2017 Back to School Hamilton Newsletter

Superintendent’s Office 816-583-2134 High School Principal’s Office 816-583-2136 Middle School Principal’s Office 816-583-2173 Elementary School Principal’s Office 816583-4811

District address and building phone numbers: Hamilton R-II Board of Education South HWY 13 PO Box 130 Hamilton, Missouri 64644

For early cancellations and early dismissal information: WDAF TV Channel 4 KCTV TV Channel 5 KMBC TV Channel 9 KMRN 1360 AM Cameron KKWK 100.1 FM Cameron KMZU 100.7 FM Carrollton KCHI 1010 AM Chillicothe KFEQ 680 AM St. Joseph KSFT 1550 AM St. Joseph KKJO 105.5 FM St. Joseph (also available on their website) KGOZ 101.7 FM Trenton

For Hamilton R-II school information: www.hamilton.k12.mo.us KMRN 1360 AM Cameron KKWK 100.1 FM Cameron KAAN 95.5 FM Bethany

Important Information Resources

the parent portal is a way to make online payments on your student’s lunch balance via PayPal. Look for more information to come home with your student in their bag.

ALSO….soon to come to

Yes, there is a touch screen friendly app for you to use to check on your students. Just go to your app store on your phone or tablet and download the Student 360 app. It is everything you’ve always had access to in the Classic Tyler Technologies Parent Portal but now is more user-friendly. If you have opted in for the parent portal access, you will use the same login information you used before.

NEW THIS YEAR…There’s an app for that!

Sexual offenders residing in Caldwell County Missouri who are parents/guardians of children attending the Hamilton R-II School District, are hereby notified that you must obtain written permission from the Hamilton R-II Board of Education before attending any school function (home or away) or being on Hamilton R-II School District property. You must forward your request in writing well in advance of the event you wish to attend to the address listed in this newsletter. Failure to do so will be a violation of Missouri law and will hereby be considered criminal trespass as well. You are also hereby advised that all requests are not to be considered automatically approved and will be treated on a case by case basis. Requests must be in writing and include a pre-addressed stamped envelope.

Requests must be received by the Board of Education ten working days before the Board of Education meeting. The Board of Education meets on the third Wednesday of each month unless otherwise noted.

*Official Notification for Sexual Offenders in Caldwell County And the Hamilton R-II School District*

Upon the advice of legal counsel, the Hamilton R-II School District is informing all patrons and parents/guardians of a law that went into effect in August of 2006 concerning sexual offenders on school property. Section 566.149, RSmo of Missouri Statutes makes it a crime for any sexual offender to be on school property without written permission from the school superintendent or school board. Permission cannot be granted from individual school board members, teachers, or school principals. Any person may, in fact, notify authorities that an offender is on school property. It does not need to be school officials, but can be. As the Hamilton R-II Superintendent, I have elected not to personally grant any such permission. Therefore, only the seated Hamilton R-II School Board may or may not grant written permission to sexual offenders who are parents and/or guardians of Hamilton R-II students on a case by case basis. Permission to be on school property cannot be granted to any other sexual offenders at any time by anyone for any reason regardless of the circumstances except for government meetings and or polling sites. This written permission must be obtained well in advance of the event and will limit access to certain locations on our campus. District policy (Missouri School Board Policy and Hamilton R-II School Board Policy KK) does require a police or staff escort throughout the time the parent/guardian that is a sexual offender is on school property. We have been advised to encourage our parents to check the sexual offender website often and it can be found at the following web address: www.mshp.dps.missouri.gov.

*** Important Notification ***

Registration Information

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Bus stop/assignments are still pending and will be set and available at open house nights before the beginning of school. The district is still seeking to hire a full-time route(am/pm)/Shuttle driver and is always looking for sub drivers as we keep our sub drivers very busy. Training is provided for those with no CDL. Inquire at the Superintendent’s Office and ask for Stephanie 816-583-2134.

Bus Stops/Transportation for the 2017-2018 School Year

High School fall sports practices can officially begin on Monday, August 1st. Please contact the coach of your respective sport for exact times. Middle school practice dates will be announced at a later date.

Please check the school website for updates.

Fall high school sports pictures will be taken on August 1st beginning at 8:00 a.m. Forms to order pictures will be sent home with your athlete and also posted on the school website.

ALL PLAYERS MUST HAVE PHYSICALS AND PROOF OF INSURANCE BEFORE THEY CAN PRACTICE. Physical forms can be picked up at the middle school office or found on the MSHSAA website. (www.mshsaa.org) Physical forms must be signed by both athlete and parent/guardian. The forms have sections to sign that state that the athlete/parent has received and read the MSHSAA materials on concussions and protecting your eligibility. Those materials are included in this newsletter as well as on the MSHSAA website: www.mshsaa.org. The school has access to insurance that the parent can buy, which would satisfy the insurance requirement. Forms can be picked up at the middle school.

Fall sports schedules have been posted to the school website and will also be available at the school. Be sure to check the school website periodically for cancellations, postponements and other schedule changes. We will also be using text caster to help update you on any changes in the schedule that may occur throughout the season.

I am looking forward to another successful year of Hamilton athletics. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me. My office phone is 583-2173 and my email is richman@hamilton.k12.mo.us.

Dave Richman, Athletic Director Hamilton R-2 School District

FYI FOR ALL ATHLETES AND PARENTS

VOLUME 16 NUMBER 1 AUGUST 2017

Superintendent’s Office.................816-583-2134 High School Principal’s Office.....816-583-2136

Middle School Principal’s Office..............816-583-2173 Elementary School Principal’s Office.......816-583-4811

Hamilton R-II Board of Education • South Hwy 13, P.O. Box 130 • Hamilton, Missouri 64644

District Address and Building Phone Numbers:

pg. 11- Reduced Lunch Policy 12

A Parent’s Guide to pg. 8-10 Concussions

Athletic Event Admissions

Transportation

pg. 7 pg. 8

School Supply List

pg. 6

Elementary Staff

Superintendent & Elementary Letter

pg. 3

pg. 5

School Calendar

pg. 2

WHAT’S INSIDE

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2017-2018 Hamilton R2 School District Information

August

September

2017

2018

HAMILTON R-2 SCHOOL DISTRICT

February

March

CALENDAR

October

November

December

January

August 10-11.....................................New Staff In-Service August 14-16............................................All Staff In-Service August 17....................................................1st Day of School September 4.........................................Labor Day-No School September 15..................................Early Dismissal 1:00 pm (Teacher In-Service) October 13......................................End 1st Quarter - 41 days October 19.............................................Early Dismissal 1:00 Parent/Teacher Conferences –1:00 pm - 8:00 pm October 20.............................................................No School October 23..............................No School-Teacher In-Service November 22-24............No School – Thanksgiving Vacation December 20..............Early Dismissal 1:00 pm – End 2nd Qtr (43 days) December 21- December 31..No School – Christmas Break January 3...................................................Teacher In-Service January 4................Classes Resume – 2nd Semester Begins January 15....................No School – Martin Luther King Day (Weather Make-up #1) February 2 ............................................Early Dismissal 1 pm (Teacher In-Service ) February 19..............................No School – President’s Day (Weather Make-up #2) March 8..........................................End 3rd Quarter (43 days) March 12.............................No School – Teacher in Service March 28 - April 2........................No School - Easter Break (Weather Make-up days #3, #4. #5) May 13...............................................................Graduation May 15......................................................Last Day of School (End 4th Quarter (43 Days) May 16...................................................Weather Make-up #6 170 Student Days

October 13 1st Quarter Ends – 41 days December 20 2nd Quarter Ends – 43 days March 8 3rd Quarter Ends – 43 days May 15 4th Quarter Ends – 43 days

April

May

June

July

Weather Make-up Days

1st January 15 2nd February 19 3rd March 28

4th 5th 6th

March 29 March 30 May 16

Teacher In-Service Days August 14th–Full • August 15th - Full • August 16th - Full • September 15th - Half • October 23rd - Full • January 3rd - Full • March 12th - Full

Immunizations

The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services requires the following immunization(s) for students entering 8th grade and 12th grade this fall.

Students entering 8th grade must receive the Tdap and Meningococcal immunizations prior to returning to school in August.

Students entering 12th grade must receive the Meningococcal immunization prior to returning to school in August.

Immunizations may be obtained from your child’s physician or the Caldwell County Health Department in Kingston. The Caldwell County Health Department has walk-in immunization clinics each Thursday from 12:30-4:30. A copy of the administration record must be presented to the school nurse after completion. Students noncompliant with immunization requirements must be excluded from school, per Missouri law.

Thank you in advance for ensuring your child has the proper immunizations to attend school!

Maggie Scott, RN, BSN Hamilton R-II School Nurse

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HAMILTON R-2 SCHOOL DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENT’S NEWSLETTER

AUGUST 2017

Welcome to the 2017-2018 school year! School begins on August 17th and this will be a full day of school. This is a change from previous years. The entire district calendar is located in this newsletter and on the district website www.hamilton.k12.mo.us. I am in hopes that our school newsletter is beneficial to your family as you prepare for the upcoming school year.

One staff member chose to retire and a few others have gone on to pursue different opportunities when school ended last spring. New teachers in the district include: Kara Dunaway, elementary special education, and Christian Bryant, high school physical education and technology. The elementary will also have two new paraprofessionals in Sherry Melton and Patrick Stief. Everyone here at Hamilton R-II is looking forward to working with these new staff members.

The summer months have been extremely busy throughout the district. Custodial staff members have been cleaning everything in preparation for the new year. District administrators and custodians cleaned and reorganized all of the banners in the gym and final touches in the buildings are expected to be finished prior to the start of school. Our technology department has installed some new smart boards and the district will be providing more chromebooks for student use this year. This is an ongoing process, but each year the district gets closer to meeting our technology goals.

Please remember to be very careful when driving on school grounds and follow the speed limit. This is especially important during drop-off and dismissal hours. Numerous students walk or ride their bicycles to school and safety is always a concern. Also, please refrain from driving on legion property west of the stadium as this is private property.

All buildings will be open on August 2nd if you have questions or concerns. The superintendent’s office is also open five days a week from 7:30 am to 3:00 pm during the summer.

In closing, I would like to take this opportunity to wish everyone much success during the 2017-2018 school year. Please feel free to call me at 583-2134 if you have any questions or concerns. Have a great school year.

Sincerely, Troy Ford Superintendent

ELEMENTARY PRINCIPAL’S NEWSLETTER Dear Parents, It is with great pleasure and enthusiasm that I welcome you to the 2017-18 school year. I am excited about what the upcoming year has in store for the students of Hamilton Elementary, and I am looking forward to partnering with you to positively impact your child’s performance and school experience.

It takes a village to raise a child. Parents, teachers, support staff, community and administration all play a part in helping our students meet and exceed our expectations of them. I am looking forward to meeting each and every one of you as the school year progresses. You will find that my door is always open and I am always here to support you in any possible way.

In an effort to make your family’s transition into the 2017-18 school year as smooth as possible, I have included important dates and helpful information below: *Aug. 10th from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm –NEW STUDENT REGISTRATION – Please contact Kate at 583-4811 after Aug. 3rd to set up a time to register. You will need to bring copies of your child’s birth certificate, proof of residency, immunization records, and any other educational information you have. If your child attended HES at the end of last school year, he/she is already enrolled. *Aug. 15th 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm –OPEN HOUSE –There will be a short welcome in the gym at 6:00 pm prior to students and families going to classrooms. (Parents of kindergartners, please visit kindergarten classrooms first.) All students are encouraged to attend to meet their teacher, find their classroom and drop off school supplies.

Mrs. Nixdorf will be available on the stage to discuss bus changes for those who have moved or are new to the district. *Aug. 17th from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm—FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL—Please note that the first day is a full day this year. Students will be allowed to enter the building at 7:40 am. Please be sure the office has all emergency information, regular and early dismissal plans and Free/Reduced Lunch applications (if applicable) prior to this date.

Free/Reduced Lunch Applications—Forms can be picked up at the elementary office. Please submit forms ASAP to avoid charges. Your child must have money in their lunch account if they want extra milk or (double entrees – 5th grader only).

Arrival Procedures—Students will be allowed into the building at 7:40 am daily. If your child must arrive before this time, he/she will need to remain in the foyer area as there is no supervision in the building until 7:40 am. Parents bringing their children need to drop off at the top of the stairs in the upper east lot, until the bus loop is open.

When children enter the building, they will either eat breakfast, or proceed to their designated area (Pre-K meets their teacher on the stage, K-5 to gym). They will be supervised by staff until they enter their classrooms at 8:05 am. Students arriving after 8:05 am will need to check in at the office.

Dismissal Procedures—Students who are picked up by an adult will be released first at the front entrance at 3:00 pm. Parents will park in a single line in the loop wrapping around the south parking lot and students will be escorted to parent vehicles. Students who ride buses will be dismissed at about 3:10 pm to the upper east parking lot to load the buses, and those who ride bikes or walk will be dismissed last. BE SURE TO SEND A NOTE IF YOUR CHILD’S DISMISSAL PLANS CHANGE FOR ANY REASON—IT IS BEST TO AVOID PHONE NOTIFICATION UNLESS IT IS AN EMERGENCY. If a phone call must be made, please call as early as possible. Calls should be made prior to 2:30 pm.

Attendance—It is extremely important that your child attend school DAILY! He/she needs to be in the classroom by 8:05 am to avoid being counted tardy.

Student Handbooks—Your child will receive a handbook explaining the above items in more detail as well as other information at Open House. Please keep the handbook in a safe place to refer back to throughout the year.

Stay Connected—Visit our website at http://www.hamilton.k12.mo.us/ to sign up for Text Caster and Parent Portal. Also, you can follow Hamilton Elementary on Twitter @Principal_HES. Our mission at Hamilton Elementary is to foster high levels of learning through a safe and positive environment. Again, I am eager to partner with you to ensure a successful school year for your child/children. If you have questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Sincerely, Billie McGraw Hamilton Elementary School Principal

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Hamilton R-2 Registration Information Middle School

High School

Tuesday, August 8 7th & 8th 6:30 pm - 7:00 pm th 6 7:00 pm

Tuesday, August 8 Seniors Juniors Sophomores Freshmen

8:00 am - 9:30 am 9:30 am - 11:00 am NOON - 1:30 pm 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm

NEW STUDENTS Thursday, August 10 Call for an appointment 816-583-2136

NEW STUDENTS Thursday, August 10 9:00 am - 12:00 NOON & 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Please call 816-583-2173 to schedule an appointment after August 3rd between 1 pm and 3 pm for new student enrollments.

Hamilton Middle School Registration Currently enrolled students:

Hamilton Middle School registration will be held Tuesday, August 8, 2017. 7th and 8th grade registration will be held from 6:30 p.m.-7:00 p.m. 6th grade orientation will be held in the gym at 7:00 p.m. with registration to follow.

New Students:

Registration for students who are new to the Hamilton R-2 School District will be held on Thursday, August 10, 2017, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon and 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Please call the middle school office at (816) 583-2173 after August 3rd to schedule an appointment for your child’s registration. We ask that you bring the following information for your child: Birth certificate, social security number, immunizations, and proof of residency (utility bill, personal check with address, or driver license, etc.) in the Hamilton School District.

Elementary School

Elementary age students (grades kindergarten through fifth grade) NEW TO THE HAMILTON R-2 SCHOOL DISTRICT may enroll on Thursday, August 10, 2017. Please call for an appointment at 816-583-4811 on or after August 4th, between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. The elementary building is located at 7650 NW Harley Road (west of the Middle School). Please use the south door entrance.

Only new students to the district need to enroll. Students in the school district last year have already been enrolled for the 2016-2017 school year.

Students new to the Hamilton R-2 School District for the 2017-2018 school year will need to provide the following at registration: Immunization Record Birth Certificate Social Security Number Former School’s Address (if out of state) Proof of Residency in the Hamilton R-2 School District – Utility bill, personal check with address, driver’s license, etc.

The Little Honey Bees Preschool Program is full for the 2017-2018 school year. If you are interested in the program please submit an application and you will be added to the waiting list. Throughout the year if an opening becomes available, those on the waiting list will be contacted first. The district offers a total of 20 spots throughout the regular school day Monday thru Friday. The preschool is connected with Hamilton Elementary and therefore attendance times and transportation are the same. The preschool is targeted towards children who are 4 by July 31st preparing for kindergarten. The standard payment is $12.00 per day, however there is a sliding tuition scale for those who qualify. You may pick up an application at the school district office building. For more information please contact Tammy Barr by email at barr@hamilton.k12.mo.us or phone at 816-244-6476.

Little Honey Bees Preschool Supply List 2- 2-Prong Pocket Plastic Folder 1- Package of Baby Wipes 2– Boxes of Kleenex’s 2- Clorox/Lysol Wipes 1- Composition Notebook with Child’s Name 1- 3-Ring Binder (1 ½ or 2 inches) 1– Non-disposable Leak-Proof Water Bottle with Child’s Name 1– Change of clothes to be left at school (Please put in a plastic bag with the student’s first and last name on the bag) 1– Regular Size Backpack with Child’s Name

1– Box Gallon Ziploc Bags 1- Hand Soft Soap Pump 1- Package of Construction paper

Optional items for rest:

1– Travel size pillow with Child’s Name (No other sizes will be accepted) 1– Blanket no bigger than 58 inches x 36 inches with Child’s Name (No other sizes will be accepted) (Please note a sheet and blanket will be provided by the school)

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hamilton elementary staff 2017-2018 Parents as Teachers Mrs. Mica Westover westover@hamilton.k12.mo.us Preschool Mrs. Tammy Barr barr@hamilton.k12.mo.us Ms. Debbie Quicke quicke@hamilton.k12.mo.us

Third Grade Miss Jessica Jean jean@hamilton.k12.mo.us

ECSE: Mrs. Kara Dunaway kdunaway@hamilton.k12.mo.us

Miss Melissa Jenkins jenkins@hamilton.k12.mo.us

2-5 Reading: Mrs. Tracey Hazzard hazzard@hamilton.k12.mo.us

Miss Kari Youtsey youtsey@hamilton.k12.mo.us

2-5 Math/Science: Mrs. Cindy Sypkens

Fourth Grade Kindergarten Mrs. Trisha Greenwood greenwood@hamilton.k12.mo.us Mrs. Kelly Claypool claypool@hamilton.k12.mo.us

Special Services

Mrs. Jessica Sullenger sullenger@hamilton.k12.mo.us Mrs. Pam Cox coxp@hamilton.k12.mo.us

sypkens@hamilton.k12.mo.us Speech Implementer Mrs. Raychel Brown brownr@hamilton.k12.mo.us

Guidance Counselors K-4: Mrs. Erin Yuille yuille@hamilton.k12.mo.us

Ms. Brandi Fahrmeier

5: Mrs. Jan Wilkerson Fifth Grade First Grade Mrs. Megan Joiner mjoiner@hamilton.k12.mo.us Ms. Laci Steiner steiner@hamilton.k12.mo.us Mrs. Christen Creekmore creekmore@hamilton.k12.mo.us

Second Grade Mrs. Ruth Graves graves@hamilton.k12.mo.us Miss. Holly Crawford

Ms. Beth Lewis blewis@hamilton.k12.mo.us Mrs. Emily Sanderson sanderson@hamilton.k12.mo.us

PE: Mr. Justin Joiner joiner@hamilton.k12.mo.us Art: Mrs. Deanna Grant grant@hamilton.k12.mo.us Library: Mrs. Evan Gipson gipson@hamilton.k12.mo.us Music: Mrs. Twyla Finch finch@hamilton.k12.mo.us

Mrs. Heidi Leach leach@hamilton.k12.mo.us

Band: Mr. Brandon Wehmeyer wehmeyer@hamilton.k12.mo.us

K-1: Mrs. Tyna Wynne wynne@hamilton.k12.mo.us 2-5: Miss Amber Penrose penrose@hamilton.k12.mo.us

Curriculum Director Mrs. Traci Schieber schiebet@hamilton.k12.mo.us

Specials

crawfordh@hamilton.k12.mo.us

Title 1 Reading

wilkerson@hamilton.k12.mo.us

Paraprofessionals ECSE: Ms. Poppy Dockray dockray@hamilton.k12.mo.us ECSE: Ms. Sherry Melton meltons@hamilton.k12.mo.us 2nd Grade: Mr. Patrick Stief stiefp@hamilton.k12.mo.us

Office Staff Principal: Mrs. Billie McGraw mcgraw@hamilton.k12.mo.us Secretary: Mrs. Kate Vanatta vanatta@hamilton.k12.mo.us Nurse: Mrs. Maggie Scott scott@hamilton.k12.mo.us Lunch Clerk: Mrs. Lisa Battaglia battaglia@hamilton.k12.mo.us

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HAMILTON ELEMENTARY 2017-2018

Kindergarten

24 yellow #2 pencils (plain, please no decorative or mechanical) 6 boxes of Crayola crayons (24 count-please no neon, fluorescent or glitter colors) 4 big pink erasers (please, no colors other than pink) 10 large/jumbo glue sticks 1 pair of scissors 4 wide-ruled spiral notebooks (1 blue, 1 green, 1 red,1 black) 6 black dry erase markers 1 zipper pouch (no boxes please) 1 pair of headphones in Ziploc bag with child’s name on it.

1 paint shirt in Ziploc bag with name on the shirt and the bag 3 big boxes of tissues 1 Nap mat (no extra thick mats) 1 backpack (no rolling backpacks) Girls-please bring 1 box of 1 quart Ziploc baggies Boys-please bring 1 container of Clorox wipes

1st GRADER GRAD GRA GR AD A D ER DER

24 PLAIN YELLOW #2 pencils 2 pink erasers 2 boxes of crayons 2 boxes of markers 1 pair of child scissors 1 bottle of white glue 10 glue sticks 4 spiral notebooks (1 yellow, 1 blue,1 green, 1 red) 4 plastic folders with metal brads (orange, blue, green, red) 4 pkgs. Of 3X5 index cards (100 count) 1 see through pencil pouch (must fit in 3-ring binder/folder) 1 school box to hold supplies (SMALL) 3 boxes of Kleenex Headphones (to be used in computer class) 1 box of slider baggies (Girls: gallon size; Boys: quart size) Carryall (backpack or tote) Art shirt in re-sealable bag with name on it

GRADER

Please put your child’s name on everything and leave all supplies in the original package.

5th GRADER GRAD GRA GR A DER AD D ER

Pencils (#2) 2 Packages of 24 1 package of pencil cap erasers 1 box of Crayons (24 count) 1 box of colored pencils 1 box of Markers 2 Glue sticks Scissors

2 Composition notebooks 4 folders with pockets & fasteners (heavy duty) 1 (1”) 3-ring Binder with clear pocket in front 2 packages loose leaf paper (wide line) 2 packages 3”x 5” index cards (white) 2 boxes of tissues 1 school box (No larger than 8”x5” to hold supplies) Carryall (backpack or tote) Headphones (for computer lab) Art Shirt in re-sealable bag with name on it NO Trapper Keepers NO Mechanical Pencils, Please!

PLEASE PUT YOUR CHILD’S NAME ON EVERYTHING!

2 yellow highlighters 2 pink erasers (small not jumbo) 2 boxes of crayons (24 count) 2 boxes of colored pencils Washable Markers 2 or more Dry Erase Markers (Black) 4 large Glue Sticks Scissors 1 School box for supplies (no larger than 8”X5”) Backpack (no rolling wheels) 2 boxes of tissues (large boxes) 1 box Ziploc bags (girls: gallon size; boys: quart size) 1 pair of headphones (for computer lab) 1 package of index cards Art Shirt in re-sealable bag with name on it

PLEASE PUT YOUR CHILD’S NAME ON EVERYTHING!

PLEASE PUT YOUR CHILD’S NAME ON EVERYTHING

3rd GRADER GRAD GRA GR AD A D ER DER

2nd GRADER GRAD GRA GR AD A D ER DER

1 Spiral Notebook 1 Composition Notebook 4 heavyweight 2-pocket folders with prongs (green, yellow, blue, black) 24 pencils (NO mechanical pencils)

4th GRADER GRAD GRA GR AD A D ER DER

2 Large boxes of Kleenex 1 Dozen pencils (#2-No mechanical, please) 2 erasers 1 box of Crayons (24 count) 1 box of markers (washable) 2 dry erase markers

2 red pens (for checking) Scissors (pointed) 3 folders with pockets 4 spiral notebooks (1 subject) 1 one inch 3-ring binder 1 school box to hold supplies Carryall (backpack) Headphones Art shirt in re-sealable bag with name on it

24 pencils 1 pencil pouch 2 erasers 1 box crayons (24 count) 1 box of markers (12 count) 2 large glue sticks 1 package notebook paper (wide line)

1 orange folder for Science 1 red folder and red spiral notebook for Communication Arts 1 blue folder and blue spiral notebook for Math 1 one inch binder for Data Reporting 1 spiral notebook that is NOT BLUE OR RED Pointed Scissors 1 package of thin dry eraser markers 2 large boxes of tissues 1 school box to hold supplies Backpack or tote 1 pair of headphones for Computer Lab Art shirt in re-sealable bag with name on it OPTIONAL: Black Sharpie Colored Pencils Highlighter

NO TRAPPER KEEPERS OR LOCKS FOR LOCKERS PLEASE PUT YOUR CHILD’S NAME ON EVERYTHING

HAMILTON MIDDLE SCHOOL SUPPLIES

Kindergarten 1 trapper keeper 1 pencil pouch 3 (3-holed) folders 3 spiral notebooks 1 pkg. wide ruled notebook paper 24 #2 pencils 6 blue or black pens 6 red checking pens 1 black Sharpie marker 3 high lighters 1 pkg. Pencil top erasers Scissors 1 glue stick Calculator

Crayons Markers Colored Pencils Box to hold are supplies 2 boxes of tissues Backpack or tote

1 trapper keeper 1 pencil pouch 4 (3-holed) folders 1 spiral notebook 1 pkg. of wide ruled notebook paper 1 pkg. of ¼” graph paper 1 pkg. 3x3 post-it notes 1 pkg. 3x5 index cards 24 #2 pencils 6 blue or black pens 6 red checking pens 1 highlighter 1 pkg. Pencil top erasers 1 pink eraser

GRADER Scissors 1 glue stick 1 ruler (standard with metric) Calculator Crayons, Markers, or Colored Pencils Box to hold art supplies 2 boxes of tissues Backpack or Tote

1 trapper keeper 1 pencil pouch 4 (3-holed) folders 1 spiral notebook 1 pkg. of wide ruled notebook paper 1 pkg. of ¼” graph paper 1 pkg. 3x3 post-it notes 1 pkg. 3x5 index cards 24 #2 pencils 6 blue or black pens 6 red checking pens 1 highlighter 1 pkg. pencil top erasers 1 pink eraser

Scissors 1 glue stick 1 ruler (standard with metric) Calculator Crayons, Markers, or Colored Pencils Box to hold art supplies 2 boxes of tissues Backpack or Tote

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2017-18 Transportation Inclement Weather & 2 Hour Late Start Days The school calendar is enclosed for your viewing, but please remember that it is subject to change throughout the school year. School cancellations occur due to inclement weather and other circumstances. KMRN/KKWK out of Cameron will carry all school announcements. Various other radio stations and local TV stations will carry cancellations as well. Make-up days are listed on the calendar, but will also be announced through parent newsletters and daily bulletins for students.

On a regular school day, school begins around 8:00 a.m. and is dismissed around 3:00 pm. If the weather is questionable, the district may announce a two hour late start. This would mean that school would start around 10:00 am and still dismiss around 3:00 p.m. Lunch would be served at the normal time. Bus routes would pick students up at the same locations. The only difference would be if your student regularly got on the bus at 7:00 a.m., they would get on their bus at 9:00 a.m. In most cases, it will be obvious if school will be able to take place or not. On questionable days, the two hour late start will give us some flexibility to continue to keep everyone in the proper routine. If you have questions or concerns about the two hour late start, please feel free to call the superintendent’s office at 583-2134.

BUS RULES All students riding Hamilton R-II school buses at any time will observe the following rules: 1. The bus is an extension of school property and authority. Rules applying to the school premises apply equally to the school buses.

2. Students are to be seated immediately after boarding the bus. They are to remain seated while the bus is in motion, facing forward with their feet on the floor. There will be no standing or walking on the bus while the vehicle is in motion.

3. Cursing and foul language are strictly prohibited. Violations will result in appropriate disciplinary action.

4. Be courteous and respectful to other passengers and the driver. Conversation is to be carried on in normal tones. There is to be absolutely no unnecessary noise or other disturbance.

5. Students are not to open the emergency exit door except in the case of an emergency.

6. Students may be deprived of the use of school buses if they violate their privilege or misbehave in any way.

7. A bill for damages may be sent to the parents of any student causing intentional damage to a school vehicle.

8. The driver will assign seats.

9. Follow all directions given to you by the bus driver. Keep all objects and extremities inside the bus and place all trash in the cans located at the front or rear of the bus.

10. The use or possession of tobacco, alcohol, and/or illegal drugs is prohibited.

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2017-2018 Hamilton R2 School District Information

Athletic Events Admission Prices Middle School games: $3 Adults - $2 Students High School games (Varsity and JV) $4 adults - $3 students Sr. Citizens (60 and over) $1 Passes (good for all home games excluding district, regional, state level) Family Pass $150 (includes 3 cards, additional cards $5 each) Individual Pass $60

Passes can be purchased at the middle school office.

GUIDELINES FOR FANS AT SPORTING EVENTS Athletic events are learning experiences for student-athletes. A ticket to a contest is a privilege to observe athletic tests of skills, not to verbally assault others or be obnoxious. Audiences may forget that high school athletes have not reached mature physical performance, so errors can be expected. Moreover, audiences who learn the rules of the sport are less likely to criticize officials, players or coaches.

1. Remember that young people play sports for THEIR enjoyment, not to entertain you.

2. Do not have unrealistic expectations and understand that doing one’s best is as important as winning. Understand that ridiculing an athlete for making a mistake is not acceptable behavior.

3. Respect the official’s decisions and encourage all participants to do the same.

4. Respect and show appreciation for the coaches and understand that they have given their time to provide sport activities for our young people.

5. Encourage athletes and coaches to play by the rules and to resolve conflicts without resorting to hostility or violence.

6. Show respect for my team’s opponents and realize there would be no game without them.

7. Do not use bad language and harass athletes, coaches, officials or other spectators.

8. Always show good sportsmanship since young people learn best by example.

A PARENT’S GUIDE TO CONCUSSION National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) Sports Medicine Advisory Committee (SMAC)

What is a concussion?

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A concussion is a brain injury which results in a temporary disruption of normal brain function. A concussion occurs when the brain is violently rocked back and forth or twisted inside the skull, typically from a blow to the head or body. An athlete does not need to lose consciousness (be “knocked-out”) to suffer a concussion, and in fact, less than ten percent of concussed athletes suffer loss of consciousness.

Concussion Facts • • • • • • •

A concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury. The result is a more obvious functional problem than a clear structural injury, causing it to be invisible to standard medical imagining (CT and MRI scans).

It is estimated that over 140,000 high school athletes across the United States suffer a concussion each year. (Data from NFHS Injury Surveillance System) Concussions occur most frequently in football, but boys’ ice hockey, boys’ lacrosse, girls’ soccer, girls’ lacrosse and girls’ basketball follow closely behind. All athletes are at risk.

A concussion may cause multiple symptoms. Many symptoms appear immediately after the injury, while others may develop over the next several days or weeks. The symptoms may be subtle and are often difficult to fully recognize.

Concussions can cause symptoms which interfere with school, work, and social life.

Concussion symptoms may last from a few days to several months.

An athlete should not return to sports or physical activity like physical education or working-out while still having symptoms from a concussion. To do so puts them at risk for prolonging symptoms and further injury.

What should I do if I think my child has had a concussion?

If an athlete is suspected of having a concussion, he or she must be immediately removed from that activity. Continuing to play or work out when experiencing concussion symptoms can lead to worsening of symptoms, increased risk for further injury and possibly death. Parents and coaches are not expected to be able to make the diagnosis of a concussion. A medical professional trained in the diagnosis and management of concussions will determine the diagnosis. However, you must be aware of the signs and symptoms of a concussion. If you are suspicious your child has suffered a concussion, he or she must stop activity right away and be evaluated:

When in doubt, sit them out!

All student-athletes who sustain a concussion need to be evaluated by a health care professional who is experienced in concussion management. You should call your child’s physician and explain what has happened and follow your physician’s instructions. If your child is vomiting, has a severe headache, is having difficulty staying awake or answering simple questions, he or she should be immediately taken to the emergency department.

When can an athlete return to play following a concussion?

After suffering a concussion, no athlete should return to play or practice on that same day. Previously, athletes were allowed to return to play if their symptoms resolved within 15 minutes of the injury. Studies have shown that the young brain does not recover quickly enough for an athlete to safely return to activity in such a short time.

Concerns over athletes returning to play too quickly have led state lawmakers in almost all states to pass laws stating that no player shall return to play that day following a concussion, and the athlete must be cleared by an appropriate health-care professional before he or she is allowed to return to play in games or practices. The laws typically also mandate that players, parents and coaches receive education on the dangers and recognizing the signs and symptoms of concussion.

Once an athlete no longer has symptoms of a concussion and is cleared for return to play, he or she should proceed with activity in a step-wise fashion to allow the brain to re-adjust to exertion. On average, the athlete will complete a new step each day. An example of a typical return-to-play schedule is shown below:

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A PARENT’S GUIDE TO CONCUSSION What are the signs and symptoms of a concussion?

SIGNS OBSERVED BY PARENTS, FRIENDS, TEACHERS OR COACHES

SYMPTOMS REPORTED BY ATHLETE

Appears dazed or stunned

Headache

Is confused about what to do

Nausea

Forgets plays

Balance problems or dizziness

Is unsure of game, score, or opponent

Double or fuzzy vision

Moves clumsily

Sensitivity to light or noise

Answers questions slowly

Feeling sluggish

Loses consciousness

Feeling foggy or groggy

Shows behavior or personality changes

Concentration or memory problems

Can’t recall events prior to hit Can’t recall events after hit

Confusion

Day 1: Light exercise, including walking or riding an exercise bike. No weight-lifting.

Day 2: Running in the gym or on the field. No helmet or other equipment.

Day 3: Non-contact training drills in full equipment. Weight-training can begin.

Day 4: Full contact practice or training.

Day 5: Game play.

If symptoms occur at any step, the athlete should cease activity and be re-evaluated by their health care provider.

How can a concussion affect schoolwork?

Following a concussion, many student-athletes will have difficulty in school. These problems may last from days to months and often involve difficulties with shortand long-term memory, concentration and organization.

In many cases after the injury, it is best to decrease the athlete’s class load early in the recovery phase. This may include staying home from school for a few days, followed by academic accommodations (such as a reduced class schedule), until the athlete has fully recovered. Decreasing the stress on the brain and not allowing the athlete to push through symptoms will shorten the recovery time.

What can I do?

• • • • • •

Both you and your child should learn to recognize the “Signs and Symptoms” of concussion as listed above.

Teach your child to tell the coaching staff if he or she experiences such symptoms.

Emphasize to administrators, coaches, teachers and other parents your concerns and expectations about concussion and safe play.

Teach your child to tell the coaching staff if he or she suspects that a teammate has suffered a concussion.

Ask teachers to monitor any decrease in grades or changes in behavior that could indicate a concussion.

Report concussions that occurred during the school year to appropriate school staff. This will help in monitoring injured athletes as they move to the next season’s sports.

Other Frequently Asked Questions Why is it so important that athletes not return to play until they have completely recovered from a concussion?

Student-athletes that return to any activity too soon (school work, social activity or sports activity), can cause the recovery time to take longer. They also risk recurrent, cumulative or even catastrophic consequences, if they suffer another concussion. Such risk and difficulties are prevented if each athlete is allowed time to recover from his or her concussion and the return-to-play decisions are carefully and individually made. No athlete should return to sport or other at-risk activity when signs or symptoms of concussion are present and recovery is ongoing.

Is a “CAT scan” or MRI needed to diagnose a concussion?

Diagnostic testing, which includes CT (“CAT”) and MRI scans, are rarely needed following a concussion. While these are helpful in identifying life-threatening head and brain injuries (skull fractures, bleeding or swelling), they are currently insensitive to concussive injuries and do not aid in the diagnosis of concussion. Concussion diagnosis is based upon the athlete’s story of the injury and a health care provider’s physical examination and testing.

What is the best treatment to help my child recover quickly from a concussion?

The best treatment for a concussion is rest. There are no medications that can help speed the recovery. Exposure to loud noises, bright lights, computers, video games, television and phones (including text messaging) may worsen the symptoms of a concussion. You should allow your child to rest as much as possible in the days following a concussion. As the symptoms lessen, you can allow increased use of computers, phone, video games, etc., but the access must be lessened or eliminated, if symptoms worsen.

How long do the symptoms of a concussion usually last?

The symptoms of a concussion will usually go away within 2–3 weeks of the initial injury. You should anticipate that your child will likely be out full participation in sports for about 3-4 weeks following a concussion. However, in some cases symptoms may last for many more weeks or even several months. Symptoms such as headache, memory problems, poor concentration, difficulty sleeping and mood changes can interfere with school, work, and social interactions. The potential for such long-term symptoms indicates the need for careful management of all concussions.

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A PARENT’S GUIDE TO CONCUSSION How many concussions can an athlete have before he or she should stop playing sports?

There is no “magic number” of concussions that determine when an athlete should give up playing contact or collision sports. The circumstances that surround each individual injury, such as how the injury occurred and the duration of symptoms following the concussion, are very important and must be individually considered when assessing an athlete’s risk for and potential long-term consequences from incurring further and potentially more serious concussions. The decision to “retire” from sports is a decision best reached after a complete evaluation by your child’s primary care provider and consultation with a physician or neuropsychologist who specializes in treating sports concussions.

I’ve read recently that concussions may cause long-term brain damage in professional football players. Is this a risk for high school athletes who have had a concussion?

The issue of “chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE)” in former professional players has received a great deal of media attention lately. Very little is known about what may be causing these dramatic abnormalities in the brains of these unfortunate players. At this time we do not know the long-term effects of concussions (or even the frequent sub-concussive impacts) which happen during high school athletics. In light of this, it is important to carefully manage every concussion and all concussion-like signs and symptoms on an individual basis.

Some of this information has been adapted from the CDC’s “Heads Up: Concussion in High School Sports” materials by the NFHS’s Sports Medicine Advisory Committee.

Please go to www.cdc.gov/ncipc/tbi/Coaches_Tool_Kit.htm for more information.

DISCLAIMER – NFHS Position Statements and Guidelines

The NFHS regularly distributes position statements and guidelines to promote public awareness of certain health and safety-related issues. Such information is neither exhaustive nor necessarily applicable to all circumstances or individuals, and is no substitute for consultation with appropriate health-care professionals. Statutes, codes or environmental conditions may be relevant. NFHS position statements or guidelines should be considered in conjunction with other pertinent materials when taking action or planning care. The NFHS reserves the right to rescind or modify any such document at any time

2017-2018 Lunch Policy NEW DISTRICT LUNCH CHARGING POLICY A.) Students may not accumulate more than $20.00 in unpaid meal charges or charges for ala-carte items.

B.) After $20.00 in unpaid meal charges, the district will encourage the parent to submit an application for free and reduced-price meals if an application has not been submitted and the student will be referred to a principal for intervention.

C.) A student with money in hand will not be denied a meal or any Ala Carte Items even if the student has overdue charges.

D.) Unpaid meal charges will be considered a delinquent debt 45 days after notice that charges are due and will be turned over to the Caldwell County Prosecuting Attorney.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR FREE AND REDUCED PRICE MEALS EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2017

Household Size 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Each add’l member

Maximum Household Income Eligible for Free Meals Annually Monthly Weekly $15,678 $1,307 $302 21,112 1,760 406 26,546 2,213 504 31,980 2,665 615 37,414 3,118 720 42,848 3,571 824 48,282 4,024 929 53,716 4,477 1,033 + 5,434

+ 453

+ 105

Maximum Household Income Eligible for Reduced Price Meals Annually Monthly Weekly $22,311 $1,860 $430 30,044 2,504 578 37,777 3,149 727 45,510 3,793 876 53,243 4,437 1,024 60,976 5,082 1,173 68,709 5,726 1,322 76,442 6,371 1,471 + 7,733

+645

+ 149

Family/Household means a group of people who may or may not be related and who do not live in an institution or a boarding house, but who are living as one economic group.

Students who are temporarily away at school should be counted as members of the family; however, students who are full-time residents of an institution are considered a family of one.

Gross Income means income before deductions for income taxes, employee’s social security taxes, insurance premiums, charitable contributions, bonds, etc. It includes the following: 1.

Monetary compensation for services, including wages, salary, commissions, or fees; 2.

Net income from non-farm self-employment; 3.

Net income from farm self-employment; 4.

Social security; 5.

Dividends or interest on savings or bonds or income from estates or trusts; 6.

Net rental income; 7.

Public assistance or welfare payments; 8.

Unemployment compensation; 9.

Government civilian employee or military retirement, or pensions, or veterans payments; 10.

Private pensions or annuities; 11.

Alimony or child support payments; 12.

Regular contributions from persons not living in the household; 13.

Net royalties; and 14.

Other cash income. Other cash income would include cash amounts received or withdrawn from any source including savings, investments, trust accounts, and other resources which would be available to pay the price of a child’s meal.

Income does not include any income or benefits received under any Federal program, which are excluded from consideration as income by any legislative prohibition.

In a household where there is income from wages and self-employment and the self-employment reflects a negative net income, consider that income as zero so as not to offset the wages earned.

In applying guidelines, the family’s current rate of income should be used in determining eligibility.

Current Income is defined as income received during the month prior to application if such income is representative. Where the prior month’s income was much higher or lower than usual, expected income for this year (12 months starting from the prior month) may be used; for example, self-employed people, farmers, and migrant workers.

(Information follows on the reverse side.)

Foster Children whose care and placement is the responsibility of the State, or who is placed by a court with a caretaker household, is categorically eligible for free meals and may be certified without a application. Households with foster and non-foster children may choose to include the foster child as a household member, as well as any personal income earned by the foster child on the same household application that includes the non- foster children. Foster children on the DC list are free eligible. Foster children cannot extend eligibility to household members.

Institutionalized Children are considered a one-member family and only monies the child actually receives and controls shall be considered as income for determining eligibility.

Adopted Children for whom a household has accepted legal responsibility is considered to be a member of that household. If the adoption is a “subsidized” adoption, which may include children with special needs, the subsidy is included in the total household income.

Because some adopted children were first placed in families as foster children, parents may not be aware that, once the child is adopted, he/she must be determined eligible based on the economic unit and all income available to that household, including any adoption assistance, is counted when making eligibility determination.

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LETTER TO PARENTS - FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT FREE AND REDUCED PRICE SCHOOL MEALS Dear Parent/Guardian: Children need healthy meals to learn. Hamilton R-II School District offers healthy meals every school day. Elementary breakfast costs $1.30; HS/MS breakfast costs $1.55: Elementary lunch costs $1.75: HS/MS lunch costs $2.20: Your children may qualify for free meals or for reduced price meals. This packet includes an application for free or reduced price meal benefits, and a set of detailed instructions. Below are some common questions and answers to help you with the application process.

1. WHO CAN GET FREE OR REDUCED PRICE MEALS? • All children in households receiving benefits from the Food Stamp Program/Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), the Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR) or Temporary Assistance/Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), are eligible for free meals.

• Foster children that are under the legal responsibility of a foster care agency or court are eligible for free meals.

• Children participating in their school’s Head Start program are eligible for free meals.

• Children who meet the definition of homeless, runaway, or migrant are eligible for free meals.

• Children may receive free or reduced price meals if your household’s income is within the limits on the Federal Income Eligibility Guidelines. Your children may qualify for free or reduced price meals if your household income falls at or below the limits on this chart.

Household Size 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Each add’l member

NEW DISTRICT LUNCH CHARGING POLICY

Annually $22,311 30,044 37,777 45,510 53,243 60,976 68,709 76,442

Monthly $1,860 2,504 3,149 3,793 4,437 5,082 5,726 6,371

Weekly $430 578 727 876 1,024 1,173 1,322 1,471

+ 7,733

+ 645

+ 149

A.) Students may not accumulate more than $20.00 in unpaid meal charges or charges for ala-carte items.

B.) After $20.00 in unpaid meal charges, the district will encourage the parent to submit an application for free and reduced-price meals if an application has not been submitted and the student will be referred to a principal for intervention.

C.) A student with money in hand will not be denied a meal or any Ala Carte Items even if the student has overdue charges.

D.) Unpaid meal charges will be considered a delinquent debt 45 days after notice that charges are due and will be turned over to the Caldwell County Prosecuting Attorney.

2. HOW DO I KNOW IF MY CHILDREN QUALIFY AS HOMELESS, MIGRANT, OR RUNAWAY? Do the members of your household lack a permanent address? Are you staying together in a shelter, hotel, or other temporary housing arrangement? Does your family relocate on a seasonal basis? Are any children living with you who have chosen to leave their prior family or household? If you believe children in your household meet these descriptions and haven’t been told your children will get free meals, please call or e-mail Dorothy Silvey, 583-2173 or silvey@hamilton.k12.mo.us 3. DO I NEED TO FILL OUT AN APPLICATION FOR EACH CHILD? No. Use one Free and Reduced Price School Meals Application for all students in your household. We cannot approve an application that is not complete, so be sure to fill out all required information. Return the completed application to: your building principal.

4. SHOULD I FILL OUT AN APPLICATION IF I RECEIVED A LETTER THIS SCHOOL YEAR SAYING MY CHILDREN ARE ALREADY APPROVED FOR FREE MEALS? No, but please read the letter you got carefully and follow the instructions. If any children in your household were missing from your eligibility notification, contact your building principal immediately.

5. MY CHILD’S APPLICATION WAS APPROVED LAST YEAR. DO I NEED TO FILL OUT A NEW ONE? Yes. Your child’s application is only good for that school year and for the first few days of this school year. You must send in a new application unless the school told you that your child is eligible for the new school year.

6. I GET WIC. CAN MY CHILDREN GET FREE MEALS? Children in households participating in WIC may be eligible for free or reduced price meals. Please send in an application.

7. WILL THE INFORMATION I GIVE BE CHECKED? Yes. We may also ask you to send written proof of the household income you report.

8. IF I DON’T QUALIFY NOW, MAY I APPLY LATER? Yes, you may apply at any time during the school year. For example, children with a parent or guardian who becomes unemployed may become eligible for free and reduced price meals if the household income drops below the income limit.

9. WHAT IF I DISAGREE WITH THE SCHOOL’S DECISION ABOUT MY APPLICATION? You should talk to school officials. You also may ask for a hearing by calling or writing to: Troy Ford/Superintendent 583-2134.

10. MAY I APPLY IF SOMEONE IN MY HOUSEHOLD IS NOT A U.S. CITIZEN? Yes. You, your children, or other household members do not have to be U.S. citizens to apply for free or reduced price meals.

11. WHAT IF MY INCOME IS NOT ALWAYS THE SAME? List the amount that you normally receive. For example, if you normally make $1000 each month, but you missed some work last month and only made $900, put down that you made $1000 per month. If you normally get overtime, include it, but do not include it if you only work overtime sometimes. If you have lost a job or had your hours or wages reduced, use your current income.

12. WHAT IF SOME HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS HAVE NO INCOME TO REPORT? Household members may not receive some types of income we ask you to report on the application, or may not receive income at all. Whenever this happens, please write a 0 in the field. However, if any income fields are left empty or blank, those will also be counted as zeroes. Please be careful when leaving income fields blank, as we will assume you meant to do so.

13. WE ARE IN THE MILITARY. DO WE REPORT OUR INCOME DIFFERENTLY? Your basic pay and cash bonuses must be reported as income. If you get any cash value allowances for off-base housing, food, or clothing, or receive Family Subsistence Supplemental Allowance payments, it must also be included as income. However, if your housing is part of the Military Housing Privatization Initiative, do not include your housing allowance as income. Any additional combat pay resulting from deployment is also excluded from income.

14. WHAT IF THERE ISN’T ENOUGH SPACE ON THE APPLICATION FOR MY FAMILY? List any additional household members on a separate piece of paper, and attach it to your application. Contact the building principal to receive a second application.

15. MY FAMILY NEEDS MORE HELP. ARE THERE OTHER PROGRAMS WE MIGHT APPLY FOR? To find out how to apply for the Food Stamp Program/SNAP or other assistance benefits, contact your local assistance office or call 1-855-373-4636.

If you have other questions or need help, call 816-583-2134.

Sincerely, Troy Ford/Superintendent USDA Non-discrimination Statement: In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.

To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027) found online at: http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html, and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by: (1) mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights 1400 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; (2)

fax: (202) 690-7442; or

(3)

email: program.intake@usda.gov.

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

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HOW TO APPLY FOR FREE AND REDUCED PRICE SCHOOL MEALS

Please use these instructions to help you fill out the application for free or reduced-price school meals. You only need to submit one application per household, even if your children attend more than one school in Hamilton R-II. The application must be filled out completely to certify your children for free or reduced-price school meals. Please follow these instructions in order!

Each step of the instructions is the same as the steps on your application. If at any time you are not sure what to do next, please contact Hamilton R-II School District, at 816-583-2134.

2017-2018 Application for Free and Reduced Price School Meals Complete one application per household. Please use a pen (not a pencil).

STEP 1

Attachment E

Date Received by LEA (LEA use only)

List ALL Household Members who are infants, children, and students up to and including grade 12 (if more spaces are required for additional names, attach another sheet of paper) MI

Child’s First Name

Child’s Last Name

Building Name

Grade

Definition of Household Member: “Anyone who is living with you and shares income and expenses, even if not related.”

Homeless, Migrant, Runaway

Foster Child

Children in Foster care and children who meet the definition of Homeless, Migrant or Runaway are eligible for free meals. Read How to Apply for Free and Reduced Price School Meals for more information.

STEP 2

Do any Household Members (including you) currently participate in one or more of the following assistance programs: SNAP, TANF, or FDPIR? Circle one: Yes / No

If you answered NO > Complete STEP 3. If you answered YES > Write a case number here then go to STEP 4 (Do not complete STEP 3) Case Number:

STEP 3

A. Child Income Sometimes children in the household earn income. Please include the TOTAL gross income earned by all children listed in STEP 1 here.

Are you unsure what income to include here?

$

How often?

Child income

Weekly Bi-Weekly 2x Month Monthly

B. All Adult Household Members (including yourself)

Flip the page and review the charts titled “Sources of Income” for more information.

List all Household Members not listed in STEP 1 (including yourself) even if they do not receive income. For each Household Member listed, if they do receive income, report gross income (before taxes) for each source in whole dollars (no cents) only. If they do not receive income from any source, write ‘0’. If you enter ‘0’ or leave any fields blank, you are certifying (promising) that there is no income to report.

How often?

The “Sources of Income for Children” chart will help you with the Child Income section.

Name of Adult Household Members (First and Last)

The “Sources of Income for Adults” chart will help you with the All Adult Household Members section.

STEP 4

Write only one case number in this space.

Report Income for ALL Household Members (Skip this step if you answered ‘Yes’ to STEP 2)

Earnings from Work

Weekly Bi-Weekly 2x Month Monthly

How often?

Public Assistance/ Child Support/Alimony Weekly Bi-Weekly 2x Month Monthly

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

Last four digit of Social Security Number (SSN) of primary wage earner or other adult household member.

Total Household Members (Children and Adults)

Contact information and adult signature

X

X

X

X

$

Pensions/Retirement/ All Other Income

How often?

Weekly Bi-Weekly 2x Month Monthly

Check if no SSN

X

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Mail Completed Form To: Hamilton R-II Schools, 419 South Hughes Street, Hamilton MO 64644

“I certify (promise) that all information on this application is true and that all income is reported. I understand that this information is given in connection with the receipt of Federal funds, and that school officials may verify (check) the information. I am aware that if I purposely give false information, my children may lose meal benefits, and I may be prosecuted under applicable State and Federal laws.”

Street Address (if available)

State

City

Apt #

Printed name of adult completing the form

Zip

Daytime Phone and Email (optional)

Today’s date

Signature of adult completing the form

DO NOT FILL OUT THIS SECTION. THIS IS FOR SCHOOL USE ONLY. ANNUAL INCOME CONVERSION: WEEKLY X 52, EVERY 2 WEEKS X 26, TWICE A MONTH X 24, MONTHLY X 12 (USE ONLY IF MULTIPLE FREQUENCY) Food Stamps/Temporary Assistance Household size:_________________Total income:____________________________________ Per: Week Every 2 Weeks Twice a Month Month Year Eligibility: Free Reduced Denied Reason:_________________________________________________________________________________Date withdrawn:_________________________________ Attachment E (Continued) Determining Official’s Signature:_____________________________________________________________________________________________Date Approved/Denied:_____________________________ Confirming Official’s Signature (For verification purposes only):_________________________________________________________________________________________Date:________________________

INSTRUCTIONS Sources of Income

Sources of Income for Children Sources of Child Income - Earnings from work

- Social Security - Disability Payments - Survivor’s Benefits

Example(s) - A child has a regular full or part-time job where they earn a salary or wages

- A child is blind or disabled and receives Social

Security benefits - A Parent is disabled, retired, or deceased, and their child receives Social Security benefits

- Income from person outside the household

- A friend or extended family member regularly gives a child spending money

- Income from any other source

- A child receives regular income from a private pension fund, annuity, or trust

OPTIONAL

Sources of Income for Adults Earnings from Work

- Salary, wages, cash bonuses - Net income from selfemployment (farm or business) If you are in the U.S. Military:

- Basic pay and cash bonuses (do NOT include combat pay, FSSA or privatized housing allowances) - Allowances for off-base housing, food and clothing

Public Assistance/ Alimony/Child Support - Unemployment benefits - Worker’s compensation - Supplemental Security Income (SSI) - Cash assistance from State or local government - Alimony payments - Child support payments - Veteran’s benefits - Strike benefits

Pensions / Retirement / All Other Income - Social Security (including railroad retirement and black lung benefits) - Private pensions or disability benefits - Regular income from trusts or estates - Annuities - Investment income - Earned interest - Rental income - Regular cash payments from outside household

Children's Racial and Ethnic Identities

We are required to ask for information about your children’s race and ethnicity. This information is important and helps to make sure we are fully serving our community.

Responding to this section is optional and does not affect your children’s eligibility for free or reduced price meals.

Ethnicity (check one):  Hispanic or Latino  Not Hispanic or Latino Race (check one or more):  American Indian or Alaskan Native  Asian  Black or African American  Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander  White The Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act requires the information on this application. You do not have to give the information, but if you do not, we cannot approve your child for free or reduced price meals. You must include the last four digits of the social security number of the adult household member who signs the application. The last four digits of the social security number is not required when you apply on behalf of a foster child or you list a Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Program or Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR) case number or other FDPIR identifier for your child or when you indicate that the adult household member signing the application does not have a social security number. We will use your information to determine if your child is eligible for free or reduced price meals, and for administration and enforcement of the lunch and breakfast programs. We MAY share your eligibility information with education, health, and nutrition programs to help them evaluate, fund, or determine benefits for their programs, auditors for program reviews, and law enforcement officials to help them look into violations of program rules.

In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA.

Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits.

Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.

To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027) found online at: http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html, and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992.

Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by: (1)

mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights 1400 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, D.C. 20250-9410;

(2)

fax: (202) 690-7442; or

(3)

email: program.intake@usda.gov.

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

STEP 1: LIST ALL HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS WHO ARE INFANTS, CHILDREN, AND STUDENTS UP TO AND INCLUDING GRADE 12 Tell us how many infants, children, and school students live in your household. They do NOT have to be related to you to be a part of your household.

Who should I list here? When filling out this section, please include ALL members in your household who are: • Children age 18 or under AND are supported with the household’s income; • In your care under a foster arrangement, or qualify as homeless, migrant, or runaway youth; • Students attending Hamilton Elementary, Hamilton Middle School, Penney High School regardless of age.

STEP 2: DO ANY HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS CURRENTLY PARTICIPATE IN SNAP, TANF, OR FDPIR? If anyone in your household (including you) currently participates in one or more of the assistance programs listed below, your children are eligible for free school meals: • The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) • Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) • The Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR).

STEP 3: REPORT INCOME FOR ALL HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS How do I report my income?

• Use the charts titled “Sources of Income for Adults” and “Sources of Income for Children,” printed on the back side of the application form to determine if your household has income to report.

• Report all amounts in GROSS INCOME ONLY. Report all income in whole dollars. Do not include cents. o Gross income is the total income received before taxes o Many people think of income as the amount they “take home” and not the total, “gross” amount. Make sure that the income you report on this application has NOT been reduced to pay for taxes, insurance premiums, or any other amounts taken from your pay.

Write a “0” in any fields where there is no income to report.

Any income fields left empty or blank will also be counted as a zero. If you write ‘0’ or leave any fields blank, you are certifying (promising) that there is no income to report.

If local officials suspect that your household income was reported incorrectly, your application will be investigated.

• Mark how often each type of income is received using the check boxes to the right of each field.

3. A. REPORT INCOME EARNED BY CHILDREN A) Report all income earned or received by children. Report the combined gross income for ALL children listed in STEP 1 in your household in the box marked “Child Income.” Only count foster children’s income if you are applying for them together with the rest of your household.

What is Child Income? Child income is money received from outside your household that is paid DIRECTLY to your children. Many households do not have any child income.

3. B REPORT INCOME EARNED BY ADULTS Who should I list here?

• When filling out this section, please include ALL adult members in your household who are living with you and share income and expenses, even if they are not related and even if they do not receive income of their own.

• Do NOT include: o People who live with you but are not supported by your household’s income AND do not contribute income to your household. o Infants, Children and students already listed in STEP 1.

STEP 4: CONTACT INFORMATION AND ADULT SIGNATURE All applications must be signed by an adult member of the household. By signing the application, that household member is promising that all information has been truthfully and completely reported. Before completing this section, please also make sure you have read the privacy and civil rights statements on the back of the application.