Cottonwood Elementary School
On-‐Line Enrollment Step 2 Document 2011/2012
The Cottonwood Buzz
Cottonwood Elementary 1747 N. Andover Rd. Andover, KS 67002
Mrs. Rooks, Principal July 2011
218-4620
General Information Principal’s Message On behalf of the entire staff, I would like to welcome all new and returning families to Cottonwood Elementary School. We hope that by working together, our students will find school an enjoyable, meaningful and rich experience. Our school is staffed with a team of dedicated, committed professionals working hard to meet the needs of all students. We strive to create an environment where students feel safe, comfortable, and respected. This school year will certainly bring new opportunities and challenges for you and your children. I invite you to become involved in your child's education by volunteering in the classroom, joining one of the parent/school committees, and participating in events and activities that occur throughout the school year. This home-school relationship is only strengthened by your involvement. Active school parents are the key and truly make the biggest difference! Here's to a strong year of teamwork, community building and academic growth. Thank you for making Cottonwood Elementary School a special place to learn and grow together. Educationally yours, Shari Rooks, principal
First Day of School The first day of school for the 2011-2012 school year will be Thursday, August 18th for grades 1 through 5. Kindergartners will begin school on Monday, August 22rd.
School Hours All-Day K-5th: 8:35 – 3:35 Afternoon Kindergarten: 12:35 – 3:35
Open House Cottonwood Elementary will have a ―Meet Your Teacher Night‖ for grades K-5 on August 16th from 6:00-7:00 pm.
Classroom Placement Classroom teacher assignments will be mailed on Friday, August 12th.
Fees Enrollment Fee Kindergarten: First through Fifth Grades: Technology Fee Kindergarten (1/2 day): 1st—5th and All-Day K:
$65.00 $75.00 $12.50 $25.00
Proof of Residency Cottonwood Elementary requires 2 (two) proofs of residency for all new students, as required by the Board of Education. Proof of residency may be a housing contract, or rental agreement AND a utility bill.
Birth Certificate It is Andover School Board policy that all students entering kindergarten or first grade shall provide a copy of their birth certificate.
Immunizations & Health Assessment All children are required to have current immunizations (Kansas law) and a current physical examination (USD 385 policy). Please provide the school with a copy of your child’s immunizations. Andover USD Board of Education policy requires that all students entering kindergarten have a physical examination and all students moving from out of state, who are under the age of 9 years, must also have a physical examination.
Freecycle 2011 Stop. Don’t Shop. Share. August 6, 2011 in the Cottonwood Cafeteria from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Free gently used back to school clothes Free back to school haircuts Free school supplies Donations are being accepted at Eastside Community Church, 14242 E 21st St, Wichita through August 1, 2011. Please call 733-7011 for more information.
Bus Transportation The transportation director determines bus routes, drivers and time schedules. Bus routes are not usually finalized until a day or two before school starts. Any questions regarding the busing should be directed to the Transportation Department at 218-4621.
Code of Conduct I will be respectful to all people at Cottonwood Elementary I will be respectful of property. I will be responsible. I will be prepared and ready to learn. I will be the best that I can be. Dropping Off / Picking Up Students
PTO Cottonwood has an active Parent Teacher Organization. Please watch for more information in the Meet Your Teacher Night packet and in future newsletters.
Newsletters Communication is crucial between school and home. The classroom teachers send newsletters home with the students periodically. The end-of-the-month newsletter from the office will contain the next month’s calendar. Information is also available on the district website (www.usd385.org). PTO also send out school updates every other week, via e-mail.
Handbook The Family Handbook has information regarding attendance policy, bus rules, health/medicine information, recess rules and much more. Please take time to familiarize yourself with the school policies. The handbook is available on our website www.usd385.org or you may request a printed copy. Food Service
The safety of our students is always a priority. We review our procedures and try to develop the best solution for all involved. In an attempt to keep the flow of traffic moving and make sure our students and parents get to and from school safely, please observe the following: If you are dropping off or picking up your student, you will have two choices. 1.) Park in the parking lot and walk to the building to meet/deliver your student. Please use the crosswalk for safety purposes. 2.) Car line Drop Off ---Enter the drop off line from Andover Rd. This is a one-way entrance-only drive. Drive forward as far as possible. Let your child off in a timely manner,
as other students are being dropped off and need to get to school on time. You must exit onto Allison Street either left or right. Pick Up---Enter the pick up line from Andover Rd. This is a one-way entrance-only drive. Drive forward as far as possible. You must exit onto Allison Street (south end of parking lot) either to the left or right.
Each student has a Food Service account and payment can be made to this account at enrollment or by sending Traffic Safety money in an envelope, with your child, to the school Do not park in the marked Fire Lanes during the school office. At morning attendance, the students choose the day. Red zones should only be used for emergency option of school lunch they want, or report that they are a vehicles. ―cold‖ lunch. Do not speed. The safety of children and adults is our primary concern. Prices: Lunch $2.05 Cottonwood staff are trained and required to supervise Breakfast $1.50 arrival and dismissal. Children and parents are expected to follow their instructions. Our goal is to ensure the Extra Milk $0.40 safety of all. Extra Juice
$0.40
Kdg. Snack Milk
$0.40
If you have questions regarding your account, please contact Ann Katt in Food Services at 218-4603.
Breakfast and Lunch Menus The breakfast and lunch menus for the next month will be sent home to all families on the last day of the current month. The menus are also available on the district website (www.usd385.org).
Mission Statement We will work together at Cottonwood Elementary to be responsible, respectful, and resourceful life-long learners. We will do what is right.
Student(s) Name_________________________
Grade(s)________
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2011-2012 Family Handbook: As a suggestion by the Cottonwood Site council, and in order to save paper, the Cottonwood Family Handbook will be available on our web site at: www.usd385.org
(go to Cottonwood Elementary school; Building Information)
Please check: _____ I will view the Family Handbook online. _____ I prefer to have a printed copy of the Family Handbook.
Cottonwood Newsletters/PTO Information: The monthly school newsletter, The Cottonwood Buzz, and pertinent PTO information can be emailed to you. Please check: _____ I wish to have the school newsletters and PTO information emailed to me. e-mail address: _________________________________________________ _____ I would like a printed newsletter/PTO information sent home with my child each month.
The following pages only apply to students new to Andover Public Schools.
Andover USD #385 PROOF OF RESIDENCE
This form must be accompanied by a verification of residency. Acceptable forms of verification are: utility bill, lease agreement or homeowner contract Date: ______________________
School: ____________________
Student Names:
Grade:
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I, ______________________________________, the parent/guardian, declare that the above students reside with me at the following address: Street Address: ___________________________________________________ City, Zip:
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I understand that the accuracy of the above information is important to the continued enrollment of my child(ren).
Parent/Guardian Signature: __________________________________________
No student residing outside the boundaries of the Andover School District shall be allowed to enroll in the district schools. Violators of this policy will be required to enroll elsewhere immediately. CES 2008
Andover USD 385
Cottonwood Elementary 1747 N. Andover Rd. Andover, KS 67002 Phone: (316) 218-4620 Shari Rooks, Principal
REQUEST FOR RECORDS Please send all records* for the following student(s) to Cottonwood Elementary.
Student(s): ____________________________
Grade: _______
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Former School: ____________________________________________ Address:
____________________________________________ Street
City
State
Zip
Parent Signature: ____________________________________________ Date: ________ Parental permission is no longer required when records are requested by authorized school personnel. (Family Education Rights and Privacy Act, Final Rule on Education Records, Federal Register, June 17, 1976, Vol. 41, No. 118, page 24673).
*Transcript of Grades Cumulative Records Special Education Records
Test Results Psychological Tests
Immunization Records Health Assessment Records
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