Graber Elementary School
1600 N. Cleveland
Phone: 620-665-4630
Fax: 620-665-4645
Attendance: 665-4741 Ext. 1075
Jo McFadden, Principal

SCHOOL HOURS for STUDENTS

7:10 Front (West) Door UNLOCKED for the day. Students may not go to their classroom. They should wait in Front Entryway quietly. After 7:20, students will go to gym.

7:20-7:40 Breakfast served. No students will be served after 7:40. Students must be finished by 7:45.

7:50 Flag Salute in gym. Assembly on Mondays

7:55-11:10 Morning Session. Students arriving after 7:55 will be counted tardy.

9:30 Students arriving 9:30 will be counted absent for the morning session.

11:10 Dismissal for A.M. Kindergarten

11:15-12:15 Lunch

11:50-12:00 South Door unlocked for arriving afternoon kindergarten students.

12:00-3:10 Afternoon session. Students arriving after 12:00 will be counted tardy.

1:30 Students arriving after 1:30 will be counted absent for the afternoon session.

3:10 Dismissal for all grades

SCHOOL HOURS for STAFF

7:35-3:30 Professional teaching staff on duty.

7:20-4:00 Office staff on duty.

Traffic Regulations and Safety

A Hutchinson City Ordinance regulates the conditions of safety of students as they arrive and leave the school area. The ordinance is posted on the East Side of Cleveland Street and indicates:

• It is illegal to stop in the school block (in the street or along the curb) on the school side of the street where there is no playground fence or yellow curb.
• It is illegal to stop to let children out or to get into the car on the school side of the street.
• 20 mph speed zones are posted in front of the school and on 17th street.
  

This ordinance is enforced by the Hutchinson Police Department.

When stopping to leave or pick up students, please use the curbs away from the front of the school, opening doors to the curb side. For safety reasons, students are not to get in and out of a car in the middle of the street.

Please follow the posted signs in front of the school and in the south parking lot.

In the South Parking Lot the outside lane is the pickup/dropoff lane. The inside lane is the driving lane. Students need to get in and out of the car only on the curb side only. Use the crosswalks to get from the parking area to the sidewalk. Students must be accompanied by an adult to enter the parking area.

Accelerated Reader

Graber students participate in the Accelerated Reader Program. The program encourages students to practice reading and uses computerized comprehension checks to provide accountability.

Arrival at School

Students should arrive at school no earlier than 7:20. Students are to enter the front and south doors and come to the gym and sit on the floor. They may read, do homework, or visit quietly with friends until the bell rings at 7:50. At 7:50, the students will say the flag salute together and then be escorted to their classrooms.

Dismissal from School

At dismissal time, students are to leave the building and playground promptly and go straight home. After 3:30 any students remaining need to wait by the front doors.

After-school arrangements need to be made prior to the school day, not during school. Arrangements for a student to stay after school need to be confirmed with the teacher and the parent. Police will be called if students are still at school at 4:00 p.m., and we have not been able to contact a parent.

Students Entering and Leaving the Building

Students are asked to use the following plan for entering and leaving the building.

All students – enter the building through the FRONT (west) or SOUTH doors.

1st - 2nd: Leave the building through the front (west) doors.

Kdg, 3rd- 4th: Leave the building through the south doors.

5th - 6th: Leave the building through the north doors.

Any student entering the south parking lot must be accompanied by an adult. Students who have a brother, sister, or neighborhood walking partners in other grades are to plan an agreed upon meeting place.

Behavior

Students learn best in a safe, orderly environment.

The behavior management plan at Graber is based on helping students be responsible for their choices and behavior. We understand that this is a learning process and want to provide the help and support needed for the students.

The following expectations have been established to ensure that teaching and learning are provided for all students.

1. Be Respectful!

Being respectful means:

• I am polite and kind to others.
• I listen and follow instructions.
• I move quietly through the halls without disturbing others.
• I interact with adults in a positive manner.
• I use appropriate school language.
  

2. Be Responsible!

Being responsible means:

• I accept consequences for my decisions.
• I am in control of myself.
• I care for my school environment, (room, building, playground, materials).
• I am at the right place at the right time.
• I dress appropriately for school.
  

3. Be Ready!

Being ready means:

• I pay attention and respond appropriately.
• I am prepared for class.
• I participate in activities.
• I come to school ready to learn
  

4. Be Safe!

Being safe means:

• I follow school rules for the: building, lunchroom, playground, and traffic.
• I cooperate with the safety patrol.
• I use equipment and supplies appropriately.
• I am a positive role model for others.
  

Possible Consequences

If a student chooses not to be in control or take responsibility for his behavior, consequences will be given. Consequences may include but are not limited to:

• Conference, with the principal, student, teacher, parent as appropriate.
• Detention, during or after school.
• Loss of privileges.
• Quiet time away from other students.
• Restitution for damages.
• Suspension, In-school or Out of school.
• Expulsion
  

Playground Rules:

The playground equipment needs to be used in a safe way.

• If you can’t reach it, you can’t play on it.
• One at a time
• Sit, don’t stand
• No pushing and shoving
• Heads higher than feet
• Move in a horizontal direction on the bars
• Do not skip a step on the spring steps
• Do not jump off the equipment.
  

Tether ball and volleyball games need to be played following instructions given by the physical education teacher.

On the swings and slides, students need to keep their heads higher than their feet. Do not jump out of the swings. Do not climb up the slides.

Running should be done in the grassy areas NOT on the blacktop. Kicking balls should be done in assigned game areas NOT on the blacktop. Throwing of sand, rocks, or snow is not allowed.

Absolutely NO STUDENTS are allowed in the area where cars are parked. If a ball rolls in the area, the adult supervisor needs to get the ball. A student going into the area will lose recess privileges for a period of time. This is a safety issue and is not negotiable.

Students should not bring toys or playground equipment from home.

Remember the KHFOOTY rule:
Keep Hands, Feet, And Other Objects To Yourself!

Dress and Grooming

Students are encouraged to use good personal hygiene and come to school in clean clothing, which is appropriate for the season and all school activities, including physical education and recess. (Tennis shoes are required for PE classes.)

Students whose grooming or clothing appear to be in violation of the dress code may be asked to leave the classroom to make arrangements for better grooming or appropriate attire.

Classrooms in the building are air conditioned during warm months. Students are advised to dress for moderate room temperatures.

Parents and students should plan on outside play during the day.

• Shorts and skirts, which are mid-thigh in length, may be worn. (below fingertips when standing with arms at sides)
• Tank tops, fish net shirts, and cropped tops (midriff showing) may only be worn with another shirt underneath or over them.
• Clothing that advertises drugs, tobacco or alcohol, or displays inappropriate writing or pictures will not be allowed.
• Baseball caps and hats need to be removed when the student is inside the building. Exceptions to this dress code would be headgear for costumes worn for a specific event.
• Clothing and shoes that are hazardous to the health and safety of students or disruptive or distracting in school are deemed inappropriate. Items deemed unsafe would include, but not be limited to jeans dragging on the ground and shoes with higher heels. Slide-on, flip flops, or very loose fitting sandals, and platform shoes are inappropriate for recess and gym activities. Students must have tennis shoes for PE and recess. They will not be allowed to participate in PE without tennis shoes.
• Sagging jeans, low riding pants, or shorts are deemed inappropriate for school.
• Any dress or grooming that is disruptive, distracting, or indicates gang or group affiliation is inappropriate at school.
  

Grade Level Reps

The Grade Level Representatives program provides students the opportunity to take on a leadership role, develop responsibility and share Graber "PRIDE Inside."

Each month one student from each grade level is selected at random to serve as a Graber Grade Representative. The students meet with the counselor at the beginning of each month to plan an "Act of Kindness” and a “Spirit Day” activity.

Lost and Found

A container will be provided for lost items. Small items will be kept in the office with larger ones in a container on the stage. Labeling removable items such as jackets, coats, sweaters, boots, hats and gloves will be very helpful in preventing loss.

Students will need to pay replacement costs for lost or damaged textbooks and library books.

Math Honor Roll

The Principal's Math Honor Roll is an opportunity for students to receive recognition for mastering the basic math facts. When students have mastered all the requirements for their grade level, they will receive a certificate and their name will be posted on the Math Honor Roll board.

Parent Visitation and Involvement

Parents are cordially invited to visit the school at any time. Please call ahead and make arrangements with the teacher. If you plan to eat a hot lunch with your child in the lunchroom, please call the office before 8:30 a.m. All parents must check-in at the office upon entering the building.

Parties

Students may wish to share treats on their birthday. All snacks need to have been prepared in a licensed commercial kitchen. Contact the classroom teacher a few days in advance to schedule the best time. Parties will be held between 2:45 and 3:10.

Gifts or invitations to private parties may not be distributed at school.

Personal Property

Students are encouraged to bring only items from home that are related to topics they are studying. Toys, trinkets, and any items (such as card collections, game boys, game gears, CD players, etc.) that distract from the educational process are not appropriate for students to bring to school.

Students should not bring electronic devices to school including cell phones, pagers, PDA’s, CD players iPods etc. Items will be taken away and kept in the school safe until a parent or guardian is able to pick up the item.

Safety Patrol

The school safety patrol is under the direction of a Safety Patrol Supervisor. Fifth and Sixth grade students serve on the Safety Patrol. Parental consent is necessary for a student to serve on the Safety Patrol.

Safety Patrol Duty Times

7:40 - 7:55
3:05 - 3:20

Safety Patrols will be on duty at:

16th and Cleveland
South Parking Lot and Cleveland

Parents and students are asked to give the Safety Patrol their full cooperation. If there is a question or concern related to the behavior of a patrol member please contact the supervising teacher or the principal. Safety Patrol does not go out in sub zero weather or when there are rainstorms with lightning.

Students are not to use the crosswalk at 16th Terrace and Cleveland or 15th and Cleveland

Telephone Usage

The office phone is a business phone and should be used for school business. If you need to contact a teacher or student the office will give them a message and they may return the call at a convenient time.

Please make after school arrangements for pick-up and after school care with your child before the day begins. Only call the office to make such arrangements in an emergency situation.