DRESS AND APPEARANCE

Proper attire is to be worn to school by all students to foster the best learning environment. The CCSD dress code:

1. Requires the wearing of shoes with soles.

2. Prohibits crop tops (no skin showing between bottom of shirt/blouse and top of pants/skirts); strapless low-cut clothing with slits; or tops and outfits that provide minimum coverage.

3. Prohibits spaghetti straps; all sleeveless shirts must have straps at least three inches wide and cover the shoulder.

4. Requires that all shorts, skirts and dresses must be fingertip length.  Shorts must be hemmed and without fraying.

5. Prohibits the wearing of head gear on campus, except for designated school approved uniforms or at authorized athletic practices or activities.

6. Prohibits slogans or advertising on clothing that by their controversial or obscene nature disrupts the educational setting. 

7. Clothing with spikes or studs is also prohibited.

8. Coats, mittens and scarves must be removed upon entering the classroom.

The school administration has the right to designate which types of dress or appearance disrupt or detract from the educational program and may be a potential safety hazard.  Parents will be called if students are inappropriately dressed and asked to bring a change of clothing for their child.

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HOMEWORK

The purpose of homework is generally to provide practice and reinforcement for skills taught at school.  Consideration is given to a child’s outside activities, so homework is usually not assigned on weekends or holidays and is not given as a punishment.  Homework will be assigned to all students   Monday through Thursday of each week.  Teachers may send the entire    week’s work on Monday rather than daily.  Generally, time spent on homework should not exceed:                              

Please check your child’s homework daily to ensure neatness, accuracy and completeness.  If you have concerns about your child’s homework or lack of homework, please contact your child’s teacher at 799-8680.

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SCHOOL EXPECTATIONS

School procedures and expectations maintain an environment in which instruction and learning can occur.  Below is a listing which will be reviewed with all children during the first week of school.  Please take a few minutes to discuss these with your children.
General School Areas:
Please refrain from chewing gum anywhere in the school.
Follow proper dress code.
Water bottles are allowed at the discretion of the teacher (water only).
Walk quietly and respectfully in the halls.
Get drinks and use the restroom before the line-up bell.  All students should walk quietly to their lines as soon as the bell sounds.
Cross the street at the cross-walk only.
Restrooms:
Use quiet voices.
Clean up after yourself.
Use paper towels and soap sparingly.
Be respectful and remember to flush.
Playing around should not take place in the restrooms.
Lunchroom:
To maintain an orderly and pleasant environment in our lunchroom, please remember to:
When entering, walk in an orderly manner.
Remain seated at assigned tables.
Talk quietly (inside voice) and be courteous.
Clean the table area before raising your hand to be dismissed.
All food should be eaten in the lunchroom (except food items purchased from the student store).
Playground:
Respect school property and act respectful to all people.
Play carefully and safely.
Leave personal toys and games at home.
No running on the blacktop or cement areas.
Tag or chase games are not permitted.
Use appropriate language at all times.
Put litter in its proper place.
Stay off walls and fences.
All games are open to students who want to play.
Bikes, skateboards, and roller blades are not allowed on the playground.
Absolutely no fighting, real or play.
No rock throwing
                (Fighting and/or rock throwing will result in an automatic RPC)

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ATTENDANCE

In keeping with our efforts to do the utmost for our students, we believe regular school attendance is essential. Mendoza’s school improvement goal for student attendance is 95%.  Each child receives the maximum benefits from regular daily sequential instruction.  We urge you to assist us in accomplishing our goal to increase student attendance.

Elementary students are expected to attend school 180 days each school year.  Of course, children cannot attend school when they are ill, but there are few other reasons for absences.  When a student is absent from school, the parent should notify the teacher in writing or verbally of the reason for the absence within three days.  When your child is absent from school and needs his/her homework assignments, please contact the teacher and make arrangements for the work.  Teachers must have prior notice in order to prepare make-up work for a student. 

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MENDOZA BUCKS AND MENDOZA MEGABUCKS

Our Mendoza Bucks and Mendoza MegaBucks are an important part of the school-wide incentive program.  They are designed to provide positive reinforcement for students who:
          ·are responsible for their behavior and follow school and class rules.
          ·are respectful and kind to others.
          ·are reliable in completing all class work and homework in a timely manner.

Teachers should explain how the students earn Mendoza Bucks the first week of school.  Mendoza Bucks will not be indiscriminately issued to students for regular, routine practices but reserved for exceptional behavior or academic performance.  Students are responsible for their bucks.  If lost, they cannot be replaced.  Mendoza Bucks are non-transferable. Mendoza Bucks can be exchanged for a Snack Shack coupon to be used at the Student Store during lunch recess.

The Mendoza MegaBucks are designed to acknowledge the whole class for a job well done.  These will be issued to the classroom teacher by the specialists, administrators, and other staff members who observe students in the classroom, hallways and/or lunchroom displaying exemplary Mendoza behavior. 

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PARENT VOLUNTEERS

We welcome, appreciate, and love our parent volunteers.  If you are able to help during the school day, please contact your child’s teacher so times and responsibilities can be established.  If you are unable to come to school, but would like to help with classroom chores at home, let the teacher or office know.

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SCHOOL VISITATION POLICY

Visitors are always welcome, especially parents/guardians, who are encouraged to visit the school and their child’s teacher.  It may save time and be more convenient for parents to call and schedule an appointment with the teacher and/or principal.  All visitors are required to check in at the office immediately upon arrival on campus.  All visitors will be issued a visitor’s sticker to be worn and to signify that the visitor is authorized to be in the school building and/or campus.  All staff are to direct every person without a visitor’s sticker to the office.

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PARENT TEACHER ASSOCIATION- PTA

We welcome your participation and support during the school year.  We encourage your active involvement in our PTA.  Information regarding this year’s PTA Membership Drive will be sent home during the month of September.  Should you have any questions regarding the PTA, please contact the PTA president Tarah Daniels (207-0806). Working together, we will be able to reach our collective and individual goals.  We look forward to celebrating the achievements of our students with you.

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SCHOOL BREAKFAST AND LUNCH

The following are provided through the school lunch program:      
  

A lunch menu will be sent home with students each month.  Applications for reduced or free meals may be obtained from the cafeteria or the office.

Students are encouraged to buy lunches in advance for a week or a month and will be credited with the number purchased.  Send a check or cash in a sealed envelope to the cafeteria on Monday morning for your child’s lunch.  Write your child’s name and homeroom teacher’s name on the outside of the envelope. Credit will be given when your child is absent.  Meals may also be purchased on a daily basis.

If a student forgets or loses his/her lunch money or for some other reason has no lunch money or bag lunch, he/she will be allowed to charge a lunch.  Any student who needs to charge a lunch will be allowed one (1) charge only.  If a student has one charge and no lunch money, s/he will be given a cold tray and milk for lunch.

If your child has a special medical need regarding diet (allergies, etc.), please inform the Food Service Staff and school office in writing.

Please make sure your child has a packed lunch or money for lunch each day.  Students learn best when they are not hungry.

Parents who wish to bring lunches for students will be directed to leave the lunch on a designated table in the multipurpose room.  Parents will need to label lunches with their child’s name and students will need to check the table if they are expecting a delivered lunch that day.  Students will be discouraged from going to the office for lunches or calling home to check on their lunch delivery.   Unfortunately the office or lunchroom supervisors will no longer be available to deliver lunches to students.

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MEDICATION AT SCHOOL

If a physician has prescribed medication for your child, to be taken during the school day, a form must be obtained from the office and completed by the parent or guardian.  This record is kept on file in the school health office and gives permission for authorized school personnel to administer the medication.  Do not send the medication with your child.  Parents or guardians must bring the medication to school along with the authorization form.  Non-prescription medication, such as aspirin, may not be dispensed by school personnel.  Students should not bring over-the-counter medication to school.

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EMERGENCY DATA

The school must have a current address, home telephone number, work telephone number, and an emergency phone number on file.  This information is essential in case of student illness or accidents.  Please notify the school of any changes in this information.  If, for any reason, the parent or emergency contact listed on the enrollment card cannot be reached, the principal and/or designee (assistant principal, nurse, office manager) will use his/her best judgment in deciding on medical attention.

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STUDENT USE OF PHONE

The school phone is for business purposes.  Students will be allowed to use the phone in emergencies only.

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MISSING AND DAMAGED SCHOOL BOOKS

It is very important that students learn to respect and care for school textbooks, tradebooks and library books.  If a student loses or damages school books, it will be necessary for the book to be paid for.

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TRAFFIC SAFETY

Please help your child prevent the risk of serious injury by carefully adhering to all rules of traffic safety.  ALL students should be dropped off and picked up in authorized areas on the streets surrounding the school campus.  Please do not put your child in a hazardous situation by dropping him/her off in the parking lot or other dangerous and unauthorized areas of the school. 

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BICYCLES

Kindergarten students are not permitted to ride their bikes to school. Students should wear bicycle helmets and parents are encouraged to provide locks for students who ride bicycles to school.  The school is not responsible for any loss or damage to bikes.  Stolen bikes should be reported, by parents, to CCSD Police (799 – 5411).  Please discuss bike safety with your child before allowing him/her to ride to and from school. 

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STUDENT STORE

The school store is open to students during lunch recess.  Popcorn and other healthy snacks as well as pencils, erasers, etc. are sold at a reasonable cost.  All profits go directly to the school to purchase items for school-wide instructional programs and student self-esteem programs.

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AWARDS AND TRACK CELEBRATIONS

Awards Assemblies will be scheduled throughout the school year by tracks, usually at the end of each reporting period (trimester), to celebrate students’ hard work, appropriate behavior and to provide opportunities for parents to visit the school and celebrate their children’s citizenship and academic success.  Students will be awarded a certificate that is specific to his/her effort.   One student per classroom will be selected each year to receive the Principal’s Award.   The criteria used for students selected to receive this award will be high academic achievement, excellent attendance and outstanding behavior.

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MENDOZA SCHOOL SONG

Cheer, cheer for Mendoza School!
Learning to use our life’s basic tools.
Doing what we know is best:
Meeting each challenge,
Passing each test.

We are the future,
Striving to be
Best that our country will ever see.
All our life we’ll pass each test,
Mendoza, You are the best!  YES!

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