marks in the record book
or on a computer print-out should be such that they can be easily explained to a student or parent.
Records for each quarter will need to be turned in to the office at the end of the school year.
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Class Placement Procedures
At the end of the school year, staff is asked to help make class placement decisions to ensure balanced
classrooms with consideration of class size, gender, ethnicity, and other student needs. The following
schedule is planned:
Class placement is a part of the process of supporting students, staff, and parents. For students, we
want to place each child with a teacher who will provide the right environment based on their
individual and unique needs. For staff, we strive to provide balance in each classroom-gender,
ethnicity, special learner needs, and many other considerations such as behavior, peer relations, and
teacher requests.
With consultation from Special Education staff, ELL, Title I, Support Staff and the consideration of
teacher requests, class lists for next year will be set up by building administration.
Classroom Parties/Birthdays
The school district prohibits serving food to students which was prepared at home. Prepackaged
products are acceptable for parties or treats. It is everyone’s responsibility to keep Kennedy clean.
Please help out by taking care of spills and general cleanup in your room. Our District Wellness policy
encourages all of us to choose healthy foods and beverages to serve to our students. If parents deliver
flowers or balloons to school for their child, these items will be kept in the office until the end of the
day as to not cause a distraction to the other children and also to be sensitive to possible allergies.
Dress
While there is not a specific dress code for staff, please be mindful that we are professionals so let’s be
sure to dress in professional attire. It has become common to wear cardinal red/white colors on
Fridays. More professional looking attire is expected on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and
Thursdays.
End of School Year
In an effort to maximize the time for student learning and maintain a safe environment, the regular
student schedule will be maintained up to the last week of school. Exceptions are made for special
recognition assemblies, field days, and field trips. It is important to stay focused on instruction and
keep disruptions to the schedule limited.
Facilities
Before and after school reservations are made with Ryan Harper at Community Ed/Rec (8492 x 6327).
Field Day
Field Day is a common activity in elementary schools. Kennedy offers Field Day for 1st grade-5
th
grade. Students look forward to field day for the fun and the school spirit that it creates. About 2 hours
are designated for each grade during the school day and parents, family, and staff are invited to come
and cheer on the participants. This event is usually held at the end of May. Even though the phy.ed
staff organizes and runs the field day events, it is expected that classroom teachers be on the field
interacting with students and families.
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Field Trips
1. Each classroom will be allowed 3 field trips per school year. These trips must be purposeful
and aligned with the Minnesota State Teaching Standards and be spread out over the entire
school year. Only two grade levels will be allowed out of the building on any given day.
2. Submit field trip requests to the Assistant Principal as early as possible. Check the online
Kennedy calendar for conflicting dates.
3. Arrange for buses, tickets, and adequate number of chaperones (paraprofessionals, parents, etc.)
4. Completed and approved lunch request forms must be turned in to the kitchen staff at least
four weeks in advance if students will not be eating lunch at school or if you need bag lunches
for students.
5. Send home and collect the school Parent/Guardian Permission Slip. No student will be
permitted to leave school without authorized permission. Teachers must make alternative
arrangements for students not attending the field trip.
6. If a student is in jeopardy of not going, make contact with the family well in advance.
Administration will need to approve any student not attending a field trip for behavior reasons,
this will only happen in limited and severe cases.
Grades
Parents of students who are receiving grades of a D or F must be contacted by the classroom teacher
prior to final grades going home. We want the students and parents to have the chance to correct the
problem before the final grading periods.
Homework
Any homework assigned should be an extension of learning that occurred in the classroom.
Recommendations would be for no more than 10 minutes of homework per student grade (1st Grade =
10 minutes; 2nd
Grade = 20 minutes, etc.) AND this time would include any reading time assigned.
Homework must be something that the individual student can successfully accomplish/complete on
their own and without the use of technology. Reading would be a great example of this type of
homework.
Remember to encourage reading every night, especially if there’s no homework.
Locker Use
School lockers are the property of the school district. Inspection of the lockers may be conducted by
school authorities for any reason, any time, without notice, without student consent, and without a
search warrant. Personal possessions of students within a locker may be searched only when school
authorities have a reasonable suspicion that the search will uncover evidence of a violation of law or
school rules.
Lunch Times, Supervision and Procedure
Classroom teachers will escort their class to the recess/lunch drop off each day. Please arrive on time
at the designated time to allow kitchen and supervision staff time to clear out the lunchroom and make
preparations for the next lunch
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Breakfast is free for all students. Lunch costs are $1.95 for students and $3.60 for adults. Milk costs
$.30. Students may deposit lunch money in the office each morning before 8:30 am. Money deposited
before 8:30 am. will be added to the students account in time for that day’s lunch.
*See the schedule map of the lunchroom and lunch/recess schedule in the appendix.
Mail Boxes
Each staff member is assigned a mailbox in the office. Please find a couple of different times during
the day such as before school, after lunch, and again before leaving for the day to check your mail.
Important notes are often left in your box throughout the day.
Media Center
We maintain a rich collection of print and non-print materials for the use of staff and students. A link
to the online catalog can be accessed through the Kennedy website from anywhere with internet
access. Policies and expectations for students as well as the Media center schedule is located on the
Media Center website. Useful websites links for research and Bookflix access are also found there.
We also provide audio visual services to the school. We check out smart board clickers, cameras,
projectors and screens, and DVD and VCR players on a cart as well as one of the iPad carts.
The book room located in the media center is where you will find GR, TRS, RWW and alphabet book
collections. The theme sets which match the Houghton Mifflin series, MAG theme sets, author sets
and AV kits (cassettes) are in the “study corner” shelves. You will also find Mailbox magazines in this
area at this time. We keep the AV/VHS and DVD collection and reader’s theater in the library work
room.
There is no limit on what staff can check out. We ask that you keep track of items checked out in your
name and return them in a timely manner when done with them. Please make sure that the kits and
theme sets are returned in their entirety. However, we try hard to keep our records up to date and
appreciate knowing when an item has gone missing.
Once you have located the items you wish to check out you can leave them on the desk with your
name. We will check them out to you and place them on the cart by the library doors for you to pick
up. Please let us know if you need help locating a resource-we are here to help
Key for teacher materials:
GR: Guided Reading TRS: Trade Set RWW: Readers & Writers Workshop
RT: Readers Theater THE: Theme packets MAG: Leveled magazine
BB: Big Book PRO: Professional BOX: Author Box
Key for library call numbers:
E: Everybody picture books
IE: “I can read” books for beginning readers both fiction and nonfiction.
FIC: Fiction/chapter books
Non-Fiction books are arranged using the Dewey Decimal System by category then
alphabetically by author.
Meetings
Several Team, PLC, Child Find/SST and Staff meetings will be taking place. Please see the “master
calendar” schedule so you can plan accordingly. For the PLC meetings, the leader will assume
responsibility for establishing the agendas, facilitating the meetings and recording meeting notes.
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Newsletter for 2017-2018
The Kennedy Newsletter is a parent newsletter sent out 10 times a year
Teacher/Grade Level Articles: If you have an article to share with parents in the school newsletter or
dates of special events you would like noted in the calendar section, please submit them to Bety by the
due date. E-mailing typed articles as an attachment is preferred!!
Monthly Newsletter Articles Due: Printed: Sent Home:
September August 30 September 7 September 8
October September 21 September 28 September 29
November October 18 October 26 October 27
December November 21 November 29 November 30
January December 14 December 21 December 22
February January 18 January 25 January 26
March February 15 February 22 February 23
April March 15 March 22 March 23
May April 19 April 26 April 27
June May 17 May 24 May 25
Open House
Kennedy will conduct an Open House on Wednesday, August 30th from 5:00 – 6:30 PM for students
and parents to visit classrooms and meet their child’s teachers. Please arrive early for the start of the
open house as this is an incredibly important event for our students and makes a huge first impression
on our families.
Parent Teacher Conferences
Parent/Teacher conferences are conducted twice a year for all students. These conferences will be
conducted:
October 12, 2017 from 3:30 – 7:30 PM
October 17, 2017 from 3:30 – 8:30 PM
October 18, 2017 from 7:30 AM - 12:30 PM
February 13, 2018 from 3:30 - 7:30 PM
February 15, 2018 from 3:30 - 8:30 PM
February 16, 2018 from 7:30 AM - 12:30 PM
With knowing these dates and times well in advance, you need to make every effort to be here on all
six of these days. When teachers are gone and have to reschedule with families for another night, it is
an inconvenience for our parents who have multiple siblings and would have to schedule a second
night to come back to school. If you know you absolutely cannot attend one of the conference dates
listed and will have to reschedule, you need to let the Principal know as soon as possible.
Parent Portal
Parent Portal is an internet based home-to-school communication tool that is available when Kennedy
teachers use Campus Grade Book. Parents will have access to their child’s school information
including attendance, grades, and assignments through a password protected web based system.
Parking
Staff members are expected to park in either the south or west parking lots. Every effort should be
made to not park on the streets around Kennedy to help promote student safety.
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PTSA
Our parent involvement group is called Kennedy PTSA (Parent-Teacher-School-Association).
Meetings are held on the first Monday of each month at 6:00 PM. Staff representatives are encouraged
to attend the monthly meetings and act as liaisons between PTSA and Kennedy staff. A parent
volunteer program is promoted to further encourage parent involvement in our school and enhance the
educational program.
PTSA Staff Funds Requests
Each request for funds needs to be submitted by filling out a “Request for PTSA Funds” form after
approval is received from the administration. This form is available on the Kennedy website in the
PTSA folder. This is meant for all types of requests (including individual classroom). The PTSA
members feel this form contributes to fiscal accountability for PTSA. Any applications should be
placed in the PTSA PO Box located in the office area.
Purchase Orders
Purchase orders are available from Traci in the office. We no longer accept receipts. Any non-
consumable materials belong to Kennedy and should remain in the room if the teacher leaves the
building for any reason.
Recess Supervision and Procedures
Recess Supervision Team: Pam L., Jennifer M., Deb R., and Lydia O.
Each supervisor will carry a walkie-talkie to ensure proper supervision of the recess area and
communicate to each other or the office if needed. If a student needs medical attention, the recess
supervisor will communicate to one of the nurses and request assistance as needed. After recess
Supervisors will lead the students through the front/main doors down the hall to the Cafeteria.
Classroom teachers are asked to walk students to either the southeast doors (music area) or directly to
the cafeteria when taking their class to recess/lunch. Kinder Teachers may use the SW Kinder doors.
All classroom teachers are asked to greet their students in either the Cafeteria at the end of the lunch
period or in the main entrance doors hallway if they are returning from recess. It is imperative that
students be picked up on time and from the proper location. If you drop off at recess, you will pick up
from cafeteria and vice versa. The breakdown for classes going to recess or lunch first is as follows:
Grade Lunch 1st Recess 1st
Kindergarten Damhof, Pehrson, Smith Ashton, Davidson, Hulscher, Voss
Grade 1 Gradin, Gustafson, Lindblad, Cole Gratton, Marotte , Roehl, Tschetter
Grade 2 DeBoer, Hardebeck, C. Miller Saunders, Solon, Aamodt
Grade 3 Biddick, Donner, Kamstra Dunlavy, Lippert, Lorenson
Grade 4 Bents, Carlson, Orth Molenaar, Kotzenmacher, Voller
Grade 5 Eckhoff, Lager, Mularky Myers, Weiler, M. Miller
Unfortunately sometimes the weather does not cooperate with our recess plans and therefore we will
have days that recess will need to be called indoors. Please prepare your students for what you expect
of them for an indoor recess day (which means the students will be staying in the classroom
(supervised) for recess. Students should know which activities, games, and resources they are allowed
to play with.
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Report Cards
All end of quarter grade reports will be generated from information entered by teachers on Campus.
Teachers are encouraged to include a comprehensive list of comments addressing all areas of learning
and student progress. Teachers will be advised of dates that grades need to be exported in Campus.
End of quarter reports will be sent home with students approximately one week after the end of the
marking period. End of the year grade reports are sent home with students on the last day of school.
Morning Procedure and Supervision
On the first day of school, students will report directly to their classroom. Beginning on day 2, students
will report to their morning station. Please share and show this location to your students on the first
day of school while modeling what proper behavior looks like for our breakfast period.
For the first two weeks of school, teachers are asked to report to their classroom breakfast area at 8:10
am to supervise/interact and build relationships with their students. After the first two weeks (once
collaborative groups start meeting), classroom teachers will pick up their students at 8:25 am and lead
them to their classrooms. Allied, EL, and Science teachers will assist in the big gym, stage, and
cafeteria area from 8:10-8:25 am until the classroom teachers arrive.
Morning Supervision Stations:
Kindergarten: Little Theater -(7:45-8:30 am) - supervised by Barb, Jennifer
1st Grade: Cafeteria - (7:45-8:30 am) - supervised by Pam
2nd
Grade: Stage - (7:45-8:30 am)- supervised by Denise, Bashir.
3rd
Grade: Big Gym – (8:00-8:30 am) - Center of gym supervised by Heather/Sara.
4th
Grade: Big Gym – (7:45-8:30 am) - North side by cafeteria supervised by Loida
5th
Grade: Big Gym – (7:45-8:30 am) - South side by parking lot supervised by Mahamud
All staff assigned to the large gym are asked to rotate around and interact with all students.
Safety Patrols A weekly patrol roster will be provided to 5
th Grade teachers to ensure patrol accountability. Safety Patrol
students are on their post until 8:30 am and then go to breakfast in the cafeteria. Please allow them into your
room without a late pass until 8:50 am.
All scheduled Safety Patrols need to be released from class at 3:05 pm to be in position by 3:10 pm.
All neighborhood walkers may be released from their classrooms at 3:15 pm.
7th St. Doors
SW Kinder
Door
SE Music Door
8th St. Door
Recess Area
Recess Drop Off
Pick-up
Area
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Upstairs Teachers:
Grade level teachers can divide duties so that three or four teachers walk bus kids (etc...) down the fifth
grade stairs and all the way out to their buses. One or two teachers will walk kids the opposite direction
to the back parent pick-up and one will stay in the hallway to make sure students don’t enter classrooms
or mess around.
All bus riders, Cardinal Place, lobby pick-up, and kinder pick-up siblings need to make two lines in the
hallway and go down the fifth grade stairs.
o Cardinal Place and kinder siblings go to the right with one of the grade level teachers.
o All other grade level teachers will walk students all way outside to their individual buses.
8th Street parent pick-up students need to make one line going down the middle of the hallway and out
the third grade stairs/doors.
o These students need to be walked out by a classroom teacher.
Older siblings need to wait against the office wall for younger siblings.
Downstairs Teachers:
All students should line up and be leaving at 3:20
o Kinder teachers should be moving by 3:13
o First grade teachers, please have bus students ready to be moving by 3:15
o Second and Third grades should be moving at 3:17
o Fourth and Fifth grade teachers should be moving at 3:20
Teachers need to escort and supervise students all the way out to their buses
***There is no shuttle bus for the 2017-18 school year!
Lakeland students and Kennedy students that will be on Palmer Buses will be walked down to the
Theatre at 3:20 pm. Palmer buses are scheduled to arrive at 3:35 pm, load, and leave at 3:45 pm from
the bus loop. Lakeland and Kennedy’s Cultural Liaisons will be primary supervision for this group of
students and will escort them out to and ensure they are loaded on the buses safely.
Grade level teams will need to work together to safely get students out of the building for the day.
Please follow the students outside when walking them to their appropriate place (busing, pick-up,
Cardinal Place, etc.). Bus students need to be walked all the way out and be loaded on the buses.
Please do not stop to visit with parents until you have completed the delivery of your students. This
will help relieve some of the congestion by the main entrance/office area.
After School Supervision:
*If students are not picked up by 3:30 bring them to the main office.
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Before and after school pick – up and drop off
8th Street: Grades 2-5 Parent Pick Up:
Pick Up ONLY on School side of street
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Staff Calendar
A staff Calendar will be maintained through Google Docs Calendar’s. Assistant Principal will input
information regularly onto the calendar as needed. Refer to the calendar for upcoming events,
meetings, procedures, requirements, and other school information. Teachers may want to print off a
copy to keep at their desk each week.
Staff Development Days – Late Starts (LS) and Early Outs (EO)
November 8 (LS), December 6 (LS), February 7 (LS), and May 4 (EO).
Please see appendix for full schedule.
Staff Meetings
Staff meetings will be held on the third Monday of each month, and / or scheduled as needed. The
schedule for staff meetings is listed in the “master calendar”.
Staff Workdays and Obligations
The expectation on workdays is that teachers are on duty, and accessible from 7:30 am. 3:30 pm. If
teachers are absent and do not report to work on a workday (e.g. sick leave, personal day, etc), it will
be reported as a full day absence. Prep time is part of the teacher workday and not personal time. If
teachers leave the building during the day, they must check out with the office and leave a phone
number in the office of where they can be reached.
At Kennedy, we highly value time to work together and collaborate as colleagues. Time is set aside
from 7:30 – 8:15 am in order to accomplish this.
Student Supply Lists
Student supply lists are to be updated by grade levels at the end of every year. Those updates are to be
turned in to the Kennedy secretaries. The lists will be updated and available on the school district’s
website for the following school year (www.willmar.k12.mn.us). See Appendix
Substitute System (Aesop)
Time Staff Support Staff
3:10-3:30
Kinder Bus-small gym Paula Ulicsni, Charlotte Gregoire Pam L., Lydia O.
NW door by 176 (2nd grade hallway door) Megan Whelchel, Jason Hultgren w/radio
Courtyard Rachel Valley w/ radio
Loading Dock Courtyard door Christine LaMotte
South Parking Lot-Bus Mahamud Yussuf, Dale Becker w/radio
Main Hallway (from lobby to parking lot door) Eileen Holm, Cathy Bangen, Loida Espinoza
West Parent pickup (kinder/1st grade pick-up) Sara Jacobson, Sharon Acquard
7th
Street – Side Walk Levi Gatto w/radio
Conference Room/Kinder Nurse Area Jodi Backes, Janice Vasquez
NE Corner-1st
Floor Jacquelyn Smith
Top of 3rd
grade steps Laura Schlagel, Michaele Stoeberl
Top/landing of 5th
grade steps Kim Canion
Lobby/Office Area Leah Thorpe, Heather Miron
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To arrange for a sub, enter the absence into Aesop using the link on the district website. Subs will be
paid using the information from Aesop so it is important absences are entered into the system. If you
need an hourly sub, you need to meet with the office staff to ensure a sub is secured and entered. It is
recommended that if you take time off from your scheduled contract, use ½ days or full days to
increase the probability of securing a sub for your position. Hourly absences typically go unfilled and
in the interest of providing the appropriate education for all students each day-it is recommended to use
the ½ day or full day option. ** Changes, Bety will cover**
Substitute Teacher Folder
Each staff member will be asked to set up a sub folder during the first week of school. The folder will
be used to provide school and class information for subs working at Kennedy. It is advised to check the
folder frequently to keep the contents current. Do not give a sub your ID numbers for using the
computer to take attendance. Please use the recommended form that is available in the appendix to
report absences and lunch counts for the day.
Child Find – (Formerly SST – Student Success Team)
Our CF/SST team is a problem-solving team designed to assist teachers in developing intervention
strategies that help students who, for any reason, are experiencing difficulty at school. CF/SST serves
as a vehicle to develop instructional strategies or other strategies to meet student needs through
collaborative planning and discussing. CF/SST will meet weekly. If you have a student you would like
to bring to CF/SST, please contact the assistant principal. A Documented Intervention (D.I.) is a pre-
referral process consisting of the following requirements:
1. Designed by the CF/SST and the regular education teacher
2. Implementation by the regular education staff
3. Systematic data collection for at least 2-3 weeks
4. Evaluation for change and success of the intervention
5. Recording of all the necessary information on the D.I. form
Targeted Services
After school Targeted Services programming is available to support student learning and encourage
positive school involvement. These are funding based programs that target students identified as at-
risk-academically. If you are involved with a targeted services program, you will be asked to help keep
accurate daily attendance for accountability and funding purposes.
Technology Use
School District Policy outlines acceptable use of computers and communications equipment for all
employees and students. Use of the District’s system and equipment is a privilege, not a right. All users
shall be in compliance with the District’s policies and regulations and all applicable laws. The
complete policy is available in the school office or on the District website under Policy #524.
Visitors at School
For the safety of all students, all visitors must report to the office prior to visiting any part of the school
building. Visitors will be asked to sign in and receive a visitors badge or sticker while they are in
school and check out with office when leaving. If you see someone in the building that is not a WPS
employee, ask them if they need any help and direct them to the office to receive a badge.
Year-End Check-Out
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Near the end of the school year, teachers will be given a check-out form to use as a guide to complete
essential tasks and to communicate needs that must be taken care of during the summer. You also will
be asked to turn in your grade book at the end of the year. Teachers may need to check out with
various staff about certain items on the list.
Room Painting
The following colors are available for you to choose from if your room is scheduled for painting.
Please contact Jeff Pitt and make your choices known to him as he will schedule the painting.
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School Bus Rules
Busing is provided to and from school for eligible students living one mile or more from the school attendance. It is necessary to have certain rules in order to protect the welfare of each child.
1. Only students assigned to the bus by school authorities may be transported 2. Students will be allowed to get off the bus only at their home, childcare provider, or school. The only
exception to this would be with written permission or notification from the student’s parent, guardian, or school district.
3. At the bus stop, students are expected to board the bus only at assigned pick-up points, stay back from curb until bus has stopped completely and the 8 way system is on-red lights and stop sign.
4. While on the bus, students will follow bus rules such as following the directions of the driver, sit in your seat facing forward, talk quietly and use appropriate language, keep your arms, legs, and belongings to yourself, no fighting, harassing, or horseplay, do not throw any object, no eating, drinking, smoking or use of tobacco or drugs, do not bring any weapon or dangerous objects on the bus, do not damage the school bus, keep all parts of your body inside the bus, bus seats are to be shared, no portable radios on the bus unless using headphones, no gang related behavior
5. When unloading, students exit the doorway and move directly away from the bus. If crossing the road is necessary, walk at least 10 feet in front of the bus. Cross when the driver gives the signal. Make sure you can see the bus driver and the driver can see you. Always watch for traffic to know it is safe to cross. Continue to watch for traffic while crossing. A sounding of a horn is usually a signal of danger.
6. The bus company will issue an incident report when unacceptable behavior occurs. Administration will communicate with the bus company and gather the necessary information and determine consequences for unacceptable bus behavior. Penalties for breaking bus rules may be enforced as follows:
a. First Offense-Letter home/Warning and/or suspension b. Second Offense-Call and letter home/3 day suspension from riding the bus c. Third Offense-Call and letter home/5 day suspension from riding the bus d. Fourth Offense-10 day suspension from riding the bus, meeting with parent and School Bus
Discipline Contract e. Further offenses-individually considered. Students may be suspended for longer periods of
time, including the remainder of the school year. Parents will be notified if their child loses this privilege.
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2017-18 Emergency Procedure Manual
Fire, Police, Ambulance Emergency 911
Police Department 235-2244
ACMC 231-5000
Rice Memorial Hospital 235-4543
Emergency Management 235-5133
Willmar Ambulance Service 231-4017
Willmar Bus 235-2110
Palmer Bus 382-6421
Order of personnel calling 911:
1. Principal
2. Assistant Principal
3. Principal’s Secretary
4. Head Custodian
5. Social Workers
Note: Any Employee Can Report Fire and Medical Emergency Conditions.
Kennedy Crisis Team – First Responders Members
Title Name Phone Ext.
Principal: Kristin Dresler 6685
Assistant Principal: Patrick Beierman 6684
Psychologist: Julie Proehl 6605
Social Worker: Heather Miron 6762
Social Worker: Sara Jacobson 6764
Nurse: (Supervisor) Tracy Knudson 6749
Nurse: Lisa Kompelien 6753
Nurse: Dona Haines 6753
Phy-ed: Barb Eilers 6920
Phy-ed: Dale Becker 6920
Secretary: Traci Anderson 6795
Custodian: Jeff Pitt 6624
Custodian: Barb Larson 6624
Custodian: Joel Lingbeek 6624
Police Liaison: James Venenga 320-979 - 9228
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Emergency Backpack/Kit
(Each Teaching Station Has a Backpack with the following)
Color Sheets for Signals (Green and Red)
Attendance Sheets
Copy of Emergency Plan
Picture Card of all students
Flashlight
This emergency backpack/kit will be used for all evacuations. It is essential that the backpack is up to
date with current student information.
Crisis Plan Overview
Evacuation and Fire
1. Take grade book, attendance log and crisis folder
2. Follow fire drill route
3. Close doors
4. Walk to designated evacuation zone or site
5. Account for students and display Green (all ok) sign or Red (problem) sign
6. Wait for further direction from administration
Severe Weather/Shelter Place
1. Take grade book, attendance log and crisis folder
2. Go to take cover area
3. Have students put their hands over their heads and remain quiet
4. Account for students and display appropriate response color sign
Lock Down/Intruder/Hostage
1. Take grade book, attendance log and crisis folder
2. Lock the door and move students to safe corner
3. Cover window and pull shades
4. Account for students and display appropriate color sign under door when called for
5. If your phone rings, answer it. Use common sense and wait in room for further directions
Colors To Use From The Backpack to Indicate Your Class Condition:
Green: OK, All accounted for and safe
Red: We have an emergency/Need help!
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Fire Emergency
If you discover smoke or a fire:
YOU SHOULD:
1. Pull the lever on the nearest red fire alarm and notify building occupants and office.
2. The office calls 911. If unable to contact office, call 911
3. Give the Dispatcher the following information:
a. Your name and telephone number
b. Exact location of the fire or smoke. Include the address, building name, and room
number.
c. What is on fire, the size of the fire.
4. Assist anyone needing help if there is no immediate danger to yourself.
5. Students who have Ranney and Bennewitz will be assisted by paraprofessionals and Lisa
Kompelien. All children in wheelchairs will be exited through the nearest outside exit.
6. Evacuate students and take attendance form with-follow evacuation route to the safe zone.
Follow primary fire drill route whenever possible.
a. Bathrooms Checked by the following staff:
i. Second Floor North-Voller and Carlson
ii. Second Floor South-Mullarky and Lager
iii. First Floor North-J. Smith
iv. First Floor Main by Office- Dresler/Beierman/Danielson
v. First Floor Kinder by Office-Backes / Jacobson
7. Teachers on prep or not serving students will go to designated safe zones where specialists
have students.
8. Students in the Media Center, ELL, Title, Special Ed, etc. will exit to the designated safe
zones for that area.
9. Once you are in the safe zone, account for all students-“is everyone out?”
10. Be aware of the arrival of emergency responders.
DO NOT:
1. Do not panic, keep calm.
2. Do not attempt to put out or fight the fire.
3. Do not use the elevator.
4. Do not leave doors open; close them to contain the fire.
5. Do not block outside entrances; fire fighters must use those entrances.
6. Do not block fire doors.
7. Do not re-enter the burning building for any reaason.
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Fire Emergency
This is what happens:
1. The 911 Dispatcher notifies the Fire Department.
2. Emergency personnel are alerted and will respond.
3. Announcements will be made at the safe zones.
ALL FIRE ALARMS will be considered as actual “life threatening” conditions with NO exceptions,
including “prearranged” evacuation test drills. The fire alarm horns will be activated to alert the
occupants to evacuate the building. NO employees will remain in the building once the fire alarms
have been sounded.
Summary:
Students safety and your safety comes first
All fire alarms must be considered real.
Everyone must leave the building.
Stay calm and walk to the nearest exit, your life may depend on it.
Once outside, move to the designated safe zones.
Use the color card system to display your classroom status
o Green: All students are present that are scheduled to be in your class;
o Red: Students are missing and teacher does not know whereabouts of student(s)
Do not re-enter the building until authorized by the Fire Department or an emergency team
member.
Safe Zones:
Southwest Playground Parking Lot: Principal , Traci Anderson, and Jenifer Zamora
Rooms: 112, 139, 141, 143, 145, 146, 152, 153, 201, 202, 203, 204, 205, 206, 207
Southwest Playground Parking Lot: Bety Danielson and Sara Jacobson (SW K-2)
Rooms: 102, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 114, 116, 118, 120, 121, 122
West/Across 8th
Street on Sidewalk on 8th
Street: Heather Miron (SW 3-5) & Sharon Acquard (Coach)
Rooms: 169, 171, 172, 173, 176, 208, 209, 210, 211, 212, 213, 214, 215, 219, 221, 223, Cafeteria-
Janitorial-Interventionists
Northwest/Across Kandiyohi Street on Sidewalk of 8th
Street: Michaele Stoeberl (Coach) & Loida
Espinoza (Liaison)
Rooms: 170, 174, 178, 179, 181, 218, 220, 222, 224
Northeast/Across Kandiyohi Street on Sidewalk of 7th
Street: Asst. Principal and Mahamud Yussuf
(Liaison)
Rooms: 154, 155, 156, 157, 158, 159, 160, 161, 162, 163, 165, 166 (Media Center)
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Utilities Incidents
Loss of power, utilities, and mechanical failures can be caused by a number of natural and man-made
disasters. The building is equipped with an emergency power source that supplies the emergency
lights, exit lighting, and the fire alarm system.
To minimize the effects of a utility incident:
YOU SHOULD:
1. Turn off or unplug electrical equipment that was in use when the power went off in your
immediate area.
2. Notify the office at 6688.
3. If you are advised to leave the area, follow your evacuation route and wait at the safe zone
for further instructions.
DO NOT:
1. Do not panic. Remain calm; if there is a power outage let your eyes adjust to the darkened
conditions.
2. Do not move around. Remain where you are and wait for an announcement of the
conditions.
Medical Emergency
In the event of an accident or illness to an employee, student, or visitor in your area that results
in an emergency, the following procedures are to be used as a guideline:
YOU SHOULD:
1. Dial 911 and give this information:
a. Your name and telephone number
b. The address, building, and room number you are in.
c. Complete information concerning the nature of the accident or illness and
the number of people involved.
2. Send one person to meet and direct the emergency crew when it arrives at the
building.
3. Call the office to inform them in the case of an accident.
DO NOT:
1. Do not move the injured or ill person. Try to make the person comfortable until the
emergency personnel arrive.
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2. Do not give the injured or ill person any medication other than their own, at which
time the person must provide at least verbal authorization.
SEVERE WEATHER WARNING
In the event our building is threatened by a severe storm or tornado, the National Weather Service will
notify 911 and they will alert the proper authorities.
YOU SHOULD:
1. Turn off lights. Leave your room or work station and proceed to the designated shelter area.
a. If you are in an unfamiliar area of the building, follow the people around you to the
designated shelter area.
b. If visitors are with you, direct them to accompany you as you evacuate.
c. If you become trapped in your work area, stay away from windows and crawl
underneath any sturdy object, such as a desk or large table and protect your head.
Curl up with your head and eyes protected.
2. Stay away from the outer walls of the building and exterior glass.
3. Close all doors leading to the shelter area once safely inside.
4. Remain in your shelter area until notified by an emergency team member that it is safe to
return to your normal work area.
DO NOT:
1. Do not go outside the building or into the boiler room.
2. Do not, in any situation, remain in a room with exterior window glass during severe
weather.
3. Do not use the elevator.
4. Do not get into your car or attempt to drive your car away from any parking areas.
Summary:
Your personal safety and the safety of the students is most important.
Stay calm, but move safely and quickly.
Walk in an orderly manner
Seek shelter in designated areas
Listen for further instructions from an emergency team member
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Take Cover Areas
Report to 176: Rooms 173, 178, 179, 181
Report to 172: Rooms 171
Report to 168: Rooms 169, 170, 174
Special Areas:
Room 136 will stay in Computer Tech room
Rooms 143/145 will stay in locations designated in the music rooms
Room 140 stay in the Computer Lab
PE:
Eilers will go to room 140- Computer Lab
Becker/Gatto/Valley will go to interior hallway next to gym
Cafeteria: First floor hallway
All Kinder Classrooms: will move between the fire doors between rooms 114-120
5th
Grade Classrooms: Rooms 201, 202, 203, 204, 205, 206, move to the first floor hallway between
the gym and cafeteria
All other classrooms: unless designated above will move to the first floor hallway running north and
south between Room 152 and the fire doors next to Room 165. The 1st floor students will be next to the
lockers, 3rd
Grade on Eastside and 4th
Grade on west side kneeling behind 1st Grade keeping an isle
open in the middle of the hallway.
Classroom Responsibilities:
1. Take your Emergency folder/backpack
2. Turn off lights and shut the door
3. Walk quietly to the take cover area
4. If your class is with specialists, they will stay with those instructors and go to the designated
locations for that area.
5. Students must remain quiet
6. Students must sit down and face the wall, on knees with hands on their heads
Flooding
Heavy rain could produce flooding and Kennedy has experienced flooding before (aka 2005)
Evacuation plan for flooding will be based on where safe evacuation routes may be used in or out of
the building. Follow Evacuation guidelines as necessary.
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Hostile Confrontation
Although similar in nature to threats, a physical hostile confrontation is an immediate life threatening
danger that is totally unprovoked and unpredictable. Hostile confrontations include, but are not limited
to violent/hostile students, hostage standoffs, and terroristic acts. In general, school administration will
not participate in the handling or resolution of this type of activity. However, the following instructions
and procedures will apply in the event of a hostile act:
YOU SHOULD:
1. In the event a person confronts you with a weapon or an explosive device, or a person claiming
to have a weapon or device, REMAIN CALM. Your reactions to the situation can provoke the
hostile person.
2. Listen to all demands, do not disagree or attempt to reason with them.
3. If you have access to something the perpetrator demands, move slowly keeping your hands
visible at all times and give them whatever the request. Do as requested and remain calm and
quiet.
4. If you observe a hostile confrontation in progress, do not get involved. Calmly move away
from the area, providing it is safe to do so. Once clear, call 911.
5. Completely describe what you observed, how many individuals are involved, physical
descriptions of those individuals and the exact location of the activity.
6. Be prepared to seek protection under desks and behind solid walls or objects and keep close to
the floor.
DO NOT:
1. Do not panic.
2. Do not attempt acts of heroism by rushing or attempting to disarm or subdue the
perpetrators.
3. Do not stare at the individuals.
4. Do not initiate a fire alarm.
Summary:
Acts of hostility are unprovoked and extremely dangerous.
Remain calm and quiet.
Move slowly and keep hands visible at all times.
Make no attempt to subdue or intimidate the terrorist.
Comply with all demands without hesitations or questions.
Notify authorities by dialing 911 if you are able to do so.
Be prepared to seek immediate shelter.
Wait for explicit instructions unless you can safely leave the building without antagonizing or
provoking violence.
Exercise extreme caution at all times
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Lockdown
Lockdown guidelines will be used in situations that may result in harm to persons inside or outside of
the school building, such as shooting, hostage incident, intruder, trespassing, disturbance, or at the
discretion of the building administrator or his designee.
1. Building Administrator or designee will determine if lockdown is necessary and announce over
PA system to “this is a lockdown-please lockdown your area”
2. All students, staff, and visitors are directed to classrooms or safe areas. If during recess and
lunch, teachers-please assist with the process of lockdown.
3. Lock doors and windows
4. Turn off lights
5. Cover windows of doors and pull down window shades
6. Move all people away from windows and doors
7. Take the time to read with the students.
8. Be prepared to evacuate the area if instructed and follow emergency instructions
9. Once evacuated to safe location, follow evacuation procedures.
10. Once the threat has been removed, the office will announce “please report accountability”, at
this time you should:
a. Complete attendance and display color code sign for status of room.
Red: We have a problem or there are students missing in this room
Green: All students are present that are scheduled to be in the room
11. Allow no one to leave the room until all-clear signal is given by building administrator or
designee
Exterior Doors Check-Custodians will lock exterior entrances and place “Lockdown” signs on main
entrance and then walk the exterior of the building reporting accountability to the office.
Interior Check-
School Social workers-check rooms 150 to 181
Principal will check rooms 102 to 122, then check prep rooms(gyms, music, prep, and tech)
Asst. Principal -Check second floor from 201 to 224
Administration and Custodians will radio to the office staff any rooms that have missing
students.
Lead Secretary will chart accountability reports on the log.
Secretaries will then be assigned to call classrooms to determine the names and locations of
students missing from classrooms.
All Clear will be announced after the exterior and interior accountability checks have been
completed and clear of issues.
Secretaries will have map/chart of where staff is currently located as needed and prepared with
class lists of each classroom of students.
Summary:
Take crisis folder/emergency backpack
Lock the door and move students to safe corner
Cover window and pull shades
Display appropriate response color and under door when called for
Account for students and display appropriate color sign
Use common sense and wait in room for further information
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Shelter in Place
Shelter in place guidelines will be used in situations that may result in harm to persons inside or
outside of the school building. During a shelter in place, we will secure the exterior of the building
and continue with our normal routines. This action may occur when we have notice from law
enforcement of situation’s (search warrant, search for suspect, K-9 usage) in the area of Kennedy
Elementary School or at the discretion of the building administrator or their designee.
1. Building Administrator or designee will determine if shelter in place is necessary and announce
over PA system to “this is a shelter in place - please shelter in place in your area”
2. All students, staff, and visitors are directed to continue teaching in classrooms or if you are
outside to make your way to a safe area and secure your class. If during recess and lunch, teachers-
please assist with the process of shelter in place.
Lock doors and windows
Allow no one to leave or enter the school until all-clear signal is given by building
administrator or designee.
Be prepared to evacuate the area if instructed and follow emergency instructions
Once evacuated to safe location, follow evacuation procedures.
Realize that we may transition to a “lock down” from this situation
Exterior Doors Check-Custodians will lock exterior entrances and place “Shelter in place” signs on
main entrance and then walk the interior of the building reporting accountability to the office.
Interior Check-
School Social workers -monitor rooms 150 to 181
Principal will monitor rooms 102 to 122, then check prep rooms(gyms, music, prep, and tech)
Asst. Principal -Monitor second floor from 201 to 224
All Clear will be announced after the situation has been resolved.
Summary:
We continue to teach and maintain “business as usual”
If you are outside of the building, find safe shelter (return to school building if possible)
and report to the office about location.
Use common sense and wait for further information
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Student to Student Crisis
Please contact the office in the event of student crisis situations. The office will make appropriate
contacts and referrals.
Alcohol and other drug use emergencies
Severe disruptive behavior in the classroom
Discipline/Insubordination issues
Mental health/behavioral incidents or concerns
Physical injury
Threats to public welfare
YOU SHOULD:
1. Remain calm. Your reaction to the situation can calm or provoke the student.
2. Identify if the situation is placing anyone in immediate danger.
3. If there is immediate danger:
a. Request the student leave the area. If it fails:
i. Request another person to leave the area and call the office for help.
ii. Maintain a safe distance from the student until emergency personnel arrive.
4. Crisis Management Team notified
If the situation becomes threatening before safety and administration personnel have arrived, call 911
and remove all students from the area. Staff should also clear the area but should not lose sight of the
threatening student.
DO NOT:
1. Do not panic.
2. Do not attempt to subdue or detain the student.
3. Do not stare at him/her.
4. Do not initiate a fire alarm.
Summary:
Acts of hostility or violent behavior are often unprovoked and extremely dangerous.
Remain calm and quiet.
Move slowly and keep hands visible at all times.
Make no attempt to subdue, detain, or reason with the student.
Comply with all demands without hesitation or questions.
Be prepared to seek immediate shelter.
Exercise extreme caution at all times.
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Evacuation
In general, a building evacuation will be initiated by the audible/visual fire alarm system or by verbal
instruction. It is the responsibility of each employee to be familiar with the evacuation routes.
YOU SHOULD:
1. Follow the evacuation instructions in your area. Take emergency backpack.
2. Close all doors and windows when exiting.
3. Walk the students in an orderly manner to the safe zone.
4. When evacuating, take the nearest stairs to the first floor and exit the building.
5. Report to the safety zones and remain there until you receive further instructions from
emergency team members.
6. Account for all persons with attendance form
DO NOT:
1. Do not run or panic.
2. Do not use the elevator.
3. Once you have left your area, do not return for personal items.
4. Do not re-enter the building until advised to do so by emergency team members.
Paraprofessionals and Nurse, L. Kompelien will assist Mr. Leonard and Paraprofessionals will assist
Mrs. Klima with students moving safely out of the building.
Bathrooms Checked by the following staff:
Second Floor North – Bents and Carlson
Second Floor South - Lager and Mullarky
First Floor North – Saunders/Paraprofessionals
First Floor Main by Office – B. Danielson
Custodians: Place “Evacuation” sign on main doors
Relocation of Students off campus:
If evacuation happens, Kennedy staff and students cannot reenter the building. Law
enforcement/emergency personnel, staff will escort students from the evacuated safe areas to either
WEAC or First Covenant Church. (The church is the secondary evacuation site). Entering WEAC,
staff will escort students to their designated seating areas in the theater and use card system to indicate
attendance of your students as you would with fire drill
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Bomb Threat
IF YOU RECEIVE A BOMB THREAT:
1. Remain calm and do not panic others.
2. Follow directions below pertaining to how the threat was received.
3. Notify the office at 6795 or 6683 or administrator at 6684
4. Call 911
a. Have the threat available to answer the dispatcher’s questions.
b. What to tell them:
i. Your name
ii. Your location
iii. Identify the emergency
1. Bomb Threat
2. How it was received.
5. Do not discuss with others unless directed to do so.
BOMB THREAT BY TELEPHONE:
1. Remain calm and listen to the caller carefully.
2. Complete the Bomb Threat Checklist
3. Do not interrupt the caller except to obtain information about the
bomb.
4. Do not hang up-the call may be traced.
5. Move to another phone and notify the office.
SUSPICIOUS PACKAGE:
1. Do NOT touch it.
2. Notify the office.
3. Do not discuss with others unless directed to do so.
DO NOT:
1. Do not alarm other employees-this may cause panic.
2. Do not move, touch, or open anything
3. Do not re-enter the building unless advised by law enforcement personnel.
4. Do not initiate a fire alarm during a bomb threat unless expressly authorized to do so. Some
explosive devices are sound sensitive and can be detonated by loud noise.
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Lunch/Recess Schedule 2017-2018 Lunch/Recess Schedule
Time Activity Teacher
10:50 Recess Hulscher Ashton Davidson Voss
11:10 Lunch Hulscher Ashton Davidson Voss
11:30 Pick-up Hulscher Ashton Davidson Voss
10:50 Lunch Pehrson Damhof Smith
11:10 Recess Pehrson Damhof Smith
11:30 Pick- up Pehrson Damhof Smith
11:30 Recess Gratton Marotte Roehl Tschetter
11:50 Lunch Gratton Marotte Roehl Tschetter
12:10 Pick-up Gratton Marotte Roehl Tschetter
11:30 Lunch Gradin Gustafson Lindblad Cole
11:50 Recess Gradin Gustafson Lindblad Cole
12:10 Pick- up Gradin Gustafson Lindblad Cole
11:40 Recess Saunders Solon Aamodt
12:00 Lunch Saunders Solon Aamodt
12:20 Pick-up Saunders Solon Aamodt
11:40 Lunch DeBoer Hardebeck C. Miller
12:00 Recess DeBoer Hardebeck C. Miller
12:20 Pick- up DeBoer Hardebeck C. Miller
12:10 Recess Dunlavy Lippert Lorenson
12:30 Lunch Dunlavy Lippert Lorenson
12:50 Pick-up Dunlavy Lippert Lorenson
12:10 Lunch Biddick Donner Kamstra
12:30 Recess Biddick Donner Kamstra
12:50 Pick- up Biddick Donner Kamstra
12:40 Recess Molenaar Kotzenmacher Voller
1:00 Lunch Molenaar Kotzenmacher Voller
1:20 Pick-up Molenaar Kotzenmacher Voller
12:40 Lunch Bents Carlson Orth
1:00 Recess Bents Carlson Orth
1:20 Pick- up Bents Carlson Orth
12:50 Recess Myers Weiler Miller
1:10 Lunch Myers Weiler Miller
1:30 Pick-up Myers Weiler Miller
12:50 Lunch Eckhoff Lager Mularky
1:10 Recess Eckhoff Lager Mularky
1:30 Pick- up Eckhoff Lager Mularky
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Lunch Room Drop off and Pick up Procedures:
Please make sure your students use their assigned serving line, however if they see a shorter
line they may switch lines.
Students will be picked up by their classroom teachers from their lunch table.
Lunch Lines and Tables
Smith
Hulscher
Cole
Tschetter
Eckhoff
Myers
Smith
Hulscher
Cole
Tschetter
Eckhoff
Myers
Davidson Orth
C. Miller Voller
Aamodt
Gradin Dunlavy
Gratton Lager
Biddick Weiler
Lindblad Lorensen
Roehl Mullarky
Kamstra M. Miller
Voss Donner
Gustafson Lippert
Marotte
Lindblad
Roehl
Kamstra
Lorensen
Mullarky
M. Miller
Damhof Carlson
Hardebeck Kotzenmacher
Solon
Gradin
Gratton
Biddick
Dunlavy
Lager
Weiler
Pehrson
Ashton
DeBoer
Saunders
Bents
Molenaar
Davidson
C. Miller
Aamodt
Orth
Voller
Damhof
Hardebeck
Solon
Carlson
Kotzenmacher
Voss
Gustafson
Marotte
Donner
Lippert
Pehrson Saunders
Ashton Bents
DeBoer Molenaar
Use Serving Line 1
Use Serving Line 2
Use Serving Line 3
Use Serving Line 4
4 2 3 1
1
Exit
Door
Trays
Garbage
Entrance
Door
SERVING LINES
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Smith Tschetter
Hulscher Eckhoff
Cole Myers
Blue Tables Red Tables
Smith Tschetter
Hulscher Eckhoff
Cole Myers
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2017-2018 Teacher Check-In List
Kennedy Elementary
Name ____________________________________ Grade ________________ Room(s) ___________
Below is a list of items to be completed the first three weeks of school. The reason for asking you to
go through the list is to document that you covered important safety expectations we have at Kennedy
and on the bus. It also helps the office receive timely and important information in order for us to be
prepared for guest teachers and classroom visits. Please check off as you complete each task. Don’t
forget to update your voicemail, clean out email, and return packing slips of items that came in over
the summer.
Open House:
____ Ask parents to complete forms (contact info) as needed
First Days of School – the week of September 5th
– 8th
:
____ Discuss important school and PBIS behavior expectations with class-in class,
hallways, prep time, recess, etc.
____ Discuss the importance of attendance and parents/guardians calling the office
if they will be absent from school.
____ Discuss lunch routine (pin number, etc) and recess procedures.
____ Sign your class up for a time to do pictures with Lifetouch on October 11th
.
____ Sign your class up for a time to do bus safety on either September.
____ Go over Cardinal STARS matrices with students. Provide feedback to AP or PBIS team.
2nd
Week of School – the week of September 11th
– 15th
:
____ Go over Fire/Tornado/Evacuation/Lockdown Drill procedures. (First drill September 13, 2017)
____ Teach Bus Safety to students before next week’s bus safety presentations
3rd
Week of School – the week of September 18th
– 22rd
:
____ Complete “Guest Teacher Plan” and keep in your Guest Teacher Folder
Emergency Backpack Kit: Please check off that you have each of the following items:
_____Color Sheets for Signals (Red/Green) _____Attendance Sheets
_____Copy of Emergency Plan _____Picture Card of all students
_____Flashlight _____First Aid Kit
Please turn this form in to the AP by Friday, September 22nd.