Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Elementary School Parent/

Student Handbook 2020-2021

1108 West Fairview Avenue Urbana, IL ·61801 Ph. 217-384-3675 Fax: 217-344-5610 http://www.usd116.org/king

MS. ANA KASAL

Discover a NewWay of

Learning

Principal

Mission and Vision

"Learning for All ... All for Learning"

Our mission at King School is to help our students develop the skills and knowledge necessary to make responsible life choices and positive contributions in a diverse society. Jn collaboration with home and community, we will respond to the needs of every child, ensuring that each child can and will learn.

We envision a school in which staff: • Work together in collaborative teams• Provide a positive atmosphere conducive to student learning• Seek and implement effective strategies for improving student achievement on a

continuing basis• Embrace and respect cultural differences and individual learning styles

We envision a school in which students: • Take responsibility for their learning• Respect themselves and others

We envision a school in which families: • Support school-wide expectations• Ensure students arrive ready to learn• Play an active role in the education of their children by working collaboratively

and positively with staff to maximize their child's learning

KING SCHOOL PLEDGE

I am a King student. I am responsible for my learning.

In honor of Martin Luther King Jr.'s life and work, I pledge to do everything that I can

to make King School and the world a place

where we live his dream by: Loving, not hating;

Showing understanding, not anger; Giving praise, not put-downs.

I promise to build peace at school, at home, and in my community each day.

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Be

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King School•s PBIS Matrix All Set-

I Hallways

I Lockers/

I Restrooms

I tings Coat Hooks

Use good Keep hands, Silent time at Respect others

I manners feet, and ob- lockers and privacy

jects to self coat hooks Use an Respect school inside voice Walk Quietly Close lockers property

quietly Respect Enter class-others, self rooms respect- Use appropri-and proper- fully ate language ty

Walk to the Keep right

I hands, feet and objects to self Follow Walk at all Keep locker Wash hands I direotioo, times areas clean the first Flush time Keep hall ways Hang up your

clean coat Clean up after Stay on task yourself

Wave to greet Stay in your Help to people area with your Let an adult keep the class know if there are school Keep outside any problems clean doors shut

Have what Have a hall- Know your Wait your tum

Iyou need way pass at all combination ready times Be prompt

Get all your Re on time Go straight to supplies and

your destina- materials Be ready to I tion learn

Lunch-

room

Use good table manners

Use an inside voice

Raise your hand if you need something

Stay in your seat

Eat your own food

Clean up after yourself

Leave all food and utensils in lunchroom

Have your lunch ticket ready

Bring what you need

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lnclude others Politely ap-plaud

Play safely with others Keep hands and

feet to self Use respectful verbal and physi- Arrive empty cal behaviors handed

Return equipment Watch and listen quietly

Use equipment properly Sit and wait

quietly for Follow safety dismissal direc-rules tions

Food stays off the playground

Let an adult know if there are any oroblems Line up at the Use the re-whistle stroom before

the program Dress for the weather Sit on your

bottom Wait in line quiet-ly for your teacher Look for the

Give me Five sign

Listen and follow the bus driver or monitor's directions

Keep hands, feet and objects to yourself

Follow all bus safety rules

Watch for your stop

Take care of your belong-ings

Stay seated at all times

Know your bus number

Walk to the bus

Go directly to your seat

Food and Enter the Li-drink stay out brary respect-of the lab fully

Work quietly Listen when others are

Take care of speaking equipment

Respect school property

Food and drink stay out of the library

Use only Keep area clean appropriate web sites Push in chairs

when you leave Last class stacks the Remember to chairs bring back your

books

Go directly to I

Have what you your seat need

Have what Wait your tum you need

Do what you cametndn

Student Expectations for Behavior

UNIVERSAL EXPECTATIONS FOR STUDENT BEHAVIOR

A very important part of having an effective school is to maintain a safe and orderly environment, which is conducive to learning. King School staff members, with the help of students and parents, have established three school wide expectations (see PBIS matrix chart), which they feel all students in the school should follow:

BE RESPECTFUL BE RESPONSIBLE BE SAFE

Teachers and other staff members use praise, positive reinforcement, choice language and sometimes other

tangible rewards as incentives for those students who follow these expectations. Students may be sent to the main office for "time-out" if necessary.

We anticipate that the great majority of students at King School will strive to meet the expectations for responsibility and self-discipline outlined herein. It is also understood, however, that no single set of procedures will be effective in helping every student develop the skills and attitudes necessary for success. Therefore, a series of interventions will de designed for students who have not been motivated by the school wide procedures and behavioral expectations. As teachers and staff adapt disciplinary procedures to meet individual needs, the focus will remain positive and an emphasis will be placed on the continuing need for calm and consistent consequences. These consequences include but are not limited to: in class time outs, loss of lunch recess or class recess privileges, non-participation in special or incentive activities, and after school detentions. Blatant violations such as fighting, bullying/intimidation, or severe verbal/physical aggression will not be permitted and will result in automatic detentions or in school and out of school suspensions. Parents are always contacted as soon as possible and expected to follow through on the decisions made by the principal.

Students staying inside for lunch detention and/or after school detention are supervised by one of our staff members. During the detention, the adult and student will work on developing alternative ways to deal with the situation in which school expectations were not followed responsibly (i.e. a STAR Plan). lffor some reason a parent does not agree to the child staying after school or the child is unable to, they can opt for a one-day in­school suspension the following day, but we believe the after-school detention is more immediate and useful. We have found this system to be very effective, and it is consistent with our belief that we are all responsible for our own behavior. Changes in these procedures may be necessary during the school year on a case-by-case basis, in these instances the principal will discuss or conference with parents as needed.

BEHAVIORAL INTERVENTIONS

In an effort to help all King students achieve at the highest level possible and to be their best academically, socially, and behaviorally, we implement a Daily Check-in System called Check In/Check Out and Social, Academic, Instructional Groups. These interventions are designed to reach students whose behavior may be getting in the way of their academic success. Our goal is to provide additional support early for students experiencing these challenges. With parent consent, students receive interventions in the form of increased adult attention, frequent feedback about behavior and academics and additional positive reinforcement. We also use a screening tool for grades first-fifth to identify behaviors which may require an early intervention. If you have questions about Check In/Check Out, our Social, Academic, Instructional Groups, or our screening tool feel free to contact the principal.

STUDENT DISCIPLINE POLICY

For specific discipline information, please refer to the Board of Education Student Discipline Policy.

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King School Staff 2020-2021

PRINCIPAL:

Preschool:

KINDERGARTEN:

GRADE I:

GRADE 2:

GRADE 3:

GRADE4

GRADE 5:

Ms. Aleta Williams

Ms. Alicia Caldwell

Mrs. Myeisha Hunt Mrs. Laura Campbell Ms. Mindy Manolakes

Ms. Sara Abbott Ms. Caitlin Lowry Ms. Ramona Paler

Ms. Laura Hammond Ms. Rebecca Monson

NEW-ESL

Ms. Morgan Williams

Ms. Latosha Bowlin

Mrs. Jackie Walsh

Ms. Noel Hatcher

Dr. Sally Thompson

Mr. Matt Mockbee

Ms. Cassidy Jones

SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHERS

LANGUAGE

TEACHERS:

LITERACY SPECIALISTS:

Ms. Lisa Stiverson

Ms. Amanda Ludeman New

Mr. Xiaomeng Gao (Chinese) Mrs. Abir Hassanin (Arabic) Mrs. Lihui Zhang (Chinese)

Ms. Rose Panjaitan (Indonesian)

Ms. Tori Harvey Ms. Carla Vincent-Westfield Mr. Joseph Karny

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Room I

Room 7

Room6 Room 3Room 5

Room2 Room4 Room8

Room 27 Room 28 Room 25

Room 17

Room 16 Room 15

Room 18

Room 17

Room 19

Room 22

Room 20

Room 13 Room 14

Room 23

Room 12

Room 23

Room 25

Room 12

Room 26 Room26

MS. ANA KASAL

Day

Ms. Mollie Johnston

Amy McCartney

Palmer

King School Staff 2020-2021

LIBRARIAN: Mrs. Amy Webb Library

SPEECH/LANGUAGE: Mrs. Meg Deland-Owen Room 10 B

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST: Mrs. Missy Schluter Room E

INSTRUCTIONAL COACH Mr. Bryan Lake Room II

PSYCHOLOGIST: Mrs. Jennifer Powell Room D

SOCIAL WORKER: Mrs. Yolande Cooke Room A

DISTRICT NURSE: Tammie Dean Central Office

MEDICATION NURSE: Tanya Deckert Office

PARENT COORD/ MENTOR COORDINATOR: Ms. Oyatta Hanny Room F

CUSTODIAN: Mr. Michael Williams

SECRETARY: Mrs. Jennifer Brewer Office Mrs. Sheila Butts Office

Building Based Sub Loraine Wright Office

ART: Ms. Sarah Tavis 147

DANCE/DRAMA: Ms. Cara Maurizi 146 Ms. Maggie Kinnamon 146

PHYSICAL EDUCATION: Mr. Matthew Dettlo Gym and 26

MUSIC: Ms. Cara Maurizi 145

BAND: Ms. Stacey Peterik 145/146

STRINGS: Ms. Tamra Gingold Door 8 Entrance

TEACHING ASSISTANTS: Ms. Dee Ehler

Ms. Shari Caston Mr. Cedric Stratton

Mr. Xiaomeng Gao Ms. Diamond Mortega Ms. Kandice Fisher Ms. Elizabeth Chin Ms. Judy Breuer

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August 17-18

August 19

August 20

August 21

September 7

September 25

October 1

October 2

October 12

October 16

October 30

November 25-27

December 17

December 18

January 4

January 15

January 18

February 12

Urbana School District #116

2020-2021

School Calendar

Monday & Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Monday

Friday

Thursday

Friday

Monday

Friday

Friday

Wednesday-Friday

Thursday

Friday

Monday

Friday

Monday

Friday

Institute Days - No School

Grades 1 -6, and 9 ½ of Kindergarten Students Attend, Urbana EC School - New Parent Orientation

All High School in Attendance, Urbana EC School begins and ½ of Kindergarten Students Attend

All Students in Attendance

Labor Day - No School

Staff Development Day Activities - No School Elementary Students Early Dismissal UMS: 1 :15 p.m. UHS: 12 :26 p.m.

Student-Led Parent-Teacher Conference -4:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m.

No School; Student-Led Conferences -8 :00 a.m. -11:30 a.m.

Fall Holiday- No School

End of First Quarter ( 41 Student Attendance Days)

Staff Development Day Activities - No School Elementary Students Early Dismissal UMS: I :15 p.m. UHS: 12 :26 p.m.

Thanksgiving- No School

End of First Semester (82 Student Attendance Days) Winter vacation Begins at Close of School Day for Students

Institute Day - (Teacher Record Day) - No School

School Resumes at Regular Time

Staff Development Day Activities - No School Elementary Students Early Dismissal UMS: 1:15 p.m. UHS: 12 :26 p.m.

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr's Birthday - No School

Institute Day - No School

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Urbana School District

#116 2020-2020

School Calendar Continued

Monday

Thursday

Friday

Presidents' Day-No School

Student-Led Parent-Teacher Conference - 4:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Student-Led Conference Day - No School; 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Monday-Friday Spring Break - No School

Monday

Thursday

Friday

Monday

Thursday

Thursday

School Resumes

Staff Development Day Activities - No School Elementary Students Early Dismissal UMS: I: 15 p.m. UHS: 12:26 p.m.

Spring Holiday - No School

Memorial Day - No School

Half-Day lnservice - Early Dismissal Elementary: 12:45 p.m.; UMS: I: 15 p.m.; UHS: 12:26 p.m. Last Official School Day (91 Student Attendance Days)

Last Official School Day if Snow Days Used

"EVERYBODY CAN BE GREAT BECAUSE ANYBODY CAN SERVE."

- MARTIN LUTHER KING /It

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