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August 2007

Dear Students, Parents and Guardians,

Greetings! On behalf of the staff at Sinsheimer Elementary School we would like to welcome all students and parents to the 2007-2008 school year. We look forward to your partnership and participation in the learning process for your child.

Whether you are a new family or a returning family, it is important that you carefully read and review our handbook to keep abreast of policies and changes at Sinsheimer. Please note that there are additions and revisions to the 2007-2008 handbook. As a family, it is important to review this handy guide together and store it safely for future reference. This is your fist step towards involvement and support for our Sinsheimer program.

Our Sinsheimer family is committed to a strong spirit of cooperation based on high standards and expectations. Our outstanding, professional staff and parent group is here to further these goals by providing a safe and challenging learning environment that encourages creativity and teaches responsibility for self. We encourage you to call the school should you have questions or concerns about your child as the year progresses. We have a voicemail system available for each staff member that makes contacting us easy. For classroom issues please contact your child’s teacher when the concern arises. For programmatic issues please contact me so that we can resolve concerns early. The needs of each learner are best supported when we work together utilizing open and clear communication. Our doors are always open and the staff welcomes your input.

Again, welcome to Sinsheimer Elementary and have a wonderful year!

Sincerely,

Joyce Hunter
Principal

August 2007

To the Parents and Students of Sinsheimer Elementary School – Welcome Back!

We hope that everyone enjoyed a fun and relaxing summer. The 2007-2008 school year has started and we on the board of the PTA are looking forward to another fantastic year.

We would like to take a moment to give big thanks to our previous years PTA board; President – Paula Dooley, Vice President – Donna Weber, Recording Secretary – Nancy Carter, Treasurer – Tom Bensky, Historian – Linda Hayes, Corresponding Secretary – Amy Castillo, and Parliamentarian – Darla Tapp. Thank you for all of your hard work and devotion in helping our children and school. We could not have done it without you!

PTA funds generated last year went to our yearly budgeted items like teacher grants, field trips, art programs, assemblies, the 6th grade field trip, student services and many more. This year teachers asked for the balance of funds raised to go towards extra field trips and enrichment assemblies.

Our financial goal for this year will be roughly the same as in the past. What is needed to continue to make our school a wonderful and safe place for our children? YOU! We cannot do this without parent support. We invite you to attend our monthly PTA meetings. We welcome and encourage participation from you of any amount to help our PTA become even more successful. It is through your donation of time and financial support that we are able to do these wonderful things for all of our children.

You help to make Sinsheimer a great environment for our children to learn and grow. Thank you again and have a great school year.

Sinsheimer PTA

SINSHEIMER SCHOOL RULES

1. Sinsheimer students will be respectful to themselves, others and all property.

2. Sinsheimer students will follow directions.

3. Sinsheimer students will be safe by obeying classroom, cafeteria and playground rules.

STUDENT EXPECTATIONS

All Sinsheimer staff will consistently enforce the following behaviors:

1. Be respectful, follow directions and obey all rules.

2. Language will be polite respectful and appropriate.

3. Planters and plants will be cared for.

4. Bikes are to be walked on campus.

5. Trash will be picked up by students and staff.

6. Campus hours are 8:15 AM to 2:40 PM. Unsupervised students are to remain off-campus during non-school hours.

7. Clothing is to be safe and appropriate for school.

8. Remain in designated areas at all times.

9. Walk students to the playground, to lunch and to the flagpole at dismissal.

10. Walk in the hallways and on the blacktop (except in game areas).

11. On rainy days all teachers/subs will open classrooms at 8:15 AM.

12. Food/snack in the eating areas only (outside pavilion/MP).

13. Sit on benches and at tables.

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14. Telephones are for emergency use (homework and lunches are not
emergencies).

15. Students may be in classrooms only with teacher supervision.

16. Hats and caps are to be worn outdoors (not appropriate in eating areas).

17. Keep hands, feet and objects to yourself.

18. Toys, sports equipment, games and gum are to be left at home.

19. Use wise choices to solve problems.

20. Use good table manners, visit quietly and leave a clean eating area.

SCHOOL HOURS

Kindergarten - Monday-Friday 8:30 AM - 11:50 AM

Grades 1-6
Monday-Friday 8:30 AM - 2:25 PM

Children should not arrive at school before 8:15 AM as there is no playground supervision until 8:15 AM Students are to wait quietly in the hall in front of the library until a teacher dismisses them to the playground. Kindergarten children should arrive no earlier than 8:15 AM for the morning session. Students should leave school promptly at 2:25 PM unless enrolled in a daycare program on campus. There is no supervision of students after 2:40 p.m.

LUNCH PERIODS

Grades 1-3 11:45 AM – 12:25 PM
Grades 4-6 12:15 PM - 12:50 PM

Students may bring sack lunches and purchase milk for 25 cents or they may buy a lunch, including milk, for $2.25 a day. Menus for each month are sent home in advance. The lunch order is phoned in at 9:15 a.m. Students who arrive later than 9:15 AM, because of medical appointments or other reasons, should plan to bring a sack lunch as they will be too late to order a school lunch.

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If a child forgets his/her lunch or money, please bring it to the school office. The office staff will see that it is delivered. There is a district-wide policy that states that there will be absolutely no lunch charges. Free lunch and milk, or reduced price lunch is available to children of families who qualify. Interested parents/guardians may apply through the school office. Children who eat a lunch in the cafeteria are expected to conform to a high standard of behavior. Those who do not may lose the privilege of eating in the cafeteria.

NUTRITION BREAK

Morning recess is considered to be a nutrition break. Parents are urged to send only nutritious foods such as fruit, bagels, granola bars or yogurt, etc. Gum, candy and unshelled seeds are not allowed at school.

GUIDELINES FOR SCHOOL DRESS AND GROOMING

Students are to dress in an appropriate and safe manner while on school property or representing the school. This is the responsibility of the student and his/her parent or guardian. Personal appearance shall be such that it does not disrupt student work or school order, become distractive to other students or staff, or violate health and safety guidelines. The following guidelines are intended to help students make appropriate choices and are consistent with district policy and regulations. If a child is inappropriately dressed, the parent will be called to bring a change of clothing. Your support of the following guidelines is appreciated.

1. Shoes must be worn at all times. Shoe skates are not permitted.
2. Clothing must be clean, neat and in good taste.
3. Wearing hats, caps and other head coverings is a privilege. They shall not be worn indoors.
4. Clothing, jewelry and personal items (backpacks, gym bags, water bottles, etc.) shall be free of writing, pictures or any other insignia which are crude, vulgar, profane or sexually suggestive, which bear drug, alcohol or tobacco company advertising, promotions and likenesses which advocate racial, ethnic or religious prejudice. Such items shall not pose a safety hazard.
5. All apparel must cover the torso. Underclothing (underwear, bras, bra straps) must be covered at all times. Sleeveless tops must have a 1-inch strap. See-through or fish-net fabrics, halter tops, off-the-shoulder or low-cut tops, bare midriffs and skirts or shorts shorter than mid-thigh are prohibited.
6. Facial make-up and false fingernails are not allowed.

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7. Clothing and other apparel shall be safe for the activity. (i.e. in P.E. sandals, dangling earrings, oversized clothing can be a safety hazard)
8. Any apparel or personal item which by virtue of its color, arrangement, trademark or any other attribute is known to be gang related is prohibited.
9. Chains, pocketknives, and spiked adornments (i.e., bandanas, long belts, doo-rags, hairnets) are prohibited and are to be left at home.
10. Clothing or grooming which disrupts the educational process shall not be permitted.
11. Teachers may impose more stringent dress requirements to accommodate the special needs of certain sports and/or classes (such as physical education).
12. The principal, staff, students and parents/guardians at each school may establish reasonable dress and grooming regulations for times when students are engaged in extracurricular or other spcial school activities. (Board Policy 5132)

HEALTH SERVICES

General - A school nurse is on call for emergency situations which may arise within the district.

Hearing Tests - There is a regular program for testing the hearing of children in grades 1, 2, and 5 and teacher referrals. Children with hearing difficulties are checked annually and reports sent to the parents. Parents are notified of test failures.

Vision Tests - Tests by optometrists are sponsored by the local Lions Clubs and offered to children in grades 1, 3 and 5, plus teacher referrals. The school nurse tests
Kindergarten and new students. Parents are notified of test failure, and assistance is available in hardship cases where professional care is needed. First grade boys are tested for color discrimination.

Dental Inspections - Local dentists do these on students in grades 2, 4, 6 each year. Parents are notified of the results. A dental health education program is also presented to first graders.

Immunizations - Immunizations are available at the County Health Department (781-4647) Monday through Friday by appointment only. No child will be admitted to school without proof of immunization or parent waiver of such.

Speech - A qualified Language/Speech/Hearing Specialist is included on the staff to provide evaluation of students in the areas of articulation (speech sound production),

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voice, fluency, and understanding and production of language. The LSH Specialist provides speech therapy designed to fit the needs of each student who qualified for the service. Additional LSH services include consultation to parents and teachers regarding speech, language, or hearing needs of their children. Consultation topics might include age-appropriate speech/language levels, modifications to regular curriculum to accommodate a child's learning style, and how parents can foster good speech and language skills.

SPECIAL SERVICES

School Improvement Program (SIP) - Sinsheimer School receives categorical state funding through the State School Improvement Program (SIP). The program is administered through the School Site Council (SSC) composed of elected school staff and parents. Various programs such as Counseling, Technology, and Academic Assistance Labs have been, or are currently, funded through SIP. Meetings are usually held every month and will be announced in the school newsletter.

Student Study Team – A team of staff members and parents who meet monthly to discuss interventions and ways to help our children with special needs.

Counseling Services - Limited counseling services are also funded by SIP. Referral forms may be obtained in the office. Parents wishing assistance from the school counselor for their child may contact the counselor, the classroom teacher, or the school principal.

Home Instruction - If a child is restricted to the home because of illness or recuperation, the services of a home instructor are available upon recommendation of the attending physician. This information should be given to the school principal as soon as possible.

Reading Recovery - Qualifying first grade students may be selected to participate in this early intervention program designed to offer additional support in reading and writing.

S.O.S. (Support Our Students) - After school assistance is available to students in grades 2-6 in need of homework or academic assistance.

CHILD CARE

Before and after school child care is available for grades K-6 on the Sinsheimer School campus through the SLO Parks & Recreation Department. For more information call 781-7289. The on campus phone number is 781-7224.
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SINSEIMER NEWSLETTER

The Sinsheimer newsletter “What’s Buzzin” is sent home 2 times each month. Spanish translation is available.

YOUTH ACTIVITY GROUPS

Campfire Girls & Boys, Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, club sports teams and other groups all have active programs in our school area. For further information, contact the office of the group in which you are interested. Phone numbers are available in the yellow pages of the phone book under Youth Organizations.

HOMEWORK

One of the quality indicators of excellence in schools identified by the California State Department of Education is homework that is assigned on a consistent basis. Therefore, Sinsheimer School has implemented a homework policy that includes the following guidelines.

There will be a minimum of one homework assignment per week in Kindergarten and nightly assignments Monday through Thursday in Grades 1-6. Exceptions to this would include holidays, evening school programs, etc.

Examples of various types of meaningful homework that are related to class work will include the following:

1. Review and reinforcement of subject matter covered in class.
2. Drill and guided practice of subject matter.
3. Study and preparation for tests.
4. Incomplete class work.
5. Make-up work for students who have been absent.
6. Extensions of class work or enrichment activities.
7. Research projects.

One of the main objectives of homework is to help students develop consistent study habits and a sense of responsibility. To facilitate this, students who fail to turn in assigned homework may be sent to S.O.S. after school to complete the missing work. Parents of students who consistently demonstrate an inability to turn in their homework will be contacted by the teacher, and an individual program of student/parent accountability will be developed and implemented.

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Each teacher will keep a record of completion of student homework assignments for the purposes of conferencing and grading. These will be periodically monitored by the Principal. Per school board policy, teachers will try to keep the average amount of time required each night for the completion of assignments within the suggested daily maximums. This time may vary according to the individual needs and abilities of the students. Older students should budget time spent on assignments throughout the week to avoid homework overload.

Kindergarten: Weekly homework assignments will involve parents working with children for short periods of time on classroom related activities. *
Grades 1-2: Ordinarily, homework assignments will approximate one-half
hour a night, four days a week. *
Grades 3-6: Assignments should be appropriate in length, and ordinarily will approximate one hour a night, four days a week. This time may vary according to the individual needs and abilities of the students. *
* Board Policy 6154

LATE WORK POLICY

Students are responsible for completing and returning homework on time. Students shall be responsible for making up work because of an excused absence.
For each day of excused absence, a student will be given a day to complete missed work (example: 2 days of excused absence equals 2 days to make up work).

Homework packets will not be prepared in advance for absences.

It is a parent/student responsibility to arrange for make-up work after absences with the classroom teacher.

SCHOOL-WIDE ASSETS PROGRAM

The staff at Sinsheimer holds a firm belief in the use of positive reinforcement as a key factor in motivating student behavior and building student assets. Monthly presentations and assemblies are held on selected Fridays each month. Students are also recognized in their classrooms for citizenship, academic excellence, and special accomplishments. During school-wide “Sprit Assemblies” selected students from each classroom are recognized as “Stingers of the Month” based on criteria identified by their classroom teachers.

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AWARDS FOR STUDENT ACHIEVMENT AND ATTENDANCE

To recognize student academic achievement, the following awards will be presented to students:
• Academic Excellence letters from the principal for grades 4-6 (3.5 GPA or
Higher.)
• Academic Improvement and Effort letters from the principal for grades 4-6
(students who have shown incredible effort and improvement in academics.)
• Presidential Outstanding Academic Excellence Awards for grade 6 (3.5 GPA
in grades 4,5,6 and 85% on Math or Reading State tests and Nationally-
Normed Achievement Tests)

To recognize excellent attendance the following award will be presented to students:
• Perfect Attendance Award for grades K-6 (no tardies, no absences.)

DISTRICT WELLNESS POLICY

The Board strongly discourages the use of foods of minimal nutritional value as a reward for students’ academic performance, accomplishments, or classroom behavior. Exceptions shall be made per student’s Individualized Education plan (IEP) or behavior support plan. Food provided in the classroom by school staff must meet or exceed state and federal nutrition standards. The Board strongly encourages the use of physical activity as a reward for students when appropriate. * Board Policy 5030

PTA

The Parent Teacher Association is an active parent group that supports school programs. Information about PTA events is published in the school newsletter and our PTA website: www.sinsheimerpta.org.

ATTENDANCE

Daily attendance is the best way to ensure your child's academic success, and children are expected to be in school unless they are ill. Absences should be kept to a minimum. Do not, however, send your child to school in the early stages of a cold, persistent cough, or fever.

State law provides that an excuse by the parent be given for a child's absence. Please call the school office (596-4088) or write a short note each time your child is absent, giving the reason for the absence and, in the case of illness, give the nature of the illness. Please check with your child's teacher regarding makeup work procedures. In most cases, student work will be sent home only if a child is going to be absent more than three days.

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TARDINESS AND PUNCTUALITY

Tardiness is an interruption to the learning process of the tardy student and the other students in his/her classroom. Unexcused tardiness will not be tolerated at Sinsheimer School. Students who report late to school must report first to the school office before going to class. In the case of frequent tardiness, parents will be contacted and disciplinary action will be taken. Please make every attempt to have your child arrive on time.

APPOINTMENTS

We urge you to schedule medical and other appointments so that they do not conflict with class time. If it is necessary for students to leave the school grounds before the regular dismissal time, please send a written note to the teacher indicating your intentions or stop by the school office before picking your child up. Students MUST be signed out in the office before leaving. They will not be released to anyone other than their parents without written authorization. If they are to return to school following the appointment or arrive late, they must check in through the office before going to class.

ILLNESS OR ACCIDENTS AT SCHOOL

When a child becomes ill at school or is involved in an accident, he/she is sent to the office for minor first aide. If the injury or illness warrants, the parent is called and requested to take the child home for further care. Children are never sent or taken home unless there is supervision or care at home.

MEDICATION

We request that all families make every effort to administer medication to their child(ren) during hours OUTSIDE the school day. However, we understand that at times it may be necessary to administer medication to your child during the school day. When this occurs the following documentation is required prior to our assistance.

1. BOTH the parent and the health care provider must complete and sign a district approved Consent Form before medication can be given to a student during school hours.
2. A health care provider is defined as a medical doctor, psychiatrist, dentist, osteopath, podiatrist, optometrist, or a physician’s assistant.

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3. Medication includes BOTH prescription and over-the-counter substances (including nutritional substances and herbal remedies).
4. Medication shall be brought to school by an adult and in the original container with directions.
5. A new Medication Consent Form shall be completed each time there is a change in medication dosage, amount, or time given.
6. Medication maintained and self-administered by a student requires physician documentation that the medication is deemed necessary for emergency health condition (i.e., diabetes, epilepsy, asthma/allergy) AND the student has been trained in its administration.
7. ONLY the school nurse or designated and trained school personnel shall administer medication. (Parents may administer medication at school.)
8. Medication Consent forms are available at the school office and may be faxed or mailed to you and/or your physician.

GENERAL EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN

A copy of the General Emergency Preparedness Plan is available at all school offices. You are welcome to review this and to make comments. A countywide drill, a district drill, and monthly school drills are held each year. Each school has its own plan for alert and practice drills throughout the school year.

PROCEDURES

Lost and Found - Children should have their belongings labeled. Please put names in clothing, backpacks, lunch boxes and personal items. If your child is missing an article of clothing, a book, jewelry, etc. please check in the office. Items turned in are kept for a period of approximately six months.

Party Invitations - In consideration of all students, party invitations may not be given out at school. Names, addresses and phone numbers are not available for the purpose of invitations.

Class Parties - The Sinsheimer PTA sponsors our classroom parties during the year. You will be contacted by the room parent if your assistance is needed. School staff shall encourage parents/guardians or other volunteers to support the District’s Student Wellness Policy by considering nutritional quality when selecting any snacks which they may donate for occasional class parties and by limiting foods or beverages that do not meet state and federal nutritional standards to one food or beverage per person. Surprise parties are not to be given for the teachers. Birthday celebrations will not be held for individual students. Parents who wish to send a simple, nutritious and school-

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appropriate birthday treat are urged to make arrangements with the classroom teacher ahead of time. *Board Policy 5030

After School Play – Students must go directly home after school (2:40 PM) unless they are waiting for a bus or are part of the extended daycare program, Sun & Fun or STAR.

Office Telephone - School phones are maintained primarily for conducting school business. Students will not be called to the phone except in extreme emergencies; a message will be delivered when necessary. Student use of school phones is limited to cases of emergency. Permission to go to a friend's house, stay at school for recreation, or ask a parent for forgotten materials or a ride home are not emergencies, and not reasons for use of the office phone. Such arrangements should be made at home before school.

Voice Mail - The teachers do have voice mail and you are welcome to leave messages 24 hours a day. However, please do not expect a call back during the school day as the teachers are teaching. You will need to get the voice mail number from the teacher phone directory or the office to leave a message after office hours.

Animals - Due to possible injury to the children, animals may not be brought to school without the permission of the teachers. Dogs can create a hazard on the school grounds. Please help us insure the safety of our students by keeping dogs at home. If you walk your pet to school with your child, please remain off school grounds with your pet. Please leave pets at home for the Walk-a-thon or other school events.

School Bus – Bussing is provided for students who live outside the walking radius of one mile. Information on bus routes and times is available by calling Transportation at 596-4111.

Personal Property - Knives, guns, chains, skateboards, scooters, skates, sports equipment, matches, etc. are not allowed at school. Toys from home are not allowed on the playground and may only be brought to school, with teacher permission, for sharing or special projects. "Boom boxes", "Walkman" radios, electronic games, etc. are not allowed at school. In any case, the child and his/her parents assume the responsibility for any lost, stolen, or damaged personal property brought to school. During the school day, student cell phones are to be kept turned off and are to remain in their backpacks until school is no longer in session (after 2:40 PM).

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Rules For Walking to School Safely - Parents are urged to plan safe walking routes to school with their children and to caution them about crossing streets against signals, or at places other than crosswalks. Children must walk on sidewalks when possible. Where there are none, they should keep close to the curb and not dart out into the street or from between cars.

Crossing guards are stationed at the intersections of Sydney and Johnson Avenue and Laurel Lane and Augusta, and only for limited times before and after school. Children should cross only at these intersections and not in the middle of the block or through private property.

Conferences and Report Cards - In order to effect a closer working relationship and understanding between the teacher and parents, the following plan for conferencing has been adopted.

1. Informal conferences can be requested by the teacher and/or parent to meet specific pupil needs at any time during the school year.
2. Two weeks of minimum days are also provided for report card conferences. They will be the weeks of:

November 5 and March 10

School will be dismissed at 1:00 PM Monday through Friday in grades 1-6 during these two weeks.

Report cards are issued during conferences and are sent home at the end of the school year.

Emergency Care Cards - Two emergency care cards are kept on file for each student. This includes the name, address and phone number of a person to contact if the parent cannot be reached in an emergency. It also contains the babysitter's number. Please help us keep this information up-to-date by keeping the office aware of any changes. This is most important.

Bicycle Regulations - Children in grades 3, 4, 5 and 6 are permitted to ride bicycles to school. Children in grades K-2 must have written parent permission to ride bicycles to school (we recommend riding with a parent). Students are to wear helmets. All bikes are to be walked on campus. Bicycle racks are provided at school, but a lock must be furnished from home. Rules and regulations pertaining to bicycle safety on the way to and from school, and at school, are to be observed. Once at school, students are not to loiter around the bike racks. Bicycles are not to be ridden on the school grounds prior to 4:30 on school days.

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Skateboards/Roller Skates/Rollerblades/Wheelies - Skateboards, roller skates, rollerblades and wheelies (shoes with wheels) are not allowed at school and may not be ridden to and from school.

Insurance - Pupil accident insurance can be purchased if desired. The information is sent home the first day of school and insurance forms are available in the school office when needed.

School Pictures - School pictures are scheduled to be taken October 12. Prepayment for picture selections will be required.

Health and Family Life Education Program (Grades 5 & 6) - A Health and Family Life Education program is contained in the curriculum of the San Luis Coastal Unified School District. Parents are invited to review the course content and preview the materials before they are presented in the classroom. Parents may secure an exemption for their child from any part of this program by merely sending a written request to the principal. The fifth and sixth grades are the only elementary grades in which human physiology and adolescent changes are discussed.

Release of Children During School Time - Students who must leave school during the regular day must have a note from the parent giving the reason and the time, and must check out through the office. It is our school policy to check with the parent before releasing the child to anyone other than the parent or a previously authorized person. Children leaving the school grounds for lunch are to bring a note from the parent authorizing this.

Discipline - The behavior of students attending San Luis Coastal Unified School District shall reflect the standards of good citizenship demanded of members in a democratic society and as defined in the District Student Conduct Code. Students shall respect constituted authority and conform to school rules and regulations and those provisions of the California Education Code and Administrative Code which apply to the conduct of students. The Student Code of Conduct will be sent home the first day of school. Parents are required to read it and have their children return the parents' signature page to school. At Sinsheimer School minor discipline is normally handled within the school day through a loss of privilege or a "time out" in class or in another classroom, a parent phone call, detention during the school day or after school detention. Students will always be permitted to eat their lunch during lunchtime detention. Consequences for conduct requiring more serious discipline are listed in the Student Conduct Code.

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GATE Program – Pending funding, the San Luis Coastal Unified School District conducts a special program for GATE (gifted and talented education) students. Any program questions should be directed to Student Services at 549-1218.

School Materials - All materials required for the operation of a normal school program are supplied by the school district. Parents should instruct students on the proper respect for school property and equipment and supplies. Pupils will be charged for lost or damaged books, equipment and property.

Visitors on Campus - All visitors to the school must register in the office prior to entering the classrooms. This includes aides, tutors, parents, resource persons.

Visiting Guidelines - Parents are encouraged to visit the classrooms. For the convenience of all concerned, the visitation should be scheduled with the teacher in advance. The following list of suggestions is a guide to insure successful visitation for parents, teachers and pupils:

1. Check in at the school office before visiting the classroom to get information regarding the class schedule and as a safeguard in case you have an emergency call.

2. Come with an open mind, cooperative attitude, seeking to be helpful to the child and his/her teacher in furthering the educational program.

3. Make arrangements for the care of small children at home so that they need not distract the class from its work. This is especially important.

4. Limit your visit to thirty minutes unless by special invitation to observe longer. Several short visits are better than one too-long visit.

5. Enter the room without knocking. The teacher will be happy to acknowledge your presence at his/her earliest opportunity.

6. On entering the room, give a warm, acknowledging smile to your own child and then shift attention to something else in the room. The child knows you have come to visit the room, not just him/her. The best visitor is an unobtrusive one.

7. Make a special appointment for conferences with the teacher so that classroom work will not be interrupted. Individual problems are best discussed after school.

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8. Observe: Child's ability to listen, child's independent work habits, how he/she works with others in the group situation, general attitude toward others, attitude toward constructive suggestions, and willingness to cooperate and share with the group.

9. Realize that much has gone before and much will come after the segment of a unit that you have observed and consider the isolated activity accordingly.

UNIFORM COMPLAINT PROCEDURES

Complaint forms are available at the school site and all district offices. Completed forms should be forwarded to a Compliance Officer for review. Compliance officers are located at the District Office, 1500 Lizzie Street, San Luis Obispo 93401. They are: Rick Robinett, Director of Personnel (549-1233); (TBA), Director of Instructional Services (549-1247); and Jackie Kirk-Martinez, Director of Student Services (549-1218). [B.P. 4139]

SINSHEIMER SCHOOL

MISSION STATEMENT

The Sinsheimer School community is committed
to a safe learning environment with a standards-based
instructional program where there are high expectations,
caring relationships and meaningful opportunities
to participate in and contribute
to our diverse community.

“COMMITTED TO EXCELLENCE”
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Sinsheimer School
Calendar of Events
2007-2008

August 28 First Day of School
30 PTA Meeting – 2:30 p.m.
31 Welcome Back Coffee &
Meeting – 8:15 a.m.
31 Innisbrook Gift Wrap Sales

September 3 Labor Day – Holiday
5 Back to School Night –
Grades 1-4, 6:30 p.m.
6 Back To School Night –
Grades 5-6,K, 6:30 p.m.
14 Gift wrap Sales End
18 Hearing Screening, grades 1,2,5
20 6th Grade Camp Slide Show – 7 p.m.
21 Room Parent Tea

October 1 Progress Reports
4 PTA Meeting – 2:30 p.m.
8 Columbus Day – No School
12 School Pictures
16-19 6th Grade Extended Field Trip
17 Vision Screening, grades 1,3,5
26 PTA Carnival

November 1 PTA Meeting – 2:30 p.m.
2 Teacher workday – No Students
5-9 Conference Week – 1:00 p.m.
Dismissal for Grades 1-6
5-9 PTA Book Fair
9 Family Picnic (weather permitting)
12 Veterans Day - No School
20 End of 1st Trimester
20 Fall Parties
21-23 Thanksgiving Recess - No School

December 6 PTA Meeting – 2:30 p.m.
24-Jan. 4 Winter Break

January 7 School Reopens
10 PTA Meeting - 2:30 p.m.
14 Progress Reports
18 PTA Family Dinner – 5:30 p.m.
(Soup Night/Movie)

January 21 Martin Luther King Holiday - No School
25 Staff Development Day - No School
31 Partners In Print

February 5 Dental Screening, grades K,2,4,6
7 PTA Meeting – 2:30 p.m.
11 Lincoln Memorial Observance – No School
14 Valentine Parties
18 Washington Memorial Observance -
No School
28 PTA Variety Show

March 6 PTA Meeting – 1:00 p.m.
6-7 Minimum Student Days –
1:00 p.m. Dismissal
6 End of 2nd Trimester
10-14 Conference Week – 1:00 p.m.
Dismissal for Grades 1-6
10-14 PTA Book Fair
21-28 Spring Break
31 School Reopens

April 3 PTA Meeeting – 2:30 p.m.
18 Ability Awareness Day
23 Secretary’s Day
28 Progress Reports

May 2 PTA Walkathon
2 Family Picnic
7 Staff Appreciation Luncheon
8 PTA Meeting – 2:30 p.m.
23 Battle of the Books
26 Memorial Day - No School
29 Open House

June 5 PTA Meeting – 11:30 a.m.
9 Family Picnic
10 Field Day - Grades K-6
11 6th Grade Celebration
12 End of 3rd Trimester
12 Last Day of School
12 EOY Parties

SINSHEIMER SCHOOL

MISSION STATEMENT

“COMMITTED TO EXCELLENCE”

0SINSHEIMER SCHOOL

MISSION STATEMENT

“COMMITTED TO EXCELLENCE”

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