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| Principal’s Message |
Mission statement:
At Joseph M. Simas Elementary we believe all children can achieve high standards, become creative and independent thinkers, and develop strong character as they prepare to be tomorrow’s leaders. We are responsible to serve as facilitators for the nurturing and development of every child: academically, physically, socially, and emotionally.
Go Simas Stars!
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| General School Information |
California StandardsTesting for
Grades 2-6 4/24-510 8:30-11:40
It is extremely important that students are on time and attend school on these testing days. Students arriving after 8:30 on these dates will have to wait in the office until the testing period is over for that day. Remember to schedule dental and medical appointments in the afternoon during testing periods.
2nd Trimester Awards Assemblies
Awards Assemblies will be held in the cafeteria on Friday, April 13, 2012:
8:30 4th-6th grades
10:00 Kindergarten & 1st grade
1:15 2nd & 3rd grades
Kindergarten Registration
If your child will become 5 years old on or before November 1, 2012, Please call the Simas office at 585-3790 to schedule a registration appointment. Kindergarten Registration has been scheduled for April 16-April 27, 2012.
Please bring the following required documentation with you to register your child for kindergarten.
ü Verification of birthday (birth certificate or passport)
ü Proof of immunization. Kindergarteners must have the following:
- 5 DTP/DTaP
– 4 polio
- 2 MMR – both on or after 1st birthday
- 3 Hepatitis B shots
- Chicken Pox (Varicella)
ü Proof of school entry physical
ü Proof of address (utility bill etc…)
If your child will become 5 years old between November 2, 2012 and December 2, 2012, please contact the Office of Child Welfare and Attendance at 585-3642.
Student Safety
The following rules are set up for student safety:
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Do not drop off students in the parking lot.
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Do not double park in drive through.
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If you need to get out of your car reason, please park in the parking lot.
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While in the pick up drive, do not get out of your car, yard supervisors will call your child to your vehicle.
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While in the pick up area, move up to the next available spot to ensure the line of cars flow smoothly.
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Maximum allowable speed is 5 mph.
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Please use the cross walk when picking up and dropping off students.
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The Hanford Police Department will be enforcing the bus lane area and will be issuing tickets with fines up to $900.
Thank you for your cooperation!
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| READY Program Registration 2012-13 |
READY Program Registration 2012-13
April 23, 2012 – White registration applications available for parents to pick up in school office.
April 23, 2012 – Current READY students will be given a green registration packet from the READY Lead Tutor (this is to relieve the school office of some of the process)
All 2012-2013 READY registration packets received by May 4th will be included in the lottery selection for the upcoming school year.
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| Traffic Flow |
Traffic Flow
As of January 9, 2012, Simas Parking lot drop off/pick up area will be enforcing the right turn (heading north) on Fitzgerald. In a recent review of the traffic flow surrounding Simas school, City of Hanford Engineers have made the following recommendation to help ease the traffic concerns on the Simas campus. To help ensure that the right turn is adhered to, parking blocks and cones will be put in place during the winter recess directing traffic to turn right onto Fitzgerald Lane.
Please remember that our number one goal is to ensure the safety of our students. We appreciate your full cooperation and support.
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact Mrs. Duvall at 585-3790, or HESD Director of Facilities at 585-3628. | |
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| School Parties |
Each year, four days are designated for class parties. These are the only days that “treats” can be brought to school. Please contact the teacher before sending treats. The four days designated this year are:
12/16/11 Winter break
2/14/12 Valentines Day
3/3012 Spring Break
6/8/12 Last day of school
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| Student Awards |
Student Awards
Trimester Awards:
Perfect Attendance 0 absences, 0 tardies (may not leave early)
Good Attendance No more than 1 absence and 1 unexcused tardy per trimester
Citizenship Meets standards in each area of Behavior, Work Habits, and Homework
End of Year Awards:
Perfect Attendance 0 Absences, 0 tardies, at school all day for all 3 trimesters
Good Attendance Award
1 Absence, 1 unexcused tardy per trimester, or 3 absences/ tardies per year. If a student earned a Good Attendance award for Tri 1, Tri 2, & Tri 3, student qualifies for this award
Citizenship Received Citizenship all trimesters
Perfec Merit Award Meets or exceeds standards in 1 of the academic areas of Reading, Writing, and/or Math by the end of the year
Honor Award Meets or exceeds standards in 2 of the academic areas of Reading, Writing, and/or Math by the end of the year
Principal’s Award Meets or exceeds standards in 3 of the academic areas of Reading, Writing, and/or Math by the end of the year
Star Student Received the Citizenship, Good Attendance, and Principal’s Award all 3 trimesters
President’s Academic Award 6th Grade
Meets or exceeds standards in all 3 academic areas in their 4th, 5th, 6th grades
Student of the Year Award (Boy & Girl per class)
· Demonstrates outstanding academic effort
· Must meet standards in at least on area and approaching standards in the other areas
· Respects others and their property
· Respected by peers
· Meets or exceeds citizenship standards for the year
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| Student Absences |
When a student is absent, the parent/guardian may send a dated note, call the school office or the Attendance Line which is available 24 hours 585-3792. Do not send your student to school if he/she has a fever of 100 or above, or is vomiting. When a student has ten (10) excused absences for illness, a physician’s note will be required. However, a physician’s note may be required anytime the school deems it necessary.
Tardies & Truancies
Regular and timely attendance is one of the best ways to promote active “Responsibility” in your child, which is one of the six Character Pillars that our school and our city are committed to upholding. Please note that school begins daily at 8:00 a.m. A tardy is defined as any student not in the classroom when the instructional bell rings at 8:00 a.m. Any student tardy at the beginning of the day must report to the office prior to going to class to receive an admit slip. Students who accumulate 7 or more tardies/truancy’s will be assigned noon detention from 11:40-12:00 on Thursdays.
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| Student Medication |
All Medications Must Be Kept in the Office. New medication forms are required for each new school year.
State law requires that any medication taken by your child while at school must be taken under adult supervision. Included with the medication must be a doctor’s prescription and a form completed by the parent or guardian giving permission for the medication to be given to the child. The prescription on the medication must match the doctor’s order. Non-prescription drugs taken at school also require a doctor's prescription and school form completed by parent or guardian.
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| Breakfast and Lunch Program |
Hanford Elementary School District serves nutritious meals every day. Children from families whose income is within the levels shown on the back of the lunch application are eligible for either free or reduced lunch costs. Parents can deposit money in their child’s account, in any amount, at any time. We strongly suggest and encourage parents to prepay using a check, rather than cash. Checks should be made payable to HESD Meal Program. Money deposited into the student’s account can be used to purchase breakfast, lunch, or milk. When sending in prepayment money, please include the child’s name, ID number, and room number on the envelope or check. Students keep the same ID numbers from grade to grade and from HESD School to HESD School. Breakfast - 60¢ (regular price) 30¢ (reduced price) Lunch - $1.10 (regular price) 40¢ (reduced price) Milk 30¢. | |
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| Volunteer/Visitor Procedures |
Simas School welcomes and encourages parent involvement at the school site. Due to the increased awareness of safety on campus and the need for uninterrupted instruction, the district has formulated guidelines for volunteer procedures at all HESD schools. The education code gives schools the right to prohibit or limit volunteers. If you would like to volunteer in our school, you will need to complete an application and be approved through our school district. This must be done before you will be allowed in the classroom or attend study trips with students. Once you have been approved, times and dates will need to be scheduled in advance with your child’s teacher before volunteering in the classroom. Parents wishing to observe in the classroom must make an appointment ahead of the visit and a time will be scheduled for your visit. | |
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| Lost and Found |
Our lost and found rack is OVERFLOWING. Please remind your child to check the rack, located in the cafeteria, for their belongings. We will begin donating items to charity at the end of the school year. | |
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| Student Birthdays |
This year, we have many students with severe food allergies, therefore, we will not be allowing food snacks or goody bags to be brought to school for student birthdays. We recommend that you purchase your child’s favorite book and donate it to the class or the school library on your child’s behalf. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter. | |
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OFFICE HOURS
7:30am to 4:30pm
Office Phone: 585-3790
Please phone in all absences to
ATTENDANCE HOTLINE: 585-3792
INSTRUCTIONAL HOURS
Kindergarten: 8:00 a.m. – 2:07 p.m.
Grades 1-3: 8:00 a.m. – 2:27 p.m.
Grades 4-6: 8:00 a.m. – 2:47 p.m.
MINIMUM DAYS – EVERY WEDNESDAY
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